UMASS/AMHERST 312066 0347 83128 '^iik;;.;;: "1',',%' ■ - ■v;;c::ia: '' ■' vli'X' ;'v'.-';\i:'-'^s-' ■■■■■■. ''■' iifj-' ip^iji,;,;! ;:'-:-;i '^i'T-'T^.IiV^! LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE SOURCE- .Co.l%e--fu,nAs V.42 FLOR. DEPT. ^ INDEX TO The Florists' Exchange VOLUME XLII, 1916 Embracing the 27 Issues from July 1 to December 31, inclusive ILLUSTRATED ARTICLES ARE MARKED WITH AN {*) ASTERISK ■'*■ Page Aabling, Boyce Seed Co. Expands Its Business 136G Abeie.Paul (Portrait) 274 Acacia cordata, 'HI; Drummondi. .'1303 Accessories. How to Malie Money on *643 Accounting Metliods and Business Practice, Importance of True Costs in Improving - 557 Acer carnpestre. Notes on, 12t;7; ju- ponicum aureum. Notes on, 1323; rubrum, Notes on, *B7 9; striatum. Notes on 'SIS Achimenes, Notes on 744 Acropolis at Athens, Model of *475 Actinidia, Pruning, Notes on 12St; Adiantums. Notes on 275 Adiumia and Its Treatment, Notes on 999 Advertising, 134; Cheaper and More Productive 2S; Effective, •825; Seeds, Alleged Fraud in. 1307; The Necessity of 941 Agricultural Appropriations, 638; Bulletins, Ohio Issues Many, 1268; Education in Ecuador, Advanced.. 625 Albania, Starving, Notes on 1110 Alpine House, Making Preparations for the, 1021; Plants, What Inter- est Are You Taking in »527, 639 Althieas, A Line of. Notes on 1041 Alvin, View of R. R. Station at.... '354 Amaryllis Bulbs Into Blooni In March, Bringing, Notes on 791 Amateurs? Who Are 1210,1329,1450 Ambrosia artemisisefolia, *550; tri- flda '550 American ArborvitK Varieties of. Notes on 635 American Association of Nursery- men, 41st Annual Convention, Mil- waukee, 27; Secretaryship of the 525; 41st Annual Convention, *S2: Committees Appointed for, 1916-1917, 768; Members, Rela- tives and Friends *S2 American Association of Park Su- perintendents 756.876 American Birds 606 American Bulb Co., Part of Exhibit at Houston S. A. F. Convention, •489; Organized 33S American Carnation Society, 193; Plant Registration: Thenanthos, 283; Silver Jubilee Medal of the..*193 American Dahlia Society, 193, 354, 1150, 1388; Annual Show and Meeting, 729; E.xhibition »S16 A'merican Gladiolus Society, 242, 1327; 1917 Show 1189 Anxerican Holly, Notes on 1095 American Imports 505 American Institute, Show of the.. 1155 American Park Superintendents" Convention *937 American Pasture Seeds in Brazil.. 1250 American Peony Society 1039 American Rose Society, 352, 815, 934. 987, 1150, 1246, 1429; Join the, 243; Registration Dept 1070 American Seed Trade Association Convention, 11; Report of 34th Annual Convention 25 American Sweet Pea Society, 580, 1150; (Annual Sho,w), 169; (Meet-. ing and Exhibition) 190 American Use of Cut Flowers 1448 Ames, la.. Flower Show at... 1052, 1212 ^mherst (Mass.) Show. 1212; Flori- culture at, 991; Notes from 1381 Ampelopsis heterophylla variegata. Notes on 1431 Anderson & Sons, J. N., A New Zea- land Nursery 1400 Andromeda floribunda, Notes on.... 1497 Anemone Pulsatilla, Notes on 300 Annuals for Cut Flowers, Notes on, 1303; tor the Winter and the Spring. 'SOS; for Winter Flower- ing, Notes on. 387; in Greenhouse. Notes on. 75; Notes on 1483 Anti-Dumping 576 Antigonon leptopus. Propagating, Notes on 7 Aphis on Chrysanthemums, Notes on 1070 Apple and Potato Shipments, 1346; as a Flowering Tree, Notes on.. •875 Appropriations. Agricultural 638 Aquarium Exhibit, An 699 Aralia Lizei, Notes on, 1213 •1505; pentaphylla, Notes on. 463; penta- phylla. Propagating, 525, 582 Aralias and Other Plants, 970; Notes . on 744 Araucaria imbricata. Notes on 523 Araucarias, Care of. Notes on 292; Notes on, 335; Notes on 1303 Arborvitae, American. Varieties of, Notes on 635 Arbutus Unedo, Notes on. ... ! ' ' 1497 Page Ardlsia crenulata *639; Culture, Some Notes on *639 .\rdisias. Notes on 744 Aristolochia Sturtevanti by John F. Hupp •1224 Arlington Rose Garden 815 Aimy Worm Threatens 176 -Artemisia lactirtora. Notes on 675 Aschmann Bros., Notes on 1346 Asparagus and Ferns, Notes on 1191 Asparagus, Notes on, 1431; plumo- sus. Growing, 484; plumosus. Notes on 1483 Aspidium acrosticholdes. Dagger Fern, Notes on 1023 Asplenium Nidus, Notes on 7 Assistant Gardeners' Essay (bontest. 815 Aster Blooms. Sample, 447; Dying, Notes on, 368; "Yellows," Remedy Sor 428 Astilbes, Spiraeas, Notes on 1363 "Atlantic Monthly, The," Almanac of 1230 Attaching an Extra House — Capacity of Boiler 642 .\ubrietias. Notes on. 85; ? Why Not 80 Aucuba, Berries, Ripening, Notes on, 1303; japonica. Notes on 1149 Australia, Fruit Growing in 619 Automatic Air Header, Notes on.. 1518 Automobile Parade at Kansas City ^995 Autumn, 752; Foliage, Notes on 933 Azalea arborescens. Notes on, 635; Jndica alba. 1392; Indira alba. Notes on, 813; Plants, Notes on, 1363; Situation, The. 1028; Vaseyi, Notes on 1383 Azaleas for Christmas, Notes on, 1247; from Belgium, 846; Notes on, 731; Timing, Notes on 1131 B Baccharis halimifolia, Notes on... 1383 Bagatelle Rose Trials 80 Bahr, Fritz, Interior of Flower Store of '529 Balsams. The, Notes on 36 Bar Harbor, Me., American Sweet Pea Society's Annual Show at, 169; Gardens of, 400; Sweet Pea Show at 86 Barnyard Manure, Notes on, 915; Value of. Notes on 507 Barrett Co., W. E. and Providence Seed Co. Combine 1307 Barlett Pear in Blossom ^985 Basket, A Presentation, 1393; and Container Law, Standard 619 Battle Creek Sanitarium, Cheering Effect of Flowers at 1455 Baum. Karl P. (Portrait) 191 Baur & Steinkamp, Carnation Merry Christmas by ^1483 Bay Trees. Scale on 364 Bayersdorfer & Co., H. (.\ Sales- man's Car) ^757; Exhibit of, at Houston Convention. *480; Exhibit at Cleveland Flower Show by, •1163; vs. the United States. ... 1395 Beach, Seawall and Hotel Galvez, Galveston •298-VI Beal, Prof. A. C, Report from Cor- nell Trial Grounds 192 Bean Crop, Hot Weather and the..^511 Bedding Stock, Rooted. Notes on... 1303 Beet-Harvesting Improvements Ger- man Prizes for : . . . . 282 Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, *941; Mrs. J. A. Peterson. New ^117 Begonias, Best Bedding. Notes on, 1483; Chatelaine, Notes on, 615; Cincinnati, Notes on, 559, 1247; Decorative New, 1456; and Cycla- men. Notes on, 1070; New Hybrid Winter-Flowering, ♦1156; Notes on. 7; Palms, Ferns, Notes on.... 862 Belgian Exports Halted 636. 699 Belgian Shipments 680 Belgium. Shipping from 283 Belt. Robert E., (Importance of True Costs in Improving Account- ing Methods and Business Prac- tice 557 Bentley. Prof. G. M. (Portrait).... 191 Berberis sinensis. Notes on, •463; Thunbergii, Notes on 933, 1131 Berried and Flowering Plants for Christmas. Notable (H. D. Dar- lington), ^117; Material tor Flo- rists, Hardy Foliage and. 1077, 1211; Shrubs, Marking Ornamen- „ tal 1149 Berries and Berried Plants for Christmas, Winter 938 Berry. The Northey 596 Betseher's Outdoor Carnations 424 Billings. C. K. G., Chrysanthemum hy (gdr. G. J. Wilson), •1153; (G. J. Wilson, supt.) Chrysanthemum „ by .1212 Biota aurea nana. Notes on 579 Page Bird's Nest Ferns, Notes on 7 Birds ' of America COG Bleeding Heart as a Pot Plant, Notes on »9i5 Bohannon Floral Co., Table Decora- tion by '1271 Boiler, Capacity of — Attaching an Extra House, 642; Grading of Pipes from, 1421; Size of 642 Bolgiano & Son, J., Christmas Bonus of 1486 Boston, Dahlia and Fruit Show at!! 640 BougamviUeas, Notes on 1023 1070 B.iuquet, $520 for a 297 Bouvardia, Growing, Notes on. 460; Humboldtii, Notes on 915 Bouvardias, Notes on 63, 447,'l431 Box Bushes, Ornamental 1333 Boxes, Fancy Flower •643 Boxwood for Greens, Notes on, 1247- for the Florist, Notes on 1079- Plants Dying, Notes on, 227; Trim- ming, Notes on, 955; in Winter. Handling, Notes on 1191 Bramm. H. G. (Portrait) 190 Brazilian Firm Desires Catalogs, 976; Fruit Exposition, Third 1315 Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Telegraph- ing Orders by 11Q4 Brock, C. L. (Portrait) ! 408 Broussonetia papyrifera. Notes on.. 1209 Brown. Jas. M., New Manager for Hitchings & Co., Philadelphia Of- fice (Portrait) 1470 Brunt, Franklin, Pollen and Hay- Fever 641 Bryan, Alonzo J., Notes on •829 Budding Outdoor Roses •142 Buddleia variabilis magnifica. Notes on 675; Notes on S75 Building a Business in the Suburbs 585 Bulb Deliveries, 876; (Dutch) Trade in 1915, 282; Planter, A, 1250; Shin Torpedoed, 562; Situation, C19- Stock for Christmas, Notes on 1303; Stock, Forcing Early, Notes on, 791; Stock. Notes on, 1131 1431; Stock, Outdoor, Notes on.. 1079 Bulbs by Parcel Post, 282; Dutch Handling, Notes on, 791; Dutch Notes on, 675; Dutch, On the Pa- cific Coast. The Production of •1386; for Easter, Notes on, 855" in Fibre. Growing, •731; Late Planted, Notes on, 1363; Restric- tions on the Importation of, 338- to Bloom, Time Required for, 428; Utilizing Late i44g Bunyard, A. T.. Basket Filled witli Dracaenas and Crotons by, *1457- Basket of Heaths, •1393; Basket of Otaheite Oranges, etc ^1393 Burbank Luther, to Rewed ! 1493 Burpee & Co.. W. Atlee, Dahlia Ex- hibit of, ^817; Sweet Pea, Exhibit of, ^230; Estate is $1,211,990 230; Jr.. 511; Trial Grounds of, 122' Business Has Taught Me, What My 1021; in the Suburbs, Building a! 585, 761; Methods, Poor, 296; Prac- tice, Importance of True Costs in Improving Accounting Methods and, 557; Soundly? Are You Con- ducting Your 1215 c Cabbage, To Prevent Chewing In- sects on 424 Calceolarias and Cinerarias, Notes on 1023 Calendulas. Growing, Notes on 227- Notes on 387,' 971, 'll31 Lalifornia Association of Nursery- men, 1324; Convention, 1052- Flowers Come East. 1324; List of Flower Shows Now in Progress in 1116; Nov., 1916, Flower Shows in, 1232; Seed Crops, •lO; Seed Growing in 1194 Callas. Growing, Notes on, 227; Pay Making 335 Callicarpas, Notes on 938 1211 Calycanthus floridus. Fall Foliage of. Notes on 935 Calyxes of Carnations. Splitting of the 1270 Campbell. Bessie Stuart, We Hear From, 934; Who Is 876 Camphor Tree. Notes on ... 'll44 Canadian Fruit Crop, 620; Horticul- tural Association, 296; Horticul- turists Meet 404, 464 Canary Island Onion Seed, Record Crop of, 1027; Onion Seed in.. 619 Canna. Yellow King Humbert by Alonzo J. Bryan •829 Cannas at Washington §79 Canopy. A New Floral !! 762 Canterbury Bells. Notes on ''' 791 Cape Jessamine at Alvin Tex, 3Zi- Shipments of •354 Capitol, At the 1413 Capital to Its Full Capacity, Using ^* „ Your 1601 Caragana pendula. Notes on 463 Carbone, J. A.. Orchids Grown by..*1216 Carnation, A Purple, 1504; Crystal White Not to be Disseminated This Season, 1206; Cuttings, Notes on, 855; Cuttings, Rooted, Notes on, 1431; Foliage, Sample of, 991; Leaves Injured, Notes on 1023- Merry Christmas, Notes on, •1483; Pointers, 447; Soil, Notes on 63 Carnations, 855; New Hampshire College Greenhouses, 576; Be Planted for Profit? How Late May, 227; Betseher's Outdoor, 424; Cul- tural Notes, 1079; Foliage or Blooms, Notes on. 757; in Pots Notes on, 335; New, 1916-1917 Notes on, 1431; Notes on, 63 171 227, 731, 1131, 1363. 1483; Split- ting of the Calyxes of, 1270; Sup- ports for the. Notes on, 731; The New, Notes on 1431 Carpenteria californica. Notes on 1149 Carroll, Paul M. (Portrait) 672 Carya laciniosa. King Nut, Notes on 1497 Laryopteris Mastacanthus, Notes on, 933; Verbena Shrub, Notes on 241 Cassabanana, The by S. L. Watkins.1494 Cassidy, John W., Voluntary Peti- tion in Bankruptcy filed by 1462 Catalogs. Mailing 1499 Catalogued Only ' 533 Catalpa Bungei, Avenue of !!*1041 Cattleyas Forming Seed, Notes on 1052; The Seeding of 1226 Ceanothus americana. Notes on 523 Cedar Posts, White. Notes on 1286 Cedrus Deodara, Notes on 133 761 Cephalotaxus fastlgiata. Notes on. 21; Fortunei, Notes on •1267 Cerasus caroliniana, Notes on 21 Cercidiphyllum Japonicum, Notes on 635 Chama?darea as a Commercial Plant '1456 Chamberlain. Montague, Forcing of Gladioli by 1155 Chatelame Begonias, Notes on 616 Checker Berries or Partridge Ber- ries. Notes on io52 Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 96 521: Floral Art and Novelty Ex- Children s Day 22 Chilean Nitrate Statistics for Octo- ber, 1916 1622 China, Seeds from !!!!!!!! 974 Chinese Gardeners ' 119' 1449 Chinese Raspberry, Rubus Xa'ntho- carpus 960 Chionanthus, The White Fringe' Notes on ' 295 Christmas, 1916. 275: Berry," 'phil tinia. Notes on, 1077; Flowering and Foliage Plants by W E Tricker, 1189: Gem, Notes on, 573; Gifts for the Mails, Preparing, iliV' '^f*'' =>n<5 the Post Oflice, 1286: Notes on, 1247: Peppers, Notes on, 227; Stock and Prices in New York, 1482; Stock, Ordering Notes on. 1131; The Spirit of, 1384;; Trees, Potted. Notes on 1191 Chrysanthemum.";, 937, 987 l''7o- Blooms, Well Developed ' Japan- ese, •1034; Buds. Time for Tak- ing, Notes on. 615: C. C. Poll- worth, ^141 4: Care of. Notes on, 119: Chas. H. Totty's. •877: Crops to Follow, 834; Diseased. Notes on. 615: Display at the Maryland Week Show by Harry J. Quick •1270' Early Flowering, Notes on. 615; Early Flowering Outdoor Varie- ties. 879; Growing Under Cheese- cloth. 1230: Hamburg Late White, •1414; Hardy, 699: Heating House, for. Notes on. 894; Mrs. Floyd R. Harrison. Seedling Pompon. •1033; Mrs. Gilbert Drabble, •1100: Na- komis. Shown by A. N. Pierson. •1211; New Seedling Single Cac- IVf".'!""'''''''''- Sidney J. Mitchell. •1043: Notes on, 7. 63. 447, 659, 676, 1191; Notes, 1045; Once Agalii the Hey-day of the. "1098; Bauthe's New Anemone, 1325; Show of Buffalo, •1246: Show at Madison, N. J., •1045: Shows Notes and Reports from the, •1129; Shows, Reports of, 1190; Societ.v of America. 474, •7B3 1098. 1211, 1269, 1385; Society of America and Pres. Kleinhinz, 1100: Society of America Certifi- cates, 1043: Society of America Philadelphia Show. •1129: Soil" Old, Notes on, 915: Spidery, 1156- Stock Plants of. Notes on 915- That Are Soft. Handling, Notes on, 757; White Doty. Shown by Scott Bros •IISI Index to The Florists' Exchange, Vol. XLIl^ Page Cinerarias and Calceolarias, Notes on 1023 CIstus laiirifolius, Notes on 21 Citrus Fruits ul' Santiago. Cuba, 1038; trll'oliata. Notes on Sol Clarke, Arthur M *247 Clarke's Sons, David. Uasket of Foli- age IMants by '1391 Clay Jlodeling in Florist's Window. 479 Clematis. Dying-otf of 300 Clerodcndron tricliotomum. Notes on 523 Cleveland Florist, Department Store Metliods of a, '997; Flower Show. 11D3; New Garden Club Formed in. 142; Industrial Exposition, 682; Show. 1210; War Time in. . . . 92 Climbers, Beautiful 480 Clock, The Screen, by E. A. Dench.1163 Cluxton, K. A., Texas. Blue Bell...'4i)9 Coal Cost of. 69; Cubic Contents of a Ton of, 1230; Situation, 1035, 1090; Supply, Your. 731; What Are You Paying for 1044 Cocos Weddi'lliana. Notes on 335 Coddington. L. B.. Employees Strike at "82 Coldtrames. Making Concrete, Notes on ■ ■ 292 Coleus, A. Good, Notes on. 36; Through Winter. Keeping. Notes ColHesh! ' David ' E.' (Portrait) 819 College. Floriculture at the. 1042; Graduates at the 1044 Colutea arborescens. Notes on 149( Competing with the Department Stores S48 Competition in The Flower Business 769 Compost Heap and Fertilizer. 872; Preparing. Notes on 10 1 9 Conifers for Window Boxes 855 Connecticut Nurserymen's Associa- tion 464 Conservatory Devoted to Fancy Fish . . : *298 Container Law. Standard Basket and 619 Convention. Among the Notables at the 525; Garden, Houston, Views of '85 Cooper, Madison — Who Are Ama- teurs'^ 1329 Coreopsis and Shasta Daisies, Notes on .-,• 1- • °1° Cork Elm. Ulmus compestris, Notes on • 1095 Cornell Publications Are Free. 980; Rose Garden. 29; Short Courses. 931; Trial Grounds. Report from, 192; University, Notes from 1066 Cornus Mas, Notes on. 579; Spathii. Notes on ^?o^ Coronilla Emerus. Notes on 1323 Cornflower. Double, Notes on.. 971. 1483 Corylopsis spicata. Notes on 403 Corylus Avellana purpurea. Notes on 295 Cost of Stock, Something More About the 673 Costs Closely, Figure Your, 245; in Improving Accounting Methods and Business Practice. Importance of True 557 Cotoneasters for Berries. Notes on,. 938 Cosh, Geo. M. (Missing Florist).... 834 Cosmos Lady Lenox •587 Cotton Seed Quarantine 1195 Coltam & Son, Harold, Dahlias Ex- hibited by *818 Counterfeit Money Order 1009 Couronne d'Or Tulips, Notes on.... 1023 Cowperthwalte, Fred (Portrait).... 438 Crain, Jr., G. D., (Building a Busi- ness in the Suburbs), 586; Compe- tition in the Flower Business, 75it: Essentials to Success in the Retail Business, 417; Florists' Round Table, 87. 197. 355, 475. 993. Ifi47; Have Time to Look Into Kvervthing. by. 1159; High Prices As Selling Arguments. 1453; Mer- chandising Flowers Instead of .lust Selling. 1101: Tlie Modern Paul Revere 1271 Crataegus coccinea. Notes on, 463; cordata. Notes on *751 Credits. Production. Prices, Sales- manship and i, 1245 Crepe Myrtle. Notes on . . .' 991 Cridland's Landscape Gardening, 1450; Practical Landscape Garden- ing 405 Crimson Clover Seed. Low Germina- tion of 563 Crocuses. Setting Out. Notes on... 577 Cromwell, Conn.. Outing to 40 Crop Conditions in the Netherlands. 1027; Notes for New York 662 Crotons and Draca.'nas. The Best of the, "iM; Notes on.; 335 Cuba, Potash from 1176 Cucumber Mosaic Disease 634 Cultural Notes. Seasonable 879 Cumin. Culture of. Notes on 991 Cummins' Amendment. Relief to Shippers from 134 Cunninghamia sinensis. Notes on.. 79 Cupressus arizoniea. Notes on 79 Customers. Enlighten Y'our 23 Cut Flowers. American Use of. 1448; I'Mower nils and. 297; Hardy Per- ennials for. Notes on 1131 Cutting Bench. Notes on 1247 Cuttings. A Bench for. Notes on, •1431: Taking. Notes on 573 Cyclamen and Begonias. Notes on. 1070; Finely Balanced. Healthy, •ll"?: Mite. Experiments Against. 1317; Notes on, 447. 731, 1079, 1247, 1483 Cyperus As a Pot Plant, Notes on,. •569 Cypripedium insigne SanderiP '613 D nafTiulil Cult in New iOealand 1246 Daffnilils . 1247; and Tulips in Bng- l.iiirt ill 1911!, •r.s;!; Notes on 916 Page Dagger fern. Aspidium acrosti- choldes. Notes on 1023 Dahlia and Fruit Show at Boston. 640; and Sweet Pea Societies. 1096; Cactus, by C. B. Yates. •990; Ca- mellia-llora, Notes on, 1450; Cen- tury Vase of. Grown by C. B. Yates, '938; Flowers Received, S61;Gertrude Dahl, 'SSI: Introduc- tion of the. SIG; is the Early Au- tumn yueen. the, 'SIC: Season. In the Midst of the. 640; Season. The, 752; Seeds. Saving, Notes on. 447; Show at Glen Cove, N. Y.. 870; Show in New Y'ork, Large. 640; Show "Path of Gold." 877; Show, San Francisco, 640; Troubles and Diseases ^ ,• ■ ■ • 226 Dahlias. Have You'/ Which of These 697; Hedge of. and Typical Home In Victoria, B. C. *414; in Califor- nia, •eo?; in California. 816; New Method of Staking. '412; New Seedling. 697; Notes on. 675; Star. 938 Daisies. Shasta, and Coreopsis. Notes on. 615; Shasta. Notes on, 275; Tri- color, Notes on •..1206 Daisy. Mrs. Sander 675 Danger Ahead ■ ■ 1328 Danish Mangel Seed, Embargo on, 793; Seed Crop 279 Daphne Mezereum, Notes on 875 Darlington, H. D. — Notable Flower- ing and Berried Plants for Christ- ji^as ^ *lli Darwin Tulips, Notes on 1023 Dawson, The Late Jackson 466 Day. E. L.. Notes on 829 Dayton. J. H.. Who Should Receive Trade Prices? 27 Deciduous Stock. Cuttings of 970 Delivery Charges, Freight 970 Delpliinium belladonna. Forcing, Notes on, 931; Belladonna, Forcing, Notes on 971 Deneh, Ernest A., Adopting Slide Publicity to Increase Your Floral Business, 137; Getting Y'our Store Into the Movies 31 Dendrobium, A well-Flowered, shown by Clement' Moore '791 Department of Agriculture Notes, 119, 391, 768, 1052, 1087 Dianthus barbatus. Notes on, 675; plumarius. Notes on 675 Dick, J. H.. Money in Sweet Peas.. 136 Dielytra spectabilis. Notes on 791 Dieterich & Bro.. C. P., New Useful Nephrolepis 1435 Dinner Tables. Decorating 1273 Disease, Elworm, in the Pacific Northwest 601 Dobbie & Co.. Antirrhinum. Exhibit of '•148 Dobbs & Son. Establishment of •1238 Dodder. The Parasitic, Notes on.... 460 Doescher. H. C, Fern Exhibit of...*468 Dogwood. Pruning. Notes on 1206 Dogwoods for Shady Places. Notes on 695 Dorrance. Anne. The Office End of a Rose Growing Establishment .. 1361 Double-Glazed Windows and Con- densation 1416 Dracfenas and Crotons, The Best of the '969 Drug Growers, Warning to, 528: Plant Investigator Wanted 1310 Dumping, Legislation Against 282 Dunbar, John, King Nut. Carya laciniosa, Notes by. »1497; S. A. F. Botanist's Report on New Trees and Shrubs 410. 474, 527 Dutch Bulbs, Handling. Notes on. 791 ; Bulbs. Notes on • 675 Dynamite Satisfactory in Clearing Woodland 590 Early Closing 174 Earnestness. The Quality of 934 Easter. Flowering Shrubs for. Notes on. 1363; Lilies. Notes on 1079 Ecuador. Advanced Agricultural Education in 626 Eden Park. Cincinnati. 0 148 Editorial Platform. Our 580 Eflmundson. J. W.. in a Field of Onion Seed '10 Ela;agnus Simonl. Notes on, 1323; umbellata. Notes on 985 Eelworm Disease in the Pacific Northwest ' 601 Embargo on Danish Mangel Seed... 793 English Holly. Ilex Aauifolium. Notes on. 1041; Laurel. Hardiness of. Notes on 876 Enkianthus japonicus. Notes on ...•241 Epplo, L.. Fiontage to Greenhouse F.stablislimcnt of '1238 Erica melanthera. ^117. •675; Notes on 971 Esler. John G., Florists' Hail Asso- ciation 935 Essex Co. Florists' Club. 1155; Flor- ists' Club (.Annual Picnic), 346; Florists' Club Show 1090 Ethics. Not Business ■ ■ ■ 419 Euonvmus, Ivy and, Notes on, 1144; radicans. Climbing Notes on.... 523 Euphorbia lathyris. Mole Plant 1286 European Beech, Pyramidal. Notes on - 241 Evenden Bros. Co.. Notes on, '889 ; Window Displav of ^884 Evergreen Cuttings, 970; Seeds Un- der Glass. Sowing 1247 Evergreens, 298 — VI; 528; Dvrarf. Hardy at Concord. N. H.. 292; in America. the use of. 405; Winter Protection of, Notes on.. 1209 Everlasting Pea. The. Notes on.... 813 Exhibition. Long Distance Shipment ■ for 640 Exports and Imports for October. 1916 I486 F Page Fairfield (Conn.) and Westchester (.\. Y.) Horticultural Societies. . 1099 Fairvicw Nui-series 1134 Fall Business and Its Possibilities. 524; Nur.sery Trade, For the. 296; Planting, Notes on 607 False Orders to Nursery Co 1134 Farenwald, Adolph (Portrait) 819 Fargo (N. D.) First Chrysanthemum Day at 1099 Farm Schools, Demonstration 511 Parquhar's in July, Hardy Flowers at 589 Favor, -10. H., Cheaper and More Pro- ductive Advertising 28 Federal Seed Import Law Amended 389 Ferguson, T. J. (Portrait) 26 Fern Question 274 Ferns and Asparagus, Notes on, 1191; Palms and Notes on, 1303; Begonias, I'alms and Notes on, 802; for Dishes, Notes on, 7; Hardy and Sphagnum, Gathering, Notes on. 559; Keeping 'Dagger and other, Notes on, 75; Table, Notes on 55_9, 971 Fertilizer, Animal, Importation "or, 992; Association Offers $250, 260; Commercial, 119; Compost Heap and, 872; Industry. 636; Informa tion. 298; Shipments and Car Shortage 1499 Fertilizers for Floricultural Crops. Illinois Experiments on. 641: In- formation on. 521; Mixing 96 Festoon Pine. Ground Pine 1122 Fibre, Jadoo. Notes on 292 Firestone, H. S.. 'Mums and Fern Fronds by '1213 Fleischman, Florist, Effective Ad- vertising by 1217 FLORAL DECORATIONS (All •) Bridal Table of Lily of the Valley. 227: Table Decoration by Bohaii- non Floral Co.. 1271; Table Deco- rated by G. Kottmiller. 759; Table Decoration by Ernest "XVienhoeher. 1335; Union National Bank Deco- rated for opening, 1453; Window Display of Evenden Bros. Co S84 FLORAL DESIGNS ( All •). Basket by A. T. Bunyard, 1325; Basket of Azaleas, Crotons, etc., 1503; Basket of Begonia Gloire de Lor- raine, 941; Basket of Begonias, etc., 1388; Basket of Begonias, Vellcy and Erica by G. E. M. Stumpp, 1450; Basket of Dahlias by Myer. 762; Basket of Erica, Crotons and Araucarias by Thos. P. Galvin, 1457; Basket by Thos. F. Galvin. 1326; Basket of Flowers by R. G. Wilson, 138S; Basket of Flowers by David Clarke's Sons. 1326; Basket of Foliage Plants. 1391: Basket of Foliage Plants. 701; Basket of Foliage Plants by A. T. Bunyard. 1457; Basket of Heaths. 1393: Basket by Max Schling, 1275: Baskets of Flowers Arranged by Miss Edna Frauenf elder, 1331; Basket of Otaheite Oranges, etc.. 1393; Basket of Poinsettias. etc.. 1388; Basket of Roses, 647; Basket of Roses- and Oncidiums. 1159: Basket of Roses, etc., by Max Schlinfe, 883: Boxes, Flower, 643; Basket of Dahlias, 477; Basket of Roses, 333: Basket of Roses by Max Schling, 993; Bouquet (Shower) of Sweet Peas, 89; Bou- quet Made up of Sw-eet Peas, 33: Box of Foliage Plants by Max Schling, 1333; Box Receptacle of Foliage Plants by Max Schling, 1395; Broken Wheel. 417; Deco- rated Auto by Holm & Olson, 585: Flat Sheaf, 588: Floral Cannon by The Flower Shop, 199, 201: Floral Urn of Dahlias, 826: Ionic Col- umns, Flower Crowned. 87: Lattice Screen Box with Flowers. 1502: Pan with Foliage Plants by R. G. Wilson. 1327: Plant Receptacle by Max Schling. 1276: Plaster Box of Palms. Poinsettias. etc.. 1450: Red (?anoe-sliaped Receptacle Filled with Ferns and Redberries. 971: Standing Sheaf. 704:. Straw Hat Filled with Flowers by Max Schling. 1501; Vase of Orchids, 1215; Victory Wreath, 365; Wreath, 703: Wreath of Peas, Orchids, Val- ley .and Spir.-pa 197 Floricultural Books. Catalog of. 138S; Education 1199 Floriculture at the Colleges, 1042; at the Universities (Mass.) by A. .S. Thurston '789 Florida. Mailing Stock to 1039 Florist as a Business Man. The, 419; Soldiers, 247: to Succeed Today, Must be Ellicient 1078 Florists and Nurserymen. To Sons of, 818: Big Meeting, of. 876; Club of Philadelphia. 818! Club of Washington. D. C. Outing of. •300: ^^'cellange i'olie\- is Supported. 636: Growing Vegetables. 1385; Mis- sing 8S4 Florists' Hall Association, 296, 41B, 935 1448 Florists' Round Table by G. D. Crain, Jr 87, 197. 335, 476, 993, 1047 Florists' Telegraph Delivery, 188, 477, 533, 752. 762. 814. 820: Adver- tisement of. •1392; Directory, 1448; Meets at Chicago. Oct. 11 and 12. 1916. 913; New IMembers. 190: Pro- gress. 1042: National Floral Cor- poration and 1220, 1276, 1336 Page Flower and Nursery Industry, Money for the, 1327; Boxes, Where Deal- ers Sell, 533; Business, Competi- tion In the, 759: Contest An Ama- teur, "830; Girls at Cleveland Ready to Distribute Blooms to Soldiers Leaving for Mexico, ^245: Show at Rochester, 582; Shows Maintained 602 Flowering and Berried Plants for Christmas, .N'olable, by H. D. Darl- iiiBton, '117: Shrubs for Easter, .Votes on 13G3 Flowers and Fruits, Artificial. 881; and Greens. Bunching. 378; Appre- ciation of. 1159: Artificial Out of Chesapeake Bay. Picking. 274; for N. y.- Market. Growing. 378: In- .stcaU ol Just Selling. .\lerchandi.s- ing. 1101; of August. 352; The Cheering Effect of 1455 Foliage and Berried Material for Florists, 1211; Autumn, Notes on, • 933; Hardy, and Berried Material for Florists, 1077; Plants, Christ- mas Flowering and 1189 Fontanesia phillyra;oides. Notes on 986 Forcing Stock, Winter Storage of. Notes on 615 Foreign Trade Opportunities 1310 Formusurns, and Gigajiteums, Notes on, 1U79: Lilies, Notes on 856 Forsythias Not Blooming, Notes on 1023 Port Wayne (Ind.) Gardeners and Florists' Society, Second Annual I'icnic of the •eso Foster, Lon (Portrait) 274 Foxglove Seedlings, Notes on IU68 Foxgloves, Oriental Poppies and. Notes on yi6 Frames, Concrete, Notes on •50'/ "Franklin Trees." 1328: Seedling. . .1387 Fraxinus aucubsefolia. Notes on, 1323; viridis. Notes on . . . : 79 Free. M.. Making Preparations for the .\lpine House^ 1021; What In- terest Are You Taking in Alpine Plants? '145 Freesias, Colored, Notes on, 119. 283: Notes on, 559, 1131; Rainbow, Notes on, 391; to Cbme Up, Time Required for. Notes on, 401; with Snapdragon, Growing, Notes on.. 72 Freight Delivery Charges. 970; Rate, Interstate Commerce Commission Reduces, 1028: Rates, 235; Rates for Texas. Better 412 French Nursery Stock 832 Friends (•?) Dearly Bought 414 Fruit and Dahlia Show at Boston, 640; and Vegetable Shippers 'Vio- late Law, 1448; Crop, Canadian, 620; Growing in Australia, 619; Trees on a Lawn. Notes on •985 Fuel Conservation 1284 Fulmer. Miss Perle B. (Portrait).. 472 Funkia subcordata grandiflora. Notes on, 675: undulata variegata. Notes on 791 Furrow and Ridge Houses, Small.. 642 G Galax aphylla. Notes on 1023 Galloway, Dr. B. T., Returns to Washington 80 Galveston, A Day's Catch, •298— VII: Bathing Pavilion and Boule- vard, '298 — VII: Harbor, Texas, A Section in, VI ^298 Galvin, Thos. P., Basket of Erica, Crotons and Araucarias by 145' Game Hunting in New Brunswick, Big •lOti: Garden Club of America (Lenox Meeting), 72; Flower. Let's Make a 414 Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston (Annual Picnic) •300 Gardeners' Convention 1151, 1189 Gardenia Culture, Notes on 335 Gardenias, Notes on 607 Gardens in Slides. Famous 1110 Garlic. Wild. Killed by Spraying with Oil 1303 Gas as Fuel 349 Gasser Co.. Flower Show 1219 Geny. Leon (Portrait) 190 Geranium Flower. Notes on. 1142: Trades. Some Considerations of the 1481 Geraniums. Cost of Producing. 637: Fifty Cent, Notes on. 866; Not Blooming. Notes on. 292; Notes on. 559, 791; Standard, Notes on, 7;! I: Trouble with 335 Gerbera Jameson!, Growing, Notes on 557 German Iris, Notes on, 171; Papers, No 664 Gladioli at Wenham, Mass, 398; Blighting, Notes on. 577; for Com- mercial Use, Best Twelve, •698; Notes on, 991: Propagation of. 336: Small Flowering, Notes on. 1131; Some Seedling, 424: The Forcing of 1156 Gladiolus America. Notes on. 1363; Grower. Modern, 649; Show at Boston. 413; Show at Cleveland.. 466 Glazing and Painting . . •. 274 tjlechomas. Variegated, Notes on... 9'1 Godetlas and Mignonette, Awards to 1052 Gold Nuggets for Seeds 281 Government Departments, In the, 1136, 1228; Purchase of Seeds 1366 Governmental Appropriations 338 Grafting, 970; on Various Stocks, 699; Wood, Securing 970 Giain Standards, 1256; Standards Regulations Issued 1196 Grapes, Foreign, Vitis vlnifcra. Notes on. 1041; Packing Hothouse, Notes on 1618 Index to The Florists' Exchange. Vol. XLII Page Grass Seed from Holland, Embargo on 974 Gray, A. S. (Portrait) 274 Greek-American Florists' Associa- tion (Annual IMonic) *142 Green Decorations and the Christ- mas Tree, 1395; Question. The .. 22" Greenhouse Construction. Commer- cial. 24. 85, 414; Crops and Soil from Esoapine: Mluminating Gas, Damagre Resulting to, *61; Heating a Little. Notes on. 841; in Winter. Glazing a, Notes on, 1518; Near a Railroad Station and Tracks, Building a, 577; Stock, Tempera- ture Affecting Your, Notes on.... 615 Greenhouses. Double Glazed. Notes on, 658; Small Ridge and Furrow. 642 Giittttbs. David. Production of Dutch Bulbs on the Pacific Coast 'ISSG Grimm & Gorley 1310 Ground Pine. Festoon Pine 1122 Grower Discusses Comparative Costs of Narrow and Wide Houses, Lead- ing 'ITO Growers. Uncle Sam and the 636 Grubs in Manure, to Destroy, Notes on 75 Gude, Wm. F., Captain of Baseball Kallipolis Grotto M. O. V. P. E. P.. '72 Guernsey Bulbs, 69; Notes from ... 562 Gullett & Son, Plant Exhibit of (Houston) •468 Gunterberg. Miss M. C. (Photo) . .1049 Gypsophila paniculata. Notes on . . . 300 H Hagenberger, C, Notes on 1122 Hail, Damage by 636 Halesia diptera, Note on, 403; Mee- hani, Notes on *403 .lullowe'en. Featuring the Sentiment uf, 941; Suggestion for Young Men 944 Haniamelis japnnioa. Notes on, 4U3; Witch Hazel, Notes on . . .- 1209 Hammond, Benjamin, American liose Society 815 Hampden Meadow Greenhouses, Notes on 749 Hardy Flowers at Farquhar's in. July, 589; Half, Plants Outdoors, 1429; Perennials for Cut Flowers, Notes on. 1131; Plant Notes, 300, S79, 937; Plant Trade, The. 464; Plants, A Demand for. SIS; Plants, L)Mfashioned. Notes on, 36; Stock, Wintering, Notes on 1079 Harris Bros. Seed Co., Hot Weather and the Bean Crop ♦Sll Harrisii Lilies, Notes on 507 Harrison Select Nursery Co., C. S., Change in 980 Harry, W. Cleaver. Featuring the Sentiment of Hallowe'en, 941 ; Finding the Diminished Returns in, 701; How to Make Money on Accessories, *643 ; Keeping Lip with the Style in Table Decorat- ing, 883; The Spirit of Loyalty, 245; The Store and It's Furnish- ings, *529; The Value of Knowing the Stock in Retailing, 303; Your Health is Your Greatest Asset in Business S23 Hart Seed Co., Charles C 868 Hartford City Floral Co., Damage by Hail to 636 Havemeyer, T. A., Improved Varie- ties of Lilacs 990 ^ 'vtliorns. Budding, Notes on, 351 ; •r Name 1122 Fever and Pollen, 641; and the lowers, 69S; and the Flowers, by :thur Smith, 881; Plants and, 0; Pollen and, 465; For Suffer- of ISO Hayashi & Co., H., Cyclamen House of *1247 Headlee, Thomas J., Insect Prob- lems of the Florist 1043 Health is Your Greatest Asset in Business, Your 823 Heating for Four Large Houses, 326; for Two Houses, 196; Problems, The Season's, -642; Queries. . .54, 1421 Hedges 1325 Heeremans, Fred, (Gardener to Mrs. Wm. D. Sloane). Miscellaneous Plants at Lenox. Mass.. Show by.*1151 Heinl, John G., as Banker 1007 Henderson & Co., Peter, Outing of Principal Employees of *174 Herr, Albert M.. Some Considera- tions of the Geranium Trade. 1481; Something More About the Cost of Stock ■ 673 Herr, Mrs. A. M., School Gardening at Lancaster 274 Herrick. Alonzo D.. Notes on 829 Hess. J. J. (Portrait) 407 Hill, A. H., The Use of Evergreens in America 405 Hill, D. (Portrait) 888 Hill Nursery Co.. Inc.. The D *888 "Himalaya-berry" 1315 Hippophee rhamnoides, Notes on. . .*635 Holiday Greetings 1494 Holland Bulbs, More About. 677; Seeds from. 618; Shipments Prom- ised Regularly 677 Hollies, Hardy, Notes on 1267 Holly, American, Notes on. 1095 ; ■Berries Scarce. 1245; Wreaths, Notes on 1303 Hollyhock Leaf Rust, Notes on.... 438 Hollyhocks. A City of 577 Holm & Olson, Decorated Automo- bile by *585-587 Holmes, Eber, A Discussion on the Producing of Roses. *333; Among the Roses Out of Doors and Under Glas.s 638; Observational Notes by. ♦1097: Roses by 1326 Holmes- Letherman Seed Co., Inter- ior View of •975 Page Holyoke and Northampton (Mass.) Florists Club. Fourth Annual Flower Show of, 1099; and North- ampton (Mass.) Florists and Gar- deners' Club, Picnic Party of....*748 Horse Chestnut, Red Flowered, Notes on 1267 Horticultural I^aws, Uniform, 1324; Lectures. 592 ; Names 404 Horticultural Society of New York, 354. 525, 637, 986, 1100. 1130 Hot AVeather Notes 171 Hottes, A. C, Receives Appointment 146 Houston. All Eyes on, 352; Auditori- um. Where Convention will be held and Exhibition Staged, *298 — II; Chicago to, 243; Corner of Main Street. *29S — III; Country Club *298~II; Last Call for, 297; Low Rates to, 243; Main St. Viaduct and Foot of Main St., 298 — III. New York to, via New Orleans. 243; Ocean Trip, 188; Sam, Park, View in, *298 — I; Street Scene in. *29S— VI; Ship Canal, On the. •298 — I; Convention Garden, ♦192; Stu- dent Quarters, Rice Institute, 192; Views in Sam Houston Park, *193: Turnverein *29S — II Houstonian, Thanks from a. 1210 Hovenia dulcis. Notes on 1095 Humiston, H. E., Barnyard Manure. 915; Fertilization and P'eeding of Rose Soils 756 Hunter & Son, J. M., Best Decorated Float at Fnglewood, N. J.. Inde- pendence Day Demonstration by..*137 Hyacinth Bulbs, Notes on, 855; and Narcissi, Growing, Notes on, 461; ]\liniature. Notes on. 915; Roman, Bowl of, ♦731; Roman, Notes on, 855; Roman, Pay. To Make 275 Hybrid Tea Roses, Notes on 971 Hybridizing Experiments 507 Hydrangea japonica. Notes on, 187 ; paniculata grandiflora. Notes on, *695; for Easter, French, Notes on, 991; Notes on 615 Hydrocyanic Acid Gas, Notes on. 887 1363 I Idesia polycarpa. Notes on 1383 Ilex crenata variegata. Notes on . . . . 187 Illinois. Dry Weather in. 596; Experi- ments on Fertilizers for Floricul- tural Crops, 641 ; State Florists' Association 81, 881, 1152 Import Decisions ....794, 919, 975, 1082 Importation. Seed. Act Amended.... 618 Importations During August 1038 Imports, American, 505; and Ex- ports for October, 1916, 1485; for June, 1916, 618; for September, 1916 1250 Increase in Subscription and Adver- tising Kates 582 Indiana State Florists' Meeting, ... 1078 Indigestion. Watermelons Cure .... 606 Insect Book, An, 601; Problems of Florist 1043 Insecticides Purer 987 Insects on Store Plants 227 Inspect Plants Shipped by Mail 1028 International Flower Show, 188, 1388; Forestry Conference, 1498; Rose Garden 1504 Interstate Commerce Commission Reduces Freight Rate 1028 Iris, Lady Foster, *526: pallida dal- matica. Notes on, 675; Ringdove, ♦413; Spanish, Under Glass 620 Irises. Spanish Forcing. Notes on 69 Irwin, Roman J.. Game Hunting. . ^1002 Itea virginjca. Notes on 403 Ivy and Euonymus. Notes on, 1144; Covered Church in England ♦1209 Ixias, Culture of. Notes on 1416 J Jackson & Perkins Buy Another Farm 811 Jacob. Rev. Joseph (Daffodils and Tulips in 1916) ♦583 Japanese Maple. Blood-leaved, Notes on, 187: "Wistaria Tree" 813 Jasmine, The New 481 Jensen. Chas. A 1136 "Johnny Appleseed" 1382 Johnson. Chas. W., Secretary Chrys- anthemum Snciety of America.... 753 Jones-Russell Co., interior Views of Store of *996, 997 Joy Co.'s Thanksgiving Advertising 1392 Junipers, New 1449 Juniperus japonica. Notes on, 1497; virgin iana elegantissima, Notes on 1041 K Kalmia angustifolia. Notes on. 46.1: latifolia. Flowel'jng of. Notes on. 21; Proposed National Flower. ... *387 Kasting Co., AVm. F., Fire Destroys Building of. 1S8; Funeral Pieces at Burial of. *31; The Late 23 Kelsey, F. W.. Low Prices for For- eign Nurserv Stociv?....: 1170 Kendel. C. E. (Portrait) 83 Kentucliy and Indiana Florists Hold Joint Assembly. 93S: and Indiana Florists' Meeting 'SSS Kerr. Geo. W. (Portrait), 169; An- nuals for the Winter and tlie Spring, *505; Sow Your Winter Flowering Sweet Peas 753 Kerr. R. C. (Portrait) 406 Kerr, Mrs. R. C. (Portrait) 472 Keyes & Son, F. D., Front of Store of »n64 Kicfter Pear in Flower •lliOS Kimmel, Geo. A. (Portrait) 191 Page King Nut, Carya laciniosa, Notes on •1497 King, W. Guy, More Sales from the Show Window, 1331; National Prosijerity and the Retailer's Christinas 13D1 Kirliman. Jr., Wm. T.. Standardiza- tion of Nursery Products 1327 Kleinhanz, Pres. and C. S. A 1100 Knight. Thos. (Knight & Struck Co.) Successful Sale of Orchids by.... 1499 Kniglit & Struck Co., Acacia Drum- mondi Grown by 'ISOS Kottniillcr, A., Unique Table Deco- ration by *759 L Label, Utilizing the 814 Labeling, Notes on 573 Lager, John E., The Seeding of Catileyas 1226 Lagerstroemia indica. Notes on 751 Lancaster Co. (Pa.) Florists Ass'n Visit Establishment of R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., 832; Florists' Club, Picnic, *291; Show 1154 Landscape Gardening, Practical, 405; Gardening to the i?'ore 1007 Lang Floral & Nursery Co ^823 Lanham, Trueman, Death Notice of 1136 Lapped or Butted Glass, Notes on.. 991 Latham Church Covered With Eng- ligh Ivy, Tower of ^1209 Laurel, English, Hardiness of. Notes on 875 Laurustinus, Notes on the 1144 Lautenschlager, Fred 1231 Lawns in the South 1252 Leaf Mold, The Use of Decomposed, Notes on 460 Leahy Telegraph Florist of Eliza- beth, N. J ♦ISO Legislation, Anti-Dumping, 520; Pending, 1510; Proposed 1471 Leikens, Jos. G., ^247 ; Quartermas- ter-Sergt. (Portrait) 828 Lenox (Mass.) Horticultural Society (Annual Summer Sliow), 196; Fall Show of 1039 Lespedeza Sieboldii, Notes on 985 Lettuce, Black Flea oo, Notes on... 649 Leucothoe Catesbsei, Notes on 1077 Leuly, Emil, is on His Way 243 Ligustrum sinense. Notes on 1323 Ligustrums, Some of the, Notes on. 79 Lilac Marie Legraye *335 Lilacs, Improved Varieties of, 990; The Budding of 295 Lilies, Easter, Notes on, 1079; Easter, 1917, Notes on, 275; Por- mosum. Notes on, S55; Giganteum. for Easter, 1191; Harrisii, Notes on, 507; in the Open Ground, Plant- ing, 550; Notes on 1483 Lilium candidum. Notes on, 447; multiflorum. Notes on, 1058; regale. Notes on, 589; rubrum. Notes on.. 1191 Liliums Each Year, Three Crops of. Notes on, 1191; Information on.. 1202 Lily Bulbs, Japanese, Sharp Ad- vance in Price of, 1195; of the Valley from Cold Storage to Bridal Table, *225; of the Valley, Notes on 1142 Lime, Furnace Slag Cannot Take Place of, 1367; Not to be Used Dur- ing the Winter, Notes on, 915; The Use of, Notes on 675 Linaria Cymbalaria variegata *414 Link, J. W., located in the suburbs of Houston, The Home of ^409 Liquidambar styraciflua. Notes on. .1447 Loganbei-ry, Propagating. Notes on. 1286 Lonicera Bella Albida, Notes on, 1149; Xylosteum, Notes on 351 Look Into Everything, Have Time to. 1159 Looking Ahead 1324 Lord & Burnham Co.'s New Philadel- phia Office, *54; Staff Changes of, 1424; Univer.sal Film Co.'s Studio Constructed by ^92 Loveless, A. J. (Are You Stocking Up in Orchids?) ♦eiS Lovaltv. The Spirit of 245 Lumsden, Prof. D 1203 Lupinus, Notes on 387 Lychnis Viscaria splendens plena. Notes on 300 Lycorus Squamigera, Notes on.... 810 Lysimacha clethroides 226 M McCullough Seed Co., J. Chas., De- cision in the Case of 1028 McDermott of Lord & Burnham Co. (Portrait) 1424 McHutchison & Co., (Azaleas from Belgium) 846 McLeisli, Alderman and Mrs. Golden Wedding Anniversary of 1146 McNutt, A. J. (Portrait) 191 McVey, John, A Veteran Florist . .•1052 MacDaniels, Clarence, On the Top of the Mountain 1486 MacLellan, Alex. — Budding Outdoor Roses *142 Maclura aurantiaca. Notes .on .... 751 MacRorie, Daniel (Portrait) 406 Mader. Paul. Notes on 829 Madison (N. J.) Fall Show 867 M:ignolia Foliage, Notes on, 1077; Fraseri, Notes on, 1447: glauca. Propagating, Notes on, 1267; hy- poleuca. Notes on 187 Magnolias, Ornamental Fruited, Notes on. 241; Seedlings of Swamp 23 Mahonia aguifolia (Oregon Grape), Notes on 1095 Mail, Disposal of Undelivered 1310 Page Mangel Seed, Embargo on Danish.. 793 Manure, Barnyard, 915; Barnyard, Value of ,507; for Holbcd, Quan- tity of. Notes on, 649; Losses, Prevent 950 Marantas 970 Marguerites, Notes on 659 Marguerite, Mrs. Sander, Bed of, •855; Mrs. Sander, Notes on 675 Marine Boilers, Buying Second-Hand, i\otes on 1518 Market Gardening is of National Im- portance, 1325; Soil Fertility in Re- lation to 795 Marriage Hells 30 Marshall, George A. (Portrait) .... 82 Maryland Horticultural Society Show of •1190 Mason, Frank, Daffodil Cult in New Zealand 1246 Massachusetts Agricultural College, 880; Horticultural Society, Autumn lixhibit of. 1100; Horticultural So- ciety (Sweet Pea Show), 142; Hor- ticultural Society, Transactions of the 577 Massey, Dr. L. M., Investigations of Rose Diseases ; 1044 Matthews, Kdwin, Seedling "Frank- lin Trees" 1328 Mauger & Sons, W. — Guernsey Bulbs 69 Mayhew, J. K. (Portrait) 27 'Meehan, Joseph, Foliage and Ber- ried Material for i-'iorists, 1211; Propagation of Trees and Shrubs, 970; September and October Plant- ing *526; Winter Berries and Ber- ried Plants for Cliristmas 938 Meerbott, Fred, Notes on 534 Markel & Sons, J., Notes on 1122 Messenger, The Elderly 1467 Metrosideros, Notes on 107U Meyer, A., Store of ^1454, 1455 Mignonette, Awards to Godetias and, 1052; Notes on 227 559 Miller, A. L. (Portrait), 407; Double" Flowered Orange by, •1SU4; Notes on 1400 Misbranding, National Law' to Cover 81 Mistletoe, 1276; a Forest Pest, 52b; Phoradendron flovescens, Notes on 1077 Mitchell, S. J., Among tlie Notables at the Convention, 525; Tlianks trom a Houstonian ]210 Money, Somebody is Making.. 90C Mordecai, Mrs. Gertrude Dahl (Por- trait) 950 Morello or Pie Cherry, Notes on.... 'ass Morse & Co., C. C, Sweet Pea Ex- hibit of •25 Moth Balls. Mice Flee From 69 Motion Picture Advertising, A New Book on, 1502; Apparatus, 1495; Slides for Advertising, 1276; Thea- tre Advertising 1049 Mountain Laurel as National Flower, 22; Plain and Seashore, By, 242 Movie Slides for Florists' Adver- tising 1219 Movies, Getting Your Store Into the 31 Moving Picture Slide Advertising. .1388 Mulford, Prof. F. L 1136 Muncie, F. \V., Illinois Experiments on Fertilizers for Floricultural Crops 641 Municipal Allotment Gardens 637 Murillo Tulips, Notes on 1023 Murtillod, Marius, Prop. Secaucus Exotic Nursery 887 Myer, Basket of Dahlias by .'.'.'.'.'. 762 N Names, Incessant Changing of 22 Narcissi and Hyacinths, Grc^wing Notes on, 461; Grand Soleil d'Jr. Notes on 335 Narcissus, Grand Soleil d' Or, Notes on, 1079; Polyanthus, Mont Cenis, •775; Sir Watkin ^755 Nassau Co. (N. Y.) Horticultural Society (Sweet Pea Exhibition), 196; Twelfth Annual Chrysanthe- mum Show at Glen Cove, L. I., of. 1098 National Association of Gardeners 638, 1387; Sixth Annual Conven- tion 1330 National Floral Corporation^ 1047 1150; Florists' Telegraph Delivery and, 1220; Florists' Telegraph De- ^ liyery 1335 National Florists' Telegraphic and Cable Code 41s National Flower, 243; Flower Show, Guarantee Fund for, 1499; Flower Show Committee, 936; Potato As- sociation 1042 Naumann Co., Notes on the. ...'.'.'." .'l346 Nephrolepis Varieties. The Collection of, 989; New Useful 143.-, Netherlands, Crop Conditions in the, 1027; Horticulture Advancing in the 1084 Nettleton, J. N., Petition in Bank- ruptcy Piled by 1052 Neviusia alabamensis. Notes on 523 New Hampshire College. Flower Show at 1412; College Green- houses, Carnations at 576 New Haven (Conn.) Horticultural Society (Annual Rose Show) 76 New Jersey State Horticultural So- ciety 1324 New London Horticultural Society . .1155 New Orleans, La.. Show 1212 New Princeton Nurseries, New Jer- sey 309 New YorIt and New Jersey Associa- tion of Plant Growers, 1282; and New ./ersey Plant Growers, 673; Crop Estimates. 1310; Crop Notes for, 562: Dahlia Show, 582, 697; Index to The Florists' Exchange, Vol. XLII Page Delegation to Houston. •526; Fed- eration of Horticultural Societies, 698; rlorists' Club, 18S; Interna- tional Flower Show. 524; Large Dahlia Show in. 640; State Fair, •6S2. *765; State Federation of Floral Clubs? What Has iiecome of the, 766; State Federation of Horticultural Societies and Floral Clubs 815 Xewark, N. J., Show 1155, 1213 Newport. Horticultural Co-opera- tion at, 872; Midsummer Show,.., 465 Niessen Co., L,eo., New Store of. . , , 745 Nineteen Seventeen 1483 Nomenclature, Seedsmen and 986 Northey Berry. The 596 Northrup, King & Co., Trofit Sharing Dividend Announced by 1195 Norway, Grass Seeds for, 919; Spruce (Picea E.vcelsa). •1023; Spruce Trees of Gettysburg, Notes on. . . .1497 Nursery Industry. Money for the Flower and, 1327; Products. Stand- ardization of. 1327. 1384; Spot of tlhio, 888; Stock at Auction Ef- forts to Stop Selling, 1082, 1494; Stock, Propagating, Notes on, 855. 1000; Stock Regulations. 766; Stock Selling, 755; Stock, Un- claimed 77 , Nurservmen's .\ctivities, 580; Con- vention. 438; Problems. 80; Pub- licity 752, o Oak Leaves. Diseased, Notes on.... 460 OBITU.^KY: Aldaus. Mrs. J. J., 637; Anderson, James, 1325; Baldinger, John, 1325; Baldwin, Leslie D., 1449; Barry, William Crawford (Por- trait), 1449; Bather, Andrew, 877; Bird, George. 1151; Bogie. Edward M., 135; Bourgaise, John, 697; Boyle, Mrs. Richard, C. E. V. B.. 637; Brown. John Skelton. 1043; Cartwright. George, 1097; Charlton, John, 353, (Portrait), 405; Claflin, Edwin D., 637; Cook, Albert J,, 815; Gushing, J. Henry, 1269; Daw- son, Jackson, 353; Dillon. Mrs. Louise H., 353: Donohue. M., 243; Dunbar, Richard H.. 353; Duquette, Julian P.. 23; Elbrecht, Charles. 1385; Fitzgerald, James. 581; Fish- er, Dr. Jabez, 1449; Fitzgerald, Thomas M., 1211; Fox, Patrick. 1151; Freeman, Bessie, 1097; Good, William T.. 1211; Grandy, Jr., Mrs. J. W., 405; Grifflng, Charles M., 815; Grunewald, Charles E., 625; Hartwell, Robin S., 877; Haas, Jacob, 1499; Hay, Norman, 1499; Heeremans, Mrs. F., 637; Herms, F. C, 1269; Huscroft, George L., 987; Jobbins, Daniel, 1151; Johnson, Her- bert W., 1385; Joy, Thomas Chapline (Portrait), 1151; Keimey, Hugh James, 936; Kerns, Samuel F.. 987; King, L. A., 135; Kirkpatrick, Rob- ert, 1499; Kitchenmeister, Mrs. Addle, 1499; Kroeschell, William L. (Portrait), 1269; Kurtzweil, John, 243; Leary, Arthur J., 697; Logan, W. T., 243; Langer, Alois, 353; Lyon. John W., 297; Lyon. Wm. Sehrugham, 581; Mawley. Ed- ward, 815; Moon, Philip Edward, 231; Molloy, Wm. F., 1269; Moly- neux. Herbert E., 1449; Mulkhau- ser, Joseph, 1., 9S7 ; Muller, Alfred L., 1385; Muller, John H., 1211; Oel- schig. August Carl. 935; Panter, Charles R., 1043; Paterson, John, 597; Pearson. Prof. H. H. W., Ii25; Poehlmann, John W., (Por- trait), 189; Redesdale, Lord, 637; Reuter,, S. J. (Portrait), 1269; Rexj'jrd, Eben E., 987; Roney, Georgie M., 243; Salzer, Henry A., 526; Sanborn. Henry Millard, 1449; Saunders. George A.. 753; Sawyer, George, 1385; Saxe. John, 1386; Schwarz, Henry, 1043; Scom- modau, Ricliard, 87 7; .Sherwood, N. N., 353; Simons. R. E., 23; Simonson. Henry C. 13S5; Snyder, Samuel. 1449; Stokes. Walter P., (Portrait), 81; Strail, Frederick Newell, 1325; Supper, John, 297; Swatton, Stephen, 1097; Thorburn, Mrs. Emily, 465; Tricker, Christo- pher. 1385; Tricker. Wm., 189, (Portrait 135); Trout, J. B., 1151; Vick, Fred W. (Portrait). 1151; Vosburgh, John K., 936; Walker, Prof. Ernest. 1385; Wcigand, John, 1449; Wrege, Charles, 877; Wrege, Mrs. Charles, 637; Wythes, George 23 October and September Planting, •526; Day, One 878 Ohio, Nursery Spot of 888 Oil Well in the Humble Oil Field in Houston. Tex '144 Oils, Flower, Cut Flowers and 297 Olea fragrans. Notes on 1383 Oleanders, Galveston is Famous for j»j^ '298 Omaha (Neb.) and Council Blufts Florists' Picnic '432 Onion Seed for Bermuda. American, 975; Seed in Canary Islands. 619; Seed, Record C^rop of Canary Is- lands 1027 Opium from Poppies, Notes on.... 1058 Orange. Double Flowering, •1504; Trees, Care of. Notes on 991 Orange, N. J., Show at 776 Orchid Sale, A Successful 1386 Orchids? Are You Stocking TTii in, •613; C.vpripedium insigne San- der?e, ^61 3; Important Purcliase of, 1096; Successful Sale of 1499 Oriental Poppies and Foxgloves, Notes on 916 Page Ornamental Berried Shrubs, Mark- ing, 1149; Flowers, Leaves and Stems 1395 Ostrya virglnlca Hop Hornbean, Notes on 579 Owens & Co., J. G., Store of •146 O,\ydendron arboreuin. Notes on.... 695 Oyster Bay (N. Y.) Show 1155 P Pachysandra for Shady Places, 811: terminalis. Notes on 1447 Painting and Glazing 274 Palisades Nurseries, N. Y 93 Palmer & Son, W. J. (Carnation Sale to Help Poor Babies) 247 Palms and Ferns, Notes on, 1303: Care of. Notes on. 7; Ferns, Be- gonias, Notes on. 862; Notes on, 227; Retubbing, -Notes on, 1464; Treatment of Young, Notes on.... 72 Pandanus, Notes on 862 Pansies and Violets Under Glass, Notes on, 275; Notes on, 865, 1131; Sow, Notes on 57 3 Pansy Seed Bed, Ants on 291 Paper Situation, The White 696 Paris Fair in 1917 1287 Parl^ Superintendents* Annual Con- vention 188 Parker, Geo., A Summer Window Display 249 Partridge Berries or Checker Ber- ries, Notes on 1052 '■Path of Gold" Dahlia Show 877 Paul Revere, The Modern 1271 Paulownia, Hardiness of the 829 Pautke's New Anemone Chrysanthe- mums 1325 Pavia flava. Notes on 133 I'ayne, C. Harman, Introduction of the Dahlia 816 Pecan Nut Growing in Pennsylvania, Notes on 813 Pedersen, J. P., Fungous Disease of Poplars by 1450 Pelargonium Easter Greeting, Propa- gating , *..... 293 Pelargoniums. Cultivation of Fancy, I'll; The Show, Notes on •63 Penn, Henry, Chrysanthemum Show at the Store of, •1217; on Advertis- ing 31 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Annual Chrysanthemum Show of, 1098; Vegetable Growers' Ass'n...l435 Pentstemons. Notes on 791 Peonias, Notes on : . 507 Peonies, Commercial Varieties of. Notes on, 276; Notes on, 1303; Replanting with 1191 Peony, The, 86; Foliage, Cutting Off. 447 Pepper Tree, Sweet, Schinus molle. Notes on, 1077; Christmas, Notes on 559 Perennial Flowers, Hardy, 85; Hardy, for Cut Flowers, Notes on, 1131; in Cold Frames, Wintering Y'oung, 275; Notes on, 119, 507; Wintering Seedling, Notes on 387 Perilla Nankinensis, Plant with Nar- row Leaf, Notes on 1070 Persia, The Land of Carpets 870 Peruvian Flower and Fruit Exposi- tion Postponed, 1483; Strawberry Bush 1510 Peterson Nursery, J. A., Grounds of, •171; Petunias, "White Bedding," •505; and Verbenas, Cutting Back 740 Plialainopsis amabilis, Notes on. . . .•1502 Phellodendron amurense, Notes on.. 1447 Philadelphia Chrysanthemum Show, 1007, ^1129 Phiiadelphus grandiflorus. Notes on 133 Phlox Hardv, Notes on 615 Phtenix Canariensis, 1268; Rcebeienii, Discovery of, 1392; Rcebeienii, Notes on 335 Phorodendron flavescens, Mistletoe, Notes on 1077 Phosphates with Manure, Use 1307 Photinia, Christmas Berry 1077 Physalis franchetti. Habit of 447 Picea ajanensis, Notes on. 1323; Ex- celsa (Norway Spruce), •1023; ori- entalis. Notes on, 1041; polita. Notes on •1323 Pierson. A. N., Chrysanthemum Na- homis by 1211 Pierson, Frank R., A Grower Who Believes in Advertising, •1104; Es- tablishment of 'liei Pierson. Wallace R., Game Hunting, ^1002 Pinks, Hardy Border, Notes on 460 Pinus Bungeana, Notes on, *1447; Inops, Notes on, 1211; palustris, Notes on. 1077; Peuce, Notes on.. 295 Pipe a House. How to. Notes on, 894; Amount of. Notes on 894 Pipes, Arranging the, 498; Steam, Painting, Notes on 1206 Piping for Small House. Notes on, 642: Required for Small House 162 Pitts Seed and Nursery Co., W. F... 679 Pittsburgh, Flower Show, 1917, 649; Show at ■ 362 Plant Crops, Notes on, 752; What to. 227 Planting, September and October. . . .'e^e Plants and Hay Fever, 550; and Trees, New.. 1362; Earth Covering for Wintering. Notes on, 1209; in the Northwest, Notes on, 937; Names of, 378: Shipped by Mail, Inspect, 1028: Variety Demanded in 674 Plowing vs. Trenching 1238 Pochelon. Albert. Florists' Telegraph Delivery and National Floral Corp- oration 1220 Podesta and Baldocchi, I'^loral Piece Arranged by •UlS Poinsettias in Pots, Growing. Notes on, 401; Notes on 171, 616, 1191 Page Poison Ivy, To Destroy, Notes on. . 7 Pollen and Hay Fever 465, 641 Polyanthus Narcissus Mont Cenis..*755 Poole Seed and Implement Co., Will of Late Frank S. Poole of 9 I'ollworth. C. C, and his "deer". .•1320 Poplars, Fungous Disease of 1450 Poppies, Opium From, Notes on, 1058; Oriental, and Foxgloves, Notes on 916 Portland, Me., Show 1213 Post Office Matters, 1366; News, 930; News Item 38, 312 660 Postal Indemnity Claims, 807; Pack- ages. 1 lamaged 896 Pot Famine and Labor, 1329: Fam- ine Here, 1160; Makers' Credit As- sociation 814 Potash Fertilizer. 971; From Cuba.. 1176 Potato and Apple Shipments. 1346; Ball. Offer for, 1191; Crop Failure of Swiss, 1145; Crops, Heavy ....1251 Presliy. Frank H., Seedling "Frank- lin Trees" 1387 Prices, Advancing of — Why Not?, 582, 641: Advancing of — With a Few Reasons, 625; Advancing, 698; As Selling Arguments. High. 1453; for Stock be Raised? Shall. 636; High. 731; Raising. 697: Salesman- ship and Credits, Production, 1246; The Question of 406 Primroses, Wm. Sim's *615 Primula malacoides; Cultural Notes, 1131; malacoides. Notes on. 659; obconica. Notes on, 1131; sinensis, well-balanced, with plant of Prim- ula malacoides in center 'llS Princeton Nurseries. Visit to the.. 399 "Printers' Ink" and the F. T. D 1159 Privet Hedges, Notes on 636 Production, Prices, Salesmanship and Credits 1246 Profit, For Beauty and 242 Profits? Where Are the 524 Propagating Bench, The. 559: House, Notes on, 855; House, Shading, Notes on, 829; Sand for, Notes on. 791 Providence, R. I., Show, 1213; Seed Co. and the W. E. Barrett Co., Com- bine 1307 Prunus Pissardii Blirieana fl. pi. ..•1245 Pseudolarix Ksempferi, Notes on 133, 1383 Pterostyrax hispidum. Notes on.... 403 Publicity, 1268; Seeking, 404; to In- crease Y'our Floral Business. Adopting Slide 137 Pyrus arbutifolia. Notes on 79 0 Quality, The Value of 696 Quercus alba. Notes on, 876; Notes on. 1095; lyrata, Notes on 1447 Quick, Harry J., Chrysanthemum Display by ^1270 R Rabenau, Herman, Conservatory De- voted to Fancy Fish '298 Ralph, John, Greenhouses — Business Getter 1252 Ramm & Langle, Notes on 534 Randall Co., A. L., and Electric Fountains 1007 Ranliin, Lewis P '722. S34 Rapief Grain & Seed Co 620 Rates, Notice of Change in (The Florists' E,xchange), 556; Increase in Subscription and Advertising, 594, 601, 606; Notice of Increased 580; Notice of Change in 612 Read, P. M., Advancing of Prices — Why Not? 682, 641 Reading (Pa.) Show 1212 lieed & Keller — A New Floral Canopy 762 Reeves, Wm. S., A Visit to the White House — 1414 Retail Business, Essentials to Suc- cess in the, 417; Florists Hold Im- portant Conference 913 Retailers, Among the, 31; Christmas, National Prosperity and, 1391; Christmas Prices 1448 Retailing, Finding the Diminished Returns in 701 Retinispora Fulleri, Notes on, 241; pisifera filifera. Notes on, •1383; squarrosa. The Origin of. Notes on 1209 Rhamnus caroliniana. Notes on.,.. 21 Rhinebeck, N. Y.. The Violet, Grow- ers of 638 Rhode Island, Seed Crops in 794 Rhododendron Beds, Watering, Notes on, 933; Propagating, Notes on 1431 Rhodora canadensis. Notes on 351 Rice Co., M., New Headquarters of ^773 Ridge and Furrow House 642 Rieth, F., Interior of Store of '1273 Riley, James Whitcomb, Floral Pieces tor the Funeral of.. •303, 304 Risley, W'. P.. "And the Desert Shall Blossom as ttie Rose." 1372 Robinia hisplda. Notes on, 696 Pseud-Acacia, Notes on, •623; viscosa. Notes on 463 Robinson. Joseph, Prize Display of Vegetables by •1329 Robinson. Wm., Geo. R. White Jledal .\ warded to •1461 Rochester, Costly t»reenhouse for, 1268: Flower Show at 412, 682 Rock Garden? '606; Beauty in the — a Mass or Violas ^527 Roeding. George C. Production, Prices. Salesmanship and Credits. 1246 Roman Hyacinths, Notes on... 865. 1079 Rosa nuiltiflora. Notes on, 1483; setlgera. Notes on •ISS Page Rose and Strawberry Show in Bos- ton, 81; Awards at Bagatelle, 192; Border, Planting a. 1342; Branch, Malformation on. Notes on, 887; Cuttings and Others, Notes on, 1371; Cuttings in the Open, Root- ing, Notes on, 649: Cuttings. Notes on, 1363; Disease.*!. Investigation of, 1044; Foliage, Black Spots on. Notes on, 76; Grooving Establish- ment, The omcc End of a, 1301, 1361; Houses, In the. ^1097; Lady Gay. Notes on, 292: Lillian -Moore. •1097, "1328: Petals, Disposing of. Notes on, 649; Petals? Who Wants, 100; Show in Philadelphia in 1917? 987; Soils. Fertilization and Feed- ing of, 756; Tausendschon, Fan- trained '1499 Rosemont Gardens, Interior View of New Store of •IIOI, 1104 Roses and Hydrangeas, Moving, Notes on, 569; Blooming Jlablt of Certain, Notes on, 292; Book on, 293; Budding Outdoor, •142; by Eber Holmes, 1326: Cast Up by the Sea. 283; Discussion on the Producing of, •333; Drying Oft, Notes on. 64; Grafted, Notes on. 1070; Hybrid Tea, Notes on, 971; New, 990; Not Flowering, Notes on, 1006; Notes on, 574; Out of Doors and Under Glass, Among the, 638; Outdoor, Notes on, 1431: Pot, Notes on, 227: Propagating, Notes on. 1070: Rambler, Notes on, 971; Roeding. Digging in Mid-win- ter, 1177; Some of the Newer, 1164; To the Growers of 528 Rotary Florists 815 Rubus xanthocarpus, Chinese Rasp- berry 950 Rudbeckia triloba. Notes on 675 Rupp. John F., Moon Vines Well Used by •1052 Rural Roadsides 564 s St. Louis Spring Show, 1917 879 Salesmanship and Credits, Produc- tion, Prices 1245 Salix vitellina Britzensis, Notes on. 295 "Saltilla" at Galveston, Unloading. „ VII— •298 Salvia splendens ^1191 Sambucus nigra pendula. Notes on. 1095 San Francisco Dahlia Show 640 San Jacinto Battlefield V — •298 Sand, a Second Time. Using, 662; for Propagating. Notes on 791 Sanders. J. G., Danger Ahead by. 1328; Goes to Pennsvlvania 428 Sander's List of Orchid Hybrids. .1522 Savoy, Emil N., Notes on 534 Scarlet Sage, Not the Common '1191 Scheepers & Co., Inc., John, Begonia Catalog of J3S7 Scheinfield, A. D.. Notes on 634 Schinus molle. Sweet Pepper Tree.. 1077 Schizanthus, Notes on 387, 731 Schling, Max (All*) Basket of Dah- lias. 477; Basket of Roses and Orchids, 1169; Bird Bath Deco- rated with Dahlias by, 531; Box Receptacles of Plants by, 1395; Straw Hat Filled with Flowers by. 1501; "What My Business Has Taught Me" ]02] Schmidt. J. C, Bristol, Pa 182 School Gardening at Lancaster, Pa, 274; Gardening -Movement in .\merica, •273; Garden Festival, 136; Gardens 1467 Scott Bros., Chrysanthemum White Doty by 1131 Secaucus Exotic Nursery, •887; Growers, Among the 534 Sedum spectabile. Notes on •1149 Seed Crops, Report I'pon, 66: Impor- tation Act, 1082: Importation Act Amended, 618, 974; Legislation in California, 68: Pure, To Test Act for. 124: Raising. California, 1306: Trade, Matters of the' 22 Seedling "Franklin Trees" 1328. 1387 Seeds, Exports of. 677: from Hol- land, 618: Gold Nuggets for, 281; CJovernment Purchase of, 1366; Imported, 1306; Sowing of 970 Seedsman's .\ttitude Toward Nomen- clature, The sgo Seedsmen and Nomenclature, 986: as Deer Stalkers S40 Sell, Refusal ti 283 Senate! Bravo for the 6S September and October Planting. .. •526 Sequoia sempervirens. Notes on.,,. 1077 Serviss, V. (>.. Using Vour Capital to Its Full Capacity 1501 Sewiekley Horticultural Soctety. Show of 1099 Shasta Daisies and Coreopsis, Notes on, 616; Daisies, Notes on 938 Shaw Co., A. W 1448 Shipment for Exhibition, Long Dis- tance, 640; Foreign, to Expedite.. 68 Shippers Warned Not to Use Maga- zines in Packing 1036 Sliovcis •. 1450 Show. To Make a. 7: Window, Im- proved, 1276; Window, ilore Sales Prom the 1331 Slirubs and Trees, Propagation of, 970; for Easter. Flowering, Notes on, 1303; Southern, In New York State 1246 Sim's, Wm.. Primroses 'SIS Simmers. Hermann (Portrait) 83 Skidelsky. S. S.. The Tales of a Traveler (Portrait). 6. 62. 118. 195, 2!"S— VIII. 334. 386. 446. 606. 558. 614. 674. 730, 790, 854, 939, 1022, M57. 1302. 1430 i Page Skimmia japonica, Notes on 1267 Skinner, C. D., Hollyhock Man '906 Slag. Furnace, Cannot Take Place of Lime 1367 Sloane, Mrs. Wni. D., (Frea Heere- mans. Gdr.). Miscellaneous Plants at Lenox, Mass., Show by *1154 Small & Sons, J. H., Value of a Good Kxample *1047 Smilax laurifolia, Notes on, 1077; Notes on 63 Sniiiti. Arthur, Hay Fever and the Flowers by 881 Smith. F. M., Closes Out for Lack of Coal 1201 Smith. Theodore J. (Portrait) 26 Snapdragon, Crop to Grow with, 606; Growing Freesias with. Notes on, 72; Rust on, 1206; Fertilizing, Notes on, 1038; Notes on, 7, 731; Treatment of , 1205 :-;]iippets, 1135, 1206, 1252, 1419, 1467, .. 1495 Soap Water, Effect of. Notes on.... 1363 Snowberry. White, Notes on 985 Society of American Florists and ornamental Horticulturists, 29; Annual Convention, Houston, 385; lltJtanists Report on New Trees and Shrubs. 410, 474; Concludnig Report of Houston Convention, *466: Convention Garden, Houston, ♦7; Convention Garden at Houston, Intimate View of, *275; Conven- tion Garden. View of. '297; Con- vention Garden, Houston, Prepared by Geo. E. Kessler. ♦298 — IV; Con- vention, General View of Trade Exhibits at. *469; Convention Notes. 354; Convention. The Com- ing. 188; Group at Convention of. *4t;6; Houston Convention, 135; Meeting of E.xecutive Board, 524; Newly Elected Officers (Houston), *467; 32d Annual Convention. 188, *29S — I; Plant Registrations Salvia splendens var. Elizabeth Dunbar, 74, 398; Dahlia Mrs. John Gribbel, Dahlia Jean Kerr, Dahlia John D. Rockefeller, 1269; Rose Mrs. Sarah Yeats 881, 1110 Soil a Success, Is Steam Sterilization of, 13U3; Analysis, Notes on, 1286; and Greenhouse Crops from Es- caping Illuminating Gas, Damage Resulting to, *61; Fertility in Re- lation to Market Gardening, 795; Products Exhibition 950 Sons of Florists and Nurserymen, To 818 Sophora japonica. Notes' on 1211 South, The Welcome of the. 404; to Grow Its Own Stock 1042 .Southampton (N. Y.) Horticultural Society (Summer Show) Z^5 Southern Cultural Notes, 36, 480, 573, 740, 802, 1070, 1144 Soutliern Floral Co 1042 Sow Bugs, Notes on, 831; Remedy for 378 Spanish Iris Under Glass, Notes on. 620 Sperry, Joseph H.. Christmas Stock and Prices in New York 1482 Sphagnum and Hardy Ferns, Gather- ing, Notes on 559 Spireea Gladstone, Forcing, 540; prunifolia plena. Notes on, '21; sorbifolia. Notes on 403 Spiraeas Astilbes, Notes on, 1363; Names of Siirubby, 275; Fall Flowering, Notes on, 933; Shrubby 424 Spraguea umbellata. Painted Snow Flower 879 Square Deal, Cultivating the 814 Stafford, John H. (Portrait) 243 "Standardizing Nursery Terms" . . . .1498 Staphylea colehica. Notes on 351 Stark. Lloyd C. (Portrait) 26 Stephanotis, Notes on 227 Sterculia platanifolia, Notes on 114:) Stevias, Notes on 227, 615 Stillman, Geo. L., Who Are Ama- teurs? 1329 Stock Be Raised? Shall Prices for, 636; in Retailing, The Value of Knowing, 303; Something More About the Cost of, 673; to Florida, Mailing, 1039; Value of Clean, 740; Young. Notes on 387 Stoddard, E. F.. Vegetables Under Glass 976, 1083, 1196, 1309, 1487 Stokesia cyanea. Notes on 86 Stone, Prof. Geo. E., Damage Result- ing to Greenhouse Crops and Soil from Escaping Illuminating Gas.. *61 Index to The Florists' Exchange, Vol. XLII Page Stones are Quarantined, Even 9o6 Storage, Winter, of Forcing Stock, Auies on 615 Store and its Furnishings, The, *529; Plans That Win Trade 1448 Strawberry JJush. Peruvian 1510 Stray Notes Irom Great Britain, 193, 3U1, 52G, U31t, 877 Street Trees, SSI; Vendor Menace. . .1362 scuaiLia pentagyna, Notes on 57y btunipp, u. hi. M., Basket of Begon- ias, etc *13SS. 1450 Stumpp &. Walter Co., Trade Exhibit of *920 Sturtevant s (.Air.; Aquatic Plants at San Diego Exposition, California. '1429 Sty rax japonica. Flowering Brancli of,. *84; japonica, Notes on, *79; obassia, Notes on 695 Submarine Freighter '563 Suburbs, Building a Business in the 585 Success in the Retail Business, Es- sentials to 417 Sugar Beet Seed, Domestic 1306 bummer Outings 242 t>unnyside Greenhouses, Notes on . . 829 .Swainsonas, Notes on 615 Sweet Gum. Value of the, Notes on. 1447 Sweet Pea and Dahlia Societies, 1096; and the Possibilities of Se- curing a Pure Yellow Variety, The Future of the, 191; Novelties of 1916, 581; Seed, Expensive, Notes on, 119; Show at Bar Harbor, Me., 29, 86, 134; Show at Bar Harbor. Me., General View of Interior,*244; Show at San Francisco, *34; Show, Bar Harbor. Some of the Stalwarts at *364 Sweet Peas, 344; Destroyed by Cre- osote Fumes, 387; Laterals on, 1402; Notes on, 1483; The Best, 507; for Exhibition, The Best, 682; Money in, 136; Notes on, 1023; Sow Your Winter Flowering, ♦753; Un- healthy, Notes on 1286 "System" 1448 T Table Decorating, Keeping Up with the Style in, by W. Cleaver Harry 883 Tackett, B. J. (Portrait) 274 Tales of a Traveler by S. S. Skidel- sky, 5, 62, 118, 195, 29S— VIII, 334, 386, 446. 506. 55S. 614. 674, 730, ...790. 854. 939, 1022. 1157, 1302, 1430 Tamarix, hispida. Notes on. +295; in- dica, Notes on 695 Taplin, W. H.. Best of the Crotons and Dractenfis . .■ *969 Tarry town Horticultural Society^ Eighteenth Annual Show of 1098 Tausendschon Rose, Fan-trained. . ^1499 Taxus baccata fastigiata. Notes on, 813; canadensis. Notes on 351 Tea Roses, Hybrid, Notes on 971 Teaching One's Neighborhood ^171 Teilman, Gunner J. (Portrait) 190 Temperature Affecting Tour Green- house Stock, Notes on, 615; for Lily of the Valley House 1290 "Terraces, The," Phalsenopsis ama- bilis, Notes on *1502 Texas Blue Bell, *459; Florists, A Welcome from the, 243; Invites .. 296 Texas Nurserymen's Association, 283, 413 Texas State Florists' Association, 473; Annual Meeting. 411; Flower Show 1190 "The Exchange" Dresses Up 22 Thrips in Greenhouse, Notes on.... 1363 Thuya occidentalis filiformis, Notes on, *13S3; occidentalis globosa, Notes on 751 Thujopsis borealis. Notes on 695 Thurston, A. S., Floriculture in the Universities '789 Tomatoes Under Glass 293 Torreya Californica (California Nut- meg) Notes on 1211 Totty, Chas. H., Chrysanthemums of *815, 877. *1079; Exhibit of, *1044; Greenhouse Establishment of, *1100; Japanese 'Mum W. H. Waite by, *1099; 'Mum Louisa Pockett by, *1155: New 'Mum Golden Champion by, *1155; New Japanese 'Mum Mrs. J. Gibson by. 1099; Rose Jjillian Moore by, *132S; Sal- via splendens, *1191; Single Chrys- anthemums by •1189 Tracy, B. Hammond, Show Room of '699 Page Trade Name, Protection for the, 34; Prices? Who Should Receive 27 Transatlantic Notes by "Jim the Penman" 1386 Traymore Hotel, Porch Decoration of •707 Tree Disease, Another Imported. .. .1415 Trees and Plants, New, 1362; and Slirubs, Propagation of, 970; Free, 776; Good and Bad Street, 640; Good Street, 298 — VII; on a Lawn. Fruit, Notes on, *985; Regarding Street, 580; Street 881 Trencning, Plowing vs 1238 'iricker, VV. E., Christmas Flowering and Foliage Plants by 1189 Trueit Edward C. (Portrait) 190 Tuberoses, Storing, Notes on 1110 '1 u lips and DaUoails in England in 1916, 'SSS; Darwin, and the War, 450; Darwin, Notes on, 1023; Ex- hibit of Late Flowering, '641; M-urillo, Notes on, 1023; balvator Rosa and Rubra Maxima, Notes on 1023 Tuxedo (N. Y.) Show 1154 Twitchett, A., Dahlias in California. 816 Twombley, Mrs. McK., (Supt. Itobt. Tyson) First Prize 'Mums at Madi- son Exhibit, *1U44; 'Mums by '1130 Tying Plants, Notes on 1145 lyson, Robert E., Supt. for Mrs. McK. Twombley, 'Mums by, •1130; Vegetables Which Won First Prize •1152 u Ulmus campestris, Cork Elm, 1095; fuiva, Slippery Elm, Notes on 241 Uncle Sam and the Growers 636 Union National Bank. Decorations at •1453 United States Department of Agri- culture Notes 206 Uphof, Prof. J. C. Th 1284 Urbana, HI., Show 1212 V Vaccinium corymbosum. Notes on.. 985 Valencia Onions, Exportation of.... 974 Van Fleet. Dr. Walter 1136 Van Waveren & Sons, Ltd., M 1435 Vancouveria hexandra, Notes on.... 1077 Variegation? What is 362 Vegetable and Fruit Shippers Vio- late Law, 1448; Growing in Green- houses, 1268, 1303; Nomenclature. 1096 Vegetable Growers' Association of America, 229, 696. 755. 817; Pre- liminary Program 679 Vegetables, Florists Growing 1385 Vegetables Under Glass by Prof. E. F. Stoddard. 976. 1083, 1196, 1309. 1487 Verbena Cuttings. Notts on, 1144; Shrub (caryopteris). Notes on.... 241 Verbenas and Petunias, Cutting Back 740 Veronica longifolia subsessilis 226 Veronicas, Hardy Shrubby, Notes on. 1323 Viburnum alnifolium prsecox. Notes on, 29o; An Early. Notes on, 75; Carliesi, Notes on, 523; Opulus Sargenti, Notes on, *351; Sieboldi, Notes on, 463; tomentosum. Notes on 133 Vincas, Notes on 971 Vincent, Jr., Richard (Portrait), 729; Hardy Chrysanthemum, 699; Annual Dahlia Show 749, 820 Violet Growers, Among the (Rhine- -beck, N. Y.). 135. 63S; Industry in America *853, 938 Violets and Pansies Under Glass, Notes on, 275; in Greenhouses, 429; in Virginia, Notes on. 1058; Notes on 1131. 1145 Vitex Agnus-castus. Notes on 579 Vitis vinifera, Foreign Grapes, Notes on 1041 w Waller Seed Co., L. D., Sweet Pea Exhibit of ■. '24 Wallflowers, Notes on 447 Walnut, Weeping, Notes on 1267 Walnuts and the Wine, O'er the 1388 War, Darwin Tulips and the 450 War's Over What Then? When the. '28 Ward, James, False Orders to Nur- sery Co 1134 Ward & Co., Ralph M., Open Rotter- dam Branch 973 Page Washington Botanical Garden, Addi- tion to, 368; Cannas at, 879; An In- terview at 979 Waste Land, Waste Wealth 933 Water Gardening, Brilliant Examples of '1429 Watermelon. King and Queen, 563; Wilt, 663; Cures Indigestion 606 Watkins. S. L,., The Casabanana, 1494; The Northey Berry 596 Watson, John (Portrait) 27 Wayside Gardens Co., Notes on.... 1122 Wearing Real Flowers on Hats....*886 Webster. E. H., Winter Begonias by 'lisa Weigela, A Summer Blooming, Notes on 751 Welch, E. S. (Portrait) 27 \A^elch. Patrick, Interview with 810 Westhury Nursery Co. Is Not In Fi- nancial Trouble 1082 Westchester (N. T.) and Fairfield (Conn.) Horticultural Societies. .. 1099 Western Seedsmen's Association. .. .1435 A\^estern Tour, A 438 Weston, T. A., Stray Notes From Great Britain. 193. 301, 626. G39, 877; Sweet Pea Novelties of 1916. 581 Wheel. A Broken '417 Whetzel, H. H. — To Growers of Roses 528 Whilldin Pottery Co. — Pot Famine and Labor 1329 White, Prof. E. A. — New York State Federation of Horticultural So- cieties and Floral Clubs, 815; Vio- let Industry in America •853 White Fly. How to Destroy, Notes on, 387. 731; Notes on 915 White House. A Visit to the 1414 White, George Robert, Medal Award- ed •1461 White, Kirby B. (Portrait), 142; Pres. American Seed Trade Ass'n. 80 ■^Vhlte Pine Blister Rust, 519; Stock for Winter Blooming. Best, Notes on 7 "Wild" Garden in a Citv ^104 Williams, Ray T.. of Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co 1134 Wilson. Ella Grant (Cleveland In- dustrial Exposition), 582; Decorat- ing Dinner Tables, 1273; Depart- ment Store Methods of a Cleveland Florist, »997; The Gasser Flower Show, 1219; The Lily of the Valley from Cold Storage to Bridal Table. "226 Wilson, E. H., Honor to 22 Wilson. Robert. G, Basket of Flow- ers by, •ISSS; Box with Palms, Ferns, Poinsettias, etc., ^1450; Dish of Ferns and Redberries and Basket of Ericas 'ISSS Window, A "Prehistoric," 306; Box Suggestion, Another. 137; Boxes for Fifth Avenue. 81; Display, A Summer, 249; Improved Show, 1276; More Sales From the Show. 1331 Windows, Watch Your 1159 Winter Berries and Berried Plants for Christmas. 938; Storing. Notes on 1079 Winter. Getting Ready for, 507; Stocks, Notes on 387 Wintering Plants, Earth Covering for 1209 "Wistaria Tree," The Japanese, Notes on 813 Witch Hazel, Hamamelis, Notes on. 1209 Wolfe, T. J. (Portrait) 411 Wolfe, The Florist. House of 6000 'Mums Grown by •409 Wood Ashes as Fertilizer 968 Woolson, Geo. C, Southern Shrubs in New York State 1246 Worcester, Mass., Chrysanthemum Show 1155 Worms in Pot Plants, 944; on 'Mums, To Destroy 387 Y Yarrawa Sweet Peas ^758 Year That Has Gone 1498 Youell. Henry — Best Twelve Gladi- oli for Commercial Use •698 Young. C. Was Exhibitor 1282 Young & Nugent. Exhibit of Dahlias by 826 Young, John (Portrait). 407; in Con- vention Garden. ^297; Seeing Texas 296 Yucca gloriosa. Notes on 187 z Zauschneria californica, the Califor- nia Fuchsia 937 Zech, Allie — Competing with the De- partment Stores 648 A WEEKLY TRADE MEDIUM FOR FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN, NURSERYMEN AND THE ALLIED INDUSTRIES CHlCAGO 143 Nol^th Wabash^Ave. I Vol. XLII. No. 1 JULY 1, 1916 One Dollar per Annum j ,,, .J'j?; w^fr^h st. NEW YORK Hydrangeas for Summer Blooming We have an unusually fine stock of Hydranpeas — fine, symmetrical plants, well shaped and well budded. They are just beginning to bloom, and will remain in bloom during July and August. These plants are in great demand at Summer resorts for lawn and piazza decoration. AVe have a fine lot of Otaksa, strong plants, in 5-inch pots, one to two flowers each, at $3.00 per dozen; also in 6-inch pots, three to four flowers each, with buda well advanced, showing color, at $9.00 per dozen. We offer, alao, the following varieties in 14-inch tubs: Otaksa and the new French va- rieties, Avalanche, Fraicheur, E. G. Hill. La Lorraine, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Mme. E. Mouillere, Mile. Renard Gaillard and Radiance. These are good sized plants in tubs, very well budded. S3. 00 and S4.00 each We have also fine specimens of Otaksa iii half-bnrrcls — fine, large specimens, well budded. $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00 each. BOXWOOD Pyramids. 3 ft. high, $2.50 each; 3;2 ft., $3.00 each; 4 ft., $4.00 each. FERNS Nephrolepis elegantlsslma compacta. 2^4 -in. pots, 86.00 per 100; 3>t-in., $3.00 per doz.; 6-in.,.S6,00 per tluz. Nephrolepis elegantissima. 2^-1"- Pots, $6.00 per 100; S-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 per doz. Nephrolepis Teddy Jr. 2Ji-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 3}4-'m., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 per doz. Nephrolepis Smithii. 3J'2-iii. pots, $3.00 per doz.; 5-in., $6.00 per doz. Nephrolepis muscosa. 332-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. Dracaena Indivisa t'"ine, large plants for centers of large vn s-in, pots. ?2.00, S2.50 and $3.00 each. Ficus Elastica Fim- plants. 6-in. pots Ji; 00 ami S!l 00 pi>r doz. English Ivy Strong planty, f-in pots, bushj-. $12,00 per 100. F. R. Pierson Co. TARRYTOWN, N. Y. BULBS Giganteum 7-9, case 300 $20.00 Seasonable Stock Hydrangea Otaksa Gardenias 2li-\n., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 r 1000. 3-in.. $12.00 ni>r 100 In tubs, for July and later flower- ing, $3.00 to $5.00 each. In pots, for outside use, 75c. to $1.50 each. Standard Heliotrope G-in. pots, $1.00 each. Bouvardia Double Pink, Single Pink, .Single White (HumboldtU), $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. St evia Double and Single, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. For Roses, Chrysanthemums tisement on page 17. T per 1000. 3-in., $12.00 per $100.00 per 1000. Poinsettias Clean, strong plant.s of the best quality. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 pet 1000. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati 2]i-\n., $15.00 pel 100, .«145.00 per 1000. Araucaria Excelsa Fine, large plants. 0-in., IS to 22 in. high, $1.00 each. 7-in., 22 to 34 in. high. $1.50 each. and Fern Flats refer to our adver- 'hese prices to the trade only. IN THIS ISSUE Reminiscences of 28 Years on the Road Seed Trade Convention Who Should Receive Trade Prices ? Henry Penn on Advertising A^TlEgSON^ ^^^^ Ci;pMWELL Conn GERANIUMS We have a splendid stock of 2-in. and 3-in. (leraniums at $2.00 per 100. $18.50 per 1000 for 2-in.; and $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 for 3-in. We win send one thousand made up of an as- sortment of 50 each of 20 varieties, our selection, for $18.50 per 1000 for 2-in., and $25.00 per 1000 for 3-in. BEGONIAS Per 100 Gloire de Lorraine, 2>|-inch . - - . $13.00 Gloire de Cincinnati, 2}4-inch - - - . 15.00 All less 3% discount for cash with order Per 1000 $125.00 140.00 Cemetery or Lawn Cut Flower Vases WHITE OR GREEN ENAMELED (Peterson Patent) These will give perfect satisfaction to your custom- ers. Made in two sizes, at the following prices: No. 1— Per dozen, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 No. 2— Per dozen, 1.60; Per 100, 12.00 Less 10 per cent. Let ua send you a trial order and convince you of their superiority. We are sole owners of patent. Carried by all the leading florists' supply houses in the country. GLASS 100 boxes 16x24, A double. Write for quotations. WM. F. KASTING CO. SaE^n. ?: POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS We list over one hundred varieties, $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. 2-in. 100 ALYSSUM. Dwarf and giant 2.00 BEGONIA Vernon 2.00 COLEUS. Ten varieties 2.00 CUPHEA Platycentta 2.00 LEMON VERBENAS. Six varieties 2.00 MOONVINES 2.00 PARLOR rVY, S. Scandens 2.00 SALVIA, Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 SENECIO argenteas (or Dusty Miller) 2.00 SWAINSONA. White 2.00 CABBAGE All Head, Ball Head, Flat Dutch, Savoy, and other varieties $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 and over 85c. per 1000 CELERY White Plum, Giant Pascal and Golden Heart $1.00 per 1000; 10.000 and over S5c. per 1000 Cash with order. 2-in. 3-in. 3-in. 1000 100 1000 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3 00 25.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 26.00 18.50 3.00 25 00 18.50 3.00 25 00 18.50 3.00 25.00 1850 3.00 2,1.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH MARYLAND The Florists' Exchange Bermuda Bulbs Delivery July and August Bermuda rlimate is tropical and bulbs raised there are nutre likeb' to flower much earlier than the same varieties grown elsewhere. The following bulbs are from a very old and reliable source, and much better than the average bulbs imported from Bernuula. Lilium Harrissii, Mime iirower.-. i.^ si ill Size 5 to 7 inches 6 to 7 inches 7 to 9 inches 9 to 11 inches 11 to 13 inches This was once the njost favorite Easter Lily. It is grown extensively throughout the islands and with favorite. Case Per Per t'ontents 1(1(1 case 40fJ $5.00 $16.00 XV, 6.00 17.00 LMll) 9.00 17.00 lUO 20.00 5(J Amaryllis Johnsoni. 7 to '.I inrhc- il In 11 iiic-hc- Amaryllis Vitatta. Purity Freesias, 7 to 9. inches. '.( to II inches. Oxalis Butt-rcup. }/2 to ^ inch. ?^ to j| inch . H to 54 "ich % to V$ inch Per 1011(1 $38.00 48.00 85.00 2U0.00 . 75c. each $15.00 |)cr 1(1(1 20.00 per 1(1(1 $20.00 per 1(1(1 30.00 per 100 $10.00 per 100(1 8.00 per 1000 $9.00 per 100(1 5. CO per 10011 French Bulbs Delivery August and September Owing to the war in Europe, deliveries of French bulbs may not be so easily made as usual, and early orders are advised. Freight rates are higher than in nor- mal year.s, and war insurance, case charges, and other incidental costs connected with the importation of foreign merchandise are greater than ever. The bulbs offered as follows are r>f our own direct importation from the very best and most reliable source in France. Paper White Grandiflora. Z^^ "^°"' p^p"'" r'*"'"',' ''""' }°^^^'i *^ We are one til the largest importers of these bulbs in the world. Case Per Per Per Per Size Contents .500 10110 Case 10.00(1 12 cm. upward 1500 $4.50 $7.50 $11.00 $70.00 la cm. upward 12.50 5.00 9.00 11.00 80.00 14 cm. upward 1000 6.00 10.00 10.00 95.00 1.") cm. uinvard 900 7.50 12.50 Grand Soleil D'or. (Vellow Paper whites) Fine for ChrLstmas. Very popular and a prontable hulh to prow. Good for forcing. $2.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000 Trumpet Majors. ^.'"'l'<'- ^''■|'""'' ™j;'-\ N^""-issus. The earliest of all the !_ d sHigle >-ellj)ws. Lxtra quality, $2.00 i>er 100. $16.00 ]K-r 1000. Clioiic, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. Original case contents about 200(1 i,iin)s. Roman Hyacinths, "^^e earliest of all Hjacinths (-an he forced very i early and grow freely and with little care. Case Per Per Per Size Contents 500 looo Case 10 to 12 cm 2500 $12.00 $21.00 $50.00 12 cm. upward 2000 14.00 26.00 50.00 13 cm. upward 1700 18.00 35.00 58.00 14 cm. upward 36.00 70.00 Stock for Immediate Delivery Japanese Bamboo Canes Cold Storage Giganteum arly orders arc advised. 'I'll.' f..ll..wiiis; arc s,)ler I 00 •• 00 " 00 •■ 5 fei C. fci .i feet 3^ fc 5 feet 5 leet long long long, . . 'ct long, long . long EXTRA HEAVY COLORED GREEN $12. 16, $10. II, 8. M. 00 |)er 00 •■ 00 per 00 ■■ 00 ■■ 00 ■ bale bale ■ of 1000 •■ 2000 •■ 1000 •■ .")00 if 1000 ■ 100(1 .f 2(10(1 ■ 2000 ' 100(1 • 200(1 Limited quantity only Plant now for earl\- (>c(ober fl()wering. ■ 7x !l" 7x 9" .Sx 9" SxlO" 9x10" 9x11" 22.00 22.00 23.00 22.00 20.00 100 Hllbs f.o.b. Bound Brook. N. J. 300 f.o.b. N. Y., Buffalo or Cincinnati 2M) f.o.b. Boston 250 f.o.b. New York 200 f.o.b. New York or Philadelphia ISO f.o.b. New York \Vc also can siip|.l\ LiUiiui SpcrinMiiti .\llnnn 7/9 for S18.00 \tor ease of 220 Imllis. either f.o.h, Chicatfo or New York. Delivorics now or later as required. RALPH M. WARD & CO., 71-73 Murray Street NEW YORK < liii;;, |)1 ;i---f uioiili" llii- i:.\.liai Julv 1, 1916. The Florists' Exchange Advance Co 55 Albert & Davidson. . . .47 Allen. J. K 4U Allen Co., Wm. S 41 Am. Ouhs. Mfg. Co.. . .48 Amer, Spawn Co V2 ,\lphanu Humus Co. .4(i Auderaon. J. F IS Anderson, S. A .32 Angermuller, G. H. . . .^17 Aniilin & Walsh Co . . . Hi Aphine Mfg Co 4li Armes, H. W :i() Arnold & Co.. D C. .41 Aschinann Bros 10 Aschmann, Godfrey. . .:iO Ashley. Ernest :!2 Atlas Preservative Co. . 15 Badgley & Bishop .... 4 1 Baker Bros .33 Baker, Wm J. 43 Barclay Nurs S-12 Barrett, The Florist. . 35 Barrows & Son.H.H. . lH Baumer, A. R 33 Baur & .Steinkamp. ... 18 Bayersdorfer & Co .... 38 Bay State Nurs.,The. . . 20 Beaven, E. A. 37 Beckert's Seed Store. . . S Begerow Floral Co. . 34 Bemb Floral Co., L 32 Benjamin, S. 0 Ki Berger Bros 43 Bertermann Bros.Co. . .33 Blick. The Florist 34 Boddington Co.,A.T. .11 Boerger, H. F 14 Bolgiano & Sons, J . . . . lU Bonnet & Blake 41 Bonnot Bros 41 Bowe. M. A .34 Brant Bros., Inc 35 Brown, Peter 19 Buchbinder Bros 37 Buckbee, U. W 35 Bunyard, A. T 34 Bunyard Co., H. A 12 Burnett Bros . 8 Burpee, W. A. ACo. . . 12 Butler & Ullinau 34 Bryan, .Alonzo J 12 Byer Bros 15 Caldwell The Woods- man Co 36 Campbell Bros 19 Campbell. Colin 411 Camp Conduit Co . . . 4S Carbone, Florist 32 Carnation Support Co. .18 Caakey & Keen 48 Chicago Feed & Fer- tilizer Co llj Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Assn., The 44 ChUds, John Lewis.. . . 8 Chinnick, W.J 13 Christensen. Thos. P. . . 18 Clare, W. G 36-37 Clarke's Sons, D 34 Clay &Son 46 Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The 32 Coan, J. J 40 Conard & Jones 18 Conine Nurs. Co., The F. E 20 Coombs, Florist 33 Cousins, Jr., L 14 Cowee, W. J , ,38 Cowen's Sons, N 48 Craig, Robt IS Crawbuck Co., G. W. . ,39 Crouch, Mrs. J. W... .32 Crow] Fern Co 38 Crump, F. F 32 Cut Flower Exch 41 Danker, Florist 32 Day Co., W. E 35 De Buck, John 19 Dietsch Co , .\ 55 Dillon, J. L 18 Dobbs & Son 32 Dorner & Sons Co. ... 18 Dreer. H. A., Inc. 45-48 Eagle Pipe Supply Co., The 48 East End Nurs. Co., The 20 Eble, Chas 34 Edlefsen-Leidiger Co. . . 34 Edwards' Folding Box Co 36 Eichholz, Henry 18 Elliott & Sons, Wm ... 8 Emiiians, Geo. M 16 Emmons, F. A 16 Engler, Henry , 16 Erne & Klingel 44 Rskescn, Frank N 13 Evans Co , J. A 47 Evenden Bros 35 Eyres, Florist 32 Fallon, Florist 35 Fen rich, Joseph S. .. . 39 Fischer, Rudolph 10 FlorL.^ts' Hail .\s.Hn. 38 Foley Gnhs Mfi;. Co. .55 Ford, M. C 39 Ford, Wm. P 40 DQ.= -^ ;j List of Advertisers^jv Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co 8 Fowler, Mrs. L. P 35 Frederick, J. H 19 Frederick, W.J 16 Freeman-Lewis 33 Friedman, Florist 32 Friedman, J. J . . 46 Froment, H. E 41 Frost. Chas. 14 Furrow & Co 34 Galveston Floral Co. . 33 Galvin, Thos. K 34 Ga.sserCo,J. M 32 Giblin&Co ...47 Gibbons. The Smilax Man 38 Girviu, Willis B 15 Gloeckner, Wm 32 Goldstein & Futter- man 41 Gove, The Florist 32 Graham & Son, A .32 Greater ,V. Y Flo- rist Ass'n.. Inc 41 Growers' Cut Flower Co 45 Gude Bros Co 31 Gunther Bros 41 Gut'tman & Raynor.. . .36 Habermehl'e Sons 35 Hammond, Ben) 19 Hanford, U. G 14 Harris, Chester 35 Harris. Ernest 16 Hart, Geo B .38 Hatcher, John C 32 Heacock Co., Jos 18 Heiss Co 32 Henderson & Co .A.. . 12 Henshaw Floral Co.. . .40 Herr, A. M 19 Holland Nurs., The.. . 20 Hollywood Gardens. 35 Holton & Hunkel Co. 42 Home Correspondence School 38 Horan, E. C 41 Howard Rose Co 20 Hudson Navigation Co. 20 Idle Hour Nurs 33 Igoe Bros 36 Imperial Seed & Plant Co 12 Irwin, R.J 17 Jackson & Perkins. . 211 Jacobs, S., tfe Sons. 47-48 Jennings, E. B 12 Johnston Bros 35 Johnston & Co.,T. J.. ,35 Joseph's Florist 35 Hews Co., A. H Highland Pk. Gnhs. . Hill Co., E. G Hill Floral Co., E. G. Hill Nurs. Co., D. . . . Hitchings & Co Holm & Olson Joy Floral Co 34 Kasting, Wm. F., Co. . . 1 Keller, John A 33 Keller Pottery Co 45 Keller Sons, J B 35 Kenney, H 37 Kentucky ToljHcco Prod, Co 46 Kerr. The Florist 33 Kervan Co., The 36 Kessler, Wm 41 KiddliiiK. Then 19 King Construction Co. 12-47 Knoble Bros 32 Komada Bros 43 Kooyman, C 44 Kottmiller, Florist .34 Kroeschcll Bros. Co.. . .47 Kuebler, Win. H 41 Lang Floral & .Nurs. Co 32 Lange, A 32 Lange, H. F. A 34 Langjahr, A. H 41 Latham, B. A 19 Leedle Floral Co 18 Leonard Seed Co 8 Littlefield & Wyman. . . 20 LittleBeld, Florist 35 Lockland Lumber Co. 4S London Flower Shop. 35 Lord & Burnham Co. 49 Ludwig Floral Co 3.5 MacNilf Hort. Co 15 Mader, Paul 8 Marshall & Co.,W.E. 8 Massmann, F. W 34 Matthews & Varney. . . 15 Mc.Mpine & McDon- ald 42 McCallum Co., The.. 44 McClunie, Geo. C 33 McConnell, Alex 34 McCray Refrigerator Co 37 McHutchison & Co. . . . 10 McManus, James. . i . .41 Menand, L 32 Metairie Ridge Nurs. Co., Ltd., The 34 Metropolitan Material Co 47-55 Mette, Henry 12 Mever, Chas F 8 Michell Co., H. F 10 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 37 Michler Bros. Co 33 Miller, A. L 20 Miller, Stuart H 43 Mills, The Florist 33 Mitchell, John R 20 Moninger Co , J. C . 55 Moore, Hentz & Nash 41 Moore Seed Co 8 Morse & Co., C. C 4 Mountain View Floral Co 20 Mullanphy, Florist. . 35 Murrav, Samuel.,.. . 3.3 Nagi-l.' Rudolf 19 Nason. L. B 41 Nat'l Florists' Board of Trade 36 Nat'l Nurserymen Pub. Co., Inc 20 Neidinger, J os. G 38 New England Florist Supply Co Nicotine Mfg. Co .. Niesseo Co.. Leo. . . . Noe, L. M Olson & Co Ouwerkerk, P Palmer. F. E Palmer&Son, W. J.. Park Floral Co., The. Park Floral Co 35 Parshelsky Bros .Inc.. 48 Peacock Dahlia Farms . .10 Pearce, Geo 55 Peckham Floral Co. ... 16 Peirce, K. Allan 45 Penn, The Florist 32 Pennock-Meehan Co., S. S 43 Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co 45 Peterson, C. A 18 Peterson Nursery 20 Pfair & Kendall 48 Philadelphia Cut Flo- wer Co 43 Philadelphia Whole- sale Flor. Exch 43 Philips Bros 34 Pierce & Co 32 Pierce Co., F. 0 18 Pierson, Inc.. A. N..1-17 Pierson Co . F. R 1 Pikes Peak Flor. Co.. .32 Pillabury, I. L IS Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 42 Polykranas, G. J 40 Potter Floral Co 33 Pulverized Manure Co., The 46 Pyfer &Co, A T 44 Quadland's Sons, C 19 Ramsburg. G. S 11 Randall, A. L. Co . 44 Randall's Flower Shop. 35 Rawlings, Elmer 19 Rawson, The Florist. . . 32 Reck, John 4 Son 32 Reed & Keller 38 ReideJ & Meyer, Inc. , .39 Reinberg, Peter 44 Rice Co.. M 36 Richards. G H 13 Hichwagen, Paul E 30 Rilev, E. L 16 Kitchy, F. W 19 Hobbinsville Nurs 20 Robinson & Co., H. M 36 Robinson Co.. H. M. . 40 Robinson. L. D 35 Rochelle & Sons, F. W. .12 Rochester Floral Co.. . 35 Rock Flower Co., W. . 33 Roehrs Co., Julius .... 19 Rogers. E. G 16 Rolker & Sons, A 8 Rosemont Gardens. ... 34 Rosery Flower Shop. .32 Royal Glass Works. . .47 Rupp, John F 10 Russin & Hanfling.. . .37 Salter Bros. 35 Saltford Flower Shop. .35 Sauter, A.. 41 Sceery. Ed 35 Schlatter^ Son,Wm.. . .37 Schling, Max 34 Schmidt, J. C 14 Scholtz, The Florist. . 32 Schulz Co., Jacob 33 Schwake* Co.,C. ... 8 Scollay, Inc., John A. . .49 Scott, John... IS Sharp, Partridge & Co 49 Sheridan, Walter F.. 41 Siebrecht, Geo. C. . . 41 Skidelsky Co., S. S s Skinner Irrigation Co. . .4S Slinn. B. S., Jr 41 Small & Sons, J. H.. 34 Smith, E. D., & Co.. . , 18 Smith & Fetters Co. . 32 Sii,ilh& Henienway 4S Smith. Henry 33 Smith Co., W.&T 20 Smith, P. J 40 Smith, The Florist 32 Snyder Co.. B. A 42 Solomon * Son, L. . . .48 Star Floral Co 35 Stearns Lumber Co.. The AT 48 Stecher Litho. Co 8 Steele's Pansy Gar- dens 8 Stoothoff Co., H. A 46 Stnrrs & Harrison 12 Stumpp, Geo. E. M 34 Stumpp 4 Walter Co 9 Syracuse Pottery Co. . . 45 Thompson & Co., C. B 33 Thorbum, J. M., & Co 8 Tomlinson Key Floral Co .33 1otty, Chas. H Is Traendly & Schenck.. .41 United Cut Flower Co., Inc 39 Van Assche, Frank. ... 48 Van Bochove, G. & Bro 33 Van Gelderen, O. W. . .20 Vaughan's Seed Store 12-13 Vick 'b Sons, James 9 Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., R 1 Virein, U. J 34 Waller Seed Co 9 Walker Co., The F 33 Warburton, Florist. . . .33 Ward & r,i , Ralph .VI. 2 WarcndorB, A 34 Watkina & Simpson, Ltd 12 Wax Bros 32 Weetier & Don 8 Weiss, Herman .39 Welch Bros Co 42 Welch, Patrick 42 Welch, The Florist 33 Wettlin Floral Co 15 Western Orchid Co.. . . 19 Whilldin Pottery Co. . .45 White Brothers 20 Whitted Floral Co 34 Wietor Bros 44 Williarasport Floral Co 35 Wilson Floral Co 32 Wilson, H. E 35 Wilson. R. G 32 Winterson's Seed Store 44 Wolfinger, Florist 34 Wood Bros 15 Woodrow 4 Marketoe 41 Woodruff & Sons, S. D 12 Young 4 Co.,.A. L 39 Young 4 Co., John. .. .41 Y'oung's Florist 35 Zvolanek, Ant. C 10 r II ^ Handy direct index to every- thtn}^ advertised in this week's display columns INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED The Exchange is the only paper with this special feature —in- valuable to advertiser and buyer Abutiloii 14-15-19 Achyrauthes 15-16 Adiantum 13-16-18 Ageratum 3-15-17 Alsophila 18 Alternantheras 13- 14-15-16-19 Alyssum 1-14- 15-16-17-19 Ampelopsis 15-20 Araucarias 1-17 Arecas 11 Asparagus. . . .8-11-12-13- 14-15-16-17-18-20 Aspidistra 17 Asters 8-12-14 Azaleas 20 Balsams 12 Bay Trees 20 Begonias 1-8-9-12- 14-15-16-17-19 Berberis 14-20 Bleeding Heart 20 Bouvardias 1-16-17 Boxwood I Bulbs 1-2-8-10- 12-15-16 Caladiums 16 Calceolaria. . .10-11-13-17 Callas 16 Cannas 13-15-16- 17-18-19 Carnations 12-17-18 Centaurea 14 Chrysanthemums. . .1-12- 15-16-17-18-19 Cibotium 1-17 Cigar Plant 14 Cinerarias- . . . 10-11-12-17 Clematis 20 Cobea 13 Cocos 17 Coleus.. .1-13-14-15-16-17 Crotons 17 Cuphea 1-15-19 Cut Flowers 39- 40-41-42-43-44 Cycas 8 Cyclamen 8-10-15- ^ 16-17-18 Dahlias 10 Daisies 10-17 Delphinium 19 Dielytra 17 Dracsnas-. 15-16-17-19-20 Dusty Miller 15-16 Euonymus 20 Evergreens 20 Ferns 1-8-9-13- 16-17-18-19 Fern Flats 8 Feverfew 14-15 Freesias 8-10-12-16 Fruit Trees 20 Fuchsias 13-15-17-19 Funkia 17 Gardenias 1 Geraniums 1-13-14- 15-16-17-19 Gladiolus 8-12 Gloxinias 12 Heliotrope 1-13-15- 16-17-19 Hemlock , . . . 20 Honeysuckle 17 Hyacinths 2-la Hydrangeas 1-16- 17-19-20 Iris 8-20 Ivy 1-14-15-1G-17 Kentias 11-17-18 Lantanas 14-16-16 Larkspurs 12 Lilac 20 Lilies 2-8-10-12 Lily of the Valley... .8-12 Lobelia 14-15-16-19 Marigold 17 Mignonette 8-11-13-17 Moonvines 15-17 Myosotis 10-15 Narcissus 15 Nasturtiums 9-12-17 Norway Maples 20 Norway Spruce 20 Nursery Stock 20 Onion Seta 8-10 Orchids 19 Palms 8-11-17 Pansies 8-10-11- 12-13-14-16-17 Peonies 20 Perennials 20 Petunias.. . 12-15-16-17-19 Phlox .12-16-17-20 Pines 20-36 Pips 8-12 Poinsettias 1-8-16-17 Primroses 10-15 Primulas 8-10-11- 12-13-15-16-17 Privet 1.0 Rhododendrons 20 Rose Bushes 15 Roses 8-17-1S-20 Rubber Plant 1 Salvias. .1-13-14-15-16-20 Scarlet Sage . .. 14-16-17 Scabious 12 Schizanthus 11 Seeds .8-9-10-11-12-14-17 Senecio 1 Shrubs 18-20 Snapdragon 8-11-14- 15-16-17-10 Star of Bethlehem. ... 19 Spirffa 10 Stevia 1-15-17 Stocks 11-12-17 Swainsona 1-15 Sweet Peas. . ,4-8-9-10-17 Tradescantias 14-15 Trees 20 Tulips l.^> Vegetable Plants 1-N- 12-14-l(i Vegetable Seeds.. .8-10-12 Verbenas 1-12-13- 14-15-16-17 Vincas. . . . 13-14-15-16-17 Violets 16-17 Weddelliana 17 Wistaria., Zinnias. . 20 12 MISCELLANEOLS Aphine 46 Auctions 15 Baskets 13-37-38 Benches 48 Bench Fittings 48 Birch Bark 37 Boilers Boxes Boxwood. . - Cabinets, , . Canes 2-13 47-19 ,36 . 36-38 .i: Editorial Contents American Association of Nursery- men, Convention (Pnrtraits). - . '21 American Seed Trade Association: Convention Report 2.5 Seed Trade Convention Notes 11 Attendance 13 Cheaper and More Productive Adver- ti.sing 2s Children's Day 22 C-ornell Rose Garden 29 Cromwell, Conn., Outing to .40 Greenhouse Construction, Commer- cial 24 Heating Queries 54 Incorporatir)n.s 12 Lord ** Exehange is a trade paper, and its ad- vertisements quote wholesale prices. For that reason it should be treated with care. Copies should , not be left lying where they will be seen by outsiders, nor sjiuubl they ou any acconnt be used as wrapping or packing material. Further, I hi' fact that a purchaser not in the trade may seek to obtain goods at trade litircs by no means compels you to sell iiini at wholesale. If subscribers will follow these suggestions they will safe- guard the interests of the trade, but their co-operation in this respect is essential. Tuesday night is closing time for classified advertisements. Mail your copy in good time and avoid disappointment. 4 The Florists' Exchange Morse's Early Flowering Long Season Spencer Sweet Peas 1916 Novelties Now Ready for Distribution Early Morning Star Bright Orange-Rose Spencer Early Songbird Light Pink on White Spencer Early Melody Rose Pink on White Spencer Early Spring Maid Light Pink on Cream Spencer Early Snowf lake White Spencer Early Heatherbell Mauve-Lavender Spencer Morse's Early Flowering Long Season Spencers are " fixed." They are remarkable for their floriferousness and length of blooming period. They produce hand- some flowers with long stems and in every way are recommended for florists. These first-class novelties should not only be grown by florists, but will be valuable for all the Southern States, Hawaiian Islands, and all countries with hot and tropical cli- mates. The season of flowering is a long one and we have had them in flower from Feb- ruary to June and still flowering. All Catalogue Houses should have these splendid new Sweet Peas. Seed will be supplied by Seed Dealers, whom we are supplying direct. New Crop Yarrawa is now being haivesled and we expect to make early delivery to the Trade Florists are requested to get further information concerning these grand novelties irom the Trade C. C. Morse & Co., SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS When ordering, plouse mcntiou The Eichange The Florists' Exchange The Tales of a Traveler Reminiscences and Reflections from Twenty -Eight Years on the Road By S. S. SKIDELSKY The author of the foUoming most interesting story describes the conditions existing in commercial horticulture and floriculture in America as they were nearly thirty years ago. The wages and traveling costs of that time are noted and the hard work of the beginner on the road is told with candor. The young "am- bassador of commerce'" of the present day similarly situated, will be encouraged by reading these records which also contain many interesting reminiscences that will gratify and refresh the older men of the craft. As a result of his long ex- perience, Mr. Skidelsky is one of the best known and most honored men in the florists' trade today and his account gathers within itself much of the very essence of horticultural, or more correctly floricultural, history in the United States since the year j888. Enormous advances in the cut flower and plant industry, and in the sale of florists' supplies, have been made since the period of the eighties. Men, movements, floricultural introductions and accessories for the trade are in turn mentioned in this' narrative, the opening chapter of which is presented now. >T the suggestion of a few of my florist friends, I am undertaking to write a series of reminiscences of road life dur- ing the past thirty years. As I look back over that period of time, it occurs to me that many things have transpired in horti- culture, as well as in other lines of human activity, and that they may prove interesting reading, especially to the younger generation of florists whose existence I ■never dreamed of when I first took up the work of soliciting orders for immortelles, cape-flowers, wheat- sheaves, doves, etc. It was in the late '8o's — about 1888 — that I secured a "job" with an insignificant florists' supply house in Philadelphia, long since out of existence, at the munifi- cent sum of ten dollars per. I say I secured a job, advisedly; for in those days, unlike the present time, jobs were by no means waiting for the man. As a matter of fact, there were dozens of men waiting for every job, and the wages paid would startle a newly arrived immigrant. That job proved the beginning of my career, and of my association with horticulture. I was determined there and then to put forth my best efforts, to work hard and untiringly in order to prove to my employer that my assurances to him of giving him the very best in me were fully justified. The cupidity of human nature was well demonstrated by my first boss (may his ashes rest in peace!) Despite the good work I was doing, and my untiring efforts at all times in behalf of his interests, he could never "see his way" to increase my salary by the sum of one or two dollars in order to enable me to provide a little more comfortably for my small family. My first work was in the city of Philadelphia. Determined to succeed, I visited every flower shop, never hesitating to intrude myself upon men well up at that time in the business. I had but one aim in view, and that was to succeed. And right here I cannot refrain from saying a few words to my younger friends on the road about the importance of studying human nature before attempting to solicit an order. There is nothing that will impress a buyer less favorably than the intrusion of a young man with his samples at a time when business is at a rush. I gained that knowl- edge after being two weeks out, and I have profited by it ever since. One must know, too, the calibre of the man approached. There are many men of many minds; some will give you a hearing at once, and others again will give you a stare which tells you more eloquently than words to get out. Know your man, my young friend, and your battle is half won. . About the beginning of December, 1888, it occurred to my employer to ven- ture me out on the road. That was a new departure in my life. To go on the road— how inviting and attractive the idea seemed to me ! I boarded the train one fine morning at Broad Street Station, my first destination being Columbia. Pa. There, to my delight, I found two florists, Mr. Ahern,- a very estimable old gentleman who is still continuing the business, and a Mr. Purple, who has long since discontinued. My experience with the first customer proved very encour- aging indeed, and I shall always remember with feelings of gratitude Mr. Ahern's S. S. Skidelsky Note to Readers.— T/ia* Mr. Skidelsky's narrative will be found of surpassing interest, we assure our readers. We have promised Mr. Skidelsky to put this narra- tive in book form provided we receive orders for SOO copies. The price will not exceed 60c. per copy in paper covers, or $1 in cloth, and no money is wanted until we announce the book as ready. All we ask is that readers send in their orders without undue delay. The story will be continued in these columns until com- pleted. •Copyright, 1916, A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd. kindly manner and words in receiving me. As a matter of course, I had the best and the cheapest line in existence at that time — have you ever met a young salesman who didn't? My immortelles had the most perfect color, my doves were all but alive. Mr. Ahern smiled amiably, evidently taking into considera- tion my yo"uth and exuberance, and gave me an order. I have taken many orders since, and some about a hundred times the size of that first one; but I cannot recall any order that ever gave me as much pleasure, encouragement, and enthusi- asm as Mr. Ahern's did. My gratitude goes out to Mr. Ahern to this very day, for events in themselves insignificant have often helped to shape the career of many a man. My experience with Mr. Purple was not quite so encouraging, although in his case, too, I did not leave empty-handed.. From Columbia to Lancaster is but a few miles, and there I went next. At Lancaster I succeeded in getting a few more orders, in themselves of no great account, but in the aggregate quite sufficient to encour- age both my employer and his employee. I was on the road to success ; I felt that hard work and per- severance would do the trick. On that trip I made Harrisburg, Lebanon, Reading, Allentown, and Easton, and returned to Philadelphia proud of my achieve- ments. I had done my share in every town, introduc- ing a new and unknown concern at the same time. For the next ten days we were busy as the prover- bial bees — that is, my employer, our errand-boy, our basket-maker (an old and very cranky German) and myself; for the Christmas orders had to be sent out on time. Some things had to be made, and many another article purchased from other supply houses. We got through with our work in due time, and from the smile that expanded my employer's face, I could easily infer that he was quite pleased with his "hired man." In fact, on Christmas morning he handed me a five dollar bill by way of a gift, and in addition in- creased my salary, to take effect from the first of the year, by one dollar a week. In January, 1889, following the example of one of the largest florists' supply houses in this country, situ- ated right here in Philadelphia, my employer conceived the idea of manufacturing a line of splint-baskets, trimmed with straw (the older generation of florists may recall that line of goods), for the Easter candy trade in Philadelphia. It was the custom at that time, as it is to some extent today, for candy shops to make a display of baskets in the windows, filled with eggs, young chicks, rabbits, etc. It devolved upon me, to my Utter dismay and disgust, to trudge all day long through the streets among the candy shops, with a line of baskets of all sizes and shapes strung on a rope, and hung over my shoulders. I remember one day meeting a couple of my particular friends who thought me capable of better things. I became quite confused, and felt a sense of humiliation not justified, perhaps, but certainly wholly natural. I was determined, however, to make a success even in this case; and for three long months I worked among the candy shops of Phila- delphia as well as among the florists, returning every evening to my employer with orders, and to my humble home weary and disgusted. It was about this time that I determined to make a change. I had been with that concern about eight months. Having had some experience as a salesman, I thought I was quite ready to be taken up by a larger house. I made my appli- cation, but met with no success. The house in question gave me to understand that they had all the salesmen they needed, and that considerable traveling was being done by one member of the firm. There was no other alternative left but to stick to the first job until something, somewhere, might turn up. In April, 1889, my employer, who was in the habit of working Baltimore every month, bethought himself to try me and see what I could accomplish. He gave me to understand that if I did well in Baltimore I should go to Washing- ton, Petersburg, Richmond and Norfolk. My delight knew no bounds, for as compared with playing pack-horse to a string of baskets, carrying a sample case into new and unexplored fields was an alluring adventure. I landed in Baltimore one rainy morning, but rain and sunshine were of no consideration, I was too full of my undertaking to be restrained by the weather. I saw the Baltimore trade, seeing the store men during the day, and working the small places on the outskirts late into the evening. Orders came my way. I felt encouraged, and more determined to keep the good work up. Three days in Baltimore sufficed. From there I went to Washington — to the National Capital. I well remember the impression when I first beheld the brass star at the old Pennsylvania depot, marking the spot where Garfield fell, after 6 The Florists' Exchange being shot down by the assassin. Washington, like many another city, during the past generation has advanced rapidly in every particular. The streets are finer and more attractive than at that time, the new hotels are luxurious. I shall touch more on the subject of hotels as I proceed. In those days there were but few flower stores in Washington. There were Small & Sons, Hale, Freeman, and a few others. The most successful florists of today in Washington were at that time just about starting. There are Gude Bros., for example. When I first called on the Gude Bros., the genial Adolph was just about completing his first or second house, and it was a modest little plant at that. Will Gude was his able assistant. When I first beheld them, I felt intuitively that these young men were destined to make their mark in the world of horticulture. That my intuition was correct is well attested by the modern plant they have established at Anacostia, and their magnificent store, one of the finest in Washington. -About that time I also met Fred Kramer. Young Fred (and by the way, he IS still as young as ever) impressed me as being very kind-hearted, considerate, and an enthusiast. If. for example, an article of merchandise pleased him, he im- mediately saw possibilities of using a quantity— a large quantity, in fact. As it turned nut invariably with him, he was never disappointed in his undertakings. Fred has splendid qualities, chief of which is sincere friendship for anybody who wins his confidence. F. R. Freeman was of a somewhat reserved nature, at fiirst not easily ap- proached, but upon closer acquaintance, as was proved in my case, a whole- souled, genial man. My experience in Richmond was of but short duration. With all due defer- ence to the progressive spirit of that Southern city, and its many other attrac- tive features, in my case it proved somewhat of a hoodooed town : in other words I could never accomplish any results in Richmond. It is not unlikely that older houses that had_ preceded me managed to hold on to their trade, despite my ef- forts to divert it in some measure my own way. In Norfolk my success was varied. As I succeeded during my first trip in making a few good sized sales, my employer determined to have me work Nor- folk, along with Baltimore and Washington, every month.. Of the florists I saw in Norfolk at that time, not one is in existence today.. There were Tag- gart and Wilbur, true type of Southern gentlemen, ever polite, considerate and amiable. . Mr. Taggart was a man of few words, at first impressing you as being somewhat suspicious of the wiles and methods of an enthusiastic salesman, but by degrees relenting and reposing full confidence in the man who came up to his promises It was the custom at that time to be sociable, in the sense of inviting a cus- tomer who favored one with an order to a social drink. I thought it was my duty to extend the invitation to Mr. Taggart, and thereby strengthen the favor- able impression which it seemed to me I had made upon him. But horror of horrors! Mr. Taggart proved to be not only a teetotaler, but a strong Prohibi- tionist as well. The stare he gave me, and the lecture he felt in duty bound to deliver me there and then upon the evil of drink and all the evils real and im- aginary consequent upon drink, were enough to make a teetotaler of me for the next few weeks at least. I do not mean to imply that I am a drinking man; there is nothing more abhorrent than a traveling salesman approaching his cus- tomer with a whisky breath. Young men who have not as vet formed their habits should by all means abstain from these evils, for if anything will hamper success for a traveling man on the road, drink will accomplish it. Of course that has nothing to do with the man of self-control taking an occasional drink. .And there was Mrs Nye, a woman with some pretense to true Southern culture, who prided herself among other things on entertaining Grand Duke Alexis, of Russia, with his suite, on his visit to this countrv in '76. At that time she still lived in her Southern home, in North or South 'Carolina— I don't re- member which— on a place that proved a veritable paradise for nimrods, foreign as well as domestic. She showed me with a sense of pardonable pride the auto- graph which the handsome prince inscribed in her album. Upon telling her that I was, myself, a countryman of the famous R'ussian, she deemed it her duty to give me an order, asking me to call again. Then there was Mrs Reynolds, since succeeded by Mr Blick. Mrs. Reynolds was a woman of ordinary common sense, hard-working, business-like, and good- hearted. I was always sure of her patronage, though now and then she was in- clined to find fault with one thing or another. Mr. Dickman, originally a New Haven man, had settled in the South a few years prior to my travels. He was more or less of a nondescript character, and a man of impulse. As it suited his fancy, a traveling man was received favorably or otherwise. His career in Norfolk was of the shortest duration of all those parties mentioned. In Lynchburg, Va., I met a florist by the name of Emerson, and his amiable wife, both of \vhom proved unique. Mrs. Emerson proceeded to tell me her family history, mentioning incidents of the Civil War that were very interesting. Mr. Emerson was an actor by profession, and he played in "An American Cousin" at the time .Abraham Lincoln was shot by Booth. Among others, he was arrested and locked up for a few days in Washington. Later he was released, and betook himself to his native town, where I met him. For some reason he himself could not give, he picked up the program of the play in Lincoln's box. stained with the martyr's blood. That program was later reproduced in the Century Magazine. in the biography of Lincoln, which Nicholas and Hay wrote, about a quarter of a century go, and which first appeared in instalments. In May, l88g, I took a trip through Western Pennsylvania, as far as Pitts- burgh. There I met for the first time such people as P. S. Randolph, A. W. Smith, Fred Burki, the Elliot Co., Mrs. E. Williams, the Ludwigs. and others— ta te Ml florists who have made a great success and are still in active service. Pittsburgh impressed me at the time, and I have never had occasion to change my impres- sion, as a live, progressive and hustling city. Although somewhat out of season, and notwithstanding the fact that I was at that time a stranger among strangers, I found business quite encouraging. From Pittsburgh, I began to work my way homeward, since my employer in- tended to revisit his native city of Cologne, in Germany. My first stop after leav- ing Pittsburgh was Johnstown, Pa., and had I by chance arrived there a week later, I might not at this moment be here to tell the tale. For it was just one week later, the 30th of May, to be accurate — that one of the greatest disasters that ever befell any city in any land, overwhelmed Johnstown. The town was simply swept out of existence, and even such substantial buildings as the Commercial Hotel, where I stayed at the time, were swept down by the flood, many a traveling man meeting his doom in the angry waters. At Johnstown, I well remember, I chanced upon a temperance meeting in the public square one evening. As I recall the inci- dent now, the exhortation of the speaker seems almost prophetic. He denounced alcohol in all its forms, and advocated in its place pure water; they were soon to have enough, and more than enough, of that ! In Johnstown I made one customer, a man named Lupke; and the box of goods sent to him was swept away in the whirlpool. The man saved his life. An- other florist, a Mr. Ackers, was less fortunate. A week prior to the disaster, he promised me some business in the Fall, but he never lived to keep his promise. He was among the thousands that were drowned. Johnstown today is altogether a different city from the Johnstown twenty-eight years ago. The narrow unattractive streets, the low and crooked buildings, are no longer to be seen. In their stead there are wide streets, beautiful homes, magnificent business blocks, modern hotels, cafes, theaters, and so on. In every respect, Johnstown bears the stamp of progress and pros- perity. The florists of Johnstown today are likewise difl'erent from those of a generation ago. T. Malbranc has a modern greenhouse plant and produces ex- cellent stock. Mrs. Malbranc presides over the store, and attends to that end in a manner that does her credit. Schmidt the Florist, on the hill, has an extensive greenhouse establishment, where the stock produced never lacks in quality His young son-in-law, Mr. Walker, is the presiding genius in the downtown store, a store that would do credit to a much larger city. William Schrader is a successful grower, as well as .1 successful business man. His place is always a model of neatness and scrupulous care. Like the others he has a store in town, and does a good business. Herman Neissner. the dean of the florists in Johnstown, whose place existed long before the flood, pays especial attention to decorative work, al- though he, too, has a greenhouse establishment a short distance from Schrader's place, where cut flowers and bulbous stock are being grown successfully. In June. iS8g, my employer left for Europe, leaving me in full control of the establishment. I attended to orders, collections, banking, and the rest of it. My interest was, .perhaps, too well centered in that establishment to suit at times the convenience and comfort of my own little family. In other words, in this case it proved not only business before pleasure, but also another man's business before duty to my own. Upon hi? return from his trip during the month of August, he found all things satisfactory, and from his manner I gathered that my chances were pretty good for an advancement of another weekly dollar. One fine day in September my employer held a consultation with me on the subject of an extensive trip through the middle West. He was one of those men, to be met with in every-day life, who had a sort of hesitancy, amounting almost to fear, about any new undertaking. Such men, though they may have good ideas, and plan things, always hesitate about carrying out their plans and ideas, and wish someone else to share the responsibility. He wanted to know, in the first place, if I had confidence in my success. In the second place, he tried to impress upon me in his own peculiar manner the need of economy and hard work. I could well give him my assurance as to the latter, but could not possibly undertake to insure him against my failure to produce Jesuits. He finally decided, after some reflec- tion, to make the venture. I was to start by way of Maryland, and wind up good- ness only knows where. The route wasn't very definite, and he left it largely to me to come out on the right side of the ledger. My knowledge of the geography of the country at that time was rather limited, but I determined to consult every folder of every railroad in existence; and after making up a list of towns, crossing out some and inserting others, I mapped out my route. I left Philadelphia on the loth of September, and on the 15th, on a Sun- day (my first Sunday away from my family) I stopped at Hagerstown, Md. My success the first week was in noways marked, though on the whole I managed to pay my salan,' and expenses. Traveling expense at that time was not to be compared with traveling ex- pense itoday. The modern hotel, with its electric lights, shower-baths, magnifi- . cent furniture, and other luxurious things, was unknown in those days. At $2 per day, on the American plan, accommodations were fine enough to suit the most fas- tidious traveler. If one lacked running hot and cold water, and electricity in his room, one was more than recompensed by the wholesome and plentiful food that always waited the weary traveler at any hostelry. The older traveling men will well recall the delicious buckwheat cakes, lamb chops, eggs, and other good things that delighted their palates on a cold frosty morning. Today, alas. $2 per day for a mere room in a first-class hotel is practically the lowest rate one can obtain. The eating end of it has become a matter of cafes, where even,' traveling man well learns "the high cost of living." Even in the matter of tips, the price has doubled. Where a negro waiter would almost prostrate himself in thanks for a dime, the haughty cafe waiter will treat you with contempt if you lay down less than a quarter. It is often a matter of. wonder to me that the traveling men can put up with such treatment and unnecessary expense. (To be continued.') M l« ta July I, 1916. The Florist's Exchange Bird's Nest Ferns Aspleuium Nidus Of the many beautiful Aspleniums. the oue so largely grown now uuder the name of Bird's uest fern is a valuable one as a decorative plant. It makes most effective specimens, has good keep- ing qualities, and can be sold at a rea- sonable price. The best way for tjie re- tail grower to handle the plants is to purchase small stock out of 2iMn., 3in. or 4in. pots about now and grow them on. By Fall nice plants can be had ready for the counter. Watch out for snails ; they soon will disfigure the leaves if let alone and the older the greenhouse and the more moisture, the more snails there are to contend with. Ferns for Dishes If you grow your little ferns, such as you want for fern dishes next October, most likely you buy the little seedlings, for that saves time, labor and money. For the main batch it is rather early to get started with getting the little plants into 2in. or 2i'2's: they would be too large by next Fall, but you want at least a few e.^tra good sized ones to begin with and the sooner you get at these the bet- ter. A north bench where you can apply shade is the place for the stock, or as good if not better will be a frame out- doors. Plenty of moisture and shade during the next three months is what the little ferns must have in order to grow into bushy specimens, and if neglected in any way they won't pay for the room they take up. as they are offered in Fall all ready for the dishes at about $25 per thousand. l^- Tohe WEEK'S WORK Q By FRITZ BAHR Q '-^(T'- -.J%.-. it is usually left to the man who pays the bills to see to it that every so often a general cleaning up and getting things into shape is carried out. Take for instance a Kentia which has been abused all Winter, trim the leaves, repot it and properly care for it ; in a year's time the plant will produce three or more leaves and be back into line for more abuse. It will pay you to get after all of such plants now. The next three months are growing months in the palm house. You are not likely to make use of the stock for decorations; why not give them a little chance at least to get into good shape, it is you who will bene- fit by it, while delay or neglect means to take money out of your pocket. A good Phoenix, Kentia, Areca or Lantana costs money and will earn good dividends if cared for, but if you do decorative work with them and don't take the proper care of the stock, it soon will go and the money you take in for decorating will go dollar for dollar for new plants, even if you don't notice it. Begoni lias For ^Vinter Flo^vering This is the right time to stock up with Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, Cincinnati, or Chatelaine for next Winter. As I said before, in order to grow on your own stock of Lorraine or Cincinnati from cuttings, you need the proper fa- gonia, Chatelaine : while not to be com- pared with Lorraine or those wonderful Christmas flowering sorts which came out of Westwood of late years, this one is nevertheless of great value to the smaller retail grower who needs inexpen- sive plants throughout the whole year. Cuttings of this sort rooted now will de- velop into nice 4in. or .Oin. stock by next Christmas, or if you have 2in. stock on hand keep them going either inside or outdoors : they can stand the full sun- light outdoors and can be lifted next Fall and potted up. If you have large plants on hand now and wish to increase your stock, cut the plants back to within about oin. and divide into pieces ; these, potted up into 2 or 2%'s, will make fine plants by next Fall. These plants will be in flower more or less all Winter long, but don't try to grow them in the shade. Snapdr Iragons For Next 'Winter's Use Few flowers have worked their way to the front as remarkably as Snapdragons have in the past ten years. There is demand for them every day in the year, and for selected stock we obtain a higher price per dozen than was possible to get for several hundred of the small spikes a few years ago. While this holds good with Lupines. Calendulas, Sweet Peas and some other annuals it seems that al- most everybody prefers Snapdragons to New Year they will rest awhile and get ready for the main crop during the early Spring months. It is well to have different batches coming on and for the retail grower who grows many different crops, of which there are always some not doing as well as others, it is a good practice to have a nice lot of Snap- dragons in Sin. or 4in. pots ready about Nov. 1 to take the place of Chrysanthe- mums just through flowering, or to take the place of something which isn't doing well. Sow seed now and more in a month from now and still another lot about the end of September. The plants might all come in very handy. To Make a Show Are You Doing It? The palm house, with the retail grower, is an important one. Usually it forms a part of the show house or store or should, and no matter how things are torn to pieces elsewhere on the place, the bouse where the palms and other decora- tive stock is kept should always look at- tractive to the visitor. You cannot pay too much attention to this. A nice lot of palms and ferns properly staged al- ways make a good impression, and that is what you should be after. From now on there isn't very much of interest to your patrons in the houses that are to be filled with Carnations or other stock, and while you know that this is perfectly proper and can't be helped, the visitor doesn't know. It is the impression he or she will get in opening the first door they come to. which counts, therefore, whenever possible, arrange it so that the palms and decorative plant stock car- ried through the Summer under glass is kept near the entrance of your establish- S. A. F. Convention Garden, Houston, Texas On the left, outline of the beds before planting; in ths center, Dreer'a W.iter LiUe3,lthe varieties Jbeingjdentata auperba and Ernst Ludwig; at the right, part view of the beds after planting Care of Palms Used for Decorations If you take a good look over the plants you have l)een using all Winter and Spring for your decorative work, such as palms, Dracaenas, Aspidistras and others, you will find plants among them with bad leaves, others full of scale, some with broken pots, others with their roots exposed, and the pots only partly tilled with soil, and maybe away back in a corner a good Kentia ' with no pot at all. In an establishment where a gen- eral retail business is being done, boys and extra help are employed to help out during the rush of the Spring season, these things are very apt to happen and cilities to begin with, and must grow enough of them to make it worth your while. If only a couple of hundred plants are wanted purchase 2in. stock at this time and save money. From now on until October it is a comparatively easy matter to take care of the plants. Give them an airy house, protect a little against the sun. water properly and retain a rather moist atmosphere. This very same treatment really holds good for almost any plant you have under glass, and if you combine it with fair soil, good drainage and not allow the plants to become stunted for want of a shift, you should have at least a reason- able amount of success with the plants. Don't overlook that excellent little Be- anything else we have to offer. Some hiive been very much discouraged in growing them on account of rust attacking the plants and it doesn't seem that, any real remedy as yet has appeared. I suggest growing the stock from seed, which will give a stronger constitution, not letting the plants get stunted in small pots nor to suffer for the want of food when planted out in the bench. Keep the plants on the move all of the time ap- pears to me as the best remedy. Seed sown now. of half tall sorts, will give you the right kind of stock for extra benching : this means August or early September, and these plants should bring a good crop between Thanksgiving and Christmas, may be a little before. After ment and not at the farthest end. To make a show is the thing to do. Our whole business as retail florists is to make a show. Here and there one of your customers will walk through the whole place, but usually the business is transacted in the store or show house. No better time than right now to do what has to be done in order to have an attractive palm or show house. You ■want it all Summer and must have it next Fall — why not get at it now? It isn't a matter of expending a lot of money in fixtures. Get good palms in- stead and decorate with them. Make a show, that's what counts, and keep it up. Business or no business, but be ready for it always. Beat White Stock for Winter Bloom- i"?. — Will you kindly tell me the best White Stocks to grow for Winter bloom- ing, also when to sow? — S. S.. N. J. — Giant Perfection and Cut-and Come- Again are both good varieties. Sow the seeds in August. To Destroy Poison Ivy. — I am writing to ask if you can kindly tell me of any way to kill Poison Ivy in sand. I have tried digging it up by the roots and spraying with kerosene but to no effect. I will appreciate any help in this con- nection.— W. C. N., Mass. — After many trials of chemicals for the destruction of poison ivy (some of which are too expensive and others too injurious to other vegetation), by State Experiment Stations, the conclusion has been reached that the cheapest and most effective method of eliminating poison ivy seems to be the simple one of root- ing up the plants and destroying them. In large fields it may be necessary to [ plow and cultivate the land. The safest ' time for handling poison ivy is in the I Fall, after the sap is out of the plants , and after the plant has stopped flower- ing, as the sap and pollen make the plant more likely to affect those who come in contact with it. Propag'ating' Antig'onon leptopus. — Please advise through your paper how Antigonon leptopus (Rose de Montana) is propagated. — S. S., La. — Antigonon is usually and easily propagated from seeds, but it may also be propagated from cuttings taken in September. Cut below a Joint and leave a single leaf on each cutting. » Chrysaxxtlieninzns. — Let new know through the question box, the color: sea- son, whether early, mid-season or late: when to take the bud of each variety and about the time they bloom, of the follow- ing varieties: Polly Rose, Chrysolora. Pa- cific Supreme, Alice Byron, Well's Late Pink, Col. Appleton. Victoria, Harvard, MaJ. Bonnaffon, Jeanne Nonin, Roman Gold, Pompon Diana. — G. A. B,, N. T. — Pacific Supreme, Well's Late Pink and Diana (Pompon) are pink in color. Chrysolora, Col. Appleton, Major Bon- naffon and Roman Gold are yellow. Polly Rose, Alice Byron and Jeanne Nonin, white. Harvard, crimson. Vic- toria I am not acquainted with. As to the season of flowering, Polly Rose and Pacific Supreme are early. Chrysolora, Alice Byron: Roman Gold and Diana are mid-season. Wells Late Pink, Appleton, Harvard, MaJ. Bonnaffon and Jeanne Nonin are late. Regarding bud selection: Aug. 20 is early enough for any of the varieties. Col. .4ppleton is better when the bud selection is made Sept. 1. Well's Late Pink, Harvard and Major Bonnaffon, also Jeanne Nonin if grown for late work can be grown along and taken on the very last or terminal bud, which will show the end of September. If the Pompon Diana is to be disbudded do so the last week in August, but as a rule there is more money made on Pompons if they are left growing in sprays. CHARLES H. TOTTT. Sweet Peas. — Kindly tell me the trouble with the enclosed Sweet Peas, and what would remedy the same? — N. W., R. I. — We exceedingly regret to say that from the very small specimen sent for examination (a stem and two or three buds dry and broken in many places when we received them), we are unable to tell what the matter with your Sweet Peas is. and consequently cannot give a remedy. If you will send us a gen- erous sample of fresh buds, flowers and foliage, we will trv to help you. Pos- sibly the trouble is due to recent weather conditions, which have been quite in- jurious to Sweet Peas, causing the buds to blight, and that, since we now have clearer weather, the trouble will dis- appear. 8 The Florists' Exchange +•••••*•••••••*•••••••••••• Fourth of July j Pansy Seed Rainbow WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, Jew 'Vork -^ Large Flowering, tr. pk., $1.00, $8.00 oz. Plant Stakes 100 2 ft. Green painted $1.G5 3 " " " 3.25 4 " " '■ 5.00 5 " " " 5.75 5 " " " Heavy 8.00 6 " " " " 9.00 SEEDS FOR THE FLORIST Asters QUEEN OF THE MARKET The be«t extra early vaxiety; large, double flowers, on long Btems, in coIor«: Ciimson, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Rose Peach Blossom, White. Trade packet 20c.. ounce 76c. SWEET PEAS, CYCLAMEN, PRIMULAS, irom our own Cold Storage Plant. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Our Trade List mailed on application: fOnitli, fISKt, RAWSON CO., zvj^e^j^e ranenil Hall Sqnare, Boston MEYER'S^B RAND FORMOSUMS- GIGANTEUMS— MULTIFLORUMS THE LILY WITHOUT A PEER ORDER NOW FOR FAIX DELIVERT. EX NEW CROP CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER. 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK ROSES New York State two-year fieldgrown, Fall delivery, POL YANTAS : Rose Orleans, Cutbush, Jessie; Climbing: Excelsa, Taiisendschoen, Perkins, White Dorothy, Crimson Rambler, Gardenia, American Pillar; H P Magna Charta, Laing, etc.; H. T. Testout, Teplitz, Killamey, Beauty, Kaiserin ADDRESS AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, =' l^^^b^l^^JH^^ New York SCEDS and BULBS Beckert's Seed Store 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH. PA. (N„r.h Side) Mastodon Pansies If you believe that 2.3 vears of undivided attention to the exclusive cultivation of Pansies ought to result in an exceedingly fine strain of flowers, then you can safely send us an order for Mastodon Pansies. " Separate colors. 1916 Catalogue Ready. 1916 CVT PRICES MASTODON MIXED, l^ oz 6So ■•; oz S2.25, oz. S4-00, 4 oz. S12.G0. PRIVATE STOCK MIXED. W oz. $1 00, '■2 oz. $.3.2.5, oz. S6.00, 4 oz. S20.0D. GREENHOUSE SPECIAL (New) U oz Sl.OO, ".. oz. $4.00, oz, $.S.00. Steele's Pansy Gardens PORTLAND, OREGON Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN Catalogue on application 98 Chambers Street, NEW YORK CITY Seedsmen Write for samples and prices on Lithographed Envelopes, Folding Boxes, Catalog Covers, Plates for Seedsmen Stechcr Lithographic Company D*Pt. S ROCHE.STER. N. Y. When ordering, plense naentlon The E.\cbauge CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS fSAGO PALMS) Strong and healthy bulbs, size H to 6 lbs. 25 lbs. $2.50. 100 lbs. $9.00. 300 lbs. $25.00. 500 lbs. $40.00. THE MOORE SEED CO. 125 Market Street, Pkiladelpkia, Pa. CYCLAMEN ^-'''V/briii'"'"" Our str;iin of C.\clanion is spcotui to none; we ran furnish same in alistaiKinnlroIors: Pink. Blood Red. Xmas Red. WhiteSalmon, White with Red Center; well erown plants, from 2U- in. pots, $5-50 per 100,550,00 per 1000; from 3- iD. pots, $8.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1000. Satlstactlon Guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroadsburg, Pa. Now Is the Time to Place Orders for PANSY SEED. Special florists' mixture, extra fine strain, $5.00 per oz. MIGNONETTE SEED. Giant strain, greenhouse grown, 15.00 per oz. SNAPDRAGON KEYSTONE (New), Clear rose pink, Winter blooming variety, $1.00 per pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED, English. Separate colors, $8.50 per 1000. CYCLAMEN SEED, German. Separate colors, $5.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEED. Greenhouse grown, $3.50 per 1000, $30.00 per 10,000 RAINBOW FREESIAS. New and worth while. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Cincinnati. 2H-iD-. strong, twice transplanted, $15.00 per 100, $150.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Lorraine. 2H-in-, strong, $12.00 per 100, $110.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 2J^-in., strong, $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. POINSETTIAS. Strong, 2H-in. (true Xnaas type), $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Write us regarding Fern Flats: Bostons, Scottii, Roosevelt, Whitman!, Teddy Jr., and other varieties for immediate or later planting. Have you placed your order for LILIUM Giganteum, Rubrum, For- mosum and Album? We aim to supply the best produced in Japan and invite correspondence regarding our stock. Having any trouble with your hose? The MAGIC Hose — best made — will do away with all your troubles. We handle that brand and no other. J^inch (2 ply), 15c. per ft,; %-inch (2 ply), 16c. per ft. Couplings included. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Building PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wbeu ordering, please meptlon The KxcbiiDue OUR MOTTOi ** THE BEST TBI MARKET AFFORDS * Valley CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadwiy, NEW YORK Orders taken now for 1916 crop of German, Swedish, Dutch Pips If You Force Bulbs For Elxhibition Write at Once for Our Special Advance Offer New and Especially Meritorious Bidbs for Show and Exhibition It Contains the Largest List of the Best Novelties for 1916 BE UP-TO-DATE. WRITE AT ONCE WEEBER & DON 114 CHAMBERS STREET NEW YORK BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS \\ rite for Prices LEONARDS^ SS 226-230 ONION SETS WestKmzie.St,.X«ieAGQ GROWERS ^OR THE TRADE Our Exhibit of German Iris Won First Prize At the International Garden Club Summer Show, Pelham Manor, June 1-4, 1916 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. Inc. Flowerfield. L. I., N. Y. GLADIOLUS Various Choice Mixed Varieties See our FIoriBtn* Catalogue and ask for special prices J. M.THORBURN&CO. 53 BARCLAY STREET NEW YORK Will' urdi'rIiiK. [do Tin K.\i:tuiuc ALL VARIETIES„OF GLADIOLI Large Bulbs. $5 00 por 1000 Write for Price List The Barclay Nursery, m. aronowit/. Prop. 60 Barclay St. and 14 W Broadway. NEW YORK Telephone. Cortlandt ISIS When orilt'iliii; please nioiitioa The Exchange W.E. Marshall & Co. Seeds Bulbs Insecticides 166 West 23d St., NEW YORK When (irderinc. plense mention The Exchange July- 1, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 9 ^ SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President. John M. Lup- TON, Mattituck, N. Y.; first vice-pres, Kirdv B. White, Detroit, Mich.: second vice-pres., F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C: secretary-treas- urer, C. E. Kendel, 2010 Ontario St., Cleveland. C; assistant secretary, S. F. WiLLARD, Jr.. Cleveland, O. New York Seed Trade Conditions in the seed stores in this city remain about the same as last week, except that there is in evidence a little more attention given to taking of inven- tories, store renovations and improve- ments, and more talk of vacations which are soon to begin, and a few which have actually begun, the close of the auction season, and considerable sales of sundries and of seasonable florists' flower seeds. About the only real news at these stores is that some of the men have been sum- moned to the Mexican border with their regiments. Importers of bulb and nursery stock in this city are in receipt of a letter from the Department of State, Washing- ton, D. C, dated June 24, containing a copy of the British Order in Council of Mar. 15, 1915, and directing importers whose parcel post shipments on the S. S. Rotterdam en route to the United States were seized, what to do in regard to this matter, namely to communicate directly with the American Consul General at Loudon and to send him documentary history of the origin and ownership of the goods seized, such as correspondence with consignor, receipted bills and bill of lading contract for the purchase, and invoice covering shipment, which shows country of origin. Much other matter is contained in this lengthy letter, in- cluding the suggestion that the Consul- General at London will furnish names of reputable lawyers to take the import- ers' cases, for whose integrity, however, and ability it is specifically stated, neither the Consul General nor the De- partment of State will be responsible. This letter is signed by Alvey A. Adee, second assistant secretary. Burnett Bros., 9S Chambers St., report that orders for Strawberry plants and early forcing bulbs are coming in better than in previous years, and that business in general is good for this time of the year. Robt. Mann Burnett, second son of Geo. A. Burnett, of this firm, who is a member of the Fourth New Jersey Regiment, has responded to his call for active service, and is now at Sea Girt, N. J., and it is reported today, Monday, that the above mentioned regiment has been ordered to the front in Mexico, David Thorn, one of Burnett Bros.' sales- men, has enlisted in the same regiment, and will fight shoulder to shoulder with Robert Burnett. The good wishes of the seed trade go with them, and the hope is expressed that they will both return with honor. The MacNiff Horticultural Co., 52-56 Vesey St., closed the most successful auc- tion season in the history of this firm with its well attended sale of bedding and pot plants on Friday of last week. E. E. Bruggerhof, of J. M. Thorbum & Co., 53 Barclay st., has gone to Ran- dolph, N. H., to open up his bungalow there for his Summer vacation. The Elliott Auction Co., 42 Vesey st, wound up its Spring sales on Friday after a very satisfactory season. The seed department is now taking stock and commencing to arrange the vacation proposition. W. J. Elliott will take his vacation first visiting Rock Island in quest of sword fish. J. C. Vaughan arrived in New York on Monday of this week, coming here from Barnegat, N. J., where he and J. B. Deamud. manager of the New York store, have been attending the sixteenth annual meeting at the shore estate of John Westcott. r-.^°on,n^i"™-; °^ Stumpp & Walter Co., .10-32 Barclay St.. who is a member of one of the National Guard regiments, IS subject to be called to the front in Mexico. Wm. Neilson of Woodlawn, N Y is confined to his bed seriously ill with rheumatism. The successful Peony show which has been going on for two weeks at the store of Peter Henderson & Co., 35-37 Cort- j landt St., closed on Saturday of last ' week. Patrick O'Mara, manager of the above mentioned firm, returned last week from a 12 days' trip to New Orleans. Of I the employees of the above mentioned I firm Chas. Toddings of the filing depart- ment, Patrick Matrolia of the vegetable seed department, and Alphonso Piatt, are members of National Guard regi- ments, and expect at any time to be called to the front in Mexico. David McKenzie and John McClellan of the flower seed department of this firm are already with the British army engaged in the European war. W. E. Marshall & Co., 166 W. 23d St., will close their store on Monday, July 3, as well as on Tuesday, 4th of July. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., are showing in their store window this week some splendid specimen blooms of new hybrid annual Poppies, which they are going to introduce in the Spring of 1917. These blooms are of the double fringed type, 4in. to Sin. in diameter, and show- ing many variations of color. Clarence MacDaniel of Tannersville, N. Y., was a recent caller in this city. Mr._ MacDaniel is one of the wide awake florists with whom there is always some- thing doing, and at the present time he reports business very active, especially in the landscape line ; he has already contracts for several large jobs, and other contracts are under consideration. Chicago Seed Trade J. C. Vaughan left on Thursday for a pleasure trip to points in the East, where he expects to visit Commodore John Westcott of Philadelphia, Pa., at his Summer clubhouse at Waretown, before returning home. A. Henderson of A. Henderson & Co. was unable to leave for his fishing trip to Wisconsin the past week, owing to the j fact that Ed. Martin of the store and office force had to leave with the first regiment of the Illinois National Guard for mobilization at Springfield on Wed- nesday last, Mr. MUler and Mr. Reburn being on the road. Watson S. Woodruff of Orange, Conn., H. J. and V. H. Simmers of Toronto, Out., and Fred Neuhaus, of New 'fork, who have been attending the seed trade convention, remained in the city until Saturday evening, when they left for their respective homes. Winterson's Seed Store is having a good trade on the newly imported Bay trees. They cleaned out well on all sizes from 22in. to .30in. crowns. There is a good demand for 36in. to 40in. crowns in the standard grown trees. Their sup- ply of 32in. crowns is still quite large. A large shipment of Aspidistras and palms was unloaded on Saturday, that made the trip from Belgium in very good condition. Vaughan's Seed Store reports many inquiries for import bulbs for late Sum- mer and Fall delivery. Robt. Newcomb, who has been in the city for the past ten days attending the seed trade conven- tion, left on Friday for one of his trips where buyers are plenty. Carl Cropp will attend the Nurserymen's convention at Milwaukee from June 28 to 30. Tacoma, Wash. — The will of the late Frank S. Poole, head of the Poole Seed & Implement Co. of Tacoma, Wash., who died on March 24, was filed for probate in the superior court on June 15 by his son, Clifford L. Poole, who is named as executor. Mr. Poole left an estate valued at $37,000 in trust to his widow, Sarah E. Poole, .$13,000 being in personal property and the remainder of it in stock of the Poole Seed & Imple- ment Co. The other children named in the petition are Franklin L., Chester A., Mabel G. Poole and Fannie M. Poole Wright. Early Flowering sSn Spencer Sweet Peas for Winter Flowering Under Glass Since the introduction of Yarrawa Spencer Sweet Peas, great effort has l>een made on the part of CaUfornian and Australian growers to produce Early-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas. We ofl'er a list of varieties by one of the most prominent CaU- fornian and one of the most prominent Australian grower.*. One of their chief charac- teristics is their long season, period of blooming, frequently remaining in bloom for four months. Every one of the crosses were made from the old Early-flowering or Christmas Grandiflora types on the late or Standard Spencers as parents. We feel that there will be little demand for the common or Grandiflora Winter-flowering Type and have, therefore, decided to discontinue offering the same. Californian Varieties Atutt-seS':;" EARLY MORNING STAR The color is a deep orange scarlet or flame color in standard, with rich, orange-pink wings. The flower is practically the same color as the Late-flowering Spencer Thomas Stevenson. It does not burn out in the open and under glass will be magnificent. The flowers are large and of best Spencer form, and borne in threes and fours in wonderful profusion. Pkt., 15 seeds, 25c.; U oz., $1.50; oz., $5.00. EARLY SNOWFLAKE This is one of the best Early-flowering White- seeded White Spencers. The blossoms are very large and of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne in wonderful profusion on long .stems. The form is every bit as good as White Spencer. Pkt., 15 seeds, 25c.; >i oz., $1.50; oz., $5.00. EARLY SPRING MAID Those who are familiar with the Late-flower- ing Spencer Mrs. Hugh Dickson, will have a good idea of what a handsome variety this is. The color is a light pink on a cream ground, and the blossoms have the same splendid char- acteristics of Mrs. Hugh Dickson for a florists' flower. It is a most effective flower and, like our other Early-flowering Spencers, it carries a great wealth of blossoms borne in fours on long stems. There is no Early Spencer Cream Pink which is as attractive as Early Spring Maid. Pkt., 25 seeds, 25c.; M oz.. $1.25: oz., $4.00. EARLY MELODY This is a deeper shade of pink than Early Song Bird on white ground, closely resembling Countess Spencer and near Hercules. It might be described as rose pink on white ground. The effect, when bunched, is most pleasing. It is very floriferous. The flowers are borne on long stems and most four large, weU-waved blossoms to each stem. Pkt., 25 seeds. 25c • U oz., $1.25; oz., $4.00. EARLY SONG BIRD The flower is the same color as Florence Morse Spencer and Lady Evelyn E>Te, and a bit lighter than Elfrida Pearson. It has the same excellent form and features of Mrs. Hugh Dickson, but is on a white ground. The place- ment of the flowers is splendid for packing and the flowers are borne on long stems in threes and fours. When in full growth it seemed as though every stem carried four large blossoms Pkt., 25 seeds, 25c.; >4 oz., $1.25; oz., $4.00. EARLY HEATHER BELL This will be one of the most popular shades with all florists, as it will be useful for making up for any occasion. It is a little like the variety known as Anita Wehrman, but vastly superior in every way. The flowers are very large, borne in fours and threes on long, stout stems, and are of beautiful, bold Spencer form. The color is a rich but pleasing mauve, but after standing in water the color becomes a beautiful mauve lavender. Pkt., 25 seeds 25c.; H oz. $1.50; oz., $6.00. ' Australian Varieties '^-^ SSw '-- CONCORD STRAIN Pkt., 18 seeds each of any of the following varieties, 35c., 5 pkts. $1.50 The flowers are pure white and of ideal hpencer form, borne three and four to the stem. CONCORD SALMON. A rich shade of salmon pink and very free flowering. The flowers are borne three and four to a stem and are of true Spencer form. CONCORD BLUE. This magnificent variety 18 of a beautiful sky-blue color, sometunes varying darker, the variation, however being shght. Quite the finest sky-blue we know of. ^*?v^;,^*^^ PURPLE. A leader in its color. \\ hen first opening, a dehghtful shade of mauve purple, changing, as the flower ages, to purple blue. The flowers are of ileai bpencer form and quite large. CONCORD PINK. A beautiful, new variety of a most attractive shade of delicate pink. The flowers are large and of true Spencer form. The stems, which are long and strong, usually carry 3 large flowers. CONCORD CRIMSON. A variety of great merit on account of its glowing color. It is a rich crimson; the flowers, of true Spencer form, are borne on strong, stiff stems. CONCORD LAVENDER. Without a doubt this is the finest of all Lavender Winter- flowering Sweet Peas. The color is a beauti- ful shade of rich, rosy lavender. The flowers are of true Spencer form. CONCORD WHITE. A splendid, pure white variety of wonderful vigor and substance. PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW ^i^^n^^(lmkf& 30-32 BARCLAY STREET NEW YORK CITY Wlieu ordering, please mention The Esehange The L D.WALLER SEED CO. GUADALUPE. CALIFORNIA Sweet Pea and Nasturtium SPECIALISTS Corre«ponrfene« Sotictted When ordering, please mention The Exchange WILL EXCHANGE REX BEGONIAS ?--? ^'-^ from 23^-in. pot FOU BOSTON FERNS From 2)i-in. pota James Yick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y. Wben ordering, please mention The Eicbangt PRICES ADVERTISED ARE FOR THE TRADE ONLY lO The Florists' Exchange MichelPs "^V^op Flower Seeds PANSY SEED Mlchcll's Clant Exhibition Mixed. A giant strain which for size of bloom, heavy texture and varied colors and shades cannot be sur- passed. Half trade pkt. 30c.; 50c. per trade pkt.; 3^ oz. 75c.; S5.00 per oz. (;lant Tritnardeau Mixed. Very large flowering; choice colors. Trade pkt. .30c.; 81.25 per oz. Giant Prize, Separate Colors ■Tr. pkt. Oz. (;iant Azure Blue SO. 40 $1.75 Blacli Blue 40 1.75 Emperor William. Blue.. .40 1.75 Hortensia Red 40 2.00 Kinft of the Blacks 40 1.75 Lord Beaconsfield. Purple violet 40 1.75 Peacock. Blue, claret and white 40 2.50 Snow Oueen. Pure white. .40 1.75 Striped 40 1,75 White, with Eye 40 1.75 Pure Yellow 40 1.75 Yellow with Eye 40 1.75 HENRY F. MICHELL CO DOUBLE ENGLISH DAISY (p.^J^) Tr. pkt. Oz.J Monstrosa Pink }4 oz. $1 ."lO $0.50 White.. ..J-4 oz.$l.. 50 .50 Mixed ...M ox. tl.25 .50 Lonftfeliow. Pink 30 $1.75 Snowball. White 30 1.75 Double Mixed 30 1.50 MYOSOTIS. Forget-Me-Not Tr. pkt. Oz.1 Alpestris Victoria $0.25 $0. PRIMULA CHINENSIS '■ tr Tr I'l" pkt Alba maaniflca $0 00 $1 0(i Chiswick Red Duchess Iloiborn Blue Kermesina .Splendens. Rosy Morn fiO 60 60 60 00 Michcll's Prize Mixture w Eliza Faurobert. Grandifiora alba. . Grandiflora rosea. Palustris .20 .20 .20 .30 Palustris Semperflorena 25 Royal Blue 30 Dissitiflora 30 Ruth Fischer .-. .50 CINERARIA .75 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 1.25 2.25 I.OIJ I.OIJ 1.0(1 l.OfJ 1.0(1 l.fKl PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA Llladna. Lilac , $0.50 Kermesina. Crimson [50 Rosea. Pink "50 Alba. White '..'.'.. .50 Hybrida Mixed '.'.'.'.. .50 PRIMULA MALACOIDES Malacoides Lilac . JO.oii Malacoides Alba. Whitf .50 Malacoides Rosea. Light roee to car- mine rose. 2 tr. Tr,| pkt. pkt. Dwarf Grandifiora Prize S0.60 $L00 Medium Tall Grandiflora Prize.. .60 1.00 Also all other Seasonable Seeds and Supplies. New Wholesale Catalogue just out. If you do not receive a copy send for one. •J Dept. S. - Flower Seed Specialistt sirMARTEx'sTREET. Philadelphi£^ Peu The World's Handsomest Dahlia JohnWanantaker Awarded first prize for best Pink Dahlia, any class, by American Dahlia Society, at the New York exhibition. Beautiful pink, large size, a very strong, vigorous grower of dwarf branching habit, with long stems, extremly early anti continuous bloomer. William A. Finger, in sending us an order for "John Wana- maker" wTites: '*! saw your *Johii Wanamaker' at Oyster Bay, the past Summer, and 1 must say it is certainly a wonderful Dahlia, entitled to be in every collection." Place your order before stock is exhausted. Strong, field- grown roots, 70c. each, $7.00 ppr doz., $50.00 per 100. Retail price, $1.00 each. Send for our catalogue and wholesale list. PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, Berlin, NEW JERSEY THE EXCHANGE— Alert and up-to-dati 97th YEAR J. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale Garden and Field Seeda, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Growera of Pedigree Tomato Seeds BALTIMORE. MD. Fischer's Splendens THE ONLY COMMERCIAL LAVENDER FREESIA Purity type, long stiff stems, large flowers, well foliaged and fragrant. Price, per doz., $4.50; per 100, $25.00. Cash with order. RUDOLPH FISCHER SAN GABRIEL, CAL. WliPti nrd'^rlnc. plnase mention The Exchange XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE IMPROVED. Finest grown. Many colors mixed. 050 seeds 81,00; half pkt 50c.; per 1000, $1,25; colors separate, also. PRIMULA Kewensls. Sweet Yellow. Dwf. 25o. PRIMULA Malacoides. Giant Baby. 25c. CALCEOLARIA. Dwarf giant spotted. Pkt. 25c. CINERARIA. Large fl. dwarf; 1000 seeds. 50c. CYCLAMEN. Finest giants, raised. 250Heed9$1.00. DAISY (Bellls) Monstrosa. New monstrous, ilo'ible, giant-flowcrinK. niixed. Pkt. 25c. FORGET-ME-NOT Triumph. Extra fine. 25c, PIAMT PA^^Y "^^^ ^^^^ large-flowering VJl/\li 1 rrVllfcJl varieties, critically Belccteii. 6000 seeds, $1.00; M J?kt. 50o., oe. $3.00. A liberal extra pkt. of Giant Mme. Ferret Pansy seed added to every order for Pansy aeed. Our Paosies are very fine this year. Cash. Liberal extra count. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. Wlien ordering, please meatlon The Exchange Lily Bulbs Fall Shipment from Japan Prices quoted F. O. B. New York, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, and London. (Ont.) Write for quotations stating quan- tity, variety and size requited. McHutchison & Co- THE IMPORT HOUSE 95 CHAMBERS STREET. NEW YORK l.-rlrig. plrast.- m My New Price List of WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED has been mailed. If you have not received a copy, send postal for it. Part of new crop will be ready early in July. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK LOMPOC, CAL. California Seed Crops All Onion plants destined for seed here are now at the blossom stage. As tine a sight as a seedsman would wish to see, is a great field of Onion in flower. .\ single twent.v-five acre field of Red Wetliersfield, for example, as the writer enjoyed, a week ago. the tall, upright, swelled stems, pressing each other like an army of soldiers standing in serried hies, each stem bearing a globose white cap of flowers, these caps measuring two iiu-lu'S, more or less, across. To the seed grower alone, a sight heartsome to be- hold. A little mildew showing in a few spots, but so trifling in amount that per- Wbeii ordering, ptpase mentton The Exchangi haps it would have been better to hav( left it unwritten. This was but recently, but now, sud denly, as was apprehended by somi wise heads, there has arrived a hare Summer heat which has continued dail.i without cessation for the past six ot seven days, the longest days of the year; a clear blue sky. unflecked by cloud, the sun's rays beating down fiercely and tropically from sunrise to sunset upon all these splendid Onion blossoms. On the Delta especiall.v, where a large pro- portion of the California Onion seed is being grown, there has already ocurred some burning of plants at the neck, and unless this fierce heat spasm shall soon diminish, there is no telling what further greater damage may ensue. Prepara- tion is not pessimism. A doctor often takes it upon himself to prepare the friends of his patient for the worst, at a critical period : so in passing, this has been written with a similar purpose in view, at this California Onion seed ripen- ing crisis. Be prepared and hope for the best. It looks like a big crop of Radish. The Radish plants are heavy with pods, yet green. Carrot is reported only 50 per cent, of a crop. Lettuce, which was put out in limited quantity in January owing to the rains preventing greater sowing, is now in flower, but plants which were started in February and March, have made slow progress as yet toward flowering. r.M.iFORNi.v Seeds. WTien ordiTlng. please mention The Eicbange ,- ? '*« ■u-.-Vir> J. W. Edmundson of the California Seed Growers' .\ssociation in a field of Onion Seed at San Jose, Cal. July 1, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 11 The Seed Trade Convention While the seed growers of the Middle West are complaining of a backward season, Herman J. Simmers of Toronto, says conditions look better in the States than they do in Canada. Seedsmen all through the Dominion are having a very backward season. According to Eugene D. Funk of Funk Bros. Seed Co., Bloomington, 111., the season is fully two weeks late. There is not as much Clover sown as in previ- ous years. This company has 8000 acres in Corn, 3000 in Oats and 2500 in seed Wheat. C. R. Chesmore of the Chesmore-East- lake Co., St. Joseph, Mo., who is one of the largest buyers of Onion sets on the Chicago market, spent considerable of his spare time between meetings inspect- ing the Onion set fields around Chicago. He estimates that the crop will be from 75 per cent, to 90 per cent, as against a lower estimate by local dealers. Arnold Ringier and A. H. Goodwin represepted the W. W. Barnard Co. Several prominent seedsmen visited the store of the W. W. Barnard Co., and ex- pressed themselves as highly pleased with its general appearance and arrange- ment. Vaughan's Seed Store distributed large bunches of Peonies to all the down- town hotels where the ladies belonging to the convention party were staying. These were for the decoration of their rooms or for personal use and were highly appreciated by the visitors. Robert H. Black, representing Black's Seeds. Albert Lea. Minn., reports a se- vere hailstorm in Albert Lea a few days before leaving for the convention, the first of which there is any record in the city. To give an idea of the cold back- ward season, Mr. Black states tliat the hail stones lay on the ground in several places for two or three days afterward. The Illinois Seed Co. had a temporary office in one of the parlors of the Hotel Sherman. Geo. F. Green, Thos. J. E. Kemp and Richard Williams represented the company. A leather card case was given away as a souvenir. H. G. Hastings Co., Atlanta, Ga., was well represented at the convention hy H. G. Hastings. W. R. Hastings and R. F. Lyon. The business this company ,is doing is highly satisfactory, and Chi- cago as a central point for conventions could not be beaten, in their estimation. Fred Barteldes of the Barteldes Seed Co., Lawrence. Kan., Denver, Colo., and Oklahoma, Okla., is a familiar figure at the seed trade conventions. Seedsmen who call on him in Lawrence never tire of telling of his hospitality to the men on the road. Mr. Barteldes says they have had .iust an average season, nothing to brag about, and nothing to complain of. Sold about the same but not quite as much profit as there should he A. T. Ferrell, of A. T. Ferrell & Co., Saginaw. Mich., was one of the earliest visitors to reach the convention. His circulars of the Clipper Cleaner for the snccesstul handling and cleaning of gar- den and field seeds were well in evidence aronnd the hotel. The Leonard Seed Co. took much in- terest in the convention as well as look- ing after tie comfort and pleasure of the visitors S. P., .John C. and Ed. Leonard, also A. H. Smith and John (jreary from their Columbus (Wis.) farm, were in constant attendance. Geo. Hall of Galloway Bros., Water- loo, la., reports a splendid crop of Clover this season. The final outcome of the crop will depend much on later weather conditions, as too much rain makes a rank growth that does not give a good yield of seed. Galloway Bros are doUibling their warehouse capacity for the handling of garden seed Lawrence S. Payn of Simon Louis FrJ.re.s & Co.. Bruyeres-le-Chatel. -trance, told many thrilling stories of the war, between meetings, and its possible effect on the seed industry. Mr Payn states that the acreages of seeds will he short m France, the prices of seed will go up and when they do go un they will rempin there. There are over 100 em- ployees of the Simon Louis FrSres Co. at present in tlie army. Although Peter Hollenhach had just recently celebrated his 66th birthday, there was no one more lively around the convention thdn he. It gave him much Boddington's Gigantic Pansies Boddington's "Challenge." S'e"fiS'ift'GLnrs'Sk?oB- of the leading Pansy Specialists in the world — aeU-coIors, striped and margined, and blotched, etc. }>i trade pkt. 25c., trade pkt. 50c., H oz. 75c., H oz. $1.50, H oz. $2.75. oz. $5.00. Sim'* rir^lrl M^rlal MivHirfk Waa awarded the First oim 8 ^jQia ivieaai mixture, p^j^g ^^^ q^j^ j^g^^, ^^ the International Horticultural Exhibition, held at the Grand Central Palace. New York City, April, 1913. This splendid mixture is the result of years of painstakiDg selecting on toe part ff- I of Mr. William Sim, CUftondaie, Mass. We are offering seed f '' \ from the originator. t .> \ \ Trade pkt. 75c., 3 pkts. for $2.00. H oz. $3..'?0. V li I Tr. pkt. H OS. Oz. \ lA a* Giant Trlmardeau. Mammoth flowering, and in a good range of color 15 .50 1.50 Giant Madame Perret. Rich wine colors 15 .85 3.00 Giant Lord Beaconsfield. Deep purple violet, top petals light blue 15 .50 l.BO Giant Golden Queen. Bright yellow; no eye 15 .60 2.00 Giant Golden Yellow. Yellow; brown eye 15 .75 2.50 Gtant President McKinley. Golden yellow, large, dark blotch 15 .85 3.00 Giant White. Violet spot 10 .60 2.00 Florists' Flower Seeds for Present Sowing Tr pkt. CALCEOLARIA, Boddington's Perfection Mixed $1.00 CINERARIA, Boddington's Matcliless Mixed 1.00 CINERARIA, Boddington's Stellata Mixed 1.00 MIGNONETTE, Boddington's Majesty. The finest of all the fancy varieties of Mignonette for Winter forc- ing Per oz., $7.60 1.00 PRIMULA Sinensis, Boddington's Matchless Strain. Pure white, rose, scarlet, orange, royal blue and mix- ture 1.00 PRIMULA obconica gigantea. Lilac, rosea, Kermesina, pure white and mixture 50 PRIMULA maiacoides. Lilac, rose and white. Tr. pkt. SOo.; tion of 3 varieties, $1.25. SCHIZANTHUS Boddlngtonli. Select hybrids. Tr. pkt. 75o. $2.00. ^Tr. pkt. $0.60 .60 .60 .60 .30 coUeo- Stocks Challenge Pansies Winter Stocks They make elegant plants for Thanksgiving and Christmas, if sown in July and August under glass. Tr. pkt. H oz. ABUNDANCE. Excellent for Summer and Winter flowering. The extraordinary growth of this variety is caused by the central stem dividing into twelve to fifteen lateral branches which, in their turn, produce fifteen to twenty side shoots, forming magnificent spikes of flowers. Color fine shade of carmine rose, similar to Queen Alexandra 6 tr. pkts., SI. 00. .$0.20 CUT-AND-COME-AGAIN (Perpetual) Tr. pkt. Blue Jay. Light blue S0.25 Bridesmaid. Hose 25 Chamoise 25 Flamingo. Blood red 25 PRINCESS ALICE. White 25 CUT-AND-COME-AGAIN, WHITE. One of the best double white Stocks, taller growing than the Ten- Weeks. Pot-grown seed 25 MAMMOTH WHITE COLUMN. Of luxuriant growth, attaining a height of 3 ft. in the open ground, producing a single, long, sturdy spike of bloom closely furnished with enormous double flowers. Pure white 25 'i oz. Oz. $1.25 $4.00 1.25 4.00 1.25 4.00 1.25 4.00 1.60 4.50 BEAUTY OF NICE. Daybreak pink; one of the best. . Canary Yellow. Undoubtedly the finest yellow Stock yet raised; produces large spikes of beautiful, sweet- scented flowers on well-shaped plants. Height, 15 in. . Crimson King. The plant attains a height of 2 to 2}4 ft., and throws a gigantic flower spike 1 ft. in length, around which are a number of side shoots, covered with large, fragrant flowers of a brilliant fiery crimson, a large percentage of which are double 25 Empress Augusta Victoria. A grand Winter Stock. Color silvery lilac, surpassing in beauty all the blue shades; grand for cutting 25 QUEEN ALEXANDRA. A splendid variety, with flowers of a delicate, rosy lilac, a tint of incomparable beauty; for cut and bouquet work of exceptionally good value 25 Lenox Purple. One of the handsomest of the light purple Stocks. An especially desirable variety 25 25 SI. 00 ,25 2.00 Asparagus Seed PLUMOSUS NANUS. True greenliouse grown. 100 seeds 50c., 250 seeds $1.00, 1000 seeds $3.50. PLUMOSUS NANUS. California grown. 100 seeds 60o., 250 seeds 75c., 1000 seeds $2.60. Arthur T. Boddington Co. Inc., Palm Seeds, Now Ready 100 1000 ARECA lutescens $100 $7.50 KENTIA Belmoreana 100 7.50 KENTIA Forsteriana 100 7.50 5% discount for cash with order. 128 Chambers Street, NEW YORK StXDUNG Silver Fiak Snapdragon, pifltkedince. Carnej 4S i\*vfv ihoot^, '.txduuTc •! uiJt ("Wit" Ul btK t( iht five \ni JlAt ipikes. Silicr hU S«edlin|i itti-f u ikip. Time To Sow It is said that there is a time for everything, but never mind about that; it is surely time to sow seed of SNAPDRAGON for Winter blooms. Grow your own stocli from seed and have good plants at hand when you need them. Besides securing something good for yourself, there will be a strong market for any surplus plants, as the rainy season throughout our country has spoiled lots of stock. Get busy today and select from the following good ones: Seed of our famous Silver Pink Snapdragon, Sl.OO per pkt.; 3 for $2.50; 7 for $5.00. Seed of Nelrose, Phelps' White, our YeUow, Garnet, Buxton, and Fancy Mixed, at 35c. per pkt. ; 3 for $1.00. Free cultural directions. AH orders cash. Remember, we grow Snapdragons, and that it is time to sow seed of them. G. S. RAMSBURG, - Somersworth, N. H. When ordering, please mention The Excbaage 12 The Florists' Exchange Lilies * Lilies FOR SUMMER WORK Per 100 LILIUM Giganteum. 7-9 inches $6 00 LILIUM Album. 8-9 inches (170 to case) 1 1 .00 LILIUM Album. 9-1 1 inches (100 to case) 16.00 Lily of the Valley Pips Holland Grown .... 500 for $9.00 I Danish Grown .... 500 for $10 50 Holland Grown. ..1000 for 17.00 | ' Danish Grown ... 1 000 for 20.00 Gladiolus (Sound Buibs) For Late Planting Per 1000 Augusta. First Size $10.00 Princeps 15.00 Mrs. Francis King. 1 J/^-in. 9.00 Per 1000 America. First Size $10.00 America. Second Size . . . 8.00 Chicago White. First Size. 25.00 Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO NEW YORK When ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange To the Trade*,. Established in 1787 Henry METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all Choice Vegetable, Flower and Farm Seeds C»«^:oU:ae . Beans. Beets, Cabbages, Car- dpeciailies . j.ojg_ Kohl Rabi, Leeks, Let- tuces. Oniona, Peas, Radishes, Spinach, Tur- nips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Car- nations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspurs, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias. Phlo.t, Prim- ula, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue Jree on application. Henry Mette^s Triumph of the Giant Pansies (mixed.) The most perfect and most beautiful in the world. «6.00 per oz., $1.75 per }i ox., $1.00 per J^ oz. Postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I also grow largely seeds on contract. When ordering, please mention The Exchange RAINBOW FREESIAS Grown and hybridized for a number of years by Mr. A. Frey, of Crown Point, Ind. The colors are varied and include several shades of yellow, orange, lavendijr and pink, all, however, harmonizing with each other, even when bunched together. Bulbs offered are of good blooming siie and in a misture of colors. Separate colors cannot be offered as yet. DeUvery in July, as soon as bulbs are harvested and cured. Price: $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000, $187.50 (or 5000. For sale by A. FREY CrowD Point. luA. A. HENDERSON & CO. 211 N. Sute St.. Ctiogo 'inn RE-ROOTED (mass of fine new roots grown on them) CABBAGE PL.VNTS, $1.50 per 1000; 5000 $6.50; 500, 00c. Copenhagen Market, Succession. All Head Early, Early Summer, E J W. Surehead, Flat Dutch. „..„. 100 000 RE-ROOTED SNOWBALL CAULI- FLOWER (Henderson's), $4.00 per 1000; 500. e9 25 POTTED EARLIANA TOMATOES. $1.50 per 100 List Free. F W. ROCHELLE & SONS, CHESTER. N. J. (18 years Wholesale Plant Growers). When ordering, please mention The Exchange The Uptown Seed Store Harry A. Bunyard Co., inc. 40 Wert 28tli St, NEW YORK Wheu ordering, please mentloa The Exchange Some Fine Stock Size of Per Per Potfi 100 1000 2M-in. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. . . . $3.00 $25.00 2H-in- ASPARAGUS Sprenfterl. Large plants 2.50 22.50 4 -in. ASPARAGUS Sprenfterl. Large plant* 6.50 60.00 25,000 2- and 2>i-in. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 20 varieties, early, medium and late, $2.50 per 100. $22.50 per 1000. Try them. CABBAGE. Early Wlnnlftstadt, Wake&eld, Henderson. Early Summer, etc.. $2.00 per 1000. Late CABBAGE PLANTS. $1.50 per 1000. CAULIFLOWER PLANTS. Early Paris and SnowbaU. $4.00 per 1000. Al„_.» I D....... WHOLESALE I1.0RIST AlOnZO J. Oryan, Whlnglon. New Jer.ey Trade Marl. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Lambert's Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper pades ia thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, witn illiistratcd book, mailed postpaid by manufactuiers upon receipt of 40 cents in postage. AMERICAN SPAWN CO. ST. PAUL, MINN. Pedigree Seeds WATKINS & SIMPSON, Ltd. 12 Tavistock Street Covent Garden, LONDON, ENG. When ordering, please mention The E}xcb&nga ploasu-r, to moot liis many friends in the trade, giviuK them all the glad hand and a friendly greeting. Mr. Uollenbach has al1<"nded fourteen conventions. F. II. Kbeling, Syracuse, N. Y., re- ports the best season in his State tliey ever had ; all conditions are just right. B. F. Brown, representing the Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass., had attended 20 conventions of the Seed Trade Association. A. W. Livingston, of the Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, O., reports the Tomato crop backward on account of cool wet weather, but they have been fortunate enough to be able to keep them well cultivated. This company has 400 acres in Tomatoes for seed purposes only. B. E. Brotherton, supt. of the D. Landreth Seed Co.'s farms at Port Huron, Mich., reports the season wet and backward, with general conditions not too good. Jfas. W. Byvoet, representing Byvoet Bros., Overveen. Haarlem, Holland, states that there are new regulations al- most daily pertaining to shipping so that the bulb growers can never tell where they are at. J. W. Edmondson of the California Seed Growers' Ass'n received by express a large Beet plant that showed a won- derful seed production. This plant was on exhibition in the lobby in front of the convention room in the hotel. The Albert Dickinson Co. invited the delegates to visit their new plant at Thirty-fiftli St. and California ave. on Wednesday morning but the rain pre- vented a number of the visitors from going. A. A. Berry, of Clarinda, la., wife and daughters, Ethel and Anna made the trip by auto. Mr. Berry reports the crops in southern Iowa looking fine. Leonard H. Vaughan, as chairman of the banquet committee left nothing un- done. Robt. Newcomb and Geo. Mohn of Vaughan's Seed Store did the honors to the visiting ladies. They were the flower bearers of the occasion and could be seen most of the opening day carrying large armfuls of the Peonies fresh from the nurseries at Western Springs to the vari- ous hotels where the visiting ladies were domiciled. Howard M. Earl of W. Atlee Burpee & Co. timed his return trip from Cali- fornia so as to reacli Chicago for the convention. J. C. Vaughan's address of welcome was received with much enthusiasm and was quite a boost for Chicago and the seed trade of the city. Texas to Manitoba was represented at tbe contention and from Connecticut to California. Texas representatives report grain ripe and ready to thresh. From Canada the report comes that the land intended for cereals is not yet sown, owing to wet weather. According to Secretary Kendal there was sixty per cent, of the members of the association present. The visiting ladies enjoyed the auto ride on Wednesday afternoon that was given them by the local seedsmen. There were over 30 automobiles in the party which started up through Lincoln Park and the beautiful suburbs along the lake shore. A stop was made at the Moraine Hotel at Highland Park, where luncheon was served. The party returned to tlie Sherman House in ample time to pre- pare for the banquet. Beans for seed purposes are just going into the ground in Michigan according to E. R. Reithmiller, of the S. M. Isbell & Co.. Jackson. The acreage planted is larger than last .year. In the territory surounding Mobile. Ala.. Garet Van Antwerp reports all conditions conducive to good crops quite favorable. The Watermelon crop is large and is marketing well. A. H. Heffernn of the Albert Dickin- son Co. and Chas. Dickinson were in at- tendance at the convention and greeted many friends during the two days of the session. Incorporations St. Loots, Mo. — The St. Louis Cut Flower Co.. was recentlv incorporated with a capital stock of .$20,000. The in- corporators are D. S. Geddis, J. J. Beneke, F. P. Maid. Tebee Haute, Ind. — The Rosery Flower Shop has been incorporated witii a capital stock of iSSOOO, the directors are Edward Reiss, Robert Nitsche and Kenwood Dragton. TnnnnrMrnrimiiiniMitiiFiiriiimriirimiitmmmmnmim, King Seed Cabinet j 50 DRAWERS i 3 inches wide, 2^ inches deep. I 8 inches long. i Oak case and partitions. i Oak fronts and backs to drawers. s Steel bottoms and sides to drawers. I Just the thing for your potting i shed. i Price. $1 5.00 net f. o. b. factory. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. ffii[nniiiip"iin'[i"'n"""'"""i"'""""""'"""'""m'"''' Wlien order! Dg. please m^'iit PANSY SEED MY GIANT PANSY SEED, NEW CROP, READY NOW Hnest mixtures, in superb colors, all growD from selected stock. Pkt of 5000 seeds, $1.00: 1 o*-. $4.00; 3 02., $10.00. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS Lock Box 254 SOUTHPORT, CONN. Grower Only of The Finest Pansies When ordering, please men lion The Eicbange The Storrs & Harrison Co. NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN PAINESVILLE. OHIO When ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT. PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other it^ma of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dcy St.. NEW YORK, and ORANGE. CONN Vhen ordering, please mention Tbe Eicbange Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to these who plant for profit Wbon ordering, pli^ase mention The Exchange MAMMOTH PANSY ,Vantler*s Strain) Large flowering variety, saved onlv from select flowers. 1 pkt, 25c.; 6000 seeds. $1.00; 1 o*. $4.00. IMPERIAL SEED & PLANT CO. B*ltim*r«, Md. When ordering, please mentloa Tbe Exch&nc* Julv I. IflKi. The Florists' Exchange 13 Attendance at American Seed Trade Association's Convention Ackerman, Joseph P., N. 'Wertheinier & Sons, Ligonier. Ind. Adams. Earl V., The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. Albright. J. N., and wife, Iowa Seed. Co., Des Moines, la. Albright, Will C, Iowa Seed Co., Det> Moines, la. Ann in, Frank W., W. H. Morehouse & Co., Toledo, O. Baker. R. W.. Crabbs. Reynolds, Taylor Co. J Crawfordsville, Ind. Barnidge. Aug. J., Chas. E. Prunty. St. Louis, Mo. Barnidge, Edward, Chas. E. Prunty. St. Louis, Mo. Barrett, W. H., Adrian, Mich. Barteldes, F. T., Barteldes Seed Co., Lawrence, Kans. Beeman, S. E., S. M. Isbell & Co., Jack- son. Mich. Berry, A. A., wife and two daughters, A. A. Berry Seed Co.. Clarinda. la. Bixler, F. A., J. J. Buffington & Co., Bal- timore, Md. Black, Robert H., Albert Lea, Minn. Black, Mrs. Herman, Chicago, 111. Bolgiano, F. W.. F. W. Bolgiano & Co.. Washington. D. C. Bolgiano, J., J. Bolgiano & Son, Balti- more, Md. Born. Geo. L., Wisconsin Seed & Fertil- izer Co., Oshkosh, Wis. Boyles, Chas. D., Chicago, 111. Breck, Luther Adams. Joseph Breck tt Sons, Inc.. Boston, Mass. Brotherton. B. E., D. Landreth Seed Co.. Port Huron. Mich. Brotherton. Wilbur, Mgr. Detroit Branch. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co.. Cam- bridge. N. Y. Brown. Alfred J., A. J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich. Brown. B. F.. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass. Brown. Douglas A., Otficial Reporter. Cincinnati, O. Burge, C. S., The S. W. Flower Co., To- ledo. O. Burhans. Amos, The William Galloway Co., Waterloo, la. Burpee. David, W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Bushnell, D. I., D. I. Bushnell & Co., St. Louis, Mo. Bernet. E. J., John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. Bush. A. K., Northrup, King & Co., Min- neapolis. Minn. Carmichael, Daniel. J. M. McCuUough's Sons Co., Cincinnati, O. Chesmore, C. R., Chesmore-Eastlake Mercantile Co., St. Joseph, Mo. Clark, Arthur Bryan. Pres, The Ever- ett B. Clark Seed Co., Green Bay, Wis. Conners, R. J., J. Wilder Seed Co., Cin- Condon Bros., Rockford, Condon Bros., Rockford. cinnati, O. Condon, J. R., 111. Condon, L. R., HI. Coon. Jas. P., C. M. Woolf & Co., Inc., Washington, D. C. Cornell. Clifford, and wife, Schisler- Corneli Seed Co., St. Louis. Mo. Corneli. Ben P., and wife, Schisler-Cor- neli Seed Co., St. Louis. Mo. Currie, Adam, Currie Bros., Milwaukee, Wis. Currie, W. L.. Currie Bros., Milwaukee, de Vries, C., Peter Hollenbach, Chicago, 111. Dickinson. Chas., The Albert Dickinson Co. Chicago, 111. Dildine, W. H., James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Don, A. Lee, Weeber & Don, New York City. Dorey, Edward W.. A. T. De La Mare Printing & Pub. Co., New York, N. Y. Doughten, H. W., Pres. Jacot-MuUen, Inc., New York, N. Y. Dungan, E. C, AVm. Henry Maule, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. Dulaney. B. W.. The J. Chas. McCul- lough Seed Co., Cincinnati. O. C. E. DuPuy, The C. E. DuPuy Co., Pon- tiac, Mich. Durst, C. E.. Urbana, 111. Dtiryea, Marshall H., Nungesser-Dickin- son Seed Co., New York, N. Y. Earl. Edward M.. W. Atlee Burpee- & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Edgerton, George, Harvey Seed Co., Buffalo. N. Y. Edgecomb, L. S., The Stanford Seed Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Edwards, Roy, Rudy Patrick Seed Co., Kansas City. Mo. Ferrel. A. T., Saginaw. Mich., Goettle, J. W.. C. Chas. McCullough's Sons Co.. Cincinnati, O. Flood. Edward J., and wife, Robert Buist Company. Philadelphia, Pa. Flannigan, A. H., Crawfordsville Seed Co., Crawfordsville, Ind. Funk. E. D.. Funk Bros. Seed Co.. Bloom- ington. 111. Funk, Eugene D.. Mgr. Punk Bros. Seed Co., Bloomingon, 111. Ebeling, Frank H., Syracuse, N. Y. Edgerton, George B., Harvey Seed Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Galloway, J. W., Galloway Bros. Co.. Waterloo, la. Geary, John F.. S. P. I^eonard, Chicago, 111. Gernsbeher. P. John. Milwaukee Seed Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Goettle, Julius J.. Chas. McCuUough Seed Co., Cincinnati, O.. Goodrich, P. E., Winchester, Ind. VAUGHAN'S Mixtures "Cut Flower" Per Tr. Pkt. Per ■« ox. Per oz. Per 'i lb. Runs to Light Colors $0.25 $0.85 $5.00 $l/..=;0 (( Giant Contains all the BIG ones Per Tr. Pkt. . . $0.25 Per ij o/,. Per o/.. Per ', lb. $0.60 $4.00 $14.00 « International " Per Tr. Pkt. Per "g oz. Per oz. Per 'i Ih. Wonderful in range of Colors. $0.50 $1.50 $10.00 $35.00 Giant Flowered Pansies FOR 27 YEARS WE HAVE SPECIALIZED IN PANSY SEED ('tluT (IcaU'r.s liavf j>folen tlie names of our mix- faros, hut so far none have gotten away with the quality of the .seeds we supplied Oz Giant Adonis. I.it;]it hhie SI. 50 Auricula-flowered. (Bronze) 1.50 Aurora. Pure whitF 1.60 Beaconsfield. \'iolet and blue. 1.60 Black (KinK of the Blacks). .. 1.60 Bridesmaid, -\pple-blos8om. 2.25 Bu^not. Extra choice 3.00 Elite. The best strain 4.00 Butterfly Mixture 1.50 Cassler. :i and 5 blotched. - 2.00 Pres. McKinley 3.00 Pres. Carnot 3.75 Hortensia. Hed 2.25 Emperor William. Blue, . , . 1.50 Fiery Faces. Red with black. 1.50 Golden Queen. Pure yellow 1.75 And fifty other named sorts. Indigo King. Iiidico blue Mad. Perret. Hmsc and pink Masterpiece. Fluted pftals. Originator's Stock Orchid-flowered. Mixed Peacock, or Pheasant's Eye Paris Market. Fine mixture. Prince Bismarck. Light brown Purple. Rich color Striped. A fine strain Trimardeau. Mixed Violet Blue White, with Large Purple Eye Yellow, with Large Black Eye See Summer List Florist's Seeds ■Oz. 2,00 1.75 3.00 (i.OO 2.25 3.00 2.00 1.30 1,.50 1.50 1 25 1 ,.^.0 1,25 1.25 Calceolaria Hybrida Mixed Extra (Jhoice. Our mixture is composed of the choicest selections (if tigered, marbled, spotted and variegated varieties, and we know, will give entire satisfaction. 1000 seeds 50c.. 3 tr. pkts. for $1.35. Cineraria Vaughan's Columbian Mixture. It consists of a mixture made up by ourselves of the choicest English, French and German strains, and cannot be excelled in variety of colors, size, shape and substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant. Ti-. pkt. (500 seeds) 50c., 3 pkts. S1.40. Mignonette New York Market. The largest and best greenhouse variety Pkt, (lOOO sf-eds) .')0c.\ oz. §7.00. '-a nz. Sl.OO Primula Sinensis Vaughan's International Mixture. Pkt. (350 seeds) 50c., per ^ oz. S4.00, All separate varieties Primula Obconica Grandiflora Mixed, 1000 seeds, 50c. And all separate colors. Primula Malacoides, tr pkt. 25c. We have a good supply of Orchidrflowering Sweet Peas for Christmas blooming. Also Morse's 1916 Novelties Ask fo^ Complete Mid-Summer List of Flower Seeds VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph St. NEW YORK, 43 Barclay St. i-iliTJiit;:. please nieiiliashnfeldt, Ltd., Odense, i:)enmark. Lakes, Frank, Alhort Dickinson Co.. Chi- cago, 111. Landreth, Burnet, Jr., D. Landreth Seed Co.. Bristol. Pa. Langbridge, Wil'lam C. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., C.inil ridge. N. T. Leckenby. Frai.l<, Chas. H. Lilly Co.. Seattle, Wash Lee, Arthur G., l"t Smith. Ark. Leonard, S. F., Cliliago, 111. Caughey-Jossman Co., B. Keeney & Son, Le George Keith's Sons. Livingston, Josiah, The Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, O. Livingston, A. Wilmer, The Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, O. Loewith, J., Loewith, Larsen & Co., New York, N. Y. Lohr, W. A., Courteen Seed Co., Milwau- kee, Wis. Lucas, W. B., John H. Allan Seed Co., Sheboygan, Wis. Luck, E. Chester, Adams, T. Lee Seed Co.. Kansas City, Mo. Lupton, J. M., J. M. Lupton & Son, Matti- tuck. N. Y. Lupton, Mrs. J. M., J. M. Lupton & Son, Mattituck, N. Y. Lyon, R. F., H. G. Hastings Co.. At- lanta, Ga. Mangelsdorf. E. F., Mangelsdorf Bros. Co., Atchison, Kans. Mangelsdorf, T. S.. Mangelsdorf Bros. Co., Atchison, Kans. Marshall, Jos. D., Louisville Seed Co., Louisville, Ky. Massie, Chas. C., Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis. Minn. May, John W., W. H. May & Son, Alex- andria. Va. Mayhew, F. W., and wife, W. H. Grenell, Estate, Saginaw, Mich. Maynard, F. C^ John H. Allan Seed Co., Sheboygan, Wis. McCausland, L. B., Ross Bros., Wichita, Kans. McCausland, Ross, Ross Bros., Wichita, Kans. McCracken, W. A.. A. E. McKenzie Co., Ltd., Calgary Alberta, Can. McCullough, H. B., The J. M. McCul- lough's Sons Co., Cincinnati, O. McCullough, J. Chas., J. Chas. McCul- lough Seed Co., Cincinnati, O. McKenzie, A. E., A. E. McKenzie, Ltd.. Brandon. Manitoba. McMeans, A., Wheatley, Ont. Michael, J. S., Sioux City Seed & Nur- sery Co.. Sioux City, la. Mixson, W. H., W. H. .Mixson Seed Co., Charleston, S. C. Morrell. R. L., Grain Dealers' Journal, Chicago, 111. Newcomb, Robert. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago, 111 Newhaus, Fred, New York. Olds, L. L., L. L. Olds Seed Co.. Madison. Wis. Page, E. L., Page Seed Co., Greene, N. Y. Page, Mrs. E. L.. Greene, N. Y. Parmelee, E. M.. John H. Allan Seed Co., Sheboygan. Wis. Peppard, J. L., J. G. Peppard Seed Co., Kansas City. Mo. Paya. Lawrence .S., Brugeres la Chatel, France, Simon Louis Freres & Cie. Payn, Windheim, Nebraska Seed Co., Omaha. Neb. Phillips, Wm. T., and wife, Wm. T. Phil- lips & Co.. Toledo, O. Pike, Mrs. O. G. (Daughter of Pres. Lup- ton). Pigott, Francis E., Stecher Lith. Co., Rochester, N. Y. Plant, Fred S., Plant Seed Co.. St. Louis. Mo. Pratt, P. C, S. M. Isbell & Co., Jack- son, Mich. Pressing. W. C, Western Reserve Seed Co., Norwalk, O. Proescholdt, Wm. A., Sec'y Nungesser- Dickinson Seed Co., New York, N. Y Ratekin, J. W.. Ratekin Seed Hous Shenandoah. Va. Renaker, W. C. J. Wilder Seed Co., Cin- cinnati, O. Reynolds, A. O., Crawfordsville. Ind. ("Crabbs, Reynolds. Taylor Co.) Riethmiller. E. R.. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. Rice, W. A., Jerseyville. 111., Mfrs. Clover Seed Cleaners. Rimpan. Theo., with Ernest von Spreckel- son, Hamburg. Ringier, Arnold, W. W. Barnard Co.. Chi- cago, 111. Robinson. C. W., The Texas Seed and Floral Co.. Dallas. Tex. Robinson, J. C, J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Rogers. A. L., Rogers Bros.. Alpena. Mich. Rogers, Geo. R., Rogers Bros., Alpena, Mich. Roewekamp. Hy.. Wisconsin Seed & Fer- tilizer Co., Oshkosh, Wis. Rossing. R. R . Grain Dealers' Journal, Chicago, 111. Ross. Chas. D.. Ross Seed Co., Louis- ville, Ky. Rowland. D. D.. John H. Allan Seed Co.. Sheboygan, Wis. Salzer. Kenneth. John .\. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. Scarlett. Wm. G., Wm. G. Scarlett * Co., Baltimore. Md. Schultorp. H. H., Schultorp & Sons, Port Hope. Ont. Severance. Lyle. I'rbana, 111. Shldeler, G. L.. Jerome- B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Shumway. M. R.. R. H. Shumway. Rock- ford, 111. Simmers. Hermann J., J. .^. Simmers, Ltd.. Toronto. Ont. Simmers, Victor H., J. .\. Simmers. Ltd., Toronto. Ont. ^ „ ^ Sinn, J. F.. and wife. A. A. Berry Seed Co . Clarinda. la. Smart. W. J.. Knight & Struck Co.. New York, N. Y. „.„„,.. Smith, Albert H., Leonard Seed Co., Chi- cago. 111. Smith, Curtis Nye, Boston, Mass. Smith. Hugh W., Vogeler Seed & Pro- duce Co., Salt Lake, Utah. July 1. Ifllfi- The Florists' Exchange 15 HOLLAND GROWN BULBS HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, ROSE BUSHES, ETC. Write for information about the Mammoth Auction Sales that we will hold during the coming Fall Season, of Holland's latest and choicest varieties The MacNiff Horticultural Company 52, 54 and 56 Vesey Street The Largest Horticultural Auction Rooms in the World NEW YORK CITY Chrysanthemums From 2} 2-in. pots Thanksgiving Queen, Unaka, Dolly Dimple, EHse Papworth, Intensity, Golden Dome, John Shrimpton, Lynn wood Hall, Patty Vellow Eaton, Unaka. S4.00 per 100. $30.00 per 1000 Autumn Glory, Ada Spauldlng. Culling- fordii. Dr. Enguehard, Early Snow, Golden Glow, Geo. Kalb. Glory of the Pacific, H. W. Rleman, Money Maker. Maud Dean. Mon- rovia, Mrs. J. Jones. Mrs. Baer, Major Bon- naffon, Polly Rose, Pacific Supreme, Robt. Halliday, Smith's Advance, White Bonnaffon. W. H. Lincoln and Timothy Eaton. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. CANNAS IN 30 VARIETIES From 3M-in. pots, strong plants, $6.00 and $8.00 per 100. Miscellaneous Plants Ready for Immediate Sales Size pots ALYSSUM 2)i-i ACHYRANTHES, 5 sorts 2K-i ABUTILON Savltzil 2H-' AGERATUM , Blue and White 2>i-i AGERATUM , Blue and White 3H-' ALTERNANTHERAS 2}^- AMPELOPSIS Veitchli 3 - ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 3 ■ ASPARAGUS Sprengerl 4 ■ BEGONIAS, Erfordli. Vernon. Crimson Bedder and Gracilis Rosea 2 • BEGONIAS, Varieties for Baskets and Vases 2H- CUPHEA Platycentia 2>i-i COLEUS, All leading sorts 2>i' COLEUS, All leadinS sorts 3 • CENTAUREA Gymnocarpa 2H-' DRACAENA Indivisa 4 -i DRACAENA Indivisa 5 DRACAENA Indivisa 7 ENGLISH IVY 4 FEVERFEW, Double White 2 Ji-i FUCHSIAS, Double and Single. . . .2J4- FUCHSl AS. Double and Single. . . . 3H- FORGET-ME-NOT 2X GERANIUMS, Double and Single. . 3)^- Special Varieties 3H- Double and Single 2M- Fragrant Rose, pto 3^- HELIO TROPE 2M- HELIOTROPE 3H- IVY, German 2K- LANTANAS, 6 varieties 2M LEMON VERBENAS 3 ■ LEMON VERBENAS 2M-i LOBELIA, New Double Blue 2K ' LOBELIA, New Double Blue 3 MOONVINE, True White 2}i MOONVINE, True White 4 •PETUNIAS, Single Fringed 2)i-i SALVIAS 2M- SALVIAS 4 - SWAINSONA Alba 2H-i STEVIA Compacta 2M' TRADESCANTIA 2>i- VINCA Variegata and Elegans 3 -in. VINCA Variegata and Elegans 4 -in. VINCA Variegata and Elegans 2ii-m. SEND FOR CATALOGUE 100 $3.00 3.00 3,00 3.00 5.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 15.00 25.00 40.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 7.00 8.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 3 00 5.00 4.00 10 00 3.00 3,00 6.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 1000 3.00 Wood Brothers FishkiU, N. Y. SALVIA splendens. 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. KING^HUMBERT CANNAS. 4-in. pots, lO-in. tall, S8.00 per 100. DUSTY MILLER. 2M-in. pots, J2.00 per 100. GERMAN IVY. 2}i-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 3-in. pots, $3.60 per 100. AGERATUM. 3-in. pots, $3,50 per 100. IIITTHFUK I VADVFV 320 Van Vranken Are, nAiiiiLnj a innALi, schenectady.n.y. Smith. ,Iohn A,, S. W. Flower Co., To- ledo, O. .Smith, L. M., H. A. Brown. L C. Frank- lin, Seed World, Chicago. 111. .Sommer, A. L., John H. Allan Seed Co., Sheboygan, Wis. Steele, R. C, Canada Seed Co., Toronto. Ont. Stol;es, Francis C, Stokes Seed Farms, Moorestown, N. J. Stokes. Francis, Walter P. Stokes, Phiia- delphia. Pa. Stone, W. E., The Churchill Grain & Seed Co.. Toledo, O. Strong, J. C, Price Current Grain Re- porter, Chicago. 111. Summers, J. F.. Mgr. American Mutual Seed Co., Chicago. 111. Sylvester, A. L., Cedar Rapids, la. Tanguay." B. G., Geo. Tanguay, Ltd., Que- bec. Can. Teweles, H., and wife, L. Teweles Seed Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Tibbitts. A. M.. Seed World, Chicago. 111. Tnbin. .S. J.. Missouri Seed Co., Kansas Citv, IMo. Utterman, W., Buckbee. H. W., Rocktord, 111. Van Antwerp, G., and wife. Van Ant- werp Seed Store, Mobile. Ala. Walton, P. W.. Porter-Walton Co.. Salt Lake City, Utah. Waring. J. A., Hubbard Warner & Chand- ler, Chicago, 111. Warren. George R., Rogers Bros., Al- pena. Mich. Warren, G. Willett, Rogers Bros., Al- pena, Mich. Watts, O. T., Louisville Seed Co., Louis- ville, Ky. Wertheimer, Leon R., N. Werthelmer & Sons, Ligonier, Ind. Weedey, W. D., John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. White, Kirby B., D. M. Ferry & Co., De- troit, Mich. White R. R., Skinner Irrig. Co., Troy, O. Will, Oscar H., O. H. Will & Co., Bis- marck, N. D. Willard, S. F., Comstock-Perre & Co., -Wethersfteld, Conn. Wilson, S. A., and wife, L. L. Olds Seed Co., Madison. Wis. Wood, Gordon F., T. W. Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va. Wood. Henry A., T. W. Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va. Woodruff, Frank T., N. B. Keeney & Son, Le Roy. N. T. Woodruff, Watson S., S. D. Woodruff & Sons, Orange, Conn., and N. T. City. Baltimore Seed Trade Spring business in the seed stores is gradually coming to an end, and it is as yet too early for lieavy orders of truck seeds for Fall planting. There is just now a little time to devote to stock- taking and getting out the Fall' catalogs and price lists, and .several firms are forehanded enough to be already at work for their mailing list. However, none of the local seed stores are suffering from dull times, far from it ! With counter trade in general above the average for this season of the year, there is besides a ver.v heavy demand for insecticides and fuiigicides, the aftermath of the cold and rainy season so far. The firm' of J. C. Bolgiano & Son has booked very heavy orders for Bermuda Onion seeds to be shipped to growers in the vicinity of Laredo. Texas, which is on the border of Mexico, and in a sec- tion likely to be the scene of trouble in case of war. But already the excitement of a pos- sible war has struck closer by. Mr. Al- bert Seim of the field seed department of J. C. Bolgiano & Son, is in camp at Laurel. Md.. as a number of the Hos- pital Corps of the JIarylaiul National Ouard. Mr. Joyeux, representing J. C. Bolgiano & Son. attended the seedsmen's crnvention. Before returning home he will travel through the West inspecting seed crops, especially of field seeds. Fkank J. LeCi.aib. ITI/15 W££D-KILL£R Grass and wieed-K.illin.ff Chemical kills weeds and grass permanently— quickly — easily — cheaply. It gets down to the deep- est roots. Atlas comes to you in concentrated liquid form. It must be mixed with twenty times as much water. One gallon, diluted in this way, will clean up — and keep clean — 600 square feet. You mix it with water in a sprinkling can and wet thoroughly the weeds and surface to be treated. We have an interesting and p7'ofitable proposi- tion to make to seedsmen, florists and nursery- men— as our representatives. Please write on voiir business letterhead. Atlas Preservative Company 95 Liberty Street New York City when m-dcTin^'. pl''.ise mention The Exchange Primroses and Cyclamen DDIKJII Tl A /^u*_ ._ In mixed or separate colors, from 2l^-in. pots. PRIMULA Chinese. $3.00 per lOO. PRIMULA Obconica Gigantea and Grandiflora. In mixed or separate colors, from 2}4-in. pots. S3.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN gigantea. in four colors, from 3-in. pots. $8.00 per 100 ASPARAGUS PlumOSUS. strong, from 21-^-in. pots, $3.00 per lOo! ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. strong, from 3-in. pots. $5.00 per 100. Weltlin Floral Co., Hornell. N. Y. When ordering, please mention Tbe Exchangg SALVIA BONFIRE and SPLENDENS, 2-in., J2.00 per 100 FEVERFEW, Gem. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. COLEUS. Rooted Cuttings. 10 kinds' 60o. pet 100, J5.00 per 1000. Cash. BYER BROTHERS, Chambersburg, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Chrysanthemums and Plumosus MaJ. Bonnaffon and J. Nonln. from 2H-inch pots, J20.00 per 1000. Out of sand, JlS.OOpor 1000. SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON. 3H-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash or approved rrtdit W. B. GIRVIN, Leola, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange 16 The Florists' Exchange Anglin^WalshCo. WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y. 'Phone. Woodlawn 1470 40.00 25.00 35.00 20.00 4.00 6.00 2.50 5.00 4.00 5.00 40.00 $2.00 per ALTERNANTIIKRA, Green, 100 1000 Red and Yellow. 2-in J2.50 S20.00 3-in 3.50 30.00 ALYSSUM. Dwarf and Tall. 2-in. 2..50 20.00 3-in 3.50 30.00 ASPARAGli.S Plumosus Seedlings. SS.OO per 1000; in 5000 lot."!, at Sr.W per 1000; 2;i-m., SS.OO per 100. 825.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS. Chatelaine. Sud- 100 1000 lings from soU S3.50 $30.00 2i,i-in 5.00 4.5.00 Lorraine.' ' 2M-in 12.00 100.00 Cincinnati. 2M->n. . .' ISOO 140.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2}f-in. . . .25.00 200.00 Res. 2.'4-in.. very best varie- ties, assorted 5.00 Erfordii. 21,4 -in 3.00 3-in ' "" SeraperSorens White. 3-in Vernon. 2-in 3-in Bedding. Assorted. 2Ji-in. BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pinlt and White. 2'4-in CALADIUM Esculentum. 5-in doz. CANNAS (Except King Humbert). 3-m., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. King Humbert. 3-iii., $4,00 per 100; 4-in., $7.00 per 100. ROOTED 'MUM CUTTINGS Early Frost. S4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. White Chieftain. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Oconto. $3.00 per 100, $20,00 per 1000 Appieton, Alice Byron, Balfour, Bonnaffon, White Bonnaflon, Chrysoiora, Chas. Razer, Chieftain, Pac. Supreme, Early Snow, Seidewitz, Unaka, White Ivory, Ivory Supreme. $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. POMPONS. All popular varieties. $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Hardy Varieties. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. COLEUS. Best varieties. $2.50 per 100, $20,00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN. Xmas Red, Pink, Salmon, Pure Wliite, White with Eye. Dark Red. 2j4-in., $6.00 per 100, $50 00 per 1000; 3-iii., $8.00 per 100, S75.00 per 1000. DRAC^NA Indivisa. 2!^-in., per $3.50; 3-in., $6.00; 3M-in., $7.00; $15.00; 5-in., $25.00. FERNS. Table Ferns. 2j4'-in. $3.00 Cyrtomium Falcatum, 3-in . . 8.00 4-in 15.00 Boston Ferns. 2H-'^ 4.00 $35.00 .3-in S.OO SPECIAL OFFER GERANIUMS. Bcaute Poilevine. 1 in pols, $5, .50 per 100. BEGONIA Lumenosa. 3-in., $3.00 per 100. $2500 per 1000. SALVIA Splendens. 3-in., $15.00 per 1000. 100, 4-in., 100 1000 Roosevelt, Whitman! com- pacta. Scottii. All 214-in, $5.00 $40.00 Elegantissima Improved and Elegantisslma compacta. 2ij-in 6.00 50.00 Teddy Jr 5.00 45.00 Whttmani. 5!{>-in. 75c. each. Table Fern Seedlings. $2.00 per flat 5 flats, $1.75 per flat; 10 flat!!. $1.00 per flat. HYDRANGEAS. Best varieties. 2\i-\n.. $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. 100 1000 IVY, English. 2M-in $3.00 $25.00 LEMON VERBENAS. 2-in 2.50 Strong, 3-in 6.00 LOBELIA. Kath. Mallard, Dou- ble Blue. 2li-in 3.00 PANSIES. In bud and bloom. Mixed colors, bushy 1.25 10.00 PHLOX, Hardy. Mixed. Clumps. 5.00 Fireball. 4-in 7.00 POINSETTIAS. 2}4-\n 6.00 60.00 PRIMULA. Obconica, Chinen- sis, Malacoldes. Giant flow- ering. Separate or Mixed Colors 3.00 27.50 SNAPDRAGON. Silver Pink, Giant Yellow, Giant White, Tango and Salmon. 2U-'m- 400 35.00 VINCA Variegata. 2-in 2.50 20.00 2!4-in 3.00 26.00 VIOLETS. Marie Louise. Clean stock. Rooted Cuttings 2.25 20.00 Plants from soil, ready Auc iBt. 4.00 35.00 VIOLETS. Princess of Wales . 2.50 22 50 CALIFORNIA BULBS Prices F. G. B.. New York City. FREESIA Purity (Fischer's Improved). Diam. Inches. Per 1000 'Ato% • 10,00 H to ?4 12.00 CALL A j^thlopica. Diam. Inches Per 1000 1 H to 2-in. (florist size) $70.00 2 to 2,^-in ■ 86.00 The above are clean, high-grade, healthy bulbs. When ordering, please Spring Plants GERANIUM.S, HELIOTROPE and FUCHSIAS. 4-in., $6.(10 per 100. BEGONIAS, Luminosa antl Vernon. 4-in., .$7.00 per 100. BRILLIANCY COLEUS. 4-in., $7.00 per 100; 2i,>-in., $3.00 piT 100. COLEUS. Afl varieties. 2}^in., $2.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosa .ind Sprengeri. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. ASCHMANN BROS. Second & Bri$tol St$., Philadelphia, Pa. Wluii ..nieriiiK, phase meuliuu Tbo Excliangc- ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $7.q0 per 100. 5000 GERANIUMS. In bud and bloom. Poite- vine, Ricard, S. A. Nutt, J. J. Harrison, Mad. Landry, La Favorite and Mad. Salleroi. 3;i-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. 2.'i-in. pols, $3.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. GERMAN IVY. Strong plants. 2)i-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. EGG PLANTS. N. Y. Imp. and Black Beauty. 2}i-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. SALVIA Bonfire. 2;i-in. pots. $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. S. G. Benjamin Fishkill -:- New York When (^nliring, pKnse mention The Exchange COLEUS. Verschaffeltii, G. Bedder and others. 2-in. pots. $1.50 per 100 GERANIUMS, Nutt, Ricard, Doyle, Buchner, 3-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. SINGLE PETUNIAS, STOCKS, PHLOX. VER- BEANS. 2-in. ,$1.60 per 100; 3-in., $3.00 per 100. EGG PLANT, TOMATOES, CAULIFLOWER, PEPPERS CABBAGE, 2-in. pots, $1.00 per 100. CELERY. 40c. per 100. Cash with order, please. ERNEST HARRIS, Delan.on, N. Y. When ordering, I'tease nifution The Exchangi' Geraniums Ricard, Poitevine, S. A. Nutt. 3!-^-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. S. A. Nutt. 2}2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Mme. Salleroi. SJ-S-in. pols, $5.00 per 100. LOBELIA Kathleen Mallard. 3-in. pots.lOO $3.00. AGERATUM, Stella Gurney. 3-in. pots, 100 $3.00. DOUBLE PETUNIAS. 3!.2-in. pots, 100 $6.00. FUCHSIAS. Double varieties. 31^-in. poU, 100 $6.00. HELIOTROPE. Dark blue. 3 H-in. pots, 100 $5.00. DUSTY MILLER. 2;5-in. pots. 100 $2.50. SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem. 2>i-in. pots, 100 $2.00. COLEUS. MUed varieties. 2M-in. pots, 100 $3.00. VERBENAS. Separate colors. 23^-in. pots, 100 $2.00. Cash with order. E. C. Rogers, Roslindale, Mass. When ordt^rlng. please nienti.in The Exchange 20,000 Geraniums 3)^-iuch at SC.T.j per 100. Nutt, Presilly, Ricard, Gloire de France, Beaute, Jean Oberle, Mme. Buchner. LEMON VERBENAS. $10.00 per 100. Per 100 COLEUS. 214-in $2..50 ACHYRANTHES. 2i^-in 2.50 ALYSSUM. 214-in 2J4c. each VERBENAS. 2}4-in 2.50 AGERATUM. 214-iD 2.50 DUSTY MILLER 2c. Each LANTANA. SJ^-in 6.75 CANNAS. Flats 5.00 The PECKHAM FLORAL COMPANY FAIRHAVEN. MASS. When nrtierinc. pl'*.ise mrnll,in The ExehnnKe English Ivy Fine, strong 2-inch stock, $2..50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. HENRY ENGLER 4651 Lancaster Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention TTie Exchange Don't take our word for it Ask any Grower of Flowers and Vegetables under glass or outsirle who has used Mag^c Pure Car- bonate of Lime, Pure Bone Meals and Complete Plant and Vegetable Foods. Tliey will Icll yciu llic sainr ns we tell you — that the Magic Fertilizers and the Magic Way of Feeding is practically com- plete assurance of more ami better flowers and vegetables, at minimum expense and labor. Write us for detailed information. Get our Factory-to- consumer prices. CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER CO. Manufacturers of MAGIC FERTILIZER 810 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards, CHICAGO, OX. j Southern States j Houston, Tex. AVedding Orders There .seems to lie a gre.nter ac- tivity among tlie Horists the past weel; than for many previous weeks. Wietlicr the coming convention has anything to do with it is hard to tell, but the florists talk nothing but convention whenever two of _them get tiigether. The (lity Tark department greenhouse is nearly ccunpleted and tliere is talk of opening with some sort of an enter- tainment when it is turned over to the city. It is understood that the agreement between H. H. Kuhlmann and Mr. Kutschbacb expires on .July 1. which gives Mr. Kutschhach the right again to do business at his old place at 2-V2C Washington ave. and he is now build- ing an office, store, and greenluuise on this property in connection witli the greenhouses now there. With this change it is understood that C. M. Pdecker will give up his business at 2.">1.'< \\'ashington ave. and go into tlie em- ploy of Mr. Ivutselibach. This change will also cause tlie release of Mrs. Bras- sard wKo has been in charge of the store nf ('. II. I'.lecker for the past four years, and Mrs. Tiussard states that after .Inly 1 she will be with the t'.itney Floral Co. al 2.").".] Wasliiugtou ave. The Cotney Floral (^o. had an offer (luring the past week for its location but business continues so good that the ofTer was flatly refused. The company han- dled the Itebeck-Cbarletiui wediling. wliiili called fiu- a large ns of Shasta Daisies. _ II. U. Kuhlmann sent to Mrs. M'ooil- i-nw \\'iIvoii. upon the request of a Hous- tou lady, a birgi' box of f'ape .Tasmiiies which reipiired .s|)eeial packing to travel the distance so as to .arrive in perf-et condition. II. II. Kuhlmann. Sr., is still at Kerr- ville. Tex., where he has 1)een for some tinu' auil the rejxirt is that Iiis stay has improved his health very luuell. Boyle iji IVndarvis had many decora- lions for the Rice Institute Commen<'e- GOOD STOCK At Reasonable Prices 100 DRACiCNA IndMsa. 3-iD poU (5.00 DRAC/BNA Indivisa. 4-ill. poU 10.00 FEVERFEW. Little Gem. 2}<-in. poU 2.00 GERANIUMS. Mme. Salleroi. 2}i-io.pota. 2.00 GERMAN IVY. 2>i-u> 2.00 IVY GERANIUMS. FJna mind. »ii-la. poU tM ROSE GERANIUMS. 2W-ill. pota 3.M LEMON VERBENA. 3-in. poU 8.00 LEMON VERBENA. 4-in- poU 0.00 HELIOTROPE. 2ii-in 2.00 SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON 2X-in 2.60 (RAMSBURG'S STRAIN) VINCA Variegata. 3-in S.OO VINCA Variegata. 3H-in 5.00 FLORIST West EeaarbiiBk, Mt. F. A. EMMONS, A FEW GOOD TfflNGS YOU WANT DRAC/«NA Indivisa. 2-in , 6«.: 3-in., lOo.; «-in., I5c.: 5-in., 25c. each. REX BEGONIAS. 2K-in , $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poitevine, Ricard, Per- kins and Buchner. 2-in., (2.00 per 100; 3-in.^ $5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-in., lOo.; 4-in., 15c.; 5-in., 25c.; from bed for 2H and 3-in. poto, $5.00 per 100. COLEUS, Verscliaaeltil and Golden Bedder; CIGAR PLANT. SCARLET SAGE, Zurich; AGERATUM. BLUE HELIOTROPE. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. ^^'lu^ll nrtl.-iliitr. fl'-''^*^ ni.M>ri0 La Lorraine Mouillere Fern Flats Ready for immediate shipment. $2.00 per flat; 10 flats at $1.90 per flat; 25 flats at $1.75 per flat Aspidium Tsussimense Pteris Gretica albo-lineata Cyrtomium falcatum Cyrtomium Rqchfordianuin Lastrea chrysoloba Pteris cerrulata cristata Pteris Mayii Pteris Victoria Pteris Wilsonii Pteris Winlsetti A.W.PieR30N JNC. 'CftOOOWCLC COWN. Wlien orderiaij, ph'ase memlou The li.xcliange SOUTHERN STATES— Continued ment exercises. I'alms aiul other stand- ard pot plants were used. Kerr reports that lie had two import- ant out-of-town weddings this week, one at Conroe and the other at Lovelady, Texas Tfie Lovelad.v wedding was car- ried all the wa.v through with Texas Bluebells as a basis. Convention Garden The recent additions to the gar- den include a large Canna bed b.T Vaugban of Cliicago, ten beds of Conard & Jones' best ("annas, and a fine bed of Xanthsoma Batavieusis by L. H. Read of Deer Park, Alabama. The water gar- den of Wm. Trieker, Arlington, N. J., is getting into shape to make a flue show by convention time, A number of varieties not shown in the other ponds were cut from this pond and presented at the Mayor's oHice. The convention garden is now attracting large crowds of local people and will be featured by the l.ical press during the convention, C. L, B. Birmingham, Ala. Noteft Funeral trade has been reasonably brisk, there having been several good one the past t^n days. Small designs are becoming popular again, and a great deal of 12in, and 14in, •stuff is seen going out. Mr. Olsen, in charge of the Tutwiler Hotel branch of the McVay Seed and Floral Co., sa.vs trade has been exceed- ingly dull lately, but feels optimistic over the future of the new store. Feverfew has taken (piite a hold on the local market this year. T. G, Owen & Son, the Second ave. florists, have been shipping an exceedingly fine lot daily from their home plant at Columbus, Miss. This Summer favorite is hard to beat in funeral iwork and baskets. Never before has the Sweet Pea mar- ket been so flooded, and with such good stot'k. The retaili^r can always get enough for his big rush orders by ,iu.st calling up the numerous home garilens over town. Carnations and Roses have been miiseralile. but Cladioli have done finely with America well in the lead in both quality and ouautity. Mr. Bennett, the Dahlia grower, says be will have a few early ones by the last of July just to .see how they look this year. The Aster crop is coming along finely. Asparagus cuts are bigger this sea.son than any l'(0- Ihe past two years. \V. J. Z. Montgomery, Ala. Mobilization Ends Festivities Business has been somewhat of an improvement on the same period as last year, wedding being nujre numerous and about the same uunilicr of funerals, but a change will occur most any day, and dull times are looked for. Just now everything is military ; the mobilization of State troops is taking place and the sound of the bugle and steady tramp of soldiers is of daily occurrence. About 4()(X) troops will be in camp at the fair grounds adjoining this city until ready to go to the front, .\s a goodly number are from this city a period of sadness is prevalent and merriment is out of the ouestion. The past week wound up the weddings and upon J. II. Paterson's return from the North in Jul.v. improvements on the store of the Rosemont Gardens will he made, including the conservatory as well. The roofs on the new houses at the Carter Hill place are on and ready for glazing, whicli will be done at once. With an occasional call for a hanging basket and pot plants for cemeteries and patients at hospitals, the season's busi- ness is over. Some calls for cut flowers consisting of Roses, Carnations, Gladioli, Shasta Daisies, with Lily of the Valley at the regular Summer prices. From present indications no one from this city will attend the convention at Houston, although the latch string is out for any of the brethren who pass this way and conclude to stop over. We will do our level best to entertain them. W. C. Cook. Seasonable Plants, Cuttings, Seeds and Bulbs A GOOD LINE OF COMMERCIAL PLANTS, CUTTINGS, SEEDS AND BULBS, FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING ||«r=::^I STAND BACK OF EVERY ORDER SHIPPED. SATISFACTION «==>»«, ••SE^ GUARANTEED IS MY WAY OF DOING BUSINESS ^SzJV NEW CROP SEEDS— To Sow At Once and July Phelp's White Giant Yellow . Garnet Tr. pkt. S0.50 .. " .50 . . " .50 This stock took first prize at New York Flower FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Place your order now. White Enchantress, Matchless, WhitePerfection, Mrs. C.W.Ward, Light Pink Enchantress, Philadel- phia, Beacon, Victory, .sr. (Ml per 100, .«.5.00 per loi.io. Enchantress Supreme. S7,00 per 10(1, S(i(l,0(l jn-r 1000, White Wonder. »fl,.5l) per 100, S.55,00per 1000, Other varieties. Prices on application, 2.50 of one variety at thousand rate. All of the above will be strictly first class stock which I stand back of and assure satisfaction on. ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus, greenhouse grown. $2,50 per lOoO, Sprengeri. 75c, per 1000, BELLIS DAISIES. Double Giant White, Double Giant Pink, Double Giant Red, Tr, pkt. 2.")C,; V^ oz. 75c, CALCEOLARIA Hybrida, Carter's Prize Strain. 50c, per tr, pkt, CINERARIA. Giant Howering, half dwarf. Finest Mixed. 75c. per tr. pkt, MIGNONETTE, (ReadvJulv.) Giant greenhouse forcing. Finest strain obtainable. 5Qc per tr pkt., 1-4 oz. S2.00, oz. S6.00. PANSY SEED. (Ready July.) Giant flowering florist mixture. American grown. (Beat money can buy.) 50c. per tr. pkt.. >.i oz. 81.50, oz. $5.00. PANSY SEED SPECIAL. Greenhouse mixture for forcing; long-stemnipd. $1.00 per tr nkt H oz. 81.50, I,, oz, »2,.50, oz. $.S.00. PANSY. Giant White Dark Eye, Giant Pure Yellow, Mad. Perret Red, Prince Henry Giant Blue. All the above: .U oz, 82.00, '^ oz. $3.00, oz, .SO.OO, All The Above Panaiet Are American Grown SNAPDRAGON. Greenhouse Forcing Varieties Buxton's Silver Pink Tr, pkt, $0,50 Ramsburg's " 1,00 Keystone Deep Rose Pink " 1,00 Nelrose Deep Pink " .50 STOCKS, Beauty of Nice Pink, 90% Double, ^ Show March, 1910. It sold in New York market at 25c. to 35c. per spray '4 oz. S2.00, oz, $7,00, SWEET PEAS, Zvolanek's Winter Orchid, Flowering in all mriclies. I have the exclusive Eastern agency for this season. .Send for price list. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. IS.qO per 1000; in 5000 lots, at 87.50 per 1000; in 2ki-in., $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Seedlings and Pot Plants, all other va- rieties. Prices on application. BEGONIAS. Chatelaine. Strong 100 1000 seedlings from soil $3.50 830.00 2).i-in 5.00 45.00 3-in 8.00 76.00 4-in 12.00 Lorraine. 2J4-in 12.00 Cincinnati. 2i^-in 15.00 140.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2M-in. . .25.00 200.00 Rei. 2i^-in., very best varieties, - assorted 0.00 40.00 Luminosa Erfordii and Vernon. Strong. 3-in 4.00 35.00 BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pink and White. 2)i- in. Excellent stock. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. ROOTED 'MUM CUTTINGS. 100 1000 Early Frost. . . $4.00 $35.00 White Chieftain 4 00 35.00 Oconto. Best early white, to follow Early Frost 3.00 20.00 Unaka. Alice Byron, Balfour, Appleton. Bonnaffon, Chrysolora, Chas. Razer, White Bonnaffon, Smith's Advance. Chieftain, Pacific Supreme, Seidewitz, White Ivory. Ivory Supreme, Early Snow, and other varieties, $2.00 per 100, 817.50 per 1000. POMPON 'MUMS. Rooted Cuttings. A fine list of best varieties $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. Also a full list of al!_ other commercial varieties. Prices on application. HARDY POMPON VARIETIES. 2-in., $2.50 per 100, 820.00 per 1000. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 2Ji-in., all varieties. Price on application. CY(XAMEN. Very best strain and colors; line ()lants Xinas Red, Pink, Salmon. Pure White. Wliitiifi with Eye. Dark Glowina Kill. 234-in ,8li,00perl00, $50,00 per 1000; 3-in . $S,00 per 100. $75.00 per 1000. DAISIES. Best Winter cut flower varities, IOC 1000 Boston Yellow. 2)i-in $6 00 Strong Rooted Cuttings 4,00 $35,00 Mrs. F. Sanders. Strong, 2-in. plants 3.00 25.00 DRACy^NA Indivisa readv for .5-in. pots, $10.00 iJtr 100. FERNS. Table Ferns. In best 100 1000 varieties. 2>i-in $3.00 3-in 6.00 Cyrtomium Falcatum, 3-in.. 8.00 4-in 15.00 Boston Ferns. 2)i-in 4.00 $35.00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt, Whitmanl com- pacta, Scottii. AU 2>i-in . 5 00 40.00 Elegantissima Improved and Elegantissima compacts. 2M-in 6.00 SO.OO 100 1000 Teddy, Jr 5.00 45 00 Table Fern Seedlings. In best varieties. 1 flat, $2.00 per flat; 5 flats, $1.75 per flat; 10 fiats, $1.60 per flat. Shipped in or out of flats. HYDRANGEAS. Best French varieties. 2M-in.. $4.00 per 100, 3-in., $6,00 per 100. 6-in. and larger, in bud and bloom. Prices on apphcation. 100 1000 IVY, English. 2M-in $3.00 $25.00 Strong. 3-in., nearly as good as 4-in 5. 00 Strong, 4-in., $2.00 per doz.. 12.00 German. Strong. 2>4'-in 3.00 Strong, 3H-in 5.00 LEMON VERBENAS. 2-in 2.50 Strong, 3-in 6.00 PALMS. In all sizes, Fine stock. Write for prices. POINSETTIAS. 2}i-in., ready July 20 and later 6.00 60.00 PRIMULAS. Obconica, Chi- nensis, Malacoides. Ready July, giant flowering, finest strain, in separate colors or mixed 3.0O 27.50 ROSES. 2li-, 3- and 4-in.. Grafteil and own Root, in good man.v varieties, A. 1 .Stock. Prices on application. SMILAX. 2K-in 3.00 25.00 SNAPDRAGON. Silver Pink. Giant Yellow. Giant White, Tango and Salmon. 2>i-in. 4.00 35.00 SNAPDRAGON Keystone. 214-in $0 00 per 100, $43.00 per 1000. STEVIA. (Doubleand Single) 2-in. 2,60 20,00 Rooted Cuttings. Postpaid.., 1,50 7,60 VINCA, Variegated. 2-in., ready July l.itli, 100 82 50. 1000, $20 00: 2X-in,. lOO' $3.00, 1000 825.00; 3-in., 100 $6.00; 4-in., heavy, 100 812.00. VIOLETS. Marie Louise (Rhein- beck Grown.) Clean stock. 100 1000 Rooted Cuttings, ready now, $2,25 $20.00 Plants from soil, ready Aug. Ist. 4 00 35.00 ROMAN J. IRWIN Plants, Cuttings, Seeds and Bulbs 108 West 28th St, New York 'Phones \ 3738 FARRAGUT i 2326 ilerilliJ. pleii se BMcntiou The Exchange 18 The Florists' Exchange Craig Quality Cyclamen PRIZE WINNING STOCK Our Cyclamen are conceded to be the best strain in all colors. 75,000 ready for immediate delivery. From 2H-inch pots, at $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Robert Craig Company 4900 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Branch, NORWOOD, PA. \NlieD ordering, pleaae m^'ntlnn Tbe Exchange Rose Stakes at ^^ Before the War^^ Prices SPECIAL 4-foot No. 9 Stakes tll.90 per 1000 YOU'LL PAY MORE LATER THE CARNATION SUPPORT COMPANY, Connersville, Ind. Continuous Ring Carnation Supports SIS. 00 per 1000 plants A. F. J. Baur O. E. Steinkamp Merry Christmas The scarlet Carnation you will eventually grow. Order it now. Dissemination will begin next December. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 BAUR & STEINCAMP, Indianapolis, Indiana Carnation Breeders When ordering, pl-ase mention The E.xchange Best Early 'Mum YELLOW CHAS.RAZER 100 1000 2H-lncb pots »2.50 $20.00 HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. When ordering, please nn'ntlnn The Exrhange Roses, Cannas and Shrubbery Write for Prioea The Conard ®. Jones Co. WEST GROVL. PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Split Carnations Quickly, easily and cheaply mended. No tools required Pillsbury Carnation Staple Patonted 1906 I 1000 35o., 3000 J 1.00 poatpaid O W^ I. L. PILLSBURY "^ WIE^ Galesburg, lU. W^e» Td»rlpj ple««# mention Th» Bxchang* ELMER D.SMITH & CO. Chrysanthemums ASK FOR CATALOGUE Adrian ... Mich. Wln-n ordering, plf-asi- iiii-ntl..ii The Kxchango Carnations F. Dorner & Sons Co- la FAYETTE, IND. When ordorint;, ploiise mention The Exchange J.L DILLON, Bloomsburg.Pa. Our Specialties Roses. Carnations. Verbenas When orderlpg. please mention The Exchange See Y^ Slock for Sale Iv /\C£kC ad. Bargains, ^\\/3\J3 ^i -in. stock. $1.20 per doz. $9.00 per 100. Large cut fronds, shipped safely any distance, $10.00 per 100 ADIANTUM Farleyense. Splendid 2-in. stock. $1.30 per doz., $10,00 per 100. ADIANTUM Cuneatum. Best common, com- mercial Maidenhair Fern for pot or cut. Well grown, 2JUase nuiui..ii riu- i:\oli!ilit*t* Whkm.anl Irrwproved. Whlttiianl Compacts Roopeiialts 100 1000 ... $5 00 $40.00 5.00 40.00 5.00 40.00 Boston.^ . ■ . 4.00 35.00 350 at 1000 rate HENPY H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. Joseph Heacock Co. WYNCOTE, PA. Growers of Kentias When, orderlni?. please mention The Kxrhnn^'e July 1, 1916. The Florists^ Exchange Id READY NOW Al STOCK ABUTILON Savitzii and 2 other vaiii-tics 3 in. $.5.00 ALTERNANTHERA. Fronisoil. Brilllantisslma, Afirea na- na, Paronychioides 1.00 ALYSSUM, Double 2 in. 2,00 Little Cem 2141". 2.00 BEGONIA Luminosa 2I4 in. 3.50 C^hatelaine and Primadonna 2I4 in. 3,00 Erfordia and Vernon. (Red, wiiite and pink) 2^4 in. 2, .50 Seedlings, above kinds, from soil 1,.!0 CANNAS. AU kinds 3 in. 5.00 EGG PLANTS 2,4 in. FUCHSIA.S. In variety 2M in. GERANIUMS, Mme. Salleroi. 2 in. HELIOTROPE, Jersey Beauty 2 in. LOBELIA, K. Mallard 2 in. PETUNIAS, Double Mixed 2 in. Single Galifornia Giants, Rosy Morn, C;iant Fringed 2'4 in, SNAPDRAGONS, Phelps' White 2 in. STAR OF BETHLEHEM. iSonietliing new 2 in. 100 2.00 2.50 2,00 2,00 2,00 2.00 2.50 5,00 Olson & Co., 4 in. S.OO WHOLESALE PLANT GROWERS Cash with order Webster, Mass. Wlu-ii i.nh-riui:, p! Iitioli Tile Kxcliiilt Special GERANIUMS Fine stock. Must have the room. 20,000 Nutt and Poitevine, .500 Ricard, 500 Scarlet Bedder, all nice 2-in. plants, $2.00 per 100, $1.5.00 per 1000. 3-in. Stock: 3000 Poitevine, 300 Buchner, 500 Nutt, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. PELARGONIUM, Easter Greet- ing, 2-in., $8.00 per 100. Cash, pifiist: Rudolf Nagel, 515 South West End Ave. LANCASTER, PA. Ger aniums Rooted Cuttings GUARANTEED to any point in the Unit.d States as far west ae Ciiicago. If tliey do not suit you, send them bark and get your money refunded, YOU RUN NO RISK. p„ jgoo S. A. NUTT and BUCHNER $10.00 RICARD and POITEVINE 12.60 PLUMOSUS. Eitra Fine, at $2.60 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. VV'hpn order! Tig, nli^nsp tirntlnn Thp F.\r\>:n}i:p Geraniums Nutt, Ricard, Poitevine, Castellane. Out of 4-in. pots, in bloom, young, short, stocky plants, good for bedding or stock. Mixed, $3.50 per 100; separate, $4.00 per 100. THEO. KISSLING, East 17th St. & Avenue V., Brooklyn, N. Y. ^^^1||'|| nrdriiim, ;>lr;isi. Tiiriitimi 'vhr l'^\-phange GERANIUMS DOUBLE GRANT. 4-in 7c. 100 POITEVINE. 3; 2-in 6c. 150 S. A. NUTT. 3H-in 6c. 100 GRANT. 3; j-in 6c. In bud and bloom. Fine stock. Cash, please. B. A. LATHAM, Guilford, Conn. \^^ll^■n ordering, please mention The Exchange Geraniums READY FOR SHIPMENT ROOTED CUTTINGS — Ricard, Poitevine, Doyle, Nutt, Buchner, $10 00 per 1000. 2-inch fine stock of Poitevine. Doyle. $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Geraniums ^C NUTT, POITEVINE, BUCHNER, RICARD $10.00 per 1000. Stock guaranteed. C. OUADLAND'S SONS 328-340 Houghton St., North Adams, Mass. W luMi <-»«-Jl 2)i-in., $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000 '^*-*-'«-'-** 8-incb, 50o. each. John Wanamaker ?.^„r75c"e^h''" "*" Golden Chadwick. RoQ*»Q Madison. Ownroot, 2M-in.. $3.00 per 100. 3-in. $8.00 per 100 Campbell Bros., Wlieii ordering Penllyn, Pa. pli-n.-^e mention The Exchange SURPLUS ABOVE MY OWN REQUIREMENTS 200 CUPHEA. 3-in., at 3o ; 200 DELPHINIUM Belladonna. 4-in., heavj', at 7'.ac.; 200 Stock HY- DR.\JVGEA Otaksa, 4-6 branches, at lOc; 500 SPRENGERI, 2if-in., at 2i^c ; 500 BEGONIA Chatelaine. 4-in . at lOo ; 100 DRAC/BNA In- divlsa, 3-in at 6c.; 100 CANNA, Mme. Herat, 4- in.. at 7c. AU first-class stock. Casb, please. J. H. FREDERICK, Johnstown, N. Y. GERANIUMS S. A. NUTT. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100, $18.60 per 1000. DAISY, Mra. F. Sanders, 2-in., $2 00 per 100, $1800 per 1000. REX BEGONIAS, 3-in . $8.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata, 4-ln.. $3.00 per 100. ELMER RAWLINGS Wholesale Grower Allegany, N. Y. When ordering, plensp mention The Exchnnce GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Ricard, Poitevine. Castellane, Doyle. Perkins. Viaud, Nutt and Buchner, $10 00 per 1000. Caab with order. FRED. W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa. When ordering, please mentlun The Exchange ' When ordering, please mruilon The ExcUiiu*;e Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS PALMS and Plants of Every Variety 20 The Florists' Exchange Nursery Stock t Florists Trade Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Roses, Clematis. Phlox, Paeonies, Herbaceous Perennials Ampelopsis Veitchii California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Write For Our Wholeiale Trade Litt W. ®. T. SMITH CO., Geneva. N. Y. 70 YEARS 1000 ACRES Wli.-ii ..ril.-nii^-. pi Peonies at Decoration Day For florists living in the Northern States there is nothing in the Peony line so sure, to bloom for Decoration Day as the Officinahs varieties. We have them this year in fine two-year plants and quote for October dehvery. Officinalis Rubra, Mutabilis Alba and Rosea at $15.00 per hundred Have also numerous other sorts, good for cutting in early and late flowering sorts Send for complete list NOTE. — Use printed stationery. We sell to the trade only, and do not knowingly compete with our customers by allowing our trade prices to get into tiie hands of private buyers. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., NEWARK, NEW YORK tiiate yrowii Everyret-tiB They hare back boi They have the roota They Are top noltn ey^ry way. I IIB. f ne, i 3t« '4 I P. Ouwerkerk 2ie Jane Street WEEBAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rbododendrons,Aza]eas,Spiraeas, Japonica, Liliuin Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts PRICES MODERATE \\'lii'li <'I-(lt'lili;r. [jli'jisf ilU'litidU Till' Kxrlialii:*' Berberis Thunbergii Seedlings to 3 feet. Prices right Specimen TSUGA CANADENSIS Littlefleld & AVyman North Abington, Mass. When r>rdprlnc. ploiisp men t Inn The ExrhfiTicP I Our Roses will transform your garden into a paradise. Asli for quotations THE EAST END NURSERY CO. Care A. MORAIO, 55 Purchase St. , RYE, N. Y. WheQ ordering, please mention The Exchange LARGE PINES. SPRUCES, HEMLOCK, RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS, ETC. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. Stratford, Conn. Reference : Diuq & Bradstreet. Established 21 year Wlieii ortlcriTic. i.Ii'nsp in iiMoii Tlie Excliiincf To the Heart of Leisureland Where woods are cool, slreatns alluring, vacations ideal. Be- tween New York City (with Albany and Troy the gateways) and Lake George The Adirondacks Lake Champlain The North and West The logical route is " The Luxurious Way " Largest and most magnificent river steamships in the world DAILY SERVICE Send for free copy of Beautiful "Searchlight Alagazine" HUDSON NAVIGATION CO. Pier 32. North Rlrer New York "The Searchlight Route" Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment in larjlc and small sizes. Price list now ready. The D. HUl Nmery Co., Inc., d«X jii. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America THE EXCHANGE— Alert and up-to-date Roses, Hardy Perennials, Ornamentals, Bedding Plants Ask For Price List Mountain View Floral Co., Portland^ Ore. DRACAENA INDIVISA Good, strong, bench-grown stock, ready for 5-in. and 6-in. pots, urns or porch boxes $10.00 per 100 WHITE BROS., Medina, N.Y. Salvia Slendens 3}^-in.; fine plants; showing color, $5.00 per 100; 2J^-in., nice, stocky plants, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. John R. Mitchell, Madison, N. J. Wbea ordering, please mentloD Tbe Exchange July 1, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 21 URSERY DEPARTM CONDUCTED BY JOSEPH MEEHAN ■j^Bag-%ad£n!gs33a??BgwS^:'ayr:Eiav.= '.'-£gi3j-ft(.-.t.;ftaKtf.>-.jw-fayaai:gfg^aj:^ ■^:'SiKBGffla''gig^«idgs^^gsg^. A MERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN— Presidfiit. E. S. Welch, Slionun | f& iloah, i;i ; \i'e-!'resi(]ent. John Waison. N V ; Trr-iisurer. Peter Younoebs, Geneva. \\t Neh.; Scccotiiry, John Hall. Rochester, N. Y. j^ ■:Xf>ii»i-i-)i^mi;:,'^liii'^'f^: Spirsa prunifolia plena (Subject of this week's illustration.) One of the best known of all the older species of Spiraea is S. prunifolia plena, the one represented in our picture. Years ago there were but a half-dozen other sorts in nursery and private collections, it, with Reevesii and Douglasii and carpinifolia forming the basis of most collections. Today the numl)er of sorts in simi- lar places runs into the dozens; indeed, a half hundred could be found is botanical gariUns. But old as S. prunifolia is, it is still demanded for its general utility, as it still holds its place as one of the best of those of like habit of growth. As a glance at our illustration of it will show, it is of slender, upright growth, the flowers ap- pearing along the whole length of its previous season's growth. It is its long branches of flow- ers which caused the name of Bridal Wreath to be applied to it soon after its introduction to our gardens, now well over half a century ago. Spirisa prunifolia is one of the earliest of Spring blooming sorts, displaying its beauty in advance of its foliage; it and Reevesii were always looked to as leading the procession of all Spir^as. Even today, thougli S. Van Houttei has superseded Reevesii, there is no saying farewell to prunifolia where one of similar character is de- sired, there lieing nn others of the same general character as it. There is S. arguta and S. Thunbergii, of even earlier blooming, but neither makes the display prunifolia does. In growth, if uncontrolled, it is apt to lack in bushiness, but that it is tractable when well managed is evidenced in the bushy specimen we have dis- played. All nurserymen know there is no difficulty in propa- gating Spiraeas. Cuttings of either hard wood, set out in Spring, or soft wood, under glass, yield a good return in young plants. It should be said though, plena is rarely added to the name when reference is made to this Spiraea, it is but the double one that is known in collections; the single one is rarely met with outside of bo- tanical gardens. European gardeners who have been well acquainted with the flowering shrubs of the gardens of Europe often express surprise that the Rock Rose, as the Cistus is called, is hot represented in the gardens they find here. They are told, probably, that our climate is unsuited to them, Viut if they are it is a mistake ; there are several species that will thrive in States south of Pennsylvania, and one of them, Cistus laurifolius, has proved quite hardy in the warmer portions of Pennsylvania. Those unacquainted with these shrubs would be sur- prised to notice their worth. They are evergreen, though their foliage is not of a shining green. Cistus laurifolius had a good trial in Pennsylvania. It was raised from a seed, planted out when quite small, and grew to a bushy specimen of about 4ft. to 5ft. The hardest Winters did not harm it. The flowers are beau- tiful, but they last but a day or two, fresh ones suc- ceeding those that fall. They are large, white in color, with a purple lilotch at the base of the petals. In catalogs of the Berckmans' nursery, at Augusta, Ga., we noticed one species, ."Vlgervensis, listed; further South there is another one, ladaniferus, offered, the lat- ter one a species well known in European collections. Summer cuttings under glass are the best to use to increase stock. Seeds are satisfactory, if fresh, but are not offered in many lists. These, too, should be placed under glass. Rhainnus caroKniana The several species of Rhaninus are gen- erally known as Buckthorns, well repre- sentetl in R. cathartica, which, with its stiff, half thorny growth, was in much favor when de- fensive hedges were popular. In many parts of Europe it was so used, and it may be still. R. Caroliniana is of far different growth. There is nothing aliout it suggesting a hedge plant; on the con- trary, it appears as a large shrub, with handsome foliage and berries. Its leaves are large and of a shining green color, this alone calling for its planting.. But in ad- dition to the f]niinting on the opening day, but on the second day, the show was visited by crowds. Sweet Pea enthusiasts has struck the San Francisco neighborhood and it is hoped that the show can be made an annual affair. Unfortunately the detail work con- nected with the exhibition falls on the shoulders of a few who are least able to give the time at this season of the year. It is hoped that some arrangement can be made in the future whereby the duties can be dis- tributed so that there will be no danger of an assistant secretary giving up his position in the society. The judges -for the show were Eric James, president of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, and John McLaren superintendent of Golden Gate Park. The decorative classes were judged by Mr. Sanborn, Jr., of Oakland, in conjunction with Miss Evelyn McLean of San Francisco. Vase of Fiery Cross Sweet Peas, prizes donated by W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. 1, John W. Aitken, gardener to Chas. W. Haas, Menlo Park, Cal.; 2, David W. Slade, gardener to S. M. Spalding, Menlo Park. Cal. Six vases Spencer Sweet Peas, six distinct varieties open to amateurs and gardeners only, prize donated by W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. This class brought forth one of the best competitions in the show. The quality of the flowers was remarkably fine through- out. 1, John W. Aitken, with magnificent vases of Con- stance Hinton, Mrs. Hugh Dickson, Capt. Travers. The second prize went to Mrs. Louis Stern, Menlo Park, gardener to David Bas.sett, with fine examples of Wedg- wood, Doris Usher and Scarlet Emperor. There was very little choice between the two exhibits, but Mr. Aitken won hy quality. Twelve varieties Spencer Sweet Peas, prizes presented by C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco. 1, John W. Aitken, with one of the finest lots in the show, the quality of the flowers being equal to the best exhibition standard, the outside vase being Royal Purple. 2, Frank C. Thompson, Monad nock Bldg., San Francisco. 3, Emile Ralston, San Jos^, Cal. Five vases Spencer Sweet Peas, prize donated by the Hallawell Seed Co., San Francisco. Prize was won by Emile Ralston. San Jos6, Cal. Nine best vases Spencer Sweet Peas, prize donated by Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Cal. This was one of the best classes in the exhibition for quality of blossom. 1, John W. Aitken, Barbara, won the prize for the best vase in the show. The quality of the blossoms in the first prize vase was quite remarkable and would have done credit to some of the oldest exhibitors in England. Second prize was won by David Bassett. The flowers were hardly of the high quality of Mr. Aitken's, but the length of stem was trul^y remarkable. The outstanding ;yase was "The Squire." Three vases Spencer Peas, prizes donated by the Braslan Seed Growers' Co. Inc., San Jos6, Cal. This proved to be the most popular class in the exhibition, there being no less than twenty enteries. The judges had quite a task in deciding the winner, but finally allotted first to John W. Aitken; 2, David Bassett. The vase of Il- luminator in the latter exhibit was superb and was awarded second prize as the second best vase in the show. Best vase Elfrida Pearson, prize presented by the L. D. Waller Seed Co., Guadaloupe, Cal., winner George Nunn, Menlo Park. Cal., gardener to Sigmund Stern. Best vase of any red Spencer, prizes presented by W. Atlee Burpee & Co., 1, David Bassett, variety The Squire: 2, I>avld W. Slade. Best vase of any lavender Sweet Pea"; prizes donated by W. Atlee Burpee & Co. 1, David W. Slade. variety, AstaOhn; 2, David Patterson, Menlo Park, Cal. Best vase of mixed Spencer Sweet Peas, prizes do- nated by C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco, Cal. This class brought out strong competition. First, Mrs. Geo. McLean, San Francisco, Cal.; 2, Philip Werner, San Francisco, Cal. Most tastefully arranged vase of Spencer Sweet Peas, open to ladies only. There were no fewer than fourteen vases shown and prize was won by Mrs. R. H. Grey, 780 Kingston ave., Piedmont, Cal., with a charming combination of New Miriam Beaver and Blue Pico tee, with an odd spray of White Spencer. Open to florists, for the best bride's bouquet and ladies' corsage bouquet. There were four entries and they proved that the Sweet Pea could be successfully employed for this purpose. The flrst prize was won by the Art Floral Co., San Francisco, Cal. White Spencer Sweet Peas were used for the bride's bouquet and New Miriam Beaver for the corsage bouquet. Most credit- able exhibits wer made by the Francis Floral Co. and MacRorie-McLaren Co. The latter company also made a very attractive display of floral pieces designed in Sweet Peas. The co-operation of the florists was much appreciated by the management. The trade rallied to the support of the management and there were no fewer than four large representative collections which added tremendously to the body of the exhibition. C. C. Morse & Co. put up about 200 sq. ft., comprising leading Spencer varieties, with a large number of their choice seedlings. Three large uprights comprised the main background of the exhibit, the varieties used being New Miriam, Beaver, Scintillator and Henry Ohn. Scintillator is one of this firm's novelties for 1&16-1917 and is a brilliant salmon orange, striped on cream ground and is particulai'ly beautiful in the sunlight or under artificial light. The other novelties which this firm will offer are Culebra, which is a mauve, striped on white ground, but is a truly duplexed flower. Henry Ohm is a pink on cream, also duplexed, and is among the most promising novelties for future years. The new Sunproof Scarlet will be welcomed by all growers. The whole exhibit called forth great admiration from the many visitors. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., again showed their excellent spirit and sent an exhibit from their Lompoc Seed Farm. The center of the exhibit was oc- cupied with a cross, made up of the well known variety Fiery Cross. The whole exhibit was tastefully set up and was composed of the leading varieties. Included in the exhibit were some of this firm's new early flowering Spencer Sweet Peas, and the following were given Awards of Merit: Fordhook Pink and White. Fordhook Countess, Fordhook Hercules, Fordhook King. The exhibit was in charge of Harry F. Buchman from Floradale Seed Farm at Lompoc, Cal. The L. D. Waller Seed Co. of Guadaloupe, Cal.. put up a delightfully fresh exhibit and one marveled at the condition of the flowers after their journey. The large exhibit of R. F. Felt on, Edward Cowdy and Debbie's Cream made a striking background. The quality of R. F, Felton was particularly good. The firm also showed a new cream, under the name of New Buttercup. The depth of the color was quite remarkable. Waldo Rohnert, wholesale grower, Gilroy, Cal., had a meritoas display of all the standard varieties of Spen- cers. The whole exhibit showed high quality of stock a_nd was displayed to advantage. ^ ^ ^ Commercial Greenhouse Construction The Progress Made in Greenhouse Construction During the Past Fifty Years* {Continued from page 1460.) - What I have said in regard to the number of columns required for supporting the roof of iron frame green- houses of various widths is based on the assumption that no trussing is used in connection with the columns for supporting the roof. If sul)stantial compression trusses are used, houses up to 80ft. in width can be built with only two columns, or where the arch truss is used houses up to 60ft. wide can be built without any column sup- ports whatever. There are some greenhouses constructed today in which *A paper read before the Lancaster (Pa.) Florists' Club by M, C Wright of the Lord & Burnham Co. the principle of constniction is to truss the roofs by using light rods or wiring. This would be mf)re satisfac- tory if tlie trusses were constructed on a compression b.'Lsis, but they are constructed to a large extent on a tension l)asis, and depend upon all members being con- stantly in tune, as it were. Now, ther*' is considerable vibration in a greenhouse roof and the constant move- ment is bound to stretch the light rttds, etc., which are used in this construction. As soon jts one member loses its tune it puts all the others out also, ami I believe that a greenhouse c^in. gusset plates; these plates being riveted to the side posts and securely bolted to the rafters. A cast iron sill is used on top of the light 4-in. concrete walls. Stationary sashes arc placed in position extending from the top of the cast iron sill to the underside of a galvanized angle iron sash sill, which is placed at the bottom of a venti- lating transom sash which extends from the top of this angle iron sill to the angle iron eaves plate at the eaves line. The ventilating sashes are hinged directly to the angle iron eaves plate. Another ilJustrati'-n will give you some idea of the lightness and dur;ihility of an iron frame greenhouse 30ft. wide supported by two columns in conjunction with compressing trasses. This will give you some idea of the wide space between the two rows of supporting columns. Now before we go any further I want to say a few words in regard to the size of the various members used in the construction of large greenhouses. It is easv enough to say that if a piece of iron of a certain size and .strength will support a load of so many pounds, that one twice the size would support twice' the load. That's good enough as far as it goes but it doesn't go far enough when it comes to greenhouse construction. It doesn't because every foot in width that you add to a house, you shift the load. It may increase "the load by three at some points and decrease it by one-half at others. You absolutely must know to a pound, almost to an ounce, tlie following facts: (1) How much the weight of the frame itself will be. (2) How much the wind pressure on that frame when glazed will be. (3) How much the snow pressure of an estimated given amount will be. (4) How and where the pressure will be shifted from one member to another. (5) How much margin should be figured In for a "Safety Factor" in the allowing of a surplus of strength for extraordinary conditions of snow and wind. (6) You must know not only the weight and the pressure exerted on the entire structure, but exactly what the weight and strain will be at any point. These facts should be figured by a competent green- house engineer. The diagrams I show on the screen were worked out to prove whether or not a greenhouse B3ft. wide could safely be built with compression trusses in C(mnection with only two supporting columns. In wide houses over one hundred feet in length it is ad- visable to tie the vertical sides and roof longitudinally with solid steel rods every 50ft. in order to stiffen the house longitudinally and to avoid vibration as much as possible. In this case the flat iron side posts are rein- forced with angle irons on each side as shown, to which the tie rods are securely bolted. San Francisco Sweet Pea Show, June 9 and 10, 1916 At the left, general view of the exhibition ball: on the right, the exhibit of tho L. D. Waller Seed Co.. Guadalupe. Cal. July 1, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 25 C. C. Morse & Co.'s exhibit of Sweet Peas at the San Francisco exhibition, June 9 and 10, 1916 American Seed Trade Association Continuation of Report from Page 1512, of Proceedings at the Thirty-fourth Annual Convention, Chicago, June 20-22 THE first order of business on Wednesday morn- ing was the report of the committee on nomen- clature, H. G. Hastings, Atlanta, Ga., chairman, in connection with which Mr. Hastings read a com- munication from J. Horace McFarland of Harrisburg, Pa., chairman of the joint committee on nomenclature constituted by the action of the American Ass'n of Nurserymen and the Ornamental Growers' Ass'n, the said committee being composed of J Horace McFar- land, chairman; Harlan P. Kelsey, sec'y; F. L. Atkins, F. V. CoviUe, C. J. Malloy, R. C. Berckmans, Henry Hicks and Thos. B. Meehan. Mr. McFarland stated that the above committee has resolved to ask the co- operation of organizations with similar ideals and similar ideas, to the end that there may be formed a more comprehensive joint committee later, to organize at its own pleasure for carrying on the work of so systematizing and standardizing scientific and common names of the plants, trees, shrubs, seeds, etc., in all the horticultural trades, as to promote and make easier the buying of those products. He asked for co- operation and joint representation from this associa- tion, and suggested that a reasonable sum be placed at the disposal of the committee, the American As- sociation of Nurserymen having already appropriated $;?50, and the endeavor being now started to have the government appropriate $3,000 by congressional action, to pay for the botanist and stenographer in the Agricultural Department who might carry on this work there. No action was taken by the convention at this time on this communication. The report was discussed by Chas. E. Durst, Univ. Illinois ; J. C. Robinson, C. E. Kende!, L. L. Olds, S. F. WiUard, A. K. Bush, S. A. Wilson, Hill, K. B. White, W. D. Weedey and W. S. Woodruff. President Lupton's address was in part as follows: President Lupton's Address "^^ If seed legislation is honestly intended to better seed standards, to get rid of impurities, and result in the production of better seeds for the benefit of the farm- ers of the country, there are no seedsmen, so far as I know, but would be glad to see that result accom- plished, with absolute honesty of purpose on the part of all concerned. It would only remain for us to seek out the most practical way of accomplishing that most desirable result. But all of the seed legislation of which I have knowledge seems to be predicated upon the as- sumption that a merchant is always the responsible party. The term "adulterated seeds" is not used to imply that the seeds have actually been adulterated, and that the seeds of weeds, the presence of which are forbidden by leg"islative mandate, have really been mixed in to make weight. As a matter of fact, we all know and nobody will deny, that the weeds grow in tlie fields with the crop from which the seed is harvested. 1 that the weed seeds are harvested with the good seed, I and that we are depending on some machine to separate Ithe weed seeds from the good seed until it reaches the standard set by our several State legislatures. Now, if the activities of government are to be in- I Yoked in an honest effort to make seeds better, why not go to the fields? I am inclined to believe that the ■ weeds can be taken from a growing field of grass seed with more certainty while it is growing, than we can expect to attain in removing the seeds by means of cleaning machinery after they have been harvested, and if the field is so full of weeds that they cannot be re- moved without excessive cost, the product should not be saved for seed, AVe may perhaps assume .that our lawmakers are ac- tuated only by a desire to prevent the spread of noxious weeds, a desire well worthy of our active support, but the attempt to exempt farmers from the operation of all such statutes may go far to defeat the real purpose of the statute itself. T believe that an inspection of the growing fields by competent authority, the certification by such authority of those fields found suitable for seed purposes, and the condemnation of such fields as contain too many of those plants which we are trying to guard against, would be the most practical way in which the resources of government could be employed to Improve seeds. Officers 1916-17 President: Kirby B.^hite, Detroit, Mich. First Vice-Pres. : F. W. Bolgiano, Wasliington, D. C. Second Vice-Pres.: L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis. Secretary-Treasurer: C. [E. Kendel, Cleveland,©. % The meeting place in 1917 will be chosen by | % the executive^committee. g S * Seeds by the Pound At the meeting of the executive committee held in New York Jan. 7 the following resolution was adopted: Resolved. That the executive committee of the American Peed Trade Association, in annual meeting assembled, recommends to the associa- tion, tliat beginning with January 1, 1917, this association and its mem- bers, use the cental system exclusively by offering a)l grass, clover, garden and field seeds, potatoes and onion sets by the pound and hundred pounds, and abolishing the Hsting or trading in eiuarts, pecks or bushels This subject is one which has been discussed from time to time, but up to the present I know of no defi- nite action being taken. I bring this resolution to your attention with the recommendation that such action be taken as would seem most likely to result in the final adoption of the cental system as a standard of this association. The Disclaimer During the last year conditions have arisen in condi- tions nave arisen m connection with the use of the dis- claimer which call for most careful consideration of the whole subject by this convention. I feel that I may not content myself with the mere recommendation for the continued use of the disclaimer, but that the whole situation should be thoroughly gone into at this ses- sion. [See editorial in The Exchange on this subject, page 14hQ.] The past is behind us, the future is before us. We are at present concerned in seeking a solution of the problem which will preserve the terms of sale under the disclaimer as an established custom of the trade in its dealings with the public, for such a custom must be maintained or the disclaimer is of no value. I recommend that this convention formulate a set of rules governing the use of the disclaimer; that it define clearly any class of trade in which its omission would not affect its value to the trade as an established cus- tom, and that these rules, with an explanation of their necessity, and an urgent request for their adoption be sent to all members of this association. All presidents who have come and gone before me have expressed a hope that this association might be made stronger. It is of course obvious that any benefit which may result from its work must benefit all dealers in seeds and can in no way be confined to our own membership. I believe that this association stands for a sQi]are deal and that the fact of membership if placed before the public might have an influence of value. An idea occurs to me in this connection which may be worth considering, and in order that it may have such consideration I recommend that a trade-mark be adopted which all members in good standing may use to indi- cate their membership to the general public. This cus- tom obtains in many similar bodies and has to my knowledge been beneficial, particularly among those whose patronage is largely found among farmers. The following new members were elected: Robert H. Black, Albert Lea, Minn.; A. B. Haven, Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Cal.; Martin C. Ribsam, Trenton, N. J.; John E. Davis Co., Delaware. O.; M. J. Yopp, N. J. Yopp Seed Co., Paducah, Ky. ; Condon Bros., Rockford, 111.; O. A. Talbott & Co. The convention in executive session discussed the report of the committee on recommendations in the president's address, and adopted the first part of the report, as follows: Your committee on the address of your president begs to report as follows: We commend his recom- mendations that the Association support all reasonable seed legislation and insist that the same shall be both workable and universally applicable, considering neither merchant or producing farmer as above the law. That the cental system be recommended for general use in our catalog and price-lists beginning on or before January 1, 1917, or as soon thereafter as practical; we express our pleasure at the great gain the cental system plan has made in the past twelve months and believe we are near the time when its use will be universal. That your attorney be retained as usual and at the usual fee. After acting favorably on the foregoing the conven- tion took recess until three o'clock p.m. At the afternoon session on Wednesday the discussion of the report of the committee on recommendation in the president's address was resumed, and almost the entire afternoon was consumed in the expression of views respecting the recommendation regarding non- warranty clause. Arthur Bryan Clark, president of the Everett B. Clark Seed Co., presented his conclusions fully and completely, and Kirby B. White was the main speaker on the proposition that the report of ' Abridged from the Preaident'a address. S. P. exhibit of W. Atlee Burpee & Co., at the San Francisco Show, June 9 and 10, 1916 26 The Florists' Exchange t!te committee be approved. After Mr. Clark had con- cluded and all other .speakers had been licard, several parliamentary tangles beJng unravelled, finally upon • a. vote that was almost unanimous the report of the committee was adojited in this matter, as follows: Seedsmen's Disclaimer ..Your committee has discussed at length the entire . "jSubjcei of the use of the seedmen's discl.'iimer and recommends unanimously the adojition of the follow- ing resolution: Whereas there has been some recent discus.sion as to the attitude of the American Seed Trade Association toward the use of the customary seedsmen's non- warranty, and whereas it is advisable that there be ,no occasion for misunderstanding of the Association's position in the matter, "Therefore be it Resolved: 1. That the association holds, as it has held from its inception, tliat the vendor of seeds cannot reasonably become responsible for any characteristic or property of seeds which cannot be absolutely determined be- fore delivery. 2. That because of fraud practiced upon seedsmen wiien they did not disclaim responsibility for the po- tential worth of seeds, a form of non-warranty has been developed which has been declared valid by various high courts of law. 3. That tile non-warranty is essentially as follows; "Messrs. Blank give no warranty or implied as to description, purity, productiveness or any other matter of any seeds they send out and they will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms they are at once to be returned." 4. That since the validity of the non-warranty is buttressed by its almost universal use, we reaffirm our recommendation that no member fail to make the non-warranty a condition of his contracts of sale. 5. That we reatfirm our recognition of the peculiar obligation the use of the non-warranty imposes upon us. While the non-warranty protects no one from the consequences of his own fraudulent action, ignorant or malicious reports to the contrary notwithstanding, it may allow him to escape from the results of lack of due care. Thus the public is compelled to trust to the seedsman's skill and caution. Therefore should there be lack of proper care on the part of the seedsman, he would be guilty of a breach of trust. 6. That finally we urge our members cordially to co- operate in defending the non-warranty. It has come to us as an evolution of bitter experience. To impair its force by breaking down the universality of its use or to make it the refuge of the unscrupulous is to injure us all. ' E. L. Page, chairman committee on obituary resolu- tions, reported same on the death of the following meml)ei-s deceased during the year: W. Atlee Burpee, K. J. Sheap, Albert McCuUough, Alfred Ross, E. Reece. The report was adopted by unanimous vote, and ordered forwarded to the families of the deceased members. 'I'he convention adjourned until Thursday morning. The first business Thursday morning was the address liy Robert E. Belt, of the Federal Trade Commission, \V,a.shington, D. C, on the always timely subject of I>usiness costs, depreciation and overhead. T. J. Ferguson Of Wiiiiwatosa, Wis., Chairman of .\rranyeinont.s and Entertainment Committee American .\ssociation of Nurserymen Theodore J. Smith Of W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y., member~Ei£ecutive Committee American Association of Nurserymen, and of Finance Committee On motion of Mr. Cornell of St. Louis, Mo., a vote of thanks was extended by the cenvention to Mr. Belt for his instructive address. The following were elected to membership in the Association, viz: Everett R. Peacock Co., Chicago, 111.; Clinton Falls Nursery & Seed Co., Owatonna, Minn.; O. M. Scott & Sons Co., Marysville, O. ; Griswold Seed and Nursery Co., Lincoln, Neb.; Jacot-Muller, Inc., New York City; Curtis Smith (honorary), Boston, Mass. The report of the committee on legislation was read hy W. G. Scarlett, chairman. This was followed by the report of Counsel Curtis Nye Smith. In connection with his report, counsel stated that he had received a letter from the Superintendent of Weights and Meas- ures of New York State advising" that the arguments advanced by the counsel had been sustained by the com- missioner and that hereafter seeds sold in bulk but in containers would not be subject to the requirements of individually labeling of each bag; in other words, that the desires of the seedsmen had been upheld. The announcement was received with ajiplause. The report of counsel was received and his various recommendations concurred in. The report of the special committee of which A. E. McKenzie was chairman, was read by him, referring to tlic subject of the co-operative sales agencies estab- lished by State departments in some States, and prov- inces for- bringing together growers and purchasers of seeds, and recommending that a standing committee of five to act during the coming year and report during next ctinvention relative to this matter, be appointed liy tlic incoming president. On motion of Waist n S. VVoodrutf the report was received and its recommenda- tion concurred in. The conventitm then listened to the reading of croj) reporls l)y the secretary and members generally. The following resolution was unanimtuisly adopted: Resolved — That this association is opposed to any legislation affecting germination of seeds. luiUifjing the disclaimer, or interfering with interstate i-nmmetce- In tlie election of officers, on motion and ballot, the chairman dei'larcd Kirby B, White duly elected as president for the coming year. Other officers were duly elected, as folhnvs: First vice-president. F. W. Bolgiano, W.i.shington, D. C. ; second vicc-]>re.sident, L. L. Olds. M;idison, \\'is.; sccre- lary-lreasurcr, ('. K. Kentlel, Cleveland, O, Executive Conmiittce, ,7. M. Lnpton, Mattituck. I.. 1.; J. L. Hunt, Cambridge, N. Y.; Howard M. Earl, Philadelphia, Pa.; I.conird H. Vaunhan, Chicago, III.; W. G. Scarlett, B.iltiiniHc, Md. Membership Committee: .1. C. Robin- son. WaUrh.o, Nch.; B. P. Cornell, St. Louis, Mo.; H. (i. H.tstiiigs. .Atlanta, Ga. Invitations were read from the officials of city and .State and variotLS convention bureaus and other civic Imdics, to hold 1917 ('(invention in the cities of Baltimore, New Orleans, St. Louis, etc. The convention was so pleased with the success of the Chicago meeting in the unprecedented attendance, larger than ever before realized, that the meniiicrs felt like making Chicago permanent headquarters, but Watson S. Woodruff sug- gested as a comiiroraisc that they alternate between the ICast and the We.sl, say .New York City, one year and Chicago the next. On motion of Mr. McKenzie, the matter of choice of 1917 convention city was referred lo the executive committee, with power to act. President-elect White called the attention of the eon-. vention to the fact that he had tuet the committee of escort half way; but he absolutely refused to com- mit himself further than that by any speech at this time, except the eloquent one of "I thank you." Mr. Lupton, who had modestly taken a seat in the audience to make pl.ace for the incoming president, now moved that tiie convcntitiii adjourn and was about lo appeal to parljamenlary law to ]>rove that his motion was in order, but President Kirby waved him aside witli the declaration that during the incumbency of the new president parliamentary law and even the by-Liws, be- tween friends, would be relegated to the "demnition bow- wows," and President Lu])t(m in ignorance of wluit was coming was gently but firmly bidden to take his seat, that there was "further basiness that must take precedence of his motii>n to adjourn." J. S. Michael, of Sioux' City, Iowa, then advanced to the front and facing Mr. Lupton Siiid his many friends had decided to remember Mr. and Mrs. Lupton with a magnificent mahogany chime clock, with accompany- ing candelabra. .Mr. Lupton in a few well chosen words gracefully responded, thanking the donors for their kind remem- lirance of him, and although he did not say so, it hap- pened that this gift of a cU)ck was at this particular time ,t peculiarly appropriate one, as in re-furnishing a |i.irlor this clock will come in good play and be a <'"ntinual i-etniiider with its musical chime of friends who lo\e and admire the recipient and his charming life com- panion. The convention now adjourned, and thus passed into history one of the largest and most successful that was ever held. Copy of a telegram sent to Past President Lester L. Morse, San Francisco, Cal.: We are very sorry not to have you with us. All the boys send cordial greetings and recall with great pleasure your presence four years ago as well as the great time you gave us last Summer. Here's to you, Lester. C. E. KENDEL, Secretary. Report of Committee on Resolutions During the past year the American Seed Trade As- sociation has lost several of its most valued members, including two former presidents. It is with sorrow that we record the following memoriams: W. ATLEE BURPEE As we meet today in annual convention we are deeply- conscious of the great loss we have sustained by- the death of W. Atlee Burpee. A man whom to know w-as to respect and honor. In his forty years' of service in the seed trade he dignified his calling, and bv his fine judgment, ability and energy added much to the beauty and value of the world's products. In our deep sorrow we rejoice that we have had for so many years his genial presence and wise counsel. ALBERT McCULLOUGH In the death of Mr. Albert McCullough the American Seed Trade Association has lost one of its most honored and useful members. Mr. McCullough served for a number of years as secretary of the American Seed Trade Association, for t-ft-o terms as its president, and for a number of years as chairman of its membership committee, testifying very strongly to the deep interest be took in the. association's welfare and success, and Lloyd C. Stark of Stark Bros.. Inr.. Lotiisiana, Mo., member Kxeciitivp Committee .-Vnieriran .Association of Nurserymen, also Publicity Committee and - Chairman Program Committee July 1, 191 e. The Florists' Exchange 27 E. S. Welch Pre-sident American Association of Nurseryincii the association hereby expresses to his family and busi- ness associates its heartfelt sympathy in our mutual loss. He had endeared himself to the seed trade and the members^ of the association very strongly by his sterling: personal characteristics. His integrity, un- failing courtesy and kindness of heart, will long remain as a pleasant memory to his business friends and associates. E. J. SHEAP E. J. Sheap, vice-president of the S. M. Isbell Co. of Jackson, Mich., died at his home in that city March 24, 1916, as the result of an operation. He had been identified with the seed trade since 1900, and had always taken a very active interest in all matters connected with the growing and producing of seeds. He made many friends and retained them and his untimely death will be keenly felt by all with whom he came in contact. AFFRED ROSS Alfred Ross died May 14. 1916. He was born at Mill Creek, Va., July 18, 1849. He engaged in the seed busi- ness in 1884. He was endowed with a deep regard for the rights of others. His business relations were always conducted in accordance with the golden rule, "As you would have others do to you, do ye also unto them." His integrity was unquestioned. His sense of fairness and justice resulted in the making and keep- ing of innumerable friends and each feel that they have met with a personal loss in his sudden death. E. REECE E. Reece, senior member of McKay, Reece & Co., Nashville, Tenn., died unexpectedly April 1, 1916. Mr. Reece had been prominently and actively engaged in several large enterprises, but for the past twenty years he gave his entire time and attention to the seed busi- ness. He served throughout the Civil War, and rendered to the Confederate army such valuable service that he was specially rewarded. Mr. Reece will be greatly missed in a large circle of friends and business ac- quaintances, as well as among the members of the Association E. L,. PAGE, J. C. ROBINSON, W. C. LANG- , BRIDGE, Committee. The Social Part The ladies vLsiting Chicago in attendance on the convention were tendered an auto ride on Wednesday afternoon liy tlie Chicago local seedsmen, the route be- ing through Lincoln Park, Rogers Park, Evanston, Highland Park, and several other of the Chicago beautiful suburbs, stopping at the Morrainne Hotel for luncheon, and taking in the U. S. Naval Station and witnessing the evolutions of the militia. There were some thirty-three automobiles in the party. At the banquet at the Hotel Sherman on Wednesday night some 170 guests sat at the table, the arrange- ment being one large speakers' table and a number of smaller ones which seated four couples each. The room was elaborately decorated with American flags and Chinese lanterns, large Japanese umbrella.s being out- spread on the ceilings; the decorations of this room are in the Louis XIV style, gold and ivory finish. There was an abundance of good music both vocal 'and in- strumental and a fine time was enjoyed. At the con- elusion of the menu President Lupton surprised the company by announcing that there would be no after dinner speeches. Excellent entertainment followed by a parlor magician showing tricks with cards, etc., after which the room was cleared for dancing, and the rest of the evcjiing was spent in this way. The following were seated at the speakers' table (at wiiich there was no speaking) : President Lupton and lady, Mrs. O. G. Pike, President Lupton's daughter; Ex-President S. F. WiUard, Burnet Landreth, Jr., E. C. and Mrs. Dungan, Ex-Piesidcnt E. L. Page and Mrs. Page, Ex-President George S. Green and Mrs. Green, Ex-President J. C. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Floocl and E. W. Dorey, of the A. T. De la Mare Company. As most of the gentlemen have been named in previous reports of registration your reporter contented himself with .securing the names of the rest of the ladies jiresent, \'iz: Misses Ethel Berry, Anna Berry, Rippe, Zimmerman, Marguerite Fosgate, Margaret Elizabeth Leonard, Raten, LouLsa Brown, Mesdames F. W. Mavhew, J. F. Sinn, J. N. Albright, H. A. Johns, H. W. Fairbanks, M. R. Shumway, W. T. Phillips, Albert H. Smith, Leonard Vaughan, James R. Clark, Peter HoUenbach, George Strickert, C. S. Carlisle, W. W. Hoisington, Thos. J. Kemj), H. F. .lanssen, J. ,T. Hurkc, S. F. Leonard. Edward Leonard, .Toe Ratekin, tiarret Van .\ntwerp. Belle Lane, M. R. Olsen, Richard Williams, George S. Hutchinson, Bernard Ashley. Chas. HoUenbach, George Milligan, John Leonard, John Geary. The victims of the evening were Messrs. Ferrel and Robinson of the Texas Seed and Floral Co., who as- sisted the magician, from whose inwards the magician extracted strings of bologna sausage, many colored handkerchiefs and various other things living and dead. They smiled all the time l)ut they must have suffered greatly. But the company laughed. American Association of Nurserymen Forty-first Annual Convention, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 28-30 Tlie annual meeting of this strong association was held at the Hotel Wisconsin, Milwaukee, during the present week. The program was divided into eight sec- tions, the first, which was taken in hand on Wednesday morning last, being devoted to the opening ceremonies, president's address, secretary's and treasurer's reports. Following this came papers dealing with the association's work, and discussing how a bigger and better organiza- tion could be achieved. J. R. Mayliew, Waxahachie, Texas, was to have given a paper on "A Greater Amer- ican Association of Nurserymen," luit was prevented, owing to not being fully recovered from the operation performed on him on May 1. Henry Chase, the ex-presi- dent, spoke on the value of membership, and W. H. Wynian of North Abington, Mass., delivered his address on "A Practical Business Meeting of Business Nursery- men." Discussions followed on each of these papers. The afternoon session was given over to private trade matters, dealing with reports from the legislative com- mittee and the transportation committee's report, and a review of the work done by Curtis Nye Smith, counsel for the association ; while papers were read by Luther A. Breck of the Breck-Robinson Nursery Co., of Lexing- ton, Ma.ss., on "A Safe Non-Warranty Clause for Nur- serymen," and J. H. Dayton of the Storrs & Harrison Co.. of Painesville, Ohio, delivered his paper on "Who Shall Rccei\'e Trade Prices?" John Watson \ ice-Prcsident Anieiican Association of Nurserymen Who Should Receive Trade Prices ? J. R. Mayhcw From Waxahachie. Texas, member Executive Committee American Association of Nuraerymen, and Chairman Publicity Committee ./ /laper bi/ J. II. Dayton, Painesville, O., read before the A. A. of N. Perhaps, if there is one thing more than another that we need in our rather demoralized nursery business, it is an authoritative body to publish, "Who's Who" for the ti-ade and compel all of us to accept its findings. What is a trade list? I should say a list quoting low- est prices to legitimate nurserymen, who are engaged in the trade and buy stock to sell again at trade or whole- sale prices. They are the foimdation of the nursery business, the supporters of the National and State or- ganization, the producers of the stock that makes the wholesale and retail business possible. They carry the accounts and notes which tide many a man over his poor season ; they finance the movements and committees which give the trade a standing in the eyes of theGo\Terhment and business world, and help through, or endeavor to kill the good or bad laws introduced "in oori^ational and State legislatures. /' ' Who receives the trade list? Nurserymen, deaJcrB',-flo- rists, agents, landscape architects. State ahd private in- stitytions, including parks, cemeteries, etc., depar>fhent stores, schools, and almost any private planter wHb^ants to buy or says he does, a fair amount' of stock, and' has had a" little experience in working the trade. How do you make up. or keep corrected your mailing list? Does your office boy, or the newest stenographei have charge of what ought to be about as closely watchec as your bank account? Are names entered indiscrimi- nately without investigation, and lists sent to men wht long ago have retired from business, or to men who hav< gone to a climate where trees do not grow, even if wel mulched? How many trade lists do postmasters, in th< kindness of their hearts, hand out to parties who thinl they may be interested in them, but not entitled to them: A few years ago. Ohio examined and gave nurserj certificates free, and i.ssued, if I remember correctly nearly 4-00. largely to men who have from one-eighth t( thr-ee acres of small fruits, and all of these names wer( promptly copied into nurserymen's directories and an still there, although when the State charged a minimun fee of .f5, the number dropped considerably more thai half. I have seen in the office of more than one florist wh< has a range of greenhoases, and handles tender stocl exclusively, doing nothing with trees or shrubs, a drawe full of nurserymen's ])rice lists. They come regularlJ every season, "although no order ever goes hack. W? used to receive many, and do still occasionally receiv^ orders from retail buyers, stating that their florist. -Mn Brown, to whom they had applied for trees, had harrderj them our price list, and told them to order direct, thj list always being the wholesale prices. I believe that every one growing stock in quantity fo the trade ought to issue a trade list, mailed only b men actively engaged in growing nursery stock, and sell ing it, together with what he buys, to the trade fo reselling, and that just as far as their orders will justif; we ought to bill at lowest quantity rates. That w ought to issue a wholesale list, quoting by the ten, hun 28 The Florists' Exchange dred and tliousaiul, when stock will justify, holding the prices strictly according to quantity ordered, with usual packing charges, and that wlioiesale prices ought to he high enough to allow the legitimate nurseryman to buy at trade prices and to break even, or make a little proht in selling at wholesale rates. That if we are growmg greenhouse stock to sell to florists' trade we ought to send them a list, quoting only the stock they handle and are likely to buy. Then if we sell at retail, the prices .should be high 'enough to allow the wholesaler to sell at a fair margin of profit. From what little I know of the organizations and the way other lines of business are conducted, the aliovc are reasonable propositions, and in fact almost in- dispensable if we would make our business a self- supporting one. Would the majority of the nursery- men adojit and live up to such plans? Not in a thousand years, judging from our past experience. Most of us are growers, wholesalers and retailers, and if not wholesale seedsmen and florists, mean to be as soon as possible, and according to our particular trade education, circumstances, or environment, see things at a little different angle from the other fellow. While many of us are getting so that we talk co- operation, when we come down to actual practice we are ready to take aU we can get, but not ready to do the giving that is necessary to make any co-operation effective. Take landscape gardeners, for instance. Like many nurserymen, some of them are wiUing to do business in any old wav that thev can get it, but the majority of them hold together and do business by well defined plans and control the buying of an immense amount of stock, mostly ornamental, every year. I take off my hat to them. Judging from results; they have an ef- ficient organization that means something. I have cited landscape gardeners, and we could go through a long list and find fault with conditions, but we all know them, and who is going to make us see alike? One of the largest growers of ornamental stock, who has made a success of his business, issues only one list, makes no distinction as to buyers, and if they want 500 trees they get 1,000 rates, 25 trees 100 rates, etc. Plant- ers who 'buy once in a life time, nurserymen who buy every year, 'he says the only proper way is to have one price for everybody, according to the quantity they buy, except that it is permissible to sell your surplus to the trade at a cut rate on quotations. What about overhead expense? We all know that it is an impossibility to make planting and budding lists, one to six years in advance. Even if we are honest, we will have some surplus varieties and have to buy others. It is not a legitimate item that we add to our overhead expense account a certain per cent, every year to cover the cost of growing stock, which changing market con- ditions render of no value, and base our selling on figures which include at least approximately all known items. We talk about the laws of supply and demand, and, of course, it is true that they control prices to a large extent, and it is equally true that a large part of our stock is sold at a lower price than the law demands. Take an item or two from a few handy lists. Amer- ican Elms, l%in. to 2in., 35c., 60c., 65c., $l'. Silver Maple, 10ft. to 12ft., IViin. to l%in. (in the East we use l%in. to IVUn. largely, for this grade), 12c., 40c., 20c.,' 60c., 65c. These are all printed trade price-lists of good responsible firms for Fall of 1915. Is it any wonder that liusiness men who get such tremendously varying quotations on what is supposed to be exactly the same stock, think "there is something rotten in the State of Denmark?" Does the making of low quotations move stock? Would there not be, for instance, just as many Elms and Maples sold and planted at a living, profitable price as there will be at prices below cost of producing and handling? Even if we have a surplus, would it not be better to get a fair rate for what we sell and consign the balance of our too heavy plantings to the brush pile? When you commence sending your lists out freely to ])of)r farms, city i)arks, hospitals, and so on, you have o])ened the gates. These lists are in the possession of e\eryliody and when a man wants stock he gets it at jiractically wholesale prices. Wholesalers are selling retail to the scho((ls, and to the large cities at practically wholesale cost prices, because the trade lists are out I lielievc that is the starting point, l.iecause we ojien the gates and there is no stopping it when once opened. When bad business principles are started, we have to stand by and see the destructi(m of good business. If letting down the bars and selling our supplies at any price to secure some of our competitor's trade affected only our own pockets, it would not make so much (lifFcrencc, hut what hurts one to a greater e supplied with exactly the kind of stock describeil in your advertising matter; he must be supplied quickly and his order must arrive in first class condition. In other words, your advertisement must be truthful and must be backed up with good stock and real service. July 1, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 29 Mr. Retail Florist who believes in Advertising : IS the On or about July 1 5, next, we will mail you a circular, telling you all about " TRIPLETS," which distinguishing name we have given to our Three New Design Booklets, our latest and best productions. If you do not receive this document at that time, or if you are impatient to learn without delay all about these three Money Makers, drop us a line on your letterhead and a circular telling you all about these wonderful books and how to use them will be forwarded you by return mail. Mr. Retail Florist who does not believe in advertising will not receive a circular, and so will not be in a position to compete unless he wakes up to the fact that he is losing business by dependimg too entirely on the prestige he has inheritecj or made for himself. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE IN NEW YORK : 438 to 448 WEST 37th STREET IN CHICAGO : 143 NORTH WABASH AVENUE i I I i I I i I I Wwmmmmmrmmmmmmmmmmmmrimmimmmm'^^^rMm^ The Cornell Rose Garden Visit of the American Rose and Syracuse Rose Societies After nearly two weeks of continual rain the sun finally appeared upon the occasion of the joint meet- ing of the American Rose and Syracuse Rose Societies, on June 22. Although the season has been very un- favorable, cold and windy, the buds of many of the varieties opened up nicely. About sixty enthusiastic members of the Syracuse Rose Society motored to Ithaca in the morning, and after picnicking in the woods in the rear of the Home Economics building, proceeded to the Rose gardens which are located at Craig Field. Here they were joined by the members of the American Rose Society. The Cornell Rose garden consists of 120 beds hold- ing from 18 to 24 phints each. Dr. Beal, who is in charge of the test plots, provided each visitor with a typewritten chart of the varieties. The visitors seemed pleased with the superior protection which had been given the plants during the Winter, and expressions of surprise were heard that so few blanks were found among the teas and hybrid teas. The openness of the situation of the field seemed an admirable test of hardi- ness. After an hour of inspection the party gathered at the center of the garden for a photograph and to hear a few remarks from President Pennock, Messrs. Pyle, Mills and Beal. President Pennock mentioned an in- teresting experience with Rose bugs. Hand-picking is usually considered the only deliverance, but Mr. Pen- nock found that if Magnolia macrophylla be planted, the beetles are so fond of the Magnolia blooms that they literally fill the cup-like flowers and leave the Roses alone. Mr. Pyle commended the Syracuse Rose Society as being the largest local Rose organization in the coun- try. Besides the Roses, the visitors enjoyed the Peonies and Irises, of which several hundred varieties of each were in bloom. Meeting of the American Rose Society The meeting of the American Rose Society was held in the ofiSce of Professor E. A. White, President Pen- nocjc being in the chair. Mr. Pennock read letters from Portland, Ore., and Tacoma, Wash., asking for the" es- tablishment of a Rose-test garden in each city. Mr. Curry, who has been most instrumental in advocating Portland as the official Rose garden of the Pacific North- west, promises city co-operation in maintenance and in awarding medals as well as in increasing the membership of the American Rose Society by making a Portland auxiliary division. The question of allowing both Port- land and Tacoma to have Rose gardens was also con- sidered. Dr. Beal introduced a resolution to appoint Mr. Curry with power to choose a committee for the establishment of a Rose garden at Portland. Secretary Hammond announced that there are now 400 members of the American Rose Society, 150 associate members having joined since March first. President Pennock suggested a broader distribution of the Rose Annual, for it contains the best material available on Roses. The preparation of the copy of this book has been an excellent incentive for joining the society. It was suggested that a number of the Western Rose so- cieties be written regarding membership and annuals. A meeting of the Cornell Test Garden Committee will be held in about a week, at which time determination of hardiness and correct nomenclature will be considered. Dr. Beal stated the importance of knowing the variation which would occur in the vigor of the various varieties upon their own roots and grafted. Professor Mulford of the Test Garden of Washing- ton, D. C, mentioned that a propagator is to be employed l>y them and that possibly they could be the center for the propagation of varieties upon various stocks and that distribution could be made to the other gardens. Committee on Amateur Rose Shows Professor Mulford asked for information regarding the establishment of Rose societies. He expressed the difficulty in formulating the best rules for organization and exhibitions by such societies, especially concerning schedules of prizes. It was moved, seconded and car- ried, therefore, to appoint a committee of five to arrange a set of rules and a tentative schedule of prizes for amateur shows. This committee is to report at the Autumn meeting of the executive committee, and their recommendation as adopted to be published in the An- nual. The committee appointed consists of Dr. A. C. Beal, chairman ; Professor Luiasden, Dr. Mills and Messrs. J. H. Dunlop and J. E. Currey. Those who registered at the Rose Garden were as follows : Auger, T. B.. Brooklyn Ayling, Mr. and Mrs. H., Syra- cuse Bahret, H. G., Poughkeepsie Baildon. J. K., ^Ia^Ibo^o Bailey, Frances, Syracuse Beal. Dr. A. C, Ithaca Bickie, Mrs. Charles E., Syracuse Blanding, Freeman A., Syracuse Brenner, J., Brooklyn Brooks. A, H.. Monroe Brooks, Mrs. C. H., Syracuse Brow, Mr. and Mrs., F. W., Syracuse Brow, Frank, Syracuse Buell, L. M., Syracuse Bull, E., Poughkeepsie Card, C. W., Ithaca Chen, C. L., Chikian, China Condon, Mrs. D. K., Syracuse Congdon, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Coon, Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Dunning, D. M., Auburn Ely. Mrs. Eugene, Ithaca Galloway, Dean B. T,, Ithaca CJarrett, Clara, Ithaca Gershoy. A. M., New York City Golding, Mr. and Mrs. W. B., Syracuse Green, Albert O., Brooklyn Gross, Lela, Ithaca Hammond, Benjamin, Beacon Heacock, Jos., Wyncote, Pa. Hoefer, A., Elmira Hoffman, H. N., Elmira Hottes. Alfred C., Ithaca Howgate, H.O., Greenwich, Conn. Knappeburger, Max, Syracuse Koch. Miss C. E., Gowanda Kullmer, C. J., Syracuse Landmann, Miss Margaretta, OradeU, N. J. Latta, Mrs. E. G., Syracuse Lewis, Dr. and Mrs. G. G., Syra- cuse Lucas, Florence Lumsden, Prof. David, Ithaca Massey, Dr. L. M., Ithaca Merrill, W., and Family, Syracuse Merritt, Mr. and Mrs.'H. W. Mills, Dr. E. M., Syracuse Minns, Miss Lua A., Ithaca Morgan, D. S., Uniontown, Pa. Mott, W. T., SjTacuse Mulford, Prof. F. L., Washing- ton, D. C. Pennock, S. S., Philadelphia, Pa. Putnev, C. M., Ithaca Pjlej_Robert,_West Grove, Pa. Reichle, R. C. H., South Orange, N. J. Ries, Victor, Ithaca Show, Mrs. Henry. Syracuse Stall, E. B., Oxford, Miss. Steelman, L. W., Cincinnati Strong, H. H., Sherman Talbott, Mrs. James. Syracuse Tarbell, George S , Ithaca Thayer, C. L., Ithaca Thorpe, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E., Syracuse Van Deman, Ruth, Ithaca Volz, Emil C, Ithaca Ward, Mrs. James, Syracuse Weiler, A. A., Syracuse Weiler, Louisa H., Syracuse WeUs, N. M., Baldwins\ille White, Prof. E, A., Ithaca Wilford, E. J., R. D. 2., Ithaca Wille, C, New York City Winter, Geo, Syracuse Wong, C, China In our " Gardeners and Florists' Annual for the year 1916, Mr. Joseph Meehan contributes " The Nurseryman's Year," which is, in effect, A Calendar of Operations from Jan. i to Dec. 31. This authoritative Calendar in itself is worth many times the price of the book, which is 50c. postpaid. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists Convention at Houston From copies of letters and telegrams sent to us by R. C. Kerr, vice-president of the S. A. F., it is quite apparent that the local officials headed by Mr. Kerr, are making every endeavor to interest the South in the convention. Letters come from various parts of Texas, and are promissory of the numbers from these places that are likely to attend. Dallas expects to have three- quarters of all Northern Texas florists at Houston; 80 per cent, are expected from Sherman, while from Nash- ville, Tenn., as many as 90 per cent, are expected, and from throughout the whole Southern territory come most encouraging reports. Preparations for Houston In another letter to us, Mr. Kerr says there is no question of doubt that there should be at least 200 flo- rists from within the State of Texas at the convention, and the number may even go as high as 300 or 400 from the whole South. He urges that so many florists coming to Houston ought to make it worth while on the part of the trade having an exhibit there. The local committee has set a mark of 1000 florists to be in attendance at the convention and the meeting is receiv- ing wide publicity. It is believed that the big hall will be crowded to the limit with trade exhibits. Sweet Pea Show at Bar Harbor The schedule for the annual exhibition of the Ameri- can Sweet Pea Society is now prepared and can be had from Harry A. Bunyard, secretary, 40 W. 28th St., New York City. Express packages" should be di- rected to A. E. Thatcher, Bar Harbor, Me.; Sweet Pea Exhibition. The schedule comprises six sections in 60 classes. The trade supplies a considerable number of good special prizes, while both New York and Boston Florists' Clubs aided the prize list by gifts of $25 each. The exhibition will be opened at Bar Harbor, on Satur- day, July 15, remaining open on the 16th. Parties are being arranged from New York, Boston and elsewhere. The New York party hopes to travel by the Metropoli- tan Line to Boston, leaving New York on Thursday, the 13th, at 6 o'clock in the afternoon, reaching Boston the next morning. The Boston party wijl also travel to Bar Harbor by boat, leaving on the Friday night. This all-the-way-by-water trip between the two places has been very popular and the route by the Cape Cod Canal varies the voyage and shortens it by about 7T miles. The New York contingent, according to this plan, have a full day at Boston on the Friday. Have you our list of books? Write us. 30 The Florists' Exchange Just Arrived from Belgium 40 CASES OF ARAUCARIAS, KENTIAS and ASPIDISTRAS In fine condition, which I will offer in their original package for the next two weeks, before being potted, at the follow- ing low prices: AURACARIA Eicelsa, 3 tiers, 8-10 inches high, 40c.: 3 tiers, 9-11 inches high, 50c.: 3-4 tiers, 12-14 inches high, 60c.; 3-4 tiers, 14 to 16 inches high, 75c. KENTIA Belmoreana. 5-6 leaves, 16 inches high, 65c.: IS inches high, 5-6 leaves, 75c.: 24 inches high, 6-7 leaves, 90c,: 26-28 inches high, 6-7 leaves, $1.25 each. KENTIA Forsteriana, 24-20 inches high, 5-6 leaves. 75c.: 28-30 inches high, 90c.: 32-34 inches high, 6 leaves, $1.25: 36 inches high, $1.50 each. ASPIDISTRA. Suitable for porches. Green- leaved. 6-inch pots, $1.00: Variegated, $1.25. GERANIUMS, such as Beaute Poitevineand Alphonse Ricard, 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. John Doyle, S. A. Nutt, Perkins, M. Buchner, 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Luminosa and Vernon, best red; Magnifica, best pink. 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100: same varieties, 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS. 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE. Light and dark blue. 4-in. pots. $7.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. AGERATUM. Best dwarf blue, 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. SCARLET SAGE. Clara Bedman or Bonfire. 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. PETUNIAS, CalifornU Giant. 3-in. pots. $5.00 per 100. DOUBLE PETUNIAS. 4-inch pots, bright colors, $8 00 per 100. ROSY MORN and INIMITABLE. 2H-in pots, $3.00 per 100. NASTURTIUMS. 4 good colors. 3-in. pots $5.00 per 100. COLEUS Verschafleltii, Golden Bedder, Queen Victoria. 2H-in. pots, $3 00 per 100. Fancy Varieties. $4.00 per 100. SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem. 2H-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. DOUBLE BLUE CORNFLOWERS. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. DWARF FRENCH MARIGOLD. 2H-in. pots, $3-00 per 100. MOONVINES. 2H-in. pots. $5.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, staked up, $12.00 per 100. HONEYSUCKLE. SH->n. pots, 25c. VERBENAS. Separate colors. 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. PHLOX. 2W-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. SNAPDRAGONS, such as Giant Yellow, Golden Oueen, Giant Scarlet, Giant Pink. Salmon Pink. Queen of the North and Giant White. 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Nelrose Pink and Silver Pink, 2H-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. KENTIA Belmoreana and Forsteriana. 4-in. pots. 30c. each. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2^^-in. pots. $3 00 per 100: 4-in . $10.00 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-in. pots. $6.00 per 100; 4 in., $12.00 per 100. HARDY IVIES. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. COCOS Weddelliana. 3-in. pots, 15c. CROTONS. 4-in, pots, 25c. LEMON VERBENAS. 4-in. pots. $8.00 per 100. DRACiBNA Indlvisa. 5-in. pots. 25c. DIELYTRA, or Bleeding Heart 6-in. pots, 25c. FUNKI A Variegata. Strong. 4-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. ROSES, such as Magna Charta, Gruss an Teplitz, Caroline Testout. Baby Ram- bler. Strong, 6-in. pots, 25c. each We also have a fine line of BEDDING PLANTS, which are now in very good condition. Godfrey Aschmann, Fo^r ptTt/ 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 11^'. pli ;i«e I eutiuu TIh.' Kxcba SNAPDRAGON Antirrhinum Virginia. 2J^-in. pots. Rooted Cuttings. Immediate shipments. Seedlings. Ready for shipment July 15th. $4,00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. PAUL E. RICHWAGEN Highland Ave. and Rosemary St., Needham, Mass. Wbea ordering, please mention The Exchange Coming Meetings and Exhibitions (Secretaries are requested to forward us promptly particulars as to forthcoming exhibitions). AmiierBt, Mass, — Graduates School of Agriculture, in connection with the Mass. Agricultural College, July 3-28, 1916. Bar Harbor. Me. — Amer. S. Pea Soc.'s annual show, July 15-16. Sec'y H. A. Bunyard. Cleveland, O. — Flower show and Indus- trial fair, Sept. Oollegfe Station, Texas. — Texas Farmers' Congress and Nurserymen's Ass'n, July 26-28. Oreenwlcli, Conn. — Fall flower, fruit and vegetable show of the Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 1916. Houston, Texas. — S. A. F. and O. H. con- VPtition. Aug. 15-17. 1916. Iiancaster, Pa. — Flower Show, Nov. 9-11. 2«ewiston, Me. — Annual flower show of Lewiston and Gardeners' Union, Aug. 24 and 25. X^ondon, England. — Nat. Sweet Pea Society's show at the Royal Hort. Hall, July 11. Minneapolis, Minn, — OfTlcial Seed Ana- lysts Convention in July. Mount Kisco, N. T. — Fall show of the Northern Westchester County Hort, and Agrl. Soc, Oct. 27-29. Sec'y A. G Ross. Annandale Farm. NeT7 Orleans, Iia. — Flower show Nov. 11-19. New York. — International Apple Ship- pers' Ass'n, Aug. 2. New Tori:, N. T. — Amer. Dahlia Soc.'s annual show. Sept. 26-28. in Engineer- ing Bldg., 25 W, 39th St. Sec'y J. H. Dick. New Tork. — Fall exhibit Horticultural Society of New Yoric at Museum of Natural History, Nov. 9-12. Sec'y Geo. V. Nash, Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, N. Y. Fort Wayne, Ind. ■Wedding Orders During the last two weeks the flo- rists of this city experienced the biggest rush of wedding work of the season. Quality flowers were in big demand and were none too plentiful. There was also considerable fuueral work for several proininont funerals, and commencements brought a big call for Roses, Sweet Peas and many flowers in variety. The weather was rather unfavorable for brisk couiiier trade, as there was a great deal of rain which also spoiled many of the home-grown Peonies. Stock in the greenhouses is getting scarce. High grade Roses are none too plentiful although the medium and shorter grades are. Shawyer and Rus- sell are the best varieties in pink, as the Killarneys open quickly. Richmonds and Rhea Rheid^ are good in red. and Kais- erine in white. Sunburst, Ophelia and Aai-on Ward an' favorites for weddings. Carnations are of fine (|uality on ac- count of the cool weather, although they are ratlier scarce, as many local grow- ers are dumping out the old plants. Oiitdoi>r flowers are in the market in great variety, among them Sweet Rocket, t'aiwlytuft. Daisies. Cornflowers. Statice. Feverfew and Pansies. (ireen goods are in big demand, especially Adiantum. There are some line blui' Hydrangea plants on the market, al.so Baby Ram- bler R.iscs. Mrs. KIsie Bohlender. landscape gar- dener of Tippecanoe City. Ind.. who is taking an active part in tlic civic beau- tifii-ation wm-k of this city, has an in- teresting anil practii'al article' on land- scape bcautillciUion in tlie current num- ber of the Wililivtittd MiuitnUir. J. C. Beavers of the soils and crops deiiartment of Purdue Pniversity. visited till- city last week, the guest of County Agriiuitura! Agent. Clarence Henry. Mr. and Mrs. .Varon Shive and chil- dren returned on Sunday from a motor trio to Tri-lakes anpreciate and know, and how to reach the greatest number, and we believe the best way is through the newspapers. We spend a great deal of our time and money in trying to tell the public in our simplest way the best time to use flowers is now, no matter whether it he June or December. Flowers can be used at all times wliether it be for weddings, birth- days, anniversaries, graduations, or when convalescing, or even a minstrel show — it doesn't matter so long as you keep the fact in people's minds. We feel sure more flowers will be used continually, if florists will make an effort to let the fact be made known through advertis- ing either in one form or another. We prefer news- papers, because we can reach the greatest number of people in the quickest time possible. Be sure when you start an advertising campaign that you intend to keep it up, because only in the steady ever-at-it manner can you hope to accomplish results. Better do none than go at it once and stop, as this form of advertising is soon forgotten. It must be kept up regularly to bring results. Now as to how much a florist should spend for adver- tising. We use, under the form of advertising, the fol- lowing: newspapers, car-cards, painted bill-boards, and direct-by-mail-advertising; that is, certain booklets, etc., which we issue to several thousand names we have on a special list. We call advertising "Sales Insurance," and we have as much faith in the necessity of this form of expense as the average individual would in a life insur- ance policy, being absolutely of the same importance. When we started we had to open quite an avenue to drive our thoughts out, and in order to make a good showing and keep it >ip we devoted eight per cent, of our total sales to this end, and wc have found our sales so increased that now it doesn't proportion over six per cent. Most specialty stores figure about four per cent., hut we believe that, owing to an original line of adver- ising like flowers, we could not create the ]>roper pub- licity, and we are now spending between twenty-five and thirty thousand a year toward what we call "Sales In- »surance," and are hoping to he able to say we will be better pleased when we can spend twice the amount, for no hu.siness can succeed except to a certain limit un- less the owners penuit a proper proportion of the total sales income to be spent for advertising which, to my mind, is the one key to success, to which must be com- bined (Quality and Service. I have tried to simplify my brief here so that any one, even a novice, might understand the workings nec- essary to conduct a small campaign from start to finish. Henry Penn. P. S. — I would be very glad to answer any questions pertaining to the above article through The Floeists' Exchange, as I feel much good can come out of a ser- ies of articles pertaining to the good and welfare of florists if questions are itsked and answered by our brother florists through trade press. fe fc pJi Getting Your Store Into the Movies By ERNEST A. DENCH The newspaper now has a very strong competitor in tile motion picture field. It is the animated newspaper, which is issued twice weekly, each edition comprising about twenty news items of national importance. This is shown in practically an unchanged state at several thousand motion picture theaters from Maine to Cali- fornia. The animated newspaper, therefore, may be said to possess the combined circulation of all the newspapers in New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston. The animated newspaper does not carry advertise- ments, like its press counterpart. What the national advertiser would Uke to see is an animated newspaper with pictorial advertisements sandwiched in between the news items, but there are no signs at present of his cherished hopes being realized. But the florist is more fortunately situated in that he has only his own town to consider. The live wire photoplay exhibitor is alert to the fact that the animated newspaper has its shortcomings, es- pecially if he happens to be located in a small town. Folks in Clayville are not as Interested in Van Troopen laying a foundation stone in New York City as they are in John Brown opening the Clayville library. Maybe Funeral pieces at the burial of Wm. F. Kasthig, Buffalo, N. Y. 32 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Floriata In 6ood standing throughout the country can arall themselves of the advertisers' oflers in this Department and accept, without hesitation, orders from their local customers, transmit them to an advertiser In these columns, and thus avail themselves of the opportunities for extention of trade wliich are open to all. Let your customers know you fill orders by tele- graph to any part of the country. When the design ~ la placed in the advertiser's card it indicates < membership in the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, n. y. Not how Cheap But how Good I should like to write a little essay on " The Sweet Perfume of Courteous Service '* but actions speak louder than words- Flowers are my hobby and my business- If you have orders for delivery in N. E., BOSTON, MA,SS. "Penn. the Telesrach Piot-lst*' Member of Floriata' Telegraph Delivery Association 12 4 TRBMOIST 8TRBBT ALBANY, N. Y. 106rstate Street Cut flowers or floral designs delivered to -^ any part of Albany and vicinity on tele- graphio order. Personal attention given and satisfaction guaranteed. ALBANY Send your orders for the CAPITAL DISTRICT, which includes all of Eastern New York State, to BROOKLINE, MASS. ^^"^^^^5^^^^^ LARGEST FLORIST IN THIS DISTRICT Ff^ n^Tk 1 «M A*> 220 Washington St • *-" A ^i"AV/l Established 1886 THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE >Mm Ym jMcndi ' ' wiiiiam Gloeckner 1 jf lonst 1 , , . , . We guarantee absolute satisjaction. ESTABLISHED 1842 ALBANY, N. Y. Florist and Nurseryman Rural and St. Agnes Cemeteries Ave. Write, Tetophone or Telegraph. iUi ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION Brooklyn, N.Y. Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Phone, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Long Island. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. '^/^ CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 Euclid Avenue We can fill your orders Day or NIftht lor Cleveland and State of Ohio Always have complete etock on band. Regular diicount allowed the Trade. 1836 W. 25th STREET, ALBANY, N. Y. 2,^ Steuben Street The best flowers and prompt service to out-of-town orders. S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN ST., BUFFALO, N. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, NIAGARA FALLS, LOCKPORT and WESTERN NEW YORK. _ KNOBLE BROS., "(!^eVl'>JSd' -^^& Allentown, Pa. Ernest Ashle wjwMMm^^ ley PLORIST store, 943 Hamilton SL Both Telephones Can fill your Telegragh Order. Greenhouses. Bethlehem Pike' Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. EST. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y. AUBURN, NEW YORK 140-150 SOUTH DIVISION STREET We deliver to all point in Central New York, Wells and Cornell Colleges. CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Avenue COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO Telegraphic orders will be carefully and promptly filled. Personal attention given. Usual discount allowed. Colorado Springs vI^nity prompdy and carefully executed by The Rilces Realc Hloral Co. 104 North Tejon Street Burllngton.Vt. Orders for Ver- mont and North- ern N. Y. eiled to your entire satia- fac- tion. DALLAS, TEXAS BALTIMORE, MARYLAND and ALL SOUTHERN POINTS )tonni(5l7 North Charles Street ^^ The House of Flowers" CHARLOTTE, N. C. /'' FLORISTS <^^ lime FLORIIL AND NURSERY CO. S^ FINE FLOWERS— PROMPT SERVICE ^"—^ DAY TOIV , OHIO <"'-^^ 112 South/3f,„^\ Main' St.. Charlotte and Vicinity CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass Caitone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street Flowers CHICAGO, ILL. 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel Courtesies Eitended to all Florists ZT/i. DENVER, COLO. *5t)^-2. ^t^-^^i /'r, -I A. VALENTINE, President J'ar/C J'lOrat LO. colorada. Utah, ^,^fi^^ Western Nebra'Jca <^prf^^ 1643 Broadway and Wyoming points ^^s.X^ ceaobed by express. Orders promptly filled. Usual discounts. DETROIT, MICH. If we fill your order, our repu- tation is your guar- antee of efficiency * Telegraph Us. ALDDrr POCHELON, IM-U0 ■ATLd Al CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. DES MOINES JJlitioraill fjFlorislJ IN THE CENTER OF IOWA J.S. WILSON FLORAL CO We cover all points in Iowa. BOSTON MRSSACHUSEna 143 Tremont St. c,.o^.^x., OHIO , - SMITH ™IhS5^I The centrally located Florist Shop. Yours for reciprocity. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. John Reck & Son 985 MAIN STREET E. G. Hill Floral Co. 532-34 RACE STREET Also Motor Delivery to Newport, Covington and Dayton, Ky. CLEVELAN dT^ H IO THE CLEVELAND CUT FLOWER CO. Will fill your orders for Detigns or Cut Flower* in NORTHERN OHIO We deliver by automobiles in Eart, West and South Orange, al»o Glen Ridge, Mootclair, Bloomfield. Newark and New York. ^dWSOn the Florist eJJ"*^^. Vr* '■*^^*^ 107 W. Market St. !>• »• I>eUverlea to Ithaca, Blnfthamton. Homell, Gonilng and other vs_>v N^^ D C" f\ I l^ Of s°y place jJtomalf VX rT r Vi/^rV in Virginia (florisj) BUCKS, Norfolk, Va. V^-^ |-|^ ^^, FIELD I^orthampton, Mass. i Succeeded by Smith College Florist BUTLER & ULLMAN ^ ^ Furrow & Company -^ OKLAHOMA CITY - GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA If you have an order for flowers to be delivered in another city, glance through this directory first; if you find an advertiser properly located you can rely on him. July 1, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 35 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Edward Sceery "^ PATERSON and PASSAIC, N. J- PHIUDELPHU, PA. The Bellevue-Stratlord and Diamond & 22d Sts. Do you want flowers in Philadelphia? "Wefumish the best, artistically arranged tai5^<5^ SAINT LOUIS, MO. 8th & Locust Sts. All orders by Telegraph or Teie pboDe most carefully executed at once. Floral designs a specialty. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. L. D. ROBINSON, Florist and Decorator 182 MAIN STREET Orders delivered promptly to WESTFIELD, HOLYOKE, CHICOPEE and SPRINGFIELD SUBllRBS Young's ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 OUve Street Out-of-town orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Wire us your orders. PHILADELPHIA: 1800 Chestnut St. ATLANTIC CITY: 2517 Boardwalk ®l|p Unnbnn iFlniupr ^OUQ^ ST. PAUL, MINN. 20-22-24 West Fifth Street Pittsburgh, Pa, 710 East Diamond Street Nortli Side OUR ONLY STORE WE SERVE you BETTER 6T0HE 01 E^ DAV AND NIGHT POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. SXLTrOBD B| mi/BB Vassar College Glen Eden, rLUWCK Putnam Hall SHOP Bennett School Taeonic School ROVIDENCE, R. I. T. J. JOHNSTON a OO. AND NEW ENGUIND POINTS ITt WEYBOSSET ST.. PROVIDENCE Providence, RHODE ISLAND Johnston Brothers We fill orders for the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The largest store in America. Large stock in jreat variety. Write, wire or phone. Open niRbt and day SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS Quality in Floral Work and Cut Flowers Orders for All Texas STAR FLORAL CO. (chris. hauser flori.st'.s store pretty soon the question "Which Jones?" would be a troublesome one. "Barney Jones," how- ever, would soon get to be a name as well known in the florist's trade of the community as a trade name could he, might weU be incorporated and would be dis- tinctive as long as it was in existence. There is a tendency in the retail trade, the cue probably being taken from New York, where "Macy's" and "Tiffany's" and "Rector's" with many other examples have become names to conjure %vith, to put the emphasis on the l>rinci])al feature in the trade name. .In many cities (tf the country the business houses encourage such a characterization. Once the distinctive feature is estab- lished it can be protected. But a trade name that does not possess this distinctive feature is one- that is diffi- cult to protect. Should it come to-the place where sale of the b^^siness was desiralile the establishment with the distinctive name could cash in on tlic good will much more heavily than the place with the name w^hich does not stand out. L^eSr'Sa SAN FRANCISCO C;::;^ Syracuse, N. Y. (ifflorisl) ONONDAGA HOTEL We will carefully execute orders for Syracuse and vicinity. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bastable Building Special attention given to out-of-town orders Both Telephones R. ABBOTT pnvh ]f loral Company FLORISTS TRENTON, N. J. Greenhouses: Buchanail, LafayetteandSchillerAves., Broad St. Park Burdett Ave. & Hooslck St. LEADING FLORISTS 3S Dorrance Street <^> Joseph's FLOWERS, FRUITS, FAVORS FLORISTS' Roanoke, VSm Fallon, Florist Rochester Floral Co. ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Gixe us your order for Southern Minnesota J A i^ ff0 t ROCHESTER, N. Y. j^O&/V^WI^^?^ 25 ainton Ave.. North W ^^■■C-^^^^^^^^^*'^ Flowers delivered ^-'^^ib^ promptly in Rochester and surrounding country. Com- <^FT^^ plete line always ready. ^^"-X^ SaTtcr Bros. "^T" Novelties for "Welcoming" and "Bon Voyage" packages. Flowers delivered to any part of -the world 233-235 GRANT AVENUE Both Phones, 3850 TROY, N. Y. Prompt delivery and careful attention to out-of-town orders AH orders filled from the greenhouses BRANT BROS. Inc., UTICA.N.Y. 100,000 sq. ft. of glass devoted to growing Cut Flowers. WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros% Co, Florists <^^ 1214 F. STREET, N. W. LARGEST GROWERS IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA EVENDEN BROS. <^ WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA Seattle, Wash. Holtyyifood Gardens Seattle's Leading Flower Shop ^ r\ r^ 1534 Second Ave. ^^ cMrS. LoUtSd P. Fowler WILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS .Sailing! of foreign owned tteamahipB may be canceled without notice 1 Prom New York SiUing Bij Hour July 1- 5.00 pm 1-12.00 m Andania. . . . Caraeronia. . Cedric Chicago. . . . Verdi FLORISTS 38 Main St., West ROCHESTER, N. Y. 88 Main Street, East We reach all /s_/^.>v Western N. Y. )Natimtal( .Points UWoridJ ROCEIFORD FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES ROCKFORD.ILL •%^ Quick service to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa. Points. St. Paul Tenadores .\dvance Montserrat Lapland Alaunia Orduna Rochambeau .\ncon New Amsterdam. Celtic La Touraine Tuscania Kristianiaford. . HcIligOlav... ,. Siixdiiia California Lafayette Cretic Bergenefjord. .-■ Pannonia. ji.^..: tCCristoba)) Aug." 1-12,00 1- 3.00 pm 1-10.00 am. 1-12.00 m. 1- 6- 6- 6-12.00 m. 8- 5.00pm. 8- 5.00 pm. 8- 3.00 pm. 11- 11-12.00 m. 12-12.00 m. 15- 3.00 pm. 15-12.00 m. 15- 20- 2.00 pm. 22- S.Oflpm. 22-12.001 m, 22- 3.00 pm 27-12.00 m, 29-, 9.00 am ' 5- 0-, 5.00pm: ■ Pitr W. 14th St. W. 14th St. W. 19th St. W. 15th St.. Roberts Stores, Bkyn. W. 23d St. Pier 16. E. R. W. 27th St. Pier 8, E. R. Pier 60. N. R. W. 14th St, W. 14th St. W. 15th St. Pier 42, N. R. 5th St.. Hoboken W. 19th St., W. loth St. W. 14th St. Buah.Dks. 17th St., Hoboker W. 14th St. W. 14th St. W. 15th St. |w. 21st St. Roberts Stores, Bkyn. Bush Docks :W. 14th St. Deitin&tiOD Falmouth, Lon. Liverpool Liverpool Bordeaux So. Am. Ports Liverpool Colont Colont Cadiz-Bar. Liverpool Falmouth, Lon " Falmouth, Lon Bordeaux Colont Rotterdam Liverpool Bordeaux Liverpool Bergen CopenTiaeen Liverpool Gias:-Liver. Bordeaux .\zores-Gib.- Nap.-Gen. So. Am, Ports Bergen Falmouth, Lon. STATION AL FLORIST WILMINGTON. N. C. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125.000 Square feet of Glass Fu^r, WORCESTER, MASS , 407 & 409 Main St. Worcester Mass. 13 Pleasant Street Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 36 to 38 36 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists DAGGER and FANCY FERNS Finest Quality $2.00 per 1000 GALAX Bronze- Green $1.00 per 1000 $7.50 per 10,000 Sphagnum Moss $2.00 per bale BOXWOOD, $15.00 per 100 lbs. PRINCESS PINE, 10c. per lb., $8.C0 per 100 lbs. LAUREL FESTOONING, $6.00 per 100 yds. LAUREL, 50c. per bu. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $10" p« JOO $7.30 per 1000 MANILA BOXES 18 X 21 z 24 X 28 X 21 X 30 X 24 X 5x3H 5x3H 5x3H 5x3H 8x5 5x3H 8x5 Per 100 ..$2.15 . . 2.40 . . 3.00 . . 3.85 . . 3.85 . . 4.05 . . 4.30 Per 100 28 X 8x5 $4.75 30 X 8x5 5.75 36 X 8x5 7.10 30 X 12 X 6 8.30 36x14x6 10.00 36 X 12 X 6 9.80 BOUQUET BOXES r„5 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $7.60 19x9x 8 Mist Gray 10.00 WREATH BOXES Per 100 16x 16x 7 $7.00 18 X 18x8 9.50 Per 100 20 x20 x9 $11.50 22x22x9 13.50 MIST GRAY BOXES 100 18 X 5 X 3 $3.00 21 x5x33^ 3.70 24x5x334 4.20 28x5x31^ 4.90 21 X 8 X 6 4.90 30x5x31^ 5.30 36 X 5 xii4 7.00 100 24 X 8x5 $6.50 28 X 8x5 7.20 30 X 8x5 8.90 36 X 8x5 9.70 30x 12x 6 11.25 36 X 12x6 13.75 Printing 50 cents extra per 1000. CYCAS LEAVES SL_ 8tol2. 12 to 16, 16 to 20. 20 to 24. 24 to 28. COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH OTHERS Per 100 Per 1000 $1.65 $12.50 . 2.25 16.00 . 3.00 21.00 . 3.25 26.00 . 3.75 32.00 StZ4. 28 to 32. 32 to 36. . 36 to 40. 40 to 44 . , 44 to 48. , Per 100 Per 1000 $5.00 $37.00 . 5.50 42.00 . 6.00 50.00 . 6.50 55.00 . 7.00 60.00 HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., Inc., Telephones Main. 2439-2616-2617-2618 Fort Hill. 25290 J* MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORISTS' HARDY CUT EVERGREENS WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET SUPPLIES Boston, Mass. Unknown customers 'please give reference, or cash with ^_^ order. ^^.. Sphagnum Moss $1.50 per Bale. Ten Bales $14.00 Write today for our specially low Summer price on large orders. Buy your winter's supply now and get the advantage. Our moss is ^ood clean stock, every bale is wrapped. Wire Designs and Florists' Supplies. The largest stock of fresh cut decorative evergreens in America. THE KERVAN COMPANY 119 West 28th Street, Wlien ordering, pleafle mention^ The Exchange M. RICE CO. •• KEYSTONE QUALITY " — Florists' Supplies Excel — 1220 Raca Street PHILADELPHIA. PA ^Vllen ordering, ploaee mention The Exchange Palmetto Leaves Our Credit and Information List Jl'^' ^^'^'^ °" ^^^^'^^^'^ ^''"''''^^ Is the Best Trade Medium for Credits Subscribe now and get the list for one year from July 1st National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET. NEW YORK WhPn ortk'rlnc. please mention The Exchange 8-12 12-16 16-20 20-23 23-26 Natural Green Sheet Moss Long green sheets of the heaviest variety, Per bag, $1.00 Length of Leaf, Inches Per 100 $1.75 12.35 »3.45 J4.55 »6.15 Per 1000 15.00 20.00 30.00 40.00 55.00 5% discount for cash with order. W. G. CLARE. Fernandina. Florida When ordering, please mention The Exchange NEW CROP Green Sheet Moss, $1.75 per bag. Perpetuated Moss, $3.50 per bag. Lyrata. (Evergreen Oak Foliage), $2.50 per case. H.W.Armes,BrysonCity,N.C. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO iitileus Coleus Christmas Gem should be kept under propagation and a heavy stock worked uji : it has gained in popular fa- vor very rapidly the past season. Good ilants in 4in. pots readily bring 2.5c.. and as they grow so rapidly, are certain- ly profitable. If spra.ved daily with force they are easily kept clean. In our warm climate they make elegant single specimen.s. the leaves often growing to a length of Sin. to lOin. and in some cases a foot, and their brilliant color attracts universi! attention. Hardy .Salvias, both the blue and the new crimson Greggii, should be given es- lecial attention. If seed is desired for increasing your stock go over your plants daily and save the ripe seed before it ia ruined by the hard, pelting, July aud .\ngust rains. If cuttings are wanted pinch off all the blooms and take the young growth, which roots readily in a shaded bed outside. Personally I pre- fer outside propagating during the Sum- mer : altogether you get stronger and better plants, and if .vour frames are isolated, that is. two or four sash frames, you can harden your stock better before either ijricking off in flats or potting it. and you have ample time to clean ami renovate your propagating house. The Balsams Impatieus, all varieiies, are among our most satisfactory blooming plants if given a moderately light soil with about one-fourth well decomposed cow manure and sand, and kept well pinched back until a nice shape is acquired. Nothing that I know can produce more flowers. They are popular plants where known and nice plants are always salable. As Summer sellers, grown in a Sin. pot, they can't be beaten. While small plants are offered in the Spring at cheap prices, still there are many customers who desire plants for immediate effect, and the Im- patiens comes in just right, particularly the Sultana. Swainsona is another plant that has almost ceased to exist. There was a time when entire benches were given over to tlie cultivation of this popular plant for cut flower purposes, while thou- sands were grown and sold as pot plants. They succeed so well in our warm cli- mate that they should l>e more exten sively grown. Their only enemy seems to be mealy bug. and as they can be so easily reached with the hose, can be easily kept clean. Propagated by cut- tings they commence to bloom when quite small, although they do not make as fine plants as the seedlings. Planted in beds with a good mulching of rotted cow manure they make an attractive .Iiilv 1, 191fi. The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Take Advantage of Our Spring|Offer Spheignum Moss Our Large Bales, $1.50; 12 Bales, $15.00. Extra Large Bales, $2.00; 8 Bales, $14.00. Green Lump Moss $1.00 per bag. Shipping instructions and cash with order to ensure prompt delirery. H. KENNEY 76-94 Rocbeiter Avenae Brooklyn, N.Y. 1795-1805 De» Street Wlii-n iirih riiiK. pk'asr mention The lOxrIialige Import Orders *^on" Birch Bark Sea Moss Raw Ruscus Isolepis Grass Palm Fibre (Japanese) W. G. CLARE, Fernandina, Fla. Wbt-ii orJcriiis. pkv mHiiHon Tbc Exclmnge NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK For destroying insect life on Plants, etc. Per box { 1 doz. rolls) §0.60 Per case (12 doz. rolls) 6.50 Get. our list of other supplies GEO. H. ANGERMCELLER.'^F'ioluf 1324 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo. When nrflprhig nle.ise mi^ntlnn Thf ETehnr.jre NEW CROP GREEN SHEET MOSS. For Hanging Baskets, at $1.75 per bag. PERPETUATED MOSS. $3.50 per bag. LYRATA. (Evergreen Oak), $2.60 per case. E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. When ordering, please meptiop The Eichapge RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Salesroom 134 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone — Madison Square 3053 Manufacturers and Importers of Willow and Fancy Baskets for Florists Dealers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES ^~Our specialties — Wheat Sheaves and Baskets \^"h('ri I riliTJti^. pli^aso nifutimi Tin' Kxi li.tnn'- Tlma I« Mnnav ^*™ ^ ""• '">" greening 1 Une IS IViOney your designs by using FLO- RISTS' GREENING PINS. 20o.per lb. and you get from 1000 to 1 100 to the lb. 10 lbs. or over, 1S«. per lb. Speciat Prices to Jobbert. WM. SCHUTTER & SON, Springiield, Masi. Whpn ordering hIi-h-j** m ntl..;. ThP RTfhwngT' Michigan Cut Flower Exchange INCOPORATED Wholesale Gominission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOGUE Buchblnder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago When fird^ring t'lHuae m-nlinn Thp F.xclltingp The advertising columns of THE EXCHANGE will not flood you with useless inquiries that are costly to you. ImhI. If planted on a bene*, an abun- dnnrc of bloom ran bo had nearly the entire year. Fi'ef|iient applications of bone meal, followed by weak .solutions of low-manure water, will be beneficial but ni>t unless they are in active growth. Tlie I'jaster Greeting I'elargonium is nnw out of bloom and does not meet the e.\]iectalious of its friends, but this is no donbt caused by "ur hot weather. In some sections, particularly in Mont- gomery where it is a difficult matter to get satisfactory blooms on an.y of the (ieraniums, it is hardly to be e.\pected that the Pelargoniums are any exception. The white fly seems to have a liking to it and e.xtra exertions must be resorted to to keep it clean. However, as an Easter seller it is not surpassed by any plant I know of except the Lily. W, C. Cook. Baltimore, Md. The Market Hot weather has followed the rainy spell of the past several weeks, and the particular mixture of extremes in the line of weather samples is respctn- sible for a big crop of insects and other pests. A number of florists had carried over old crops later than usual because the number of buds on them gave prom- ise of good results ; nevertheless, a sud- den shortage of flow-ers was felt here, and on several days it became next to impossible to obtain a single good Car- nation. .4.t this writing Carnations are about the size of hardy garden I'inks and very scarce at that. (iood Hoses, and in fact most cut flower stock, are scarce, and owing to recent heavy rains, outdoor stock is not at it.s best either. But even tlie scarcity of flowers is easilv forgotten by the florists for the all-ali- sorbing war news and the preparedness measures. Notes ,T. J. Perry, manager for the S. S. I'euiiock-Meehan Co.. in Baltimore, left on Sunday evening on an automobile trip to Philadelphia and vicinity. lie ex- pects to be gone two or three days and intends to mix a little pleasure with business. On his return Mr, Perry should be able to tell us stay-at-home's a few new wrinkles in advertising, as the convention of advertising clubs is now in session in Philadelphia. Frank J. LeCi.aib. Annapolis, Md. Although this city is sliortly t.i lose the last of its mainstays for a peiiod of seveial weeks or montli.s, namely the r. S. Xaval Fleet, which is going on its practice crui.se, much is made of tlie few remaining oflicers and midshipmen, for such is the uncertainty of present con- ditions that we cannot foretell when we will see them again. Friends and kin to the remaining oflicers have made the most of opportunity to show their at- tachments, and naturally many of them have been entertained almost continu- i^usly. Mrs, Rudolph Kaiser, the leading local florist, could well tell how much call there has been for extra flowers. But any rush of work just now is gooil medicine to Mr. and Mrs. Kaiser, for it leaves less time to worry over the ab- sence of their son, ,Iohn K. Kaiser, who is at present in camp at Laurel, Md., as a member of the Machine Gun Co. of .\nnapolis, attached to the First Regi- ment, Maryland National Guards. This regiment has been ordered .South to San Antonio, Texas. Frank J, LeClair. Denison, Tex. Announcement has been made of the coming marriage of Will B. Munson and Miss Minnie Secoy, of. Denison, Texas, to take place July 2. Mr. Munson is manager of the Munson Nursery and Floi-al Co.. son of the late Prof. T. V. Munson. Miss Secoy has been a teacher in the city schools of Denison. Both are very pojiular in this section. A wedding trip to Boston and other Eastern points is in contemplation. J. S. K. To Keep Flowers Fresh! Keep your cut flowers fresh until they are sold and you will wipe out a big loss in your business. It all rests with the proper preserving which in turn depends upon the correct method of refrigeration. If you want to minimize your loss through withered, unsalable goods— practically wipe it out- get a t McCray Florists* Refrigerator The McCray preserves your goods in an even temperature all the time and keeps them fresh, cool and salable. The McCray System is scientific and is the best method for keeping cut flowers. The McCray with its handsome doors and sides of beautiful plate glass provides for attractive display. Its inviting arrangement helps sell goods. The linings come in either beveled plate mirror or white enamel. The compartments vary in dimensions to allow for the different length stems. The wood designing may be had in any finish to conform with your store decoration.. Send for These Catalogs No. 7J,—For Florists No. 92— For Residences McCRAY REFRIGERATOR COMPANY 689 Uke Street Kendallville, Ind. Chicago, 1000 So. Michigan Ave. New York 7-9 W. 30th St. 37 AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT Your advertising copy and cuts must be in our hands by TUESDAY NIGHT to secure insertion in current week's issue 38 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA Increase Your Summer Sales With Our Dainty Decorative Tumbler and Handle Baskets War does not interfere with our supply of standard and staple line of German Baskets. We have plenty of all kinds in assortment. Write us. Fresh importation of IIVUVIORT'F.T .1 .F.S just received. Prices quoted upon request. The Summer time is the best time to make up and prepare forJ'Xmas time. Make'yourjstock up now. Store closes daily S P. M. Saturdays 1 P. M. Write for Catalog. H. BAYERSDORFER & COMPANY, 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wlieii niilfriiijj. pl'i'si- iiifiiti..ii The i:xeli;iii^'f NEW CROP FANCY FERNS AND DISCOUNTS ON LAUREL FESTOONING, for Summer wed- dinga; nothing better. Fresh stock supplied on abort notice. Wire or phone your orders. Wt will do the rest. 4c., 5c. and 60. per yard, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, very fine and large, $5.00 per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green, Jl.OO per 1000, or $7.00 per ease of 10,000. Tclesrsph Office New S.len, Mua. DAGGER FERNS, $1.00 per 1000 LARGE ORDERS SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40c. per sack. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35n Tlio E.KCbange WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000, $1.85; 50.000, $8.00 Manufaotared by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples Free. For Sale by Dealers. The Florists' Hail Association I mures 41,000.000 square feet of glass and has a Re- serve Fund of over $36,000. For particulars address JOHN G. ESLER. Sec, Saddle River, N. J INSURE YOUR GLASS NOW Monlpelier, Vt. The cold, dark Sprinj; has materially lessened tlio trade in bedding plants, but otherwise the season has been an un- usually good one. Tourists are begin- ning to arrive and the effect on the trade is quite important. Emslie & Co., Proprietors of the Moutpelier Greenhouses, report the best Spring trade in cut flowers that they have ever had, with fine prospects for a big Summer trade. J. H. G. Lebanon, N. H. The old New England towns have liad a great revival in business. The waters of the rivers are being harnessed anew I to generate electric power to run ma- chinery to manufacture all sorts of things, with the result that there is a boom in every line, including the florists' business. The Haskell Floral Co., on the White River mad, has had a banner season. It supplies this and neighboring towns with biilh cut flowers and bedding plants and is bu.sy the year round. J. II. G. j Middle Atlantic States | Lancaster, Pa. Robert Antes, Jr., reports business as having been very good fur the past week but slacking up a bit now. A wedding decoration last week was very favorably commented on by tliose present. H. A. Schroyer, as treasurer of the school board, made an impromptu ad- dress before the alumni, which was the hit of the evening for brevity and ap- propriateness. Business is not phenome- nal but very steady, and the store under the decorative hand of Miss Carrie Steekman, always appeals to the artistic sense of tlie customer and helps to make trade. Mrs. Geo. Goldbach is well supplied with Summer fiuwers from the establish- ment of Mr. Wissler who bought the greenhouses. Walter Hammond has enough friends to keep him busy during the dull months and is not losing any sleep. Mr. Murphy is in Coatesville today for a wedding and was thinking of taking in the Advertising Club's convention iu riiiladelphia. I do not know who is writing, the B. F. Barr advertisements now — .\turphy, Barr or some expert, but they are improving right along. The leaving of the National Guards this morning created quite a bit of war- like enthusiasm and the stores all re- sponded with patriotic windows. The growers are all busy trying to keep down the weeds among the outdoor crops and that is all the news from the county. Albert M. Hekr. Syracuse, N. Y. Five dry days out of twenty-five is what we have had so far. Such condi- tions have not been known since 1.S16, when there was frost every month. The latter we have escaped by very narrow margins. There were a number of weddings the past week and some quite large ones will take place in the next few days. Out- door flowers are chiefly chosen which does not bring many .shekels to the flo- rist, especially as I'conies are quoted at 50c. per doz. Friday the suffragists liad a flower .sale dav and disposed of a vast quantity, all outdoor grown, at the farewell parade of the military companies. The boys weri' showered with flowers. These af- fairs help to use up the surplus. Werner Bultmann. who represented the Syracuse Florists' Cluli and was one of the honorary pnll bearers at W. F. Kasting's funeral, s.iys he never saw so mauv beautiful flowers at any one fu- neral before, their valu.' running into thousands of dollars. The Rose Showr l)ispi'c the lateness of the sea- son iiTul unfavorable weather, the show was a most creditable one. Although the qunlitv was not up lo the average. .1. Horace McFarland's business en- gagements would not permit him to come and make the address as promised. Kcv. Dr. Mills took his place with an illustrated lecture on IJose gardens he had seen in this country and Europe. There were no exhibits from the trade. The Syracuse Florists' Club decorated the stage with palms and Peonies. J. M. Gilbert, an enthusiastic amateur, won the medals offered by the American Rose Society. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, acted as one of the judges. Peter Crow and W. Anderson of Utica were in tow'n this week calling on old friends. T. F, Eastwood, Auburn, and R. G. Voght, Skaneateles, came to at- tend the Rose Show. The former brought some fine blooms of Iceland I*oppies, Aqiiilegia and Gladioli as samples of his stock. Voght supplied the Peonies for the stage. They were very fine. The Florists' Club will meet at L. E. Mulhauser's. 17l>.j Court st. on Monday evening, July 10. The president hopes there will be a good attendance as the new constitution and by-laws go into effect. The meeting will be held in the orchard, which should prove very en- joyable, especially if warm weather prevails. H. Y. Post Office News Item Seed and" All Other' Portions of Indian Corn Prohibited Postmaster Morgan. New York, states that in view of Quarantine Act No. 24, promulgated by the Secretary of Agricul- ture. April 29, 1916, under authority of the Act of August 20, 1912, known as the plant quarantine act, the importation into the United States in the mails on and after July 1, 1911!, from sontheast- eni .Vsia (including India, Siam, Indo- China and China), Malayan Archipel- ago. Australia, New Zealand. Oceania, Formosa. Japan and adjacent islands,_ of seed and all other jjortions of Indian Corn or Maize, and certain closely related plants in the raw or unmanufactured state, is absolutely prohibited, except when ordered by or intended for and addressed to the "Oflic'c ects for the Summer trade, .1, IT, G, Jiilv I, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 39 M. C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Telephones, Farraftut 3870-3871 All Kinds of Seasonable Cut Flowers DDI \Alieii ordiTing, pL use mfnti.ni Tbe Exclianf; TT'S easy to under- stand why so many people prefer to ship tlieir flowers to us. We make prompt re- turns and secure the best market prices for their consignments. RGood reasons, are they not, whj' you should ship your fiowers to us ? United Cut Flower Co., Inc. Ill West 28th St. NEW YORK CITY When ordt'iiiit;, pk'nso nieDtkin The Exchange A. L. YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Florists 54 West 28th St. NEW YORK Reidel & Meyer Incorporated Wholesale Florists Seasonable Flowers of all kinds. The beat of service to Growers and Retail Florists. Twenty-five years' experience in the flower business. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones — 4024-4025 Madieon Square \\"h<'ii tinh'i-JTi^', pli-awo nu'Utiiin 'Vhc Exchange For the Month of July ROSES VALLEY SWEET PEAS ASTERS CARNATIONS GLADIOLI MIESEM'S LILIES full li jf St Flc IV^ Y" pi JU P#^Ck1? " '° ''^'*' ""'' '""'■"" entrusted to me in such ^'^ * mT \^ M^Mr^^SMli a fair and liberal manner as to make the cus- tomer's relations with me satisfactory and profitable. TELEPHONES 1623-24-25 MADISON SQUARE JOSEPH S. FENRICH 5 1 West 28th Street, New York When ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange •:«]riiiiniijiiciiiiiiiiiimciiiiiiiiiiiiic]iiiiMiiiiiiC]iiiiii) riiiiiNiiiiiicirMiiiiitiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiiriitiiiiiuiiiEjiiiiiMiiiiiEiiiiiiiiiiiiiEiiiiHimiiicimiinmiK*:* j NEW YORK I I Wholesale Market and News of the City | *:*]iiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiimiii[] niiiMC]iimiiirmt]imiiiiiiii[]miiiiiiiiiE]niimiiiitt]iiiiiniiiuNiiiiiiiiiiiiEimiimiiiiEiimiiiiiiii[]iiimiiiiiinn c*> A. L. Young, Pres. and Treat. H. R. ScoMMADAU, Vice-Prea. F. LiGHTFOOT, Sec'y. Tel. Madison Square 3559 When ordering:, please mention The Exchange Telephone: Madison Square 6S96 GeorgeW.CrawbuckCo. (INC.) Wholesale Commission Florists 57 West 28th Street, New York Wbi'U OL'dLTini;, pk-ase nientinn Tht' Exchangi-' Herman Weiss Wholesale Commission Florist 106 Wesl 28lh Street, New York Talephones, FARRAGUT 634 and 3068 The Exchange THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE la the only trade paper publishing an index to stock advertised In each Isaue, and this feature means that a reader in need of, say. Carnations, can look at this index and refer to ail advertisements of Carnations, larga and small alike. It brings the results of Classified Advertise- ments \n addition to the regular dlapla; idvertlsementt, and with no extra cost, except to us. Can you think of better advertising servicr than this? The Market is Quiet .June 27. — (~)n Monday aud Tues- day nf this week thore st-euiod to be a little more activit.y in the market, but nothing to boast of. There was a fair supply of all the staple stocks and an unusually large variety of miscellaueous flowers, mostly outdoor grown. Am. Beauty Roses are arriviug in small numbers and the quality of nearly all of them is extremely poor. It is hardly necessary to say that it di (■> not lequiie much of a demand to absorb the few good ones. The special grade blottms are selling at fi-( m Oc. to 20c. each. There is a fair .supj)ly of h.\brid tea Roses in all of thi' older and n"wer varieties. They are not meeting with a large demand. Top grade blooms are selling at from .3c. to Sc. each in gen- eral, e-xcept in the case of Hadley and Mme. Paul Euler (Prima Donna) which are selling as high as 15c. each, and P>runner from 20c. to 25c. P. ttom grade blooms are selling at from 50c. to .$2 per 100. the latter figure bein? ob- tained only for a few varieties, as may be seen in the price list. There is a fair supply of Carnations of moilerately good quality for the sea- son. They are meeting with a normal demand for the season, the better grade blooms selling at from $1 to $1.50 per 100. There is a moderate supply of Catt- leya orchids, which are moving only fairly well at from 15c. to 40c. each. There is a not over-large supply of longi- fiorum Lilies, wdiich are sellin;! at from ,$3 to ,$5 per 100. and a considerable supply of auratuin Lilies, fru' which there is almost no demand at any prices, occa- sunal sales being m.ade on the basis of .$.". to $4 per 100. There is a short sup- idy of Lily of the \'alley. which the pres- ent demand, although not large, easily absorbs. Special grade blooms are sell- ing at from $4 to !i;5 iier 100. Only a few Peonies are now ari-iving and they are selling fairly well at from "."c, to 75c. per doz. Sweet Peas are Peas, Carnations, Lilies Prima Donna Roses, Ulrich Brunner Roses AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK We have twenty-two years' experience behind us, and do not expect a gold medal for doing our full duty by our customers and consignors. You will not make a mistake by dealing with esale Grists : GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, Inc. E lOl West 28th St., New York PhoDei: — ^ Farrasit 5S8. 2036 and 2037 Wlitn ordering, please mention The Exchange in moderate supply, and the best of them are meeting with a medium demand at 75c. per 100. The supply of the large flowering Gladioli is steadily increasing and the quality of tbe blooms is excel- lent. It is moving fairly well at 50c. to $1 per doz. Miscellaneous flowers now arriving include a great number of varieties. There is seen in the marliet today, Tues- day, Antirrhinum, Calendula, Callas, Daisies — both greenhouse and field va- rieties— Forge tmeuots, Sweet Williams, Coreopsis, Gaillardia, Feverfew, Phlox, hardy Delphinium and Larkspur, Canter- bury Bells, Foxglove, Gypsophila, Candy- tult, Heuchera, Spira'a, SluUeiu Pink, Baptisia, Japan Iris, and as well a lit- tle Spanish iris, and boughs of Rambler Roses and shrubs, especially Deutzias. All of these, and the indoor and hardy greens, are meeting with a seasonable de- mand, but for the most part at low prices. Activities of the Trade In these days when unhappily war with Mexico is imminent, the question naturally arises what members of the florists' profession have been called al- ready to go with their regiment to the Mexican border to fight for their coun- try, should war actually be declared. It has been learned that the following have already departed for the border or are subject to orders to go at any time : Joseph G. Leikens, Madison ave. and 55th St., New York City, member of the 7th regiment, New York, already gone ; Arthur Clarke, son of iMarshall Clarke of David Clarke's Sons, 2139 Broadway, member of the 71st regiment. New York, already gone; Walter Jenkins, son of Richard F. Jenkins, 359 W. 42d St., member of the medical corps, subject to orders ; Paul Meissner of Meissner & Son, 233 Kingston ave., Brooklyn, mem- ber of the 23d regiment, Brooklyn, sub- ject to orders ; William McGann, em- ployee of J. J. Coan, 115 W. 2Sth St., member of the 14th regiment, New York, already gone; John Cooney, an employee of Woodrow & JIarketos, 37 W. 2Sth St., member of the 12th regiment, New York, already gone ; Adolph Rauchut, chauf- feur for ,S. Masur, 256 Fulton St., mem- ber of the heavy artillery, already gone ; GuiUeo Masoni, an employee of Ker- van & Co., 119 W. 28th St., member of the 71st regiment. New York, already pone; John Kinckman. an employee of Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., al- ready gone ; .Arthur T. Jackson, son of Thomas H. Jackson, manager of the Cut Flower Exchange, 55 W. 26th St.. mem- ber of Company K of the 71st regiment, New . Y'ork, already gone. George Hildenbrand of John Young & Co., 53 W. 2Sth St., is now doing jury duty a portion of the time in the United .States Federal Court in this city. An eight-pound baby boy arrived last week at the home of B. Jacobs, head salesman of the finu of Walter Siebrecht & Co., 114 W. 2Sth St. The members of the florists' profession should not forget that the Greek-Ameri- lan Florists' Association outing will be held on July 6. These outings are al- ways the most enjoyable occasions in that line which take place during the year. Harry Lewy, bu.ver for Max Schling, 22 W. .59th St., and Mrs. Lewy, cele- brated the tenth anniversary of their marriage last week by a trip to Wash- ington. D. C. Thomas Martin returned to this city temporarily on Monday of this w'eek from the Otisville Sanitorium, Orange Co.. N. Y., where he has been several months for his health, to attend the funeral services of his brother, 29 years of age, who died last week of pneumonia. Mr. Martin will return to the sanitorium in a few days for continuance of treat- ment for tubercular trovbles. Gunther Bros., 110 W. 2Sth st., have recentl.v made consider.ijble changes in their store, which greatly improve their equipment, giving more air and better light and more space for salesroom tables. One of the most elaborate, handsome and finished decorations of its kind ever arranged in this city may be seen now in the court of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel at 46th St. and Madison ave. The en- tire center of this large rectangular court is occupied by a Japanese garden. The plans were made and the work exe- cuted under the direction of Marius Mutillod. proptietor of the Secaucus Exotic Nursery of Secaucus. N. J. Nearly two months' time. was taken for the construction of this garden, a brief description of which is altogether in- adequate, and which should Le seen anil observed carefully in order to be thor- oughly appreciated. In brief the plan of the garden is as follows : At the western end is a Japanese pagoda, some 30ft. to 40ft. high or more, in front of which, facing the east, stands a great figure of one of 'the .Japanese gods. From l>e- tween his feet gushes a river which is l-5.Sft. in length and 10ft. wide, and flow's with great velocity over several water- falls and many great rocks. Its outflow- is at the eastern end. There are in this river several islands, and many bridges, and it is fully stocked witli gold fish and other members of the finny tribe. The paths along the river side are of gravel, and there are growing on each bank many kinds of shrubs, such as Aucubas, Japanese Evergreens and Maples, Golden Privet, several varieties of varie- gated Euonymus. Aralias, and other shrubs. The roar of the water and the rush of the wind add to the naturalness of the scene. In the list of incorporations given in the daily press about .June 22. there are noted the following : Hentz & Nash, Inc.. florists and horticultural business, capi- tal. $2.5.000. 'Incorporators: H. Hentz. Jr.. Madison. N. J. ; L. A. Nash, A. S. Nash, 490 West End ave., New York City. fc fc Mount Vernon, N. Y. — Mrs. F. F. Willard was recently awarded a gold medal for the Rose Edward Mawley by the Pacific Northwest Rose Society. 40 The Florists' Exchange WE have the organization, the working force, the equipment, in fact all the facilities, and we are handling the stock in quality and quantity which insures the best results to grower and retailer. We solicit further shipments of good stock in all lines, and we invite investigation. Our records and methods will prove interesting and are at the disposal of all. We wont slack up during the summer months. Send along your outside stock. The Henshaw Floral Co., inc. A. M. HENSHAW, President 'Phones, 3S10— 3311— 3813 Fanacut 127 West 28th St., New York ROSES in all the leading varieties. CARNATIONS of high quality. Longiflorum and Rubrum LILIES throughout the year. LILY or THE VALLEY. All Other Flowers in their season. P. J. SMITH, Wholesale Florist Pa7rl«'u't':".?8^.!'!»8, 131 W. 28fh St., NEW YORK CITY J. K. ALLEN 118 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Cut Flowers Phones, FARRAGUT 167 and 30J8 ConaigomenU of good itock solicited. Choice Carnations, Roses. Orchids, LlUes. Bulbous Stock, and other Seasonable Flowers ESTABLISHED 1M7 Pioneer Commission Dealer in WlKii niJrrin^;. plrii^f inenlln Sweet Peas, Roses, Carnations, Lilies WILLIAM P. FORD, 107 West 28th St., New York Y/holesalB Florist TetaphoD* Parmgut BUS WHOLESALE FLORIST J. J. COAN. 115 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephoned Fairagut 5413-5891 Consignments Solicited GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist 104 West 28th Street Telephone Farragut 2264 Consipments Solicited NEW YORK •N\nnMi iinhTJiitx. |ilr;isc iiifiitiiiii '1 III- lOxi'tinimi' K\i I New England States j Providence, R. I. alike wore working at tlie maximum to get encHigli stDCk to fill their orders, also the unusual cloudy and rainy weatiier, t'xphiius why tlie show wasn't better rep- resented l>y the trade. The judgevS were Robert .lolmson, Joshua Vose and Cor- nelius Ilartstra. W. A. B. Numerous weddings and graduations ^ have kept the florists on the jump this | past week. Stock is fair. Sweet Peas have been rather shy, Roses are coming in very steady and are selling from !^l per 1(.«> up. Caniation.s are gradually being cleaned out by the growers and what few are being sent to the market are easily sold by night, prices ranging from .50c. to $2 per 100. Iloxsie Nurseries have planted their liuuse witli Tomatoes. Mr. Bourgeois, Sr., is expected home from Europe tlii.s coming month. T J. .Iiihnson Co. had several large funeral pieces for the Lister service, one being a wreath of pink Roses, costing $100. I Flower and Prtiit Show I The June flower and fruit sliow of the Rhode Island Horticultural So- ciety was held in tlie ballroom of the Narragansett Hotel, Friday, June 'Zi. This show was intended to be held a week previous, but owing to the un- usual weather was postponed. The greater part of the exhibitors were the amateur gardeners. Of the professionals that exhibited William Hay had one vase (if 2."i .\aron Ward. Roses; T. J. Johnson (_"o. a table decoration cif holly ferns, and also a display of made-up Kentias. McNair, florist, "had a bank of pink and blue Hydrangeas. This sliow, coming as it did in tlie midst of the commencement rush, when all stdi-emen and growers ' Hartford, Conn. June is the popular month for weddings and Hartford's young people are not slow in taking advantage of this beauti- ful month for tying the nuptial knot. June is also the Rose month, but this year "Rose Sunday" will be celebrated in July, the first time on record, Elizabeth Park has a wide reputation for its beau- tiful Rose gardens, but this year the Roses are not so plentiful. Nevertheless a grand show is promised all visitors to the park. ^Var Bride on Short Notice Spear tS: MrMamis. .Vsylum st., received an order to decorate Trinity Church for the Cheney-I'arker wedding at 2 o'clock to be ready by 3 p.m. Mr. Cheney is an officer in one of the com- panies ordered to tiie Mexican border, and the couple deoided to be married in June instead of September. The bridal bouquet was made up of Lily of the Val- ley, and tlie bridesmaid's was of Pink Killarney Roses. For tomorrow they are making a large blanket for Mrs. Henry C. Robinson of pink Sweet Peas, and many other pieces also. Welch the Florist, .isylum St., has been snowed under with wedding orders the past week. Business lias been un- usually good all the incuitli of .Tune, Init, like ail the florists, they liegin t,, feel the usual Ict-uii at this time of the year. W. W. Hunt & Co., the Blue Hills Nurseries, wdll 'close their salesroom at 24 State St. for the sea.son. After the exliil>ition at the big Connecticut Stale Fair they will re-open about Sept. 11. The Connecticut Horticultural Society held its last regular meeting on B>iday evening, adjourning until the Fall meet- ing on Sept. .S. Entries for the flower show are coming in in good shape and indications point to an unusually tine ex- hibition next Tuesday and Wednesday. A. D. Outing to Cromwell, Conn. The 'field day at Cromwell Gardens, Conn., on Wednesday, June 21, brought together a representative number of members of the National .V.ssociation of (lardeuersi and the American Association iif Park Superintendents from New York and New England points. Delegates were met by the representa- tives of the A. N. Pierson, Inc., at the trains, as they arrived at Hartford and Middletown, and escorted to the hotel at Middletown where they were received by Wfeillace R. Pierson and entertained at luncheon, after which the party pro- ceeded to Cromwell. Arriving at Cromwell Gardens the guests were greeted by .V. N. Pierson, who welcomed them to the establisliinent of the company of which he is the liead, after whicli the chiefs of the diflereiil de- partments escorted the visitors about the gai-dens and through the large green- house ranges. Looking down upon the gardens on the approaih fnuu the roadway the eye be- held a magnificent sight in the acres of plantings which wen' one mass of giir- geous cub.r. The Rose garden was the center of attraction, althongli the visitors found mucli of interest in the dilTerent outdoor departments. inVholesale Florists BOSTON July 1, 191fi. The Florists' Exchange 41 C. BoNffBT G. H Blakb Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Uviii^s«on St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. TelephoDCB: 1293-4 Main OUT-OP-TOWN ORDER* CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO. Gift UM a trial. Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Avenue and 26th Street COOGAN BUILDING. NEW YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flower*. Wall apaoe for advertising purposes for Rent. V. 8. DoRVAL, Jr., Secretary. BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE FLOOR. COOGAN BUILDING Open All Day Tel. Mad. Sq. SSO H. H. Jahn, Pnt. RoBT. G. Wilson, Treat. GREATER NEW YORK FLORISTS ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale Commission Dealers In Cut Flowers and Supplies 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Francis G. Van Mater, Sec*y and Manager ESTABLISHED 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florists 110 West 28th St., New York Telephone. Farragut 551 Conslftniiients of Choice Flowers Solicited. William H. Kuebler WhoUadU Commi»8\on D»aler in CUT FLOWERS 28 Wi:iou^hby St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone, 4591 Main Badgley & Bishop, Inc. Phone {JJ^} Mad. 8q. 34 West 28th St., New York City Receivers and Distributors of Choice Cut Flowers L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY .Telephone, 2315 MadiaoQ Square Consignments Solicited. Wholesale Florist SS West 26th Street, NEW YORK Telepbone, 8946 Madiaon Square HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY JHE HIGHEST . / « , . g- w ALWAYS GRADE OF VMLLb,Y ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES. CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. j;^^'-^,^^\;°^i^ 105 W. 28th St.. New York Frank H Traeodly Charles Schenck Telephone 3S60 Madison Square TRAENDLY & SCHENCK WOODROW & MARKETOS Wholesale Florists \ WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37-39 West 28th St., NEW YORK 436 6tb Ave., bet. ^otn and 27th Sts., New York City and Cut. Flower Excheuige Consignments Solicited Phones: Farragut 797-798-799 WHOLESALE FLORIST H. E. FROMENT, 148 WEST 28th STREET tel{|»?} farragut NEW YORK AMERICAN BEAUTIES. THE KILLARNEYS, RICHMOND, OPHELIA, SUNBURST, SHAWYER, STANLEY, HOOSIER and WARD ROSES VIOLETS, CARNATIONS AND ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers New York, June 27, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m. Monday ROSES— A. Beauty, Speoiftl " Fancy Extra No. I No. 2 No. 3 Killarney Killarney Brilliant Killarney Queen White Killarney My Maryland Richmond Ulrich Brunner Hadley Hooaier Beauty Key Lady Hillingdon Ceoile Brunner,EIgar,etc.,per bunch Bridesmaid Bride Mme. Paul Euler (Prima Donna) Prince de Bulgarie Radiance Mrs George Shawyer Sunburst Mrs Aaron Ward Lady Alice Stanley Ophelia J. J. L. Mock. Mrs. Charles Russell Adlantum Cuneatum Hybridum and Croweanum Antirrhinum, per bunch. . Asparagus Plumoeus, bunches. . . Sprengeri, bunches Bouvardla, per bunch Calendula, per bunch Callas, per dos Daisies Ferns, per 1000 Freesias, per bunch Galax, green and bronze, per 1000. , Leucothoe, per 1000 When wderlac, plea., mentloa The Bxohanc. 6.00 to 20.00 5.00 to 12 00 4 00 to 8.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 ..50 to 1.00 .SO to 4.00 .50 to 5.00 .50 to .50 to .50 to .60 to 2.00 to 25.00 l.,")0 to 1.5.00 .50 to 6.00 1.00 to S.OO .50 to .01 to 7.5 to .7.5 to 3.00 to 15 00 1.00 to 4.00 .50 to 1 00 to 1 .00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1 .00 to 1 00 to 6.00 2.00 to 10.00 .25 to .50 .75 to .05 to .10 to 5.00 (1.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 6-00 li.Dd (i.no 6.00 6.00 1.00 .15 .20 to to .10 to .60 to .60 to 1.00 to to .75 to 4.00 to ... to ... to to .15 1.00 1.60 1 50 1.66 7.60 CARNATIONS— Inferior grades, all colors. . White. . . Standard Varieties Pink. Yellow and var. . Pink Red Yellow and var. •Fancy (•The Hishest . Grades of Stand- 5 Red, ard Varieties.) ( - Novelties Asters Forgetmenots, per bunch Chrysanttiemuma, per doi " per bunch Dahlias Gardenias, per doi Gladiolus, per dos Gladiolus, Baby, per doi Iris, per bunch Lilac, per bunch Lilies, l^ogiSorum Rubrum Lily of the VaUey Mignonette, per doi Narcissus, P. W , per bunch Narcissus, Daffodils, per bunch Pansies Peonies, per dos Polnsettlas, per dos Primula, per bunch Orchids, Cattleyaa Cyprlpetliums, per dos Dendrobium formosum Oncidium Smilax, per dos. strings Stevla, per bunch Stocks, Double, per bunch *' Single, per bunch Sweet Peas, Ordinary, dos. bunches. " Spencers Tulips, per doz Violets, Double " Single, Princess of Wales. . . " Single, Gov. Herrick Wallflowers, per bunch .50 .50 SO .50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 M 3.00 i'.oo .35 15.00 to 1. to 2. to .. to to .. to .. to .. to .. to to to to . . to .5 to to to to .. to .. to .. to to .. to to 40 5.00 to .. to .. to .. ;to 1. to .. >to . to .. to .. ;to . to .. to .. to .. to .. to., to .. All the New and Standard Fine Grade and all Seasonable WALTER F. SHERIDAN, ROSES CARNATIONS CUT FLOWERS 133 WEST 28lh ST., NEW YORK TELEPHONE, FARRAGUT 3S32 William Kessler- w^/io/e^a/e f lorist 1 1 3 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephones : 1335 and 2336 Farragut Peonies, Carnations, Orchids, Calendulas, Spencer Sweet Peas, Centaureas and a general line of Summer Flowers EDW. C. HORAN SS West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones {;*6|[Madi«>n Square Q\x\^ FloWerS at WhoIeSalc George C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West Mth St., NEW YORK Telephona, 608-S09 Farragut The best source of supply in the city ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES, VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS Penonal Attention — Conaignments Solicited Batidaotion Guaranteed Wben ordering, please mpntlon The Exchw nc. B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th St., New York VI O I F X C CARNATIONS ■"■-■-■ 3 AND ROSES Shipping orders receire prompt attention W>if"> orflprlng. plfiiRe m'-ntl..n TllP F,TfhwT)p» Louis M.NOE LouisA. Noe Wholesale Commission'FlorigtM MATHEW SAMPSON. Jr.,' Manofw Telephone, 750 Madison Square AMERICAN BEAUTIES A SPEQAin THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK Whpn ordprlng. pIpas^ mfntlnn Th** Kirhwnr^ Carnations, Roses, Pansies, Single Violets D. C. ARNOLD & CO., be, T!:lru" 112 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Farragut 2387 When ordering, please mention The Bxcbange Goldstein&Futterman Wholesale Florists CONSIGNMENTS BOLICfTED 102 West 2gtii Street, New York City Telephone, 9761 Pamftut Wben orderluB, pleaae mention The Exchanjc* Growers' Cut Flower Co. Cot Flowers at Wholesale E. J. Van Reyper. Manager CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 129 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephones— 6237-3563 Farragut Whi'ii nnkMiiij;. pli'.-ise liu'iiti..ii TIh- Kxr'hangc William Stuart Allen Co. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 West 28th Street. NEW YORK Telephone — 356 MadiBon Square. When nrdfring. plpnsp nu-iiliiiiiiinmiii]Mniiiiiiii[:iiiMiiiiiii[iniiMiiii]ii:iiiimiiiii[iiiiiiiimii[]iiiiimiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiit]jiiiinniiii]iiiiiiiinii[]iiiiiiimwtiiiiniiiiiiitinii^ I BOSTON and VICINITY | I Wholesale Market and Local News | .?.iiiiiiiiiiiii[] iiiiiiiiiini iitiiiiiiiiiiiiiEiiiiiiiiiiniciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiciimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiii miiciiiiiiimiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiimiiit?* vlarket -Continues Satisfactory .Tunc lill. — The sii|i|ily of out flowers nniviug iu the mai'ket is quite large and till' (|uality of the stock is good. Up to the present time, during the month of .Tune the condition of the wholesale flower market has been of a satisfactory cliaracter. At the time ot writing there is a slight indication of the beginning of Siuiimer conditions as there is an easing off of buying and a slight accumulation of stock. There is a fairly good .supply of Am. r.iaiity Koses and the quality is fairly gooc. to $1.50 per 100. The supply o( Cattleyas is reasonably large and the demand is good at $4 to i^5 per doz. Gardenias are becoming more plentiful, but prices remain at $3 to $4 per doz. Peonies are more abundant than at any time this season, and the blooms are of fine quality. There lias been a good demand for them, and fine blooms are being sohl at .~)0c, tier doz. Lilies are plentiful and the quality is good. There is a moderate demand for tliem at .$4 per 100. There is a scarcity of Lily of the Valley, and the daily ar- ri\-als at the market are soon disposed of at i)rices varying from .$(i to $S per 100. it is reported that there have been a few sales at $10 per 100. The situa- tion will he relieved soon, as the demand for this product was extra heavy for June w,eiles to the beautiful lake, . which is about twenty-five miles distant from the city. There were plenty of e;i tables of all kinds, and Charles Evans of Watertown. who had charge of the liquid refreshments, was especially gen- erous and made sur« that no member went home thirsty. j The Rose and Strawberry exhibiiion of the Mass. Horticultural Soci.'ty, which was postponed from June 24 and 25. because of the lateness of the sciison. will be hold nt Horticultural H:ill on July 1 and 2. Besides Roses and Strawberries there will be exhibits of I Sweet Williams, hardy herbaceous fiow- I ers. Larkspurs and Canterbury Bells. I Coy Oisett of Belmont is cutting a crop qf Gladiolus America as fine as any- 1 thing we have seen for some time in this I line. His flowers are handled by Mann Bros. I Tlio Montrose Greenhouses are Imving i good success with Roses and are cct'ing I a heavy crop of such varieties as Ric-h- 1 monfl. Ophelia. Sunburst. Ward, and \ rink and White Killarney. M:inn Bros, of Randolph have t!ie fin- est Bachelor's Buttons we have seen in this market. Through selecting for sev- rnil years they have produced a flower tliMt is more double and of a deeper blue tlinn nnv Cornflower offered at tliis time. T'-eve is a hir call for this flower. I^nst week Harvard College conferred the Itonorarv degree of AFnster nf .\rts on Krnest Henry Wilson for the valu- able work he had done in botany and introducing new Chinese plants to this HOLTON&HUNKELCO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE. WIS. Phone— Main 874 P. O. Boi— 103 WbcD ortlerinf:. ploa?e mentinn The E,\C'liaijpf country and other countries. Mr. Wil- son is so well linown for the work li*- has done that all will congratulate hiin on the honor so worthily bestowed. There is a good deal of interest beir taken in the Sweet I'en exhibition whi is to be held at B.ir Ilarhor in July, aii-. there is every evidence that there will be a biff delegation from tliis city. Most of those going from here are to go !■ boat, which is much preferable to ti train. Even if there was no eshibiti - the gardens of Bar Harbor are well worthy of the trip. They have no equal in this country and those wlio have nevi r seen the growth of perennials and an- ntials will marvel at their growth and the brilliancy ot their flowers. Thomas Roland of Nahant is cuttins: a heavy crop of good Roses from bi^ large houses at Revere. He is also ship- ping, daily about' a ton of Tomatoes tn the Boston market. The only plants h-- is marketing now are Tausendsehr.n Roses and li.vdrangeas. Probably for the first time since tl^' war began in Europe is the scarcity flowers that come from these countii apparent. Lily of the Valley is higln r. and scarcer now than it has been for ;i long time, and it may be higher y:. Valley has sold as high as Cc. and ^ and a few have been sold at 10c. ea^ One grower of Valley for the Bost' market, who has a goodl.v quantity of pips has been offered by a Xew York firm $.3000 above the price paid for them, but he declined the offer. A subscription for the originator of Mother's Day is being collected in this city. Wm. .t. Thurston, manager in the Boston Flower Exchange, has been authorized to collect from all Carnation r" growers in this section. The directors of the Boston Flower Exchange started the ball rolling by giving $2.5. V>'m. .Tergens of Newport is sending to the Boston market some nice Sweet IVas. His crops of outdoor Peas are coming along nicely and are showing the first hrds. He is also marketing nice Lily of the Valley. Mrs. A.vlward. widow of M. .T. Avl- waid, died on Friday, .Tune 2.'!. at Wo- burn. The funeral was on Sunday. .Tune 2.'), aiul floral remembrances were sent by the salesmen of the Boston Flower ■ I'xchange. The two sons are to run the crcenhonses and retail store on Main st.. Woburn. The Henry M. Robinson Co. stales that .Tune business has surpassed any |)revious June in the amount of bnsines-; ilone. Thev are receiving line Sweet I'eas and elegant Roses in' many varieties. Wm. r.<>feber. New Castle. N. H., is very successful with Lilies and is cut- ting excellent flowers. Blushing Bride niadiolns he grows in quantity, and also lias superb dadioli Mrs. Francis King and .\nierica. On Sept. 5 there will be installed in the Boston Flower Exchange a messi-n- ger service which will eater solely to the needs of the salesmen at the Boston F'lower Exchange. The greenhouses of R. E. Lassman Waverley are offered for sale. R. C. July I, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 43 Easter Lilies $ 10.00 per 100 II .50 per doz. Every morning we have a fresh supply, and for quality you will find them as good as Lilies can be bought. Gladiolus $6.00 $8.00 per 100 We expect to have more of them this week; America, Augusta, Francis King, and other good varieties. Sphagnum Moss 6 Large Bales for $10.00. Special price in larger quantities. Our SlO.OO offer is the biggest value in Moss you ever bought. Our Moss is clean and fresh, and it is a larger bale. Now is the time to put in next season's supply. Look for our classified advertisement for Field-Grown Carnation Plants Let us send you a sample plant. We guarantee satisfaction. E«s «. 1 ..r f^ 1 tf-v c i 11 cr • During the summer months. c*riy v..i() to .so to .35 to to to to to Carnations, Inf. grades, all col. . White.. Standard Varieties Fancy Varieties Pink. Red Yellow and var. White Pink Red Yellow and var. . Daisies Ferns, Hardy Forget-Me-Nots Freesla Galax Leaves Gardenias, per doz Lilac, per bunch Lillum LongiSorum Rubrum Lily of the Valley Mignonette Fancy Narcissus (Paper White). . Orchids— Cattleyas Cypripediums Pansies, per 100 bunches. . Peonies Smllax, per dos. strings. . . Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas Tulips, Single Double Violets. Single Double Water Lilies .50 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to 1.50 to 2.00 l.SOto 2.00 1.50 to to 50 to .10 to to to .10 to to to 5.00 to to 3.00 to 6.00 to to to 35.00 to 50.00 to to 1.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 3.00 .10 to .25 to to to to to 4.00 to 1.00 1.80 1.80 1.80 2.00 1.00 .15 .15 8.00 .25 .75 6.00 :*iiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiii[iiiiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiiic]iiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiic*: PHILADELPHIA I Wholesale Market and News of the City ;.iiminiiiii[iiiiiiiiiniitiiiMiiiiiiiitiiiiiiniiiH[iiiiiiniiiii[iiiiiiiiiiMi[iiiiiniiiiiitiiimjiiiiiitimihiiiiiii]imiiiiiiii[imiiMiiiiic]iiiiniiiiii[]iu The Market is Dull June 2G. — There is a slowing up in the supply of flowers now reaching this market and with a low demand there is nothing of any interest to mention in I his week's report. Roses remain in fair supply in almost all grades, with a better demand for white. Russell, Mock, Kaiserin and Maryland are most sought for now for their keeping qualities. Am. Beauty Roses are in light supply with a cor- responding demand. The Carnation sup- ply is daily growing smaller, and they meet with a steady demand at list prices. A'alley is again on the short side of the market. Cattleya orchids are in full^ supply, but are not moving with any activity. Lilies are in strong receipt and are being called on freely. There is a normal supply of Sweet Peas that are moving well, and all good stock cleans up rapidly. Cold storage Peonies have been selling well, and the supply is short- ening up. Gladioli are increasing but meet with no activity. 'The market is amply supplied with Feverfew, Delphiniums, Daisies, Cen- taureas. Cornflowers, Phlox, Coreopsis, Iris, Snapdragon, Stocks, Rambler sprays, Calendulas, Gaillardias, Sweet Williams and Water Lilies, in all quite a comprehensive variety. All greens are in full supply. Advertising Clubs Meet The Associated Advertising Clubs of the World are holding their conven- tion here this week, and the city has been placed at their disposal. The city is crowded with ^'isitors from all over the country, and with flags and bunting bedecked the whole town is dressed up in holiday attire. The festivities started Cattleyas One of the flowers we can recommend during the hot weather. Splendid quahty, at 16.00 per dozen, with a few extra large Gigas at $7.50 per dozen. Peonies $4.00, S5.00, $6.00.. per 100 Closed all day July 4th During July and August Closing time 5 p. m. S.S.PENNOCK-MEEHANCO. The WhoUtale FlorUlM ol Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow Str»l BALTIMORE Fruklin & Si. Pad Slr«et> NEW YORK 117 W. 2SlliStrnt WASHINGTON 1216 H Stmt, N. W. .^•'Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Removing to 1615 Ranstead Street, where we will be pleased to see all our customers and growers, also all those who are not acquainted with ua. We have vacancies for several more grower g PHIUDELPHIA, PA. GrQ,wera desiring a chanse should consult us. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. 1517 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. GLADIOLUS, LONG STEM DAISIES and all SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS Closing Daily At 5 P. M.; Saturdays 1 P. M. When orderlDg. please mention The Exchange Wholesale Florist ihf M •J*IjAK.tlKl2 South Mole St., PhUadelphia, Pa. Local Peonies and Gladiolus, Sweet Peeis When ordering, pleaae montlnn Thp Rxrhnnge Berger Bros. Wholesale Florists Choicest Seasonable Flowers In Quantity 1225 Race St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange on Monday night with the greatest con- vention parade ever held in this coun- try. The demonstration was highly suc- cessful as a "Philiidelphia First" display. The rest of the week Is given over to a program of interesting events. The .July meeting of the Florists' Club will be held on the second Tuesday this month instead of the first, as the first Tuesday falls on July 4. Dr. Wash- burn of the Farm School. Bucks County, will give an illustrated lecture that evening. Howard M. Earl, of W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. returned last Saturday from Cali- fornia, stopping en route to attend the Seed Trade convention at Chicago. David Burpee attended the convention, also E. C. Dungan. E. J. Flood, and J. S. Stokes of this city, and F. C. Stokes, of the Stokes Seed Farm Co., Moorestown, N. J. James J. Ivarins, Dreer's crack sales- man, is rapidly recovering from an operation for the removal of his appen- dix, at the (lerman Hospital. .T. Otto Thilow has again resumed his duties at 714 Chestnut St.. after a ten days' siege of sickness. Raymond Brunswick, the genial secre- tary of the M. Rice Co., cordially shook the hand of the writer on Monday af- Stuart H. Miller A complete line of eTeiything in Cut Flowers Philadelphia Quality 1617 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Bell Telephone Keystone Telephone Komada Brothers TJ'^rof WIRE DESIGNS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Any Wire Design ai thort notice 1008 Vine Street PHIALDELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange ternoon when leaving, and in a very non- chalant way said : "An revoir for a few weeks ; I am going to the hospital today to have my appendix removed." All wishes for a successful operation and a speedy recovery are extended. Commodore John Westcott officially opened the season at Waretown, N. J., last week with the usual house warming party. Among the out of town guests were J. C. Vaughan, Chicago ; A. Graham, Cleveland. O. ; John Walker, Youngstown. O. : William Stewart. Bos- ton. Mass. ; A. F. Faulkner, New York ; J. B. Deamud. New York ; Robert Kift. Robert Craig, George Craig. David Rust. Dennis Connor, and Messrs. Donahue and Turner of this city. The Leo Niessen Co. has removed to finer and larger quarters at its Washing- 44 The Florist's Exchange SEEDS, BULBS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD, Etc. DAILY SHIPMENTS FROM SIXTY GROWERS Winterson's Seed Store wabash Ave. Chicago FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Wholesale Commission Cut Flowers ninitioii Thf Kxrlumi, The Chicago Flower Growers Association Wholesale Growers of Cur Flowers and Plants 182 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO BEAUTIES, LILIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS, Paul R. KHnfitporn. Manager and Everything Seasonable Wlifii ■inl-rlnt:. pl'iisi- nifntj^m 'J'lii' KMliimt:'- E. G. HILL CO. Wholesale Florists Richmond, Indiana 111 inn 'Vho E\rliaTi!.'P ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE 80 East Randolph St. CHICAGO Florists' Supplies McCallum Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. Wl: nnlr PHILADELPHIA— Continued tun lii-ancli. Tho now |)lar-e is but :i tew rldors from the tmniiT (iiuirtcls mi H. St.. N. W. The new InnldiiiK is li'.ft. x KKIft.. twn stories hish, with a base- ment extenilinK under the .sidewalk with ninre fifnu- space than the upper floors. Leo Niesseu states that while he has never seen the former store, he under- stands that the new one is far superior and a great imi)rovement over the old. Fred Miehell. Sr.. has opened up his loltage at Avalon. N. .1.. for the season. Paid F. Uifhter has likewise goue to < )c'ean ('it.v on a similar service. William A. Leonard has goue to I„iva- letti'. \. J., to open up his cottage. Price of Pots Advances lOver.vthiiif; is };"i"K up. even Mower |iots. The new discount rate now in ellcct is ");") per cent, off the list price. This was decided upon at the recent meeting of the Flower Pot Mauufactur- ers' Convention at Atlantic ("ity. 11. Ba.versdorfer & Co. have filled their additional warehouse at 1131 Arch St. to the fourth ilo.u- with baskets and supplies from (iermany, which arrived on the steamer K.vndam b.v way of Rot- terdam. Aiu)ther Ford car has been added anil .lohn Walsh will use this cme to visit his customers in the suburbs and surriuinding teri-itory. While Jiihn has only been at the wheel for a few days, he has demonstrated his ability iu stall- ing the engine, dodging the traffic squad and chasing pc(h'strians. Till' Devon I'"lower Show took place this week at Devon on the 2Sth and 2!)th. with a full list of entries iu all classes. The Pemiock-Meehan Co. is meeting a good deiM.Mnd for Uaiultler sprays of Doroihy Perkins and Lady liay. Del- phiniums are also in good demand. Charles Henry Fox is one of the busy Miemliers of the Poor Hichard Club in eiilertaining the Assoi-iated Advertising- Clulis of America, who fairly own the town this week. W. C'leaver Harry is assiduously looking after the interests of the "Sign of the Rose." Recent out of town visitors inidiide De Forrest Llidwig. Pittsburgh, Pa.; .L C. Vaughan. Chicago, Til.; A. (iraliam, Clevelnnd. O. ; ,Tohn Walker, Youngs- lown, O. .John Atluecht. the nia.vor of Peneoyd, and \^'illiam I>onaghy recently took a liiiggy ride to visit some of their neigh- boring growers. While they were .spin- ning along one of the wheels suddenly decided to roll of its own accord. AN'hat .lohn said wouldn't sound well at a suf- fragettes' meeting. H. E. Pmilpott, Pres. V. Bezdek, Vice-Pre8. Everything in Cut Flowers Lon£ Distance Telephone Central 3373 Nettie L. Parker. Sec'y A. T. Ptfeb, Treaj, & ManaEer A. T. PYFER & CO. Tt^fil^'s^ 30 EAST RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. A\hoii orfliTing. pli-asf mention Ttii" ICxchancf Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Chiccigo, June 27, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— A merlcan Beauty. Specials per doa 36-inch stems " 30-inch stems " 24-inch stems *' 18 to 20-inch Short Ceclle Brunner Geo. Elgar Fire Flame White and Pink KlUarney. Specials , , . Fancy Medium Short Klllamey Brilliant, specials Medium Short Milady, special Fancy Seconds Short Mrs. Aaron Ward, special Medium Short Mrs. Chas. Russell, special Firsts Fancy Medium Short Richmond, special Fancy Medium Short Sunburst, special Medium Seconds Mrs, Taft. Fancy Medium Short Ophelia, special Select Medium Short 2.50 to 3 00 2.00 to 2 50 1.60 to 2.00 1.00 to 1.60 .75 to 1.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 2.50 2.00 to 2.50 2.00 to 2.50 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4 00 2,00 to :i.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 2 00 to 3.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 6 00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 12.00 to 1.5.00 10.00 to 1200 8.00 to 10 00 6.00 to .s.OO 4.00 to 11.00 6.00 to 8 00 4.00 to 6 00 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6 00 2 00 to 3.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 CARNATIONS— Standard J pi^' ■■]■■] 1 00 to 1 50 Varieties "j rS^. •.:.::: 1 1 ; 1 ;; ' 1.00 to 1 50 .50 to .75 1.50 to 2.00 I 50 to 2 00 rfci.h.trwhi«« 25 to 35 50 00 to 60 00 Daisies 1 00 to 2 50 300 to 4 00 Galax Leaves, per 1000 1 50 to 2 00 Gladioli, per 100 25 to 50 Lily of the Valley Mexican Ivy to 75 4 00 to 6 00 Orchids— Cattleyas. per doi Dendrobiums 6.00 to 7.60 6.00 to 6.00 6 00 to 6 00 2 00 to 6 00 Smilai to 15 00 4 00 to 6 00 35 to 75 .... to to .... to to . .. . to to .... All tbeLeading Varieties oj RoSeS and CamatlonS PETER REINBERG 30 Easl Raodolpb Si , CHICACO, ILL Wholesale Cut Flowers Headquarters /or American Beauty Rosea >iiiiMniiiii[|iniMMiiii[iiimiiiiiii[]Miiiiiimi[iiiiiimiiii[]iiiirMiiiiitiijiiiimiiii]{iiiiiiiiiii[iiiMiiiiiiii[iiMmiiiii[imiiiiiiiiic]iiiiiMiniiciimiiiiiiiiC': CHICAGO and the WEST The Wholesale Market and News of the City | MiiiiiiiitiirciiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiMimnciiimiiiiiMEiMMiiiiiiiiciminimnnniiMinincimMiiinirEiMnumiiiEiiiiiuMttii^ A Satisfactory Market June 27. — The market cniitiiuies (luitf sjitisfactory for this .season. There is ahimdiuice of all st. .\sters have been . Then- is also .some good Shasta Daisies at the same price. Sweet peas are not as plentiful as they hav*' been and the quality has fallen off.' The l)ricc of tliese ranges from Ji.V. to 7"k'. l)er H«>. 'i^he lirst outdoor (;iadioli luive reached I hi' market from .Mississippi. The variety is America and they are sell- WiETOR Brothers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Teleftraph and Telephone Orders f Given Prompt Attention 162 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. WtK-n '•nifrintr. pU-nf^f nif-nti-m Tlir- Exrhange C. KOOYMAN WHOLESALE FLORIST 27 Saint Anne Street, San Francisco, CALIFORNIA BULBS, SEEDS, SUPPLIES, FLOWERS, SHIPPING, COMMISSION •Phone. SUTTER 640 \Vh(*n orilcrinc. pli-.Tsc mi-nti'm Thf Exchange A. L. Randall Co. Wabash Avenue and Lake Street S^fmiHi CHICACO, ILL. ei^Fpiii) Wholesade Cut Flowers Florists' Supplies When iinlerinK. plea.'.t; mention Tho Exchange ing at from $."> to ,i:t! imt 100, Tlwri- is a .^mall suppl.v of the gref^nbouM- crown stock that .sells at from $,S to .$lii liiT 1IN». Tliire is some good Larkspur at "."m*. per Iiuncb. Orchids and Valley continue to he scarce. Easter Lilies are in good supply. Candytuft, Cornflowers. Pyrethnim, and many other outdoor grown products atf to be had in small lots and at low price-. There are some miusnally good ferns coining iu from Michigan and Wisconsin. The wholesalers are beginning to figure on the June trade which, in their esti- mation, will show an increase when com- pared with this mouth in seasons past. Express Strike is Off The railway express drivers' strike was iinconditionallv called off on .Iiiiie Ul and the Wb.di-sale Florists' ('arlai:i- Service was discontiuued the followiiii.' day. Fred Lauteuscblagcr, who ni.in aged this service for the florists during the strike, is receiving many compli- ments on the service rendered during tlie emergency. The McNefF-Swensou i'o., making a specialty of designing and printing ad- vertising matter for the floiisls' trade, owing to financial difficulties turued their office and fixtures, books, outstand- ing accounts and the couiplete assets of the company over to a committee of their creditois on ,Tune 21. Their total lia- bilities are in the neighborhood of $14,- (HKl. Their assets consist of .$i;72.!»0 bal- ance in bank, about .fL'.'iiKI in outstand- ing accounts thai are of uncerlain value, their office fixtures, engravings, and stock of folders on band. The largest ciivlitors are the I>aminers-Sbilliug •'••.. prinlers and engravers, the Fryor I'ress. and the Alpha I'rint Shop, whose com- bined claims represent about $iHRK> of the liabilities of the i-ompany. An effort is being made to continue the busiii' -- of The .McNcfl-Swenson I'o. by ,1, I., hart Shilling, secretary of the Lauimei> Shilling Co, in order to save the credi- tors from aliuost complete loss, ISnchliindir Hros. are putting in a liandsome refiigerator in the Lyon & llealy building at Wabash ave. and Jackson blvd. for the new flower shop. Tliey have also itistalled another hand- some one for .John .Mtmgel at the Kdge- waler Reach Hotel, where Mr. Mangel is opening a branch store, Kd. F. Wintersoii celebrated another birthday on .luni- 21. As is his custom on this day, all lalleis a( the store were royally ttealiil. Tlieiv was something to please the desire of all callers in many well knowni beverages. July 1, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 45 EST. 1755 HEWS STRONG RED POROUS POTS STANDARD, AZALEA, BULB, ORCHID, FERN, HANGING, EMBOSSED, ROSE, CARNATION, PALM, CYCLAMEN, CUT FLOWER, SPECIAL SHAPES TO ORDER. CHICKEN FOUNTS, PIGEON NESTS, BEAN.POTS, ETC. Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of Flower Pots in the World A. H. HEWS & CO. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WAREHOUSES Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y. Wlien nnlering. please mention The Exchange The Edelweiss Garden, which was opened on Monday, June 26, at Sixtieth St. and Cottage Grove ave., is said to be the most beautiful concert garden in the world. Flowering and ornamental plants are used in great profusion in every available space. Frank Oechslin sold to the company over 20,000 Geran- ium, Vinca. and other plants suitable for filling vases and terrace boxes. There is a rush among the society ele- ment along the North Shore who are per- sonally supervising their flowers, vege- tables, and plants with which they in- tend to carry off the blue ribbons and other trophies to be awarded at the Lake Forest County Fair to be held July 14 and 15 at the Owentsia Club. Mrs. Mc- Laughlin's premium list includes cut flowers of every variety, and decorative plants to the number of several thou- sand. Louis F. Swift has offered a silver cup for the best general display. Other prominent citizens of the North Shore have also offered cups and the Garden Club of Illinois is to offer a special prize fur exhibits of special merit. I'eterson Nursery has been a mecca for pleasure seekers for the past few weeks who went to see the Peony fields in all their glory. There have been about ten thousand flowers cut daily and large patches of the newer varieties are left uncut for the pleasure of visitors. The labeling of the different kinds is done so systematically that there is no possible chance for an error to occur, henoe the offer of the company to replace with three all plants not prov- ing true to description. A comprehen- sive catalog of all Peonies grown at Peterson Nursery is now- ready. (ieorge Welch, the 17 year old son of Juhn and Mary Welch. 4910 N. Hoyne ave.. was accidently killed on June 26 by falling from a train on which he was endeavoring to take a ride. The parents, wim are well known on the local whole- -;.ile market, have the sympathy of all ill their bereavement. The funeral was IihIiI on Sunday from the late residence, with services at St. Mathias' Church, then by auto to Memorial Park Ceme- tery. E. Felt, Woodstock. 111., is, a frequent visitor to the Chicago wholesale market, lie will be 79 years old on Aug. 10 and attends carefully to his business daily, ^\itii all the vigor of a younger person. Mr. Felt has been in business in Wood- ^■ijck for the past 3.5 years and owes his I health and activity to a quiet and temperate life. He does not eat a pound Iof meat in two months. Pyfer & Olsem have finished the plant- ing of all greenhouse stock at their green- houses at Wilmette. The benches in the Carnation range are being repaired and put in condition for early benching. _ The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation will hold its annual meeting of stockholders on July 6. Mike Fink will leave on Saturday for his accustomed two weeks' vacation. The association is receiving some field Daisies from the Wellworth farm at Downers Grove. _ Weiland & Risch shipped on Monday, )8 distinct varieties of Gladioli to the ihow at Lenox, Mass., that began on Cuesday, June 27. The collection con- listed of novelties, named varieties and ieedlings. There is to be a meeting of :he representatives of the Garden Clubs )f America at the Lenox show. Mrs. William G. Hibbard, and Mrs. Walter Brewster have gone to Lenox to rep- •esent the Garden Club of Illinois. New Toek, N. T.— Nat. P. Whittley riand Nathan Sternberg, doing business under the name of the Bell Rosary, flo- rists at 2654 Broadway, assigned to C. Edward Benoit on June 26. Cincinnati, 0. The Market Roses are in a heavy supply and at the time of this writing, are meeting with a- pretty good call for the time of year. The cut of Carnations is no longer very heavy and contains only a small amount of good stock. Lily re- ceipts are suificient for all present needs. Valley and orchids sell well. During the past week some good Sweet Peas have come into the wholesale houses. They have found a pretty good market. Gladioli prove good property. They are in a fair supply. Other offerings include hardy Hydrangea. Shasta Daisies, Core- opsis, Cornflower, Water Lilies and Gaillardia. Notes Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kyrk are re- ceiving the congratulations of their friends. 'The occasion is the birth of an eight-pound baby daughter last Wednes- day. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Lampert of Xenia, Ohio, are spending the Summer in Cali- fornia. Chas. H. Hoffmeister motored to Ft. Ancient and Lebanon, O., on Sunday, Warren Huckleberry of North Vernon, Ind., was in this city last week. Teddy. Cleveland, 0. The Cleveland Florists' Club will hold its annual picnic this year on Thursday, July 20, at Willowbeaeh Park. Every florist wants to remember the date and be present on that occasion. Games and dancing are on the program. Frank Rilzenthaler, Doc. Cook and Charlie Graham are the committee of arrange- ments. One of the trade papers an- nounced the date as the 19th, but the correct date is the 20th. Peonies are rapidly leaving us. The season is about over but there are many in storage yet. Knoble Bros, report they have 15.000. The florist windows have been symphonies in blue and yellow. I observed some six of them so decorated. One reason was the graduating of some 350 students of the Speucerian School and the fact that their school colors were blue and yellow. Very go»d blue Lark- spur and strong stemmed Coreopsis are on the market and they make a pleasing variation to the enormous amount of the pink and white Peonies. Herbert Bate, president of the Florists' Club, and F. C. W. Brown, attended the funeral of Wm. F. Kasting at Buf- falo. The florists of Cleveland sent a bunch of 200 long stemmed Am. Beauty Roses. M. A. Vinson was one of those who headed a delegation of 100 advertising men who went to Philadelphia to attend the National Advertising Convention held there this* week. He is actively pushing our exposition to be under the auspices of the Chamber of Industry. This will be staged at Edgewater Park in eight monster tents. The late Spring has kept the bedding florists on the jump, getting out belated orders. The store florists have been kept busy with commencements and weddings. Quite a number of elaborate weddings have been staged and more are to fol- low. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. has just finished glazing one house at Newton Falls, 45ft. X 400ft. Another is ready to be glared this week. It is intended to put up four or five others. A clear space of 25ft. is between each house. THE PETERS Si REED POTTERY CO. SOUTH ZANESVILLE, OHIO RED POTS WM. M. WARRIN 16 Weat 23d St., NEW YORK SPECIALTIES I. G. KIMBLE 6 East Lake St., CHICAGO Made of Washed Clays — Uniformly Burned — Carefully Packed When ordering, please mention The Exchange DREER'S"RIVERTON SPECIAL"PlantTub No.Dlam.Each Doz. 1000 10 20 in. Jl,45 $16.00 1130.00 20 18 in. 1.30 14.00 115 00 30 16 in. 1.00 11.25 92.00 40 14 in. .65 7.00 56.00 50 12 in. .45 5,00 40.00 60 10 in. .38 4.00 32.00 70 9 in. .30 3.50 28.00 Manufactured for us exclusively. The best tub ever introduced. The neatest, lightest anci cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop bandies. HENRY A. DREER, ^"^"iJ^'ili-lhii"-^^' 714 Chestnut St., PhUadelphia, Pa. WhPn ordering, pleiise mention The Exchange SAeWHILLDlN PoTTERY COMPANY FLOWER POTS MADE IN WAREHOUSE IN PHILADELPHIA LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Peirce Paper Flower Pot Made in standard sites of 2-in. to 6-in. The beat Paper Pot for shipping purposes. Samples fur- niahed free. Ask your dealer for them. E. ALLAN PEIRCE 40 Oak St., Waltham, Man. The meeting of the Florists' Club has been postponed one week. The regular meeting would have come on July 3 and a small attendance was feared as many of the boys would be busy or away, so it was decided to hold the next meeting on Monday, July 10, at the Hollenden. Every one is urged to be present. The sympathy of the craft is extended to Willard Calluren in the death of his step-daughter, Miss Edna La Vine. She was only 22 years old. Tubercular trou- ble was the cause. The funeral was held from the home on Tuesday, June 27. Ella Gbant Wilson. That Cleveland is well ahead with its arrangements for its show in September, the dates being 2 to 9. is shown by the fact that already half-page advertise- ments are appearing in some of the local newspapers. The show is called an in- dustrial exposition and fair, and the manager is our old friend M. A. Vinson, who piloted and carried through the big Cleveland flower show to such great success last year. A tent will be devoted to flowers, and another to fruits and vegetables, so that the out-of-doors will be well represented. Our Advertising Columns Read for Profit— Use for Reault* SYRACUSE Red Pots FERN POTS, PANS and SAUCERS, up to and including 12-lnch, all machine made. A great improvement over the old style turned pots. Writm tor Catahgum Syracuse Pottery C. BREITSCHWERTH, Prop. SYRACUSE, N. Y. When ordering, please menttoD The Eschange Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where ou can get THE BEST POT or your money you are goine to spend this Summer to stock your greenhouses. Think of US. Write us. Try us The Keller Pottery Co. 213-223 Pearl St. : Norriftown, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange SWEET PEAS FOR PROFIT /. HABBI80N DICK $1.50 A. T. DiLaUabb Pt«. a Pub. Co., N. T. 46 The Florists' Exchange LIQUID=" 4»% NICOTINB 8-lb. can (lO.M 4-lb. can CM Mb. can I.SO )i-lb. can JO NICO-FUME " = PAPER 2SS-ahe«t «an 17.80 IM-aheet can 4.00 24-ahe«t can S8 THRIPS, . APHIS SPRAYING— VAPORIZING— FUMIGATING YOUR DKALKR HAS THESE PRICES Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, LouisvlUe, Ky. Wben ordering, pleaae me-ntlon Ttc Blxcbanjce _^ NIKOTEEh, For Sprayinc APHIS PUW For FtimigkUng AmUc your dealer for ttu JSicotine Mf^. Cif ST. LOUIS I When ordering, please mention The Excbaflfl AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT Advertising copy and cuts must be ii our hands by TUESDAY NIGHT to se cure Insertion In current week's is9u> ^ B Make Your Lawn Now Don't Wait Until Next Spring Do It The Alphano Way T^HE Alphano way is the quick, sure way. The way that re- quires the least bother and worli, and insures prompt and lasting results. It's the way that solves weed troubles. It's the way that overcomes the handicap of soils, no matter whether it's heavy, packy clay, or light, barren sand. It's the way that prepares the soil so that it withstands $12. a toD ID bags $10. a too in bag, br tbe carload $8. a Ion in bulk by the carload in a surprising way, scorching sun and drying winds. It's the way that produces that thick, springy sod, as no other way will do in the same time, for any- thing like the same expenditure. Full details and explicit direc- tions for the Alphano way of mak- ing new lawns, or remaking old ones, are told and amply llustrated, in our Lawn Book. It tells fully of their care and fare. Send for it. F. 0. B. Alphano, N. J. AlpKano rdutTLU^ Coy (ESTABLISHED 1905) 17-F BATTERY PLACE NEW YORK ^ ^ (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL^APHIS $3.00 per 100 lb. Bag on Cars York, Pa. wfE Sell Direct to thI^b EDSMEI4.CAMtl.OT SELL IT TO' YOL 11 yon dei!¥«T8r TooSccoFowBerTHSfTS^uarSnteSato Burn, i will Burn sod Give Perfeot Satisfiotion, or Money B«oka N^fitl Qjjjjr Qjfg£t jg ^£. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO., YORK, PA The Renowned Food For Plants MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLANDj Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange i Hyper-Humus ■ l» PROVEN QUALITY yt PROVEN QUALITY Best for Greenhouse, Nursery, Lawn and Garden Price $6.00 per ton in bulk, F. O. B. cars Further information upon request. G>lin Campbell, 90 Nassau Street NEW YORK. CITY ■nri.in Thp Kxrhnnge WESTERN STATES— Continned St. Louis, Mo. Wben ordering, pU'ase mention Tbe Excbangs The Market Business is fairly good from all reports considerinK the season. Loads of stock continue to pour in. Carnations are heavy at from Ic. to IMjC- Roses likewise are in good supply. Short Kil- larne.v. Ward, etc., bring Ic. to 2c. ; and the best of these 5c. to 6c. Sweet Peas are swamping th market, but owing to the extreme wet weather are only of fair quality. These are of- fered as low as 80c. per 1000; the best bring 25c. to 35c. per 100. Gladioli are plentiful at from 2c. to 5c. Quantities of outside flowers, such as Coreopsis, Snapdragons, etc., help to swell the mar- ket at 35c. to $3 per 100. Lilies are quoted at 6c. to 8c. Valley is not very plentiful at 4c. Greens are all that could be wanted. Activities of the Trade Mullauphy Florists report good June business according to Mr. Seeger. They are o£EerinVDB GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers aiBt^lIV A CO. 107 Broad Street. Utlca, N. Y. LET US TELL YOU ABOUT THEM PIPE CUT TO SKETCH -.>mif'mi>>.' It wUl pay to correspond with us Wrought Iron Pipe, Tubes and Fittings NEW AND SECOND HAND Thorou^ily overb&uled, with new threads and couplings, in lengths of 16 feet and over Guaranteed to give satisfaction ALBERT & DAVIDSON, Inc., 21 7-223 Union Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 48 The Florists' Exchange Houses of Stearns Cypress 26 Years In Use BUILT IN 1889 HOT BED SASH ti PECKY CYPRESS BENCH STOCK Our Cypress Houses Last longer than Iron Break less glass than iron Are less expensive than iron ASK FOR CIRCULAR E The A.T. Stearns Lumber Company, Neponset-Boston, Mass. \Vhen oiderinK. pl.ase mention The Exchange Jennings Cast-Iron Gutters and Fittings Our Gutters are EXTRA WIDE and EXTEA HEAVY and are drilled to measure. Our Jennings Patent Roof-supports and Bench-fittings have all connections and braces SPLIT TO BOLT TOGETHER, givmg the full strength of threaded pipe fittings at a fraction of their cost, and GREATLY SIMPLIFY- ING ERECTION. These Bench and Brace Fittings are used in the numerous Plant Culture Stations of the United States Government. We mould and fit this material and OUR PRICES ARE ROCK BOTTOM. Send for our catalogue. CASKEY & KEEN, 6th and Berks Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. m\riti-.>ii The K\r WE MANUFACTURE HOTBED SASH at 75c. each Ours are all made from the very best grade of Gulf Cypress. Glazed Hotbed Sash froin $1.65 up. Double Light Sash up to $4.00. We carry a large stock of all sizes. Write us for estimate. SONS, 1365-1370 Flushing Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. \A'tien ordering, pli^ase mcntlop The Exchange Greenhouse Lumber "ALL HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. When ortltTliik'. pli-nse meptlon The Exclinnc For Greenhouves, Graperlea. Hotbeds. Con •erratorlea and all other purposes. Get our Bgur* before bnjrlott. Estimate! freely AWen. GLASS N. COHEN'S SON, **^:;t^^^ When orderisjT. please nwntlon The Exchange ■PIPE- Wrought Iron of sound second-hand quality with new threads and couplings. 16-fooC lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We ftuarantae entire satisfaction or return money. Established 1M3 PFAFF & KENDALL "^AkC'^J!- When ordering, please mention The Exchange ASTBCA FOR GREENHOUSE GLAZING USE IT NOW Mastlca Is ^ elastic and ten- 'v adous, admits \ of expansion ■ - and contrac- ^ tlon. Putty be- ^ comes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed ^* -• without break- ing of other ftlass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. F. O. PIERCE CO., 12 W. Bro.dw.T. New York )reer's Peerless! Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same Bide. Can't twist and break the kI^ss in driving. Galvan- ized and wilt not rust. No rights or leds. The Peerless Glazing Point is patented. No oi hers like it. Order f mm your deale^ or direct from us. U100.75C. postpaid, f Sjmples iree. HENRY A. DREER.I 714 CheBtnat Street/* Philadelphia. When ordprlng. ptoase mt-^ntlon The Exchange GLASS 6x8 to 16 X 34, Single or Double, at lowest possible prices. Get our prices before placing your order. L. SOLOMON & SON 199-201 Wooster Street, NEW YORK WHOLESALE WINDOW GLASS When orilerlng. plpRBe mention The Exchange Greenhouse Materials a„a"'E^*j'c^ IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths up to 32 feet Milled to any detail furnished, or will furnisb details and out materials ready for erection. Frank Van Assche FoltoB Ave. Rom Ave, asd Dwifkt St, Jcncy Gty. N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchange ^ Housed Carnations With M Loss Of But 2% Of Crop n^HLS 19 what the Wiseley Green- houses, of Murphysboro, III., write ue: "August. 1914. we housed our Carnations wh(;n it was one hundred in the shade, and with the loss of hut 2 per cent, of the crop. We thought this was something rc^ iimrkable, for which we give all credit to the Skinner System of Irrigation. By this System we were able to keep the temperature down and at the same time keep the ftjliage damp enough to prevent wilting, as well as not soakitig the root«. Your System is worth the price of in.Htallation during Carna- tion planting time alone." s KINNER YSTEM O^ I RRiOA-rroN The Skinner Irrigation Co. 225 Water St.. Troy, Ohio GLASS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASHES Our prices can be had by mail, and it will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a carload on a one-day notice, and^at Rock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 215-217 HaTemeyer St. , Brooklyn, N.Y. Cut the Cost of Glass Cutting Use "Red Devil" Glass Cutters Save Glass, Money, Labor, Time They have hand-honed and tested steel cut- ting wheeU. Cut more glass with less pressure than any other cutters. A sample will prove it to you. Send 25c for No. 3-in-l with three wheels in head. Leather case free. Write for booklet. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., Inc. 90 Chambers Street. New York City PIPE NEW AND U SECOND HAND AU Pipe guaranteed with perfect threads and couplings and sound in every respect. We carry 'he largest stock of Second Hand Pipe u the East. We Cut and Thread Pipe to Sketch. Special Prices to Florists Correspondence Invtted EAGLE PIPE SUPPLY CO., Incorporated 30 Church Street, New York City PERFECT GREENHOUSES OET OUR PRICES NO MATTER 0 WHERE YOU LIVE .^^ ISO.I MA.SONrC TEMPLE BUIl niVO CLAY TILE BENCHES Low factory cost of material. No aklUed labor required. It Is fireproof. Nothing to wear out — will last a lifetime. Can be taken down and reset. No home for rermtn or bufts. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., CltTtluia, 0. When ordering, please mention The Exchange July 1, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 49 William Uamant has purchased a few acres of ground near Riverside Park, which is to be used for a small nursery. Mr. Hamaut has been quite successful with his growing this season. The new private oHice is to be one of the luxuries at the Smith & Young Co. this Summer. It is under course of con- struction now. Henry Rieman enjoys motoring around to his brother florists on Sundays, and he is certainly a welcome visitor with his great store of knowledge in the growing line. Adolph Baur is sporting a new Buick. It is a dandy and there is no one who can have more fun out of it than Adolph. I. B. Kansas City, Mo. Flower days are becoming more and more the occasion for raising money without the expenditure of any greater initial amount for the flowers to sell, than absolutely necessary. One such event was presented in Kansas City not long ago, and the people who were after the money had only small, cheap flow- ers, and didn't seem eager to part with them at that. They offered the flowers much as the beggars who sell lead pen- cils offer their wares — merely as an ex- cuse to be on the street. An agreeable change from several minor flower vehicles for raising money, was that of the Jewish Relief Commit- tee in Kansas City on June 25. Many girls and women were on the streets, with flowers to sell for the purpose, and most of them rather insisted that the purchasers accept the flowers, to wear as a symbol of the idea for which the gift was contributed. State Floral Society The flower growers of Missouri have effected a permanent organization, with G. A. Kaupp of Nevada at their head. The body is the outgrowth of the assem- bly of florists at Columbia during Farm- ers' Week, when it was decided that the industry needed an organization. The William L. Rock Flower Co. al- ways has interesting windows ; and one (reason is that employees are encour- aged to suggest novel ideas and designs, which will attract attention. Recently one of the objects in the window was a wedding cake, so lifelike that it made the mouth water — at a distance. Very close up, it was revealed as a confection of Carnations, the frosting being so well executed in these blossoms, however, that many believed a baker had done it with eggs and sugar ! The windows this week have contained two or three garden hats, trimmed in natural flowers, every day. A contest is being planned, in which seven or eight of the employees will par- ticipate, in the trimming of these hats. The products of their skill will be ex- hibited to a neighboring milliner, who will award the palm to the one which seems to her most artistic. The floral industry of Kansas City lost at least one man to the militia, when the soldiers were called to the mobilization grounds at Nevada, Mo. J. Turner, who for several years has worked at various retail stores, is a member of Company B, Third Regiment, M. N. G., and responded to the call to arms. Mr. Turner worked last Easter season for the Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co.. quitting the evening of Eas- ter Da.v. The nest day he was married. so he leaves a young wife to worry about him. P. G. Brackenberri'. wholesale fore- man at the Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co.. is taking a trip and vacation . Southwest ; he goes to Wichita, Salina, and probably down into Texas. A. Newell has received, in very fine condition, a shipment of fancy leaved Caladiums and other plants, which are certainly the finest that have been seen in some time. He has decorated his windows with them, and they make an exceedingly pleasing appearance. The front window has these plants dominat- ing the display on its tile flooring. The south window, on Tenth St., is particu- larly well handled. A carpet of moss was provided, and moss encircles the pots, the effect being not only pleasing but satisfying, people in a hurry stop a minute to take it in, and more lei- surely ones remain several minutes to get the full benefit of the scene. Thickness and Thinness How They Both Count In Burnham Boiler Economy THE right thickness of the casting of each section means the right strength. Uniform thickness means an equal strength at all points. Thick in some places and thin in others, means the section is only as strong as the thinnest spot. The section shown here of a water boiler, is just the way it looked after breaking out the side to prove to ourselves, as we do every so often, that the castings are being made uniformly thick. But there's another side to this thickness question and that is: the thinner the iron the quicker it trans- mits heat to the water. So we have worked out the thickness to a point where it has the right strength and some to spare, but not so thick as to hinder quick heating. Note on this section, that hollow ridge run- ning down the leg, coming in direct con- tact with the hot fire. It is one of the several important points contributing to Burnham economy. Now take a glance at the cut above that looks like a bunch of key holes. Notice how narrow they are when coming in direct contact with the burning flames, and then larger at the top. The narrow part gives a thin amount of %vater coming in con- tact w^ith a large amount of heated surface, causing quick heating. Thi enlarged part at the top gives roon for expansion and rapid, frictionless circulation. Here then, are some few^ of the reasons ^vhy the Burnham heats so quickly, circulates so rapidly, burns so little coal, and lasts so long. It was designed to do all these things better than other cast iron boilers; and it does them better. Freights are slow^ — railroads arp short of cars. Orde your Burnham before you want it and thei you'll have it w^hen yoi need it. J r NEW YORK 41d St. Bldg. SALES OFFICES BOSTON PHILjS,DELPH1A CHICAGO ROCHESTER Trcmonl Bldg. Widener BM«. Roolccry Bids. Granite Bldg. TORONTO: Royal Bank Bldg. ' MONTREAL: Transportation Bldg FACTORIES Irvington. N. Y. De, Plaineg. III. St. Catherines, Canada CLEVELAND ,„ Swetland BUj || J wn That newest of novelties, bird bo\yls, has apparently entered upon an im- mediate popularity in Kansas City. A Newell is showing them prominently, and says there is good demand for thern. The William L. Rock Flower Co. is I showing, chiefly for the beauty and at- tractiveness of the display, English hot- house IVach trees in bloom, forced m their greenhouses. . . The Kellogg family reunion picnic was held this year on June 23, at the lakes at Pleasant Hill. Forty-two members of the familv were present, from Mrs. Kellogg to 11 great grand children. There were six children, and 24 gran* children in the party. This picnic has usually been held on the Fourth of July, and this has been the practice since Mr. Kellogg's death six years ago. This year, however, one of the grandsons and his wife, Fred Rowe of Philadelphia, was alreadv visiting his parents at Pleasant Hill, and the date was ad- vanced. Mr. Rowe was formerly mana- ger of the Kansas City store. His father. G. T. Rowe, is secretary-treasurer of the company. J. L. Bush of Omaha, vice-president, was present with Mrs. Bush and daughter. The only members who could not be present were G. K. Parker, manager of the Kansas City store, and A. E. Shirling, also of Kan- sas City. B. S. B. Steam and Hot Water Boilers SECTIONAL OR WROUGHT IRON TYPES HIGHEST QUALITY GUARANTEED Our Engineering Depart nxent toil! cheerfully help you with your prohlema DO NOT BE AFRAID TO WRITE JOHN A. SCOLLAY, Inc. 74-76 MYRTLE AVE., BROOKLYN. N. Y. Established Over Fifty Years Wheu ordering, please mention The Excbaim'e Greenhouse GLASS SJ^i-'oa^p"- '•" SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., Chicago, III W'ber ordering, please mentinn The E:fchange 50 The Florists' Exchange Classified Advertisements ^s» TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER an- SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— By a ttond Krower of Roses, Carnfitiona, 'Mums, C"hri»tmii8, Easter, bulbous and bedding stock. Good propagator and general grppnliouse miin. Would like a good, per- manent position whore ability is appreciated; fore- manship or working under owner. German; Bingle; age 41; life experience. Please state par- ticulars and wages. Address C. F., 883 Hamilton Ave., Wftterbury, Conn. SITUATION WANTED— By younfi American, age 20, experienced in plants, flowers and landscape gardening. Honest, good liabits, speak good Englisli; use neither liquor nor tobacco; good references. Private place in New York or New England States preferred. State salary. C*an come at once. K. C. Ward, lO.Cllve St.. Atlantic. Mass. SITUATION WANTED— As foremen or assistant on commercial or private estate, where fancy pot plants are wantecl. Have been in charge of a large pot plant department for the last few years and have excellent references. Life experience and horticultural school training. Total abstainer and obliging. Address G. M., care The Florists' Exchange. ___^ SITUATION WANTED— By working foreman' thoroughly experienced in the propagating and growing of Roses, Carnations,'Mums, potted plants, bedding and forcing stock. German, 43; 20 years in>Unitcd States, .Strictly temperate. References. Address H. F., care The Florists' Exchange. HEAD GARDENER AND SUPERINTENDENT desires large field of operations where originality can be used to good advantage. Has life experience in every branch of the profession. Has the ability that is essential to pleats particular people. Gar- dener, Linwood Lunch, 658 W. ISl St., New York. SITUATION WANTED — By young married man, Austrian, with long experience as handy man working inside and outside greenhouses on private estates; desires permanent position. Experienced in forcing. Address H. G., care The Florists' Exchange. HEAD GARDENER— Life experience in all branches under glass and outdoors, wants position on gentleman's place, with greenhouse. Could give entire saitsfaction as to knowledge and ability. Married, no children. Ist-class references. Address Gardener. Box 1-12, Long Branch. N. J. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman or assistant by good grower of Roses, Carnations, Orchidsi 'Mums, foliage and flowering plants, propagation; practical and reliable; P^nglish; age 29. Address Gardener, care Werner, Fompton Lakes, N. J. SITUATION WANTED— By Swede, age 25; with several years' experience. Wishes place in commercial or retail place near New York City. Best of references. Address B. G., care Swanson, 128 W. 96th St., New York City. SITUATION WANTED— By young man. 21, with opportunities for learning business. Have 2 years' experience; am high school graduate; good character. State wages and particulars in first letter. Address H. B., care The Florists' Exchange SITUATION WANTED— By experienced Rose* and general grower. 18 years' experience. Either private or commercial place accepted. Best of references. Address H. D., care "The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By American, age 23, in a commercial nursery or flower garden near Boston. Have designed and planted satisfactory flower gardens. Address F. E., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By Ist-class designer and decorator; able to manage. Years of ex- perience. Al references, L. 0.. care Mrs. Stead- man, 316 Greenwood Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By Rose grower of proved ability, to liandle big proposition. All Information and details in request. Address G. F., care Tile Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By tliorough and prac- tical Rose grower, on either commercial or private place, Address H. E., care The Florists' Exchange. HELP WANTED 2 Men Wanted A Rose grower and a Carnation and 'Mum grower. Wages $17.00 per week. F. FALLON, ROANOKE, VA. MAN WANTED Greenhouse man with experience in growing Carnations, be., Farmington, Utah WANTED — A team of three competent rehable young men to run a plant of 30,000 ft. of glass, 20 acres of gardens stocked and equipped in a progressive city Middle East, on half shares. One must be a designer and salesman, one a grower and one a vegetable gardener. Send references and get particulars. Henry Holzapfel, Jr., Hagerstown, Md. A POSITION OPEN on private place, no glass. Must be single, honest, industrious, with good eferences. A good vegetable gardener. Care of lawns and shrubbery; one assistant. All-year- round position. Wages $50.00. Address R. N. B.. Lime Rock, Conn. WANTED — An experienced grower of pot plants Carnations and 'Mums for general greenhouse work on commercial place. A steady place for a man who is sober, industrious and willing. State wages and particulars. C. E. Stevens, 211 North St.. Claremont, N. H. WANTED — Foreman for greenhouses devoted to growing of Roses. Must have good experience and capable of handling men. Place now open. Address, stating experience, references and salary expected. H. K., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Two good section men. Steady positions to right men. One for 'Mums, Carna- tions, etc.. and one for Poinsettias, Lilies, eto. None but steady and practical men need apply. Address O. S.. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Man with some greenhouse experience where Carnations and 'Mums are grown ; 16 miles outside New York. State age, nationality, expe- rience, and wages expected. Steady position. Wm. W. Mathews. Great Neck, N. Y. WANTED — Single man with general experience on retail place. 850.00 per month, room and board. German preferred. Address H. J., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Rose grower on commercial place, who will take financial interest. References and particulars in first letter. Address H. C. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Two growers of Carnations, Chrysan- themums and general stock. Steady positions. Apply Frank Manker. cor. Gravesend & Greenwood Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. WANTED — Greenhouse assistant: must be thor" oughly experienced in all work under glass- Single; S40.00 and board. Address H. A., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Two men on retail commercial place. McQuaid Bros., Englewood, N. J. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES^ BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY A rare chance for a good grower of general bedding stock and cut flowers. If you are able to earn good pay working for some one else couldn't you do better working for yourself ? I have a plant right in a fast growing Connecticut city of 100.000. Good trade in design work and bedding stock. Would take a partner run on .shares or lease. No capital retiuired — just growing ability. Landscape work keeps me away from greenhouses is the reason for making this proposition. Address H. H., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED PURCHASER— For a fine seashore florists' business, up-to-date home, beautiful surroundings, nice business all the year. Cheap. Particulars on request. Address C. E., care The Florists' Exchange. __STOCK FOR SALE_^ ADIANTUM ADIANTUM HYBIilDUM— The best for cut or pot, strong 2-in., ready for a shift, 36.00 per 100, S55.00 per 1000. A. Poricnt, CoUingdale. Del. Co., Pa^ AOERATPM AGER.\TUM— LarKe-flowcred, dwarf (Blue), 4-in., SS.OO per 100. John C. Daly, 1510 Hackensack Plank Road, North Bergen, N. J. Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE ALTERNANTHERAS ALTERNANTHERAS— Rooted Cuttings, red and yellow, 50c. per 100; also 2-in., S2.00 per 100. Knull Floral Co., National Florist, Tampa, Fla, AMFELOPSIS AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII^-in., $10.00 per 100. A. Schleyogt, 1713 E. 16th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. ARAUCARIAS ARAUCARIAS 2 tiers, 45c. each, $5.00 per dozen. 2-3 tiers, 60c. each, SG.SO per dozen. 3-4 tiers, 75c. each, $8.00 per dozen. ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE, ILL. ASPARAGUS EXCEPTIONALLY FINE LOTS OF PLUMOSUS PLANTS. 100 1000 2H-in., eitra heavy $3.00 $25.00 3-in 6.00 50.00 4-in 12.00 100.00 Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $7.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 2K-m $3.00 $25.00 3-m 6.00 60.00 Write for our monthly plant bulletin. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSA Plants — 3-in., fina atook, $6.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. GEORGE B. HART 47-51 Stone St. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Caah with order, ASjPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— Strong seed- lings, from best greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000; in 6000 lots, $7.50 per 1000. J. F. Anderson, Short Hills, N^J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— Green- house grown, at $8.00 per 1000, 2500 at $7.60 per 1000. 2Ji-in. pots at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 3-in., $6.00 per 100. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. ASPARAGUS PLOMOSUS AND SPRENGERI— 3-in. at $6M0 per 100; 4-in., at $12.50. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe & Division Aves., Grand Rapids, Michigan. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— Ready May 1st, $5.00 per 1000. CoUingdale Green- housea, CoUingdale, Pa. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI PLANTS— From the bench at $6.00 per 100. Harry T. Mead, 1230 Hanover St., Manchester, N. H. ASPARAGU.S — .Sprengeri, in 3} --in. pots, strong piplanta, $8.00 per 100. Cash. Wm. J. Marshall, Copeland St., Campello, Mass. ASPARAGUS — Sprcncpri aprnvs, $1.00 per 100. Ashland Floral Co . Ashh.ii.l, Ohio. ASTERS 50.000 ASTERS, good, healthy, field-grown plants from best strains of seed, sowed thinly broadcast, just right to bed out. Any number you want of each variet.v or color to make up your order, packed separate, but not less than 60 of a color labeled. Growing Aster seeds and plants a specialty over forty years. Late Branching, white, shell pink, peerless pink, lavender, purple, crimson; Crego, white, shell pink and lavender, 1000 $3.00, 500 $1.75. 250 $1.00. Cash with order. Express only. L. W. Goodell, Pansy Park, Dwight, Mass. ASTERS— Field-grown, stocky, all right. Queen of Market. 5 colors. $1.00 per 100, postpaid. Lady Roosevelt, Lav. ^Iikado, Rochester, Lav.- Hnk. Pink Enchantress and Peerless Pink, $1.25 per 100. postpaid. (With Crego's or Semple's, SI. 00 per 100). Crego's and Semple's L. B., 5 colors, $3.00 per 1000. F. O. B. All moss packed. Cash, please. D. C. Lewis, Pembcrlon, N. J. ASTERS — Field-grown plants, large and fine, Crego and Semples in white, pink and lavender $3.00 per 1000; 10.000, $2.50 per HKX). Mi.\ed Asters, Crego, Semple, Asterinums and Queen, in white, pink and lavender, $2.50 per 1000; 10,000, $2.00 per 1000. Cash. James R. Longhead, JohnsviUe, Pa. ASTER.S — Hardy field-grown, good ^ilant.s. Roches- ter, Vick's New Triumph, .Mikado s Tall Branch- ing, Ro.vale, Kings. New I'pright, Non-Liilcral Branching, Crcgos, Perfection. .-Vstcrinunis. elc. all colors. 60c. per 100. postpaid, $3 tX) per 1000 prepaid. W. B. Burleigh, '.Ml Thinl Ave., X., Troy, N. Y. _^^ Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE^ ASTERS ASTER PLANTS — Crego and Scrapie's miiedfor separate colors. Strong, well rooted plants, shipped prepaid, 60c. per 100, $3.90 per 1000. Harry P. Squires, Remsenburg, N. Y. BAT TREES BAY TREES — Write for wholesale price UsI Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS^ Complete List of BEDDING STOCK with prices on application. Write ior our Montlily Plant Bulletin, S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-I62O Ludlow St.. PHILADELPHIA, FA. FINEST MIXED SNAPDRAGONS out of 4-in pots, $4.00 per 100. Fine Nutt Geraniums out of 4-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Heliotrope, out of 4-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. P. J. Burgevin. Port Chester, AGERATUM, Salvias, Feverfew, Ivy Gersnium, Marigolds, 2J^-in,, fine, strong plants, $2.CX) per 100. Fuchsias, 3W-in., $5.00 per 100. Cash, please. Prompt shipment. Marshall Ave. Greenhouses, Lowell, Mass. GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, 4-in.. in bud and bloom, nice plants, $6.00 per 100; Madam Sal- leroi, 2-ia., $1.75 per 100. Rohr the Florist, Naper- viUe, Dl. BEGONIAS Begonias, Tuberous rooted, $6.00 per 100, $1.00 per doz., separate colors or mixed. 100 Christmas Red, 2}i-in $5.00 Christmas Red, 3-in 8.00 Erfordii, 2>i-in 3.00 Erfordii, 3-in 6.00 Smithii, 2>i-in 3.00 Chatelaine, 2>i-in 3.S0 Chatelaine, 3-in., plants all in bloom, extra strong 8.00 Prima Donna. 2>i-in 3.00 Vernon, Erfordii, Prima Donna, Luminosa and Triumph, strong, transplanted seedlings, $1.50 per 100. ERNEST ROBER .... WILMETTE, ILL. BEGONIAS — Delivery from May 16th Lorraine. 2H-in. poU. $12.00 per 100. Cinoinnsti 2H-in. pots, $16.00 per 100. Mrs. J. A. Peterson (New). 2)i-in. poU, $25.00 per 100, $200.00 per 1000. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., RUTHERFORD. N. J. BEGONLAS — All varieties. See display ad., nua 17. Roman J. Irwin. 108 W. 28th St.. if. Y. BEGONIAS— Erfordii, 2M-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in„ $6.00 per 100. W. G. Eisele, West End, N. J. BOPVARDIA BOUVARDIA Single, 2H-m. 100 1000 Dark Red $7.00 $55.00 Rose Pink 7.00 55.00 Light Pink. 7.00 55.00 White 7.50 60.00 Double: White, much like Double Lilac 7.00 6500 Pink, soft, pleasing shade « 7.(X) 55.00 Write for our monthly plant bulletin. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. BOUVARDIAS— Eicellent stock. Red. pink and white. 2^1-in., $5.00 per 100, $40 (X) per 1000. Roman J. Irw-in, lOS \\ . J.>.th St., New York. BOX TREES BOX TREES — Standards, Pyramids and Bush. I^ce list on demand. Julius Roebrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. BOXWOODS BOXWOOD Each Pyramids. 4 ft $4.00 5 ft 5.00 Standard, 12 in 2.50 16 in 3.50 Globes, 12 in 1.75 Bushes, hea\'y, 24 in.-;lO in 1.50 Laurus cerasus, hea>-y bushes 75 Aucuba, bushy, good for 8-in. potfl, 24-30 in. high 75 ERNEST ROBER WILMETTE, ILL. BOXWOODS Pyramids. Broad, heavy specimens. 2 ft., at $2.25 each: 24 ft., at $2.76 each; 3 ft., at $3.25 each; 4 ft., at $4.50 each. Price includes tubs f. o. b. Dundee. Bush Shape. 10-12 in., balled, at 36c. each. 1-in. balled, at 40c, each. IS-in. balled, at 60c. each. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc., Box 407 Dundee, Illinois. Continued to Next Page July 1, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 51 STOCK FOR SALE STOCK FOR SALE STOCK FOR SALE STOCK FOR SALE BULBS CARNATIONS BULBS Hyacinths, Tulips, Daffodils, Narcissus, Spanish Iris. Get our prices before placing your order. WRITE FOR OUR MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., t. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia,Pa AMERICAN GROWN BULBS Northern grown Golden Spur are superior to Imported stock, force two to three weeks esrUer also Emperor, Darwin TuUps, ete. Write for list and prices. Geo. P. Buck & Son, Collinitswood. N. J. CANNAS CANNAS LATE BUT GOOD Quick Delivery Will Jump Into Bloom ORDER AT ONCE Red Yellow — Continued Brandywine, S^o ft. Golden Gate. V-^ ft., David Harum, 3 ft. $20.00 per 100. " Duke of Marlborough, Indiana (orange), 6 ft. 4 ft. .lane Addams, 4 ft. Egandale (bronze), 4 ft. KateF. Deemer,4 ft. Mrs. Geo. Strohlein Richard Wallace, 4 ft. (bronze), 6 ft. Pink Panama, 3 ft., S20.00 Evolution (bronze) 4 ft. per 100. Luray, 4 ft. Philadelphia, Imp., 3 ft. Wabash (bronze). 4 ft. Wintzer's Colossal, 5 to Spotted or Variegated 6 ft., $20.00 per 100. Burbank, 4H ft. Yellow Cloth of Gold, 3 ft. Brilliant, 4 ft. Director Holtze, 4 ft. Comtede Bouchard, 4' 3 Gladiator, 4H ft. ft. Mrs. Karl Kelsey, 6 to 7 Dr. Nansen, 23ii ft. ft. Price, $5.00 per 100, unless noted; f. o. b. West Grove, Pa. THE CONARD .Si JONES COMPANY, WEST GROVE PA. CANNAS 3'^-in. pots. Betsy Ross, pink, Kate Gray Duke of Marlboro, Florence Vaughan, Pres- McKinley, extra fine plants, $5.00 per 100. Cash, please. CHAS. W. SCHNEIDER Little Silver, N. J CANNAS — Ohio grown, fresh cut, Mme. Crazy, $1.60 per 100, $12.50 per 1000: Gladioflora, 2.00. per 100, $17.60 per 1000: Beacon. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Special rates on large lots and started plants. Cash please. C. Betecher, Dover. Ohio. CANNAS— Divided roots, $2.00 per 100. Good varieties. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. CARNATIONS PREPAREDNESS Be wise and prepare for next season by order- ing your stock of Field-Grown Carnation Plants NOW. Ready on and after July 1st. PINK 100 1000 Alice $8.00 $75.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.50 60.00 Mrs. C. Edward ."Uiehurst 7.50 60.00 Pink Sensation 8.00 75.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 7.00 56.00 Enchantress 7.00 65.00 Pink Delight 8.00 75,00 Siegwart 7.50 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7.00 55.00 Rosette 7.50 60.00 Dorothy Gordon 7.60 60.00 Northport 7.00 55.00 Gloriosa 7.50 60.00 Winsor 7.50 60.00 RED Champion 7.50 60.00 Princess Dagmar , . . 7.50 60.00 Beacon .... 7.00 55.00 Pocahontas. ... ... 7.50 60.00 Harlowarden 7.00 55.00 Victory 7.00 55.00 St. Nicholas 7.50 60.00 The Herald 7.50 60.00 WHITE Matchless 7.00 65.00 White Wonder 7.00 55.00 White Enchantress 7.00 55.00 White Perfection 7,00 55.00 Alma Ward 7.00 65.00 YELLOW Yellow Prince S.OO 70.00 Yellowstone 8.00 70.00 VARIEGATED Betlora 7.60 60.00 WRITE FOR OUR MONTHLY' PLANT BULLETIN. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $7.50 $60.00 C. Akehurst 7.50 60.00 Alice 8.00 75.00 C. W. Ward 6.60 55.00 L. P. Enchantress 6.60 55.00 R. P. Enchantress 6.60 55,00 Dorothy Gordon 7.00 55.00 Siegward 7.00 60.00 Matchless 6.50 55.00 White Enchantress 6.50 55.00 White Perfection 6.50 55.00 Alma Ward 6.50 56.00 White Wonder 6.50 56.00 Champion 7.50 60.00 Beacon 7.00 65.00 Victory 6.50 65.00 250 of one variety at lOQO rate. We guarantee all plants to be in healthy con- dition at the time of delivery. THE LEO NIES.SEN CO. N. W. COR. I2TH & RACE STS., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Continned to Next Column 30,000 CARNATION PLANTS— Ready now. WhiU, Enohantreu; pink Enohontreas, Ward and Philadelphia; rtd, Delhi (the best red for the South), St. Nieholaa and Champion. $50.00 per 1000. Ca«h. Joy Floral Co., Naahville, Tenn. CARNATIONS— Field-crown Carnation plants, in all varieties: Ist-class stock. See display ad, page 17. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 2Sth St., New York. chrysant::3mtjms rooted chrys.\nthemum cuttings Best commercial vaiieties at reasonable prices. WHITE Smith's Advance G. Pitcher W. Cheer Queen Mrs. Syme W. Ivory E. Snow Dec. Gem _ Polly Rose Wanamaker W. Perfection J. Jones Kalb M. Meyer A. Papworth Chas. Razer W. Bonnaflon Oconto Naomah A. Byron .Smith's Ideal Ivory Supreme Lynnwood Hall Wm. Turner October Frost C. Touset T. Eaton Mt. Kisco W. Frick J. Nonin W. Chieftain YELLOW Aug. Dasse G. Glow October Sun- Col. Appleton Y. Jones shine R. HaUiday R. Gold Ramapo Reiman Nagoya D. Dimple Donelleta Chrysolora G. Robin Odessa Yellow Eaton PINK Chieftain P. Frick Dr. Enguehardt Pacific Supreme Rosiere W. R. Brock M. Dean Alma Pink C. P. Kelley Patty Pink Ivory E. A. Seidewitz Unaka Gloria W. L. Pink Glory of Pacific P. Gem Hirondelle BRONZE Glenview Tints of Gold Elberon Dakoma RED Harvard Black Hawk Cullingfordii POMPONS W.. Diana Queen of Whites Rufua Quinola Julia Lagravdre Lulu Souv. d'Or Western Beauty Nesco Golden Climax Mary Richard- Miss Julia Y. Baby eon H. Newberry W. Baby B. Phillips Golden Harvest L. Doty Klondyke SINGLES Nakota White Garza Yellow Garza M. Colladay Red Riding W. Mensa Josephine Hood G. Mensa W. E. Bucking- Leota E. D. Godfrey ham $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. CHOICE NEW LARGE-FLOWERING VARIETIES Autocrat Golden Gleam Marigold E. Guttman E. Frost Golden Queen Modello $3.00 per 100. $25,00 per 1000. CAPRICE VARIETIES FOR POT USE White Caprice Lilac Caprice Lady Lydia Y. Caprice Butler's Caprice Brutus Purple Caprice K. Thompson Mrs. Greening $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Mai. Bonnaffon, $1.50 per 100, $11.50 per 1000. 250 of any one kind at the 1000 rate. Delivery of these varieties until July 20. Cash with order at these prices. 80,000 Field Carnation Plants for August delivery. ARTHUR COOMBS, WEST HARTFORD, CONN. CHOICE ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS 100 1000 YELLOW Tint of Gold $1.75 $15.00 Golden Chadwick 2.60 22.00 Mai Bonnaflon 1.50 12.00 Chrysolora 1.60 12.00 Golden Salomon 2.00 15.00 Comoleta 1.50 12.00 Mary Jane 1.50 12.00 Golden Eaton 3.00 PINK E. A. Seidewitz, best late pink 1.60 12.00 Chieftain 1.50 12.00 Unaka 1.50 12.00 Maud Dean 1.50 12.00 Pacific Supreme 1.50 12.00 Pink Gem 1.60 12.00 Hirondelle 3.00 WHITE Chaa. Razor 1.50 12.00 Oconto 2.00 17.50 Smith's Advance 1.60 12.00 White Bonnaflon 1.50 12.00 White Chieftain 3.00 Jeanne' Nonin 1.50 12.00 SINGLES Garza 1.50 12.00 Mensa 1.50 12.00 POMPONS Golden Climax 1.75 15.00 Western Beauty 1.75 15.00 Golden West 1.75 15.00 Helen Newbury 1,75 15.00 JOHN R. COOMBS WEST HARTFORD CONN. EM MA A Garia-Anemone. Double Pompon, pale pink. It's a dandy I You will make no mistake in buying stock of this 'Mum; comes into bloom about Nov. 15th, finishes early in December. Cuttings ready now. $15.00 per 100. GUTTMAN & RATNOR, INC. Wholesale Florlsta 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Continned to Next Column CHRTSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS NOW READY FROM 2).4'-INCH POTS COMMERCIALS Golden, Antique^ Unaka, Marigold, Smith's Advance, White Bonnaflon. Smith's Ideal, Golden Glow, Minnie Bailey, Major RonnatTon, Pacific Supreme, White Chieftain, Clementine Touset, Glory of Pacific, Mrs. H. Robinson, Yellow Eaton. $3.00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000. SINGLES Stanley Ven. Allegheny. Mrs. E. D. Godfrey, Polly Duncan, Cleo, Miss Isabelle. S3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. POMPONS Golden Climax, Neola, Clorinda, Zenobia, White Jitsu Jetui, Western Beauty, Iva, Julie Lagravere, $3,00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 Not less than 25 of a variety at 100; 250 of a variety at 1000 rate. Reference or cash from unknown correspondents. These prices are to those in the trade only. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., ADRIAN, MICH. ^ We offer you the following Chrysanthemums from 23-3-in. pots, healthy young plants. (The quality will please you). They will go quickly. (Write us if you wish them.) 16,000 Yellow Bonnaflon 2000 Amarita 5000 Snow Queen 2000 White Bonna£fon 6000 Col. Appleton 2000 Golden Glow 5000 Chrysolora 1000 Nagoya 3000 Pacific Supreme 1000 Mrs. Chamberlain 3000 Unaka 1000 Timothy Eaton 3000 William Turner 1000 Donatella 3000 Robert Halliday 3000 Charles Razer 2000 Lynnwood Hall 1000 McArthur 2000 Enguehard 2500 Pink Chieftain 2000 Morton F. Plant 3000 Jean Nonin All of the above at $27.60 per 1000. 5000 Golden Chadwick at $35.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings of all varieties and complete list of Pompons. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., I60S Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. Early Lavender-Pink Chrysanthemum ALEX. GUTTMAN p» 'Mum growers shouldn't be without this one. For early delivery. Rooted Cuttings or Pot Plants, at the option of the purchaser. 50c. each, $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100. GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, INC. Wholesale Florists 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CHRYSANTHEMUMS $20.00 per 1000. Out of 2-in. pots. WHITE YELLOW Smith's Advance Golden Glow White Cloud Roman Gold Buckbee Golden Chadwick White Eaton Dolly Dimple PINK Unaka Mrs. C. H. Totty Chieftain Dr. Enguehardt JOY FLOR.\L CO. - - NASHVILLE. TENN. 50.000 CHRYSANTHEMUM Rooted Cuttings, ready in sand, $2,00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Whites — -C. Razer, E. Snow, Smith's Advance, A. Byron, W. Ivory, Touset, W. Bonnaffon, H. Frick, Mrs. Robinson. Yellow — G. Eagle, Lincoln, M. Bonnaffon, Halliday, Monrovia, Y. Oct. Frost, Pink Pac. Supreme, Patty, Roosevelt, Unaka, P. .Ivory. Specials. $3,00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. J." Nonin. Wm. Turner. R. Gold, W. Chadwick, Chieftain, Smith's Sensation. Cash, please. 50.000 Celery and Cabbage plants, $1.25 per 1000. Cash. Benj. Connell, Florist, Merchantville, N. J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Chrysolora, Col. Apple- ton. Mai. Bonnaffon. Chieftain. Unaka, Wells' Late Pink, Dr. Enguehard, Wm. Turner, T. Eaton and Harvard. Pompons — Diana, Queen of White, Klondyke, Fairy Queen and L. Doty. Rooted cut- tings. $15.00 per 1000, $2,00 per 100: 21.5-in. pots, $25.00 per 1000, $3,00 per 100. Oconto rooted cut- tings, §2.60 per 100: 2Vo-in. pots, $3.50; Odessa rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100; 2H-in. pots, $4.00. Larchmont Nurseries, Larchmont, N. Y. CHRYSANTHE.MUMS 2l4-in. at $2.00; Rooted Cuttings, $14.00 per 1000. Unaka, Oct. Frost, Chrysolora, Rosette, Ramapo, Appleton, "Turner, Halliday, Dr. Enguehard, Smith's -Advance, Pacific Supreme, Minnie Bailey, Y. & W. Eaton, Yellow Bonnaffon. Guarantee good value. Cash. FAIRVIEW GREENHOUSES MILTON PA. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— R. C. and 2ii-in. pot plants. Advance, Frost, Ivory, Razer, Diana, Baby Zenobia, Azelda, Garza, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. Golden Climax, Golden West, Lilian Dotv, S1.75 per 100. S15.00 per 1000. Eariy Frost, Crystal Gem, Golden Queen, Marigold, $3,00 per 100. For plants from pots add SI. 00 per 100 extra. Over 100 other best florists' varieties. Stafford Conservatories. Stafford Springs. Conn. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Rooted cuttings. Golden Glow, October Frost, Pacific Supreme, Alice Papworth, White Queen. White and Yellow Bon- naffon, Jeanne Nonin. $12.50 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson, Springfield Gardens, L. I., N. Y. Telephone connectiom CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Leading commercial varieties, 2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Write for list of varieties. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. Continned to Next Column Tuesday night is closing time for classified advertisements. Mail your copy in good time and avoid disappointment. CHRTSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHE.MUMS— In 2M-in. pots. 600 Yellow Bonnaffon, 400 Early Snow, 600 Pacific Supreme, at $3.00 per 100. Cash. Wm. J. Marshall, Copeland St.. Campello, Mass. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 2000 Unaka, 1500 Chrysolora, and other varieties, 2|^-in. pots, fine stock, $2.5.00 per 1000. Cash, with order. Fred- erick C. lloffinan. 320 Main St., Pawtucket, R. I. POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— Diana, Baby, Quinola. Klondyke, Sol. d'Or, Helen Newbury, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready April Ist. White Bros.. Medina, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— Seidewitz, Chieftain, $16.00 per 1000. H. MamiUch 220 Grand Ave.. Englewood.N. J. CHRYSANTHEM U.MS— Principally exhibition varieties. Send for list and prices. Scott Bros., Elmsford, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Cuttings and 2J-4-in. pot plants. See display ad. page 17. Roman J. Irwin. 108 West 28th St., New York. COI.EUS 200 Coleus IN 2-INCH POTS Golden Bedder and a few other varieties. Will close the lot out for $3.50. BIDWELL & FOBES, Kinsman, Ohio COLEUS — 2K-in. Golden Bedder and Verschaf- felti. $2.50 per 100. $22.50 per 1000: 3-in., bushy, fine for boxes and bedding, $3 50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. Brant Bros., Utica, N. Y. COLEUS— BriUiancy, 2>i-in. pota, $2.50 per 100. Cash, please. J. J. Clayton & Son, West Grove, COLEUS — Golden Bedder and Verechaffeltii, out of 2-in., strong, $1.50 per 100. M. H. Baumaim, Park Ridge, N. J. COLEUS— Good varieties, $3.00 per 100. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. COSMOS COSMOS — Large plants in white, pink and red; also Double Cosmos in white and pink. $3.00 per 1000; 10,000, $2.50 per 1000. Cash. James R. Longhead, Johnsville, Pa. OROTONS CR0T0N8 — From 3-iB. pot* 8 to 10 In. high to 8 varieties, S15.00 per 100; from 2J<-in. pota, la 10 vsrietiea, $6.00 per 100. B. M. Wiehera A Co., Qretna. La. CROTONS — 6-in. pots, fine plants, 6O0. and 75o. each. Henry Smith, Grand Rapidfl, Mich. CTCLAMEN CYCLAMEN BEST STRAIN OF COLORS '' 'Xmas Red, Rose of Marienthal. glowing dark red, white with red eve. pure white: strong plants out of 2'-i-in.pots. S5.50 per 100, $45,00 per l(Mfl. Wonder of Wandsbek (best salmon). $6,00 per 100. Satis- faction guaranteed. Cash with order, please. J. H. FIESSER HAMILTON AVE. NORTH BERGEN, N. J . CYCL.\MEN — Improved Wandsbek ts^pe. 3-in., separate or mixed, $.«;.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1000. Salmon separate, $10.00 per 100. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. CYCLAMEN — Good varieties, fine plants, $3.50 ( per 100, $30.00 per 1000. .Selected plants, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. CYCLAMEN— Giant fiowering, best strain, 2^- in. pots, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin. 108 W. 28th St., New York. CYCLAMEN— Best strain. Separate colora or mixed; 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. For May delivery. Julius Roehrs Co.^^utherford, N. J. CYCLAMEN— Mixed seedlings, repotted thumb pots. Ready now. 3o. Cash. B. C. Blake Co., Springfield, Ohio. CYCLAMEN— 1000 2H-in. Wandsbek Cyclamen, good, clean stock, $6.00 per 100. D. G. Grill- bortzer, Alexandria, Va. DAHXIAS DAHLIAS Whole field clumps, the best commercial and show varieties. Complete list on application Write for our Plant BuUefln S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Pliladelphia, Pa. DAHLIAS — Large, field-grown clumps. Sylvia, Jack Rose, Red Hussar, Black Beauty, Blue Oben and other varieties. Extra large tubers, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Hatboro Flower and Fruit Farms, Hatboro, Pa. Continned to Next Page 52 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE STOCK FOR SALE STOCK FOR SALE STOCK FOR SALE DAHLIAS DAHLIAS FOR CUT FLOWERS— WO, our se- lectioD of beat aorto for cutting for $3.00, 1000 for $25.00. Long laland Dahlia Gardena, llicksville, L. I., N. Y. DAHLIAS — Standard varietiea, large, field-grown clumpa. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000, Cash with order. John Hay, R. F. D. No. 3, Pateraon, N. J. GEBANITTMS HTDRANGEAS PELARGONIUMS DAHLI.'^S — .Seedling Dnhlias, rare varieties, al' classes, good plants, 83.00 per 100. Cash' Fort Recovery Dahlia Gardens, Fort Recovery- Ohio^ DAHLIAS — Rarest and best cut flower varieties' true to name. List free. Fort Recovery Dahlia Gardens, Fort Kecovery, Ohio. . DAISIES DAISIES— 2)i-inch^ 100^" looir ?.'*'°£ YeUo" $8.00 $50.00 Mrs. F. Sander 6.00 60 OO Margueritee 6.00 50.00 8. S. PENNOCK-MKEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa BOSTON YELLOW DAISIES— Reve d'Or, 2U. 1^ $5.00 per 100. H. P. Strecklua. Syracuse, ~I~~ dkacSnas DRACENA I NDI VISA— Extra heavy 6-in $20.00 per 100. Cash. F. Sokol, College St" Woroeater, Maaa. EUOXTMUS EUONYMUS— Variegated, fine, strong planU, from 2>i-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. John C. Daly 1610 Haokenaack Plank Rd., North Bergen, N J FERXS FERNS. o ..■• „,^- 100 1000 Soottu. 2M;in $5 00 $46.00 Boston. 2M-ID., 6.00 45.00 Roosevelt. 2Ji-m 5.00 45.00 leddjf, Jr. 2 )4-m., extra good 6.00 50 00 ft-m. of the above, $50.00 to $76.00 per 100 Wnte for our monthly plant bulletin. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1808-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. SCOTTI 2'A-in.. $36.00 per 1000; 3-in.. $7.00 .,B°/„ '"O- ,„®f°"'' Teddy Jr.. Roosevelt. 4-in.. $12.00 per 100. Scotti, Teddy Jr., 6-in., $35.00 per 100. Roosevelt and Teddy Jr., 7-in., 45c each. Ask for prices on larger ferns. Cash, please. M. HUpert, Sta. O., 313 Belair Rd., Baltimore, Md. ^^?'^l^ FERNS— Beat varietiea; double rooted, $2.00 per 100 $16.00 per 1000. Henry Smith, Grand Rapida, Mich. FERN SEEDLINGS AND OTHER FERNS— In any quantity; see advertisement on page 18 J. F. Andereon, Fern Specialist, Short Hifis, N. J. FERN SEEDLINGS— In all varieties: also aU other Ferns, 2K-in., etc. See display ad., page 17. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., N. V. FREESIA FREESIA PURITY July delivery — Order now 5i !°- '° ?i !" $6.00 4-8 in. to 5-8 m _ 4 00 3-8 in, to 4-8 in 2 00 Express prepaid, if cash comes with order. r=«MT'A°?.^TY.PL^^ NURSERY & GARDEN, SANTA CRUZ CALIFORNIA ^'i?'^.!4.?i'''J?"Y->«iH-ui-. S3.00 per 1000; m?;^'^/ *^i"'- R'^f'-S'^'a alba, 3^xJi-in., $4.50 per 1000; Ji and up, $6.60. Less than 1000 lots, 10% higher. Express prepaid if you send cash with order. H. Bailey, Box 354, Los Angelea, Calif. FTJNKIAS VARIEGATED FUNKIA— $20.00 per 1000. All .,?^IS.°^' d'^itled shoots, also clumps, 3 to 5 shoots, $50.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A.F.Johnson, 8pring6eld Gardens, L. I.. N. Y, Telephone con- nection. GARDENIAS GARDENIA VEITCHII. 2^-in. pots, ready now. Extra fine, $8.00 per 100, S70.00 per 1000 WRITE FOR OUR .MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., lOOS-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS „ . . 100 1000 Poitevine. 2H-in $3.00 $25.00 S. A. Nutt. 2J^-in 3.00 25.00 La Favorite. 2i^-in 3.00 26.00 F. Perkins, 2K-in 3.00 25.00 2-in. of the above 2.60 20.00 ^ In bud and bloom, ready for immediate sales or in any stage you may want them. 100 1000 •*-!■> $12.00 $100.00 5-!" 18.00 KiO.DO 3-in,, forgrowing on 5.00 45.00 WRITE FOR OUR MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN 3. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Continued to Next Column 4-INCH Geraniums IN BUD AND BLOOM S. A. Nutt. Madame Barney. Poitevine. White Madonna. M. Landry. $6.00 per 100. BIDWELL & FOBES, Kinsman. Ohio GERANIUMS Nice stock in bud and bloom Per 100 4 -in. Beaute of Poitevine $8.00 2H-iD. S. A. Nutt 1.80 2}i-ia. Beaute of Poitevine 2.00 2}i-in. La Favorite 1.80 2}i-in. F. Perkins 2.00 Cash, please. J. J. CLAYTON & SON WEST GROVE. PA. GERANIUMS— Ricard, Poitevine, 8. A. Nutt, double Gen. Grant, Viaud, Jean Oberle, and Mad. Languith (silver leaf), fine, 4-in., bud and bloom' $6.00 per 100. Also 214-in. stock of the above' $2.00 per 100. John C. Daly. 1610 Hackensack Plank Rd.. No. Bergen. N. J. GERANIUMS— In bud and bloom, fine stock, S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, Ricard, Lawrence, Jean Oberle, Centaur and Poitevine, 2i4-m., 2>'2C. 3-in.. 6c.; 4-in.. 7c. See For Sale or Exchange. Josiab L. Y'oung, Watervliet, N. Y. GERANIUMS — Fine young bushy plants of best commercial varieties, in bud and bloom, out of 4-in. pots, 86.00 per 100. East Martin .St. Green- houses, Gustav Koethe, Prop., Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pa. GERANIUMS — S. A. Nutt, La Fivo..te, Perkins, Jean Viaud, and Gen. Grant, 4-in., $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000; 2>i-in.. Nutt and White, $3.50 per 100: in bud and bloom, $4.00 per 100. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. GERANIUMS — Nutt, Ricard, Poitevine, Buchner. atrong. 3H-in. and 4-in., $8.00 and $8.00 per 100 Mme. Salleroi, 3-in.. $4.00 per 100. Cash. F, Sokol, College St.. Worcester. Mass. GERANIUMS— From 3,H-in. and 4-in. pots. Nutt Ricard, Doyle and Poitevine, $7.00 per 100. W W. Gordon & Son, 216 Middle St., E. Weymouth. Mass. GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt and Poitevine, 4-in., $7.00; S. A. Nutt, 3H-in., $6.00 per 100. Extra fine plants in bud and bloom. Cash with order. W. H. Workman, Oswego, N. Y. GERANIUMS — S. A. Nutt, R. C, $8.00 per 1000; first-class stock. Cash with order. Frank Leith & Son, Haverhill, Mass. GERANIUM.S— 2000 mixed varieties, 3H-in. 85.00 per 100 to close; strong plants. Cash Chas. H. Green, Spencer, Mass. r.ERANIUMS — 10,000 S. A. Nutt, 2-in. pots, $2600 per 1000. Ready now. Cash, please. B. C. Blake Co.. Springfield, Ohio. GERANIUMS — 4-in., assorted colors to close out, $5.00 per 100. Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster Ave., Pmladelpbia, Pa. GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, 3H-in. and 4-in., extra fine plants, in bloom, $7.50 per 100. Prompt shipments. L. F. Graham, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. GERANIUMS — Rooted Cuttings sent with guar- antee that puts all risk on me. See display - advertisement. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. GERANIUMS — 4-in.. bushy; 8. A. Nutt. A. Ricard and Poitevine. $8.00 per 100. $76.00 per 1000. Cash. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, 3H-in., $6.00 per 100. Pine Grove Floral Corp., 35 Hudson St., Lynn, Mass. GERANIUMS — A few hundred nice 4-in. Nutt to close out, 87.00 per 100. Cash with order. Alfred Hunt, Norwich, Conn. HYDRANGEAS Attention! To move surplus stock of perfect Hydrangea plants; to be shipped out of pots. Va- rieties: Mme. Chautard, Gen. de. Vibra.ve, Ra- diant, Bouquet Rose, Mme. Mouillere, Mont Rose, IN ASSORTED VARIETIES. NET CASH PRICES. 100 4 to 6 flowers and buds $ 36.00 6 to 8 flowers and buds 60.00 8 to 12 flowers and buds 75.00 12 to 15 flowers and buds 100.00 15 to 20 flowers and buds 160.00 20 to 25 flowers and buds 200.00 Hydrangeas, with green buds for blooming in July and August, from 50c. to S2..50 each. ANTON SCHULTHEIS, 316 Nineteenth St., College Point, L.'I., N. Y. FRENCH HYDRANGEAS 2y,-in. pots, $4.50 per 100. In the following varieties: Hydrangea La Lorraine, Mme, Emile Mouilliere, General Vi De Vibraye. Mine, Maurice Hamar, Radiant, Avalanche, E. G. Hill, Bouquet Hose. Cash with order, please. J. H. Fieaser, Hamilton .\ve.. North Bergen, N. J. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA— In 2H.in. pola, $4.00 per 100, $:i5.00 per 1000. Good, clean stock. Cash with order. R. Jamison & Sons, Cheltenham Ave. and Musgrave St., Germantown, Philadelphia, HYDRANGEA OTAKS.\— Large plants in 16-in. tubs and in half-barrels for Summer flowering. J. H. Troy, New Rochelle. N. Y. Continued to Next Column HYDRANGEAS— Otakaa, .6-in., at 2.6c.; 6-in., 36c. to 50c.; 7-in., 75c. to $1.00. Larger plants, $2.00 to $3.00 each. In bud or bloom. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. IVT ENGLISH IVY 3,'''.-in. pots, 2 in a pot, 12-18 in, long, nice plants, $0.00 per 100. Cash, please. CHAS. W. SCHNEIDER, LiUle Silvtr, N. J. ENGLISH IVY— 2J^-in.. $2.50 per 100, $22.60 per 1000. Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. JERUSALEM CHERRIES JERUSALEM CHERRIE.S— Very fine stock, 2>i- in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. H. Fiesser, Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. MARIGOLDS MARIGOLDS— 2Ji-in., at 3c., orders 250 at 2Kc. Brant Bros., Utica. N. Y. MIMULPS MIMULUS — 4-in., at $8.00 per 100. Henry Smith, Grand Rapida, Mioh. MOONVINE MOONVINES 2-inch $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 2>i-inch 4.00 per 100, 35.00 per 1000. 3-inch 6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. WRITE FOR OUR MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa MOONVINES— 3-in., strong, 4c.;2)i-in.. atrong 2o. Schmaua Bros.. Paducah, Ky. MYRTLE MYRTLE — Myrtus Communia, for wedding wreaths and decoration. Fine, atrong planta from 4-in. pots. $10.00 per 100. John C. Daly, 1510 Hackensack Plank Rd., North Bergen, N. J. WE HAVE 10,000 nice clumps of Myrtle for sale, price $6.00 per 100, or $50.00 per 1000. Tonie Cascio, 551 Watchogue Rd., Port Richmond, N. Y. NURSERY STOCK ORNAMENTAL STOCK OP QUALITY CAN SUPPLY QUANTITY OF FOLLOWING ITEMS: AZALEA mollis. Buahy planta, with plenty of buda, 12 to 16-in. high, 36o. each, $4 00 per dos, $30.00 per 100; 15 to 18-ia, high, 4So. each. $6 00 per doi., $40 00 per 100. BOXWOOD— Pyramids. 35-in. high, very Bne, $1.75 each; 42-in. high, very fine. $2.26 each; 48-io high, very fine. $3.26 each; 64-in. high, very fine, $4.00 each. RHODODENDRONS— Beat, hardy-named aorta, bright foliage and full of buda, 18 to 24-iD. high, 750. each; 24-to 30-in. $1.00 each. These cover the entire liat of Parson's Hardy Hybrids Seedling RHODODENDRONS— Mixed colora, 18 to i:4-in. high, very buahy and full of buda, 56o. each; 24 to 30-in. high, and oorreapondingly buahy. 70o. each. ARISTOLOCHIA SiphofDutohman'a Pipe)— Extra strong planta. 4 ft. of topa, 26o. each, in any quantity. HYDRANGEA Panioulata grandiflora— Tree form, 3 to 4-ft. bodies, fine heada, $26,00 per 100 Bush form, 3 ft. high, $10.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA Arboreecena grandiflora alba — 3 to 4 ft. high, buahy, $20.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft , buahy, $14 00 per 100. BARBERRY Thunbergii— 18 to 24 in high, very bushy, $7.00 per 100; 16 to 18-in. high, very bushy. $6.00 per 100. PRIVET CALIFORNIA— Very bushy, 18 to 24-in. high. $2.60 pet 100; 24 to 30-in. high, $3.00 per 10<). PRIVET AMURENSE (Amoor River, Hardy Northern Type)— 18 to 24-iii., $6.00 per 100; 34 to 30-in., $7.00 per 100, THE STORRS i HARRISON CO., Paineaville ----------- Ohio NORWAY MAPLES, Pin Oaks, Oriental Planta in all aisea. Send for price list. Audubon Nur- series, Box 731, Wilmington, N. C. PALMS PHOENIX CANARIENSIS— In aU aisa. Special price list on demand. Julius Roehra Co. Rutherford. N J. PANDANUS PANDANUS VEITCHII— For a few days only will make special low price for cash with order. Size for 2>i-in. pots. $4. .50 per 100. Size for 3 -in. pots. 6.00 per 100. Size for 4 -in. pots. 8,00 per 100. Size for 6 -in. pots. 1200 per 100. Best pot-gown, nicely variegated, .3-in. $10.00 per 100, nda pots. Pandanus suckers, $2,00 and $4.00 per 100. J. J. Soar, Little River, Fla. PANDANUS" VEltCHIl^-in.. at 26c.; 6-in., 75c.; 7-in., $1.50; 10-in., $4.00; 12-in., $6.00 each. Fine, well colored planta. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. PELARGONIUMS PELARGONIUMS— E. G. Wurtenburgia, Schwab- ian Maid. 4-in.. $15.00 per 100. Cash. C. Betacher, Dover. Ohio. Continued to Next Column PELARGONIUMS— 2H-in.. at $8.00 per 100; 3-in , at $10.00; 4-in.. at $2000; 8-in , $35.00 to $50.00. Good varieties. Assorted colors. Henry Smith, Grand Rapida, Mich. PEONIEB PEONIES — The money makers. Send for our liat. C. Betacher, Dover. Ohio. PHIiOZ HARDY PHLOX— Finest mixed colors; large. one-year-old clumps. $4.00 per 100, $30,00 per 1000; 600 at 1000 rate. Gustav Pitzonka, Bristol. Pa. PRIMULAS 300,000 PRIMROSES Beat strain in existence, as usual, apecialty for many years, always reliable, 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000, except where noted. CHINESE LARGE FLOWERING FRINGED, 10 separate colors or mixed, CHINESE. 6 NAMED KINDS for critical trade, including Christmas .Scarlet, 3Hc. MALACOIDES, lavender and white. MALACOIDES, pink and grandiflora, S'Al. All .Malacoides ready late July. OBCONICA, LARGE FLOWERING, 9 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA LARGE FLOWERING FRINGED, 5 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA GIANT FLOWERING, 6 separate colors or mixed. OBCO.XICA .MAGNIFICA AND SALMON QUEEN $3.50 per 100. We grow HYDRANGEAS, ALL BEST KINDS by the acre. Let us quote you. J. L. Schiller, Toldeo, O. ABOUT July 10, we will have our regular stock of Primulas, Obconica, Gigantea, Chinensis, Mala- coides and Kewensis: all from 2K-in. pots, ready for shipment: also the new variety of Primula ftlala- coides. Rosea and Primula Obconica Salmon«a. Henry Schmidt, 673 Church Lane, North Bergen, N.J. PRIMULA MALACOIDES ROSEA— New, bril- liant pink variety. Certificate* wherever shown. August or September delivery. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Fred U. Lemon dc Co., Rich- roond. Ind. PRIMULA — Obconica, transplanted seedlings, Ronsdorf strain, finest in existence, separate or mixed, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Malacoides, white or pink, transplanted, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. ROCK PLANTS ROCKERY PLANTS — Rare Himalayan and other Rhododendrons, Herbaceous Plants, rare Shrubs and Aquatics. Seeds of Alpines, etc.; catalogues on application. G. Reuthe. Kestoa. Kent. England. ROSES ROSES. 2H-IN. Own Root Grafted 100 1000 100 1000 American Beauty $8.00 $70.00 Ophelia 8.00 70.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward... . $12.00 $100.00 Kaiserin 7.00 56,00 12.00 110.00 W. Killarney 7.00 60.00 12.50 120.00 Richmond 7.00 66.00 12.50 120.00 Maryland 7.00 56.00 3-INCH STOCK Own Root 100 1000 Hadley $10.00 $90.00 Hoosier Beauty 9.00 85.00 American Beauty. 10.00 90.00 American Beauty, 4-in 25.00 White Killarney 7.50 65.00 Pink Killarney 7.00 60.00 Radiance 8.00 70.00 Sunburst 9.00 80.00 Red Radiance 17.60 150.00 Maryland 7.50 65.00 Kaiserin 8.00 70.00 Ophelia 9.00 80.00 Mra. Aaron Ward. 3H-in 10.00 90.00 .SPECIAL OFFER 16,000 Pink Cochet. 3-in.. $45 00 per 1000. 3,000 Crimson Rambler, 3-in., $45.00 per 1000. Now booking orders for Fall importations Roses and Manetti. Send for our list. WRITE FOR OUR MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN S. S PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. OWN ROOT STOCK American Beauty Antoine Rivoire, flesh H. T Catherine Zeimet, " White Baby ". . Excelsa, Red Dor. Perkins Francis Scott Kev, red H. T Hadley, Crimson, H. T Hugh Dickson, crimson H. P.. . i . . . . J. B. Clarke, crimson 11. P Mme. Caroline Tcslout. pink H. T. . Maman Cochet, pink Tea Mrs. .Aaron Ward, yellow H. T Mile, CecileRrunner.pink Pol Mile, Fr. Kruegcr, yellow Tea President Talt, pink H.T Radiance, pink, H.T Safrano. yellow Tea Shower olGold, yellow H. W Ulrich Brunner. red H. P White Killarney. H. T White Maman Cochet. Tea LEEDLE CO. Expert Rose Growers Continued to Next Page 2M-inch Dot 100 1000 86c. $6.00 $50 .Wc. 3.60 ;w) 60c. 3..5II :«i ,60c. 3.50 ,w 7,5c. 5,(K) 46 75c. 5.00 46 tiOc. 4.(K) 36 IKIc. 4. (HI ;« 60c. 4.50 40 .Vic. 3.(KI 25 7.ic. 5.00 4,S OOc. 4,(K) 36 .Vie. 3.00 25 (iOc. 4.00 .S6 «(lc. 4.(KI 35 SOc. 3.00 25 .MIc. S.'KI 30 IMIc. 4.00 35 7.'ic. 6,(X1 46 50c. 3.50 3(1 . Springfielc .0 July 1, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 53 STOCK FOR SALE ROSES ROSE PLANTS— Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, 2M-in.. J4.00 per 100, J35.00 per 1000; My Maryland, 15.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Other varieties in limited quantities. Henry Smitii, Grand Rapids, Mich. 8AX.VIAS Salvia Bonfire Strong 2M-in-, Sl-80 per 100. Cash please. J. J. CLAYTON & SON, west^grove, SALVIA SPLENDENS— Splendid stock, 2000 from 2>«-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Wm. W. Gordon & Son, East Weymouth, Mass SALVIA ZURICH — 1-in., fine stock to close out, $4.00 per 100. Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. SALVIA Zurich, Silver Spot, Splendens, 2>i-in., $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Schmaus Bros., Paducan, Ky. SAL\'IAS— Thumb pots, $1.25 per 100; 2-in. Bon- fire, $1.75 pet 100. Cash, please. B. 0. Blake Co., Springfield, Ohio. SEEDS WE HAVE Sweet William seeds, mostly dark colors, grown from 4 to 6 inches high, perfectly hardy, $2.50 an oz. Also assorted color Pansy seeds. We have the best Pansies in New York State, requiring the mixed colors. $3.50 per oz. Tonie Cascio, 551 Watchogue Rd., Port Richmond, S. I., N. Y. SMILAX SMILAX PLANTS — 2M-in. stock, extra heavy, fine, bushy stock. $2 50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash, please. Dobbs & Son, Auburn, N. Y. SMILAX— 2H-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. SNAPDRAGONS Just remember how you hunted the country over for good Snapdragon Plants last season. We have them. You will want them later. Order now. 100 1000 Ramsburg's Silver Pink. 2i.2-in. . .$5.00 $45.00 Buxton's Silver Pink. 2M-in 5.00 45.00 Phelp's White. 2;2-in 6.00 50.00 Nelrose. 2'4-in 5.00 40.00 Neh-ose. 3-in 8.00 70.00 NeU-ose. 4-in 12.00 100.00 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 160S-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. NEW SNAPDRAGON ENCHANTRESS Most popular color, about like Enchantress Carnation. Same habit as Phelp's White, flowers freely. Summer and Winter. Delivery commences in May. From 2-in, pots, $2 00 per doi., $10 00 per 100. F. W. Fletcher A Co., Ino., Auburndale, MaM^ SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink, Giant White, Giant Yellow, 2K-in. pots, $4,00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. SNAPDRAGON— Silver Pink, white, cerise, dark red. Rooted Cuttings. $1.00. 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Pine Grove Floral Corp., 35 Hudson St., Lynn, Mass. SNAPDRAGON— Ramsburg's S. P. Snapdragon, 2^4 -in. pots, fine plants, 3 to 5 breaks, $3.00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000. Clarence Aiwine, Aldan, Del. Co.. Pa. SNA.PDRAGON.S— Buxton's Silver Pink from originator's seed ; clean , bushy plants from 23.4 -in. pots at S3. 00 per 100. Cash with order. Hopkins, Florist, Brattleboro, Vt. SNAPDRAGONS— Ramsburg's Silver Pink. 2-in., *e!l branched. 3c. Cash. .\shland Floral Co., Ashland, Ohio. SNAPDRAGONS— Ramsburg's SUver Pink, rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100. $12,00 per 1000. John R. Coombs, West Hartford, Conn. SNAPDRAGON— 2>i-in., assorted colors, 3c. Orders 250 at 214c. Brant Bros., Inc., Utica, N Y. SNAPDRAGONS— 2-in. pots, pink, red and white. 3c. each. Cash, please. B. C. Blake Co., Spring- field, O. SNAPDRAGON— 3000 4-in., fine Snapdragons ( Keystone) , a fine pink, well branched, $8.00 per 100. D. G. Grillbortzer, Alexandria, Va. SNAPDRAGON— Silver Pink, strong, 2M'in, pots, $2.50 per 100. Geo. Milne, Winchester. Mass. STEVIAS STEVIA— 2)i-in., ready for a shift, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. Paul Fischer, Wood Ridge, Bergen Co., N. J. STOCK FOR SALE VERBENAS VERBENAS — In separate colors, red, striped purple, blue and white in thumb pots. 2c. Cash please. B. C. Blake Co., Springfield, Ohio. VINCAS VINCA VARIEGATA— Out of 2-in., very strong, $2.00 per 100. M. H. Baumann, Park Ridge, N.J. VINCA VARIEGATA— Out of 4-in. pots, $12.50 per 1000; 2-in. pots. $2 00 per 100. Cash, please. Leonard Cousins, Jr., Concord Junction, Mass. VINCA VARIEGATA— Good, 4-in. stock. $12 00 to $14.00 per 100. Cash. William Capstick, Auburndale, ftlass. VINCAS — In all sizes. See display ad, page 17. Roman J. Irwin. 108 W. 2Sth St., New York. VINCA— 2-in. Vinca Variegata, 2c. The Audubon Nurseries, Audubon, N. J. VINES LARGE VINES and Climbing Roses in pots and tubs for immediate effect. J. H. Troy, New Rochelle, N. Y. STOCK FOR SALE VIOLETS STOCKS STOCKS — Snowflake. dwarf, fine 4-in. plants in bloom, $6.00 per 100. John C. Daly, 1510 Hackensack Plank Rd., North Bergen, N. J. Continued to Next Column VIOLETS— Marie Louise, clean Rooted Cuttinps. Rhinebeck stock. $1.25 per 100, SIO.OO per 1000. Cash. Haworth'a Greenhouses, Box 80, Farming- ton, Conn^ ___^ MISCELLANEOUS STOCK CAULIFLOWER— Snowball and Erfurt, 83.00 fer 1000. Cabbage. — Wakefield, Succession, Season, Surehead, Ballhead. 81.25 per IDOO. over 5000. 81.00 per 1000. Peppers.— Ruby King. Giant and Sweet Mountain, fine, transrlauted giants, 60c. per 100, 85.00 per 1000. Tomatoes, — tone, Matchless, Detroit, Ponderosa, trans- planted ready for field. Prire same as Peppers. Potted Peppers, 81.35 per 100. Astern, our per- fection, late branching mixed or separate colors, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Pansies— World's- Perfection, in bud and bloom, SI. 25 per 100, 810.00 per 1000. Cash please. Our phone num- ber is 76 Plainville, Ct. Lester's Plant Farm, Plian- ville. Ct. GERANIUMS— E. G. Hill. 3M-in., $7.00 per 100; Nutt, 3H-in., $7.00; Double Grant, S.^-in.. $7.00. Dracaena Indivisa, 4-in.. 20c. each. SIS. 00 per 100; 2-2}^-in. high. English Ivy. 2)-.>-in . $4,00 per 100; German Ivy, 2J.2-in., $2.00. Cash with order. Wm. Mears, Rumson, N. J. 20,000 ASTERS, transplanted; large plants, all colors, good variety, $7.50 per 1000. 50,000 seedling, same kind, variety. Best Vick's seed, $3.50 per 1000. Also 5000 4-in. Geraniums, all buds $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Emil Yedowitz, Mile Square Rd. & Trenchard St,, Yonkers, N. Y, VICK'S ASTERS, mixed and separate colors; Verbena seedlings, Henderson's Mammoth; Calendula. All the above have been transplanted ready for bedding at 50c. per_ 100. Mrs. M. Cavanaugh, Ionia. Ont. Co., N. Y. VINCAS — Extra strong Vincas. 3-in., 5cS. A- Nutt, 3-in-, SJ'Sc. Cash with order, please. Hoff- man Greenhouse, Elmira, N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS 2,000,000 CABBAGE, Celery. Cauliflower Plants (satisfaction guaranteed). Cabbage Plants, $1.00 per 1000; 5000 $3.75; 10.000 S7.00. Extra fine Danish Ballhead. Flat Dutch, Surehead, Succession, Enkhuizen Glory and Copenhagen Market (every one a good stocky plant with mass of roots). Re-rooted Cabbage plants, all varieties, $1.25 per 1000. 5000 $b.00. 100.000 re-rooted Henderson's Snowball C^auliflower plants, S2.00 per 1000. 5000 $9.00. Celery plants. White Plume. Winter Queen and Giant Pascal. $1.25 per 1000. 5000 S6.00. Gold- en Self Blanching (French seed), $2.00 per 1000. Price list free. AUorders filled prompt- ly. Paul F. Rochelle, Morristown, N. J. SWEET Potato Plants Yellow, and Red Nanse- mond. Up Rivers. Big Stem Jersey, Early Caro- lina, Early Golden, White and Yellow Yams, 1000 81.50; 5000 or more, $1.25 per 1000; 100 by mail, 25c. For the past twenty years I have made a specialty of selecting and propagation of thf Sweet Potato and can guarantee you strong, healthy plants, true to name, prompt shipment, and good order delivery. Descriptive price list free. H. AUSTIN _^ FELTON i5ELAWARE. VEGETABLE PLANTS— By mall or express pre; paid. Strong, well rooted plants in large or small lots at reasonable prices Will promptly leplnce any that do not arrive in Ist-class condition. Lead- ing varieties, Cabbage. Tomato, Cauliflower. Cel- ery. Sweet Potato, Asparagus. Rhubarb, Beet, Lettuce, Pepper, Egg Plants. Also Asters. Catalog free. Harry P. Squires, Remsenburg, N. Y. CELERY PLANTS— Golden Self-Blanching (French Strain), Giant Pascal and Winter Queen. fine plants, ready for field, $2,00 per 1000, 5000 for $7.50 cash. Brill Cclfry Ciardeiis. Kalamazoo, Mich^. TRANSPLANTED EARLIANA— Bonny Best and Stone Tomatoes, $2.50 per 1000. Peppers, $5.00 per 1000. Egg Plants, $10.00 per 1000. H. J Rolfe, Hammonton, N. J _^_^^__^__ SPECIAL FOR TWO WEEKS— Fine Cabbage and Tomato plants, 85c. per 1000. 5000 $3.75; Sweet Potato, $1.00. Shipped safely anywhere. Tifewater Plant Co.. Box 78, Franklin. Va. Continued to Next Column VEGETABLE PLANTS VEGETABLE PLANTS— Caulinower. Cabbage, Tomato, Pepper and Celery Plants. For prices see our ad. under Mi.srellaneous Stock column. Lester's Plant Farm, Plainville, Conn. TOMATO PLANTS— Transplanted and stalky, $1 ,25 per 100. Cash with order, please. Harland C. Hawkins' Greenhouses, Felchville, Vt. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE— Begonia Chate- laine, 4-in., 10c. ; 5-in., 12o. Boston Daisy, 4-in,, 10c. ; 5-in., 12c.. Daisy Mrs. Sander, 3-in., 5c.; 4-in., 7c. Dracaena, 4-in., 5c.; heavy 4-in., 15c.: 5-in., 25c. Geranium, bud and bloom, fine stock, S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, White Jean Oberle, Cen- taur, pink, Poitevine, Ricard, Lawrence, 2'4-in., 2^c.; 3-in., 5c.; 4-in., 7c. Petunia Rosy ^Iorn. White Inimitable, Brilliant Rose, 2l^-m., 2c. Will exchange for Asparagus pluniosus, Boston fern, table fern. Carnations, Matchless, Alice, Supreme, Canna King Humbert, Chry.ianthemuin, 2^4-in. plants. Josiah L. Young, Watervliet, N. Y. ALYSSUM, Ageratuni, Coleus, Cigar Plants, 2-in.- 2H-in., $2.00 per 100. Fuchsia, S^-in.; Begonia Vernon, 3 in. -3^2 in.; Yellow Daiaies, 3in., 3M-in.; $6-00. Mme. Salleroi, heavv. 3-in., $-1,00. Cobeas, $8 00. German Ivy. 3,'{>-in., heavy, strong, $8.00. Vinca variegata and green, 4-in., $10 00. Lobelia. dwarf and trailing. $3.00. Begonia Chatelaine. 3M-in., $6.00. Salvia, 2i2-in., $2.50. Cannas. started, $4.00. Cash with order, or will exchange for 'Mum rooted cuttings, Deans. Chadwicks. etr. Jos. J. Sokol, New Haven. Conn. 200 POITEVINE Geranium, 5c.: 500 S. A. Nutt" 5c.; 500 Gen. Grant, 5c.; 500 Mme. Salleroi, 3c.: 500 Ageratum, dwarf, 3c,; 500 Begonias. Vernon and Vesuvius, 3c.; 100 Cigar plants, 3c.; 200 Santolinas, 3c.; 200 Vincas, green and variegated, 5c.; .300 Dracaena, nice plants, 25c. Will exchange for "Mums and Ferns. J. Audevard, Florist, Dobbs Ferry. N. Y. LARGE 4-in. Dracaenas, ready for 5-in. pots, $12.00 per 100; 3-in. Salvias, in bud and bloom, $2.50 per 100, or will exchange for Carnation plants. Ferns, Vincas, Rubbers, Cincinnati Begonias. Chrysanthemum cuttings, Araucarias or small Palms. What have you 2 Brooks, Florist, West Haven, Conn. FOR SALE OR RENT~ GREENHOUSE FOR SALE, RARE BARGAIN Located at Athol, Mass., about half acre of land on good street: house is 23x120 ft., with office and packing room 20x24; now filled with good crop of Cucumbers. Have string of regular customers, so no commissions to pay; sales last week, $55; run from $25 to $75 weekly; one man runs business easily. Fine heating plant, raised beds, everything Ist-class, cement sides, own water system, gasoline engine, everything complete. Cost over $3500 to build; good house lot front of greenhouses. Will sell land, office, greenhouse, tools, fixtures, crop and all for $1900, $500 down and balance on easy pay- ments. Act quickly for this bargain will not be on the market long. Chamberlain & Burnham, Inc.. 2&4 Washington St., Boston, Mass. For Sale 10,000 feet of gta.ss in running order on five acres of good land; six-room cottage and outbuildings in Richmond Borough, New York City. For particulars apply, Max Richter New Springville New York FOR SALE— Greenhouses consisting of 16.000 sq. ft. of glass. 2 houses each 25x150, and 2 houses each. 25x165, semi-iron construction, all 16x24 in. glass; coldframe 6x165; outbuildings and 1 acre of ground. . New 6-room dwelling and balh. gas and electric; every improvement, city water. 9 miles from New York City. All stocked with Chrysanthemums in A No. 1 condition. Immediate possession can be had. Title clear- Owner will sacrifice. Half cash required, will leave balance on terms to suit purchaser. Place must be seen to be appreciated. Inquire Emil P. Knorr, Carlstadt, N. J. FOR SALE — Up-to-date greenhouse plant, nearly new, consisting of house 200-x40, propagating house 20x20, steam heated; excellent water supply, water tower, 1200 gallons; S acres of land; two acres in Asparagus, also small fruits; 8-room cottage: small barn, near good markets, only 4 miles from Lowell, Mass., 26 miles from Boston, Ma.ss.; house used for forcing Cucumbers, would be adapted for Rose growing. Price $6000. Address D. J. W,. Box 72, Tewksbury Center, Mass. FOR SALE — Greenhouse property consisting of 4000 sq. ft. of glass on plot of ground 100x100 ft., doing good retail business all the year round; 25 minutes from New York; nice six-room bungalow facing 3 streets, in the center of town, and sur- rounded by 3 large towns. Old established place. Good reasons for selling. Address G. H., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE OR RENT— At Somerville, N. J ., 2.'i miles from station, two new modern greenhouses, sash house, 17.000 ft. of glass, hot water system; nine room dwelling with bath. Barn and outhouses, with 5 or 50 acres of land. Gravity water supply, large concrete reservoir. Equipped in every way, houses now running, fully stocked with 'Mums and Carnations. Dr. H. G. BidwT^l, Jersey City, N. J FOR SALE OR RENT— Established greenhouse plant consisting of three large greenhouses and dwelling, in Hackensack, N. J. Address K. S . care The Florists' Eichange Continued to Next Column FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA An old established nursery and florist businesa, 35 miles from San Francisco, connected by rail and water: fully equipped, within city limits, near busi-^ ness center. Lemiing nursery in Sonoma Co. 014' age reason for selling. A rare chance. Investigate. W. A. T. STRATTON Petaluma, California FOR SALE OR RENT— Greenhouse property at 60tb and Gibson Ave., Philadelphia, consistlng- of one two-story modern brick dwelling vnth all conveniences; one frame stable; nine greenhouse*, each 100 ft. in length, with an exceptionally good steam heating plant; large storage capacity for coal. J. Gibson Mcllvain & Hugh Mcllvain, 1420 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. FOR SALE— Greenhouse of 20,000 ft. of glass. In good condition, on an electric line, located: two miles from business center of Middle West town of 15,000 inhabitants. Has done annual business of $12,000.00. Suitable for either flowers or vegetables. A good opportiinity. For price, address G. N., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — Old established florist business in city of 18.000; about 7000 ft. of glass. 1 '4 acres of land, well stocked with salable stock, all neces- sary tools, implements, etc. Everything in running order, no dwelling. Splendid chance for any one not afraid of work. $3800, $800 down, balance mortgage- Owner desires to go abroad. Address Opportunity, care The Florists' Exchange. FOR RENT — Unexpected vacancy; six green- houses 175 ft.xlS ft., benches planted with two- year-old Roses, two sheds, one cottage. Reasonable rate. Long lease preferred. L. C. Rubsainen, Murray Hill, N. J. FOR SALE — As a whole or in part, or will incor-j porate, my florist business, paying a net profit for 15 years of $10,000 yearly. Louis L. Green. 60 State St., Boston, Mass. SUNDRIES FOR SALE FOR SALE MUST BE MOVED QUICKLY 2 boilers, 150 h.p. e-ach. Have been worked at a pressure of 155 lbs.; size of tubes, 3>i-in. x 20 ft. .3 boilers, 125 h.p. each. Have been worked at a pressure of 115 lbs. 72 in. diameter. Size of tubes 2} ■> in. x IS ft. Apply PURCHASING AGENT, THE GRATON & KNIGHT MFG. CO. WORCESTER, MASS. FOR SALE — 3 boilers, on account of enlarging heating plant; 2 Magic return tubular boilerfl. each rated to heat 15,000 Bq. ft. of glass to SO degrees in zero weather. Price, $325.00 each, f.o b. 1 t:cODoniy boiler to heat 5.000 ft., tlOO.OO. These boilers are in perfect condition and can be used either for steam or hot water. No brick work needed. Floral Hill Gardens, Chatham, N. J. FOR SALE— SECOND-HAND PIPE, threaded and coupled, ready for use, l-in., .^c: 1,^ in, 40.; 1,4-in., 5c ; 2-iu., 6c. per ft. PECKY CYPRESS. $17.00 and up per thousand sq. ft. Metropolitan .Material Co.. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. FOR SALE — As a whole or in parts. 8 green- houses, consisting of 10x12 and lOzlb; glass 2-in. and 4-ln. pipe; four boilers. Can be seen at Rlex Donaldson. Baxter Ave. & Broadway, Elmhurst, L. I. V. E. Reich & Sons 1429 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y GRASP THE OPPORTUNITY, buy glass piping: ventilators, boilers, 10,000 sq. ft. of greenhouses, get material for one-eighth cost. Convenient to Boston, Mass. Address G. B., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE— Giblin steam boiler No. 90, nine sec- tions, in good condition, used 5 years. Price $100.00 F. O. B., Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. FOR SALE — Greenhouse to be torn down, 85 ft. X 20 ft.; hot water heating. 120 Ridgewood Place, Glendale, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES — Best staple on the market, 35c. per 1000; 3000 tor SI. 00. Postage paid. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264 Randolph St.. Detroit, Mich. MOSS SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbl. bale, $2.00: 5 bales, $9.50, 5-bbl. bale, $1.00, 5 bales $4.50. Bur- lapped. 25c. extra. 8-bbI. bale, $1.85. Cash. please. Jos. H. Paul Box 156, Manahawkin. N. J. SPHAGNU.M MOSS— 12-bbl. bale $2.40. 10-bbl. bale, S1.95. Cash orders rushed. .Manahawkin Moss and Peat Co., Box V., Manahawkin, N. J. MOSS — One carload to go at 85c.. 5-bbl. bale sise, live Moss, $1.00 per bbl. Mijpah Mora Co., .Mizpah. N. J. MOSS — Strictly Ist-class. $1.00 per bale. Cash. Adolpbus B. Cranmer, Mayetta, N. J. Continued to Next Page 54 The Florists' Exchange SUNDRIESj;OR^ALE TOBACCO STEMS FRESH TOBACCO STEMS— In bales. 200 lbs. »2.00; 500 lbs., $4.00; 1000 lbs.. $7.00; ton, $13.00. Also Dust. ScharfF Bros., Florists. Van Wert, Ohio. WISE WORK WE are the larKest manufacturers of Wire Work in the West. E. F. Wintcrson Co., 166 N. Wabash a Ave., Chicago, 111. ' __WA5rrEDjro^BUY__ WANTED TO BUY — Greenhouse, land, dwelling, in city with landscape poaaibilitiee; full particu- lars. Box 605, New Rocbelle. N. Y. JWANTEDjrO LEASE^ ADVERTISER wishes to lease range of glass In the vicinity of New York, suitable for grow- ing Roses or Carnations. Might consider buying or investing capital in large establish- ment now shipping to New York market. Address G. C, care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED TO LE.\SE— Imnifiliatcly. with privi- lege of purchase, about 10,000 to 15,000 ft. modern glass; vicinity of Boston preferred. .\d- dress Ede, Willow .St. Greenhouses, West Roxbury, Mass. HEATING QUERIES C*nducud by John McArthur Ifftr. Haatlng D«pl. Hltchlnga & Co. Changing from Steam to Hot Water Kindly let me know if there would be much trouble in changing from steam to hot water on a place SOOOtt. slnss. heated bv .steam boiler. Three houses and sash house. Size of boiler, 711 tul)ps Sin. 15ft. long, 50in. diameter. Return tubular. Houses are piped; two 2in. flows. H4 returns, keeping about 50 deg in 8 to 10 below outdoor tempera- ture The flow at boiler 5in. reduced to 21n. on entering houses, return enter- ing boiler, 2in. Our reason tor changing is to save night fireman's expenses. — J. S., Mass. The steam boiler you mentioned would be amply large to heat a range of greenhouses having equivalent to SOOO sq. ft. of glass with hot water. As to the trouble to change the piping from steam heat to hot water depends greatly on present arrangement of the coils One and one-quarter-inch pipes are not as satisfactory for hot water heating in houses over 50ft.. long, as Lord & Burnham Co.'s Philadelphia Office ^ Moves Into Larger Quarters Tlie "tlicr day when I W!is walking up Hroad- wav. I liumped into Mr. Wright, Lord & Burn- liain ("o.'s Philad<'lphia ortice manager. Of (•nurse, nothing would do but we sliould liavr lunch ti>Ketlier. It WHS then that Mr. Wright told me of the cuupany having moved from tli'ii' former offices in ih'- Kranklin Bank Build ing, into mticli laru- ' cpiartiTs in the in Widener atructiire. In the old otKces tiii-.x had s.nne r>4tl .siilian- feet. In the new. tills has been increased 7."> per cent, or more. The in<'rease in hotli Drivate aud conunercial greenhouse business made the move necessary. I>U'ring our coiiversa- tion Mr. Wright iiien- tioMcd offliand, the nuin- Ijer of miles of sash linrs llscil in the houses sold this year. It was a startling figure wliii'li 1 am sorry I can't give delinitPly ; hut it was well up into the hiin- dr.-ds, Associatt^ with Mr. Wright, arc Dennis Cmi nor, so well kni>wn among the IMiiladdpliia growers. and !•". I'. Woodward. who gives his special attention to the trade in the .'South- ern States. T. 2in, jiipe. Ttic liow and return from boiler in a hot water tieattng system must til- the same size, and the higliest point of all coils on mains must be vented, whi-reas in steam the lowest point nl" tile 1-oiIs are air vented. An exiiaiision tank is necessary in hot wa- ter heating. Again about 60 per cent, more radiatioti is required for gravity hot water heating than for steam heat- ing from whicli you will see that quite some changes would be required to Change from steam to hot water heat. 1 h;n'e an .\reo hot water boiler No. W5-19, which f wish to change into a steam boiler. Please advise if this is possible, if so, how to make the change. I also wish to change Ideal steam boiler No. Sl!l-6 into hot water. This is a five section, and if it Is changed to hot water, how many feet of glass would it heat to 50 deg. at zero? — P. F.. N. J. — The W 5-19 Areo hot water boiler is similar in construction to the ,S 5-19 Areo steam holler, with the exception of the top section. To change the W 5-19 to a steam boiler, 1 would advise you to get in communication with the manu- facturers of the boiler who will un- doubtedly advise you to remove the top section and replace it with a steam dome section, which the.v could furnish with the steam trimmings such as damiier regulator, steam gauge, and water column. To use an Ideal steam boiler for hot water heating, no changes are necessary to the boiler with the exception of re- moving the damiier regulator, the steam ,y::iuge, and water column. The S 19-5 when used as a hot water boiler should heat a greenhouse having equivalent to about 2500 sq. ft. of glass to a temperature of 50 deg. to 55 deg. at night when mercury outside is at zero, and the house would require 725 sq. ft. of radiation for the above tem- jierature. (Jhne.seo, Ii.i.. — W. (!. Thoiiiiis. owner of the Sheffield greenhouses, has pur- cliased the (ieneseo greenhouses and his two sons. lOdgar aiid llarry. of Uock Isl.-ind. will take ])osse.ssion at onee. Ci.EVEi.AN'i), (). — The Templin-Crock- ett-Iiradley Co., seed dealers, has its large huilriing well under construction at Detroit ave. and W. Mth st. It has taken a ninety-nine year lease on the property. IjANCASTEU. I'a. — The (iivenwood Fl.iral Co.. under the management of Alphonse Peters, has taken over the liig greenhouses at the end of S. (Jueen si.. formerly occupied by Frank .\. Suter. The place is being entirely remodeled. •:•] iiriiiit] till] tiiiiiii t|[iiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiimiii[]iiiiiiiiitttnttmttiiiii[iiiiittttiiiiiiiiiiiiitttiitiiiiitiiiittii]iitii it'> I The Pacific Coast I I California • Oregon • Washington | •>]iiliimHiit]iimiiHiii[jii iriciiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiimiKJittimiiiiKjiiiiiiiiiiiicjiiiiiiiiiiiKjii iiiiuiiiiiiiiiiuuiiiiiiiimdtiiiiiiiiiiiticitiinimiiiK* Portland, Ore, The sixteen-story Widener Building, Philadelpliia, Pa., the new home of Lord & Burnham Co.'s sales office The Market ( J^'inTjilly siM'iikiiip III'' Simiiiicr sclicdnic lias aixMU set in. iuid with tin- ('xci'i)tiuii of wt'ddinKH jiikI sonic h''lat<'ly is from inilfloors. and the differenc-e in (|Uality is seen at a glance. rrohaldy hetier I'ea weather will improve the ipiality. ( "arnations conlinne exceptionally tine f(>r this time of the year hnt are very nnu'h in oversupply. Such tlowers as Caillardias, ('oi-eoi)sis. Uachelor's lint- tons and the like sell very well but as a money-maker the Sweet Tea beats tlieni all, as this flower will stretch a long way in made-up work and baskets. Itas- ket arrangements of all kinds have be- come quite popular since the [loited plants are nearly off the mark<'t. Notes The I'ortland Floral So<^'iety held its monthly meeting June the 20th. and with the e.Kcep.ion of the election of of- ficers for the coming year, litlle uf im- portance laine heffue the meeting. The conunittee handling the cemetery theft proposition hainled in its reiiort tliat as there weie statutes on the law hooks pro- viding a i)ena!ty and as in n<'arly every case it usually involved women and children, and convictions are hard to get in these cases, they advised against the society ofiering a reward and posting notice.s at conspicU(»us places in the cenu'- taries. The report was not acceptixl. and the committee held over another montli. 'I'he annual picnic will I)e held some time in August this year instead of July as last year. Those that are contemplat- ing iiutting in an exhibit at the (Jresham Fair shtmld avail themselves of the opiior- tunity and secure a copy of tin' premiums from II. A. Lewis. The following mem- beis were elected to otfice : I'res. S. W. Walker, vice-pres. E. J. Steele, treas. .Tas. Forbe.s, sec'y II. Niklas. and trustees \Vm. Borsch. II. A. Lewis and Aug. Zitze- witz. The new stossche slipjied one over on the tiorists and took unto himself a wife. J. (L liachiM- was pronounced guilty and lined '27t dollars. lie asserts he was obstructing the tralHc but the judge said it was for si)eorists. is euioving a vacation at Walla Walla. H. Niklas. I* fe San Francisco, Cal. FloMpers Abundant Tlie exodus of the llower buying IMiblic is more keenly felt this week than it has been during the season. .Most of the public and private si'hools having closeil it is natural that the tit.wer buy- ing public are nr. whd. In this way .you will got better flowers and bn-ak t'p your crop so that they will not all come at once. It is a mistake to dry these Roses too much as it takes a long time to pet them started again if you do.^K. noi.ME.S. P.WF.M'nRT. Ia. — At n recent meeting of the Tri-City Florists* Club it was de- cided to close the greenhouses to the flower buying public at noon tin Sundays, giviiip the florists and their employees a half holiday. July 1, 1!)1«. The Florists' Exchange 55 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiNNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiniiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiNiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniinniiiiiiiiiiiiiN Metropolitan Greenhouse built for Mrs. J. Bretz on her estate at Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. This full iron frame, patented curved eave Metropolitan greenhouse, 25 x 75 feet, is divided into three compart- ments by two glass partitions, each compartment having its own ventilation and heating system. Connected to it, by means of an 8 x 8 propagating house, is the work room with a boiler cellar beneath. All the concrete work was done by us also. But, it is not on the mere mechanics of erection that we base our claims upon your consideration. It is rather on the quality of materials used, and the absolute dependability of Metropolitan service — Speed, Quality and Economy PUT YOUR GREENHOUSE PROBLEMS UP TO US We go anywhere in the U. S. to submit plans and price> Metropolitan Material Co. PATENTED GREENHOUSES 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, N. Y. / . I Here is official recognition of the excellence of our ALL- STEEL greenhouses. Practical experience and scientific tests have pro\en them to be superior to the old-fashion flat rafter type of construction. In selecting a Moninger ALL-STEEL frame, you can be sure that your choice will be approved by those who have made an impartial study of the different types of greenhouse construction. We will be glad to send our "Proof Book" free, on request JOHN C. MONINGER COMPANY EVERYTHING FOR THE GREENHOUSE CHICAGO CINCINNATI NEW YORK 912 Blackhawk St. 2309 Union Central BIdg. 807 Marbrldge BIdg iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiK^ nlpriim. t'li nsi:- itieiitinii The I'ArlKint;i' Quality^ Durability^ Efficiency are obtained in a Greenhouse, Conservatory or similar struc- tures when built by George Pearce 203 Tremont Ave. Orange, N. J. kTelephone— 962 M) at a less cost than asked by others for indifferent work. Distance no object. Write or SEE ME before placing your order elsenhere and save money li^Ll Til.- KM'liiili;;^ WluM, ,11(1. iji.L', \>Y:\^,- iiH'iiIi..!! Tit.- i:\i'h;il The first cost is the only cost when buying Advance Ventilating Apparatus and Greenhouse Fittings Let us send you our catalog. Write to ADVANCE CO, RICHMOND, IND. GREENHOUSES IRON FRAME PIPE FRAME OUR FACILITIES ARE THE BEST FOR DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING ANY TYPE OF HOUSE, AND OUR EXPERIENCE ASSURES YOU A STRUCTURE WHICH WILL BE FOUND DESIRABLE IN EVERY RESPECT AND REASONABLE IN PRICE. "PROMPT SHIPMENTS" The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 3075 South Spaulding Avenue - - CHICAGO Greenhouse Material £2^ Hot-Bed Sash 1 of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts— Patent V and D Gutters Our Grade Invariably the Best. Our Prices Right. A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield Ave., Chicago, III. t \\ heii iir(l(.'riuj;, pltase uieuliou Tlic Exchangt; ^\^l^■Il nruerin;,', pli-ase iiieotiou TUe Exchange 56 m^ ^MBMMMBMMt M m V'W 1 m ^m ^H. .AA M m II I m I a The Florists' Exchange July 1. iniii. mMBmmMBm Note that the side ventilating rods are brought down beneaththe jbench. Hand wheels are on side of rbench out of way Some Construction Reminders ¥ EST the much " selling-talk " about I J other private houses, may temporarily allow you to forget some of the dis- tinctive strong points about ours, let's just run over a few of them. 1 . The curved roof bars are re-inforced with bcmds of steel inserted in the bars and running from the gutter to the purlin. 2. All gutter leaders are copper — not tin or galvanized iron painted. 3. The side vents are now operated from hand wheels on side of bench, and the rods are beneath the bench; close up arms are used. No more injuring plants as is bound to happen with the old brake wheel twisting method. 4. Both heating returns and flows on short coils unless otherwise specified, are valved separately. No more backing up of the hot water in the returns, spoiling your temperature control. 5. The gutter end stops are of cast iron, the same as the gutter. We flatly refuse to use a wood stop. 6. All materials are painted one coat before leaving the factory. We go anywhere'for ■ business. Or to talk business. How the Semi-curvilinear construction looks from the outside Buth ihc Buu and return pipes arc- vaUed. Note vent gear above pipes m m S S Hitctvitvgs^CLmpatvv NEW YORK— 1170 Broadway General Offices and Factory -ELIZABETH N. J. BOSTON^»9 Federal Street PHILADELPHIA— 40 South 15th Street Wlifii urilerliig. please mt-Qtluu Tbe BxcbiDge A WEEKLY TRADE MEDIUM FOR FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN, NUF (Use oii,)|(o;) \\nui ALLIED INDUSTRIES CHICAGO Western OflHce 143 North Wabash Ave. Vol. XLII. No. 2 JULYS, 191( ■^"-^-'^::;B^ Annum j «s .^Tw^'P.^. s. NEW YORK Hydrangeas for Summer Blooming AVe have an unusually fiuo stock of Hydrangeas— fine, symmetrical plants, well shaped and well budded. They are just beginning to bloom, and will remain in bloom during July and August. These plants are in great demand at Summer resorts for lawn and piazza decoration. We have a fine lot of Otaksa, strong plants, in 5-inrh pots, one to two flowers each, at $3.00 per dozen; also in fi-iiich pots, two to four flowers each, with buds well advanced, showing color, $6.00 to $9.00 per dozen. We offer, also, the following varieties, in 14-inch tubs: Otaksa, and the new French varieties. Avalanche, Fraicheur, E. G. Hill, La Lorraine, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Mme. E. Mouillere, Mile. Renard Gaillard and Radiance. These are good sized plants in tul>s. very well Inidded. $3.00 and $4.00 each. We have also fine specimens of Otaksa in half-barrels^fine, large specimens, well budded. $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00 each.. FERNS in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 3>i-in., $3.00 per doz.- 00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 Nephrolepis elefiantissima compacta. 6-in., $6.00 per doz. Nephrolepis elegantissima. 23'4-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 6-in., per doz. Nephrolepis Teddy Jr. 2M-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 3>^-in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 per doz. Nephrolepis Smithii. SK-in- pots, $3.00 per doz.; 5-in., $6.00 per doz. Nephrolepis muscosa. 33^-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. Dracaena Indivisa Fine, large plants for centers of large vases, S-in. pots, $2.00. $2. .'30 and $3.00 each. Ficus Elastica Fine plants, 6-in. pots .SOOO ami .SO. 00 per doz. BOXWOOD Pyramids. 3 ft. liigh, S2.50 oath; .t' . ft., $3.00 each; 4 ft., $4.00 each. Seasonable Stock Hydrangea Otaksa Gardenias In tubs, for July and later flower- ing, $3.00 to $5.00 each. In pots, for outside use, 75c. to S1.5Q each. Standard Heliotrope 6-in. pots, $1.00 each. Bouvardia Double Pink. Single Pink, Singlfe White (Humboldtu), »5.00 per 100, S40.00 per 1000. Stevia Double and Single, $2.50 per 100, S20.00 per 1000. For Roses, Chrysanthemums, an tisement on page 75. These 2M-in., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. 3-in., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Poinsettias Clean, strong plants of the be.st quality. $0.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Begonia Glory of Cindnnati 2}i-in., $15.00 poi 100, $145.00 per 1000. Araucaria Excelsa Fine, large plants. 6-in., 18 to 22 in. high, $1.00 each. 7-in., 22 to 34 in. high, $1.50 each. 1 Fern Flats refer to our adver- prices to the trade only. English Ivy strong plants, -J-in. pots, busby, S12.00 per 100. TARRYTOWN, !f. Y. F. R. PIERSON CO/*";^ BULBS Giganteum 7-9, case 300 $20.00 IN THIS ISSUE Esca;^ing Gas Hurts Plants j\urserynien s Convention 'Decorative Pelargoniums California ana Seed Legislation BEGONIAS ROSE PLANTS Per 100 Per 1000 Gloire de Lorraine, 3-inch $20.00 $175.00 Gloire de Cincin- nati, 3-inch 25.00 225.00 All less 3% discount for cash with order Per 100 Per 1000 Pink and White Killamey. 23^2-iii- own root $6.00 $55.00 Bon Silene. 2j2-in. own root 4.00 Cemetery or Lawn Cut Flower Vases WHITE OR GREEN ENAMELED (Peterson Patent) These wilj give perfect satisfaction to your custom- ers. Made in two sizes, at the following prices; No. I— Per dozen, $2.00; Per 100. $15.00 No. 2— Per dozen, 1.60; Per 100, 12.00 Less 10 per cent. Let us send you a trial order and convince you of their superiority. We are sole owners of patent. Carried by all the leading florists' supply houses in the country. GLASS 100 boxes 16x24, A double. Write for quotations. WM. F. KASTING CO. '''■'" *°" ^' BUFFALO, N. Y. A|J.FlEl\50N JP{c ^^^ Ct^mmL Conn GERANIUMS We have a splendid stock of 2-in. and 3-in. Geraniums at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000 for '2-in.; and $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 tor 3-in. We will send one thousand made up of an as- .sortment of 50 each of 20 var;eti«*3. our selection, for $18.50 per 1000 for 2-in., and $25.00 per 1000 for 3-in POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS We list over one hundred varieties, $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. 2-in. 100 AI.YSSUM. Dwarf and giant 2.00 BEGONIA Vernon 2.00 COLEUS. Ten varieties 2.00 CUPHEA Platycentra 2.00 LEMON VERBENAS. Six varieties 2.00 MOONVTNES 2.00 PARLOR rVY, S. Scandens 2.00 SALVIA, Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 SENECIO argenteus (or Dusty Miller) 2.00 SWAINSONA. White 2.00 CABBAGE All Head, Ball Head, Flat Dutch, Savoy, and other varieties $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 and over 85c. per 1000 CELERY White Plum, Giant Pascal and Golden Heart $1.00 per ICOO; 10,000 and over S5c. per 1000 Cash with order. 2-in. 3-in. 3-in. 1000 100 1000 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3 00 25.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 25 00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3 00 26.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH MARYLAND 58 The Florists' Exchange Early Flowering sSn Spencer Sweet Peas For Winter Flowering Under Glass Since the introduction of Yarrawa Spencer Sweet Peas, great effort has been made on the part of Californian and Australian growers to produce Early-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas. We offer a list of varieties by one of the most prominent Californian and one of the most prominent Australian growers. One of their chief charEicteristics is their long season, period of blooming, frequently remaining in bloom for four months. Every one of the crosses were made from the old Early-flowering or Christmas Grandiflora types on the late or Standard Spencers as parents. We feel tliat there will i)e little demand for the common or Grandiflora Winter-flowering Type and have, therefore, decided to discontinue offering the same. Californian Varieties Ready for delivery August-September EARLY MORNING STAR Tlie color is a deep orange scarlet or flame color in standard, with rich, orange- pink wings. The flower is practically the same color as the Late-flowering Spencer Thomas Stevenson. It does not burn out in the open and under glass will be mag- nificent. The flowers are large and of best Spencer form, and borne in threes and fours in wonderful profusion. Pkt., 15 seeds, 25c.; ;4 oz., $1.50; oz., $5.00. EARLY SNOWFLAKE This is one of the best Early-flowering White-seeded White Spencers. The blossoms are very large and of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne in wonderful profusion on long stems. The form is every liil as good as White Spencer. Pkt., 15 seeds, 85c.; i^ oz., $1.50; oz. $5.00. EARLY SPRING MAID Tho.sc who are familiar with the Late- flowering Spencer Mrs. Hugh Dickson, will have a good idea of what a handsome variety this is. The color is a light pink on a cream ground, and the blossoms have the same splendid characteristics of Mrs. Hugh Dickson for a florists' flower. It is a most effective flower and, like our other Early-flowering Spencers, it carries a great wealth of blo.ssoms borne in fours on long stems. There is no Early Spencer Cream Pink which is as attractive as E.arly Spring Maid. Pkt., 25 seeds, 25c.; I4 oz., $1.25; oz., $4.00. EARLY MELODY This is a deeper shade of pink than Early Song Bird on white ground, closely resembling Countess Spencer and near Hercules. It might be described as rose pink on white ground. The effect, when bunched, is most pleasing. It is very floriferous. The flowers are borne on long stems and mostly four large, well waved blossoms to each stem. Pkt., 25 seeds, 25c.; k oz., $1.25; oz., $4.00. EARLY SONG BIRD The flower is the same color as Florence Mor.se Spencer and Lady Evelyn Eyre, and a bit lighter than Elfrida Pearson. It has the same excellent form and features of Mrs. Hugh Dickson, but is on a while ground. The placement of the flowers is splendid for packing and the flowers are borne on long stems in threes :nui fours. When in fuU growth it seems us though every stem carries four large l,li,»..nis. Pkt., 25 seeds, 25c.; '4 oz., $1.25; oz., $4.00. CALIFORNIAN VARIETIES— Continued EARLY HEATHER BELL This will be one of the most popular shades with all florists, as it will be useful for making up for any occasion. It is a little like the variety known as Anita Wehrman, but vastly superior in every way. The flowers are very large, borne in fours and threes on long, stout stems, and are of beautiful, bold Spencer form. The color is a rich but pleasing mauve, but after standing in water the color becomes a beautiful mauve lavender. Pkt., 25 seeds, 25c.; t^ oz., $1.50; oz., $5.00. Australian Varieties CONCORD STRAIN Ready for delivery NOW Pkt., 18 seeds each of any of the following varieties, 35c.; 5 pkts., $1.50. CONCORD PINK A beautiful, new variety of a most attractive shade of delicate pink. The flowers are large and of true Spencer form. The stems, which are long and strong, usually carrj' 3 large flowers. CONCORD CRIMSON A variety of great merit on account of its glowing color. It is a rich crimson; the flowers, of true Spencer form, are borne on strong, stiff stems. CONCORD LAVENDER Without a doubt this is the finest of all Lavender W" inter-flowering Sweet Peas. The color is a beautiful shade of rich, rosy lavender. The flowers are of true Spencer form. CONCORD WHITE A splendid, pure white variety of wonderful \'igor and substance. The flowers are pure white and of ideal Spen- cer form, borne three and four to the stem. CONCORD SALMON A rich shade of salmon pink and very free flowering. The flowers are borne three and four to a stem and are of true Spencer form. CONCORD BLUE This magnificent variety is of a beau- tiful sky-blue color, sometimes varying darker, the variation, however, being slight. Quite the finest sky-blue we know of. CONCORD PURPLE A leader in its color. When first open- ing, a delightful shade of mauve purple, changing, as the flower ages, to purple blue. The flowers are of ideal Spencer form and quite large. Place Your Orders Now EARLY SNOWFLAKE 30 and 32 Barclay Street NEW YORK Wlieu i^rderlDg, pk-ase meotion The Exchange July 8, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 59 Advance Co Ill Albert & Davidson. . . 104 AUen, J. K 98 Allen Co., Wm. S 99 Am. Gnhs. Mfg. Co.. .106 Amer. Spawn Co 70 Anderson. J. F 74 Anderson, S. A 88 Angermuller, G. H . . . 94 AngUn & Walsh Co . . 72 Aphine Mfg Co 76 Armes, H. W 96 Arnold & Co.. D. C. . 99 Aachmann Bros 73 Aschmann, Godfrey. . 72 Ashley, Ernest 88 Atlas Preservative Co. . 71 Badgley & Bishop ... 99 Baker Bros 89 Baker, Wm. J 101 Barclay Nurs 64 Barrett, The Florist . 91 Barrows & Son, H. H. 74 Bauraer, A. R 89 Baur & Steinkamp ... 77 Bayersdorfer & Co . . . 96 Bay State Nurs., The. 78 Beaven, E. A 94 Beckert's Seed Store. . 65 Begerow Floral Co. . 90 Bemb Floral Co., L. . . 88 Benjamin, S. G 75 Berger Bros 101 Bertermann Bros. Co. . .89 Blick. The Florist 90 BoddingtonCo.,A.T.66-67 Bolgiano & Sons, J ... .68 Bonnet & Blake 99 Bonnot Bros 99 Bowe, M. A 90 Brant Bros., Ine 91 Brown, Peter 77 Browne, Mark 78 Buchbinder Bros 96 Buckbee, H. W 91 Bunyard, A. T 90 Bunyard Co., H. A 68 Burnett Bros 65 Burpee, W. A. & Co 63 Butler & Ullman 90 Bryan, Alonzo J 75 Byer Bros 73 Caldwell The Woods- man Co 96 Campbell Bros 74 Campbell. Colin 76 Camp Conduit Co. ... 104 Carbone, Florist 88 Carnation Support Co. 77 Caskey & Keen 105 Chicago Feed & Fer- tilizer Co 76 Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Aasn., The.. . . .102 Childs, John Lewis.. ..64 Chinnick, W.J 70 Christensen, Thos. P. . .74 Clare, W. G 94-95 Clarke's Sons, D 90 Clay &Son 76 Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The 88 Coan, J. J 98 Conard & Jones .75 Conine Nurs. Co., The F. E 78 Coombs, Florist .89 Cousins, Jr., L 73 Cowee, W. J 96 Cowen's Sons. N 104 Craig, Robt 74 Crawbuck Co., G. W. . . 97 Crouch, Mrs. J. W 88 Crowl Fern Co 96 Crump, F. F 88 Cut Flower Exch 99 Danker, Florist 88 Day Co., W. E 91 Dean Iris Gardens 70 De Buck, John 75 Dietsch Co., A 106 Dillon, J. L 77 Dobbs & Son 88 Dorner & Sons Co. . . .77 Dreer. H. A., Inc. .104-06 Eagle Pipe Supply Co., The 106 East End Nurs. Co., The 78 Eble, Chas 90 Ediefsen-Leidiger Co. . . 90 Edwards' Folding Box Co 94 Eichholz, Henry 77- EUiott & Sons, Wm 64 Emmans. Geo. M '75 Emmons, F. A 72 Engler, Henry 70 Erne& Klingel 102 Eskeaen, Frank N 75 Etter, M. S 71 Evans Co., J. A 104 Evans. W.&H.F 75 Evenden Bros 91 Eyres, Florist 88 Fallon, Florist 91 Fenrich, Joseph S 97 Fischer, Rudolph 64 Florists' Hail Assn 96 «_List of Advertisers ji Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co.. Ill Ford, M. C 97 Ford, Wm. P 98 Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co 64 Fowler. Mrs. L. P 91 Frederick. J. H 75 Freeman-Lewis 89 Friedman, Florist 88 Friedman, J. J 76 Froment, H. E 99 Frost, Chas 68 Furrow & Co 90 Galveston Floral Co. . . 89 Galvin. Thos. F 90 GasserCo.. J. M 88 Giblin&Co 105 Gibbons, The Smilax Man 96 Girvin, Willis B 77 Gloeckner, 5Vm 88 Gloede's 76 Goldstein & Futter- man 99 Gove, The Florist 88 Graham & Son, A 88 Greater N. Y. Flo- rist Ass'n.. Ino 99 Growers' Cut Flower Co 99 Gude Bros. Co 91 Gunther Bros 99 Guttman & Raynor.. . .97 Habermehl's Sons 90 Hanford, R. G 70 Harris, Chester 91 Harris, Ernest 72 Harris. J. G 65 Hart, Geo. B 96 Hatcher, John C 88 Heacock Co., Jos 74 Heiss Co 88 Henderson &Co.. A.. . .64 Henshaw Floral Co.. . .98 Herr, A. M 77 Hews Co., A. H 103 Highland Pk. Gnhs 89 Hill Co., E. G 102 Hill Floral Co., E.G...SS HUl Nurs. Co., D 78 Hitchings & Co 105 Holm& Olson 91 Holland Nurs., The 78 Hollywood Gardens. . .91 Holton & Hunke! Co. 100 Home Correspondence School 96 Horan, E. C 99 Horticultural Adver- tiser 78 Howard Rose Co 78 Hudson Navigation Co. 75 Idle Hour Nurs 89 Igoe Bros 96 Imperial Seed & Plant Co 68 Irwin. R.J 73 Jackson & Perkins .... 78 Jacobs, S., & Sons. 105-06 Jennings, E. B OS Johnston Bros 91 Johnston & Co., T. J. . . 91 Joseph's Florist 91 Joy Floral Co 90 Kasting, Wm. F., Co. . . 67 Keller, John A 89 Keller Pottery Co 103 Keller Sons, J. B 91 Kenney, H 96 Kerr. The Florist S9 KervanCo., The 94 Kissling. Theo 77 Kessler, Wm 99 King Construction Co.l04 Knoble Bros 88 Komada Bros 101 Kooyman, C 102 Koater & Co 78 Kottmiller, Florist 90 Kroeschell Bros. Co. . . 104 Kuebler, Wm. H 99 Lager ifc Hurrell 75 Lang Floral & Nurs. Co 88 Lange, A 88 Lange. H. F. A 91 Langjahr, A. H 99 Latham, B. A 77 Leahy's 8;^ Leedle Floral Co 77 Leonard Seed Co 64 Littlefield & Wyman. . .77 Littlefield, Florist 91 Lockland Lumber Co.lll London Flower Shop. . .90 Lord & Burnham Co. , 60- 112 Ludwig Floral Co 91 MacNiff Hort. Co 71 Mader, Paul 74 Magic Humus Co 70 Marshall & Co., W.E. . . 65 Massmann, F. W 90 Matthews & Varney. . . 70 McAlpine & McDon- ald 100 McCallum Co., The. . 102 McClunie, Geo. C 89 McConnell, Alex 90 McCray Refrigerator Co 95 McHutchiaon & Co. ... 64 McManus, James 99 Menand, L. . 88 Metairie Ridge Nurs. Co., Ltd., The 90 Metropolitan Material Co 104-111 Mette, Henry 68 Meyer, Chas. F 64 Michell Co., H. F 70 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 96 Michler Bros. Co 89 Miller, A. L 78 Miller, Stuart H 101 Mills, The Florist 89 Moninger Co., J. C. . . Ill Moore, Hentz & Nash. .99 Moore Seed Co 65 Mountain View Floral Co 7S Mullanphy, Florist. . . .91 Murray, Samuel 89 Nagel, Rudolf 77 Nason, L. B 99 Nat'l Florists' Board of Trade 94 Neidinger, Jos. G 95 New England Florist Supply Co 100 Nicotine Mfg. Co 76 Nieasen Co.. Leo . 99- 10 1 Noe, L. M 99 Olson &Co 71 Ouwerkerk, P 78 Palmer. F. E 88 Palmer & Son. W. J.. . . 88 Park Floral Co., The.. ,91 Park Floral Co 88 Parshelsky Bros., Inc. . 106 Peacock Dahlia Farms 71 Pearce, Geo Ill Peckham Floral Co 72 Peirce, E. Allan 103 Penn, The Florist 88 Pennock-Meehan Co., S.S 101 Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co 103 Peterson, C. A 74 Peterson Nursery 78 Pfaff & Kendall 104 Philadelphia Cut Flower Co 101 Philadelphia Whole- sale Flor. Exch 101 Philips Bros 90 Pierce & Co 88 Pierce Co., F. O 108 Pierson, Inc., A. N. 57-75 Pierson U-Bar Co 106 Pierson Co., F.R 57 PikesPeakFlor. Co.. ..88 Pillsbury, I. L 77 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 100 Polykranas, G. J 98 Potter Floral Co 89 Pulverized Manure Co., The 76 Pyfer&Co., A. T....102 Quadland's Sons, C. ... 77 Ramsburg, G. S 69 Randall, A. L. Co 10.! Randall's Flower Shop. 91 Rawlings, Elmer 77 Rawson, The Florist. . . 89 Reck, John & Son 88 Reed & Keller 94 Reich. V. E. i .Sons. . . 104 Reidel & Meyer, Inc. . .97 Reinberg, Peter 102 Rice Co., M 94 Richards. G. H 70 Richwagen, Paul E.. . .71 Rilev, E . L 75 Ritciy, F. W 77 Robbinsville NurB 78 Robinson & Co., H. M 94 Robinson Co., H. M. . .98 Robinson, L. D 91 Rochelle & Sons, F. W. 69 Rochester Floral Co.. . .91 Rock Flower Co.. W. . .89 Roehra Co., Julius. ...75 Rogers, EG 73 Rolker & Sons, A 64 Rosemont Gardens. . . .90 Rosery Flower Shop. . .88 Royal Glass Works.. 104 Rupp. John F 65 Russin & Hanfling.. . .96 Salter Bros 91 Saltford Flower Shop. .91 Sauter, A 99 Sceery, Ed 90 Schlatter &Son, Wm. .64 Schhng, Max 90 Schmidt, J. C 73 Scholtz, The Florist. . .88 Schulz Co., Jacob 89 Schwake & Co., C 64 ScoUay, Inc., John A. 106 .Sefton Mfg. Co 95 Sharp, Partridge & Co 105 Sheridan, Walter F 99 Shinn, Warren 64 Siebrecht, Geo. C 99 Skidelsky Co., S. S. 64-65 Skinner Irrigation Co.106 Slinn, B. S.. Jr 99 Small & Sons, J. H 90 Smith, E. D., & Co.. ..77 Smith & Fetters Co. . . 88 Smith & Hemenway. . 104 Smith, Henry 89 Smith Co., W.&T 78 Smith, P. J 98 Smith, The Florist 88 Snyder Co., B. A 100 Solomon & Son, L. . .104 Star Floral Co 91 Stecher Litho. Co 69 Steele's Pansy Gar- dens 66 Stootho£fCo.,H.A 76 .Storrs & Harrison 64 Stumpp, Geo. E. M 90 Stumpp & Walter Co. . . 58 Syracuse Pottery Co. . 103 Thompson & Co., C. B 89 Thorburo, J. M., & Co OS Tomlinson Key Floral Co 89 Totty, Chas. H 77 Traendly & Schenck...99 United Cut Flower Co., Inc 97 Van Assche, Frank. . .104 Van Bochove, G. & Bro. 80 Van der Sclioot & Son, R 70 Van Geldercn, G.W. . .78 Vaughan's Seed Store. 69 Vick's Sons, James .... 64 Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., R 67 Virgin, U.J 90 Waller Seed Co 64 Walker Co., The F 89 Warburton, Florist 89 Warendorfl, A 90 Watkins & Simpson, Ltd 69 Wax Bros 88 Weeber & Don 64 Weiss, Herman 97 Welch Bros. Co 100 Welch, Patrick 100 Welch, The Florist 89 Western Orchid Co 75 Wettlin Floral Co 72 Whilldin Pottery Co. . 103 White Brothers 72 Whitted Floral Co 90 Wietor Bros 102 Williamsport Floral Co 91 Wilson Floral Co 88 Wilson, H. E '.91 Wilson, R. G 88 Winterson's Seed Store 102 Wolfinger, Florist 90 Wood Bros 71 Woodrow & Marketos 99 Woodruff & Sons, S. D 64 Young & Co., A. L 97 Young & Co., John.. ..99 Young's Florist 91 Zvolanek, Ant. C 65 r Handy direct Index to every- thing advertised In this week's display columns INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED The Exchange is the only paper with this special feature — in- valuable to advertiser and buyer Abutilon 71-73 Achyranthes 72 Adiantum 74-75-78 Ageratum. . . .70-72-73-75 Alsophila 74 Alternantheras.. . 71-72-73 Alyssum 57-71-72-73 Amaryllis 70 Ampelopsis 78 Araucarias 57-72 Arecas 78 Asparagus (54-70-71- 72-73-74-75-77-78 Aspidistra 72 Asters 64-71-73 .Azaleas 78 Bay Trees 78 Begonias 57-64-71- 72-73-75-77 Berberis 77-78 Bleeding Heart 78 Bouvardias 67-72-73 Boxwood 57-78-94-96 Bulbs 57-64-65- 70-71-72 Caladiums 72 Calceolaria 6,5-69-73 Callas 72 Cannas 70-71-72 Carnations 73-77 Chrysanthemums 57- 71-72-73-74-75-77 Cigar Plant 73-75 Cinerarias 65-69-71 Clematis 78 Cobsea 70 Cocos 72 Colons 57-72-73-76 Cornflowers 72 Crocus 70 Crotons 72 Cuphea 57-75 Cut Flowers 97-98-99- 100-01-02 Cyclamen 64- 65-72-73-74 Dahlias 71 Daisies 73-77 Delphinium .76 Dracaenas 57- 72-73-74-75 Dusty Miller 70-72-73 Euonymus 78 Evergreens 78 Ferns 57-64- 72-73-74-75-78 Fern Flats 75 Feverfew 72-73 Freesiaa 64-72 Fruit Trees 78 Fuchsias 70-71-72-73 Funkia 72 Gardenias 57 Geraniums 57- 71-72-73-75-77 Gladiolus 64-65-70 Heliotrope 67- 70-71-72-73-75 Hemlock 78 Hyacinths 70-71 Hydrangeas 57- 72-73-75-78 Iris 64-70-78 Ivy. . . . 57-70-72^73-74-75 Jerusalem Cherries .... 73 Kentias 72-74 Lan tanas 72-73 Lilac 78 Lilies 64-70 Lily of the Valley 64 LobeUa 71-72-73 Malacoides 71 Mignonette 64-69 Moonvines 67-72-73 Myosotis 65-71 Narcissus 70-71 Nasturtiums 64 Norway Maples 78 Norway .Spruce 78 Nursery Stock 78 Onion Sets 64-68 Orchids 75 Palms 74-78 Pansies 64- 63-68-69-72-73 Pelargoniums 77 Peonies 65-70-78 Perennials 64-78 Petunias 72-73 Phlox 72-78 Pines 78-94 Poinsettias 67- 64-71-72-73 Primroses. ..... .65-71-72 Primulas 64-65-69- 72-73-74 Privet 78 Rhododendrons 78 Rose Bushes 71 Roses 67-64-71- 73-74-76-77-78 Rubber Plant 57 Salvias 57-70-72-75 Scariet Sage 72-73-75 Seeds 68-64-65- 66-67-68-69-70-73 Senecio 57 Shrubs 78 Snapdragon 64-65-69- 71-72-73-73-77 Star of Bethlehem 71 Spirsea 78 Stevia 67-71-73 Stocks 72-73 Swainsona 67-71 Sweet Peas 58-64-66- 66-67-73 Thunbergia 73 Tradescantias 73 Trees 78 Tulips 70-71 Vegetable Plants 57- 64-69-72-73-75 Vegetable Seeds. 64-68-75 Verbenas 57-70-72-73 Vincas 72-73-76-77 Violets 72-73 Wistaria 78 MISCELLANEOUS Benches 104 Bench)Fittings 104 Aphine 76-94 Birch.Bark 95 Auctions 71 ?Boiler3 60-104-105 Baskets 70-94-95-96 jBoxes 94-95 Boxwood 94-96 Canes 64-70 Crepe Flowers 96 Cycas 94 Cypress 65-105-111 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses 87- 88-89-90-91 Dagger Ferns 94-96 Fancy Ferns 94-00 Editorial Contents American Association of Nurserymen, Convention (Illus.) : . . . 82 Aubretias? Why Not 80 Baseball Team in Washington (Illus.) . 72 Business Troubles 100 Clubs and Societies: New Jersey Flori. Society; New Haven (Conn.) Hort. Soc. ; New- port (R. I.) Hort. Soc; Oyster Bay (N. Y.) Hort. Soc 76 Convention Garden (Illus.) .85 Dr. Galloway Returns to Washington. 80 Fertilizers, Mixing 96 Foreign Shipments, To Expedite 68 Freesias with Snapdragon, Growing. . 72 Garden, " Wild," in a City (Illus.). .104 Glass Enclosed Structure, An Inter- esting (Illus.) 92 Greenhouse Building 110 Greenhouse Construction, Commer- cial 85 Greenhouse Crops from Escaping Illuminating Gas, Damage to (Illus.) 61 Guernsey Bulbs 69 Hardy Perennial Flowers 85 Illinois State Florists' Association..: 81 Inforporations 69, 101 Irises, Spanish, Forcing 69 Meetings and Events, The Week's 80 Meetings and Exhibitions, Coming 73 Middle Atlantic States 98 Middle West, The 10.3 Moth Balls, Mice Flee from 69 National Law to'Cover Misbranding. 81 New England States 74 Ninth Story Window, From a 80 Nursery Convention Notes 74 Nursery Dept. (Illus.) 79 Nursery Stock, Unclaimed 77 Nurserymen's Problems 80 Obituary: Stokes, Walter P. (Portrait) 81 Pacific Coast, The 104 Palisades Nurseries 93 Palms, Young, Treatment of 72 Pelargoniums, The Show (Illus.) .... 63 Peony, The 86 Question Box 75 Retailer, The (Illus.) : Florists' Round Table; Ionic Col- umns; Shower Bouquet; Steam- ship Sailings 87-91 Rose and Strawberry Show in Boston . SI Rose Petals, Who Wants 100 Seed Crops. Report Upon the 65 Seed Lfegislation in California 68 Seed Trade, The 65 S. A. F. and O. H. Registrations . Southern States 74 70 Sweet Pea Show at Bar Harbor 86 Tales ol a Traveler, by S. S. Ski- delsky 62 Trade Notes: Bennington.... 95 Lancaster 98 Boston 100 Los Angeles ... 100 Buffalo 98 Louisville 70 Burlington.... 95 New Orleans.. 41 Chicago 102 Newport 94 Cincinnati 103 New York 97 Cleveland 92 North Adams. . 95 Detroit 77 Pawtucket 96 Ft. Wayne 77 Philadelphia. . . 101 Hartford 94 Portland 104 Houston 70 Rutland 90 IndianapoUs. . . 102 St. Louis 103 Kansas City.. ..103 Syracuse 98 Trade Notes, General 93 War Time in Cleveland 92 Week's Work, The: Carnations: Carnation Soil; Chrys- anthemums; Bouvardias; Smilax. 63 White, Kirby B 180 Window Boxes for Fifth Avenue 81 Fertilizers 70-76 Fiber 95 Fittings 104-105 Florists' -Accounts In- sured 94 Florists' Supplies 94- 95-96 Fumigators 70 Galax Leaves 96 Glass 57-104-105-106 Glass Cutters 104 Glass Insurance 96 Glazing 106 Glazing Points 106 Grasses 95 Greenhouse Construc- tion 104- 105-06-11-12 Greenhouse Material 104-05-06-11-12 Greening Pins 94 Ground Pine 96 Gutters 103 Heating 60-104-105 Humus .76 Hose 64-104 Insecticides 65-70-76 Irrigation 106 Knives tPruning) 70 Laurel 94-96 Leucothoe Sprays.. .94-96 Lithographic Work. . . .69 Lumber. Ill Lyrata 94-96 Manure 76 .Mastica 106 Moss .78-94-95-96 Mushroom .Spawn 70 Nikoteen 76-94 Palmetto Leaves 94 Pans 103 Paper Pots 103 Pecky Cypress ... 104-1 1 1 Pipe 104-06 Posts Ill Pots 103 Putty Bulbs 106 Putty Machines 104 Raffia 70 Refrigerators 95-96 Ruscus 95 Sash 104-06-11 Sash Bars 104 Schools 96 Smilax 71-96 Sphagnum Moss 64- 94-96 Staples 77 Supports 77 Tobacco Products. . 64-76 Tubes 104 Vases 57 Ventilating Apparatus 111 Wants 107-08-09-10 Weed Killer 71 Wholesale Florists. . . .97- 98-99-100-01-02 Wire 94 Wire Designs 94-96 Wreaths 96 Subscribers please note : The Florists' Exchange is a trade paper, and its ad- vertisements quote wholesale prices. For that reason it should be treated with care. Copies should not be left lying where they will be seen by outsiders, nor should they on any account be used as wrapping or packing material. Further, the fact that a purchaser not in the trade may seek to obtain goods at trade prices by no means compels you to sell him at wholesale. If subscribers will follow these suggestions they wiU safe- guard the interests of the trade, but their co-operation in' this respect is essential. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE l> th« only trade paper publishing an Index to ■took advertised In each Issue, and thit feature means that a reader In need of, tay. Carnations, can look at this Index and refer to all advertisements of Car- nations, large and small alike. It bring! the results of Classified Advertisements Ni addition to the regular display adver- tisements, and with no extra cost ex- cept to us. Can you think of a better ad- vertising service than this? eo The Florists' Exchange ke half at a time. as a separate clean- out cJoor Marching Orders for Burnhams Should Be Sent At Once m HAT is the condition of your Boiler and Heating Apparatus? Do you realize that freight moves very slowly these days? For months, the railroads have been refusing to ship certain things under certain conditions. Freight that ordinarily has reached our cus- tomers in a week, has finally turned up a month later. Perhaps two months. From the look of things, it will be some time before shipping conditions change much. Business of all kinds is so good, all over the country, that the roads simply haven't the cars to handle it. To have your boiler held up in the Summer time, altho mighty inconvenient, is not so serious a matter. But when firing time comes, and your old boiler is out, or leaks like a sieve; that's the lime prompt delivery of your new boiler means money to you. Money and real money. You know just as well now, as you'll know two months from now, that you need a boiler. Then why not send along your Burnham Marching Orders at once? Send them now, so you will surely have your boiler by the time you actually need it. Then there's another thing to remember; we are rushed with orders, and in spite of all we can do, there will be some delays in shipments from our factory. We urge your ordering i>ow, not because it matters particularly to us; but that it does particu- larly matter to you. Send your Burnham Marching Orders at once. 2!ig©«nAame lAI F'iOFFirF'!/ NEW YORK BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER CLEVELAND TORONTO MONTREAL o/^LX.aurrn,ta|^2^j gj^^^l glj^ Tr«iionl Bids. Widens r Bldg. Rookery Bids. Granite Bld«. Swetland Bldg. Roy.l Bank Bids. Tran.portaUon BIdg. FACTORIES: Irvinslon. N. Y.. De« Plaines. III., St. Calhaiinc. Canada ii E Florists' Exchange 61 Damage Resulting to Greenhouse Crops and ^ ^ Soil from Escaping Illuminating Gas ^ ^ By PROF. GEO. E. STONE OF AMHERST, MASS. i ILLUMINATING gas, whether present in the siiil or atmosphere, is extremely poisonous to plants, and sometimes causes considerable in- jury to greenhouse plants. One of the worst teiitures of illuminating gas is its elusiveness, as it may be present in a greenhouse in sufficient quantities to injure a crop seriously without being detected. This gas varies greatly in its chemical composition. There are several kinds employed for illuminating pur- poses, all of which are equally poisonous to plants. Illuminating gas causes the most injury in Winter when the soil is frozen, at which time it will travel long distances seeking an outlet. It has been known to travel one or two thou- sand feet under frozen soil in Winter, and to enter the cellars of dwel- ling houses. When leak- age occurs in a gas main in Winter when the ground is frozen, it is most likely to penetrate green- houses, and when leakage takes place at other sea- sons of the year, the gas often finds its way to conservatories through un- trapped drain tile; or it may follow the surface of the gas or water pipe which enters the house. The soil near the founda- tion of greenhouses or un- der the beds is not espe- cially compact, and fur- nishes fairly good condi- tions for gas penetration. We are familiar with many cases of injury from this cause. In one in- stance a range of houses was connected with drain tile leading to a sewer one- fourth of a mile distant. The gas pipes in the high- way were about the same distance from the green- house, and the leaking gas from the main, which may have been a mile or more away, gained entrance to tile sewer, whence it was conveyed to the drain tile leading to the greenhouse. contaminating the atmosphere and causing the plants gradually to become sickly and die. The amount of gas entering the greenhouse was so insignificant that it was not detected liy the gardener, even when it had been present and injured the plants for two years; but this gas is capable of doing great harm to vegetation, even when present in quantities which cannot be detected by the sense of smell. There was no trap in the drain tile connecting the greenhouse with the sewer, and the out- let pipe connecting with the interior eave trough, open- ing directly into the greenhouse, was able to take the gas directly into the house from the sewer. This could not have happened if the tile had been trapped or if outside eave troughs had been used. In another ease gas escaping from a broken service in. the public highway, situated about 100 feet from the conservatory, entered the house and in a single night affected most of the plants injuriously. The leaves of Rose plants, which turned yellow and fell within a few hours, suffered most severely. This leak occurred in the Winter when the grovmd was frozen. The green- house drain pipe, which was connected with several aquaria and the catch basin located nearby, formed an inlet for the escaping gas confined under the frozen soil. In this conservatory, where illuminating gas had escaped freely during part of the night, we found the plants most severely affected to be Rose, Geranium and Abutilon, but Ivy, Eucalyptus, Rubber plant. Willow, Kenilworth Ivy, Papyrus, Tobacco, Tomato and Scdum, were also injured. Ferns, Mosses and Liverworts, which were close to the gas inlet, were scarcely touched. After being defoliated, the Geraniums and Abutilon were en- tirely green instead of variegated, as before. The effects of illuminating gas on plants are quite characteristic. In one conservatory, where the gas was scarcely noticeable except on one or two occasions early in the morning before ventilating, we observed that the older leaves of Geranium, Bermuda Lily, Vinca and Begonia were invariably affected, while the younger, un- E GREENHOUSE -^ '■IIPglM''- Showing device for eliminating the eflfects of escaping illuminating gas on greenhouse plants. Figure A is a cross section of the protecting device, which consists of a groove on the under side to convey escaping gas away from greenhouse. Figure B shows this device, A, mounted on gas main. Figure C is a view from above of the gas main with device A mounted on it (heavy black line). D, vent from protecting device to carry gas Into free air. E, individual protecting device between gas main and greenhouse or residence. developed leaves were apparently not burned, although the growth later became stunted. The older branches of Vinca lost all their leaves. Those of Geranium were either wholly burned or had burned margins which turned yellow or took on a bright coloration. The older leaves of Bermuda Lily collapsed, turned yellow and clung to the stems. Carnation foliage was not in- jured, but the buds failed to open normally. The plants failed to grow and the crop was of practically no value economically. The gas leakage, which continued almost two weeks in this instance, was from the highway under the frozen soil, the pipe line being located about 25 feet away, parallel to the greenhouse. In another instance, in which illuminating gas entered a greenhouse during the Winter, although hardly per- ceptible, except on one or two occasions, to the sense of smell. Carnations were practically an entire failure, the crop producing very few salable flowers. The Carnation leaves became mottled, and cuttings from the plants proved to be a total failure. Snapdragons were all in- jured, and the flowers produced were a failure. Sweet Peas were characterized by a yellowing of the foliage, especially of the older leaves, and subsequently died. Asparagus was arrested in development. Araucarias, fan-leaved palms, Rubber plants and Bananas were only slightly burned. Ferns, on the other hand, were burned but slightly; their development, however, was tempor- arily arrested. The general effect on plants of illuminating gas when j)rcsent in the atmosphere is a burning of the foliage, the older leaves being affected to the greatest extent. It also causes a stunted growth and weak development; affects the production of flowers and their normal de- velopment and induces many freak peculiarities. More often the injury from illuminating gas is such that a plant is practically ruined, and again, recovery may be made, and in the course of time the plant may be- come normal and salable. Roses appear to be extremely susceptible to illuminating gas, the leaves turning yel- low and dropping off a few hours after being affected. The leaves of many plants will curl inward when sub- jected to gases. Illumin- ating gas also causes the flowers and buds of To- bacco and the nodes at Mirabilis to fall. This phenomenon is failed chorism, and the air of an ordinary living room or laboratory is often enough to induce it. When illuminating gas from defective pipe lines enters conservatories hav- ing solid beds of plants, the escaping gas will not only injure the plants by burning the foliage, etc., but the soil will become poison- ed and the roots affected. Practically all the damage to outdoor vegetation from illuminating gas occurs to the root system. Tlie in- jury Ls much more serious than that affecting the aerial portion or leaves, because in the latter ease the plants may revive; but when the roots are affected, recovery is impossible. When the soil becomes im- pregnated with gas, the gas is absorbed by the water present. The roots then take up the water and translocate it to the vari- ous tissues, and as a result the cells become poisoned and the plant dies. The poisonous substances contained in illumiDating gas may remain in the soil for a long time, and will injure other crops if planted in the same soil. In one case where Cinerarias were potted in soil which a year before had been sub- jected for a brief period to illuminating gas, the leaves of the plants curled, the blossoms were imperfect, and the plants were stunted and showed general malforma- tion. Other plants, like Begonias, failed to produce blossoms and were badly stunted; some of the roots were dead and the plants altogether were erratic in growth. Easter Lilies were four to five times smaller than sin>- ilar plants grown in other soil under the same light and temperature conditions. The gas-contaminated soil however, had no abnormal odor, as is the case with soil freshly polluted with illuminating gas, ami chemical analysis of the soil failed to reveal the presence of some of the more commonly poisonous substance. At one end of this greenhouse where the gas entered, the soil of the walks was covered with a growth of green algae — a characteristic growth on soils contaminated with illum- inating gas. This growth was absent on the soil surface in other parts of t^e range which comprised five or six houses. When soil has been contaminated with illumin- ating gas it should never be used in greenhouses for any purpose. It is, however, safe to use it for outdoor crops. Illuminating gas has been known to affect wells; there- fore the source of the water supply should be looked into thoroughly. Well water polluted with illuminating ( Continutd on pagt 85) 62 The Florists' Exchange iS!i>'^= ♦ =-^ The Tales of a Traveler Reminiscences and Reflections from Twenty -Eight Years on the Road By S. S. SKIDELSKY This mo.«( interesting account of the early struggles of a salesman a quarter of a centum lum heqim ;«"The Florists' Exchanoe hist week. Depicting as it does commercial 'hnrlirulfiirr in this country since 1S88, and being written in a simple, familiar style, it will prove not only entertaining but inslriictiee. Those of our read- era who failed to begin the story last week should do so now. At Hagerstown, Md., I made the acquaintance of William Bester and Henry Bester & Sons. And not only have I retained their trade to this very day, but I have won their friendship as well. The Hesters are successful growers and fine men. . From Hagerstown, I proceeded toward Cumberland and Pittsburgh; m the latter city I had already made a few friends the previous Spring. The Fall season now being in full sway, my order book began to assume a respectable aspect. I well remember Mrs. P. S. Randolph, an exceptionally fine business woman, who unfortunatelv was burned to death a year later. Mr. Randolph proved one of the best friends I made in Pittsburgh, and a hearty welcome always awaits me at his place of business or home. Fred Burki, though I had nothing to offer him at that time, he being a grower exclusively, won my respect and admiration nevertheless. A. W. Smith, a true philosopher and a man well-read and well-posted on all things /lorh'cultural as well as cultural, still affords me delightful hours whenever I chance to meet him. I might go on and mention other names, all equally notable. In Pittsburgh I became acquainted with a traveling man named Jerome Stacey, in whose company I traveled for four successive weeks. From him, as an ex- perienced traveler, I received material help in making up my route to carry me to the end of my trip. From Pittsburgh I went to Wheeling, thence to Zanesville. My experience in those two cities was by no means discouraging. OM friend Laupp of Wheeling, in his open-hearted manner, gave me immediate encouragement, so much so that I called again and again. John Dickmann settled in Wheeling years later. He is today the most successful and progressive grower in that part of the country. At Zanesville I formed the acquaintance of John D. Imlay, and that acquaint- ance has continued ever since. Mr. Imlay is still a young man in the early fifties, with progressive ideas and business methods which have formed the foundation of his success. At Columbus, O., I met such men as G. Drobisch and John R. Hellenthal, both of whom are no longer among the living. Both men represented the German type of manhood — a type that will surmount difficulties and attain the end aimed at. Both were splendid horticulturists. Underwood Bros., two fine specimens of man- hood, honest almost to a fault, are among my best friends that I have made on the road. These men are successful in business, and deserve to be. Albert Knopp, at that time head of the Franklin Park Floral Co., and who has since transferred his interests to Mr. Yacht, a very worthy successor, and has departed for California, was one of the few men who impressed you at once with their sincerity of purpose. When I first met him, he tacitly gave me to un- derstand that my success or failure in his establishment would entirely depend upon myself. In other words, he expected no promises which I could not fulfil, but he did expect me to fulfil all that I made. In this respect, it may not be amiss to say a few words to the young men who are about to start out with sample cases among the trade. My experience has taught me that it is far better to underesti- mate an article you handle than to overestimate it. In the one instance, your cus- tomer will be agreeably surprised when the article you sold him is better than he expected. In the other case he will be quite disappointed if what you promised him fails to come up to your description. To put it succinctly, do not promise more that you can fulfil, du not misrepresent your goods, do not knock your competitor at any time and much less when you yourself are not sure that you can do better than he can. At Knopp's establishment, I first met Max Rudolph, who two years later mar- ried and established himself in Cincinnati. Our acquaintance grew into friend- ship, and the last time I saw Max was on Sunday, Feb. 2 of this year, when I spent the entire day at his house. Poor Max — that last day together he read to me the obituary notice of Edward Welsh of Hartford, Conn., who died on the 19th of January, nine days after I had seen him. Max remarked to me at the time that human life is very uncertain. "Now you are here, and now you are gone." he said. Verily his words were prophetic, for two weeks later he himself- was gone, S. F. Stephens, a man of the highest business and personal integrity, is an- other of my oldest friends who for upwards of twenty-seven years has extended me a welcoming hand. His immense trade in the cemetery section of Columbus has kept him confined to his place of business, seldom affording him opportunity to visit neighboring towns and florists. Of late he associated with himself his very able son, a graduate chemist? Although but twenty-four years of age, the young man has already proved a great help to his father. His success is a fore- gone conclusion. My first trip to Cincinnati will always remain a memorable event to me. It was in October, i88g, when I landed in that city. First of all, I looked around for •CopyrlKht, 1916, A, T. De La Mare Ptfr. and Pub. Co., Ltd. a cheap hostelry in the Ohio metropolis. For I well remembered the injunction of my employer to practice economy and hard work. I certainly practised both. In a strange city, among strangers, it was by no means easy work to "get in." I called upon a few stores in the main street, with no results. Among those I called on was Mrs. Kresken, a fine motherly German woman, who was quite suc- cessful in her way, and whose business still continues at the old stand under the able management of her daughter. Miss Adeline Kresken. I tried my best to in- duce Mrs. Kresken to give me an order; I begged for it; I almost implored her to give me a trial. But unfortunately for me, she had already placed all her orders, and received the goods from older houses with whom she had been dealing for years. She wished me success and asked me to call again. I left her place, and proceeded farther in my quest for business. The first store I entered had a very respectable appearance, and looked quite prosperous. I almost uttered a prayer as I approached the proprietor, a man about fifty, six feet tall, well groomed, one who impressed you as a man who well understood his business. I handed him my card, taking at the same time the opportunity to tell him about the merit of my goods. His look was not quite reassuring at the moment, though he did not dis- miss me there and then. After a moment's reflection, he told me to stop later in the afternoon, and while he did not promise me any orders, he would look at my samples. I thanked him for bis courtesy, and left, promising to return. Two blocks further, 1 landed in another prosperous looking store, and here I met with instantaneous success. The proprietor, after glancing at my photographs, grasses, and artificial flov/ers, proceeded to give me a large sized order, never as much as questioning my prices. "It's too good to be true," I thought to myself, but I dismissed the idea as something unworthy of a moment's consideration. I returned to the other man, as I had promised, a little later in the day; and to my great delight he was ready to give me a hearing. I braced myself for the occasion, endeavoring to use the best methods at my command in order to im- press him favorably with both my merchandise and prices. I succeeded. He gave me a large order, telling me that it was a trial, that if my goods proved entirely satisfactory I might expect much larger orders in the future. Else I wouIkI have no chance. My delight knew no bounds, as I returned to my hotel, and transcribed my orders for transmission to Philadelphia. Later in the evening I took a stroll to- ward Mrs. Kresken's store. "Well?" she queried, in her good-natured motherly tone. "Have you done any business today?" "I certainly did," I replied, gleefully, "and quite a lot of it, too!" "I am glad to hear it," she said. "And whom did you sell to, may I ask?" I told her the names of the parties. "Ach, mein lieber Gott!" she exclaimed. "Neither of them is good. You must take care — they'll beat you out of your money!" A thunderbolt from a clear sky could not have struck me more forcibly than Mrs. Kresken's words. Down went my enthusiasm. I felt that not only had my energies been wasted, but that a huge joke had been played upon me. Here I had come, all the way from Philadelphia, to the Ohio metropolis, and had done my very best, only to be taken in by two dead beats. Fortunately I was cautioned in time. I proceeded to inform my employer to cancel both orders, upon information given me by reliable parties. They never received their goods. I was still traveling in company with my newly found friend Mr. Stacey. In Cincinnati he received instructions from his home office to go down to Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville, Ky., although but a short distance from Cincinnati, at the time sounded to me like "way down South." I hesitated about changing my itinerary, having already made up my mind to explore the Middle West thoroughly. Mr. Stacey, however, convinced me that Louisville is by no means far out of the way, that it was a splendid town, with plenty of opportunities for a man in my line, and that I could easily reach Indianapolis from Louisville, the distance between the two cities being a hundred and ten miles. I saw the reasonableness of his argu- ment, and to Louisville we went that very night. My experience in Cincinnati was in nowise conducive to bolstering up my self- confidence and spirit, two essentials that go to make up the success of h'aveling salesmen. Half-heartedly, after partaking of a scanty breakfast at a cheap hostelry — the cheapest I could find in Louisville, for I was still "practising economy" I strolled down the street in quest of florists and business. .\t every place I was told that I was too late, that all the other supply houses, whose representatives had been coming there for years, had already visited Louisville and gathered in all the orders. It was most discouraging. What was I to do? To leave. a city like Louis- ville empty-handed — no. that wouldn't do at all. Has not somebody said some- where, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again"? That was a wise saying, and I must try to see if I cannot succeed, despite the failure staring me in the face. Note to Readers.— T/ia/ Mr. Skidclsky's narrative will be found of surpassing interest, we assure our readers. We have promised Mr. Skidelsky to put this narra- tive in book form provided we receive orders for 500 copies. The price will not exceed 60c. per copy in paper covers, or $1 in cloth, and no money is wanted until we announce the book as ready. All we ask is that readers send in their orders without undue dela\. The story will be continued in these columns until com- pleted. July 8, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 63 Carnations The Advantage of Early Housing With the retail grower in particular, extra early housing of the Carnations is an advantage. With him any amount of bench room can be had after June 1. This will permit the cleaning of the houses, repairing of benches, resting the houses for a little while and afford time to be ready for replanting right after the 4th of July. Every day not made use of after that date in the way of filling the benches and housing the Car- nations means a day lost. You can't get away from that fact. Every field-grown Carnation, no matter how large, has to become thoroughly established in the beiich before it is ready to do business, and to become established from six to eight wef.^if.:ififjif. SEEDS FOR THE FLORIST Asters QUEEN OF THE MARKET The beet extra early variety; large doiiljle flowers, on long stems, in colors: Crimson, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Rose Peach Blossom, White. Trade packet 20c., ounce 75c. SWEET PEAS, CYCLAMEN, PRIMULAS, from our own Cold Storage Plant. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Our Trade List mailed on application. FOTTLER,FISKE,RAWSONCO.,l^ Seed St r Faneuil Hall Square, Boston MEYER'S I BRAND FORMOSUMS— GiGANTEUMS— MULTIFLORUMS THE LILY WITHOUT A PEER ORDER NOW FOR FALL DELIVERY. EX NEW CROP CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER, 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK ROSES New York State two-year fieldgrown. Fall delivery, POL YANTAS : Rose Orleans, Cutbush, Jessie; Climbing: Excelsa, Tauseridschoen, Perkins, White Dorothy, Crimson Rambler, Gardenia, American Pillar; H. P. Magna Charta, Laing, etc.; H. T. Testout, Teplitz, Killarney, Beauty, Kaiserin. ADDRESS AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, «' I'^^^h'^l^vii" New York RAINBOW FREESIAS Grown and hybridized for a number of years by Mr. A. Frey, of Crown Point, Ind. The colors are varied and include several shades of yellow, orange, lavender and pink, all, however, harmonizing with each other, even when bunched together. Bulbs offered are of good blooming sise and in a mixture of colors. Separate colors cannot be offered as yet. DeUvery in July, as soon as bulbs are harvested and cured. Price: $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. $187.50 for 5000. For sale by A. FREY A. HENDERSON & CO. Crown Point, Ind. 211 N. Sutc St., Chicago GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey St.. NEW YORK, and GRAN GE, CONN The Storrs & Harrison Co. NURSERYMEN. FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN PAINESVILLE, OHIO "When ordering, please mention 'ITie Kxcbange Lily Bulbs Fall Shipment from Japan Prices quoted F. O. B. New York, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, and London, (Ont.) Write for quotations stating quan- tity, variety and size requited. McHutchison & Co. THE IMPORT HOUSE 9S CHAMBERS STREET. NEW YORK The L D.WALLER SEED CO. GUADALUPE. CALIFORNIA Sweet Pea and Nasturtium SPECIALISTS CoTT^Mpondcnem SoUeltad Celery Plants — Cabbage Plants "■ Headquarters for CELERY PLANTS. Golden Self -Blanching, White Plume, Giant Pascal, Winter Queen. Also hundreds of thousands of latelCABBAGE PI ANTS Warren Shinn, woodburv. Now Is the Time to Place Orders for PAN.SY SEED. Special florists' mixture, extra fine strain, 85.00 per oz. MIGNONETTE SEED. Cliant strain, greenhouse grown, $5.00 per oz. SNAPDRAGON KEYSTONE (New). Clear rose pink. Winter blooming variety, $1.00 per pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED, English. Separate colors, $8 50 per 1000. CYCLAMEN SEED, German. Separate colors, $5.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEED. Greenhouse grown, $3.50 per 1000, $30.00 per 10,000^ ZVOLANEK'S SWEET PEA SEED. Complete list at his prices. RAINBOW FREESIAS. New and worth while. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Cincinnati. 2J/^in., strong, twice transplanted, $15.00 per 100, $150.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Lorraine. 2H-in., strong, $12.00 per 100, $110.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 2V^-in., strong, $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 POINSETTIAS. Strong, 2H-in. (true Xmas type), $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Write us regarding Fern Flats: Bostons, Scottii, Roosevelt, Whitmani, Teddy Jr., and other varieties for immediate or later planting. Have you placed your order for LILIUM Giganteum, Rubrum, For- mosum and Album ? We aim to supply the best produced in Japan and invite correspondence regarding our stock. Having any trouble with your hose? The MAGIC Hose — best made — will do away with all your troubles. We handle that brand and no other. J^inch (2 ply), 15c. per ft.; 54-inch (2 ply), 16c. per ft. CoupUngs included. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Building PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wbep ordering, please meptlon Tbe BxcbrtPge OUR MOTTOi " THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS ' Valley CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK Ordera taken now for 1916 crop of German, Swedish, Dutch Pips TIME TO SOW PERENNIALS If you want stocky plants to resist the winter. Write for Special offer of Choicest Perennial Flower Seeds. It contains everything desirable in Perennials. WEEBER & DON 114 CHAMBERS STREET NEW YORK BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS U rit, fur I 'rices LEONARDS^ CO 226-230 ONION SETS WesLKil«ie-St.-^ii^CAGg GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Fischer's Splendens THE ONLY COMMERCIAL LAVENDER FREESIA Purity type, long stifl stems, large flowers, well foliaged and fragrant. Price, per doz., $4.50; per 100, $25.00. Cash with order. RUDOLPH FISCHER SAN GABRIEL, CAL. ALL VARIETIES OF GLADIOLI Lar«e Bulbs, $5.00 per 1000 Cash with order Writ* for Price List The Barclay Nursery, m. aronowit?. Prop. 60 Barclay St. and 14 W Broadway. NEW YORK Telephone, (^rtlandt 1815 Our Exhibit of German Iris Won First Prize At the International Garden Club Summer Show, Pelham Manor, June 1-4. 1916 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y. WILL EXCHANGE REX BEGONIAS FOR BOSTON FERNS Strong plants from 2>^-in. pot Ftom 2)^-in. pota James Vick's Sons^ Rochester, N.Y. WbeD ordering, please montlon Tbe Excbang* Julv S, liUU. The Florists' Exchange 63 ^ SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President, Kinuv B. White, Detroit, Mich.; first vice-pres. F. W. Bolciano, Washington, D. C; second vice-pres., L. L, Olds, Madison, Wis., secretary- treasurer, C- E. Kendel, 2010 Ontario st., Cleveland, O.; assistant secretary, S. F. WiLLARD, Jr.. Cleveland, O. Report Upon the Seed Crops Coiiiplvin;^ with a request made by "The Exchange," 8. D. Woodruff A Sons, 82 Dey St., New York, give below a report of the Connecticut seed crops as they are at the pre- sent date. " Careful inspection during the past three days in the seed growing sections of Mil- ford. Orange and Wethersfield, Conn., leads us to make the following report: " Seed Corn. — About 10 to 20 per cent, increased acreage. Crops planted earlier this year, nearly all before May 20, and are 6in. to lOin. high now. and look like a good crop. Have been carefully worked by owners in spite of the wet June, and we see no reason, with a normal season from now on, why crop will not be a good one. " Beet Seed. — Probably four times as much Beet seed planted this year in Connecti- cut as last year; 75 per cent, of all crops started well, and at the present writing look like a lull jield; 25 per cent, of crop made a poor stand and will not amount to much, but the net yield will probably be greatly in excess of anything that has come out of Connecticut during recent years. Also all of the growers have taken great care this year in selecting their stocks. All varieties of table Beet seed are being grown here this year in commercial quantities. " There is a considerable crop of Carrot seed in Milford and Orange, mostly Chante- nay and Danvers, and it is looking well. " Of Onion seed, mostly of the Globe varieties, there are planted in Connecticut this year probably 50 per cent, more than last year. Weather could not have been more favorable up to the present time. All we need from now on is a dry July. If we are favored with this, the crop of Connecticut grown Onion seed tlus year will be a feature in the market. " Turnip Seed. — Turnip seed crop in Connecticut is not much this year; not as much as last year; but fields looking well, and will make a good crop, and it is about ready for harvest. " Dwarf Siberian Kale seed is also looking very well. There are several large fields of it to bo seen. It will yield fully as much as the average crop. " We noted in our inspection many fields of special crops of seeds being grown by different dealers, comprising almost a full line of gardenseeds, including Spinach, Tomato, Squash, Cucumer, Lettuce, etc. This leads us to believe that the trade is turning once more to Connecticut for a con- siderable portion of its stock of seeds, and our observation teaches us that the growers, without exception, are doing their best to produce results satisfactory to those who have placed orders with them." Bravo for the Senate! Once again the Senate at Washington, D. C., has voted to abolish government free seeds: vote, 33 to 21. But also once again, the House of Representatives will assuredly demand retention of the appro- priation for seeds. The expense of distributing seeds for the years 1909-1910 to 1912-1913, inclusive, is as follows: VEGETABLE AND FLOW^ER SEEDS Purchasing $556,102 Packeting and mailing 383,459 Total cost $939,561 Other miscellaneous seed pur- chased, amounting to 173,372 Total cost $1,112,933 Cost of postage to the Government on 48,568,801 packages, the total number sent out through the mails, and for which no postage was collected 467,759.04 Total cost to the Government for period named $1,580,692.04 Loohing for Something? LIST OF ADVERTISERS, INDEX TO STOCK and MATERIAL AD- VERTISED. NEWS CONTENTS 8e* pftge 59 ^_New York Seed Trade The chief sales features in the seed stores of this city at the present time are perennial flower seeds. Winter-flow- ering Sweet Pea seeds, insecticides and sundries. According to present reports the sales of bulbs for Autumn delivery will be unusually large; many orders are already booked. This week's report from Wm. Elliott & Sons. 42 Vesey st., really describes pretty well present conditions in the seed stores, namely *'AI1 quiet along the Potomac." Peter Henderson & Co., 35-37 Cort- landt St., completed their fiscal year July 1; they have finished taking stock, and the new store is beginning the new fiscal year with vacations. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., has just received a new dress of paint from roof to pavement. Taking an in- ventory of stock is going on inside the store. Many sizeable bulb orders are being booked and there is a steady de- mand for sundries. J. C. Vaughan, who has been spending several days in this city, returned to Chicago on Saturday of last week. The MacNiff Horticultural Co., 52-56 Vesey st., is offering in its retail plant department a good selection of bedding plants for late use, and also of pot plants for conservatory and piazza use. Fertilizers and sundries are reported to be meeting with a steady demand. Sum- mer renovations and improvements tliroughout the great store of this com- pany are beginning, and everything is being made ready for an early Fall cam- paign in the auction and other depart- ments. The Stumpp & Walter Co., 30-32 Bar- clay St., is offering the choicest and new- est varieties of early flowering Spencer Sweet Peas for Winter flowering under glass, both the California and Australian varieties. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 2Sth st., re- ports an excellent demand for all season- able commercial plants and seeds. Arthur T. Boddington Co.. Inc., 128 Chambers st., is offering a comprehensive list of the finest Australian and Ameri- can grown Winter flowering Sweet Peas. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay st., report large exports of seeds to South American points, also that there is an active demand for perennial flower seeds and insecticides. Arthur Nelson of the tree seed department, and A. Lyndecker of the implement department, are now on their vacations. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers st., are offering a list of select hardy perennial flower seeds. Lee Don has returned from the convention of the American Seed Trade Association, recently held at Chicago. John Morrison, one of the travelers of this firm, finds his automo- bile a great convenience in making busi- ness trips. Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers st, are already in receipt of their Purity Freesia bulbs from California. These are the first noted in the market this season. A very interesting letter, reporting the acreage planted to seed in the seed grow- ing sections of Connecticut, and the pres- ent condition of these crops by S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., appears in the adjoining column. Clucago Seed Trade The seed trade is starting on its quiet period. Stock taking and vacations will have consideration for the nest few weeks to come. The bugs are reported to be working overtime, causing a brisk sale for insecticides and sprayers. Vauglian's Seed Store has an extensive display of cut blooms of perennials. Each variety is correctly labeled and gives one an _ opportunity to study the merits of a wide range of the old favor- ites in this class of plants, as well as the newer vaneties of later years. Cali- fornia Freesias are reported to be on the way ; the French grown stock will not be shipped before the middle of July. At the last NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW in Philadelphia, our Keystone Snapdragon Blooms ATTRACTED MUCH ATTENTION In point of color (Clear Rose Pink), size of bloom and stem, it is ahead of any of its rivals. Tlie Keystone Snapdragon is a Winter Bloomer. Think of it I Try a package, only one dollar investment. Over a thousand seeds to the packet. It will pay you. S5.C0 for six packets, 110.00 for 13 packets. We are one of only three seedsmen handling Zvolanek's com- plete Sweet Pea List — at his prices. Write us for list. Also, our own Rose Queen Sweet Pea Seed. More popular each year. Write for price. S. S. SKIDELSKY & COMPANY 1004 Lincoln Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ink-riii^;. pl-iise meiitiini Tbe Exeliati^^e """#./■■• i^ . 4. GLADIOLUS Various Choice Mixed Vaneties See our Floriito' Catalogue and ask for fpeoial prices J. M. THORBURN & CO. S3 BARCLAY STREET NEW YORK SEEDS and BULBS Beckett's Seed Store 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (North Side) Mastodon Pansies If you believe tiiat 23 years of undivided attention to the exclusive cultivation of Pansies ougiit to result in an exceedingly fine strain of flowers, then you can safely send us an order for Mastodon Pansies. Separate colors. 1916 Catalogue Ready. 1916 CUT PRICES MASTODON MIXED. H oz. 65c., H oz. S2.25, oz. S4.00. 4 oz. $12.00. PRIVATE STOCK MIXED. >^ oz. SI 00, ;■, oz. $3.25, oz. SO.OO, 4 oz. $20.00. GREENHOUSE SPECIAL (New). H "z Sl.OO, '~ oz. $4.00, oz. S8.00. Steele's Pansy Gardens PORTLAND, OREGON XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE IMPROVED. Finest grown. Many colors mixed. GSOseeds Sl.OO; half pkt 50c.; per 1000. $1.25; colors separate, also. PRIMULA Kewensis. Sweet Yellow. Dwf. 25c. PRIMULA Malacoides. Giant Baby. 25c. CALCEOLARIA. Dwarf giant spotted. Pkt. 25c. CINERARIA. Large fl. dwarf; 1000 seeds, 50c. -CYCLAMEN. Finest giants, mixed. 250 seeds $1.00. DAISY (BelHs) Monstrosa. New monstroue, double, giant-flowering, mixed. Pkt. 25c. FORGET-ME-NOT Triumph. Extra fine. 25c. PTAMT PAM^Y '^^^ ^^^^ large-flowering Vllnli 1 r/iilfcjl varieties, critically selected. 6000 seeds, SI. 00; H pkt. 50c., oz. $3.00. A liberal extra pkt. of Giant Mme. Perret Pansy seed added to every order for Pansy seed. Our Pansies are very fine this year. Cash. Liberal extra count. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. P eonies Large stock — Low prices Our Festiva maxima and Duchess de Nemours Easily won l.«t and '2nd Prize at the New York Show June 9th of the American Peony Society S. G. Harris Tarrytown, N. Y. My New Price List of WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED has been mailed. If you have not received a copy, send postal for it. Part of new crop will be ready early in July. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK LOMPOC, CAL. When oriiei-ing. please pjeptioii The Excbaoge Uhep crderlng. please pipulioQ The Exchange Burnett Bros. Burpee's Seeds SEEDSMEN Catalogue on application 98 Chambers Street, NEW YORK CITY W.E. Marshall Co. Seeds Bulbs Insecticides 166 West 23d St., NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to these who plant for profit When ordering, please pientiop The Exchange CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS (SAGO PALMS) Strong and healthy bulba, size H to 6 Iba. 25 lbs. »2.50, 100 lbs. fl.OO. 300 lbs. {25.00, 500 lbs. $40.00. THE MOORE SEED CO. 125 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 66 The Florists' Exchange July 9. 1916. The Florists' Exchange 67 Boddington s Wiiiter-Flo\^ring Spencer Sweet Peas Introducers Stock ThoroughRectified and Re-Selected Cultitinlion. — White-seeded varieliea IB earlb, or they will rot or " damp ( position. Winicr-fl owe ring Sweet t'et oDeouDCC U>25 fe«ti9BuSicient. Thii . . e ubout 6 inches high ; i( wanted Utr Chrifitmaa. iU3t be aowQ in Hand in Bmall pota, not "; later, traneplant to the permanent should not be sown too thickly, about 'to about 3 inches apart when plants be/ore the end of Sept __ _.nled during January, February and March, about the middle of Octohct; if wanted for Eaet«r, about the first of December. For eucccuful erowint;, a temperature of 40 to 45 degrees at night and 10 degrece higher in the diiy is cijnsidered bent Wat«h out for red epider, thripn and green fly. Feed wben pjunt-i are in full bloom. We recommend the eiccllcnt work by J. Harrison Dick. "Sweet Peaa for Profit,"— Full and condae lastrucdons for growers. Price Si. 50 net AWARDS First Prize: National Flower Sliow, Philadelphia, 1916 Won by F. E. Lewis, Ridgefield, Ct. (J. W. Smith, Grower) First Prize: International Flower Show, New York, 1915 Won by Paul M. Warburg, Hartsdale, N. Y. (Frank Luckenbacher, Grower) THE NEW SENSATIONAL AUSTRALIAN SPENCERS Now ready for delivery The foUon-ing are all of the " Yarrawa " strain, having heavy fohage and the strong growth of the Sum- mer-flowering t>-pe, but with the true Winter-blooming Spencer characteristics, Seeds sown early in August will flower about December Ist and bloom profusely and continuously until May. The varieties are abso- lutely fixed and true to color and type. The flowers are exquisitely waved and when full grown will average 2J-2 inches in diameter. They are borne usually in fours on extra long stems. CONCORD CHARM This dainty new Pea combines the delicate shades of white and blue-white wings and very light helio- trope standard, shading to nearly white; very captivating, of the beet Spencer form and largest size. Pkt. (18 seeds) 35 cts.. 5 pkts. SI. 30. CONCORD COUNTESS A superbly beautiful new variety of a most attractive lint of pink, the ideal flower color. The color graduates to a lighter tint at the base of standard and wings, adding additional charm to this variety. The flowers are large, of true Spencer form, and are carried mostly in threes on good long stems. Pkt. (18 seeds) iS cts.. 6 pkts. 81.50. CONCORD COQUETTE A most beautiful variety of the " veined " or mottled class, It has a white ground, faintly marked or mottled light rosy carmine, the standard showing the color rather more heavily than the wings; Spencer form, good stems carrying up to three and four good-sized blooms. This is a splendid variety, bunching beautifully. Pkt. (18 seeds) 35 eta., 6 pkts. $1.50. CONCORD DAYBREAK On opening the bud is cream ■Kith standard heavily edged buff-pink. As the flower opens the cream ihanges to almost white, and the cream-pink edging to a faint, rosy tinge; largest size and finest Spencer form. Stems long and wiry, carrying three and sometimes four on a stem ; one of the finest varieties. Pkt. (18 seeds) 35 cts., 5 pkts. $1.50. CONCORD EMPEROR A rich crimson-red variety, indispensable on account of its glon'ing color and splendid qualities of size, form, substance, and freedom of flowering. One of the best and most useful varieties in this class. Pkt. (18 seeds) 35 cts., 5 pkts. 81.50. COERULEA A glorious Sweet Pea of the most dehghtful shades of delicate sky blue, sometimes a little lighter. The blooms are of good, open form, three on a stem. One of the most glorious tints in this collection, and in every way a most attractive variety of good substance. Pkt. (IS seeds) 35 cts.. 5 pkts. SI. 50. . RUBY A glowing, light crimson-scarlet color, blooms of good size, Spencer form, carried in threes, well placed on good, wiry stems. Pkt. (18 seeds) 35 cts., 5 pkts. $1.50. SALMONEA A rich rosy salmon variety of great merit. Very free flowering; it bears three and sometimes four blooms on a stem, the blooms being of good size and nicely waved form. Pkt, (18 seeds) 35 cts., 5 pkts. $1.50. CONCORD PURPLE One of the leading varieties of its color, which, on first opening, is a delightful shade of mauvy purple, changing, as the flower ages, to purple blue. The flowers are enormous, of perfect Spencer form and great substance. Pkt. (18 seeds) 35 cts., 5 pkts. SI, 50. CONCORD RADIANCE A very striking shade of rosy magenta; this variety is one of the showiest. The flowers are in the highest class as regards sir-e, form, substance and stems. The color varies somewhat, according to the age of the flower, but this adds to its attractiveness. Pkt. (18 seeds) 35 cts., 5 pkts. SI. 50. CONCORD WINSOME Of a delightful shade of pink, tinted lavender; a most fascinating color. The blooms are of large, nicely waved Spencer form, and are carried on long, wiry stems. A specially beautiful variety. Pkt. (18 seeds) 35 cts., 5 pkts. SI. 50. Trial Collection, one pkt. each ot the 11 Australian Spencers, $8.50 YARRAWA a 02., 60c. K oz. Bright rose pink with hghter wings The Introducers Re-Selected Stock per oz., S2.00; 'A lb., S7.00; per lb., $24.00 CALIFORNIA GROWN SEED 35o.; per oz., Sl.OO; H lb., 83.50: per lb., $12.00 Arthur T. Boddington Company, m ^ AMERICAN WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCERS Ready for delivery in July and early August PINK AND WHITE PINK AND WHITE ORCHm. Similar in color to Christmas Pink, but produces a larger flower on longer stems. J^ oa. 25 cts,, oz. 75 cts., i4 lb. $2.50, lb. 89.00. CHRISTMAS PINK ORCHID. This is the same color as the old Christmas Pink, standard bright pink, wings white; an improvement over the Pink and White Orchid. Is perfectly fixed. i-i oz. Sl.OO, oz. 83.00, H lb. $10.00, lb. $35.00. SENSATION. Newman «fe Legg's variety of the Christmas Pink Orchid. Not quite so wavy but said to be somewhat earlier. }^ oz. 81.00, oz. 83.00, U lb. 810.00, lb. 835.00. THE CZAR. Standard rose, wings white, mottled with pink; very strong grower. En- tirely distinct from the above, ^i oz. Sl.OO, oz. S3.00, H lb. $10.00, lb. $35.00. LAVENDER AND BLUE E. BURKE. This variety was introduced in 1915 and is undoubtedly the best of its color. The flowers are large, borne usually in fours on long, strong stems; very early and fixed. We recommend this as the best light blue Winter- flowering Spencer to date. Tr. pkt. (25 seeds) 50 cts., 3-i oz. $2.50, oz. $6.00. ANITA WEHRMANN. A beautiful shade of lavender; large flowers, long stems; very pro- lific. J4 oz. $1.00, oz. S3.00. MRS. JOHN M. BARKER. The standard ia lilac, with glistening dark rose, wings light blue on white ground. One of the largest and moat beautifully formed. The best of the mauve lavenders. J^ oa. 60 ota., oz. $1.50, 14 lb. $4.50, lb. $15.00. ROSE AND CERISE FORDHOOK ROSE. A charming shade of rose carmine. The flowers are of giant size and borne in threes and fours on very long stems. 14 oz. $1.00, oz. $3.00, K lb. SIO.OO, lb. §35.00. BELGIAN HERO. A beautiful rose-colored variety. Handsome flower, of lovely color; an improvement over Orange Orchid. One of the best of the newer varieties and an es- pecially desirable Christmas variety. H oz. 81.00, oz. 83.00, H lb. SIO.OO, lb. $35.00. ORCHID BEAUTY. Dark rose pink, with orange biush. J4 oz. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts., U lb. 82.50, lb. $9.00. RED ORCHID. Bright cherry red; very fine shape, large and free bloomer. An excellent seller at Christmas. H oz. 35 cts., oz. $1.00, h lb. $3.50, lb. 812.00. SENSATION SCARLET. This variety is extremely early, very productive, and throws throe to four flowers on stems measuring up to 16^ inches in length. The color is a good, bright scarlet, similar to King Edward Spencer. K oz. $1.00, oz. 83.00, W lb. 810,00, lb. $35.00. PINK AND LIGHT PINK BOHEMIAN GIRL. One of the finest pink selfs. The same shape as Mrs, A. A. Skach, but the color is darker, with light scarlet blush. H oz. 50 cts., oz. S1.50, 34 lb. S4,50, lb. 815.00. FORDHOOK PINK. Beautiful rose pink on white ground, shading deep pink toward the edge of the standard and wings. The flowers are of a large size, exquisitely waved and pro- duced in threes and fours on long, strong stems. H oz. $1.00, oz. S3.00, J-i lb, $10.00. lb. $35.00. MORNING STAR. (Zvolanek's.) The largest flower and the longest and strongest stem. Of the true wide open and frilled Spencer type. We regard this variety as the beat of all the light shell pinks. It is also a free bloomer. H oz. Sl.OO, 02. $3.00, },i lb. 810.00, lb. $35.00 MRS. A. A. SKACH. Beautiful, clear, bright pink. Larger than Countess Spencer and slightly darker. H oz. 35 eta., oz. $1.00, K lb. $3.50, lb. $12.00. MRS. JOS. MANDA. Light shell pink, with extra long stem ; flowers very ruffled, becoming a brighter pink the longer they are cut; well fixed. 14 oz. 40 cts., oz. Sl.25, j-i lb. 83.75, lb. $14.00. MISS FLORENCE ROLAND. Light pink, with salmon; fins shape and good grower, H oz. 50 cts,, oz.$1.50, i.:nb.S4,50,lb.S15,00. HOSE QUEEN. An excellent pink; a free flow- erer and a standard variety, and the true Spencer form. 3.4 oz. 50 cts. oz. 81.50, 3-4 lb. 85.00, lb. $18.00. SELMA SWENSON. This variety is a vpr>- strong grower and an excellent forcer. The color is clear, light, soft pink, with waved petals. One of the best pink varieties. 3-4 oz. $1.00. oz. S3.00, 34 lb. SIO.OO, lb. S35.00. APRICOT AND ORANGE APRICOT ORCHID. Mostly apricot self, A cross between Miriam Beaver and Mrs. A. -X. Skach. }4 oz. 60 cts., oz. $1.50. 3-4 lb. $4.50. lb. S15.00. ORANGE ORCHID. Standard orange, wings dark salmon pink, beautifully colored and formed. J4 oz. 60 cts,, oz. SI. 50, 3-4 lb. 84,50. lb. S16.00. WHITE BRIDAL VEIL. Pure white. A cross between WhiteOrchid andWatchung ; one of the earhest . Its size and purity of color make it the bc.^t white. White-seeded. 34 oz. 35 cts., oz. Sl.OU. ^4 lb. S3.50, lb. S12.00. MRS. M. SPANOLIN. A duplex type; purr white; very free. A favorite in the Eastern markets. 34 oz. 35 cts., oz. $1.00, J-* lb. S3.50, lb. $12.00. VENUS. White, standard slightly blush pink, especially in March and April; in the winter it is almost pure white. A strong grower; free. An excellent florists' variety. 34 oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 3-4 lb. S4.50, lb. 815.00. WHITE ORCHID. Pure white; has stood the most critical tests. Ji oz. 35 cts., oz. $1.00, 34 lb. S3.50. lb. $12,00. Mixed Spencers Winter-Flowering Containing many of tlie best and most expensive sorts in a wide range of color li oz. 50c., oz. 75c., I4 lb. $2.50, lb. $9.00 Sweet Pea Bridal Veil Grandiflora Winter-Flowering Sweet Peas BODDINGTON'S CHRISTMAS PINK. This is the earliest and most useful grandiflora Sweet Pea as. by sowing the seed under glass in latter pfirt of .\ugust, flowers can be cut from Thaaksgiving on during the Winter months. Oz, 15 cts,. U lb. 50 cts., lb. SI. 50. BODDINGTON'S CHRISTMAS WHITE. Just as free and early as Christiiisis Pink. Oz. 1.1 ct.s., '.,' lb. 50 cts,. lb. S1.50. BODDINGTON'S SNOWBIRD. An exceptionally good Sweet Pea for indoor jliiiv.Tin;;. Colt.r rlf.'tr white. Earlier than Christmas White. Oz. 25 ct^;., ■.I II,. :.'. ■MS., lb. $J,UO. PINK BEAUTY. Rose pink. The best grandiflora of its color. Oz. 50 ets.. 1^ lb. Sl-75, lb. S6.00. LE MARQUIS. This is the same color as Princess of Wales Violet; has very I^rce flowers. Oz. 25 cts.. H lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.00. MRS. ALEX. WALLACE. The best lavender grandiflora. Oa. 25 cU., '* lb. 7:> rt... II. ?2.0i). ZVOLANEK'S PINK. L-oiiiMiiTciat varieties. '4 lb. S1.75, lb. S6.00, Light shell pink. One of the well-known extra-large It is as good for inside as for the open, Oi. 51' cts., ^^ Twenty Years Specialists 'Pinter-Flowering Sweet Peas 128 Chambers Street, New York 68 The Florists' Exchange The KENILWORTH Giant Pansy Seeds arc all grown by myecif and are olTtrctl in the following mixtures and separate colorb: 22. GIANT KENILWORTH STRAIN. The flowers are of perfect form and Bub- Btance; many of the immense flowers are from 3H( to4 inches. It is a striking collection of beautiful colors and markings, rich with shades of red, brown, bronze, mahogany and many others too numerous to mention. Light, Medium or Dark Mixtures. 24. GIANT KENILWORTH SHOW. An extra fine strain of large flowers: the immense flowers are of circular form and great substance. A beautiful collection of colors and niarkinRS. 26. GIANT KENILWORTH CUT FLOWER MIXTURE. Is a distinct class by itself, surpassing all other strains as a cut flower or for exhibition purposes, for inside or outside growing: the large flowers are carried erect above the foliage on heavy stems, 7 or 8 inches long, in the most graceful manner, and stand the hot, drv weather well. 28. GIANT MASTERPIECE. A remarkable type; the curled, wavy petals giving the flower a double appearance; large flowers of great substance, on long, strong stem. 30. GIANT THREE AND FIVE BLOTCHED PANSIES. A superb mixture. Flowers large und of circular form and of great substance. The display of coloring is unsurpassed. A combination of almost every shade of rich, vel- \'ety colors: reds are particularly conspicuous; the petals being distinctly marked with three or five large, dark blotches. 32. GIANT PARISIAN. The flowers are of enormous sire and beautifully marked, mostly fine dark blotches on white and yellow ground; an unusually showy mixture. 34. GIANT BRONZE. A fine mixture of all shades of velvety brown, bronze, Havana brown, mahogany and copper shades. 45. GIANT APOLLO (Masterpiece type). New bronze, veined and blotched. Strongly frilled petals. A superb Pansy. 47. GIANT ERFORDIA (New Red). Of the Masterpiece type. The largest and best red. The result of ten years of selection. The color is of a deep, smooth, velvet red shading to scarlet, with curled petals and sweet scentea. 49. GIANT MERCURY. New. A deep blackish purple, really self-colored, without blotches or spots. The flowers are extraordinary in size and substance, being the largest flowers of all self-colored Pansies. 82. ORCHID FLOWERED, Mixed. A dwarf, free bloomer, with a range of delicate colors that do not exl-^t in any other Pansies; a remarkable combi- nation of light rose, shell pink, blush mauve, fawn, light brown, orange and chamois. occupied. The store has been leased for a lerm of years. In addition to seeds, bulbs and plants a oomplete line of all horticultural sundrirs will be kept on baud. Mr. Koy will continue bis office spacf.' in the Federal Life Building, 168 North Michigan ave., Chicago. New Early-Fiowering or Winter-Blooming Giant Pansies An entirely new and distinct strain of Pansies. The main advantage of these new Pansies over all hitherto existing Pansies is the extreme earliness of flowering and its unusual hardiness, which enables them to withstand quite severe Winters, and to bloom right on into the Summer. Sown at the same time as other Pansies, they begin flowering the early part of March or as soon as the snow is off the ground, many times having four or five large flowers to a plant, when all other Pansies are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragrant. They are highly recommended for Autumn planting on graves, and for very early bedding, as well as for early cut flowers. 14. WINTER SUN. Golden yellow, with dark eye. 15. ICE KING. Silvery white, with dark blue eye. 16. CELESTIAL QUEEN. Light or .sky blue. 17. CHARM OF MARCH. Dark velvety blue. 18. MIXED. The above four colors with other shades and variations. 500 seeds 50c. » 1000 seeds $1.00, H oz. $2.00, }4 oz. $3.75, 1 oz. $15.00. 20. PRINCESS. The New Upright Pansy. This strain is entirely distinct from all othera. It 13 absolutely compact, upright growing, and extremely weatherproof, enduring many storms without damage to its flower. The flowers are mostly blotched and frilled like the Masterpiece, of good form and heavy, velvety texture, on heavy stems carried well above the foliage. Attractive by the brilliancy of its colors. 500 Seeds, 20c.; 1000 Seeds. 35c.; }i oz. $1.00; i^i oz., §2.00; 1 oz.. $7.50. FrPP Offpr J^A^NBOW is a mixture of the most beautiful, gorgeous I I cc Vf iici colors, blotched, striped, veined, margined, etc. With evt-ry SI. 00 worth of Pansy seed I will send, free, 1000 seeds of Rainbow ami with other amounts in like proportion. PRICES OF KENILWORTH PANSY SEED All sorts and mixtures except the new Pansy Princess and the Early Flowering or Winter Bloom- ing are S5.00 per oz., $1.25 per >i oz.; 5000 seeds Sl.OO: trade pkt. of 1000 seeds. 25c.: any 5 pkts. $1.00. Please order by number. Pansies In Separate Colors 38. Mme. Perret. Red and wine shades. 42. Adonis. Light blue, white center. 44. Black. Almost coal black. 45. Lord Beacons6eld. Purple, shaded while 64. Goliath. I^nrge, curled yellow, blotched 68. Emp. William. Ultramarine blue, violet. 72. Emp. Franz Joseph. White, blotched blue. 98. Inditio Blue. Deep, velvety blue. 100. Light Blue Shades. 106. Prea. McKinley. Yellow, dark blotched. 114. Purple. Large, rich, deep color. lis. Psyche. Curled white; five blotches- 126. Red. A collection of rich red shades. 137. Vulcan. Dark red, with five blotches. 138. White. Large, satinv white. 140. Whitewith Violet Blotch. 142. Yellow. Large, golden yel. 144. Yellow with Dark Blotch. 145. The preceding 18 colors Mixed in equal propor- tions. lOOOseeds 25c.; any 5 pkts. Sl.OO. To the Trade. Established In 1787 Henry METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all Choice Vegetable, Flower and Farm Seeds Specialties: fXUTH^'te,'?": H«"ry Mette's Triumph of the -^ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ - Giant Pansies (mixed.) The most perfect and most beautiful in the tuces. Onions. Peas, Radisht-s, Spinach, Tur nips. Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Car- nations, Cinerarias. Gloxinias, Larkspurs, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias. Phlox, Prim- ula, Scabious, Stocks. Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. world. ?6.00 per oz.. SI. 75 per ^ ox., «1.00 per 3^ oz. Postage paid. Cath with order. All seeds offered are grown under ray personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and br-Jt quality. I iilso grow l.arKely seeds on contract. 97th YEAR J. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Growers of Pedifiree Tomato Seeds BALTIMORE, MD. iirderluj;. plciieie lufutlvju The K.tclmnye PANSY SEED MY GIANT PANSY SEED, NEW CROP, READY NOW Finest mixtures, in superb colors, all grown from selected stock. Pkt of SOOO seeds, $1.00: 1 OS., $4.00; 3 02.. > 10.00. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS Lock Boi 254 SOUTHPORT, CONN. Grower Only of The Finest Pansies When ordering, please mention The Exebange The Uptown Seed Store Harry A. Bunyard Co., inc. 40 Wesl 28th S(, NEW YORK MAMMOTH PANSY ,Vantier*8 Strain) Large saved onlv from select Bowers. seeds. $1.00; 1 ox. $4.00. IMPERIAL SEED & PLANT CO. flowering variety, I pkt. 25o.; 6000 Baltimore, Md, When ordering, please mentUm The E.\cbange Seed Trade — Continued Wiutersou's had but lillle trouble iu (lispi>siug of their iinporlation of Bel- gian palms and Aspidistras. The stock inme throiish in good condition and ploased their trade. Edward Martin of the A. Henderson & Co.'s store force, was released at Spring- Ikld from the Second Infantr.v and re- turned to his place in the store. This will permit .\. Ilendi.'rson to take his vacation alread.v planned, a fishing trip in Wisconsin. Wm. Keid of the W. W. Barnard Co. was in Milwaukee the past week calling on the trade, and took occasion to mingle with the nurserymen at the Convention at the Wisconsin Hotel. On and after August 1. D. D. P. Hoy wil operate a high class store for seeds. bull)s and plants at Lake Forest, 111. The store is in Ihe new block recently completed by the Lake Forest Improve- ment Association. The store has two lloors each 20ft. x "Oft. which will be Seed Legislation in California There is at present some agita- tion taking its inception in the office of the State Horticultural Commission, for the enactment of legislation at the forth- coming sessions of the California legis- lature for the standardization and sale of garden and field seeds. The rough draft of the bill that has been sent out is not without its virtues, though in some features it is somewhat drastic as well as cumbersome in lis final (should it be- come a law), operation. Obviously the term "Agricultural Seed" means those of economic importance, while the term "unlawful seed," seeds of those plants that are obnoxious and a pest in agri- cultural practice. The term "weed seeds" is covered by a list of plants duly designated in the bill. "Standard Seed" is defined as seed of exceptional high purity ; "Pedigreed Seed" as a seed of one variety dating in history to a se- lected individual parent plant ; "Im- proved Seed" is of one variety of high quality, purity and viability to meet re- quirements of law for seeding and sow- ing purposes. So much for definitions, now as to legal handling. No seed found to con- tain any unlawful seed, weed seed, foreign seed or inert matter beyond 2 per cent, by weight can be sold in this State except it be labeled "uncleaned seed." Every package of seed sold for seeding purposes must be tagged or labeled show- ing the common name, name and ad- dress of person selling or offering it for sale, percentage of germination and date of last test, and locality where grown. If actual viability is less than 10 i)er cent, below percentage guaranteed, it shall be deemed as mishranded. Tests are to be made by the Agricultural Ex- periment Station at 25c. per sample. For each certificate of certified seed there shall be paid the State Commis- sioner a fee of $2. Standard seed must be above 95 per cent, germination. In- spection of seed is in the hands of the horticultural commissioner, and no seed shall be sold for sowing or seeding that shall not show certificate number and conform to all requirements of law. The possession, planting, propagating or sale of seeds other than agricultural is for- bidden unless pertnission has first been obtained from the Horticultural Com- mission, and no seed shall be sold unless there is attached a label or tag showing name of seed : name and address of per- son using, selling or offering it for sale; and purpose for which used. The verbiage describing means of operation, penalties, etc.. is here pur- posely omitted. What do oiir seed grow- ers, jobbers and dealers think of it? Our suggestion is they get a cop.v of the pro- posed law from the State Commissioner of Horticulture. Sacramento, and study its practical and legal bearings, its vir- tues and objections. Its meaning and operation once fully understood, the trade should then get in touch with their senator and assemblymen and emphati- cally make their wants and criticisms known. Now is the time to consider it ; not after it has been enacted into law. H. W. K. To Expedite Foreign Shipments Manton M. Wyvell, who for the past seven months has been engaged, in the handling of applications for permits from the British Government for the movement of German and Austrian goods under the terms of the British Order in Council of March 11, 1915, sailed for London on Saturday for the purpose of taking up with officials of the British Foreign Ollice such applications as have either been refused or which have been curtailed after isstiance for what have been deemed to be insufficient reasons. It is understood that he will confine his efforts to inducing the British au- th.iritics to reconsider the applications above referred to rather than extend his activities to getting out additional goods, applications for which have not gone through the regular channels, and are now of no use by reason of the termina- July 8, 191fi. The Florists' Exchange 69 tiou uf tin' period williin wbicli they could have been submitted to the British authorities. Mr. \V.vveIl goes to London as the un- ofBcial representative of the State De- partment. Importers of plants and florists' sup- plies have been considerably interested in this move to send a representative of the Government to look after the inter- ests of American importers and, in fact, it was the attorney for some of these wlio was among the first to make the suggestion that this course be taken. Considerable quantities of florists' sup- plies, baskets and other stock, and par- ticularly Lily of the Valley pips, have been moved from Rotterdam, but it is understood that a goodly ciuantity still remains on the docks and in the ware- houses awaiting release. E. A. D. Guernsey Buibs W. Mauger & Sons report as follows ; ''The extremely dry weather during the entire monlh of May has caused Narcis- sus Golden Spur to ripen off a bit sooner than they would otherwise have done, and as a consequence we have already ci uimonccd lifting. The bulbs are not perhaps quite as large as usual, but they are so well ripened that if planted early they should give exceptionally good re- sults. If the necessary labor can be found for lifting, and shipping facilities are accorded, the season promises to be a record one for exiiorts. as the British government has prohibited the imports of all bulbs and plants into that country." Mice Flee from Moth Balls At the serd house of W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Philadelphia, moth balls such as are offered by druggists and department stores as camphor or naphtha balls are scattered around the bins in which the packages of seeds are stored, as this has been found effective in keeping mice awa.v. This information will be useful to gardeners as a means of keeping mice away from seed kept over for another season and from bulbs, such as Hya- cinths, that are potted in the Autumn and stored in Ihe cellar until the root system is developed. Forcing Spanish Irises | Will you kindly let me kuuw how to i force Spanish Iris, and what time we should have them in bloom, also the name of the best forcing varieties? — II. & R. F., N. J. I , — -Vs soon as Spanish Iris bulbs ar- rive in the Autumn in this country, they are usually planted in flats of soil about 4in. deep and of convenient length and width for handling, and placed in a colcl frame. As cold weather comes on they are protected by sashes, and mats also, if necessary to keep them from freezing. In January the flats are brought into the grcenhciuse and placed on the benches ' and Ihe Iris are forced gently into bloom. The blooms are usually seen in moderate numbers in the flower market in February and March and later, some- times a few are seen at an earlier date than F'ebruary. The pure yellow, pure white, pure blue and lavender colors are best to grow for commercial cut flowers. Cost of Coal The Federal Trade Commission of Washington, D. C. will, this week, com- mence an investigation into the matter of the increased cost of anthracite coal in compliance with the provisions of the Hitchcock resolution adopted by the Senate last week, for the purpose of as- certaining the facts concerning the re- cent in crease in the price of anthracite coal. Public hearings will be held and employees of the Commission will be sent into the coal fields to gather data. Incorporations H.iHTFORD, Conn. — The McManus Posy Shop w'as recently incorporated with a capital stock of $2000. The in- corp(U'ators are Florence G. Hagarty, Mary A. McManus and William J. Mc- Manus. Gakfield, N. J.— The Garfield Floral Co. was recently incorporated with a capital stock of $.5000. The directors are Isadore Shemin, Brooklyn ; Samuel She- min. Bayonne ; Max J. Weinman, New York and I>avid Barnett, New York. VAUGHAN'S Mixtures "Cut Flower" Runs to Per Trade Pkt. Per H oz. Per oz. Per U lb. Light Colors $0.25 $0.85 $5.00 $17.50 "Giant" Contains all Per Trade Pkt. Per % oz. Per oz. Per >A lb- The BIG Ones $0.25 $o.to $4.00 $i4.oo it Intern ational Wonderful in Per Trade Pkt. Per ' , c Range of Colors $050 $1.50 iz. Per oz. Per J-i lb. $10.00 $35.00 Giant Flowered Pansies FOR 27 YEARS WE HAVE SPECIALIZED IN PANSY SEED Other dealers have'stolen the names of our mix- tures, but so far none have gotten away with the quality of the seeds we supplied Hz, Giant Adonis. Light blue Sl-SO Auricula. Colors 1.80 Aurora. Pure white. 180 Beaconsfield. Violet and blue. 1.80 Blaclc (King of the Blacks)... l.SO Bridesmaid. Apple-blossoni. 2.40 Bugnot. Extra choice 2.80 C-'assier. 3 and o blotched.. 2.00 Pres. McKinley 3.00 Pres. Garnot 3.00 Emperor William. Blue 1.40 Fiery Faces. Red with black. 1.50 Golden Queen. Pure yellow 1.50 And fifty other named sorts. See Oz. Indigo King. Indigo blue. .. .$2.00 Mad. Perret. Rose and pink. 1.80 Masterpiece. Fluted petals. . 5.00 Orchid-Powered, Mixed 2 25 Paris Market. Fine mixture. 1.80 Prince Bismarck. Lightbrown. 150 Purple. Rich color 1 50 Striped. A fine strain 1.40 Trimardeau. Mixed 100 Violet Blue 1 40 White, very Larfee. with Violet Eye 1 6(» Yellow, with Large Dark Eye l.t-n Mid-Summer List Florist's Seeds Calceolaria Hybrida Mixed Extra Choice. C>ur mixture is composed of the choicest selections of tigered, marbled, spotted and variegated varieties, and we know, will give entire satisfaction. 1000 seeds 50c., 3 trade pkts. for SI -35. Cineraria Vaughan's Columbian Mixture. It consists of a mixture made up by ourselves of the choicest English, French and German strains, and cannot be excelled in variety of colors, size, shape and substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant. Trade pkt. (500 seeds) 50c.. 3 pkts. $1.40. Mignonette New York Market. The largest and best greenhouse variet.v. Tr.ide Pkt. (1000 seeds) .Mc, oz- S7.00, H oz. SI. 00 Primula Sinensis Vaughan's International Mixture Trade Pkt. (350 seeds) .iOc, per A oz- S4.00. Also Separate Colors, at same prices Primula Obconica Grandiflora Miscd, 1000 seeds, SOc. .-Vud all separate colors. Primula Malacoides, trade pkt. 25c. New Crop soon of Orchid-flowering Sweet Peas for Christmas blooming. Also Morse's 1915 Novelties Complete Mid-Summer List of Flower Seeds Ready VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph St- NEW YORK, 43 Barclay St. When ordering;, ph-ase mention The Exclianjie ^i StCfilJNG Silver Finl ttmts 45 fliwcr ihooli. txduOTt Hi vit griwib It bate il lU h\t \tti Siiut hak SMdlifigi rtidf ti ship. Ti ime To S ow It is said that there is a time for everything, but never mind about that; it is surely time to sow seed of SNAPDRAGON for Winter blooms. Grow your own stock from seed and have good plants at hand when you need them. Besides securing something good for yourself, there will be a strong market for any surplus plants, as the rainy season throughout our country has spoiled lots of stock. Get busy today and select from the following good ones: Seed of our famous Silver Pink Snapdragon, $1.00 per pkt.: 3 for S2.50; 7 for $5.00. Seed of Nelrose, Phelps' White, our Yellow, Garnet, Buxton, and Fancy Mixed, at 35c. per pkt.: 3 for $1.00. Free cultural directions. All orders cash. Remember, we grow Snapdragons, and that it is time to sow seed of them. G. S. RAMSBURG, - Somersworth, N. H. Wten orderlDg, please mention The Exchange Pedigree Seeds WATKINS & SIMPSON, Ltd. 12 Tavistock Street Covent Garden, LONDON, ENG. When ordering, please mention Tlie Exeban^e Seedsmen Write lor samples and prices on Lithographed Envelopes, Folding Boxes, Catalog Covers, Plates for Seedsmen Stecher Lithographic Company Dept. S ROCHESTER. N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange 500 RE-ROOTED (mass of fine new roots grown on them) CABB.\GE PLANTS. Sl.oO per 1000; 5000, $6.50; 500. 90c. Copenhaaen Market, Succession. All Head Early, Early Summer, E. J. W. Surehead. Flat Dutch. 100.000 RE-ROOTED SNOWB.U,L CAULI- FLOWER (Henderson's), WOO per 1000; 500, "i'OTTED EARLIANA TOMATOES, »1.50 per 100. List Free. F. W. ROCHELLE & SONS. CHESTER. N. J. (18 years Wholesale Plant Growers). When ordering, please mention The Exchange 70 The Florists' Exchange ^Stks'''' Christmas-Flowering Hyacinths R. VAN DER SCHOOT & SON, Established 1830 Hillegom, Holland Owners and Cultivators of about 600 acres of bulbs, such as Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Iris, Gladiolus and Lilies. A very large assortment of Peonies, Amaryllis and Herbaceous Plants. Special low prices on application Bulb Catalogue ready now Suppliers to the American Trade since 1840 I ris Caterina Beautiful tall growing Iris with branching stems and Evergreen foliage. Stand- ards clear light blue; falls lilac-blue. Fine stock now ready. $20.00 per 100 The Dean Iris Gardens Moneta, California When You Want to Buy Horticultural Sundries From England You cannot do bettpr than write for my Trade Price List and a quotation for just what you want from time to time Large stoclcs of tire following are always on hand RAFFIA in 3 standard qualities and prices, extra prima long white broad Majunga, 1st quality Majunga and first quality Tamatave Samples Sent Post Free. Bamboo Garden Canes, Mottled and Tapering Canes. Best English and French Secateurs. XL ALL Budding and Pruning Knives. Garden Trug Baskets. Mushroom Spawn. All kinds of Fertilizers, XL ALL Insecticides, Fumigators, etc., etc. Trade only supplied. G. H. RICHARDS, 234 Borough, London, S. E., ENGLAND Manufacturer and Shipper of all Sundries Cal.Ie Address : "VAPORIZING" LONDON I Soothem States | Houston, Tes. <8> Trade MarL Watch for our Trade Marie stamped on every brick of Lambert's Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upoa receipt of 40 rrnts in postage. AMERICAN SPAWN CO. ST. PALL, MINN. MichelFs Seed House 518 Market Street PHILADELPHIA SALVIA splendens. 4-in pots, $7.00 per lOOJ ■fclNG' HUMBERT CANNAS. 4-in. pota, lO-in tall, $8.00 per 100. DUSTY MILLER. 2>i-in. pota, $2.00 per 100. GERMAN IVY. 2Vi-m. pota, $2.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. S-in. pota, $3.50 per 100. AGERATUM. 3-in. pota, $3 50 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri Fine bushy stock, in 3-in, pota, ready to plant or to shift into 4-in. pota $fi 00 per 100. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. CANNAS Florence Vau^han. 4-iD. poLs, S.'i.OO per 100. VERBENAS. Be.st mixed colors, $2.50 per 100. HELIOTROPE. Queen of Violets. 3H-ia- ots, S.1 00 per 100; 2>2-in. pota, $2.00 per 100 FUCHSIA, Snow White and Aralancbe. 3-iii. pota, Si 00 per 100. COBEA Scandens. Blue. 3-in, pota, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. \VM. J. CHINNICK. Trenton. N. J. English Ivy Fine, strong 2-innh stock, $2.50]per 100, $22.50 per 1000. HENRY ENGLER 4651 Lancaster Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mexican Situation 'Will Not Affect Convention 'The c|ue.':tinn of the day seems to be the war with Mexico, which is at- tracting a great deal of attention at pres- ent. Even if war is declared, this should not interfere with the plans for the con- vention in Hou.ston. Houston is from 400 to 1000 miles from the border and by rail is as many hours from the bor- der as is St. Louis. Mo. Many people think of Texas only as a State, and not as the largest State in the Union. It is farther from Orange. Texas to El Paso, Texas, than it is from El Paso to Los Angeles, and that is across three States. The railroads are amply able to han- dle aU rail traffic to Texas points as well as the many troop trains that will come through Texas. There are 17 railroads running into Houston so there will surely be no anxiety on that score. Brigadier (ieueral George R. Dyer, commanding the fin-st New York brigade, with his staff arrived in Houston on Friday and stated that he had thought Texas was just one big barren waste, but that his opinion had changed since arriving here. Major Hobbin paid particular atten- tion tn Houston's buildings, for being an architect at h^nne he was indeed sur- prised by the metropolitan air of Hous- ton and described it as a "wonderful Texas country." It is understood that .Tohn Young, sec- retary of the S. A. v.. will arrive here about .Tuly 14, and will go to Dallas with Vice-President Kerr for a tour of the State in the interest of the Society. A few showers the past week have put the Convention Garden into fine shape. While probably not as elaborate as some former convention gardens, there will be many things of a semi-tropical nature that will interest florists from the North and East. R. C. Kerr is getting members and it is said he is after the prize for securing the most members this year. O. L. B. Louisville, Ky. June proved an excellent month, and the first six months of 1916 repre- sent a new record for several of the con- cerns. This record not only extends to business done, but to profits, collections as a whole having been better than at any previous period for years. H. Kleinstarink Jr. Weds One of the principal happenings of the past week was the wedding of Miss Bertha Walker to Herman Kleinstarink, Jr. The wedding in itself was a very at- tractive affair, being held in the open on the wide lawn at the bride's home, on Everett ave. An aisle was arranged with white baskets, filled with green foli- age, and connected with white tulle, ex- tending from the porch to the altar. The altar was formed of palms and plants, brightened up with a number of bloom- ing Hydrangeas. The ceremony was per- formed at 6 o'clock in the evening by the Rev. T. M. Hawes, of the Highland Presbyterian Church. A large crowd was present, representing friends, rela- tives, and about half a dozen florists. Following the wedding a buffet supper was served on the grounds. Owing to press of work at the greenhouses at this time Mr. Kleinstarink was unable to go away on a trip, and the honeymoon was started in a cozy little home which the young couple had spent some time in fixing up at 2310 Letterle ave. Several of the growers are now busy transferring Chrysanthemums from small pots to the benches, planting Car- nations, and getting Fall stock started early. If conditions continue as they have been for the past six months, and the United States manages to keep out of war, there should be an unusually strong demand tor flowers this Fall, ac- cording to leading growers. On account of the damp weather ex- perienced this Summer there has been an unusually large number of insects of one kind or another to combat with. Green fly has been one of the principal pests, and Rose bushes have in many cases been covered with slugs. Insecticides have been liberally used, and are sell- ing well. One of the local growers stated re- cently that after experimenting with Rub- ber plants which had lost their lower leaves, he had found that by turning the tubs on their sides it was often passible to get the plants to sprout from the sides of the main trunk, thereby starting a new growth on the barren surfaces. Everyone is busy at this time at the greenhouses of P. Walker & Co., on the Preston St. road, where Carnation plant- ing is in full swing. Probably one of the principal matters taken up at the next meeting of the Kentucky Society of Florists will be the discussion of arrangements concerning the annual outing of the florists. The proposed joint meeting of the Kentucky and Indiana societies in New Albany this Fall will also come up. A. L. Adler, representing M. .\dler, the New York manufacturer of flori.st's pins, supplies, etc.. was recently in the citv calling on the trade. E. G. Reimers, head of the E. G. Reimers & Sons Co.. recently stated that better stock could be grown in the coun- try, where the air is free of smoke and dust, than in the city. He cited an in- cident which he observed this Spring. An equal number of Sweet Williams, which were planted at the same time, were transferred to the open, one por- tion being planted at his country green- houses on the Taylorsville road, and the other portion planted at the city houses on Baxter avenue. Those plants at the country place bloomed two weeks in ad- July 8, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 71 HOLLAND GROWN BULBS HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, ROSE BUSHES, ETC. Write for information about the Mammoth Auction Sales that we will hold during the coming Fall Season, of Holland's latest and choicest varieties The MacNiff Horticultural Company 52, 54 and 56 Vesey Street The Largest Horticultural Auction Rooms in the World NEW YORK CITY Pink Killarney. White Kiliarney, Killarney Oueen, Double Pink Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Mrs. Taft (Antoine Rivoire), My Maryland, Lady Hilllngdon, Richmond. Grafted, from 3 and 3H-inch pots, $15.00 per 100. Own Root. 3-iD., SS.OO per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Bonsilene, Kaiserin. Own Root, 3-in. pots, S7.00 per 100. Sunrise, Sunset. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. Hadley, Killarney Queen, Sunburst. Own Root, 3-in. pots, SIO.OO per 100. Kaiserin, A. Victoria. Grafted. 3-in, pots, $15.00 per 100. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. Chrysanthemums Edwin Siedewitz, Charles Razer, Chieftain, Ctuysolora, Doily Dimple, Golden Dome. Lynnwood Hall, Ramapo, Yellow Eaton, William Turner. 2M-in. pots, S4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. A. J. Balfour, Autumn Glory, Cullingfordii* Elsie Papworth, Early Snow, Golden Glow* Geo. Kalb, Glory of Pacific, Harvard, Harry May, H. W. Reiman, Ivory, John Shrimpton. Lillian Doty, Maud Dean, Money Maker, Mrs. Baer, Mrs. J. Jones, Mrs. Robt. McArthur, Major BonnafTon, Mme. F. Bergeman, Nagoya, Patty, Polly Rose, Pink Ivory. Pacific Supreme, Smith's Advance. The Harriott, Timothy Eaton, Unaka, W. H. Lincoln, White Bon- naflfon. 23.2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. POMPONS: Baby, Klondyke, Golden Red- der, Sunshine, etc. SINGLES: Lady Smyth, Menza, Mrs. Prouting, Garza. Yellow and White, and other varieties. From 2,'4-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Miscellaneous Plants Ready for Immediate Sales Size pots 100 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 2K-in. $3.00 ASPARAGUS 3 -in. 6.00 ASPARAGUS Hatcheri 3 -in. 8.00 ASTERS 2J-4-in. 3.00 FORGET-ME-NOT 2H-ia. 3 GO POINSETTIAS 2Ji-in. 6.00 SMILAX 2K-in. 3.00 SWAINSONA Alba 3 -in. 6.00 STEVIA Compacta 2J<-in. 3.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE Wood Brothers FishkiU, N. Y. When oi-derlng. please mention The Exchauge SNAPDRAGON Antirrhinum Virginia. 2J/^-in. ptos. Rooted Cuttings. Immediate shipments. Seedlings. Ready for shipment July 15th. $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. PAUL E. RICHWAGEN Highland Ave. and Rosemary St. , Needham, Mass. Wbea ordering, please mention The Exchange SOUTHERN STATES— Continued vance of the ones planted in the city, and the blooms were larger and tar hand- somer. Carnations planted at the coun- try greenhouses registered an average of 15% blooms to the plant last season, and from 3000 plants he had more blooms than from 7000 planted at the city houses the year previous, and instead of facing a shortage had a surplus and was enabled to wholesale many Carnations. Mr. Reimers advises growers to go to the country or locate there in the first place. C. B. Thompson & Co., were very busy with funeral work last week, having a lot of political work in connection with the death of one of the city employees, and also a lot of flowers for the funeral of William Munz, a life saver of the United States Coastguard Station, of Louisville. Mr. Munz lost his life on the Ohio Falls in an effort to save the lives of two persons who were swept over the falls. The two men were saved, but Munz was battered to death on the rocks, and other members of the crew badly in- jured. This is the only inland life- saving station that Uncle Sam main- tains. The Jacob Schulz Co., had an attrac- tive window decoration last week which was set off nicely with a number of handsome blooms from the Southern Magnolia. Several Louisville florists are now sell- ing the old-fashioned Blue Larkspur from the gardens of Mrs. Sallie Marshall Hardy, near Jeffersonville, Ind. The laud has been in Mrs. Hardy's family for several generations, since before Indiana became a state, and the garden is over 100 years old. Several florists have endeavored in the past few seasons to revive the use of such flowers. D. B. Sperry of Louisville who has been in the produce and seed business of Louisville for forty years will retire on September 1, with the expiration of his lease on the property on Second St. Mr. Sperry has principally liandled Onion sets, seed Potatoes, etc. The blue grass seed from Walnut Hall farm, near Lexington, Ky., which for years has held an excellent reputation, has been purchased at private sale by G. M. Taylor of Georgetown, Ky. The seed was offered on sale under sealed bids, but as none of the bids were satis- factory the seed was sold privately. The Lowry Grocery Co. of Nicholas- ville, Ky., is now handling Burpee's flower seeds, and flower bulbs of various kinds. The company is also advertising frost proof Cabbage plants. Nurserymen of various parts of West- ern Kentucky report that late frosts did severe damage to Apple trees, and the crop this year will be unusually light. ■The Strawberry and other berry grow- ers of Kentucky and Southern Indiana had an excellent season so far as the size of the crop was concerned, but over- production in various parts of the coun- try is blamed for the abnormally low prices which have been received. A number of Central Kentucky Nur- serymen left Lexington, Ky., last week in a body at attend the forty-first an- nual convention of the American Asso- ciation of Nurserymen at INIilwaukee. Several will visit a number of the large nurseries before returning. H. F. Hillenmeyer & Son of Lexington are advertising their new catalog, and claim to carry everything for the lawn and garden as well as orchard. In trees the concern can suppl.v most anything in both fruit and shade. Grape vines. Strawberry plants, Asparagus, Rhubarb and hedging are a few of the things the concern specializes upon. G. D. O. Clean, well kept streets and gutters niAS W££D-KILLCR Grass and Vveed-Killinff Clieniical kills weeds and grass permanently— quickly —easily — cheaply. It gets down to the deep- est roots. Atlas comes to you in concentrated liquid form. It must be mixed with twenty times as much water. One gallon, diluted in this way, will clean up — and keep clean — 600 square feet. You mix it with water in a sprinkling can and wet thoroughly the weeds and surface to be treated. We have an interesting and profitable proposi- tion to m(ike to seedsmen, florists attd nursery- men— as our representatives. Please write on your business letterhead. Atlas Preservative Company of America, Inc- 95 Liberty Street New York City When orflerln^. pli'ase megtiop The Exchange READY NOW Al STOCK 100 ABUTILON Savitzii and 2 other varieties 3 in. $5.00 ALTERNANTHERA. From soil. Brilliantissima, Aurea na- na. Paronychioides 1.00 ALYSSUM, Double 2 in. 2.00 BEGONIA Luminosa 2^ in. 3.50 Chatelaine and Primadonna 2>4 in. 3.00 Erfordia and Vernon. (Red, white and pink) 2)4: in. 2.50 Seedlings, above kinds, from soil 1.50 100 CANNAS. All kinds 3 in. 5.00 4 in. 8.00 EGG PLANTS 2M in. 2.00 FUCHSIAS. In variety 2M in. 2.50 GERANIUMS. Mme. SaUeroi. 2 in. 2.00 HELIOTROPE, Jersey Beaut; 2 in. 2.00 LOBELIA, K. Mallard 2 in. 2.00 STAR OF BETHLEHEM. Something new 2 in. 5.00 Olson & Co., Cash with order WHOLESALE Wtf^Hcff^l- ]VI?1<5«; PLANT GROWERS ▼▼ CDSstCr, lVlct&&. .lU-rin^L', pi'iise meution Tbe Excbang DAHLIAS Best new and standard varieties. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS i BERLIN, N. J. When nrdiTing. plt-ase mention The Exchange Wb^n ordering, plpfiffp meptloD Tbe Exchange Advertising Nursery Stock in F. E. PAYS and PAYS WELL CHINESE PRIMROSES Fine, 2-inch, $2.00 per 100 Best. large flowering strain, in bright colors Malacoides and Cinerarias Ready July loth. Cash, M. S. ETTER, The Home of Primroses SHIREMANSTOWN. PA. 72 The Florists' Exchange Anglin^WalshCo. WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y. 'Phone. Woodlawn 1470 ALTERNANTHERA, Green, 100 1000 Red and Yellow. 2-in »2.50 $20.00 3-in ■. 3.50 30.00 ALYSSUM. Dwarf and Tall. 2-in. 2.50 20.00 .-i-in 3..50 .moo ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlln«8. S8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, nt S^..^ per 1000; 2Ji-in.. S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS. Chatelaine. Seccf- 100 1000 lings from soil $3.50 $:)0.00 2!.4-in 5.00 45.00 Lorraine. 2K-in 12.00 100.00 Cincinnad. 2M-in 15.00 140.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2M-in. .25.00 200.00 Rex. '2}4-in., very best varie- ties, assorted 5.00 Erfordii. 2)i-in 3.00 SPECIAL OFFER GERANIUMS. Beatite Poltevinc, 4 in. pot.s. $."i,5II per 100. BEGONIA Luminosa. 3-in., $3.00 per 100. $2.5.00 per 1000. SALVIA Splendens. 3-in., $15.00 per 1000. 3-in Semperflorens White. 3-in . . Vernon. 2-in 3-in Bedding. Assorted. 2^-in... BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pinlt and White. 2!i-in 40.00 25.00 35.00 4.00 6.00 2.50 20.00 5.00 4.00 5.00 40.00 CALADIUM Esculentum. 5-in., $2.00 per doz. CANNAS (Except King Humbert). 3-in., S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. King Humbert. 3-in., $4.00 per 100; 4-in., $7.00 per 100. ROOTED 'MUM CUTTINGS Early Frost. $4 .00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. White Chieftain. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Oconto. S3 00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Appleton, Alice Byron, Balfour, Bonnaffon, White Bonnaffon, Chrysolora, Chas. Razer, Chieftain, Pac. Supreme, Early Snow, Seidenitz, Unaka, White Ivory, Ivory Supreme. $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. POMPONS. All popular varieties. $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Hardy Varieties. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. COLEUS. Best varieties. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN. Xinas Red, Pink, Salmon, Pure White, Wliite with Eve. Dark Red. 21^4 -in., $6.00 per 100, $.50 00 per 1000; 3-in., $S.O0 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. DRAC/ENA Indivisa. 2H-in., per 100, .53.50; 3-in., SU.OO; 33^-in., $7.00; 4-in., S15.00; 5-in., $25.00. FERNS. Table Ferns. 2}i-in. .$3.00 Cyrtomium Falcatum, 3-in. . 8.00 4-in 15.00 Boston Ferns. 2)i-in 4.00 $35.00 3-in... S.OO 100 1000 Roosevelt, Whitmani com- pacts, Scottii. All 2W-in. $5.00 $40.00 Eiegantissima Improved and Eleftantissima compacta. 2L;:in 8.00 50.00 Teddy Jr 5.00 45.00 Whitmani. 5K.-in. 75c. each. Table Fern Seedlings. $2.00 per fiat 5 fiats. $1.76 per Hat; 10 fiats, $1.60 per flat. HYDRANGEAS. Best varieties. 2M-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. 100 1000 rVY, English. 2M-in $3.00 $26.00 LEMON VERBENAS. 2-in 2.50 Stronc. 3-in 6.00 LOBELIA, Kath. Mallard, Dou- ble Blue. 2'A-''" 3.00 PANSIES. In bud and bloom. Mixed colors, bushy 1.25 10.00 PHLOX, Hardy. Mixed. Clumps. 5.00 Fireball. 4-in 7.00 POINSETTIAS. 2Ji-in 6.00 60.00 PRIMULA. Obconlca, Chlnen- sls, Malacoldes. Giant flow- ering. Separate or Mixed Colors 3.00 27.50 SNAPDRAGON. Silver Pink, Giant Yellow, Giant White, Tango and Salmon. 2j4-in. 4.00 35.00 VINCA Variegata. 2-in 2.50 20.00 2K-in 3.00 25.00 VIOLETS. Marie Louise. Clean stock. Rooted Cuttings 2.25 20.00 Plants from soil, ready Aug, 1st. 4.00 35.00 VIOLETS. Princess of Wales . . 2.50 22.50 CALIFORNIA BULBS Prices F. O. B, New York City. FREESIA Purity (Fischer's Improved). Diam. Inches. Per 1000 'i to'A 1000 J| to ■).; 12.00 CALLA /Bthlopica. Diarn. Inches Per 1000 Ui to 2-in. (florist size) $70.00 2 to2!.4-in 85.00 The above are clean, bigb-grade, healthy bulbs. When ordering. Lilease mLiitlmi The KxcU Primroses and Cyclamen DDiK/iiTi A r-i.- In mixed or separate colors, from 2M-iD- pots. PKIMULA Chinese, jg qo per lOO. PRIMULA Obconica Gigantea and Grandiflora. In mixed or separate colors, from 2]4,-m. pots. $3.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN gigantea. in four colors, from 3-in. pots. $8.00 per 100: ASPARAGUS Plumosus. strong, from 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per 100- ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Strong, from 3-in. pots. $5.00 perllOO. Wettlin Floral Co., Hornell. N.Y. Wben ordfrrlpg. pleaae mention Tbe Exchange 20,000 Geraniums 3J^-inch at $6.75 per 100. Nutt, PresiUy, Ricard, Glolre de France, Beaute, Jean Oberle, Mme. Buchner. LEMON VERBENAS. $10.00 per 100. Per 100 COLEUS. 2'4-in $2.50 ACH YRANTHES. 2M-in 2.50 ALYSSUM. 2}4-iii 2Hc. each VERBENAS. 2K-in 2.50 AGERATUM. 2Ji-in 2.50 DUSTY MILLER 2c. each LANTANA. 3J .'.-in 6.75 CANNAS. Flats 5.00 The PECKHAM FLORAL COMPANY FAIRHAVEN, MASS. When nrf^erl^L^ nle;iwe iii.nti..ii 'I'Im' I^TPluint.'e DRACAENA INDIVISA Good, strong, bench-grown stock, ready for S-in. and 6-in. pots, urns or porch boxes g!iS~E$10.00 per 100 , ,_ r — 3 WHITEBROS., Medina, N.Y. When ordering, please mention ITie Exchange GOOD STOCK At Reasonable Prices 100 DRAC-ENA Indivisa. 3-in. pots S.'i.UO DRAC.ENA Indivi.sa. 4-in. pots 10.00 FEVKRKEW. Lltlle Gem. 2!i-in. pots . . 2.00 GER.\NRMS, Mme. Sallerol. 2>i-in. pots. 2.011 GERMAN IVY. 2Ji-in 2.00 IVY GERANIUMS. Fine mixed. 2M-in. pots 3.00 RO.SE GERANIUMS. 2Ji-in. pots 2..')0 LEMON VERBENA. 3-in. pots 3.0(1 LEMON VERBENA. 4-in. pots O.OO HELIOTROPE. 2'4-in 2.00 SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON. 2.li-in.... 2.50 (UAM.SBUnCS .STRAIN) VINCA Varleftalii. .i-in 3.00 VINGA Varleftata. .('.-in 5,00 F. A. EMMONS, weA^r/ZJ. m.. COLEUS. VerschaffellH.G. Bedder and others 2-in pots. SL-W iicr 100 GERANIUMS, Nun. Rlcnrd, Doyle, Buchner, :i-in pots. s:fno p.-r lOii. SINGLE PETUNIAS. .STOCKS, PHLOX. VER- BEANS. 2-iu..»l..';0per 100; 3-in.. 53.00 per 100. EGG PLANT, TOMATOES, CAULIFLOWER. PEPPERS CABBAGE, 2-in. pots. $1.00 per 100. CELERY. 40c. per 100. Cash with order, please. ERNEST HARRIS, Deknson, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Just Arrived from Belgium 40 CASES OF AR AlICARI AS, KENTIAS and ASPIDISTRAS In fine condition, which I will offer In their original pacl^age for the next two weeks, before being potted, at the follow- ing low prices; ARAUCARIA Eicelsa. 3 tiers, 9-11 inches high, 50o.; 3-4 tiers, 12-14 inchea high, 60c. i .3-4 tiers. 14 to 16 inches high, 75c. KENTIA Belmoreana. 5-6 leaves, 16 inches high, 65c.: 18 inchea high, 5-6 leaves, 75c.; 24 inches high, 6-7 leaves, 90c.; 26-28 inches high, 6-7 leaves, »1.25 each. KENTIA Forsterlana, 24-26 inches high, 5-6 leaves, 75c.; 28-30 inches high, 90c.; 32-34 inches high, 6 leaves, $1.25; 36 inches high, $1.50 ASPIDISTRA. Suitable for porches. Green- leaved. 6-inch pots, SI. 00; Variegated. $1.25. GERANIUMS, such as Beaute Poitevlne and Alphonse Ricard. 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. John Doyle, S. A. Nutt, Perkins, M. Buchner, 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Luminosa and Vernon, best red; Magnlfica, best pink. 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100; same varieties, 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS. 4-in. pots. $8.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE. Light and dark blue. 4-in. pots. $7.00 per 100; 3-in. pots. $5.00 per 100. AGERATUM. Best dwarf blue, 4-in. poU. $7.00 per 100. SCARLET SAGE, Clara Bedman or BonBre. 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3-in. poU, $4.00 jjer 100. PETUNIAS, CallfornU GUnt. 3-in. pots. $5.00 per 100, DOUBLE PETUNIAS. 4-inch pots, bright colons. $■* rw per 100. ROSY MORN and INIMITABLE. 2H-in. poU. $3,00 per 100. SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem. 2H-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. DOUBLE BLUE CORNFLOWERS. 3-in. pots, $5-00 per 100. MOON'VINES. 2J.s-in poU, $5.00 per 100; 4-in pots, staked up, $12.00 per 100. PHLOX. 2H-in poU, $3.00 per 100. SNAPDRAGONS, such as GUnt Yellow, Golden Oueen, Giant Scarlet, Giant Pink, Salmon Pink, Queen of the North and Giant White. 2H-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Nelrose Pink and Silver Pink, 2H-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. KENTIA Belmoreana and Forsterlana. 4-in. pots, 30c. each. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2H-iD. pots, $3 00 per 100; 4-in , $10,00 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-in. pots. $6,00 per 100; 4-in., $12.00 per 100. HARDY IVIES. 3-in pots. $5.00 per 100. COCOS Weddelllana. 3-in. pots, 15c. CROTONS. 4-in pots. 25c. LEMON VERBENAS. 4-in pots, $8.00 per 100. DRAC/«NA Indivisa. 5-in. pots, 25c. FUNKIA Variegata. Strong. 4-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. Cash with order Godfrey Aschmann, Fomd" piZts' 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. \\'Iien ordering', pi- New Orleans, La. i This has befn a ver.v busy week for the florists. June weddings kept all busy. I Several of the society belles were mar- ried Ihis week and these w-eddings called for elaborate decorations. Owing to the hot weather, the shipments of flowers have arrived in bad condition. M. B. Miss Myrtle Bierhorst graduated on Tuesday night. June 27. from the New Orleans College of Oratory. Growing Freesias with Snapdragon Will you kindly let me know whether I can grow Freesias between Snap- dragon on the front of the beds (solid beds)? I had Gladioli between Snap- dragon and had fine success with both. — H. W., N. J. — Freesias can be grown in the position which the inquirer mentions, but the flowers would be inferior to those ob- tained from Freesias grown separately from other plants. It is advised that the inquirer plant Fischer's Purity Freesias. If planted early, tliey will begin to bloom in January. Garden Club at Lenox Members of the Garden Club of .\mer- iia to the number of 100 met at Lenox, Mass., on June 27 and 2,S. last week, to inspect the gardens of that neighborhood and of Pittsfield and Dalton. Delegates c-amc from as far as Chicago. Meetings .nnd entertainments \vere held at Lenox. Treatment of Young Palms We received a .=bipment of palms about four weeks ago. The palms are beginning to show signs of dying off. The leaves are rotting as you will see by sample- The plants are stifl in the old, wooden tubs in which they were sent to us, nith moss cover- ing on top. The house is well shaded and ventilated. Can you please tell us the cause and remedy? — A. P., Pa. — I have examined the sample of the Kentia and found the heart of the plant badly diseased. The moss covering is not doing the plants any good, as it is very im- portant that there should be a free circvUa- tion of air around the tubs in order that the soil keep in, good condition. It is im- possible to have the plants under control with the moss covering. I would suggest that you shake all the old soil off the plants, as no doul)t the soil is sour and the roots badly diseased. Prune the bad ends off and pot in as small a pot as they will go into. Do not use tubs as they are non-porous and they will take hold quicker in pots. Use good, light loam, one-third peat and one- fourth well rotted horse manure. Be sure that the soil gets well into the roots; give a good watering, and keep rather on the dry side until the roots begin to work. — J.\MES W. \V.\DE. WORCESTEK, Mass. — John D. Fish of 2 -Vblwtt St.. a nurseryman, and Miss Alice E. Heslor were married on .Tune 16. Spuytex Duyvil. N. Y. — William Bai. a florist for many years, died on June 23. at his home. 24::2 University ave., the Bronx. Baseball team KaUipolis Grotto M. O. V. P. E. R. with Wm. F. Gude, Washing- tion, D. C, as captain Mr Gude i« in the center, standing. The Urolto team played against the Alwas Teniplo .\, ..\- (t. N. M S.^Thi^ is an annual event among the Masonic fraternity in the Capitol. Julv 8, 1!)16. The Florists' Exchange 73 Aster Plants Semple's Branching, Crego and Aster 'Mums. Seed grown from selected flowers ; fine, strong plants, S2.50 per 1000, 5000 for $10.00. GERANIUMS Out of 4-inch pots, in bud and bloom, all leading varieties, $5.00 per 100. LANTANAS ALTERNANTHERAS ABUTILON VEBENAS COLEUS SCARLET SAGE CIGAR PLANTS LOBELIA SWEET ALYSSUM KENILWTORTH IVY GERANIUMS THUNBERGIA PARLOR IVY FEVERFEW BEGONIAS TRADESCANTIA (Giant Double White) CENTAUREA, all colors. All the above strong plants, out of 2%-in. and 3-in. pots, $2.00 per 100 ; 300 for $5.00. CABBAGE PLANTS, CELERY, BEETS, ONIONS, LET- TUCE PLANTS. All kinds, strong plants, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per lO.aX). TOMATO and SWEET POTATO PLANTS. Good, strong plants, $1.50 per 1000. CAULIFLOWER PLANTS. Nice, strong plants, 35e. per 100, $2.50 per 1000. SEND FOR LIST J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Spring Plants GERANIUMS,, HELIOTROPE and FUCHSIAS. 4-in., $6.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Luminosa and Vernon. 4-in., $7.00 per 100. BRILLIANCY COLEUS. 4-in., $7.00 per 100; 2^^-in., $3.00 per 100. COLEUS. All varieties. 23^-in., $2.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosa and Sprengeri. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. ASCHMANN BROS. Second & Bristol Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. 1 3,000 Vinca Variegata Out of 4-inch pots, $10.00 and $12.50 per 100. LEONARD COUSINS, Jr. CONCORD JUNCTION, MASS. WifMl ofdiM-il^. plo.Tse uiir'n'.ioii The Exchange Geraniums Rlcard, Poitevlne, S. A. Nutt. 3H-in. pota, $6.00 per 100. S. A. Nutt. 2;<;-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. ■Mme. Salleroi. i'A-'"- pots, $5.00 per 100. LOBELIA Kathleen Mallard. 3-in. pots, 100 $3.00. AGERATUM, Stella Gurney. 3-in. pots, 10083.00. DOUBLE PETUNIAS. SVa-in. pots, 100 $6.00. FUCHSIAS. Double varieties. 3J-i-in. pots, 100 $6.00. HELIOTROPE. Dark blue. 3'A-in. pots, 100 $5.00. DUSTY MILLER. 2i-i-in. pots, 100 $2.50. SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem. 2Ji-in. pots, 100 $2.00. COLEUS. Mixed varieties. 2M-in. pots, 100 $3.00 VERBENAS. Separate colors. 2Ji-in. pots, Ik 100 $2.00. Cash with order. E. C. Rogers, Roslindale, Mass. When ordering, please mention The Exchange JERUSALEM CHERRIES Melvina and Aunum. 23->-in., $2.00 per 100. STEVIA, Dwarf. 2i.j-in., $2.00 per 100. PRIMULA Obconica and Malacoides. Ready July 17th. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. COLEUS. Rooted Cuttings. 10 kinds. 60c. per 100, $5.00 per lOUO. Cash. BYER BROTHERS, Chambersburg, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange I Coming Meetings and Exhibitions (Secretaries are requested to forward un promptly particulars ai to forthcorainK exhibitions). Amlient, Mass. — Graduates School of Agriculture, in connection with the Mass. Agricultural College, July 3-28, 1916. Bar Harbor, Me.^ — Amer. S. Pea Soc.'s annual show, July 15-16. Sec'y H. A. Bunyard. Cleveland, O, — Flower show and Indus- trial fair, Sept. OoUeg-e Station, Texas. — Texas Farmers' Congress and Nurserymen's Ass'n, July 26-28. Qreenwich, Conn. — Fall flower, fruit and vegetable show of the Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 1916. Honston, Texas. — S. A. F. and O. H. con- vention, Aug. 15-17, 1916. Lancaster, Pa. — Flower Show, Nov. 9-11. £ake Shore (111.) County Fair, flower show in connection, July 14 and 15. ; Iiewiston, Me. — Annual flower show of Lewiston and Gardeners' Union, Aug. 24 and 25. , Iiondon, Engrland. — Nat. Sweet Pea ' Society's show at the Royal Hort. Hall, July 11. Minneapolis, Minn. — Official Seed Ana- lysts Convention, July — . : Mount Klsco, N. Y.^Fall show of the Northern Westchester County Hort. and Agri. Soc, Oct. 27-29. Sec'y A. G. I Ross, Annandale Farm. New Orleans, 3^a. — Flower show Nov. ; 11-19. New York. — International Apple Ship- pers' Ass'n. Aug. 2. New York, N. Y. — Amer. Dahlia Soc.'s annual show, Sept. 26-28, In Engineer- ing Bldg., 25 W. 39th St. Sec'y J. H. Dick. New York, — Fall exhibit Horticultural Society of New York at Museum of Natural History, Nov. 9-12. Sec'y Geo. v. Nash, Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, N. Y. New York. — Annual Chrysanthemum show of' the American Institute, En- gineering Society Bldg.. 25-33 W. 39th St., New York., Nov. 8-10. Sec'y Wm. A. Eagleson, The American Institute, 322-324 W. 23d st. Orange, N. J, — Dahlia show of the N. J. Floricultural Soc. Providence, R. I. — Flower show of R. I. Hort. Soc, Sept. 12-13. Providence, B. I. — Flower show of R. I. Hort. Soc, Nov. 14-15. St. Iiouis, Mo. — Spring show, March 15- 18. 1917. Syracuse, N, Y. — N. Y. State Fair, Sept. 11-16. Tarrytown, N. Y. — Chrysanthemum show of the Tarrytown Hort. Soc. in Music Hall, Nov. 1 to 3. West Sprlngrfleld, Mass. — Opening* of the Eastern States Agricultural Exposi- tion, October. \»KMr»7l A good tip. This is a timely list of stock ,i-r==i.I STAND BACK OF EVERY ORDER SHIPPED. SATISFACTION WWE"^ GUARANTEED IS MY WAY OF DOING BUSINESS NEW CROP SEEDS— To Sow At Once ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus, greenhouse grown. $2.50 per lOuO. Sprenfieri. 75c. per 1000. BELLIS DAISIES. Double Giant White, Double Giant Pink, Double Giant Red. Tr. pkt. 25r.: l^ oz. 75c, CALCEOLARIA Hybrida, Carter's Prize Strain. 50c. per tr. pkt. CINERARIA. Giant flowering, half dwarf. Finest Mixed. 75c. per tr. pkt. MIGNONETTE. (Ready July 15.) Giant greenhouse forcing. Finest strain obtainable. 50c. per tr. pkt., i'i oz. »2.00, oz. SO.OO. PANSY SEED. (Ready July 15.) Giant flowering florist mixture. American grown. (Best money can buy.) 50c. per tr. pkt., M oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00. PANSY SEED SPECIAL. Greenhouse mixture for forcing; long-stemmed. $1.00 per tr. pkt., H oz. $1.50, H oz. $2.50, oz. $8.00. PANSY, Giant White Dark Eye, Giant Pure Yellow, Mad. Perret Red, Prince Henry Giant Blue. All the above: ii oz. $2.00, 'A oz. $3.00, oz. $6.00. ^4// The Above Panaie* Are American Grown SNAPDRAGON. Greenhouse Forcing Varieties. Buxton's Silver Pink Tr. pkt. $0.50 Ramsburft's " 1.00 Keystone Deep Rose Pink " 1.00 Nelrose Deep Pink " .50 STOCKS, Beauty of Nice Pink, 90% Double. Show March, 1916. It sold in New York market at 25c. to 3oc. per spray. '4 oz. $2.00, oz. $7.00. SWEET PEAS, Zvolanek's Winter Orchid, Flowering in all varieties. I have the exclusive Eastern agency for this season. Send for price list. Phelp's White Tr. pkt. $0.50 Giant Yellow ^' .50 Garnet . .50 This stock took first prize at New York Flower " "" Tr. pkt. $1.00, ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. $8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, at $7.50 per 1000; in 2)4-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri Seedlings. $6.00 per 1000; 2>i-in., $3,00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $10.00 per 100. BEGONIAS. Chatelaine. Strong 100 1000 seedlings from soil $3.50 $30.00 2M-in 5.00 45.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 4-in 12.00 Lorraine. 2K-in 12.00 Cincinnati. 2M-in 15.00 140.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2>i:in; 25.00 200.00 Rex. 2^-in., very beat varieties, assorted . . 6.00 Luminosa Erfordll and Vernon. Strong, 3-in 4.00 35.00 BOUVARDIAS. Red. Pink and White. 2M- in. Excellent stock. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. CHERRIES, Jerusalem. 2Ji-in., $3.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 2)4 -in., and rooted cuttings, in standard varieties. Send for prices. POMPON 'MUMS. Rooted Cuttings. A fine list of best varieties $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. Also a full list of all other commercial varieties. Prices on appUcation. HARDY POMPON VARIETIES. 2-in., $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN. Very best strain and colors; fine plants Xmas Red, Pink, Salmon, Pure White, White with Eye, Dark Glowing Red. 2}i-in., $6.00 per 100, $50,00 per 1000; 3-in., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. DAISIES. Best Winter cut flower varieties. 100 1000 Boston Yellow. 2}i-in $6.00 Strong Rooted Cuttings 4.00 $35.00 Mrs. F. Sanders. Strong, 2-in. plants 3.00 25.00 DRAC^NA Indivisa ready for 5-in. pots, $10.00 per 100; 2>i-in., ready July 15th, $4.00 per 100; 3-in., ready July loth, $7.50 per 100. FERNS. Table Ferns. In best 100 1000 varieties. 2^-in $3.00 Boston Ferns. 2M-in 4.00 $35.00 3-in 8,00 Roosevelt, Whitman! com* pacta, Scottii. All 2,H-in , 5.00 40.00 Elegantisslma Improved and Elegantissima compacta. 2J,4-in 6.00 FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Place your order now. White Enchantress, Matchless, White Perfection, Mrs. G.W.Ward, Light Pink Enchantress, Philadel- phia, Beacon, Victory. S6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Enchantress Supreme. $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. White Wonder. $6.50 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Other varieties. Prices on application. 250 of one variety at thousand rate. All of the above mil be strictly first class stock which I stand back of and assure satisfaction on. 100 1000 Teddy, Jr $6.00 Table Fern Seedlings. In best varieties. 1 flat, $2.00 per flat; 5 flats, $1.75 per flat; 10 flats, $1.60 per flat. Shipped in or out of flats. HYDRANGEAS. Best French varieties. 2)i-in., $4.00 per 100, 3-in., $6.00 per 100, 6-in. and larger, in bud and bloom. Prices on appUcation. 100 1000 PEPPERS, Bird's Eye. For Xmas. Bright red. 2i4-in., $3.00 per 100. POINSETTIAS. 2).i-in., ready 100 1000 July 20 and later $6.00 $50.00 PRIMULAS. Obconica, Chi- nensis, Malacoides. 2J-^-in., ready July, loth, giant flower- ing, finest strain, in separate colors or mixed 3.00 27.50 ROSES. 2ii-, 3- and 4-in., Grafted and own Root, in good many varieties. .\. 1 Stock, Prices on application. SNAPDRAGON. Silver Pink, Giant Yellow, Giant White and Salmon 4.35 SNAPDRAGON Keystone. 2>i-in. $5 00 per 100, $45.00 per lOOO. STEVIA. (Doubleand Single) 2-in. 2.50 20.00 VINCA, Variegated. 2-in., ready July 15lh. 100 82 50. 1000, $20 00; 2M-in., 100 S3,00, 1000 S23,00;3-in., 100 $0.00; 4-in., heavy, 100 $12.00. VIOLETS. Marie Louise (Rhein- beck Grown.) Clean stock. 100 1000 Rooted Cuttings, ready now. $2, 25 $JU.IKJ Plants from soil, ready Aug. 1st. 4.00 35 Uy ROMANJ.IRW^IN PLANTS - CUTTIMCS-BUIBS-SEEDS Phones3738- 2326 Farra^ut 108 west 28iii St. NewYorK When oiderlng. pleiise oieutlon The Escbange 74 The Florists' Exchange Craig Quality Cyclamen PRIZE WINNING STOCK Our Cyclamen are conceded to be the best strain in all colors. 75,000 ready for immediate delivery. From 2H-inch pots, at $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Robert Craig Company 4900 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Branch, NORWOOD, PA. Wbep orderlgg. pleaae mention The Blxcbange Ferns Chrysanthemums. T^^^A^-wT f*« 8-iD., $1.00 eacb. 7-in., 75o,eaah A CUUy, •*»• 6-in.. 50o. each. 4-in.. 20c. each 2^i-in.. J6 00 per 100, J50.00 per 1000 Q^<^i-l-:i 2>i-in.. $5.00 per 100. J40.00 per 1000 '^*-*-'«-'-»» 6-inch, SOo. each. John Wanamaker '^ty^V^e^t"^"'" Chadwick. RoSCS Madison. Own root. Golden 2}i-in.,J3.00per 100. 3-in. $8.00 per 100 Campbell Bros., Penllyn, Peu \Mien ordering, please meptlop The Eschange FERN SEEDLINGS. By the million, now ready for potting, best stock ever produced, every plant guaranteed to please, or money back. Assort- ment of 15 best Fern Dish varieties, strong, un- divided clumps, $1.00 per 100, $9.50 per 1000. In 10,000 lots, $9.00 per 1000; in 25,000 lots, $8.60 per 1000. Ask for Price List illustrating 30 beat Table Ferns to select from. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown. 2>^-in. stock, in best assortment. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. KENTIA Belmoreana. Clean, thrifty, 2>i-in. stock, right size for center plants. $1.30 per aoz., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense Glorlosa. Strongest, prettiest and most productive of fancy Adian- tums. Always io demand, requires no more heat or care than a Boston Fern. Well grown, 2>i-in. stock. $1.20 per doz.. $9.00 per 100. Large cut fronds, shipped safely any distance, $10.00 per 100 ADIANTUM Farleyense. Splendid 2-in. Btook, $1.30 per doz., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Cuneatum. Best common, com- mercial Maidenhair Fern for pot or cut. Well grown, 2J^-in. stock, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Strong SeedUngs, $1.00 per 100, $9.60 per 1000. ALSOPHILA Australls. Extra strong seedlings, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Strong seed- lings from best greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. In 6000 lots, $7.00 per 1000. From 2J^-in. pots, in per- fect condition. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SprenUerl. Strong SeedUngs, $1 .00 per 100, $7.00 per 1000; 2>a-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $7.00 per 100. J. F. Anderson FERN SPECIALIST SHORT HILLS, N. J. CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids Our strain of CychitiuMi is second to none: Pink, Blood Red. Xmas Red, While with C'.armine Center, White, Salmon; strong plants, from 2.'--in. pots. S.'i.nO ptr 1()(), S.'^O.OO per 1000; from 3-in. pota, SS.UO per 100, S75.00 per 1000. PRIMULA Obconica Grnndlflora and Gigantea (Ronsdorfer Hybrids). In all standard colors, from 2H-in. pota, S3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000. DRACAENA Indivisa. From 5-in. pota, S2.50 per doz.. $20.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, £-« Stro^ud.bur,, Fern Seedlings Best stock in country, assortment of 15 best varieties, strong, undivided clumps, $1.00 per 100, $9.50 per 1000; $9.00 per 1000 in 10,000 lots. Ferns for Fern Dishes. Full-grown, fine stock, from 2J<-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; from 3-in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Seed- lings. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. Fine stock from 2J^-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. BOSTON FERNS. 6-in. at 50c.; heavy 7-in. at $1.00; heavy S-in. at $1.50; heavy 10-in. at $2.00. Extra heavy ENGLISH IVY. 4-in., $20.00 per 100. DRACdNA indivisa. 5 and 6-in., $30.00 per 100. Hieh Grade Stock. Cash, or satisfactory references. C. A. Peterson Wood Court Tairytown-on-Hadion, N. Y. Wben ordering, plpase mention The Exchange Fern Seedlings In Flats In 8 to 10 beat market varieties; ready now. Shipped in or out of flats. 1 flat, $2,00; 6 Bats, $1.75 each; 10 flats, $1.60 each; 25 flats or more, $1.50 each. . , ■ TABLE FERNS from 2K-'n- Pots, in best assortment, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. KENTIAS for centers, 10c. each. Thoiiia$ P. Christen$en, Short Hills, N. j. When orderlne, please mention Tlie Exchange 100 1000 Whiimani Improved $5 00 $40.00 Whltuiani Compacta 5.00 40.00 Ro<»ei.slt8 8.00 40.00 Boston.^ 4.00 35.00 250 at 1000 rate HENPY H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN. MASS. When ordering, please mention The Kichange Joseph Heacock Co. WYNCOTE, PA. VThen orJering. pli-'ase nit'UlUiii The Exchange | Growers of Kentias What, nr.1„rlni? i.I-.i.p m..nll..n Tl m ■ I ' r ,.|„, nee AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT Advertising copy and cuts must be in our hands by TUESDAY NIGHT to se- cure Insertion in current week's issue. Nursery Convention Notes The D. Hill Nursery Co., Dundee, III., was well represented at the convention of the Amer. Assoc, of Nurserymen and received many compliments on the fine line of stock on display. W. P. Ward had charge of the exhibit, and in addi- tion N. E. Averill, sales manager, was ' present, as well as D. Hill, A. H. Hill, V. D. Hill, and Florence Hill. Geo. F. Edwards of the Coe, Converse & Edwards Co., Fort Atchison, Wis., re- ports one of the best seasons in the nur- sery business in their section. The com- pany has 140 acres under cultivation, 80 of which is in nursery stock. The only troubles this season were those that oc- curred in the importations of Boxwood dnd Bay trees. Most of (his stock ar- rived in poor condition. Klehm's Nurseries, Arlington Heights, 111., according to L. F. Klehm, had a prosperous season. This nursery is noted for its Peonies, the season of which is closing, showing an increased demand for this class of plants from year to year. Myron B. Jenkins, landscape gardener and manager of the Wood Bros. Nur- series, Lincoln, Neb., was an interest- ing visitor to the convention. The Wood Bros. Nurseries, the destinies of which Mr. Jenkins directs, formerly belonged to the Griswold Seed & Nursery Co. which was taken over by its present owners during the early part of the year. T. L. Mulford states that the Rose garden in Washington. D. C, is prov- ing to be of great interest to the nursery and and florist trade. The large num- ber of varieties the garden affords can- not be surpassed in 'he country. H. J. Backes, of (he Humphries Nur- series. Humphrey, Nebraska, reports the laying-out of new places to be rapidly in- creasing in his State. The use of or- dinary stock in shade trees for the plant- ing of grovos for shelter and protection is a feature fhat requires much stock, as well as opening a new field in the nur scry trade. The Kankakee Nursery Co.. Kanka- kee. 111., had one of the best seasons in its history. L. A. Pottenger, who rep- resented the nursery at the convention, says that the company will go into or- namentals more than ever another sea- son. G. Hartwig. Oconomowoc, Wis., had a good season in the sale of ornamental stock and landscape work. The demand in his section for high grade stock for l.-indscnpe work was never better, J. W. Root, proprietor of Root's Nur- series, who succeeded A. W. Root & Bro. at Manheim. Pa., says that nurserymen have no cause to complain. There were lots of work and orders and the season was a good one for handling all the products of tlic nursery. J. B. Pilkington, the first vice-presi- dent, came from Portland. Ore., to meet with his fellow officers, as well as to give the glad hand to all the members. While trade has been good with the flo- rists in his State, it has not been all that might be expected by the nursery trade in ornamental lines. Mr. Pilkington is nevertheless quite optimistic. Carl Cropp of Vaughan's Seed Store and nurseries at Western Springs, 111., is a regular attendant at the nursery conventions and has a wide acquaintance | in the trade. Mr. Cropp's knowledge I was much sought for in the correct nam- ing of the various varieties of Peonies tljat were to be seen around the head- (|ii;i rlers, .•-^wain Nelson & Co. of Chicago, was jc|.icsi>uted by Mr. Nelson who reports ,;i busy season in landscape work. There is more new work in their line than ever before. Tbis company liad a lot of good / business around Detroit, Mich., the past season where landscape work is also get- ting to be strong feature. The Alma Nurseries, Oudenbosch, Hol- land, were represented at the convention by F. J. Streefker who enjoyed the pleas- ure of meeting with many old friends. This nursery grows hardy deciduous stock for import as well as conifers. Rhododendrons, and Boxwoods for which they have a well established American trade. The Naperville Nurseries. Naperville, 111., have been established for 50 years according to H. Von Oven, proprietor. They grow a full line of ornamental trees, shrubs and perennials and propa- gate extensively all young stock for lin- ing out purposes, having over 100 acres in cultivation. The company is building this season a new packing shed and storage cellars. The demand for ornamental nursery stock and landscape work is fast develop- ing in North Dakota. The Northwest Nursery Co. of Valley City, N. D., has found it so that it will have to extend its acreage to keep pace with this de- mand. F. M. Edwards, Fort Atkinson, Wis., believes there is a great field in the Northwest for landscape and ornamen- tal work. Mr. Edwards is a Harvard man and has recently established him- self at Fort Atkinson. ^^ Bertrand H. Farr, Wyomissing, Pa., has lost none of his enthusiasm in his favorite flower, the Peony. He relates that the demand is on the increase among the trade in general, especially so for the new and best varieties. Whole- sale florists who deal exclusively in the cut blooms may give them a knock when the season is not just right, but these are only a very few compared with the i great number of enthusiasts that are ' preparing to plant extensively this Fall. L. P. Dintelmann, Bellevilie. 111., is a florist as well as a nurseryman and had a good season for Peonies which he ships to the Chicago market. At present be is cutting some good spikes of America and King Gladioli. Albert F. Meehan who had charge of the trade exhibit room had some diffi- culty in getting everybody placed. The exhibition room was entirely inadequate. The business portion of the convention came to a close shortly after noon on Friday. The arrangements for the auto ride through the city were subjected to a slight change on the part of the commit- tee on arrangements. Fearing the in- vitation of Schlitz Brewing Co. to visit their establishment might not be In ac- cord with the wishes of some members of the party, it was decided to divide the party into two parts, all who desired to visit the brewery to leave the hotel at 2 o'clock, and those not wishing to go to leave at 4 o'clock for the drive through the parks and principal thor- oughfares of the city. 'The automobile trip was an ideal one and was highly enjoyed by all. S. A. F. and 0. H. Department of Registry Public notice is hereby given that John Dunbar of Rochester. N. T., of- fers for registration the following new Salvia splendens var. Elizabeth Dnnbar, described below. -\ny person objecting to the registration, or to the use of the proposed name, is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objection to the regis- tration, the same will be made three weeks from this notice. Description. — "Chance seedling. Ca- lyx cream white, corolla pure white. Flower spikes seven to ten inches long. Habit compact. Height when grown in groups from base to top of flower spikes, 24in. to 26in. Flowers continuously throughout the season. Comes true to scd." _ _ . June 30, 1916. John Touno, Sec'y. Chesteb, Pa. — The Rosery Flower Shop, formerly of 704 Market St., is now located in larger quarters at 8 W. 7th St. July 8, 1916. The Florist's Exchange 75 To the Heart of Leisureland Where woods are cool, streams alluring, vacations ideal. Be- tween New Yorli City (with Albany and Troy the gateways) and Lake George The Adirondacks Lake Chatnplain The North and West The logical route is "The Luxurious Way " Largest and most magnificent river steamships In the world DAILY SERVICE Send for free copy of Beautiful "Searchlight Magazine " HUDSON NAVIGATION CO. Pier 32, North River New York 'The Searchlight Route' Snapdragon Nelrose TPe have several thousand well rooted plants of NELROSE Snapdragon from rooted cuttings. 100 1000 Out of Thumb Pots $.3.50 S35.Q0 Out of 3-inch pots 5.00 50.00 Fine, well rooted plants ready now W. & H. F. EVANS Rowlandville, Philadelphia, Pa. Some Fine Stock Size of Per Per Pota 100 1000 2H-in. ASPARAGUS Plumosus.. . .13.00 $25.00 2>^-iii. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Large planta 2.50 22.50 4 -in. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Large planta 6.50 60.00 25,000 2- and 2M-in. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 20 varieties, early, medium and late, $2.50 per 100. $22.50 per 1000. Try them. CABBAGE, Early Winnigstadt, Wakefield, Henderson, Early Summer, etc., $2.00 per 1000. Late CABBAGE PLANTS. $1.50 per 1000. CAULIFLOWER PLANTS, Early Paris and SnowbaU. $4.00 per 1000. Al«..,..n. I R«Tor. WHOLESALE FLORIST AlOnZO J. Pryan, Wa.hineton, New Jersey A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT DRAC,«NA Indivlsa. 2-in., 5c.; 3-in., 10c. ; 4-in., 15c.; 5-in., 25c. each. REX BEGONIAS. 2M-in., SS.OO per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poltevlne, Rlcard, Per- kins and Buchner. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., S5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-in., lOc; 4-in., 15c.: 5-in., 25c. COLEUS, Verschaffeltii and Golden Bedder; CIGAR PLANT, SCARLET SAGE, Zurich; AGERATUM, BLUE HELIOTROPE. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. VINCA Varlegata. 2-in., $2.00; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton. N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchange ORCHIDS FRESHLY IMPORTED. We offer the fotowing: CATTLEYAS Sklnneri, Labiata, Trianse. Mossiae. Perclvaliana, Gaskelliana; L^ELIAS acuminata, superbiens; ONCIDIUMS blcallo- 8Uin, Cebolleta, ornithorynchum, sphacela- tum. sptendidum and the Holy Ghost Orchid' PERISTERIA elata. WriU for prices. I aaar Jii HlirrAlI Orchid Growen & Importers Lager ot nurreu, summit, n.j. When ordering, pleaee mention The Exchange Printed noteheads. billheads and business cards Identify you with The Trade. An urgent order for stock is apt to be held up, if your wholesale man is unable to connect you as one of the craft. Plower for Identlflcatlon.— Under separate cover I am - sending you an Azalea for identification. I think I have seen the same variety in the lower part of this State. It grows taller than the May Apple Azalea and either on the edge or swamps or near a body of water. — G. L., N. Y. — The flower submitted for identifica- tion is Rhododendron nudiflorum, com- monly called Purple Azalea or Pinxter Flower. Black Spots on Rose Follag'e. — Will you kindly let me know the remedy for black spots on Rose foliage. — M. & C, N. Y. — For black leaf-spot (Actinonema rosae), spray with ammoniacal copper carbonate, beginning with the first ap- pearance of the spots and continuing at intervals of one week until the disease is under control. To Destroy Grabs In Mannre. — En- closed please find specimen of small, white worm with brown head found in heap of cow manure and soil heap, which I intend using for Carnations this year. Have tried lime to destroy them with no effect. Could you kindly advise me what to do, through your columns? — N. N., N. Y. — The most effective way to destroy grubs and all injurious insects and dis- ease germs in manure is either to ster- ilize the manure, or after the compost of soil manure has been mixed for use on the greenhouse benches, to sterilize the mixture. Keeping HsLgger and Other Ferns. — Could you give me any information as to the best way to keep ferns, Dagger and other varieties, over Winter? Should they be kept in cold storage as the only way? Would they do well if kept in a cellar with a temperature below freezing? — T. F., N. Y. — Dagger and fancy ferns for florists' use are almost universally now kept over Winter in cold storage. They keep so much better under that treatment that all other methods of preserving them over Winter, unless it be on a very small scale, have become obsolete. Undoubtedly they may be kept in a cel- lar where the temperature ranges from 32 to 40 deg., but of course that prac- tically means cold storage. Growing Annuals in Oreenhoase. — Will you kindly give us suggestions for annuals grown In small private green- house? We have been in the habit of growing Carnations and Antirrhinum, but shall discontinue the Carnations and would like suggestions for some- thing that would grow In the same tem- perature as the Antirrhinum. — E. A. J., Conn. — French and Dutch bulbs are sug- gested, also Callas, and Lilies. Other flowers which may be grown are Calen- dula, Pansies, Forgetmenots, Sweet Peas and yellow and white Daisies. An Early Viburnum. — I enclose a few leaves of a Viburnam that I had from France several years ago. There are two plants in this village that I sup- plied some years ago which are now 5ft. high, fairly bushy. They were very beautiful a few weeks ago, much earlier than the ordinary Japanese form. I never realized the value of plicatum so much as I have this season, on ac- count, not only of its beauty, but espe- cially its long season of remaining In beautiful form. I had considered plicatum as only just hardy, but think likely that soil and situation have much to do with this. — E. Y. T.. Ohio. — I have not a bush of Viburnum tomentosum just at hand for comparison with your specimen, but have no doubt this is what it is. It answers your description very well, flowering in ad- vance of plicatum, all its flowers are not sterile, as are those of plicatum, only the outer row or so, and these are large and beautiful. The bush makes an almost horizontal growth 'of branches, very distinct, especially from that of plicatum. Are you aware that plicatum is considered a variety of tomentosum? — J. M. Whitestone, N. y.— Oscar Ilaase of Manhattan has recently purchased the property of the Tunis J. Bergen Estate, which consists of about 12 acres, for a consideration in the neighborhood of $30,000. Mr. Haase plans to build a number of greenhouses and start an ex- tensive florist's establishment there. Roses on Their Own Roots 3-incb, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000 1600 Mrs. Aaron Ward 1600 Cedle Brunner 900 White Klllarney 300 Lady Alice Stanley 1500 Klllarney Queen Grafted Roses 3-inch. $17.00 per 100, $150.00 per 1000 2400 Francis Scott Key 2000 Killarney Brilliant 2000 Kalserln 2200 Double White KUlamey 2100 Killarney Chrysanthemums From Pots $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000 2000 Chas. Razer 2000 Edwin Seldewltz 3000 Early Snow 3000 Tints of Gold 2000 Harvard 3000 Early Frost 4000 White Chieftain 5000 Oconto 3500 Chieftain 1200 Unaka The following at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 3000 Glory of the Pacific 1700 Yellow Jones 1400 Yellow Polly Rose 1800 Mrs. Jerome Jones Pompons 1600 Baby SOO Donald $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 1300 Fairy Queen 1000 Jules Lagravere 1200 Golden West 1300 Diana 1400 Doris Hydrangeas for Growring on $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000 175 Avalanche 450 Bouquet Rose 350 La Lorraine 300 Galllaird 400 Mme. Moulllere Fern Flats Ready for immediate shipment. $2.00 per flat; 10 flats at $1.90 per flat; 25 flats at $1.75 per flat Aspldium Tsusslmense Pteris Cretlca albo-Uneata Cyrtomium falcatum Pteris Mayli Cyrtomium Rochfordlanum Pteris Victoria Lastrea chrysoloba Pteris Wilsonii Pteris cerrulata cristata Pteris Wimsetti A.N.PlGft30N CftOnWCLC COWN. When ordering, ph-ase mention The Exchange We have a very fine stock of good biishy plants of GERANIUMS of the following varieties: Nutt, Castel- lane, Gloire de France, Porta Vine, Amelia and Rose Geraniums $6.00 per 100 VINCA Variegata 2y2-m., $3.00 per 100 E. L. RILEY, TRENTON, N.J. R. F. D., No. 2 'Phone 4815 When ordering, please mention The Exchange Western Orchid Co. Alameda, California ORCHIDS, PALMS Sole Agency for Pacific Orchid Peat Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS PALMS and Plants of Every Variety Collector of ORCHIDS JOHN DeBUCK Is in South America collecting the best Commercial Orchids. Some plants are now in transit. For prices write to- ^ E. DeBUCK 719 CaiESTNUT PLACE, SECAUCUS, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Escbange Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT ^ USE FOR RESULTS ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 3-in. pots, J5.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. 5000 GERANIUMS. Strong plants in bud and bloom. Poltevlne. Rlcard, S. A. Nutt, J. J. Harrison, Mad. Landry, La Favorite and Mad. Salleroi. 3"2-in. pots. S7.00 per 100. VINCA Varlegata. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. GERMAN IVV. Strong plants. 2>i-in. pots, S2.50 per 100; 3-in. pots. So. 00 per 100. EGG PLANTS. N. Y. Imp. and BUck Beauty. 2K-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. SALVIA Bonfire. 2!4-in. pots, $2 50 per 100. CABBAGE PLANTS. Danish Ballbead, Flat Dutch, Savoy, Winter Queen, Surehead, Succession, Fottler and Winning stock, $1.25 per 1000; 2000 or more, $1.00 per 1000. Cash with order. S. G. BenJEunin Fishkill -:- New York When ordering, please mention The Exchange Roses, Cannas and Shrubbery Write for Prices The Conard ®. Jones Co. WEST GROVL. PA. When ordering, please mention The Eichange SURPLUS ABOVE MY OWN REQUIREMENTS 200 CUPHEA. 3-in., at 3c ; 200 DELPHINIUM Belladonna. 4-in.. heavj-, at 7i^e.; 200 Stock HY- DRANGE.\ Otaksa, 4-6 branches, at lOc; 600 SPRENGERI, 2M-in., at 2Hc ; 500 BEGONIA Chatelaine, 4-in . at 10c ; 100 DRAC/ENA In- dlvisa, 3-in at 6c.; 100 CANNA. Mme. Berat, 4- in., at 7o. All first-class stock. Cash, please. J. H. FREDERICK, Johnstown, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange BEDDING PLANTS i Assorted Ferns. Strong, healthy plants, from 2'4-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. $.55.00 per 1000. Fern Seed- lings, all best varieties, Sl.OO per 100, $9.50 per 1000. Cyrtomium Falcatum, 4-in., $12.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seedlings. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Adiantum Cunea- tum, 4-in., $15.00 per 1000. FRANK N. ESKESEN, Madison, N. J. Wlien ordering, pleajae mention The Excbange 76 The Florists' Exchange You can practically insure yourself against crop failure at the critical times in your business the middle and latter part of the growing sea- son— by using the Magic Pure Carbonate of Lime, Pure Bone Meal and Complete Plant Foods, and feeding the Magic Way. Hundreds of Florists and Vegetable Growers, in the East, West, North and South of this country, are using the Magic Brand. And they are well satisfied with the results. You will be satisfied, too, if you'll only pave the way by writing us for full information. CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER CO. MANUFACTURERS OF Steamed Bone Meal, Raw Bone Meal, Bone Flour, Blood and Bone, Pure Carbonate of Lime, Complete Plant Foods (solely Animal and Vegetable Matter) for every Flower and Vegetable grown, Manure Ash Potash, Tankage Fertilizer, Dried Blood, Pulverized Sheep Manure, Shredded and Pulverized Cattle Manure. 810 Exchange Ave., Stock Yards, Chicago W ln-ii iiniering. pt'ose menlilin Campbell, When ordcrint,'. pk'iise yum BKflNb Unequaled (or Greenhouse and Landscape Fertilizing The Pulverized Manure Co. 34 UNION STOCK YARDS CHICAGO enti"n The Exchange FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 4c. lb. ,1^'^° TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. ^^^Z TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. ,L"C TOBACCO STEMS, 75c. Fb^b.™ Largo Bale, weighing 300 to 400 Iba.. {2.50. Special prices In Tom and Carload Lota J1 Fripdinan 285-289 MstropDiitan A«t. . J riieUUldU, BROOKLYN. N. Y. 90 Nassau Street NEW YORK CITY mention The ExclimiKe ' Wh.-a ordering, please mention The Exchange PRICES ADVERTISED ARE FOR THE TRADE ONLY wmKtm (SIG>?5L "THE BLACK STUFF FINE BRAND" EXTRA STRONG FOR DUSTING lOO-POtJND BAG $3.00 50-POU^fD BAG $1.75 ^25-POUND BAG $1.00 ON CAR.S YORK. I>A. THF H. A. STOOTHOFF CO., YORK, PA., MAKERS \ \ Clubs and Societies New Jersey Floricultural Society A regular monthly meeting of the New .Jersey Floricultural Society was held at Orange, N. J., on Monday at S p.m.. June 19. An exhibition of Roses took place and some fine blooms were displayed. Mr. Wm. Reid, gardener to Sidney and A. M. Colgate, won first for best vase of 18 white, any variety, and for the best collection. Mr. Berglund, gardener for C. C. Goodrich, received the second prize in both classes. Max Schneider, gardener to Peter Hauck, Jr., received a special prize for collection of vegetables, also the following plants in monthly competition: Vase of Corn- flower, 85 points; vase of Sweet Peas, 60 points; vase of Carnations. 75 points. Judges, H. J. Skeons and Edw. Manda. GEO. W. STRANGE, Sec'y. New Haven (Conn.) Hort. Society At noon, June 2t), the New Haven County Horticultural Society opened its annual Rose show in the Public Library building in the City of New Haven. There were over two hundred vases of the choicest flowers shown. As you walked up the white marble steps to the entrance of the library you were flanked with fine plants, shrubs and flowering trees which lined the entrance way through the lobby into the main part of the building. In the commodious waiting room, on the main floor, were the tables. Among the exhibitors were the A. N. Pierson. Inc.. of Cromwell, Conn.; the Park De- partment of the City of New Haven; the Elm City Nursery Co., Yale Botan- ical Gardens; J. Davenport Wheeler; V\^ E. Davis, Jr.. John H. Slocombe, Alfred E. Doty, Murdock C. Dingwall and Jno. W. Anderson. A. N. Pierson made a very extensive exhibit. Among the Roses shown were many of the newest. There were Primrose. Queen of Fragrance, Panama, Francis Scott Key, Lady Alice Stanley, and many others. As a back- ground to these, there were several large vases of the finest Roses with 3ft. stems. There was great praise for W. E. Davis' exhibit. It was very neatly staged. There were about half a hundred vases of the choicest Roses. Alfred E. Doty of Morris Cove also had one of the best exhibits. He is a very careful grower. The New Haven Park Department made a very fine exhibit. The Roses shown were especially- good. The exhibition remained open on Wed- nesday till 9 p.m. The attendance was very large. W. C, McI. Newport (R.I.) Horticultural Society A regular meeting of this Society was held on Tuesday evening the 27th ult; there was a small attendance. President John B. Urquhart was in the chair. An- nouncement was made that he had ap- pointed as judges for the show on the liSth and 29th, James Robertson, William McKay and Richard Gardner. the judges for the Garden Association's section being Arthur T. Ltunyard, Joseph Gibson and Allan R. Wheeler. The committee on distribution of plants to the school gardens reported a continued interest in this branch of the society's, work, the same number of gardens being planted as last year. ALEXANDER MacLELLAN." bUBSCRIBERS PLEASE NOTE.— The Florists' Exchange is a trade paper, t^n^ Its adve. quote wholesale price*. For that reason tt should be treated with car«. Copies should not be left lying where they will be seen by outsiders, nor should they on any account be used as wrapping O'' packing material. Further, the fact that ■ purchaser not In the trade may seek to obtain goods at trade prices by no means eempels you to sell him at wholeaal*. A High Grade SHREDDED HUMUS HUMUS^ FOR LAWN FOR GARDEN A pure plant food, unleached and un- burnt; proven by analysis to contain potash, phosphoric acid and nitrogen. Absorbs Nature's moisture and .spreads its fertilizing elements through the soil. Requires months of preparation. Try a baK ! On« 100-lb. b«(. $1.35 1 Four 100-lb. ban. KOO Two 100-lb. b«ss. 2.50 Five 100-lb. ban. 4.50 nree 100-lb. ban, 3.50 I Six 100-lb. baxi. 5.00 F. O, B, N'ew York or Jersey City on any Railrnad or Steamboat Line Sfiul check or money order with order MAGIC HUMUS CO. G. W. Chandler. Sales .\gent 264 WEST 34th STREET, NEW YORK or 40 PETERS PL.. RED BANK. N. J. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating Ask your dealer (or it Nicotine Mf^. Co. ST. LOUIS When orwcet Peas, 24 vars. James Bell, Adam McI..eod and George Woolson acted as judges. Their awards were as follows: H. L. Pratt (Henry Gaut, gdr.) got hrst and James Duekham a close second. Vase Delphiniimis, 1. Frank Kyle. Vase Japanese Iris, J. T. Ingram. special mention. Sweet Peas. Henry Gaut, hon. mention. .Tames Duthie read an essay. entitled " Hardy Herbaceous Perennials." by H. K. Downer, Massachusetts, which was greatly enjoyed by all present. Exhibits for July: 24 String Beans; 6 Tomatoes; 12 Lima Beans. JOHN T. INGRAM, Sec'y- Brooklyn, N. T. — Mrs. Elmaetta Mall. (Jl>. widow of William H. Hall, once a prominent florist of Conway St.. died on June 20 at her home. 20 Stewart st. After the death of her husband 13 years ago. Mrs. Hall conducted the business herself. IIavaxa, Cuba. — We are advised that Wm. Plumb has much landscape work to do for President Menocal on the ■Mounds of his new palace at El Chico. Air. Plumb does not know when he will return North as he has several years' work ahead at different places in Cuba. July 8, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 77 Special GERANIUMS Fine stock. Must have the room. 20,000 Nutt and Poitevine, 500 Ricard, 500 Scarlet Bedder, all nice 2-in. plants, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. 3-in. Stock; 3000 PoUevine, 300 Buchner, 500 Nutt, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. PELARGONIUM, Easter Greet- ing, 2-in., $8.00 per 100. Cfish, please Rudolf Nagel, 515 South West End Ave. LANCASTER, PA. \\" h en nri]t'iiiiK. pl'':isf uieution The Exelmiigi- GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings GUARANTEED to any point in the United States as far west as Chicago. If they do not suit you, send them bark and get your money refunded YOU RtW NO RISK. Per looo S. A. NUTTand BUCHtvfER $10.00 RICARD and POITEVINE 12 60 POT GERANIUMS, for delivery August and September, at a special price. Above varieties only. Samples and prices submitted on request. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. v\ iM-n nrdertng. plcnsp m'titl'-n TTie Kxchimge Geraniums Nutt, Ricard, Poitevine, Castellane. Out of 4-in. pots, in bloom, young, short, stocky plants, good for bedding or stock. Mixed, $3.50 per 100; separate, $4.00 per 100. THEO. KISSLING, East 17th St. & Avenue V., Brooklyn, N. Y. \A'hoii ordiTing. please mention The Exchange GERANIUMS S. A. NUTT. 2-in., $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. DAISY, Mrs. F. Sanders. 2-in., $2.00 par 100, $18.00 per 1000. REX BEGONIAS, 3-in . $8.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata, 4-ln., $8.00 pw 100. ELMER RAWLINGS Wholesale Grower Allegany, N. Y. When ordering, plcnse mention The Escli.-iiige GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Rioard, Poitevine, Caatellane, Doyle, Perkina, Viaud, Nutt and Buchner, $10 00 per 1000. Caah irith order, FRED. W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa. When ordering. pIpusp m'-ntlon Thi* Kxphirngp GERANIUMS DOUBLE GRANT. 4-in 7c. 100 POITEVINE. 3H-in 6c. 150 S. A. NUTT. 3i^-in 6o. 100 GRANT. 3H-in 6c. In bud and bloom. Fine stock. Cash, please. B. A. LATHAM, Guilford, Conn. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Geraniums READY FOR SHIPMENT ROOTED CUTTINGS — Ricard, Poitevine, Doyle, Nutt. Buchner, $10.00 per 1000. 2-inch fine stock of Poitevine, Doyle. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA. When ordering, please mention The Eicbange Geraniums cutHngs NUTT, POITEVINE, BUCHNER. RICARD $10.00 per 1000. Stock guaranteed. C. OUADLAND'S SONS 328-340 Houghton St., North Adams, Mass. When ordering, please mention The Bxcbanse Rose Stakes at ^^ Before the War^^ Prices SPECIAL 4-foot No. 9 Stakes $11.90 per 1000 YOU'LL PAY MORE LATER THE CARNATION SUPPORT COMPANY, Connersville, Ind. Continuous Ring Carnation Supports $18.00 per 1000 plants When nrrieriiie. pleiise m''nt1nn The Fxchttnge Fort Wayne, Ind. Trade is Active Businos.s (liit-iug the last week of .Tune was very active in spite of the Summer heat which prevailed. Weddings \v<'re numerous and funeral work was very plentiful. Owing to the previous cool weather, the exodus from the city to mouutain, and lake resorts has not been as general this year as in other years at the same season. There is a great variety and quantity of flowers on the local market at pres- ent, but the quality of indoor flowers- is nothing extra r)ft. x 140ft.. to help meet the ever growing demand for flow- ering, decorative and vegetable plants for the wholesale trade. A. F. J. Baur O. E. Steinkamc Merry Christmas The scarlet Carnation you will eventually grow. Order it now. Dissemination will begin next December. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 BAUR & STEINCAMP, Indianapolis, Indiana Carnation Breeders When orderfng. phase mention The Exchange Gloede's Conservatories For Sale or For Rent For further pariiciihirs, apply GLOEDE'S EVANSTON, ILL. \A'hen tirtlei'iiiLr. ph' nieiititin Tlie IC?cchaiige 'MUMS YELLOW CHAS. RAZERsj^STots, $2.00 per 100 SNAPDRAGON NELROSE !°'^r„i From .3-in. pots. $3.00 per 100 From 2-in.^)ots, $L'.00 |)er lOO HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Whea ordering, pleuae mention The Exchange Chrysanthemums Carnations and Roses Charles H. Totty Chrysanthemums and Plumosus Maj. Bonnaffon and J. Nonin. from 2H-ineb pots, $20.00 per 1000. Out of sand. $15 00 pel lOOO' SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON. 3H-inch pots. $5.00 per 100. Cash Of approved rredil W. B. GIRVIN, Leola, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Berberis Thunbergii Seedlings to 3 feet. Prices right Specimen TSUGA CANADENSIS Littlefield & Wyman North Abington, Meiss. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Unclaimed Nursery Stock In accordauce with a recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture, collec- tors and other officers of the customs have been instructed that unclaimed nur- sery stock may be sold without the cer- tificate of an oflicer of the Department of Agriculture provided for in Treasury De- cision No. 341.51 of February 6. 1914. where the collector shall find (1) that a permit has been issued by the De- partment of Agriculture for the nursery stock, (2) that foreign certificates of in- spection are attached to the containers, and (3) that the latter are plainly marked to show the general nature and quantity of the contents, the name and address of the exporter, tlie name and address of the consignee, and the coun- try and locality where the stock was grown. Collectors have further been instructed to render full reports, both to the De- partment of Agriculture and to the State inspector concerned, on the form pre- pared by the Department of Agriculture and now used by importers or brokers in reporting shipments of imported nur- sery stock, of all nursery stock disposed of in this manner. Unclaimed nursery stock not comply- ing with the requiremenis mentioned above is to be destroyed by burning under customs supervision. E. A, D. MADISON NEW JERSEY When ordering, please mention The Exchange Carnations F. Dorner & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. Mhen ordering, please men t inn The Exchange ELMER D.SMITH & CO. Chrysanthemums ASK FOR CATALOGUE Adrian - - - Mich. When ordering, ph-ase men t ion The Exchange J. L DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Our Specialties Roses, Carnations. Verbenas When ordering, please mention The Exchange See Slock for Sale ad. Bargains. Roses '"'^^ L L L U L E ^^PRIWGnCLDOHIO J When ordering, plt^n^e m'^nfl'in The Kxchnnc< Split Carnations Quickly, easily and cbeaplr mended. No toola required Pillsbury Carnation Staple Fatented J'.^W ___^___^ 1000 35o.. 3000 $1.00 postpaid (f^ WSfjl I- L. PILLSBURY "^ WBW Galesburg, 111. Wltea «r4«r1at, pleM« Meatloa The Bzcbancf 78 The Florists' Exchange Nursery Stock t Florists Trade Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs. Small Fruits, Roses, Clematis. Phlox, Paeonies. Herbaceous Perennials Ampelopsis Veitchii California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Write For Oar Wholetale Trade List W. ea T. SMITH CO.. 70 VEARS Geneva. N. Y. 1000 ACRES i-ilriitiK. pli'iise menlioii Tlie KxchaiigL' Peonies at Decoration Day For florists living in the Northern States there is nothing in the Peony line so sure to bloom for Decoration Day as the Officinahs varieties. We have them this year in fine two-year plants and quote for October delivery. Officinalis Rubra, Mutabilis Alba and Rosea at $15.00 per hundred Have also numerous other sorts, good for cutting in early and late flowering sorts Send for complete list NOTE. — Use printed stationery. We sell to the trade only, and do not knowingly compete with our ouatomera by allowing our trade prices to get into the hands of private buyers. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., NEWARK, NEW YORK When ordtriiiy, phase mention The Exchange The Holland Nurseries (PLOEGER) Hardy Nursery Stock Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODEiNDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. Ask for Catalogue BOSKOOP, HOLLAND ^C VERY GOOD ^J OFFERED BY HARDY NURSERY =STOCK= VAN GELDEREN& CO., Boskoop, Holland Wholesale only. Ask for catalogue. Wlien ordering, please meiitinn The Exchange California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Asparagus Roots Largest stock in the country. Low prices for Fall delivery. The Robbinsville Nurseries C. A. Bennett, Prop. Robbinsville, N. J. New List Now Ready — Let us send it Not necessary [or you to write. Just send your letter head and we will do the rest. V/iiPii ord»?rinK. pli'iise nn'ntlun 'Iht' K.\i' P. Ouwerkerk 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas , Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts PRICES MODERATE When ordering, please mention The Exchange POT-GROWN WISTARIA AMPELOPSIS Veitchii AMPELOPSIS Ouinquefolia ARISTOLOCHIA EUONYMUS Radicans variegated A. L. MILLER Rockaway BouleTard and Sutphln Road JAMAICA, LONG ISLAND When orderln;^. please roeDtion The Exchange Peonies and Iris CATALOGUE NOW READY Our Guarantee WE WILL REPLACE WITH THREE ALL PLANTS NOT PROVING TRUE TO DESCRIPTION PETERSON NURSERY, Stock Exchange Bldg., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS nriiiTiii;,'. |>l' ;i> PEONIES OFFERED FOR EARLY FALL DELIVERY Ask foT list of varieties and prices KOSTER & CO., HoIIandia Nurseries Boskoop, Holland U. S. Resident Rtpreientatioc A. J. PANNEVIS, Flushing, N. Y. When orderiuj?, please mention Ttie Kxcbaiige 22^^22S3 EVERGREEN TIME This 19 Everin'een time. The best of tiniea to decide jiiat wliat yoo need. Don't wait till Sprine to plant. ^!mmm^^f> ^^?A SS^ TK4B; BUY NOW Riivnoff-plantm Anfinst or ^iepieniber. Hey Bay state prowit Kvergreens. They have back bone. They hare the root* They are top notcD in every way. nrhikfi ord^rlnr ptrase mention The Gxcbance AUSTRALIAN FERNS, PALMS, ETC. Natural dried fern fronds, palm leaves, etc., supplied in any quantity. A few on my list: FERNS: Adlantum. Blelchnum, Aspidl- um, Aeplenlum. Gleichenia, Todea. PALMS: CALAMUS Muellerl. KENTIA Monostachya. LIVISTONA Australis. SEAFORTHIA elegans. ARECA Bauer! MACROZAMIA. OTHER LEAVES. LOMATIA, GREVILLEA robusta, AUSTRALIAN MOSS, RESTIA TetraphylluB. Samples and quotations forwarded on appli- cation to MARK BROWNE 68H Pitt Slrtel, SYDNEY, N. S. W.. AUSTRALIA Cable: "Niaouli, Sydney." Codes: A. B. C. 5tb and Western Union When ordering, please mt-ntlon The Kxcliiinte All Nurserymen Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticulturcd Advertiser" This is The Bnti-sh Trjitle Taper being read weekly by all Hortieultural traders. It \s also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postaRe, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdham. Notts. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium applicants should, with the sub- scriptions, send a copy of their catalogue or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade-*?. Address Editors of the "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts URGE PINES. SPRUCES, HEMLOCK, RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS, ETC. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. Stratford, Conn. Reference: Dunn & Bradstreet. Established 21 jear When orderinp, please m-'ntlon The Excbange Roses, Hau'dy Perennials, Ornamentals, Bedding Plants Atk For Price List Mountain View Floral Co., Portland, Ore. When ordering, please mention The Bxcbanse Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER H.\LF A CENTURY Complete assortment In lartie and small sizes. Price list now ready. TheD.Hill Nursery Co., Inc., oudU. iii. Everftreen Specialists Largest Growers in .\merlca When ordering, please montlon The Exchange When ordering, please mention The Exchange The war kills a lot of people, but to give us a trial on Nursery Stock will not hurt anybody. THE EAST END NURSERY CO. Care A. MORAIO, Florist 55 Purchase St.. RTE, N. Y. Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange July 8, .1916. The Florists' Exchange 79 URSERY DEPARTM CONDUCTED BY JOSEPH MEEHAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN— President, John Watson. Newark, N. 1.; \ ire-I'rcsulftit, I.loyd C. Stark. LouiHiana.lMo.; Treasurer, Peter Youncers Geneva, Neb.; .Seeretary, John Hall, Rochester, N. Y. Styrax japonica (Subject of this week's illustration.) Since its introduction from Japan, now many years ago, Stj'rax jajjonica lias been well disseminated, many firms having made it quite a feature of tiieir collections. It is well worth all the praise one may give it. Though attaining a lieight which would entitle it to rank as a small tree, it is often described as a shrub, for it commences to bloom when but three to four feet tall, and is always of a bushy nature. The beautiful picture of a specimen of it growing on the Agricultural Grounds, Washington, D. C, illustrates our description of its growth, shrub-like, while yet of the height of many a small tree. The lo\'cIy white flowers of this Styrax come in loose clusters all along the growths of the past season. Tlie flowers are on long stems, and all being drooping, ]iresent a most charming appearance. Following the flowers seeds form, round in shape, an additional attraction to the tree; and it li.is tlic merit of flowering every Spring, usually very freely. Allowed to grow at will this Sty- rax forms a broad based, low pyra- mid. Specimens of about a i2ft. height are often as many feet wide at tiase, and with not a branch out of line. It is almost unique aimong trees in tliis resjiect. This Styrax appears to do its best when in deep, low ground, and a light shade does not appear ob- jectionable to it. It has been no- ticed doing nicely near running streams of water. There is another Japanese Sty- rax, S. Obassia, a tall, upright growing tree, with large, handsome foliage and pendulous racemes of white flowers, the white tree quite unlike japonica in every respect. There are two or three native Styraxes, but these are seldom seen in cultivation; none is the equal of japonica in beauty. S. japonica is easily grown from seeds, sown as soon as ripe. n There are several »,i.„t!f„ii„ Of our native arbutiiolia ..i . ^ , shrubs of much value for ornamental planting, which are not so often used as they deserve to be; among them is Pyrus arbutifolia. This is a tall shrub as it grows wild, but when cultivated it is more dwarf and bushy. It is mostly found wild in low ground, often bordering swamps on the edge of woods, and fliere it grows as a tall shrub 8ft. to 10ft. high. Hesides the fact that it would not be so tal! when in .1)1 ojien place, there are as well varieties of it naturally dwarfer, and these dwarf forms are, many of them, preferable for planting. We have noticed that plants from a wild condition from New Jersey are of less lieight than those from Pennsylvania; for instance, and in the western States dwarf forms appear the rule. In cultivation we have seen these dwarf forms beauti- ful when in bloom, their clusters of white flowers ap- pearing well above the foliage ornamenting the bushes. Differing in habit of growth and general appearance from the usual run of shrubs adds to its desirability. ."^s seen in plantings this Pyrus is of 3ft, to 5ft. tail, and quite bushy. Clusters of black berries succeed the flowers, and from these seedlings may be raised, sowing them as soon as ripe, in Autimin. CuDressus ^^"'^ "'^ ^o ^^'^ °^ the Cupressus of suffi- nrllnnioo """^ hardiness to endure our Winters of anzomca j,,^ ^^^^j^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^,^^ ^^^ familiar with the several lovely species of California, as well as other ones whicli thrive in European gardens, are al- ways envious of those privileged to enjoy them. Therefore, when Cupressus arizonica is offered us as one of much merit and one hardy to a considerable de- gree, we are all interested in it, and should be prepared to give it a trial. Coming from Arizona as it does, one is apt to look on it with same suspicion as to its hardiness, knowing as we do the reputation for heat in many parts of that State, but this Arizona Cypress grows at high altitudes on mountain sides, where it meets with severe cold in Winter. The mountains there are subject to severe cold, rendering quite safe the planting of any tree grow- ing there. The well doing of .Vbies arizonica, the cork barked Fir, introduced from there some years ago, and planted at Philadelphia, proves that the zero weather we get at times in Winter need not be feared for any- thing from the Arizona mountains. With Cupressus arizonica thriving on our grounds, we should he less envious than we now are of those liv- ing where C. macrocarpa, C. Macnabiana and Goveniana display themselves, careless of Winter cold. These Pacific Coast species will not endure the cold of even the more temperate of the Middle States. Doubtless these Cupressus could all be increased from cuttings, but as seeds are usually procurable, it affords an easy way of increasing stock of these evergreens. Frazlnus vlrldls Styrax japonica. See also illustration, page 84 _ « I, ! ^^^ have not often referred to Cun- g amia ninghamia sinensis, for the reason sinens s ^j^^j. jj. j^ ^^^ ^j syu;(.ig„|. hardiness for other than positions south of Philadelphia. Not far from where the writer resides there is an old plant of it, which today is no more than a bush, for the rea- son that the owner does not protect it in Winter, so that what Suimmer growth is made is generally frozen off when Winter comes. This annual nature pruning leaves it constantly a bush, so much to be regretted, as when flourishing it is a handsome evergreen. The leaves are lanceolate, lengthy, and of a shining green color, on stiff, horizontal shoots. On the Drexel estate, close to the Delaware River, some miles above Philadelphia, there was for years a nice tree of this. It received but a slight protection, just the tying in close of its own branches, one to pro- tect the other, and it advanced in growth a little every year. It had in its favor the proximity of the Dela- ware River, a well-known assistance to evergreen trees, as all rivers are. Wilmington, Delaware, has been spoken of as having a good specimen of it in one of its cemeteries. There, too, the presence of much water in river and creek, besides a milder climate, accounts for the success in growing this tree. It is a Chinese coniferous tree, of much resemblance to some of the Araucarias of Australia, and it is some- times called Chinese Pine, This Cunninghamia can be increased in the way manv evergreens are, using half ripened shoots in late Au- tumn, in greenhouse through the Winter. They should be rooted by Spring. As Ash trees ^re not considered as "flower- ing trees" in the sense the term is under- stood by the public, they are not seen in tree collections as often as many other trees are. There are many species of them by no means rare in a wild state, which are difficult to find in general plantings, such as the Black Ash, Fraxinus sambucifolia, the Blue, F. quadrangulata, and even the Green, F. viridis, is not at all common. The one mostly seen, and a good one it is, is the White, F. americana. Were we not thinking of native species just now we would add the European one, F. excelsior, for in plantings of the past it was evidently a favorite, as so many old trees of it on estates testify. F. viridis, known as Green Ash, the one to which our notes chiefly relate, is a particularly handsome tree, because of its shining green foliage, green on both the upper, and the lower sides, of the leaf. This distin- guishes it from all other species, and, taken together with its well proportioned outline of growth, has led to its use in many plantings. As seen on lawns it is not a tail tree, rather of a height of about 80ft., with spreading appearance. It has the reputation of flourish- ing well in quite low ground, a good recommendation ; and its re- moval from place to place is not attended with the risk many trees meet with in like cases. Ash seeds of all kinds, if sown as soon as ripe, sprout in Spring, but if kept in a dry state and sown in Spring, they remain a whole year before growing. „ ... In comparison witli Some of the ^^^^^^^ ^jher Priv- Ligustrums ^j, ^^^^ ^^jj^^ ^^^^ such as ovalifolium, Ibota, sinense and Regelianum, he finds the amurense to differ in being of more upright growth than the others. But in another particular, that of leafing out, and the shedding of its foliage, it is quite distinct. It is the first to display its foliage in Spring, as it is to lose it on the approach of Winter. It does not wait for freezings, but closes up all business with the ending of Au- tumn. Its early leafing in Spring is most cheering in its way, as it assures one of its well doing, as well as breaking the monotony of looking on leafless branches. L. sinense acts entirely different. It is in no hurry whatever to leaf out in Spring, or to lose its foli- age at the close of the season. Freezing has to overtake it before it changes its course, and even then it takes more than a light freezing to make it feel it. The writer has never seen it in hedge use here but should look for it to equal the California in retaining some of its foliage all Winter when in such shape, especially when its plants were young and vigor- ous. As to its relative hardiness, the ievi plants the writer has are somewhat shaded hy a large tree. This and its late growing character may account for the loss of an inch or so of the ends of its tall shoots. In foliage it is a pleasing Privet, approaching in this re- spect Regelianum, much in its favor in every use made of it, as a hedge plant or as a single specimen. Everyone knows how readily all Privets root from cuttings. This makes plants cheap, and is one of sev- eral reasons why they are so popular for hedging. In our " Gardeners and Florists' Annual for the year 1916, Mr. Joseph Meehan contributes " The Nurseryman's Year," which is, in effect, A Calendar of Operations from Jan. i to Dec. 31. This authoritative Calendar in itself is worth many times the price of the book, which is 50c. postpaid. THE BOOK OF AVATER GARDENING. By Peter Bisset. The only recognized authority on aqua- tics. Profusely illustrated. Price, postpaid, $2.50. A. T. DeLaMabe Pto. & Pm. Co., Ltd., P. O. Bo« 100, Tiroes Square Station, New York. 80 The Florists' Exchange FOxrirsED xir isss A Weekly Medlom of Intercbang'e for Florists, Nnriery- meiLi SeedBmen and the Trade in Oeneral Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office as Second Class Matter Published every Saturday by the A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd., Proprietors. 438 to 448 West 37th St., New York. A. T. De La Mare, president and managing editor; Jas. Griffith, secretary; David Tou- zeau, treasurer. 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Florists' Society. — Gardeners and Florists' Club of Baltimore (Md.).— Rochester (N. Y.) Florists' Association. — .Springfield (O.) Florists' Club. Tuesday, July 11. — Syracuse CN. Y.) Rose Society. — Toledo (O.) Flori-sts' Club. — Tri-City Florists' Club, Davenport, la. — Sweet Pea .Siiow in London, England. Wednesday, July 12. — Morris County (N. J.) Gardeners and Florists' Society. Thursday, July 13. — Omaha (Neb.) Florists' Club. — St. Louis (Mo.) Florists' Club. Saturday, July 15. — American Sweet Pea Society's annual show, Bar Harbor, Me., July 15-16. Dr. Galloway Returns to Washington Dr. B. T. Galloway, dean of the New York State Col- lege of Agriculture at Cornell University, has tendered his resignation to the board of trustees on account of his health and other circumstances. The board, much against its will, had to accept the resignation and expressed deep regret at his withdrawal from tlie deanship of the State Ccilicgc. It is under.stoud that Dr. Galloway returns to the service of the Government to engage in special re- search worlv of a general character in the Bureau of Plant Industry of the Department of Agriculture. Dr. Galloway was connected with the Department of Agriculture for a period of twenty-seven years. He started as assistant pathologist in the section of mycology and was promoted until in 1900 he became chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry. In 1913, he was assistant secretary of the whole department. New President of the Seed Association, Kirby B. White Mr. Kirby B. White, secretary of D. M. Ferry Co., Detroit, since 1908 to the present time, is one of the outstanding figures in the American Seed Trade Associa- tion, his ready wit and flow of argument being known to all who attend its conventions. Mr. White is in his 41st year, having been born in 1875, at Appleton, Wis. He was educated in the public schools tliere and Lawrence University, and his seed career began with the firm of E. J. Bowen of San Francisco, where he worked from 1894. to 189(), going to D. M. Ferry Co. thereafter. Mr. White married Alice N. Nash of Manitowoc, Wis., in 1904, and has four children, Nurserymen's Problems It will be with a sense of satisfaction that all who have an interest in the nur.sery business will read our report of the annual convention which was held at Milwaukee last week. It appears to have been one of the most businesslike meetings that the nurserymen have had. At last the members have awakened to the need of doing things more in accord with modern big business, but in some instances they may have overstepped the mark, as, for instance, in that part of their proceedings where they resolve to confine the wholesale prices for nursery stock purely to bona fide nurserymen, to the exclusion of buyers of large quantities of stock, among whom may be included many retail florists, or florists who do a large retciil business. What is to prevent the florist tacking on the word " nurseryman " to his title, just as so many tack on " landscape gardener " ? Then again, the auction markets which do a bene- ficial service to many hundreds or thousands of florists, small nurserymen, and the general public, are likely to be penalized or boycotted, and if not they, then the HoUand and English or foreign firms that supply these auctions with nursery stock. In some of these matters we imagine that the nurserymen's association has bitten oiT much more than it can chew, especially at the present time, granted that a start had to be made toward the ideal, which may be attained eventually. The society does not seem to us to be sufficiently strong at present to carry out its aims. A membership of 380 cannot by a very long way represent the whole nursery trade of the United States or even the Eastern half. Committees were appointed to consider national advertising, both as a co-operative concern of the association, and its effect individually. In all our larger societies this publicity matter is receiving very great attention, for after aU, seUing and distribution must be regarded as a legitimate and necessary part of the cost of the, stock one seUs. Hitherto, this fact or factor has not been sufficiently taken into account. The Cafifornia fruit growers can teach us aU a lesson in co-operative advertising. Every suburban and city train carries their showy, attractive fruit ads. Some telling criticisms were made agednst the slip- shod method of bunching and shipping of trees by the cheap nurseryman. The association wound up its proceedings with a series of resolutions which would undoubtedly lead to betterment if they could be carried out in their entirety, as the members would like to see. Possibly these will do some good, but it wiU be quite a while before aU of them can be materialized or even appreciably realized. The association condemned the free distribution of nursery stock by the Federal and State Governments, just as the free seed distribution is condemned by the seed trade, smd by all other right thinking men. Why Not Aubrietias? So fully persuaded are we of the likely success of the Aubrietias as flowers for the American hardy outdoor garden for Spring and early Summer blooming, that we heartily commend them to the notice of the trade. From time to time we have been told that this thing would not succeed and that thing would not do, only to find the opposite to be the truth, that we are courageous enough to recommend several good and as yet little tried or fittle known subjects for American gardens. The Aubrietias, including the improved new varieties, will succeed in many sections of our country, particularly in the East and the Pacific North West, and an article in The Exchange this week teUs how to propagate them and what are the best kinds to have. Once planted they will look after themselves. The Bagatelle Rose Trials We hear that the judges met on Tiiursday, June 15, to judge the new Roses planted at Bagatelle for trial, and that the gold medal for the best new Rose was awarded to Mrs. Wemyss Quinn, raised by Messrs. Alex. Dickson & Sons, Newtownards. — Horticultural Advertuer. White Swainsona is being used as a substitute fur Lily of the Valley: rather a long way off, surely. Gloxinias are in the market as pot plants and sell at 50c. to $1 each. Although requiring to be handled carefully they are highly desirable plants. In some of the public parks m England trenches have been made by soldiers returned from the front and a charge of 25c carries the privilege of inspecting them: "just like the ones in Flanders." "There is not any nationally-known nurseryman," said a speaker on publicity at the nurserj-men's con- vention, and he must have made some of our good friends think, as he told them some truths about their advertising sense, or rather their lack of it. In a letter from Joseph Meehan of Philadelphia, dated June 30, that veteran of the Civil War said; "It is 53 years tomorrow since I was gobbled up by Stuart's cav- alry in a skirmish with our battery on their way to Gettys- burg. But fourteen of the hundred of us in that organi- zation at that time are alive today. I ought not to Isick." Early Dahlias may be seen more frequently now than formerly. Already in many places blooms can be cut. The latest we have seen, however, was Dahlias used as window box plants in a street near The Ex- change office in New York. These plants were fully 2ft. high, and are now blooming. 'They seem to be quite happy. The European war has had, among other effects, that of causing estate owners in England to sell, much more willingly than ever before, .some of their notable garden ornaments and furniture, some of which could not be got other than from the old estates, notably stoneware and bronze materials. These, we learn, are being purchased by wealthy estate owners in this coun- try at the present time. Theke is something in the rock garden that lends a charm to plants that they would not possess amid other surroundings. Walking through an extensive rock gar- den near Philadelphia the other day, the superintendent pointed to a solitary little House Leek (Sempervimm) in flower, mth its rose, star shaped bloom, and re- marked, "If you saw that anywhere else you would probably think nothing of it, but just here among these other dwarf plants, and amid the boulders it looks beautiful." His words were right. A OREAT deal that is not quite true, is often leveled against gardening as being purely a luxury. No doubt it is, to a large extent, but for those who have the money to spend, even the private garden giv*5 fine re- turns, especially in such places as one recently visited, where several dozen spikes of beautiful Lilium candi- dum were cut and sent to the owner's residence each day of the week, together with other flowers. Capi- talizing these at the market value, surely the owner got something for his money. A STORY is told by the Rev. W. T. Hutchins, the veteran Sweet Pea expert and authority, of his visit to London at the time of the bi-centenary conference on the Sweet Pea in 1900. He says that the chairman sent a congratulatory telegram to the late King Edward as patron, who was then Prince of Wales, couched some- what in these words, "The society congratulates its patron, the Prince of Wales, and the rest of the Royal famnily." A reply was received back, "The Prince of Wales accepts your greetings, but the Royal family has no rest." The idea of having a collection of the wild flowers of the -State in which we live, growing altogether in one big "wild" garden, is splendid. California has led the way, although of course Illinois had already suggested a school of landscape gardening in which native plants were to be tised almost exclusively. To the person who does not understand what the wild garden stands for it would be hard to explain in the length of a paragraph, and to the one who loves to shear-in every kind of shrub, and whose idea of flower gardening extends only to Cflleus, Cannas, and Geraniinns, the wild garden idea would be incomprehensible — no, it would be the maddest of mad things, all towsly-wowsly. One of the great sights that the writer has seen in the gardenesque, was in the nature of Rose walls, or rather walls covered with Roses, around the Wana- maker estate near Philadelphia. Sever.al new public roads have been made, and on the banks behind the retaining walls were planted rambler Roses of the Juiy 8, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 81 variety Lady Gay, Dorothy Perkins and its white form, American Pillar, Excelsa, Newport Fairy, Crim- son Rambler, Farquhar's White, Hiawatha and others. These in their second year have shoots in some in- stances 10ft. long, which have been brought down over the face of the walls on either side of the roads, ex- tending in great floral banks for over half a mile, so that the gorgeousness and beauty of the sight can well be imagined. Ampelopsis Veitchii was planted also, and is now intermixed with the festoons of Roses. The Rose shoots are tied to eyes which were fastened into the cement when the walls were built. Once more the Carnation takes premier position among flowers in relation to the events of the day. In a recent charge upon the battlefields of France, that of Dompierre, it is recorded of the soldiers that they "decorated themselves with flowers, following the exam- ple of their General, who, putting a magnificent Car- nation in his buttonhole, cried to them as the attack sounded: 'This will wilt in the German trenches.' Three hours later this General entered Dompierre at the head of his victorious troops." The New York Times, from which we gathered the story, adds the following: "A little over a score of years ago, when General Boulanger was Minister of War and the idol of the French Army, who looked to him sis the great captain who was destined to lead the hosts of the republic against Germany to recover Alsace and Lorraine, a pink Carnation, his favorite flower, was frequently worn by the General. It was adopted as an emblem by his Chauvinist admirers, and became known as the 'flower of la revanche.' " National Law to Cover Misbranding The Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce of the House of Representatives has voted to report favorably to the House the so-called Barkley bill "To prohibit the manufacture, sale, or transportation in interstate comimerce of misbranded articles, to regulate the traffic therein, and for other purposes." This bill provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture within any Territory of the United States or the District of Columbia, or to ship in interstate conmierce, any article of comimerce or trade or other commodity which is misbranded within the meaning of tlie bill. It also prevents their ship- ment and delivery, precluding their carriage by common carriers or by travelers. The fines are $500 for a first offense and $1000 for each subsequent offense, or im- prisonment not exceeding one year, or both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court. The Barkley bill is stringent in its provisions and leaves practically no "loophole for misbranding or mis- representation in any form, way or particular. It will applj' equally to stocks sold by the seed trade, nur- sery trade or florists' trade as to any form of manu- facturing. It strikes at newspaper or any other form of advertising with equal severity, as per section five, which reads: "Or if there is published, issued, or circulated con- cerning, regarding, or in any manner pertaining to said article, in any newspaper, magazine, book, pamphlet, circular, or other publication or advertisement, any false, fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive word, state- ment, representation, symtiol, or device, as to any of the matters or things stipulated in the foregoing sub- sections of this section." The law is intended to go into effect six months after its enactment by Congress. It is rather difficult to pre- dict that it will come up for final action at this season of Congress. If it does, it is practically assured, it is understood, of passage. It has the endorsement of President Wilson and when being drafted. Secretary of Commerce Redfield and his assistants conferred with Representative Barkley, the author of the bill. Window Boxes for Fifth Avenue Publicity Movement for the Use of Flowers and Plants The Exchange is informed that a movement has been started in New York to encourage among business firms, particularly those in Fifth ave., the decorating of their buildings by window boxes and flowering plants. An organization called the Business Zone Flower Committee has been started, the chairman of which is Mrs. Katherine E. Paul, secretary of the New York branch of the National Plant, Flower and Fruit Guild. S. Henri Finkle of the All Language Advertising Service, Inc., suite 627, 25 Broad St., which organization is handling the publicity arrangements, writes to The Exchange that the committee has, through the courtesy of the Bush Terminal Co. secured offices in the building of that firm at 100 Broad St., where inquirers regarding its work should be addressed. Mr. Finkle adds: "We are now completing arrangements for a flower day which is scheduled for the latter part of this month or the be- ginning of August, and on which day, as the results of the publicity work which we are doing, it is expected that many representative concerns will respond to the appeal of the committee and decorate their windows with window boxes of flowers." Illinois State Florists's Association At a meeting of the executive committee of the Illinois State Florists' Ass'n, held at Bloomington, 111., on Tues- day, June 27, it was decided not to hold a competitive flower show at tlie State meeting there this Fall; there- fore the preparation of a premium list was abandoned. All efforts will be made by the committee to arrange one of the largest non-competitive Fall exhibitions ever held. The secretary was instructed to write all those members who answered the call for cash subscriptions toward getting up a premium list and thank them for their liberal response. All however, will be asked to contribute stock, cut flowers or plants, towards making this a banner show. The only cash awards will be those given to the school children of Bloomington for the best Chrysanthemum plants grown by them. The amateur feature will be entirely in charge of A. Washburn & Sons of Bloom- ington, who donated several thousand plants for the children to grow and are going to offer $50 in prizes to this cause. , The show will be held in the large Coliseum at Bloom- ington on Nov. 9, 10, and 11, and the commercial part will be in cliarge of a committee of J. F. Amuiann, Chas. Loveridge, and George W. Jacobs. Tlie usual certificate of merit will be awarded to anything new or meritorious. No entries need be made for this. Those attending the meeting were President Chas. W. Johnson, Chas. Loveridge, I. L. Pillsbury, E. W. Guy, Geo. W. Jacobs and J. F. Ammann; from out of town, Frank and Geo. Washburn and John R. Gee, from Bloomington, 111. J. F. Ammann, Secy. The late Walter P. Stokes The above photograph was taken in 1902 when Mr. Stokes was 55 years of age, at his election_ as president of the American Seed Trade Association. Rose and Strawberry Show in Boston The annual Rose and Strawberry show was held at Horticultural Hall on Saturday and Sunday, July 1 and 2. The exhibition had been postponed from June 21 and 25. The lateness of the season has interfered with the exhibitions and the changing of the dates has not helped the exhibitions any. A decade ago this show used to be one of the most interesting of the year, and al- though there has been great progress made in the in- troduction of new hybrid tea and rambler Roses, yet the exhibition does not compare with those of former years. However, the show was a most interesting one. The newer hybrid tea Roses and new ramblers were much appreciated and so were the huge banks of splendid hardy herbaceous flowers. In the class for hardy Roses calling for collection, not less than twenty varieties and not less than fifty vases, Thomas N. Cook was first with such varieties as Paul Neyron, Mme. Gabriel Luizet, J. S. Fay, Magna Charta, Sharman Crawford, Fran Karl Druschki, John Hopper, Duchess of Wellington, Victor Verdier, Fisher Holmes, Clio, Robert Duncan, and Mar- garet Dickson. W. C. Winter was second with a nice lot of flowers. For the best display of hardy herbaceous flowers: 1, Blue Hill Nurseries. T. C. Thurlows & Sons Co. had an exhibit of Peonies. F. W. Fletcher exhibited a handsome vase of Delphinium Cleveden Beauty, which is good for Winter forcing. R. & J. Farquhar & Co. had a handsome display of herbaceous flowers which were pleasingly arranged, giv- ing a color effect of white and blue. A. J. Fish of New Bedford had a handsome collection of climbing Roses for which he received a silver medal. One of the finest things in the collection was Rose Silver Moon, with very large, white flowers and very handsome bright green foliage. There were also good exhibits of early outdoor vegetables. R. C. Walter P. Stokes We regret to announce the sudden death from heart disease, of Walter P. Stokes, aged 09, for many years engaged in the seed trade, in Philadelphia, and a promi- nent member of the Society of Friends. Tlie death oc- curred on Saturday, July 1, while on a fishing trip in the Maine woods, near Moosehead Lake. Mr. Stokes liv'ed in Moorestown, N. J. With him on the trip were J. Morton Brown, of Llanerch, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Moon, of Trenton. Tliey left here about ten days ago and until a few min- utes before his death Mr. Stokes wivs seemingly in ex- cellent health. Mrs. Stokes had expected to join them this week and go with her husband to Nortlieast Harbor, Me., to spend part of the Summer. The following notes of the Stokes business are from the catalog of the company (Stokes Seed Farms Co., Moores- town, N. J.) "The development of a seed business, as entered into by Walter P. Stokes some thirty-six years ago, will, perhaps, be of interest to our customers who do not know of the early beginnings. Back in 1879 Walter P. Stokes started supplying the Pliiladelphia market gardeners with their seeds. At that time the store was located down at 534 South Second St., directly opposite tlie old market-house. Some two years after this, the partnership of Johnson & Stokes was established, and under this name Walter P. Stokes did business for about twenty-five years. For several years the seedhouse was located at 1114 Market st., and in later years was moved down to 217-219 Market St., at which point the firm built up a very large, general garden seed business. "In 1906 this partnership expired for personal reasons, and Walter P. Stokes continued in business under his own name at the 219 Market st. address. During the next eight years he conducted a general seed business, cater- ing to both the home and market garden trade, and all this time building up a sound reputation for quality seeds and honest dealing. The name, Stokes' Standard, was firmly imbedded in the minds of a large number of loyal seed-buyers. "During all this time the Floracroft Garden trial grounds at Moorestown were testing out a large portion of the seed stocks. It became evident, however, that in order to cater to the high-class market garden trade more ground for experimental work and stock-seed growing was necessary. Mr. Stokes had been at the helm for some thirty-five years, and by this time wanted to be relieved of the massive details which he had been carry- ing for so long, in order that he might have more freedom to look after his other interests. In the Fall of 1914, therefore, Walter P. Stokes turned over the active man- agement of his business, which is being continued and developed now under the corporate name of Stokes Seed Farms Company. Walter P. Stokes is a director in the new firm, and acts in an advisory capacity. The active management of the business, however, has been turned over to the new generation." Alongside of Mr. Stokes' beautiful home at Moores- town, the Floracroft trial grounds were situated, and also the greenhouse establishment, consisting of a very fine modern range of glass. Mr. Stokes was known as the "Valley King," and his annual forcings of Lily of the Valley ran into the millions of pips. He shipped daily to the New York and Philadelphia markets and Stokes' Valley always commanded top prices. He had specially constructed houses of his own design for Valley forcing, and the planting and cutting were conducted with rhythmic precision, only varying in quantity according to the season of the year. Besides Valley, thousands of Tulips were forced for cutting during the -Winter season, and Stokes' Tulips were as well known in Philadelphia as his Valley. Easter Lilies, Hydrangeas and ferns %vere his other specialties. His Hydrangeas for Easter were always sold up months before Easter. Mr. Stokes had been ailing for the past few years and relinquished his business activities in 1914, when the company was formed and Francis C. Stokes, the eldest son, became president. With the formation of the new company the executive offices were removed to Moorestown, N. J., and only the first floor of the building at 219 Market St., Philadelphia, was retained as a seed store, and as it is today. He is survived by his widow, Sirs. Anna Saylor Stokes, a daughter, Mrs. Edwin A. Russell, of Richmond, Va., and two sons, Francis C. Stokes, and Walter P. Stokes, Jr., the latter a boy still in his teens. The fimeral took l>lace on Wednesday afternoon from his late Moorestown home. Deceased was also a member of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, and the members were invited to attend the funeral. He was on one of the committees of the National Flower Show held at Philadelphia last Spring and was an active worker. 82 The Florists' Exchange American Association of Nurserymen A Business-Like Gathering— New Order of Procedure at the Convention — Membership Discipline Discussed THE forty-first annual convention of the American Association of Nurserymen was licld at Mil- waukee, Wis., June 28 to 30, IBlli, and was tile most strictly l)usiness-like session within the memory of tlie writer, wlio has attended tliese conventions for up- ward of twenty-five years. It was the first convention liold under the constitu- tion and liy-laws adopted at Detroit last year, limiting ilic active membership to those actively engaged in the nursery business, and a considerable portion of the transactions was carried on in executive sessions from whicli associate members as well as newspaper men were excluded. OFFICERS FOR 1916-17 President, John Watson, Newark, New York Viee-Presidcnt, Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo. Treasurer, Peter Youngers, Geneva, Neb. Executive Committee, three years, J. B. PUkington, Portland, Ore., and E. S. Wcleh, Shenandoah, la. Philadelphia was unanimously selected as the j next plaee ol meeting. J Abridged From President Welch's Address I shall never fbrget the pleasing impressions and val- uable experience that I gained by visiting some of the European nurseries not many years since. Yet the things that are possible in Europe are not impossible here. We are endowed with better soil, favorable climate, and men capable of producing as good results in our own country as tliey are in Europe. I refer you to the figures which give the importation of nursery stock from Europe during the year ending June 30, 1915, taken from the records of the Federal Horticultural Board: Fruit Trees 3,821,547 Fruit Tree Stocks 21,6«,672 Roses 3,516,568 Rose Stocks 5,808,814 Forest and Ornamental Deciduous Trees 1,387,274 Ornamental Deciduous Shrubs 3,612,884 Evergreens 1,732,716 Field-grown Florists' Stock 1,958,587 Grape Vines and Bush Fruits 242,200 Stocks Cuttings or Seedlings 9,184,840 Total 48,989,555 The above figures will give us some idea of the enormous amount of nursery stock which is imported from Europe, and how utterly dependent we have been upon the foreign growers. It seems to me that with our wonderful facilities for growing nursery stock in this country and witli the tremendous handicap that we have to face, owing tt) the conditions that exist there now, that it would pay us to give- tliis feature serious and dclilierate attention. However, in our zeal for progress we ought not to forget the struggles and trials of our Itrother nurserymen in the Old World. It seems to me tliat it is a fitting time to extend our hands in sympathy to our fellow nurserymen in Eurojie, and to most earnestly liope that peace is not far distant, and that normal times and conditions will soon return to them as it has been witii us in America. Ex-Presi our work and (it themselves for tlie duties that lie before them; so with us today, let us encourage every yoiuig man to see the opportunities that are before him. The jiresident called a meeting of the executive com- luittee at Kansas City, at the time of the annual meet- ing of the Western Association of Nurserymen, A majority of five members were able to be present. Such (juestions as membershiji, trade terms, publicity, legisla- tion and transportation vvere discussed, and plans were outlined for the future. It was decided to issue a c-ontidcn- tial bulletin f(tr the benefit of the membership. We lin]ie you ha\e found tliis a valuable source of information. We believe this bulletin can be enlarged and made a jier- manent source of usefulness for our membership. This work was j>laced in the hands of the publicity committee, who handled it in an efficient manner. In this connecticin I wish to commend our trade journals for tlieir loyal sup- port, and to assure them we have no intention or desire Ut encroach upon their grounds, but feel that under our ru'w ]>lan of (irganization there will be much valuable in- fiirmaticin that the membership is paying for, and which they are entitled to receive. If the work of our officers and counsel is to be published broadcast and made free to everyone, what necessity is there for anyone interested in the nursery business to pay liberal membership fees antl maintain the organization? We have been working under the new j>lan the past year, and this splendid program wliieh is mapped out for us, and this attendance demonstrates the loyalty of the membership. Our association is favored by the loyal support of the most capable men in the business. They have been untiring in their devotion, unselfish in their efforts, and their chief aim has been to make a bigger and a better American Association of Nurserymen. It is essential that we work in harmony if we expect to attain our aim. Co-operation must be our watchword, and it is my earnest recommendation that all find some common ground by which they can work in harmony. All branches of the business are represented by our organiza- tion— wholesale, retail, through salesimen, mail order by catalog. Each finds a necessary place for the distribu- tion of our products. There should be a more intelligent system of plant- ing in order to avoid overproduction which resulte in the demoralization of prices, and the hawking of nursery products about in improper channels of distribution and at ruinous prices, creating the impression that nursery stock has no real value. There is no business in the United States which pays so little attention to a uniform system and standardization of prices as ours, and if some member of our association can bring about this nmch needed change, he will have earned a lasting fame. A closer relationship ought to b; estaljlishcd be- tween our National association and the various district associations throughout the United States. This would increase the efficiency of all and secure more effective co-operation in the handling of the many problems that arise. The question of tariff is one which has confronted the business man for half a century. Personally, I favor an advance in the rate on nursery stock not otherwise speci- fied, in order to check the importation of foreign stock and give greater protection to the American grower. A large amount of general nursery stock (as has already lieen pointed out) is imported annually that can be grown and sold at a profit by our American nurserymen at the prices we pay for it abroad, after adding the cost of delivering and duties. In some sections of the Ignited States, government George A. Aiaisliall Of Arlington, Neb., member of the Committee on .\rbitration. American Association of Nurserj'men experiment stations are undertaking the free distribution of nursery stock. In one case, which has been called to my attention, a large railroad oorporatinn has estab- lished a nursery with the idea of distributing its products free to the people located along its lines. County dem- onstration agents, in some instances, have undertaken to provide for their people by supplying stock at the actual cost of growing. The legitimate expense of ad- vertising, personal solicitation, placing of stock, etc., be- ing paid out of State and Federal funds. In some in- stances these well-meaning State and Federal employees have taken it upon themselves to warn people against buy- ing from regular and legitimate sources. The practical effect of this to the business is disjistrous, and creates the impression with the buying public, that nurserymen doing business in a legitimate manner, are selling at exorbitant prices. Our State, district and national or- ganizations should co-operate in every way possible to prevent such practices. I am sure that time will prove the wisdom of mak- ing membership elective. We hope to make our associa- tion worth while and worth seeking membership in: also being a member of the American Association of Nursery- men should mean something. While we should never deny membership to any worthy nurseryman; we should keep out the unworthy. Membership in our association should be emblematic of honor and integrity. Since our last conventiim the "grim reaper" has lieen in our midst, and death has taken a mnnber of our mem- bers, amimg them Cal>tain C. I.. Watrous of Des Moines, a pioneer nurseryman of Iowa, who for many years wtts a prominent worker in our association, serving our executive committee, the chairmen of the uii'us committees and the membership for the loyal sup- ■ il accorded my administration. It is a pleasure to Mik shoulder to shoulder with such efficient and earnest CM. "Business Nurserymen" The keynote of the new order of things was sounded by W. H. Wyman, of North Abington, Mass., in a paper entitled, "A Practical Business Meeting of Busi- ness Nurserymen." He said in part: "If it be worth while for nurserymen to leave their business and travel long distances to attend this convention, it must be a practical business meeting of nurserymen. If it is not, it is not worth while to attend it. I believe one of the first items of business to which we sliould set ourselves is to work out a plan as to how we can put the bimi- ness upon a dignified basis. At the present time there is no generally recognized standard of business prob- ity. Each nurseryman has his own individual standard which ranges from low F to high G. It will be found a somewhat difficult thing to standardize the various products that we produce, but it should not be so diflicult a task to standardize the concerns producing these products. The landscape architects of America have a standard of professional honor and integrity that is ennobling and wholesome. They have a code of written or unwritten laws which, if violated, sub- jects the membership to discipline. Any man who is a member of the American Association of Nurserymen should need no other badge to vouch for his integrity. Our products are hawked about in all sorts of places and in all sorts of ways. The public would be better 'cr\ed if they had their horticultural products dealt c^it to them by nurserymen who were properly stand- arilized by membership in the American Association of Nurserymen, and I would make as a condition of mem- bership that no man shall sell to any one outside this assiK'iation any nursery stock at a price below his pub- lished listed prices. At the present time foreign nur- 'ciyinen or their agents that are coming to us for our liusiness, are also going to everybody else and unload- ' ing all the stock they can dispose of at prices below which they are charging us for what purports to be the same article. Dutch and English nurserymen should he made to understand that they cannot longer play this game in the old way. It should be a choice be- tween the nursery fraternity on the one hand, and the hucksters and dry-goods houses on the other. Do you think it would take long for those foreign gentlemen to decide which trade they would prefer? When we have perfected our policy we can send an ultimatum, if necessary, which will be taken more seriously than manv ultimatums that have been sent to Europe of late." After a discussion of the paper by Messrs. Dayton, Pilkington, McHutchison and Theodore J. Smith, the ]ia]ier was referred to the executive committee with the rtriiinmendation that they try to bring about the re- sults suggested by Mr. Wyman. The secretary's report showed a total of 380 mem- Ihts, and the treasurer reported a balance on hand of ^78-14.. McFarland Scotches Nurserymen's Lack of Publicity Sense The session devoted to Publicity, which immediately followed an executive session, was opened by J. Horace -McFarland, who spoke on "Co-operative Nursery Pub- licity." He spoke of the various articles that were widely and intelligently advertised and a demand cre- ated for them, although they were not nearly so neces- sary to human happiness as nursery stock, and said: "This body of people does not even get ordinary pub- • licity out of the newspapers. You have not any pub- 1 licity sense. You do not know what you want in that I direction. I say to you, with all due respect, that as "president of the American Civic Association coming to (Milwaukee to attend your convention, I personally have had three times as much space in the Milwaukee papers as the whole convention has had. I have publicity sense; you have not. You can get things into the newspapers if they are news. In your program for this meeting there is no bite for the newspapers; your chance for real publicity for nothing has been lost in connection with your 1916 annual convention. The peo- ple are hungry for the kind of stuff that you ought to have for them. Since this association began, vast changes have occurred in regard to the attention paid to things that grow on land. That attention has grown a great deal faster than you have grown. Some thirty odd years ago there were one or two old gone-to-seed horticultural periodicals which you read if you got into a railroad station late at night, and there was not any- thing else that you could pick up; now there is a splen- jJid bunch of live, practical magazines devoted alto- gether to the things that grow on the land. I might name them all to you, they live on the desire of the ))cople to know of the things that you grow, yet there is not a man in the room that could stand up and give me a list of the periodicals and give them correctly. You are behind file procession. The people are driving you for the goods, and you are not driving to sell the goods. There is not any nationally known nurseryman. CiO out on the street and ask a man, 'Where is a nur- sery?' and he cannot tell you. Ask him about a camera, and he will direct you to four or five stores where they can be had. Modern business rests on publicity. The cost of selling and distribution is a legitimate and necessary part of the cost of the goods, ^ou can proceed individually, but you can do better collectively, and therefore I lay out before you a plan which is both individual and collective, for your con- sideration. First, set your house in order for honest, capable, complete service to the buying public. Second, show in your own premises and promote in your own town, good planting of your own stuff. Take your own medicine. Third, look out for good new and old good things. Fourth, give service to present customers and suggestions to prospective customers. The Southern .Vssociation is just beating you to it. They are ar- ranging for distribution among their nursery members of a little booklet giving suggestions for home beauti- hcation and for the use of the stock you have to sell. Consider how this cheap lantern scheme that they have used in Ohio and Illinois may be carried out in your own business. It does not cost very much. Five, a]>- point here and now a cojiuuittee, carefully selected for sectional representation, to hold an organization meet- ing and two other meetings during the year, so as to prepare a proposition for co-operative publicity plans to present to the next convention. Sixth, all members to try out local advertising in their own home papers and to report results to the publicity committee on lilanks prepared for this purpose." The following resolution, presented by Mr. Wyman, was adopted: Resotve"<• "A t'^tl '" l*"" same bundles. One label to the bunch, some of which were liroken off, and unlabeled bunches had to be thrown away. Packing material was evidently stable litter. A pair of unbabeled mice ran away from the packing material. Two other orders came from nurserymen wlio sent everything in perfect condition, packed in Sphagnum moss, stock uniform, boxes lined with strong, tough, lightweight, kraft paper, trees tied ten to a hunch, two labels on every bunch, a box index located everything, and the stock could be shipped out imme- diately on a rush order. This stock had been offered to Mr. Chase at from 15 per cent, to 25 per cent, less liy other growers of whom he knew that they did not do their work thoroughly, and he considered it worth the difference to get the stuff well graded, well packed and Al in every particular. Some think box indexes 84 The Florists' Exchange I niulilesonie and ton fxpL*nsivc. Box indexes are a dou- lil, chock on your invoice and liel]) keep things straight. W. T. HoikI, of Hichmond, Va., who has attended most of tlic meetings of the association since 1987, and who h-is been 51 years in the nursery business, gave Ills experiences in regard to the packing of nursery stock, going back to the days when Franklin Davis, with rope and windlass, packed trees in bunches vary- in;,' in si/.e from 25 to 250 first-class trees. At the present time they pack trees in boxes lined with rosin- sized paper, putting 10 to 25 trees in a box, according to size of trees. Two labels should be put on e;ich bundle. A connnunication was read from the New York Chap- ter of tlic .\inerican Society of Landscape Architects, .isking that the -V. .\. of N. appoint a conunittee to meet with a committee from their society and act as a clearing house in all matters pertaining to the two industries. A motion by Mr. Dayton that such a com- mittee be appointed was carried. The report of the arbitration committee was pre- sented by the chairman, W. C. Reed, who stated that the object of the committee was to avoid going to court in ease of a dispute between members, and that in the few cases which Jiad come before the committee during the past year a satisfactory adjustment had been made, and he thought the committee .should be continued. I'rof. F. 1.. Washburn, State Entomologist, Minn., spoke on the subject of White Pine Blister Rust, which lie stated, in its secondary stage, is known to go from the Currant and Gooseberry to the White Pine, and for this reason, in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota, where the Government is anxious to preserve the Pine forests, there have been some currant and Gooseberry planta- tions condemned. It has not yet been detennined defi- nitely whether the spores are carried on dormant Cur- rant" and Gooseberry bushes, and experiments are being made along this line, Heavy Loss from Insects and Diseases A paper entitled, "Danger Ahe.ad," was read by I'rof. J. G. Sanders, State Entomologist of Wisconsin and Secretary of the American Association of Official Ilorticolliiral Inspectors, who warned nurserymen to heed tlie statements of scientific men in regard to the importation of insect pests and plant diseases. He gave as an instance the case of the Cotton boll weevil which, when it first appeared in Texas, was warned against by an entomologist, who recommended that the growing of Cotton be prohibited in the zone surround- ing the infested area. His recommendation was re- ceived in the nature of a huge joke, with the result that no action was taken. Hundreds of millions of dollars have licen lost as a result of this invasion from the South. The White Pine blister rust has been dis- covered in at least eight of the Eastern States, and its appearance and dissemination should arouse the greatest alarm and shoidd incite us to drastic measures for control. The Chestnut blight has doomed the na- tive Chestnut of .'Vmerica, and this tremendous loss has resulted from the introduction of a few comparatively worthless trees from China. In the Gulf States a tre- mendous amount of money has to be expended for in- spection control and eradication of the Citrus canker. This also is the result of the introduction of a few comparatively worthless trec-s from the Oriental region. The San Josi scale is another introduction from the Oriental region. The gipsy moth, browntail moth. Elm leaf beetle. Pine shoot moth, have caused tremendous losses, particularly in the Eastern States. Prof. San- ders urged the co-operation of all nurserjTnen in se- curing legislation that would eliminate the dangerous jiractice of importing nursery stock from foreign coun- tries, without proper measures being taken to guard against infestation. A committee appointed at an executive session, to report recommendations in regard to regulating trade lists and llicir distribution, reported at an open ses- sion the -following recommendations: 1. Tliat the .\merican Association of Nurserymen compile for the u.st; of its active meinhere, a mailing list containing the names of each and every nurseryntan. dealer or firm engaged in llie growing of nursery stoejt fcr sale, or the selling of nursery stock through agents or catalog. 2. We recomrnend that each ."State, through a committee of five resident nnrserVnien. appointed l>y its .State vice-president, be em- powered and delegated full and absolute authority to furni.sh to the .\inerican .Association of Nurserymen a list of names of all nurserymen and dealers who, in tlieir judgment, are entitled to wholesale trade lists. .S. We recommend that each and every State vice-president be dele- gate<] tlie authority to add to or take from his State list any names who, in his judgment and the judgment of his committee, is or is not entitled to the nurserymen trade lists. 5. We recommend that each and every State list be furnished to the .\merican .\ssociatiun by tlie various State vice-presidents at the earliest date p(is.sible, and that tliese lists be compiled into an official directory, by the secretary of the .\merican .\.ssociation, or his assistant. ^. We recommend that an appropriation be made at this time, sufheient to cover the expense of compiling and printing these lists, and that the secretary be authorized to employ necessary assistance to complete this directory in the shortest possible time. After a lengthy discussion, and considerable oppo- sition, a motion to adopt these recommendations was carried. The following recommendations offered by the execu- tive committee were accepted: That each .State and district nursery trade association be inviteti to appoint a conunittee of one, these committeemen to constitute an advisory board to work with the executive committee of this ass<^- ciation, the object being to connect closely the various trade associa- tions with the American Association, and to provide a specific working plan between tlicm. That the work of the Nomenclature Committee be continued, with an appropriation of S250, or as much thereof an is necessary for this work the coming year. That executive sessions of this association be open to active members only. Free Nursery Stock Condemned The following resolutions offered by the executive committee were adopted: Whereas, the free distribution of nursery stoi^k by the Federal or State Governments at the cost of the taxpayers (nurserymen included) is, and has been proved to be, a serious menace to, and interference with the legitimate commerce of nurserymen; and whereas said free distri- bution of nursery stock, if continued and extended, will surely injure the planters of horticultural products, because the nurserymen cannot and will not be attracted to trie propagation of high grade or indeed of any stock, or to the discovery of new strains or varieties; Be It Rejiotved, That the .American .Association of Nurserymen in annual convention at Milwaukee expresses its unqualified disapproval of such free distribution of nursery stock, and be it further resolved, that the secretary of this association respectfully convey to the proper committees, officers or members of Congress a copy of these resolutions. Resolved, That the American Association of Nurserymen regards with disapproval the shipment by Holland nurserymen, or others, of stock to be sold at auction and in other ways than by those in trade, to the detriment of legitimate nursery interests and that the officials and members of this association are urged to discourage these practices in all proper ways. And that copiesof this resolution be mailed to the foreign nurserymen, with the request that the resolution be brought to the attention of their trade associations, and. further, that copies be fur- nished to the trade papers. Resolved, That we approve of the idea of the Confidential Bulletin, and authorize the executive committee to continue to publish the same at such intervals as they may deem necessary, such publication to be List of Members Registered at A. A. of N. at Milwaukee W. I,. Mart if. S. Hubbard .(: Co 1, Fredoiiia, N'. V. Orlando Harrison. Berlin, Md. H. J. Kousc, Koehester, N. Y. Irving Rouse, Koehester, N. Y. Miss II. Knapp, Rochester, N. Y. Mr. B. Fox (llochestcr I.ith. Co.). Rochester, N. Y. E. F. Rowe, Harrisburg, Pa. J. H. McFarland, Harrisburg, Pa. O. P. Berkley, Harrisburg, Pa. W. C Reed, Vincennes, Ind. Tlieo. .1. Smith, Geneva, X. Y. Thos. F. Welch, Geneva, N. Y. C'. .M. Hobbs ii Sons, Bridgeport, Conn. II. Jos. E. Rolker, N. Y. City. .lohn C. Chase, Derry, N. H. Thos. B. Meehan, Dresher, Pa. Albert F. Meehan, Dresher, Pa. L. C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo. T. W. Stark, Louisiana, Mo. Clay Stark, Louisiana, Mo. Chas. .Sizemore, Louisiana, Mo. Homer Reed, r.,oulsiana. Mo. James Hutchison, .V. Y. City. C. B. Knickrnan, N. Y. City. C. J. Maloy, Rochester, N. Y. W. O. Wood (D. Hill Nurs. Co.), Dundee, III. Peter Youngers, Geneva, Neb. E. H. Favor (The Fruit Grower), St. Joseph, Mo. T. W. Hartman, Dansville, N. Y. Louis E. Hillenmcyer, Lexington, Ky. J. H. Dayton, Painesville, O. C. H. Perkins, Jackson & Perkins. W, H. Bell, Huntsville, Ala. .Milton Moss, Huntsville, -Ala. H. B. Chase, Chase, Ala. R. C. Chase, Chase, Ala. Jas. .A. Fraser, Huntsville, Ala. 0. M. Fraser. Hunts\'ille, Ala. F. B. \andegrift & Co., N. Y. City. H. -M- Simpson & Sons, Vincennes, Ind. Chas. A. Ilgenfritz, Monroe, Mich. F. L. Ilgenfritz. Monroe, Mich. 1. E. Ilgenfritz, Monroe, Mich. Ralph T. Olcott (American Fruits). John Watson, Newark, N. Y. Geo. Klehm, Arlington HeighU, Flowering branch of Styras japonica See notes, page 79 mailed to active members only and the said bulletin shall be the officia organ of this association. No business advertisements shall appear inl the official organ. Resolved, That we renew our request of the last convention, that the entertainment features of the next annual meeting be eliminated, thus relieving the local nurserymen of an unnecessary tax, and better per- mitting the transaction of the business of the convention. Resolved, That the executive committee be authorized with full power to act. to work out to the best of its ability and in such manner as )t may decide, the problems connected with the estabUshineiit of a Credit, Collection and Reporting Bureau: Collection and Distribution of Statistics; the Pubhcation of the Confidential Bulletin, and to put the same into operation as soon as possible. List of Exhibits Thos. Meehan & Sons, Dresher, Pa. Hatha. Rochester Lithographing Co., Rochester, N, Y. Lithographs. Harrison Nurseries, Berlin, Md. Trees and shrubs. Dayton Fruit Tree Label Co., Dayton, O. Fruit tree labels. Benjamin Chase A Co., Derry, N. H. Tree labels. Vincennes Nurseries (W. C. Reed & Co.), Vincennes, Ind. One and two-year cherry trees. Eschrich's Nursery. North Milwaukee, Wis. Peonies. Barllett MfR. Co., Detroit. Mirh. Pruning tools. Corn Belt Nursery and Forestry Association, Bloomington, 111. CJnao- line tractor for tree digging. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co., New York, Books and pam- phlets. F. W, Watson & Co., Topeka, Kan. Apple ^eedlinga. D. Hill Nursery Co., Dundee, III. Evergreens. Stark Bros., Louisiana, Mo. One man box truck. Morris Nursery Co., West Ches- ter, Pa. Hoopes Bros., West Chester, Pa. Ed. Dorey [A. T. De La Mare Ptg. Co., 44S W. 37th St., N. Y. Paul Va n Lindley , G reensboro, N. C. Qeo. D. Lee' Co., Monticello, Fla. Northfield Seed & Nursery Co., Nortbfield, Minn. J. H. Foster, Fredonia, N. Y. F. E. Cooke, Fredonia. N. Y. J. A. Lopeman, Enid, Okla. Christy Color Ptg. & Eng. Co., Rochester, N. Y. Swan Nelson 4 Sons Co.. Chicago. M. M. Kellehar & Sons. Geneva, N. Y. Bruce Howell, Knox\ille, Tenn. F. C. Boyd, Mc.Munville, Tenn. A. F. Gold, Mason City, W. Va. J. W. Root. Manbeim, Pa. Oslund's Nursery, Cambridge, Minn. C. W. Carman, Lawrence. Kan. J. B. Barker, Ft. Worth. Tex. P. C. Chr^tensen, Fairmount, Minn. Custer Bros., Normal, III. H. R. CotU. Rockford. Ill- Baird & Hall Nursery Co., Troy. O. H. J. Backus, Humphrey, Neb. J. F. Donaldson, Sparta, Ky. North Star Nursery Co., Pardee- \'ille. Wis. Fancher Creek Nurseries, Fresno, Cal. E. H. Niles, Oconomowoc, Wis. C. W. McNair. Dansville, N. Y. Thos. A. McBeth, Springfield, 0. Geo. W. Morahn, Springfield, 0. John Pinney, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Mt. Hope Nurseries, LawTcnce, Kan. Adolf Mueller, Norristown, Pa. E. H. Balco, LawTence, Kan. C. A. Bennett, Robbinsville, N. J. H. J. Ware, N. Y. City. Myron B. Jenkins, Lincoln, Neb. J. B. Morey, Dans\i!le, N. Y. E. D. Young (Douglas Sons), Waukegan, 111. J. E. Campbell, Des Moines. la. Geo. W. Holsinger, Rosedale, Kan. Harry Haas, Terre Haute, Ind. , ' Clarence Wenge, Albert Lea, Minn. Clinton Falls Nur8er>' Co., Owa- tonua. Minn. Leesley Bros.. Chicago. H. J. Baker, Fond du Lac. Wis. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, .Minn. Mark Lanier, Lockhart, .\la. .■Vm. Shipping Co. tR. E. Graser), Chicago. Northwest Nursery Co., Valley City, N. D. Maywood Nurseo' Co., Maywood, III. Oshkosh Excelsior M fg. C-o., Oshkosh, Wis. R. S. Hart well. Dixon, III. Oscar Wick, E. Grand Forks, Minn. Geo. W. Poague, Graysville, Tenn. G. M. Benllev, Knoxville, Tenn. M. L Taylor,' Perry, Kan. Napervillc Nurseries, Napcr\-ille, III. H. Taylor A Sons, Rochester. N. ^ . A. M. Groolendorst, Boskoop, Holland. John M. Hardyier, Boskoop. Holland. \'Bn Heininger Brae., Boskoop, Holland. SWEET PEAS FOR PROFIT PRICE SI.SO A. T. De La Mare Printing and Publishing Co., Lid. p. O. Box 100, Times Square Station, New York July 8, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 85 Damage to Greenhouse Crops from Escaping Illuminating Gas ; J, — . . ^ „,„,._. -a (Continued from page 61) gas is, of course, dangerous to the health of animals, as well as of plants. Too much emphasis cannot be laid on the danger to greenhouse crops from gas lealtage. There is usually trouble before the presence of gas is even suspected. When it is necessary to locate near gas mains and leak- age occurs, the leak should be carefully sought, and if the gas is found to be escaping into the soil and making its way into the greenhouses, digging a trench between the pipe line and the greenhouse and leaving it open for some time will prevent further contamination. The damage to greenhouse crops from illuminating gas is usually very great, even when the crops are subjected to only a few days of exposure. Most of the injury from this gas, when it is present in so small quantities that it cannot be detected by the nose, is done during the night when the ventilators are closed, when its presence is not usually suspected. It is possible for even small quantities of gas to enter a greenhouse at night and to do much damage before it is discovered. In such cases the extent of the injury is hardly realized at first. However, it can hardly be expected when it comes to the settlement of damages that the agents of public service corporations would be cognizant of the extent of the harm done. No one but a gardener fully realizes the cost and worry involved in producing a crop, therefore it is wise in places where greenhouses are located near gas mains to secure protection against possible leakage by the installation of effective devices, which will not only make it possible to detect leakage in the gas main immediately if it occurs in the vicinity, but to prevent the gas from entering the greenhouse. When the expense of digging up and exposing the pipe line is not too great, this should be done by the com- pany operating the line. Protection may be secured by laying a device over the gas main to convey the leaking gas to points above the ground, thus preventing contamination of the soil and the possibility of the gas entering the house. By using a block system 100ft. or 200ft. long, as the ease may require, and ventilating each section, a leak may readily be detected and repaired before it has an op- portunity to enter the greenhouse. A device made of chemically treated wood, such as shown in the illustration, is suitable for this purpose. This consists of pieces two inches square in cross section, and of any desired length. This size may be adapted to any size pipe. The pieces are secured to the pipe by wires at intervals of 6ft. to 12ft. Each section, which may be 200 feet or more long, is vented by means of a pipe running to a hole or tree, or any convenient object, or it may be vented directly over the pipe or near the sidewalk or curbing by using ordinary iron shields, provided with a vent cap like those used for gas shut-offs. This takes care of all the leakage, conveying it into the atmosphere at certain points. If leakage occurs it may be detected by pe- destrians and prevented from permeating the soil, where it is likely to kill trees on the highway as well as the plants in a greenhouse. Other Gases Sewer gas, which is quite variable in its composition, would injure plants if present in large quantities, some of the constituents such as hydrogen sulphide, being in- jurious. But cases of injury from this gas are un- doubtedly quite rare, as attested by the fact that roots grow luxuriantly in sewers and vegetation of various kinds thrives in the vicinity of cesspools. However, gas confined to a small space, such as a greenhouse, would of course, be more injurious than if escaping out of doors. Some paints contain volatile substances which are very poisonous to plants, and we have known of houses painted with certain brands in which it was impossible to grow a single plant. We have noted injury from other substances used in greenhouses — particularly from the use of asphalt paint employed on steam covering which gives off volatile constituents injurious to some plants ; and there are many other materials of this nature which cause injury. Cement dust has been known to injure plants, and Roses are very susceptible to injury from coal tar products, the extent of injury having some relation to the amount of tannin contained in the plants. Many volatile substances will stimulate plants under certain conditions; e. g., ether and chloroform stimulate bud development. Formaldehyde gas, illuminating gas, carbon bisulphide, etc., when applied in certain strengths to plants growing in water, sand or loam, also act as stimulants. Commercial Greenhouse Construction The Progress Made in Greenhouse Construction During the Past Fifty Years* {Continued from page 24) With the idea always in mind of constructing a greenhouse so as to secure as much sunlight as pos- sible, and the least amount of shade in order that per- fect growing conditions can be obtained, the most re- cent improvement in the construction of commercial greenhouses is the spacing of the iron rafters 12ft. 6in. apart, or every nine lights of 16in. wide glass, in place of spacing the rafters 8ft. 4in. apart or every six lights of 16in. wide glass as is the case in the iron frame construction already described. By increasing the spacing of the iron rafters it means a saving of tour pair of rafters for every one hundred feet of green- house and as many trusses and columns. This, you can readily realize, decreased the shade in the house con- siderably. With this new improvement the question of cost was also given careful consideration, and for this reason stock sections or stock widths of greenhouses were adopted in order that stock lengths of materials could be used, avoiding any unnecessary waste in cut- ting. A further saving in the use of stock sections is made for the reason that working factory plans for each stock width of house can be prepared beforehand, thereby saving the necessity of preparing special plans in each case as the same working plans can be used over and over again in the factory. These stock sec- tions were made up in five different widths ranging from about 41ft. to 79ft., each section having only two supporting columns. With the increased spacing of the iron rafters it was found necessary to increase their thickness also the side posts from one-half to five-eighths of an inch thick, and to make the depth of the rafters and posts from %in. by 4in. to %in. by 4y2in. according to the width of the house. Tlie size of the angle iron purlins supporting the roof glazing bars between the rafters was increased to 2in. by 3in. The ridge was also rein- forced between the iron rafters with angle iron roof supports which start from the angle iron purlin on one side of the roof extending to the ridge and over to the corresponding purlin on the opposite side of the roof. This ridge support is made in one piece and bent to suit the pitch of the roof. They are securely bolted to the angle iron purlins and also bolted en- tirely through the ridge. We have been considering what is known as the iroii frame commercial construction. There is another type known as the pipe frame or semi-iron construction. The difference between the two, is not very great, the difference being that the steel rafters are omitted in * A paper read before the Lancaster (Pa.) Florists* Club by M. C. Wright of the Lord & Burnham Co. the semi-iron construction and the roof bars, etc., are supported by longitudinal purlins made of pipe or angle iron. I believe pijie is preferable for the reason that it casts the least amount of shade. These purlins are in turn supported Ijy pipe columns. The method of painting and glazing in this construction is the same as in the houses wliere iron rafters are used. There is a slight saving in the cost of this house as the iron used is less and the parts require less mill work. In each of the several views, half the house is shown in section, the other half represents half an end or gable. Stock length roof glazing bars usually come in lengths of ten, twelve, fourteen, sixteen, eighteen and twenty feet. As in the case of the stock .sections of the iron frame greenhouses mentioned, the width of these pipe frame houses has been carefully calculated to use stock lengths of lumber and glass to minimize the amount of waste. Wider houses than those shown can successfully be built of this construction although I would not advocate building a house of semi-iron or pipe frame construction over 43ft. in width. One illus- tration shows the method of sphcing the bars where the house is too wide for common stock lengths of roof bars. The iron bar splice is intended to be placed over a pipe purlin and clasped over tlie ends of the bars and securely bolted entirely through the bar and pur- lin cla-sps with two bolts. This makes a rigid and tight joint and is as substantial as using a one-piece bar of long length. Beyond 20ft. the lumber obtained for bars is not as good quality as that obtained in 20ft. lengths or less and by using a splice plate as shown the better quality of lumber can be used at less expense. Iron sash bar clasps are used to securely and en- duringly fasten the bar to the galvanized angle iron eaves plate. There are some constructions on the mar- ket where the clasps are simply clamped on the plate. This I do not believe is a good detail for the reason that if it can be forced into place, it can just as read- ily he forced out of place. If a clasp has no fixed position it is not a good fix. There are other clasps used in greenhouse construction that form a bracket or resting point for the bars but fail to come up on the sides to form a clasp. This, therefore, is not a clasp at all. I feel that a clasp, to actually be a clasp, must form both a rest for the bar and clamp the sides of the bar and then be securely bolted to the plate so that it is an impossibility to mo\e the bar either up or down or sideways. Formerly the fittings used for assembling the pipe supporting columns to the pipe purlins and cross ties were made of cast iron. Tlve objection to this was that in order to tighten the casting sufficiently, the fitting being made of cast iron, would very frequently crack and in some cases I have known that after the fittings were all properly assembled that during a severe wind storm, the vibration of the roof straining these fittings very often caused the fittings to crack making them of course useless. This trouble was overcome by con- structing these fittings with malleable iron in place of east iron. (To be continued.) Hardy Perennial Flowers Aubrietias If the value of Aubrietias for Spring flowering and their adaptability to various conditions were better known, they would surely be more widely grown. Equaling Phlox suljulata in floriferousness, their flower- ing period is more extended. Aubrietias succeed best in a light soil in a fairly sunny position, and are seen to best advantage on the rock garden, but are also very effective when massed in the front of the herbaceous border. They are also first rate subjects for Spring bedding. Bed of Crotons and fancy Caladlums with edging of Portulaca and scroll of Alternanthera. View of Convention Garden, Houston Tex. Star-shaped bed Wistaria arbor with ** Harriet Lane '* Bell and tower. 86 The Florists' Exchange I I I i i i ! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmimmmmmmmmm MMwm Mr. Retail Florist who believes in Advertising : On or about July 15, next, we will mail you a circular, telling you all about "TRIPLETS," which is the distinguishing name we have given to our Three New Design Booklets, our latest and best productions. If you do not receive this document at that time, or if you are impatient to learn without delay all about these three Money Makers, drop us a line on your letterhead and a circular telling you all about these wonderful books and how to use them will be forwarded you by return mail. Mr. Retail Florist who does not believe in advertising will not receive a circular, and so will not be in a position to compete unless he wakes up to the fact that he is losing business by depending too entirely on the prestige he has inherited or made for himself. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE IN NEW YORK : 438 to 448 WEST 37th STREET IN CHICAGO : 143 NORTH WABASH AVENUE Aubrietias may be increased by division in eariy Fall, but if large quantities are requested recourse to propa- gation l>y cuttings will be necessary. To obtain suitable cuttings the plants should be cut hard back about the end of July; this will result in masses of straight, sturdy shoots which, by the end of September, will be excellent material for cuttings. If taken with a heel and inserted in sandy soil in a coldframe they will be rooted in about six weeks, when tliey may be potted into SVjin. or Sin. pots. Root action and growth will continue unftil very severe weather sets in and good flowering plants will he ready in the Spring. They should be plunged in a coldframe for the M'inter and be given air on every possible occasion. For commercial purposes Aubrietias are best grow'n in pots as, except during Fall and early Spring, they are rather impatient at being disturbed. AH varieties in cultivation are forms of Aubrietia deltoidea and the fiilli>wing is a representative selection: Dr. .Mviles, j>urj>le; Fire King, crimson; Leichtlini, rose; I-avender, pale lavender; Lloyd Edwards, deep purple; Violet Queen, violet. Stokesia cyanea One of the most striking plants just commencing to (lower is .Stokesia cyanea. Equally suitable for rock garden or herba<'eous Iwrder it should be in, every collection of hardy plants. Growing about 18in. in height it is of a somewhat spreading habit and produces In great profusion from the present time until the end of October, large blue flowers rather resembling corn- flowers. It is of very easy culture and will thrive in any ordinary soil. Besides the species there are three varieties in com- merce, S. c. alba, S. c. ' praecox, which flowers earlier than the type, and S. c. rosea, ^ variety of very recent introduction; they are all well worth growing. Stokesias are easily raised from seed but as they do not come true to color propagation is best carried out by I'lcMHs of root cuttiniis; these shoidd be made in early Fall and ]ilanted vertically in a cold frame and left until Spring, ivhen the young plints ni.ay either be potted or planted in nur.sery beds. Cecii, Davies. Rutherford, N. J. The Peony Sweet Pea Show at Bar Harbor, Me. / We \\'ill again remind our readers of the eiglith annual exhibition and convehtion of the American .Sweet Pea Society, to be held under the auspices of the B.ir Harbor Horticultural Society, Bar Harbor, Me., on next Saturday, and Sunday, .Tuly 1.5 .and Ki. The schedule has been pub- lished arul copies of it may be had upon ai)|)lication to Harry A. Bunyard, sec'y, 40 W. 28th sf.. New York City. The following is the .schedule of transportation service: IC. S. S. Co., Boston-Bar Harbor I.ravo Hostnii 0 00 p.m. every da.v except Sunday. Arrive Jtjir Mititior 12.0.'j p.m. (next dayl. Leave Har Harbor 1.30 p.m. every day except Sunday. Arrive Boston .'>.15 a.m. M. C. R. R. Co., Boston-Bar Harbor ■Leave Boston 10.00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m. Arrive Bar Harbor 6.0.5 p.m. and S.20 a.m. Leave Bar Harbor 9.4.'j a.m., 4.15 p.m. or 9.00 p.m. Arrive Boston 9.00 p.m.. 4.45 p.m., or 7.30 a.m. M. C. R. R. Co., New York-Bar Harbor '*',eave Xew York 7.15 p.m. I' i\-- Bar Harbor 12.30 p.m. (next day). '■■ <• Bar Harbor 3.00 p.m. ' M V .■ New York 7.56 a.m. Paper Read Before the Lancaster County Florists' Club by B. F. Barr Every one loves the Peony. Those who can recall the enthusiasm of their grandmothers over the old garden "Pineys" may well imagine the raptures of those old people were they to be brought in contact with the splendid Peonies of today. The old-fashioned Piney, Peony officinalis, a native of Southern Europe, is rich in color, but of small size, fleeting duration and offen- sive odor. Tlie early history of this Peony extends back many centuries intricately woven into a haze of sui>erstition, allegory and myth. In China it is said, the Tree Peony has been their chief pride and glory for 1400 years, prized by their emj^erors for the beauty and fragrance of the flowers and for more than a tliousand, years a record of the new introductions, their characters, qualities and parentage have been kept. The Japanese, too, are largely instrumental in pro- ducing our finest varieties of Tree Peonies, of which there are now a dozen or more choice varieties offered for sale. The blooms are large and keep well either on the plant or when cut and placed in water. They should be grown more extensively. They can be propa- gated from soft wood cutting but because of their slow growth they are usually grafted. Great care must be taken (hat shoots do not develop from the roots when grafted plants are used, lest the variety be lost and oidv a wild variety take its place. The modern Peony of today or Peony sinensis, the sjiecies we have before us tonight, the most ])opular has only been cultivated in Europe a little more than a half century. It is descended from Peony albiflora, a native of Siberia. The ni< dern Peony is an aristocrat whose birth was among the nobility of France, for it was under the care of M. .Jacques, gartlener for King I.ouis Philippe, that some of the first of the fine \'arieties of today were originated. Tiiere were also Compte de Cussy, the Prince De Salm Dyck, and Modeste Guerin, all enthus- iastic amateurs wlio secured the l;e^t varieties from Japan and China about the middle of the last century, and from these began to raise seedlings that have given us some of our present magnificent varieties. M. Jacquif's collection was inherited by his nephew, M. Victor Verdier, who raised a number of fine seed- lings; Cojnple de Cussy's collection was inherited by M. Calot, which later passed into the li.inds of M. Crous.se. The Calot-Croiisse varieties are noted for Iheir uniform high quality, raising the standard of ex- cellence that has ne\er been surpassed. Another enthusiastic French amateur was M. Nechhi, whose grandson, M. A. Dessert succeeds him, and is considered one of the greatest living authorities on Peonies. In .\merica, three amateurs have been especijilly ]>rominent in the production of new Peonies, namely: J(phn Richardson of Doreliester, Mass.; H. A. Terry of Crescent, la., and George H. Hollis of South Wey- mouth, M.ass. In the propagation of Peonies or the raising of seed- lings there is no road to quick results. It takes four to six years before blooms may be had from seed and from thousands of seedlings, less than one per cent, will merit the distinction of a name for introduction as a new variety. It takes many more years to increase the stock by the slow process of division sufficiently to be able to offer it to the trade. The plants may be di- vided by three every three or four years. Is it any wonder that good new varieties are listed for §*5 to .'ii25 each? N'ew varieties are mostly introduced by ama- teurs. The professional florist or nurseryman can scarcely afford to wait so long for results, except where they have been raised for the love for something new and the fascination of watching them grow. It is to lie regretted that in a collection of Peonies contrilnited from nearly all over the world, containing nearly 3000 names, there are less than 300 distinct va- rieties, the other names all being duplicate or inferior varieties that cannot be traced to any known origin. The nomenclature committee of the American Peony Society was formed for the purpose of trying to straighten out this mess. Kdulus Suburha, that splen- did variety, nearly always in bloom for Memorial Day, was masquerading under some thirty different names, and so on. For twenty-three successive Junes, I have studied and lived among Peonies, but a hundred years is far too short to know them as I would wish. A glance through the various catalogs of today proves the fact that va- rieties introduced 100 or more years ago are still among the rarest and most high priced sorts, due to their slow multiplication and strong demand. Peonies may be planted any time from .Vugust until late in the Fall or early Spring. Sei)tember is the best time, however, as they will make a root growth before Winter sets in and they will bloom the following Spring. Not luitil the third year after they are planted will they produce jierfect flowers. The\' retpiire less care after planting than other flowers. They will grow and thri\'e for years without being disturbed. I have seen them grow without any care whatever, but they will abundantly repay good care and nourishment. They should be planted 3';ft. to 4ft. apart in good garden siul and he surface niulclied with manure i;i tlie Fall. They may be used in excellent taste among shrub- bery or among other hardy perennials, as single clumps or large beds in the lawn, bordering drives or broad landscaiie effects, thriving everywhere whether in full sun or p.artial shade. .\s a cut flower nothing is more suit.-dtle for weddings, church decorations and social functions. M'itiiout the Peony we would be at a great loss on Ml niori.il Day, just as we would be « ithoiit Chrysanthemums at Thanksgiving. I will ende.-ivor to name a few of the most popular \'arieties: Reu .\\d Crimsox — M. .Martin Coliu/ae Clicrry Hill, Plutareh, .\dolphe Rousse.au, Deeandolle, Rubra Suburha, .Mnie. Bawuet, Kdouard .\ndra, .\trosan- guinea, Geo. Washingtcm, Liberty. Pink .\nd Rose ^'.vnlETIES: Clair Dubois, Mme. lialot, .M. .lules Elie, I.am:irtine. Eup^'ne N'erdier, (»loire de (iondiault, I.ady Beresford, I.ady I.ennra Braniwell. Georgiana, Sh;iylor, .Mexandre Dmnas, .\lbcrl Crousse, ('.-uneron. I. a Coquette, M'ilhelmin.a. .S^uv. de I'Kxposi- fion de I.ille, Princess Beatrice, Kiiulus Suburha, Felix Crousse. White and Deucate Tinted Varieties: Festiva Maxima, Couronne d'Or, Duchess de Nemours, -\lb.'ttra. Due. de Wellington, I. a Tuliiie, Mme. Calot, Mme. Crousse, Mme. Emile I.emoinc, Queen Vietori.i, Solfa- t.'ire. (lolden Harvest. M;irie l.emoine. Most of the above varieties are suitable for cut flow- ers and a portion of which will bloom early, midseason, and late. July 8, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 87 i imMmmmmmmi>Mm'mmmi. The Florists' Round Table How to Handle Complaints— Personality of Employees Overhead and Your Banker Quality Standards— Thorns Off or On By G. D. CRAIN, JR. mmmmmmmmwmwmmmwmwwwwwwmmsMMMmmmmmmmmmmmwwwmi^ "to err is Not that he Complaints Show Business is Good "I used to work for a man," said the manager of a large retail establishment the other day, "wlio used to say that when he was getting no complaints about mis- takes being made, it meant the concern was doing no business." In other words he was taking a reasonable view of "kicks." To him they indicated, in a way, the measure of sales that were being made. He did not liope to avoid mistakes altogether; he felt that since he was relying on human assistance and that since human," mistakes were bound to happen, did not consider them serious, for he did, but he did not make the error of letting mistakes dishearten him. In- stead he counted on their serving as the "stepping stones to higher things" that the poet talks about. The manager who quoted his own former boss said that he was guided by the same view of mis- takes. He has a saying that the best way to dispose of mistakes was to talk about them before they happened. "The man who makes the mistake," he said, "if he is worth monkeying with at all, feels bad enough about it. I don't rub it in. AU I ask of him — and I certainly ask that — is that he does not make the same kind of mistake twice." The florist who gets a series of "kicks" from customers, that he has sent the wrong orders, that he has failed to keep a promise as to when they were to be delivered, that the bill has been made out wrong, or any one of the dozen other complaints that there may be made, should not fee! that his business is fast going to wreck and ruin. The propor- tion of mistakes to orders will usually average about the same. If they come in specially large bunches they gener- ally mean that the force was rushed with a lot of business. Of course each complaint should be handled on its mer- its, and followed up, and examined so as to provide against its happening again. But complaints about mistakes do not mean necessarily that things are going to pot. And if the first mistake is the last similar mistake of an eui- ployee, the hired one has learned a les- son cheaply enough and thereafter will be of greater value to the emploj'er. Build Employees' Personality Every florist, just as other busmess men who have wares to sell make a practice of doing, aims to get all the advantage he can from the personal in- fluence his salespeople and those who otherwise represent him can exert in his favor. That is part of what he pays his employees for. Anybody with rea- sonable intelligence, almost, can take an order; anybody with the right amount of training and skill can put it up, and any boy who is trustworthy can be drilled into making a delivery accurately. But it takes time to convert a mere employee who does the work assigned to him into a personality which exer- cises an influence on people that employee knows or meets, which causes them to buy or to increase their purcha.'-es. That is why an employee who knows the trade is worth more to the employer than a new man, however much he may know about the florists' business and however skillful he may be. That explains why there are times when retailers bid against each other for the services of a certain salesman or salesgirl who has what has come to be called a "following." As a rule almost any sales person will make friends among the customers in time, and a new sales person known locally can bring some business with him — and it is all worth considering. But nearly always the florist who manages his employees wisely can increase the per- sonal influence they can bring to bear for him, or in- duce them to exert it more than they are doing. Profit- sharing plan.s, bonuses and other methods, by which the employee is enabled to get a part of tlie increased busi- ness he brings in, help in this direction. But, as Luke McLuke says, what we started out to say, was that the employer who encourages his employees will give them confidence and that will permit them to work easily and then fully exercise their individuality. "Every man and every girl in my employ," said the manager of a successful big establishment to the writer, recently, "knows that I am his or her friend. They know they will get more money when they earn it and that they Flower crowned Ionic Columns An artistic exliibit at the Fourtli National Flower Show in Philadelphia in March last, which won the Philadelphia Ledger trophy as the most unigue design shown by a florist. The prize was captured bv Chas. Henry Fox, Philadelphia, Copyright, Charles Henry Fox. will get a fair hearing and a square deal when things go wrong. .\nd they have always responded to that kind of treatment." When You Go to the Banker "The first time I went to the banker where 1 carried my account," said a now prosperous florist, ".-Vnd asked him for a few hundred dollars to carry me over a dull season and to get ready for a busy one, he asked me for a detailed statement of my business. I went on to tell him what I thought he wanted to know, but he did not seem to be satisfied. Then he asked me what my overhead was and what 1 was figuring into the cost of what I sold as the overhead. I could n'>t tel! him, said that there was no u.-^e in my figuring my o\'erhead when competiticm set the jirice I had to cluirge for my flow- ers. He replied that such might be the case with me but that he thought I was making a big mistake, and that as custodian of the funds in his bank he did not feel he had a right to lend me the money. Then he gave me the keenest talk I had ever heard about busi- ness methods and why they were necessary. For the first time I saw tliat there was more to this "overhead" business tlian 1 had ei'er dreamed; that it worked both ways; showed me what I must get for my flowers, and on the other hand showed me whether Twas going to too much expense in running my business. Then 1 went home, got out my annuals for a few years back and began working out a system of cost finding At the end of tlic mnntli I went back with detailed fieures which, fortunately were favorable, and 1 got the money' I was after. Since then 1 have been keeping careful records of my business and I know what I am doing where I used to be guessing most of the time. In this florist's statement of his ex- perience is a big lesson for manv others who have found their bankers somewhat ■slow about loans when they need funds. It 1.S this: When your banker shies at he l,)an you want to get, there is some- thing about your business that can be improved. Of course that fact is self- c^•ldent in so far as money would per- liaps not be needed if everything about the bu.siness approached the ideal, al- though, on the other hand, mere state- ments of assets and liabilities are not all the banker looks at. He will often consider that the manner in which a business is being run, the obviously care- ful and certain way the proprietor is keeping his accounts up and the char- acter of the florist and his trade, as sufficient security when collateral is a good deal of a minus quantity. And if the business were being engineered along a thorough cost-figured route as a business ought to be, there will not be many occasions to call on the banker for temporary assistance. Keeping Up to Quality Standards "Yes," said the hostess to a group of her friends, "Moxey's is always sure to send you good flowers. They are al- ways fresh, the stems are long when they ought to be; they are wired so as to stay wired when they should; they always have good supplies, and you al- ways get what you order, but they are disappointing about the other things. Just as likely as not the boxes they de- liver in will have come untied or will have been crushed; often the flowers are mussed up every which way; the deliv- ery boy always leaves the gate open and is noisy and rude at the door, and when you telephone for an order you don't very often get a courteous hearing un- less Mr. Moxey happens fo answer the telephone. Sometimes I am slow with my bills and then they hustle a collec- tor out here who has the reputation of getting no bills at all except those against tlie deadbeats. If everything was equal to their flowers you couldn't keep me from trading there, but I get insulted almost every time, so I have gone over to Harlequin's. They don't send me quite as nice flowers and often make mistakes, but you don't feel that you take your life in your hands when you go in there." There is no common sense in going to great pains in raising high quality flowers, or in buying them and in keeping them in the best condition, then to fail of realizing the fullest amount of advantage from such a stock by carelessness in other respects. The fine stuck in trade, though extremely important and vital, is only part of the game. In itself it means only a liability until it has been sold, and to sell it requires not only a good sound merchandising policy, but tactful and cour- teous treatment of the customers. The quality stand- ard is the sure standard to establish and live up to, but quality stock and below grade service do not make a combination that builds up a success business. 88 The Florists' Exchange ■ • Directory of Reliable Retail Houses • Floriats In good standing throughout the country can aval! themselTes of the advertljers* offers In thi» Department and accept, without hesitation, orders from their local customers, transmit them to an advertiser In these columns, and thus avail themselves of the opportunities for extentlon of trade which are open to all. Let your customers know you fill orders by tele- graph to any part of the country. When the design U placed In the advertiser's card It Indicates < membership In the Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Albany, n. y. Not how Cheap But how Good ALBANY, N. Y. 106^State Street Cut flowera or floral desi^s delivered to any part of Albany and vicinity on tele- graphio order. Pereonal attention given and satisfaction guaranteed Send your orders for the CAPITAL DISTRICT, which includes all of Eastern New York State, to ALBANY 1 ^'''^• [ftr') William Gloeckner We guarantee absolule satisjaction. ESTABLISHED 1842 ALBANY, N. Y. Florist and Nurseryman Rural and St. Agnes Cemeteries Ave. HMte, TehplHHW or Telecrapb. Ul ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street The best flowera and prompt service to out-of-town orders Allentown, Pa. Ernest Ashley FLORIST store, 943 Hamilton St. Both Telephones Can fill your Telegragh Order. GrMnhouses. Bethlehem Pike ~ Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. EST. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y. [verytkiog ii fliwers BALTIMORE, MARYLAND and ALL SOUTHERN POINTS ;to„.i(517 North Charles Street <^ iU^ "The House of Flowers' Caitione BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street BOSTON MSSSAeiusEns 143 Tremont St. The rentrally located Florist bhop. Yours for reciprocity. I should like to write > little essay on •• The Sweet Perfume of Courteous Service " but actions speak louder than words- Flowers are my hobby and my businea- If you have orders for delivery in N. E., BOSTON, MASS. "Penn. the Toleitraph Plorlst" Member of Florists' Telegraph Dehvery Association 13 4 TRBIVIOIVT 8TRBBT BROOKLINE, MASS. "'"^r^^^r^^ LARGEST FLORIST IN THIS DISTRICT Fr T%^\tv^a.f 220 Washington St .E. Palmer B«-s,-- THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE Brooklyn, N.Y. Fulton SL and Greene Ave. Phone. Prospect 6800-6801-6803 Branch Store 339.347 GREENE AVENUE Phone. Prospect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Long leland. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN ST., BUFFALO, N. Y. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO. NIAGARA F.M-LS, LOCKPORT and WESTERN NEW YORK. CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 Euclid Avenue We can fill your orders Pay or Nl£bt for Cleveland and State of Ohio Always have complete stock on hand. Regular discount allowed the Trade. KNOBLE BROS., ''S.^v^^l'g^^____ CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Avenue ^/^l S^' AUBURN, NEW YORK 140-150 SOUTH DIVISION STREET We deliver to all point ivr,. If in Central New York, Wells ^;**°™"\ and CorneU Colleges. Burlsngton,Vt. Orders for Ver- mont and North- ern N. Y. aied to your entire satis- fac- tion. §rl,ote.%3Elnri0l.3nr. ^^5 CHARLOTTE, N. C. f' FLORISTS <^^ COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO Telegraphic orders n-ili be carefully and promptly 6Ued. Personal attention given. Usual discount allowed. ZT"^ Colorado Springs ^fc'^NXT. promptly and care/uUy executed by The Pikes Peak Ploral Co. 104 North Tejon Street DALLAS, TEXAS LIIIIGFLOIIIILANDNUI]SEI!YCO.(i: FINE FLOWERS— PROMPT SERVICE D AV TO IS, OHIO ,«..or> /*/, J. A. VALENTINE. President J'ark J'lOraH^O. colorada. Utah. ^,^ 1643 Broadway and Wyoming points ^'^l^^ ceached by express. Orders promptly filled. Usual discounts. DETROIT, MICH. If we fill your order, our repu- tation is your guar- antee of efficiency* Telegraph U?. DES MOINES IN THE CENTER OP IOWA J.S.WILSON FLORAL CO. We oover all points in Iowa. ALDOrr POCHELON, [ jFlorist J BRIDGEPORT, CONN John Reck & Son 985 MAIN STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO E. G. Hill Floral Co. 532-34 RACE STREET Also Motor Delivery to Newport, Covington and Dayton, Ky. CLEVELAND, OHIO THE CLEVELAND CUT FLOWER CO. Wilt fill your orders for Deatgna or Cut Flower* io NORTHERN OHIO ^MTTR "THE FLORIST We give the best of service 1169 E. Jersey Street Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 94 and 96 July 8, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 89 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses %a ORDERS FOR WIRE OR PHONE TO 2139-2141 Broadway NEW YORK CITY NEW YORK OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLINC 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel European Orders Executed Best Florists in the States as References (( *t If we say it, we will do it A. WARENDORFF ARTISTIC WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Bioadway, NEW YORK CITY MY ONLY nORE ACCOUNTS INVITED We will fill your orders for >^>>»>v IVI ^\ ID ET ^\ I 1^ or 3°y place Jjyiimalf 1^ V^r> r V^l-fV in Virginia IJlorisl) BUCKS, Norfolk, Va. vC^ ^^ ^Jj^^ Pl^j^Q Northampton, Mass. Succeeded by Smith College Florist BUTLER a ULLMAN ^ '^' Fnrrow & Company ^ OKLAHOMA CITY - GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA Edward Sceery PATERSON and PASSAIC, N. J. PHILADELPHU. PA. The Bellevue-Strattord and Diamond & 22d Sta. Do you want flowers in Philadelphia? We furnish the best, artistically arrange- 1 \sm^^(^>nd PHILADELPHIA: 1800 Che.tnut St. ATLANTIC CITY: 2517 Boardwalk ©l|p IContinn iFloutpr TEXAS, LOUISIANA AND (MISSISSIPPI ORDERS TAKEM GARB OF Reference or Caah must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents If you have an order for flowers to be delivered in another city, glance through this directory first; if you find an advertiser properly located you can rely on him. July 8, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 91 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Pittsburgh, Pa ZIO East Diamond Street North Side OUR ONLY STORE WE SERVE YOU BETTER 6T0EE OIE^ DAY A^D KIGBT ssLTTORD POUGHKEEPSIE, M. Y. FLOWER ''"^s?;.':^^:?,^''''"^^ SHOP Bennett School Taconic School PROVIDENCE, R. I. AND ▼• J- JOHNSTON a CO. NEW ENGUND POINTS 171 WEYBOSSn ST.. PROVIDENCE Providence, RHODE ISLAND Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Roanoke^ Yam Fallon, Florist Rochester Floral Co. ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Gwe us your order for Southern Minnesota ROCHESTER, N. Y. 23 Clinton Ave., North Flowers delivered ,^^:*T^t>^ promptly in Kochester and eurroundmg country. Com- <^F'f^^ piete Ime always reaiii . ^\l,--''^^ ytcr Bros. "^T"* FLORISTS 38 Main St., West ROCHESTER, N. Y. 0^/ ^\/^^ ®^ W2Ax^ Street, East "TTf Ei/JAf/ftf ^e reach ail /*— *^ WV^yj/CMtrf^ Western N. Y. )ltoroil( i^^lfe> Points V^'"^J ROCKFORD FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES ROCKFORD, ILL. '^^ Quick service to Illinois, Wisconsin. Indiana and Iowa Points. long Diit&noe Phones BeU,TTl« llOi Km., Ctntn] 413 SAINT LOUIS, MO. 8th & Locust Sts. All orders by Telegraph or Tele phone most carefully executed at once. Floral designs a specialty. Young^s ST. LOUIS. MO. 1406 Olive Street Out-of-town orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Wire us your orders. SSa^Ms^ ST. PAUL, MINN. 20-22-24 West Fifth Street We fill orders for the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The largest store in America. Large stock in ireat variety. Write, wire or phone. Open night and day. So many times each week THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE is asked for the address of a reliable florist in such and such a town. Our first reference is to this DIRECTORY OF RELIABLE RETAILERS. Is your card In it? Joseph SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS Quality in Floral Work and Cut Flowers Orders for All Texas STAR FLORAL CO. (chris. hauser Phone.Sntrf.3 SAN FRANCISCO f FLOWERS, FRUITS, FAVORS 5 FLORISTS' Novelties for *'WeIcominR" and "Bon Voyage" packages. Flowers delivered to any part of the world 233-235 GRANT AVENUE Seattle, Wash. Hoityyifood Gardens Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1534 Second Ave. l.Tws and run past other cars on the road. People out in ])leasure cars found this big red truck fiashing past them as they drove easily along the country roads and then breathed the dust it raised, meanwhile .saying things about the house named on the car that had passed them. The big car pretty nearly hogged the roads where it was running. People resented it, unreasonably per- haps because it was trying to serve them but neverthe- less they did resent it, and they shortly stopped patron- izing the store it represented until the trade fell oif. Much the same thing happens when delivery cars, which are petting more and more numerous now, disregard the rights of others. Those who see these infractions of the code and identify the car, cannot help but be influenced against the house it represents. If the delivery drivers are jiermitted to break the speed laws and disregard their own safety and that of others, the natural conclu- .si(in is that there is something the matter vAih the man- agement of the business. And besides that, there is the ever-present danger of a costly damage suit and loss from smash-ups. It is important that the florist be sure his delivery outfits are operated in a considerate way when they are out of his sight. Keep Advertisements Alive The June bride has come and gone and the sweet girl graduate has received her bouquet and stepped off the stage, leaving little ahead for the florist in the way of large seascnable business for some time to come. Still there are to be seen advertisements in the local papers here and there calling attention to the advertising flo- rist's ability to supply wedding needs for the June , bride, to sujiply flowers for the commencement exercises, while here and there .some florist will be urging observ- ance of Mother's Day, or advocating that the public patronize his .shop for its Easter needs. Of course none of this advertising is done deliberately. When such an ad. shows in a newspaper, theater program or elsewhere there is no doubt that it can be explained as an over- sight. But none the less it is waste. It is to be pre- sumed that the charge will show on the bill received from the ptililisher, who, of course, .should have been careful not to use a "dead" ad. Pretty nearly any advertise- ment will do some good, whether it is timely or not, but during a normally dull period such advertising as is indulged in ought certainly to be timely and live. The florist could perhaps take a leaf from the book of the furnace man, who does advertising in Summer in which he suggests the desirability of having furnace repairs done now and the heating plant made ready for Win- ter. If there does not happen to be much chance of advertising flowers to sell at this time, why not adver- tise preparations for the coming Winter months. Now is a good time to take orders for plants for the house, for the conservatory, or for evergreen shrubs for the front la%vn. Orders taken now could be made ready at leisure and would guide the florist in the work he does between now and the time the snow flies. The New Solicitor's Design Book WITH COLORED PLATES Ths most popular Book ot Designs lor the use of agents and representative ot the Retailer. Looks like your very own book. WRITE for particulars .. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO., Ltd. P. O. Boi 100, Times Square Station, New York SPRINGFIELD, MASS. L. D. ROBINSON, Florist and Decorator 182 MAIN STREET Orders delivered promptly to WESTFIELD, HOLYOKE, CHICOPEE and SPRINGFIELD SUBURBS C;;^ Syracuse, N. Y. [florist) ONONDAGA HOTEL We will carefully execute orders for Syracuie and vicinity. SYRACUSE, N. Y, Bastable Building f^tmm^ji Special attention given y^^^t^^ ^^ out-of-town orders R. ABBOTT Both Telephones Iparh Jf loral Company FLORISTS TRENTON, N. J. Greenhouses: Buchanan, LalayctteandSchillerAves.. Broad St. Park ' -^^^■^^ BurdettAve. &Hoo8ickSt. Both Phones, 3850 TROY, N. Y. Prompt delivery and careful attention to outr^)f-town orders All orders filled from the groenhouses BRANT BROS. Inc., IJTICA,N.Y. 100,000 sq. ft. of glass devoted to growing Cut Flowers. WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros, Co. Florists <^^^ 1214 F. STREET, N. W. LARGEST GROWERS IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA EVENBEN BROS. WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA WILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS cWrs. Louisa P. Fowler ff^ATIONAL FLORIST WILMINGTON. N. C. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125.000 Square feet of Glass Fu^ri WORCESTER, MASS . 407 & 409 Main .St. Worcester Mass. 13 Pleasant Street Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 94 to 96 92 The Florist's Exchange War Time in Cleveland Cleveland gave the Fifth ReKinient tlie greatest send-off of any city in tlic United States, so far as we have heard to date, and the Cleveland florists certainly did themselves proud. K.** When the idea was first suKKCstod to me of sending away (Uir soldiers d(M-ked with flowers in their gun barrels, it seemed rather bizarre, incongruous in fact. War and flowers somehow did not seem to mix. To me they didn't seem to belong at all together. But (and this is a big. l)ig " but "), the re- sults were great and more than justified the predictions of the newspaper originating the idea. It was one of the most enthusiastic and . beautiful cxpre.s>sl Lord & Burnham Co. biggest "stunts" yet produced by the Cleveland florists. But the heartiness and promptness of the response, with the pa- triotic diBsire to do all they could for " the boys," was the main thought behind it all. It was a stirring sight to see several companies of our soldiers marching down Euclid ave. and through the public square with flowers pinned on their coats and a big red Peony in each gun barrel. Veterans of '61 and of '98 escorted the regiment to the trains. Flowers certainly performed their mission in this case, of cheering and helping to take away the sting of war and to help to alleviate the sorrow of parting from loved ones. In the depot I saw more than one woman tuck away the flower inside of her dress to be kept as a sacred memento of the man who had just left her. Not a flower remained on the streets for every one was picked up and treasured as a historical souvenir. A public note of thanks was given on the first page of The News to those who had contributed flowers as well as a note of thanks to the Florists' Club. The pubUc note of thanks included: The Cleveland Cut Flower Co., the Gasser Co., the F. A. Friedley Co., E. A. Reeves, the Jones & Russell Co., Knoble Bros., the Smith & Fetters Co.. C. M. Wagner, A. Graham & Sons, T. J. Kegg & Co.. D. Charlesworth & Son. A. M. Albrecht, the Timothy Smith Co., theMcCuUums & Co., Wilson Floral Co., Westman & Getz, A. C. Fox, the Cleveland Plant & Flower Co., Christine, Carl Bennet, and others. Why would not this be a good idea to spread to other cities this sending the boys away, heartened with a visible expression of the sentiment of the folks -of their home town ? It was interesting to watch the human element. At first some of the troops wanted to refuse the flowers, others took them with pleasure, but when they saw their officers all decorated they fairly pleaded for them and took them gladly. So there was not a man among them that did not accept his flower and carry it proudly as a kind re- membrance of the people of Cleveland. Advertising for the Fourth For the first time that I can re- member our florists are advertising for the Fourth of July. Both Knoble Bros, and the Jones & Uussel! Co. are running ads. headed, "Patriotic Table I>ecoration for Independence Day" and ""Flowers for the Sane Fourth." They will also reap some of the benefits of the publicity given to the florists through the rioral farewell in honor of the Fifth Ki'gimcnt. Don't forget the picnic of the florists at Willough Beach Park. July 20. It has been suggested and urged that em- ployera take as many of their employees as possible in their machines, also that all retailers close their stores promptly at noon so as to give all a change to get there. Herman Knoble and wife leave on Aug. 1 for a auto trip through the White Mountains and the East. They expect to be gone five or six weeks. ■ The Industrial Fair and Exposition, to be held in Edgewater Park in Septem- ber will bring out many private garden- ers and their floral treasures. Timothy Smith has been appointed chairman to take charge of the exhibits. The Fall show of Chrysantherauras to compete for the $500 Corrigan cup, is well under way, and there will be some lively competition among the private growers. Ella Grant Wilson. Chippewa Falls. Wis. — ^There is a report that a company is being started to organize another greenhouse. This is an evidence that the city is growing. Old Bridge, N. J.— Otto W^ahren- dorff is building a greenhouse, which when completed will be Tfift. x ISft. An- other greenhouse will also be erected later, the size of which will be 25ft. x 14ft. .V;- ... ^ .T ■ . ,'=* A" An Interesting Glass Enclosed Structure The monster studio of the Universal Film Co. at Fort Lee. N. J., erected by the Lord & Burnham Co. of Irvington, N. Y., marks an epoch in the building of class enclosed structures. It is one of the largest studios of its kind in the world and is part of an equipment cost- ing approximately half a million dollars. It is l.-)Oft. long and 80ft. wide, and is entirel.v free from columns, which necessitates a frame work of the highest engineering ingenuity. This studio has been adopted as the standard for safety by the boards of fire insurance underwriters of both New Jer- sey and New York and is able to se- cure a lower rate of fire insurance than any other moying picture plant in the country. It is also interesting to note that the Motion Picture Board of Trade has adopted this form of studio construc- tion as a standard for all-around efB- I iency. There are eleven different companies enacting eleven different scenes in this studio every working day ; and they work under tnily ideal conditions. All rays of light arc refracted through a specially glazed optical glass, which takes off the glare of the direct sunlight and affords a steady soft light that is ideal for photographic purposes. The studio was so designed that rafter shadows would he reduced to a negligible minimum. And all condensation is car- ried off by special drip gutters. There is no drip. Even the snows of Winter are not al- lowed to interfere with the hustling, hustling activities inside.' For with the falling of the first flake, a curtain of water is started at the ridge and kept flowing down both sides during the en- tire snowfall. This keeps off the snow most effectively. The sides of the studio are hinged to allow ample ventilation in Summer-time and enable the "prop" men to get scen- ery and bulky properties into the studio with the greatest facility. The Universal Film Studio is quite characteristic of the pioneering that I^ord & Burnham have done in the de- signing and building of every conceivable kind of glass enclosed structure. The UnlversaliFUm Co.'s Studio at Fort Lee, N. J. Chester Heights, Pa. — George Barker, a Media florist, has recently li-ased the greenhouses from Mrs. James S. Pfeuffer. Fh.vnkkiku. P.\. — Fire in Kemp's ( Irecnhonses. .Vdams St., on ,Tune 21 de- stroyed the boiler room and part of a greenhouse. (5ENESE0. III. — W. C. Thomas, for- merly cif Slieflield lias purchased the Tyner (Irecnhousi^s and flower shop, and Hill ciiuiluct the business in the future. Boston, Mass. — Waban Rose Con- servatories have leased part of the street floor in the building at 261-1281 Devon- shire St.. for occupancy upon completion "f alterations. II,\RTt<)Ki). CoN.N. — George B. Turner has tiled potice in the office of the town <-lerk of his intention to sell the nursery business and oflice at 106 Pratt st. to \V. W. Hunt, transfer to be made on July 7. Julv 8, 1916. The Florists' Exchange f>3 Orders Filled Same Day As Received Practical Landscape Gardening By Robert CrIDLAND, a Landscape Architect of many years' experience and of high standing in the profession. The Book is the most complete one we know of in its field ; it covers everything, and its further recommendation is that it has been written and illustrated for The Man or Woman of Average Means. Magnificently illustrated. The Book contains 91 Photographs, the majority of them full page in size, 67 Sketches and 29 Plans, 19 of which are Planting Plans, with Keys, giving the subjects to be planted. Price, $1.50 net. By mail, postpaid, $1.65. Agents wanted ****5 ntJIl^l^ Ili2L«..nd.ngC I In Chicago: 143 North Wabash Avenue KP wmfmMTmMvMTmmmmmrmmmrmmrmmim wmmrmmmfmmrmmmrmmmfmmmrmmrmmmmmmmmm^m^ General Trade Notes FiTLTON. N. Y. — Charles B. Wetherby, 58. of Worth St., died receotly of apo- plexy. He was engaged iu gardening for many years. Mr. Wetherby is survived by hi.s wife and one daughter. IOdwakdsville. III. — Miss Blanche Jliller of EJwardsville and Emil Klein, a Hniist, were married at the home of the bride on North Kansas st. on June 14. The ceremony was performed in the presence of 150 relatives and friends. Springfield, Mass. — The florist's shop of Mark Aitken at 378 Main st. was invaded by Wm. Clancy on the afternoon of June 22, who seized $70 out of the money drawer and tried to make off with it. lie was lield by the em- ployees until a patrolman arrived. r- \'evav, Ind. — The Wm. Jaynes green- hoi se Ims been sold to Chas. Kincaid. who will remove it to his premises on West Seminary st. about July 1. In ad- dition to vegetables he will grow flowers and will still further enlarge his busi- ness, as it is becoming quite profitable. Belvideke, III. — Bert R. Lucas has resigned the management of the Ehlredge preenhonses and lias accepted a clerical position with the Burt High Compres- sion Ring Co. of Rockford. Mr. Lucas and family will continue to make their home in Belvidere. for the present, but may move to Rockford later. Racine, Wis. — Joseph Rehl. who for the past few years has conducted the Flower shop at 617 Main St., has sold a half interest to Henry Benz. of Mil- wautee. Jlr. Benz is an experienced flo- rist, having been connected with Fox's Floral store in Milwaukee or several .vears. Thi- Flower Shop is one of Ra- cine's most piipular business houses. Write Us Today for Our List of Books Shenandoah, Ia. — Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Welch will leave this week for Milwaukee to attend the annual conven- tion uf the National Association of Nur- serymen of which he is president. From there they will go to their Summer home at Mercer, Wis., and will I'eturn to Shenandoah the last of July. Wayne Welch will accompany them. E. E. May who is at M,ercer on his honey- moon, will attend the convention at Mil- waukee. Knoxville, Tenn. — Florists' stores will be closed on Sundays at a date soon to be fixed. This was decided on at a meeiing of the Knoxville Florists' So- ciety. Absolute emergency orders only will have attention on Sundays. July 6 is announced as the date for the an- nual picnic of the Knoxville Florists' So- < ietv. A Chrysanthemum show will be held in the Fall. A committee of ar- ransements has been appointed by the society to prepare for this event. Cedar Rapids, Ia. — I. N. Kramer & Son have an extensive greenhouse estab- lishriient at this place and had an ex- tended write-up in the Cedar Rapids Times of June 15. I. N. Kramer first came to Iowa ^hen he was seven years old and turned his attention to garden- ing in 1854. He began with a capital of .$50, borrowed money, and later he bought broken glass and built a green- house. The firm has been in existence about 60 years. It sends out a beauti- ful catalog «very year and specializes iu seeds, plants and cut flowers. It has a mail order business to all parts of the United States and is a credit to Cedar Rapids, as it aids the city by the public- ity that is given. Louisiana, Mo. — Chas. Sizemore, traffic manager at Stark Bros.' Nurseries, left for Atlanta, Ga.. on June 16 where, in his capacity as chairman of the trans- portation committee of the National As- sociation of Nurserymen, he represented the Georgia nurserymen at a bearing of the traHic committee of the railways of Georgia. The railroads of the State are preparing to put into eflfect a sweeping adv.nnre in rates on all commodities, in- cluding nurser.y stock, handled intei'- state. This has aroused a storm of pro- test from the shippers. The nursery- men assert the advance in rates will run from KX) to 200 per cent. In their fight they have called on the American Ass'n nf Nurserymen tor assistance and Size- more will vigorously protest the advance in rates. BiNGHAMTON, N. Y. — A final dividend being also t'le first, of 7 per cent, was declared by B. Roger Wales, referee in bankruptcy, on .Tune 27 in tlie matter of James W. Shearer, bankrupt florist. The dividend was declared on the report of William Stewart, trustee for the credi- tors. Palisades Nurseries, N. Y. We are asked by R. W. Olucas, mana- ger of the Palisades Nurseries, Inc., Sparkill, N. Y., to state that Fred Ren- ner, who has several times represented himself as being still in the employ of the above firm, is not engaged in any way by them, having left their employ in May, 1915. . All ready for a luxurious dining scene in the Universal StudioFort Lee, N. J. B4 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists DAGGER and FANCY FERNS Finest Quality $2.00 per 1000 GALAX Bronze- Green $1.00 per 1000 $7.50 per 10,000 Sphagnum Moss $2.00 per bale BOXWOOD, $13.00 per 100 lbs. PRIINCtSS PINE. 10c. per lb., $8.00 per 100 lbs. LAUREL FESTOONING, $6.00 per 100 yds. LAUREL, 50c. per bu. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $1-00 p« }^ $7.50 per 1000 MANILA BOXES 18 X 21 X 24 X 28 X 21 X 30 X 24 X 5x31^ 5x3}^ 5x3)^ 5x3H 8x5 5x31^ 8x5 Per 100 ..$2.15 . . 2.40 . . 3.00 . . 3.85 . . 3.85 . . 4.05 . . 4.30 Per 100 28 X 8x5 $4.75 30 X 8x5 5.75 36 X 8x5 7.10 30 x 12 X 6 8.30 36x14x5 10.00 36 X 12 X 6 9.80 BOUQUET BOXES f„i 19x9x8 Manila $ .60 19 X 9 X 8 Mist Gray 10.00 WREATH BOXES Per 100 16 X 16x7 $7.00 18 X 18 X 8 9.50 Per 100 20x20x9 $11.50 22x22x9 13.50 MIST GRAY BOXES 18x5x3 $3.00 21x5x3H 3.70 24x5x3>^ 4.20 28x5x3H 4.90 21x8x6 4.90 30x5x3H 5-30 36x5x3H 7.00 24x 28 X 30 X 36 X 8x5 8x5 8x5 8x5 100 $6.50 . 7.20 . 8.90 . 9.70 30 X 12x6 11.25 36 X 12 X 6 13.75 Printing 50 cents extra per lOOO. CYCAS LEAVES Size 8tol2.. 12 to 16.. 16 to 20.. 20 to 24.. 24 to 28. . COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH OTHERS Per too Per 1000 $1.65 $12.50 . 2.25 16.00 . 3.00 21.00 . 3.25 26.00 . 3.75 32.00 Size 28 to 32. 32 to 36. 36 to 40. 40 to 44 . 44 to 48 . Per 100 Per 1000 $5.00 $37.00 . 5.50 42.00 . 6.00 50.00 . 6.50 55.00 . 7.00 60.00 HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., inc., WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET Boston, Mass. Telephones Main. 24J9-2616-2617-2618 Fort Hill. 25290 S0 MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS Unknown customers please ^ give reference, or cash with order^ :*;.'.,.. Sphagnum Moss $1.50 per Bale. Ten Bales $14.00 Write t'.oday for our specially low Summer price on large orders. Buy your winter's supply now and get the advantaga Our moss is good clean stock, every bale is wrapped. Wire Designs and Florists' Supplies. The largest stock of fresh cut decorative evergreens in America. THE KERVAN COMPANY 119 West 28th Street, NEW YORK, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The ElichaDge REED & KELLER 122 West 25th Street NEW YORK We Manufacture Our Own - - FLORISTS' SUPPLIES METALS, WIRE WORK and BASKET WORK Newport, R. L M. RICE CO. " KEYSTONE QUALITY " — Florists* Supplies Excel — 1220 Rkc« Straet PHILADELPHIA. PA When ordering. pleaFc mePtloD The Eicbange NEW CROP ! Our Credit and Information List GREEN SHEET MOSS. For Hanging Baskets, at $1.75 per bag. PERPETUATED MOSS. $3.50 per bag. LYRATA. (Evergreen Oak), $2.50 per case E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. WboD ordering, please meptlop The Exchange Is the Best Trade Medium for Credits Subscribe now and get the list for one year from July 1st National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET, NEW YORK Wlieii iinU'ilim pli'llS' men t l.>n The Exchange T:_. I. M^non Ss'O ^ ">• '»°'» greening 1 ime IS IVIOney your designs by using FLO- RISTS' GREENING PINS, 20o.per lb. and you get from 1000 to 1 100 to the lb. 10 Ibt. or over, 15o. per lb. Special Prices to Jobberf. WM. SCHU7TER & SON, Springfield, Maw. Wl. - I-"'- "■ ""■■" Tt,.. F'Tr-l...t..~ NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK For destroying insect life on Plants, etc. Per box ( 1 doj. rolls) 80.60 Per case (12 doz. rolls) 6.50 Get our list of other supplies GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, ^f'iSIS?'* ISSi Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. When orderinK. pleeae mention Tlie Bxcbtogt Net Prices on PREPARED (Painted) Palmetto Leaves Length of 1 g.[2 12.16 16-20 20-23 23-26 Leaf. Inches i Per 100 $1.75 $2.3,'; $3,45 $4.55 $6.15 Per 1000 15.00 20.00 30.00 40.00 55.00 5% discount for cash with order. W. G. CLARE, Femandlna, Florida When ordering, please mention The Exchange i- *- CIT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4 -. L When ordering, please mention The Excba&f. A Good Rose and Strawberry Sho^r The Kose and Strawberry Show by tlie Newport Horticultural Society and the Newport Garden Association was held on the grounds of the latter organization on the 28th and 29th ult., and proved successful in every way. Most of the premiums were competed for with keen rivalry, in many of the classes. Roses, notwithstanding the backward weather of the past few weeks, were of good quality. It was noticeable that the hybrid teas are rapidly forging their way to the front, the hybrid perpetuals being relegated to the rear. The bad, damp weather had a dis- astrous effect upon Sweet Peas. New- port fogs cut off competition in this class. However, those staged by Andrew J. Dorward of Middletown were of fine quality. Wm. Gray won the Weeber & Don: prize for the best novelty Sweet Pea, also first for centerpiece of Roses. Canterbury Bells were staged in large numbers, well grown, as were most of the florists' flowers. James Bond was a leading prizetaker, being first for group of foliage and flowering plants, for 24 foliage plants, beds of Sweet William and Foxglove. The latter were grown in small tubs and were probably the best ever staged here. Andrew Dorward, in addition to show- ing Sweet Peas, also staged some fine h. t. Roses, and captured first for Rose novelties, also first for black Grapes. James Robertson took first for palm and for specimen Kentia. Colin Robertson won three firsts for h. p. Roses, also first for collection of vegetables, six varieties, the first prize for collection of Tegetables, 12 varieties going to Daniel Hay, gdr. for Mrs. French Vanderbilt, who also took first with collection of orchids in bloom. Victor May, gdr. at the "Reefs," a new competitor, staged and won firsts in many of the classes. His hothouse grown Melon Royal George were handsome fruit. John Mahan, '"Hamer- smith Farm," also made a good showing, and obtaine'lieii oidcrinb'. please mention 'j'he Exchnii LANDSCAPEfGARDENING A course for Garden- ers, Flori-jrx and llnme makera, tHiicht by Prof. Real of Curnel) Univer- nity Procre-ssive FU .rista recopnize tlie grouiiiR importutifp of a knowl- edge Iff LandML-ape Art. We aisc uJTcr n p'-ac- lical course in Flnriiiil- ture, inrluding Grpt-n- house CoiiHtrurtioii und Prop. Bbal Greenhou.'»e Manage- ment. Rend for rutalogue Addretw The Home Correspondence School Depr. C. F.. SPRINGFIELD. MASS. WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000, $1.85; 50,000, $8.00 Manufaeiurmd by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sannples Free. For Sale by Dealers. The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports; Galvan- ized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Write for Complete Catalogue IfrrkO R*.#^c 61-73 Metropolitan AveDoe, IgUC OrOb., BROOKLYN. N. Y. Take Advantage of Our Spring Offer Sphagnum Moss Our Large Bales, $1.50; 12 Bales, $15.00. Extra Large Bales, $2.00; 8 Bales, $14.00. Green Lump Moss $1.00 per bag. Shipping instructions and cas^h with order to ensure prompt ricliverv. H. KENNEY 76-94 Rochester Avenue \\'htMi ordoring. Brooklyn, N.Y pleusi 1795-1805 Deao Street tivn The E.\cliauge REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOGUE Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago t\ heu ordering, pleaa© mention The Eicbance NEW ENGLAND STATES— Continued Pawtucket, R. I. Businoss for this time of tho year is very good ; the demand for flowers for weddings and receptions is steady, while eall for bedding plants is still going on. Tiio town of Cumberland has appro- priated the sum of .$450 for the protec- tion and i)nrchnse of shade trees. Mr. Mead of Fottler. Fiske. Rawson Co., Huston, called on the trade during the week. Iludlong Rose Co.. Cranston and Noonau Bros.. Providence, have regis- tered new Ford deliveries. C. A. K. Mixing Fertilizers It is with pleasure we answer in detail the inquiry trom your reader in regard to mixing a 2-S-l fertilizer himself. We have put this matter up to our research department and, therefore, have had the head of that department answer the inquiry and sign the same himself: " It seems that your inquirer wishes to mix a 2-8-1 Mix Fertilizer himself with the self-evident idea that it will be cheaper than buying the commercial product already mixed mixed. The figures given for the mixing of a chemical or mineral fertilizer, analyzing 2-8-1 are approximately correct. To be exact, in one ton of fertilizer of above analysis it would require: 243 lbs. Nitrate of Soda. 1066"y' lbs. Basic Slag. 41-3 lbs. Muriate of Potash. 648i^u lbs. of Filler of some kind. " But why use chemirals or raw materials at all ? In the nitrate of soda you will pay freight on some 75% or more useless mineral salts. In the basic slag you will pay freight on some S5% of useless and weighty mineral matter, and over one-half of the muriate of potash is practically non-essential to plant life. A commercial 2-8-1 mix made up and mixed by experts who use for the ammonia content' pure animal blood containiiii;: 10% ammonia and the balance natural organic and animal tissue; and matter for the phos- phoric arid content, bone meal containing either :i% ammonia and 21% or 22% phosphoric acid, or 2% ammonia and 28% tjhosphoric acid, the balance consisting of bone calcium and animal matter; and for the potash content pure manure ash containing 6% potash and the balance pure vegetable ash, is, to. my mind, niuch more practical and a great deal safer for the average grower than a fertilizer made up of pure minerals and chemicals. " The best filler and carrier for any of the fertilizer elements is organic matter or hunms. " A fertilizer made up in this manner has no useless or non-essential elements, being practically all fertilizer. For this reason I would by all means advise investing in a standard mixed fertilizer of whatever analy- sis needed, making sure that you are buying of a responsible and reliable firm tliat is willing to stand back of their products. H. E. Humiston. CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZKH CO." Rutland, Vt. It seems rather unusual for u city the size of the Marble City to be withovit a floral shop in the center of the town. There are several greenhouses in the suburbs, but the>' are all some distance from the public square. In this respect it is "luite in contrast with the neighboring city of Burlington, which boasts of four or more centrally locaterl flower shops. J. H. G. Readers will confer a favor upon ua of more (ban passlnfi Tulue If, when ordennfi ttock of our advertisers, they will ment on seelnft the adv. In THE EXCHANGB. Grass Valley, Cal. — Thomas Wil- son, who came west about 35 years ago and settled in this city, where he made a reputation as a florist and was appointed superintendent of the grounds connected with the State Agricultural School at r>;i visville. Cal.. died reeeutiv in l>avis. Cal. Before going West. Mr. Wilson was Jl resident of Xewhuryport. Mc was about (JS years of age. After the pressure of the bedding season is over you will have more time to read the Gardeners and Florists* Annual for 1916. See if it doesn't contain 50 cents' worth of information for you. From this oflSce; orders filled the same day as received. Try one. Natural Green Sheet Moss Long green sheeta of the heaviest variety, Per bag, $1.00 H. W. Armes, Bryson City, N. C. WlK-n firfltTlng. pl-'.'isp riu-iit I'ln The Excbaoge WIRE DESIGNS PRICES RIGHT— QUALITY RIGHT Let us quote you on your next order. II lt*a made of wire we can make It. George B, Hart, Manufacturer 24-30 Stone Street Rochester, N. Y. Wlipn nrdorhig,__plfasp tueDti^ mention TTie Exchan^g Michigan Cut Flower Exchange INCOPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Salesroom 134 West 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY Telephone — Madison Square 3053 Manufactureri and Importers of Willow and Fancy Baskets for Florists Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES (7'Our specialties — Wheat Sheavea and Baskets When < Ttli'iinj:. pli>nse m out inn Tin' Kvch.iiige NEW CROP Green Sheet Moss, S1.75 per bag. Perpetuated Moss, So. 50 per bag. Lyrata. (Evergreen Oak Foliage), S2.50 per case. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN. .\I,.\. The Florists' Hail Association ItiBure* 4 1 ,000,000 square feet of Rlaas and ha« a Re- serve Fund of over >36,000. For particulars address JOHN G. ESLER. Sec. Saddle River. N. J. INSURE YOUR GLASS NOW Wliea orderlnf, please mention The Exchange July 8, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 97 DDI M. C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Telephones, Farratut 3870-3871 All Kinds of Seasonable Cut Flowers \\Iieii rinliTln;,'. pl.'ase raentlcin The Exctiangp W^ TISE ones ship their flowers to the New York market. You will be wise if you do likewise — wiser still if you ship to us. We have years of experience, backed by ample capital and every facility for handling your shipments. United Cut Flovver Co., Inc. Ill West 28th St. NEW YORK CITY When orderins. please mention The Exchange A. L. YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Florists 54 West 28th St. NEW YORK A. L. Young, Pres. and Treat. H. R. ScoMMADAU, Vice-Prea. F. LiGHTFOOT, Sec'y. Tel. Madison Square 3559 When ordering, please mention The Exchange Telephone: Madison Square 5S96 GeorgeW.CrawbuckCo. (INC.) Wholesale Commission Florists 57 West 28th Street, New York ^Vheu ordeiinu. ple.ise nunilion The Excliange For the Month of July ROSES VALLEY SWEET PEAS CARNATIONS ASTERS GLADIOLI MIESEM'S LILIES full li of St Flc TELEPHONES 1623-24-25 MADISON SQUARE Reidel & Meyer locorporated Wholesale Florists Seasonable Flowers of all kinds. The beat of service to Growers and Retail Florists. Twenty-five years' ^perience in the flower business. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones — 4024-4025 Madison Square <:> NEW YORK I Wholesale Market and News of the City | ?>]iniiiimiiciii"i>ii"i>"i"""iiiiiiiiiiiiiiici"ii"">>i<"i>>"i>i"ii"""iiii>"iiiiii>iii'iiii^ » ij'^^ ^>1 Tl? ^^/^CF "* '° '"*' *"'' '""''"" entrusted to me In such IVi I Jr ^_JlV*^V-^i3*-i a fair and liberal manner as to make the cus- tomer's relations with me satisfactory and profitable. JOSEPH S. FENRICH 5 1 West 28th Street. New York When onlerinc plense mention The Eichange Herman Weiss Wholesale Commission Florist 106 West 28th Street, New York Telephones, FARRAGUT 634 and 3068 When orderinp. please mention The E.^chauge THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE la the only trade paper pubtlehlna an Index to atock advertised In each laaue, and this feature meana that « reader In need of, say, Carnations, can look at thia Index and refer to all advertisements of Carnatlona, large and email alike. It brings the results of Classified Advertise- ments Vn addition to the regular display jdvertlsements, and with no extra cost, except to us. Can you think of better advertising sarvloe than this? A ^Veak Demand July 4. — The general supply o£ cut flowers in tbe market this week is large for this season of the year. The demand on Monday was weak, and on Tuesday, the 4th of July, there was hardly any business at all, and all the stores in the wholesale cut flower dis- trirt closed at noon. Am. Beauty Roses are in short supply, antl of very poor quality, except such as are known as Summer Beauties, a mod- erate supply of which is now coming into the market. The general range of prices for special grade blooms is from tic. to 20c. each, and other grades at correspond- ing prices. They are meeting with a small demand. The supply of hybrid tea Koses is heavy for the season, and to add to the discouragement of a weak de- mand, many of them are arriving in open condition, which renders them more or less unsalable. Top grade blooms are selling at from $2 to $(> per 100, except in the case of Russell, Mme. Paul Euler (Prima Donna), Hadley and Brunner, choice selections of which are selling at the respective prices of 10c. , 15c., and 25c. each. It hardly need be remarked that sales at these prices are not large. Bottom grade blooms are selling at from 50c. to $1 per 100, with an outlook for much lower ju'lces for these grades before the end of the week. Carnations are in large supply for the season. Thev are moving slowly at from 50c. to $1 per 100. Cattleya orchids are in small supply, but even this is quite suflicieut to satisfy the present weak demand. Prices range from 15c. to 40c. each. Lily of the Val- ley is in fair supply ; the demand has fallen olf so sharply that top grade blooms are moving slowly at .^.3 per 100, and the other grades at from .$1 to $2. There is a large supply of longiflornm Lilies, which are selling slowly at from $2 to $4 per 100. There is also a con- siderable supply of auratum Ijilies, which are meeting with an extremely weak de- mand at fi-oni .f:'. to .ft per 100. Peas, Carnations, Lilies Prima Donna Roses, Ulrich Brunner Roses AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE STOCK We have twenty-two years' experience behind us, and do not expect a gold medal for doing our full duty by our customers and consignors. You will not make a mistake by deaUng with GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, Inc. "^^f^ lOl West 28th St., New York — Pbooei: ^^- Farratat SS8. 2036 anil 2037 Wben ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange The supply of miscellaneous flowers is varied and abundant. There are now seen in the market Antirrhinum, Calen- dula, field Daisies, Japan Iris; Spinea, late Peonies from the North, an abun- dance of outdoor grown Sweet Peas, boughs of rambler Roses, Sweet William, Coreopsis, Forgetmenots, Feverfew. Can- terbury Bells, Gypsophila, etc. Indoor greens are in abundant supply ; branches of edible Asparagus from the fields are everywhere in evidence, and the usual supply of hardy ferns and hardy greens, all of which are moving in general sym- pathy with the present condition of the market. The large and artistically arranged •Japanese garden in the court of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel at 46th St. and Jl.ndi son ave., mention ol which was made last week, and which is attracting much favorable comment from all who have seen it, should in our previous note thereon have Ijeen credited to Dards, 44th St. and Madi.son ave., who had the contract for this work, and who VMlh the assistance of tTie superintendent of one of their departments pi'e\iously men- tioned, executed the work so admirably that, as we said in last week's issue, it nieds to be seen in order to be appre- ciated, as words, no matter how many, fail to convey the charm of its entranc- ing effect. F. H. Traendly of Traendly & Schenck, 436 Sixth ave., and family, have gone to Rowayton, Conn., to their farm for the Summer. There was a meeting of the members of the Ex-Presidents of the New Yiu'k Florists' Club Association, at the office of Traendly & Schenck, 436 Sixth ave., on Wednesday at .5 p.m., last week. There were present at this meeting : W. H. Siebrecht. John Nugent, Frank II. Traendly. ,Tos. Manda. Alex. Burns, Chas. H. Totty and Harry A. Bunyard. Mabel Conkling, bookkeeper for H. E. Froment, 148 W, 2Sth st., is taking a month's vacation at Sackett's Lake. Sullivan Co., N, Y. Geo. Orth. sales- man for Mr. Froment, is also taking a two weeks' vacation. Leo. Klein. 767 Lexington ave.. New York City, had a large house and church decoration to execute on Saturday of Inst week at Bernardsville, N, J., for t'ie Chapin-Kretch wedding. He used in This decoration 1000 Peony blooms. 1(X)0 in nches of Sweet Peas and besides these several wagonloads of blooming boughs, especially of Syringa and many Lilies and greens. There was noted this week at the store of Jas. McManus, 105 W. 2Sth St., some very fine crested pink Moss Roses and Sweet Peas. J. J. Coan, of 115 W. 28th St.. is re- ceiving some beautiful Delphiniums and some fine Scott Key Roses and Sweet Peas. lEe Book of Water Gardening Thia work supersedes all other books that have previously been written on the subject of aquatics and their surroundings, and gives in fiill detail all the practical in- formation necessary to the selec- tion, grouping and successful cul- tivation of aquatic and other plants required in the making of a Water Garden and its environ- ments, and covering all conditions from that of the amateur with a few plants in tubs to the large estate or park. By PETER. BISSET Experts Aquaticulturist> Beautifully printed on heavy enameled paper, and profusely illustrated with one hundred and twenty halftones, seventeen dia- grams and two double page plates. Price Postpaid, $2.50 A. T. DnAMAR(PTG.&PUB.CO.lld. Bol 100, Times Sq. Sta..INEW YORK How To Order Advertising Space Directions for amount of advertising space required are readily understood when said space is to be limited to single column width. When an adver- tiser, however, desires to spread his copy over two columns or more, he should state specifically : first, the total number of inches required, and then state how many columns in width he wishes the advertisement to spread over. For example: The instruc- tions lor an advertisement to occupy nine inches of space in all, spread over three columns, should be worded as follows: " I'se nine inches of space in all, to be spread over three columns." These explicit directions will obviate any possible chance for misunderstand- ing, and will be appreciated by the advertising manager. Use It and Save Time Our Stock and Material Index Page 59 98 The Florists' Exchange VY7E have the organization, the working force, the ' ' equipment, in fact all the facilities, and we are handling the stock in quality and quantity which insures the best results to grower and retailer. We solicit further shipments of good stock in all lines, and we invite investigation. Our records and methods will prove inlere«ting and are at the disposal of all. We wont slack up during the summer months. Send along your outside stock. The Henshaw Floral Co., Inc. A. M. HENSHAW, President 127 West 28th St., New York 'Phones, 3310—3311—3312 Farragut ROSES in all the leading varieties. CARNATIONS of high quality. Longiflorum and Rubrum LILIES throughout the year. LILY or THE VALLEY. All Other Flowers in their season. P. J. SIVHTH, Wholesale Florist Fa;^ia^^':"2^,7!o8, i3i w. 28th st., new york city When ordering, please meatJon The Excban?:e Sweet Peas, Roses, Carnations, Lilies WILLIAM P. FORD, 107 West 28tli St., New York Wholosalo Florist Telephone Farragut B335 J. K. ALLEN 118 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Cut Flowers Phones. FAHHAGUT 167 and 3058 ConaiKDmeDU of good ttock aotieited. Choice Carnations. Roses, Orchids. Lilies, Bulbous Stock, and other Seasonable Flower* ESTABLISHED 1887 Pioneer Commission Dealer in J. J. COAN. WHOLESALE FLORIST 115 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephoned Fairaftut 5413-5891 Consignments Solicited GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist 104 West 28th Street Telephone Farragut 2264 ConsigDments Solicited NEW YORK WTien ordering, please mention The Exchange I When orderiag. pleaae mention The Exchange There were noted this week at the store of Jas. McManus, 105 W. 28th St., a vase containing a number of bunches of several unnamed varieties of Spencer Sweet Peas. Some of them, especially those in the purple, lavender and white colors, appear to be very promising. Mr. McManus is also re- ceiving some fine Cattleya gigas. Last week, in giving a list of the members of the various companies and regiments who have gone to the Mexi- can border, we failed to include the name of Chas. H. Brown, Jr., son of Chas. H. Brown, florist at 2366 Broad- way. Not many months ago Mr. Brown returned from France, where he has been serving in the ranks of the Allies, doing ambulance work. He has now gone to the Mexican border with the Seventh Regiment, of which he was a member. There are noted this week at W. P. Ford's, 107 W. 28th st., some of the finest outdoor grown Sweet Peas seen in the market this season. A complete new list of the names of the memljers of the New York Florists' Club has been published, together with the secretary's report for the' year end- ing December 31, a list of officers, rules governing the exhibition of novelties, and of course the by-laws of tlie club. C. Quidland of C. Quidland Sons, flo- rists, North Adams, Mass., was married on June 26 to Marion Goff, and the cou- ple spent their honeymoon in New York City. Mr. Quidland called at TuE E.K- CHANGE oflice on Monday. N. L. Hammer of J. M. Hammer & Sons. 277 Center Market, Washington, D. C, was also a caller at our office. j Middle Atlantic States { The past two weeks and the end of June were quite satisfactory. Of course, there were days when a shortage existed on certain lines, but the supply in gen- eral was better than in previous years, also the quality and the demand better. There were a number of weddings, and for these the call for the bridal flower. Valley, was much in demand. Fortu- nately there was just enough to go around. White Roses, which at this season of the year are of poor quality, were at this time very good and the supply, too, was better. Pink Killarney, Maryland. Ophelia and Sunburst were of quality that equaled the Winter supply, and prices were satisfactory all around. Am. Beauty Roses were had in quan- tity, but mostly of the long grades. Peas were fine and Peonies filled in well. Car- nations were also in good supply and quality fine. All in all it was a good season's end- ing. E. 0. B. Syracuse, N. Y. The past week has been a very busy one for all. There is still much bedding out being done and many porch boxes being filled. Society folks have been very active, with parties and receptions to the numerous brides whose weddings took place the past week. Some were quite elaborate aCfair.s. P. R. Quinlan had the Crouse Bar- num decorations. Funeral work still continues very heavy, so very little stock goes to waste. On July 1, Peter Kay turned over his greenhouse to his son Mathew, who has had a long experience in the business and should make good. The municipal Rose garden in Onondaga Park is in its prime now and presents a very beauti- ful sight. About 3000 are now in bloom. It is expected to increase the number to 5000 plants. Among the visitors the past week were W. E. Cook representing Stumpp & Walter Co., H. Morgan, Auburn, and a representative of Reed & Kellar. The Florists' Club will meet at L. E. Mul- hauser's, Court st., Monday evening, July 10. H. Y. Lancaster, Pa. Summer is here with a vengeance, and the heat has affected trade in every way, both wholesale and retail, and gives us time to plan and prepare for the Autumnal rush, always anticipated, sometimes realized. H. A. Schroyer had more weddings the last week of June than any one week (X the history of the store, and that history runs back a good many years. B. F. Barr has decorated his front with window boxes, and the lattice work on the top of the building with vines, and it is to be hoped that others will follow suit and make the business por- tion of the city a bower of beauty. The markets are full of flowers at ridiculous prices. Fine Larkspur at 5c. I per half dozen sprays, America and other i Gladioli at 40c. per dozen, and other things in proportion, but like the poor we will always have these with us, and I it often is a blessing in disguise, for on more than one occasion the regular store man can get flowers to help him out at a figure below what he could grow them for. A peculiar feature about this mar- ket trade is that the store man can get no reduction in price ; in fact, instances are on record where be is charged more than the regular price, and the market people are not the only offenders in his line, some of the regular growers work on the same system and charge the local man more than they get wholesale. Human nature is a funny proposition any way you take it. Lititz, a suburban town, has Fritz Spinner to supply it with vegetable and Uowering plants, and he does what might be called a mighty fine little business with more money in his pocket at the end of the year than some of our larger Arowers. Mr. LeSler of the same town has a fine range of modem houses and ships most of his stock to Philadelphia, lie reports a very good year and is pre- paring a lot of Keystone Snapdragons for his own use and for sale; they were being put into paper pots the past week by the t^n thousand. His 'Mums look remarkably well and a big lot of outdoor flowers will help out the Summer months, weather permitting. Lititz. a suburban town, has Fritz of the procession in the Military Camp at Mt. Gretna for any city of its size both in numbers and in the personnel of its men, but to the best of my knowledge there are no florists represented there, possibly because they have battles enough to fight of their own. T. J, Nolan was in the city looking after his building operations at the greenhouses of J. Wade Galey in Stras- burg. and innumerable others looking after the wants of the retailers. Albert M. Herb. Wake Up To a new realization, Mr. Grower, of the better services this Wide Awake House offers YOU for your consign- ments. ^ Do not allow slow returns and other disappointments to annoy you any longer— it's not necessary. ^ Put us to the test on that NEXT shipment and SEE for yourself why so many wise growers consign to the House That Satisfies. HENRY M. ROBINSON CO., WhoUsale Florists ^^■M.J^L.f.^'^JZ'?^^'^ NEW YORKew boston When ordfrlnp, please mention The Exebange July 8, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 99 C. Bonnet G. H. Blake Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N.Y, Telephones: Main 1293-4 OUT-OF-TOWN ORDERS CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO Give u3 a trial Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Avenue and 25th Street COOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK Open every Morning at Sis o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers Wall space for advertising purposes for Rent V. S. DoRVAL, Jr., Secretary BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE FLOOR COOGAN BUILDING Open AU Day Tel. Mad. Sq. S30 H. H. Jahn, Pres. RoBT. G. Wilson, Treaa GREATER NEW YORK FLORISTS ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale Commission Dealers in Cut Flowers and Supplies 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y- Francis G. Van Mater, Sec'y and Manager Established 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florists 110 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, Farragut551 Consignments of Choice Flowers Solicited William H. Kuebler Wholesale Commission, Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willoughby St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone, Main 4591 Badgley & Bishop, Inc. Phone { }|^ } Mad. Sq. 34 West 28th St., New York City Receivers and Distributors of CHOICE CUT FLOWERS L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 2315 Consignments Solicited Wholesale Florist S5 West :6th Street, NEW YORK Telephone, Madison Square S946 " Hentz & Nash INC. Wholesale Commission Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street '"'"'f^r^^i^T''' New York When ordering, please mention The Exchange HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST . / « , • n-V ALWAYS GRADE OF VMI_L.I:.T ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES. CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. JF-}:\'^^r°?^^ >05 W. 28th St.. New York FtROtGUr 759 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists 436 6tli Ave , bet. 26th and 27th Sts. New York City and Cut Flower Exchangee ConsiKnmenta Solicited Phones: Farragut 797-798-799 Telephone Madison Square 3.S0O WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37-39 West 28th St., NEW YORK WHOLESALE FLORIST H. E. FROMENT, 148 WEST 28th STREET tel||o?| farragut NEW YORK AMERICAN BEAUTIES, THE KILLARNEYS, RICHMOND, OPHELIA, SLINBURST, SHAWYER, STANLEY, HOOSIER and WARD ROSES VIOLETS, CARNATIONS AND ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers New York, July 4, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m. Monday ROSES— A. Beauty, Special " Fancy " Extra No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Killarney KiUarney Brilliant Killarney Queen White Killarney My Maryland Richmond. Ulrich Brunner Hadley Hoosier Beauty Key Lady Hillingdon Cecile Brunner.Elgar.etc. bun. Bridesmaid Bride Mme. PI. Euler (Prima Donna) Prince de Bulgarie Radiance Mrs. George Shawyer •Sunburst Mrs. Aaron Ward Lady .\lice Stanley Ophelia J. J. L. Mock Mrs. Charles Russell Adlantum Cuneatum Hybridum and Croweanum . . Antirrhinum, per bunch Asparagus Plumosus, bunches. . bprengeri, bunches Bouvardia, per bunch Calendula, per bunch C^allas, per doz. Daisies Ferns, per 1000 Freesias, per bunch C.alax. {.'rren and bronze.. 1000 Leucothoe, per 1000 6.00 to 20.00 S.OO to 12.00 4.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 .50 to 1.00 .50 to 4.00 .50 to 5.00 .50 to 5.00 .60 to 5.00 .50 to 4.00 .50 to 4.00 2.00 to 25.00 1.50 to 15.00 .50 to 5.00 1.00 to 8.00 .50 to 4.00 .01 to .05 .75 to 2.00 .75 to 2.00 2.00 to 15.00 .50 to 4.00 .50 to 4.00 .50 to 5.00 .50 to 5.00 .50 to 5.00 .50 to 5.00 .50 to 5.00 1.00 to 6.00 1.00 to 10.00 .25 to .50 .75 to 1.00 .05 to .15 .10 to to to .10 to .50 to 1.00 .50 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.50 ... to .75 to 1.00 4.00 to 7.50 ... to ... to .20 .15 CARNATIONS— Inferior grades, all colors. . White. Standard Varieties Pink. Red Yellow and var. White Pink Red Yellow and var. ♦Fancy (♦HTphest Grades of Standard VarietleB) Novelties. Asters Forgetmenots, per bunch Chrysanthemums, per doz. . . per bunch. Dahlias Gardenias, per doz Gladiolus, per doz Gladiolus, Baby, per doz Iris, per bunch Lilac, per bunch Lilies, Longiflorum Rubrura Lily of the Valley. Mignonette, per doz Narcissus, P. W., per bunch. . . Narcissus, Daffodils, per bunch Pansles Peonies, per doz Poinsettlas, per doz Primula, per bunch Orchids, Cattleyas. Cypripediums, per doz Dendrobium formosum Oncidium Smilax, per doz. strings Stevia, per bunch Stocks, Double, per bunch " Single, per bunch Sweet Peas, Ord., doz. bunches. " Spencers Tulips, per doz Violets, Double " Single, Princess of Wales " Single, Gov. Herrick Wallflowers, per bunch. ... . .. to .50 to .50 to .50 to .50 to .75 to .75 to .75 to .75 to ...to .50 .75 .75 .75 .75 .00 .00 .00 .00 .50 to . . .10 to to . . to . . to . . to . . .50 to .15 to .25 to to . . 2.00 to 4. to . . 1.00 to 3, ... to . . ... to . . to . . to . . .50 to . . to . . . . to . . 15.00 to 40. . . to . . . . to . . .. to .. .75 to 1. . . to . . .15 to . . to . . . . to . . .15 to .. to .. to to to to All the New and Standard Fine Grade and all Seasonable WALTER F. SHERIDAN, ROSES CARNATIONS CUT FLOWERS 133 WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK TELEPHONE, FARRAGUT 3532 William KESSiEK-whoiesaieFiorist Telephones 2335 and 2336 ~ F^a'rragut 1 1 3 Wcst 28th Street, NEW YORK Peonies, Carnations, Orchids, Calendulas, Spencer Sweet Peas, Centaureas and a general line of Summer Flowers EDW. C. HORAN 5S West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones! }«2^ Madison Square QjJ^ FloWerS at WHoleSalc Wbeo ordering, please mention The Ezchanre George C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone. Farragut OOS-009 The best source of supply in the city ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES, VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS Personal Attention — ^Consignments Solicited Satisfaction Guaranteed When ordering, please mnntlon The Bxchanrf B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street, New York Vt g\ f ■? T C CARNATIONS I V L, E^ I 9 AND ROSES Shipping orders receive prompt attention Louis M.NOE LouisA.Noe Wholesale Commission Florists MATllEW SAMPSON, Jr. Manaoer Telephone, Madison ?qu.ire 7.0O AMERICAN BEAUTIES A SPECIALTY THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK Carnations, Roses, Pansies, Single Violets D. C. ARNOLD & CO., inc.. 'fiS'rJ 112 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Farragut 2287 When ordering, please mention The Bichmnge Goldstein & Futterman Wholesale Florists CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 102 West 28th Street, New York City Telephone. Farragut 9761 Wben orderine, plensp m-'ntton The Exchanite Growers' Cut Flower Co. Cut Flowers at Wholesale E. J. Van Reyper, Manager CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephones— Farragut 6237-3563 When ordering, please mention The Exchange William Stuart Allen Co. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephone — Madison Square 356 When ordering, please mention The Exchange Alfred H. Langjahr Wholesale Florist 130 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Telephones — Farragut 4626-4627 Whi-n i^rdprlng. please mention The Exchange John Young George Hildenbrand John Young & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, MADISON SOU.\RE 7362 When ordering, please mention The Exchange lOO The Florists' Exchange New England Florist Supply Co. SPECIAL— '» gi^r'^ Sphagnum Moss, $3.SO 276 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephones: Fort Hill. 3469— Main, 4789 W Open 6 a m. to 7 p. m. McALPiNE & McDonald st"'^ Roses, Carnations, Peas, Violets, Pansies, Valley, Lilies, Orchids, Anemones and Iris CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED FULL LINE OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Tel Fort Hill 3630-3631-3632 256 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Wlien ordering. pleaPe mentlop The Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Buffalo July 3,1918 . . to . . .. to .. . . to . . .. to .. .. to .. . . to . . 00 to .S. 00 to li 00 to ti 00 to 4 00 to 5 00 to 8 00 to 6 00 to 7 00 to 8 00 to 7 ,00 to 7. ,00 to U, 00 to 5 ,75 to 1. 60 to 1 ,50 to 3 00 to 2 . to . . 00 to 1. 00 to 1. 00 to 1 ,00 to 1. . . to . . 50 to 2 ,50 to 2 SO to 2, .50 to 2. . . to . . .50 to .. to ..to . . to . . .00 to 10 00 to 0 00 to BO SO M 2 .20 to 1. . . to .. Cincinnati July 3, 1916 NAMES AND VARIETIES 6.00 to 8.00 .00 GO' 2.00 ,00 00 00 ,00 00 ,00 00 ,00 00 ,oo; 2,00 00 ,25 ,00 00 00 ) to 40. to 30. to 25. to 20 to 15. to . . to 2.00 t 4 00t G 6 to . to 6 to G .20 t .20 t to to to to .. to . . > to 1 6 00 4.00 00 .50 nil 00 1 00 ,00 to to to to 10, to 5 to 60 to 1 to . . to Roses — A. Beauty — Speeial Fancy " Rxtra No 1 No. 2 No 3 ILlHIey ,. . . . KiUartipy , White Killarney Killarncy Queen Mrs Aaron Ward .Mrs. Chas, Kus.'iell M rs. Georjie Shawver .M V Nlaryland Ophelia Prince lie Plulearie (Mrs. Taft). Uichtnnnd, . Sunbunst Ki!l;irney Rrillirtnt Adiantum. nrihnury Antirrhinums, per hunch Asparagus Plunuisua, per buneli Spreiineri. per bunch Callas Carnations. In! graites, all col.. White Pink Red Yellow and var r White J Pink grades oi etanii-S f^pj ard varieties) ^ yellow alid Var. '. Danodlls Daisies Ferns. Hardy Galax Leaves Gardenias Lilium Lunjiiflorum Lily of the Valley Orchids — Cattleyas Smilax. per do2. strings Sweet Peas Violets. Single Douhle Water Lilies Standard Varieties *Fancv (♦The hi(fhest Boston July 3. 1016 15110 I0.no 6001 2.00 to 20.00 to 15-On to 10.00 to 4.00 to to ... .50 50 .50 .50 to 4 00 to 4 on to 4.00 to 3.00 to to 50 t ..50 t 50 t St Louis j Plttshursh July 3. I'lm I .Inly 3. 1916 20 nil to 25.00 12 .50 11. 15 00 8.0(1 to 10 00 1.00 to GOO to 1 00 to 3 on 2 00 2 no to 2 no to 5 00 to 15 on 8.00 800 3 on to 8 on 20 1 20 I snt 50 t .50 t .50 t 4 no 4.00 4.00 1 00 .40 30 1 00 1 00 1.00 1.00 2 00 to 2-00 to ... to to . . to 25 to 25 to GOO to . to . . . to to 5 on 5nn; 4 on ii. 4.00 to to 3 00 to 8 00 4 no to 12 00 0 no to 12 on 4.00 to 10.00 6l»l to 12,00 3 00 to SOO .... to .... to . . I no, 1 00 to • 1 25 75 m SOO' Y56 151 1 .511 200 2 00 2.00 . 2IHI 30 to .40 to 40 50 1.50 1 50 1 50 1.5U 2 on 3.00 to 3 00 3.00 300 25 00 to 4 00 to 4.00 to 40 00 to to 8,00 4.00 10 511111 to 50 00 I ..50 to 1 .sn 20 1.0 35 to . to .20 . IO.I2H to 10 no to 12.0(1 4-00 to 6.00 30 on ti. 60.00 100 to 150 to 10 2.00 to 3.00 WELCH BROS. CO. Write for quotationa before ordering elsewhere Telephone Main 6267-6268 Wholesale Cut Flower Market Daity consignmontB from leading growers Full line of Florists* Supplies 226 Devonshire St., BOSTON, MASS. •:.]iiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiic>:* j BOSTON and VICINITY | I Wholesale Market and Local News j {•IllllllllllllIlllllllllllllCllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllMllllllElUllllllllllClMlllllllllltllllUIIIIIIICIIlllMllllllEIIlllJIIIIllltllllllinilllt? Quality of Stock is Good July 3. — Conditions at the flower markets nre as good as can be expected now. The various salesmen all give Kood reports, and there are few eom- plaints heard. There is an abundance of all kinds of flowers and prices are much lower, but every one expects this and the main object is to get rid of the flinv- ers and keep them from accumulating. One noticeable feature of the flowers this Summer is how the quality holds out. Roses and Carnation.s are of good qual- ity. Even on the Fotirtli of July our markets and commission houses are open for a few hours in tlie morning. It ^cems absurd that they can't close for I his day. their goods are no more perish- able than those in the hig meat and fish markets, where they always close on holi- days. Where there are so many of for- eign birth connected with the flower busi- ness, it does not sliow much patriotism \\ tien they can't keep American national hi.lidays. _ There is a good supijly of American lleauty Roses and some of the blooms are I'f good (luality. There is a fair demand till* tliese flowers at prices varying frmu $1 to $20 per 100. There is a big sup- ply of hybrid tea Roses and the ac- cumulation of flowers is so large that it is with ditliculty that they are daily cleaned tip. T!ie older kinds are going from 50c. to $4 per 100. Uadley & Rus- sell are abundant and are now sold at .$1 to .*r, ppr 100. There is a large accumulation of Car- nations. It is a surprise to see the fine tliiality of these flowers at tliis late date. There arc more sold now in thousaml lots than otherwise. Choice blooms are sold from ."ic. to .fl per 10(1. but it is with difliculty that the latter price is obtained. There is a moderate supply of orchids which are moving more slowly at 20c. to 40c. each. There is a good supply of longiflorum Lilies, whicli arc only moving slowly at .3c. and 4c. each. There is a better sup- ply of Lily of the Valley now and prices liave dropped considerably: .3c. and 4c. each is the price for the week. Sweet Peas are not over abundant, and qt.al- ity is not good ; prices 20c. to .50c. per 1(!0. (Jhidioli are more plentiful and de- mand le.ss at .")(ic. to .$1 per dozen. Patrick Welch ''' ^"°"''"' ^' Wholesale Florist BOSTON, MASS. Store open for busincs at 6 a. m. Telephooe Main 3698 American Beauties, Orchids, Valley. Carnations, Calendulas, Cornflowers. En^ish Prlmrosei, Yellow Daisies. Sweet Peas and LlUum Longiflorum. All the novelties io the Cut F!ow<»r Market furnished on short notice. Prices quoted on application. No retail orders acreptefl Flowers shipped out of Bosftn on early trains. Win !'n ■>wing to the lateness of the season. In addition to Sweet Peas there are prizes for Tri.s Ka'uipferi. n«dlyhocks and wi!d- tlowiTs. There are also classes for Rasp- HOLTON&HUNKELCO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPUES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phone— Main 874 P. O. Box— 103 When onlprinff. please mention The E.Tcharige lii'i-rics. ( 'lii-rrics. Currants and tjnose- borfics. .Jiilmsnu Knight, manager of the Bos- Ion t'o-operative Flower Slarket. leaves on .Tul.v 8 for a two weeks' vacation. On Saturday. July 1, the wholesale markets closed at 1 p.m. They will close evs'ry Saturday afternoon during the uinnths of July and August. Paul Richwagen of Needham has good success with Gypsojihila. for which there is always a good demand. He has good Feverfew, Canterbury Bells and Fox- gl<)ves. His pink Snapdragon is by far the best we see around at tijis time, the color of this variety is superb. Charles T. Beasley & Co. are having good success with ^weet Peas. J. Seavor of Framingham is putting on an addition to his large Carnation house. His flowers are handled by W. A, Hastings at the Boston Flower Exc, McDonald & McAlpine are overhauling their place of business. Carpenters and painters are busy making the changes. The firm are especially well pleased with the business done during June. R. P. Peterson of Saxonville is mar- keting fine Bachelor's Buttons of spe- cially fine quality. Victor Hartford, one of the employees of Henry M. Robinson & Co., is spend- ing his vacation at Bethlehem, N. H. The new Carnation Morning Glow of Edward Winkler of Wakefield is proving one of the best Summer varieties. The flowers are handled by A. H. Carr at the Boston Flower Exc. Wm. H. Thurston, manager of the Boston Flower Exc, leaves next Satur- day for a two weeks' vacation which is to be spent at I.enox. His assistant, George Homer, will take charge of his work during his absence. W. E. Mills. Helena. Mont., has been a visitor during the past week and visit- ed several Inrge growers in the vicinity of Boston. Sir. Mills is a large grower and has an extensive range of glass. Mrs. Mills has been studying at the Con- servatory of Music and Mr. Mills come on to accompany her back to Montana. At Welch's wholesale store at 2S0 Piivonshire st. they report excellent busi- ness. The new location is proving a success and they are much pleased with the patronage they are receiving. R. C. Business Troubles WoRCESTKR, Mass. — John F. Gibbons has recently filed a petition in bnnk- ruptcy with lialiilitios aggregating Jifi."?, and a'sscts, $271. Who Wants Rose Petals? Oin' of our Calif oriiiun rcatlers imiuirea for the name and adtlress of an Eastern firm tiuit wanted dried Rose leaves, as reported in the Exchange a year ago. as the in- quirer would be glad to supply quantilies of these. July 8, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 101 During The Summer You can depend on the best coming to this market if you will let us fdl your orders. The supply of Cut Flowers during the summer months is in- creasing with us each season. We suggest to you the following: Easter Lilies We have Lilies on liand always. Gladiolus From now on, we e.\pect a much larger supply. They will be billed to you at the Iowe.st market price. Small Flowers For design work. Feverfew, Candytuft, Gypsophilia. Dagger Ferns There is economv in good Ferns. Buy the best. $1.50 per 1000. We have commenced shipping Cattleyas Carnation Plants Our Cattleyas will stand shipping and give satisfaction. Let us have your inquiry and we will submit prices. The Leo Niessen Co. Washington, D. C. 1214HSt.N.W. Wholesale Florists Philadelphia, Pa. 1201-5 Race St. Baltimore, Md . 5-7 W. Center St Whpii ortlTiiiE. iileBBe mi'nttou The Kxcluince Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Philadelphia, June 30, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Roses — A. Beauty, Special " Fancy Extra No 1 No. 2 No. 3 Kaiaerin Aug. Vict Killaroey. White KillarDey Lady Hillingdon .Milady Mrs. Aaron Ward My Maryland Prince de liulgarie {Mrs. Tn^t), Radiance Richmond Sunburst , Klllnrnev Brilliant . J J. L jlock .Mrg. Charles Russell Mrs Francis Scott Key Mrs. Geo. Sbawyer Hadley Ophelia Adlaotum. Ordinary Farleyense Anrlrrhlnutn. per bunch Asparagus, Plumosus. per buncli. Sprengeri, per buncli. Asters Bouvardla Callas .'.... Chrysanthemums. Ordinary. . . . DaSodlls 00 to 25 00 no to 20.00 no to 12.50 00 to 10.00 00 to 8 00 00 to 5 00 .00 to 8.00 00 to 8.00 00 to 8.00 00 to 8.00 to no to 8.00 00 to 8.00 Carnations. Inf. grades, all 'Ol. w;hite Standard Varieties Fancy Varieties Pink. Red Yellow and var. White Pink Red Yellow and var. , to to .00 to 8.00 .00 to 8 00 .00 to 8.00 .00 to 10 00 no to 1.5.00 00 to 8.00 00 to 8 00 no to 10,00 .00 to s.oo .. to 1.00 . . to 25 to .50 .!,■> to 50 2.-. to 35 Daisies Ferns, Hardy. Forget-Me-Nots Freesia . Galax Leaves Gardenias, per doz Lilac, per bunch Lilium Longitlorum Rubrum Lily of the Valley Mignonette Fancy Narcissus (Paper White). . Orchids — Cattleyas Cypripediums Pansies, per 100 bunches. Peonies Smilax. per dos strings. . . Stoclcs, per bunch Sweet Peas Tulips. Single Double Violets. Single Double Water Lilies .50 to I.qO 1.00 to 1.80 1 .00 to 1 .80 1.00 to 180 to 1.50 to 2 00 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.00 .15 8.00 6 00 to SO to 10 to to to 10 to to to 5.00 to - . . to 3.00 t" to ... to . . to 35 on to 50.00 to . . . to 1.00 to 2.00 to 10 to .25 to ... til .... to 5.00 3.00 .25 .75 4 no In 6.00 :ii[iiiMiiiiiin[MiiniiinMC)iMiiiiniii[iiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiic:iiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii[)iiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiii:]iiiiiiiiiiii[< A Plentiful Market Summer conditions now prevail, and there is very little of anytliing to speak of in regard to the fiower market. There is an even supply in most all lines, without any apparent shortage outside of Valley. Roses are in full supply, of good quality generally speaking, and are meeting with a fair demand at listed prices. Am. Beauty Roses are in good supply and are moving well. Carnations continue to arrive freely for this time of the year and considering the season the quality is good. Cattleya orchids are most abundant, but the demand is light and prices are extremely low. Valley is short; naturall.y it is in quick demand. Lilies are selling well, the supply is ample and the qualit.y fine. Sweet Peas are arriving freely, but the heat greatly impairs their keeping quality, which makes a greater portion of them unfit for sale. There are still some cold stor- age Peonies to be had that move evenly. Peonies have kept better in cold storage this season than in previous years, prob- ably due to improved methods of han- dling. A few early Asters are in, but not enough to comment upon as yet. The supply of all outdoor flowers is most abundant and varied, and with a full supply of greens the market does not lack for variety in any line. Easier Days for the Trade With the 4tti of July on a Tuesday, quite a number of business houses in Philadelphia declared a holiday from Saturday until Wednesday, and among the trade the Henry F. Michell Co. fol- lowed this example. Business in general is very quiet, and as the Fourth is about tlie only holiday when a florist is not in demand, quite a number of fhe craft Summer Beauties During July there is generally a shortage of good BEAUTIES, glad to say our Growers this year are in strong with good crops and splen- did quality. PRICES SAME AS PER LIST S.S.PENNOCK-MEEHANCO, Th» WholetaU FlorMt of Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK 1608-1620 Ludlow Sh-Ml 117 W. 28tk Stre«l BALTIMORE WASHINGTON Franklin & St. Paul StrecU 1216 H Street, N,W, n, Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Removing to 1615 Ranstead Street, where we will be pleased to see all our customers and growers also all those who are not acquainted with us. We have vacancies for several more grower PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Growers deeiriDg a cbanse should consult us. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. 1517 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. GLADIOLUS, LONG STEM DAISIES and all SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS Closing Daily At 5 P. M.; Saturdays I P. M. When ordering, please mention The Exchange ^_^_^ WWI IkM I m y^ 1^ W^ ^^ Wholesale Florist tV [▼I • «!• D/% IV C K 12 South Mole St., Philadelphia, Pa. Local Gladiolus, Sweet Peas When ordering, please mt'iitlnn Th<^ Exrlinncp Berger Bros. Wholesale Florists Choicest Seasonable Flowers In Quantity 1225 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. When orriering, please mention The Exchange spent the day at the shore and other resorts. The news of the death of Walter P. Stokes was received by the trade here with profound regret. Mr. Stokes was a man of fine character and he was held in the higliest esteem by bis associates and by the entire trade. The secretary of the Florists' Club has sent out announcements that at the July meeting, next Tuesday evening, July H, Dr. John Washburn, of the National Farm School. Bucks Co., Pa., will give an illustrated lecture on the subject : "How to make good gardeners, farmers and florists, out of the sub- merged population of the great cities of the country." It is to be hoped that the members of the club will attend in large numbers to hear this lecture, and to learn of the wonderful results being obtained by the teachings of Dr. Wash- burn and iiis assistants along the above lines; M. C. Wright, Philadelphia manager of the Lord & Bumham Co., is im- mensely pleased with the new suite of offices in the Widener building, number .'loO. The offices and fittings are hand- some to a degree, consisting of an en- trance vestibule, reception r6om. mana- ger's private office, a large general oflice and a drafting room, and a stenograph- er's room, 'The office equipment is of the latest design in keeping with the sur- roundings. Chas. E, Meehan has his family to his cottage at Ocean City for the Summer. Stephen Green of H. Bayersdorfer & Stuart H. Miller A complete line of everything in Cut Flowers Philadelphia Quality J617 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^•hen ordiM-lng, pk-ase mention Tbe Exchange Bell Telephone Keystone Telephone Komada Brothers o^TKr^f WIRE DESIGNS FLORISTS* SUPPLIES Any Wire Design at short notice 1008 Vine Street PHIALDELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Co. also has his family to his cottage at this resort for the next two months. Leo. Niessen was there for the week end and the Fourth. Raymond Brunswick of the M. Rice Co. successfully underwent an operation for appendicitis and a rapid rccovsry is to be expected. Early closing hours for the Summer season are in order among the wholesale houses. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. close every da.y at 5 p.m. and Saturdays at 1 p.m. Stuart H. Miller closes daily at .5 p.m. and Saturdays at 1 p.m. The Pliiladelphia Cut Flower Co.. A. M. Campbell, and the Philadelphia Whole- sale Florists' Exchange announce simi- lar closing hours. Incorporations Indianapolis, Ind. — The Rosary Flower Shop has recently been incor- porated with a capital stock of .$5000. The directors are Edward Reiss, Robert Nitsche, Kenwood Drayton. 102 The Florists' Exchange FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Wholesale Commission Cut Flowers Winterson's Seed Store w'lKe. Chicago SEEDS, BULBS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD, Etc. DAILY SHIPMENTS FROM SIXTY GROWERS \\'lieu ortlerlDK. pl'-ose mepllop The Exchange The Chicago Flower Growers Association Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants 182 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO BEAUTIES, LILIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS, "lello'^.b.l"* Paul R. RUaftspom, Afanagar ViThen ordering, please meptlon Tbe Exchange E. G. HILL CO. Wholesale Florists Richmond, Indiana When ordering, please mention The Exchange ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE 80 East Randolph St. CHICAGO Whon uriierlng. plensp mention The Exohantie Florists' Supplies McCallum Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. When ordering, please meDtion The E.'ichaDge Indianapolis, Ind. The Market There is never anything conducive on July 4 to stimulate the flower busi- ness, and this year is no exception. There is a plentiful supply of stock but much of it is lacking in quality. This is particularly true of Carnations which are wholesaling at $1.50 to $2 per 100. Roses are doing fairly well at $2 to $8 per 100 with the exception of Am. Beauty Roses at $5 to $25 per 100. Quantities of Lilies are in the market at $8 to $12.50 per 100. Garden flowers such as Shasta Daisies at 75c. per 100, Sweet Peas at 50c. per 100, Heliotrope at 25c. per bunch, hardy Phlox at $3 per 100 and Coreopsis at 50c. per 100 are sold in generous quantities to the store- men who sell a part of them and use the remainder for general store decoration. A number of late June weddings came in opportunely for using up a quantity . of stock which would have found no other outlet. The outdoor Gladiolus season has opened up a trifle earlier than usual. Big rains have helped also making a fine supply available at $5 per 100. Dorothy Perkins and Tausendschon Roses have been exceptionally beautiful this year, being used for basket work and decorating at the rate of $15 per 100 sprays over the counter. Lily of the Valley are coming in in spasmodic lots at $3 to $5 per 100. Reports of the bedding season is that it was the best ever maintained in In- dianapolis and all the growers are more than satisfied with this particular line. Notes Robert Newcomb, representing Vanghan's Seed Store, has been in In- dianapolis for several days. The Smith & Young Co. is handling a heavy cut of Roses from the Cumber- land establishment. E. J. Bertermann, Joe McDuff and Albert Marshall of Bertermann's staff are away on a vacation. John Ricman is soon to begin the re- modeling (if his store on Massachusetts aye. It will be one of the nicest in tlie city after completion. Twenty-five cents per dozen is asked for 12in. Killarncys on the street cor- ners. Lee Rickenbach is cutting a quantity of fine America Gladiolus. Myer Heller of New Castle is in the city looking after business. A large garden party called forth heavy decorating from the Bertermann decorators last week. It was one of the largest decorative affairs in this city for Slime time, I. B. H. E. Philpott. Pres. V. Bbzdek, Vice-Pres, Everything In Cut Flowers Lonft Distance Telephone Central 3373 A. T. PYFER & CO. 30 EAST RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO, ILL Nettie L. Parker, Sec'y A. T. Pypeb, Trea«, & Manager WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^\Tien ordering, please mention The Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Chiceigo, July 3, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— AmeHcan Beauty. Speciala per doz. 2.50 to 3.00 2.00 to 2.60 l.fiOto 2.00 1.00 to 1.60 .75 to 1.00 4.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 2.50 2.00 to 2.50 2.00 to 2.50 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2.00 6.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3 00 1.00 to 2.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 1.00 to 3.00 12.00 to 15.00 10.00 to 12 00 8.00 to 10 00 6.00 to S.OO 3.00 to 4.00 6.00 to 8 00 4.00 to 6 00 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2.00 CARNATIONS— .50 to 1.00 Standard J pink ;:: ! ! ! 1 ! ! ! ! ! ! .50 to 1.00 30-inch sterna " Varieties "j^jj^ .50 to 1.00 24-inch atems " .35 to .50 18 to 20-inch " <*??p'"'2i,he,t fwhite Short 1.00 to 1.50 Cedle Brunner 1.00 to 1.50 Geo. Elftar 1.00 to 1.50 Fire Flame White and Pink KUIarney. Speciala 2a to 30 Short 2 00 to 3 00 KiUamey Brilliant, speciala Daisies 1 00 to 2 50 Short Milady, apecial Ferns Hardv oer 1000 2 00 to 2 50 Fancy 1 50 to 2 no Seconds Gladioli per 100 5 00 to 6 00 Short 25 to 50 Short to 75 Mrs. Chas. Russell, special 4 00 to 6 00 Firsts ..^ Orchids — Cattleyaa, per do» M^iiim , , , , 6 00 to 6 00 Short Richmond, apecial 3 00 to 6 00 MfvliiiTn, 4 00 to 6 00 Short Medium Mrs. Taf t. Fancy Meriinrn Short Ophelia, apecial Select.. Medium Short to All tbe Leading Varieties oj RoSeS and CamatioilS PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St , CHICAGO, ILL Wholesale Cut Flowers Headquarters for American Beauty Rosea 'Ulieti ordpring. plpase mention The Exchange <<]imntiuiiC]imnimM[]iimiMniit]niiiniiiM[]rrmiiiMiiE]iniimiintiriiiiimiii[]iimiiimit]iiimiiimciiiim iiiiiieiiiiiiiiimiie*:* I CHICAGO and the WEST I I The Wholesale Market and.Nevsrs of the City | •Miiiiiiiiiiiiciiii nil iimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiici iiiiiu iiiiiiiciiiiiii iciiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiimini uinic.:. The Market is Quiet The business for June on the whole- sale market was entirely satisfactory. Most of tlie dealers report a considerable increase in the month's trade over what has been accomplished in tbis monih in previous years. With the approach of .Tuly 1 the trade of the past week showed a notable falling off. There is plenty of stock with the shipping trade only moderate, and the local demand rather slow. So much outdoor stock grown by florists in all surrounding cities is given as a reason for the letup in shipping trade. American Beauty Roses are not jjlen- tiful when select stock is required. There is a good supply of second and inferior gi-ade stock that is sold very cheaply. In other varieties Mi's. Russell is a leader in sales; the only approach to it in pink is Killarney Brilliant. White Killarney has been in great de- mand all through the month from the fact that it was all tbat the wholesalers had to olTer in a white variety so much in demand for wedding and commence- ment work. With this trade practically taken care of, the color will no longer be much of an object to buyers. Sun- burst as a yellow is the best, and Miladv as red. Prices range from $1 per 100 up to $6 and $S, but only very select stock brings the top prices. Short stock has been sold quite freelv in job lots at from $5 to $7.50 per llXXI. Carnations are liolding on remarkably well and are selling at from 50c. to $1.50 per 10. The stock is very good for thus late in tbe sea.son. The depart- ment stores and bargain hunters use up a large amount of this stock at special prices where they can use it in quantity. The Peony situation is about the same as last week. There is very little stock coming in, the cutting season even in northern points in Jlichigan and Wis- consin is practically over. The great bulk of the stock is what is taken out of cold storage. The stock in storage is keeping well in most instances and sev- eral of the wholesalers have enough to last them until toward the end of July. The price ranges from $.'! to $6 per 100. Kastcr Lilies are plentiful. Valley and orchids are still on the short side WiETOR Brothers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Tele&raph and Telephone Orders f Given Prompt Attention 162 N.Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL. When ordering, please mention The Ezcbanse C. KOOYMAN WHOLESALE FLORIST 27 Saint Anne Street, San Francisco, CALIFORNIA BULBS, SEEDS, SUPPLIES, FLOWERS, SHIPPING, COMMISSION ■Phone, SDTTER 640 When ordering, please mention The Exchange A. L. Randall Co. Wabash Avenue and Lake Street CHICAGO, ILL. f^W^ia W^holesale Cut Flowers Florists' Supplies When orderlnp, please mention The Exchange but with the passing of June weddings which called for this stock so much, the demand will very soon adjust itself to the supply. Shasta Daisies iiave been quite a fea- ture of the market for the past ten days. The stock is good and is selling well at from $1 to $2 per 100. The supply of all outdoor stock in perennials is very large but this stock fails to bring a price that would be remunerative to the ship- pers. The supply of Gladioli from Southern points is getting larger every week and before long the local growers will be cutting heavy. The wholesale liouses will close beginning this week at 5 p.m. daily for July and August. They will also close Tuesday, July 4, for their customary half day holiday to celebrate Independence Day. The News B. C. Pruner, representing tbe Poehl- mann Bros. Co., reached the city Satur- day and will remain until after July 4 before taking to the road again. The condition of John Poehlmann, president of the Poehlmann Bros. Co., lias been such as to give his friends some alarm the i>ast week. He is under the constant care of his physicians. Frank Oechslin will build two more houses for plant growing at his new place at 22d st. and Harlem ave. The material for these houses was purchased a long time ago by Mr. Oechslin for the building of these houses in front of his present place on W. Quincy st. and has been in storage since, having changed his plans about building at the old place pending the purchase of the new prop- erty wher<' land for greenhouse purposes is more desirable. Allie Zeeh of Zech & Mann spent the 4th of July at his old home in La Porte, Ind., to which Mr. Zech motored, leav- ing Chicago on Sunday. Wm. F. Scotield, the North Clark st. florist, expects to move to larger and more up-to-date quarters in the very near future. He has leased a large stoi'e next door to his present place of business that will be remodeled to meet the requirements of a high class flower store. Work on same' is at present well under way. C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, 111., at- tended the meeting of the executive mem- bers of the Illinois State Florists' Asso- ciation at Bloomington the past week. While at Bloomington Mr. Johnson availed himself of the opportunity to visit the big plant of Gullett & Sons at Lincoln. The Poehlmann Bros. Co. has exceeded all former records in the importation of palms this year. Nine carloads came in July 8, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 103 HEWS STRONG RED POROUS POTS STANDARD. AZALEA, BULB, ORCHID, FERN, HANGING, EMBOSSED, ROSE, CARNATION, PALM, CYCLAMEN, CUT FLOWER, SPECIAL SHAPES TO ORDER. CHICKEN FOUNTS, PIGEON NESTS, BEAN POTS, ETC. Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of Flower Pots in the World. A. H. HEWS & CO. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. ^SUll' \Mien ordering, please mention The Exchange quite recently. At two other periods during the past month two shipments. one of three carloads and another of seven carloads were received. The work of unpacking and taking care of this large amount of stock has been heavy, but H. M. Oeser, supt. of this depart- ment, with his well trained corps of as- sistants made light work of an otherwise laborious task. Adolph Nielsen, Rose grower at GuUett & Sons. Lincoln, 111., was in the city tlie past week visiting some of the large greenhouse establishments. He also went to Milwaukee to inspect tlie Cu- dahy greenhouse establishment, which Mr. Nielsen reports to be in splendid condition, all stock looking well. Carl Meltzer. landscape gardener for the board of education, faced a peck of trouble the past week because he pre- sists in fl.ving the German flag promi- nently at his home on Sundays. A com- mittee from Maywood Camp United Spanish-American War Veterans, passed resolutions condemning his action and appointed a committee to wait on Mayor Thompson to talk to Meltzer on the sub- ject. Meltzer lives at 913 North Second ave.. Maywood. Frank Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo. ; Roy Kemble, Oskaloosa, la., and Irvin Frey of Omaha, Neb., will meet in Des Moines, la., the coming week and will form a fishing party to go to northern Minnesota for a few weeks which will constitute their Summer vacation. Quite a few of the nurserymen return- ing from the Milwaukee Convention stopped over in Chicago on Saturday on their homeward trip. J. B. Baker of Baker Bros., Ft. Worth. Tex. ; H. M. Simpson of Simpson, Vincennes, Ind. ; and C. B. Knickman of McHutchison & Co., New York, were among the callers. Other visitors were Mrs. Gulbranson, Two Rivers. Wis., L. F. Dintelmann, Belleville, III., L. A. Pottenger, Kanka- kee, III. Cincinnati, 0. The Market Roses continue rather plentiful. Some excellent Maman Cochet were added to the list last week. Easter Lilies are very plentiful but are not enjoying a particularly strong market. Sweet Peas from outdoors are excellent. Gladioli have a pretty fair call. Snapdragon finds a fair market. Good hardy Hy- drangea may be had. Other offerings in- clude Lily of the Valley. Carnations, Water Lilies, Cornflower, Larkspur and Coreopsis. Notes The Cincinnati Cut Flower Ex- change's new location will be on Third near Vine, on the same side. L. H. Kyrk received the first outdoor Gladioli of the season from this vicinity on Monday. They were from Geo. Klot- ter's place. C. E. Critchell has leased quarters on the south side of Third near Vine. He is having the interior remodeled. He expects to take possession on Aug. 1. Thomas Windram has returned from Leesburg. Fla. Local florists are very sorry to hear of the death of Harry Greensmith by drowning in the Delaware River on Sun; day and extend to G. H. Greensmith, the bereaved father, their sympathies. Recent visitors include P. J. Dudley, Parkersburg. W. Va. ; Ferdinand Keller, Lexington, Ky., and Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Beckman, Middletown. Teddy. MEcnANicsBUBG, O. — Miss Margaret Lefey. one of the Wing Seed Co.'s valued helpers, has been given a free trip by the company to visit the celebrated Peony fields around Philadelphia, which she enjoyed very much. j The Middle West | I'li ^ 11 I* ■■ ^n » «■ ^ ■' * "^ ii^ii^ 11 » ■« *ii» ii.r St. Louis, Mo. The Market Is Qniet Business seems quite slow. With most of the flower buying public off to the resorts, this condition is quite natural. Carnations are coming in by tlie thousands and although late, are of excellent quality. A few extra choice bring Ic. to I'/iC each, but loads more are being sacrificed at $5 to $15 per 1000. Roses, too, are in fair supply at from 2c. to 5c. Sweet Peas swamp the market and can lie had at any price you want to give. Lilies and Valley stick up to 10c. and 4c. respectively, with good demand. Lots of outside stock, such as Coreopsis, Shastas, Snapdragons and Pvrethrum. are appearing in loads at $3 to $10 per 1000. Gladioli are quite numerous at 2c. to 5c. Greens are plentiful. Another AVholesale Florist ■ St. Louis is to have another wholesale flower concern. The St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co., recently in- corporated for $20,000, and will open for business about Sept, 1. Dave Ged- dis, J. J. Beneke and F. P. Maid are the oflicers. The Retail Florists' Association of St. Louis met June 19 at Mission Inn. A good attendance was reported by Pres. Chas. Young. The main business of the evening was discussion of ways and means to increase membership. The St. Louis County Growers' Asso- ciation will meet July 5 at the 11 mile house, providing everybody gets over the 4th safely. Walter Young of the C. Young & Sons Co. joined his regiment (the 1st of Mo.) and went into training at Nevada, Mo. The regiment will soon start for Mexico. The board of trustees of the club, com- posed of Messrs. F. A. Windier, Ohwei- ler and Rowe, promises an interesting time at the annual picnic, July 20. JIanagement of the Connon Floral Co. of Webster has been recently taken by P. Schnieder of Kirkwood. Work on the new Mammoth Rose house of Sanders Nurseries is well under way. The grading is complete, the ma- terial painted and everything ready for actual construction. Coreopsis Chosen St. Ijonis Flower St. Louis has an official flower — Coreopsis. Secretary Chas. F. Hatfield of the St. Louis conventions and public- ity bureau announced the fact last week. It was recommended by the St. Louis Florists' Club, which will recom- mend that it be officially adopted by the Missouri State Florists' Association. F. L. S. Kansas City, Mo. Otto Lang of the Lang Floral & Sup- ply Co., Dallas, Texas, visited the local trade on Thursday, June 22. Mr. Lang is in this vicinity for the purpose of stirring up interest in the convention of the S. A. F. to be held at Houston in August. He also came to select fixtures for his new store in Dallas. Another visitor, this time from across the sea, dropped in to see the florists of this city. This was one of the Byvoet Bros, of Overveen. Haarlem, Holland, who was soliciting for Fall trade. Mr. McCabe of A. L. Randall & Co., florists of Chicago, was here re- cently. Business is stepping right along in the Kellogg Flower & Plant Co.'s shop, and funeral trade has been fair. THE PETERS S; REED POTTEDY CO. SOUTH ZANESVILLE, OHIO RED POTS WM. M. WARRIN 16 Weat 23d St., NEW YORK SPECIALTIES I. G. KIMBLE 6 East L&ke St., CHICAGO Made of Washed Clays — Uniformly Burned — Carefully Packed Wlien ordering, pleaae mention The Exchange sheWHiLLDiN Pottery CoMP7\NY FLOWER POTS MADE IN WAREHOUSE IN PHILADELPHIA LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Wben ordeflpg. please mention The Exchaage Peirce Paper Flower Pot Made in atandard liiea of 2-in. to 6-in. The beat Paper Pot for •hipping purposea. Samplea fur- niahed free. A»k your dealer for them. E. ALLAN PEIRCE 40 Oak St., Waldum, Mh<. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Talk of a Picnic G. K. Parker of the Kellogg Flower & Plant Co., who is president of the Florists' Club of Kansas City, will be gone some time, if the roads hold out, on a motor trip through Illinois, Michi- gan and Neraska, visiting the important cities in each State. However, if the weather is bad, he will hurry to Colorado and spend his vacation there. There has been for some time a little agitation in the Florists' Club about a picnic it was intended to have, but now it seems as if the enthusiasm had about died out. Some of the members have even gone so far as to sav that it there is to be a pic- nic Glenn K. Parker will have to get it I'p. , The Alpha Floral Co. reports a good supply of Sweet Peas of exceptional quality and qu.intity. The demand for fu- neral work is light. "Teddv" Peppers Papadakos of the Apollo Flower Shop has been sick for the last few days but it is believed that he will be in shape or his vacation trip through Yellowstone National and Gla- cier parks. Miss Pearl Folk is taking charge of the shop in Mr. Papadakos's absence. Brides' bouquets have consti- tuted a large part of the trade of this shnn for .Tune. Carnations are thriving and are plentiful for this time of the T. .1. Noll of T. .T. Noll & Co. is put- ting in a new addition in the form of shelves for baskets and supplies. The work will be finished this week. The local sunplv of Gl.Tdioli is good but Lily of the Valley is scarce. Prices for wholesale flowers are as fol- lows : good Roses. 4c. to Sc. each ; Gla- dioli, ^c. to .So. each : Gvpsonhila. .Wc. per doz. ; Candytuft and Larkspur. 50c. per doz.: local Carnations. iSl.oOper 100; California Carnations. -f-S per 100: ferns. $2.50 per 1000, and Smila.^, $1.75 per dozen strings. SYRACUSE Red Pots t^KS POTS. PANS and SAUCERS, up to and Including 12-lnch, all madiine made. A treat 'improvement over the old ityle turned pota. Writm for Catalogum Syracuse Pottery C. BREITSCHWERTH. Prop. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Red When ordering, please mention The Exchange Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this Summer to Stock your greenhouses. Think of US. Write us. Try m The Keller Pottery Co. 213-223 Pearl St. : Norristown, P«. When orderlDK. pleaBe mention The Exchance Henry Kusick & Co. are getting in large quantities of cut flowers, including Sweet Peas, Carnations, Gladioli, etc. Geo. K. Laundy, during this dull sea- son, is getting ready for the Fall and Winter trade planting Pelargoniums, rubrum Lilies and Begonias. Adolph D. Mohr, 75th and Belleview, reports business about as usual for this time of the year. He is getting Chrysan- themums planted for the Fall trade, and Begonias, Cyclamen and Poinsettias for Christmas time. Ed. Ellsworth of the Rosery has had a big demand for outdoor flowers — Larkspur, Coreopsis, Sweet Peas and Daisies. Business is keeping up well despite the dullness of this time of the year. The Gilday & Skidmore Flower Co. of 212 E. 11th St. moved July 1 to the lobby of the Willis Wood theater. B. S. B. 104 The Florists' Exchange WHICH DO YOU WANT? PIPE CUT TO SKETCH yipif^pm •'W'WMPWww*' It wiil pay to correspond v-Mh us Cast Iron Boilers — FOOL Economy False RatinRS, Fuel Watte. Danger of Breakdown*. Dealers' Profit! — OR KROESCHELL BOILERS- FUEL ECONOMY OR Honest Ratings, Safety, Quick Heat, No Boiler Pits, Factory-to-user Prices. Wrought Iron Pipe, Tubes and Fittings NEW AND SECOND HAND Thoroughly overhauled, with new threads and couplings, in lengths of 16 feet and over CJuaranteed to give satisfaction ALBERT & DAVIDSON, Inc., 217-223 Union Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. U'hfit iiriiiTlriu. plfiiwe m'-ntlnn Thp Hxrluuice READ WHAT THE USERS SAY: Cast Iron Cannot Be Compared with Kroeschcll We bought a No. 2 Boiler in 1904. It takes rare of 5000 sq. ft. of gla.ss, and we could add 2000 more. We are very well satisfied. We used a ca.st iron boiler before we had yours. It cannot be compared with the Kroeschell boiler. Your boiler has certainly a great capacity for heating water. HALL & ROBINSON, Montreal, Canada. Cast Iron Boilers Break Down Have fired greenhouse boilers since 1885. both steam and hot water. Yours suits me the best. I have two of your boilers. At one time I had two cast iron boilers working together, and during a blizzard the rear section of one boiler gave out and the front section of the other sprung a crack a couple of months later. No more cast iron boilers for me. I came very close to freezing out in both instances. O. M. THOST, De Soto, Mo. PIPE BOILERS Send for Prices Piping plans to heat Greenhouses with Hot Water, Steam or Vapor J. F. GORMAN 250 W. 128th Street, NEW YORK When ordering, pl.-ase mention Tin- ICxelmiige WHEN YOU BUY— GET A KROESCHELL ■THE BOILER OF UNEQUALED FUEL ECONOMY" KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 468 West Erie Stree CHICAGO, ILL. iiL', |il''nse mention The Excban For 8c— A Genuine "Red Devil" Glass Cutter The standard glazier's tool of the world. Saves labor, effort, time, money, glass. Isn't it worth 8c to test these claims? Write for Booklet. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., Inc., 90 Chambers Street, New York City nil Tlip Kxcli Non-Kink Woven Hose In any length (one piece) with couplings, 14c. per foot. Un- equaled at the price. Rem- nants, shorter than 50 feet, 10c. per foot, with couplings. Hose Valve— 70c All brass except the hand wheel. Has a removable leather disk which is easily replaced to keep water tight. Stuffing box prevents leaks at stem. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. I398-H08 MBtropolilm Ay., Brookljn, S. T When ordering, pl^nse nieiitl'm The Kxcbange Clay Tile Benches Low factory cost of material. No skilled labor required. It is fireproof. Nothlnfl to wear out — will last a lifetime Can be taken down and reset. No home for vermin or bugs. Are now turnishlnii our new beveled rounding corner 9-in, width Floor Tile. Write for particulars. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, 0. When ordering, please mention The Exchange GLass 6 I 8 to 16 X 34, Slnftl« or Double. «t loweat poaalble prices. Get our prices before placlnft your order. L. SOLOMON & SON 199-201 Wooster Street, NEW YORK WHOLESALE WINDOW GLASS Greenhouse Materials J^t'^:^^ IRON or WOOD SASH BARS In all lengths up to 33 feet Milled to any detail furniAhed, or will (urniab details and out materials ready for ereotiou. Frank Van Assche Faltsa Ave. IUm At«., sad Dwiikl St., JerMy Cty. N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchange For Greenhouses, Graperies. Hotbeds. Con servatorles and all other purposes. Get our figure before buylnft. Estimates freely ftlven GLASS N. COWEN'S SON, "^'JTork' ^^''"I'l. "'"''"'"'"-■ pli^i^p mpntl> j The Pacific Coast I I California • Oregon • Washington | ?]nniiinmi]iiiiiiuiiii[iiiiiimiiii[iiniiiiiiiM[iiiiiiiMinKiiiiiiuiiiiii]niniiiiMi[]iiiiiuiiiiii]niiiiiiuiic]iiiiu»iiiitiMiiiiiMuiciii^ Portland, Ore. street Peas Replace Valley In so far as business is concerned we had au average June. The weather having changed to cooler and plenty of rain, it has again favored the florists. There has been an unusual amount of bridal work, but none of any importance. The scarcity of Valley has led to a more general use of the Sweet Pea in brides' bouquets, and it is more profitable to the florist, and when put up right makes ele- gant bouquets. The rain has spoiled part of the Peas for the present as some of the buds have blighted, but in the long run the crop will last longer and the quality will be better. Gladioli are somewhat late this year on account of the inability to secure the bulbs in time, but the quality is fine and of late have been moving better. Good outdoor flow- ers arc to be had in abundance and the demand is fair. Carnations are still holding out, but the demand has shrunk. Notes Martin & Forbes Co. have at last moved to their new quarters nearly a month late, but when it comes to the carpenters and painters you are always oft" on the time that things will be done. A finer store could not be wished fur. and you will have to travel a long way to find a better one. The store is finished in dull white with colonial trimmings ; as a matter of fact the store is built on the colonial style, with plenty of per- golas and pillars. Max M. Smith had quite a good sized wedding a few days ago, at which 125 corsages were used. The Tonseth Floral Co. reports au in- crease in business this Spring. Carnations have again taken a slump in the local public market, goin^- begging at 25c. per dozen, H. XiKi..\s. A "Wild" Garden in a City Lovers of wild floral life in Sontliorn California at last have rcaliziMl one of their fondest dreams, a wild llower gar- den near the heart of Los Anneles. Nearly five acres of exposition park, one of the newest of the city's breaihing spots are now in bloom and thousaiuis have made the aoqnaintauce of plants heretofore accessible only after lonjr trips into the hills in all parts of the State. The wild flower garden idea was dis- cussed some years ago when the park was acquired by the city. One of the most enthusiastic workers in obtaining ffl*'^ ^if ^eS^ aV^i |l ^^^"^ •■''JS'-'-'j^ i ' Y"' ftn^^i '■^i^^^^ H fe__^ DREI&R'S aORIST SPECiaiTIES Naw Hrm nd Ne» StyU "MOSE RIVERTON" Funikbed In leD,Etlit up to aOO ImI witbnal B«*ni or Joint- Th«HOtEforth* FLORIST H-iDob. Mr ft., 16o. EUilcrfSOOfl. " 14H*. aRMU,1000 feM - - " Ua. U-iaab - ■ " 13*. R««la.gOOH. " 13Ka. CoUpIilmS fOTDWhcO HENRY «. DREER. 14 Chaitout Btraat, PhilMlalphU. Pa. Ulu-n '■nl- lint,-, please mention Tho Exchange LIQUID PUTTY MACHINE Will last a lifetime. \\.2S EiCH Adjustable — can and frams separate — easily cleaned. Frame all one piece, of malleable iron. More prae- I tical and more easily oper- I ated than any other. Seal-tifffal liqaid psttr si $1.25 per ikOob MKTROPOLniS MITIHIU CO. 1398-1M8 Metropolitu Ave. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Wb>-Q orderlpg. pleaae meotloD The Eicbaoge Greenhouse Glass Double and single thick selected Glass all sizes from 6 x 8 to 16 x 24. Ten boxes or more at wholesale prices. Royal Glass Works 120 Wooster St., NEW YORK, N.Y. Wh>>n nrdprlng plensp mfntloD Tlif* F.xohaoge GREENhC JUSES Mk\:\ Change of Name Quaker City Machine Co. TO The John A. Evans Co. RICHMONO, INni.VNA Wh--n nrtiering. pl,>.t«e menti.m The Kxcliaiige Hot-Bed Sash ''^r.,°'rifr' Greenhouse Material "'"K,!",,""^ Pecky Cypress V. E. REICH & SONS 1429 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wlien or<1erlng. please menlinn The Exchange ■PIPE- Wrou£ht Iron of sound lecond-hand quality with new threads and couplings. 16-foot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to aketch. We guarantee entire satisfaction or return money. EstabtiahHl 1903 PFAFF & KENDALL %7w'ASr1r/.'^ When ordering. pU-ns*^ iir utl.-n Th<' I'v.-ii!" ♦■ When orderlnc. plpase mention The Exchance Printed noteheads. billheads and business cards identify you with The Trade. An urpent order for stock is apt to be held up, if your wholesale man is unable to connect you as one of the craft. July 8, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 105 Greenhouses That Pay The constant success of Jacobs' Greenhouses for a period of over 45 years has not been caused by any trick of fortune. It should be attributed to the efficiency of our methods and our constant endeavor to reach the point of perfection. We Know What To Do And W^hat Not To Do What's more, we can save money for you. S. JACOBS & SONS Greenhouse Builders 1365-1379 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Illlllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllli ^Tjep ordering, pk-ase mention The Exchange PACIFIC COAST— Continued the land was Frank Wiggins, secretary of the Los Angeles Chamber of Com- merce. For years he had sought the money to carry out one of his pet ideas for the park, a wild garden of sutEcient size to contain every variety of native plant life in the State. His idea was heartily endorsed by Theodore Payne, a florist with a wide knowledge of the un- cultivated flowers of California. But little headway was made until two years ago, when the county supervisors appro- priated nearly half a million dollars for "beautifying and entertainment purposes during 1915," this being California ex- positions' year. A part of this fund be- came available and last year, prior to the beginning of the Winter rains, two hundred and thirty varieties of wild flowers, shrubs and trees were planted. The work of planning, preparing and planting was under the direction of Mr. Payne and it was literally a labor of love. He believes that California's wild flowers cannot be matched anywhere for beauty and variety. The desert, valleys, woodlands and mountains were searched for superior specimens. Journeys aggn?- gating thousands of miles would have to he taken to view what here are gathered in five acres. In the late Spring nearly every bloom- ing variety was in flower, making a sight dazzling to the nature lover. The gar- den proved of strong attraction not only to sight-seers but to students of horti- culture and botany. Classes from the public schools and colleges are in attend- ance every hour of the day. Saturday and Sunday afternoons are given over to receptions to the children. A thoroughly posted attendant is placed in charge, who explains to the children the charac- teristics of the different flowers. One of the first inquiries of visitors from other cities is concerning the cost. Labor, cultivating, equipment including sprinkler system, plants and incidentals are given as less than .$8000. The ver- dict is unanimous that as an attraction and educational feature in a land of flowers, the wild garden is worth many times its cost. I Foresight Costs Less I Than Hindsight pORESIGHT costs less ; because all that it costs is right before you, right in sight. Hindsight costs more; because you never know where you are coming out until you come out. Foresighters come pretty close to al- ways coming out at the big end of the horn. f' Hindsighters are just as surely always squeezing through the little end. The Foresighters overhaul their heat- ing before it really needs overhauling. , The Hindsighters won't overhaul theirs until it has begun to overhaul them. Of course you are one of the Foresighters. We are experts on ironing out Foresighters heating wrinkles. Good heating men these days are scarce, and getting scarcer. Materials are high and getting higher. Quick action means money in your pocket. Write, wire or 'phone. Hitctiitvgs ^ Company* m i m m Cti')') w m GENERAL OFFICES AND FACTORY, ELIZABETH. N. J. NEW YORK OFFICE BOSTON OFFICE PHILADELPHIA OFFICE 1170 Broadway 49 Federal Street 40 South 15th Street m^mmMwrn: mBmmmmmmmm^Bm. m Jennings Cast-Iron Gutters and Fittings Our Gutters are EXTRA WIDE and EXTRA HEAVY and are drilled to measure. Our Jennings Patent Roof-supports and Bench-fittings have all connections and braces SPLIT TO BOLT TOGETHER, giving the full strength of threaded pipe fittings at a fraction of their cost, and GREATLY SIMPLIFY- ING ERECTION. These Bench and Brace Fittings are used in the numerous Plant Culture Stations of the United States Government. We mould and fit this material and OUR PRICES ARE ROCK BOTTOM. Send for our catalogue. CASKEY & KEEN, 6th and Berks Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Greenhouse GLASS ^^^^y^ SHARP. PARTRIDGE & CO.. Ghlcaao. II Wild flower garden of the City of Los Angeles. See notes HIGHEST PRICED - CHEAPEST 30IUBRS JVfiroposed ex tensions us — -or both. U-BAR GREENHOUSES?^^ PIER50N ii-RADrn ,^?^l« WE MANUFACTURE HOTBED SASH at 75c. each Ours are all made from the very best grade of Gulf Cypress. Glazed Hotbed Sash from $1.65 up. Double Light Sash up to $4.00. We carry a large stock of all sizes. Write us for estimate. JACOBS &. SONS, I 365- 1 379 Flushing Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. rirdering. pli'ase meatl'ni The Plxclianpo Greenhouse Material £^ Hot-Bed Sash t of Lonisiana Cypress and Wash'mgton Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts— Patent V and U Gutters Our Grade Invariably the Best. Our Prices Right. A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield Ave., Chicago, III. t Wbpn uriieriiiK. pl-'ase nieuil<'u The KxehllTl^:■• )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive ensy and true, because liinh bfvels are on the same siile. Cjn't twist and break the eIuss in driving. Galvan- ized and wili not rust. No ] fichts or lefts. 'I'he Pecrlfss Glazine Poin is patented. Nooihers like it. Order from your deale^ Ot direct hum us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. SENR7 A. DREER.I 714 Cheitnut Street> GLASS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASHES Our prices can be had by mail, and it willpay you to get them. We cari^ the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a carloaa on a one-day notice, and at Rook Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 215-217 Havemeyer St., Brooltlyn.N.Y. Wlien ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange PACIFIC COAST— Contimned Los Angeles, Cal. Trade Notes and Personals In the floral p.-irade given in this (.ity June 'Si, in lionur of the National Knights Templar Conclave, one of the huest floats was that decorated by Howard & Smith, nurserymen and flo- rists. An arching canopy was con- structed and this too was bedecked with the new "Los Angeles" Kose, inter- twined with ferns and Gypsophila. Three thousand Roses were used in pre- paring the car for the parade, and they were so wonderfully arranged that they kept their freshness throughout the pageant. E. T. Flanagan, formerly of Belle- ville, 111., has purchased an acre farm at New Ramona Acres and reports that he has nearly .50,(100 Gladioli growing and has contracts for all the buIlDS and flow- ers that he can raise. Prom seven rows of one of his large Gladioli bed.s he asserts that he has already sold $100 of blooms this Spring and states that he expects to take $500 from the sale of Gladioli blooms and bulbs this year. In another column of The Florists' ExeuANGE will be found the announce- ment of the Dean Iris Gardens, of Moneta. In a note to the writer Mrs. Dean reports that the particular Iris advertised has an exceptionally long blooming period, coming into flower in Southern California about the first of April, and that at this writing (June 26) there are still some blooms on the plants. Advices from the East are to tlie ef- fect that Dr. A. J. Cook, who resigned as Horticultural Commissioner for this State June 1, is suffering from cancer, and that an operation has failed to re- lieve the trouble. Letters intimate that liis health is failing, and that he may not be able to return to California. Dr. Cook has labored incessantly fully 25 years for the advancement of California horticulture and pomology, and the sympathy of thousands of friends goes out to liim in the hope that he will re- cover and will be able to return to his home in Claremont. Frank H. Wilson, president of the Fresno Nursery Co.. was a pleasant visi- tor at the Los Angeles office of Tue Flo- EiSTs' ExcnANGE last week. He reports a good clean up of fruit tree and orna- mental stocks, and that the new stuff is coming on in fine shape. His com- pany is growing a splendid line of fruit trees and vines for 1917 planting. W. R. Wood, formerly of the Roeding & Wood Nursery Co.. but now an orange grower at Exeter, has thoughts of re- turning to the nursery business, either in the San Joaquin Valley or else in .Southern California, preferably at Los Angeles. Heney W. Keuckebeeg. Charles Winsel has sold out his city salesyard, corner Washington and Fi- gueroa sts. to John E. Dei, who has been his manager for several years. Mr. Win- sel and his family will move to Jackson St.. West Glendale. July 1. He will con- tinue his seed business on Main st.. and his nursery establishment at Montebello. The California Rose Co., which for years has been growing Roses at Po- mona, has moved to Alharabra. and lo- cated on Valley Boulevard and WQson ave. Miss Morris, daughter of O. M. Mor- ris, of Morris & Snow Seed Co., has re- turned from a trip to the north, where she spent two weeks among members of the seed trade. .lohn Hansen, propagator on the Dan- ziger estate on I5everly Hills, was run down by a motor truck the evening of the 27th, which crushed his motor-cycle, severely bruising the young man, and breaking one of his ribs. He had started on a trip to T>ompoo to see the famous seed farm of Burpee & Co. He will now be laid up for repairs for a week or two. No Rain Since March With no rain since the 22d of March, the Lima Bean fields, of which there are hvindreds of square miles on this coast, do not look very promising at this time. Some of this acreage is provided with water for irrigation, but much of it is not. and at this writing it is a question whether the growers will come out even on the expense account. Charlie Morton is back from Phoenix, Ariz., and is managing the flower store, recently opened up in Hotel Rosslyn on 5th St. P. D. Babnhart. ^^^^^^^^^^^^i#^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Skinner System Kept Plants Growing During Hottest and Dryest Season T_rKRE is an extract from a letter -^ ^ of Henry S. Jeff cries, of Ottawa, Kans.; " During Summer of 1914 was the dryest and hottest season ever known here, which is faying a good deal. During June, July, August and September we only had about four inches of rainfall, and the heat was intense most of the time. Even under such adverse conditions we were able, with the use of the Skinner System of Irrigation, to keep our plants growing and pro- ducmg thousands of handsome Aster and Gladiolus blooms." QKINNER CDystem OP inmoATiON The Skinner Irrigation Co. 225 Water St.. Troy. Ohio 1^ "W'bt-n .iiijeiiiig. please mention The Exc! m hange Putty Bulb \ (ScoUay's) 'j\ /^r Liquid Putty The best tool for glaz- ing and repairing greenhouse roofs. Note the Improved Spout For sale by yoiir sup- ply house or sent postpaid for S 1 .00 JohnA.Scollay, INCORPORATED 74-76 Myrtle Ave. ROOKLY.V. N.Y When nrijprlnc, please mention Tbe Exchange PIPE NEW AND SECOND HAND All Pipe guaranteed with perfect threads and couplings and sound in every respect. We carry 'he largest stock of Second Hand Pipe n the East. We Cut and Thread Pipe to Sketch. Special Prices to Florists Correspondence Invited EAGLE PIPE SUPPLY CO., Incorporated 30 Church Street, New York City AST! rOR GREENHOtSE GIAZING USE IT NOW M a s 1 1 c a ia elastic and te- nacious, admits of expansion and contrac- tion. Pultj- t>o- comes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easlb' removed without break- ing of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to appl^'. F. O. PIERCE CO., 12 W. Br..a..T. N«» York PERFECT GREENHOISES GET OUR PRICKS NO MATTER WHERE TOU UTE 150J MASONIC TEMPLE BUILDIf'G JiJy 8, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 107 I Classified Advertisements TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER _SmJATONSJW^^ SITUATION WANTED — Grower, experienced in all lines of horticulture, Palms, ferns, flowering, pot and bedding plants. Roses, CarnaticnB, 'Mums, etc.: general line of Christmas and Easter plants, forcing of bulbs, also outdoor cut flowers. Best of reference as to character and ability. Wishes posi- tion as foreman; commercial or private. Please state particulars regarding wages, etc. Would prefer New England. Address J. E., care The Flo- rists' Exchange^ SITUATION WANTED— Two single gardeners (Holland) want situation as foremen on private estates. Northern States preferred. Both have life experience as European and American gardeners. One 47 years old wants position in greenhouses, under glass and outdoor work; and the other, 41 years old, wants position under glass, outdoors, and vegetables for home use. Ist-class references. Strictly temperate. Herman Vogels, 1901>2 Main St., Columbia, S. C. ^ SITUATION WANTED — By florist and gardener' age 44, single; German; a quick worker and sober. Life experience on private and commercial places. Understands Carnations, Chrysanthe- mums. Sweet Peas and general stock. Neat, obliging and thoroughly reliable. A small, steady, well kept up-to-date place preferred. Give par- ticulars and wages in first letter. A. S., Box 436, Cape May Courthouse, N. J. SITUATION WANTED— Gardener. 43; married; boy of 13; thoroughly experienced in all branches of horticulture and arboriculture, both under glass and out-of-doors; best of commercial references; wishes position on private estate with greenhouses. Eastern States preferred. Please state particulars regarding salary and other compensations. Ad- dress J. C.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By experienced land- scape gardener and nurserj'man, to take charge; competent of handling men on all kinds of landscape work, road building, grading, tree moving, planting. Make sketches and plans for new plantations of shrubs, evergreens and herbaceous borders; propaga- tor of general line of nursery stock. Best of refer- ences. Address J. P., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — By young man. 4 years' greenhouse ex'perience, where Christmas, Easter stock and a general line of potted plants are grown, and 'Mums. Nationality Swede; single; age 24; steady and sober; one reference. Near New York City preferred. Please state wages. Address J. G., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By young man, 21, with opportunity to learn business on private or commercial place. Have had some experience. Am high school graduate, good character. State wages and particulars in first letter. Theo. P. Moreau, Freehold, N. J. SITUATION WANTED-^Private or commercial; 13 years' experience cut flowers, pot plants, fruit and vegetables under glass, and all branches of out- door work. English; married; age 2S; no children. Death of employer reason for leaving. A. C., 97 Eliot St., Norwood, Mass. SITUATION WANTEr>— By gardener and florist; German; single man; life experience growing general line of cut flowers, bedding plants. Xmas and Easter stock; also landscaping. Private or commercial. Address J. K., care The Florists' Exchange^ SITUATION WANTED— By young married man, Austrian, with long experience as handy man working inside and outside greenhouses on private estates; desires permanent position. Experienced in forcing. Address H. G., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By young man, 21, with opportunities for learning business. Have 2 years' experience; am high school graduate; good character. State wages and particulars in first letter. Address H. B., care The Florists' Exchange SITUATION WANTED— By Ist-class designer and decorator; able to manage. Years of ex- perience. Al references. L. G., care Mrs. Stead- man. 316 Greenwood Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By a competent florist, experienced in all cut flowers and pot plants under glkss and out of doors. References.^ Address J. F., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By a young gardener, outside or inside. In last position over 2 years. Strictly sober. Best of references. Age 21. Address C. J., 88 Lexington Ave., New York. The columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted. Situations Wanted, or other Wants: also of Greenhouses, Land, Second-hand Materials, etc., for Sale or Rent. Our charge is 10 cts. per hne (7 words to the line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like this, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Advts. set in heavy faced type, 15 cts. per line (,6 words to the line). Display advts. in these columns, SI. 50 per inch. If replies to Help Wanted, Situation Wanted or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, please add 10 cts. to cover expense of forwarding. Copy must reach New York office, Nos. 438- 448 West 37th Street, or P. O. Box 100 Times Square Station, by Tuesday night to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. Advertisers in Western States desiring to ad- vertise under initials, may save time by having answers directed care our Chicago representa- tive, James Morton, Room 307, 143 No. Wabash Ave. HELP WANTED 2 Men Wanted A Rose grower and a Carnation and 'Mum grower. Wages $17.00fper week. F. FALLON, ROANOKE, VA. A POSITION OPEN on private place. nolglaBS. Must be single, honest, industrious, with good eferences. A good vegetable gardener. Care .of lawns and shrubbery: one assistant. All-year- round position. Wages $80.00. Address R. N. B.. Lime Rock, Conn. Continned to Next Colnnm JIELP^^ANTED^ WANTED Helpers in Rose Houses and all round men. 115.00 to $18.00 per week. Young men with some high school or Agricultural College education preferred. Miller Floral Co., Farmington, Utah LANDSCAPE FOREMAN WANTED One well experienced in grading and the making of lawns: able to plant from landscape plans; American preferred. In first letter give full descrip- tion of self, state experience and wages wanted. Send copy of recommendations. The Akron Nurseries. AJcron, Ohio. WANTED — Assistant to gardener on private estate: a young man capable of caring for green- houses and furnaces and who has had experience in handling Roses, Carnations, 'Mums, Orchids, Palms. Ferns, Poinsettias, Azaleas, Cinerarias and inside and outside work generally. Address, giving references and particulars as to age and experience, H. B. McCoUum, 100 Maryland Ave., WUniing- ton, Del. WANTED All around man to take charge 36,000 ft. glass. Must be good grower. Also man capable of making design work and to look after retail part. Good wages to the right men. C. S. ANDEM PUTNAM, CONN. WANTED AT ONCE — ^Working foreman thor- oughly experienced in growing Roses, Carna- tions, 'Mums, potted plants, bedding and forcing stock. Permanent position. Wages S.30.00 per month, room and board If interested, please send copy of references. Address J. A., care The Florists' Exchange. WORKING FOREMAN WANTED— By Maine florist. One who thoroughly understands the growing of Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, and all plants and flowers required by local retail trade. In answering give age, experience, references and salary expected in the first letter. Address Maine Florist, care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A young man of good character and habits who has had experience in landscape work and who is able to handle soliciting, and carry out the actual work. Salary moderate to begin. Cotta Landscape System, Rockford, III. WANTED — Rose grower to take charge of section; one who can propagate and graft. State nation- aUty, if married or single A good permanent posi- tion for active man with ability. W. J. Lawrence, 152 Roselawn Ave., Toronto. Ont., Canada. WANTED — Experienced man for store work; must be well recommended. State age. nationality and where last employed in first letter. Steady year around position to right nian. Mark Aitken, Springfield, Mass. [ ; WANTED — Assistant for greenhouses, with knowledge of Roses and Carnations. Wages $55.00 per month with room. Board provided at S20.00 per month. Apply to Thomas Proctor, Supt- Blantyre Gardens, Lenox, Mass. _^ WANTED — Foreman for greenhouses devoted to growing of Roses. Must have good experience and capable of handling men. Place now open. Address, stating experience, references and salary expected. H. K., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Single man with general experience on retail place. $50.00 per month, room and board. German preferred. Address H. J., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Good man for 'Mums and Carnations. None but experienced men need apply. Call at D. Y. Mellis, 3420 Snyder ave., Flatbush, Brook- lyn, N. Y. WANTED — Practical Rose grower. Good wages and permanent position for man who can pro- duce good stuff. Also one good Carnation grower. J. A. Long. East Haven. Conn. W'ANTED — Young lady designer and maker-up; able to take care of simple bookkeeping. Write in own handwriting, stating ex-pericnce and salary expected. 710 No^trand avt'.. Brooklyn. X. Y. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WANTED PURCHASER— For a^fine seashore fiorista* business, up-to-date home, beautiful surroundings, nice business all the year- Cheap. Particulars on request.H Address C. E., care The FlorJBta' Exchange. _^ Continued to Next Column BUSINESS OPPORTUNITjES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY A rare chance for a good grower of general bedding stock and cut flowers. If you are able to earn good pay working for some one else couldn't you do better working for yourself ? I have a plant right in a fast growing Connecticut city of 100,000. Good trade in design work and bedding stock. Would take a partner run on shares or lease. No capital required — just growing ability. Landscape work keeps me away from greenhouses is the reason for making this proposition. Address H. H., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — Greenhouses formerly a part of coun- try estate of John T. Williams, now Elmwood Park. These houses are almost in center of city of Stamford, Conn., a city of 40,000 prople who are accustomed to pay good prices for everything. This is a good opportunity for some one. As much land as necessary may be had. House of sixteen rooms cheap, too. Easy terms. Write today. Frank B. Gurley. Gurley Bldg., Stamford, Conn. WIDOW, with home and florist's business, seeks partner in the person of a German gardener, middle age, good Christian, with a little money. A good home for a man who is sober, of good character, industrious, reliable, and willing to work . Address J. H., care The Florists' Exchange. ^^TOCK FOR SALE^ AGERATUM AGERATUM— Large-flowered, dwarf (Blue), 4-in., $6.00 per 100. John C. Daly, 1510 Hackensack Plank Road, North Bergen. N. J. AMPEI.OPSIS AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII — 1-in., $10.00 per 100. A. Schlevogt, 1713 E. 16th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. ARAUCARIAS ARAUCARIAS 2 tiers, 45c. each, S5.00 per dozen, 2-3 tiers, 60c. each, $6.60 per dozen. 3^ tiers, 75c. each, $8.00 per dozen. ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE. ILL. ASPARAGUS EXCEPTIONALLY FINE LOTS OF PLUMOSUS PLANTS. 100 1000 2!^-in., extra heavy $3.00 $25.00 3-in 7.00 60.00 4-in 12.00 100.00 Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $7.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 2H-in $3.00 $25.00 3-in 6.00 50.00 Write for our monthly plant bulletin. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSA Plants — 3-in., Sne stock, $6.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. GEORGE B. HART 47-51 Stone St. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Cash with order. ^ ASPARAGUS Plumosua seedlings. Immediate shipment. Strong. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. 5000 at $7.50 per 1000. S. J. REUTER & SON, INC., WESTERLY, R. I. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— Strong seed- lings, from best greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, $7.50 per 1000. J. F. Anderson, Short Hills, N.J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— Green- house grown, at $8.00 per 1000, 2500 at $7.50 per 1000. 2M-in. pots at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 3-in., $6.00 per 100. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS AND SPRENGERI— 3-in. at $5.00 per 100; 4-in., at $12.50. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe & Division Aves., Grand R«pids, Michigan. ASPARAGUS HATCHERII— 2>i-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2j4-in., S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 250 at the 1000 rate. Brant Bros., Inc., Utica, N. Y. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— Good stock, $5.00 ber 1000. Cash. Wm. J. Kennedy, Pikesville, Md. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— Ready May iBt, $5.00 per 1000. Collingdale Green- houses, Collingdale. Pa. ASPARAGUS — Sprengeri sprays, $1.00 per 100. Ashland Floral Co., Ashland, Ohio. Continned to Nest Column STOCK FOR SALE ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI PLANTS— From the bench at $6.00 per 100. Harry T. Mead, 1230 Hanover St., Manchester, N. H. ASPARAGUS — Sprengeri, in 3H-in. pots, strong plants, $8.00 per 100. Cash. Wm. J. Marshall, Copeland St., Campello, Mass. ASTERS ASTERS — Field-grown, stocky, all right. Queen of Market, 5 colors, $1.00 per 100, postpaid. Lady Roosevelt, Lav. Mikado, Rochester, Lav.- Pink, Pink Enchantress and Peerless Pink, $1.25 per 100, postpaid. (With Crego's or Scrapie's, $1.00 per 100). Crego'sand Semple's L. B.. Scolors. $3.00 per 1000. F. O. B. All moss packed. Cash, please. D. C. Lewis, Pemberton, N. J. ASTERS — Field-grown plants, large and fine, Crego and Semples in white, pink and lavender $3.00 per 1000; 10,000, $2.50 per 1000. Mixed Asters, Crego, Semple, Astermums and Queen, in white, pink and lavender, $2.50 per 1000; 10,000, $2.00 per 1000. Cash. James R. Longhead, Johnsville, Pa. ASTERS — Fine, strong, 6eld-grown Aster plants in the following varieties: Crego and Semplea' in white, pink and lavender, $3.00 per 1000; mixed 'Crego, Semple's and Queen of the Market, in pink, white and lavender, $3.00 per 1000. Chas. J. Hofer, Jenkintown, Pa. ASTER PLANTS— Late Branching, in white, pink and lavender. Strong plants, ready to be planted out, $3.00 per 1000; 5000 lots, $2.50 per 1000. Gustav Pitzonka, Bristol. Pa. BAY TREES BA'Y TREES— Write for wboleaale price list Julius Roehn Co.. Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS Complete List of BEDDING STOCK with prices on application. Write ior our Monthly Plant Bulletin. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. FINEST MIXED SNAPDRAGONS out of 4-in pots, $4.00 per 100. Fine Nutt Geraniums out of 4-in. pots. $6.00 per 100. Heliotrope, out of 4-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. P. J. Burgevin, Port Chester, N. Y. BEGONIAS Begonias, Tuberous rooted. $6.00 per 100, $1.00 per doz., separate colors or mixed. 100 Christmas Red, 2>i-in J5.0C Christmas Red, 3-in 8.00 Erfordii, 2^-in 3.00 Erfordii, 3-in 6.00 Smithii, 2K-in 3.00 Chatelaine, 2}i-in 3.50 Chatelaine, 3-in., plants all in bloom, extra strong 8.00 Prima Donna, 2}i-in 3.00 Vernon, Erfordii, Prima Donna. Luminosa and Triumph, strong, transplanted seedlings, $1.50 per 100. ERNEST ROBER . . - - WILMETTE, ILL. BEGONIAS — Delivery from May 16th Lorraine. 2H-in. Pots, $12.00 per 100. Cincinnati 2H-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Mrs. J. A. Peterson (New). 2Ji-in. pots, $25.00 per 100, $200.00 per 1000 JULIUS ROEHRS CO . RUTHERFORD, N. J. BEGONIAS— All varieties. See display ad., page 73. Roman J. Irvrin, 108 W. 28th St., N. Y. BERRIED PLANTS BIRD'S-EYE PEPPER— .i small berried neat Xmas plant. Jerusalem Cherries (Solanum Meloini), 83.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000. Cash. See ad of Primroses. Henry Schmidt, 673 Church Lane, North Bergen, N. J. BOPVARDIA BOUVARDIA Single, 2H-in- 100 1000 Dark Red $7.00 $55.00 Rose Pink 7.00 55.00 LightPink 7.00 55.00 White 7.50 60.00 Double; White, much like Double Lilao 7.00 55.00 Pink, soft, pleasing shade 7.00 55.00 Write lor our monthly plant bulletin. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. BOUVARDIAS — Excellent stock. Red, pink and white, 2}i-in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin. 108 W. 28th St., New York. BOX TREES BOX TREES — Standards, Pyramids and Bush. Price list on demand. Julius Roetira Co., Rutherford. N. J. Continned to Next Page 108 The Florists' Exchange __STOCK FOR SALE_^ BOXWOODS BOXWOOD Each Pyramids, 4 ft $4.00 5 ft 5.00 Standard, 12 in 2.50 1,5 in 3.50 Olobra, 12 in 1.75 liuslicB, heavy, 24 in.-30 in 1.60 Laurus cerasua, heavy bushes .75 Aucuba, bushy, good for 8-in. pots. 24-30 in. high 75 ERNEST ROBER WILMETTE, ILL. BOXWOODS Pyramids. Broad, heavy specimens. 2 ft., at $2.25 each; 2H ft., at $2.75 each; 3 ft., at 83.25 each; 4 ft., at $4.50 each. Price includes tubs f. o. b. Dundee. Bush Shape. 10-12 in., balled, at 35o. each. 1-in. balled, at 40c. each. 18-in. balled, at 50c. each. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc., Box 407 Dundee, lUinois. BPI.BS BULBS Hyacinths, Tulips. Daffodils, Narcissus. Spanish Iris. Get our prices before placing your order. WRITE FOR OUR MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1603-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. AMERICAN GROWN BULBS Northern grown Golden Spur are superior to Imported stock, force two to three weeks earlier, alto Emperor, Darwin Tulips, eto. Write for list and prices. Geo. P. Buck & Son, CoUingswood. N. J. C ANNAS CANNAS — Ohio grown, fresh cut, Mme. Crazy, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000; Gladioflora, 2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000; Beacon, S8.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Special rates on large lots and started plants. Cash please. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio. CANNAS — Divided roots, $2.00 per 100. Good vyieties. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids. Mich. CARNATIONS FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS ready for shipment NOW. If you order now we will reserve for you until you are ready for them. The quality is guaranteed, we assume all risk ex- cept the growing. PINK 100 1000 Alice $S.00 S75.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.50 60.00 Mrs. C. Edward Akehurst 7.50 60.00 Pink Sensation 8.00 75.00 Mrs. C. W, Ward 7.00 55.00 Enchantress 7.00 55.00 Pink Delight 8.00 75.00 Siegwart 7.50 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7.00 55.00 Rosette 7.50 60.00 Dorothy Gordon 7.50 60.00 Northport 7.00 55.00 Gloriosa 7.50 60.00 Winsor 7.50 60.00 RED Champion 7.50 60.00 Princess Dagmar 7.50 60.00 Beacon 7.00 55.00 Pocahontas 7.50 60.00 Harlowarden ' 7.00 55.00 Victory 7.00 55.00 St. Nicholas 7.50 60.00 The Herald 7.50 60.00 ■ WHITE Matchless 7.00 65.00 White Wonder 7.00 65.00 White Enchantress 7.00 55.00 White Perfection 7.00 65.00 Alma Ward 7.00 65.00 YELLOW Yellow Prince 8.00 70.00 Yellowstone .- 8.00 70.00 VARIEGATED Benora 7.50 60.00 WRITE FOR OUR MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 160.S-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $7.50 $60.00 C. Akehurst 7.50 60.00 Alice 8.00 75.00 C. W. Ward 6.50 55.00 L. P. Enchantress 6.50 55.00 R. P. Enchantress 6.50 55.00 Dorothy Gordon 7.00 65.00 Sicgward 7.00 60.00 Matchless 6.50 55.00 White Enchantress 6.50 55.00 White Perfection 6.50 55.00 Alma Ward 6.50 55.00 White Wonder 6.50 55.00 Champion 7.50 60.00 Beacon 7.00 55.00 Victory 6.50 55.00 250 of one variety at 1000 rate. We guarantee all plants to be in healthy con- dition at the time of delivery. THE LEO NIESSEN CO. N. W. COR. 12TH & RACE STS., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 30,000 CARNATION PLANTS— Heady now. White. Enohantrefls; pink EnchantreM, Ward and Philadelphia: red, Delhi (the best red for the South), St. Nicholas and Champion. $50.00 per 1000. Cagh. Joy Floral Co., Nashville. Tenn. CARNATIONS— Field-grown Caniatii.n plants, in all varieties; Ist-class stock. Sec display ad, page 73. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 2Sth St., New York. Continued to Next Colnmn STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Best commercial varieties at reasonable prices. . WHITE Smith's Advance 0. Pitcher W Cheer Queen Mrs. Syme W. Ivory E. Snow Dec. Gem Polly Rose Wanamaker W. Perfection J. Jones Kalb M. Meyer A. Papworth Chas. Razer W, BonnafTon Oconto Naomah A. Byron Smith's Ideal Ivory Supreme Lynnwood Hall Wm. Turner October Frost C. Touset T. Eaton Mt. Kisco W. Friok W. Chieftain YELLOW J. Nonin Aug. Dasse G. Glow October Sun- Col. Appleton Y. Jones shine R. Halliday R. Gold Ratnapo Reiroan Nagoya D. Dimple DonelleU Chrysolora G. Robin Odessa Yellow Eaton PINK Chieftain P. Frick Dr. Enguehardt Pacific Supreme Rosiere W. R. Brock M. Dean Alma Pink C. P. Kelley Patty Pink Ivory E. A. Seidewiti Unaka Glona W, L. Pink Glory of Pacific P.Gem BRONZE HirondeUe Glenview Tints of Gold Dakoma RED Elberon Harvard BUck Hawk POMPONS Cullingfordii W. Diana Queen of Whites Rufus Quinola Julia Lagravdre Lulu Souv. d'Or Western Beauty Nesco Golden Climax Mary Richard- Miss Julia Y. Baby son H. Newberry W. Baby B. Phillips Golden Harvest L. Doty Klondyke SINGLES Nakota White Garza M. CoUaday Yellow Garza Red Riding W, Mensa Josephine W. E. Bucking- Hood G. Mensa Leota E. D. Godfrey ham STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS $1.50 per 100. $12.00 per 1000. CHOICE NEW LARGE-FLOWERING VARIETIES Autocrat Golden Gleam Marigold E. Guttman E. Frost Golden Queen Modello $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. CAPRICE VAP-IETIES FOR POT USE White Caprice Lilac Caprice Lady Lydia Y. Caprice Butler's Caprice Brutus Purple Caprice K. Thompson Mrs. Greening $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per lOOO. Mai. Bonnaffon, $1.50 per 100, $11.60 per 1000. 250 of any one kind at the 1000 rate. Delivery of these varieties until July 20. Cash with order at these prices. 80,000 Field Carnation Plants for August delivery. ARTHUR COOMBS, WEST HARTFORD, CONN. CHOICE ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS 100 1000 YELLOW Tint of Gold $1.75 $15.00 Golden Chadwick 2.50 22.00 Maj Bonnaffon 1.50 12.00 Chrysolora 1.50 12.00 Golden Salomon 2.00 15 00 Comoleta 1.60 12.00 Mary Jane 1.60 12.00 Golden Eaton 3.00 PINK E. A. Seidewitz, best late pink 1.50 12.00 Chieftain 1.50 12.00 Unaka 1.50 12.00 Maud Dean 1.50 12.00 Pacilic Supreme 1.60 12.00 Pink Gem 1.50 12.00 HirondeUe 3.00 WHITE Chas. Rarer 1.50 12.00 Oconto 2.00 17.60 Smith's Advance 1.50 12.00 White Bonnaffon 1.60 12.00 White Chieftain 3.00 Jeanne Nonin 1.50 12.00 SINGLES Garia 150 12.00 Mensa 1.60 12.00 POMPONS Golden Climax 1.75 16.00 Western Beauty 1.75 15.00 Golden West 1.75 15.00 Helen Newbury 1.75 15.00 JOHN R. COOMBS WEST HARTFORD CONN. CHRYSANTHEMUM, 2}<-in, Col. Appleton Robert Halliday C'hyrsolora Snow Queen Pacific Supreme Aniorita Unaka Chamberlin Morton F. Plant Rooted Cuttings Chrysolora | Golden Glow I .^niitli's Advance Chiiftain .Maud Dean .^ $4.00 per 100 $35.00 per 1000. $17.50 per 1000. (;..l.l(.n rhadwiik 1 \V, H. Chadwirk 1 ,., Clmdwick lmpro\cd f *- Chadwick Supreme J :5.00 per 1000. WRITEiFOR OUR MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN S. .S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1C08-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Fa. Continued to Next Colnmn CHRYSANTHEMUMS NOW READY FHIl.M 2i,-IN. POTS COMMKKCl.M.S Golden Queen, .\nlique. Unaka, Marigold, Smith's Advance. Wliili. HoiiniilTf.n. Golden Glow. Major Bonnaffon. Pacific .Supreme. White Chief- tain. Mrs. H. Robinson, Naumah, Smith's Sensa- tion, Dr. Enguehard, Earlv Frost, Oconto. SINGLES Stanley Yen, Allegheny, Mrs. E. D. Godfrey, Polly Duncan, Cleo, Miss Isahelle. I'rice.— $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Quantity. — Not less than 25 of a variety at 100, 250 of a variety at 1000 rate. Reference or cash from unknown correspondents. THESE PRICES ARU TO THOSE IN THE TRADE ONLY ELMER D, SMITH & CO.. ADRIAN, MICH. Early Lavender-Pink Chrysanthemum ALEX. GUTTMAN *Mum growers shouldn't be without this one. For early delivery. Rooted Cuttings or Pot Plants, at the option of the purchaser. 50c. each, $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100. GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, INC. Wholesale Florists 101 West 28th Street. NEW YORK CHRYSANTHE.MUMS $20.00 per 1000. Out of 2-in. pots. WHITE YELLOW Smith's Advance Golden Glow White Cloud Roman Gold Buckbee Golden Chadwick White Eaton Dolly Dimple PINK Unaka Mrs. C. H. Totty Chieftain Dr. Enguehardt JOY FLORAL CO. - - NASHVILLE, TENN. 50,000 CHRYSANTHEMUM Rooted Cuttings, ready in sand, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Whites — C. Razer, E. Snow, Smith's Advance, A. Byron, W. Ivory, Touset, W. Bonnaffon, H. Frick, Mrs. Robinson. Yellow — G. Eagle, Lincoln, M. Bonnaffon, Halliday, Monrovia, Y. Oct. Frost, Pink Pac. Supreme, Patty, Roosevelt. Unaka. P. Ivory. Specials. $3.00 per 100. $2500 per 1000. J. Nonin. Wm. Turner. R. Gold. W. Chadwick. Chieftain. Smith's Sensation. Cash, please. 60.000 Celery and Cabbage plants. $1.25 per 1000. Cash. Benj. Connell, Florist, Merchantville, N. J. EM MA A Garza-Anemone, Double Pompon, pale pink. It's a dandy I You will make no mistake in buying stock of this 'Mum; comes into bloom about Nov. 15th, finishes early in December. Cuttings ready now. $15.00 per 100. GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, INC. Wholesale Florists 101 West 28tb Street, NEW YORK CHRYSANTHEMUMS My Surplus at a Bargain 650 Unaka, 2i4-in,$1.75 per 100. $10.00 for the lot 216 Unaka. 3-in. , , 2.50 per 100. 4.50 for the lot 250 Boiniaffon. 2'4-in. 1.75 per 100. 4.00 for the lot 400 Bonnaffon. 3-in, 2.50 per 100. 9.00 for the lot ALBERT M.\RCK NEW SPRINGVILLE. S. I. Phone 377R. West Bri. . CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Chrysolora. Col. Apple- ton. Maj. Bonnaffon. Chieftain. Unaka. Wells' Late Pink, Dr. Enguehard, Wm. Turner, T. Eaton and Harvard. Pompons — Diana. Queen of White. Klondyke. Fairy Queen and L. Doty. Rooted cut- tings. $15.00 per 1000. $2.00 per 100; 2J'2-in. pots. $26.00 per 1000. $3.00 per 100. Oconto rooted cut- tings, $2.50 per 100; 2Vii-in. pots, $3.50; Odessa rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100; 2><-in. pots, $4.00. Larcbmont Nurseries, Larchmont, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2>i-in. at $2.00; Rooted Cuttings. $14.00 per 1000, Unaka. Oct. Frost. Chrysolora. Rosette. Ramapo. Appleton. Turner. Halliday. Dr. Enguehard. Smith's Advance, Pacilic Supreme, Minnie Bailey, Y. & W. Eaton, Yellow Bonnaffon. Guarantee good value. Cash. FAIRVIEW GREENHOUSES MILTON PA. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— R. C. and 2li-in. pot plants. Advance, Frost, Ivory, Razer, Diana, Baby Zenobia, Azelda. Garza. $1.50 per 100. $12.50 per 1000. Golden Climax. Golden West. Lilian Doty. $1.76 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. Early Frost. Crystal Gem. Golden Queen. Marigold. $3.00 per 100. For plants from pots add $1.00 per 100 extra. Over 100 other best Horists' varieties. Stafford Conservatories. Stafford Springs. Conn. CHRY'SANTHEMUMS— Rooted cuttings. Golden Glow. October Frost. Pacific Supreme. Alice Papworth. White Queen. White and Yellow Bon- naffon. Jeanne Nonin. $12.60 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson. Springfield Gardens. L. I., N. Y. "Telephone connectioii^ CHRYSANTIIK.MUM PLANTS— 2ti-in., 3c. orders 250 at 2';iC.; Golden Glow, Early Snow, Chrysolora, GoUlt-n Chadwick, Chas. Razer. Bonnaffon. Harvard. Roman Gold. HirondeUe. Dr. Enguehard. Yellow Eaton and 'Timothy Eaton. Brant Bros.. Inc.. I'tica. N. Y. CHRY'SANTUEMUMS— Principally exhibition varieties. Send for list and prices. Scott Bros., EIrosford. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Cuttings and 2M-in. pot plants. See display ad. page ?3. Roman J. Irwin. lO.S West 2Sth St.. New York. Continued to Next Column ^ STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Leading commercial varieties. 2-in. pot». $3.00 per 100. $26.00 per 1000. Write for list of varietiea. Henry Smith. Grand Rapids. Mich^ __^^ CIIRY.SANTHEMUMS— 2000 Unaka, 1500 Chrysolora, and other varieties, 2K-in. pots, fine stock, $25.00 per 1000. Cash, with order. Fred- erick C. Hoffman, 320 Main St., Pawtucket, R. I. POMPON CHRYSANTHE.MU.M CUTTINGS— Diana, Baby, Quinola, Klondyke, Sol. d'Or, Helen Newbury, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready April 1st. White Bros., Medina, N. Y. COLEUS COLEUS— Brilliancy, 2K-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Cash, please. J. J. Clayton & Son, West Grove, P»^ COLEUS — Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltii, out of 2-in., strong, $1.50 per 100. M. H. Baumann, Park Ridge, N. J. COLEUS — Good varietiw,, $3.00 per 100. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Micb^ OBOTON8 CROTONS — From 3-is. pota, 8 to 10 In. hi(h io 8 varieties. $1500 per 100; from 2Wi-in pots, la 10 varietiea, $6 00 per 100 B M. Wiehera A Co., Qretna. La. CROTONS — 6-in. pots, fine plants, 50c. and 75o. each. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. CYCLAMEN CYCLAMEN BE.ST STRAIN OF COLORS 'XmasRed. Rose of Marienthal. glowing dark red, white with red eye. pure white; strong plants out of 2K-in. pots. $5.50 per 100. $45.00 per 1000. Wonder of Wandsbek (best salmon). $6.00 per 100. Satis- faction guaranteed. Cash with order, please. J. H. FIESSER HAMILTON AVE. NORTH BERGE.Nf, N. J . CYCLAME.N— Improved Wandsbek t\-pe, 3-in., separate or mixed, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Salmon separate, $10.00 per 100. Ernest Rober, Wilmelte. III. CYCLAMEN— Good varieties, fine plants, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Selected plant*, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. CYCLAMEN— Giant flowering, best strain, 2K- in. pots, $6.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots. $8.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin. 108 W. 28th St.. New York. CYCLAMEN^^IOOO 2K-in. Wandsbek Cyclamen, good, clean stock, $6.00 per 100. D. G. Grill- bortzer, Alexandria, Va. DAIPLIAS DAHLIAS Whole field clumps, the best commercial and show varieties. Complete list on appltcatioo Write for our Plant Bulletin S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Pliladelphia, Pa. D.\HLI.\S — Have surplus over, own planting, whole field clumps of Lyndhurst. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; Jack Rose. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; Kriemhilde. $5.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. Long Island Dahba Gardens. Hicksville, N. Y. ^___ DAHLIAS — Large, field-grown clumps. Sylvia, Jack Rose. Red Hussar. Black Beauty. Blue Oben and other varieties. Extra large tubers. $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. Hatboro Flower and Fruit Farms. Hatboro. Pa. DAHLIAS — Standard varieties, large, field-grown clumps, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Cub with order. John Hay, R. F. D. No. 3, Paterwn, N.J. DAHLI.\S — SeedUng Dahlias, rare varieties, all classes, good plants. $3.00 per 100. Cash. Fort Recovery Dahlia Gardens. Fort Recovery. Ohio. DAISIES DAISIES— 2 li -inch. 100 1000 Boston Yellow $6.00 $50.00 Mrs F. Sander 6.00 50.00 Marguerites 6,00 50.00 Write for Our Monthly Plant BuUetin S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia^ Pa. DAISIES AND FORGET.MEXOTS_500 Daisies, white, extra heavy. 3-in. pots. S.5.tX) per ItX); 500. Forgetmenots. 2-in. pots. $2.50. Cranfoed Floral Co.. Cranford. N. J. BOSTON ITELLOW DAISIES— Reve d'Or, 2H- in., $5.00 per 100. H. P. Strecklua, Syracuse,. N. Y. DRACglNAS DRACiENA INDIVISA— Extra hoavj-, 5-in„ $20.00 per 100. Cash. F. Sokol, CoUege St, Worcester, Mass. EUONYMUS EUONYMUS— Variegated, fine, strong planta, from 2H-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. John C. Daly. 1510 Hackenssck Plank Rd., North Bergen,|N4J. Oontinned to Next Page July 8, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 109 STOCK FOR SALE FERJfS FERNS. 100 1000 Scottii. 2!^-in $5.00 $45.00 Boston. 2}2-in 5.00 45.00 Teddy, Jr. 2;.ii-in., extra Rood 6.00 50.00 6-in. of the above, 150.00 to $75.00 per 100. 100 1000 Scottii. 4-in $25.00 $200.00 Teddy, Jr. 4-in 25.00 200.00 Roosevelt. 4-in 25.00 200.00 6-in. of the above, $60.00 and $75,00 per 100. Write for our niontlilv plant bulletin. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelpliia, Pa . SCOTTI, 2'4-in., $35.00 per 1000: 3-in., $7.00 per 100. Scotti, Teddy Jr., Roosevelt, 4-in., $12.00 per 100. Scotti, Teddy Jr., 6-in., $35.00 per 100. Roosevelt and Teddy Jr., 7-in., 45c. each. Ask for prices on larger ferns. Cash, 6 lease. M. HUpert. Sta. O., 313 Belair Rd., laltimore, Md. TABLE FERNS— Best varieties; double rooted, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Henry Smith. Grand Rapids, Mich. FERN SEEDLINGS AND OTHER FERNS— In any quantity: see advertisement on page 74. J. F. Anderson, Fern Specialist, Short Hills, N. J. FERN SEEDLINGS— In all varieties; also all other Ferns, 23.i-in., etc. See display ad., page 73. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., N. Y. HARDY FERNS— In quantity: Daggers, 90c. per 1000: Fancy Ferns, $1.00 per 1000. Finest quality, new crop. H. J. Seagroatt, BerUn. N. Y. FREESIA FREESIA PURITY July delivery — Order now 5-8 in. to 3-4 in $6.00 4-8 in. to 5-8 in 4.00 3-8 in. to 4-8 in 2.00 Express prepaid, if cash comes with order. LOS ROBLES NURSERY & GARDEN, SANTA CRUZ CALIFORNIA FREESIA PURITY— KxJ^ in., $3.00 per 1000; li^H. $6.00. Refracta alba, 'ixU in.. $4.60 per 1000; J-4 and up, $6.50. Less than 1000 lots, 10% higher. Express prepaid, if you send cash with order. H. Bailey, R. F. D. 6, Box 354, Los Angeles, Cal. FUNKIAS VARIEGATED FUNKIA— $20.00 per 1000. All strong, divided shoots, also clumps, 3 to 5 shoots, $50.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson, Springfield Gardens, L. I., N. Y. Telephone con- nection. OARDENIAS GARDENIA VEITCHII. 23^-in. pota, ready now. Extra 6ne, $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1000. WRITE FOR OUR MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. GERANITTMS GERANIUMS 100 1000 Poitevine. 2H-in $3.00 $25.00 S. A. Nutt. 2H-in 3.00 25.00 La Favorite. 2H-in 3.00 25.00 F. Perkins. ZH-in 3.00 25.00 2-in. of the above 2.50 20.00 In bud and bloom, ready for immediate sales or in any stage you may want them. 100 1000 4-in $12.00 $100.00 5-in 18.00 160.00 3-in., for growing on 5.00 45.00 WRITE FOR OUR MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. GERANIUMS Nice stock in bud and bloom Per 100 4 -in. Beaute of Poitevine $8.00 2>i-in. S. A. Nutt 1.80 2)i-in. Beaute of Poitevine 2.00 2}i-in. La Favorite 1.80 iii-io. F. Perkins 2.00 Cash, please. J. J. CLAYTON & SON WEST GROVE, PA. GERANIUMS— Ricard, Poitevine, S. A. Nutt double Gen. Grant, Viaud, Jean Oberle, and Mad Languith (silver leaf), fine, 4-in., bud and bloom $6.00 per 100. Also 2ii''m. stock of the above $2.00 per 100. John C. Daly, 1510 Hackensack Plank Rd.. No. Bergen, N. J. GERANIUMS— In bud and bloom, fine stock, S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, Ricard, Lawrence, Jean Oberle, Centaur and Poitevine, 2^^-in., 2J^c. 3-in., 5c.; 4-in.. 7c. See For Sale or Exchange. Josiah L. Young, Watervliet, N. Y. GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, La Fivnr.te, Perkins, Jean Viaud, and Gen. Grant, 4-in., $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000; 2U-in., Nutt and White, $3.60 per 100; in bud and bloom, $4.00 per 100. Ernest Rober, Wilmette. 111. GERANIUMS— Nutt, Ricard, Poitevine, Buchner. strong, 3H-in. and 4-in., $6.00 and $8.00 per 100 Mme. Sallcroi, 3-in., $4.00 per 100. Cash. F, Sokol, College St., Worcester, Mass. S. A. NUTT, in bud and bloom, 2}2-in. and 3-in. Also rooted cuttings. Wm. H. Minekime, Water VaUey, N. Y. ' Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, Sli-ia. and 4-in., extra fine plants, in bloom, $7.50 per 100. Prompt shipments. L. F. Graham, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. GERANIUMS — Rooted Cuttings sent with guar- antee that puts all risk on me. See display advertisement. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GERANIUMS— »-in., bushy; S. A. Nutt, A. Ricard and Poitevine, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Cash. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio. GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, 3H-in., $6.00 per 100. Pine Grove Floral Corp., 35 Hudson St., Lynn, Mass. GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, R. C, $8.00 per 1000; first-class stock. Cash with order. Frank Leith & Son, Haverhill, Mass. GLADIOLI GLADIOLUS Spikes, leading varieties, $2.00 per 100. Crop will be late; will begin to cut about July 8th. L. F. Dintelmann, Belleville, 111. HYDRANGEAS FRENCH HYDRANGEAS 2Ji-in. pots, $4.50 per 100. In the following varieties; Hydrangea La Lorraine, Mme. Emile Mouilliere, General Vi De Vibraye, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Radiant, Avalanche, E. G. Hill, Bouquet Rose. Cash with order, please. J. H. Fiesser, Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. HYDRANGEAS grown outdoors in pots. Ava- lanche and Mme. Mouillere (white) in bloom and bud, all sizes, at $6, $9, $12 and $18 per doz. Hydrangeas pink, just showing color at $12, $18, $24 and $30 per doz. Cash with order, please. ANTON SCHUI.THEIS 316 19th St. COLLEGE POINT, N. Y. HYDRANGEAS— Otaksa, 5-in., at 25c.; 6-in., 35c. to 50e.; 7-in., 75e. to $1.00. Larger plants, $2.00 to $3.00 each. In bud or bloom. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA— Large plants in 16-in. tubs and in half-barrels for Summer flowering. J. H. Troy, New Rochelle. N. Y. IVY ENGLISH IVY— 2>i-in., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. JERUSALEM CHERRIES JERUSALEM CHERRIES— Very fine stock, 2M- in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. H. Fiesser, Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. MARIGOLDS MARIGOLDS— 2M-in., at 3c., orders 260 at 2}4e. Brant Bros., Utica, N. Y. MIMULUS MIMULUS — 4-in., at $8.00 per 100. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. MOONY INE MOONVINES 2-inch $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 2K-inch 4.00 per 100, 36.00 per 1000. 3-inch 6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. WRITE FOR OUR MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa MYRTLE MYRTLE — Myrtus Communis, for wedding wreaths and decoration. Fine, strong plants from 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. John C. Daly, 1510 Hackensack Plank Rd., North Bergen, N. J. WE HAVE 10,000 nice clumps of Mvrtle for sale, perfectly hardy, price $6.00 per 100, or $60.00 per 1000. Tonie Cascio, 651 Watchogue Rd., Port Richmond, N. Y. NURSERY STOCK ORNAMENTAL STOCK OF QUALITY CAN SUPPLY QUANTITY OF FOLLOWING ITEMS: AZALEA mollii. Bushy plants, with plenty of buds, 12 to 15-in. high, 35o. each, $4 00 per doz, $30.00 per 100; 15 to 18-in. high, 450. each, $6.00 per dot., $40 00 per 100. BOXWOOD — Pyramida, 35-in. high, very fine, $1.75 each; 42-ia. high, very fine, $2.25 each; 48-ia high, very fine, $3.25 each; 54-in. high, very fine, $4.00 each. RHODODENDRONS — Best, hardy-named sorts. bright foliage snd full of buds, IH to 24-io. high, 75o. each; 24-to 30-in. $1.00 each. These oover the entire list of Parson's Hardy Hybrids. SeedUng RHODODENDRONS— Mixed colors, 18 to 24-in. high, very bushy and full of buds, 55o. each; 2i to 30-in. high, and oorrespoQdlngly bushy, 70c. each. ARISTOLOCHI A Sipho(Dutohman'i Pipe) — Extra strong plants, 4 ft. of tops, 25e. eaob. in any quantity. HYDRANGEA Paniculata grandifiora — Tree form, 3 to 4-ft. bodies, fine heads, $25.00 per 100. Bush form, 3 ft. high, $10.00 per lOO. HYDRANGEA Arborsscens grandifiora alba — 3 to 4 It. high, bushy, $20.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., bushy, $14.00 per 100. BARBERRY Thunbergii — 18 to 24 in high, very bushy, $7.00 per 100; 16 to 18-in. high, very bushy, $6.00 per 100. PRIVET CALIFORNIA— Very bushy, 18 to 24-iD. high, $2.50 per 100; 24 to 30-in. high, $3.00 per 100. PRIVET AMURENSE (Amoor River, Hardy Northern Type)— 18 to 34-ill., $5.00 pet 100; 24 to 30-in.. $7.00 per 100. THE 8T0RRS & HARRISON CO.. Painesville ■----•«--■- Ohio Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE NURSERY STOCK N9RWAY MAPLES, Pin Oaks, Oriental Plants in all sizes. Send for price list. Audubon Nur- series, Box 731, Wilmington, N. C. PANDANUS PANDANUS VEITCHII— For a few days only will make special low price for cash with order. Size for 2H-in. pots, $4,50 per 100. Size for 3 -in. pots, 6.00 per 100. Size for 4 -in. pots, 8.00 per 100. Size for 6 -in. pots, 12.00 per 100. Best pot-gown, nicely variegated, 3-in. pots. $10.00 per 100. Pandanus suckers, $2.00 and $4.00 per 100. J. J. Soar, Little River. Fla. PANDANUS VEitCHII— 4-in., at 25c.; 6-in., 75o.; 7-in., $1.50: 10-in., $4.00; 12-in., $6.00 each. Fine, well colored plants. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. PELARGONIUMS PELARGONIUMS— 2H-in., at $8.00 per 100; 3-in., at $10.00; 4-in., at $20.00: 6-in., $35.00 to $50.00. Good varieties. Assorted colors. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids. Mich. PELARGONIUMS— E. G. Wurtenburgia, Schwab- ian Maid. 4-in., $15.00 per 100. Cash. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio. PEONIES PEONIES — The money makers. Send for our list. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio. PRIMULAS Primulas with a Reputation Now Ready. Large-flowering^Chinensis Fimbriata. Defiance, Xmas red. Karfunkelstein, blood red. La Duchesse, fiesh color. • Morgenroethe, blush rose. Alba, white. Atrosanguinea, blood red. Caerulea, true blue. Kermesina splendens, carmine. Rosea, bright rose. Silver Dollar size Obconica grandifiora and gigantea. Alba, white. Appleblossom. Cfflrulea, hght blue. Kermesina, best red. Rosea, bright rose. Compacta. Violacea, dark lilac. Oculata, dark-eyed. Strong 2Ji-in. stock, $3.00 per 100, $27.60 per lOOO Primula obconica Salmonea, salmon pink. New. Primula Malacoides rosea, $3.60 per 100. Cash. See ad of Berried Plants. Henry Schmidt, 673 Church Lane, North Bergen, N. J. 300,000 PRIMROSES Best strain in existence, as usual, specialty for many years, always reliable, 2-in., $3,00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000, except where noted. CHINESE LARGE FLOWERING FRINGED, 10 separate colors or mixed, CHINESE. 6 NAMED KINDS lor critical trade. including Christmas Scarlet, 3Hc. MALACOIDES, lavender and white. MALACOIDES, pink and grandifiora, 3Kc. All Malacoides ready late July. OBCONICA, LARGE FLOWERING, 9 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA LARGE FLOWERING FRINGED, 5 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA GIANT FLOWERING, 6 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA MAGNIFICA AND SALMON QUEEN $3.50 per 100. We grow HYDRANGEAS, ALL BEST KINDS by the acre. Let us quote you. J. L. Schiller, Toldeo, O. PRIMULA MALACOIDES ROSEA— New, bril- liant pink variety. Certificates wherever shown- August or September delivery. $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000. Fred H. Lemon & Co., Rich- mond, Ind. PRIMULA — Obconica, transplanted seedUngs, Ronsdorf strain, finest in existence, separate or mixed, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Malacoides, white or pink, transplanted, $3.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. ROCKPLANTS ROCKERY PLANTS— Rare Himalayan and other Rhododendrons, Herbaceous Plants, rare Shrubs and Aquatics, Seeds of Alpines, etc.; catalogues on apphcation. G. Reuthe, Keston, Kent, England. ROSES _^ ROSES. 3-INCH STOCK Own Root 100 1000 Hadley $10.00 $90.00 American Beauty. 10.00 90.00 American Beauty, 4-in 25.00 White Killarney 7.50 66.00 Radiance 8.00 70,00 Sunburst 9.00 80.00 Red Radiance 17.60 150.00 Maryland 7.50 65.00 Kaiserin 8.00 70.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward, 3H-in 10.00 90.00 Now booking orders for Fall importations Roses and Manetti. Send for our list. WRITE FOR OUR MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN S. S, PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. ROSE PLANTS— Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, 2M-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000; My Maryland, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Other varieties in limited quantities. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. Continued to Next Column 2M-inch Doz. 100 1000 75o. $6.00 $45 76c. 5.00 45 BOc. 4.0O 35 60c. 4.00 35 60c. 4.50 40 .5(lc. 3.00 25 , 60c. 4.00 35 75c. 5.00 45 60c. 4.00 35 ^.'ic. 5.00 45 50c. 3.50 30 STOCKJTOR SALE ROSES Grafted Roses 3-in. and 4-in. pots 300 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer ; 300 J. L. Mock ; .500 September Morn; 15,50 Killarney Queen; tJOO Francis Scott Key, $15.00 per 100, $140.00 per 1000. Own Root 2000 Hoosier Beauty, SI 0.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Selling rapidly. Order now. CHAS. H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. OWN ROOT STOCK Francis .Scott Key, red H.T Hadley, Crimson, H.T Hugh Dickson, crimson H. P J. B. Clarke, crimson H. P Mme. Caroline Testout. pink H. T. . Maman Cochet, pink Tea Mile. Cecile Brunner. pink Pol Souvenir de E. Guillard Ulrich Brunner. red H. P White Killarney, H, T White Maman Cochet, Tea LEEDLE CO. ExpertjRose Growers, Springfield, 6 SAI.VI&S Salvia Bonfire Strong 2K-iii., $1.80 per 100. Cash please. J. J. CUYTON & SON, WEST^GROVE. SALVIA— Fine stock, $2.00 and $3.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. Voae, The Florist, 241 Main St., Woonsocket, R. I. SEEDS WE HAVE Sweet William seeds, mostly dark colors, grown from 4 to 6 inches high, perfectly hardy, $2.50 per oz. Also assorted color Pansy seeds. We have the best Pansies in New York State, requiring the mixed colors, large flowers, and good colors, $4.00 per oz., $55.00 per lb. Tonie Cascio, 66i Watchogue Rd.. Port Richmond, S. I., N. Y. SMILAX SMILAX— 2}i-in., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000, 250 plants at the 1000 rate. Brant Bros., Inc.. Utica, N. Y. SMILAX— 2H-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. SNAPDRAGONS Just remember how you hunted the country over for good Snapdragon Plants last se'^son. We have them. Y'ou will want them later. Order now. 100 1000 Ramsburg's Silver Pink. 2Vi-\a. . $6.00 $46.00 Buxton's Silver Pink. 2>i-in 6.00 46.00 Phelp's White. 2|2-in 6.00 50.00 Nelrose. 2,V4-in 5.00 40.00 Nelrose. 3-in 8,00 70.00 Nelrose. 4-in 12.00 100.00 Write for Our Monthly Plant Bulletin S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. SNAPDRAGONS 100 1000 Nelrose $4.00 $35.00 Phelps' White 4,00 35.00 Phelps' Yellow 4.00 35.00 S. J. REUTER & SON, INC.. WESTERLY. R. I. SNAPDRAGONS — Silver Pink, Giant White, Giant Yellow, 2>i-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. SNAPDRAGON— Ramsburg's S. P. Snapdragon, 2^-in. pots, fine plants, 3 to 6 breaks, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Clarence Alwine. Aldan, Del. Co.. Fa. SN.\PDRAGONS— Buxton's Silver Pink from originator's seed; clean, bushy plants from 2l-i-\u. pots at $3.00 per 100. Gash with order. Hopkins, Florist, Brattleboro. Vt. SNAPDRAGONS— Ramsburg's Silver Pink, 2-in., well branched, 3c. Cash. Ashland Floral Co., Ashland, Ohio. SNAPDRAGONS— Ramsburg's Silver Pink, rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. John R. Coombs. West Hartford, Conn. SNAPDRAGON— 3000 4-in., fine Snapdragons (Keystone), a fine pink, well branched, $8.00 per 100. D. G. Grillbortzer, Alexandria, Va. SNAPDRAGON— Silver Pink, strong, 2Ji-in, pots, $2.50 per 100. Geo. Milne. Winchester. Mass. Continued to Next Page Tuesday night is closing time for classified advertisements. Mail your copy in good time and avoid disappointment. no The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE STOCKS STOCKS — Snowflake, dwarf, fine 4-in. plants in bloom. »6.00 per 100. John C. Daly. 1510 Hackensack Plank Rd.. North Bergen. N. J. VINCAS VINCA VARIEGATA— Out of 4-in. pots, 112.60 per 1000; 2-in. pote, »2.00 per 100. Cash, please. Leonard Coufline, Jr.. Concord Junction, Mass. VINCA VARIEGATA— Good, 4-in. stock, $12 00 to J14.00 per 100. Cash. William CapeUck, Auburndale, ftlass. VINCAS— In all siics. See display ad, page 73. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St.. New York. VINES LARGE VINES and Climbing Roses in pots and tubs for immediate effect. J. H. Troy, New RocheUe. N. Y. VIOLETS . VIOLETS— Marie Louise, clean Rooted Cuttings, Rhinebeck stock. $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Cash. Ilaworth'a Greenhouses, Box 80, Farming- ton, Conn. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK CAULIFLOWER— Snowball and Erfurt. $3.00 per 1000. Cabbage.— Wakefield.* Succession. All Season, Surehead, Ballhead. $1.25 per 1000. over 5000. $1.00 per 1000. Peppers.— Ruby King. Giant ■ and Sweet ^Mountain, fine, transplanted plants! 60o. per 100. $6.00 per 1000. Tomatoes.— Stone, Matchless, Detroit. Ponderosa. trans- planted ready for field. Price same as Peppers. Potted Peppers, $1.36 per 100. Asters, our per- fection, late branching mixed or separate colors, 60c. per 100, $6.00 per lOOOt Pansies— World's- Perfection. in bud and bloom. $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Cash please. Our phone num- ber is 76 Plainville. Ct. Lester's Plant Farm, Plian- ville. Ct. SURPLUS STOCK 1000 S. A. Nutt. 776 Feverfew. 230 Ricard. 165 Poitevine. 200 La Favorite. 200 Double Petunias, assorted colors: 150 Red Cannas. 200 Green Cannas. 200 Vincas, SJa-in., 4c. each. 600 Nutt, 500 White. 450 Mme. Salleroi. 2-in. and 2j2-in.. 2c each. Rooted cuttings — 200 La Favorite, 500 Nutt, 90c. per 100. 175 S-in. Vinca, 10c. each. Cas h with order, please. Stephen Chase, Nashua, N. H. ASTERS. Vick'e mixed and separate colors; Henderson's Mammoth Verbena seedlings, mixed; Calendula; early Celery; Tomato. All the above have been transplanted, 50c. per 100, $3.00 per 1000, 25c. for 60. 60 Tuberous large Begonias, budded, $5.00. Mrs. M. Cavanaugh, Ionia, N. Y. GERANIUMS— E. G. Hill, 3M-in., $7.00 per 100; Nutt, 3H-in., $7.00; Double Grant, 3H-in.. $7 00. Dractena Indivisa, 4-in.. 20c. each, $18.00 per 100; 2-2H-in. high. English Ivy, 2H-in., $4.00 per 100; German Ivy, 2>«-in., $2.00. Cash with order. Wm. Mears, Rumsoo, N. J. 20,000 ASTERS, transplanted; large plants, all colors, good variety, $7.50 per 1000. 50.000 seedling, same kind, variety. Best Vick's seed, S3. 50 per 1000. Also 5000 4-in. Geraniums, all buds, $6 00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000. Emil Y'edowitz Mile Square Rd. & Trencbard St.. Yonkers, N. Y VINCAS— Extra strong Vincas. 3-in.. 5cS. A Nutt. 3-in.. 3Ho. Cash with order, please. Hoff-. man Greenhouse. Ehnira. N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS VEGETABLE PLANTS— 2.000.000 Celery. Cauliflower, CabbaySe Plants. (Satisfaction guaranteed.) Celery Plants— White Plume. Winter Queen, Giant Pascal and Golden Heart. $1.25 per 1000; 5000 $6.00. Re-rooted Celery Plants. $2.00 per 1000. Henderson's Snowball Cauliflower Plants. $1.75 per 1000. Re-rooted $2.25 per 1000. t;abba6e Plants — Surehead, Flat Dutch, Succession, ("openhagen Market and Enkhuizen Glory. $1.00 per 1000; 5000 $3.75. Re-rooted Cabbage Plants, $1.25 per 1000; 5000 $3.75. Re-rooted Cabbafie Plants. $1.25 per 1000: 5000 $6.00. Price list free. All orders filled promptly with full number of extra fine plants. Paul F. Rochelle. Morrlstown. N. J. SWEET Potato Plants Yellow, and Red Nanse- mond, Up Rivers. Big Stem Jersey. Early Caro- lina, Early Golden, White and Yellow Yams, 1000 $1.50; 5000 or more. $1.25 per 1000; 100 by mail, 25o. For tbe past twenty years I have made a epecialty of selecting and propagation of the Sweet Potato and can guarantee you strong, healthy plants, true to name, prompt shipment, and good order delivery. Descriptive price list free. H. AUSTIN FELTON DELAWARE. CAULIFLOWER CABBAGE CELERY— Our prices for July: Caulitlower, $2.50 per 1000. Cabbage, $1.00 per 1000. all leading va- rieties. Celery — White Plume, Winter Queen and King, strong, well-rooted plants, $1.26 per 1000: re-rooted plants, $2.00 per 1000. Golden Self Blanching transplanted from flats, $5.00 per 1000. Peppers, $3.00 per 1000. Cash, please. Lester's Plant Farm. Plainville. Conn. CELERY. Cauliflower. Cabbage. Tomato and Pepper Plants. By mail or express prepaid. Large or small lots at reasonable prices. Safe delivery guaranteed. Catalog free. Harry P. Squires, Ramsenburg. N. Y. TRANSPLANTED Stone Tomato, Pepper and Egg Plants, $2.50 per 1000. H. J. Rolfe. Ham- monton. N. J. Comtinned to Next Colamn STOCK FOR SALE VEGETABLE PLANTS CELERY PLANT S— Golden Self-blanching (French strain), fine plants, ready for the field, $2.00 per 1000. 6000 for $7.50. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo, Mich. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR SALE OR KXCilANGE— Begonia Chate- laine, 4-iii., 10c. ; 5-in., 12c. Boston Daisy, 4-in., 10c. ; 5-in., 12c.. Dai8>[ Mrs. Sander, 3-in., 5c.; 4-jn., 7c. Dracaena, 4-in., 5c. ; heavy 4-in., ISc; 5-in., 25c. Geranium, bud and bloom, fine stock, S. A. Nutt, La Favorite. White Jean Oberle, Cen- taur, pink, Poitevine, Ricard, Lawrence, 2>^-iD., 2l4c.; 3-in., 5c.: 4-in., 7c. Petunia Rosy Morn, White Inimitable, Brilliant Rose, 2>i-in., 2c. Will exchange for Asparagus plumosus, Boston fern, table fern, Carnations, Matchless, Alice, Supreme, Canna Iving Humbert. Chrysanthemum, 2J^-in. plants. Josiah L. Young. Watervhet, N. Y. ALYSSUM. Ageratum, Coleua, Cigar Plants, 2-in.- 2}^-m., $2.00 per 100. Fuchsia, 3H-in.; Begonia Vernon, 3 in.-3K in.; Yellow Daisies, 3-in., 3H-iii.; S6.00. Mme. Salleroi, heavy, 3-in., $-1.00. Cobeae, $8.00. German Ivj-, 3H-»n-. heavy, strong, $8.00. Vinca variegata and green, 4-in., $10.00. Lobelia, dwarf and trailing, $3.00. Begonia Chatelaine, 33^-in., SG.OO. Salvia, 2i^-in., $2.50. Cannaa, started, $4.00. Cash with order, or will e.vchange for 'Mum rooted cuttings, Deans, Chadwicka, etc. Jos. J. Sokol, New Haven, Conn. 5 CENTURY PLANTS, 3 green, 2 variegated 30-in.-48-in. spread, $5.00 each. Godfrey Callas, 15c., 12c., 8c. and 4c. Will exchange for Palms, Begonias, Gladiolus, or what have you? Henry B. Wisner, Middletown, N. Y. 500 SMILAX, 100 Variegated, 100 TaU Stevia, 2-in., 23^2^., cash please. Will exchange for Salleroi, Vinca variegata, small Dracaenas. E. A. Chipman, florist, Woonsocket, R. I. FOR SALE OR RENT For Sale 10,000 feet of glass in running order on five acres of good land; six-room cottage and outbuildings in Richmond Borough, New York City. For particulars apply, Max Richter New Springrville New York FOR SALE — Greenhouses consisting of 16,000 eq. ft. of glass, 2 houses each 25x150, and 2 houses each, 25x165. semi-iron construction, all 16x24 in. glass; coldframe 6x165; outbuildings and 1 acre of ground. New 6-room dwelling and bath, gas and electric; every improvement, city water. 9 miles from New York City. All stocked with Chrysanthemums in A No. 1 condition. Immediate possession can be had. Title clear. Owner will sacrifice. Half cash required, will leave balance on terms to suit purchaser. Place must be seen to be appreciated. Inquire Emil P. Knorr, Carlstadt. N. J. FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA An old established nursery and florist business, 35 miles from San Francisco, connected by rail and water; fully equipped, within city limits, near busi- ness center. Leading nursery in Sonoma Co. Old age reason for selling. A rare chance. Investigate. W. A. T. STRATTON Petaluma. California FOR SALE — Greenhouse property consisting of 4000 sq. ft. of glass on plot of ground 100x100 ft., doing good retail business all the year round; 25 minutes from New York; nice six-room bungalow facing 3 streets, in the center of town, and sur- rounded by 3 large towns. Old established place. Good reasons for selhng. Address G. H., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE OR RENT— At Somerville, N. J ., 2}4 miles from station, two new modern greenhouses, sash house, 17,000 ft. of glass, hot water system; nine room dwelling with bath. Barn and outhouses, with 5 or 50 acres of land. Gravity water supply, large concrete reservoir. Equipped in every way, houses now running, fully stocked with 'Mums and Carnations. Dr. H. G. Bidwell, Jersey City, N.^ FOR SALE OR RENT — Greenhouse property at 60th and Gibson Ave., Philadelphia, consisting of one two-story modern brick dwelling with all conveniences; one frame stable; nine greenhouses each 100 ft. in length, with an exceptionally good steam heating plant; large storage capacity for coal. J. Gibson Mcllvain & Hugh Mcllvain, 1420 Chestnut St.. Philadelpliia, Fa. FOR SALE— Greenhouse of 20.000 ft. of glass- In good condition, on an electric line, located two miles from business center of Middle W'est town of 15,000 inhabitants. Has done annual business of $12,000.00. Suitable for either flowers or vegetables. A good opportunity. For price, address G. N.. care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE— As a whole or in part, or will incor- porate, my florist business, paying a net profit for 15 years of $10,000 yearly. Louis L. Green, 60 State St., Boston, Mass. SUNDRIES FOR SALE FOR SALE — 3 boilers, on account of enlarging heating plant; 2 Magic return tubular boilers, each rated to heat 15,000 sq. ft. of glass to 50 degrees in zero weather. Price, $325.00 each, f.o.b. These boilers are in perfect condition and can be used either for steam or hot water. No brick work needed. Floral Hill Gardens, Chatham, N. J. FOR SALE— SECOND-HAND PIPE, threaded and coupled, ready for use, 1-in.. 3c-; IH io- 4c.; IH-in.. 5c ; 2-in.. 6c. per ft. PECKY CYPRESS. $17.00 and up per thousand sq. ft. MetropoUtan Material Co.. 1398-1408 MetropoUtan Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. FOR SALE — As a whole or in parts. 8 areen- houses, consisting o( 10x12 and 10x16; glass 2-ln. and 4-in. pipe; four boilers. Can be seen at Elei Donaldson,' Baxter Ave. &. Broadway. Elmhurst, L. I. V. E. Reich & Sons 1429 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y GRASP THE OPPORTUNITY, buy glass piping; ventilators, boilers, 10,000 sq. ft. of greenhouses, get material for one-eighth cost. Convenient to Boston, Mass. Address G. B., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — Two No. 8 Kroeschell hot water boilers. Good as new. Used only one season. Price very reasonable. Susquehanna Valley Green- houses, Broome st,, Binghamton, N. Y. FOR SALE — Giblin steam boiler No. 90, nine sec- tions, in good condition, used 5 years. Price $100.00 F. O. B., Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. FOR SALE — Greenhouse to be torn down, 85 ft. z 20 ft.; hot water heating. 120 Ridgewood Place. Glendale. N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES — Beat staple on the market, 35c. per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. PosUge paid. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. MOSS SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbl. bale $2.00, 5 bales $9.00; 5-bbl. bale Sl.OO, 5 bales $4.25; 8-bb!. bale, $1.80. Burlapped 20c. extra. Cash, please. Jos. H. Paul, Box 156, Manahawkin, N. J. MOSS — Strictly Ist-class, $1.00 per bale. Cash. Adolphus B. Cranmer, Mayetta, N. J. Books Every Florist Should Have BULBS AND TUBEROUS-ROOTED PLANTS. — C. L Allen. The standard authority to dat«. $1.50. CHRYSANTHEMUM, THE.— A. Herrington 50c. DESIGN BOOKS: Floral Designs de Luxe. — Fifth Edition. 1913. Size 9 X 12 in.; 128 pzges. Shows tbe finest assortment of make-up designs for tbe guidance of tbe retail florist ever brought to- gether in book form, sonie 355 in number. Superbly printed. Price, $2.50, deUvery pre- paid. Handy Design Book for Solicitors. — Em- braces a full collection of Designs in every- day use. Lnqupstionably the most bandy business gett«r of the day. Needed by every live retailer who has agents and eohcitors. Thirty-two pages. On orders of not less than ten copies. Retailer's name and address printed on front cover. Publisher's name is not t^ven, hence books appear as if issued direct by tbe buyer. Price: 10 copies. $3.50; 25 copies, $6.50; 50 copies, $12.50; 100 copies. $20.00. Sample copy, 35o. TOBACCO STEMS FRESH TOBACCO STEMS— In bales. 200 lbs. $2.00; 600 lbs.. $4.00; 1000 lbs.. $7.00; ton, 813.00. Also Dust. Scharfi I^ros.. Florists, Van Wert, Ohio. WIRE WORK WE are the largest manufacturers of Wire Work in the West. E. F. Winterson Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Ill- SUNDRIES FOR SALE FOR S.VLE— 3 boilers, on account of enlarging our plant; 1 Putnam Steam Boiler, run six months, gross rating 4650 sq. ft.; list price. $1600; our price $325, f. o. b.; Lord & Burnham, used one year, No. S.-36-S $275; 1 Lord & Burnham, used two years, with two new sections. Hot water. 9 sec- tions, price $300. These are all in perfect condi- tion. F. o. b. cars, Quidnick, R. I. Quidnick Greenhouses, Inc.. Quidnick. R. I. Continued to Next Column MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO LEASE— Immediately, with privi- lege *of purchase, about 10,000 to 15,000 ft. modern glass; vicinity of Boston preferred. Ad- dress Ede, W^illow St. Greenhouses, West Roxbury, Mass. WANTED TO BUY— A set of grates, new or old, for a round No. 5 Weathered Boiler. Address A. Marck, New SpringviUe, S. I., N. Y. Tel. 377R. West Bri. WANTED — Good size florist's ice box. State price and size. Address J . B. , care The Florists' Exchange. Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the New York Market Florists* Associa- tion, will be held at 17 Fulton St., New York, at 12 o'clock noon, July 17th, for the election of Directors, and the con- sideration of such othor business that may properly come boforc this meeting. CHARLES D11':TZ, I'rcsidenL H. C. STEINHUFF, :Sicntary. Greenhouse Biulding Utica, N. Y. — Edward Whitton of 1109 City St. will erect a greenhouse on Walnut near York st., at a cost of $2000. Salem, Mass. — Miss Emmerton is having a greenhouse erected, the size of which when completed will be 25ft. by 95ft. Blue Point. L. I. — The King Con- struction Co. of North Xonawanda, N. Y., is building a greenhouse, 250ft. by 60ft. fur Julius Chevalley. Buffalo, N. Y. — George H. I'erson, florist, will soon begin the erection of two additions to his Jefferson green- houses. WoBUBN, Mass. — Two large green- houses are being constructed on Wymau St. for Gordon Fisher of Quincy and Geo. B. Arnold of Stoneham, together with a boiler house. The greenhouses will be 300ft. x 40ft. and will cost $300. The boiler house will cost $500. FARM AND GARDEN RULE-BOOK.— L. B. Bailey. A raoet valuable compilation of general information on hundreds of subjecta connected with the business of the florist. The best general reference book in the market. R*> view notice on application. $2.26. FUNGOUS DISEASES OF PLANTS.— Benja- mio Minge Duggar. Review notice on appli- cation. $2.40. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS —William Turner. Size 7H « lOK in.; 266 pacM and cover; 65 splendid half-tone illustration*; handsomely bound in cloth. A complete text- book on the subject, and the only practical one in the field. Uptodate in every particular. Sample pages on application. Price $5,00 post- paid. HEATHER, THE: IN LORE. LYRIC AND LAY. — Alexander Wallace. $1.60. Sample pagee on application. HOUSE PLANTS, SUCCESS WITH— Umi# Page Hillbouse. For your amateur customer*. Cloth, $1.00; paper. 50c. Prospectus. GOLDFISH, THE, AND ITS CULTURE.— Hugo Mulertt. New edition. $2.00. Sampl* pages on appUcation. MARKET GARDENING, SUCCESS IN.— Herbert Rawson. SI 20. Review notice OD application. PLANT CULTURE.— George W. Oliver, Propa- gator for the Bureau of Plant Industry, Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Si»e 6 x 7H in.; 312 pages; heavily illustrated. A workinf handbook of everj'day practice for the florist and gardener, and those woo intend to grow plant* and flowers in the greenhouse or garden as » means of obtaining a livehhood. $1-60. Sample pages on appUcation. RESIDENTIAL SITES AND ENVIRONMENTS. — Joseph F. Johnston. One of the finest land- scape books ever issued. $2 50. ROSE CULTURE. COMMERCIAL. — Eber Holmes. Sire 7^x5 in.; 165 pages; heavily illustrated. This book embraces the growing of Roaea under glass and outdoors, and la written. primarily, for the guidance of the commerci»l grower with an establishment limited in seope and for those wishing to grow Roses with their general stock. $1.50. Sample pages on ap- plication. STANDARD CYCLOPEDIA OF HORTI- CULTURE.—L. H. Bailey. (Volume* 1 and 2 ready.) Not merely an ordinary reviaioo or corrected edition of the old Cyclopedia, but a new work from start to finish. The fullest, newest and most authoritative of all works of its kind. Sir large quarto volumes; more than 3600 pages; 24 full page exquisite color plates; 96 beautiful full page sepia half-tones; more than 4000 text engravings. 500 collaborators. Approximately 4000 genera, 15.000 species and 40.000 plant names. Six volumes complete, $36.00, payable per volume as published, with carriage paid to any point in the United States. Write for additional terms and l&-page pros- pectus. SWEET PEAS FOR PROFIT.— J. Harrison Dick. Cultivation under glass and outdoors. A practical guide to modem methods of growing the Sweet Pea for market. $1.50. Sample pages on appUcation. VIOLET CULTURE, COMMERCIAL.— Prof B T. GaUoway. Third edition; completely re- vised and reset. Siie 4"^ x6H >n.: 248 pages, most instructively illustrated. A treatise on the growing and marketing of Violets for profit, giving ever>' detail necessary to success. The only comprehensive American work on the Bubject. $1.50 Sample pages on application WATER GARDENING. THE BOOK OF.— Peter Bisset. Size ">* x 10 in.; 200 nagee; illustrated. Contains all the practical informa- tion necessary to the selection, grouping and successful cultivation of aquatic and other plants required in tbe making of a water garden and its surroundings. $2.50. Sample pages on appUcation. The review notices or prospectuses of th« books mentioned will be mailed to any sub- scriber on appUcation. Prices quoted include prepaid dellTery. A. T. DE l\ MARE PIG. & PIB Cd., 435 10 ^U W. 57III SI. NEW VORK JuJy 8, 191G. The Florists' Exchange 111 mmimiiiJiiMiiuiiiiiiiJiiiiiniiiuiiiiiniiiiiiiininniiiiiiiiniiiinnnimiiiimninmnimiimiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiimiiniiiiiiiiinimiiimim Metropolitan Greenhouse built for Mrs. J. Bretz on her estate at Dohbs Ferry, N. V. This full iron frame, patented curved eave Metropolitan greenhouse, 25 x 75 feet, is divided into three compart- ments by two glass partitions, each compartment having its own ventilation and heating system. Connected to it by means of an 8 x 8 propagating house, is the workroom with a boiler cellar beneath. All the concrete work was done by us also. But, it is not on the mere mechanics of erection that we base our claims upon your consideration. It is rather on the quality of materials used, and the absolute dependability of Metropolitan service — Speed, Quality and Economy PUT YOUR GREENHOUSE PROBLEMS UP TO US We go anywhere in the U. S. to submit plans and prices Metropolitan Material Co. PATENTED GREENHOUSES 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin h ii BROOKLYN, N. Y. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiaiiii When orderiiic. plcasf mfntinn The Kxchniice Quality, Durability, Efficiency are obtained in a Green- house, Conservatory or similar structures when built by George Pearce 203 Tremont Ave. Orange, N. J. (Telephone— 962 M) at a less cost than asked by others for indifferent work. Distance no object. Write or SEE ME before placing your order elsewhere and save money. '■^^S ^Ik^^L^ ';w^ B^^ A^W^^'' JMipniillll mil «i^l SiS^^^^^te^ij^H ~ -' 1 Whoft orderinc please nn'iitlou Tbc txohangt Select the exactly right VENTILATING APPARATUS for your new greenhouses. What kind is that ? Of course, it's the ADVANCE. Try it once and you will always use ADVANCE material only. Greenhouse fittings of all kinds. Let us gioe you our calalogue ADVANCE CO, RICHMOND, IND. mmmfUL mmmmmmmr t. - — — j.^.... — . ■ .^ 1 ':} Here is official recognition of the excellence of our ALL- STEEL greenhouses. Practical experience and scientific tests have proven them to be superior to the old-fashion flat rafter type of construction. In selecting a Moninger ALL-STEEL frame, you can be sure that your choice will be approved by those who have made an impartial study of the different types of greenhouse construction. We will be glad to send our "Proof Book" free, on request JOHN C. MONINGER COMPANY EVERYTHING FOR THE GREENHOUSE CHICAGO CINCINNATI NEW YORK 912 Blackhawk St. 2309 Union Central Bldg. 807 Marbridge BIdg U'hfll Midri-iii liitnliMii Till' ICxcliii GREENHOUSES IRON FRAME PIPE FRAME OUR FACILITIES ARE THE BEST FOR DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING ANY TYPE OF HOUSE, AND OUR EXPERIENCE ASSURES YOU A STRUCTURE WHICH WILL BE FOUND DESIRABLE IN EVERY RESPECT AND REASONABLE IN PRICE. "PROMPT SHIPMENTS" The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 3075 South Spaulding Avenue - - CHICAGO Wlien nrtlering. plfiisp mentiop The Hxcbange 9I-I8606I /'ALL HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. Greenhouse Lumber Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange WTien ordering, please mention The Exchange 112 The Florists' Exchange July 8, 191(i. H M For the Attention of Gardeners HERE are 5 suggestions that you may find of help in selecting the greenhouse you want and the concern you want to build it. This page shown to your employer may be just the necessary thing to start things moving. The upper left hand one is 18 x 33, erected for Henry E. Woodman, Overbrook, Pa. The one at the right is a two-compartment house, 18 x 50 connected to the garage by a passage house, used for propagating. There is a row of frames the length of the house. The interior in the center is the semi-conservatory, erected for R. R. Conklin at Huntington. L. I, It's a clever stunt worth duplicating. The house at the lower left is 25 x 100, divided in 3 compartments, with a little passage house connecting it to the workroom at the back. This is a splendid Httle layout, as practical as it is adaptable to the needs of the average sized place. Houses 25 feet wide are being extensively built on private estates because they give greater proportionate bench space for their width than houses 18 feet wide. The imposing gateway and greenhouse gables at the right are on the famous Larz Anderson estate at Brookline. Mass. It is just a glimpse of an extensive range. We have been building greenhouses just 60 years. If anyone knows how to build one for you, we do. When ready to talk it over — say when and where, and we'll be there. k 1 11 NEW YORK 42nd St. BIdg. BOSTON Tremont BJdg. PHILADELPHIA Widener BIdg. SALES OFFICES: CHICAGO ROCHESTER Rookery BIdg. Granite BIdg. CLEVELAND Swetland BIdg. TORONTO Royal Bank BIdg. MONTREAL Transportation BIdg. FACTORIES: Irvington. N. Y. Des Plaines, St. Catharines, Canada ■Wf"5| 3^^m^ -a^ii^Bis^^Hi^^ When orderln;, please montlon The Exchange •LIBRARY < Massactiuis A WEEKLY TRADE MEDIUM FOR FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN, NURSERYMEN AND THE ALLIED INDUSTRIES CHICAGO Western OIBce ( v«I YI II N« 9 143 North Wabash Ave. 1 VOL ALU. MO. J JULY 15, 1916 iiisi: One Dollar per Annul '"^V nPssSll'. /*^EW YORK Hydrangeas for Summer Blooming We have an unusually fine stock of Hydrangeas — fine, symmetrical plants, well shaped and well budded. They are just beginning to bloom, and will remain in bloom during July and August. These plants are in great demand at Summer resorts for lawn and lyazza decoration. We have a fine lot of Otaksa, strong plants, in 5-inch pots, one to two flowers each, at $3.00 per dozen; also in 6-inch pots, two to four flowers each, with buds well advanced, showing color, $6.00 to $9.00 per dozen. We ofifer, also, the following varieties, in 14-inch tubs: Otaksa, and the new French varieties. Avalanche, Fraicheur, E. G. Hill, La Lorraine, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Mme. E. Moulllere, Mile. Renard Gaillard and Radiance. These are good sized plants in tubs, very well budded. $3.00 and $4.00 each. We have also fine specimens of Otaksa in half-barrels — fine, large specimens- well budded. $10.00, $18.50 and $15.00 each. FERNS Nephrolepls elegantlsslma compacta. 2|4-iD. pots, $6.00 per 100; 3H-in., $3.00 per doz : 6-in., $6.00 per doz. Nephrolepls elegantlsslma. 2Ji-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 6-iii., $6.00 per doz.; 8-iD., $12.00 per doz. Nephrolepls Teddy Jr. 2Ji-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 3H-in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; S-in., $12.00 per doz. Nephrolepls Smlthii. 3H-in. pots, $3.00 per doz.; 5-in.. $6.00 per doz. Nephrolepls muscosa. 33^-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. Dracaena Indivisa Fine, large plants for centers of large vases, S-in. pots, S2.00, S2.50 and $3.00 each. Ficus Elastica Fine plants, 6-in. pots $6.00 and $9,00 per doz. BOXWOOD Pyramids. 3 ft. high, $2.50 each; 3Jo ft., $3.00 each; 4 ft., $4.00 each. English Ivy strong plants, 4-in. pots, bushy, $12.00 per 100. TARRYTOWN, N. Y. Seasonable Stock Hydrangea Otaksa Gardenias In tubs, for July and later flower- ing, $3.00 to $5.00 each. In pots, for outside use, 75c. to $1.50 each. Standard Heliotrope 6-in. pots, $1.00 each. Bouvardia Double Pink, Single Pink, Single White (HumboldtU), $6.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Stevia Double and Single, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. For Roses, Chrysanthemums, and tisement on page 131. These :'4-in., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. 3-in., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Poinsettias Clean, strong plants of the best quality. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Begonia Glory of CinclDDati 2}i-m., $15.00 per 100, $145.00 per 1000. Araucaria Excelsa Fine, large plants. 6-in., 18 to 22 in. high, $1.00 each. 7-in., 22 to 34 in. high, $1.50 each. Fern Flats refer to our adver- prices to the trade only. F. R. PIERSON CO/^'^r BULBS Giganteum 9-10, case 200 $20.00 BEGONIAS ROSE PLANTS IN THIS ISSUE Flowering Plants {or Christmas Budding Outdoor Roses jVloney in Sweet Peas Puhlicity Through the JVlovies Per 100 Per 1000 Gloire de Lorraine, 3-inch $20.00 $175.00 Gloire de Cincin- nati, 3-inch 25.00 225.00 All less 3% discount for cash with order Per 100 Per 1000 Pink and White Killarney. 2j2-in. own root $6.00 $55.00 Bon Silene. 23/^-in. own root 4.00 Cemetery or Lawn Cut Flower Vases WHITE OR GREEN ENAMELED (Peterson Patent) These will give perfect satisfaction to your custom- era. Made in two sizes, at the following prices: No. 1— Per dozen, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 No. 2— Per dozen. 1.60; Per 100. 12.00 Less 10 per cent. Let us. send you a trial order and convince you of their superiority. We are sole owners of patent. Carried by all the leading florists' supply houses in the country. GLASS 100 boxes 16i24, A double. Write for quotations. WM. F. KASTING CO. '^fi^^k AKFlEl^SON INC. ^^^^CupMWELL Conn GERANIUMS Alphonse Eicard, Beaute Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, Gen'l Grant, Mad. Buchner, Mad. Recamier, Jean Oberle, Abbie Schaeter, Mad. Landry, La Favorite, Jean Viaud and other good kinds, in good 3-incli stock, at $3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 100, 2-inch at $2.00 per 100. We have a large stock on hand for immediate shipment and are booking orders for next season. BOSTON FERNS 4-inch, $15.00 per 100; 7-inch $6.00 per doz. 2-in. 100 ALYSSUM. Dwarf and giant 2.00 COLEUS. Ten varieties 2.00 CtrpHEA Platycentra 2.00 LEMON VERBENAS. Six varieties 2.00 MOONVINES 2.00 PARLOR rVY, S. Scandens 2.00 Pompon Chrysanthemums 2.00 SALVIA, Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 SWAINSONA. White 2.00 2-in. 1000 18.50 3-in. 100 3.00 3-in. 1000 25.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.60 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 26.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 26 00 CELERY White Plume, Giant Pascal and Golden Heart $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 and over 85c. per 1000 PARSLEY Dwarf Fern Leal, 25c. per 100: $1.25 per 1000. CABBAGE $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 and over 85c per 1000 Cash with order. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH MARYLAND 114 The Florists' Exchange I'lioto by Underwood it Uaderwood Merchant Submarine "Deutschland'* which arrived at Baltimore, Md., July 9th DO IT NOW! Get Ready for Winter Trade. Now is the Time to Order the Following: Lilium Harrisii Due to arrive during Julv and August. 5x7" S5.00 per 1 00 , $1 B.OO per case of 400 6x7" 6.00 " 17.00 " 3.35 7x9" 9.00 '• 17.00 " 200 9xU" 12.00per50, 20.00 " 100 Paper White Grandiflora Due during August and .September. Size 12 cm. upward $4.50 per 500 8.00 per 1000 SIO.OO per case of 1250 Larger sizes quoted upon aijplication. G The yellow S2.25 per 100 or irand Soleil d'Or ' Paper Wliite. due in or .¥20.00 per KMM). September. Lilium Formosum From Japan. Due in August-September. BxS" $4.00 per 100, S15.00 per case of 400 7x9" 6.00 ■• 17.00 " 300 8x10" 8.00 " 19.00 " 250 9x10" 9.00 " IS.OO •' 2110 From good fields. Fine, large bulbs. Freesias Due during .luly-.^ugust. Extra quality. Mammoths 815.00 per 1000 P'irst Size 10.00 Second Size 8.00 " Third Size 6.00 Roman Hyacinths Due in July-August. 12 cm. upward S14.00 per 500 26.00 per 1000 S50.00 per case of 2000 Trumpet Majors Due in .\viKust-September. $2.00 per 100, S16.00 per 1000 Lilium Giganteum From Japan. Due in Scpleniber-Oclober. 6x8" $4.00 per 100. $14.00 per case of 400 7x9" 6.00 •• 15.00 ■■ .300 9x10" 10.00 " 19.00 ■■ 200 Tile best Lily bulbs in the world. FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT Cold Storage Giganteums (Limited quantity only) 7x9" Giganteum $8.50 per 100. 7x9" •■ 22.00 per case of 300 8x10" " 12.00 per 100 8x10" " 23.00 per case of 250 9x10" " 22.00 per case of 200 Fine bulbs. F. o. b. Xew York. (A few original cases of 7x9"8 at Cincinnati.) You will need Lilies in October and November. Now is the time to plant them. Bamboo Canes Fresh stock from Japan. Fine for staking tall plants Natural Canes 5-6 ft. long. . ; $6.75 per bale of 1000 11.50 •• 2000 8 ft ..long 10..50 " 1000 10 ■• 10.00 ■• 500 Extra Heavy 5 ft. long $12.00 per bale of 1000 6 " 10.00 •• 1000 Green Canes 3 ft. long SIO.OO per bale of 2000 3' S '• All canes are f. o. bale lots sold. 11.00 8.00 15.00 Bound Brook, 2000 " ■ 1000 20.00 J. Only Prices for lar^e quantities of all bulb.s ^iven upon application. By lar^e quantities we mean nothing less than 5000 of a kind RALPH M. WARD & CO., 71-73 Murray St. NEW YORK \S'hen ordcrlog, pleaae mention The Eichange July IS, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 115 Advance Co 163 Albert & DaTideon. , . 156 AUon, J. K 148 Allen Co.. Wm. S 149 Am. Gnhs. Mtg. Co.. . 156 Amer. Spawn Co 122 Anderson. J. F 1.30 Andereon, S. A 13.S Angermutler, G. H. . . 154 Anglin & Walsh Co. . . 128 AphineMfg Co 154 Arme«, H. W 146 Arnold i Co., D. C. .149 Aachmann Bros 12S Aschmann, Godirey. .129 Ashley. Erneat 138 Atlaa Preservative Co.l27 Badgley &. Bishop. . . 149 Baker Bros 139 Baker. Wm. J 151 Barclay Nura 120 Barrett, The Florist. .141 Barrows & Son, H. H.130 Baumer. A. R 139 Baur & Steinkamp. . .131 Bayersdorfer & Co. . . 143 Bay State NuiB., The. 132 Beaven, E. A 144 Beckert's Seed Store. .121 Begerow Floral Co. . 140 Bemb Floral Co., L. . . 138 Benjamin, S. G 131 Berger Bros 151 Bertermann Broe.Co.. 139 Blick, The Florist 140 BoddingtonCo.,A.T. .125 Bolgiano & Sons, J . . . 124 Bonnet & Blake 149 Bonnot Bros 149 Bowe, M. A 140 Brant Bros., Inc. .. .141 Brown, Peter 126 Bryan, Alonzo J 131 Buchbinder Bros 146 Buokbee,H. W 141 Bunyard. A. T 140 Bunyard Co., H. A... 121 Burnett Bros 121 Burpee, W. A. 4 Co. . . 116-21 Butler & UUman 141 Byer Bros 127 Caldwell The Woods- man Co 144 Campbell Bros 130 Camp Conduit Co.. . . 155 Carbone, Florist 138 Carnation Support Co. 130 Caskey & Keen 155 Chicago Feed & Fer- tiliser Co 154 Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Assn., The 152 Childs, John Lewis.. .120 Chinnick, W. J 131 Christensen, Thos. P. . 130 Clare. W. G 144 Chirke's Sons, D 140 Clay & Son 156 Cleveland Cut Flower Co.. The 138 Coan, J. J 148 Conard & Jones 131 Conine Nurs. Co., The F. E 132 Coombs, Florist 139 Cousins, Jr., L 129 Cowee, W. J 144 Cowen's Sons. N 155 Craig. Robt 130 CrawbuckCo..G.W. .147 Crouch. Mrs. J. W. . . 138 Crowl Fern Co 146 Crump, F. F 138 Cut Flower Eioh 149 Danker, Florist 138 Day Co., W. E 141 De Buck, John 126 Dietsch Co., A 158 Dillon, J. L 131 Dobbs A; Son 138 Dorner & Sons Co. . .131 Dreer, H. A., Inc. . 153-58 Eagle Pipe Supply Co.. The 158 East End Nurs. Co., The 130 Eble. Chas 140 Edlefsen-Leidiger Co. . 140 Edwards' Folding Box Co 144 Eichhoh, Henry 126 Elliott & Sons, Wm. . . 120 Emmans, Geo. M 127 Emmons, F. A 129 Engler, Henry 128 Erne & Klingel 152 Eskesen, Frank N 129 Etter. M. S 131 Evans Co., J. A 153 Evans, W.&H.F 129 Evenden Bros 141 Eyres, Florist 138 Fallon, Florist 141 Fenrich, Joseph S .... 147 Florists' Hail Ass'n. . . 145 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co.. 163 Ford, M. C 147 Ford. Wm. P 148 =DCL n List of Advertisers jv Fottler, Fiska, Rawson Co 120 Fowler, Mrs. L. P 141 Frederick. J. H 130 Freeman-Lewis 139 Friedman. Florist 138 Friedman. J. J 154 Froment. H. E 149 Frost, Chas 124 Furrow & Co 141 Galveston Floral Co. . 139 Galvin. Thos. F 140 GaaseTCo.,J. M 138 Giblin & Co 156 Gibbons, The Smilaz Man 146 Girvin, WiUis B 131 Gloeckner, Wm 138 Gloede's 124 Goldstein A Futter- man 149 Gorman, J. F 155-56 Gove, The Florist 138 Graham & Son. A 138 Greater N. Y. Flo- rist Ass'n.. Ino 149 Growers* Cut Flower Co 149 GudeBros.Co 141 Gunther Bros 149 Guttman & Raynor.. . 147 Habermehl's Sons. . . .141 Hanford, R. G 127 Harris, Chester 14 1 Harris, Ernest 128 Harris, S. G 121 Hart, Geo. B 146 Hatcher, John C 138 Heacock Co., Joe 130 HeissCo 138 Henderson & Co. . A. . . 120 Henshaw Floral Co. . . 148 Hentz & Nash, Inc.. . . 149 Herr, A. M 126 Hews Co., A. H 153 Highland Pk. Gnhs. . . 139 Hill Co.. E. G 162 Hill Floral Co., E. G..138 Hill Nurs. Co.. D 130 Hitchings& Co 164 Holbrow. C. E 128 Holm* Olson 141 HoUand Nurs., The. ..132 Hollywood Gardens.. 141 Holton & Hunkel Co.. 150 Home Correspondence School 144 Horan, E. C 149 Howard Rose Co 132 Idle Hour Nurs 140 Igoe Bros 144 Imperial Seed & Plant Co 120 Irvrin, R. J 129 Jackson & Perkins ... 132 Jacobs, S.,& Sons. 158-63 Jennings, E. B 120 Johnston Bros 141 Johnston & Co., T. J. . 141 Joseph's Florist 141 Joy Floral Co 140 Kasting, Wm. F., Co. . 1 13 Keller, John A 139 Keller Pottery Co 1 53 Keller Sons. J. B 141 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co 154 Kenney. H 144 Kerr, The Florist 139 Kervan Co.. The 145 Kessler. Wm 149 King Construction Co. 127-56 Knoble Bros 138 Komada Bros 151 Kooyman. C 152 Kottmiller. Florist.. . . 140 Kroeschell Bros. Co. . . 155 Kuebler, Wm. H 149 Lang Floral & Nurs. Co 138 Lange. A 138 Lange, H. F. A 141 Langjahr, A. H 149 Leahy's 138 Leedle Floral Co 131 Leonard Seed Co 120 Littlefield & Wyman. . 130 Littlefield, Florist 141 Lockland Lumber Co. 163 London Flower Shop. ■ 141 Lord & Burnham Co. .157 Lovett. J. T 132 Lud wig Floral Co.... 141 MaoN&tHort. Co. ...127 Mader, Paul 131 Marshall & Co.,W.E.. 121 Massmann. F. W 140 Matthewa A Varney. .127 McAlpine & McDon- ald 150 McCallum Co., The. . 152 McClunie. Geo. C. . . 139 McConnell, Alex 140 McCray Refrigerator Co 145 McHutchison lic Co. . 120- 122 MoManus, James. . . . 149 Menand, L 138 Metairie Ridge Nurs. Co., Ltd., The 140 Metropolitan Material Co 155-58 Mette, Henry 122 Meyer. Chas. F 120 Michell Co.. H. F 122 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 145 Michler Bros. Co 139 Miller, A. L 132 Miller, Stuart H 151 Mills, The Florist 139 Moninger Co., J. C. . . 163 Moore Seed Co 121 Mountain View Floral Co 130 Mullanphy, Florist. . . 141 Murray, Samuel 139 Nagel, Rudolf 126 Nason, L. B 149 Nat'l Florists' Board of Trade 144 Neidinger, Jos. G 144 New England Florist Supply Co 150 Nicotine Mfg. Co 154 Niessen Co.. Leo 151 Noe, L. M 149 Olson & Co 128 Ouwerkerk. P 132 Palmer, F. E 138 Palmer 4 Son. W. J.. . 138 Park Floral Co., The. . 138 Park Floral Co 141 Parshelsky BroB..Ino. . 158 Peacock Dahlia Farmsl27 Pearce. Geo 155 Peirce, E. Allan 153 Penn, The Florist 138 Pennock-Meehan Co., S.S 151 Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co 153 Peters & Son, Geo 131 Peterson, C. A 130 Peterson Nursery .... 132 Pfaff & Kendall 156 Philadelphia Cut Flower Co 151 Philadelphia Whole- sale Flor. Elch 151 Philips Bros 140 Pierce & Co 138 Pierce Co., F. O 158 Pierson, Inc., A.N.113-31 Pierson Co., F. R 113 Pikes Peak Flor. Co.. . 138 Pillsbury, I. L 131 Pittsburgh Cut newer Co 160 Polykranaa. G.J 148 Potter Floral Co 139 Pulverized Manure Co., The 154 Pyfer & Co., A. T 152 Quadland's Sons, C. . . 126 Ramsburg. G. S 123 Randall, A. L. Co 152 Randall's Flower Shopl41 Rawlings, Elmer 131 Rawson, The Florist. . 139 Reck, John & Son 1.38 Reed & Keller 145 Reich, V.E.& Sons... 156 Reidel & Meyer, Inc. . 147 Reinberg, Peter 152 Rice Co., M 145 Richards. G. H 124 Richwagen, Paul E. . . 131 Ritchy, F. W 126 Robbmsville Nurs. . . . 132 Robinson & Co., H. M 146 Robinson Co., H. M. . 147 Robinson, L. D 141 Rochester Floral Co.. . 141 Rock Flower Co., W. . 139 Roehrs Co., Julius.. .126 Rogers, E. G 128 Rolker & Sons, A 120 Rosemont Gardens. . . 140 Rosery Flower Shop. . 138 Royal Glass Works.. 1 55 Rupp, John F 121 Russin & Hanfiing.. . 144 Salter Bros 141 Saltford Flower Shop. 141 Sauter, A 149 Sceery, Ed 141 Schlatter 4 Son. Wm .144 Schling, Max 140 Schmidt, J. C 126 Scholtz, The Florist. . 138 Schulz Co., Jacob 139 Schwake 4 Co.. C .... 120 ScoUay. Inc.. John A- 158 Scott, David J 12S Sharp, 4 Partridge Co 155 Sheridan, Walter F. . . 149 Shinn, Warren 120 Siebrecht, Geo. C. . . . 149 Skidelsky Co., S. S.120-21 Skinner Irrigation Co.l58 SHnn, B. S., Jr 149 Small 4 Sons, J. H. .146 Smith, E. D., 4 Co... 131 Smith 4 Fetters Co. . 138 Smith 4 Hemenway. . 155 Smith, Henry 139 Smith Co., W. 4 T 132 Smith, P. J 148 Smith, The Florist. ..138 Snyder Co., B. A 150 Solomon 4 Son, L. . .155 Star Floral Co .141 Stearns Lumber Co., The A. T 156 Stecher Litho. Co... 121 Steele's Pansy Gar- denti 121 Stoothoff Co., H. A ... 154 Storrs & Harrison .... 120 Stumpp. Geo. E. M. . . 140 Syracuse Pottery Co. . 153 Thompson 4 Co., C. .^B 139 Tomlinson Key Floral . Co 139 lotty, Chas. H 131 Traendly 4 Schenck. . 149 United Cut Flower Co., Inc 147 Van Assche, Frank. . .156 Van Bochove, G. 4 Bro 139 Van Gelderen, G.W.. . 132 Vaughan's Seed Storel23 Vick's Sons, James. . . 120 Vincent, Jr., 4 Sons Co.,R 113 Virgin, U. J 140 Waller Seed Co 120 Walker Co., The F. . . 140 Warburton, Florist. . . 139 Ward & Co., Ralph M. 114 WarendorfF, A 140 Watkins & Simpson, „Ltd 122 Wax Bros 138 Weeber 4 Don 127 Weiss, Herman 140 Welch Bros. Co 150 Welch, Patrick 150 Welch, The Florist... 139 Western Orchid Co. . . 126 Wettlin Floral Co.... 127 WhiUdin Pottery Co. . 153 White Brothers 131 Whitted Floral Co.. . . 140 Wietor Bros 152 Williamsport Floral Co 141 Wilson Floral Co 138 Wilson. H. E 141 Wilson. R. G jsg Winterson's Seed Store 152 Wolfinger. Florist 140 Wood Bros 128 Woodlove Nurseries. .131 Woodrow 4 Marketosl49 Woodruff 4 Sons, S. D 120 Young 4 Co., A. L. . . 147 Young 4 Co., John... 149 Young's Florist 141 Zimmer. Chas 130 Zvolanek, Ant. C 121 r- L =DQ=: Handy direct index to every- thing advertised in this week's display columns INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED The Exchange is the only paper with this special feature — in- valuable to advertiser and buyer ■=oC=- AbutUon 126-28-30 Adiantum 130 Ageratum. 127-28-29 Alternantheras. . . . 126-28 Alyssum 113-26-28-29 Ampelopisis 132 Aquilegia 130 Araucarias 113-29 Asparagus. . 120-27-28-29- 130-31-32 Aspidistra 129 Asters 120-22-26-28 Azaleas 132 Balsams 122 Beeonias... .113-20-22-26- 127-28-29 Berberis 126-30-32 Bleeding Heart 132 Bouvardias 113-28-29 Boxwood 1 13-30 B-'lbs 113-20-2^'8-S Caladiums - ■ 128 Calceolaria 121-23-29 Campanula ,ov Vs q? Cannas 127-28-31 Carnations ^^^,"oJ Centaurea. .126 Chrysanthem^r^..g_..ll|- gSfaSr:i2i:22:23f Clematis 132 Colons.: :;ii3-2M7-28-31 Cornflowers i;f9 Crotons ;f5 Cuphea ,V7ji CutFlowers..^^g.^l_«-4|- Cyclamen.^.^.._^..,120^-2^1- Delphinium ':;" Digitalis \^Y Dracjenas ;,;^ 13 127-28-39-30-31 Dusty Miller 127-28 Euonymus l32 Evergreens 130-32 Ferns 113- 127-28-29-30-31 Fern Flats 120-30-31 Feverfew 126-29 Ficus 113 Freesias 114-20-28 Fuchsias 128-29 Funkia 129 Gardenias 113 Geraniums 126- 127-28-29-31 Gladiolus 113-20 Gloxinias 122 Gypsophila 130 Heliotrope 113-28-29 Hemlock 132 HoUyhocks 130 Hyacinths 114-27 Hydrangeas 1 13-28- 129-30-31-32 Iris 120-32 Ivy 113-26-27- 128-29-30-31 Jerusalem Cherries.. . 127- 129 Kalmias 132 Kentias 122-29-30 Lantanas 126 Larkspurs 122 LUac 132 LiUes 114-20-28-32 Lilyof the VaUey. ...120 Lobelia 126-28 Mignonette 120-23-29 Moonvines 113-29 Myosotis 121-28 Narcissus 127 Nasturtiums 120-22 Norway Maples 131 Norway Spruce 131 Nursery Stock 132 Onion Sets 120-24 Orchids 126-29 Pansies. . 120-21-22-23-24- 128-29 Peonies 121-32 Perennials 120-32 Petunias 122-28 Phlox 122-28-29-32 Pines 132 Poinsettias. .113-20-28-29 Primroses 121-27-31 Primulas.. ..102-21-22-23- 127-28-29:31 Privet 132 Rhododendrons 132 Rose Bushes 127 Roses. . . 113-20-28-29-30- 131-32 Rudbeckia 130 Sago Palms 121 Salvias... 113-27-28-30-31 Scabiosa 122 Scarlet Sage 126-29 Seeds 116-20-21-22- 123-24-29 Senecio 113 Shrubs 131 Snapdragon.120-21-23-26- 128-29-31 Star of Bethlehem 128 Spiriea 132 Stevia 113-27-28-29 Stocks 122-29 Swainsona 113-28 Sweet Peas..ll6-20-21-22- 123-25-29 Tradescantias 126 TuUps 127 Vegetable Plants.. 113-20- 126-28-31 Vegetable Seeds 120- 122-24 Verbenas. . . 113-22-26-28- 129-31 \'incas 127-28-29-31 Violets 128-29-32 Zinnias 122 MISCELLANEOUS Aphine 154 Baskets 124-43-44 Benches 155 Bench Fittingt 155 Birch Bark 144 Boilers 155-56-58 Boxes 144-46 Boxwood 114-16 Brackets 163 Cabinets 127 Canes 124 Crepe Flowers 143 Cycas 121-46 Editorial Contents Advertising 134 Antirrhinums in England, How They Arrange (Illus.) 148 Boston Sweet Pea Show 142 Business Troubles 124 Eden Park, Cincinnati 148 Exhibitions and Meetings, Com- ing 143 Flowering and Berried Plants for Christmas (Illus.) 117 Garden Club in Cleveland, New 142 Greek-American Florists' Association, (Illus.) 142 Heating Queries 162 Hottes, A. C, Receives Appointment. 146 Meetings and Exhibitions, Com- ing 143 Meetings and Events, The Weelt's.l34 Middle Atlantic States 128 Middle West 153 New England States 144 Ninth Story Window, From a 134 Nursery Dept. (Illus.) 133 Obituary: Bogie, E. M.; King, L. A.; Tricker, Wm. (Portrait) 135 Oil Field in Houston (Tex.) (Illus.) . . 144 On to Houston I 135 Owens & Co. (J. G.), Store of (Illus.). , 146 Relief to Shippers from Cummins' Amendment 134 Retailer, The (Illus.) : Adopting Slide Publicity to Increase Your Floral Business; More About Window Boxes': Steamship Sail- ings 137-141 Rhinebeck Violet Growers 135 Ro.ses (Outdoor) Budding (Illus.) 142 School Garden Festival 136 Seed Trade, The 121 S. A. F. and O. H 135 Southern States 124 Sweet Pea Show at Bar Harbor 134 Sweet Peas, Money in 136 Tales of a Traveler, by S. S. Ski- delsky 118 Trade Notes: .Mbany 129 Baltimore 148 Boston 150 Bridgeport. . . .144 Chicago 152 Cincinnati 155 Cleveland 153 Dayton 154 Detroit 153 Ft. Wayne 153 Hartford 145 Indianapolis. . . 157 Kansas City. . . 156 Knoxville 126 Lancaster 128 Los Angeles. . . 158 Louisville 124 Minnesota 154 New Orleans. . . 124 Newport 144 New York 147 Philadelphia... 151 Pittsburgh 129 Portland 158 Providence.. . .144 St. Louis 155 Syracuse 130 Washington ... 127 Week's Work, The: Expensive Sweet Pea Seed ; Commer- cial Fertilizer; Colored Freesias; Care of Chrysanthemums; Peren- nials 119 White, Kirby B. (Portrait) 142 Cypress 163 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses 137- 138-39-40-41^2 Dagger Ferns 146 Fancv Ferns 145-46 Fertilizers 124 Fiber 144 Fittings 155-56-57-63 Florists' Accounts In- sured 144 Florists' Supplies. . . . 143- 144-45-46 Fumigators 124- Galax Leaves 146 Glass 113-55-58 Glass Cutters 155 Glazing 158 Glazing Points 158 Grasses 144 Greenhouse Construc- tion.. . .155-56-57-58-63 Greenhouse Material 156-57-58-63 Greening Pins 144 Ground Pine 146 Gutters 155-58-63 Heating 155-56-57-64 Hose 120-55 Huckleberry Branches 146 Insecticides 121-24-54 Irrigation 158 Knives (Pruning) 124 Laurel 146 Leucothoe Sprays. . . .146 Lithographic Work. . . 121 Lumber 163 Lyrata 144 Manure 154 Mastica log Moss 144-46 Mushroom Spawn. 122-24 Xikoteen. 154 Palmetto Leaves 144 Pans 163 Paper Pots 153 Pecky Cypress. 155-56-63 Pipe 155-56-57-58 Posts 158-63 Pots 163 Putty Machines 155 Raffia 124 Refrigerators 145-46 Ruscus 144 Sash 155-56-58-63 Schools 144 Shelf Brackets 163 Smilas 128-46 .Sphagnum Moss 120- 144-15-46 Staples 131 Supports 130-44 Tobacco Products . 120-54 Tubes 156 Tubs 153 Vases 113 Ventilating Apparatus 163 Wants 159-60-61-62 W'eed Killer 127 Wholesale Florists. . . 149- 150-51-52 Wire 144 Wire Designs 145-16 Wreaths 146 Princess Pine 146 Plant Foods 154 Toothpicks 144 Valves 155-56 Our Convention Number Will be issued on Saturday, Aug. 5 Read advertisement on page 126 this issue 116 The Florists' Exchange Burpee's Early, or Winter-Flowering Spencers THE HOUSE OF BURPEE has long been recognized as "American Headquarters for Sweet Peas," and our introduction of these Fordhook Strains of Winter-Flowering Spencers marks an era in commercial Sweet Pea growing. The Novelties offered below, excepting Yarrawa, are the results of crosses made at our Fordhook Farms during the past seven seasons. All stocks are grown at our Floradale Farm, "The California Home of Sweet Peas." FORDHOOK Pink and White. — A most popular Winter-flowering Spencer. A color that is always in demand, similar to the old Blanch Ferry, bright, rosy pink standard, wings almost pure white; the immense flowers measure lYi inches in diameter and are perfect in form. A very early, free and continuous bloomer, awarded a Certificate of Merit at the Spring Show of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, March, 19 15, and the American Sweet Pea Society, San Francisco, June, 1916. }i oz. $1.25, Y2 oz. I2.00, oz. $3.50. FORDHOOK Pinli. — This is a distinct shade of pink suffused with lavender throughout. Flowers, are large size, exquisitely waved, produced in threes and fours on long stems. Yi oz. 40c., Y2 oz. 75c., oz. $1.25; J^ lb. $3.50, Yi It). $6.25, lb. $12.50. FORDHOOK Rose. — Introduced by us in 1915. Flowers of largest size usually borne in threes and fours. A charming shade of rosy carmine. Awarded a Certificate of Merit at the International Show, New York, March, 1915, and the Spring Show, of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, March, 1915. Y oz. 50c., Yi oz. 85c., oz. $i.5o;li4jlb. $4.00, Yi lb. $7.50. lb. $15.00. YARRAWA. — This magnificent Australian variety has proved its unusual merit with commercial growers in all parts of the country. It has an exceptional reputation as a sure money-maker. First exhibited by us at the great International Show in New York, March, 1914, and awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society, March, 1915. Flowers exquisitely waved, averaging 2}-^ inches in diam- eter, many of them being duplex or double. A bright rose pink with a clear, creamy base. M oz. 35c., Yi oz. 6oc., oz. $1.00; Y lb- $2.75, Y2 lb. $5.00, lb. $10.00. Our Special Leaflet on Winter-floivering Sweet Peas free on appUcatioti. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO. Seed Growers BURPEE BUILDINGS PHILADELPHIA W*ben ordering, pUase mentiou TLe Eicbauge Books Every Florist Should Have BLXBS AND TUBEROUS- ROOTED PLANTS. — C. L. Allen. The standard authority to date. $1.50. CARNATION CULTURE. COMMERCIAL.— J. Harriaon Dick. A practical guide to modern methods of grotting the American Carnation for market purposes. Freely illuBtrat«d; :J02 page« with complete index. All sections of the country treated by experts. Sample pages on application. $1.50. CHRYSANTHEMUM, THE.— A. Herrington. 50c. FARM AND GARDEN RULE^BOOK.- L. H Bailey. A most valuable compilation of general information on hundreds of aubjecta connected with the business of the florist. The beat general reference book in the market. Review notice on application. 82.25. FUNGOUS DISEASES OF PLANTS.— Benja- min Minge Duggar. Review notice on appli- cation. $2.40. 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A.T.DELAiyiAREPTG.&PUB.CO. 438 to 448 W. 37th St., New York The Florists' Exchange 117 Notable Flowering and Berried Plants for Christmas Own-root Azaleas In S^'nch and 4-inch pots commended. A new pink form of Erica melanthera Is reported. General hints on Christmas plants for the man who is planning to slock up By H. D. DARLINGTON, Flushing, L. I. PKOBABLY in no branch of our profession has the progress been more marked than in the develop- ment of Winter-flowering plants. What twenty- flve years ago was simply one of the many features of a general florists' establishment is today the work of specialists. Not only has the variety of plants used for that purpose increased, but many remarkable improve- ments have appeared, quite a few of which have origi- nated here in the United States. Also, to me even more interesting, is the most pronounced improvement in the quality of stock grown. That is a sure indication of a more discriminating plant buying public. In reviewing the flowering plants especially suitable for Christmas trade, a number of berried plants must be named. While they are not truly plants in bloom at that time, they are so intimately associated with our Christ- mas stock that I hope it won't be taken out of place to call attention to them here. No doubt the most attractive is Ardisia crenulata, good stock of which is always in demand. For years the plants have been largely imported from Europe in small sizes and grown on. I am glad to see some of our growers are now producing excellent stock at home. The berried forms of Aucubas are very useful where a bold effect is wanted, and are easily handled in a cool greenhouse. Azaleas have been, and will always be, recognized as one of the staple plants at Christmas. The old sorts as Simon Mardner, VervEeneana, Apollo, Sigismund Rucker. Here, especially the dwarf own-root plants of this va- riety, are not superseded, but our list has been enlarged by the newer forms as Mme. Petrick, Vervaeneana "Iha, etc., also the delicate flesh pink types, which are offered under a number of names as Daybreak, and Mme. Roose- velt, aU of which can be had without trouble. One little Azalea feature that I have noticed, particu- larly about Boston, that might be taken up with advan- tage in other places is the small own-root plants of Mme. Petrick. These are generally seen in Sin. or 6in. pots, but I have reference to excellent little stock in SVain. or 4in. pots, splendidly flowered and very useful for filling for which they are most satisfactory. The Lorraine Begonia and its forms must be classed with our most popular holiday plants. Most of the improvements have originated with our American plants- men, the Lonsdale, Cincinnati, Davenport, Melior, are all good, but the latest, Mrs. J. A. Peterson, stands in a class by itself. The wonderful bronzy foliage and the intense coloring of the flowers cause it to stand out in any group of plants; then under artificial light this plant really improves. It will no doubt be one of the Christmas plants for some years to come. Where something a little out of the ordinary is de- sired, Camellias are often selected. They are classed with our finest Winter flowering plants. Years ago the list of the varieties of Camellias was quite a lengthy one and I hope the sorts that are now practical for the holidays will be enlarged. Excellent stock can be ob- tained from Europe, and I hope more of our growers will find them profitable. The marked improvement in Cyclamen is a good il- Erlca melanthera in 5>^-in. pots The new Begonia Mrs. J. A. P^ursoa lustration of our progress. It is an ideal plant for this season, and good colors may be had almost as the grower wishes. Attention should be called to the salmon shades, which are of recent origin and should be included by every Cyclamen grower. Ericas become more popular each season and are now extensively grown. Some years ago an idea was preva- lent that Heaths could not be grown with success ex- cept in a limited section of our country. This was abso- lutely wrong, and today growers are taking up this line in many localities, with success. E. melanthera is the form most used at Christmas, and really it is as easily grown and as safe a crop as any plant that is employed during the Winter. As a rule. Ericas are not inclined to produce sports or breaks, but a deep rose pink form of melanthera has appeared with one of our large Heath growers; it is now in its third year. When the firm sees fit to place this on the market we will have a most wel- come addition, for a good colored melanthera at Christ- mas won't need much advertising. E. regerminans is a useful, small growing sort. Then the French hybrid forms are excellent — those beautiful tube-shaped Heaths, with their bright colors are most welcome. The growing of Cape Heaths, as a whole, is to me a Finely balanced healthy Cyclamen pretty big proposition; conditions under which some thrive are death to others. If you take a few of the common sorts as Erica melanthera, the persolutas, reger- minans, cupressiana, Wilmoriana and the hybrids that are so popular now, I have found on Long Island, with naturally a light soil, equal parts loam and leaf mold or peat (but not this heavy black soil called peat) and 10 per cent, sand a good compost. With a heavier soil use more peat and sand. In potting don't give too big a shift and pot firm, yes, hard. Pot grown Gardenias are one of the real choice offer- ings, and when well grown are fine and command a good price. During the last few years one of the features of the best stores in New York has been various orchids in pots and baskets. Nothing could be more distinctive than the choice Cattleyas, Laelias, Cypripediums and a number of other species. Otaheite Oranges are yet another good thing that is just right for the holidays. They are not the quickest crop but certainly a safe one to grow; you don't see them left at Christmas. Probably no one plant is more associated with this season than the Poinsettia and justly so. A well grown pan, with its flaming vermilion red bracts sells readily. The double form is attractive; few plants show the re- sult of care more than the Poinsettia. Don't let them get chilled in the Fall as they never recover, and once the bottom leaves are gone they are sorry objects. Primula obconica, P. malacoides and P. chinensis are well suited to this season; the types of obconica espe- cially have been improved of late, not only in size but have much better colors. The exhibits of obconica at the New York show last Spring were, I think, a revela- tion to many as to what can be done with this plant The forms of Solanum capsicastrum (Jerusalem Cher- ries) are good stock and easily grown. Quite a few types are to be had. Another good plant with red berries is Skimmia japonica. Stock is usually imported in the Fall from Europe, and the berries color without trouble. When in good condition the plants are quite attractive. Tulips, Narcissi and other bulbs are often seen in limited quantities, but I could never bring myself to associate them with Christmas. Althoufrh we can look with pride to the development of our Christmas plants the improvement should be greater in the future. More experimental work by plant growers would, I think, he found profitable, for the public always likes and asks for something new. v 118 The Florists' Exchange THE TALES OF A TRAVELER* Reminiscences and Reflections from Twenty-Eight Years on the Road By S. S. SKIDELSKY ISa =^a5i This most interesting account of the earlil struggles of a salesman a quarter of a century ago began in The Florists' Exchange July 1. Depicting a» it does commercial horticulture in this cminlry since 1888, and being written in a simple, familiar sti/le, it will prove not only entertaining hut instructive. Those of our read- ers who failed to begin, the story at the start should do so now. Louisville, Ky. Late in the afternoon, I boarded a mule car, on my way to the cemeteries, not to bury myself alive, exactly, though I felt pretty much of a dead one in spirit, but to try to dig up some business. A few blocks distant from Cave Hill Cemetery I discovered a florist, Mr. Joseph Coenen (who is now in California cultivating Oranges). And to him I looked hopefully for some semblance of an order. To be sure, he too had purchased his supplies, but nevertheless he could use a few metallic wreaths and other things, providing I was reasonable enough in my prices. Prices! In a moment of despair, prices are no object. I assured Mr. Coenen that he need not hesitate on that ground, that I represented the finest house on earth, and that my concern was in a position to sell the best goods at the lowest figures. We soon came to terms, and I had a twenty or twenty-five dollar order in my books. So far, so good So why despair? Let me try again. There are four or five florists in the immediate vicinity of Cave Hill Ceme- tery, and to them I made my way. At the first place I entered my hopes were blasted immediately. The man had no orders to give me; and if he had any_ to give at all, he would prefer giving them to the house he had been dealing with, and not to a stranger. Arguments were of no avail. At the second place, the reception accorded me was more courteous, though the material results were no better. At the third place— but here I must stop for a moment and speak in most kindly words of the man who gave me both moral and material encouragement at a time when I needed both so much. It was_ Jacob Schulz, the dean of the Louisville florists, a man as broad-minded as he is big- hearted, with an ever-ready and cheering smile. He received me very courte- ously, and after questionmg me about things in Philadelphia, and my impressions of Louisville, he invited me into the office, and looked at my samples. Needless to say, I was very grateful for the order that followed ; and that order has im- pressed itself upon my mind so keenly that I almost remember its volume. It was a good one. and from a good man. Years afterwards some of the metallic designs purchased from me at that time were still hanging around in his shed, covered with dust and cobweb. At the present time Mr. Schulz, though advanced in years, is still active in the business. He is one of the keenest observers, and despite his age he is as alert and progressive as ever. His modern store on Fourth ave. is under the excellent management of his son George ,who is a worthy son of an estimable father. With my two orders in Louisville, I proceeded to Lexington, Ky. It was at that time that I first met Mrs, Honaker and her two sons, David and Ollie. They had just about started at the time, rather humbly, but have since expanded, having at the present time one of the finest stores in the South, as well as one of the best equipped greenhouse esablishments. J. A. Keller, since deceased, had his green- houses on East Sixth st. He was doing a fairly prosperous business though small in scope. The place has been rebuilt since; several modern houses have been recently erected in place of the antiquated greenhouses. A modern store on the principal street of the city is being conducted now by J. A. Keller, Jr. Ferdinand Keller is the man at the head of the greenhouses. The Michler Bros., two very enterprising young men. whom I met at a later day, are likewise successful in both their nursery and florist business. Lexington, unlike many other Southern cities of its size, shows a remarkable growth and commercial development since my first visit in the Autumn of 1889. Among other things, Lexington is famous for its swift horses and beautiful women; and any traveling man who, like myself, has visited Lexington time and again, can well attest to the deservedness of its fame. Kentucky, or to be more precise the two cities in Kentucky I have mentioned, comprised at the time my entire Southern route. I ventured no further into Dixie Land, preferring instead the Middle West, of which I had heard so much and which seemed so alluring to me. So to Indianapolis I went. Here, too, my success was questionable. I somehow felt that business was not awaiting me ; and when one takes it for granted that failure is in store for him. failure is invariably at- tendant upon his efforts. My experience has taught me this truth long since. I visited the Bertcrmann Bros. The younger elernents of the family— I mean Irwin and Walter— were at that time perhaps in k-nee breeches attending public school. John Bertcrmann was attending the greenhouse end of the business. It was William Bertcrmann whom I met at that time, and whom I learned to regard as one of the ablest and most progressive men of his time — a man ever alert for new ideas, original in his methods, and a tireless worker: and in every respect one who could not fail to make an impression from the .start, Ed, Bertcrmann, who still is active in the store, was his able assistant at that time. Mr. Bertcrmann was a man of but few words; but those few, though courteous, made it plain that there was no business there for me. I met with better success at Anthony Wiegand's place. Mr. Wiegand. one of the oldest and most successful florists in Indiana, who died a few years ago. was en- dowed with an extraordinary capacity for kindness and sympathy. The word "no" had never any place in his vocabulary. Mr. Wiegand gave me some business, for which naturally I was grateful. At the present "time his two worthy sons, •Copyright, 1»1«, A. T. De La Mare Ftp. and Pub. Co., Ltd. George and Homer, are conducting a very lucrative business. They have rebuilt and remodeled their greenhouses on North Illinois St. John Rieman, generally conceded to be one of the best growers in Indiana, is still conducting his business at the old stand. As a matter of course his place has kept pace with the times, having been remodeled and expanded within com- paratively recent years. Mr. Rieman, at our first meeting as ever since, was courteous, though I cannot recall at this time whether or not he favored me with business at that time. Tcrre Haute, Evansville, and other Indiana towns, were my next places of visitation, and my success everywhere was but nominal. My expenses were light, and so was my salary ; and in consequence my employer never sustained any actual loss. Everywhere I went, I expanded on the merit of our goods, the liberality of our concern. I did missionary work to the best of my ability, which proved the stepping-stone to my later successful trips. St. Louis and Chicago overwhelmed me with their greatness — so much so that I did not consider it wise to venture out into these two modern Babylons, as I considered these cities at the time. How often we form ideas of men and places that never correspond with actuality I As a matter of fact, I found Chicago and St. Louis a few years later among the best places in my itinerary, having made as many friends as in any other towns which I have visited fifty or seventy-five times in the last twenty-eight years. Turning homeward, I visited Western Pennsylvania towns, by this time find- ing business rather more encouraging. On the whole, my maiden trip was quite satisfactory. In December I was home again, glad to return to my family. My employer seemed to have been pleased with the results, and I had no sooner shaken off the dust from my first trip than he was planning a second one. I did not start out, however, until the middle of January. My second trip took me to Baltimore, Washington, Norfolk, and some West- ern Pennsylvania towns ; but in February I received word to return home, for it was time to attend to the candy trade. That abominable part of my business did not appeal to me at all. Yet I thought it prudent in view of circumstances to sub- mit to the inevitable. Once again I took the part of a pack-horse, and as in the year previous suffered a sense of humiliation. My employer evidently was determined to make the best of me. I stuck it out that season, vowing, however, never to do such work again. Early in May, 1890, it occurred to me that New England States might prove profitable fields to explore. I suggested the idea to my employer, who after his usual hesitancy acquiesced, providing of course I could make it pay. I could not well assure him of the success of the undertaking, but I expressed the opinion that "nothing venture, nothing win" is a very wise saying. Having had a year and a half's experience on the road, I felt that I was somewhat of a veteran in the business, and that if perseverance and hard work counted for anything, there was no reason why I should not make it pay. I furthermore assured him that my ex- penses would be kept down to the closest possible margin — in a word, that I would do my very best for his interests. He bade me good-bye, wishing me, or rather himself, all manner of good luck. After making a few towns on my way to Boston, with fairly good results, I landed in the Hub one morning in the early part of May. I may mention in pass- ing that I was the first man representing a florists' supply house in Philadelphia at that time to undertake a business trip to Boston. For some reason unaccount- able to me to this very day, even the largest florists' supply house in Philadelphia seemed to be under the impression that the New Yorkers practically monopolized that territory, and that therefore there were practically no chances left to any Philadlphia concern. I say it without boasting, but to me belongs the credit of exploding that notion. Memorial Day is one of the busiest days in Boston, and for a few weeks be- fore that event the florists make all sorts of preparations for the rush of business. At that time immortelle designs, milkweed balls, cape flowers, artificial flowers, and other such things were used in great quantities, as they are used, though to a somewhat lesser extent, today. I gathered up my courage, and ventured out. To my great surprise, and greater delight, I got a good-sized order from no less a personage than the late William E. Doyle, who was then the foremost florist in Boston. Mr. Doyle was considered in a class by himself; dignified, cultured, he impressed one with his superiority. He was a man of few words, and always did his business pointedly and quickly. Nor did he bargain or haggle over prices. What he wanted was quality. From Doyle's place, then on Tremont St.. to Newman's was but a short dis- tance. Encouraged by my first success. I entered Mr. Newman's place almost as-r sured of an order before even I presented my card. And sure enough I got my order. From that time on, it was a continuous round of success. I took orders from every florist I called upon. On the second or third day I called on Mr. Will- iam J. Stewart, who at that time was engaged in the wholesale florist business. He not only favored me with an order on his own account, but showed his kind- ness and broad-mindedness by giving me numerous addresses of parties, some no doubt his own customers, to whom I might sell. My gratitude to Mr. Stewart has never diminished. My success in Boston and vicinity was instantaneous. It gave me renewed faith in my powers as a salesman. It furthermore forced home to me the fa.t that the man who has the .goods that are wanted can accomplish the sales. I cannot say I was quite sure that my small concern could supply all the ar- ticles I sold, I felt somewhat uneasy about it, I urged my employer to be sure to procure the articles wanted at a profit or no profit, that our future success in Boston depended upon the first impression, and that the first impression must .it all costs be a favorable one. To his credit be it said that he took mv advice. Note to Readers. — That Mr. Skidclsky's narrative will be found of surpassing interest, we assure our readers. We have fromised Mr. Skxdelsky to put this narra- tive in book form provided we receive orders for iOO copies. The price will not exceed 60c. per copy in paper covers, or $1 in cloth, and no money is wanted unlit we announce the book as ready. Alt we ask is that readers send in their orders without undue delay. The story will be continued in these columus until com- pleted. July 15, 1916 The Florists' Exchange 119 Expensive Sweet Pea Seed For Indoors the Best is the Cheapest Little did any of us dream twenty or thirty years ago that some day Sweet Pea seed would be sold to the florist at the rate of about $90 per lb. as some of the latest Yarrawa Spencer Sweet Peas are actually offered, sold, and made, use of today. When Sweet Pea seed cost $5 an ounce, there is but very little seed wasted ; a trade package goes a long way, as it should. We are not apt to get tbe plants so crowded in the bench as to spoil them or have them grow up into a single stem with a few flowers on top. A Sweet Pea plant, par- ticularly under glass, will send up six to eight stems if you only will give it a chance to do so, therefore a trade pack- age of Sweet Peas costing $1.50 and con- taining about 135 seeds, will go quite a way. The ordinary Blanche Ferry is no longer good enough for the florist ; he should grow the very best and most improved type money can buy and do all he can in order to obtain good results. If you can retail the best there is in Sweet Peas during the Winter season, at 75c., even $1 per doz.. you can afford to pay $5 per oz. for the seed far better than by making use of an old sort, of which the seed can be bought at a few- cents per pound. By all means select at least three or four sorts of the best there is offered in Winter flowering Peas and grow them well. This can be done on a small scale and as long as you con- fine yourself to li^t shades you can't very well go wrong as to just what sort you select. If you are obliged, on ac- count of lack of room, to grow the plants on in pots, I would suggest growing them singly in 2'/4in. pots and shift again if necessary rather than have a half dozen plants in a 3%in. or 4in. pot and allow them to become pot bound and stunted before you have time to plant them out. The end of August is a good time to think of sowing out for an early crop, and the present is the best time to order what seed you want in order to have it on hand. Commercial Fertilizer The Sooner Yon Get Acquainted With It the Better I have before me a very nice letter from a reader of The Exchange who wishes to know just why I don't write more on fertilizers for plants, especially Chrysanthemums and Carnations. To begin with, as yet I have to confess me WEEK'S WORK % Q By FRITZ BAHR Q l\ that I know but very little about com- mercial fertilizers and from what I have found out from others who are using these all fhose seem to be more or less experimenting, and while I had excel- lent results with certain formulae of com- plete plant foods in our particular soil, the same brand proved a failure in other soils. If there is any suggestion that I would like to offer in regard to commercial fertilizers it is this : every grower of plants outdoors and indoors should make it his business to acquaint himself with these fertilizers. The sooner tbe better. No matter how good your soil may be there are certain ele- ments it lacks for the best development of certain crops you grow. It is for you to find out and experiment what fertilizer or plant food is best adapted for your particular conditions. There is no doubt but that in bone and blood and chemical fertilizer you can obtain every- thing and more than what is found in stable manure. I honestly believe that the man who can easily obtain a good clean sod soil and plenty of well de- composed cow manure, is fortunate; but with many of us located near large cities or suburban towns the question of manure becomes a serious one. We will ultimately have to come to commercial fertilizers, and a number of good, earnest men are hard at work in the experimen- tal stations and laboratories to get more light on the subject of feeding plants, as well as educating people. The sooner all of us take an active interest in all this, the sooner we start to become acquainted with the subject and keep on trying out these fertilizers, the better. Those of us who don't care to do this will surely fall behind sooner or later. Better crops can be grown with these fertilizers if you know what to use. Colored Freesias And Those for Extra Barly Use For the present the smaller retail grower can't very well afford to buy heavily of the colored Freesias. but it will pay to get at least a few. Your patrons are always ready for something new and unusual, and are willing to pay for it. Try a few of them if for no other reason than to make a show with. If you intend having Freesias for Christ- mas or a little later, the sooner they are planted the better. If you grow only a limited amount, as good a way as any is to make use of 6in. bulb pans, allow about one inch between the little bulbs, and after planting place in some shady cool spot without covering the pans over as one does with the Dutch bulbs. Keep the soil moist, and when the growth appears, full sunlight is necessary to keep the plants short and stocky. If you don't provide proper drainage in the pans you will have bad foliage long be- fore buds appear. The cooler Freesias are grown the better the flowers, stems and foliage, but if wanted extra early, ii little more than a Carnation house temperature will be required after the middle of November and you can't handle Ihem without some support. Every re- tail grower has use for Freesias if he does not make the mistake of buying .3000 to 5000 bulbs and have them come in all at the same time. As with your Dutch bulbs a steady supply of flowers is what pays. Even if you have to buy occasionally on the open market because you are short, that is better far than by dumping your surplus on a glutted mar- ket. Care of Chrysanthemums Cultural Directions This is growing time, especially with the single stemmed sorts. If the plants don't go ahead now and make a good stem and heavy foliage they never will in six weeks from now. To grow exhibi- tion blooms means to propagate early, plant out early, and keep the plants growing at all times. That means to lay the foundation for the extra large flower later on. The average retail grower doesn't care for exhibition flow- ers, but as long as one grows single stem plants why not do all that can be done to obtain good sized flowers? They surely pay better than small ones. Stake the plants, keep the soil cultivated and stirred up ; if the plants are doing nicely a top mulching of good soil and well rotted manure is in order, if nothing else it will help to keep the soil cool below, and it won't be long before the roots will get into that mulch looking for additional nourishment. Are you at- tending to the disbudding, or rather the removal of the side growth along the stems? The only way is to keep the stems clean ; no good grower will permit a Sin. or 4in. growth before removing it. Every bit of growth allowed to re- main does so at the expense of the plant. Dou't permit aphis to become estab- lished ; get after them ; the plants will be the better for it. Have you any early outdoor flowering sorts on hand? These should be kept pinched back for some time yet. You want bushy specimens; it isn't so much size of flower one is after with these sorts, but rather quan- tity. Keep up your cultivation and don't overlook the timely staking of the plants; many beautiful specimens are ruined during a wind or rainstorm on account of not being properly supported. Perennials Should Be Sown at Once If you have not already sown your perennials and biennials you should get at it without further delay. Many of these plants are Winter-killed each year on account of having been sown out too late, and the stock on that account had no chance of becoming pro&erly estab- lished before Winter conditions set in. Too often the sowing of seeds or the rooting of cuttings is put off and with most of the perennials, even those flow- ering during May, it isn't well to wait for the plants to go to seed and make use of such for this year's sowing. Far better run your chances with last year's seed. Always sow thin, even if you happen to use seed of certain sorts where a pound can be purchased for very little. Thick sowing is not only a waste of seed but your seedlings are apt to suffer. Sow out a row of Digitalis, making use of five times as much seed as is really necessary. Result : the little plants in the center will grow spindly and later on damp off, while those along the out- side and scattered a little will grow into stiocky specimens and the same holds good with all other plants. _When sow- ing small seeds such as Aquilegias. Pop- pies or Lobelia cardinalis, don't cover at all, but gently press the seeds into the surface and do your watering with a can. No hose should be made use of until the plants are strong and large enough to be able to stand it. Always bear in mind that keeping the seed bed fairly moist at all times is necessary for the best results. To let the soil dry out, the surface become hard or baked is wrong. It doesn't give the seedlings a fair show. A little shade and sufficient moisture to encourage the germinating and establishing of the young plants is necessary if you want to get the most for the money expended. Department of Agriculture Notes Dr. Perley Spaulding, pathologist in the forest pathology division, has gone to New York. Providence. R. I., and Hartiford, Conn., to investigate diseases of forest and ornamental trees. Mrs. Ella M. Enloys. scientific as- sistant in the laboratory o£ plant pathology, is spending the month of July in Eastern points making investigations and experiments relative to cucurbit and aquatic plant diseases. Before return- ing to Washington she will visit Arlington. N. J.. Philadelphia. Pa., Farm- ingdale and Greenport, N. T. The Senate Library Committee has instructed Senator Galinger to render a favorable bill provid- ing for the increasing of the United States Botanic Garden by the inclusion of the land comprising what is known as East and West Seaton Parks. This land lies between Third St. on the east. Sixth St. on the west and Missouri and Maine aves. on the north and south respectively. nual, somewhat after the style of the Nemesia or dwarf Lobelia. It belongs to the natural order, Scrophulariacese. A variety seen at Burpee's recently has salmon flowers, and is being selected un- der the name of Salmon Queen. Th^ type plant itself has coral or carmine flowers. This plant, by the way, if lifted carefully in the Fall and potted, will keep on blooming in a greenhouse for a large part of the Winter. It ought therefore, to be useful to the private gardener, just the same as Alonsoa, to which reference has been made several times in this column and to which it is related. A PLANT that will un- doubtedly come into more favor when better known is the little Diascia Bar- herae, a South African an- Well balanced Primula sinensis, with plant of Primula malacoides in center. Grown by A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y. Chinese Gardeners It is incorrect to speak of the Chinese as farmers in the strict sense of the word, for they are gardeners rather than farmers. A so-called Chinese farm is not larger than what in America would be called a good-sized garden, and the methods of cultivation are of the most intensive sort. Generally speaking, it seems that the greater the prosperity of the agri- cultural family, the larger number of children ; hence in turn, the greater the number of mouths to feed. In addition, prosperous, conditions always bring with them greater expenses incident to family fes- tivities, such as weddings, which stand out as all- important considerations in the lives of the Chinese. In Manchuria the con- ditions are somewhat dif- ferent, for there are vast stretches of land open to cultivation on a much larger scale than in China erally worked by hired farmers, who come In hundreds of thousands from the more densely populated sections of China to spend the short farming season in north- ern regions, returning again when the cold weather makes further labor in the fields im- possible. 120 The Florists' Exchange -^•••••••••••••••••••••••••* Ort'intheStillyNight % fYpw WE HAVE BEEN AWAKENED TO SOMETHING WANTING TOBACCO DUST. $2.00 per 100 Ibs.T^ HELLEBORET50_cts. P2Ellb_;^g^;JEl .SRSFNSTEOF"LEAD~20ctsTper Ib^ SPHAGNUM MOSS. $2 00 per bale. LEADER HOSE, 5-pIy. 12 cts. per foot, It: coupled.^ u bv 7WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 42 Vesey Street, NEW YORK ir^^^^^^^>f^^jf^if^jfif^>f.if^>f.if>fjfif.jfjf.^^ SEEDS FOR THE FLORIST Asters QUEEN OF THE MARKET The best extra early variety; large double flowerB, on long stems, in colors: Crimson, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Rose Peach Blossom, White. Trade packet 20c., ounce 7Sc. SWEET PEAS, CYCLAMEN, PRIMULAS, from our own Cold Storage Plant. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Our Trade List mailed on application. FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO., n.see.sfore Paneuil Hall Square, Boston MEiYER'sTTB^^AND FORMOSUMS— GiGANTEUMS— MULTIFLORUMS THE LILY WITHOUT A PEER ORDER NOW FOR FALL DELIVERY. EX NEW CROP CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER, 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK ROSES New York State two-year fieldgrown, Fall delivery, POLYANTAS : Rose Orleans, Cutbush, Jessie; Climbing: Excelsa, Tausendschoen, Perkins, White Dorothy, Crimson Rambler, Gardenia, American Pillar; H. P. Magna Charta, Laing, etc.; H. T. Testout, Teplitz, KiUarney, Beauty, Kaiserin. ADDRESS AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, =' ^t^^^Yc'L^^" New York RAINBOW FREESIAS Grown and hybridized for a number of years by Mr. A. Frey, of Crown Point, Ind. The colors are varied and include Beveral shadea of yellow, orange,- lavender and pink, all, however, harmonizing with each other, even when bunched together. Bulba offered are of good blooming size and in a mixture of colors. Separate colors caanot be offered as yet. DeUvery in July, as soon as bulbs are harvested and cured. PriceT $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000, $187.50 for 5000. For sale by A. FREY A. HENDERSON & CO. Crown Point, Ind. 211 N. Stale St., Chicago Lily Bulbs Fall Shipment from Japan Prices quoted F. O. B. New York. Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, and London, (Ont.) Write for quotations stating quan- tity, variety and size required. McHutchison & Co. THE IMPORT HOUSE 95 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT, PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety: also other items of the short crop of this past season, a.s well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey St., NEW YORK, and ORANGE, CONN The Storrs & Harrison Co- NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN PAI^ JESVILLE. 0 HIO The L D.WALLER SEED CO. GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA Sweet Pea and Nasturtium SPECIALISTS Corrempondencm Soticited Celery Plants — Cabbage Plants Fine lot of Celery Plants and late Cabbage Plants Warren WOODBURY, Shinn N.J. Now Is the Time to Place Orders for PAN.SY SEED. Special florists' mixture, extra fine strain, $5.00 per oz. MIGNONETTE SEED. Gi,int strain, greenhouse grown, $5.00 per oz. SNAPDRAGON KEYSTONE (New). Clear rose pink, Winter blooming variety, $1.00 per pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED, English. Separate colors, $8 50 per 1000. CYCLAMEN SEED, German. Separate colors, $5.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEED. Greenhouse grown, $3.50 per 1000, $30.00 per 10,000. ZVOLANEK'S SWEET PEA SEED. Complete list at his prices. RAINBOW FREESIAS. New and worth while. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Cincinnati. 2J4-in., strong, twice transplanted, $15.00 per 100, $150.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Lorraine. 2J^-in., strong, $12.00 per 100, $110 00 per 1000. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 2H-in., strong, $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. POINSETTIAS. Strong, 2i^-in. (true Xmas type), $tj.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Write us regarding Fern Flats: Bostons, Scottli, Roosevelt, Whitman!, Teddy Jr., and other varieties for immediate or later planting. Have you placed your order for LILIUM Giganteum, Rubrum, For- mosum and Album? We aim to supply the best produced in Japan and invite correspondence regarding our stock. Having any trouble with your hose? The MAGIC Hose — best made — will do away with all your troubles. We handle that brand and no other. 3^-inch (2 ply), 15c. per ft.; Jl-inch (2 ply), 16c. per ft. Couplings included. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Building PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wben ordering, please mention The Ezchnoge OUR MOTTOi '*TIflE BEST THB MARKET AFFORDS* Valley GHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK Orders taken now for 1916 crop of German, Swedish, Dutch Pips TIME TO SOW PERENNIALS If you want stocky plants to resist the winter. Write for Special offer of Choicest Perennial Flovi'er Seeds. It contains everything desirable in Perennials. WEEBER & DON 114 CHAMBERS STREET NEW YORK BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS Write for Price. LEONARD SEED CO ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADl PANSY SEED MY GIANT PANSY SEED. NEW CROP, READY NOW Finest mixtures, in superb colors, all etown from selected stock. Pkt of 5000 seeds, tl.QO: 1 oi., $4.00; 3 01., $10.00. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS Lock Boi 254 SOUTHPORT. CONN Grower Only of The Finest Pansles ALL VARIETIES OF GLADIOLI Large Bulbs, $5.00 per 1000 Cash with order Write for Price List The Barclay Nursery, m. aromowitz. Prop. 60 Barclay St. and 14 WBroadnnv. NEW YORK Telephone. Cortlandt IH'I MAMMOTH PANSY vVanlier's Strain) Large flowering variety, saved onlv from select flowers. 1 pkt. 25o.: 6000 seeds. $1.00; 1 oz. $4.00. Our Exhibit of German Iris Won First Prize At the International Garden Club Summer Show, Pelham Manor, June 1-4, 1916 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. Inc. Flowerfield, L. I.. N. Y. IMPERIAL SEED ft PUNT CO. Baltimore. Md JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER. N. Y. Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists SEEDS -^" s, Madison, Wis., secretary-treasurer, C E. Kendel, 2010 Ontario St., Cleveland, O.; assistant secretary, S. F. WiLLARD, Jr.. Cleveland, O. European Notes Our European correspondent writes that as there is very little of interest to report just now as owing to changing climatic conditions it is not possible to detertnine their ultimate effect with any- thing like reliability it will be better to suspend further notes until the work of crop inspection is complete. For the present things remain much as last re- ported by him. California Crops Some estimates place the increase of the California Lima Bean crop for 1916, at 10 per cent, over 1915, when the crop approximated 1,750,000 sacks. A state- ment has been made that about 100,000 sacks have been exported, under con- tract which ends Sept. 1. It has not been learned whether they went to Eu- rope or to the Orient. If to the former, then they must have been shipped either to Germany or to Turkey. They could not have been shipped to any French port, for the French government, upward ot ten years ago, interdicted the culture and use of the Lima Bean in France, and the French possessions because gov- ernment scientists had condemned it as unfit for food for men and animals, from its having been found to contain to dan- gerous a percentage of prussic acid, both in the vine and the seed. No French seed catalog lists the Lima Bean, nor for that matter is it listed in English seed catalogs. The French government had investigated carefully some cases of deaths of humans and animals traced to eating Lima Beans, and through experi- ments upon pigs it had found that the Lima Bean was too dangerous for food use; hence the interdiction in question. A shipment of several hundred bags which, through some inadvertance arrived at Havre, from America, on a French line steamer some years ago, was seized by the French authorities, who pre- vented its return to shipping point, and dumped the entire lot into the sea. Some five years ago, an account ap- peared in an Eastern newspaper of a strange case of poisoning and death of a number of hogs on a farm, which was supposed to have been due to eating of Lima Beans, but it seemed to attract no attention from the public ; although the writer, who was posted from his visits to France how the Lima Bean is tabooed there, had felt, after reading the item, that undoubtedly there must have oc- curred other similar cases on American farms, which had never reached the newspapers. On the principle of, "What is one man's meat is another man's poi- son," the writer has continued to eat Lima Beans in their Joung green state, but always carefully, and in moderate quantity only ; he has never suffered, that he has been aware of ; but at the same time he has felt that if American physicians should possess the same knowledge that French physicians have upon the subject, that, perhaps the.v would find in their practice that quite a few of their cases of cholera morbus, or ptomaine poisoning, so-called, might sometimes he traceable to immoderate eating of Lima Beans. In view of the high standing that French scientists occupy regarding their discoveries of the various chemical prop- erties of food of every nature, would it not. bo a good idea for the United States Department of Agricult\ire to also under- take the same investigation with relation to the Lima Bean? California small white Beans are com- manding at present the highest price in history : .$10 per cental, with a very small quantity available. Ten years ago. small white Beans* were quoted around .$3.25 per cental, with pinks at $1.85. "These commodities now enjoy a freight rate of 40c. per 100, from San Francisco to New York. In consequence of the present remunerative prices, which net about $75 per acre, there is a greatly augmented acreage of Beans in Cali- fornia this year ; in small whites it is estimated at 15 to 20 per cent, larger than last year. Along the Sacramento river north of Sacramento, approxim.ately 17,000 acres have already been planted in small soup Beans, which will mature for harvest by Sept. 10. California Seeds. Imports July 1-2.— S. S. New York— D. S. Cruikshand. 90 bags seed. July 5. — • S. S. Metapau— P. C. Tomson & Co., 1 case palm seed. July 7. — S. S. Minne- haha— W. J. Matheson, 3 pkgs. plants. New^York Seed Trade Arthur T. Boddington, Co., Inc., 128 Chambers st., is maliing a window dis- play of named varieties of Japanese Irises. This company reports the de- mand for perennial flower seeds, and for their early flowering Spencer Sweet Pea seeds to be very large. J. M. Thorbum & Co., 53 Barclay St., report an increasing export trade. A. Protin, cashier tor this firm, has just returned from a several weeks' vacation spent in California. The MacNiff Horticultural Co., 52 to 56 Vesey St., is now sending out its list of pot-grown Strawberry plants and of Bermuda, French and California grown bulbs. The retail department is offering a variety of potted plants, including ferns, palms and Dracaenas, also Bay trees and plants for late bedding. It is offering this season a large line also of rustic window boxes and garden furni- ture. W. E. Marshall of W. E. Marshall & Co., 166 W. 23d, St., is now traveling in the West, and finds business in that section of the country very good, the de- mand for bulbs being especially active. A. E. Wheeler and wife are -summering at their bungalow at Netcong, Mr. Wheeler having joined the commuters for the Summer season. Harr.y Rute of the store salesmen's force is also now taking a vacation. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., re- ceived last week his first shipment of Purity Freesias from California, 100,000 bulbs, all of whicti have been shipped out on orders. Freesias of this type in all sizes are reported to be scarce this sea- son. William E. Cahill of the travel- ing force will represent Mr. Irwin at the show of the American Sweet Pea So- ciety at Bar Harbor, Me. S. A. Woodruff & Sons, 82 and 84 Dey St., report that there is an outlook for a very large Autumn business. W. A. Sutherland, formerly with the Leonard Seed Co. of Chicago, 111., is now traveling in the interest of this firm. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., are making a window display of named va- rieties of Japanese Irises. Thev report that orders are coming in very freely i' response to , their special perennial flower seed offer. Their Strawberry list is now being mailed out. Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers St., are shipping out Purity Freesias which ar- rived from California. They are expect- ing their French bulbs next week. They have just received a large shipment of fertilizers and sundries from Europe. David Thom, a member of the store force, who was recently called with his company to the Mexican border, has been promoted to be a corporal in Com- pany A of the 4th N. J. regiment, and he, with Bob Burnett, son of George Burnett, and Percy Thompson, another At the last NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW in Philadelphia, our Keystone Snapdragon Blooms ATTRACTED MUCH ATTENTION In point of color (Clear Rose Pink), size of bloom and stem, it is ahead of any of its rivals. Tiie Keystone Snapdragon is a Winter Bloomer. Think of it I Try a paclcage, only one dollar investment. Over a thousand seeds to the packet. It will pay you. $5.00 for six packets, 110.00 for 13 packets. We are one of only three seedsmen handling Zvolanek's com- plete Sweet Pea List — at his prices. Write us for list. Also, our own Rose Queen Sweet Pea Seed. More popular each year. Write for price. S. S. SKIDELSKY & COMPANY 1004 Lincoln Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mastodon Pansies If you believe that 23 years of undivided attention to the exclusive cultivation of Pansies ought to result in an exceedingly fine strain of flowers, then you can safely send us an order for Mastodon Pansies. Separate colors. 1916 Catalogue Ready. 1916 CUT PRICES MASTODON MIXED. H oz. 65c., 'A oz. S2.25, oz. $4.00, 4 oz. $12.00. PRrVATE STOCK MIXED. H oz. $1.00, 14 oz. $3.25. oz. $6.00. 4 oz. $20.00. GREENHOUSE SPECIAL (New). H oi $1.00, )2 oz. $4.00, oz. $8.00. Steele's Pansy Gardens PORTLAND, OREGON P eonies Large stock — Low prices Our Festiva maxima and Duchess de Nemours Easily won 1st and 2nd Prize at the New York Show June 9th of thej American Peony Society S. G. Harris Tarr5rtov\rn, N. Y. The Uptown Seed Store Harby a. Bunyard Co., inc. 40Wes«28(hSuNEWYORK Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN Catalogue on applioation 98 Chambers Street, NEW YORK CITY W.E. Marshall & Co. Seeds Bulbs Insecticides 166West23dSt.,NEWYORK Seedsmen Write for samples and prices on Lithographed Envelopes, Folding Boxes, Catalog Covers, Plates for Seedsmen Stecher Lithographic Company Dept. S ROCHESTER, N. Y. SCCDS and BULBS Beckert's Seed Store 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH. PA. (North Side) XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE IMPROVED. Finest grown. Many colora mixed. GSOseeds $1.00; half pkt. 50o.; per 1000, $1.25: colors separat*. also. PRIMULA Kewensls. Sweet Yellow. Dwl. 25o. PRIMULA Malacoldes. Giant Baby. 25o. CALCEOLARIA. Dwarf giant spotted. Pkt. 25o. I CINERARIA. Large fl. dwarl; 1000 seeds, 50o. CYCLAMEN. Finestgianta.miied. 250 seeds $1.00. I DAISY (Bellis) Monstrosa. New monstrous, I double, giant-flowering, mixed. Pkt. 25o. FORGET-ME-NOT Triumph. Extra fine. 25e. PIANT PAM^Y The best large-flowering VJI/llll lAl^OI varieties, critically selected. 6000 seeds, $1.00; 'A pkt. SOo., oz. $3.00. A liberal extra pkt. of Giant Mme. Ferret Pansy seed added to every order for Pansy seed. Our I Pansies are very fine this year. Cash. Liberal extra count. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. My New Price List of WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED has been mailed. If you have not received a copy, send postal for it. Part of new crop will be ready early in July. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK LOMPOC, CAL. When ordering, please meuli'm The Kxchaage Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to these who plant for profit When ordering, please mention The Exchange CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS (SAGO PALMS) Strong and healthy bulbs, size H to 6 lbs. 23 lbs. $2.50. 100 lbs. $7.00, 300 lbs. $25.00, SOO lbs. $40.00. THE MOORE SEED CO. 125 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 122 The Florists' Exchange Michell's Winter - Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas Novelties of 1916 Early Flowering Long Season Spencer Ready for delivery August — September Farlu Mnrninn Qfar '^°''"' * '^'"'P "■'ange scarlet Lariy mOming Oiar. or flame color in standard, with rich, orauge-piuk wings. A magnificent variety for growing under glass. Flowers large and of best Spencer form, and borne in threes and fours in won- derful profusion. Pkt. 25c., % oz. SI. 50, oz. S5.00. Forlw QnAuiflol/a One of the best early-flowering Ldlljr OllUnlldhC white-seeded White Spencers. The blossoms are very large and of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne in profusion on long stems. Pkt. 15c., \4 oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00. Farlv Malnilv ^ beautiful rose pink on white LdllJ llieiUUy. ground; the effect when bunched, is most pleasing. The flowers are borne on long stems and mostly four large, well waved blossoms to each stem. Pkt. 15c., }i oz. $1.25, oz. $4.00. Parlv Qnnn RirJ Color light pink on white Ldliy OOUg DIIU. ground, is of excellent form, l)Orne on long stems, almost ever>' one carrying four large blossoms. Pkt. 15o., ^i oz. $1.25, oz. $4.00. Farlu HoatllPrKoll ^ne of the most popular Ldliy nedineiDcll. shades for the florist, as it will be useful for making up. The flowers are large, borne in threes and fours on long stems and of bold Spencer form. The color is a rich but pleasing mauve but after standing in water the color becomes a beautiful mauve lavender. Pkt. 15c., 34 oz. $1.50, oz. 85.00. Send for our New Wholesale Catalogue, just out, if you do not receive a copy. Other Varieties of Winter Flowering Spencers Ready for delivery July — August Dnoa niiaan One of the finest varieties yet intro- nOSc yUCCD. duced. The flowers are borne on long stems, are of large size and free bloomers. Usually four flowers are produced on a stem; color a most attractive shade of pink. ]^ oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00; If lb. $15.00, lb. $50.00. Vorrawa Flowers exquisitely waved, of large sise, Idirdnd. many of them being duplex or double. Color a pleasing shade of bright rose pink with lighter wings. Oz. $1.00, M lb. .$3.50, lb. $12.00. Mvo A A ClroQok Flowers large ; color a beau- mrS. rt. ft. OKddCD. tiful, clear, bright pink. Oz. $1.00; ij lb. $3.50. lb. $12.00. Mx. M Cnnnnlln Black Seeded; pure white; free Mrs. W. dpanOlin. bloomer. Oz. $1.25, X Ib. .$4.00, lb. S14.00. Pink and While Orchid. SLal" pS^ bu? produces larger flowers on longer stems. Oz. $1.00, H lb. S3.50, lb. S12.00. Pure white; one of the best. Oz. Sl.OO. H lb. S3.50. lb. $12.00. Lavender Pink Orchid. f^^^r^W^r^oX $12.0U. Daj] HvaLiJ Bright, cherry red; large, and a free I\ea UrCniQ. bloomer. Oz. 1.00, 14 lb. $3.50, lb. $12.00. If - Standard white, slightly blushed pink, VenUS. w-ings white; free bloomer. Oz. SI. 50, 14 lb. $5.00, lb. $15.0-. I ovondor Nnra ^ large variety of the Cnwin LdVcllucr iiUrd. type; of a pleasing lavender shade. Oz. 50c., I4 lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00. Also all the popular colors in the Grandiflora Winter Flowering varieties. White Orchid. New Sweet Pea — Rose Queen Henry F. Michell Co. ^tik Philadelphia, Pa. VThen ordering, pb (isr nipntlop The Exchange Kentia Seeds JUST ARRIVED FRESH, NEW CROP, IN PERFECT CONDITION BELMOREANA FORSTERIANA $20.50 per bushel. $0.7.3 101)0. $23.00 per bushel, $5.00 per 1000. Samples sent on request. Cash with orders of less than 1 bushel or 5000 seeds. McHUTCHISON & CO., THE IMPORT HOUSE 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK When nnlering. pl--Hse meatiop Tbe Exchange To the Trade.. Established In 1787 Henry METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all Choice Vegetable, Flower and Farm Seeds Snprialtipv • Beans, Beets. Cabbages. Car- jpeciauies . ^^^^ Kohl Rabi. Leeks, Let- tucea, Oniona, Peas, Radishes, Spinach, Tur- nips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Car- nations, Cinerarias, Glouinias. Larkspurs. Nasturtiums, Pansiea, Petunias, Phlox, Prim- ula, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, eto. Catalogue free on application Henry Mette's Triumph of the Giant Pansiea (mixed.) The most perfect and moat beautiful in the world. $6.00 per oz., $1.76 per >i ox., $1.00 per yi oz. Po$taoe paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my peraonal supervision on my own vaat ilrounds. and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stooka and best quality. I also grow largely seeds on contract. WTien ordering, please mention The Blicbange Pedigree Seeds WATKINS & SIMPSON, Ltd. 12 Tavistock Street Covent Garden, LONDON, ENG. <6> I Trade Marl,. When ordering, plensp meiitl.ni The Excbang** Watch for our Trade Marie stamped on every brick of Lambert's Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufactuiers upon receipt of 40 cents in post-agc. AMERICAN SPAWN CO. ST. PAUL, MINN. Im;. plt^ase mention Tho Exi'hauge F. E. BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM o£ Burnett's employees, are now at Douglas, Arizona, where their regiment has been stationed. Peter Henderson & Co., 35 and 37 Cortlaudt St.. are working now on their Autumn bulb catalog. Vaujhan's Seed Store. 43 Barclay St., reports a carload of Pormosum Lily bulbs on the way from Vancouver, B. C. Chicago Seed Trade W. W. Barnard will leave this week for a trip to the northern portions of Michigan to inspect the Pea crop. .\lexander Mathers, of Clark Bros., Milford, Conn., passed through the city the past week on his way to Milwaukee, where he expects to spend a couple of weeks sailing on Lake Michigan. Winterson's Seed Store has just fin- ished taking inventory, and with the ex- ception of some plant sales that are made at this season to the owners of Summer cottages at the various lake resorts on the Michigan coast, its season has closed. California grown Freesias have been received at Vaughan's Seed Store. In- ventory taking was in progress the past week. The new crop of Pansy seed is in demand as well as a complete assortment of flowers for greenhouse and outdoor culture suitable for Midsummer sowing. Mrs. Leonard Vaughan and four children are making the trip to Boston, Slass., by auto. A. Henderson of A. Henderson & Co. is spending the week in M'isconsin on a fishing trip. A. Miller has been in the East for some weeks and is expected in the city in a few days. An important business engagement this week prevented .Arnold Ringier from attending the Imperial Council of Shrin- ers at fjufTalo. X. T. At the annual election of officers of the Springfield Seed Co., Springfield, Mo., the same staff of ofiicers was re- elected for the ensuing year. They are as follows : R. R. Ricketts. president ; W. D. Murray, vice-president ; A. S. E. .Sanders, secretary and treasurer. The Michigan Seed Farms, Mount Pleasant, Mich., have recently been in- corporated, the capital stock stated is $.50,000. Geo. Hays, a prominent and wealthy business man of Louisville, Ky., has pur- chased an interest in the Blue Grass Seed Co. in Mount Sterling and has taken possession. Burpee's Trial Grounds Owing to the unfavorable Spring, the crops on the trial grounds of W. Atlec Burpee & Co., at Fordhook Farms, Doylestown, Pa., were expected to be be- hind, yet on a visit there two weeks ago thei'e was a wonderfully fine display, both of perennials and of seedling an- nuaJs. The chief object of the visitation was the Sweet Peas, and it was wonderful to see the results from Autumn sowing, Spring planted-out stock, and Spring sowing. The Autumn plants, or at least that portion of them — a very considerable portion — that had come through the Win- ter unharmed, were up about 4ft. high, vigorous and free tiuweriug. The Spring planted stock from pots were smaller, but otherwise good, while the Spring sowings were not yet in flower. Those sown early in March in pots were brought on in coldframes and planted out early in April. The Winter crop was sown about tbe 1st of Nov. The early flowering Spencers, which are being crossed and selected at Ford- hook, are kept by themselves, as. well as the tests of the standard varieties of early flowering ones. It is well known that these trial grounds are the largest of their kind in the country, and one asks why it is that, say, the old Blanche Ferry, or Prima Donna, or Helen Lewis, or any of the well known varieties- are still tested year by year. The answer is that there is a call for them, and it is necessary, in the maintenance of a pure stock of guaranteed se^ds, to have the trials, and to have notes and records upon them. Scores, or even hundreds of stocks, are on trial, including the firm's own strains with the varieties, novelties or selections of other firms and any that may be sent in by customers. These latter, however, are found more particularly among the vegetable trials, and occasionally, but very rarely, something good and meri- torious is discovered, in which case the July IS, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 123 firm makes arrangements with the sender for the purchase of the stock if that is possible. Geo. W. Kerr, the trials superinten- dent, has a book which he calls his Finder, which is marked off as fallows. On the left hand page is the number and the name of each variety, the book being set out thus : No. Vari- Grower Merit Date Date Re- ety and When When marks Purity Planted Noted The questions he has in his mind are: what is the quality of the standard as a whole; trueness; number of rogues if any and their character. These notes on every variety in the trial grounds are then transferred into a record book, which is kept by the firm for reference. Reports, however, are sent to the seed growing grounds at Lompoc, Cal., as a guide to those in charge there as to their various stocks, and in this way a check is kept over all the varieties that are cataloged. What are called "Merit Samples," in the ease of vegetables par- ticularly, are those that are sent by cus- tomers, or others that are bought from the trade for testing. It is remarkable how many synonyms actually do appear, although they have distinct names ; actually scores in the case of a crop like Lettuces. Among the Sweet Peas of special in- terest may be mentioned : Phantom Blue, very pretty light blue ; Jean Ireland, pink edge, cream ground, beautiful flower ; Warrior, a brighter variety than the rich mahogany King Manoel ; Lord Fisher, which is still brighter than War- rior, a flower of good shape and habit ; King .Alfred, more of a true piuK than Helen Grosvenor or Barbara ; Red Cross and Ruth Bide, which are too like Fiery Cross to be distinguishable ; Cheerful, a sweet, biscuit blush in color, finely frilled, good standards and well spread- ing wings; May Duke, a novelty much like Wedgewood, and among other blues or lavender-blues few are better than the well known Lavender Geo. Herbert. Jack Tar and Royal Blue may be taken to be the best in the dark blue shades, coming early, and throwing lots of fours, all good flowers ; these two are similar. Hawlmark Gladys reminds one of the old Sutton's Queen or Doris Usher, a good rose primrose flower, with rather more of the salmon than in Mrs. Hugh Dickson. The latter looks compara- tively cold beside Gladys. Scarlet Em- peror stands up vividly, and is a bold flower and a good grower. Tarrawa, which comes in three weeks earlier than the Summer Spencers, even when sown at the same time, is excellent out-of- doors and maintains the same character of free flowering and vigorous growth that IS characteristic of it under glass. Mrs. Townsend, of a heliotrope gray and vrtiite mixture, is still a favorite. Im- proved Nora Unwin looks like being the best of the whites, although Constance Hinton is also dainty, large and good. King White is more solid and maintains Its position ; Phyllis is a white with picotee edge, which might be described as an Improved Mrs. W. J. Unwin, which latter is lighter than Aurora. Eric Harvey, Marchioness of Tweedale, are too much alike ; Eric Harvey is the ^vorite of many growers. Fordhook Fairy is a good primrose Sweet Pea, which yields a large percentage of dou- bles; it is a strong grower and a true Spencer. Among the cream pinks, the old Mrs. Routzahn, Burpee's strain, is not easily beaten, especially as a cut flower when shown in vases. Florence Morse Spen- cer^ is a pretty soft blush ; while Bur- pee's Charm, a distinctive rosy lavender and white, is one of the finest for gar- den decoration. Prince George and Rosiiia among the art shades for com- binations of rose and lavender, ought to be in all good collections ; they are quite distinct, and are good growers. A fine lavender grey is Bolton's Don- ald Varr, wh[eh makes a very beautiful combination with Queen Victoria Spen- cer, Dobbie's Cream, or Clara Curtis. It also goes well with orange varieties like The President, Barbara and such like. Hercules, Afterglow and Irish Belle can also be counted in among the favorites and necessary varieties fo"- the exhibitor of Sweet Pea novelties and the pretty Cherub. Among the early flowering or Winter varieties that stood out were Fordhook Pink and White, but of these there are eight to a dozen very notable improved VAUGHAN'S Mixtures "Cut Flower" Runs to Per Trade Pkt. Per H oz. Per oz. Per H lb. Light Colors $0.25 $0.85 $5.00 $17.50 "Giant" Contains all per Trade Pkt. Per H 02. Per oz. Per K lb. The BIG Ones $0.25 $0.60 $4.00 $14.00 " International " Wonderful in Per Trade Pkt. Per K oz. Per oz. Per )i lb. Range of Colors $o.50 $1.50 $10.00 $35.00 Giant Flowered Pansies FOR 27 YEARS WE HA VE SPECIALIZED IN PANSY SEED Other dealers have stolen the names of our mix- tures, but so far none have gotten away with the quality of the seeds we supplied Oz. Giant Adonis. Light blue Sl.SO Auricula. Colors 1.80 Aurora. Pure white 1.80 Beacons6eld. Violetandblue. 1.80 Black (King of the Blacks) ... 1.80 Bridesmaid. Apple-blossom. 2.40 Bugnot. Extra choice 2.80 Gassier. 3 and 5 blotched. . 2.00 Pres. McKinlcy 3.00 Pres. Carnot 3.00 Emperor William. Blue 1.40 Fiery Faces. Red with black. 1.50 Golden Queen. Pure yellow 1.50 Oj. Indigo King. Indigo blue. . . . $2.00 Mad. Perret. Rose and pink. l.SO Masterpiece. Fluted petals. . 5.00 Orchid-Powered, Mixed 2 25 Paris Market. Fine mixture. 1.80 Prince Bismarck. Lightbrown. 1.50 Purple. Rich color 1.50 Striped. A line strain 1.40 Trimardeau. Mixed 1.00 Violet Blue 1.40 White, very Large, with Violet Eye 1.60 Yellow, with Large Dark Eye 1.60 And fifty other named sorts. See Mid-Summer List Florist's Seeds Calceolaria Hybrida Mixed Extra Choice. Our mixture is composed of the choicest selections of tigered, marbled, spotted and variegated varieties, and we know, will give entire satisfaction. 1000 seeds 50c., 3 trade pkts. for $1.35. Cineraria Vaughan*8 Columbian Mixture. It consists of a mixture made up by ourselves of the choicest English, French andf German strains, and cannot be excelled in variety of colors, size, shape and substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant. Trade pkt. (500 seeds) 50c., 3 pkts. S1.40. Mignonette New York Market. The largest and best greenhouse variety. Trade Pkt. (1000 seeds) 50c., oz. $7.00, H oz. $1.00 Primula Sinensis Vaughan's International Mixture Trade Pkt. (350 seeds) 50c., per A oz. S4.00. Also Separate Colors, at same prices Primula Obconica Grandiflora Mixed, 1000 seeds. 50c. Primula Malacoides, trade pkt. 25c. And all separate colors. New Crop soon of Orchid-flowering Sweet Peas for Christmas blooming. Also Morse's 1916 Novelties Complete Mid-Summer List of Flower Seeds Ready VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph St- NEW YORK, 43 Barclay St SEEDLING Silrer hnk Sinpdragin, picchetl eticc. Camet 4& fliw» AnoU. ■ iiduiitt tl ait gnwth II t>t» it tht fife Itad Sitter Puk SM^Unti July and August These are the months in which to start seedling SNAPDRAGON plants to follow 'Mums. Snapdragons have Ijecome immensely popular, and for profit to grower there is no plant that touches them. We have all of the good ones, seed of which were grown under glass with each variety in a separate bouse — meaning the best seed that can be produced. Prices, as follows: i' Seed of our original Silver Pink Snapdragon, SI. 00 per pkt.; 3 for §2.50; 7 for 85.00. Seed of Nelrose, Garnet, Yellow, Buxton, Phelps' White and Fancy Mixed, 35c. per pkt.; 3 for $1.00. Free cultural directions. All orders cash. There is a big shortage of Snapdragon plants due to rainy season, so grow all the plants that you can and market any surplus. Our famous Silver Pink will be the leader, with our other good ones in their color. Every mail brings repeat orders and puffs for RAMSBURG'S SILVER PINK. Remember, July and August and start some seedling Snapdragon plants. G. S. RAMSBURG, - Somersworth, N. H. varieties, several of which have -already received certificates, and which are being grown on at Lompoc. Culinary Peas, sown April 19 in the open, bring out the fact that in Little Marvel, Champion of England. Veitch's Perfection, Princess of Wales, Tele- phone, and Union Jack we have some of the best Peas on the market, not- withstanding that among Peas there are endless names and descriptions. Absolute cleanliness rules throughout \ the whole of the grounds, and it was difficult to find a single weed even after such a moist season as this has been. Petunias are a large trial, and even among the doubles a good percentage come true from seed. Some of the Oxalis, notably lasiandra, crimson ; and Dippei, white, were a mass of bloom, and ought, one thinks, to be much more employed in gardens. The Pansies from Fall sowings com- prised all the favorite types, as Prince Bismarck. Trimardeau, Masterpiece and other giant improved German strains, as well as the orchid flowered, and those in art shades. All appeared to great ad- vantage. These Fall sowings were made on the 23d of October last year; the so- called Spring sowing on June 3. Elsewhere were noted the great per- fection of Delphinium Belladonna hy- brids, the beautiful range of colors in the Foxgloves, the wonderful variety of Sweet Williams, and the showy, brilliant colors and prodigality of bloom among 124 The Florists' Exchange New Early Flowering Giant Pansies Or Winter Blooming An entirely new and distinct strain of Pansiea. The main ad- vantage of these new Pansies over all hitherto existing Pansies is the extreme earlincss of flowering and its unusual hardiness, which enables them to withstand quite severe Winters, and to bloom right on into the Summer. Sown at the same time as other Pansies, they begin flowering the early part of March or as soon as the snow is off the ground, many times having four or five large flow- ers to a plant, when all other Pansies are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragrant. They are highly recommended for Autumn planting on graves, and for very early bedding, as well as for early cut flowers. 14. WINTER SUN. Golden yellow with dark eye. 15. ICE KING. Silvery white, with dark blue eye. 16. CELESTIAL QUEEN. Light or sky blue. 17. CHARM OF MARCH. Dark velvety blue. 18. MIXED. The above four colors with other shades and variations. Each color separate or mixed. 500 seeds 50c., 1000 seeds $1.00, }4 oz. $2.00, J4 oz. $3.75, 1 oz. $15.00. For list and price of other Kenilworth Pansy Seed see my ad. of June 10th. FRFP OFPFR RAINBOW U a mi«ture of the moat ^ IVEiCi \jr r IZjIV beautiful, gorgeous colors, blotched, striped, veined, margined, eto. With every $1.00 worth of Pansy seed I will send, free, 1000 seeds of Rainbow and with other amounts jn like proportion. When You Want to Buy Horticultural Sundries From England You cannot do better than write for my Trade Price List and a quotation for just what you want from time to time Large stocks of the following are always on hand R.\FFIA in 3 standard qualities and prices, extra prima long white broad Majunga, 1st quality Majunga and first quality Tamatave Samples Sent Post Free. Bamboo Garden Canes, Mottled and Tapering Canes. , Best English and French Secateurs. XL ALL Budding and Pruning Knives. Garden Trug Baskets. Mushroom Spawn. All kinds of Fertilizers, XL ALL Insecticides, Fumigators, etc., etc. Trade only supplied. G. H. RICHARDS, 234 Borough, London, S. E., ENGLAND Manufacturer and Shipper of all Sundries Cable Address : "VAPORIZING" LONDON Gloede's Conservatories For Sale or For Rent For further particulars, apply GLOEDE'S EVANSTON, ILL. rtit^ilng. pli'nse mention The Exchange Are you guessing where you come out on profits? Have you a good bookkeeping system? Have you any system worth the name? In either case we would call to your attention the invaluable contribution on "Accounting for Plant and Flower Growers" by P. B. Rigby, an expert at figures and wellknown as a suc- cessful New York commission flow- er dealer, in the Gardeners and Florists' Annual for 1916. 50 cents, from this office. tin' sir;iins uf (_'arnati'iiis frum seeds, tln'so brinp in soino cases Wintered over, .Vu immense acreage is accorded to Dahlias, which were late in being planted this year, and a collection of 100 of the newer cactus varieties from Eng- land have been added. Some of the pompons were already flowering. Tile Asters looked promising; they are Sprayed w-ith a kerosene emulsion at regular intervals to prevent harm from the tarnished bug. The Cucurbitaceons plants are .sprayed with lime and Paris green against striped bug. The Fordhook Hybrid Gladioli also form a very important section here, and trials to te.st the steadiness of the se- lected vaiieties are made of these too. It is iiinv well known that this strain can be liowered the same year from seed, if sown in heat early iu February in a ricli, deep, friable soil and kept well wa- tered throughout the Summer. Not all will flower, but a large nunllwr will. Large leaved] fancy Colens are another specialty of Burpee & Co., and two va- rieties deserve special mention, namely Roccoco. green yellow, and Le Pyrenees, crim.son and chocolate. Giant flowered Heliotrope arc grown in frames, which can be readily shaded and attended to as lo the watering. It was also interesting to notice how well tlie dwarf Lobelias grow, especially in this cool moist season. They are very beautiful and neat as seen at Fordhook. 97th YEAR J.BOLGIANO&SON Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Growers of Pediaree Tomato Seeds BALTIMORE, MD. .\KKOi\, O. — The Portage Xursery & Landscape Co. of this place has been organized with a capital stock of $.5--red ; very fine shape; large and free bloomer 35 I.OO 3.50 12.00 Sensation Scarlet. Early; very productive and throws three to four flowers in stems. Bright scarlet i.QO 3.00 10.00 35.00 Apricot and Orange Apricot Orchid. Mostly apricot self. A cross between Miriam Beaver and Mrs. A. A. Skach. Orange Orchid. Standard or- ange, wings dark salmon pink, beautifully colored and formed Lavender and Blue Anita Wehrmann. A beauti- ful shade of lavender; large flowers, long stems; very pro- lific and well fixed 1.00 E. Burke. The flowers are large, borne usually in fours on long strong stems; very early and fixed. We recom- mend this as the best lavender Winter-flowering Spencer to date. Tr.pkt. (25 seeds) 50c.. 2.50 6.00 Mrs. John M. Barker. The standard is lilac, with glisten- ing, dark rose, wings light blue on white ground 30 l.oO -1.50 15.00 .60 .60 1.50 4.50 15.00 1.50 4.50 15.00 3.00 New crop seeds ready for delivery in late July and early in August. Any other variety not In above list can be supplied. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON CO., Inc., 128 Chambers Street NEW YORK CITY When orileriug. please oieutiou The Excha 126 The Florists' Exchange THE STORY OF TEXAS, THE "LONE STAR STATE" Will be well told In our Annual S. A. F. and O. H. Convention Number Out August 5 Whether you are going to Houston or not, remember that the great big South is an im- portant market for florists' goods of all kinds, and the interest in this Convention will cause an enormous boom in Southern floriculture If you are going to carry your wares to Houston, let everybody know it in advance and look for them. If you are not going to ex- hibit in Houston, you will still want to make your offers through this Convention Number. If you want Southern business, advertise in this Southern Number. If you want to advertise in an issue that will be eagerly looked for and read by all in the trade, this is your chance. Make Your Reservations Now for Space IN THE HOUSTON CONVENTION NUMBER. OUT AUGUST 5 How Much Space For You? The Florists' Exchange p. O. Box 100 Times Square NEW YORK CITY Aster Plants Semple's Branching, Crego and Aster 'Mums. Seed growTi from selected flowers ; fine, strong plants, $2.50 per 1000, 5000 for $10.00. GERANIUMS Out of 4-inch pots, in bud and bloom, all leading varieties, $5.00 per 100. lANTANAS AITERNANTHERAS COLEUS CIGAR PLANTS VXBENAS SCARLET SAGE LOBELIA SWEET ALYSSUM ?^"?""'' KENILWORTH IVY GERANIUMS ABUTILON THUNBERGIA PARLOR IVY FEVERFEAV BEGONIAS TRADESCANTIA (Giant Double White) CENTAUREA, all colors. ,/^^o,i?^. '^''^1^^^"'°°^ plants, out of 2%-iii. and 3-in. pots, $2.00 per 100 : 300 for $5.00. CABBAGE PLANTS, CELERY, BEETS, ONIONS, LET- TUCE PLANTS. AU kinds, strong plants, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per TOMATO and SWEET POTATO PLANTS. Good, strong plants, $1.50 per 1000. .„ .-9-*-^^'^^0^^^* PLANTS. Nice, strong plants, 35e. per 100, $2.50 per 1000. SEND FOR LIST J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. SOUTHERN STATES— Contlnned {Continued from page 124) taken a two month's leave of absence from his work, and will make an auto- mobile tour through the East. The Jacob Schulz Co. has been fea- turing insecticides in its windows for the past few da.vs for use upon Itose bushes. Henry Baumer, of the shop of Au- gust R. Baumer, left Louisville, on Sat- urday, July 8, for Buffalo to attend the Shriner's Convention, and will be away about ten days in all. Floiver Shoxp Helps Chnrcli At Taylorsville, Ky., the ladies of the Taylor.sville Baptist Church, have adopted an unusual method of raising funds for a church building and at the same time will hold an interesting flower sliow. The show will be held in Novem- ber and the plans are unique. The ladies have bought many plants and arranged for a Chrysanthemum show in which ten prizes of $25 each have been offered and put up by the ladies. Both plans and flowers will be sold after the ribbons have been awarded and the proceeds of the sale will go to the Pastorium build- ing fund. The prizes will also go to this fund, the contestants entering the con- test understanding that the prizes are to go to the fund, the winners in reality only having the pleasure of winning the prizes and aiding in the work. W. N. Arterbum, president of the Wood-Stubbs Co.. wholesale and retail seedsmen, of Louisville, was taken to a local hospital a ff'w days ago following a head-on collision between his automo- bile and a motor-cycle and side car on a dark road East of Louisville. Philip App. owner of the motorcycle, died a few hours later, and five persons were injured in the wreck. There were four people in the Arterburn car. including Mrs. Arterbum and two children, and two men on the motorcycle. A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in the Federal court, at Chatta- nooga. Tenn., recently, by D. W. Hunter, doing business as the Chattanooga Nur- series. Secured claims are listed at ap- proximately $18,000, and total assets are estimated at $21,000. R. F. Hudson, superintendent of the Associated Charities, of Chattanooga, has organized a flower mission, having taken the matter up with the pastors of the Chattanooga churches. It is pro- posed to arrange a schedule whereby each church will furnish flowers one week out of each sis months. Replies from many of the ministers showed a disposition to back the plan strongly, and at. a recent meeting the department was launched with Mrs. W. F. Langley as chairman. Flowers will be furnished to the sick and the old ladies homes, hos- pitals, etc. G. D. C. Knoxville, Tenn. A Happy Picnic The Knoxville Florists' Society held its third annual picnic on Thursday, July 6. at Elkmont. Tennessee, a place about 60 miles from Knoxville. The pic- nickers left Knoxville on a special train at S o'clock in the morning. Owing to the steady incline it took about three hours to make the trip, thus reaching the destination about eleven. A crowd, numbering over one hundred, shared in the n'o.vs of the day. The ride was made in closed cars until Walland. Tennessee, w-as reached : at this place an observa- tion car was added, giving all a chance to en.ioy the beautiful scenery of the hills, through which flowed clear and silvery streams. Even the elements fa- vored the occasion, for no rain fell and a cool breeze modied the rays of the warm sun and blessed, cooled and tanned the faces of the jovial crowd. After reaching Elkmont. pictures were made of the entire company and then an elaborate and most delicious basket din- ner was served on the picnic grounds. It .seemed that for one time at least old Sfnther Earth had yielded a most boun- tiful supply of eatables. There were a number of baseball play- ers in the crowd and they, of course, became interested in ball ; two teams were selected and a close game followed. Immediately after the hall game a number hastened to the river and en- joyed the evening bathing in the water and basking in the sun ; others took to mountain climbing, while the florists started in other directions to seek for new species. Special GERANIUMS Fine Btof-k. Must have ttie room. 20.000 Nutt and Poltevlne, 500 Rlcard, 500 .Scarlet Redder, alt nice 2-io, plant*, S2.00 per IW), S15IXI per lODO. 3-in. Stork: .'iOOO Poltevlne. .'iOO Buchner .WO Nutt, $.!,00 per 100, 825.00 per 1000. PELARGUNIUM, Easter Greeting. 2-in., $8.00 per 100. Cath pletue. Rudolf Nagel, 515 Sooth West Ed*] Ave. , Lancaster, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Excbao^e GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings GUARANTEED to any point in the United 6tBte< aa far west as Chicago. If they do not auit you, send them hark and get your money refultdMi. YOU RUN NO RISK. p„ lOOQ S. A. NUTT and BUCHNER JIO.OO RICARD and POITEVINE 12.80 POT GERANIUMS, for delivery Auguat and September, at a special price, Above varieties only. Samples and prices submitted on request, ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. When ordering, pleswe mention The Bgehang* Geraniums cSS, NUTT, POITEVINE, BUCHNER, RICARD $10,00 per 1000. Stock guaranteed. C. OUADLAND'S SONS 328-340 Houghton St., North Adams, Mass. Wlipn ftr»l«»rine ■ •ntlnn Th" PlT^hange Geraniums READY FOR SHIPMENT ROOTED CUTTINGS — Rlcard, Poltevlne. Doyle, Nutt. Buchner, »10 00 per 1000. ^inch fine stock of Poitevine. Doyle, $2 00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Cash «nth order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street, LANCASTER. PA. When ordering, please mention The Kxchaais GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Ricard, Poitevine. Castetlane, Doyle, Perkina, Vi&ud, Nutt and Buchoer, SIO 00 p«r 1000. Cub with order. FRED. W. RITCHY. Lancaster, Pa. Western Orchid Co. Alameda, California ORCHIDS, PALMS Sole Agency for Pacific Orchid Peat Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS PALMS euid Plant* of Every Variety ORCHIDS Collector John Dc Buck Is etin collecting in South America the best Com- mercial Orchids. Plants are arri\'ing now. For prices write to Er%V RI ir'W 719 Chestnut Street* , UiL nu\^rw, secaucus. n. j. When orjerlns- please nn-nlion Tin' Kxchang6 'MUMS YELLOW CHAS. RAZERsh^S^ui. »2.00 per IOO SNAPDRAGONNELROSEf^S'^ ' From 3-in. pots. $3.00 per 100 From 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100 HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. When orderins. pleaa« mention The Bxchasft July IS, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 127 HOLLAND GROWN BULBS HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, ROSE BUSHES, ETC. Write for information about the Mammoth Auction Sales that we will hold during the coming Fall Season, of Holland's latest and choicest varieties The MacNiff Horticultural Company 52, 54 and 56 Vesey Street The Largest Horticultural Auction Rooms in the World NEW YORK CITY King Seed Cabinet 50 DRAWERS 3 inches wida, 2}^ inchea deep. 8 inches long. Oak case and partitions. Oak fronts and backs to drawers. Steel bottoms and sides to drawers. Just the thing (or your potting shed. Price, $15.00 net (. o. b. factory. i KINO CONSTRUCTION CO. | NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. | A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT DRAC.«NA Indlvlsa. 2-in., So.; 3-in., lOc; 4-in., 15c.: 5-in., 25c. each. Rj;X BEGONIAS. 2M-in., S5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poltevine, Rlcard. Per- kins and Buchner. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., tS.OO per 100. BOSTON and WHITMAN! FERNS. 3-in., lOc; 4-in., 15c.; 5-in., 25c. VINCA Variegata. 2-in., $2.00; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. SALVIA splendens. 4-iD pots, $7.00 per lOO'i KING HUMBERT CANNAS. 4-in. pots, 10-in. tall. $8.00 per 100. DUSTY MILLER. 2ii-in. pota. $2.00 per 100. GERMAN IVY. 2H->n. Pots, $2.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS Spreniteri. 3-in. poU, $3.50 per 100. AGERATUM. 3-in. pots, $3.60 per 100. MATTHEWS t VAR«[Y, laJagE^^?.^^. Asparagus Sprengeri Fine bushy stock, in 3-in. pota, ready to plant or to shift into 4-in. pota $6 00 per 100. R.G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. SOUTHERN STATES— Continued At 5.30 p.m. the homeward bound train left Elkmont and sped along at a much more rapid rate than in the morn- ing trip. The fragments from dinner served as a luncheon for supper, and another joll.v time followed. At 9 p.m. the train pulled in at Knoxville bearing a most plea.sant looking crowd, every- one feeling that he was the one who had had tlie best time. Among the invited guests were Gennar Teilmann and son of Johnson City, Tennessee; Mr. and Mrs. George A. Kimmel and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Haeger of Chattanooga, Tenn. Harry J. Dennis, representing S. A. Weller, Zanesville, O. ; Joseph J. Goudy, representing Henry A. Dreer, Philadel- phia, Pa. ; and Milton Selinka, New Torlt ; recently called upon the Knox- ville florists with their respective lines of supplies. Charlie Mount of the C. A. Dahl Co., Atlanta. Ga., is spending his vacation with relatives in Knoxville. "SotTTHBO." Washington, D. C. We are in the midst of the Summer slump. July starts the vacation rush. A number of the store forces have left. There is nothing doing except funeral work. Blackistone had a rush order for fu- neral work on Sunday and had to send it to Leonardtown, Md., by auto. After the machine left more orders arrived and they were compelled to turn over some to another florist. Stock is plentiful enough except Car- nations. Wm. Sharper of Oxen Hill, Md., has completed a new 100ft. house for Carna- tions. Harry Hammaek, better known to the trade as Skeets, a hunchback, died very suddenly last week. He worked around the J. R. Freeman store for the past ten years. He was a jovial little feUow and was personally acquainted with all the trade. The outing committee of the club has completed all arrangements for Wednes- day. It is to be hoped W. F. won't bring Woodrow up as a surprise, it may intimi- date some of the fair sex and keep them out of the races. O. A. C. O. Incorporations Akron, O. — The Portage Nursery and Landscape Co. was recently incorporated with a capital stock of $5000. The di- rectors are Richard Beck, Stephen Barc- zik, D. W. Kaufman, H. J. Steiner and Freda Beck. Clifton, O. — A. Sunderbruch's Sons, florists of Jefferson ave., will go out of the greenhouse end of the trade when their lease expires on Aug. 1. TouNGSTOWN, O. — Plans are now un- der way for the opening of one of the largest floral houses in this city to be known as the Walter B. Holtzman Co. Houston, Tex. — W. W. Wcstgate re- cently removed from San Antonio into this city and is making preparations to open up a nursery business. He has half a block for a sales stand and has secured eight and one-half acres at the edge of the city limits for use as a nursery. Later he may possibly enter into the wholesale trade. Every large estate — in fact almost every home, needs ITUIS W££D-KILL£R Grass and Weea-Killin.g' Chemical Hand-weeding is expensive. Atlas is compara- tively clieap. Hand-weeding iias to be done over and over again. Atlas kills the weeds once, for the whole season. Atlas comes in concentrated liquid form. It must be mixed with twenty times as much water. One gallon diluted in this way, will clean up — and keep clean — 600 square feet. You apply it with an ordin- ary sprinkling can. Seedsmen, Florists and Nurserymen can make a nice profit selling Atlas quart and gallon packages. Please write for prices and particulars on your business letter-bead. Atlas Preservative Company of America, Inc. Dept. A, 95 Liberty Street New York City When firdering. pl.-a.'^e mention The Exchange Primroses and Cyclamen PRIMULA Chinese, ^^.o^p'r °o'o.''''"''*^ "°'°"' ^'""^ ^^■'°' p"**" PRIMULA Obconica Gigantea and Grandiflora. In mixed or separate colors, from 2J4-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN gigantea. in four colors, from 3-in. pots. $8.00 per 100 ASPARAGUS Plumosus. strong, from 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Strong, from 3-in. pots. $5.00 per 100. Wettlin Floral Co., Hornell. N. Y. When ordering, pleaae mention The BJichangg JERUSALEM CHERRIES Melvina and Aunum. 2>^-in., S2.00 per 100. STEVIA, Dwarf. 2i,.',-in., $2.00 per 100. PRIMULA Obconica and Malacoldes. Ready July 17th. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. COLEUS. Rooted Cuttings. 10 kinds. 60c. per 100. $5.00 per 1000. Cash. BYER BROTHERS, Chambersburg, Pa. Whea ordering, pleaB« mention The Exchange DAHLIAS BMt n*w and Mandard vadatlaa. Wilta (or p*lo«i bafor* otdmHag •laawhafa PEACOCK DAHLIA FARM BERUN, N. J. Wbea orderlnc, please mention ^e ■xchaBce 128 The Florists' Exchange Anglin^WalshCo. WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y. 'Phone, Woodlawn 1470 Green. 100 1000 40.00 25.00 35.00 ALTERN ANTHER A. . Red and Yellow. 2-in »2.5D 820.00 3-in 3.50 30.00 ALYSSUM, Dwarf and Tall. 2-in. 2..50 20.00 3-in 3.60 30.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. $8.00 per 1000: in 5000 lots, at 87.50 per 1000; 2i.i-in., S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS. Chatelaine. Seed- 100 1000 lings from soil $3.50 S30.00 21,4-in 5.00 45.00 Lorraine. 2M-in 1200 100.00 Cincinnati. 2li-in 15.00 140.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2}i-m. .25.00 200.00 Rex. 2,'4-in., very best varie- ties, assorted 5.00 Erfordil. 2}i-in 3.00 .3-in 4.00 Semperflorens White. 3-in. . 6.00 Vernon. 2-in 2.50 20.00 3-in 5.00 Bedding, .\ssorted. 2}-4-in. . . 4.00 BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pink and White. 2,'4-in 5.00 40.00 CALADIUM Esculentum. S-in., S2.00 per doz. CANNAS. Kina Humbert. 3-in., J4. 00 per 100; 4-in.. $7.00 per 100. (Except King Humbert.) 3-in., $3.00 per 100; $25,(10 per lOUO. POMPONS. All popular varieties. 81.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Hardy Varieties. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. COLEUS, Best varieties. 82.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN. Xmas Red, Pink, Salmon, Pure White, White with Eye. Dark Red, 2M-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; 3-in., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. DRACjBNA Indivlsa. 2H-in., per 100, $3.50; 3-in., $6.00; 3H-in., $7.00; 4-in., S15.00; 6-in., $25.00. FERNS. Table Ferns. 2>i-in. .$3.00 Cyrtomium Falcatum, 3-in. . S.OO 4-in 15.00 Boston Ferns. 2M-in 4.00 $35.00 3-in S.OO Roosevelt, Whitman! com- pacta, Scottil. All 2i.i-in. .$5.00 $40.00 Elegantisslma Improved and Elegantissima compacta. 21., -in 6.00 60.00 SPECIAL OFFER GERA.NIUMS. Beaute Poitevine, 4 in. pots. $5.50 per 100. BEGONIA Luminosa. 3-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. SALVIA Splendcns. 3-in., $15.00 per 1000. 100 1000 Teddy Jr $5.00 $45.00 Whitman!. 5H-m. 75e. each. Table Fern Seedlings. $2.00 per flat 5 flats, $1.75 per flat; 10 flats, $1.60 per flat. HYDRANGEAS. Best varieties. 2ii-m., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. 100 1000 IVY, English. 2y-in $3.00 $25.00 LEMON VERBENAS. 2-in 2.50 Strong, 3-in 6.00 LOBELIA, Kath. Mallard, Dou- ble Blue. 2Ji-in 3.00 PANSIES. In bud and bloom. Mixed colors, bushv 1.25 10.00 PHLOX, Hardy. Mixed. Clumps. 5.00 Fireball. 4-in 7.00 POINSETTIAS. 2!.4-in 6.00 50.00 PRIMULA. Obconica, Chlnen- sis, Malacoides. Giant flow- ering. Separate or Mixed Colors 3.00 27.50 SNAPDRAGON. Silver Pink, Giant Yellow, Giant White, Tango and Salmon. 2].i-\n. 4.00 35.00 VINCA Variegata. 2-in 2..50 20.00 2M-in 3.00 25.00 VIOLETS. Marie Louise. Clean stock. Rooted Cuttings 2.25 20.00 Plants from soil, ready Aug. 1st . 4.00 35.00 VIOLETS. Princess of Wales . 2.50 22.50 CALIFORNIA BULBS Prices F. O. B., New York City. FREESIA Purity (Fischer's Improved). Diam. Inches. Per 1000 1,; to H • $10.00 j| to ;4' 12.00 CALLA yBthiopica. Diam. Inches Per 1000 1 Ji to 2-in. (florist size) $70.00 2 to2K-in 85.00 Godfrey. Medium sized bulbs. $S.OO per 100; large size bulbs, $12.00 per 100. The above are clean, high-grade, healthy bulbs. When orderlnc, please mention The Exchnnge READY NOW Al STOCK ABUTILON Savitzii and 2 other varieties - 3 in. ALTERNANTHERA. From soil. Brilliantissima, Aurea na- na, Paronychioides ALYSSUM, Double 2 in. BEGONI.\ Luminosa 2Ji in. Chatelaine and Primadonna 2% in. Erfordia and Vernon. (Red, white and pink) 2J^ in. Seedlings, above kinds, from soil $5.00 1.00 2.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 100 CANNAS. All kinds 3 in. S.OO 4 in. ■ 8.00 EGG PLANTS 2Ji in. 2.00 FUCHSIAS. In variety 2}f in. 2.50 GERANIUMS, Mme. Salleroi. 2 in. 2.00 HELIOTROPE, Jersey Beauty 2 in. 2.00 LOBELIA, K. Mallard 2 in. 2.00 STAR OF BETHLEHEM. Something new 2 in. 5.00 Olson & Co., 1.50 WHOLESALE PLANT GROWERS Cash with order Webster, Mass. Wlien ordering, pivase mention The Excbange Spring Plants GERANIUMS, HELIOTROPE and FUCHSIAS. 4-in., S6.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Luminosa and Vernon. 4-in., $7.00 per 100. BRILLIANCY COLEUS. 4-in., $7.00 per 100; 214-in., S3.00 per 100. COLEUS. All varieties. 2J^-in., $2.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosa and Sprengeri. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. ASCHMANN BROS. Second & Bri$tol St$., Philadelphia, Pa. When ordering. pU-nse m--nH,m The Kxchnl\pe GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Ready in Oclober. Write for prices EARNEST HARRIS Delanson, N. Y. When ordering, please mention Tte ExcluQge Geraniums Ricard, Poitevine, S. A. Nutt. 3>2-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. S. A. Nutt. 2H-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Mme. Salleroi. 3H-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. LOBELIA Kathleen Mallard. 3-in. pots, 100 $3.00. AGERATUM, Stella Gurney. 3-in. pots, 100 $3.00 DOUBLE PETUNIAS. 3H-in. pots, 100 $6.00. FUCHSIAS. Double varieties. 3H-in. pots, 100 $6.00. HELIOTROPE. Dark blue. 3H-in. pots, 100 $5.00. DUSTV MILLER. 2!^-in. pots, 100 $2.50. SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem. 2}i-m. pots, 100 $2.00. COLEUS. Miied varieties. 2K-in. pots, 100 $3.00. VERBENAS. Separate colors. 2^i-in. pots, 100 $2.00. Cash with order. E. C. Rogers, Roslindale, Mass. When ordering, please mention The Exchange English Ivy Fine, strong 2-inch stock, $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. HENRY ENGLER M51 Lancaster Aye., PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange SNAPDRAGONS SILVER PINK FINEST YELLOW $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000 $5,00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000 NELROSE THE BEST COMMERCIAL SNAPDRAGON $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000 HEATHERDELL, Above prices are for plants, from 2J^-inch pots, which are pinched once and well branched. We offer extra fine plants of the above, from 3-in. pots, at an advance of S2.00 per 100. DAVID J. SCOTT, Corfu, N. Y. FINEST WHITE $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000 NEW YELLOW $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000 iin.-Dli"n Till' Lx'-li. Rose Plants For Sale (OWN ROOT) 2000 Ophelia 1500 White KiUarney 1000 Pink Killarney $7S.OO per lOOO Order at once. CLHolbrow, ^rs^s"^ When orderlug. please meatlon Tbe ExcbaDge I Middle Atlantic States | Lancaster, Pa. Retail business has settled down to normal Summer trade, and while there is no particular complaint to make, there is nothing to brag about. Early closing 5.30 p.m.. nd a half holiday on Friday after- noon is the rule. Lancaster has to select Friday for its halt holiday on account of the immense numbers of country people who come to tbe Saturday markets, and the equally immense crowds of country people who flock to the city on Saturday afternoons via our trolley system wbiob reaches every borough and hamlet in the coiiuty. Individual mention is superfluous without any news attached, and is being a physical and financial impossibility for me to cover the county each week, it is up to the boys to let me know if there are any news items from their section. Bell telephone No. 29S M any day be- tween 11.45 a.m. and 1 p.m. will reach me sure. Elmer Weaver has started a bed of perennials and biennials, some 75 va- rieties, that is an education to those who can watch it the season through. Chas. M. Weaver has the finest bed of tiibtrous Begonias in the city or county, and has among them a novel crested yel- low of which he is justly proud and will make an endeavor to perpetuate it. Alphonso Peters believes in advertis- ing and has a sign 12ft. by 3ft. calling the attention to his place of every one who passes in the trolleys or otherwise, and is getting results that are highly gratifying. Thursday, Jnly 20, the club will hold its annual outing at the farm of ex- president B. F. Barr (now that Roose- velt is so much in the lime-light we thought it a fitting time to bring our own ex-president to the attention of the world). It will be a family basket pic- nic and everyone to supply their own luiicb. with fitting games for both children and grown ups. Time 1 p.m. until we are ready to leave; expense 5c. carfare each way. a small contribution toward prizes,, etc., and whatever you choofee to spend for your basket or box lunch. A. M. Hebb. Pink Killarney, White KiUarney, KiUamey Oueen, Double Pink Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward. -Mrs. Geo. Sliawyer, Mrs. Taft (.Antoiae Hivoire). My Maryland. Lady Hillingdon, Richmond. Grafted, from 3 and 3H-inch pots, S15.00 per 100. Own Root, 3-in., SS.OO per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Bonsilene, Kaiserin. Own Root, 3-in. pots, S7.00 per 100. Sunrise, Sunset. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. Hadley. Killarney Queen, Sunburst. Own Root, 3-in. pots, SIO.OO per 100. Kaiserin, \. Victoria. Grafted, 3-in. pots, S13.00 per 100. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. Chrysanthemums Edwin Siedenitz, Charles Razer. Chieftain, Chrysolora, Dolly Dimple, Golden Dome. Lynnwood Hall. Ramapo, Yellow Eaton, William Turner. 2i2-in- pots, S4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. A. J. Balfour. Autumn Glory, CulUngfordU, Elsie Papworth, Early Snow, Golden Glow, Geo. Kalb. Glory of Pacific, Harvard. Harry May, H. \V. Reiman. Ivorj-, John Shrimpton, Lillian Doty. Maud Dean, Money Maker, Mrs. Baer. Mrs. J.Jones, Mrs. Robt. Mc.Vrthur, Major BonnafiFon. Mme. F. Berfieman. Nafeoj-a, Patty, Polly Rose. Pink Ivory, Pacific Supreme, Smith's Advance. The Harriott, Timothy Eaton, Unaka. \V. H. Lincoln, White Bon- naffon. 2;2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. POMPONS: Baby. Klondyke. Golden Bed- der. Sunshine, etc. SINGLES: Lady Smyth. Menza. Mrs. Prouting, Garza. Yellow and White, and other k varieties. From 2.'4'-in. pots, S3.00 per 100. Miscellaneous Plants Ready for Immediate Sales ?iiie pota 100 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 2'i-iii. $3 J ASPAR.^GUS 3 tin. 6i ASPAR.\GUS Hatcherl 3 -in. S' ASTERS 2>i-in. 3.1 FORGET->«E-NOT 2M-in. 3.00 POINSETTI.\S 2,li-in. 6.0(1 SM1L.\X 2H-ia. 3.0 SWAINSONA .Mba 3 -in. 6o STEVIA Compacta 2}»-in. S.Oo SE.ND FOR CATALOGIE Wood Brothers Fishkill, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange The Exbaose-AlertBRii Up-to-dati July 15, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 129 Just Arrived from Belgium 40 CASES OF ARAUCARIAS. KENTIAS and ASPIDISTRAS In fine condition, which I will offer in their originai paclcage for the next two weelts, before being potted, at the follow- ing low prices: ARAUCARIA Eicelsa. 3 tiers. 9-11 inches high, 60c.; 3-4 tiers. 12-14 inches high, 60c.; 3-4 tiers. 14 to 16 inches high, 75c. KENTIA Belmoreana. 5-6 leaves, 16 inches high, 65c.; 18 inches high, 5-6 leaves, 75c.; 24 inches high, 6-7 leaves, 90e.: 26-2S inches high, 6-7 leaves, $1.25 each. KENTIA Forsteriana, 24-26 inches high, 5-6 leaves, 75c.; 28-30 inches high, 90c.; 32-34 inches high, 6 leaves, $1.26; 36 inches high, $1.50 ASPIDISTRA. Suitable for porches. Green- leaved. 6-inch pots, $1.00; Variegated, $1.2.5. GERANIUMS, such as Beaute Poitevineand Alphonse Ricard. 4-in. pots, S8.00 per 100. John Doyle, S. A. Nutt, Perkins, M. Buchner, 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Luxninosa and Vernon, best red; Magnifica, best pinic. 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100; same varieties. 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS. 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE. Light and darli blue. 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. AGERATUM. Best dwarf blue, 4-iD. pots, ■ $7.00 per 100. Cash with order SCARLET SAGE, Clara Bedman or Bonfire. 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. PETUNIAS, California Giant. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. DOUBLE PETUNIAS. 4-inch pots, bright colors, SS.OO per 100. ROSY MORN and INIMITABLE. 2H-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem. 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. DOUBLE BLUE CORNFLOWERS. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. MOONVINES. 2H-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, staked up, $12.00 per 100. PHLOX. 21^-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. SNAPDRAGONS, such as Giant Yellow, Golden Queen. Giant Scarlet, Giant Pink. Salmon Pink, Queen of the North and Giant White. 2>^-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Nelrose Pink and Silver Pink, 2K-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. KENTIA Belmoreana and Forsteriana. 4-in. pots, 30c. each. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; 4-in., $10.00 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $12.00 per 100. HARDY IVIES. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. COCOS Weddelllana. 3-in. pots, 15c. CROTONS. 4-in. pots, 25c. LEMON VERBENAS. 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. DRACi-in rVY GERANIUMS. Fine mixed. 2M-in pots 3.00 ROSE GERANIUMS. 2M-in. pots 2.50 LEMON VERBENA. 3-in. pots 3.0a LEMON VERBENA. 4-in. pots 6.00 HELIOTROPE. 2)4-in 2.00 SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON. 2Ji-in 2.50 (RAMSBURG'.S STRAIN) VINCA Variegata. 3-in 3.00 VLNCA Variegata. 3' a-in 5.00 F. A. EMMONS. ^^.'^ITI. ■«.. BEDDING PLANTS Assorted Ferns. Strong, healthy plants, from 2i.i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, S25.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Fern Seed- lings, all best varieties, $1.00 per 100, 89.50 per , 1000. Cyrtomium Falcatum, 4-in., $12.00 per , 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seedlings, . $1.00per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Adiantum Cunea- ' turn, 4-in., $15.00 per 1000. i FRANK N. ESKESEN, Madison, N. J. ■ Wlien ordering, please mention Tlie Bzcbange 1 The monthly meeting of the Pittsburgh Florists and Gardeners' Club, held in the Dutch room of the Fort Pitt Hotel, was fairly well attended. On the ex- hibition tables were prize sprays of Roses Exeelsa, Hiawatha, and Dorothy Perkins from Dixmont, which are flower- ing this year as never before in their history. Sweet Peas from the Gardens of Sewickley Heights were gloriously fra- grant. Robert Sydenham and Fiery Cross arrested attrition with their pecu- liar shades of red ; some fine spikes of Delphinium, magnificent Lupines, Baby's Breath, with the pale yellow of the Scabious-like Cephalaria and Coneflowers very etl'ectively filled a vase from Squir- rel Hill. Then we had several really well grown Cucumbers of the frame varieties Tender and True and The Rockford from Dix- mont, and monster heads of crisp Won- derful Lettuce from the Heights ; with some well filled pods of Laxtonian Peas grown on Squirrel Hill. We learned through "Wissenaner the Florist" that Sewickley is determined to have a horticultural show this Fall ; and now, like the fair lady's postscript, comes the reason for this note : The club members are invited to visit Sewickley on July 19 : train leaves Union Station 9.35, and Federal Street 9. .39 a.m., city time. Lunch provided by the club and motorcars by the Sewiek- leyites. We are sure of a rattling good time and pleasant surprises to all who have never visited the heights. This invitation has been kindly ex- tended to the members of the other Pitts- burgh Horticultural Club. All turn out and "See, mark, learn and Inwardly digest." N. McC. Albany, N. Y. A regular meeting of the Albany Flo- rists' Club was held on Thursday. July 6, 1916, at Fred Goldring's Font Grove Greenhouses, with President Thomas 'Tracy in the chair. This was the first meeting of the Summer season held out- side of the club rooms, about iiO members being present. It was decided to hold a clam-bake at Henkes' Grove, Newton- ville. on Aug. 19, and every member wishing to attend must guarantee the number of tickets that he will be respon- sible tor by Aug. 12. The committee that was appointed at the previous meeting, consisting of ten of our retail florists, to get in touch with the Board of Edu- cation of the city schools in regard to presenting graduating pupils with floral offerings from their friends, was held over A MINUTE'S GLANCE THROUGH THIS LIST MAY BE THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU COULD MAKE TO-DAY I STAND BACK OF EVERY ORDER SHIPPED. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED IS MY WAY OF DOING BUSINESS NEW CROP SEEDS-To Sow At Once ASI*ARAGUS plumosus nanus, greenhouse grown. S2.50 per lUuO. .Sprengeri. 75c. per 1000. BELLIS DAISIES. Double Giant White, Double Giant Pink, Double Giant Red Tr olit 25c.; K oz. 750. '' ' CALC:E0LARIA Hybrida, Carter's Prize Strain. 50c. per tr. pkt. CINERARIA. Ciiant flowering, fialf dwarf. Finest Mixed. 75c. per tr. pkt. MIGNONETTE. (Ready July 15.) Giant greenhouse forcing. Finest strain obtainable 50c per tr. pkt.. W oz. $2.00, oz. $6.00. PANSY SEED. (Ready July 15.) Giant 6owering florist mixture. American grown. (Best money can buy.) 50c. per tr. pkt., Ii oz. $1.50, oz. So. 00. PANSY SEED SPECIAL. Greenhouse mixture for forcing: long-stemmed. SI 00 per tr nkt H oz. $1.50, }i oz. $2.50, oz. SS.OO. ' ' PANSY, Giant White Dark Eye, Giant Pure Yellow, Mad. Perret Red, Prince Henry Giant Blue. All the above; U oz. S2.00, J 2 oz. $3,00, oz. $6.00. All The Above Pansiea Are American Grown SNAPDRAGON. Greenhouse Forcing Varieties. Buxton's Silver Pink Tr. pkt. $0.50 Phelp's White Ramsburg's " 1.00 Giant Yellow Keystone Deep Rose Pink " 1.00 Garnet Nelrose Deep Pink. " .50 STOCKS, Beauty of Nice Pink, 90% Double. This stock took first prize at New York Flower Show March, 1916. It sold in New York market at 25c. to 35c. per spray. Tr pkt SI 00 H oz. $2.00, oz. $7.00. ' SWEET PEAS, Zvolanek's Winter Orchid, Flowering in all varieties. I have the Eastern agency for this season. White Orchid and Lavender Orchid. Oz .<1.00, 4 oz. S3. 50. Lavender Nora, Orchid Beauty. Oz 75c 4 oz. S2..50. Mrs. Chas. A. Zvolanek. (New.) Finest lavender. J-^ oz. S4.00, H oz. $7.00, oz. Tr. pkt. $0.50 .. ^' .50 .. " .50 Xmas Pink Orchid. Best pink and white Oz. S4.00, 4 oz. S12.00. Mrs. A. A. Skach and Mrs. Spanolin. Oz. $1.25. 4 oz. $3.50. Venus. Oz. $1.50, 4 oz. S5.00. .\11 other new and standard varieties and grandiflora tj-pes. Price application. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. $8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, at $7.50 per 1000; in 2H-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri Seedlings. $6.00 per 1000; 2M-in.. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $10.00 per 100. BEGONIAS. Chatelaine 100 1000 2M-in J5.00 $45.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 4-ln 12.00 Lorraine. 2Ji-in 12.00 Cincinnati. 2 Ji-in 15.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2M-in .25.00 200.00 Rex. 2|4-in., very best varieties, assorted 6.00 Luminosa Erfordli and Vernon. Strong, 3-in 4.00 35.00 BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pink and White. 2M- in. Excellent stock. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BOSTON IVY (Ampelopsis Veitchii). 2M-in.. $3.00 per 100, S25.00 ber 1000. CHERRIES, Jerusalem. 2Ji-in., $3.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 2}i-in., and rooted cuttings, in standard varieties. Send for prices. POMPON 'MUMS. Rooted Cuttings. A fine list of best varietieo. $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. Also a fuU list of all other commercial varieties. Prices on application. HARDY POMPON VARIETIES. 2-in., $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN. Very best strain and colors; fine plants Xmas Red, Pink, Salmon, Pure White, White with Eye, Dark Glowing Red. 214-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; 3-in., SS.OO per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Selected 3-in., SIOOO per 100. DAISIES. Best Winter cut flower varieties. 100 1000 Boston Yellow. 2)i-in $6.00 Strong Rooted Cuttings 4.00 $35.00 Mrs. F. Sanders. Strong, 2-in. plant* 3.00 25.00 DRAC^NA Indivisa. 2}i-in., ready July 15th, $4.00 per 100; 3-in., ready July 15th, $7.50 per 100; strong 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Strong, transplanted seedlings, ready July IS, S2,00 per 100, $17..50 per 1000. FERNS. Table Ferns. In best 100 1000 varieties. 2Ji-in $3.00 Boston Ferns. 2M-in 4.00 $35.00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt, Whitmanl com- pacta, Scottli. All 2Ji-in. . 5.00 40.00 Elegantissima Improved and Elegantisslma compacta. 2 !.4-in 6.00 Teddy, Jr 6.00 FERNS— Continued Table Fern Seedlings. In best varieties. 1 flat, $2.00 per flat; 5 flata, $1.75 per flat; 10 fiats, SI .60 per flat. Shipped in or out of flaU. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Place your order now. White Enchantress, Matchless, White Perfection, Mrs. C.W.Ward, Light Pink Enchantress, Philadel- phia, Beacon, Victory. S6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Enchantress Supreme. $7.00 per 100, SGO.OO per 1000. White Wonder. $6.50 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Other varieties. Prices on application. 250 of one variety at thousand rate. All of the above will be strictly first class stock which I stand back of and assure satisfaction on. BENCH-GROWN FERNS. Clean slock Boston, Roosevelt, Scottii, Schoelzll and Teddy, Jr. Ready for 4-iD. pots., $10 00 per 100. Strong plants, in all above varieties, ready for S-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. HYDRANGEAS. Best French varieties. 2>i-in.. $4.00 per 100, 3-in.. $6.00 per 100, 6-in. and larger, in bud and bloom. Prices on application. PEPPERS, Bird's Eye. For Xmas. Bright red. 2}i-in., $3.00 per 100. POINSETTIAS. 2Ji-in., ready 100 1000 July 20 and later $6.00 $50.00 PRIMULAS. Obconica, Chi- nensis, Malacoides. 2J4-in., ready July, 15th, giant flower- ing, finest strain, in separate colors or mixed 3. 00 27.50 ROSES. 2}i-, 3- and 4-in., Grafted and own Root, in good many varieties. A. 1 Stock. Prices on application. SNAPDRAGON. Silver Pink, Giant Yellow, Giant White 4.00 35 00 SNAPDRAGON Keystone. 2}i-in. $5 00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. STEVIA. (Double and Single.) 2-in. 2.60 20.00 VINCA, Variegated. 2-in., ready July 15th, 100 $2.50. 1000. $20.00; 2!.i-in., 10(j $3.00, 1000 $25.00; 3-in., 100 $6.00; 4-in., heavy, 100 $10.00. VIOLETS. Marie Louise (Rhein- beck Grown.) Clean stock. 100 1000| Plants from soil, ready Aug. lst.$4 00 $35.00 ROMAN J. IRWIN PLANTS - CUTTIMCS-BULBS-SEEDS Phones 3738 - 2326 Farra^ut 108 west 28t!! St. NewYorK When ordering, please mention The Eichacge 130 The Florist's Exchange $18.00 per 1000 Continuous Ring Carnation Supports RAPID SECURE NEAT LASTING Endorsed and used by Carnation experts Send for a free sample ALL SHIPMENTS MADE FROM STOCK The Carnation Support Co., Connersville, Ind. Quality Cyclamen PRIZE WINNING STOCK Our Cyclamen are conceded to be the best strain in all colors. 75,000 ready for immediate delivery. From 2H-inch pots, at $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Robert Craig Company 4900 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Branch, NORWOOD, PA. When ordering, pleaee mention The BlxchaDgft Ferns Teddy, Jr. Chrysanthemums. S-io., $1.00 each. 7-iD., 75c.eaob 6-iD., 50o. each. 4-in., 20c. each 2H->a., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 ^r-rkt+ll ZK-in-. »5 00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 '-''-'-"■'-** ft-inch. 50o. each. John Wanamaker ?«->-. »"«> p«' "^ Golden Cbadwlck. 2M-iii.,$3.00per 100. Roses. 7-in., Tfio e»ali Madlaon. Own root, 3-m. $8.00 per 100 Campbell Bros., Penllyn, Pa. ^Tien orderlDg, pleaae mention The Exchange FERN SEEDLINGS. By the million, now ready for potting, best Btock ever produced, every plant guaranteed to please, or money back. Assort- ment of 15 beat Fern Dish varieties, strong, un- divided clumps, $1.00 per 100, $9.50 per 1000. In 10.000 lota, $9.00 per 1000; in 25.000 lota, $8.50 per 1000. Ask for Price List illustrating 30 best Table Ferns to select from. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown, 2^-in. stock, in best assortment, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. KENTIA Belmoreana. Clean, thrifty, 2)i-in. ■took, right size for center plants. $1.30 per dos., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense Gloriosa. Strongest, prettiest and most productive of fancy Adian- tums. Always in demand, requires no more heat or care than a Boston Fern. Well grown, 3-in. $2.50 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Large cut fronds, shipped safely any distance, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense. Splendid 2-io. stook, $1.30 per doi., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Cuneatutn, Beat common, com- mercial Maidenhair Fern for pot or cut. Well grown, 2)i-in. stock, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Strong SeedUngs, $1.00 per 100, $9.50 per 1000. ALSOPHILA Australls. Extra strong seedlings, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PlumosuB Nanus. Strong seed- lings from best greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting, $1.00 per 100, $S.00 per lOUO. In 5000 lots, $7.00 per 1000. From 2K-io. pots, in per- fect condition, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprenlterl. Strong Seedlings, $1 .00 per 100, $7.00 per 1000: 2H-in., $3.00 per 100, $46.00 per 1000; 3-in., $7.00 per 100. J. F. Anderson FERN SPECIALIST SHORT HILLS, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchange OurAdvertisingColumns _ READ FOR PROFIT USE FOR RESULTS ^ Feni Seedlings Best stock in country, assortment of IS best varieties, strong, undivided clumps, $1.00 per 100, $9.50 per 1000; $9.00 per 1000 in 10,000 lota. Fema for Fern Dishes. Full-grown, fine stock, from 2!^-io. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; from 3-in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Seed- lings. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Fine ■took from 2!i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. BOSTON FERNS. 6-in. at 50c. ; heavy 7-in. at Sl.OO; heavy 8-in. at $1.50; heavy 10-in. at S2.00. Extra heavy ENGLISH IVY. 4-in., $20.00 per 100. DRACAENA Indlvlsa. 5 and 6-ill., $30.00 per 100. High Grade Stock. Cash, or satisfactory references. C. A. Peterson Wood Court TftrrTtowo-OD-Ha(l«OD, N. Y. MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES Continued as a permanent committee with power to make satisfactory arrangements with the board in future. The essay on the "Growing and Propagating by Seeds and Bulbs," which was to be delivered by Louis H. Schae- fer, was postponed to the August meet- ing, which will take place at Henkes Bros., Newtonville, on Aug. 3. L. H. S. Syracuse, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Eichange Surplus ABOVE MY OWN REOUIREMENTS 200 DELPHINIUM Belladonna, 4-in., heavy, at 7,1-20.; 500 DELPHINUiM Belladonna, 2)i-in., at 4c.; 200 Stock HYDRANCiEA Otaksa, 4-6 branches, at lOc: 500 .SPRENGERI, 2.'4-in., at 2'oc.; 100 DRAC/BNA Indlvlsa, 3-in., at 6c. ; 500 RUDBECKI.\ Purpurea, 2W-in., at 4c.; 100 SALVIA Azurea, 2!4-in., at 4o.; 250 GYPSO- PHILA Par. Fl. PI., 2;i-in., at 4c.; 100 SHASTA DAISY, Alaska, 4-in. (bloom), at 7c.; 150 DIGI- TALIS, Pink and White, 3-in., at 6c.: 200 AOUI- LEGIA, mixed, 2i.4'-in., at 4c.; 200 CAMPANULA Perc.Blueond White, 2M-in.. at 4c.; 100 HOLLY. HOCK, Everbloomlna Hybrids, 2li-in., at 4c.; 200 HOLLYHOCK, single, mixed, 4-in., at So.; 100 ABUTILON Savltzil, 3-in., at 6c All first-class stook. Cash, pleaaa J. H.FREDERICK, John$towii, N.Y. When ordering, please mention The Eichang* THE EXCHANGE— Best Adrerlisiii;l(4ii The ' rush season is practically over, although there is still quite a little bed- ding out being done on places where there has been a delay in grading. A few weddings the coming week will wind up society affairs till the Fall. All who can get away have gone to their Summer camps. The Fourth of July wag the coldest your scribe can recall in over forty years. That Summer is with us was shown by the mercury jumping to 90 in the shade on Thursday. The Municipal Rose garden was well patronized on the Fourth. It would be a great advantage if the names of the varieties were written on solid white ground, and so placed as to be easily read. As it is. they are difficult to read. The plan at Rochester is the best the writer has seen. We have still living with us two per- sonages that deserve mention. Mrs. Leonora L. Goodrich, president of the Syracuse Botanical Club, who celebrated her 85th birthday last week, and the Rev. Dr. W. M. Beauchamp. a retired Episco- pal clergyman, who also celebrated his 85th birthday a few weeks ago. Both are enthusiastic botanists, and more active than many who are 30 years younger; in fact, when the two start out on a ramble it is hard work for many of the younger members to keep up with them. Flowers are very plentiful. Carna- tions and Roses fairly good, but of course not up to the regular grade. H. T. Hampton, Ia. — B. Curtis, proprietor of the Curtis Floral Co., sold his busi- ness interests on June 26 to C. H. Hol- lied of Springfield, Mo. Stoneham, Mass. — Christine C. Drewett of Roslindale has recently pur- chased the greenhouses of the John L. White estate on Wright st. ROSE STAKES Straight Tie Length 1000 1000 3' $ 9.60 $11.60 3'6' 10.75 12.75 4' 11.90 13.90 4'6' 13.05 15.05 5' 14.20 16.20 5'6' 15.35 17.35 fi' 10.50 18.50 Surplus of Extra Fine Stock of 'Mums Out of 2>^-ln. pots 1000 Seidewitz 500 Patty 1500 Harvard 500 Tints of Gold $2.i.00 per 1000 Commercial Pompons $20.00 per 1000 Cash, please CHAS. ZIMMER West Collinswood. N. J. When ordering, please mention The Eicbange 100 1000 WUtmani Improved $5.00 $40.00 Whitatani Compacts 5.00 40.00 Roo«ei«la 0.00 40.00 Bo«toDS 4.00 35.00 250 at 1000 rate HENPY H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. When ordering, please mention The EiefaaJO Fern Seedlings In Flats In 8 to 10 beat market varieties; ready now. Shipped in or out of flata. 1 flat. $2.00; 5 flat«, $1.75 each; 10 flats, $1.60 each; 25 flats or more, $1.50 each. TABLE FERNS from 2>i-m. pots, in best assortment, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. KENTIAS for centers, 10c. aach. Thomas P. Christensen, Short HUli, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Eicbangs Joseph Heacock Co. WYNCOTE, PA. Growers of Kentias nl *"»««» nr^nf It' Roses, Hardy Peremiials, Ornamentals, Bedding Plants Aik For Price Litt Monntain View Floral Co., Portland, Ore. Mexico uses soldiers on its border. Why don't you use BOXWOOD on your border? Bushes, 12 to 15 ins.. $7.50 per 100. 4% discount for C. O. D. THE EAST END NURSERY CO. Care A. MORAIO, Florist 55 Purchase St., RYE, N. T. Wheo ordering- please mention The Exchange Berberis Thunbergii Seedlings to 3 feet. Prices right Specimen TSUGA CANADENSIS Littlefield & Wyman North Abington, Meiss. When ordering, ph-ase mentli>D The Excbaoge HilPs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment in larfie and small sizes. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc., duJU. iil ETerftrcen Specialists Largest Growers in America Wbea ordering, please mention TTie Exchan^ July 15, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 131 A. F. J. Baur O. E. Steinkamp Merry Christmas The scarlet Carnation you will eventually grow. Order it now. Dissemination will begin next December. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 BAUR & STEINCAMP, Indianapolis, Indiana Carnation Breeders When ordering, plijise mention The Exchange Carnation Plants Enchantress, Mrs. Ward, Beacon, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Enchantress Supreme, White Wonder, White Per- fection, Alice, $6.50 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. Our stock of plants is fine and healthy George Peters & Son Hampstead, L. I^ N. Y. WTieii ordpring. pl'-nsi' mentinii The Exchange 5,000 NORWAY and SUGAR MAPLES. iH-S-in. col. 25,000 ORIENTAL PLANTS. 4-10 ft. for growing on. 500 AMERICAN HOLLY. 12-30 x 12-30. Shapely plants. 500 NORWAY SPRUCE. 5-7 ft. sheared. Will sell cheap. Send us list of your wants of the above for special prices Woodlove Nurseries MT. HOLLY, NEW JERSEY When ordering, pli nse mention The Exchange ChrysaDthemums and Plumosus MaJ. Bonnaffon and J. Nonin, from 2H-in<'h pota, $20.00 per 1000. Out of sand, $15.00 per 1000' SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON. 3>i-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash or approfed rredit W. B. GIRVIN, Leola, Pa. When ordering, please mention TTie Exchange Split Carnations Quickly, easily and obeaply mended. No toola required PillsburyCarnation Staple Patented 1906 1000 350., 3000 $1.00 postpaid I. L. PILLSBURY Galesburg, lU. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Our Specialties Roses. Carnations. Verbenas When ordering, please mention The Exchange ELMER D.SMITH & CO. Chrysanthemums ASK FOR CATALOGUE Adrian - - - Mich. When ordering, please mention The Exchange See Slock for Sale ad. Bargains. Roses <3Hf L FFni F f LORAL COMPANY When ordering, please mpntlon The Eichanp. Roses, Cannas and Shrubbery Write for Prices The Conard (Si Jones Co. WEST GROVL, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Carnations F. Dorner & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. Chrysanthemums Carnations and Roses Charles H. Totty MADISON - _ _ NEW JERSEY When ordering?, please mention The Exchange F. E. BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM Roses on Their Own Roots 3-inch, $10.0U per 100, $90.00 per 1000 l.'iOO Mrs. Aaron Ward 1000 Cecile Brunner UOO White Klllarney 300 Lady Alice Stanley 1500 KUIarney Queen Grafted Roses ,3-inch. $17.00 per 100, $1.50.00 per 1000 2400 Francis Scott Key 2000 Klllarney Brilliant 2000 Kaiserin 2200 Double White Klllarney 2100 Klllarney Chrysanthemunis From Pots $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000 2000 Chas. Razer 2000 Edwin Seidewitz 3000 Early Snow 3000 Tints of Gold 2000 Harvard 3000 Early Frost 4000 White Chieftain 5000 Oconto 3600 Chieftain 1200 Unaka The following at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 3000 Glory of the Pacific 1700 Yellow Jones 1400 Yellow Polly Rose 1800 Mrs. Jerome Jones Pompons $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 1600 Baby 1300 Fairy Queen 1300 Diana 800 Donald 1000 Jules Laftravere 1400 Doris 1200 Golden West Hydrangeeis for Growing on 175 Avalanche 300 Gaillaird $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 450 Bouquet Rose 350 La Lorraine 400 Mme. Mouillere Fern Flats Ready for immediate shipment. $2.00 per flat; 10 flats at $1.90 per fiat; 25 flats at $1.75 per flat Aspidium Tsussimense Ptcris Cretica albo-Uneata Cyrtomium falcatum Pteris Mayii Cyrtotnium Rochfordlanum Pteris Victoria Lastrea chrysoloba Pteris Wilsonil Pteris cerrulata cristata Pteris Wimsetcl A.N.PieR30N 'CftO^OWCLL CO(VW. When orderln;^. plra.se meutluu The Exchange Alonzo J. Bryan, io,ooo Bench-Grown Ferns Scottii, Whitniani, Scholtzii, Roosevelt, etc. Fine plants. $15.00 and $20.00 per 100. 2;2-in. ASPARAGUS Plumosus and 100 1000 Sprengeri. Large plants $2.75 $25.00 2M-in. SMILAX PLANTS 2.75 25,00 2>4-in. STEVIA. Dwarf or tall 2.25 20.00 3-in. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 10 varieties 7.50 70.00 2>4-in. CYCLAMEN. 8 varieties 6.00 55.00 3-in 8.00 70.00 Abundance of other stock. Wholesale Floritts WASHINGTON, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchange ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 3-in. pots, $5,00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. 5000 GERANIUMS. Strong plants. S. A. Nutt. Poitevine, Ricard, Doyle. J. J. Harrison, Mad. Landry. La Favorite and Mad. Sallerol, 3!.2-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. GERMAN IVY. Strong, 2}4-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. SALVIA Bonfire and Splendens. 2j4'-in. pota, $2,00 per 100. CABBAGE PLANTS. Danish Ballhead, Flat Dutch, Savoy, Succession and Winnigstadt. $1.25 per 1000; 2000 or more. $1.00 per 1000. Cash S. G. BENJAMIN, FishkUI, N. Y. When nrderiiig. please mention The Exchange CYCLAMEN Splenclen$ Giganteum Hybrid$ Our strain of Cyclamen is second to none: Pink, Blood Red. Xmas Red. White with Carmine Center. White, Salmon; strong plants, from 2>2-in. pots, $5.50 per 100. $50.00 per 1000; from 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. PRIMULA Obconica GrandiSora and Gigantea {Ronsdorfer Hybrids). In all standard colors, from 232-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. DRACAENA Indivisa. From 5-in. pots, $2.50 per doz.. $20.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, E- Stroud.bur«. CHINESE PRIMROSES Fine, 2.inch, $2.00 per 100 Best, large flowering strain, in bright colors Malacoides and Cinerarias Ready July loth. Cash, M. S. ETTER, The Home of Primroses SHIREMANSTOWN. PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange REX BEGONIAS Extra choice collection, mixed. Plants strong. Ready for immediate sacs. 3-in., $1.00 per doz., $8.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. 2-in,. $2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Extra .strong. S. A. Nutt, 2-ii. . $1,65 per 100, $16,00 per 1000; Viaud and Buchner, 2-in., $1.75 per 100; Ricard. Montmart, Poitevine, etc, 2-in,, $2,00 ber 100, C;OLEUS, Red, Yellow and Mixed. 2-in,, $1.50 per 100. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholesale Grower, Alleghany, New York When ordering, please mention The Exchange SNAPDRAGON Antirrhinum Virginia. 2i^-iii. ptos Rooted Cuttings. Immediate shipments. Seedlings. Ready for shipment July 15th. $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. PAUL E. RICHWAGEN Highlapd Ave, and Rosemary St. , Needham, Mass. VIOLETS- VIOLETS Marie Louise. Clean and healthy. 3-in. pots, S5.00 per 100. Cash with order. WM. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N. J. Whin nrdering. please mention The E.^change DRACAENA INDIVISA Good, strong, bench-grown stock, ready for 6-in. and 6-in. pots, urns or porch boxes $10.00 per 100 WHITE BROS., Medina, N.Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange 132 The Florists' Exchange iniiniit}miiiiiiiiiuiiliiiiiiiiii]miliniiiii]nuiiniiiii]iiiimiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiri[]iiininiitiiiiii iiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii nniiti iiiiiniiuiiiiiiniinmiiuinijmiiiiimiuiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiuniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiri iiiiiiiiriiiiuiiiiiii tiiiii iiiuimii [iiiiiiuiiiiiei iiiiiiiuiiiiii i.> California Privet Over two million plants of superior quality | All sizes from one foot to four feet Very low rates In carload lots j Also Polish Privet, Amoor Privet and Berberls Thunbergll In quantity | J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, New Jersey 7, ,„i,iiiiiiiiii[jiuiimiiii[iiiiiH [1 iraiiiiJ HI iiii[:iimiiiiiii[iii iiitii iirui iiiiici ii tjiiiiimiiiitiiiiiin [Jiiiiimiiiiiiiiimiiiiiii] iiiiiiii ii mti iiiiei im iiiiti i [iiiiiiimiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii tjiiiiiiiiimi ^ •*'"""""" When ordprln;:. pli'nsp montlnp Tlic Kschnncc Nursery Stock t Florists' Trade Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Roses, Clematis. Phlox, Paeonies. Herbaceous Perennials Ampelopsis Veitchii California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Write For Our Wholesale Trade List W. (a T. SMITH CO.. Geneva. N. Y. TO YEARS 1000 ACRES Wheu ordering, pk-ase mention The Exchange Our New Peony List IS NOW READY And is yours for the asking. Our assortment this season is especially good for Florists' use, both for planting and cutting purposes. Florists can select from our list an assortment which will bloom from early season until late. NOr£— Use printed stationery. We sell to the TRADE only. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New. York When orderipg. please menMon The Eicban^ge The Holland Nurseries (PLOEGER) Hardy Nursery Stock Such as HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES, RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, BOX, EVERGREENS, PEONIES, etc. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Ask for Catalogue Wlicn or^r. JUiy Bay stale (TTowii ICverjrtrectiB. They have back bone. Tliey have the roots They Are toi> notcn Ui evf I y way. H Wb»n ord^rlnc pl^w* m^'nHon Th** BTfhiinr^ New List Now Ready — Let ns send it Not necessary for you to write. Just send your letter head and we will do the rest. &»i^/m» e^05E- c* P. Ouwerkerk 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, AzaIeas,Spiraeas, Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts PRICES MODERATE When ordering n}f nt1..n Thn T-'Tohunc LARGE PINES. SPRUCES, HEMLOCK, RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS, ETC. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. Stratford, Conn. Relerence : Dann & Braditrcet. Establiihed 21 year Wlien ordering, please mention Tbe Eiclmnire \VlK-ti i>r;/;:ii M-r-'A •r«,5.' |,i Rosa setigera (Subject of this week's illustration) In Rosa setigera we have a native species which, con- sidering its great beauty, has been greatly overlooked. New varieties find favor always, on account of tlieir novelty, but after this longing has worn off there are many who, having been familiar with setigera in years past, look it up again for fresh planting. K. setigera is widely distributed in its wild condition; there are but few States in which it is not represented. Something in its early history appears to have connected it with Michigan, for in addition to its more common name of Prairie Rose, it is known as Michigan Rose as well. This Rose is one of our best climbers, making long slender shoots, which are the ones we look to for the next .season's flowers. Its climbing habit fits it well for arbor planting and fior planting on banks, for which purposes most all climbing Roses are used. Our picture was of a plant covering a bank; and how well it lotjks in tbis rambling condition is well dis- plajed. It really is a Ijetter one for such a place than numy if the newer ones, which simply make long shoots destitute of side branches, for, as the pic- ture shows, it is not only bushy, but it rises well above the ground, instead of lying pros- trate, as many other sorts do. The color of the flowers of Rosa setigera is of a rosy pink. The flowers are in small clus- ters, appearing later in the sea- son than those of almost all other Roses. They are destitute of odor. Following the flowers clusters of berries form. These are of a duU red color, and add to the general merit' of this Rose. All Roses are easily raised from seeds, sown as soon as ripe, the pulp washed off before sowing; also from half-ripened wood under glass and from lay- ers. Many root from hard wood cuttings set out in Spring. Vih,.^..™ ^""y Spring Viburnum ^j,en Viburnum tomentosum tomentosum is in flower, reminding one of its beauty, we are led to think this bush is not as well advertised by nurserymen as it should be, for it is very handsome when in flower and when in fruit. This is not one of what are called Snowball Viburnums. Only a row or two of the outside flowers on the cluster are sterile, the inner ones are all fertile. But these out- side sterile flowers are large and of a snow white color, ijnd embellish the bush highly. Tlie branches of this shrub make a remarkably hori- zontal growth, quite a feature in itself. All along these horizontal lengths the clusters of flowers come in pairs, and these face upwards, adding to the peculiar, yet in- teresting, appearance of this Viburnum when in flower. The peculiarities of growth and flowering should be known to those about to plant it. It must have space to spread, making a flat outline, without much height. Though the parent of V. plicatum, it in no way re- sembles it; no one would think it the parent of a Snow- ball variety. Its sea.son of blooming is slightly in advance of plica- tum, say, the 15th of May in localities where plicatum makes its display toward the close of the month. The inside flowers being fertile, set berries in due time. These are not large, but becoming red when ripe orna- ment the bush in July and August. As may lie gathered from what has been said, the ap- pearance of Viburnum tomentosum, when on a lawn is , that of a broad, spreading, flat topped shrub, much wider than high. Its propagation is by layers, put down in Spring, ixsing the new shoots for the purpose. Seeds are available for the same use, sown as soon as ripe. Pavia flava At the present time botanists do not make much distinction between j^sculus and Pavia, as they used to do, classing both under the name of TEsculus. But there is enough in the general appear- ance of both to allow of a distinction, and in nursery cir- cles those of one class are still yEsculus, and of the other, Pavi.a. Besides the comparatively smaller size of Pavias, in general they have smooth basks, while those of .'Esculus are prickly. The foliage as well has a quite different look from that of the Horse Chestnut proper. There is, however, in Pavia flava more height than other species have. It makes to 30ft. or more in time, while rubra and parviflora are but bushes, though rubra is sometimes seen as a very small tree. It is the yellowish colored flowers that distinguish P. ^;^*„- 2SV'v * ■^■:r 'S,'-m^~Ki 1^^' '-:^^^ ^^' \-^^m^[* ,iC^^' ^^ .«^:>- Rosa setigera Prairie Rose flava, this and the foliage, which has no close re- semblance to those known as Horse Chestnuts. In nurseries and in catalogs it usually bears the name of Yellow Buckeye. This Buckeye is really a very ornamental tree. It is a native tree, too; and when seen on lawns, which it too seldom is, it has a pleasing, as well as a distinctive appearance. The seeds of both jEscuIus and Pavia require attention as soon as they fall from the trees. They soon lose vitality, requiring to be placed in contact with moist soil at once. -, , There appears a lack of appreciation of Ceort. — Montreal (Canada) Gardeners and Florists' Club. — Garden Club of Lenox, Mass. Tuesday, July 18. — Gardeners and Fhtrists' .Association of Ontario, at Toronto (Canada).^:ar(leners and Florists' Club of Boston (Mass.). Wednesday. July 19. — The Weeders' Club, Haverford. Pa. ThOrsday, July 20. — The Garden Club of Hartford County, Md. Friday, July 21. — North Shore (Mass.) Horticultural Society. Sweet Pea Show at Bar Harbor, Me. The Exciiaxc.e reminds its Eastern readers again of the annual show of tlie American Sweet Pea Society, which is being held tliis weeli-end, Saturday and Sunday, tlic 15th and Kith, at Bar Harbor, Me. A good exhibi- timi is expected. Relief to Shippers from Cummins' Amendment The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce on Tuesday last voted favorably to report to the House of Representatives a bill to relieve shippers from the provision of the so-called Cummins amend- ment to the Act to Regulate Commerce, adopted April 4, 1915, an amendment act which since its adoption, March i, 1915, has caused shippers great inconvenience. The purpose of the new bill is to restore the law of full liability as it existed prior to the Carmack amend- ment of 1906, so that when property is lost or damaged in the course of transportation under such circum- stances as to make the carrier liable, recovery may be had for full value or on the basis of full value, baggage carried on passenger trains, however, being excepted. The bill in its entirety would apply largely to florists' supplies, riblions, vases, etc., and any other goods running over iJiSO.OO in value. The full bill is quite important and aLso means a saving in express and freight charges. Cmi.nBEN's egg-shell gardens is a form of school gar- dening taught to kindergarteners, and delightful little effects can be had even in this diminutive form of culti- vation. The shells need not, of course, be those of spar- rows! But those of hens or ducks are large enough for some of the seeds used. At a recent school garden festival the writer saw some wonderful pictures of the results of egg-shell gardening. Advertising During the recent eonferenees of the Amcriran seeds- men and nunserymen, held at Chicago and Milwaukee respectively, much was heard and said in regard to the disposal of slock. Some home truths were directed to the minds of the delegates at both conventions, and a good deal of thinking has resulted from these remarks, and in the case of the nurserymen, a conmiittee has been appointed to deal with the whole subject of pub- licity. As it happens, the Society of American Florists has this publicity matter very much in mind also, so that at the present time advertising is once again eminently a live subject of debate. Advertising means teUing the public what you have, where you are, and that you are ready to sell. It is information. The oftener it is repeated the oftener it is seen. The oftener it is seen and read the greater the chance of its being remarked and spoken about until at last the name or thing or phrase begins to become "a household word." Look around among your friends in business and name those that are most successful. Are they not consummate advertisers? Most of the great successful businesses are conducted on the free advertising principle. Successful advertisers draw the line at their domestic affairs, but they do not mind all the publicity they can get otherwise so long as it is conducive to suc- cess in their business interests. To produce goods is one problem; to sell them is an- other, and as a speaker said at the nurserymen's con- ference, the cost of advertising must be estimated into the general cost of production and sales. To sell seeds is comparatively easy; to sell flowers ought also to be as easy as to sell Kodaks, smoking mixtures, or chewing gum. To sell nursery stock is a more difficult proposi- tion possibly, owing to the character of it, freight charges, the cost of producing it and the inadequate prices generally received. In any advertising the first essential is to get facts for the appeal and to make them attractive; the second is the agency for the appeal. This latter may lie through the newspapers, either the specialistic horticul- tural press, or the lay or general press; tlirough lec- tmes, and personal or business solicitation. Whether our three branches of the horticultural in- dustry, namely the seed, florist and nursery trades can, either collectively or separately as organizations, follow the lead of the Cahfomia fruit growers who advertise co-operatively by means of display cards in every street car and suburban railroad, is a doubtful matter. Where one is selling Jonathan Apples or "Sunkist" Oranges, there is one product only. In the other lines of our business many men have specialties for which they are famed, and it is up to them exclusively, or ahnost exclusively, to do the advertising in that case' At the same time, surely it is possible for the S. A. V. for instance, to advertise "Flowers" all the year roimd, or to make special appeals on behalf of the whole trade for certain seasons. This might be worked in conjunc- tion with a publicity bureau, by which the general newspapers would be fed with copy sufficiently at- tractive and useful for them to use, all advertising F-L-0-W-E-R-S. This, of course, would have to be backed by an advertising fund to keep the newspapers in good humor; moreover, newspapers must live as well as I he florists. All of us in business are doubtless losing chances every day because of oiir lack of boldness or over-caution in advertising. INlany a man has quarreled with him elf for his lack of speculative spirit when he has seen a bolder competitor go out heavily on a given line which ho too, had been considering but had aUowed to get past. This occurs almost weekly, certainly every month in the year. Advertising is becoming better understood and the necessity of it is not doubted by any one. At the same time, rash or foolish advertising is to be deprecated. A I'ault with men in our line is that we do not believe in our products sufficiently and are not fortified with argimients in their favor, nor do we offer them allur- ingly. Motion pictures for the illustrating of lectures on garden and floral subjects are coming more into evidence. Boston ferns again are scarce, and it is said that good sjiccimen foliage plants are needed — this from Ohio, Indiana and Michigan regions. Hartfobd florists have formed a club. Not before time ye men of fair Connecticut. Big problems await you. Success will only be attained to its f idlest extent by the true "give and take" attitude. Each for all and all for each. Mas. De Teoop is short-sighted. "Good-morning," she said to Mrs. Simkins. "Your husband must be very fond of gardening. I saw him the first thing this morn- ing down at the bottom of the garden. And how well he looks, to be sure !" Mrs. Simkins turned her back and marched off abruptly. Mrs. De Troop, wondering, went to tell her daughter. "And you told her, mother, that the thing in the Onion patch was her husband? Why, that's j not her husband, that's a scare-crow!" ' When we have shown before us germination of plants 13,000 times faster than in nature, that is surely going some, but the movies have perfected this now, and some beautiful representations of the germination of grasses. Cucumbers, Radishes and plants that grow quickly, can be seen upon moving films. Some of the Beans, when lengthening their stalks to spread their cotyledons, look for all the world like graceful swans in the act of rais- ing their head, and bending back their neck. Occasionally a plant is introduced to commerce only to be entirely lost again, either because its needs are imperfectly understood or because of its inadaptability to the conditions of its new home. The most famous lost plant of recent times was undoubtedly the orchid, Cypripedium Fairrieanum, for the reflnding of which Sanders offered $5000. But a pretty dwarf pink annual called, I think, Schoenia casiniana appeared a few years back and got an award of merit in London. It soon was lost, however, as it refused to set seeds and no more seem to have been procured. How easily we are baffled sometimes by a question that we imagine we should be able to answer readily enough. For instance, some one asked the other day whether colors were reflected in the water, as flower colors around the edge of a lake or pond. Among those who were questioned some did not know, had never noticed the point, some said no, only the shape or form was reflected, while one said, "Certainly, the blue sky can be seen," but no one could ans'wer authoritatively. Since then presumably all have discovered that colors are reflected in the water, bright colors brightly, faint colors faintly. Our Syracuse correspondent agrees with the remarks made by J. H. Dayton at the nurserymen's convention recently, in regard to who should receive trade price lists. He believes that onlv those directly in the trade should receive wholesale lists. "The idea," he says, "of selling to a private party at wholesale prices has always been tabooed by the writer, who the past Spring turned down dozens of requests for wholesale prices from private sources." He continues: "1 have been told I am a fool: that one man's money is as good as Tnother's. Quite true, but what about the principle of the tians- action? The point with the grower is this: if I quote a grower in a small place my wholesale price .ind a large grower in the same place gets no better rates, how is the latter to continue?" .Some time back the writer drew attention to the beau- tiful little Shakespearean garden formerly called "The Ciarden of the Heart," that Prof. Southwick had made and maintained largelv bv his own efforts and work in Centr.al Park, N. Y., near 79th st. It was with mingled feelings therefore that we learn this week that the pres- ent Commissioner of Parks. Cabot Ward, had attempted to have this garden removed, and that only by the ef- forts of liberal minded citizens had this been prevented. Mr. Ward's objection appears to l>e that the garden does not harmonize with the landscape effects aniund it. Such superfine taste as the commissioner's must be a great affliction to him. Happily, for one year at least the ex- penses of maintaining the garden have been .subscribed for, but more will be needed to carry on the work later. Prof. Southwick, in the meantime, has retired from the post he occupied for 20 years as entomologist to the Department of Parks, but still looks after his Shakes- peare garden, which is beloved by the children and the , teachers. I July 15, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 135 \ Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists On, On to Houston! The transportation committee of the New York Flo- rists' Club has selected for the trip to Houston, for those who will attend the S. A. F. & O. H. convention to be held on August 15, 16 and 17, the following route: The S. S. "Momus" will leave New York on Wednes- day, August 9, arriving at New Orleans on Monday, August 14, whence the journey to Houston by train, the Sunset Limited, is only 11 hours. Those who desire to leave earlier can take a boat on August 5, but it is ex- pected that the majority of those who go will travel together on the Momus. The rate will be $83.00 for the round trip from New York City to Houston, which covers the trip by steamer to New Orleans, train to Houston, then by all rail returning. This rate includes berth and meals on steamer, but not on trains. As this is evidently the route favored by most of those who intend to go, it is hoped that all members of the New York Florists' Club and friends from the East- ern section of the country will travel in this party. The transportation committee is composed of Chas. H. Totty, chairman, John Young, Wm. C. Rickards, Jr., and J. R. Lewis. If you are going ple;ise make your reservations now. All further information will be cheer- fully given by J. R. Lewis, secretary of the N. Y. F. C. Transportation Committee, 438 West 37tli st. Chicago to Houston Chairman M. Barker of the transportation committee of the Chicago Florists' Club has published an intinerary of the route of the Chicagoans to Houston. This is through highly scenic and picturesque country. They will have their own special cars leaving Chicago via the Wabash Midnight Banner Express at 11.55 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13. The fare from Chicago to Houston is $30.21. The charges for Pullman sleepers from Chicago are as follows: double lower berth, $6.75; upper berth, $5.40, drawing room, $24. Preliminaries Plans have been completed for a dinner in Dallas on the evening of July 17, honoring John Young, sec'y of the S. A. F., on his visit to Texas. Mr. Young comes a little ahead of time to complete arrangements for the convention in Houston. After a day or so in Dallas, Secretary Young, Vice-president Kerr, and others will visit a number of the cities in the State by automobile, provided the weather permits. They expect to work in the interests of the society while on this trip. Indications are that Mr. Young will be given an arousing reception on his visit to Dallas, and while this is a North Texas meeting, it is anticipated Hiat a number of florists from other parts of the State will visit Dallas for this occasion. State Executive Committee The convention executive conmiittee is composed of the following: R. C. Kerr, chairman, Houston; Henry Greve, Dallas; L. J. Tackett, Fort Worth; Louis Oesch, Dallas; F. W. Hensel, College Station; T. J. Wolfe, Waco; J. E. McAdam, Fort Worth; H. O. Hannah, Sherman; Bird Forrest, Waxahachie; Chris Houser, San Antonio; and E. E. Stone, Dickinson. The entertainment fbr the visiting members has just •about been completed, and as the entertainment will show that we have outlined a program that will keep the members on the go pretty much all the time, except when they are attending to business. We propose to show .Southern hospitality. With the number of im- portant matters that are to come up that are of vital interest to this society, and with a very interesting en- tertainment program, we hope the Houston convention will go down in history as the most enjoyable the society has had. This is our aim. We believe that the florists of the country realize this, and we feel that our success from the standpoint of attendance and exhibits and of important business that is to be transacted will be assured. The following is a general outline as to what we expect to give the visiting delegates: A trip down the Ship Channel to the San Jacinto THE BOOK OF AVATER GARDENING. I3v Peter Bisset. The only recognized authority on aqua- tics. Profusely illustrated. Price, postpaid, $2.50. A. T. De La Mabe Ptg. & Pub. Co., Ltd., P. O. Box 100, Times Square Station, New York. Battle Grounds; barbecue and other refreshments to be served on the grounds, and a program of sports will be prepared. We also will make a trip to Gal- veston, take a dip in the surf and dinner at the Hotel Galvez afterwards. Also band concert at the con- vention Garden. Will have a special moving picture that will be of interest to the S. A. F. members. The usual automobile ride over the city will not be over- looked in Houston. We have possibly more paved streets, more beautiful homes and more beautiful suburbs than any other city of its size in the country. We are just completing a boulevard ten miles long. There are other side attractions that will make our en- tertainment worth while. R. C. Kerr. Vice-Pres. S. A. F. Adolph Boldt, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of Houston, Texas, has sent the following to The Ex- change: "On the arrival of your delegates here in August next, you may rest assured that we will do everything we possibly can to make their visit both a pleasant and profttable one." Among the Violet Growers Rhinebeck, N. Y. On Saturday evening, July 8, about thirty members of the Rhinebeck Violet Growers' Ass'n assembled for their annual meeting. Pres. Chas. R. Traver presided, and after routine business the election of officers was held. All the directors were re-elected with the ex- ception of Mr. Fred Moore in the place of A. C. Toof. All the officers, including F. L. Asher, secretary and treasurer, were re-elected. Mr. Asher reported seventy- seven members for last year, which is less than usual. Originally there were nearly twice that number of growers but many have discontinued their efforts and are now engaged in other lines of business. An inter- esting fact was brought out that the association paid over $10,000 for coal, which means about 2000 tons. A discussion on "Publicity for Rhinebeck Violets" was brought about by the remarks of Fred Moore, who favored a picnic, and Nelson Coon, who favored ad- vertising in some trade paper such as The Exchange. Last week Elmer Coon the Florist, announced that he had taken his son. Nelson, into partnership with him on July 1. The retail business is constantly increasing and it is expected that a nursery department will be added this Fall. It is reported that Julius Von der Linden, Rhine- beck's largest grower, will plant more Violets this Spring in place of Carnations. This will only affect one house. \s is usual, what at first looked to be a severe short- age of Violet cuttings has turned out all right, and now growers are looking for a market for their surplus stock. N. C. I^bltuarg J ^"'.!- Therefore, when^purchasing a stock slide let the stock sUde, but first impressions are lasting. over-burdened with explanatory matter had been run off the screen. This adequately expresses the opin- ion of ninety-nine out of every hundred movie patrons. The same is true of slide advertising which, in order to prove eft'ective, must be in complete harmony with the surroundings. Your announcement should live up to the "every picture tells a story" slogan. The greatest ob- stacle in the way of the widespread adoption of illustra- tions in newspaper, street car and billboard advertising is the expense. Artists, cuts and color printing are costly for local purposes, and it is only national advertisers who find same a profitable invest- ment. They are able to use them in large quantities, consequently greatly reducing the cost of production. It is for this reason that so many florists have to remain satisfied with plain announcements, which undoubtedly serve their purpose. But there is absolutely no excuse for florists employing such copy on the motion picture screen, for it costs as much for a slide without a picture as it does with one. And what is more, you can indulge in the luxury of colors since no slide manufacturer worth his salt turns out designs in black and white. There are other compensating advantages, too. Children are keen movie fans, and if the eye is appealed to they can grasji the jjurport of your message. The picture accomplishes this as easy as kiss your hand, and as most children delight in tell- ing those at home what they have seen, your announcement will be brought to their notice in an indirect way. Have you considered the for- eign element as well? With their smattering of English, it is a moot point whether they can comprehend a plain an- nouncement slide. The picture, however, knows no language, so you have them imme- diately interested. The photoplay author, in calling upon explanatory matter to help along difiBcult stages of his story, has to bear in mind that each word means one foot of film. What you should realize is that in the limited time your slide occupies the screen it has got to sink in, and the clever picture with a few appropriate words thrown in for good measure will get across, while your neighbor is extravagantly using up the English language. deciding factor be: "Does it apply truthfully to my own store?" You can use the stock slide and still give photoplay goers the impression that you are decidedly distinctive. The motion picture exhibitor believes in hiriiig his screen to one advertiser in each trade, consequently if the slide has been prepared especially to boost your store there is no fear of overlapping. The only way a person could discover that your stock slide is used by Best decorated float at the Englewood (N. J.) Independence Day demonstration Tliis float was made by J. M. Hunter & Son. florists of Englewood, and won the prize of $25 in gold for the most unique private auto float a competitor would be if he were a patron of more than one motion picture theater. Here, again, you would secure a brilliant victory. The fan, not being in the know, and having seen your announcement first, would proclaim you as the originator. So if you notice a fellow trader using a stock slide which takes your fancy, do not go and do likewise. Select something different. It is hard to maintain the interest with single stock slides, but with a good series or serial you can actually make folks look forward to the next slide. It is essen- not neglect to include your name and address on the It is my intention to advocate the adoption of what! may term the photo-slide for want of a better name. On your visits to the local photoplay theater you will have noticed that the exhibitor is prone to using an- nouncement slides of forthcoming productions. On this kind of slide an important scene is reproduced from the picture and tinted in natural colors, while the blank space is used to good advantage with a brief descrip- tion of the story as it will appear. If you wish to plan an sid- vertising campaign along simi- lar lines, it is up to you to have some photo-slides spe- cially designed to conform with your individual requirements. The best way by which to pre- sent the personal appeal is by having a photograph taken of the exterior of your floral store. You can then forward same to a reputable slide manu- facturer, who will make a slide from it in natural colors and add the desired description. The slide should have two marked effects upon spectators. Firstly, visualize for them ex- actly where your establishment is situated so they may recog- nize it on sight, and, secondly, leave a favorable impression. Having Your Slides Shown In selecting the most suitable motion picture theater for your slide annomicements, several points have to be taken into consideration. Suppose you are situated in a residential section. In most towns, at least, the down-town photoplay shows at- tract folks from all sections, so should you decide upon a down-town photoplay theater for your announcements, you are paying for scattered circu- lation. Not only that but the ex- hibitor rates the advertising value of his house at a much higher figure. Few towns pos- sess local newspapers which circulates exclusively in one section, and as you draw the bulk of your business from surrounding blocks, it is advisable to pick out a photoplay theater within a few hundred yards from your store. This should be com- paratively easy because such conditions exist in most towns. Motion picture theaters may be divided up into two general types. One is the nickeldrome, which has been converted from an empty store and seldom accommo- dates more than five hundred. It usually shows the The slide companies put out stock designs. A typical tial to secure the exclusive rights for your town, which oldest films and caters to a cheap patronage. "Circus" slide put out recently showed a large pot of Easter Lilies reproduced from an actual photograph. At the side was this message: " Lilies and Potted Plants the Most Appreciated of Eastertide Gifts. A Beautiful Assortment at " All you have to do is to write in your name and ad- dress at the bottom of each slide. Stock slides cost from 35c. to $1 a piece. The slide manufacturer, when preparing a stock slide for the floral trade, has to make it apply equally well to florists throughout the country. Occasionally, how- ever, he slips a cog, but this is not altogether his fault; you are alone to blame for purchasing a slide which mis- represents your business. It may, on the other hand, just fit in with the individual needs of your competitor a few blocks up the street. Photoplay audiences should not be disillusioned; the screen must be kept free from abuses, for once spectators discover that you are in the habit of misrepresenting is now possible since the slide manufacturers have pro- duced a number of excellent series. This concession, which may be obtained by paying an additional fee, is important because the slides can be filled in to suit al- most every business. In a series or serial you can put over an entertaining story, humorous in parts and educational in that you point out why folks should trade with you. A clever scenario writer-artist and skilled slide manufacturer can do wonders for you in this connection. While the stock slide covers a wide area, it cannot be extended to establish the personal touch between the florist and prospective customer. Its versatility ends just where it is essential to present the intimate appeal which accounts for so much. What is that elusive something, the personal touch? To my mind, it means introducing yourself to your prospects. Where is your store located? True enough, you will advertising proclaims tliis fact in nine cases out of ten. Although the motion picture theater is a democratic institution, the well-to-do working classes prefer to patronize the classy building which has been specially erected for motion pictures. It is not because they refuse to associate with their poorer brothers and sis- ters; quality is the deciding factor. For five or ten cents more they see a longer and better program amid more comfortable surroundings. This modern kind of show usually accommodates at least one thousand. So far so good; the rest depends on the managerial policy. The best way to discover this is by visiting a desirable theater as an ordinary patron, and if your trade is already represented on 'the screen, the theater is not available for the time being. This may strike you as peculiar since no newspaper grants a monopoly, but it is the custom in slide advertising. Tlie healthiness of a newspaper may be judged by the volume of advertising it carries, but it is the reverse 138 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Florists In good standing throughout the country can avail tbemselTca of the advertisers* offers In this Department and accept, without hesitation, orders from their local customers, transmit them to an advertiser In these columns, and thus avail themselves of the opportunities for extenilon of trade which are open to all. Let your customers know you fill orders by tele- graph to any part of the country. When the design "" Is placed in the advertiser's card It indicates < membership In the Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Albany, n. y. Not how Cheap But how Good ALBANY, N. Y. 106_State Street Cut flowers or floral designs delivered to any part of Albany and vicinity on tele- grapbio order. Personal attention given and satisfaction guaranteed. 8end your orders for the CAPITAL DISTRICT, which includes all of Eastern New York Btate, to I ebould like to write a little essay on •* The Sweet Perfume of Courteous Service " but actions speak louder than words- Flowers are my hobby and my business- If you have orders (or delivery in N. E., wire us. BOSTON, MASS. Penn. tho Teient-aph F lorlat " Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery Association 134 TRBVIOrVT 8TRBBT ALBANY BROOKLINE, MASS. "-^rSJJSSir"' LARGEST FLORIST IN THIS DISTRICT F. E. Palmer «^Sr"' THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE SA William Gloecltner We guarantee absolute satisjaction. Brooklyn, N.Y. ESTABLISHED 1842 ALBANY, N. Y. Florist and Nurseryman Rural and St. Agnes Cemeteries Ave. Write, Teliphona or Telegraph. ALL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ^^» nitr'41 and St_ ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street The best flowers and prompt service to out-of-town ordera Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Phone. Prospect 6800-6801-6803 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Long Island. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN ST., BUFFALO, N. Y. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries in BUFFALO, NIAGARA F.\1.LS, LOCKPORT and WESTERN NEW YORK. 5523 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO We can fill your orders Pay or NIftht lor Cleveland and State of Ohio Always have complete stock on hand. Regular discount allowed the Trade. KNOBLE BROS., '??^E^?.*^Sif.^H^^J- CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Avenue Allentown, Pa. Ernest Ashley FLORIST Store, 943 Hamilton St. Both Telephones Can fill your Telegragh Order. Graanhouses, Bethlehem Pike " Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. 3^0^^ COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO Telegraphic orders will be carefully and promptly filled. Personal attention given. Usual discount allowed. ORDERS FOR EST. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y. fveryth AUBURN, NEW YORK 140-150 SOUTH IDIVISION STREET We ^deliver to all point in Centra* New York, Wells and Cornell Colleges. Burlsngton.Vt. (.trders for Ver- mont and North- ern N. Y. filled to your entire satia- fac- * tiOD. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND and ALL SOUTHERN POINTS 517 North Charles Street ^^ "The House of Flowers" jr '^.1 ■■ wiM -^ fac- ^^'T'ft^ FINE FLOWERS— PROMPT ^dloUz.%Jl0riat3i.. ^^5 CHARLOTTE. N. C. /'' FLORISTS <^^ Colorado Springs CiaMTY promptly and carefully executed by The Pikes Peak: Floral Co. 104 Nortli Tejon Street DALLAS, TEXAS LANG FLORAL AND NURSERY CO. FINE FLOWERS— PROMPT SERVICE DAYTON, OHIO <^-;^ ile^ Charlotte and Vicinity CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass Carbone BOSTON Massacliusetts, 342 Boylston Street Flowers CHICAGO, ILL. 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel Courtesies Extended to all Florists CHICAGO, ILL, 25 E. Madison St. VA. DENVER, COLO. ^ark floral Co. '.r^^^^T^^^' Western Nebraska 1643 Broadway and Wyoming points reached by express. Orders promptly filled. Usual discounts DETROIT, MICH. If we fill your order, our repu- tation is your guar- antee of efficiency* Telegraph Us. ALDDTT rOCHELOPg, 1^ fl^ BOSTON M*SS«CHUSETTt 143 Tremont St. The rentrally located Florist fehop. Yours for reciprocity. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. John Reck & Son 985 MAIN STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO E. G. Hill Floral Co. 532-34 RACE STREET Also Motor Delivery to Newport, Covington and Dayton, Ky. CLEVELAN^r^ OHIO THE CLEVELAND CUT FLOWER CO. Will fill your orders for Deaigna or Cut Flowers in NORTHERN OHIO DES MOINES IN THE CENTER OF IOWA J.S. WILSON FLORAL CO. <^2^ We eover all points in Iowk. ^'V^j-J^ QMTTTJ "^HE FL ORIS T of Elizabeth, N. J. <^> We give the best of service 1169 E. Jersey Street Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 143 to 146 July IS, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 130 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses %a^son the Florist ^^^i^^' Vr^ 107 W. Market St. i>' «• Deliveries to Ithaca, Blnghamton, Homell, Coming and other points. |>|,( Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Ca EL PASO, TEXAS FALL RIVER MASS. 36 NO. MAIN STREET ORDERS EXECUTED FOR S. E. Mass., Newport and R. I. Points Baker Bros, ".r FLOWERS - 'PLANTS •» TREES Galveston Floral Co., Mrs. N. Updike — Mgr. Quality in Cut Flowers, Plants and Floral Work. Orders for Texas and Steamers from Galveston, Texas HENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. c. „ f 741 Main Street stores. I j^ Asylum Street Greenhouses: Benton Street QEORQE a. McCLUNDE /S\ HARTFORD. CONN. ^3/ionsi; j^g MMS STREET, SOUTH FLOWERS in the case of the motion picture theater. The fewer the slides shown the better, as time is precious, and if the exhibitor is to give each advertiser the service he pays for, lie can only do so when his slides do not exceed one dozen. When the number is in excess of this the operator usually whips each one off before the spec- tators are able to read same. When you have satisfied yourself on all these matters, you can interview the exhil)itor, who will probably suggest a six months' con- tract. You may be averse to this, but your signature would be justified in view of the fact that the rental, which will vary from $5 to $10 per month, according to size and location of theater, will work out cheaper than on the weekly basis. It will also afford you protection, for your competitor will not have an opportunity to put one over. One insertion of an advertisement seldom produces results, and the same is true of slide advertising. You have simply got to hammer the facts home to the pub- lic, for the constant seeing of your name will go right home. Another thing, do not neglect to change your slide frequently. If you are running a series or serial, however, you must remember that most theaters change their pro- grams daily, and only a proportion of patrons attend regularly. Some days the program does not appeal to them, so they favor the rival show, and you could therefore not expect to have many follow same from beginning to end unless you took system in charge. Every now and then a photoplay producer releases a series or serial. It is booked by the exhibitor, who arranges for it to be shown at his theater in weekly instalments. Those of his patrons, and they constitute the majority, take good care to be present each week on the evening set aside for the instalment. So if your slide series or serial started off with the photoplay it would be seen in its entirety by most folks. Therefore, when planning your slide series or serial, arrange with your exhibitor to run it simultaneously with the film production. Then there is the all-important matter of ordering the stock slides. You will undoubtedly prefer to pur- chase these one at a time, as new designs are con- stantly appearing. The slide manufiacturers find that there is so much correspondence involved in executing orders of less than one dollar that they prefer same to be given to the exhibitor who orders slides in profitable batches. It saves you the trouble of ordering. ANDREW W.WELCH GEORGE PLANE ISO ASYLUM STREET Hartford Connecticut Highland Park Greenhouses Telephones HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 75 and 85 ' Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of ,^^^5^^ Chicago, aa far as Milwaukee v^^jjjsv ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS <^^ (S^te^/mm^mA Indianapolis, ind. 241 Massachusetts Ave. Prompt and efficient service rendered points in Illinoia, Ohio and Indiana. Bertermann's flowers excel T/ie Florist f inc. 35 West Forsyth Street Jacksonville, Fla. MILLS We reach all Florida and South Georgia pointa KALAMAZOO, MICH. and Vicinity G. Van Bochove & Bro. Satisfaction Guaranteed KANSAS CITY, MO. Samuel Murray 1017 GRAND AVENUE Kansas City, MO. -^ LEXINGTON, KY. OHM A. HEI^ILER EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. ICMILIER Bro^o Co. Wm take < :are of all orders for Central Kentucky LOS L-^ ^ —-^ Wosf KIi Si. ANGELES, CAL. Louisville, Ky. MASONIC TEMPLE "' AUGUST R. BAUMER Another Window Box Suggestion Florists have a friend in the American Printer, a trade publication of New York which, though inspired by a desire to make the average printing shop a more attractive place to work, is doing a de;il of incidental good for the flower man. The following editorial, which appeared in a recent issue of that pubUcation, explains the foregoing and at the same time contains numerous suggestions which could be made advantageous use of by the florist: "Our hats are off to the employees in a New York printshop who petitioned their employer for the privi- lege of placing Geranium boxes in the windows of the THE fi0Nm.map 550 Fourth Avenue Louinllle, _,,,., The Soulh's Most Modern Floral and Art S32 Fourth Ave. CZ^i^^^S^ Louisvi//e.Ky. Jacksonville, Florida We reach all Florida and all Georgia Points Largest flower store south of Washington, D C. 219 Main Street Tomlinson-Key Floral Co. Steamship sailings will be found on page 140 If 'Everlastingly Keeping at It Brings Business," advertising telegraph delivery in this way throughout the country will bring its reward 140 The Florists' Exchange i • Directory of Reliable Retail Houses J. H. OMALL & 50INI5 New York and Washington Announce the removal of their New York Store to 505 Madison Avenue at 52nd Street WASHINGTON, D. C. 15th and H Streets Floral and Landscape Work NEW YORK Waldorf-Astoria and 505 Madison Ave. The F. Walker Co. 312 W. Cliestnut Street LOUISVILLE, KY. iJIntionall fjfflorist] Send Your Orders FOR DIXIE LAND TO IDLE HOUR NURSERIES Nacon, Georgia AH Choice CUT FLOWERS In Season Orchids aod Valley a Specialty EDLEFSEN-LEIDIGER CO. Milwaukee, Wis. 419 Milwaultee St. 349 Tlurd St. Whitted Floral Co. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. H. B. WHITTED, L ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLING 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel European Orders Executed ^-^C^^JSjk Best Florists in the States as References * *^> Furrow & Company ^^ OKLAHOMA CITY - GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA Edward Sceery "^ PATERSON and PASSAIC, N. J- ROCHESTER, N. Y. 0^/ ^\/^^ 88 Main Street, East 0m^*ri/C^W^^/^ Western N. Y. pn&mA *^?fete> Points (if""^J ROCKFORD QCKFORD . *' FOREST CITY FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES ROCKFORD, ILL. "C^ Quick serrlce to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa Points. ^ /'/"^ PHIUDELPHU, ^£>i^m^y2^Q(^ PA. 1^ ' The Bellevuc-Stratlord ^^™^^ and Diamond & 22dSts. Do you want flowers in Philadelphia? Wefumish the best, artistically arranged Young^s ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street Out-of-town orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Wire us your orders. PHILADELPHIA: 1800 Chestnut St. ATLANTIC CITY: 2517 Boardwalk (2ll|P IConbnn iFlnuipr Pittsburgh, Pa 710 East Diamond Street North Side OUR ONLY STORE WE SERVE YOU BETTER tlCIi C1E^ TAV AND MGHT POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. CM* SSLTFODD Bi mi/B3D Va»aar College Glen Eden ■^^UWCK Putnam Hall SHOP Bennett School Taconic School worki'ooms. The request was unusual and unexpected, yet permission was granted with enthusiasm. It is safe to assume that with printers thus interested in their en- vironment work is a pleasure. "Why should not the workrooms of every printing office in our country be ornamented and made attrac- tive by flower boxes in the windows? We feel that when this suggestion is passed along to the readers of the American Printer the idea will be adopted in hun- dreds of printshops, and the working days of thousands of men and women will be made more pleaSEint because of it. "In the placing of such boxes the laws of municipali- ties should be strictly complied with. In New York the boxes must be securely fastened to the windows and it is but proper that this should be done in any case where the windows are above the second floor. "Make the printshop so attractive that at the end of the day it will be necessary to tell the employees to quit work." If nothing else the florist who is desirous of making a trial can quote the publication referred to in soliciting printers, and he can be sure that the standing of the American Printer in that trade will insure him of get- ting at least a hearing. Carrying the idea further, there are many other workrooms which would be better for similar decorations. G. D. C. PROVIDENCE, R. AND T. J. JOHNSTON A AND NEW ENGLAND POINTS 1.^^ ITI WEYBOSSn ST.. PROVIDENCE ^SfV -^^^mmm^^ Providence, RHODE ISLAND Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street Roanoke, Va^ Fallon, Florist Rochester Floral Co* ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Give as your order for Southern Minnesota ROCHESTER, N. Y. 25 Clinton Ave., North Flowera delivered promptly in Rochester and surrounding country. Com- plete line always ready. We fill orders for the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The largest store in America. Large stock in jreat variety. Write, wire or phone. Open night and day. ytcr Bros. «^"^™' SPRINGFIELD, MASS. L. D. ROBINSON, Florist and Decorator 182 MAIN STREET Orders delivered promptly to WESTFIELD, HOLYOKE, CHICOPEE and SPRINGFIELD SUBURBS J^ Syracuse, N. Y. (florislj ONONDAGA HOTEL We will carefully execute orders for Syracuse and vicinity. SAINT LOUIS, MO. 8th & Locust Sts. 'All orders by Telegraph or Tele phone most carefully executed at once. Floral designs a specialty. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bastable Building Special attention given to out-of-town orders R. ABBOTT Both Telephones Iparh ]f lotal Company FLORISTS TRENTON, N. J. Greenhouses: Buchanan, Lafayette and Schiller Avea., Broad St. Park Burdett Ave. & Hoosick St. ST. PAUL, MINN. 20-22-24 West Fifth Street FLORISTS 38 Main St., West SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS Quality In Floral Work and Gut Flowers Orders for All Texas STAR FLORAL CO. (chris. hauser L"e w™3 SAN FRANCISCO lAcanh'^ FLOWERS, FRUITS, FAVORS JOScpn S FLORISTS' Novelties for "WelcominK" and "Bon Voyage" packages. Flowera delivered to any part of the world 233-235 GRANT AVENUE Seattle7Wash. Hollywood Gardens Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1534 Second Ave. Filling telegraph orders from distant cities was formerly " a consummation devoutly to be wished." Today it is one of the largest and most profitable branches of the retail business. That is why there are so many cards in this Directory of Reliable Retailers. Both Phones. 3850 TROY, N. Y. Prompt delivery and careful attention to out-of-town orders Ail orders filled from the greenhouses BRANT BROS. liK.,UTICA.N.Y. 100,000 sq. ft. of glass devoted to growitig Cut Flowers. WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros, Co, Florists <^^^ 1214 F. STREET. N. W. LARGEST GROWERS IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA EVENDEN BROS, <^ WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA ^ILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS cMrs, Louisa P, Foivler ff^ATIONAL FLORIST WILMINGTON, N. C. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square feet of Glass Tu^^. WORCESTER, MASS . 407 & 409 Main St. Worcester Mass. 13 Pleasant Street Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 143 to 146 142 The Florists' Exchange Budding Outdoor Roses * Budding Ls tlie inetlKid most cimiinonly in use by European gardeners in the i)roji:ig;ition of the Rose. The stoclts used are Rosii canina, R. inultitlora, R. Manetti and R. nigosa. R. canina is raised from seed. The ripe seed pods are collected in Septemlwr; tliose from strong slinots are best. Two wecliS after gathering tlie pods are placed in a bar- rel and stirred about with a stout stick until all broken up; water is added which brings the refuse and infertile .seeds to the surface, which is skim- med off, leaving only the fer- tile seeds which are taken and thoroughly incorporated with sand and are placed in boxes which are then buried in the open ground about lOin. below the surface where they remain until Spring. They are then sown in beds just as soon as the ground is workable. Aliout May 1 the seedlings will begin to make their appearance, and as soon as large enough are transplanted in rows from ■tin. to Sin. apart, and the fol- lowing Spring are planted out in nursery rows 18in. apart and Gin. between the plants; ata transplanting the tops are cut back leaving only three or four eyes. R. Mutiflora, R. Manetti and R. rugosa are usually propagated by cuttings ; these should be jirepared in Jan- uary. The cuttings should be Sin. to lOin. in length. A clean smooth cut is made with a sharp knife at the lower end and all eyes carefully removed except three or four at the top of the cutting; they are then heeled in closely into 4in. of soil in a coldframe where they remain for the Winter and are covered with sjishes when nights are cold also in damp rmny weather, but are removed entirely whenever the weather is fair so as to keep them as cool as possible in Spring. Preparing the Stock for Buduing. — First make two cuts on the stem, one an inch long lengthwise and close to the ground, the other just above the other and run- ning half way around the stem, the top of the first cut being the center. The bark of the long cut is opened with the ilat bony end of the handle of the budding knife and using great care not to injure the bark. Budding is done in July, using a growing (active) eye, and in August with a sJeeping (dormant) bud. Buds should be selected from strong flowering wood. In preparing and taking the bud, four cuts are made, one lengthwise on either side of the bud, one across the stem just below the bud, another one just one inch above the last as near as can be gauged so that it may fit exactly into the place prepared on the stock. Next take the branch in the left hand, then with the thumb and forefinger of the right hand take hold of the bud and by gentle pulling the bud will come off. It is then fitted into the place prepared in the stock and tied with a piece (if wet raffia. Pieces lOin. in length are about right. Binn witli headquarters in New York, was held at Witzel's Point Clrove, College Point, L. I., on Thursday, July (i. The vieather was perfect. Shortly after 11 a.m. the steamer "Ajax" left her pier at the foot of 23d St. and East River, having on board more than (iOO members and their friends, and programs and badges were distributed by the committee. The trip was enlivened by music by the band, everything pos- sible being done to contribute to the pleasure of the company. Witzel's Point Grove was reached shortly after twelve, and, headed by the band, with a display of American and Greek flags the party marched to the Grove and were photographed. An excellent "breakfast" was served about 12.45 in the pavilion, the band meanwhile playing American and Greek patriotic airs. Then the parties scattered to the several parts of the Grove, which was never more lieautiful than this season. At about 2.30 the athletic games were called and each event was well contested. Much credit is due to Christ Pappas, the chairman in charge of the games, and to the otlier members of the athletic committee for the promjitness with which the various events were run off. The awards in the games were as follows: Boys' Race, under 10 years, 100 yds.: 1, Lascares; 2, Theodoral IZ^JLl^lldn^CJln Chicago: 143 North W^abash Avenue i mwmmmmmmrmlmmm^mmmm\Mmrmff,mmm\m\mfr'^^ 144 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists N(.. i.l.i. 17 inches hiali, $.i.llO in-r di>/. On Trial, or You Are The Judge The true rule in determining the qualities of a basket, is not to conclude whether it has any bad qualities, for there are few baskets that have real bad qualities; almost every basket has a combination of good and bad qualities. The rule that should be followed is to use your best judgment in the different lines you have handled to determine which has the more good than bad qualities in them. We naturally claim our baskets have more good qualities for the money than any other, but as you are the buyer you of course must be the judge. You cannot judge without evidence or the article. If there is another florist in your city ask him; or still better get in a small line of our baskets. Our line is up on trial and we anxiously await your verdict. Our special for this week. THE HOUSE OF MERIT JOS. G. NCIDINGER CO.. 1309-11 N. 2nd Street. Philadelphia. Pa. LANDSCAPE GARDENING A course for Garden- ers. Floriate and Home makers, taught by Prof. Real of Cornell Univer- sity. Progressive Floriata recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. We also offer a prac- tical course in Floricul- ture, including Green- house Construction and Greenhouse Manage- ment. Address Prop. Beal Send for catalogue The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. F., SPRINGFIELD. MASS. I New England States | Newport, R. I. NE^W CROP Green Sheet Moss, $1.75 per bag. Perpetuated Moss, $3.50 per bag. Lyrata. (Evergreen Oak Foliage), $2.50 per case. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN, ALA. Wht^n ordering, please mention The Exchange RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Salesroom 134 West 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY Telephone — Madison Square 3053 Manufacturers and Importer! of Willow and Fancy Baskets for Florists Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES t^^Our specialties — Wheat Sheaves and Baskets ^\'lu■ll ir.liMlnK. please nieiili"ii The Kxchnnpo Net Prices on PREPARED (Painted) Palmetto Leaves S\V the wholesale poisoning here, the authorities have not seen fit to publish the probable cause. Rumor has it, however, that some of the hams used in making the sandwiches Tiad been boiled in large copper vessels whicli had not been in use for several years. Joe Leikens, writfng from Mexico, tells that with the thermometer at 112 deg. it is just the opposite to what he would esp-ect in Paradise. The weather tends to keep things dull ■in the stores; in fact more so than is usual at this time of the year. Harry Bunyard "has been here for a few days on business. Miss Emma Ritchie has gone to North Woodstock. New Hampshire, to recu- perate from her rerent illness. Alexamier MacLellan. low price: fine. Budlong Rose Co. of Auburn, is cut- ting some lovely Scott Key and Stan- ley Roses and are making heavy ship- ments to New York. Olney Williams v^ Sons are cutting Sweet Peas by the thoihsands and are finding a ready market in this city and Newport. John F. Wood had a serious operation performed at the Parade Street Hospital and from last reports he is resting quite comfortably. McNair the Florist has installed his Summer display; the huge waterfalls, that have a drop of about 7ft. and a large pond that fills the entire window, also ferns and foliage plants, give it the rustic effect. W. O. B. ProTidence^ R. L The continued rains and cloudy weather has extended the Carnation sea- son at least one month. There are some exceptionally fine Carnations in the market at this time and are being sold at any old price, Roses are more than plentiful and are also selling at very Bridgeport, Conn. Benching Carnations Carnations under glass are about done for. These will soon be taken out to make room for the young stock. Some very- fine Spencer Sweet Peas are mak- ing their appearance in the market, and these bring fair prices. Good Roses are being cut and fine Iris were noticed in several of the downtown shop windows recently. . These come in mighty handy at this time of year when there isn't much of a variety to select from. A goodly number of the trade here are clos- ing at 5 o'clock during July and August except on Saturday. Length of ) Leaf, Inches / Per 100 $1.75 $2.35 $3.45 ^4.55 Per 1000 15,00 20.00 30.00 40.00 5% discount for cash with order. W. G. CLARE. Fernandina, Florida Whon oriliTlng. pli-nsp ini-ntlnn TIip Ivxcliwnp.' 8-12 12-10 16-20 20-23 23-ZB »8.15 55.00 The Model Carnation and Tomato .Supports; Galvan- ized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Write for Completf CataloQue B^^~- 61-73 Metropolilaa Avenue, rOS., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Igoe ^/ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURBRS PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^- Take Advantage of Our Spring Offer Spheignum Moss Our Large Bales, $1.50; 12 Bales, $15.00. Extra Large Bales, $2.00; 8 Bales, $14.00. Green Lump Moss $1.00 per bag. Shipping instructions and cash with order to ensure prompt deliTery. H. KENNEY " ^tr- Brookip, N.Y. ""r^."- When ordering, please mention The Exchange WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000, $1.85; 50,000, $8.00 Manafaetar€ct by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples Free. For Sale by Dealers. \Vh''-n nrdfrinc. plo.isp niontion Thp Kxrhar „ NEW CROP GREEN SHEET MOSS. For Hanging Baskets, at $1.75 per bag. PERPETUATED MOSS. $3.50 per bag. LYRATA. (Evergreen Oak), $2.50 per case E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. Whi'o ordering, please tneptlop The Eiehaoce When ordering, please mention The Exchange An oil well in^the Humble Oil Field in the vicinity of Houston, Tex. Time Is Money ^urdSigt*by'"uS,nTFLo? RISTS' GREENING PINS. 20o.pel lb. and youiM from 1000 to 1 100 to the lb. 10 Ibi. or ortt, 16«. po lb. Special Prictt to Jabbtn. WM. SCHUTTER & SON, Sprbcfielil, Mau. tt'h-" .^rrlTing nlewoe TTi'-ntlon The Klch»Dr* Our Credit and Information List la the Beat Trade Medium for Credita Subscribe now and get the list for one year from July 1st National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET, NEW YORK Import Orders '"^^" Birch Bark Sea Moss Raw Ruscus Isolepis Grass Palm Fibre (Japanese) W. G. CLARE, Fernandina, Fla. I July 15, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 145 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Sphagnum Moss $1.50 per Bale. Ten Bales $14.00 Write today for our specially low Summer price on large orders. Buy your winter's supply now and get the advantage Our moss is good clean stock, every bale ia wrapped. Wire Designs and Florists' Supplies. The largest stock of fresh cut decorative evergreens in America. THE KERVAN COMPANY 119 West 28th Street, NEW YORK, N. Y. Wben ordering, ploase mentlop The Eichange M. RICE CO. *• KEYSTONE QUALITY " -Florists' Supplies Excel- 1220 Raca Street PHILADELPHIA. PA \Vtien ordering, plcaee mPDtloa The Exchange REED & KELLER We Manufacture FLORISTS' SUPPLIES METALS, WIRE WORK 122 West 25th Street NEW YORK Our Own - - and BASKET WORK Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ; INCOPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. W'lifn ori'M-iTig. plivi nioiition The Fxcha:ige NEWT ENGLAND STATES— Continued Julius Reck is cutting a few Silver Pink Snapdragons, and these sell very well. Dahlias are coming on in fine shape. Park Gardens and Flower Shop have just started to cut outdoor Sweet Peas. They will start planting Carnations in- side next week. Their 'Mums are all planted, and look splendid. Geo. Mallott & Co. report business very good on outside work. They employ a large force of men on tree work, spraying, etc. A new gasoline engine and spraying outfit was purchased re- cently which is a big help. Geo. Pflomm says general trade is fair. His new flower shop "The Rosery," has been a great success thus far. John Reck & Son had two large wed- dings recently which called for a goodly number of palms. Bays, ferns, Roses. , JTred Kolb expects to plant part of his Carnations next week. Carnations in the field are looking fine at this time. Robt. Hawkins reports the best trade to date of any previous year. A couple of weddings are looked for the latter part of this month. James Koran & Son are getting their Carnation houses in readiness for the young stock. James E. Beach has some very fine outdoor Asters, which he expects to be cutting in the near future. He is still cutting some very good Roses and Gi- ganteum Lilies. F. E. B. Hartford, Conn. Florists' Club Formed For some time the florists of Hartford have been agitating the mat- ter of forming a club. With this end in view, Joseph McManus, of the firm of Spear & lIcManus, called a meeting of the florists at the store on Asylum st. on Friday afternoon at .3 o'clock. July 7. Those responding to the invitation were David A. Spear, Joseph Coombs, Vin- cent H. Olmstead, Andrew Welch. George F. Lane. William Doogue, George G. McClunie, J. Albert Brodrib and Eu- gene S. Drake. William Doogue was elected temporary chairman, with A. IH.xon as secretary, permanent oQicers to be elected at a future meeting. By unanimous vote the stores of the florists will be closed during July and August at 6 o'clock weekdays^ and at 12 o'clock no'on, Saturdays, until Mon-. day morning. It was also voted to close the stores from Saturday, Sept. 2, until Tuesday morning, Sept. 5, Monday being Labor Day. The organization will be known as the "Florists' Club of Hartford," and Messrs. Andrew Welch, Joesph Coombs and Joseph MjcManus were appointed a committee to draft by-laws and make the organization a permanent one. A com- mittee was also appointed to call upon those florists who were unable to be pres- ent. One aim of the organization will be to create a better feeling than has existed among the ^ florists o£ Hartford, and to co-operate in such a way that all the florists will pull together for the ad- vancement of the retail trade. The idea of closing on Saturday at noon until Monday morning during the two slack months is highly commendable, and will no doubt prove to be a most pleasing innovation for the clerks, who certainly deserve this week-end rest. May the good work continue. W. W. Hunt left Hartford last Sun- day morning, on receipt of a telephone message to attend the funeral of his brother, Ira Hunt, of Exeter, N. H. June Rose ^Vedding The Lan00 Roses were used in the decorating. On the porch and around the serving table Laurel was arranged, all of which had been gathered on the mountains at Lakeville. The matron of honor wore a bouquet of Taft Roses and the brides- maid's bouquet was of Shawyer Roses. Vincent H. Olmst*'ad, manager of Coombs store on Asylum st. did the More Profit In Flowers The sooner your cut flowers are marketed the larger your profits. The display which appeals will sell them. Every florist's experi- ence confirms this statement. If it were possible for you to compare the value of a refrigerator that really preserved with one that wasted stock and ice you would be astonished at the difference in dollars and cents during the year. The poor refrigerator which may have cost less at the start would show up mighty expensive in the end. Be sure— safe— get a McCray Florists* Refrigerator McCray construction is based on the most ad- vanced scientific principles for proper refrigeration and perfect preservation. Your delicate stock is kept at an even temperature of exactly the right degree where freshly chilled air is constantly circulating. McCray Florist Refrigerators have beautiful plate glass doors and sides which permit an inviting and attractive display of the flowers. The compartments are of different dimensions to accommodate the various lengths of stems. The outside woodwork may be had in any finish to conform with your store's interior decoration and arrangement. The linings may be secured in either bevel plate mirror or white enamel and are very easy to clean. The florist business carries enough hazard without handicapping your success with an inadequate refrigerator. Why not investigate a McCray right now and get the whole McCray story. No. 74- Send for These Catalogs -For Florists No. 92~For Residem-ts McCRAY REFRIGERATOR COMPANY 689 Lake Street Kendallville, Ind. New York Salesrooms Chicago Salesrooms 7-9 W. 30th St. 1000 S. Michigan Ave. The Florists' Hail Association Insures 41,000,000 square feet of glass and has a Re- serve Fund of over $36,000. For particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec, Saddle River. N. J. INSURE YOUR GLASS NOW Wbpn ordering, please mention The Kx change THE EXCHANGE— Best AdmlisingHediuin Many a grower for market would be glad to know just what constitute a "bunch " of any given flower. An article on "Bunching Flowers and Foliage," for the New York wholesale market appears in the Gardeners and Florists' Annual for 1916. 50 cents, from this ofSce. iX 146 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists DAGGER and FANCY FERNS Finest Quality $2.00 per 1000 GALAX Bronze- Green $1.00 per 1000 $7.50 per 10.000 Sphagnum Moss $2.00 per bale BOXWOOD, $15.00 per 100 lbs. PRINCESS PINE, 10c. per lb., $8.00 per 100 lbs. LAUREL FESTOONING, $6.00 per 100 yds. LAUREL, 50c. per bn. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, $10^ per 100 ' $7.50 per 1000 MANILA BOXES 18 X 21 X 24 X 28 X 21 X 30 X 24 X 5x3^ 5x3H 5x3H 8x5 5x3^ 8x5 Per 100 . .$2.50 . . 2.90 . . 3.60 . . 4.60 . . 4.60 . . 4.90 . . 5.20 Per 100 28 X 8x5 $5.70 30 X 8x5 6.90 36 X 8x5 8.50 30 X 12x6 10.00 36x14x6 12.00 36 X 12x6 11.80 BOUQUET BOXES Toj 19 X 9 x 8 Manila $7.50 19 X 9 X 8 Mist Gray 10.00 WREATH BOXES Per 100 16 I 16 X 7 $8.50 18x 18x 8 10.50 Per 100 20x20x9 $12.50 22 X 22x9 15.00 MIST GRAY BOXES 100 18x5x3 $3.05 21 x5xV/i 3.85 24x5x3}^ 4.20 28x5x3H 5.10 21 X 8x5 5.10 30x5x3J4 5.30 36x5x31^ 7.00 Printing 50 cen' 24 X 28 X 30 X 36 X 8x5 8x5 8x5 8x5 100 .$6.50 . 7.80 . 9.70 .10.65 30 X 12x6 12.90 36 X 12x6 13.75 extra per lOOO. CYCAS LEAVES 8tol2. 12tol6. 16 to 20. 20 to 24. 24 to 28, COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH OTHERS Per 100 Per 1000 $1.65 $12.50 , 2.25 16.00 . 3.00 21.00 3.25 26.00 3.75 32.00 28 to 32.. 32 to 36. . 36 to 40.. 40 to 44. , 44 to 48. . Per 100 Per 1000 $5.00 $37.00 . 5.50 42.00 . 6.00 50.00 . 6.50 55.00 . 7.00 60.00 HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., inc., Telephones Main, 2439-2616-2617-2618 Fort Hill. 25290 WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET Boston, Mass. ^ MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORISTS* SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS Unknown customers please give reference, or caah with order. ^Tion orderJDg. pli-asc mentinn The Exchange NEW CROP FANCY FERNS AND DISCOUNTS ON LAUREL FESTOONING, tor Summer wed- dines; nothing better. Fresh stock supplied on short notice. Wire or phone your orders. Wt will do the rest. 4c., 6c. and 6o. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, very fine and laria »5.00 per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green, $1 00 per 1000, or $7.00 per case of 10.000. Telerrspb Office New Salem, Mau. DAGGER FERNS, $1.00 per 1000 LARGE ORDERS I SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40o. per sack. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 36o. GROUND PINE, 80. per lb. Made into festooning. 6e., 8c. and lOo. per yd. LAUREL WREATHS, tl.75 to $3.00 per doi PINE WREATHS, $1.50 to $3.00 per doi. We also make special sizes when wanted. Samples sent if desired. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 50-Ib. eases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.00 pet 50-lb. case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. All Kinds of Evergreens. GROWL FERN CO. MILLINGTON. MASS. ated from Cornell University in 101.3, receiving his Master's degree tlie follow- ing year. Since that time he has been an instructor in floriculture in Cornell University. He is enthusiastic regard- ing the possibilities of floriculture in Ohio, and goes with the heartiest recom- mendations of such men as Dean L. H. Bailey. He has already become promi- nent in floriculture. He is a member of the Nomenclature Committee of the .\merican Gladiolus Society, is a con- tributor to the Bailey Encyclopedia of Horticulture, and has published several articles in the Journal of Heredity and The Florists' Exchange. His appoint- ment will be welcomed by the very large floricultural interests of the State of Ohio, as^ Ohio is one of the most impor- tant floriculture States in the country. ORDER NOW Greenhouse Heating A Reprint of Four PRIZE ESSAYS recently published in the columns of The Florists' Exchange With comments by John McArthur, Heating Engineer There is also Included in this pamphlet A Collection of Answers to Pertinent Questions on Greenhouse Heating Price, 25 Cents The Florists' Exchange 438 West 37th Street, New York decorating. Lakeville is some 60 miles from Hartford, and Mr. Olmstead m.ide the trip in his new automobile, it being one of his longest trips. Another piece made by this store was a blanket of Smilas and Easter Lilies for the Thomp- son funeral on Farmington aye. A. D. A. C. Hottes Receives Appointment Many who have watclied the work of Alfred C. Hottes will be pleased to learn of his appointment as Assistant Profcs- sor_ of Floriculture at the Ohio State University at Columbus. His special line of work will be the development of the courses in floriculture. He received his secondary education in the high schools of Ithaca. N. Y.. and was gradu- General Trade Notes Amics, Ia. — Ross A. Lee opened a cut flower stand on Main st. on July 1. Reading, Pa. — Harry A. Byler has recently opened a cut flower shop at 46 N. Ninth st. Oi.OvEKSViLLE, N. Y. — Paul Trunka has taken over the florist business of the late E. T. Denham on Third ave. Bath. Me. — Robert Sutherland & Son, nurserymen, recently planted 800 shrubs at the Waumbec Hotel. Jefferson, N. H. Concord. N. H. — Colby's greenhouses on South St. were considerably damaged by the hailstones which fell on July 1. EN0.SBTJKQ Falls, Vt. — Mr. Williams of this city has accepted a position with the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., of Cam- bridge. N. Y. REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOGUE Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago YOURS '^"'Vhe ASKING opportunity In every issue of The Exchange lEe Book of Water Gardening This work Bupereedea all other books that have previously been written on the subject of aquatics and their surroundings, and gives in full detail all the practical in- formation necessary to the selec- tion, grouping and successful cul- tivation of aquatic and other plants required m the making of a Water Garden and its environ- ments, and covering all conditions from that of the amateur with > few plants in tubs to the large estate or park. By PETER BISSET Expert. Aquaticulturist. Beautifully printed on heavy enameled paper, and profusely illustrated with one hundred and twenty halftones, seventeen dia- grams and two double page plates. Price Postpaid, $2.50 A. T. DElAMAREPTG.&PUB.CO.Ud. Boi 100, Times Sq, Sta.,CNEW YORK The up-to-date store of J. G. Owens & Co., Catonsville, Md. Owens do a^thrlving.business Messrs. Natural Green Sheet Moss Long green sheets of the heaviest variety Per bag, $1.00 H. W. Armes, BrysonCity, N. C. Wlun rTcjprlnc. pli'iiso mention The K\chiingp WIRE DESIGNS PRICES RIGHT— QUALITY RIGHT Let us quote you on your next order. If tt*« made of wire we can make It. George B. Hart, Manufacturer 24-30 Stone Street Rochester. N. Y. U li'ii i-nlt^ring plpase mpntJon The Kxchangg FANCY and DAGGER FERNS of the very best grades. Huclcleberry Branches, Mosses and Wild Smilax. We solicit your patronage. Satisfaction guaranteed. GIBBONS, The Smilax Man, Red Level, Ala. VNlien ordering, pk-nse men t loo The Exchange i July IS, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 147 M. C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Telephone!, Farratut 3870-3871 All Kinds of Seasonable Cut Flowers When ordering, please mention The Excbaugp FLOWERS are find- ing ready sale in the New York Market and good prices prevail. K you have not been shipping your flowers to this market, better get in touch with us. Remember, when you consign your shipments to us, you are doing business with one of New York's most active and reliable commission houses. United Cut Flower Co., Inc. Ill West 28th St. NEW YORK CITY When ordering, please mention The Exchange A. L. YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Florists 54 West 28th St. NEW YORK A. L. Young, Pres. and Treat. H. R. ScoMMADAU, Vice-Pre*. F. LiGHTFOOT, Sec'y. Tel. Madison Square 3559 WheQ ordering, please mention The Eichange Telephone: Madiaon Sgitare 5B96 George W.Crawbuck Co. (INC.) Wholesale Commission Florists 57 West 28th Street, New York ■V\"hea ordeilnR, please mention The Exchange Herman Weiss Wholesale Commission Florist 106 West 28th Street, New York Telephonea, PARR AG UT 634 >nd 3068 When ordering, please mention The Exchange THE FLORISTS' EXCHANQE la th« only trade paper publlahlng an Index to atock advertiaed In each laaua, and this feature meana that ■ reader In need of, aay, Carnatlona, ean look at thia Index and refer to • II advartlsementa of Carnatlona, large and amall alike. It brlnga the reaulta of Claaslfled Advertise- menta Vi addition to the regular dlapla.v jdvertlaementa, and with no •xtra coat, except to ua. Can you think of better advertising aervloe than thisr Reidel & Meyer Incorporated Wholesale Florists Seasonable Flowers of all kinds. The best of service to Growers and Retail Florists. Twenty-five years' experience in the flower business. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones — 4024 — 4025 Madison Square For the Month of July ROSES SWEET PEAS CARNATIONS VALLEY ASTERS GLADIOLI MIESEM'S LILIES and a full line of Summer Flowers IV^'Y'' pi TD Ptf^tC'C' " '° *"*' *"'' (""in'" entrujted to me in »uch ■t»^ I -T KjM\.Mr\JSEA a fair and liberal manner as to make the cus- tomer's relations with me satiifactory and profitable. TELEPHONES 1623-24-25 IVIADISON SQUARE JOSEPH S. FENRICH 5 I West 28th Street, New York When ordering, please mention The E?ichange <«]iiHiiittUiciiiiHiiinti[]iniiiiiiiuc]iiinmiMic]iiiiiiiiii]rc]inniiiujic]iiniiiiiiiic]iniiiniiiic]iiiuiiiniic]iiiiiiuiiiic]iiniiHiin I NEW YORK I Wholesale Market and News of the City | ?*]iiiiiiimmiiiiiiiiii"ii>>iiiii'iiiiiiiiiiiiiii<[iiiii>iiiiii>[iiiiiiii">ii[ii>>iiii I 3 AND ROSES Shipping orders receive prompt attention Louis M.NOE LouisA.NoE Wholesale Commission Florists MATHEW SAMPSON. Jr. Manager Telephone, Madison Square 756 AMERICAN BEAUTIES A SPECIALH THE NEAV YORK CUT FLOWER CO. 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK WhPn nrrtcri-np ntlf-n Thp Wr^hnnge Carnations, Roses, Pansies, Single Violets Wboleul Florists D. C. ARNOLD & CO., inc., 112 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Farragut 2287 When ordering, please mention The Exchmge Goldstein & Futterman Wholesale Florists CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 102 West 28tli Street, New York City Telephone, Farragut 9761 Wben orderlDE. please mention The Exchange Growers' Cut Flower Co. Ctit Flowers at Wholesale E. J. Van Reyper, Manager CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephones— Farragut 6237-3563 When ordering, please mention The Exchange William Stuart Allen Co. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephone — Madison Square 356 When ordering, please mention The Exchange Alfred H. Langjahr Wholesale Florist 130 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Telephones — Farragut 462G-4627 Wbpn ordering, please rogation The Exchange John Young George Hildenbrand John Young & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, MADISON SQUARE 7362 Wlien ordering, please mention The Exchange ISO The Florists' Exchange New England Florist Supply Co. SPECI AL— '• llEr"^ Sphcignum Moss, $3.50 276 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. TalalihoDM: Tort HiU, 3489— Main, 4789 W Open 6 a m. to 7 p. m. McALPiNE & McDonald S" Roses, Carnations, Peas, Violets, Pansies, Valley, Lilies, Orchids, Anemones and Iris CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED FULL LINE OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES T.I. Fort HiU 3630-3831-3632 256 DevoDshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. WTien ordering, plpasg mention The Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Buffalo JulylO, 1918 to to to to to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to S.OOto 3.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to S.OOto 3.00 to .75 to .SO to 1.50 to 1.00 to to 1.00 to 1.00 to I.OOto 1.00 to to 160 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.60 to to .60 to to to to S.OOto 4.00 to 60.00 to 1.80 to .20 to to to 2.00 to 4.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 7.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 1.25 1.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 Cincinnati JulylO, 1916 . . to3 .. to2 .. to2 . . to 1 .. tol . . to . . to 00 to 00 to .. to .. to .00 to . . to 00 to 00 to .. to 00 to 00 to .. to .. to ,25 to ,20 to ,20 to .. to .. to .. to . . to . . to Roses — A. Beauty — Special. " Fancy. . Eitra. . No. 1.. No. 2.. No. 3... Hadley. 2.00 to 2.(XJ to 2.(K) to 2.0(1 to to .75 to .20 to .16 to 10.00 6.00 60.00 2.00 1.00 .. to 00 to 1 00 to 00 to( ,S0 to . . to .. to to . to 3.00 NAMES AND VARIETIES Boston JulylO, 1916 St. Louis JulylO, 1916 Killamey White Killarney. , Killamey Queen Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. Chas. Russell Mrs. George Sliawyer My Maryland Ophelia Prince de Bulgarie (Mrs. Taft).. Richmond Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Adiantum. ordinary Antirrhinums, per bunch Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch. Sprengeri. per bunch. Callas Carnations. Inf. crades, all co!.. . f While J Pink S Red L Yellow and Tar. . {Whiu Pink R*d Yellow and Vu.°. DaOodlls Daisies Ferns, Hardy Galax Leaves Gardenias Lillum LoDgiBorum Lily of the VaUey Orchids — Cattleyas Smllax, per dos. strings Sweet Peas Violets, Single Double Water LUles 4.00 4.00 20.00 to 25.00! 15.00 to 20.00, 10.00 to 15.00 6.00 to 10.00 ... to ... to ... to I.OOto I.OOto 1.00 to 6.00 I.OOto 4.00 1.00 to 8.00 1.00 to 8.00 ... to ... to ... to 100 to 4.00 1.00 to 4.00 I.OOto 6.00 to 1.00 Standard Varieties •Fancy (•The highest , . . to .25 to .25 to ...to 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 .60 to .50 to .50 to .50 to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to 3.00 to 4 00 2.00 to 3 00 20.00 to 30.00 .. . to .25 to ...to ...to .,. to .75 5,00 4.00 6.66 4.66 5.00 1.00 2 00 to 2.00 to ... to 4.00 to 16.00 ...to ...to S.OOto ...to 2.00 to 2.00 to ...to ... to .. . to .25 to .25 to ... to to ... to ...to to to to to to ... to to to to to to to 4.00 to to 1.60 to to to to to Pittsburgh JulylO. 1916 to 20.00 12.00 to 15.00 8.00 to 10.00 5.00 to 6 00 3.00 to 4.00 I.OOto 2.00 to 2.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 10.00 to 2.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 12.00 2.00 to IS 00 2.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 12.00 ... to ... to .75 to ... to .30 to .35 to ... to I.OOto 1.00 1.00 to _.-- 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2 00 2 00 1.00 to 2.00 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 1.50 1.00 to 2.00 1.25 .40 .50 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 to to to .15 .... to.l2M to 8.00 to 10.00 _.„,.... to 50.00 40.00 to 60.00 8.00 5.00 1.80 1.20 to 1.80 .50 to 1.00 ... to ... to 1.50 to 3.00 WFTfH RPnC C(\ Wholesale Cut Flower Market If |\l|ljr| IjIVtfiJ* l-«Vf« Daily oonaignmeaU from leading srowen Write for quotationi b*for« ordering eliewbere Telephone Main 6267-6268 Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange Full Une of Flonsti* Supplies 226 Devonshire St., BOSTON, MASS* •>]ilimuuu]iiiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiinuii[iiiiuiiuiiitiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiir[irriiiiiiiniciiiiiiiiiiiiiciii]iiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiir[iiiiiijuiiii[iiiiiiiiiiuit<< I BOSTON and VICINITY j I Wholesale Market and Local News | ?.]iiiiriiiiiii(]iiiiiiiiiiii[]|uriiiiiiiJi]iiniiiiiiij[iuiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiij[iiiiirjiiiiiic]iiiiijiuiii[iinriiiNiri[iiiiiijiiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiuiinii(iJiiiiiiuiiit'> ties Kood. Prices are a little better this week and flowers are bought more read- ily. Prices range from 50c. to $1.25 per 100, but more flowers are sold at $1 per 100 than the latter figure. Ther« is a good supply of orchids. This is especially true of Cattle.vas. There is also very nice flowers of Den- drobium formosum offered at the same price as Cattleyas — $3 and $4 per dozen. OdODtoglossum erispum is selling at $3 per dozen. Gardenias are becoming more plenti- ful, but the demand is quite light. $3 per dozen is being asked for the flowers. Sweet Peas are scarce owing to the wet weather, and there is a demand for good flowers. Prices vary from 25c. to 75c. per 100. Lilies are in fair supply with a light demand at $4 and $5 per 100. Lily of the Valley is more plentiful and demand is less now ; the price varies from .$3 to $4 per 100. There is a lot of miscellaneous flow- ers, Snapdragon, yellow Daisies, Bache- lor's Buttons. There is a plentiful supply of Aspara- gus and Adiantum. Hydrangeas and AVarm AVeather Qnietens Market Last week was particularly quiet, probably owing to the first real warm weather of the season. The present week has opened up much better. There is still a very heavy supply of flowers and although prices are low, it is pleasing to see them clean up. Am. Beauty Roses are of fair quality and in good supply. The demand for long stemmed special blooms is quite small but there is a pleasing call for short stemmed Roses of this variety. There is a very heavy supply of hybrid tea Roses and the quality, considering that it IS Midsummer, is exceptionally 20od. There is a very heavy supply of Killamey, Double White Killarney, Richmond and Ward and these are sold at prices varying from 50e. to $4 per 100. Shawyer and Ophelia are from $1 to $6 while Russell and Hadley are sold from $1 to $8 per 100. The latter price is only obtained for small occasional sales. Carnations are more abundant than ever and enormous quantities reach the market daily. The continued cool weather keeps the quality in some varie- Patrick Welch ^^^ ^''""''^^ ^'• Wholesale Florist BOSTON, MASS. Store open for buaines at 6 a. m. Telephone Main 3698 American Beauties, Orchids, Valley. Carnations, Calendulas, Cornflowers, Enftllsb Primrosea, Yellow Daisies. Sweet Peas and Lillum Lo^^florum. All the novelties in tlie Cut Flower Market furmahed on short notice. Prices quoted on application. No retail orders accepted. Flowers shipped out of Boston on early trains. When ordering, please mt-ntlon The iiichange B. A. SNYDER CO. ^' '"'' Florists Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort HiU 1083-25017-35552 When ordering, please mention The Exchange PITTSBIRGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERSI 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURC. PA. Dracaenas are the principal plants of- fered. News Notes The garden committee of the Massachusetts Hort. Society visited the gardens and grounds of Mr. Walter Hunnewell, Wellesley, on Friday, July 7. Mr. Saltonstall, president of the so- ciety, accompanied the committee and Mr. Hunnewell conducted the party, showing them everything of Interesi; in this grand old estate. Th'! conifers. Rhododendrons and other trees and shrubs never looked better than they do this year. K. & J. I'arquhar & Co. have adver- tised in the city papers inviting the pub- lic to come and see the great show for the next two weeks at their Roslindale grounds, of Lilium myriophyllum. There are about one million flowers open now. Joseph Margolis of the firm of Henry M. Robinson & Co. is spending a month with his family at Wrentham, Mass. N. S. Wax one of Boston's pioneer florists and the father of Wax Bros., celebrated last week his silver wedding at his home in Dorchester. Mr. Wax is 85 years of age and has been married three times. Mr. and Mrs. Wax were the recipients of many valuable pres- ents and both are enjoying excellent health. The new salesrooms of the Waban Rose Conservatories at 5 Winthrop sq. are being fitted up with large refrigera- tors, tables, and all kinds of modern equipments. When completed this will be one of the finest salesrooms in the city. Patrick Welch and family are spend- ing the Summer months at their cottage at Old Orchard, Me. The B. A. Snyder Co. is making many important and useful changes at its store. A new oflice has been fitted up. Another large ice chest is being added and sev- eral other alterations are being made. We noted at Patrick Welch's whole- sale store some very fine flowers of tlie new Chinese Lilium myriophyllum. This is the first time we have seen this beautiful Lily at any of the wholesale markets. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wax are to spend the next two weeks at Hotel Chalfonte, Atlantic City. After that they are going to Calais, Me., where the time will be spent fishing. Mr. Sam Wax is conducting the business until his brother returns. F. J. Dolansky of Lynn has a good supply of Cattleyas, also Dendrobium formosum, Odontoglossum erispum and Renanthera. George Hamer is acting manager of tlie Boston Flower Exchange during Mr. Thurston's absence. The New England Florists' Supply Co. at 276 Devonshire st. is patting in new floors, new office and making other important changes. Miss Lipson the bookkeeper for the firm is spending two weeks at Booth Bay Harbor, Me. Reports from Bar Harbor state that Sweet Peas will be in good condition for the exhibition which is to be held there on July 15 and 16. There are to be many exhibitors from Lenox, Great Harrington, Pittsfield and Newport. R. I. HOLTON&HUNKELCO. ^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 462 MUwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phone— Main 874 P. O. Box— 103 When ordeiine. please mention The Eicbange If the weather is good there will un- doubtedly be a very fine exhibition. Herb. Hartford, Mr. Muscilino, Charles Einstein and Harry Goldberg, employees of Wax Bros., are away oa vacation. Wm. H. Elliott has purchased a Na- tional Touring Car. From his green- houses in Brighton he is sending superb Roses of the varieties Kaiserin, Am. Beauty, Cecile Brunner and Mrs. Christie Miller. David Welch is resting for a few weeks at Old Orchard, Me. Henry M. Robinson Co. is very busy with shipping orders. Seashore trade is very pleasing. The company is receiv- ing very superior grades of flowers of the leading varieties now in the market. There will be a one day exhibition at Horticultural Hall on Saturday, July 15. The Mass. Hort Society is to hold, in June, 1917, a big outdoor exhibition in the Back Bay Fens. There wUl be no prizes offered. One firm is to spend $5000 on a rock garden. There will be exhibits of Rhododendrons and Azaleas that will out-class anything ever held in this country. George Edward Morris, a naturalist, died on July 5 in the Waltham Hospi- tal in his 64th year. Mr. Morris was a member of the Boston Natural Etis- tory Club, Massachusetts Horticultural Society and the New England Botanical Club. We are sorry to report that Jackson Dawson of the Arnold Arboretum is in poor health. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. G. M. Gill, the veteran florist of Medford, is also in poor health. With better weather we hope to see her around again. R. C. P. A. Gavin, Boston representative of the King Construction Co. of North Tonawanda, N. Y., reports the following contracts secured by his ofiice : At the estate of Walter Hunnewell in Welles- ley the old greenhouses are being re- placed by a range of modem houses, to be of the latest type of steel construc- tion, having curved glass caves, orna- mental gutters at the spring line, and side vents below the gutters. The range is to consist of palm house. 25ft. x 60ft., orchid house 25ft. x 60ft., Carnation house 2Dft. X 60ft., plant house 25ft. x 60ft.. grapery 25ft. x 60ft., each house Iving divided into two compartments. The range of houses are to be novel in that instead of the usual way of hav- ing the growing houses valley into t'^e palm house, they are to he connected with the palm house with small pa.'^sages, and the palm house in turn is to be con- nected with the potting she I by means of a passage 12ft. x 16ft., which will be used for propagating. T. D. Hatfield, superintendent of this estate, has been in charge of this place for nearly thirty years. Patten & Co. of Tewksbury. Mass.. have placed an order for the erection of a 42ft. X 200ft. iron frame house. James Wheeler of Natick has also ordered the materials for a semi-iron house, 35ft. z 200ft. July IS, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 151 FOR SHIPMENT THIS WEEK 'E.aster Lilies SI. 50 per dozen, tlO.OO per 100. Cattleyas $5.00 to $6.00 per dozen. Gladiolus 300 for $10.00, $4.00 per 100. Asters $1.50 to $3.00 per 100 . FOR DESIGN WORK Candytuft— Feverfew— Gypsophila The seasonable flowers offer you the best value, both as to quality and price THE LEO NIESSEN CO. >VHOLESALE FLORISTS N.W. Cor. 12^i^£rRaceSt5.Philaclelphia,Pa. Wbea ordprine. please mention Tbe EichanE* Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Philadelphia, July 12, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Roiea — A. Beauty, Speciftl " Fancy Extra No. 1 No.2 No.3 Kaiaarin Aug. Vict KUlamey Whit* KiUarney lAdy Hillingdon Milady Mri. Aaron Ward My Maryland Pnnea da Bulgaria (Mra. Tatt) Radiance Richmond Sunburat EillarDey Brilliant J.J. L. Mook Mra. Charles Ruaaell Mn. Francia Scott Key Mra. Geo. Shawyer Hadley Ophelia Adlantum, Ordinary " Farleyenje Antirrhinum, per bunch Aaparafiua. Plumosua, per bunch., . , " Spnngeri, per bunch Aatera Bouvardla Callaa Chryaanthemuma, Ordinary DaDodlla 20.00 1500 10.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 .25 .35 .25 to 25.00 to 20.00 to 12.50 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to to 8.00 to 8.00 to to to 8.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 800 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 1.00 to to .50 to .50 to .35 to to to to to Camationa, inf. gradea, all col. . White.. Standard Varietiea Fancy Varietiea Pink. Red Yellow and var. , White Pink Rod Yellow and Tar, , Dataiea Feme, Hardy Fortet-Me-Nota Freeala Galax Leaves Gardenias, per dos Lilac, per bunch LiUum Longiflorum Hubrum Lily of the Valley Miftnonette Fancy Narcissus (Paper White).. Orchids — Cattleyas Cypripediums Pansies, per 100 bunches. , Peonies Smllax. per doi. strings. . . Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas TuUps, Single Double Violets, Single Double Water LUies , ... to .75 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 2 00 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 ... to .60 to 1.00 .10 to .15 ... to to .10 to .16 ... to ... to 8.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to to . to 36.00 to 50.00 ... to ... to ... to 1.80 to 2.40 .10 to .25 .25 to .75 ... to ... to ... to ... to 4.00 to 6.00 •:<]uiiiiiiiiij[:iriiiiiiiiiic:jiiiiiiiiiit[iiiiuniini[]iiiimiiiii[iiijiiiiiinic]jiiiiiiiiiii[iijiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiuiirtiiiiiiimiiiciiiiiiimiiic]iriiuiiiiu[]iimiiiniic<« j PHILADELPHIA { Wholesale Meurket and News of the City | <>]iiiiiiiiiuit]iiiiiiiiiiiii]iiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiriiiiiii[iijiiuiijiii[]iiiiuiniiiniiiimniuc]iiiiiiimii[]iiiiiniiiiit]iiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiic]iiiiiiiiiiiiE]iiiiiiiiiiiii>:< The Snmmer Calm There is very little business, and what there is of it is mostly done in the mornings. The present supply of cut flowers is more than ample for the de- mand. Roses are plentiful, that is, speaking of the colored stock. There is also no scarcity of white, broadly speak- ing; but really good white Roses are rare. The majority of the White Kil- larneys are like some of the Summer bathers, they have acquired freckles. The old Summer standby, Kaiserin, is no longer considered profitable to grow, and there are but a few growers about Phila- delphia who still retain it. There is a limited supply of Ajn. Beauty Roses locally grown, lightly reinforced by the addition of some stock from down East. Carnations are gradually dwindling as the old crops are being thrown out and the benching of the new is only a question of a few weeks with the Carnation men. The supply of Cattleyas is quite suf- ficient for present needs. Valley may be classed with gasoline — the price remains high. Easter Lilies are plentiful and are steadily called for. The supply of Gladioli is gradually increasing and meets with a favorable response. The quality is excellent. Sweet Peas arrive freely, the outdoor crop being good and quality Peas sell well. Water Lilies are freely called for, and all outdoor flow- ers remain plentiful and cheap. The plant season is about over with in this locality. The demand for young Chrysanthemum plants for benching has been unusually heavy this season, and growers with this kind of stock met with very active calls. ■■iF'^ Asters ^ft^^^ t^ For the first cuts the quality is ,^ , yj^W^ 1 Z ?f^^\ *1 colors, pinks, whites and ■^■i^ji 'i^^^t^^ ' purples, in any quantity. ''V- ^ f^ J^IS^ Ja. V* Special $3.00 per 100 \\l^ ^^^^B^HyK'-^x' Fancy 2.00 per 100 •^ ^^^^^^^^1 First (shorts) 1.00 per 100 .>]^P^^^H Gladioli IphQ^^fF ^^^1 $4.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 hi^P^ ^ Cattleyas ^^^^^^' ' ' J $5.00 and $6.00 per doz. ^K^k* \ Valley ^^^^^■ir. .V J S5.00 and $G.00 per 100. ^^^^^^^^^^■■', ., ^M^H Durinii July and Auf^ust. closing time H^^J^H^BHlL^. ^^lJ|H 5 P. M. daily. Saturday I P. M. m^mSXt^m, s. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. ^^^^H|^|H|| to ) to ) to60. ) to 4 ) to 3 2 to 2. )to 3 )to ) to 6 ) to 5 i 7, to ) to 6 ) to 6. )to 1 )to 4 Jto 3 to 15. )to 6. > to .to to to to to to to to to All the Leading Varieties ojHosGS and Camations PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph Si, CHICAGO, ILL Wholesale Cut Flowers Headquarters for American Beauty RoBea Wlieii ortlerlng. pl-'ase mentlun The Exchange <*]niimiiiuc]miiiiiuii[]niiMiiMnr]nmmmii]rimnmiiE:iimniiiM[iinummit]iiimiimtt]iimmmic]iii[iimmEiuiiiiin I CHICAGO and the WEST I I The Wholesale Market and News of the City | «M miiuiiiJiriiiiJNicii lEiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiEiiiiii riiiiiiiiiiiiiciii iiiiciiiiiiiiiiiijc] iiEiiiiiimiiiiciiiiiii iciiiiiiiiiiiiic*?. ception of ^Irs. Itns.stdi. where select stock in some instances has sold as high as .$15 per 100. Carnations are holding on well at from $1 to .$2 per 100 for fresh stock; carried-over stock is sold in job lots to a certain class of buyers as low as 50c. per 100 and less in larger lots. Peonies are on their last round : all new stock has been off for some time and nothing but the cold storage supply to meet the demand. There will be stor- age stock on the market in more or less quantities for the remainder of the month. Prices range from $2 to $4 per ItlO. Gladioli are fast becoming a feature. Southern stock is coming in well and the local growers are cutting Pink Beauty, Halley, Myrtle. lu another week America, King and other of the most popular varieties will be seen in larger quantities. The price so far ranges from $4 to $6 per 100. Asters are also assuming larger pro- portions in point of supply on the mar- ket each week. They are to be had in pink, white and purple and in varying Stock Plentiful and Prices Low The quiet condition of trade for which July is noted is felt a'! over the market. There is pi'Cly of stock and prices are low. Ship;)iug trade is li'^ht and the local retailers buy just when they see an opening for the use of stock, and allow the wholesalers to hold it un- til these opportunities occur. Am. Beauty Roses in the best grades are not over plentiful. What good stock there is to be had is tlic cut of the young plants. The best of these do not bring more than $S i>er doz. Short and me- dium stock is sold ver.v cheap, as it is more plentiful, with no special demand. Mrs. Russell is to be seen in good qual- ity and divides the honors with Killar- ney Brilliant in the pink varieties. -Mi- lady in red. Sunburst and Ward in yel- low, and Ophelia, in its own peculiar shade are loaders in point of sales. Really good stock is not any too plen- tiful; the great bulk of the stock is short and in some cases quite open. This goes to the department stores where they are sold at 10c. per doz. Prices range from $1 up to $S per 100 with the ex- WiETOR Brothers WHOLESAIE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS AU Telegraph and Telephone Orders f Given Prompt Attention 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. When ordering, please mention The Exchange C. KOOYMAN WHOLESALE FLORIST 27 Saint Anne Street, San Francisco, CALIFORNIA BULBS, SEEDS, SUPPLIES, FLOWERS, SHIPPING, COMMISSION 'Phone. SUTTER 540 When ordering, please mention The Exchange A. L. Randall Co. Wabash Avenue and Lake Street Wholesale Cut Flowers Florists' Supplies When ordering, please mention The Exchange grades of quality that sell at from SI to ,$4 per 100. Some extra fine purple sold freely the past week for ,$4. Sweet Peas are not plentiful, and the quality is poor — mostly the tail end pickings from the earlier crops and out- door grown stock. While Valley is on the scarce side there is enough to supply the demand ; the same applies to orchids. There is plenty for the light demand for these at the present time. Easter Lilies are in large supply and are moving only slowly. The supply of Lilium candidum is very large, but no one seems to care for it and much of the supply goes unsold. Shasta Daisies are in large quantities also, but these are selling better at from .50c. a hundred up to ,$2. where the quality is extra. The amount of perennials and all outdoor grown stock is large, including the first of the Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora. Pond Lilies, Bachelor's Button and ComBowers. General Neips George Sjoerdsma, 2344 W. 111th St., has one of the most attractive places in the suburbs of the city. -V specialty is made of perennials, a large portion of which are at present in bloom which makes the place a beauty spot in that section of the city where the streets lose their identity in the woods and fields. Mrs. Alois Frey, Crown Point, Ind., who has been in California for some months looking after the interests of Frey's new Rainbow Freesias at Monte- bello, returned home the past week. J. M. Cochrane. 434-50 W. llStth St., keeps constantly adding to the attrac- tiveness of his place. A new fence is being built around the property and the entire greenhouse plant is undergoing a thorough renovating and painting. Most of the Summer stock has been disposed of and several of the greenhouse benches are planted with ferns. Geo. Helm & Co., Blue Island, are so well uleased with the three new green- houses 2.Sft. X .300ft.. built last season that they are already, making plans for one or two more houses to be erected this Summer. This establishment has been greatly improved the past year wben it was known as Heim Bros., to which the present company succeeded. W. F. Duntemann, Bensenville, III.. suffered a severe accident on July 6 that will incapacitate him from business for scuna weeks. Mr. Duntemann is a mem- ber of the volunteer fire department of Bensenville. and in responding to a call on that date in pulling out the eugiii-'. there was not sulticieut help. A new July 15, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 153 HEWS STRONG RED POROUS INC. 1904 POTS STANDARD, AZALEA, BULB, ORCHID, FERN, HANGING, EMBOSSED, ROSE, CARNATION, PALM, CYCLAMEN, CUT FLOWER, SPECIAL SHAPES TO ORDER. CHICKEN FOUNTS, PIGEON NESTS, BEAN POTS, ETC. Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of Flower Pots in the World. A. H. HEWS & CO. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WAREHOUSES Cambridge, Mass. New York. N. Y. "Wtien ordering, please meatlon Tbe Exchange man Ii.tiI i-MDtrol of the engine when it colliiied with a water tank, and Mr. Dunteiuann was caught between the en- gine and tanli, which resulted In tearing the ligaments of one of his legs to such an extent that he will be unable to use it for about six weeks and may have to go to the Oak Park hospital for treat- ment. Mr. Dnntemann is a large grower and frequent visitor to the market, and his man.v friends s.vmpathize with him in his painful accident. ^ The Chicago Flower Growers' Associa- tion held its annual meeting of stock- holders and directors on July 6. wben all the same officers were re-elected as fol- lows: Ed. Muret. president; Fred Schramm, vice-president ; Chas. McCau- le.v. treasurer; Geo. Weiland, secretary; Paul Klingsporn, manager. The past year was the best .vear of the association since it was organized. Miss Florence Shriven left for her vacation, which will be spent in Arizona. Mike Fink is also on his vacation whicli he spends motor- ing around .Tefferson Park. Elmer Sigwalt of Arlington Heights, has the work well along on his two new greenhouses. These he expects to have complete soon enough to bench Carna- tions next month. D. D. P. Roy. seedsman had the mis- fortune on Friday Inst to fall and sprain his ankle wliile running to catch a street oar. tliat will confine him to his home for a few weeks. A ten year old son of Geo. Weiland of Evanston was playing with some fire crackers on ,Tuly 5. and had placed one under a flower pot that had failed to explode promptly. As the boy was about to lift the pot to see the cause of the trouble it exploded and badly lace- rated him about the face. Fortunatel.v it will not affect the bov's evesight. A. T. Pyfer. of A. T. Pyfer & Co.. is having a well earned vacation that he is spending visiting friends in various sec- tions of the State and will not be back until toward the end of the month. .John Risch says that Weiland & Risch will begin cutting Champ Weiland. their new Rose at their greenhouses about Aug. 1. The entire planting of this va- riety is in splendid condition. John Stuppy and wife of St. Joe. Mo., has been in the cit.v on a visit to friends the past week. On Friday last Mr. Stuppy. accompanied by E. C. Pruner. visited- the greenhouse establishment of French & Salm at Union Grove. Wis.. and reported everything in the best con- dition. C. H. Green and family of Fremont, Neb., reached the city the past week, having motored from Fremont to Chi- cago. They are on their way to various resorts in Michigan where they will spend some weeks enjoying their annual outing and vacation. While in the city they were entertained by E. C. Pruner. Chas. Siebrecht. Winona. Minn., has been in the city the past week looking over the wholesale market and buying many things for the fitting up of the new store of the Siebrecht Floral Co. at that place, including a handsome refrig- erator from Huchbinder Bros. Thos. McAllister, of A. Lange's store force, is already laying his plans for the trip to Houston. Tex., to the conven- tion of the S. A. F. Tom had such a good time mingling with the craft on the Pacific Coast last year that he will never forego the pleasures of attending a con- vention again unless some unavoidable occurrence should prevent. The funeral of A. J. Cotta. of the C. P.. & Q. R. R.. called for a large number of handsome floral pieces Tues- 'day. A. T.ange had many orders that necessitated the use of a large truck to take the various pieces to I.a Grange, 111-, where the funeral was held. .Tas. T/. Denmead. Marshalltowrn. la., was a visitor the past week. Sam Selig- man was also in the cit.v on his way to Cleveland, 0. Detroit, Mich. Up to ,Tuly fi the wholesalers report fairly good business, with stock crowd- ing the benches and iceboxes, but since then business seems to have stopped. Even the special sales make no impres- sion because a sweltering public turns a deaf ear on the bargainists. There is nothing novel in this experi- ence, and here, as everywhere else, re- tailers have now a chance to rest up and clean up for another sea.son's triumph. Many of us in cities who entertain many conventions may be able to devise means to dispose of flowers, but as a rule people traveling look upon flowers more as additional luggage than any- thing else. Sidney Beard offered his place for tbe first outdoor meeting, and .i_ large crowd attended. Big-hearted as Sid always is. he did not rest till all were safely at a famous road house where the boys were served at his expense with a chicken dinner, the like of which it is difficult to find. Mr. and Mrs. Phil. Ereitmeyer have left for a visit to their daughter who is married, at Lewiston. Mont., and will be gone about six weeks. Mr. E. A. Tetler and Mr. Pochelon made a short trip to Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O., seeing old friends in Cleveland on the way. Atlantic City, N. J., where he will spend ] his vacation. | Miss Latham, one of the stars in the Chicago Grand Opera Co., now singing at Ravinia Park, is the daughter of Ralph Latham, a well-known florist of Minneapolis. Chas. Erne and a few friends visited W. F. Duntemann at his home at Ben- senville on Friday and reports Mr. Duntemann resting nicely, regardless the painful injury to his leg in a recent acci- dent. J. J. Laborious, Duluth, Minn. ; Joe Tuckis, Rock Island, 111. ; B. Juerjens. Peoria. 111. ; A. E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind., were visitors last week. Arthur Newell and wife. Kansas City, Mo., spent Saturday and Sunday in the city on their way to Buffalo, N. T., where Mr. Newell goes to attend the Imperial Council of Shriners who meet in that city this week. H. B. Jones of the Jones & Russell Co. is at last among the Benedicts. He was married on July .5 to Mrs. D. B. Thomas of Wilmington. Del. He and his bride will be away about three weeks. The congratulations of the florist fraternity are extended to them. Water Lilies are abundant and are in all the window displays. The Gasser Co. made a feature of Mexican .lumping beans, which proved to be a taking feature. We have had a spell of real hot weather the past week, really sizzling hot. after a cold Spring. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. is building four new houses at its Newton i Falls place, each .500ft. x 40ft.. with 2.~ift. open space between each house. [ Tbe rambler Roses make the town and i OTUutry homes beautiful. One beautiful garden has been made up entirely of gift plants that have been saved and planted out. Friendship gardens are a coming fad and it behooves the florist to get busy. E. G. W. THE PETERS 5; REED POTTERY CO. SOUTH ZANESVILLE, OHIO RED POTS WM. M. WARRIN 16 West 23d St.. NEW YORK SPECIALTIES I. G. KIMBLE 6 East L&k« St., CHICAGO Made of Washed Clays — Uniformly Burned — Carefully Packed When ordering, plea., mention The Eicbang^ DREER'S"RIVERTON SPECIAL" Plant Tub No.Diam.EachOoz. 100 10 20 in. Jl.OO J17.50 »14.j.00 20 18 in. 1.45 15.50 130 00 30 16 in. 40 14 in. ! 50 12 in. 60 10 in. 70 S in. Manufactured for us eiclusively. The beat tub ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Fainted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop handles. .10 12.25 100.00 .711 7.75 60.00 ..id 5.50 45.00 .40 4.40 35.00 .30 3.50 28.00 HENRY A. DREER, SEEDS. PLANTS. BULBS, and SUPPLIES 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. When ordering, plpflsp mt^ntlon Tbp Rxrhnnce SheWHILLDIN PoTTERY COMPANY FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y. When ordering, pleaae meptlon Tbe Exchange Peirce Paper Flower Pot Made in standard siies of 2-in. to 6-in. The beat Paper Pot for shippfcnc purposes. Samples fur- nished free. Ask your dealer for them. E. ALLAN PEIRCE 40 Oak St.. Waltkam, Man. When orderlne. please mention The Exchange Mr. and Mrs. Wtiilter Taepke are poing; on a motor trip through the East during the coming two weelis. Michael BIo.v has sold his retail busi- ness to Mr. Doemling. Sid. Beard has been in Ohio and Chi- cago on a motor trip, combining pleasure with business, looking for Boston ferns which are very scarce at present. Fbank Danzee. Fort Wayne, Ind. FloYirers in Season Midsummer dullness has settled on the local "wholesale and retail mar- ket. Extreme Summer heat prevailed during all of last week and the number of persons of the flower-buying public who left the city for cooler regions was very large. No rain has fallen since the middle of June, and the dryness and hu- midity are ver.v oppressive. June wed- dings are a thing of the past, and while there is an occasional wedding, they are quiet affairs. Greenhouse stock is holding up well under the intense heat. Am. Beauty Roses are available onl.v in the medium and shorter grades. Other Roses are SYRACUSE Red Pots ?ERN pots, pans and SAUCERS, up Co and includinft 12-lnch( all machine made. A great'improvement over the old ityle turned pots. Writ* for Catalogum Syracuse Pottery C. BREITSCHWERTH. Prop. SYRACUSE, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Red Standsurd Pots Look ahead and s«e where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this Summer to stock your greenhouses. Think of US. Write us. Try us The Keller Pottery Co. 213-223 Pearl St. Norriitown, Pa. Wtien ordering, please mention The Exchange The Florists' Exchange Best Advertising Medium — Best All Around 154 The Florists' Exchange LIQUID^ «% NICOTINE 8-lb. on IIO.M i-Ib. can 8.M 1-lb. can l.se M-lb. o*n ^0 a NICO-FUME " = PAPER 28g-«he«t mil $7.00 114-«haMe«n 4.00 24-ihMt an 8A THRIPS, - APHIS SPRAYING— VAPORIZING— FUMIGATING YOUR DEALER HAS THESE PRICES Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, LouisvUle, Ky. Wh^n orderlnr. pleaBg mention 1^^ Bichangf . . You can practically insure yourself against crop failure at the critical times in your business — the middle and latter part of the growing' sea- son— by using the Magic Pure Carbonate of Lime, Pure Bone Meal and Complete Plant Foods, and feeding the Magic Way. Hundreds of Florists and Vegetable Growers, in the^East, West,' North and South of this country, are using the Magic Brand. And they are well satisfied with the results. You will be satisfied, too, if you'll only pave the way by writing us for full information. CHICAGO FEED & FERTILIZER CO. MANUFACTURERS OF Steamed Bone Meal, Raw Bone Meal, Bone Flour, Blood and Bone, Pure Carbonate of Lime, Complete Plant Foods (solely Animal and Vegetable Matter) for every I FERTiuzeR 1 Flower and Vegetable grown, Manure Ash Potash, Tankage Fertilizer, Dried Blood, Pulverized Sheep Manure, Shredded and Pulverized Cattle Manure. 810 Exchange Ave., Stock Yards, Chicago Wben ordering, ph-ase meptlon The ExchmiKi- "THE BLACK STUFF FINE BRAND" EXTRA STRONG FOR DUSTING lOO-POCND BAG $3.00— 5»-POUND BAG $1.75— 25-POUNX) BAG $1.00 ON CARS YORK, PA. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO., YORK, PA., MAKERS i/i tJie Soc/rl'^t^r^ The Renowned Food For Plants MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND When ordering, plt'aee mention The Exclinngc The Prices Advertised in The Florists Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY WESTERN STATES— Continned good, particularly Shawyer and Killar- ney Brilliant. Carnations are still plentiful, and Lil- ies are a boon to the florist for funeral work. Gladioli are very scarce owing to the dry weather. Crimson Rambler and Dorothy Perkins are showing up well in the flower stores, bringing 25c. per bunch wholesale. Heliotrope, fine Shasta Dais- ies, Snapdragon, Phlox and Canterbury BeUs are used in decorative work. Out- door Madonna Lilies are beautiful this year. $15,000 for Orchids Will J. Vesey, Jr., of the firm of W. J. and M. S. Vesey, has just re- turned from Washington, D. C, where he purchased a large collection of or- chid plants from George Field of that city at a cost of $15,000. The collec- tion Is entirely composed of commercial variety, and will make the Vesey_ flor- rists the largest producers of orchids in the Middle West. The shipment will ar- rive in this city this week, coming by express, three cars being used in their transportation. Four new greenhouses, each 200ft. in length, will be erected by the Vesey firm to house the orchids, which will be put in temporary quar- ters until the houses are completed. The Berrydale Gardens firm of San Jos6, Cal., will be moved to this city in the near future. This firm is coming East through the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce of Fort Wayne. The Ber- rydale Gardens are extensive growers of hybrid tea Roses and Carnation plants, berry plants, Callas, bulbs and Freesias, etc., and they wiU rank among the larg- est growers of the city. The New Haven Floral Co. is sending some excellent Roses and Carnations to this market. Aaron Shine is sending some handsome Lilium auratum and French Hydrangeas to the downtown store. He is busy putting in several houses of fine young Russell and Shaw- yer Rose plants. D. B. Minnesota Notes The State Meeting The Minnesota meeting of the State horticulturists was a splendid af- fair. The exhibit of Strawberries was wonderful. Chas. Harrison, supt. of the State Experiment Farm at Lake Minne- tonka, raised 60,000 seedling Strawber- ries, and then reduced them to 200; then he called in experts and reduced them to three. No. 3 was the ideal berry, im- mense in size, delicious in flavor, a good shipper and prolific bearer. They were about the size of Crab Apples. The Peony Show surpassed any I have seen, though I have attended the na- tional exhibits in Chicago and Boston. I thought I could raise Peonies here ; I had the Therese "in. across, but up there I measured the same variety, and it was 9in. As yet little is known in the East re- garding the Brand Peonies. For 16 years Brands have been quietly at work on an immense scale. Mary Brand is perhaps the finest red; it has exactly the color of the famous Karl Itosenfield, but is much larger. Prince of Darkness is a deep dark red. I think the Brands of Faribault, Minn., arc equal to the best French propagators. On the 27th of .Tune at the West Hotel, the Northwestern Peony and Iris Society was formed with a goodly num- ber of charter members. It is designed to embrace the Northern States and the Canadian provinces. C. S. Harbison. The Recognized Standard Insecticide A Bpray remedy for ^reen. black, whit© fly, thrlpa ajid soft acale. Qt., %\J0O; ISIKOTIAINA A 11 per cent, nicotine solution prop- erly diluted for fumJpatlnc or vapor- tzlnff. Qt.. SLSO; raL. $4.50. Until further notice shipments of our products Punglne, Termlne and Boailne will be eubject to conditions of the chemical market. Prompt shipments can be c^aranteed on Aphiiie and Nlkotlana. APHINE MANUFACTURING CO. MADISON, N. J. WhPH nrflprlng. \Acj\^f mpntl'-'n Thft Eichanige BKflNb llflNURES Uneqaaled for Greenhouse «™ Landscape Fertilizing The Pulverized Manure Co. 34 UNION STOCK YARDS CHICAGO When oi-derlus. please meptlnp Tbe Eicbaoge FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWPER, 4€.lb.,^b'^ TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. ,^bi^ TOBACCO DUST, Ic. R). ,;,°C TOBACCO STEMS, 75c r^ Lufte Bale, welzhini 300 to 400 Ibi. t2.i0. Special price* In Tone and Carload Lot* J. J Friedman,^^^^:^^ Wh>-D ordering, plpa^^ iripntl.'n Tbe Exchange NIKOTEEN For Sprariof APHIS PUNK For Fnmicatiiit Aek your d«aler for it Nicotine Mf^. Go. ST. LOUIS When ordering, please mention Tlie Erchan^ NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK For destrojing insect life on Plants, etc. Per box ( 1 doz. rolls) $0.60 Per case (12 doz. rolls) ; . . 6.50 Get our list of other supphes GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, ^rlSlSf * ltS4 Pine St., St. Loul*, Mo. When ordering, pleaa. meotlog The Eiebanre Dayton, 0. Ferns Scarce Last week was the first time this season that Dayton has felt any sbort- aee of flowers. The outdoor flowers are slow in coming on. The Daisies are here in abundance, the Gladioli are just begrinning to come in and they are most- ly the darker colors. Ferns are not as plentiful as usual. There seemed to be a greater demand this season than for several vears. The Montgomery County Horticulture Society held a very interesting meeting July 15, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 155 Quality, Durability, Efficiency are obtained in a Greenhouse, Conservatory or similar struc- tures when built by George Pearce 203 Tremont Ave. Orange, N. J. (Telephone— 962 M) at a less cost than asked by others for indifferent work. Distance no object. Write or SEE ME before placing your order elsewhere and save money Wlieri ordering, please mention The Kxoliange "Red Devil" Glass Cutter No. 6 Cots Glass and Expenses Cuts over 5000 feet of any kind of glass — thin, thick or medium. 5 extra wheels In handle, a new one in place in a mo- ment. This genuine ••Red Devil" cutter mailed for 30c. Glass Cutter booklet free Sinith&HemenwayCo.,inc. 9O Chambers St., New York City Wben ordering. plPiis«^ mention The Eicbiinge D|DC~ FITTINGS Ir t, Walves ^OILERS^TcT PIPING PLANSTOHEATGREENHOUSE WIthMotawaterSteam Or Vapor. J.F.GORMAN ?l3r,?J.NEWY0RK Greenhouse Glass Double and single thick selected Glass all sizes from 6x8 to 16x24. Ten boxes or more at wholesale prices. Royal Glass Works 120 Wooster St., NEW YORK, N.Y. LIQUID PUTTY MACHINE Will last a lifetime. $1.25 EACH Adjustable — can and frame separate — easily cleaned. Frame all one piece, of malleable iron. More prac- tical and more easily oper- ated than any other. Seal-ti^bt tiqnid patty at $1.25 per galloD METROPOUTAN MATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave.. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Wben orderipg. please mention Tbe Exchange For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con •erratories and all other purposes. Get our fiftura before buying. Estimates freely glTen GLASS Wooiter St. NEW YORK N. COWEN'S SON, Vk Our newest book "Commercial Carnation Culture" has been ^endorsed by leading CamatioD experts m the country aa authoritative and capable Fric* tt.SO pottpaid, now A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd WESTERN STATES— Continued last Wednesday at MeCabes' Park. Af- ter a bounteous dinner there were speeches and debates. Mr. Newcome, representing Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, called on the trade this week. The Heiss Co.'s new greenhouse is go- ing up in fine shape and the company hopes soon to be ready to stock it. Last week, while working on the top, one of the workmen dropped a piece of iron, which struck another workman on the back of the head, knocking him sense- less. It missed killing him by one inch. K. E. Y. Cincinnati, 0. Gladioli Plentifnl Roses are in heavy supply and in- clude some exceUent offerings for the time of year. Gladioli are plentiful and among others, some fine America may be had. Easter Lilies are very plentiful. Snapdragon meets with a fair call. A limited number of Asters are now com- ing into the market. Carnations may be bad but their season is almost over as far as this market is concerned. Some exajllent Sweet Peas are coming into the wboTesale^ houses. Water Lilies have only a fair market. L. H. Kyrk was the first in this mar- ket to offer Asters. They were Queen of the Market from Wm. Taylor's place. W. Rav Murphy is spending a week down in Indiana on the Whitewater. Mr. and Mrs. Gus. Adrian are plan- ning to leave for theic cottage at the Chenaux within the next fortnight. Teddy. St. Louis, Mo. Business Satisfactory Business is all that can be ex- pected at this season. Carnations still continue in fair supply at %c. to l%e. Roses are slackening up and good grade stuff brings good prices. Russell and Ophelia seem to stand the heat best and bring as high as 10c. and 12e. on good stems. Gladioli, including America, King and others are swamping the mar- ket at IM-e. to -tc. Sweet Peas are not so plentiful. Outside Sweet Peas in the country suffered terribly in the recent hailstorm. Lilies hold their own at 6c. to 8c. There is lots of outside stuff, such as Coreopsis and Snapdragon. Val- ley is scarce, greens are plentiful. Mucli Building: Work on the new building of the Wholesale Cut Flower Co. will begin soon at 1410 Pine st. The structure, which will be two stories and a finished basement, will present a modern English shop front. A garage will also be pro- vided in the rear, together with a steam heating plant and other modern devises. The three new gi'eenhouses of John Steidle at Central designed and being built by the American Greenhouse Co., are rapidly nearing completion. These houses will be somewhat over 200ft. long and 40ft. wide and will be used as a separate Rose range, managed by the younger Mr. Steidle. Parts of the houses had to be planted with stock before com- pletion. WHICH DO YOU WANT? Cast Iron Boilers— ( F«l«e Riling.. Fuel Wa.te. -I Danger of Breakdown,, FOOL Economy I Dealer.' Profit.- OR KROESCHELL BOILERS- FUEL ECONOMY OR Honest Ratings, Safety, Quick Heat, No Boiler PiU, Factory-to-user Prices. READ WHAT THE USERS SAY : Cast Iron Boiler Cracked in Two Years We have a No. 4 Kroeschell Boiler. It takes care of 7000 sq. ft. of glass; it would take care of twice that amount. I 6rst had a new cast iron boiler which lasted two years, when it cracked to pieces. The second was a second-hand boiler. I consider your boiler the best pay- ing investment I ever made. You can refer anyone to us. MARYSVILLE FLORAL CO., MarysvUIe. Ohio. Cast Iron Boilers Cause Freeze-out — Kroeschell Boilers No Worry I bought a No. 2 boiler in 1902. Takes care of 7000 sq. ft. of plass — would take care of 2000 more. I have had a cast iron boUer, but it broke down twice in four years, always in the coldest weather. It broke down Dec. 29, 1904, and I lost all my stock in consequence. I have now two No. 2 and one No. 6 Kroeschell boilers and do not worry about their breaking down. GRANT NEWPORT, Cedar Rapids. la, WHEN YOU BUY— GET A KROESCHELL "THE BOILER OF UNEQUALED FUEL ECONOMY" KROESCHELL BROS. CO., '-^IZTJo.ST- When ordering, please mention The Exchange Jennings Cast-Iron Gutters and Fittings Our Gutters are EXTRA WIDE and EXTRA HEAVY and are drUled t° measure. Our Jennings Patent Roof-supports and Bench-fittings have all connections and braces SPLIT TO BOLT TOGETHER, giving the full strength of threaded pipe fittings at a fraction of their cost, and GREATLY SIMPLIFY- ING ERECTION. These Bench and Brace Fittmgs are used in the numerous Plant Culture Stations of the United States Government. We mould and fit this material and OUR PRICES ARE ROCK BOTTOM. Send for our catalogue. CASKEY & KEEN, 6th and Berks Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Greenhouse GLASS S?r.*',^roS?2!"" S«\RP. PARTRIDOB & CO., Chicajjo. II Clay Tile Benches Low factory cost of material. No skilled labor required. It Is fireproof. Nothlnfi to wear out — will last a lifetime Can be taken down and reset. No home for vermin or bugs. Are now furnishing our new beveled rounding comer 9-in. width Floor Tile. Write for particulars. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO.. Cleveland, 0. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Change of Name FROM Quaker City Machine Co. The John A. Evans Co. RICHMOND. INDIANA When ordering, plpase meptlon The Exchaage Paul Scheider also is rebuilding sev- eral houses and remodeling others. He has already planted several of them in 'Mums. Werner Bros., too, are getting along fine with their new houses. They are nearly ready for the glass. The past week the force has been engaged in re- newing the soil on the entire Rose range. Non-Kink Woven Hose In &ny length (one piece) with couplings, 14c. per foot. Un- equaled at the price. Rem- nants, shorter than 50 feet, lOc. per foot, with couplings. Hose Valve— 70c All brass except the hand wheel. Has a removable leather disk which is easily replaced to keep water tight. Stuffing box prevents leaks at stem, METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metrop«Utwi It, Brookljn, N. T When ordering, please mention The Exchange GLASS 6 I 8 to 16x 24, Sln&Ie or Double, at lowest poulble prices. Get our prices before pladnft your order. L. SOLOMON & SON 19»-201 Wooster Street, NEW YORK WHOLESALE WINDOW GLASS When ordering, please mention The Excbaogo 156 The Florists' Exchange KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, North Tonawanda. N. Y. GREENHOUSES , - We Claim Maximum Strength and Minimum Shadow. Investigate Boston Office , ( 113 State St., I BOSTON, MASS. Philadelphia Office; ^ Harrison Building, 15th and Market Sts., f PHILADELPHIA, PA. H ouses of Stearns Cypress 26 Years In Use BUILT II, If..-. HOT BED SASH ti PECKY CYPRESS BENCH STOCK Our Cypress Houses Last longer than iron Break less glass than iron Are less expensive than iron ASK FOR CIRCULAR E The A.T. Stearns Lumber Company, Neponset-Boston, Mass. Vt'lifii orucrinp, pl-^ase mention Tbc Exchange Frank Van Assche, See Us— If It Is Greenhouse Woodwork — We Do It Specializing in Greenhouse Woodwork for the past quarter of a century_ We have pleased thousands- — why not you? S(md us your requirements and let us figure with you. lighest grade materials used only. Our prices are right — Try us. Fulton, Rose and Dwight Streets JERSEY CITY, N. J. FITTINGS VALVES SEND FOR PRICES PIPI NG PLANS TOHEATG REENHOUSE WiTHtoTAVATEdSreAH Or Vapor. * * J.F.GORMAN ffir/r^JNEWYORK Wbeu ordering, please mention The Exchange WlifiL urdi^rlng. pl.-aso mention Tbe Ex^-^hullg^■ HIGHEST PRICED ™ CHEAPEST aOIUBRS JVtA.DB GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers aiBLlIN <» CO. 107 Broad Street, Utlca, N. Y. LET US TELL YOU ABOUT THEM Hot-Bed Sash ^tlateria"' Greenhouse Material """".^^.Sii^"^ Pecky Cypress V. E. REICH & SONS 1429 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Wbon ordering, please meutlon Tlie ExcbanKe ■PIPE- When ordering, please mention The Exchange PIPE CUT TO SKETCH It will ray to correspoDd nltb us Wrought Iron Pipe, Tubes and Fittings NEW AND SECOND HAND Thoroughly overhauled, with new threads and couplings, in lengths of 10 feet and over Guaranteed to give satisfaction ALBERT & DAVIDSON, Inc., 217-223 Union Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Wrought Iron of sound second-hand quality with new threads and couplings. 16-foot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We guarantee entire aatlsfactlon or return money. Established 1903 PFAFF & KENDALL ''^AKK^fJ!^ iiriii-rltij;. jihMisi mention Thi* Excbnnge PERFECT GREENHOUSES GET OUR PRICES NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE WESTERN STATES— Continued Nursery Notes The uew owners of the Rothenhe- l)er Xurser.v are putting the place in fine sliape. This tract of thirty acres, which IS without doubt one of the finest nur- sery plots in the county, wa.s recently puj'chased from Mr. Rothenheiier by the I.nicbert Pharmacy Co. in conji'notioii with Wm. Endres. The residence is bring completely remodeled from floor to roof. A large cold storage house is in pi ogress of construction and will give tlie nursery ample facilities for taking care of the trade. The front, which faces the Olire St. road, will be graded and laid out in tasty landscape design so as to afford a con- stant advertisement to the ever passing automobilists. Mr. Endres himself, wiU live on the grounds but will not give up his occupation of landscape designer. He expects to use a great amount of the stock; in his own trade and to distribute locally and out of town. Other Notes The meeting of the St. Louis County Growers' Ass'n at the Eleven Mile House on Olive st. road, brought out a good crowd. Part of the time was put in on a discussion on Carnation rust. The association decided to give a picnic at Creve Coeur Lake sometime in August and to provide a sum of money as a prize for the St. Louis Florists' picnic, July 20. Alex. Siegel and Ed. Kalish are re- ported off on their annual fishing trips. Mr. M. M. Ayres is making a sojourn in the Ozarks. The regular meeting of the St. Louis Florists' Club wUl be held July 13 at the residence of Jules Bourdet This will be the annual election of officers and should bring out a good-sized crowd. W. C. Pilcher is sporting a new Over- land ; likewise August Humner of the St. Louis Seed Co. Fred C. Weber's store and greenhouse is undergoing its annual repainting. Arthur Waldmann's store at Hamilton and Delmar is reported to be for sale. Mrs. Ben Westhus, widow of one of St. Louis' most prominent business men. has opened a store at Berlin. This store was formerly run by the Eggling Floral Co. Tom Carr hps taken a little trip to Columbia. Mo. Wm. Bouche is engaged in laying out a tract nf ground tor the Marribla Semi- nary at Normandy. Fred Wallner of the Alexander Floral Co. is busy planting the new Moninger house in 'Mums. F. L. S. 1503 MASONIC TEMPLE BUILDING Kansas City, Mo. Noll's New Store .\s a direct testimonial of the suc- cess the T. J. Noll & Co. has enjoyed during the past season, there stands com- plete the show room which workmen have been building for some time. The room was built especially to hold a stock of baskets, and Mr. NoU announced that they would be exclusive agents for the Johnson baskets in this territory. The Johnson Basket Co. has its headquarters in Chicaso. The baskets are composed of paper for the woven sides and imita- tion rope trimmings, rattan for the handles and the ribs, and a common .wood for the base. The baskets are very light in weight and wholesale at eight to 20c. each. The first company to order n supply of these baskets was Rock's tlower shop across the street. The order was for three thousand. T. J. Noll left for the lakes in Xlichigan on Sunday, Jul.v !t. where he will spend a two-weeks' vacation. On his way he will stop at Chicago to .see his partner. L. R. Bohan- nan. on business matters. Mr. Noll quptes the following prices for seasonable flowers : good Russell Roses, Cc. to 12c. ; Ophelias. 4c. to Sc. ; Brilliants, 4c. to 6c. ; Killamey Roses, July 15, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 157 IVESTERN STATES— Continued 3c. to 5c. : Gladiolus, 4c. to 6c. ; Carna- tions, Colorado, 3c. ; G.vpsophilia, 50c. per bunch ; Easter Lilies, 8c. to 10c. each. Kent Atkins of the Alpha Floral Co. left July 4 for his vacation, to be gone two weeks. The Alpha Floral Co. has had a very large amount of funerals to take care of. A. Xewell of, the A. Newell Flower Co., started on an unlimited vacation the evening of July 6 when he left for Buf- falo, N. Y. Mr. Newell was satisfied with the business done on the Fourth of July, having sold a good many baskets and other cut flowers. T. Papadakos has shared in the gen- eral trade in funeral supplies and in bridal bouquets although the latter have just about ceased to be in demand. Car- nations are still holding out. The sup- ply, quality, and demand of Gladiolus are exceptionally good. The Kansas City Florists' Club has finally bestirred itself and arrangements for the annual picnic are being made by the Holsinger brothers of Rosedale, at which place the picnic was held last year. Summer Window Scene One of the difficulties which flo- rists encounter in the matt.er of adver- tising fheir flowers is the rapid wilting of flowers when placed in the display window. This wilting is caused by the strong bright light of the sun. Some dealers have given up the idea of dis- playing cut flowers in the front window during the hottest months and have, with the aid of moss and potted plants, pro- duced wonderfully attractive displays. Mostly these miniature scenes have been small. Recently an outdoor window dis- play was fixed up which is large enough to excite remark. This is the display window of the Costello-Moore flower shop. The scene is of an old-fashioned mill with a mill wheel on the side. The water which turns the wheel flows on down a moss covered hill to a pond, about 6in. deep, and 7ft. in circumfer- ence, in which several goldfish live. The bottom of the tank which forms the pond is covered with marble pebbles making a very pleasing contrast with the surround- ing moss. Umbrella plants and orna- mental grass are arranged over the hill- side. Down toward the base of the win- dow pane and at the foot of the hill is a sign : "Costello-Moore." Skirting the whole display in true English style is a stone wall. The wall is built in sections and can be taken apart, as is the case with every article in the display, which was constructed entirely by Mr. Moore. Considerable trouble was taken to com- plete this display but Mr. Moore is of the opinion that the saving in cut flowers more than paid for it. George Ecke, Lawrence, Kas., is about the only florist in this neighborhood who can afford to close shop for two months during the Summer. Mr. Ecke was in Kansas City last week buying a motor car. John CoUas of the Owl Drug Store flower shop has gone to New York for his vacation. Ernest Moore, who has charge of the store in Mr. CoUas's ab- sence, is pleased with the way business is going. Burton B. Crane of the Crane Flower Co. is now getting ready to plant more ferns and Chrysanthemums. The fu- neral business has been very profitable ■ to him all season. M. E. Chandler of the Elmhurst Nur- sery has already cut over 15,000 Daisies besides a large crop of Gladiolus. Mr. Chandler said that he expected to take a vacation soon but had not decided what part of the West he would go to. B. S. B. Indianapolis, Ind. Extremely hut weather is the principal factor in the flower business at this time. This has naturally caused a cur- tailment in all lines except funeral work, which has been moderately heavy. Most of the houses in this vicinity are depleted or being put into growing con- dition so that there is but a small por- tion of the usual output offered. Garden flowers such as Shasta Daisies at 50c. per 100, Gypsophila at 25c. per bunch. Larkspur at $3 to $5 per 100 sprays, and Hydrangea arborescens at $3 to $4 per 100 sprays meet with general favor. Carnations are generally poor and small at $1 to $2 per 100 wholesale. No. '' A — main hook swing for use on double] angle columns. The hook is cast iron. The 8wing_forged steel. K=^ No. A 1 — main hook swing for clamping to pipe ' columns. NEW YORK 42d St. Bldg. Some Piping Points ^ A IF you ever drop around at Brcint Bros.' new range of Iron Framers at Utica, N. Y.; just take a good look at the way the houses are piped . It's one of the finest of steam jobs. Not only does it look good, but it works as good as it looks. While there recently, snapped the photo at the top, showing some of the piping of the mains emd the way they are supported and connected. Follow the letters and we will just run over each fitting together. (a) This is our special clamp swing fitting for use on double angle iron columns. (b) Adjustable swing fitting for hooking over purlins. ^ (c) Expansion joint which effectu- ally takes care of all contraction and expansion in this long, straight line. punched for ad justments up o down. (d) This is the expansion joint s»ILg for^hoo'kfnl shackle, one being used on each side; P^^r purlin. Thi ^ ..... - , lower part spread preventmg any possibility or the apart to slip ove joints pulling so far out, as to come 8win^g'"'rod apart. (e) Here you see a fine piece of work in the use of our Reducing Tees. If there are any of these fit- tings you want a price on; just let us know. Or, if you have some heating problem you can't quite figure out to your satisfaction; let us help you. Ejiperimenting with your heating is apt to be rather costly. Perhaps we can save you a lot of worries and a goodly bit of money. The best green- house heating engineers the country ciflords are in our Service Department, ready to help you. ot^^Barnftam^. SALES OFFICES BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER Tremont Bldg. Widcner Bldg. Rookery Bldg. Granite Bldg. TORONTO; Royal Bank Bldg. MONTREAL: Transportation Bldg. FACTORIES Irvington. N. Y. Des Plaines. 111. St. Catharines. Canada A f No. E — three-way re- ducing tee. Only one of our numerous fittings which we make to take care of greenhouse heat- ing requirements. CLEVELAND Swetland Bldg Wbeu ordering, please nieution Tbe E.xcbange The Rose supply is certainly good for this season. Much of the stock that is shipped in from the North approaches Midwinter quality at $6 to $10 per 100. Good home-grown stock brings $4 to $8 per 100. American Beauty Roses find a ready sale but do not bring anywhere near the prices as at other seasons at $4 to $1.5 per 100. A quantity of fine Lilium giganteum is available at $8 to $10 per 100. A few Lily of the Valley are shipped in at $5 to $6 per 100. Nothing but foliage and green plants are available for the conservatory. Were it possible to have a few choice speci- men plants there would be a ready sale for them. Notes Mr. Switzer of Frankfort, Ind., has a lot of Pittet's Rose Queen Sweet Pea seed. Wm. Reising. of L. Baumann & Co., Chicago, is in the city. Chrysanthemum plants in this section of the country have nearly all been taken. This is true, particularly, of the I later varieties which have gone with a snap never before known. 1 The outing of the State Florists' Ass'n of Indiana promised to be very well at- tended. It was held at Winona Lake, July IS and 19. Winona Lake is an . ideal place to hold an outing. The com- ' mittee was Fred A. King, J. D. Connor and William Terrell. E. U. Weygandt is cutting choice Chrysanthemums. Edward Bertermann is enjoying Indi- 158 The Florists' Exchange "METROPOLITAN" THE SIGN OF SUPERIORITY The success of your greenhouse depends largely upon the results previously shown by the builder you employ Therefore, every grower should investigate the capabilities of the greenhouse builder he selects for the job. The above full iron frame, patented curved eave Metropolitan greenhouse was erected by us for Mr. W. W. Fuller, at Briarchff Manor, N. Y. This house is 26x100 feet, with an absolutely waterproof cement boiler cellar. It is divided into three compart- ments, which are separately heated and ventilated, and, being glazed with 24x24-inch glass, is extremely light. We also did the masonry. PUT YOUR GREENHOUSE PROBLEMS UP TO US We go anywhere in the U. S. to submit plans and prices Metropolitan Material Co. PATENTED GREENHOUSES 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, N. Y When ordering, please mention The Exchange Steam and Hot Water Boilers SECTIONAL OR WROUGHT IRON TYPES HIGHEST QUALITY GUARANTEED Our Engineering Department will cheerfully Help you with your problema DO NOT BE AFRAID_TO WRITE ^ JOHN A. SCOLLAY, Inc. ■la 74-76 MYRTLE AVE., BROOKLYN. N. Y. Established Over Fifty Years Wheu ordering, please mentloD The Exchauj^e WE MANUFACTURE HOTBED SASH at 75c. each Ours are all made from the very best grade of Gulf Cypress. Glazed Hotbed Sash from $1.65 up. Double Light Sash up to $4.00. We carry a large stock of all sizes. Write us for estimate. S. JACOBS & SONS, '^^^-ciS'KVVrft'Y- Wbeo orUerlns. pl''«3e meolloii The Exclmiice Greenhouse Material ^i Hot-Bed Sash 1 of LoDisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts— Patent V and n Gutters Our Grade Invariably the Best Our Prices Right. A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield Ave., Chicago, 111. t WESTERN STATES— Contlnned ana automobile riding these days. He says that the crop of Spring chickens is the finest and most numerous that he has participated in for many years. Tlie announcement that W. J. & M. S. Vesey of Fort Wayne, will erect large orchid houses comes as a pleasant sur- prise to the Indianapolis retailers, who can use a ouantity of this material. Arthur Raferty, for many years of Bertermann Bros. Co., has accepted a new position with the Indian Refining Co. in the same capacity as with his old firm. Gypsophila fl. pi. is doing wonderfully well because of the many rains and is most beautiful when used in combina- tion baskets in the flower shops. Homer Wiegand is to dispose of his North Illinois st. residence and build out in the country as soon as practicable so that the work there will receive more of his direct supervision. .John Bertermann and family are pre- paring to move to Cumberland into their new home for permanent residence. I. B. Los Angeles, Cal. San Diego Exposition Improved Week ending June 17 I visited the San Diego Exposition, which is now in its second year. It is very much better than last year, and that for two reasons : first, some of the finest exhibits at San Francisco last year were moved south, and are now on display there. The great- est of these, in my judgment, is the Cana- dian Building. The country between the two oceans is vividly depicted. Second, the trees, vines, shrubs and herbaceous plants have made prodigious growth dur- ing the past twelve months. The ma- jority of these are exotics, and well worth a trip across the continent to see. One striking effect has been produced by the use of SoUya heterbphylla massed on either side of a Lily pond. This is an evergreen climbing plant, bearing great quantities of small, blue, bell shaped flowers. Escallonias, Veronicas of the New Zealand shrubby species, Acacias, Eucalyptus, Chinese Hibiscus, the gor- geously colored Bignonia Cherere, Pit- tosporums, and a host of other things, massed and harmoniousl.v planted ; the effect is pleasing indeed. Visitors to this coast this season should not fail to see this Fairyland, the creation of the land- scape artist, Paul G. Thiene. P. D. B. Portland, Ore. The Market Owing to the coolness of the first week, July business has held up well, but from the looks of things we are in for a good warm spell. Good indoor Roses are now nearly off the market. The orchids are also off crop with all the growers, and although the demand is hardly to be considered, there are days when there wasn't an orchid to he had in the city. The last two clear days have seen considerable improvement in the Sweet Pea crop and bids well to keep up, as the ground has been thor- oughly watered by tbe recent rains. The florists all enjoyed the usual quiet Fourth, and had the weather looked bet- ter the night before, a great many more would have taken an outing. As it was. the weather was so unsettled that most parties took no chances and stayed at home. This year has seen more of the straw flowers in the market than ever before. Notes Leo Wiedeman can announce the arrival of a sweet little girl at his home. We can all see that Leo is on the right track. Frank Kruck.v, foreman of the Max M. Smith's range, has also l>een tempted, as we have it that he has been married. The most unusual pet is to be seen at Chapell's Flower Shop. Last Easter a frog was discovered in a new bale of moss, and the animal has been a mascot of the store ever since. They feed him flies and he seems to be enjoying good health as he is growing very fat. The next meeting of the Portland Floral Society will he hold July 20 at tbe Masonic Temple. H. Niklas. H $160 Worth On ^ I ^A $160 Worth Od Poor Rows Sweet Peas AytR. HENRY T, WILLIAMS, of Colorado Springa, Colo., wriU-j* UB the following intercjting letter: " Last seaeon we grew on four rowB of Sweet Peaa under the Skinner System, about 50 feet long each. $160 worth. The vine? were ten feet high, and such a profusion of flowers. They were the wonder and admiration of everyone. Such vines were never seen before, and the 6owers were larger and had very long stems, and were ready sellers." QKINNER Oystem OP" inRlO.*,XION The Skinner Irrigation Co. 225 Water St.. Troy, Ohio :<^^^^^^^^^^ .udering. please mention The Eic! 1^ m bang* PIPE NEW AND SECOND HAND AM Pipe guaranteed with perfect threads and couplings and sound in every respect. We carry 'he largest stock of Second Hand Pipe a tbe East. We Cut and Thread Pipe to Sketch. Special Prices to Florists Correspondence InTtted EAGLE PIPE SUPPLY CO., Incorporated 30 Church Street, New York City ASTICA FOR GREENHOtSE GiAZmG USE IT NOW M a s t i c a la elastic and te- nacious, admits of expansion and contrac- tion. Puttj- be- comes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without break- ing of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. F. O. PIERCE CO., 12 W. Bro.aw.y. New York GLASS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASHES Our prices ean be had by mail, and it will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a carloaa on a one-day notice, and at Rock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 215-217 HaTcmeyer St., Brooklyn, N.Y. July IS, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 159 I Classified Advertisements SITUATIONS WANTED DO YOU NEED HELP? If you only write me. perhaps I amrtherright man you would like to have. I wish employment with florist or nurseryman, where I could fully develop my ability as a landscape gardener and salesman. Single; age 29; industrious; sober, steady and dependable. Have fair knowledge about plants and planting, and good general erperience. References. J. DigryB,l67i Humboldt St., Rutherford, N. J. SITUATION WANTED— By florist and gardener, age 44, single; German; a quick worker and sober. Life experience on private and commercial places. Understands Carnations, Chrysanthe- mums, Sweet Peas and general stock. Neat, obliging and thoroughly reliable. A small, steady, well kept up-to-date place preferred. Please state particulars regarding salary. A.^ S.,J Box 436. Cape May Courthouse. N. J. SITUATION WANTED— By a goodfgrower of Roses, Carnations, 'Mums,| Christmas, Easter and bedding stock, to take charge on a medium-sized retail place. Good propagator and general green- house man. Would like a good, permanent posi- tion. German, single, life experience. Please state particulars and wages. Address M. N., SS3 Hamilton Ave.. Waterbury. Conn. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener. Life ex- ^perience growing leading cut flowers, bedding, Xmas, Easter stock, Palms. Ferns, also considerable experience in taking charge, handling men, doing artistic landscape work and decorations. Age 45. Ist-class references. Address K. J., care The Flo- rists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED~By married German, middle aged; life experience. Ist-class grower of Roses. Carnations, 'Mums, Easter Christmas and bedding stock, also good maker up. Please state salary and particulars in 6rst letter. Address K. K., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardenor and florist. German, single man, life experience in growing cut flowers, bedding stock, vegetables, also land- scaping. Private or commercial. Address K. L., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As greenhouse assistant; understands Carnations, 'Mums, Easter, Christ- mas and bedding stock. Sober, honest and no smoker. Excellent references. Address K. C., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By German, age 31; married; as foreman or grower of cut flowers and bedding plants. Capable of taking charge. Please state wages and send full particulars to Grower, care The Florists' Exchange. kH SITUATION WANTED— By Swede, age 25; with several years' experience. Wishes position on commercial or private place. Best of references. Address B. G., care Swanson, 128- W. 96th St., New York City. SITUATION WANTED— By designer and deco- rator, with many years of experience. Worked for the very best firms. Best of references. Can take care of a store. Address K.^^G., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener, 37, single, Scandinavian, with 22 years' American and European experience under glass and out of doors. Address H. R., care Lynneberg, 1580 Crotona Park E., Bronx, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By young, reUable girl. Ist-class designer and salesgirl. 8 years' experi- ence. State salary. Address^ K.^. A., fc, care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By designerfand deco- rator, 27; 12 years' experience. Best of references. Can come at once. Address K. B., care^The^Flo- rists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By a competent florist. experienced in all cut flowers and pot plants under glass and out of doors. References.lt Address J. F., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By grower lofj 'Mums' . Carnations and pot plants. References. L. Geh* 249 Hamburg Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. HELP WANTED Wanted Men for our Nursery Department. Must have good knowledge of stock, packing etc., and be willing to make themselves generally useful about place. Must be hustlers and have Al reference. Good positions lor steady men. State age, nationality, experi- ence and Salary expected. WOOD STUBBS & CO. 219 E. Jefferson St. Louisville, Ky. TERMS: CASH The columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale. Stock Wanted, Help Wanted. Situations Wanted, or other Wants: also of Greenhouses, Land, Second-hand Materials, etc.. for Sale or Rent. Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like this, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Advts. set in heavy faced type, 15 eta. per line (6 words to the line). Display advts. in these columns, $1.50 per inch. WITH ORDER .;..: If replies to Help Wanted, Situation Wante. f or other advertisements are to be addressed car t of this office, please add 10 cts. to cover expens j of forwarding. i Copy must reach New York office. Nob. 438- f 448 West 37th Street, or P. O. Box 100 Times j Square Station, by Tuesday night to secure f insertion in issue of following Saturday. t Advertisers in Western States desiring to ad- / vertiae under initials, may save time by having t answers directed care our Chicago representa- f tive, James Morton, Room 307, 143 No. j Wabash Ave. [ Continued to Next Golnmn HELP WANTED vv^SnTted Helpers in Rose Houses and all round men. $15.00 to $18.00 per week. Young men with some higii school or Agricultural College education preferred. Miller Floral G)., Fannlngton, Utah WANTED An up-to-date live and wide-awake storeman. Must have long experience in designing and decorat- ing. Must be direct from a live and progressive store. Al references required. State references, experience and salary in first letter. KERR, THE FLORIST HOUSTON, TEXAS WANTED — Gardener to take charge of smal^ place, near Buffalo; must have had full experience and demonstrated ability as grower under glass and outside; vegetables as well as flowers. Must be capable of working those under him intelligently and efficiently as well as to work himself. Only Ist-class man will be considered. Must come well recommended as to ability, temperament, sobriety and efficiency. Position open September 1. Address Warren Bankers Trust Co.. Buffalo., N.Y. WANTED — A head packer to take charge of our packing shed. Must be steady and sober, and experienced in checking, packing and shipping orders. Good knowledge of ornamental nursery stock required. Man under 35 years preferred. Permanent position at good salary for right man. State experience and give references. Framlngham Nurseries, Framingham, Mass. LANDSCAPE FOREMAN WANTED One well experienced in grading and the making of lawns; able to plant from landscape plans; American preferred. In first letter give full descrip- tion of self, state experience and wages wanted. Send copy of recommendations. The Akron Nurseries, Akron, Ohio. WANTED Experienced man for store work; must be well recommended. State age, nationality and where last employed in first letter. Steady year around position to right man. MARK AITKEN SPRINGFIELD. MASS. WANTED — A competent assistant foreman, who thoroughly understands the nursery business and has had experience in this line, accustomed to waiting ing on private people; accurate in getting up orders; a good, thorough, active man who will take an interest in his work. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. WANTED — An experienced nursery salesman; one thoroughly acquainted with the nursery business, accustomed to soliciting from private people; a good closer, able to close a sale when others cannot do so. Must be actively engaged in the business at the present time. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Wanted — a good propagator and grower of pot plants for the wholesale market. An elderly person with experience preferred. Steady job; position open July 24. Please state wages in first letter if possible; can use the second man at cheaper wages. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wholesale Florist, Washington, N. J. . WANTED — One or two men for general greenhouse work. One who could also assist at glazing and general repair work. State particulars, including wages and references in first letter. Stafford Con- servatories, Jos. J. Braun, Prop., Stafford Springs, Conn. WANTED-^ Assistant in growing general line of Roses, 'Mums and Carnations. Must be sober and willing to assist with firing. Place open at once for the right man; a steady job. Send refer- ence and wages wanted at once. L. H. Butts, Wyomissing, Pa. WANTED — Rose grower to take charge of section; one who can propagate and graft. State nation- ality, if marriea or single A good permanent posi- tion for active man with ability. W. J. Lawrence, 152 Roselawn Ave., Toronto. Ont., Canada. Continned to Next Colnian HELP WANTED WANTED — Assistant for greenhoueea, with knowledge of Roses and Carnations. Wages S65.00 per month with room. Board provided at $20.00 per month. Apply to Thomas Proctor, Supt. Blantyre Gardens, Lenox, Mass. WANTED — Man to take charge of a section, able to grow Palme. Ferns, Roses and Decorative Plants for Easter. Wages, S15.00 per week; extra for Sunday work. Address K. F., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Greenhouse assistant; married; wife furnish meals for few men. Cottage with all improvements on place. Position now open. Call or address with full particulars. Madison Cut Flower Co., Madison, N. J. WANTED — Man experienced in growing Easter stock, 'Mums and potted plants, and making up floral pieces and bouquers. State reference and wages wanted in first letter. W. H. Atkinson, Riverview Cemetery, Trenton, N. J. WANTED — A young man of good character and habits who has had experience in landscape work and who is able to handle soliciting, and carry out the actual work. Salary moderate to begin. Cotta Landscape System. Rockford, 111. WANTED — Good man for 'Mums and Carnations. None but experienced men need apply. Call at D. Y. Mellis, 3420 Snyder ave., Flatbush, Brook- lyn. N. Y. WANTED — Practical Rose grower. Good wages and permanent position for man wbp can pro- duce good stuff. Also one good Carnation grower. J. A. Long, East Haven. Conn. WANTED — Two growers of Carnations, Chrysan- themums and general stock. Steady positions. Apply Frank Manker, cor. Gravesend & Greenwood Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. WANTED — Expert tree pruners for high trees. State experience, age. nationality and wages. Box 605. New Rochelle, N. Y. WANTED — Well posted grower of perennial plants. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, III. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES STRONG^IDE^LINE Wanted, salesmen now calling on retail florists, to handle strong specialty on liberal commission basis. Now used and highly endorsed by pro- gressive florists in all parts of the country. Your reply will be kept confidential. Write fully, stating exactly what territory you cover. Address K. D., care The Florists' Exchange. WIDOW, with home and florist's business, seeks partner in the person of a German gardener, middle age, good Christian, with a little money. A good home for a man who is sober, of good character, industrious, reliable, and willing to work. Address J. H.. care The Florists' Exchange. PARTNER WANTED— For the forcing of a large quantity of Azalea Indivisa and other Belgian stock for the New York market. Very profitable proposition to an honest man, disposing over §3,000 cash. Address K. E., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED PURCHASER— For a fine seashoie florists' bufiinesB, up-to-date home, beautiful surroundings, nice business all the year. Cheap,. Particulars on request. Address C. E.. care The Floriste' Exchange. CHANCE — Wanted partner, or will sell floral store cheap. Fully equipped. V. Kosubow, White Plains, N. Y. STOCK FOR SALE ARAUCARIAS ARADCARIAS 2 tiers, 45c. each, $5.00 per dozen. 2-3 tiers, 6Dc. each, $6.50 per dozen, 3-4 tiers, 75c. each, $8.00 per dozen. ERNEST ROBER. WILMETTE, ILL. ASPARAGUS EXCEPTIONALLY FINE LOTS OF PLUMOSUS PLANTS. 100 1000 2H-in., eitr» heavy $3.00 $25.00 3-in 7.00 60.00 4-in 12.00 100.00 AsparatEUS plumoeus Beedlings, $7.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERL 2H-in $3.00 $26.00 3-in 6.00 50.00 Write for our monthly plant bulletin. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Continned to Next Colnmn STOCK FOR SALE ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS Plumosus seedlings. ImmediatA shipment. Strong. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. 5000 at $7.50 per 1000. S. J. REUTER & SON. INC., WESTERLY, R. I. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— Strong Kjed- lings, from best greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lota, $7.50 per 1000. J. F. Andenon, Short HUls, N. J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— Green- house grown, at $8.00 per 1000, 2500 at $7.50 per 1000. 2>i-in. pou at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 3-in., $6.00 per 100. Roman J. Irwin. 108 W. 28th St.. New York. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED- LINGS—$7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Cash with order. J. H. Fieaser, Hamilton Ave.. No. Bergen, rJ. J. ASPARAGUS HATCHERII— 2J-i-in.. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2M-in., S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 250 at the 1000 rate. Brant Bros., Inc.. Utica, N. Y. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— Good stock, $5.00 ber 1000. Cash. Wm. J. Kennedy, Pikesville, Md. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI PLANTS— From the bench at $6.00 per 100. Harry T. Mead, 1230 Hanover St.. Manchester, N. H. ASPARAGU.S SPRENGERI— 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 4-in. pots. $7.00 per 100. S. G. Benjamin, Fishkill, N. Y. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— $1.00 per 100, 85.00 per 1000. Collingdale Green- houses, Collingdale. Pa. ASPARAGUS — Sprengeri sprays, $1.00 per 100. Ashland Floral Co., Ashland, Ohio. ASTERS 50,000 ASTERS, good, healthy, field-grown plants from best strains of seed, sowed thinly broadcast, just right to bed out. Any numl)er you want of each variety or color to make up your order, packed separate, but not less than 50 of a color labeled. Growing Aster seeds and plants a specialty over forty years. Late Branching, white, shell pink, peerless pink, lavender, purple, crimson: Crego. white, shell pink and lavender, 1000 $3,00. 500 SI. 75. 250 SI. 00. Cash with order- Express only. L. W. Goodell. Pansy Park, Dwight, Mass. ASTERS — Field-grown, stocky, all right. Queen of Market, 5 colors, $1.00 per 100, postpaid. Lady Roosevelt. Lav. Mikado. Rochester. Lav.- Pink. Pink Enchantress and Peerless Pink. $1.25 per 100. postpaid. (With Crego's or Semple's, $1.00 per 100). Crego'sand Semple's L. B..5colora, $3.00 per 1000. F. O. B. All moss packed. Cash, please. D. C. Lewis. Pemberton. N. J. ASTERS — Field-grown planta. large and fine, Crego and Semples in white, pink and lavender $3.00 per 1000; 10.000. $2.50 per 1000. Miied Asters. Crego. Semple. Astermums and Queen, in white, pink and lavender. $2.50 per 1000; 10.000. $2.00 per 1000. Cash. James R. Longhead Johnsville. Pa. ASTERS — Fine, strong, field-grown Aster plants in the following varieties: Crego and Semples' in white, pink and lavender. $3,00 per 1000; mixed Crego. Semple's and Queen of the Rlarket, in pink, white and lavender. $3.00 per 1000. Chas. J. Hofer. Jenkintown. Pa. ASTER PL.ANTS — Late Branching, in white, pink and lavender. Strong plant.*, ready to be planted out. $3.00 per 1000; 5000 lots. $2.50 per 1000. Gustav Pitzonka. Bristol, Pa. ASTERS — Separate colors and mixed, transplanted, SOc. per 100. $3.00 per 1000. Mrs. M. Cavanaugh Ionia. N. Y. BAY TREES BAY TREES — Write for wboleaale price liat JuHua Roelir« Co.. Rutlierford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS Complete List of BEDDING STOCK with prices on application. Write ior our Monthly Plant Bulletin. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. BEGONIAS BEGONLiS 100 1000 Begonia Chatejaine. 2M-in $5.00 $15.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 4-in 12.00 S. J. REUTER & SON, INC.. WESTERLY". R. I. BEGONIAS^AII rarietiei. See diapUy ad., page .129 Roman J. Irwin. 108 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Ceatinned to Next Pae* 160 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE ~' ~ BEGONIAS Begonias, Tuberous rooted, $6.00 per 100, $1.00 per doz., separate colors or mixed. 100 Christmas Red, 2)f-iii $5,00 Christmas Red, 3-in 8.00 Erfordii, 2Ji-in 3.00 Erfordii, 3-in 6.00 Smithii, 2}i-in 3.00 Chatelaine, 2>^-in 3.60 Chatelaine. 3-m., plants all in bloom, extra strong 8.00 Prima Donna, 2>i-in 3.00 Vernon, Erfordii, Prima Donna, Luminosa and Triumph, strong, transplanted seedlings, $1.50 per 100. ERNEST ROBER - - - ■ WILMETTE, ILL. BEGONIAS — Delivery from May 16th Lorraine. 2H-in- POt«. $12.00 per 100. Cincinnati 2H-in pots, $16.00 per 100. Mis. J. A. Peterson (New). 2>i-in. pots, $25.00 per 100, $200.00 per 1000. JULIUS R0EHR3 CO , RUTHERFORD, N. J. BERRIED PLANTS BIRD'S-EYE PEPPER— A small berried neat Xmas plant. Jerusalem Cherries (Solanum Meloini), $3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000. Cash. See ad of Primroses. Henry Schmidt, 673 Church Lane, North Bergen, N. J. ^ BOUVABDIA BOUVARDIA Single, 2}i-m. 100 1000 Dark Red $7.00 $55.00 Rose Pinl! 7.00 55.00 Light Pink 7.00 55.00 VnUte 7.50 60.00 Double; White, much like Double Lilao 7.00 55.00 Pink, soft, pleasing shade 7.00 55.00 Writ* for our monthly plant bulletin. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. BOUVARDIA — Largest grower of the best varie- ties; over one-half million well established plants from 2)-4'-in. pots, red, pink, white, £5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Double pink and white, the finest long stem varieties for early cut, S7.00 per 100. H. C. Steinhoff. West Hoboken, N. J. BOUVARDIAS — Excellent stock. Red, pink and white, 2>i-in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. BOX TREES BOX TREES — Standards, Pyramids and Bush. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. BOXWOODS BOXWOOD Each Pyramids, 4 ft $4.00 5 ft 5.00 Standard, 12 in 2.60 15 in 3.60 Globes, 12 in 1.7S Bushes, heavy, 24 in.-30 in 1.50 Laurue cerasus, heavy bushes 75 Aucuba, bushy, good for 8-in. pots, 24-30 in. high 75 ERNEST ROBER WILMETTE, ILL. BOXWOODS Pyramids. Broad, heavy specimens. 2 ft., at $2.25 each; 2K ft., at $2.75 each; 3 ft., at $3.25 each; 4 ft., at $4.50 each. Price includes tubs f. o. b. Dundee. Bush Shape. 10-12 in., balled, at 35c. each. 1-in. balled, at 40c. each. IS-in. balled, at 50c. each. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc., Box 407 Dundee, Illinois. BULBS BULBS Hyacinths, Tulips, Daflodils, Narcissus, Spanish Iris. Get our prices before placing your order. WRITE FOR OUR MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. AMERICAN GROWN BULBS Northern grown Golden Spur are superior to Imported stock, force two to three weeks earlier, also Emperor, Darwin Tulips, eto. Write for list and prices. G»o. P. Buck A Son. CoUingswood. N. J. CANNAS CANNAS — Oiiio grown, fresh cut, Mme. Crazy, $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1000; Gladioflora, 2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000; Beacon, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Special rates on large lots and started plants. Cash please. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio. CARNATIONS 30,000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS C. W. Ward, Alma Ward, White, Light Pink and Rose Pink Enchantress and Matchless, $6.00 per 100, 850.00 per 1000; Enchantress Supreme, $6.50 per 100, $00.00 per 1000; Cornell, our own red, never before on market, prolific bloomer, never splits, S7.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. These plants, part of the stock intended for our own use. are placed on the market owing to a change in our growing plans. They are of the best. IRA G. MARVIN 23 So. FrankUn St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. CARNATIONS— Field-grown Carnation plants, in all varieties; Ist-clnss stock. See display ad. page 129. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. Contlaned to Next Colnmn STOCK^RSALE ., CARNATIONS FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS ready for shipment NOW. If you order now we will reserve for you until you are ready for them. The quality is guaranteed, we assume all risk ex- cept the growing. PINK 100 1000 Alice $8.00 $75.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.50 60.00 Mrs.,C. Edward Akehurst 7.50 60.00 Pink Sensation 8.00 75.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 7.00 55.00 Enchantress 7.00 66.00 Pink Delight 8.00 75.00 Siegwart 7.60 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7.00 65.00 Rosette 7.60 60.00 Dorothy Gordon 7.50 60.00 Northport 7.00 55.00 Gloriosa 7.50 60.00 Winsor 7.60 60.00 RED Champion 7.50 60.00 Princess Dagmar 7.50 60.00 Beacon 7.00 65.00 Pocahontas 7.50 60.00 Harlowarden 7.00 65.00 Victory 7.00 65.00 St. Nicholas 7.50 60.00 The Herald 7.50 60.00 WHITE Matchless 7.00 65.00- White Wonder 7.00 55.00 White Enchantress 7.00 55.00 White Perfection 7.00 55.00 Alma Ward 7.00 55.00 YELLOW Yellow Prince 8.00 70.00 YeUowstone 8.00 70.00 VARIEGATED Benora 7.50 60.00 WRITE FOR OUR MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $7.50 $60.00 C. Akehurst 7.50 60.00 Alice 8.00 76.00 C. W. Ward 6.50 55.00 L. P. Enchantress 6.50 56.00 R. P. Enchantress 6.50 56.00 Dorothy Gordon '. 7.00 56.00 Siegwar4 7.00 60.00 Matchless 6.50 55.00 White Enchantress 6.50 56.00 White Perfection 6.50 56.00 Alma Ward 6.50 56.00 White Wonder 6.50 66.00 Champion 7.50 60.00 Beacon 7.00 55.00 Victory 6.50 56.00 250 of one variety at 1000 rate. We guarantee all plants to be in healthy con- dition at the time of delivery. THE LEO NIESSEN CO. N. W. COR. 12TH & RACE STS., PHILADELPHIA, PA. CARNATION PLANTS— Heavy, field-grown stock, well advanced: Enchantress, Philadelphia, Ward. White Wonder, Wiiite Enchantress, St. Nicholas, Champion. Delhi. $6.00 per 100, $50,00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. Cash with order. We have a Texas permit. Joy Floral Co., Nash- ville, Tenn. CARNATIONS— Strong, healthy, field-grown Car- nation plants. Careful packing guaranteed. Matchless, White Enchantress, White Wonder, C. W. Ward, Champion, Beacon and Philadelphia, at $6.50 per 100. Enchantress Supreme. .Mice and Benora, $7.00 per 100. N. Grille, Milldale, Conn. CHRYSANTHEMTTMS CHOICE ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS 100 1000 YELLOW Tint of Gold $1.75 $15.00 Golden Chadwick 2.50 22.00 Mai BonnaSon 1.50 12.00 Comoleta 1-60 12.00 Mary Jane 160 12.00 Golden Eaton 3.00 PINK E. A. Seidewiti. best late pink 1.25 lO.CO Chieftain 1.60 12.00 Unaka 1-60 12.00 Pacific Supreme 1-60 12.00 HirondeUe 3.00 WHITE Chaa.Raier , 1-50 12.00 Oconto r 200 17.60 Smith's Advance 150 12.00 White Bonnafton 150 12.00 White Chieftain 3.00 SINGLES Garia 1-50 12 00 Mensa 1-60 12.00 POMPONS Golden CUmax 175 16.00 Western Beauty 1.75 15.00 Golden West 1.75 15.00 Helen Newbury 1.75 15.00 JOHN R. COOMBS WEST HARTFORD CONN. EM MA A Garsa- Anemone. Double Pompon, pale' pink. It's a dandy I You will make no mistake in buying stock of this *Mum; comes into bloom about Nov. 16th. finishes early in December. Cuttings ready now. $15.00 per 100. GUTTMAN & KAYNOB, INC. Wholesale FlorlsU 101 West 28th Street. NEW YORK Cantimned to Next Column STOOC^^JR SALE CHRYSANTHEMTTMS ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Rest commercial varieties at reasonable prices. WHITE Smith's Advance G. Pitcher W. Cheer Queen Mrs. Syme W. Ivory E. Snow Dec. Gem Polly Rose Wanamaker W. Perfection J. Jones Kalb M. Meyer A. Papworth Chas. Razer W, Bonnaffon Oconto Naomah A. Byron Smith's Ideal Ivory Supreme Lynnwood Hall Wm. Turner October Frost C. Toueet T. Eaton Mt. Kiaco W. Frick J, Nonin W. Chieftain YELLOW Aug. Dasse G. Glow October Sun- Col. Appleton Y. Jones shine R. Halliday R. Gold Ramapo Reiman Nagoya D. Dimple Donelleta Chrysolora G. Robin Odessa Yellow Eaton PINK Chieftain P. Frick Dr. Enguehardt Pacific Supreme Rosiere W, R. Brock M. Dean Alma Pink C. P. Kelley Patty Pink Ivory E. A. Seidewitz Unaka- Gloria W. L. Pink Glory of Pacific P. Gem HirondeUe BRONZE Glenview Tints of Gold Elberon Dakoma RED Harvard Black Hawk Cullingfordii POMPONS W. Diana Queen of Whites Rufus Quinola Julia Lagrav6re Lulu Souv. d'Or Western Beauty Nesco Golden Climax Mary Richard- Miss Julia Y. Baby son H. Newberry W. Baby B. Phillips Golden Harvest L. Doty Klondyke SINGLES Nakota White Garza Yellow Garza M. CoUaday Red Riding W. Mensa Josephine Hood G. Mensa W. E. Bucking- Leota E. D. Godfrey ham S1.50 per 100. S12.00 per 1000 CAPRICE VARIETIES FOR POT USE White Caprice Lilac Caprice Lady Lydia Y. Caprice Butler's Caprice Brutus Purple Caprice K. Thompson Mrs. Greening $2.50 per 100, S20.00 per 1000 Maj. Bonnaffon, $1.50 per 100. S11.50 per 1000. 250 of any one kind at the 1000 rate. Delivery of these varieties until July 20. Cash with order at these prices. Fine, strong potted stock, $3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000. 80,000 Field Carnation Plants for August delivery. ARTHUR COOMBS WEST HARTFORD. CONN. The Cap Family The most valuable varieties we ever intro- duced for pot plants. Splendid stock, ready now, at $5.00 per 100, S:35,00 per 1000. Lilac Cap, Purple Cap, etc., etc. Pompons A splendid selection from 100 varieties ready now, 2V:i-in., all colors. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Charles H. Totly, Madison, N.J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS NOW READY FROM 2K-IN. POTS COMMERCIALS Golden Queen. Antique, Unaka. Marigold, Smith's Advance, White Bonnaffon, Golden Glow, Major Bonnaffon, Pacific Supreme. White Chief- tain, Mrs. H. Robinson, Naomah, Smith's Sensa- tion, Dr. Enguehard, Early Frost. Oconto. SINGLES Stamey Van, Allegheny, Mrs. E.. D. Godfrey, Polly Duncan, Cleo, Miss Isabelle. Price.— $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Quantity. — Not less than 25 of a variety at 100, 250 of a variety at 1000 rate. Reference or cash from unknown correspondents. THESE PRICES ARE TO THOSE IN THE TRADE ONLY ELMER D. SMITH & CO.. ADRIAN. MICH. Early Lavender-Pink Chrysanthemum ALEX. GUTTMAN 'Mum growers shouldn't be without this one. For early delivery. Rooted Cuttings or Pot Plants, at the option of the purchaser. 50c. each, $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100. GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, INC. Wholesale Florists 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK 50,000 CHRYSANTHEMUM Rooted Cuttings, ready in sand, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000, Whites — C. Razer, E. Snow, Smith's Advance, A. Byron, W. Ivory, Touset. W. Bonnaffon, H. Frick. Mrs. Robinson. Yellow — G. Eagle, Lincoln, ^I. Bonnaffon, Halliday, Monrovia, Y. Oct. Frost, Pink Pac. Supreme, Patty. Roosevelt, Unaka, P. Ivory. Specials, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. J. Nonin, Wm. Turner. R. Gold. W. C5hadwick, Chieftain. Smith's Sensation. Cash, please. 50.000 Celery and Cabbage plants. $1.25 per 1000. Cash. Benj. Connell, Florist, Merchantville, N. J. Continaed to Next Colnian STOCKj;ORJALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHRY.SANTHEMU.MS »20.00 per 1000. Out of 2-in. pots. WHITE YELLOW Smith's Advance JtBJg'* Golden Glow White Cloud _Ji H Roman Gold Buckbee [ Golden Chadwick White Eaton "9 Dolly Dimple PINK Unaka Mrs. C. H. Totty Chieftain Dr. Enguehardt JOY FLORAL CO. - - NA.SHVILLE. TENN. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Chrysolora, Col. Apple- ton, Maj. Bonnaffon, Chieftain, Unaka. WelU' Late Pink, Dr. Enguehard, Wm. Turner. T. Eaton and Harvard. Pompons — Diana, Queen of White, Klondyke, Fairy Queen and L. Doty. Rooted cut- tings, S16.00 per 1000, $2.00 per 100: 2H-in. Pota, »25.00 per 1000, $3.00 per 100. Oconto rooted cu^ tings, $2.50 per 100; 2H-in. pots. $3.50; OdeMa rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100; 2H-in. pots. $4.00. Larchmont Nurseries, Larchmoot, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— R. C. and 2)i-in. pot plants. Advance. Frost, Ivory. Razer, Diana, Baby Zenobia, Aielda, Garza, $1.50 per 100. $12.50 per 1000. Golden Climai, Golden West, Lilian Doty, $1.75 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. Early Frost, Crystal Gem, Golden Queen, Marigold, $3.00 per 100. For plants from pota add $1.00 per 100 extra. Over 100 other best florists' varieties. Stafford Conservatories. Stafford Springs. Conn. SPECIAL FOR A FEW DAYS A No. I Cuttings E. A. .Seidewitz, Garza. Mensa. Western Beauty and Golden West. $1.23 per 100, $10.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. JOHN R. COOMBS, WEST HARTFORD, CONN. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 1500 strong R. C. of Polly Rose and 500 Maj. Bonnaffon. ready for immediate shipment, SI. 00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. J. C. Schlund & Sons, Florists. Cumberland, Md. CHRYSA.NTHEMUMS— From 2H-in. pote at $12.50 per 1000. Write for varieties. Cash with order, please.; Athenia Nurseries. Athenia, N.J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — Good commercial va- rieties, 2K-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Write for list of varieties. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— Diana. Baby, Quinola. Klondyke. SoL d'Or, Helen Newbury, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready April 1st. White Bros., Medina, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMU.MS— Principally exhibition varieties. Send for list and prices. Scott Bros., Elmsford, N. Y. ^ CHRYSANTHEMUMS — Cuttings and 2)i-in. pot plants. See display ad. page 129. Roman J. Irwin, 108 West 28th St., New York. COI.EPS __^ COLEUS — Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltii. out of 2-in., strong, $1.50 per 100. M. H. Baumann, Park Ridge, N. J. OBOTON8 CR0TON8 — From 3-ill. pot* 8 to 10 in. hicb in 8 varietiea, $19.00 par 100; from 3M-in. poU, la 10 Tarielica, $5.00 per 100. B. M. WVllien A Co., Gratna, La. CYCI.AMEN CYCLAMEN BEST STR.\IN OF COLORS 'Xmas Red, Rose of Marienthal, glowing dark red. wliite with red eye. pure white; strongVlanta out of 2>i-in. pots. $5.50j)er 100. $45,00 per 1000. Wonder of Wandsbek (best salmon). $6.00 per 100. Satis- faction guaranteed. Cash with order, please. J. H. FIESSER HAMILTON AVE. NORTH BERGEN. N. J. CYCLAMEN — Improved Wandsbek type. 3-in., separate or mixecT $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Salmon separaw, $10.00 per 100. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. . CYCLAMEN— Giantjaowering, beet strain. 2^- in. pots, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots. $8.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin. 108 W. 28th St.. New York. CYCLAMEN— 1000,2H-in. Wandsbek Cyclamen, good, clean stock, $6.00 per 100. D. G. Grill- bortzer. Alexandria. Va. DAHLIAS ^ DAHLIAS Whole field clu)mpa. the beat commercial and show varietiea. Complete list on application Write for otir Plant Bulletin S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.,Pliladelphia,Pa. DAHLIAS — Large, field-grown clumps. Sylvia, Jack Rose, RedHussar, Black Beauty. Blue Oben and other varieties. Extra large tubers. $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. Hstboro Flower and Fruit Farms, Hatboro, Pa. DAHLIAS — Standard varieties, large, field-grown clumps, $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Cash with order. John Hay. R. F. D. No. 3, Peterson, N.J. Continued to Next Page July IS, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 161 STOCK FOR SALE DAITLIAS DAHLIAS — Seedling Dahlias, rare varieties, all classes, good plants, $3.00 per 100. Cash, Fort Recovery Dahlia Gardens, Fort Recovery. Ohio. DAISIES DAISIES— 2Ji-inch. 100 1000 Boston YeUow »6,00 S60.00 Mrs. F. Sander 6.00 50.00 Marguerites 6.00 50.00 Write for Our Monthly Plant Bulletin S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa BOSTON YELLOW DAISIES— Rcve d'Or. 2H- in., $5.00 per 100. H. P. Streckfus, Syracuse, N. Y. DRACXNAS DRAC^NA INDIVISA— 3000 strong seedlings, 750. per 100, SBOO per lOUO. J. C. Schlund & Sons, Florists, Cumberland. Md. DRACiENA INDIVISA— Eitra heavy, 5-in., $20.00 per 100. Cash. F. Sokol. College St.. Worcester, Mass. FERNS FERNS. 100 1000 Scottii. 2H-in $5.00 $45.00 Boston. 2H-in 5.00 45.00 Teddy, Jr. 2 H-in., extra good 6.00 50.00 6-in. of the above, $50.00 to $75.00 per 100. 100 1000 Scottii. 4-in $25.00 $200.00 Teddy, Jr. 4-in 25.00 200.00 Roosevelt. 4-in 26.00 200.00 6-in. of the above, $60.00 and $75.00 per 100. Write for our monthly plant bulletin. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 160S-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa SCOTTI, 2K-in., $35.00 per 1000; 3-in., $7.00 per 100. Scotti, Teddy Jr., Roosevelt, 4-in., $12.00 per 100. Scotti, Teddy Jr., 6-in.. $35.00 per 100. Roosevelt and Teddy Jr., 7-in., 45c. each. Ask for prices on larger ferns. Cash, S lease. M. Hilpert, Sta. C, 313 Belair Rd.. ialtimore, Md. FERN SEEDLINGS AND OTHER FERNS— In any quantity: see advertisemen ton page 130. J. F. Anderson, Fern Specialist, Short HUIb, N. J. FERN SEEDLINGS — In all varieties; also all other Ferns, 2^-in.. etc. See display ad., page 129. Roman J. Irwin. 103 W. 28th St.. N. Y. HARDY' FERNS— In quantity; Daggers, 90c. per 1000; Fancy Ferns, $1.00 per 1000. Finest quality, new crop. H. J. Seagroatt. Berlin, N. Y. FREESIA FREESU PURITY July delivery^-Order now 5-8 in. to 3-4 in $6.00 4-8 in. to 5-8 in 4.00 3-8 in. to 4-8 in 2.00 Express prepaid, if cash comes with order. LOS ROBLES NURSERY & GARDEN, BANTA CRUZ CALIFORNIA FREESIA PURITY'— Kx^i in., $3.00 per 1000; H^a. $6.00. Refracta alba, H^U in., $4.50 per 1000; U and up, $6.50. Less than 1000 lots, 10% higher. Express prepaid, if you send cash with order. H. Bailey, R. F. D. 6, Box 354, Los Angeles, Cal. FUNKIAS FUNKIA — Variegated Funkias, nice large plants, $1.00 per 100, 15c. per doz. E. K. Hess, Rich- mond Hill, L. I., N. Y. OARDENIAS GARDENIA VEITCHII. 2H-in. pots, ready now. Extra fine, $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1000. WRITE FOR OUR MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1603-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. GERANITTMS GERANIUMS lOO 1000 Poitevine. 2H-in $3.00 $25.00 S. A. Nutt. 2H-in 3.00 25.00 La Favorite. 2H-in 3.00 25.00 F. Perkins. 2H-m 3.00 25.00 2-in. of the above 2.60 20.00 In bud and bloom, ready for immediate sales or in any stage you may want them. 100 1000 4-in $12.00 $100.00 5-in 18.00 160.00 3-in., for growing on. . . ; 5.00 45.00 WRITE FOR OUR MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 160S-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. GERANIUMS— Ricard. Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, double Gen. Grant. Viaud, Jean Oberle. and Mad. Languith (silver leaf), fine, 4-in., bud and bloom, $8.00 per 100. Also 21,4-in. stock of the above, $2.00 per 100. John C. Daly, 1510 Hackensack Plank Rd.. No. Bergen. N. J. GERANIUM.?— 5000 strong plants— S. A. Nutt, Poitevine, Ricard, Doyle, J. J. Harrison, Mad. Landry. La Favorite and Mad. Salleroi. 3K-in. pots, S7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. S. G. Benja- min, Fishkill, N. Y. Continned to Next Colnmn STOCK FOR SALE GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, La F.vo..te. Perkins, Jean Viaud, and Gen. Grant. 4-in.. $7.00 per 100. $65.00 per 1000; 2)i-in., Nutt and White, $3.50 per 100; in bud and bloom, $4.00 per 100. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. GERANIUMS — Nutt, Ricard. Poitevine, Buchner. strong. S^-in and 4-in., $6.00 and $8.00 per 10 0 Mme. Salleroi, 3-in., $4.00 per 100. Cash. F, Sokol, College St.. Worcester. Mass. S. A. NUTT. in bud and bloom, Zli-'m. and 3-in. Also rooted cuttings. Wm. H. Minekime, Water Valley. N. Y. GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings sent with guar- antee that puts all risk on me. See display advertisement. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. GERANIUMS — 4-in., bushy; S. A. Nutt. A. Ricard and Poitevine. $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Cash. C. Betecher, Dover. Ohio. GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, R. C, $8.00 per 1000; first-class stock. Cash with order. Frank Leith & Son. Haverhill, Mass^ GLADIOLI GLADIOLU.S SPIKES— America, Augusta, Mrs. Francis King and other leading cut flower varie- ties, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. N. Leon Wintzer. West Grove. Pa. GLADIOLUS Spikes, leading varieties. $2.00 per 100. Crop will be late; will begin to cut about July 8th. L. F. Dintelroann. Belleville. III. HYDRANGEAS FRENCH HYDRANGEAS 2Jf-in. pots, $4.50 per 100. In the following varieties: Hydrangea La Lorraine, Mme. Emile Mouiiliere, General Vi De Vibraye, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Radiant, Avalanche, E. G. Hill, Bouquet Rose. Cash with order, please. J. H. Fiessfer, Hamilton Ave.. North Bergen, N. J. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA— Large plants in 15-in. tubs and in half-barrels for Summer flowering, J. H. Troy, New RocheUe, N. Y. HY'DRANGEA OTAKSA— 3-in. at $5.00; 6-in. and S-in., in bloom, 35c., 50c., 76c. and $1.00 each. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. IRIS IRIS CATERINA— Beautiful, tall-growing Iris with branching stems and evergreen foliage. Standards clear, light blue; falls lilac blue. Fine stock now ready. $20.00 pec 100. The Dean Iris Gardens. Moneta. California. IRIS — German: Purple, blue and yellow clumps, $50.00 per 1000. Three to five shoots to a clump. Japanese Iris. White, purple and lavender. Divisions, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson, Springfield Gardens, L. I.. N. Y. IRIS — Golden yellow and deep purple German Iris, $1.00 per 100, 15c. per doz. E. K. Hess, Richmond HiU, L. I., N. Y. IVY ENGLISH IVY— 2M-in., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. JERUSALEM -CHERRIES JERUSALEM CHERRIES— Very fine stock. 2}4- in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. H. Fiea8er,_Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. MOONVINE MOONVINES 2-inch $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 2H-mch 4.00 per 100, 35.00 per 1000. 3-inch 6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. WRITE FOR OUR MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Fa MYRTLE WE HAVE 10.000 nice clumps of Myrtle for sale. perfectly hardy, price $6.00 per 100, or $50.00 per 1000. Tonie Cascio, 551 Watchoguo Rd., Port Richmond, N. Y. irUBSERY STOCK NORWAY MAPLES. Pin Oaks. Oriental PlanU in all sizes. Send for price list. Audubon Nur- series. Box 731, Wilmington. N. C. P AND ANUS PANDANUS VEITCHII— For a few days only will make special low price for cash with order. Size for 2H-in. pots. $4.50 per 100. Size for 3 -in. pots. 6.00 per 100. Size for 4 -in. pots. 8.00 per 100. Size for 6 -in. pots, 12.00 per 100. Best pot/-gown, nicely variegated. 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Pandanus suckers. $2.00 and $4.00 per 100. J. J. Soar. Little River. Fla. PANDANUS VEITCHII— 6-in., at 75c.; 7-in. and S-in., $1.50 to S2.00 each; 10-in. and 12-in., from $3.00 to $5.00 each. Fine specimens. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids. Mich. PELARGONIUMS PELARGONIUMS— E. G. Wurtenburgia, Sehwab- ian Maid, 4-in., $15.00 per 100. Cash. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio. PEOiriES PEONIES— The money makers. Send for our list. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio. Continued to Next Colnmn STOCKJTOR^ALE lilTRSBBT STOCK ORNAMENTAL STOCK OF QUALITY CAN SUPPLY QUANTITY OF FOLLOWING ITEMS- AZALEA moUii. Bushy pUntfl, with plenty of bucU, 12 to 15-in. high, 35o. each, (4 00 per dot, S30.00 per 100: 15 to IS-in. high. 45c. each, Sd.OO per doa.. (4000 per 100. BOXWOOD— PyramidB, 35-in. high, very fine, tl.75 each; 42-itk. high, very Bne, $2.25 each; 4$-iQ high, very fine, $3.25 each; 54-in. hjgh, very fine, $4.00 each. RHODODENDRONS— Best, hardy-named aorta. bright foliage and full of buds, IH to 24-iD. high, 75o. each; 24-to 30-in. $1.00 each. These cover the entire list of Parson's Hardy Hybrids. Seedling RHODODENDRONS— Mixed colors. IS to 24-iQ. high, very bushy and full of buds, 55o. each; 24 to 30-in. high, and correspondingly bushy, 70o. each. ARISTOLOCHIA Sipho(Dutchman's Pipe)— Extra strong plants, 4 ft. of tops. 25o. each, in any quantity. HYDRANGEA Paniculate grandiflora — Tree form, 3 to 4-rt. bodies. fi&« heads, $25.00 per 100. Bush form. 3 ft. high. $10.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA Arborwcens grandiBora alba— 3 to 4 ft high, bushy, $20.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., bushy, 114 00 per 100 BARBERRY Thunbergii— 18 to 24 in high, very bushy. $700 per 100; 15 to IS-in. high, very bushy, $5.00 per 100. PRIVET CALIFORNIA— Very bushy. 18 to 24-in. high, $2.50 per 100; 24 to 30-in. high, $3.00 per 100. PRIVET AMURENSE (Amoor River. Hardy Northern Type)— 18 to 34-ia., »5.00 pet 100; 24 to 30-in., $7 00 per 100. THE 8T0RRS & HARRISON CO., Painesviile -.---.---.- Ohio PELARGONIUMS PELARGONIUMS In the Fall of 1914 we sent a prominent whole- saler 500 Easter Greeting (his name sent on re- quest). In August. 1915, we sent him 1000. . Now he wants 1000 more. la this testimony ? We claim Easter Greeting ia the greatest introduction of the 20th Century, and many scores of testimonials in our possession say Amen. We are offering 2^4-10. Easter Greeting and Lucie Becker for immediate shipment, at 7^2C. each in any quantity. 23^-in. Wurtenburgia and Swabian Maid, 10c. each. No risk. Ironclad guarantee, S. C. TEMPLIN Easter Greeting Specialist GARRETTSVILLE, OHIO PRIMULAS Primulas with a Reputation Now Ready. Large-flowering Chinensis Fimbriata. Defiance. Xmas red. Karfunkelstein. blood red. La Duchesse. flesh color. Morgenroethe, blush rose. Alba, white. Atrosanguinea, blood red. Cserulea, true blue. Kermesina splendens, carmine. Rosea, bright rose. Silver Dollar size Obeonica grandiflora and gigantea. Alba, white. Appieblossom. Cserulea, light blue. Kermesina. best red. Rosea, bright rose. Compacta. Violacea, dark lilac. Oculata, dark-eyed. Strong 2J^4-in. stock, $3.00 per 100. S27.50 per 1000 Primula obeonica Salmonea, salmon pinK. New. Primula Malacoides rosea, $3.50 per 100. Cash. See ad of Berried Plants. Henry Schmidt, 673 Church Lane. North Bergen, N. J. 300,000 PRIMROSES Best strain in existence, as usual, specialty for many years, always reliable, 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000, except where noted. CHINESE LARGE FLOWERING FRINGED, 10 separate colors or mixed. CHINESE. 6 NAMED KINDS for critical trade, including Christmas Scarlet, 3Kc. MALACOIDES, lavender and white. MALACOIDES. pink and grandiflora, 3^0. All Malacoides ready late July. OBCONICA, LARGE FLOWERING, 9 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA LARGE FLOWERING FRINGED, 5 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA GIANT FLOWERING, 6 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA MAGNIFICA AND SALMON QUEEN $3.50 per 100. We grow HYDRANGEAS, ALL BEST KINDS by the acre. Let us quote you. J. L. Schiller. Toldeo. O. PRIMULA MALACOIDES ROSEA— New, bril- liant pink variety. Certificates wherever shown. August or September delivery. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Fred H. Lemon & Co., Rich- moad, Ind. PRIMULA — Obeonica, transplanted seedlings, Ronsdorf strain, finest in existence, separate or mixed, S2.00 per 100, SIS.OO per 1000. Malacoides. white or pink, transplanted, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Ernest Rober. Wilmette. 111. PRIMULA OBCONICA— Mixed or separate colors, S3.00 per 100. S25.00 per 1000. S. J. Reuter & Son. Inc., Westerly, R. I. ROCKPLANTS ROCKERY PLANTS— Rare Himalayan and other Rhododendrons, Herbaceous Plants, rare Shrubs and Aquatics, Seeds of Alpines, etc.; catalogues on application. G. Reuthe. Keston. Kent, England. ^ Continued to ' Nekt Colnmn STOCKjm^ SALE ROSES Grafted Roses 4-INCH STOCK 100 1000 2000 Gorgeous $3.1.00 $300.00 .500 f 'leveland 3.5.00 300.00 1000 .'^cott Key l.'i.OO 140.00 .500 .'September Morn 1.5.00 140.00 L'OO.I. L. Mock 1.5.00 140.00 2.50 Killarney Queen 15.00 140.00 200 My Maryland 15.00 140.00 OWN ROOT 3-INCH STOCK 400 .American Beauty 20.00 SOO Richmond 7.00 60.00 ir.Ull Killarnev Brilliant 7.00 60.00 KJOIJ I'nik Killarney 7.00 60 00 8U0 White Killarney 7.00 60.00 1500 Hoosier Beauty 10.00 90.00 300 .Sunburst 10.00 90.00 125 Lady HiUingdon. 4-inch 10 Of J 90.00 Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. ROSES. 3-INCH STOCK Own Root 100 1000 Hadley $10.00 $90.00 American Beauty. 10.00 90.00 American Beauty. 4-in 25.00 Sunburst 9.00 80.00 Red Radiance 17.50 150.00 Maryland 7.50 65^00 Mrs Aaron Ward, 3i.2-in 10.00 90.00 Now booking orders for Fall importations Roses and Manetti. Send for our list. WRITE FOR OUR MONTHLY PLANT BULLETIN S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St^^ Philadelphia, Pa OWN ROOT STOCK 2H-inch Doz. 100 1000 Francis Scott Key. red H. T 75c. $5.00 $45 Hadley, Crimson, H. T 75o. 5.00 45 Hugh Dickson, crimson H.P 60c. 4.00 35 J. B.Clarke, crimson H.P 60c. 4.00 3S Mme. Caroline Testout, pink H.T. .60c. 4.50 40 Maman Cochet, pink Tea 50c. 3.00 25 Mile. CecileBrunner. pink Pol 60c. 4.00 35 Souvenir de E. GuiUard 75c. 5.00 45 UlrichBrunner, redH.P 60c. 4.00 35 White Killarney, H. T 75c. 5.00 45 White Maman Cochet, Tea 50c. 3.50 30 LEEDLE CO. E»pert Rose Growers, Springfield. O ROSE PLANTS— White Killarney, Pink KiUar- ney. Lady HiUingdon, Arenburg, 4-in. at $8.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1000; 3J.2-in., $7.00 per 100, '$65.00 per 1000. 250 plants at the 1000 rate. Brant Bros., Inc., Urica, N. Y. ROSE PLANT.? — Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. 3-in.. at $6.00 per 100: Richmond. 3-in. at $6.00 per 100; Maryland, 3-in.. $8.00 per 100; American Beauty. 4-in., $8.00 per 100. Other varieties. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAFTED ROSES— Fine stock, 1500 White Kil- larney, 1500 Jonkheer Mock, 1500 Princa de Arenberg. Aug. Doemling, Lansdowne, Pa. SAI.VIA8 SALVIA — Fine stock. $2.00 and $3.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. Vose, The Florist, 241 Main St.. Woonsocket. R. I. SEEDS WE HAVE Sweet William seeds, mostly dark colors, grown from 4 to 6 inches high, perfectly hardy, $2.50 per oz. Also assorted color Pansy seeds. We have the best Pansies in New York State, requiring the mixed colors, large flowers, and good colors. $4.00 per oz., $55.00 per lb. Tonie Cascio, 551 Watcnogue Rd.. Port Richmond. S. I.. N. Y. SMUAX SMILAX— 2J-4-in.. $2.50 per 100. $22.50 per 1000, 250 plants at the 1000 rate. Brant Bros., Inc.. Utica. N. Y. SNAPDRAOOWS 100 1000 Ramsburg's Silver Pink. 2H-in $5.00 $40.00 Buxton's Silver Pink. 2H-in 4.00 35.00 Phelp'a White. 2".i-in 5.00 40.00 Nelrose. 2i4-ia 4.00 35.00 Nelrose. 3-in 7.00 60.00 Nelrose. 4-in '. . . 10,00 90.00 Write for Our Monthly Plant Bulletin S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. SNAPDRAGONS 100 1000 Nelrose $4.00 $35.00 Phelps' White 4.00 35.00 Phelps' YeUow 4.00 35.00 S. J. REUTER & SON, INC., WESTERLY, R. I. SNAPDRAGONS Nelrose, 3-in. and 4-in.. S4.00 and $5.00 per 100. Good value. Cash. FAIRVIEW GREENHOUSES, -MILTON, PA. SNAPDRAGONS — Silver Pink, Giant White, Giant Yellow, 2>i-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 2Sth St., New York. SNAPDRAGON— Ramsburg's S. P. Snapdragon, 2>^-in. pots, fine plants, 3 to 5 breaks, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Clarence Alwine, Aldan, Del. Co.. Pa. SNAPDRAGONS — Buxton's Silver Pink from originator's seed: clean, bushy plants from 2J.4-in. pots at $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. Hopkins, Florist, Brattleboro, Vt. C/ontinned to Next Page 162 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR^SALE SnAPDKAOOHS SNAPDRAGONS— RamBburg'8 Silver Pink, 2-in., well branched, 3o. Cash. Ashland Floral Co., Ashland, Ohio. SNAPDRAGONS— Ramsburg'B Silver Pink, rooted cuttings, »1.50 per 100, »12.00 per 1000. John R. Coombs, West Hartford, Conn. ^ SNAPDRAGON— 3000 4-in., fine Snapdragons (Keystone), B 6ne pink, well branched, »8.UU per 100. D. G. Grillbortier, Aleiaodria, V». SNAPDRAGON— Silver Pink, atrong, 2>i-in. pou. $2.60 per 100. Geo. Milne. Winoheeter, Maaa. . SVTEET PEAS SWEET PEA SEED The very beat varieties, including Zvolonck's, New and Older Varieties in Orchid and Grandiflora. Send for complete list with prices. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-20 Ludlow Street, PHILADELPHIA VERBENAS VERBENAS — Mammoth mixed transplanted, 50c. per 100, J3.00 per 1000.- Mrs. M. Cavanaugh, Ionia, N. Y. , VINCAS VINCA VARIEGATA— Out of 4-in. pots, »12.60 per 1000; 2-in. pota, »2.00 per 100. Cash, please. Leonard Cousins, Jr., Concord Junction, Maaa. VINCA VARIEGATA— Good, 4-in. stock, $12.00 to $14.00 per 100. Cash. William Capstick, Auburndale, Mass. VINCAS — In all sizes. See display ad, page 129. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York^^ VINES LARGE VINES and Climbing Rosea in pots and tubs for immediate effect. J. H. Troy, New RocheUe, N. Y. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK CAULIFLOWER— Snowball and Erfurt, $3.00 per 1000 Cabbage. — Wakefield,*- Succession, All Season, Surehead, Ballhead, $1.25 per 1000, over 5000, $1.00 per 1000.. Peppers.- Ruby King, Giant and Sweet Mountain, fine, transplanted plants, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Tomatoes.— Stone, Matchless, Detroit, Ponderoaa, trans- planted ready for field. Price same as Peppers. Potted Peppers, $1.35 per 100. Asters, our per- fection, late branching mixed or separate colors, 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Pansiea— World s- Perfection, in bud and bloom, $1.25 per 100, $10 00 per 1000. Cash please. Our phone num- ber is 76 PlainvUle, Ct. Lester's Plant Farm, Plian- ville. Ct. 300 CALL AS. extra large bulbs, guaranteed healthy . 75 Calla Devoniensia. 1200 Stevia, dwarf A 1 stock, 3-in. pots. Other stock. Make an offer. SeUing out. E. Stormer, 145 Union Ave., Irving- ton, N. J. . ^_^ DAISIES AND FORGETMENOTS— 500 Daisies, white, extra hea\-y, 3-in. pota, $5.00 per 100; 500 Forgetmenots, 2-in. pota. $2.50. Cranford Floral Co., Cranford, N. J. VINCAS — Extra strong Vincas, 3-in., 5cS. A. Nutt, 3-in., 3Hc. Caah with order, please. Hoff- man Greenhouse, Elmira, N. Y. STRA\yBEBRY PLANTS STRAWBERRY PLANTS— Eot-grown and run- ners for August and Fall planting. Standard and Everbearing varieties. Also Raspberry and Black- berry plants, and fruit trees. Catalogue free. Harry P. Squires, Remsenburg, N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS VEGETABLE PLANTS Celery, Cabbage and Cauliflower plants, (safe delivery and satisfaction guaranteed.) Celery — White Plume, Winter Oueen, Ford- hook, Emperor and Golden Heat, $1 .25 per 1000; 5000$5.75; 500 50c. Re-rooted plants (mass of fine new roots grown on them), $2.00 per 1000; 500 $1.25. Cabbage plants— Danish Ballhead, (our No. 5 strain has a record of 26 tons per acre), Copenhagen Market. Surehead, Flat Dutch. $1.00 per 1000; 500 at $4.00. Re-rooted Cabbage Plants. $1.25 per 1000. Henderson's Snowball Cauliflower. $2.00 per 1000; 5000 $9.00; 500 $1.25. Re-rooted Cauliflower. $2.50 per 1000. . List free. Millions of plants, all good ones. Prompt shipment. F. W. Rochelle & Sons (18 years Wholesale Growers of Vege- table Plants). Chester. N. J. 2,000,000 CELERY PLANTS— (Satisfaction Guaranteed). White Plume, Winter (Jueen. Golden Heart and Giant Pascal, $1.25 per 1000; 5000 $(>.U0. Re-rooted, $2.00 per 1000. Golden Self Blanching (French Crown Seed), Re- rooted, $2.25 per 1000. Henderson's Snowball Cauliflower Plants. $1.75 per 1000. Re-rooted $2.25 per 1000. Cabbage Plants— Surehead, Flat Dutch, Copenhagen Market and Enkhuiz- en Glory. $1.00 per 1000; 50OO $.1.75. Re- rooted. $1.25 per 1000. Price list free. All orders filled promptly with extra tine plants. Paul F. Rochelle. Morrlstown. N. J. TRANSPLANTED Stone Tomato. Pepper and Egg Plants, $2.50 pet 1000. H. J. Rolfe, Ham- montoD, N. J. Contimned to Next Oolnmn STOCK FOR SALE VEGETABLE PLANTS CAULIFLOWER CABBAGE CELERY— Our prices for July: Cauliflower, $2.50 per 1000. Cabbage, $1.00 per 1000, all leading va- rieties. Celery — White Plume, Winter Queen and King, strong, well-rooted plants, $1.25 per 1000; re-rooted planta, $2.00 per 1000. Golden Self Blanching transplanted from fiats, $5.00 per 1000. Peppers, $3.00 per 1000. Cash, please. Lester's Plant Farm, Plainville. Conn. CELERY PLANT S— Golden Self-blanching (French strain), fine plants, ready for the field, $2.00 per 1000. 5000 for $7.50. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo. Mich. CABBAGE PLANTS— Danish Ballhead. Flat Dutch. Savoy, Succession and Winnigstadt, $1.25 per 1000; 2000 or more, $1.00 per 1000. Cash. S. G. Benjamin, Fishkill, N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS— Fine field-grown CauU- flower plants now ready, variety .Snowball, price $2.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. F. J. Moreau. Freehold. N. J. 15,000 CELERY PLANTS— All transplanted, at 50c. per 100, or $4.00 per 1000. Emil Yedowitz, Yookers, N. Y. CELERY — French Golden transplanted. 50c. per 100, $3.00 per 1000. Mrs. M. Cavanaugh, Ionia, N. Y. STOCK WANTED WANTED— A few plants of different kinds: Tour- \'ileas, Bertolinia, 8tenandrium Lindeni, Sone- rila, Eranthemum igneum, for cash or exchange. Henry Natho, care C. Eisele, 1060 Westmoreland St., Philadelphia. Pa. FOR SALE OR RENT For Sale 10,000 feet of glass in running order on five acres of good land; six-room cottage and outbuildings in Richmond Borough, New York City. For particulars apply, Mclx Richter New Springville New York FOR SALE — Greenhouses consisting of 16,000 Bq. ft. of glass, 2 houses each 25x150, and 2 houses each, 25x165, semi-iron construction, all 16x24 in. glass; coldframe 0x165; outbuildings and 1 acre of ground. New 6-room dwelling and bath, gas and electric; every improvement, city water. 9 miles from New York City. All stocked with Chrysanthemums in A No. 1 condition. Immediate possession can be had. Title clear. Owner will sacrifice. Half cash required, will leave balance on terms to suit purchaser. Place must be seen to be appreciated. Inquire Emil P. Knorr, Carlstadt, N. J. FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA An old established nursery and florist business, 35 miles from San Francisco, connected by rail and water; fully equipped, within city limits, near busi- ness center. Leading nursery in Sonoma Co. Old age reason for selling. A rare chance. Investigate. W. A. T. STRATTON. Petaluma. California FOR SALE OR RENT— At Somerville, N. J ., 2H miles from station, two new modern greenhouses, sash house, 17,000 ft. of glass, hot water system; nine room dwelling with bath. Barn and outhouses, with 5 or 50 acres of land. Gravity water supply, large concrete reservoir. Equipped in every way, houses now running, fully stocked with 'Mums and Carnations. Dr. H. G. Bid well, Jersey City, N^^ FOR SALE OR RENT-^^reenhouse property at 60th and Gibson Ave., Philadelphia, consisting of one two-story modern brick dwelling with aU conveniences; one frame stable; nine greenhouses each 100 ft. in length, with an exceptionally good Bteam heating plant; large storage capacity for coal. J. Gibson Mcllvain & Hugh Mcllvain, 1420 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. FR SALE— 17.000 ft. of glass, 6-room dwelling attached; 2 acres of land; ample water supply and heating capacity; electric railway stop within 200 yards. Half mile from college, in town of 7000. Good market for vegetables and flowers. Owner cannot give personal attentioh. S12,000, easy terms. "Wooster Forcing Houses, Wooster, Ohio. ^ FOR SALE — Property consisting of three green* houses and dwelling house, situated in a pros- perous community. Great opportunity for an ambitious man. Address K. H., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — Well established vegetable raising plant, consisting of about seven acres of good land, 10,000 ft. of glass. Excellent market location. The best, very reasonable, and easy terms to quick buyer. Address A. H. Kelly, Box 496, Amsterdam, N. Y. FOR SALE — Aa a whole or in part, or will inoor- porate, my florist buBiness, paying a net profit for 15 years of $10,000 yearly. Ixiuis L. Green, 60 State St.. BostoD, Maaa. FOR RENT — At once, greenhouses, 10,000 ft. of glass; excellent retail and wholesale business. Cheap. W. L. Keller, Jr., Doylestown, Pa. SUNDRIES FOR SALE GRASP THE OPPORTUNITY, buy glass piping; ventilators, boilers. 10,000 sq. ft. of greenhouses, fet material for one-eighth cost. Convenient to loston, Mass. Address G. B., care The Flonsts' Exchange. _^ Continned to Next Colnma SUNDRIES FOR SALE FOR SALE— SECOND-HAND PIPE, threaded and coupled, ready for use. 1-in.. 3c.; IK-in. 4c.; IH-in.. 5o ; 2-in., 6c. per ft. PECKY CYPRESS. $17.00 and up per thousand iq. ft. Metropolitan Material Co.. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. FOR SALE — A» a whole or In parts, 8 green- houses, consisting of 10x12 and 10x16; glass 2-ln. and 4-ln. pipe; four boilers. Can be seen at Elez Donaldson. Baxter Ave. &. Broadway, Elmhurst, L. I. V. E. Reich & Sons 1429 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y FOR SALE — Two No. 8 Kroeschcll hot water boilers. Good as new. Used only one season. Price very reasonable. Susquehanna Valley Green- houses. Broome St.. Binghamton, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES — Beat staple on the market, 35e. I>er 1000; 3000 for Sl.OO. Postage paid. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. MOSS SPHAGNUM MOSS— lO-bbl. bale $2.00, 5 bales $9.00; 6-bbl. bale $1.00, 5 bales $4.25; 8-bbl. bale, SI. 80. Burlapped 20c. extra. Cash, please. Jos. H. Paul, Box 156, Manahawkin, N. J. MOSS — Strictly Ist-class, $1.00 per bale. Cash. Adolpbus B. Cranmer, Mayetta, N. J. TOBACCO STEMS FRESH TOBACCO STEMS— In bales, 200 lbs. $2.00; 500 lbs., $4.00; 1000 lbs., $7.00; ton, $13.00. Also Dust. Scharff Bros., FlorisU, Van Wert, Ohio. WIRE WORK WE are the largest manufacturers of Wire Work in the West. E. F. Winterson Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, lU. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS, WANTED TO RENT— With option of bu>-ing greenhouses with landscape possibilities; Oregon or Washington prefered. State full particulars. Address H. W. Sicfert, 21-23d st., Corvallis. Ore. WANTED TO RENT— About one acre of ground with small greenhouses, somewhere in New England, preferably near Worcester. Address, K. M.. care The Florists' Exchange. LEGAL NOTICES A, T. DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING COMPANY. LIMITED.— The annual meeting of the Stockholders of this Com- pany will be held at the office of said Company. Nos. 43S to 448 West 37th Street (Underhill Building), in the Borough of Manhattan. City of New. York, on the twentieth day of July. 1916, at 12 o'clock noon, for the election of a Board of Directors and two inspectors, and for the considera- tion of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. J. H. GRIFFITH. A. T. DE LA MARE. Secretary. President. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING COMPANY. LIMITED.— By order of the Board of Directors the Transfer Books of the above Corporation will be closed on and after J\ily 10. 1916, at 12 o'clock noon, to July 21, 1916. at 12 o'clock noon. DAVID TOUZEAU, A. T. DE LA M.ARE. Treasurer. President. Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the New if ork Market Florists' Associa- tion, will be held at 17 Fulton St., New York, at 12 o'clock noou, July 17th, for the election of Directors, and the con- sideration of such other business that may properly come before this meeting. CHARLES DIETZ, President. H. C. STEINHOFF, Secretary. HEATING QUERIES Conducted by John McArthur Mftr Heattnit Dept. HltcblnSs & Co. Piping Required for Small House Kindly let me know how many feet of 2in. pipe are required to heat house to 50 deg. in zero weather. House is 75ft. long, 18ft. wide. 2ft. board wall and 2ft. glass at both sides. Both gable ends are unprotected. The house runs from east to west and will be protected from north by my other houses. O. W., X. J. — A greenhouse of the above dimen- sions, if of ordinary sound construction and tightly glazed with double thick glass will require 9S5 lineal feet of 2in. pipe to maintain a temperature of 50 to 55 deg. at night when the mercury outside is at zero. (The above data is for hot water heat.) General Trade Notes Roanoke, Va.— H. C. ShuU is build- ing an addition to his greenhouses at 735 Thirteenth St. Spokane, Wash. — Peters & Sons, Wellesley ave., have received a permit to build a greenhouse to cost $3000. Geneseo, III. — W. G. Thomas of Shetheld. has purchased the Tyner green- house and downtown flower shop and will take possession at once. Ames. Ia. — Ross A. Lee will open a cut flower shop on Main sL about the middle of July and will keep constantly on hand a big supply of seasonable flow- ers. Hampton. Ia.^E. Curtis, proprietor of the Curtis Flora] Co. sold his busi- ness interests here to C. H. HoUied of (>ring6eld, Mo., and got possession July 1. Elgin. III. — Ed. Woodrich of th« Kankakee State Hospital, has accepted the position of head florist at the Elgin State hospital and commenced his dutiea there on July 1. WiLLLAMSPOET, Pa. — Oscar S. Man- guson. proprietor of the Kane green- houses, is making preparations to erect a new building to increase his facilitiea in the production of cut flowers. Milwaukee, Wis. — The Eschricb Nursery, Inc., has been incorporated with a capital stock stated at .$5000. The incorporators are Wm. Eschricb, Anna Eschricb and Levi Walthal. Bemidji, Minn. — F. M. Dolan, land- ..i " . and nurseryman of St. Paul, was here for a few days making arrangements to open a branch dis- tributing point and office for his firm. Clakinda, Ia. — The Clarinda Green- houses are enlarging their place and building a new vegetable house. When completed the company will have added 5(XK) sq. ft. of glass to its already large establishment. Gbeensbl-eg. Ind.— ;The Clarkr Bertsch Floral Co. has been incorpor- ated with a capital stock of $50,(XlO to cultivate trees, shrubbery and flowers. The incorporators are Robt C. Bertsch, Wilbert A. Bertsch and Ira Clark. Rexbcrg, Idaho. — A. Silvester has moved his plants and flowers to bis home, which he recently purchased on Central ave. where he has fixed up a nice flower shop and is prepared to fur- nish anything in his line of cut flowers or decorations. Rock Island, III. — Hensley, the flo- rist who has been located on Twelfth St. for a number of years, removed to a more central location in the lobby of the Safety building where he will have, more room and be better prepared to accom- modate his trade. Grand Rapids. Mich. — The business committee of the board of education was authorized at the regular meeting of the board on Monday. July 3. to prepare plans and specifications and ask for bids for a greenhouse to be located in the rear of the Central High School. Rice Lake. Wis. — C. A. Hannemann, proprietor of the Rice Lake Greenhouses, has by patient steady work and under the handicap of small capital, built up a nice business in this city. The present greenhouse is having a large addition added and another new one will be built. BuBLiNGTON. Wis. — The Burlington Floral Co. is building two large green- houses in addition to their already large establishment. The houses will be 2Sft. X 130ft. when complete, and will require some lO.OOO panes of glass each ISin. r 24in. Under the direction of Frank Mueller, proprietor, the local green- houses have steadily built up a reputa- tion for their Carnations on the Mil- waukee market. Lincoln, III. — The old establishment of Gullett & Sons is at present entirely- devoted to the growing of pot plants, principally for the wholesale trade. This department is in charge of C. G. Ander- son who has at present 40.000 Cycla- men in splendid shape for Fall and Winter trade. At the new greenhouses Chrysanthemums, Roses and Carnations are grown exclusively. There are 64,000 Roses on the benches, including 560O Am. Beauty to supply the Winter cut. In Chrysanthemums there is 40.000 in excellent condition and in Carnations the total planting on the benches this season is 85.000 plants. There was 10.000 of these planted directly on the greenhouse- benches out of 5Hin. pots. July 15, 191G. The Florists' Exchange 163 Look No Further When you see ADVANCE you always think of the most up-to-date Sash Operating Device and Greenhouse Fittings. If you are building a new house and want everything up-to-date you will want the ADVANCE type of Sash Ope- rators.. Do not forget our complete line of Greenhouse Fittings, such as Split Gutter Brackets, Column Brackets, Split Tees, Pipe Carriers, Shelf Brackets and many other fittings which you need from time to time. The catalog explains all and gives you our net prices. Drop us a line and send Jor catalog. Lesl you Jorgel, do it now. Advance Co. RICHMOND, INDIANA Wlieu ordtTJiig. pb'iise im-nfinii The E\t.'h:iiige GREENHOUSES IRON FRAME PIPE FRAME OUR FACILITIES ARE THE BEST FOR DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING ANY TYPE OF HOUSE, AND OUR EXPERIENCE ASSURES YOU A STRUCTURE WHICH WILL BE FOUND DESIRABLE IN EVERY RESPECT AND REASONABLE IN PRICE. "PROMPT SHIPMENTS" The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 3075 South Spaulding Avenue - - CHICAGO When ordering, please mentihow and Meeting 169 Among the Growers: .J.. C: Sehmidt .......',....■........ 182 Army Worm Threatens .'176 Burpee David (Future of the Sweet Pea)..' .■ .191 Business Troubles 204 Cliibs and Societies: . Westchester (N. Y.) and Fairfield (Conn.) Hort. Soc. ; Nassau Co. (N. Y.) Hort. Soc; Holyoke and Northampton (Mass.) G. and F. Club; Newport (R. I.) Hort. Soc. . 196 Comparative Costs of Narrow and Wide Houses, Leading Grower Discusses 1"0 Florists' Telegraph Delivery 188 F. T. D., New Members of 190 Hay Fever Sufferers, For 18(1 Heating Queries . .196 ' Henderson & Co., Peter, Outing of (Illus.)..... ■ 174 Houston, The Ocean Trip to .188 International Flower Show 188 Kasting Co., Wm. F., Fire Destroys Building of 188 Meetings and Events, The Week's 18S Meetings and Exhibitions, Com- ing 218 Middle Atlantic States 202 Middle West, The 211 New England Notes 206 New York Florists' Club ._ 188 Nursery Dept. (Illus.) 187 Park Superintendents' Convention . . 188 Pelargonium.s, Fancy, Cultivation of. 175 Pennsylvania Notes. 218 Petctson, J. A., Grounds of (lllu.s.) ... 171 Retailer, The (Illus.) ; The Florists' Round Table; Floral Cannon in Preparedness Parade; Steamship Sailings 197-201 Rose Awards at Bagatelle 192 Seed Trade, The 173 S. A. F. and O. H.: Program for Houston 188 S. A. F. Convention, The Coming. . .U8 Some Southern Florists (Portraits) . . . 190 Southern -States Stray Notes from Great Britain . Tales of a Traveler, by S. S. Ski- delsky 195 Teaching One's Neighborhood (Illus.) .171 Trade Notes 177 1U3 Albany 204 :Asbury Park... 210 Baltimore ISO Boston 208 Buffalo. 202 Chicago .210 Cincinnati 212 Dayton 212 Ft. Wayne 211 Hartford 206 Houston 177 Indianapolis.. .211 Kansas City. . .213 Lancaster 203 Louisville 179 Moline 196 Nashville 177 New Bedford . . 206 New Orleans. . 177 Newport 200 New York 205 Pawtucket. . . .206 Philadelphia... 209 Portland 214 Providence .... 206 St. Louis 212 Southampton. .210 Springfield 211 .Syracuse 202 Washington. . .196 U. S. Dept. Agriculture Notes 206 Week's Work, The: Poinsettias; German Iris; Hot Weather Notes; Carnations 171 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses 197- 198-99-200-01 Dagger Ferns 202-04 Fanov Ferns 202-04 Fertilizers 178-82 Fiber 204 Fittings 212-13-14 Florists' Accounts In- sured 202 Florists' Supplies 202- 203-04 Fumigators 178- 182-202-03 Galax Leaves 204 Glass 165-212-13 Glass Cutters 213 Glass Insurance 204 Glazing Points 212 Grasses 204 Greenhouse Construc- tion.. .212-13-14-19-20 Greenhouse Material 212-13-14-19-20 Greening Pins. 202 Ground Pine 204 Gutters 214 Heating 212-13-14 Hose 172-212-14 Huckleberry Branches 202 Humus 182 Insecticides. . . .172-78-82 Irrigation 214 Knives (.Pruning) 178 Laurel 204 Leufothoe Sprays. . . .204 Lithographic Work. . . 172 Lumber 213-19 Lyrata 202 Manure 182 Mastica 212 Moss 202-tW Mushroom Spawn. 176-78 Nikoteen 182 Palmetto Leaves 202 Pans 211 Paper Pots 211 Pecky Cypress 212-19 Pipe 212-13 Plant Food 182 Plant Stands 202 Posts 214-19 Pots 211 Princess Pine.- 204 Putty 212 Putty Bulbs 214 Puttv Machines 212 RafEa 178 Refrigerators 204 Ruscus 204 Sash 212-14-19 Schools 202 Smilax 202-04 Sphagnum Moss. . . 202-04 Stakes 172-84-202 Staples 185 Supports 184-202-14 Tobacco Products. . . . 182 Toothpicks 202 Tubes 213 Tubs 211 Ventilating Apparatus 212-13 Wants 215-16-17-18 Weed Killer 179 Wheat Sheaves 202 Wholesale Florists . .20.5- 206-07-0.8-09-10 Wire 202 Wire Designs 202-04 Wreaths 204 ■ i Our Convention Number Will be issued on Saturday, Aug. 5 Read advertisement on page 173 this issue 168 The Florists' Exchange Burpee's Sweet Peas New Winter-Flowering Spencers After seven years of patient work at Fordhook Farms supple- mented by careful trials at Floradale Farm, it is our pleasure to offer to Commercial Growers, Burpee's New Early or Winter- Flowering Spencers, which we feel sure will give entire satisfaction. THE HOUSE OF BURPEE has been long recognized as "American Headquarters for Sweet Peas," and the introduction of these Winter-Flowering Spencers marks an era in commercial Sweet Pea Growing. The Novelties offered below, with the exception of "Yarrawa" are the results of crosses made at our Fordhook Farms during the past seven seasons, and all stocks are grown at Floradale Farm,"The California Home of Sweet Peas." A color that is always in demand, similar to Fordhook Pink and White the old Blanch Ferry. Bright rosy-pink standard, wings almost pure white. The large flowers measure two and one half inches in diameter and are perfect in form. A very early, free and continuous bloomer. Awarded Certificates of Merit at the Spring Show of the Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society, Philadelphia, March 1915, and the American Sweet Pea Society, San Francisco, June, 1916. ]i oz. $1.25; J^ oz. $2.00; oz. $3.50. YARRAWA From a Fordhook Photograph Fofdhnftlf Pinlr '^'^'^ '^ ^ distinct shade of pink suffused with lavender through- 1. iJrUIimjIV. I llltv. Q^^ Flowers are large size, exquisitely waved, produced in i threes and fours on long stems, lb. $12.50. H oz. 40c., y2 oz. 75c., oz. $1.25, M lb. $3.50, >^ lb. $6.25, Introduced by us in 1915. Flowers of largest size usually borne in threes and fours. A charming shade of rosy carmine. Fordhook Rose Awarded a Certificate of Merit at the International Show in New York, March, 1915, and the Spring Show, of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, March, 1915. M oz. 50c., Yi oz. 85c., oz. $1.50, J^ lb. $4.00, K li>- $7.50, lb. $15.00. "W^ fkYYfi'\ATrk '^^'^ magnificent Australian variety has proved its unusual merit with •* <***<* "t* commercial growers in all parts of the country. It has an exceptional reputation as a "sure money-maker." First exhibited by us at the great International Show in New York, March, 1914, and awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, March, 1915. Flowers exquisitely waved, averaging 2j-^ inches in diameter, many of them being duplex or double. A bright rose pink with a clear, creamy base. \i oz. 35c., H oz. 60c., oz. $1.00, M lb. $2.75, K lb. $5.00, lb. $10.00. F. M. Hansen, Florist, Peoria, Illinois, July 5, 1916, writes:— Among the Winter- blooming Spencer Sweet Peas which we had under culture for cutting last Winter, "the best of the best" were your Yarrawa. Never have we seen anything so perfect and exquisite in every respect, so, of course, we are wanting your seed again, only much more of it. Our Special Leaflet on Winter-flowering Sweet Peas free on application. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO. SEED GROWERS Burpee Buildings Philadelphia A Sin|2:le Flower Fordhook Pink and White Wbea orderioc, please meutlou The £xcbaiise The Florists' Exchange American Sweet Pea Society Annual Show at Beautiful Bar Harbor, Me., Proves to be Small But is Well Attended— Hospitable Entertainment Predominates— Stalford and Totty Guarantee $500 for Society's Finances AR HARBOR Ls a township of 5,000 people, situated on the eastern side of the large, ir- regular island of Mount Desert (pronounced des-sert), three-quarters of the way between Boston and St. John, New Brunswick. The trip from Boston by steamer in good weather is one of the most enjoyable and delightful that any- one can wish to make. Imagine great outstretching peninsulas, high hills — some might be called mountains — coves, bays and, a whole archipelago of islands, big and little, in and out between which the neat little white steamers of the Eastern Steamship Lines sail grace- fully and easily as swans. Imagine these bold and rugged islands afforested with Larch, Spruce, Pine, Fir, Birch, Poplar and Oak, all trees of the northern forests. The higher hills are bare at the top. The Winter winds are very keen, and heavy rains doubtless wash away the soil that might otherwise furnish root hold for these hardy trees. Handsome Summer homes are seen in many places along the shores of the islands, each sheltered and enconsed amid the evergreens except on the side looking to the sea. Villages, eeich with their complements of fishing and for pleasure sailing are dotted along the route of travel. Such is the region through which the visiting mem- bers of the American Sweet Pea Society from Phila- delphia, New York, Boston, and places in Massachusetts and New Hampshire to the number of one short of 40 voyaged on Friday of last week to the annual exhibition of the society on Saturday and Sunday, July 15 and 16, held in conjunction with the Bar Harbor Horticultural Society. The scenery and climate are strongly reminis- cent of the upper reaches of the Hudson river, or of the Western Hebrides of Scotland. Bar Harbor is largely a Summer colony of wealthy and well-to-do people from various parts of the country, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and elsewhere. The residences of whatever size, are just "cottages" here. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., has an enormous mansion on one of the most commanding eminences. Possibly this is a cottage tool It is not exactly easy of access: in fact it is said that visitors have to scramble over rocks to reach the front door, and that wild Kalmia and Juniper find comfortable shelter around the walls of the house. Here there is no manner of garden other than what bounteous nature furnishes. But such residents as gardenless Mr. Rockfeller are welcomed by the florists — John Stafford, Mt. Desert nurseries, Mr. Kirk, each of which firms has good flower stores and growing establishments. The '"season" here is a short one of about eleven weeks, after which the staffs on the estates are much reduced and the houses mainly closed for the rest of the year. Everywhere the land is heavily timbered, evergreens predominating. The crags and hills are of several varieties of granite and trap rock. A good road encircles the island, but as automobiles were forbidden here until some three years ago, they are not generally as wide nor hard as the motorist would prefer. The twists and turns and dips and, rises require brawn and skill on the part of drivers. The larger part of this land of inlets, bays, mountains and forests is now, happily, preserved as one of Americans national reservations. Light attire is not required at Bar Harbor. One gets into July before dropping Winter clothes, and even then a light overcoat is sometimes appreciated. Log fires are relished after a long spin in an open car. Yet here one will find some of the loveliest gardens of annuals and hardy flowers it is possible to find. Surely nowhere in all America do the Foxgloves attain such resplendency and giant stature; nowhere does the Anchusa get such depth of intense blue, nor Oenothera Youngii become so gloriously golden. Think of Aquilegias Sft. high. Delphiniums li^ft. more. Phloxes 4ft., Pansies rioting over yards of ground in the exuberance of their health and growth. Peonies in bud and flower while in New York and Chicago the cold storage stock, held for three weeks or more, has become exhausted ! Here are Strawberries in the first flush of crop, and the earliest pickings of culinary Peas just coming in. Flowers, yes, a revelation, reminding the Old Coimtry gardeners of many things they used to see, grow and handle, but which either won't grow ig Massachusetts and places south, or do not look more than a bad imitation of the real Mackay. Later we may return to notice further some of the gardens of Bar Harbor, the visiting of which gave such real joy and lasting happy memories to the many visitors. And the local men spared nothing in their efforts to show us everything possible in the time at their disposal. The Show and Entertainment The show was formally opened by Warner M. Leeds, Jr., president of the Bar Harbor Horticultural Society, in an address of welcome to which Charles H. Totty and W. J. Stewart each replied on behalf of the American Sweet Pea Society. ♦»•*♦•••••••**•♦**♦*♦♦*•*" OFFICERS FOR 1916-17 President, Geo. W. Kerr, Philadelphia, Pa. Vlce-pres., Edwin Jenkins, Lenox, Mass. Secretary, Harry A. Bunyard, 40 W. 28th Street, New YoTli City Treasurer, Wm. Sim, Cliltondale Mass. Meeting place for 1917 : Boston, Mass. Date; First Saturday after 4th of July The visitors were then taken on an automobile tour of the island on Saturday afternoon and were royally entertained by Messrs. Stalford and Thatcher at a dinner at the Malvern Hotel in the evening. A few short speeches were made, the speakers being Mr. Stalford, who highly praised the quality of the Lenox Peas and the skillful work of Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Carlquist, each of whom replied. Mr. Jenkins em- phasized the need of care in every particular and de- tail down to shading the flowers to guard against burn- ing and to ward off heavy rains and hail. W. J. Stewart said that their hosts had outdone themselves in their hospitality, and Harry A. Bunyard, secretary of George W. Kerr Elected President, American Sweetj..Pea[ Society the society, expressed the satisfaction that all felt at the beauty of Bar Harbor and the kind entertainment given them since they came. Mr. Thatcher was able to report a good attendance at the show on the open- ing day and referred to the great struggle the growers had had this backward season. In regard to the show it has to be said that it was small and competition was in the hands of a few. The season, since May, has run seven to ten days late. June was cold — all parts of the country, and while July, so far, has been warm, it failed to bring on the Peas at Bar Harbor. There several more days were needed. Newport, R. I., had as last year, been affected by fogs, and even at Lenox and around Boston there was the heat wave to contend with, when for several days the temperature ranged around 85 degrees to 89 degrees and culminated in a thunderstorm on the very morning when the flowers had to be cut for the show. Yet although much better shows have been seen, lessons have been learned and it will be very disappointing if, after this year, we do not see somg tough struggles between the Bar Harbor growers and their brethren further to the south on the mainland. Here there were some noble tubs of Sweet Peas, some of which were as good as the best of those at Newport in 1915. The more outstanding bunches on this occasion in- cluded Cherub, in the way of Evelyn Hemus, which is fine this year; Marks Tey, a deeper colored bicolor than Afterglow; Sunproof Crimson, Lady Evelyn Eyre, still unsurpassed in its color, as Mrs. W. J. Unwin is in bright red flakes, and Loyalty blue flakes. Others of high merit were Royal Purple, Edna May Imp'd (white, many fours); Dutchess of Portland, Sincerity, salmon crimson; Bertie Usher, deeper in color than Loyalty t Fiery Cross, a bright flower, but not so rich as Presi- dent. Warrior, duU plum, is perhaps better in steady, medium dry weather. Floradale Fairy was well shown, but curiously there were remarkably few of the other "yellows" on view. Jean Ireland, when it is got right is charming. After rain it is inclined to run. Constance Hinton is first class, showing no pink here. Alfred Watkins was perhaps the finest lavender, and Leslie Imber, Blue Wings, Rosy Standard, stood np finely. Don Alve was the best bunch in the shov. Ed. Cowdy, Thos. Stevenson, Helen Lewis, and Robt. Sydenham and even the old Stirling Stent were all notable among the orange varieties, and Blue Picotee in the fancy bicolor class. The revised list of judges was as follows: Charles H. Totty, chairman; Geo. W. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa.j J. Harrison Dick, New York; Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, Mass.; Thos. Murray, Tuxedo Park; James Mac- farlane (New Hampshire College), Vernon T. Sherwood, Charlestown, N. H.; Harry Weston, Hempstead, L. I.; Wm. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass.; D. F. Roy, Marion, Mass.; Wm. Miller, Lynn, Mass.; Robt. Caio- eron, Cambridge, Mass.; Jas. Methven, Boston, Mass.; Andrew Rogers, Boston, Mass.; Geo. Gordon, Beverly, Mass., and A. E. Griffin, Marion, Mass. Section A. — Private gardeners, class 1, the Arthur T. Boddington cup, value SoO. for a collection of 25 varieties, not less than 20 sprays to a vase. 1, Edwin Jenkins, supt. for Giraud Foster, Esq., Lenox. Mass., who also won the cup last year at Newport, R. I. It therefore now becomes his property. A cash prize of S25 goes with the cup each time it is won. Best vase of 100 Sweet Peas, miied, (Weeber & Don's prize), 1, Ed- win Jenkins. Three vases, 25 stems to a vase, 1, S. W. Carlquist, supt. fer Mrs. Robert Winthrop, Lenox, Mass. Best vase of Constance Hinton (Henrj* A. Dreer, Inc., prize), 1, Ed- win Jenkins: 2, S. W. Carlquist. Best six vases (R. and J. Farquhar's prizes), 1, E. JenMns; 2, S. W. Carlquist. Section B. — Private gardeners and amateurs. W, Atlee Burpee A Co.'s prizes for 12 vases, distinct, 1, E. Jenkins. Six vases, distinct, (Stumpp & Walter Co.'s prizes), 1, E. Jenkins. Henry F. Wichell Co.'s silver medal for six vases, 25 sprays each. 1. W. E. Hoyt, Bar Harbor, Me. Henry F. Michel! Co.'s silver medal for sis vases, 25 sprays each. 1, W. E. Hoyt, Bar Harbor, Me. Six vases, distinct, (Watkins & Simpson's prize), 1, E. Jenkins. Most novel arrangement of Sweet Peas (Harry A. Bunyard Co. 'a prize. 1, John H. Stalford, Bar Harbor, Me., with a lady's straw sun bonnet filled with George Herbert Sweet Peas and a bow of green tu lie in the middle. Decorated dinner table for eight persons, 1, Mrs. Howard Hinkle, Bar Harbor, with Peas in pink and the "art" shades of blue and pink; 2, Mrs. A. E. Thatcher, Bar Harbor, with soft rose pink. Best display of 12 vases, 1, W. L. Taylor, Bar Harbor. Best 25 sprays Hercules (prizes by Malvern Greenhouess, Bar Har- bor), 1, E. Jenkins; 2, S. W. Carlquist. Table decoration, no glasses, dishes or cutlery to be used, (prizes by Mt. Desert Nurseries), 1, Mrs. Hohn H. Stalford: 2, Miss E. Burnett; 3, Mrs. Torrey. For this class the schedule stipulated that Sweet Pea fohage. Asparagus, Gypsophila or all might be used. .\s two of the ex- hibitors (the two last named) had used Adiantum fronds, the judges had to disqualify them, but it was agreed later to award the amount of the prizes to them in the form of a gratuity. Section C. — Amateurs, best 20 sprays white. 1, Isabella H. Miller. Bustin's Island, Me.; Ralph C. Fickett. Bar Harbor, runner up. Best 20 pink, 1, B. B. Lyon, Bar Harbor; 2, Wm. G. Taylor, Ne»-port, R. I. Twenty lavender, 1, Wm. G. Taylor. "Twenty salmon or orange, Isabelle H.Miller. Ditto crimson or scarlet, Isabelle H. Miller. Ditto Picotee- edged. Isabelle H. Miller. _ Ditto any other color, 1, B. B. Lyon; 2. Isabelle H. Miller. Collection of six vases, sis varieties, 20 sprays to a vase, 1, Isabelle H. Miller. (Continued on page 190) 170 The Florists' Exchange Leading Grower Discusses Comparative Costs of Narrow and Wide Houses Some Considerations for Summer Days WHEN recently advocating a wide house to a friend who had always built narrow, connected houses in as' cheap a manner as possible, and thought he saw every reason for continuing to do so, I was confronted with, "Well, if the wide house has all the advantages you think it has, why are there not more of them?" This man might just as consistently have asked why automobiles, air ships, wireless, etc., did not reach their present conditio?! of economy and efficiency fifteen years ago. Surely, practically all progress in greenhouse construction, commereiaily, has been made in the last fifteen years. With the proportion building wide houses that exists at present, no one can afford to neglect at least con- sidering wide construction, if putting up glass. But why? What are the advantages? Truth is, it would take less space to answer what are the dis- advantages. But to handle the question as put, the outstanding advantages seem to be that the wide house is cheaper per square foot of ground covered, i. e., up to a width of about 80ft.; that the glass is farther from the growth which makes certain that practically all shadow from the structural members is diffused be- fore it reaches the beds; that there is a larger volume of air, making the growing conditions nearer to that of outdoors; that the space available gives opportunity for the most compact arrangement of beds or benches, and walks; and finally, that the wider the house, regard- less of the width, the cheaper proportionately is the cost of heating. This last statement is absolutely true theoretically, and has been proven true in practice so far as the wide houses, constructed up to this time, are concerned. To go more fully into the first reason given above, which is certainly vital, let us consider only the roof first ; in other words, that part of the house above the eave line, together with its supports. If you will lay out to scale, on paper, several narrow houses inside of one having say, a width of Soft., you will see (provided you do not already know it to be so) that exactly the same amount of material is required in the roof of the nar- row houses as in the roof of one wide house, covering the same area. This refers only to surface over, and of course both types of houses must be of same pitch to make a comparison. The cost of the gutters, or eave plates, in narrow or connected houses, together with the additional lengths of ridge, about offset the cost of supporting the roof of the wide hou.se. Again, too, it must be remembered that in such a comparison we can only compare things of like nature, i. e., we are com- paring wide and narrow houses of iron frame con- struction. It would be possible to conduct a similar com- parison of pipe frame houses if it was feasible to build a widel pipe frame house. But, as the wide pipe frame house costs, complete, about the same as the \vide iron frame house, this explains why the wide house frame construction is very seldom built. Any of the better known firms making a specialty of greenhouse build- ing, that manufacture both iron frame and pipe frame houses, will show you with actual figures, that the differ- ence in cost between the two constructions in wide widths, when you take into account the structural ad- vantages of the iron frame house, makes the pipe frame house impossible to consider. Having found that in the roof we have about an even break, let us take up the sides. There is practically no difference in the construction of the sides of say 30ft. and 60ft. iron frame houses. This being so, obviously the farther the sides apart, the cheaper the proposition per square foot of ground covered, and the sides are quite an expensive part of the whole. The other reasons given are on the firm ground of fact and do not offer any opportunity for contradiction, until we get to the last one. Many will admit they be- lieve a wide house easier to lieat, even though they do not possess any, but the reason for their belief seems to be that they have been toid this so often in recent years. As we know, all heat loss is through walls, ends, roof, or in that part of the structure exposed to a cooling influence. A large or small volume of air has no effect upon heat loss, so far as that volume itself is con- cerned, as the air, if surrounded in a manner similar to the principle used in thermos bottle construction, would keep its temperature without any radiation for many hours. But the larger the volume of air in pro- portion to the exposed outside surface (or where the heat is lost) the less radiation it will require to keep that volume to any given temperature, as the large volume does not change its temperature so many times per hour, and consequently, can be kept to any given temperature with less radiation, which means less fuel. To get down to cases, if you should put an inch of warm water in a pan and place another pan of the same size alongside the first with 3 inches of water heated to the same temperature, you will agree the fuller pan would take lunger to cool. The condition is exactly the same with greenhouses. You may grant this to be true, but at the same time state it takes longer to heat the house originally. This is equally true, but you are not raising the temperature of the house thirty or more degrees every twenty-four hours, you are simply holding to a given temperature and the larger the volume of air the easier it is to keep to the tem- perature. Another illustration is that of boiler con- struction. The most efficiently designed boilers are those that have the thinnest water layers against the fire surface, and if this thin layer which depicts the (Continued on page 194) Interior of an up-to-date Iron frame house, 51 feet wide, with two columns to carry the roof. The spacing between the rafiers U 12 6 ' July 22, 1916. The Florist's Exchange 171 Cultural Notes Let fhe plants have plenty of sun- light and water ; that is about all they require in order to do well for the next ten weeks. No matter how good the soil or how large the pots, Poinsettias need heat and plenty of it in order to do well. Anybody can grow them during the Sum- mer months, but not so when firing once begins — that's the critical time. Still time to root cuttings ; keep it up if you want more plants, especially if short on plants for made up pans. Such are of the greatest use for the retail grower. Made up pans are in great demand around the Christmas holidays; for this purpose you want short plants of about 12in. to ISin. in height, and leaves down to the rim of the pans. This means soft wood : you cannot make leaves stick to hard wood, therefore you want late propagated plants, those that have been grown from cuttings rooted during the latter part of July or early August are best. For the single stem, extra large flowering plants, the stock should be planted out without further delay in a bench of about 5in. of good rich soil with plenty of drainage. Avoid a bench partly shaded during tlie day, or a house you have your doubts about being able to keep at 60 deg. or over next November. Few plants are more affected by sudden changes of temperature than the Poinsettias during October and No- Tember. While they grow like weeds WEEK'S WORK By FRITZ BAHR pi IV more attention you pay to those three the more you will find it to pay you. Hot Weather Notes There Is nothing your Chrysanthemum ■house needs more than a good wetting down just before supper, not only a heavy spray over the plants, but let the walks and the floor below the benches have a good dose. With 90 in the shade during the day things dry out, and if you desire good foliage on your plants you can't get such in a dry atmosphere. Supply that! moisture by frequent spray- ings during the day and an extra heavy one toward evening. In a month from now this isn't of so much importance as now; in fact, as we get toward^ Fall and the flower buds appear there is such a thing possible as too much moisture ; this with a cold house is dangerous, but at present, especially after a hot day, the stock is greatly benefited by late spray- ing. Have you provided sufficient shade on the palm house? The ferns also need protection against the sun ; don't have it too dark in the houses. The Cyclamen, Primroses. Cinerarias — all these need a little shade: so will the Begonias. Those shape to be worked after a rain one should get busy with the hoe. If you have new Cannas planted out for stock, don't let them flower, for that doesn't interest you nearly as much as to obtain the greatest amount of eyes next Fall. This can be helped along by cutting the plants down and thereby encouraging new growth from the bottom. Carnations Housing the Stock Hot and dry spells are to be expected from now on, and while it is well to select, if possible, cloudy days for the housing of the Carnations, tlie man who has many thousands of them to bring in can't always be too particular in that respect. With him, no matter what the weather, when things are ready for hous- ing, he will go aliead and get through with the job, even the small grower can do so as long as he is willing to do what is necessary to help the plants to over- come the transplanting with as little check as possible. If the field the plants are in is located close to or near the greenhouses, there is no reason for them to be exposed to the burning sun, when once dug for any length of time. The going, than have the stock laying about waiting for someone to get at the plant- ing. Shallow planting, while not proper, isn't nearly as bad as too deep planting. Small plants a little below the average are every bit as good as the heavy speci- mens, but use two or three of .such to make up a plant in order to have the stock in the bench as uniform as possible. If you have to haul plants a distance of several blocks to the houses, sprinkle them a little and cover up while on the way. No matter how clean the plants may be. have a good man go over them before they are planted. It is so much easier to do this work now than later on. Don't let any flowering buds enter the houses. While pinching back should be done a week or so before the stock is being housed, we sometimes come across shoots which have been overlooked. After Housing If your Carnation houses were as dark as night for the first two days after being housed, no harm would be done, but rather a whole lot of good. The plants after being planted might stand still for some time, but not so with the roots; these will get active at once if conditions are at all favorable. A mellow soil kept evenly moist will enable the roots to so establish themselves in their new quar- ters that after two weeks they are able to have the plants withstand the full sunlight, with hardly any wilting. Shade the roofs of your houses and have the mud wash, if you use such, on good and Frout Entrance Drive with shrub and plant borders A well tlowered Snowball Grounds of J. A. Peterson Nursery at Cincinnati, O. Rose pergola leading to front of priviite dwelling now, they are very sensitive later on, but such as have been grown in houses where there was always plenty of venti- lation and the plants have had all the room necessary to develop properly, will have more resisting power, and can he kept cooler than plants which are weak or have been forced along. These cau't stand anything and usually are leafless by Christmas. German Iris For August Planting Not nearly enough florists as yet pay sufiicient attention to the many beauti- ful varieties of German Iris there are to select from. While their flowering period outdoors is not a very long one, we can make them pay well by bringing in clumps for early Spring flowering under glass. For this purpose the plants art lifted late in Fall and over wintered in a frame. After January they can be brought to a Carnation house. The slower you let them come along the bet- ter the stems and the flowers, while hard forcing will ruin them. The plants after forcing can again be planted out in the field. During August is a good time to plant out divided Iris clumps, and if you don't make use of too small divisions the plants with just a little care will not only get well established before Winter sets in, but will flower next Spring. If you have good sized field clumps on hand, get ready now to prepare your soil where the divisions are to be planted. If you haven't stock .yourself, place your order now. If you Intend forcing Irises you should plant out a sufficient number of plants so as to permit lifting a few hundred each Fall without missing them in the field. The plants require so very little while in the nursery row, and the stock is so easily increased that one can't help but wonder why the average florist doesn't pay more attention to them. Irises, Peonies and hardy Phloxes are three of the most important perennials, and the who have arranged it so as to be able to remove their shading toward evening have the right system, for any of these plants outside of palms are better off without shade when the sun doesn't shine. Are you keeping the cultivator going in the field? You can't overdo this; the more you cultivate during hot, dry weather the better, even during a rainy season as soon as the soil is in shorter the period for the roots to be out of the soil the better. Just how much soil clings to the roots isn't nearly as important as to lift the plants with a nice lot of roots, which should be spread as much as possible when planting the stock. Dig just enough plants to keep the man or men going who are doing the planting. I would far rather have them call for more plants in order to keep Teaching One's Neighborhood J. A. Peterson's Front Garden as a Pattern The Exchange recently awarded prizes for good photographs of flo- rists' attractive fronts, but no front entrance of any establishment can surely be more conducive to the gar- dening spirit than that at the estab- lishment of J. A. Peterson and Sons, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. But it is Mrs. J. A. Peterson who is the gar- dener ; the pergola of Roses and the hardy flower border are hers. In the pergola are planted the fol- lowing varieties of ramblers: Hia- . watha, White Dorothy Perkins, American Pillar, Lady Gay, Dorothy Perkins, Newport Fairy, Delight, and Excelsa. These Roses were planted in May, 1912, and should have covered the entire pergola by this time; and they would have done so had it not been for the downfall of the original structure which was made of white Birch. This kind of timber only lasts a few years. The present structure is built of Locust, which is practically inde- structible. It was erected only last January, so you see a great deal of the Rosewood was damaged by the re- building; but we expect it to be much beter by next season. This pergola has a length of about 100ft. by 10ft. wide, and when the Roses are in full bloom is quite worth coming a long distance to see. Mrs. Peterson takes great pride in her herbaceous border. This has a running length of about 400ft., and is from lOtt. to 20ft. in width. In it are grown a great variety of hardy shrubs and herbaceous plants, such as Lilacs, especially French varieties ; Viburnums in variety and especially Viburnum macrocephalum, Forsythia, Tamarix, Weigelia. Deutzia. Spiraea, Kerria, Mallows, Colutea, Stapljylea, Koelreuteria. Desmodium, Hyperi- cum Moserianum, Pseonias, Iris ger- manica, I. siberica and I. Ktempferi, Crown Imperials. Narcisus in variety. Gladioli in variety, Delphiniums, Digitalis, hardy Phlox, Hydrangeas, Helianthus, Helenium, Rudbeckia, Platycodon. Yarrow, Oriental Pop- pies, Aquilegia, Veronica, Lythrum, Globe Thistle, Funkia, Pyrethrum, Gaillardia, Anemone. Hemerocallis, Monardia. Lupine, Bloodroot, Gyso- phila paniculata, Boltonia, Bocconia, Michaelmas Daisies, Wild Poppy, hardy ferns in variety, etc. ; there is always something in bloom from early Spring until frost comes. thick ; after the second day remove just a little with the hose, a little more the third day and so on until all is removed inside of two weeks. If a rain helps along in the meantime, watch the weather conditions and if necessary go over the roofs again with more shade. A close atmosphere for the first few days helps the plants, but as with the heavy shade, don't keep it up ; give air after the second and third day ; open up ven- tilators and doors, even take out a few pannes of glass along the gutter for sun- shine and ventilation. 'This will help you to lay the foundation for healthy, bushy plants ready in a few weeks from now to send up good sized flowering shoots, while plants which have been kept in a poorly ventilated house or al- lowed to grow with shade on the glass w;ill be soft, weak and subject to every disease known and unknown. A weak Carnation at the beginning of Winter is worthless; only a healthy, strong, plant such as had a chance to grow un- der favorable conditions, can be ex- pected to produce flowers worth while. Cincinnati, Ohio. — Sunderbruch's Greenhouses, on the east side of JeSfer- son ave., Clinton, established in 1862, wUl soon be a thing of the past. The Sun- derbruch estate some years ago sold the business to A. Sunderbruch's Sons on West Fourth st. which has decided to go out of the greenhouse end of the trade. Its lease expires August 1, when the buildings will be removed, as the prop- erty has become too valuable for green- house property. MiNOT, N. D.— Geo. E. Valker is building a large addition to one of his greenhouses. When completed Mr. Valker will have eight large greenhouses in operation, and will give him better facilities than ever for trade expansion and handling his rapidly growing busi- ness. A new heating system will be added and a lofty smokestack con- structed. 172 The Florists' Exchange •••*••••••*•••*•** Sultry Items i PLANT STAKES Round, Green Painted, Light, 2 Liaht, a;-. Light, 3 Light, 3^i Light. 4 Light, a Heavy, 4 . Heavy, 5 Heavy, 6 Tapering Per 100 J1.65 - 2.35 3.25 - 4.00 6.00 - 5.75 6.00 - 8.00 9.50 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 42 Vesey Street, NEW YORK When ordering, pletise ni''iitl'in Ttie ICxrlinngp • SEEDS FOR THE FLORIST Asters QUEEN OF THE MARKET The best extra early variety; large double flowers, on long stems, in colors: Crimson, Darli Blue, Light Blue, Rose Peach Bloasoin, White. Trade packet 20c., ounce 76c. SWEET PEAS, CYCLAMEN, PRIMULAS, from our own Cold Storage Plant. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Our Trade List mailed on application. FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO., Ih^serdsto:. FaneuJ Hall Square, Boston FORMOSUMS— GiGANTEUMS— MULTIFLORUMS THE LILY WITHOUT A PEER ORDER NOW FOR FALL DELIVERY. EX NEW CROP CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER, 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK ROSES New York State two-year fieldgrown, Fall delivery, POL YANTAS : Rose Orleans, Cutbush, Jessie; Climbing: Excelsa, Tausendschoen, Perkins, White Dorothy, Crimson Rambler, Gardenia, American Pillar; H. P. Magna Charta, Laing, etc.; H. T. Testout, TepUtz, Killarney, Beauty, Kaiserin. ADDRESS AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, => ^^l^b^l^Jfl" New York Lily Bulbs Fall Shipment from Japan Prices quoted F. O. B. New York, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, and London, (Ont.) Write for quotations stating quan- ity, variety and size required. McHutchison & Co. THE IMPORT HOUSE 95 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK Our Exhibit of German Iris Won First Prize At the International Garden Club Summer Show, Pelham Manor, June 1-4, 1916 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. Inc. Flowerfield, L. I.. N. Y. Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHLS. Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to these who plant for profit When ordering, please mention TTie Eacbapjf Burnett Bros. SEEX)SMEN Cataloffue on Appliofttion 98 Chambers Street. NEW YORK CITY Wben orderlne, please mention The Exchange Florists' Forcing Sweet Peas All the new and standard varieties Write for prices Fall Wholesale and Retail Catalogues ready with- in a few days. Send for copy. James Vick's Sons Rochester -:- -:- New York Seedsmen Write for samples and prices on Lithographed Envelopes, Folding Boxes, Catalog Covers, Plates for Seedsmen Stecher Lithographic ' Company Dept. S ROCHESTER, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Excbange Now Is the Time to Place Orders for PANSY SEED. Special florists' mixture, extra fine strain, $5.00 per oz. MIGNONETTE SEED. Giant strain, greenhouse grown, $5.00 per oz. SNAPDRAGON KEYSTONE (New). Clear rose pink, Winter blooming varietv, $1.00 per pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED. English. Separate colors, $8.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEED. Greenhouse grown, $3.50 per 1000, $30.00 per 10,000. ZVOLANEK'S SWEET PEA SEED. Complete list at his prices. RAINBOW FREESIAS. New and worth while. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 2J^-in., strong, $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. POINSETTIAS. Strong, 2}^-in. (true Xmas type), $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Strong, field-grown CARNATION PLANTS. Best varieties. Stock and prices right; write us for same. Write us regarding Fern Flats: Bostons, Scottii, Roosevelt, Whitman!, Teddy Jr., and other varieties for immediate or later planting. Have you placed your order for LILIUM Giganteum, Rubrum, For- mosum and Album ? We aim to supply the best produced in Japan and invite correspondence regarding our stock. Having any trouble with your hose? The MAGIC Hose — best made — will do away with all your troubles. We handle that brand and no other. J^inch (2 ply), 15c. per ft.; J^-inch (2 ply), 16c. per ft. Couplings included. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Building PHILADELPHIA, PA. WTien ordering, pleaae mepttop The EzcbftDge OUR HOTTOi **T^ BEST TUB MARKBT ATPORDS* Valley CNAS. SCRWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK Orders taken now for 1916 crop of German, Swedish, Dutch Pips TIME TO SOW PERENNIALS If you want stocky plants to resist the winter. Write for Special offer of Choicest Perennial Flower Seeds. It contains everything desirable in Perennials. WEEBER & DON 114 CHAMBERS STREET NEW YORK BEAIMa, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS W rite for Prices 226-230 ONION SETS WestKm?ie^t-CHlCAGO GROWERS FOR THE TR.\DE RAINBOW FREESIAS Grown and hybridised for & number of years by Mr. A. Frey, of Crown Point, Ind. The colors are varied and include several shades of yellow, orange. lavender and pink, all, however, harmonizing with each other, even when bunched together. Bulbs offered are of good blooming siie and in a mixture of colors. Separate colors cannot be offered as yet. Deliverj' in July, as soon as bulbs are harvested and cured. Price: S5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. $187.50 for 5000. For sale by A. FREY CrowD Point, I A. HENDERSON & CO. 211 N. State SL, Chicago CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS (SAGO PALMS) Strong ftnd healthy bulb*, siie ^ to 6 lb,. 35 lbs. S2.S0, 100 Ibl. Sf.OO, 306 Iba. $25.00, 500 lbs. S40.OO. THE MOORE SEED CO. 125 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. When ordering, please mention Tbe Excbing, PANSY SEED MY GIANT PANSY SEED, NEW CROP, READY NOW Finest mixtures, in superb colors, all grown from selected stock. Pkt of 5000 seeds, Sl.OO: 1 oi., t4.00: 3 OS., $10.00. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS Lock Boi 254 SOUTHPORT. CONN. Grower Only of The Finest Panalea W.E. Marshall & Co. Seeds Bulbs Insecticides 166West23dSt.,NEWYORK MAMMOTH PANSY vVantler's Strain) Large flowering variety, saved onlv from select flowers. 1 pkt. 25o.; 6000 seeds. $1.00: 1 o». $4.00. IMPERIAL SEED ft PLANT CO. •:• Baldmore. Md July 22, 191G. The Florists' Exchange 173 W. SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President. Kirby B. White, Detroit. Mich.; first vice-pres. F. W. Bolciano, Washington, D C ; second vice-pres , L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., secretary-treasurer, C E. Kendel, 2010 Ontario St., Cleveland, O.l assistant secretary, S. F WiLLARD, Jr.. Cleveland, O. Imports July 14. — S. S. Bermudian — Maltus & Ware, S boxes plants and bulbs. S. S. Roma — H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 231 cases leaves. July 15. — S. S. Maraval — Mal- tus & Ware, 1 box palm seed, 1 case Dracaena canes. New York Seed Trade Some of the prominent seedsmen of this city who handle large numbers of bulbs received advices by cable from France during the closing days of last week, which showed that the French bulb crop this season is even smaller than previously reported. These advices stated that I'aperwhite Narcissus and Romaa Hyacinths \vouId run in the sev- eral grades, which are usually made, 1 to 2 cm. smaller than what the growers contracted to deliver. Furthermore the growers demand that the several seeds- men who have placed orders with them accept by cable the change of the con- tract, incorporating these necessary re- ductions in size. According to these Bame advices there will be no colored Roman Hyacinths shipped this season, and contracts for the bulbs mentioned above will not be filled in full ; just what percentage of deliveries will be made is not yet known. Harry A. Bunyard, president of the Harry A. Bunyard Co., Inc., 40 W. 28th Bt., attended the exhibition at Bar Har- bor, Me., of the American Sweet Pea So- ciety, of which he is secretary. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., are offering a good line of Celery, late Cab- bage and Cauliflower plants, which they report to be meeting with an excellent demand. Vacatipns at the Vaughan's Seed btore, 43 Barclay st.. have already be- gun. This store is handling now some good sized orders for dish ferns in flats. These ferns are of unusually good qual- ity. Large bulb orders are being booked, and there is an excellent demand for early Winter-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas and Pansy seeds. The largest and most varied line of pot plants for conservatory and piazza use, and also of late bedding plants now offered anywhere in this city, are noted this week in the retail department of the MaelSiff Horticultural Co., 52-56 Vesey St. 16 is also worthy of note that some ot tbe finest window boxes in this city occupy the windows of the several stories of the front of this above mentioned store, and they are a very good exempli- tcation of what can be done in the way of window box work, with plants that are suitable for this purpose. The employees of J. M. Thorbum & Co., ,53 Barclay st.. attended the outing ?,f "!,1 oS'Pi"-^*'''^ of P'=ter Henderson & Kjo.,A^-il Cortlandt st., at Staten Island on baturday, July 1.5. and the Thorburn baseball team played the Henderson team. The result of the game was : Hen- derson 8; Thorburn, 7. Alfred Rickards Jr., head of the flower seed department of this same firm and S. Midler, head of the bulb department, are both on a two weeks' vacation. The bulb department reports the arrival of Purity Freesias from Cahfornia and Oxalis from Ber- muda. The Stumpp & Walter Co., .30-32 Bar- clay St., reports an active demand for early flowering long season Spencer Sweet Peas, and also for perennial flower seeds. Fertilizers, insecticides and sundries are also meeting with a large demand. H. H. Berger & Co., 70 Warren st., report a large demand for bamboo stakes and for perennial flower seeds. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., be- gan shipping out pot Strawberry plants this week. They report the arrival of a large shipment of Clay's fertilizer on the S. S. Minnehaha. Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers St., re- port a very good Summer's business. A letter from one of the employees of this firm now down near the Mexican border, reports that he and the other members of the regiment from the store are well, though the thermometer at Douglas, Ari- zona, where they are located, is touch- ing daily the 120 deg. mark. Chicago Seed Trade Vaughan's Seed Store has received a carload of Formosum Lily bulbs that reached the city by way of Vancouver, B. C. J. C. Vaughan, Carl Cropp, Geo. Mohn and B. A. Hartland represented tTie house at the Lake Forest Country Fair at Lake Forest, III., where they staged a handsome exhibit of decorative and rare plants from their greenhouses at Western Springs. A. Henderson of A. Henderson & Co. has returned from an automobile trip with his family to various points in Wis- consin. D. D. P. Roy has recovered sufliciently from his sprained ankle to be out a little, and attended the Lake Forest Country Fair, where he had a display of Crotons in the horticultural department. James Spence and T. J. Rose repre- sented the W. W. Barnard Co. at the Lake Forest Country Fair on Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15, Kentucky Seed Notes Louisville seed dealers and commission merchants have been busy for the past few days filling orders for seed Potatoes for planting the second crop, which gives promise of being one of the largest crops of- Potatoes planted in the State for sev- eral seasons. High prices and a small crop this Spring are responsible for the big planting movement which is under- way. 'The Onion set crop is now being pulled and will be completed about July 29, according to the local merchants and planters. The quality is fairly good, but the sets are a little large. 'The crop is fairly large. G. D. C. New Orleans Seed Trade The demand for seeds for Fall plant- ing is beginning. The Spring season as a whole has been fair. We anticipate a splendid demand for seeds this Summer, owing to the successful season experi- enced by the growers this Spring. Nearly all vegetable products brought fair prices, and the growers realizing good re- turns are encouraged to plant a more liberal acreage this Fall. Chris Reuter is at present issuing his Fall catalog, which amounts to 100,000. M. B. French Seed Trade Notes Blain Fils AinS. the last of the ten St. Remy seed merchants charged with trading with the enemy, has been found guilty and sentenced to a fine of 10,000 francs and ten years deprivation of civil and civic rights. It is just one year since the books and papers of the ten in- culpfis were seized and conveyed to Tarascon. The principals were conveyed to prison, about ten months ago. Three of the accused were honorably acquitted. Richmond, Va. — The seed law en- acted at the last session of the Virginia legislature is not in violation of the In- terstate Commerce clause of the Federal statute on the same subject, according to an opinion announced by Attorney- General Pollard, and the State officials rfiay therefore lawfully seize and hold any seed shipped into the State of Vir- ginia which does not comply with the provisions of the law referred to. E. A. D. That Particularly Good Southern Number Is Just Two Weeks Off THE STORY OF TEXAS, THE "LONE STAR STATE" will be well told In our Annual S. A. F. and O. H. Convention Number Out August 5 Whether you are going to Houston or not, remember that the great big South is an im- portant market for florists' goods of all kinds, and the interest in this Convention will cause an enormous boom in Southern floriculture If you are going to carry your wares to Houston, let everybody know it in advance and look for them. If you are not going to ex- hibit in Houston, you will still want to make your offers through this Convention Number. If you want Southern business, advertise in this Southern Number. If you want to advertise in an issue that will be eagerly looked for and read by all in the trade, this is your chance. Make Your Reservations Now for Space In The Houston Convention Number Out August 5 August 1st is closing time for copy and cuts The Florists' Exchange p. O. Box 100 Time* Square NEW YORK CITY 174 The Florists' Exchange Zvolanek^s Well Known Winter-Flowering Orchid Sweet Pea Seeds In original packages at his prices. Widely known shell t.3-50 4.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 3-50 Mrs. A. A. Skach pink I4.OO Mrs. Joseph Manda. A shade lighter 1.25 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Purest white 1.25 Venus. White ground. Edges pink blushed. 1.50 Bohemian Girl. Darker shell pink 2.00 White Orchid. Dwarfer i.oo Orchid Beauty. Dark rose, blushed with orange. Very large 75 Pink and White Orchid. Blanche Ferry color and very large 75 Lavender Nora. The finest lavender 50 Lavender Orchid. Lavender pink, large. . . i.oo Christmas Pink Orchid. Improved bicolor. 4.00 12.00 The Czar. Similar to above 4.00 12.00 We handle all of his varieties, including novelties introduced this year for the first time, and give the following list of the best of those already introduced; 1 oz. 4 oz. 1 lb. 1 oz. 4 oz. 1 lb. Red Orchid. Large, free and very fine. . . .Si.oo S3. 50 Si 2.00 Miss Flora Fabing. Pink, yellow and salmon i.oo 3.50 Bridal Veil. Frilled pure white 1.75 Apricot Orchid. Salmon and cream 2.00 6.00 13.00 For others, write us for complete list. H2.00 14.00 14.00 15.00 12.00 2.50 9.00 Also Yarrawa, widely known rose pink, i oz. S2.00, 4 oz. $5.25, I lb. S16.00. Rose Queen. Introduced by us and very fine. Write for price. 2.50 1.75 3-50 g.oo 6.00 12.00 40.00 40.00 Keystone Snapdragon Undoubtedly the best Winter-blooming clear pink on the market. $1.00 per pkt., $5.00 for 6 pkts., Sio.oo for 13 pkts. SOI C^l»lll O ^"^ 1UU4 JLincoln tsidg., . S. Skidelsky & Company, Philadelphia, pa. Wh'^ii nrderiiiK. please menti(m The Exchange Outing of the Principal Employees of Peter Henderson & Co. Oq Saturday, Jul.v 8, the principal em- plo.vees of Peter Henderson & Co., 35-37 Cortlandt St., New York City, took the tube to Newark, N. J., and upon their arrival there entered five autos which were in waiting for them, and were taken to the McCloud M^lshroonl Farm Tav- ern, South Jlountain Reservation, Or- ange, N. J. There they partook of a sumptuous dinner which was served by Chas. Demanna, general manager of the Mushroom Farm and formerly an em- ployee of Pet«r Henderson & Co. After the repast was finished the banqueters again entered the automobiles aud took a long and very enjoyable ride through the several towns of ^Montclair, Summit. Lewellyn Park, Newark. Branch Brook Park, and other points of interest. This outing was an unusually enjoyable one. During the afternoon some group pic- tures were taken of those who partici- pated, a reproduction of one of these pic- tures appears in this same issue. Those participating in this outing were Patrick O'Mara. general manager of the firm; Allan Mackrell, secretary;. A. M. Kirby, Thos. L. Peck, Chas. L. Littlefield, F. O. Cole. Norval Kirby, H. Candee, H. Veitch, Peter Smith. W. R. Smith, J. Low. W. Francisco. A. Morton, W. Macdougal. H. Rue, Robt. Mitchell, J. Brydon. R. Blank, A. Harbison, S. ae Areas, J. Charltain W. Feeny, W. Park and J. Dean. AsHEViLLE, N. C. — The Strieker Seed Co. has been incorporated with a capital stock of $30.0i oz.; 5000 seeds $1.00; trade pkt. of 1000 seeds, 2oc.; any 5 pku. $1.00. Please order by number. Pansies In Separate Colors 42. Adonis. Light blue, white center. 44. Black. Almost coal black. 48. Lord Beaconsfield. Purple, shaded white. 64. Goliath. Large, curled yellow, blotched. 72. Emp. Franz Joseph. White, blotched blue. 98. Indijlo Blue. Ucwp. velvety blue. 100. Light Blue Shades. 106. Pres. McKinley. Yellow, dark blotched. 114. Purple. Large, rich, deep color. 118. Psyche. Curled white; five blothchea. 126. Red. A collection of rich red shadea. 137. Vulcan. Dark red, with five blotches. 138. White. Large, satiny white. 140. White with Violet Blotch. 142. Yellow. Large, golden yel. 144. Yellow with Dark Blotch. 145. The preceding 18 colors Mixed in equal proper, tions. lOOOseeds 25c.; any pkts. S15.00. orrlprlng. pi wane mfntlnn Thp F!»rhnngf The Storrs & Harrison Co. NURSERYMEN, rLORISTS and SEEDSMEN PAIf ^ESVILLE. G >HIO Pedigree Seeds WATKINS & SIMPSON, Ltd. 12 Tavistock Street Covent Garden, LONDON, ENG, Whon ordering, plpni^p nipntl.'n Tho Exohang*' Whpn ordprtng. pleas** mention The Bxchange Watch for ou r Trade Mark stamped on every brick of LanriMft't Pure Culture Mushroom Spawa Substitution of cheaper Eiades ia thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, maiwJ ^X'^^'-^v^^ postpaid by maiHiSactucer* upoa ^P.C^^^ receipt of 40 cents in postage. ^-^ AMERICAN SPAWN Ca ST. PAUL, MINN. Whrn orilfrlng. pleage mention The Eipbaoge Trade Mail. CONVENTION NUMBER Out August 5 brinK good returns ; the latter becanoe they will find plants that for decorative purposes are unexcelled and of colors that will suit the most fastidious. John W. Doncan. Spokane, Wash. Army Worm Threatens Outbreak of the True Army Worm May be Impending in Atlantic States An unusual abundance of the moth of the True Army Worm in Maryland, Vir- ginia, and the District of Columbia in- dicates the possibility of an impending outbreak of this destructive pest in the Atlantic States. The moths, the ento- mologists of the U. S. Department of Agriculture report, were laying their eggs during the first week of July and as it tak*s from three to four weeks for the caterpillars to mature, their presence should begin to be quite apparent about the last week in July to the first week of August. Spray When the army worm is discovered at work the infested spots should be sprayed immediately with a solution of powdered arsenate of lead. 2 pounds to 50 gallons of water. If Paris green be used the spray should be composed as follows : Paris green, 1 pound ; freshly slaked lime, 2 pounds ; water, 50 gal- lons. The lime is necessary as a pre- ventive of burning by the Paris green, which is quite caustic when used on ten- der plants such as Corn. Poisoned Bran Bait When spraying is impracticable the poisoned bran bait is recommended. It is made as follows : Wheat bran, 50 pounds; Paris green, 1 pound, or white arsenic or powdered arsenate of lead, 2 pounds ; low-grade molasses, 3 to 4 quarts. The bran and poison should be thor- oughly mixed while dry and the molasses afterward added, kneading and stirring the mass until it is easily broken into small bits. The addition of six finely chopped lemons has been found to add value to the bait in some cases. The poi- soned bait should be scattered broadcast where the worms are at work or in their path or among them while they are on the march. Ditching When the army worms are moving to- gether in a mass they may be halted and destroyed by plowing out or digging a narrow ditch with steep sides directly across their path. The worms fall into this ditch in large numbers and may then he crushed readily by dragging a log or chunk of wood back and forth through the ditch. See large ad elsewhere in this issue. Clinton, Mass. — Fred DeB.lois has concluded his services at the F. P. Saw- yer Greenhouses. Portland. Me. — Donald R. Fogg has recently purchased the flower shop of E. J. ilarmon & Co., (ViT Congress st. Litchfield, Conn. — The Litchfield Floral Co. has moved its stock of flow- ers into the store recently occupied by George C. Ives. Port Henry, N. Y. — Thos. Bums, formerly of Ft. Edward, expects to en- ter into the floral business in this city and in Mineville. YouNOSTOWN, O. — Damages amount- ing to $2000 are asked in a suit filed rwently by Vincent Basco against the Ka.v-Dimond Co.. florists. Plaintiff charges that defendant by word and act injured his restaurant business. July 22, 1911). The Florists' Exchange 177 I Southern States | Houston, Tex. John Tounp Is In Texas R. C. Kerr reports that business continues good and ttiat many orders are coming in from surrounding towns. Mr. Kerr left toda.v to meet John Young, secretary of the S. A. F. and O. H., and there will be a banquet at Dallas, Texas, where they will be entertained by the Dallas Florists' Club. After leaving Dallas R. C. Kerr and John Young will visit Fort Worth, Waco. Austin, San Antonio and other cities of the State in the interest of a membership campaign. Mr. Young will then come to Houston, where he will open Society headquarters until after the Convention. Enthusiasm in the coming Convention is growing here among the florists, and all say that they will du their utmost to make the Convention a success. Local florists are now receiving plenty of Texas Blue Bells (Gentians) and some have received lots of white and pink ones in sorted lots. The white ones seem to be making quite a hit among the flower buyers, both for decorations and for funeral-s. Paul Carroll expects to have a novel way of caring for his cut flowers in the way of a refrigerated window. The sys- tem is now being prepared and will be installed about Aug. 1. The numerous rains, of which we have had one nearly every day for the past two weeks, have helped the Convention Garden, and with a few more between now and the convention date, the garden is bound to look good. Additional lights are now being put into the garden so that it will be well lighted at night should visitors desire to visit the garden after dark and enjoy the band concerts which are held there. Thousands of troops of soldiers are passing through _ daily and there is not the least congestion on the railroads, and none is expected. The Young Men's Busi- ness League is doing what it can to make the boys' stay in Houston enjoyable. Shower baths, lemonade, sandwiches, and a stamped postcard are furnished each soldier. We welcome every fl.orist to Houston where the Gulf breezes always blow. C. L. B. New Orleans, La. We have had several good showers during the past week which have cooled the atmosphere and made the weather very pleasant. The florists are now hav- ing their dull times. Outside of a few funerals there is nothing going on. Frank Reyes says he has had a very good season. He is now busy getting his stock in readiness for the coming season. H. Kraak is cutting a fine lot of Roses and Asters on his flower farm at Reuner. The soil is fertile and plants do well. His Roses are exceptionally fine, the stems measure from 1ft. to 2il;ft. in length. Mr. Kraak also has a fine crop of Chrysanthemums. At his nursery he has a fine stock of palms for decorative purposes. "Flower Shop" is still doing its share of flower work. M. B. Nashville, Tenn. The past three weeks have seen a great change in conditions here. We have passed in that time from one of the busi- est seasons that we have ever experi- enced to the dull uneventful Summer time. Gladioli are plentiful, but they arc about the only flower to be had in .quantity ; the demand for It is better this season than we have ever noted. It fetches a good price, too, wholesaling at 6c. to 8c. . Carnations are all gone for the Sum- mer, and the new crop is in the benches long ago. Those coming in from the North are Carnations, and that is about all that can be said for them. Roses are on the short side, but there are enough to meet the demand. The first Asters put in their appearance this week, they are small and have short stems ; it will be a fortnight before they will become a feature of the market. Sweet Peas are practically gone, though this VAUGHAN'S Mixtures "Cut Flower" Per Trade Pkt. Per H oz. Per oz. Per M lb. $0.85 $3.00 $17.50 Runs to Light Colors $0.25 FOR 27 YEARS IV E HAVE SPECIALIZED IN PANSY SEED Other dealers have stolen the names of our mix- tures, but so far none have gotten away with the quality of the seeds we supplied "Giant" Contains all Per Trade Pkt. Per yi oz. Per oz. Per H lb. The BIG Ones $0.25 $0.60 $4.00 $14.00 " International " Wonderful in Per Trade Pkt. Per H oz. Per oz. Per H lb. Range of Colors ..$0.50 $1.50 $10.00 $35.00 Giant Flo'wered Pansies O2. Oz. $1.80 Indifto King. Indigo blue $2.00 1.80 Mad. Perret. Rose and pink. 1.80 1.80 Masterpiece. Fluted petals . . 5.00 1.80 Orchid-Powered, Mixed 2.25 1.80 Paris Market. Fine mixture. 1.80 2.40 Prince Bismarck. Light brown. 1.50 2.80 Purple. Rich color 150 2.00 Striped. A fine strain 1.40 3.00 Trimardeau. Mixed 1.00 3.00 Violet Blue 1.40 1.40 White, very Large, with 1.50 Violet Eye 1.60 1.50 ' Yellow, with Large Dark Eye 1.60 Giant Adonis. Light blue Auricula. Colors Aurora. Pure white Beaconsfield. Violet and blue. Black (King of the Blacks). . . Bridesmaid. Apple-blossom. Bugnot. Extra choice Gassier. 3 and 5 blotched.. Pres. McKlnley Pres. Garnet Emperor William. Blue. . . . Fiery Faces. Red with black. Golden Queen. Pure yellow And fift.v other named sorts. See Mid-Summer List Florlst*8 Seeds Calceolaria Hybrida Mixed Extra Choice. Our mixture is composed of the choicest selections of tigered, marbled, spotted and variegated varieties, and we know, will give entire satisfaction. 1000 seeds 50c., 3 trade pkts. for SI. 35. Cineraria Vaughan's Columbian Mixture. It consists of a mixture made up by ourselves of the choicest English, French andf German strains, and cannot be excelled in variety of colors, size, shape and substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant. Trade pkt. (500 seeds) 50c., 3 pkts. Sl,40. Mignonette New York Market. The largest and best greenhouse variety. Trade Pkt. (1000 seeds) SOc, oz. S7.00, H oz. $1.00 Primula Sinensis Vaughan's International Mixture Trade Pkt. (350 seeds) 50c. , per ^ oz. J4.00. Also Separate Colors, at same prices Primula Obconica Grandiflora Mixed. 1000 seed.s. SOc. Primula Malacoides, trade pkt. 2oc. And all separate colors. New Crop soon of Orchid-flowering Sweet Peas for Christmas blooming. Also Morse's 1916 Novelties Complete Mid-Summer List of Flower Seeds Ready VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO, 31-33 W^. Randolph St. NEW YORK, 43 Barclay St. When ordtTiiii^. p|i.-ase mention The Excbanj:*.' StEDUNG SJm Pink Supdtagon, pir(bed tnce. Cimti iS liawer ibtwii, ■ eidu5i?e ol iidt grewlh il bue tl tht live IchI ;|DJ ipikei, rudv U ihtp. July and August These are the months in which to start seedling SNAPDRAGON plants to follow 'Mums. Snapdragons have become immensely popular, and for profit to grower there is no plant that touches them. We have all of the good ones, seed of which were grown under glass with each variety in a separate house — meaning the best seed that can be produced. Prices, as follows: Seed of our original Silver Pink Snapdragon, Sl.OO per pkt.; 3 for S2.50; 7 for S5.00. Seed of Nelrose, Garnet, Yellow, Buxton, Phelps' White and Fancy Mixed, 35c. per pkt.; 3 for $1.00. Free cultural directions. All orders cash. There is a big shortage of Snapdragon plants due to rainy season, so grow all the plants that you can and market any surplus. Our famous Silver Pink will be the leader, with our other good ones in their color. Every mail brings repeat orders and puffs for RAMSBURG'S SILVER PINK. Remember, July and August and start some seedling Snapdragon plants. G. S. RAMSBURG, - Somers worth, N. H- Wlien ordering, please mention The Excli.'i GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT, PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety: also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey St., NEW YORK, and ORANGE, CONN Wlien orderlDg, please mention The Exchange The Uptown Seed Store Harry A. Bumyard Co., inc. « Wet 28111 Sf, NEW YORK The L. D.WALLER SEED CO. GUADALUPE. CALIFORNIA Sweet Pea and Nasturtium SPECIALISTS CorrmgponJencm Solicited When ordering, please mention The Exchange i WUt-n ordering, please mention The Exchange I 178 The Florists' Exchange Id comparing prices, note our strong divi- sions are 3 to 5 eyes. PEONY ROOTS We offer, to the Trade, Strong Divisions, three to five eyes, of the following varieties of Peonies, guaranteed true to description, f. o. b. our station, at the prices named. Our stock is grown on land suitable for the development of fine roots and our large stock enables us to make a low price. No order taken for less than five of a kind. The following varieties offered subject to being unsold on receipt of order. Ask for descriptive catalogue of these and other varieties. Illustrated Catalogue Free. S. G. HarriB, Tnrrytown. N. Y. Harrisburg, Pa.. July 20, 1915. Dear Sir. — Last October I received 75 to 100 Peony Divisions from you. I won't sing "Tell Me the Old Old Story" for you, but in the last ten years I have been Peony stung — harpooned and trimmed until I refuse to resent a raw deal on Peonies any more. I just quit. I now talse that time to tell the man who has given me a square deal — "Shake, you are a gentleman and a scholar and sure earned your money." Last year I bought from you and . His plants were good and worth the price. Yours were large, looked better and were much heavier. This season not more than one-third of his had flowers. All of yours, but a few, had blooms, from one to five, many of which were very large. The boys made more than the price paid for the plants from the blooms sold from them Decoration Day. You sell the best plants for the money I ever saw. If I can arrange, I want to put in more this Fall. Some Son of Belial got him hence with the Peony catalogue you sent me. I will certainly thank you for a copy as it was one of the few catalogues I wanted to keep. Men like you deserve the good will and patronage of decent people and I am glad I had the good fortune to deal with you. Wishing you continued'merited success, I am. Yours truly. This man bought 200 more last Fall Per 100 Alba Sulphurea $10.00 Alberta 30.00 Avalanche 30.00 Alexander Dumas 15.00 Ambroise Verschaffelt 10.00 Arthemise 10.00 Boule de Neige 20.00 Canari 20.00 Carnea Elegans (Guerin) 10.00 Charlemagne 12.00 Couronne d'Or 15.00 Daniel d'Albert 8.00 Delachei 15.00 Delandolle 20.00 Dellcatissima 15.00 Docteur Bretonneau (Ver- dier) 10.00 Due de Wellington 10.00 Duchesse de Nemours 10.00 Edulis Superba 15.00 Felix Grouse 25.00 pestiva 20.00 Per 100 Festiva Maxima $15.00 Floral Treasure 15.00 Fragrans 8.00 Fulglda 8.00 General Bertrand 12.00 Glclre de Boskoop 15.00 Golden Harvest 12.00 Grandiflora Carnea Plena.. . 8.00 Henry Demay 10.00 Humel 8.00 Humel Carnea 8.00 Insignis 12.00 Jeanne d'Arc 12.00 La Coquette 12.00 Lady Curzon 25.00 Latipetala 10.00 La Tulipe 20.00 L'Indispensable 20.00 Louis Van Houtte (Calot) 8.00 Louis Van Houtte (Delache) . 12.00 Louise Renault 15.00 Mme. Barlllet Deschamps.. . 20.00 Per 100 Mme. Calot $15.00 Mme. Camille Bancel 20.00 Mme. Chaumy 10.00 Mme. Coste 10.00 Mme. Crousse 10.00 Mme. de Galhau 35.00 Mme. d'Hour 40.00 Mme. Ducel 25.00 Mme. de Vatry 15.00 Mme. de VerneviUe 10.00 Mme. Emile Galle 40.00 Mme. Jules Elle 15.00 Mme. Lebon 8.00 Mme. Muyssart 12.00 Mile. Leonie Calot 25.00 Mile, Marie Calot 35.00 Marguerite Gerard 50.00 Marie 20.00 Marie Lemoine 25.00 Mathllde de Roseneck 30.00 Modele de Perfection 20.00 Modeste Guerin 30.00 Per 10 Mons. Bastien LePage $75.00 Mons. Boucharlataine 20.00 Mons. Dupont 25.00 Octave Demay 40.00 Papilionacea 10.00 Petite Renee 50.00 Prince de Talindyke 25,00 Prince Imperial 12.00 Princess Beatrice 10.00 Purpurea Superba 20.00 Rose d'Armour 15.00 Rubra superba 25.00 Rubra Triumphans 12.00 Sulphurea 10.00 Trlomphe de I'Exp. de Lille'.. 25.00 Triomphe du Nord 8.00 VUle de Nancy 15.00 Violacea 8.00 Viscomtesse Belleval 8.00 Victor Hugo 25.00 Princess Alexandra, single.. . . 12.00 S. G. HARRIS 10% discount on 250 plants or more of not less than 10 of a kind. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Tarrytown, N. Y. When You Want to Buy Horticultural Sundries From England You cannot do better than write for my Trade Price List and a quotation for just what you want from time to time Large stocks of the following are always on hand RAFFIA in 3 standard qualities and prices, extra prima long white broad Majunga, 1st quality Majunga and first quality Tamatave Samples Sent Post Fre«. Bamboo Garden Canes, Mottled and Tapering Canes. Best English and French Secateurs. XL ALL Budding and Pruning Knives. Garden Tnig Baskets. Mushroom Spawn. All kinds of Fertilizers, XL ALL Insecticides, Fumigators, etc., etc. Trade only supplied. G. H. RICHARDS, 234 Borough, London, S. E., ENGLAND Manufacturer and Shipper of all Sundries ^ Cable Address : "VAPORIZING" LONDON To the Trade. Eata4>lishei oc, Sl.OO per H o'- Pottaee paid. Cash toilh order. All seeda ofifered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast founds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I also grow largely seeds on contract. When ordering, pleaa^ mentlop Tb» Bxcban^e CONVENTION NUMBER 0»t August s See large ad elsewhere in this issue. 97th YEAR J.BOLGIANO&SON Wholeiale Garden and Field Seed*. Onion Sets. Seed Potatoes Growers of PedUree Tomato Seeds BALTIMORE, MD. Wlien ordering, please mention The Exchange SOUTHERN STATES— Continued season has been unusually favorable for tbem. We have had the most rain in the first half of July that has fallen at that season for years, yet we were fortunate enough to escape the devastation that came to so much of the South. So far as we have learned none of the trade in this vicinity has suffered any loss to speak of from the storms. We have been particularly impressed with the showing of Hollyhocks we have seen this year. More and more each year there has sprung up a demand for the old-fashioned flowers, and some of the trade are preparing to take advan- tage of it and furnish a full line next season. Flo.vd Bralliar has an acre of Cannes that is beginning to be a sheet of bloom. He has a seedling that is .double, at least has twice the usual number of petals, besides being a large pure yel- low flower. T. C. Joy and a friend, with their wives, motored to Cincinnati last week, to attend the convention of the Rotary Club. They will take in the places of interest on their return trip. Oscar Geny. wiio lias had so much ill health of late, is again unable to attend to his business much of the time. Miss Carrie Chance, stenographer for the Joy Floral Co., has been on a two weeks' vacation. Haury & Sons have made several changes in the personnel of their store force of late. Geny Bros, have had an unusually heavy run of funeral work the past week. One of our local firms report the sale of some $800 worth of 'Mum plants last My New Price Litt of WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED has been mailed. If you have not received a copy, send postal for it. Part of new crop will be ready early in July. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK LOMPOC, CAL. When oriipiiru:. pli^-ase tuvPti.ip TTie Eacbaog* Mastodon Pansies If j^ou believe that 23'year8 of undi\-ided attention to the exclusive cultiratjon of Pansies ought to result in an exceedingly fine strain of flowers, then you can safely send us an order for Mastodon Pansies. Separate colors. 1916 Cataloeue Ready. 1916 CUT PRICES MASTODON MIXED. M oi. 65o., H OS. $2.25. oz. MOO. 4 OI. tl2.00. PRfVATE STOCK MIXED. M OS. 11.00. 10.0 - ]^ OI. »3.25. OI. J6.00. 4 oi. »20.00. GREENHOUSE SPECIAL (.New). »1.00. H OI. »4.00, OI. »S.0O. H o. Steele's Pansy Gardens PORTLAND. OREGON When frdprlng. phrase nieptlon Tbe Eicbang* Last Call AIIV-ri«lie'°l GLADIOLI Larfte Bulba. tS.M per IMM Cash with order Write for Price lirt The Barclay NurseiTf m- ar(w«*it7, Pr##. M Barclay St. and 14 W. Broadw-ay. NEW YORK Telephone, Cortlandt 1518 Readars will cooter a fsTor upon ut of mora than paaalnA value If. when ordennfi stock of •ur adrertlsari, they will meat on taelng tba adv. In THB RXCHANGK. July 22, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 179 HOLLAND GROWN BULBS HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, ROSE BUSHES, ETC. Write for information about the Mammoth Auction Sales that we will hold during the coming Fall Season, of Holland's latest and choicest varieties The MacNiff Horticultural Company 52, 54 and 56 Vesey Street The Largest Horticultural Auction Rooms in the World NEW YORK CITY Kentia Seeds JUST ARRIVED FRESH, NEW CROP, IN PERFECT CONDITION BELMOREANA FORSTERIANA $20.50 per bushel, SS.75 1000. $23.00 per bushel, $5.00 per 1000. Samples sent on request. Cash with orders of less than 1 bushel or 5000 seeds. THE IMPORT HOUSE 95 Chambers St., NEW YORK McHUTCHISON&CO., Surplus ABOVE MY OWN REQUIREMENTS 200 DELPHINIUM Belladonna, 4-in., heavy' st7Ho.; 500 DELPHINIUM Belladonna, 2}i-in., at 4c.; 200 Stock HYDRANGEA Otaksa, 4-6 branches, at lOo.; 500 SPRENGERI, 2Ji-in., at 2Hc.; 100 DRACy«NA IndiWsa, 3-m., at 6c.; 500 RUDBECKIA Purpurea, 2^i-in., at 4c.; 100 SALVIA Azurea, 2}i-in., at 4c.; 250 GYPSO- PHILA Par. Fl. PL, 2}i-m., at 4o.; 100 SHASTA DAISY, Alaska, 4-in. (bloom), at 7o.; 150 DIGI- TALIS. Pink and White, 3-in., at 6c.: 200 AOUI- LEGIA, miied, 2)i-in., at 4o.; 200 CAMPANULA Perc, Blue and White, 2Ji-in., at4o.; 100 HOLLY- HOCK, ETerblooming Hybrids, 2M-in., at 4o.; 200 HOLLYHOCK, single, mined, 4-in., at 8o.: 100 ABUTILON SavltzH, 3-in., at 6c All first-class stock. Cash, please J. H. FREDERICK, Johnstown, N. Y, Snapdragon Nelrose We have several thousand well rooted plants of NELROSE Snapdragon from rooted cuttings. lOO lOOO Out of Thumb Pots $3.50 $35.00 Out of 3-inch pots 5.00 50.00 Fine, well rooted plants ready now W. & H. F. EVANS Rowlandville, Philadelphia, Pa. SOUTHERN STATES— CanUaned Spring. This proves that there is a field for a wholesale grower here. Miss Lillian Joy left the first of this week for an extended visit in New Tork ; she will be missed from the store force. Mr. Alderson, who has recently taken charge of the greenhouses at Ward Bel- mont is remodeling everything. The work certainly needed to be done. Hence- forth these houses will be confined to growing flowers and vegetables for the school, and will not attempt to do a commercial business. Joe Brown, • proprietor of Lischey's gardens, has his place up in the best shape we have ever seen it this Summer, Joe is pushing business again, now that he has recovered his health. M. B. CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids Our strain of Cyclamen is second to none: Pink, Blood Red, Xmas Red, White with 'Carmine Center, White, Salmon; strong plants, from 2>^-in. pots. 85.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; from 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. PRIMULA Obconica Grandlflora and Glgantea (Ronsdorfer Hybrids). In all standard colors, from 23^-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. DRACAENA indivlsa. From 5-in. [)ot8, $2.50 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, £-« s.,ou''''»»». Araucaria Excelsa FINE PLANTS 6-iu. pots, 60c., 75c. and $1.00 each. Aschmann Bros., Second and Bristol Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange LouisTiUe, Ky. Business is slowing up, but there has been a fair run of funeral work during the past week. Stock is rather scarce, that is first class stock, and with the present extremely warm weather it is hard to get flowers delivered without them showing some sign of wilt. The vacation period has been at last reached. It was with keen regret that the local florists last week heard of the death of George Holland, who for many many years had been superintendent of St. Louis Cemetery. Mr. Holland was in close touch with all of the Louisville flo- rists and had been a good friend, with the result that many expressions of re- gret were heard, and many handsome floral pieces sent to the funeral. Miss Edith Walker, manager of the downtown store of the William Walker Co., is expected to return in a few days from a short vacation spent at Detroit, Mich., where she visited friends. William Randall of the A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, 111., was recently in Louis- ville calUng oji the florists, and inci- dentally picking up a few nice orders. Miss Mary Schleeter, connected with the flower shop of Mrs. C. B. Thompson, has left on her vacation, which will be spent down in the State. She will be away until August 1. Gladioli have been arriving in ex- tremely fine shape during the past few days, and have been in the nature of a life saver to some of the florists. Snap- dragon is plentiful and unusually fine this year. Carnations are not in very good shape, and with the exception of the special Summer Roses, the Rose mar- ket is not what it should be. Asters and Dahlias are just coming on, while Lilies are plentiful. Joseph Marks, of the A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., Chicago, 111., was in Louisville recently soliciring orders for the big Fall rush. The paper box busi- ness is very active at this time in spite of the fact that box prices are high on Chemistry Beats "Elbow Grease" Hand weeding is costly — it takes time and has to be done over and over again. ITUIS W66D-KILL6R Grass and Weed-KiUinff Cheinical is mixed with twenty times as much water. You wet the ground and vegetation thoroughly. In a few days the weeds are dead — -permanently — for the rest of the season. ATLAS gets down to the deepest root. One gallon, diluted, is good for 600 sq. ft. Private homes and estates are using ATLAS more and more. There is a nice profit for seedsmen, florists and nurserymen selling ATLAS in qt. and gal. packages. RETAIL PRICE 1 quart $0.50 1 gallon 1.50 5 gallon 5.00 Write for discounts and further particulars on your business letterhead. ATLAS PRESERVATIVE COMPANY of America, Inc. Dept. A, 95 Liberty Street New York City When ordering, please meptlop The Exchange XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE IMPROVED. Finest gTovn. Many colors mixed. 650 eeeds $1.00; half pkt. 50o.; per 1000, $1.25; colors eeparato, also. PRIMULA Kewensle. Sweet Y«Ilow. Dwf. 25o. PRIMULA Malacoldea. Giant Baby. 25o. CALCEOLARIA. Dwarf giant spotted. Pkt. 25o. CINERARIA. Large fl. dwarf; 1000 seedi. 50o. CYCLAMEN. Fmeatipanta, mixed. 250 seeds $1.00. DAISY (Bellla) Monstrosa. New monstrous, double, gjant-floweriog, mixed. Pkt. 25o. FORGET-ME-NOT Triumph. Extra fine. 25o. PIANT PAN^Y '^^^ ^^^ large- flowering Vl&Al^ I i Ai^O 1 varieties, critically selected. 6000 seeds, $1.00; M pkt. 50o., os. $3.00. A liberal extra pkt. of Giant Mme. Perret Pansy seed added to every order for Pansy seed. Our Pansies are very fine this year. Cash. Liberal extra count. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange MicheD's Seed House 518 Market Street PHILADELPHIA When ordering, please mention The Exchange SEEDS and BULBS Beckert's Seed Store 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (North Side) When ordering, please meptlon The Exchapge 170 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Strong plants, 3-in., fine to plant out. 5c. each for the lot. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Extra fine plants^ 3-in. pots, 6c, R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. When ordering, please mention The Rxchang* ISO The Florists' Exchange SWEET PEAS For FALL SOWING NEW EARLY FLOWERING LONG SEASON SPENCERS The originator says: " One thinR we are absolutely sure of is that these we are offering have com'e absolutely true for three consecutive years." EARLY MORNING STAR. Deep orange scarlet or flame color, standard rich orange, pink wings. The flowers are large and of best f^pcncer form, and borne in threes and fours in wonderful profusion. 25 seeds 25c., tr. pkt. (I4 oz.) $1.25. oz. $4.50 net EARLY SONG BIRD. The flower is light pink on white ground, and borne on long stems. Nearly every one carries four large blossoms. 25 seeds 25c., tr. pkt. (H oz.) $1.00, ^z. $3.50 net EARLY MELODY. Hose pink on white ground, closely resembling Countess Spencer and Hercules. The flowers are borne on long stems and mostly four large well-waved blossoms to each stem. 25 seeds 25c., tr. pkt. (V4' oz.) $1.00, oz. $3.50 net EARLY SPRING MAID. Color light pink on a cream ground, and the blossoms have the same splendid characteristics of Mrs. Hugh Dickson for a florist's flower. It is a most effective flower and carries a great wealth of blossoms borne in fours on long stems. 25 seeds 25c., tr pkt. {^ oz.) $1.00, oz. $8.50 net EARLY SNOW FLAKE. Best early-flowering white-seeded Spencer Very large and of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne in wonderful profusion on long stems. 25 seeds 25c.. tr. pkt. ('4 oz.) $1.25. oz. $4.50 net EARLY HEATHER BELL. Flowers are very large, borne in fours and threes on long, stout stems; beautiful, bold Spencer form. The color is a rich but pleasing mauve; after standing in water the color becomes a beau- tiful mauve lavender. 25 seeds 25c., tr. pkt. (J4' oz.) $1.25. oz. $4.50 net Winter Flowering— Unwin Types Tr. pkt. Oz. Lb. Blue Jay. liright blue self color $0.15 $0.50 $6.00 Lavender Nora. Most pleasing lavender; long stems, A splendid com- mercial variety 20 .75 Winter Flowering— Spencer Type (Trade packets contain J^4 Tr. pkt. Anita Wehrman. Clear lavender. $0.25 Lavender Blcolor 20 Lavender Pink 20 Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Flowers exceedingly large, much fluted, usually 4 to a stem, bright shell pink .20 Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell pink; extra long stems 20 Mrs. Wood row Wilson. AppleblosHom pink 30 Mrs. W. Sim 20 Mrs. Spanolln 20 Pink and White. Blanche Ferry type. One of the best commercial varieties,. .20 President Woodrow Wil- son. Magenta rose .30 Rose Oueen. Beautiful rose pink 50 Red Orchid 20 Selma Swenson. Clear, light, soft pink 30 Venus. Perfect shape, stan- dard white, slightly blushed pink wings, in Winter near- ly white .25 White Orchid. White flow- ers of good substance 20 Yarrawa. The color on open- ing is rose, changing as the flower develops to a light pink standard, tinted buff, with blush wings. _ The flowers are exquisitely waved, many being double flowered and produced oB long stems 20 .65 8.00 Winter Flowering Spencers Mixed .20 .65 8.00 oz.) Oz. Lb. $0.75 $9.00 .75 10.00 .75 10.00 .65 8.00 .65 8.00 1. 00 .75 .75 10.00 10.00 .65 8.00 1. 00 2.00 .75 10.00 1.00 12.00 .75 9.00 .65 8.00 cKicAco VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE »">««i' Aster Plants Seniple's Branching, Crego and Aster 'Mums. Seed gro\ra from selected flowers ; fine, strong plants, $2.50 per 1000, 5000 for $10.00. GERANIUMS Out of 4-indi pots, in bud and bloom, all leading varieties, $5.00 per 100. LANTANAS ALTERNANTHERAS ABUTILON VEBENAS COLEVS SCARLET SAGE CIGAR PLANTS LOBELLA SAVEET ALYSSUM KENIL\VORTH IVY GERANIUMS THUNBERGIA PARLOR IVY FEVERFEW^ BEGONIAS TRADESCANTIA (Giaut Double White) CENTAUREA, all colors. All the ahove strong plants, out of 2%-in. and 3-in. pots, $2.00 per 100 ; 300 for $5.00. CABBAGE PLANTS, CELERY, BEETS, ONIONS, LET- TUCE PLANTS. All kinds, strong plants, $1.00 per 1000. $S.50 per 10,000. TOMATO and SWTEET POTATO PLANTS. Good, strong plants, $1.50 per 1000. CAULIfLOAVER PLANTS. Nice, strong plants, 35c. per 100, $2.50 per 1000. SEND FOR LIST J. C. SCHMIDT, Brtstol, Pa. GOOD STOCK At Reasonable Prices 100 DRAC^NA Indivisa. 3-in. pota $5.00 DRAC^N A Indivisa. 4-in. pots 10.00 FEVERFEW, Little Gem. 23^-in. pots... 2.00 GERANIUMS, Mme. Sallerol. 2U-m. pots. 2.00 GERMAN rv Y. 2}<-in 2.00 rVY GERANIUMS. Fine mixed. 2Ji-in. Sot9 3.00 SE GER.\NHIMS. 2ii-in. pota 2.60 LEMON VKRBENA. 3-ia. pots 3.00 LEMON VERBENA. 4-in. pots 6.00 HELIOTROPE. 2l4-ia 2.00 SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON. 2>i-in.... 2.50 (RAMSBURG'S STRAIN) VINCA Varicgata. 3-in 3.00 VINCA Variegata. 3>i-in 6.00 F A FMMON9 florist r. /\. r^lVllVl^^l^O, Weil Ktuebuk. M.. Miscellaneous Plants Per 100 ..$2.00 3.50 3.00 ALYSSUM, Double. 2-in BEGONIA Lumlnosa. 2}'f-in Chatelaine and Prima Donna. 2H-iD. . . Erfordla and Vernon. Red, white and pink. 2l4-in 2.50 Seedlings. Prima Donna and Vernon. Red 1.50 GERANIUMS. Mme. Sallerol. 2-in 2.00 HELIOTROPE, Jersey Beauty. 2-in 2.00 HYI>R-\N(;EAS. I,iit,l year's cuttings. 3-in.. 6.00 LOBELIA. K. Mallard. 2-in 2.00 STAR OF BETHLEHEM. Something new. 2-iu 5.00 Casih, please. Olson & Co., Webster, Mass. wholesale Plant Growers SOUTHERN STATES— Conttnned account of the shortage of wood pulp, colors, etc. Dave Weller. manager of the New Nanz & Neuner Co.. reports that he is cutting plenty of Roses, Lilies, Snap- dragon, and a few Asters. A new green- house has just been completed, and work has been started on a new central power plant. Heretofore the power plant has been divided into three sections, scat- tered at various parts of the big plant uear St. Matthews. Part of the heating was done with hot water and part with steam, three boilers being employed. Un- der the new system three high powered steam boilers in a central lieating plant will heat the entire siring of houses. One new boiler has been purchased, and two old ones will be used. The retail store is selling many handsome rustic flower boxes, stands, etc., which are made at the greenhouses from second growth wood which is, being cleared off. The en- tire grounds are being cleaned up and put in first class shape. The company lias a large frontage of several acres on the Shelbyville Pike, and this ground will be fixed up so that it will be an ad- vertisement for the company. One of the main thoroughfares and a trolley line pass right in front of the place. Fred Haupt. the Jefferson st. florist, was one of the members of the Louis- ville Rotary Club to go to Cincinnati this week to attend the annual conven- tion of the National Association held in the Queen City. L. A. Michler and Ferdinand Keller, of Lexington. Ky., representing the flo- rists, and many other representatives of other trades, formed a committee re- cently that called on Mayor J. C. Rogers, and asked that for a while at least he postpone the passage of the proposed smoke ordinance in order that certain improvements could be made. It was claimed that they were willing to assist in reducing the smoke, but that it would take some time to make experiments and get the proposition in hand. It was also thought that some modifications would have to be made in the ordinance as it now stands. G. !>■ C. Balti , Md. imore Gustav Lotze of Glen Burnie has quite a crop of Gladiolus and is making heavy daily consignments. The 'Mums Unaka, Edwin A. Seidewitz, White Chieftafin are a few well known good ones raised by him. At present he has a stock of Chrysanthemums. Mrs. Henry Barton .lacobs and Mrs. Geo. Benson. Raymond E. and Ernest Akehtlrst are shipping in quantities of Asters, which are bringing them around $20 per 1000. E. J. Schroeder of Perry Hall is shipping a lot of white Sweet Peas. The Baltimore Wholesale Florists' & Supply Co. will open its new store on Center St.. just east of Charles St. on Monday, July 31. At its last meeting the Baltimore Flo- rists' Club decided to have an outing on July 27 to Harper's Ferry and Braddock Heights. The trip will be made in auto- mobiles. Samuel Feast & Sons were right up to the minute with their window display. The Elk's Convention being held in this city during this week, they have made their window decoration to represent a Rocky Mountain scene, the native stamping ground for the real Elks. F. J. LeC. For Hay Fever Sufferers The American Hay Fever Association is appealing to the general public for co- operation in the cause of mitigating the hay fever evil. Hay fever is aggravated, if not in- duced, by the dissemination of pollen from various plants. Hence the annual visitation of hay fever is made concur- rently with the flowering season. The dandelion and the Goldenrod are chief offenders, and there are various weeds equally discouraging to liay fever suf- ferers. It is agninst the weeds that the society now makes war and asks the good otBces of the public as an ally. Societies for the suppression of weeds are being formed, municipal ordinances are being drafted, and an intensive cam- paign against plant pests has commenced in various localities. Citizens are clear- ing up the vacant lots and generally ac- complishing some aesthetic improvement to relieve their hay fever friends. Pink Killarney. White Klllarney, KiUamey Oueen. Double Pink Klllarney. Mrs. Aaron Ward. Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. Mrs. Taft (AntoilM Rivoire). My Maryland. Lady HUllngdon. Richmond. Grafted, from 3 and 3H-inch poU. JI5.00 per 100. Own Root, 3-in., $8.00 per 100. Bride. Bridesmaid, Bonsilene, Kaiserln. Own Root. 3-in. pota, $7.00 per 100. Sunrise, Sunset. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. Hadley, Klllarney Queen. Sunburst. Own Root. 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Kaiserln. A. Victoria. Grafted. 3-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. Chrysanthemums Edwin Siedewltz, Charles Razer, Chieftain, Cbrysolora, Dolly Dimple, Golden Dome, Lynn wood Hall, Ramapo, Yellow Eaton, William Turner. 2H-in. pots, S4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. A. J. Balfour, Autumn Glory, CulUngfordii. Elsie Papworth, Early Snow, Golden Glow, Geo. Kalb, Glory of Pacific, Harvard, Harry May, H. W. Relman, Ivory, John Shrlmpton, Lillian Doty, Maud Dean, Money Maker, Mrs. Baer, Mrs. J. Jones, Mrs. Robt. McArthur, Major Bonnaffon, Mme. F. Bergeman. Nagoya, Patty, Polly Rose, Pink Ivory, Pacific Supreme. Smith's Advance, The Harriott, Timothy Eaton, Unaka, W. H. Lincoln, White Bon- naffon. 23.2-in. pots, S3.00 per 100, 825.00 per 1000. POMPONS: Baby, Klondyke, Golden Bed- der. Sunshine, etc. SINGLES: Lady Smyth, Menza, Mrs. Prouting, Garza. Yellow and White, and other varieties. From 2]4,-\u. pots, $3.00 per 100. Miscellaneous Plants Ready for Immediate Sales Size pots 100 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 2>'4-in. $3.00 ASPARAGUS 3 -in. 6.00 ASPARAGUS Hatcheri 3 -in. 8.00 ASTERS 2ii-m. 3.00 FORGET-ME-NOT 2M-in. 3.00 POINSETTIAS 2)i-in. 6.00 9MILAX 2)i-in. 3.00 SWAINSONA Alba 3 -in. 6.00 STEVIA Compacta 2}i-in. 3.00 SEND FOR C.\T.VLOGt'E Wood Brothers FishkiU, N. Y. When nrdprlng. please mention TTi** Kxchaoga io,ooo Bench-Grown Ferns Scottii. Whitman!. Scholtzli. Roosevelt, etc. Fine plants, $15.00 and $20.00 per 100. 2H-in. ASP.\R.\GUS Plumosus and 100 1000 Sprengeri. Large plants $2.75 $2S.00 2H-in. SMILAX PLANTS 2.75 25.00 2>i-in. STEVIA. Dwarf or tall 2.25 20.00 3-in. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 10 varieties 7.50 70.00 2K-in. CYCLAMEN. S varieties 6.00 55.00 3-in 8.00 70.00 Abundance of other stock. Alonzo J, Bryan, Washington?'".' j. When ordering, please mention The Excbanf, A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT DR.\C,«NA Indivisa. 2-in., 5c.; 3-in., lOc; 4-in., 15c.: .5-in., 2oc. each. REX BEGONIAS. 2.'.i-in.. $5.00 per 100. GER.VNIUMS. Nutt, Poitevlne, Ricard. Per- kins and Buchner. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100; 3-ill., $5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-in., lOo.; 4-in.. 15c.; 5-in., 25c. VINCA Variegata. 2-in., $2.00; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Our Advertising Columns Read for Profit— Uac for Reaulti Julv 23, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 181 Good plants in ten inch pots of AGAVE Americana variegata (Century Plants) 3000 plants CHRYSANTHEMUM Golden Glow A large number of fine plants of HYDRANGEA Otaksa in tubs and pots William W. Edgar Co. Waverley, Mass. When ordering, please meatlon Tbe Kicbange SNAPDRAGONS SILVER PINK $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000 NELROSE THE BEST COMMERCIAL SNAPDRAGON $5.00;per 100; $45.00 per 1000 FINEST YELLOW $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000 FINEST WHITE $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 HFATI-IF'RnP'I f NEW YELLOW riiZjJ^ M. r:iIL.IVl^dl^l_, jgoo per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000 Above prices are for plants, from 2J4-ii'ch pots, which are pinched once and well branched. We offer extra fine plants of the above, from 3-in. pots, at an advance of $2.00 per 100. DAVID J. SCOTT, Corfu, N. Y. Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange Primroses and Cyclamen PRIMULA Chinese. $1^%^^ ^or^ separate colors, from 2K-in. pots. PRIMULA Obconica Gigantea and Grandiflora. In mixed or separate colors, from 2J^-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN gigantea. in four colors, from 3-in. pots. $8.00 per 100 ASPARAGUS PlumOSUS. strong, from 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per 100- ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Strong, from 3-in. pots. $5.00 per 100. Wettlin Floral Co., Homell. N.Y. When ordering, pleaaa meptton Tbe B>ichang« CONVENTION NUMBER Out Augu»t 5 See large ad elsewhere in this issue. WISE GROWERS DEAL WITH ME BE- CAUSE THEY RECEIVE GOOD VALUE A MINUTE'S GLANCE THROUGH THIS LIST MAY BE THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU COULD MAKE TO-DAY i^=a»I STAND BACK OF EVERY ORDER SHIPPED. SATISFACTION,— >^«. ^«C^ GUARANTEED IS MY WAY OF DOING BUSINESS ^^^^^^^^ NEW CROP SEEDS— To Sow At Once ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus, greenhouse grown. S2.50 per lOuO Sprengeri. 75c. per 1000. BELLIS DAISIES. Double Giant White, Double Giant PinJc, Double Giant Red ITr nkt 25c. ;^ oz. 75c. '* * P CALCEOLARIA Hybrida, Carter's Prize Strain. 50c. per tr. pkt. CINERARIA. Giant flowering, half dwarf. Finest Mixed. 75c. per tr pkt MIGNONETTE. (Ready July 15.) Giant greenhouse forcing. Finest'strain obtainable "inn r,or tr. pkt.. M oz. S2.00, oz. S6.00. ""■-amauie. ouo. per PANSY SEED. (Ready July 15.) Giant flowering florist mixture. American erown in^ money can buy.) 50c. per tr. pkt., H oz. J1.50. oz. $5.00. Brown. iBest ''^H'oz^l^?0,^M''o''z'^;50.°oz'ti'.0a'' '"'""'' '"' ""''"^^ '-«-'»---". J1.00 per tr. pkt.. PANSY, Giant White Dark Eye, Giant Pure Yellow, Mad. Perret Red Prince H»or» Giant Blue. All the above: U oz. 82.00. 'A oz. $3.00, oz. $6 00 rnnce Henry PANSY SEED. Wm. Sim's Giant Exhibition Mixture. Finest strain k $1,00: H oz. $3.00; oz. $10.00. ° " All The Abovm PantUa Are American Grown SNAPDRAGON. Greenhouse Forcing Varieties, Buxton's Silver Pink Tr. pkt. $0.50 Ramsburg'a " 1.00 Keystone Deep Rose Pink " 1.00 Nelrose Deep Pink " .50 STOCKS, Beauty of Nice Pink. Ready Aug. 15th. 90% Double. .„„ „^„„ ^„^ „„, , at New York Flower Show March. 1916. It sold in New York market at 250 1^^' r.», spray. Tr. pkt. $1.00. M oz. $2.00, oz. $7.00. marKet at .i5o. to 35o. per SWEET PEAS, Zvolanek's Winter Orchid, Flowering in all narietia. agency for this season. known. Tr. pkt. Phelp's White Tr nkt in '\n Giant YeUow ir. pkt. $0.50 This stock took first prize Xmas Pink Orchid. Best pink and white. Oz. M.OO, 4 oz. $12.00. Mrs. A. A. Skach and Mrs. Spanolln. Oz. $1.25, 4 oz. $3.50. Venus. Oz. $1.50, 4 oz. $5.00. Rose Queen. K oz. $1.50, oz $5.00, 4 oz. $15.00. All other new and standard varieties and grandiflora types. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. $8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, at $7.50 per 1000: in 2H-in., $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri Seedlings. $6.00 per 1000; 2K-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $10.00 per 100. BEGONIAS. Chatelaine 100 1000 2)i-ui $6.00 $45.00 3-in 8.00 76.00 4-in 12.00 Lorraine. 2M-ii> 12.00 Cincinnati. 2K-in 15.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2}^-in . . . 25.00 200.00 Rex. 2>^-in., very best varieties, assorted 8.00 BOUVARDIAS. Red. Pink and White. 2K- in. Excellent stock. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BOSTON IVY (Ampelopsis Veitchii). 2}i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 ber 1000. CHERRIES, Jerusalem. 2ii-in. $3.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 2M-in., varieties of POMPONS, 2}i-in varieties. Send for prices. Cyclamen. Very best strain and colors; fine plants Xmas Red, Pink, Salmon, Pure White, White with Eye, Dark Glowing Red. 2H->n., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; 3-in., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Selected 3-in., $10.00 per 100. DAISIES. Best Winter cut flower varieties. 100 1000 Boston Yellow. 2^-in $6.00 Strong Rooted Cuttings 4.00 $35.00 Mrs. F. Sanders. Strong, 2-in. plants 3.00 25.00 DRACiENA IndlTlsa. 2yi-in., ready July 15th, $4.00 per 100; 3-in., ready July 15th, $7.50 per 100; strong 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Strong, transplanted seedlings, ready July 15, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. FERNS. Table Ferns. In best 100 lOOO varieties. 2Ji-in $3.00 Boston Ferns. 2}^ -in 4.00 $35.00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt, Whitman] com- pacta. ScottU. All 2K-in. . 5.00 40.00 Elegantissima Improved and Elegantissima compacta. 2^i-in 6.00 Teddy. Jr 6.00 Table Fern Seedlings. In best varieties. 1 flat, $2.00 per flat; 5 flats, $1.75 per flat; 10 flats, $1.60 per flat. Shipped in or out of flats. I have the Eastern '^'^'it.oorf oz. isio'"'™"''" O"^""'"- o- Lavender Nora, Orchid Beauty. Oz. 75o 4 oz. $2.50. Mrs. Chas. A Zvolanek. (New.) Finest $12^00 ■ ^ "'■ **°°' ^^ '"'■ *^-'"' °^- Price on application. " r;!,?,""'^S°^'^ .''*='*NS. Clean stock ^°%A •,^°°^'^i^- Scottll, SchoelzU and p*rl()0 ■ *■ °' *■'"• I'"'"-' *^°°° Strong plants, in all above varieties, ready for 5-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. and best Standard Field Grown Carnation Plants Place your order now. M7?l'*'n Enchantress, Matchless, WhitePerfection, Mrs. C.W.Ward. Light Pink Enchantress, Philadel- phia, Beacon, Victory. $6 00 oer 100. $50.00 per 1000. Enchantrew f^"^u, *^?.9 ^•' "«■ »60.00 per 1000. White Wonder. $6.50 per 100, 855.00 per 1000. Yellow Prince. ST.OOperlOO. Other varieties. Prices on application. 250 of one variety at thousand rate. All of the above will be strictly first class stock which I stand back of and assure satisfaction on. HYDRANGEAS^ Best French vari.ti«. 100, 6-in. and larger, in bud and bloom. Prices on appbcation. PEPPERS Bird's Eye. For Xmas. Bright red. 2W-m.. $3.00 per 100. POINSETiriAS. 2>i-&., ready 100 1000 July 20 and later $6 00 SSO 00 PRIMULAS. Obconica, Chi- nensls, Malacoldea. 2}i-in., ready July, 15th. giant flower- ing, finest strain, in separate colors or mixed 3 00 ROSES. 2}i-, 3- and 4-in., Grafted and own Root, in good many varieties, A. 1 Stock. Prices on application. SNAPDRAGON. Silver Pink, Giant Yellow, Giant White. Nelrose 4 00 SNAPDRAGON Keystone. 2)i-in 5.00 STEVIA. (Double and Single.) 2-in. 3.00 iio u VINCA, Variegated. 2 in., ready July 15ih 100 $2.50. 1000, $20.00; 2M-in., 100 $3.00 1000 $25.00:3-in., 100 $6.00; t-in., heaw 100 $10.00. ""vy, VIOLETS. Marie Louise (Rhein- beck Grown.) Clean stock. 100 1000 Plants from soil, ready Aug. l8t.$4.00 $36.00 37.S0 35.00 45.00 25.00 ROMAN J.IRWIN PLANTS - CUTTWCS-BUIBS-SEEDS Phones3738- 2326 Farra^ut 108 west 28l£St. NewYorK Wben ordering* please mention Tbe Exchange 182 The Florists' Exchange ^^^ <;;^^ymm^^^m^^^^ Every claim made for the T""^^"^^"^^ Magic Complete Plant Foods, [flPlMAH Pure Bone Meals and Pure i\'\ 'a^ ^ J^MiA M Carbonate of Lime is sub- '' ^i™™ ^kmKW^^M stantiated by the results. ^f' ' They increase the quantity *"'^"^""^"^^' and quality of your crops, build up your soil, keep your soil in sweet condition^ and increase the humus in your soil. Don't take any chances. Buy the Magic Fertilizers and Feed the Magic Way. Get in touch with us. Why not right now? You'll get Co-operation and Factory-to-Consumer Prices. Remember you are dealing directly with a responsible manufacturer. ^ ioolbs Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co. \^^ 810 Exchange Ave., Union Stock Yards, Chicago When ordering, pk'ase mention The lixcbange The Renowned Food For Plants MANUFACTURED BY CLAY:'& son, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND When ordering, please meptlon The Exchange The Recognized Standard Insecticide A aprar remedy for gresD, black, white fly. thrlps and soft aoale. Qt., SLOO: ni., 83.60, ISIKOTIAINA AH per cent. nlcoUne eolutlon prop- erly diluted for fumlgatinir or vapor- Ulne. Qt., $1.60; guL, 94.G0. Until further notice ahlpmente of our product* mnglne, Vermlne and Boallne win be eubject to oondltlona of the chemical market Prompt ehlpments can be guaranteed on Aplilne ana Iflkotlaiia. APfflNE MANUFACTURING CO. MADISON, N. J. Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 4c.lfc.,L''b'^ TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. ,i,° bia TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. ij,"^ TOBACCO STEMS, 75c. r,i22 Laifte Bale, iraii>iiii< 300 to 400 Ibi., t3.M. Special price* In Ton* and Carload Lot* J.J Friedman^*i^^W!rr Wban ordertnc, pie-ate meation The Exchanc* hflNURES Unequaled for Greenhoose and Landscape Fertilizing The Pulverized Manure Co. 34 UNION STOCK YARDS CHICAGO When ordering, please mention The Exchange NIKOTEEN For Spraying a APHIS PUNK For F^migatinft Aak your dealer for it Nicotine Mfff. G>. ST. LOUIS NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK For destroying insect life on Plants, etc. Per bor ( 1 doi. roUs) »0.60 Per case (12 doz. roUa) 6.60 Get our list of other supplies GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER,%1:l^* IIM PiB* St., St. Lonl*. Mo. Whe* ordtrlBC, pUtB* mentloa Th« Bxelianc* "THE BLACK STUFF FINE BRAND" EXTRA STRONG FOR DUSTING 100-POUND BAG $3.00— 50-POUND BAG $1.75— 25-POUND BAG 11.00 ON CARS YORK, PA. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO., YORK, PA., MAKERS A High Grade SHREDDED HUMUS HUMUS^ FOR LAWN FOR GARDEN A pure plant food, unleached and un- burnt; proven by analysis to contain potash, phosphoric acid and nitrogen. Absorbs Nature's moisture and spreads its fertilizing elements through the soil. Requires months of preparation. Try a bag ! One 100-lb. bag, $1.35 I Four lOO-Ib. bags, $4.00 Two 100-lb. bagi, 2.S0 Five 100-lb. bags, 4.50 Three 100-lb. bagt, 3.50 I Six 100-lb. bags. 5.00 F. O. B. New York or Jersey City on any Railroad or Steamboat Line Send check or money order with order MAGIC HUMUS CO. G. W. Chandler, Sales Agent 254 WEST 34th STREET, NEW YORK or 40 PETERS PL.. RED BANK, N. J. f fJ. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. A quiet and unassuming man, seldom read about in the trade papers, yet known favorably to hundreds of thor- oughly well satisfied customers, is J. C. Schmidt of Bristol. Pa., a g«ntleman who, going into business for himself at an early age, is now firmly established on the road which leads to the objective : Success, which so many set out to reach but fail to. In bis early days Mr. Schmidt worked for several of the larger houses in the East, gathering a little knowledge here and a little more there until, as he put it himself, he started in business at 19, feeling satisfied that he knew it all, there being nothing further required than to work hard and make monty. But he soon found himself un- deceived as to business conditions, and so had to give up the first ten good years to "getting experience." Then Mr. Schmidt added : "Had I at the out- sot possessed a capital of $10,000, in- stead of the little money I did have, I would most likely have lost every penny of it." In 1895 Mr. Schmidt placed his first advertising with The Florists' Es- ciTANGE. We have a copy of one of his first ads. before us as we write. Here it is: PANSY PLANTS International Mixture, Show varieties, very large flowering, unsurpassed quality. Good little plants, bv mail. ."iOc. per 100; by express, $.3..'50 a 1000; $15 per 5000. Honest samples. 10c. Green Moss and Peat. $1.00 per barrel. Cash with order, please. J. C. SCHMIDT & CO., Pansy Growers. Bristol, Pa, P. O. Box 273. Note particularly the sentence: "Honest samples. 10c." This is an index to the character of the man. Mr. Schmidt has been advertising steadily in The Flo- rists' Exchange since 1S95 — that is, for 21 years, and we cannot recollect ever having received a complaint against him. In the course of business many complaints are received which are not justified and which would never have been made had the complainant stopped to think of them. However, we have never received that kind of complaint even. Mentioning this fact to Mr. Schmidt, he remarked that he never al- lowed himself to have a dissatisfied cus- tomer; that even though he had some- times felt he was being imposed upon, he made good to the complainant, then exercised his own discretion as to whether he would continue dealings with that man or not. Mr. Schmidt early made up Ms mind that his future should lie in the whole- sale trade, so he went into the growing of Pansies from the beginning. He found it hard to get the florist to buy these small plants, and, as a matter of fact, he had to educate them to the knowledge that they could buy well started Pansy plants of approved strains at less cost than they could grow them themselves. Adddtlonally, he was as- suming all the risk as to the quality of the seeds. He is one of the largest buy- ers of Pansy seed, sowing about lolbs. a year. His interests in that line are now so large that for protection's sake he is most careful as to the source whence he buys. He makes it a matter of principle not to purchase all his seed from one source, never mind how good the reputation, so his stock comes from the best known growers, one in Germany, one in France and one in England. In this way he is enabled to keep up a first class strain. Mr. Schmidt was bom at Magstadt, Wurtemberg, Germany, Feb. 22. 1S75, arriving in this country in 18S9. He is today one of the largest, if not the largest Pansy specialists of the United States, but his business is by no means confined thereto, as he grows a very heavy general line of bedding plants. Geraniums predominating, while at the same time he does an immense business in young vegetable plants. Mr. Schmidt is a member of the So- ciety of American Florists and the Flo- rists' Club of Philadelphia among the trade organizations. He is married and has a thriving family of five. Some of his sons are engaged in the business with him, while his eldest daughter is in charge of his bookkeeping. Mr. Schmidt is 41 years young, and is a whole souled man whom it is a pleasure to meet. .\t Bristol, Pa., where he has been ever since he opened up busi- ness. Mr. Schmidt has three acres of ground immediately around his borne, where his fourteen greenhouses, contain- ing some 48,000 sq. ft. of glass, are also located. At another point he has a farm of four acres w-here he grows principally Violets, Carnations and vegetable plants. After 21 years of advertising in The Florists' Exchange Mr. Schmidt is still one of our most enthusiastic advo- cates. He uses other mediums, but sa.vs The Exchange is the one which gives him the big returns. Naturally, he s%vears by it. FoBT Wayne. Ind. — W. J. and M. S. Vesey • will start work shortly on the construction of four greenhouses to pro- vide quarters for a collection of orchids which the firm has just purchased from Geo. Field of Washington. D. C, at a cost of $15,000. This collection, which consists of all commercial varieties, many of which have not been raised in the West before, will make the Vesey firm the largest producers of orchids in the Middle West. All the orchids in this collection will be used for the pro- duction of cut flowers. I ■ July 22, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 183 Just Arrived from Belgium 40 CASES OF ARAUCARIAS, KENTIASsnd ASPIDISTRAS In fine condition, which 1 will offer In their original package for the next two weelcs. before being potted, at the follow- ing low prices: ARAUCARIA Eicelsa. 3 tiers, 9-11 inches high, 60c.; 3-4 tiers, 12-14 inches high, 60o.; .S-4 tiers, 14 to 16 inches high, 76c. KENTIA Belmoreana. 5-6 leaves, 16 inchea high, 66o.; IS inches high, 5-6 leaves, 75o.; 24 inches high, 6-7 leaves, 90e.; 26-28 inches high, 6-7 leaves, »1.25 each, KENTIA Forsteriana, 24-26 inches high, 5-6 leaves, 75c.; 23-30 inches high, 90c.; 32-34 inches high, 6 leaves, tl.26; 36 inches high, SI. SO each. ASPIDISTRA. Suitable for porches. Green- leaved. 6-ineb pots, Sl.OO; Variegated, 11.25. GERANIUMS, such as Beaute Poltevlneand Alphonse Rlcard. 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. John Doyle, S. A. Nutt, Perkins, M. Buchner, 4-in. pots, S7.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Lumlnosa and Vernon red; Magnifies, best pink. 4-in. tS.OO per 100; same varieties, 3-in. $5.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS. 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE. Light and dark blue. pots, $7.00 p6r 100; 3-in. poU, $5.00 per 100. AGERATUM. Best dwarf blue, 4-in. pots. $7.00 per 100. best pots, pots, 4-in. bright 2H-in. 2H-in. 3-in. Cash with order SCARLET SAGE, Clara Bedman or Bonfire. 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100; a-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. PETUNIAS, California Giant. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. DOUBLE PETUNIAS. 4-inch pots, colors, $8 00 per 100. ROSY MORN and INIMITABLE. pots, $3.00 per 100. SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem. pots, $3.00 per 100. DOUBLE BLUE CORNFLOWERS. pots, $5.00 per 100. MOONVINES. 2H-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, staked up, $12.00 per lOO. PHLOX. 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. SNAPDRAGONS, such as Giant Yellow, Golden Queen, Giant Scarlet, Giant Pink, Salmon Pink, Queen of the North and Giant White. 2>i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Nelrose Pink and Silver Pink, 2H-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. KENTIA Belmoreana and Forsteriana. 4-in. pots, 30c. each. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; 4-in., $10.00 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $12.00 per 100. HARDY rVIES. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. COCOS Weddelllana. 3-in. pots, 15o. CROTONS. 4-in pots. 25c. LEMON VERBENAS. 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. DRACyCNA Indlvisa. 5-in. pots, 25c. FUNKI A Varlegata. Strong, 4-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, Wted^pt^/ 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. POT GROWN STRAWBERRIES Everbearing 30,000 PROGRESSIVE 1 0,000 SUPERB 200,000 Pot Plants Now ready, of the very best varieties. Plants are guaranteed to be as fine as any grown. Write for varieties and prices ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY :: ELIZABETH, N. J- When ordering, please mention The Exchange P. Ouwerkerk 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. JUST RECErVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES RhododendronSjAzaleas, Spiraeas , Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts PRICES MODERATE When ordprtnc. plt^flRe menrlon The Exchange POT-GROWN WISTARIA AMPELOPSIS VeitchU AMPELOPSIS Ouinquefolia ARISTOLOCHIA EUONYMUS Radicans variegated A. L. MILLER Rockaway Boulevard and Sutphln Road JAMAICA. LONG ISLAND WbPn nrdprlng. qIphb*' iriPTitlon Tbf Eitcbange The reason why you should use BOXWOOD is because you make money on it. THE EAST END NURSERY CO. Care A. MORAIO, Florist SSPurchaMSt., RYE, N. T. Wbea ordvrlnc, please mention The Exchange New List Now Ready — Let us send it Not necessary for you to write. Just send your letter head and we will do the rest. ^Tit>n orijprlntr r^lpwwp cntinn Tho KTf'hnngp Roses, Hardy Perennials, Ornamentals, Bedding Plants Ask For Price Lift Mountain View Floral Co., Portland, Ore. Berberis Thunbergii Seedlings to 3 feet. Prices right Specimen TSUGA CANADENSIS Littlefield & Wymsm North Abington, Mass. When ordering, please mention The Exchange grown CARNATION PLANTS Be wi-se and prepare for next season by ordering your stock of Field-grown Carnation Plants NOW. Ready for immediate shipment. We will reserve your stock until you are ready for It, U ordered at once. THE THREE NEW REDS 100 1000 Belle Washburn JI5.00 $120.00 Nebraslta 1,5.00 120.00 Aviator 15.00 120.00 RED 100 1000 Champion $7 .50 $60.00 Princess Dagmar 7.50 60.00 Beacon 7.00 55.00 Pocahontas 7.50 60;00 Ilarlouarden 7.00 65 00 Victory 7.00 55.00 St. Nicholas 7.50 60 00 TheHerald 7.50 60.00 WHITE Matchless 7.00 55,00 White Wonder 7.00 55.00 White Enchantress 7.00 55.00 White Perfection 7.00 55.00 Alma^Ward 7.00 55.00 YELLOW Yellow Prince 8.00 70.00 VARIEGATED Benora 7.50 60.00 NEW CARNATIONS To be disseminated 1916-17 100 1000 Cottage Maid 12.00 100.00 Merry Christmas 12.00 100.00 Rosalia 12.00 100.00 Old Gold 12.00 100.00 Complete description on application. Order now for December and January Delivery Snapdragons Just remember how you hunted the country over for good Snapdragon Plants last season. We have them. You will want them later. V mM^Jj f '^^Sl wlsf^^' 2=--^ (§) m\ THE THREE NEW PINKS 100 1000 Alice Coombs $1.5.00 $120.00 MissTheo 1.5.00 120.00 Nancy 15.00 120.00 PINK 100 1000 Good Cheer $10 00 $90.00 Alice .■ 8.00 75.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.50 60.00 Mrs. C. Edward Akehurst 7.50 60.00 Pink Sensation 8.00 75.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 7.00 55.00 Enchantress 7.00 55.00 Pink Delight 8.00 75.00 Siegwart 7.50 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7.00 55.00 Rosette 7.50 60.00 Dorothy Gordon 7.50 60.00 Northport 7.00 55.00 Gloriosa 7.50 60.00 Wlnsor 7.50 60.00 Send for our bulletin, giving prices on Sweet Pea Seed, Rose Plants and Miscellaneous Stock, including Bulbs of all varieties. Let us quote you on your requirements. DURING JULY AND AUGUST, CLOSING TIME 5 P. M.j SATURDAY, 1 P.M. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA Order now. Ramsburg's Silver Pink. Phelps' White. 2H-m.. Phelps* Yellow. 23^-m. 100 1000 2H-in.S5.00 $40.00 o.OO 40.00 _ .(soo 40 no Giant White. 2>^-in 5 00 40 00 . 5.00 40.00 Nelrose. 2^-in 5 00 40 00 Nelrose. 3-in . 8.00 70 00 Nelrose. 4-iii . 12.00 100.00 NEW YORK 117 West 28th Street BALTIMORE Franklin and St. Paul Sts. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow Street WASHINGTON 1216 H Street, N.W. \NTien ordering, please mention The Exchange A. F. J. Baur O. E. Steinlcamp Merry Christmas The scarlet Carnation you vsfill eventually grov/. Order it nov^. Dissemination will begin next December. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 BAUR & STEINCAMP, Indianapolis, Indiana Carnation Breeders WHen ordering, please roentlop The Exchange Carnation Plants Enchantress, Mrs. Ward, Beacon, $6.00 per 100; S50.00 per 1000. Enchantress Supreme, White Wonder, White Per- fection, Alice, $6.50 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. Our stock of plants is fine and healthy George Peters & Son Hampstead, L. I., N. Y. Wlieii orderlDC, plesae mention Tb« Excbanf* 184 The Florists' Exchange Continuous Ring Carnation Supports RAPID SECURE NEAT LASTING Elndorsed and used by Carnation experts Send for a free sample ALL SHIPMENTS MADE FROM STOCK The Carnation Support Co., Connersville, Ind. ROSE STAKES straight Tie Length 1000 1000 3' S 9.60 $11.60 3'6' 10.75 12.75 4' 11.90 13.90 4'6' 13.0.5 15.05 5' 14.20 16.20 5'6' 15.35 17.35 6' 16.50 18.50 Craig Quality Cyclamen PRIZE WINNING STOCK Our Cyclamen are conceded to be the best strain in all colors. 75,000 ready for immediate delivery. From 2H-inch pots, at $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Robert Craig Company 4900 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Branch, NORWOOD, PA. Whea ordering, please mention The Bxehang* Anglin^aWalshCo. WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y. *Phone. Woodlawn 1470 ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2}i-in.. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Seedlings. $8.00 per 1000; in 6000 lots, at $7.50 per 1000. Sprengeri Seedlings, $6.00 per 1000; 2}i- in., $25.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS. Chatelaine. Seed- 100 1000 lings from soil $3.50 $30.00 2>i-in 5.00 45.00 Lorraine. 2ii-m 12.00 100.00 Cincinnati. 2)i-in 15.00 140.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2H-in. .25.00 200.00 Rex. 2>i-in., very beat varie- ties, assorted 5.00 40.00 ErfordU. 2}i-in 3.00 3-in Setnperflorens White. Vernon. 2-in 3-in Bedding. Assorted. 2M-ii>. BOUVARDIAS. Red, Plnlc and White. 2>i-in 5.00 40.00 3-in. 4.00 6.00 2.50 5.00 4.00 25.00 35.00 20.00 CALADIUM Esculentum. dos. 6-in., $2.00 per CANNAS. King Humbert. 3-in., $4.00 per 100: 4-in.. $7.00 per 100. (Except King Humbert.) 3-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. All pop- ular varieties. $1.76pep 100,$15.00per 1000. Hardy Varieties. 2-in., $2 50 per 100. CYCLAMEN. Xmas Red. Pink, Salmon, Pure White, White with Eye. Darii Red, 2>j-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; 3-in., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. DRACiENA Indivisa. 2>i-ln., per 100. $3.60; 3-in., $6.00; 3H-in., $7.00; 4-in., $15.00; 5-in., $25.00. SeedUngs, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. FERNS. Table Ferns. 2)i-in. $3.00 Cyrtomium Falcatum, 3-in. . 8.00 4-in 15.00 Boston Ferns. 2><-in 4.00 $35.00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt, Whltmani com- pacta, Scottil. All 2),i-in. . 6.00 40.00 100 1000 Elegantlssima Improved and Elegantissima compacts. 2)-i-in $6.00 $50.00 Teddy Jr 5.00 45.00 Whitmanl. 5H-in. 75c. each. Table Fern Seedlings. $2.00 per flat 5 flats. $1.75 per flat; 10 flats, $1.60 per flat. HYDRANGEAS. Best varieties. 2}i-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. 100 1000 rVY. EngUsh. 2M-in $3.00 $25.00 LEMON VERBENAS. 2-in 2.50 Strong, 3-in 6.00 PHLOX. Hardy. Mixed. Clumps. 5.00 Fireball. 4-in 7.00 POINSETTIAS. 2}i-in 6.00 50.00 PRIMULA. Obconica, Chinen- sls, Malacoldes. Giant flow- ering. Separate or Mixed Colors 3.00 SNAPDRAGON. SUvor Pink, Giant YeUow, Giant WUte, Tango and Salmon. 2>i-in . 4.00 VINCA Varlegata. 2-in 2.50 2>i-in 3.00 VIOLETS. Marie Louise. Clean stock. Rooted Cuttings 2.25 20.00 Plantsfromsoil.ready Aug. 1st. 4.00 35.00 VIOLETS. Princess of Wales. . 2.50 22.60 CALIFORNIA BULBS Prices F. O. B., New York City. FREESIA Purity (Fischer's Improved). Diam. Inches. Per 1000 HtoM $10.00 HtoM 1800 CALLA /£thioplca. Diam. Inches Per 1000 IK to 2-in. (florist siie) $70.00 2 to2H-in 85.00 Godfrey. Whiter than J5thiopica and more prolific. Medium sised bulbs, $8.00 per 100; large size bulbs, $12.00 per 100. The above are clean, high-grade, healthy bulbs. 27.60 35.00 20.00 26.00 Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment in large and small sizes. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur$ery Co., Inc., dX*'?u. Erergreen Specialists Largest Growers In America Sm Stack fir Sale ad. Biriains. Roses When ordering. pIpbwp m>-ntlnn Tbp KxotiHngi' Teddy, Jr. 2)i-in., $fl.0r Scottii '« " John Wanamaker Chrysanthemums. ?^'^%''^^:"^^: Roses. Ferns 8-in., $1.00 eaoh. 7-tD., 75o.eaob, d-in.. 50o. each. 4-iD.. 20o. each Ji-in.. $6.00 per 100, $50 00 per 1000 " ' ' $5 00 per 100. $40.00 p«r 1000 6-iDch, 50o. each. 2>i-ln . $10.00 p«r 100 7-in., 78o. e»oh Madlaon. Own root, 3-in. $8.00 per 100 Campbell Bros., Penllyn, Pa, FERN SEEDLINGS. By the million, now ready for potting, best stock ever produced, every plant guaranteed to pteaep. or money back. AMort- ment of 15 best Fern Dish varieties, strong. un> divided clumps, $1.00 per 100. $9.50 per 1000. In 10,000 lota, $9.00 per 1000; in 25.000 lots, $S.50 per 1000. Ask for Price List iliustratinf 30 beat Table Ferns to select from. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy. full grown, 2}^-in. stock, in best assortment, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Qean. thrifty. 2>i-i srao URGE PINES. SPRUCES, HEMLOCK, RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS, ETC. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. Stratford, Conn. Reference : Dumi & Braditreet. Eilibliihed 21 year Wli..!. nrflArine nl..^... m'Mr1..n Th.' FTclumge KENTIA Belmoreana. stock, right size for center plants. $1.30 per do., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense Clorlosa. Strongeat, prettiest and most productive of fancy Adian* turns. Always in demand, requires no mora heat or care than a Boston Fern. Well grown, 3-in. $2.50 per doi.. $20.00 per 100. Large cut fronds, shipped safely any distance, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense. Splendid 2-in. stoelE, $1.30 per dos.. $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Cuneatum. Best common, com- mercial Maidenhair Fern for pot or cut. W^ grown, 2>i-in. stock. $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Strang Seedlings, $1.00 per 100, $S.S0 per 1000. ALSOPHILA Austratis. Extra strong seedlings, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Strong seed- lings from beat greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting. $1.00 per 100, $8,00 per 1000. In 5000 loU, $7.00 per 1000. From 2ti-in. pots, in per- fect condition. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. J. F. Anderson FERN SPECIALIST SHORT HILLS, N. J. \\Tien ordering, please mention The Excbanfe When orderlnr. plense mt^ntlnn The Bichsnge 100 1000 Whltmani Improved $5.00 $40.00 Whltnuinl Compacta 6.00 40.00 RooMTalta 0.00 4a00 BoatoDH 4.00 36.00 »« at lOM rate HENPY H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. Wbpn ordering. plPuae mention The Kichange BEX>DING PLANTS Assorted Ferns. Strong, healthy plants, from 2)i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000; 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Fern Seed- lings, all best varieties. $1.00 per 100, $9.50 per 1000. Cyrtomium Falcatum, 4-in., $12.00 per I 100. Asparailus Plumosus Nanus Seedlings, $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. Adiantum Cunea- tum, 4-in., $15.00 per 1000. FRANK N. ESKESEN, Madison, N. J. VIOLETS- VIOLETS Marie Louise. Clean and healthy. 3-in. pots, S5.00 per 100. Cash with order, WM. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchsnge ' Fern Seedlings Beat stock in country, assortmsnt of 15 beat Tarieties, strong, undivided dumps. $1.00 per 100, $9.50 per 1000; $9.00 per 1000 in 10,000 lots. Ferns for Fern Dishes. Full-grown, fine stock, from 3>i-in. pots. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 par 1000; from 3-in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Seed- lings, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Fins stock from 2)i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. BOSTON FERNS. 8-in. at 50c.: hea\T 7-in. at $1.00; hea\-y 8-in. at $1.50: heavy 10-in. at $2.00. Extra heavy ENGLISH IVY. 4-in., $20.00 per 100. DRAC^NA Indivisa. S and 6-in., $30.00 per 100. High Grade Stock. Cash, or satisfactory rsfsrenosa. C A- Peterson Wood Court TwTTt«w«-©B-HBa£mar. Philadel- phia. Beacon 6.00 50.00 GERANIUMS. Poitevine. S. A. Nut. 3-in 5.00 Casli with order Magnus Pierson CROMWELL -:- CONN. WIlc ll.lill- |ilr;ls.. Illrllli..ll Til" K \ cIl.Tlll.T J.L DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Our Specialties Roses. Carnations. Verbenas When ordertag. please meptioD The Excbange Split Carnations Quickly, easily and cheaply mended. No tools required Pillsbiiry Carnation Staple Patented 1906 1000 35o., 3000 $1.00 postpaid J KOan-j, I. L. PILLSBURY Galeaburg, lU. ELMER D.SMITH & CO. Chrysanthemums ASK FOR CATALOGUE Adrian - - - Mich. Chrysanthemums Carnations and Roses Charles H. Totty MADISON . - - NEW JERSEY When ordering, please meDtlon The Exchange Carnations F. Dorner & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. Roses, Cannes and Shrubbery Write for Prieea The Conard ® Jones Co. WEST GROVL. PA. When nrdprlnp. please mention The Exchange CONVENTION NUMBER Out August 5 See large ad elsewhere in this issue GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings GUARANTEED to any point in the United States as far west as Chicago. If they do not suit you, send thcni back and get your money refunded. You run no risk. Per 1000 S. A. NUTTand BUCHNER $10 00 RICARDand POITEVINE . 12.50 Noii'-e. — The cjuality of cuttings I furnish does not allow my giving any agents or middlemen a com- mission, and they can be procured only through me direct. I have cuttings ready for shipment every Monday of the year. POT GERANIUMS. Have a surplus over June and early July. They are potted up and ready for delivery August and September, at an attractive price. Let me submit samples and prices. ALBERT M. KERR, Lancaster, Pa. \\ lii-ii nnlertng. pIphbp nrnMnn Thi* RTflmriL-^- Special GERANIUMS Fine stock. Must iiave the room. 20,000 Nutt and Poitevine, 500 Ricard, 500 .Scarlet Bedder, all nice 2-in. plants, $2.(10 per 100, tlS.OO per 1000. 3-in. Stock: 3000 Poitevine. 300 Bucliner 500 Nutt, S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. PELARGONIUM, Easter Greeting, 2-in., SS.OO per 100. Cash please. Rudolf Nagel, 515 South West End Ave., Lancaster, P^ When ordering, please mention The K.xchgnge ORCHIDS FRESHLY IMPORTED. We offer the folowing: CATTLE YAS Sklnneri, Labiata, Triana. Mossls, Perclvaliana. Gaskelliana; L.i^LIAS acuminata, superblens; ONCIDIUMS blcallo- sum, Cebolleta, ornithorynchum, sphacela- tum, splendldum and the Holy Ghost Orchid' PERISTERIA elata. Write for -prices. 1 affAr J^ Hiirroll Orc'"^ Groweti & Importer! Lager oc nurreii, summit, n. j. When ordering, please mention Tlie ExchanK* REX BEGONIAS Extra choice collection, mixed. Plants strong. Ready for immediate saes. 3-in., $1.00 per doz., $8.00 per 100. VINCA Variegata. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Extra strong. S. A. Nutt, 2-in., S1.65 per 100, $16.00 per 1000; Viaud and Buchner, 2-in., $1.75 per 100; Ricard, Montmart, Poitevine, etc., 2-in., $2.00 ber 100. COLEUS, Red, Yellow and Mlsed. 2-in.. $1..W per 100. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholesale Grower, Alleghany, New York When ordering, please mention The Exchange SNAPDRAGON Antirrhinum Virginia. 2l/^-m. ptos Rooted Cuttings. Immediate shipments. Seedlings. Ready for shipment July 15th. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. PAUL E. RICHWAGEN Highland Ave. and Rosemary St. , Needham, Mass. Chrysanthemums and Plumosus MaJ. Bonnaffon and J. Nonln, from 2H-inch pots, $20.00 per 1000. Out of sand. $15.00 per 1000' SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON. 3H-inch pots, $6.00 per 100. Cath or approved credit W. B. GIRVIN, Leola, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Roses on Their Own Roots :i-inch, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000 1500 Mrs. Aaron Ward 1600 Ceclle Brunner 900 White Klllarney 1600 KlUarney Queen Grafted Roses 3-inch, $17.00 per 100, $150.00 per 1000 2400 Francis Scott Key 2000 Klllarney BriUlant 2000 Kalserin 2200 Double White Klllarney 2100 Klllarney Pompon Chrysanthemums $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 Baby Fairy Queen Diana Donald Jules Lagravere Doris Golden West Hydrangeas for Growing on 175 Avalanche 300 Gallllard $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000 450 Bouquet Rose 350 La Lorraine 400 Mme. Moulllere Fern Flats Ready for immediate shipment. $2.00 per flat; 10 flats at $1.90 per flat; 25 fiats at $1.75 per flat Aspidlum Tsusslmense Pteris Cretica albo-Iineata Cyrtomium falcatum Pteris Mayii Cyrtomium Rochfordianum Pteris Victoria Lastrea chrysoloba Pteris Wilsonii Pteris cerrulata cristata Pteris Wlmsettl Adiantum Croweanum ; finr planls. ;i-in., $S.(XI prr HID; li^i-iii . $,'.00 [>. advanced August 1st. Order now. A.W.PieR30N Ready now; finr planls. ;i-in., $S.O(l prr 100; li^i-iii . $,'.00 [>. r 100. Prices to be advanced August 1st. Order now. INC. 'CROcowecL com. 'rderlii;;. [.IrHsp meiiti-in., $2.00 per 100. STEVIA. Dwarf. 2;.2-in., $2.00 per 100. PRIMULA Obconica and Malacoides. Ready July 17th. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. COLEUS. Rooted Cuttings. 10 kinds. 60c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Cash. BYER BROTHERS, Chambersburg, Pa. When ordering, please men tloo The Exchange GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Ready in Odober. Write for prices EARNEST HARRIS Delanson, N. Y. When ordering, please tnention The Exchange Geraniums ^^, NUTT, POITEVINE, BUCHNER, RICARD $10.00 per 1000. Stock guaranteed. C. OUADLAND'S SONS 328-340 Houghton St., North Adams, Mass. Wh..n ordering, fli-..^,. nt.ntt..,, T>io KTchnnee GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Ricard, Poitevine, Castellane, Doyle, Perldii*, Viaud. Nutt and Bu<^ner, $10 00 per 1000. Cub with order. FRED. W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Geraniums READY FOR SHIPMENT ROOTED CUTTINGS — Ricard. Poitevine, Doyle, Nutt. Buchner. $10.00 per 1000. 2-inch fine stock of Poitevine, Doyle. $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. Cash nith order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street. LANCASTER. PA. When ordering, please mention The Bxehuce SALVIA splendens. 4-in pots. $7.00 per 100. KING HUMBERT CANNAS. 4-in. pots, 10-in. taU, $8.00 per 100. DUSTY MILLER. 2)i-in. pota, $2.00 per 100. GERMAN rVY. 2K-in. pote, $2.50 per lOO. ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. 3-in. pots, $3.50 per 100. AGERATUM. 3-iii. pots, $3 50 per 100. NAlTiliWS a VARnii, schh?ectad*y,nTt. When ordering, please mention The Exchange 186 The Florist's Exchange Miiiuiiuiiin iimiitiiiuniiiiiKiiniiiniiiiiminummiiiiiiiniiiiti iraiiiiiiiiniraiiitiiiiiiimniiimiiMiiiiiciiiiiii KiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiumiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinmiinnmiiiiiiiiKiiniiiraintiimiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiniiiitiiiiiiiiinntJ imi]nraiiiinii]iiiiiiiiiiinjiiiiiiiniii[iiiiiimiiijt3iiimiiiiii[iiiiiraunit.> California Privet j Over two million plants of superior quality j I All sizes from one foot to four feet Very low rates in carload lots | > ..... I I Also Polish Privet, Amoor Privet and Berberis Thunbergn m quantity | J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, New Jersey foiiiiiii t] niiiiUMiiuiiiiiitjiiiiiiiiiiiiciiu iit[]iiiiiir tjiiiiintiiiitjiniiiiiiiiiEiiiiiniiiiiKiiiininiriKJiiiim csiiiiiiiniiiEiiiimiiiniEii i [iitiiiiiiiiiiciitiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiuriniitiiriiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiittJiiiiiiMiiirEJiiiirminicirntninintir inriiaiiiiirmrtitiniiiiiiiiniiiu niitniiiittiittiEO When ordorln;;. pl'-asp mention Tlio Kxcbange Nursery Stock t Florists Trade Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Roses, Clematis, Phlox, Paeonles, Herbaceous Perennials Ampelopsis Veitchii California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Write For Our Wholesale Trade Litt W. (Si T. SMITH CO.. Geneva. N. Y. 70 YEARS 1000 ACRES Whec (irtltTinK. pl'-asf mention The Kxchaiige PEONIES OFFERED FOR EARLY FALL DELIVERY Ask far list of varieties and prices KOSTER & CO., Hollandia Nurseries Boskoop, Holland u. s. Residcni Reprctentaiivt A. J. PANNEVIS, Flushing, N. Y. Peonies and Iris CATALOGUE NOW READY Our Guarantee WE WILL REPLACE WITH THREE ALL PLANTS NOT PROVING TRUE TO DESCRIPTION PETERSON NURSERY, ?mSTuSs When oi(Jcriu;j;, phase mentitju Tbe Exchange When ordering, please mention The Exchange 5,000 NORWAY and SUGAR MAPLES. l^-S-in. col. 25,000 ORIENTAL PLANTS. 4-10 ft. for growing on. 500 AMERICAN HOLLY. 12-30 x 12-30. Shapely plants. 500 NORWAY SPRUCE. 5-7 ft. sheared. Will sell cheap. Send us list of your wants of the above for special prices Woodlove Nurseries MT. HOLLY, NEW JERSEY When ordering. pl>'ase mention The Exchange California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Asparagus Roots The Robbinsville Nurseries '^ V^*Sf"^ RobbinsvUle, N.J. Wben ordering, ploase mention The Exchange Largest stock in the country Low prices for Fall Delivery Our New Peony List IS NOW READY And is yours for the asking. Our assortment this season is especially good for Florists' use, both for planting and cutting purposes. Florists can select from our list an assortment which will bloom from early season until late. AfOr£— Use printed stationery. We sell to the TRADE only. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York When ordering, please roeptlon The Erchange -i,--''-S'' V'--i'-ifi;-'-.S'S EVERGREEN TIME f ThlB is EverKieen time, p^^-^ %' -ry /^-^^''^.-.r-^'.-Y' The best Of times to |lw \\j^lL'^^S^)y (leclde JuBt wIiRt yoa j>J %^--^''.- -- -^ - ' '" need. Don't wait till |'| North AbingtoD SprUii: to plant. K Mau. -rrrr- BUY NOW hiij-now pUnlinAngual ' ryftoc '^^ SepiemLer. Buy Hay tK-k E%^ stAie prown KTerBreeni. ' They have l«ck iwne. , TiieT have the roou. l They Are top notr n m \ evfry way. i'^iitttfcai 0*ff T^# F.Ti*hwTir» VERY GOOD SSS OFFERED BY VAN GELDEREN& CO., Boskoop, Holland Wholesale only. Ask for catalogue. HTien ortierlnp. pl'-aae mention The Exchange Our Advertising Columns ""^"t^noR^^SuLTs July 23, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 187 URSERY DEPARTM CONDUCTED BY JOSEPH MEEHAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN-PrcBi.lent, John Watson, Ne»ark. IN. 1-; Vice-i rf'sident, J.ioYD'C. Stark. LouisianaJMo.; Treasurer. Peter Younceks. '^~- -va. Neb.: Secretary. John Hall. Hoeliester. N. Y. ~ Hydrangea japonica (Subject of this week's iUustration) Hydrangea japonica comprises the several sorts with fiat heads of flowers, the latter being chiefly perfect, hut those on the outside circle arc mainly sterile, such as those our illustration represents. These sorts com- prise several colors, white, pink and rose among them, and are valued both for their beauty and their hardi- ness, the hardy part being particularly desirable. In the neighborhood of Philadelphia in mild Winters these Hydrangeas are quite hardy, but in usual Winters they becolme somewhat injured, but even then they make growth in Summer, which gives a fair show of flowers. The illustration is of a bush that shows its Summer condition after a mild Winter. The flowers of this one are white. In general this plant is treated as a hardy one, goinij- through the Winter without protection, but then it run., the risk of some injury anil it cannot be relied on then to make the display it will when covered, or when the mild Win- ter weather has enabled it to endure what cold there was. The Winter preceding the .flowering of the plant now be- fore us as illustrated had but few quite cold days. The low- est record of the mercury was 11 degrees, and that for but one day; at other times a registration in the neighbor- hood of 20 degrees was the lowest. As our plant shows, no material injury was done it. It is a good plan to place forest leaves over them always, to ensure their full beauty, or else plant them in a sheltered place. The colors of these va- rieties of H. japonica appear fixtures and not caused by soil conditions, as is the case with the common Horlensia. \\'hich in some soils changes its pink color to a blue one, a change usually giving much pleasure, because of the variety of color it creates. Half ripened shoots in June, hard wood ones in Autumn, and layers give numbers to this Hydrangea. f. . In the catalogs of German nurseries, tari ""t * reaching us in the early months of 1915, lega a mention is made of a variegated leaved variety of the Japanese Holly, Ilex crenata. Should this variegation be of a distinct character this would be a welcome addition to the list of variegated hardy evergreens, which is none too large at the present time. When the parent of this variegated form, I. crenata it.self, was introduced, it was welcome, being of hardy character equal to our Ilex opaca, while differing much in foliage and general character. Its small, dark green leaves and its habit of a bushy growth, placed it quite apart from any other Holly and proved it- the very thing required for many a position on a lawn. About the base of dwellings, and near entrance gates, it is often seen to good advantage. That its berries are black, while red would have added so much to its merits, has always been a matter of regret. While the appearance of this Japanese Holly leads one to suppose it possible to increase it from indoor cuttings. Hollies have always been considered as being more readily increased from seeds than in any other way. The seeds are placed in a vessel of water for a day or two, to soften their coats, then washed free of pulp. They are then mixed with damp sand or soil for a year, when growth should start. MamoUa "' '^ "''^^^ known that many of the trees hyt^euca °^ J-ipan closely resemble' those of our '^ own flora, and this is particularly notice- able in the case of Magnolia hypoleuca, which in many respects is a counterpart of our M. tripetala, what dif- ference there is being in favor of hypoleuca. The flowers of hypoleuca are white, with a yellowish base, caused by the color of the stamens; they possess a slight fragrance, the reverse of tripetala, the flowers of which have an odor not enticing. The cones of seeds following the flowers are of large size, and partake of the lovely pink color which adds to the popularity of tripetala. The flowering of hypoleuca occurs toward the close of May, perhaps a little later than that of tripetala, both of these species displaying their flowers as the Chinese section ends its show. The pink cones em- bellish the tree as they ripen, toward .luly and August. Unless Magnolias arc in pots, enabling their plant- ing without disturbing the roots, experience proves the S)iring a better time to transplant them than any other. Disturbed roots show dislike to cold wet soil Hydrangea japonica at any season. As a lawn tree. Magnolia hypoleuca is much in favor. It attains a height of 30ft. to 40ft., and is a well pro- portioned tree. Seeds of Magnolias, sown as soon as ripe, may al- ways be relied on to grow. Layering and grafting can also be used to give more plants. U, J , , Blood-leaved trees and shrubs have Japanese Mlple ^^^ appealed to planters for ad- "^ '^ mission to collections, being a natu- ral condition, and their color often blending well with the foliage of other trees and shrubs near them. In the blood leaved Japanese Maple, Acer polymorphum atropurpureum, there is a particularly desirable small tree of this nature. We say tree, for it becoqnes one in time, but it is rarely seen in this form, being a bushy shrub; and it is as a shrub it appears to the best advantage. The foliage of the common polymorphum is com- paratively small, in which respect its blood leaved form does not differ, and when it is of the dark purple, or blood leaved color of the "blood leaved," as it is com- monly called, it is conspicuous wherever seen. This Maple starts growth early in Spring, and quickly its foliage becomes of full size and color. This color is maintained to some extent the whole season through, and in cool, moist seasons particularly well. The Spring of 1916 was particularly well suited to it in this respect, in consequence of which this Maple made a striking display. Because of its evident dislike for hot, dry seasons, it has led some persons to plant it in shady places, but as the blood red color of its foliage is in a measure lost in the all day shade, it is evident it is not wise to plant it there. Shade from the mid-day sun is good for it when the object shading it is far enough away so that free access of air and light is not curtailed by it. As this blood-leaved Maple first became noticeable In this country about Philadelphia many years ago, it was supposed by some that it was brought here by the Japanese at the Centennial Exposition in 1876, but this is a mistake. The first plants of it were imported from Belgium several years before that by the late Thomas Meehan. The plants were so very small that, as he said at that time, they had every appearance of hav- ing been raised from cuttings. One of the original plants, now a tree of 20ft. height, is still to be seen on the Meehan grounds at Gcrmantown. The usual methods of propagating this Maple are by layering, inarching and graft- ing, using the common poly- morphum as a stock where one is required; but it is probable cuttings of Summer growth shoots would root under glass. Yucca Jiiflging from gloriosa "''ii" """^ '^'=?. '" collections, but little is known of any of the ■^'uccas with the exception of Y. filamentosa and its varie- ties, though there are several others that could be added. Having in mind New York City, for instance, there could lie grown Y. gloriosa, one of tlie best of what are known as partly arborescent sorts. This one, though a native of the Southern Atlantic States, is unmindful of zero weather in the vicinity of New York, hence there is no reason why its beauty could not be en- joyed there. About Philadel- phia a specimen of it may be ^ecn here and there, and as it is ipiite hardy there the prob- alilc reason why it is not oftener met with is that nur- series do not have it for sale. Y. gloriosa, as it behaves with us in an arborescent way, differs from what it does fur- ther South. There it forms a trunk, gaining in height as years pass. It starts from a young plant making to 3ft. or so of trunk, then it flowers. In the South, from where the flower stalk dies, new shoots grow, and these, too, make a length of a few feet, and then flower; in this way a trunk-like specimen is ■formed in time. It behaves just the same in the south of England and in France, as it may do elsewhere, but it does not do it at Philadelphia. The start is the same, a young plant making a few feet of growth, then flowering, but the resemblance stops here, the Phila- delphia plant dies back to near the ground, new shoots forming there. As this dying back of the trunk of this Yucca occurs when Northern grown, it seems reasonable to suppose it connected with the severity of the Winters there. Should this be the case, there should be a way to avoid the loss of the trunk. Referring again to hardy sorts, there is recurva, a variety of gloriosa, and of great beauty as well; also angustifolia, or glauca, as some call it; then the va- rieties of filamentosa, as it is called, are quite numer- ous. There are claims made that some of the Pacific Coast species are hardy North, but there are none growing hereabouts to prove it. The Mexican one, Treculeana, has been tried, but unsuccessfully. Yuccas grow freely from seeds; also from divisions of the roots. In our " Gardeners and Florists' Annual for the year 1916, Mr. Joseph Meehan contributes " The Nurseryman's Year," which is, in effect, A Calendar of Operations from Jan. i to Dec. 31. This authoritative Calendar in itself is worth many times the price of the book, which is 50c. postpaid. 188 The Florists' Exchange FOITITDED m 1888 A Weekly Medium of Interchang'e for Florists, NorBery- men, Seedsmen and the Trade in General Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office as Second Class Matter Published every Saturday by the A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd., Proprietors, 438 to 448 West 37th St., New York. A. T. De La Mare, president and managing editor; Jas. Griffith, secretary; David Tou- zeau, treasurer. 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Horticultural Society. — People's Parle Ciardcners' .\ssociation. I'atcrson, N, .J. Fire Destroys Wm. F. Kasting Co. Building Fire completely destroyed the building of the W. F. Kasting Co. at 383-387 Ellicott st., Buffalo. N. Y., on Wednesday, July 19. Temporary quar- ters were secured by 9 o'clock of the same morning, and the company is doing business as usual at 493 Washington st. Florists' Telegraph Delivery The meeting of the Fl(rt-ists' Telegraph Delivery in 'Connection with the S. A. F. Convention at Houston, Texas, will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 10 a.m. Albert Pochelon, See'y. The New York Florists' Club ['resident Henry Weston has .'ippointecl Walter K. Sheridan (ehairman), E.n]il Sehloss, J. A. Fiesser, W. II. Sielireeht, Josepli Fenrich, Homan J. Irwin ami Peter Duff, tlic nominating committee to select candidates for office for I9I7. This committee is to make its rciHirt at the November meeting of the club. John Young, Secretary. New Yoi-k, July I.S, 1916. Annual Convention, Park Superintendents Till- excculive eiiuiniittec of tlie American Associ.itiori of I'.irk Superintendents ha.s fixed the place and date for tlie Inddin,!.' of Hie eigliteenth anruial convention of that organization at New Orleans, on Oct. 10, 11 and 12. There will also he numerous social featui-es, outdoor dcmonstralion.s and inspection trips and, inasmuch as this will lie the first conventi(m of the organization in a city si>u(h of Wasliington, D. C, it is expected that it will be a record breaker in the matter of attendance. Win. .\llcn, .secretary of the New Orleans Association of Commerce, is chairman of the local committee on arrangements. Announcement will be made later of the convention program in detail. The officers of the organization are: Kmil T. Misclic, president; Portland, Ore.; Holand W. Cotterill, secretary, Seattle, Wash. The Coining S. A. F. Convention Hoiislou is really so central a rallying [Xiinl lor florists that it is fair to assuino the gallicring there on August 15 will 1)0 a highly representative one in which flelcgatcs from the central states will predominate. The South will he there in lorce; that goes without saying. Thus it is particularly up to the men of the East to make an effort to get to tliis convention. It will be good to mingle with the Southerners of whom we have seen altogether too little in the past years. If the men of the East will show their willingness ne.xt August to go to the South, undoubtedly the South will reciprocate in increasing attendance when the society meets North or West, as it must naturally do quite freipiently in making its rounds of the country. The Ocean Trip to Houston This is the first time in the movements of the S. A. F. conventions that the opportunity for an extended ocean voyage has been open to so many of its members, and we mistake our delegates if there is not a liig repre- sentation of the men from the North and East, on the Southern Pacific hner, Momiis, when she casts off from her dock in New York on Wednesday, Aug. 9th. The ocean trip to New Orleans is a most delightful one as the writer knows from previous experience. The Momus is one of the staunchest craft afloat, and her passage is made so closely on schedule that the passenger is enabled to identify, by means of a chart given the passengers, every lighthouse, and the coast line which is in full sight much of the voyage until the good ship rounds Southern Florida and points her nose up the Gulf of Mexico. The staterooms are built for hot weather travel, are on the upper decks and arranged to catch all the breeze that is going — should it be needed. \\c write this particularly to urge on all who are going by this route to make their reservations by or before July ;il, if (hey wish to secure proper accommo- dation. The boats are running full up and many staterooms are engaged months in advance. If you do not make your reservation now, and later decide to go, you will have only yourself to blame if you have to take a poor room; quite possibly you may get left. A jolly crowd is expected to be aboard and the aim will be to enjoy a good tune for five whole, restful, health-giving days. Full particulars of the trip are given in another column. As we write, the probaltilities are that there will be a reception at New Orleans given by the New Orleans Horticultural Society before taking the train to Houston on the Tuesday night. International Flower Show New York There was an cntliiisiastic meeting at the Manhattan Hotel, Monday, July 10, of the Joint Committee repre- senting the Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club. Organization of the committee was completed by the election of T. A. Havemeyer, chairman; John Young, secretary and busi- ness manager; Frederic R. Newbold, treasurer. The date on whicli the show will be held is March 16 to 23, 1917, and Ihe place will be the Grand Central Palace, Lexington ave. and 4Gth st., where all recent large flower shows in New York have been held. Secretary Young was authorized to proceed at once with the sale of trade space and to make preparations for the official .souvenir program. Charles H. Totty, F. R. Picrson, John Canning, James Stuart, William H. Duckham, George R. M. Stumpp, I,. J. Reuter, Julius Roehrs and Fred I.. Atkins were appointed a committee to prepare a pre- liminarj' schedule. Many applications for space in the trade section have already been received at the secretary's office, and the prospects arc that there will not be sufficient space in the plans as outlined to satisfy all the de- mands that will be made for same. It may be abso- lutely necessary to secure additional space on the third floor, but the arrangements made at present call for the use of the main Hoor and mezzanine floove iiicntioiied. Cost of either of these tours is but SSO.OO. Meals and berth on boat are included. For further details, Pullman reservations, and other particulars, address H. L. Purdy, care of Wabash Railway Co., 808 Edison Building, Chicago. Telephone, Harrison 4500. MICilAEl, BAliKER, C'/iairvuin TriiiifV'trt'itiitn ('timu'ittii'. CliiiaKc. IdurisU' Club. The Houston Convention The Mexican situation was called to my attention ,so often on my short visit to St. Louis and Kansas City, that I take this opportunity to explain and an- swer some of the questions asked me regarding the expected war with Mexico, and the effect it will have on the S. A. F. and O. H. Convention in Houston. First of all, there is no war and we do not expect any. Second, should there be real war between the United States and Mexico, bear this in mind, that the nearest point to the war zone is nearly 400 miles from Houston, and at best no hostile Mexican army or ban- dits could come 400 yards into Texas before some Texas Ranger or United States soldier would name them "Dennis." Practically all the Government troops have been moved to the border, and all traffic is at noral, and there is no reason why this convention, the first ever held in the South, should not be attended by the largest delegation from every State ever sent out to a na- tional florists' convention. The Texas florists greet you, the Houston florists will meet you, and will make your stay pleasant and long to be remembered. While we have sunshine in Texas and it gets warm, I will here use an expression of a Nebraska soldier: "It is hot out here, but we always have a breeze, and therefore do not perspire." Can you say more for your climate? Enough said; come to Texas, to Houston, and you wiU want to come again. Dallas, Tex., July 10, 1916. Orro Lang. New York to Houston Interest in the S. A. F. and O. H. convention is growing apace, and the splendid trip down the Atlantic Coast, covering five full days, is proving an additional attraction to florists in the Eastern States. Already some have signified their intention of joining the tour of the New York Florists' Club, which has selected the refreshing sail offered by the Southern Pacific Steam- ship Lines to New Orleans, as its official route. Delegates will leave on the palatial steamer "Momus" from New York on Wednesday, Aug. 9, arriving in New Orleans on Monday morning, Aug. 14. Our friends in New Orleans are anxious to entertain the delegation, if they are advised in advance as to whether the visitors will stay for the day in New Orleans. The rate will be $80 to $83 for the round trip to Houston, including meals and berth on steamer, but not on railroails. It is positively essential that reservations be made at once, and deposits for the tickets not later than Aug. 1, as the steamer traffic is heavy and the coinmittee will not be able to hold the staterooms beyond this date. Florists from nearby sections who desire to join the delegates of the New York Florists' Club will be wel- come. Further information will be cheerfully given, and stateroom reservations made by J. R. Lewis, Secretary, Transportation Committee, New York Florists' Club, 438 W. 3Tth St., New York. Houston as a Convention City **By an Outsider" Possibly every nurseryman, florist, and seedsman in the United States who is interested in the conven- tions of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists has some objection to attending the convention at Houston on the 15th, ICth, 17th and 18th of August. Some are alarmed on account of the trouble with Mexico; others fear that the weather will prove uncomfortably warm. Neither of these are as imagined. Danger from Mexican invasion is slight, especially in a city situated such as Houston, for it is 300 miles from the Rio Grande and over 700 miles from the .seat of the present border complications. A talk witli Hous- ton people confirms the fact that Houston is entirely out of the zone of international difficulties. Chicago to Houston Greatly Reduced Round-Trip Rates After showing considerable lack of interest in the coming convention of the Society of American Florists, the railroad organizations identified with transportation between Chicago, St. Louis. Kansas City and Houston have awakened and at the last moment given our National society the consideration to which it is entitled, granting greatly reduced round-trip rates to the convention city, as follows: Chicago to Houston and return $46.65 St. Louis to Houston and return 34.65 Kansas City to Houston and return 32.00 The Chicago party, occupying special cars, will leave via the Wabash Midnight Banner Express at 11.55 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, and arrive in St. Louis at 7.40 a.m. Monday. The special cars will be attached to the Iron Mountain Texas Limited, leaving at 9.00 o'clock, due Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 2.00 p.m., in time for the opening session. Round trip tickets from Chicago, going Aug. 12 or 13, are good for 25 days. The charges for Pullman sleepers from Chicago are as follows: double lower berth, $6.75; upper berth, $5.40; drawing room, $24.00, Circle Tours. — One can purchase a circle tour ticket, which permits going to Galveston (with a stop at Houston), boat from there to New York, a seven day cruise on the Mallory Line, including one day's stop over at Key West, and return to Chicago, via Niagara Falls and Detroit, or via Philadelphia and Washington. One can also take the Atlantic The Late John W. Poehlmann While passing through Houston at the time the greater part of the troops were being mobilized, the writer found all of the passenger trains to be on time. Like- wise the various branches of administration were un- changed, and through service was perfectly maintained. In Houston itself no great agitation was shown and the life of the city went on as usual. Business suffered not the least depression and the people felt as safe as if they were in New England. We have been recently calmed as to further martial demonstrations along the Mexican line, but even if difficulties should increase to their former intensity, there need be no alarm, as far as Houston or the con- tiguous coimtry is concerned, for the seventeen (17) different railroad lines which meet and intersect there can take care of the troops and inhabitants as well. The Weather Looking at Houston from the standpoint of weather — Well! Houston never had any reputation for being cool in Summer. On the other hand, if one prepares him- self with a Palm Beach suit there should be no incon- venience on account of heat, and in addition, Mr. Kerr, who is in charge of affairs for the entertainment of vis- itors, brings forward the fact that it is never hot in the months of July and August, due to the cool breezes blowing off the Ciulf. The nights at that time of year have also a reputation for being cool, and tluring the entire season the air is free from humidity. Although the program for the entertainment oil guests will appear in a hiter issue of The Exchange, we al- ready know that preparations have been made for several enjoyable trips into the surrounding country and to the coast at Galveston, the playground for all Texas. The beach at Galveston is excellent for batliing, and those not inclined to surf bathing can splash contentedly in the 300,000 gallon plunge of Crystal Palace, Galves- ton's famous natatorium. 'Many points of historic interest are to be visited by autonuibile, among those being the battlefield upon which Texas W(in her independence. The conventhtn visitors will also bq shown the new Houston ship canal. This waterway extends from the city to the Gulf and is large enougti to float ocean going ships. This is one of the city's largest and most recent improvements, and on the completion of the new turning biisin and the municipal wharves, Houston will have direct shipping lines carrying oil, cotton, cattle, and rice to the leading i)orts of the world. The fact that this enterprise is entirely under municipal control insures the benefit that is thus acquired will he f^ir the good of the city itself and not for grasping corpor.ations. This is typical 'Texas legislation. A study of the city itself will be well rewarded, for it is notable for its civic imi)ri>vements and well thought out system of tramways, boulevards, and parks. The parks, although but in their fonruitive period, show great possibilites as they are covered with a native growth of {L'unliuutd on next P'tu^') aid or collected and in vases and flower show fixture- .\s at le.ist one account for :i sum of $149 li:id remained imii.iid for ;i year, ;ind :is :in additional Mini had n..w been added to this, it seemed desirable th:it an under- standing sliould be arrived at ,is to the aetu.il fin.anci,il condition of the society and its membership. \ motion th;it an auditing committee on this be ajipointed. consisting of two menibers of the societv. ii:iiiiely, Cieo! W. Kerr and W. .\. Sperling, to report to the exe'cutiie committee at a meeting of that body to be held in New York not later than Sept. I, was p'roposed by J. Har- July 23, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 191 rison Dick, seconded by Edwin Jenkins, and carried unanimously. Arising out of tlie discussion, an inspiriting and hand- some oifer and promise to collect $350 each within one month, to be turned into the treasury of the society, was made by John H. Stalford, Bar Harbor, and Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. The promises were received with surprise and genuine pleasure. The election of officers for 1917 then took place. Geo. W. Kerr of the W. Atlee Burpee Co. was elected president; Edwin Jenkins, vice-president; Henry A. Bunyard, secretary; and as Mr. Boddington wished to resign from the treasurership, Wm. Sim of Clifton- dale, Mass., was elected to that office. A letter of thanks to Mr. Boddington for his notable services and support of the society since its inception, was ordereil by the meeting. As Secretary Bunyard has never had any salary for his services, a feeling was expressed that this should not continue. It is hoped that the society will be in a position to make some recompense in the near future. Wm. Gray and W. A. SperUng were added to the executive committee in place of Wni. Duckham (retired) and Wm. Sim (now treasurer). Considerable discussion took place in regard to the place for the next annual show. All things considered, it was felt that Boston would prove best. The recom- mendation to choose Boston will go to the executive committee. The best general date was also discussed. Eventually it was resolved to select the first Saturday after the Fourth of July. This will bring the date within the 7th to the 10th of July. The proceedings then terminated. In the Boston party by boat were Wim. Sim, an ex- jjresident of the society, James Methven, president of the Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston; Herman Bartsch of the W. W. Edgar Co. and wife, Josiah Crocker, Andrew Rogers, A. E. Griffin, D. F. Roy and wife, P. M. Miller of Thos. J. Grey Co. and wife, Ver- non T. Sherwood, Herbert Clark, Robt. Cameron, .lulius Heurlin, .1. F. Briary of the Braham & Dow Co., and wife, John Duguid, Geo. Melvin, Wm. Nicholson, Sr., A. A. Reid, James Armstrong, Eber Holmes, Geo. Halliday, John Russell of the Jos. Breck & Sons, Geo. Gordon, James Macfarlane, Mrs. Flood, Mrs. Baker, Miss Agnes Thompson and Frank Edgar of Edgar Bros., Wm. M. Hunt of A. T. Boddington Co., Frank Murray of R. & J. Farquhar Co., Wm. N. Craig, Brook- line, Mass., and others mentioned in this report. Thos. Knight of Knight and Struck Co., Flushing, L. I., had reserved a passage but was unavoidably de- tained, as also Mr. Cruickshanks of R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. Others present were E. H. Wilson, Arnold Arbore- tum; Wilson, Nahant; Donald McKenzie, Thos. Mead with Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. .\niong those traveling by boat from New York were Charles H. Totty and daughter, Henry Weston, presi- dent of the New York Florists' Club, and wife, Harry A. Bunyard, secretary of the American Sweet Pea So- cietv, -J. Harrison Dick of The Florists' Exchange, T. Murray, Tuxedo Park Association Nursery, and from Philadelphia came Robt. Kift. tlulating contour, saw its unexcelled collection of Lilacs and Crata'gus, also its carefully tended climbing plants, its Kalmias, Rhododendrons, Hypericums, Viburnums, Llind scli - tion of the following generations. This selection of tin generations following a cross was blind because lii.' principles of heredity were not well understood uniil the re-discovery of the Mendelian Laws in 1900. Later nature developed a variety of Lathyrus odora- tus that differed in form. This nmtation was carelully saved and crossed back upon the older type until nearly all colors were gotten in the hooded varieties as well as in the plain grandifiora type. After that progress was comparatively slow untU nature again made a distinct nmtation in the form ul the Sweet Pea. The Spencer type appeared almost simultaneously in three places and entirely unaided \i\ man. Then in like manner the different shades of colors were secured in the waved type by color mutation, crosses and selections. The Early Flowering Spencer type that is just now coming into prominence will undoubtedly do much to widen the field of the Sweet Pea. Your vice-president, Mr. George W. Kerr, has done a great deal towards the improveanent of the Early Flowering varieties. For seven years he has worked at our Pordhook Farms until now he has in process of development upward of twenty distinct colors. All of these were secured by crossing the thrifty Australian varieties on the older late flowering Spencers. From both of the parents they have inherited the hardy habit of growth — the stamina to stand even under a hot sun, and to thrive in the open as well as under glass. Because of their earliness and strong growth these new Spencers are rapidly becoming popular throughout the Southern States, and in some localities I believe they will completely replace the late flowering varieties. I believe you all will agree with me that tile Sweet Pea has a bright future before it, and that it will con- tinue to develop and to grow in popularity. Yes, the future of the Sweet Pea is indeed golden! The possibility of securing a pure yellow variety, however, is a more difficult subject. I can merely tell you the means through which a yellow variety will come, should it ever be secured. In the past the improvement of Sweet Peas — as, in fact, of all other plant life — has been through only three channels, na'mely, mutation, cross-fertilization and con- tinued selection of small fluctuating variations. Permanent improvement through fluctuating varia- tions has been practically negligible. Through cross- [ fertilization, however, there has been obtained by far ' the greatest number of color variations. But crossing, the Sweet Pea was possible only after nature had given us the first mutant. For in the beginning, of course, there was but one color and a cross W(ndd have been impossible. It is to the mutations of nature, therefore. Let us make you acquainted with some of the Southern Florists you will meet at Houston, August 15, 1916 Officials of the Tennessee State Florists' Association Prosident Secretary-Treasurer County Vice-President for Knoxville Co. County Vice-President for Hamilton Co. Karl P. Baum, with Baum's Home of Flowers, Prof. G. M. Bentley, University of Tennessee, A. J. McNutt, Knoxville. Also president of George A Kimmel, with Wm. Haeger Flora Knoxville, Tenn. Knoxville, Tcnn. Also State Entomologist Knoxville Florists' Society Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. and Plant Pathologist of Tennessee. 192 The Florists' Exchange that we must turn to find a fundamental change in a new diTcction. In other words, by cross-fertilization we can secure only a combination of the characters whicli already exist. VcUow is a prianary color and cannot be gotten by the combinaticm of any otlier colors. It seems very unlikely, therefore, that we can ever secure a pure yellow variety of Sweet Pea by the crossing of existing colors. It may be possible, of course, that some day we will hnd a j'ellow as a mutation or a "sjjort of nature," but this is entirely a matter of chance and beyond the control of man. There remains one other way, hybridization, by which we might possibly get a pure yellow Sweet Pea. In the ))ast the crossing of Sweet Peas has been entirely within the species of Lathyrus odoratus. In all there arc more than one hundred species of Lalhyrus and several of these bear flowers of a pure yellow color. The apparent question then is: Can we make a cross between the Sweet Pea and any other Lathyrus, and with this as an entering wedge finally get the yel- low color of another species on to Lathyrus odoratus? This possibility naturally occurred to me shortly after I started to work with Sweet Peas, and in my enthusiasim I tried to cross every legume that came within my reach. In one ease I even attempted a cross between a Sweet Pea and the yellow Broom. Needless to say, it failed — and all my attempted crosses between species failed. My failure had a sort of a stimulating effect — made me look deeper— made me investigate to see what others had done. And I really felt quite relieved to find that no one else had been more successful than myself. I was unable to find anyone who had secured a hybrid between any two species of Lathyrus. Three years ago my father and I visited Mr. Bateson of the John Innis Horticultural Institute, Wimbledon, England, and he told me that he had worked with ten or fifteen species of Lathyrus but was unsuccessful in securing a hybrid, and further that he did not know of a cross ever having been made. I explained my intention of collecting the hundred or more species and then of tryirtg every possible combination of cross. His encouragement was a great help in the starting of my work. From then on I collected all commercial varieties and species of Lathyrus, mostly from European seed firms, and then the wild species through the Depart- ment of Seed and Plant Introduction at Washington. I continued this collection until last Summer at Ford- hook I had upward of fifty distinct species. It was my intention to complete the collection and gradually to attempt every possible cross upon the Sweet Pea. I discontinued the work, however, because of my father's illness, and I have not taken it up again since his death last Winter. But I hope to continue my hobby within the next few years, for I know the work to be productive of pleasure, if of noth- ing else. Rose Awards at Bagatelle It may be of interest to your readers to know that at the Bagatelle this year there was awarded the first prize to Monsieur James Pernet-Ducher for the Rose • Constance, second prize for the Admiral Ward Rose. Following the custom of the French, in cases where the first and second prize goes to a native of France, they awarded a gold medal to a foreigner, in this ease to Messrs. Dickson, for Rose Mrs. Weymis Quinn. Robert Pyi-e, Pres. M'est Grove, Pa. Conaud & Jones Co. Report from Cornell Trial Grounds IIY PROF. A. C. UEAL When the American Sweet Pea Society was orgajiized, the Winter-flowering Sweet Pea-s had already been con- siderably developed, but the culture of them had not become very general. The marvelous display of Winter- flowering Sweet Peas at the National Flower Show held in Boston was a revelation to large muuliers of florists. Today, as the result of this .irid of the work of the society, the Winter Sweet Peas have taken their place among the leading cut-flower crops grown under gla->s. If the actual returns were known it is quite probable that the value of this flower would rank after Roses and Carnations. Not only is the value of the crop very large, but the investment in greenhimses, specially constructed for growing this crop, represents a very large sum and is annually increasing. The recital of these facts will indicate the firm <-onvietion of many flor- ists that the Winter Peas have become established in tlie tastes of the flower buying public. Let us hope that in turn the growers themselves will recognize their duty in sul)porting the .society which has done so umcli liy means of exiiibitions and otherwise to advance the in- terest.s (»f tilis flower. Winter-flowering Peas As previously stated, many varieties were known when this society was organized, but these are now giving way to better forms. The varieties first sent out were of the old, open form with notched standards, then came the hooded varieties, and fiuitlly the present varieties of waved form. Again, the first varieties were wliite, pink and white, and maroon with bluish wings; but today we have practically all the best colors found in the garden ty])e. No doubt if the amateurs were as much interested in this tyi)e we sluiuld see every color known in the garden type. In the short space of twenty years tlie varieties of Wintering-flowering Sweet Peas have jiassed tlirougli all the stages of evolution shown in the garden varieties during two hundred years. Even the Winter-flowering Cupid is not a figment of the imagin- ation, but a possibility provided it had ajiy value at the present time. The new waved varieties for Winter-flowering are making a decided impression, and we think, after see- ing Yarrawa, that there may be some further revelations among the new Australian varieties now being offered. Last Winter we resumed our tests with the varieties of this type and grew about seventy varieties. These represented some unnamed seedlings, new introductions and the best of the older varieties. Although seeds were not received until October and the seed sown in pots, the results were such as may be expected by persons who use Sweet Peas to follow Chrysanthemums. The greenhouse used was well adapted for the tests, as it was thoroughly modern, forty feet wide with high side walls and without benches. Eleven unnamed seedlings from Anton C. Zvolanek were a source of considerable interest. Some have since been named, among them Brittannia, a large waved flower with carmine standards and Tyrian rose wings, was the best red variety we have ever seen in this type. Heretofore, red varieties have been distinctly inferior to those of other colors, and this variety represents, therefore, a decided advance in this color. Mrs. Charles Zvoi.anek. A large waved lavender flower. Ridgway calls the color pale rose purple chang- ing to a light mauvette. This variety was one of the first to bloom and was quite productive. No. 110 Light Pink. This was a beautiful soft rose- pink. The flower was large and waved. The color should be a pleasing one to the flower buyers. Un- Student Quarters, Rice Institute, Houston, Tex. Kndowed with ten million dollar estate left to IIoiisl.iii li.v Wilii.im M:irsli liinp, wliose uiiliiiielv ileath in New Yorls. ntiout 15 years ago, waa at that time attributed to Lawyer Patrick. Tlie ease was one of tlie niu^t noted of recent days. Convention Garden, Houston, Tex. The upper illustration shows a road which has now been converted into a lawn, there being 300 yards to fill up. The picture in the center shows construction work going on in the garden. In the illustration at foot is shown a swan setting on six eggs; it is expected the birds will hatch in time to be seen in the convention garden in August. fortunately the plants this year were not perfectly healthy, and some flowers with side notches were seeii. We hope to test this again for we were pleased with its fine color. It is worthy of trial. Servian Prince. A large flower with magenta stand ard and Rood's violet wings. It is a very conspicuous flower when seen in the greenhouse in midwinter. As it blooms among the first, it is soon covered with many spikes of flowers. Miss F. Roland. \ large flower with Venetian-pink standards and rose-pink wings. Ohanoe Orchid. A large waved variety of a vivid Geranium pink color, and is one of the most strik- ing varieties that has been sent out. This variety was a center of interest wherever shown, and jirobably will rank after Christmas Pink and Christmas Pink Orchid a.s the finest of Zvolanek's varieties. Some of the other unnamed seedlings are very promis- ing, and when some are fixed will doubtless be heard from. Yabrawa continues a giant-flowering variety. It seems difficult to trace the origin and history of some of the varieties recently introduced. We shall liave to ask for further time to investigate these. We liopc to continue the tri.ils ag.iin this Winter and think that sufficient m.iterial will be ready to warr.int a new .iiiil n'\ iscd tiiitlctin on \\'inter-flowering Sweet Peas. Outdoor Trials The outdoor trials wire very lafgcly teducnl in extent this year as we have few sanqih^ ' f rom the dealers. This pro\-ed tii lie a blessing in tlisguise since our appropriations .-ind fiii;nicial b;d;Mices were so lie;iv- ily cut this year. Wc have h;i(l to nttuce our lalxir on tlie tri.il grounds over one-half and consetpiently we are not seeking to extend our trials this year. No doubt tile next administration «ill favor more liberal main- tenance .iiiprojiriations, fur the cuts were not made be- c.uise of .Miy tlissatisfaction, but were the result of an attempt to place all allowances under a budget system. The legislature and the people of New York may be depended njxin to remedy this matter whin they un- derstand it, consequently we are looking forward to next year, when we hope to resume all lines with re- July 2i3, 191G. The Florists' Exchange 193 newed energy. The interest of the people in fliiwcrs is growing at a reniarkahle rate. Tliis Summer we have 150 student.s registeretl in fioricuiturai eourse.s at Cornell. Two-thirds of tlie.sc are regular eollege students, and the remainder are Sumnier-sehool .students. This is the largest Summer registration we have ever had, and if the Department of Florieulture is to pro- \-ide adequate iiislruetion and continue to grow and e.xpand, it will need the su])port not only of the florists hut of the tlower-loviiig ])ulilic. The exjierimeiital work shoiUd de\'elop simultaneously so that we may increase our knowledge of plants. This year our garden varieties of Sweet Peas will come into hhjom aliout July 25 with but few flowers before August 1, and consequently no report can be made at this time. Notes will be made as usual so that we shall have a record of these varieties for publication later. In closing, permit me to say that the latchstring is always out, and we shall be pleased to see any of the members whenever they can visit Ithaca. Whether you need our helj) or not, we will be glad to have your kindly criticism and helpfid advice. We wish to thank a.11 those who have assisted us in our work anti lnt])e they may feel justified in eontiiniting their sujiiKirt in the future. I I I Stray Notes From Great Britain By T. A. WESTON I I I -* The Spring trade for pot plants, particularly for all kinds of bedding stock, has been phenomenal, prices in .some cases being higher than has prevailed for years. Paul Cram])el, the finest single scarlet Geranium ever introduced on this side, has not been equai to the de- mand, whilst Ivy GeraJiiums and Marguerites have had .1 great call. Much the same can be said for all kinds of eatable jn-oduce. Indoor Strawberries have averaged a high figure, even those from cold houses coming in during the latter part pf May making up to $1 a lb. The first sendings from the open fields in early June have made up to 30 cents or more per lb. The ])resent outlook suggests that all such produce will make firm prices this year. Many women and girls are working on the farms, but their strength is not eijual to cleaning some of the heavy soils, wliich in some places are dreadfully foul. Some of the n\irserics down to shrubs and herbaceous stock are now literally covered with rubbish. Only firms with a fair amount of capital can find the labor and pay the bill. Some firms have found it necessary to raise their men's wages by $8 to $10 monthly above the pre-war rates, meanwhile paying extra for all the overtime the men care to put in. The high wages paid at munition works is sufficient to tempt all nursery workers who are not eligible for military service, and particuhirly is this so where the nurseries are in the neighborhood of factories. The great show at Chelsea brought a very fair amount of trade, some firms doing quite marvelous busi- ness. The show itself although smaller than in previous J'ears, and arranged in four tents instead of one huge marquee, was surprisingly good. Lacking the usual enormous grou])s and the fine rock gardens, there were, nevertheless, some glorious exhibits. Amos Perry had a fine display of his new Papaver King George, being one of the best things in the hardy plant line exhibited. Dobbie*s Antirrhinums Dobbie & Co., the famous Scotch firm, beat the Ijand with a really marvelous exhibit of Sweet Peas and Autirrhinums. The former were up to the usual stand- ard, but the Antirrhinums were the finest ever seen in London. (See illustration, page 148.) The spikes were from Dobbie's (iOft. house in Essex. What is more remarkable, a similar collection was cut from the same house, and staged at the R. H. S. meeting two weeks later. Visiting the house prior to cutting I saw varieties such as Yellow King, Moonlight, White King, etc., up to lift, tall, and all growing in 5in. pots. The intermediate varieties such as Cottage Maid, Nobile, White Queen, Maize Queen, Golden Morn, The I''awn, Coccinea, were all growing in iy^in. Some of the big s])ikes carried 10 fully developed flowers, and when staged in the typical Dobliie & Co. style, the display was nl)Solutely gorgecms. Some 30 varieties were .shown, and flu- jniblic went wild over them. Even some of the best ])lant growers and seedsmen admitted they had never realized the possibilities of the Snap- dragon. Something ajqiroaehing wizardry appears to back the work of Andrew Ireland, Dobbie & Co.'s noted seed farm manager. Everything he takes in hand is exhibited as it was never before shown. Their Tulip exhibit early in May caused a commotion, for it not only contained flowers larger than those of other grow- ers, but there was no evidence of spotting, as was general in all other exhibits. Even the finest Tulip Silver Jubilee Medal of the American Carnation Society. See text experts marvelled at the display and a noted Covent gar- den salesman ventured to say that he would readily take two million blooms of Clara Butt annually, if grown equal to the Dobbie & Co. sample. A famous market grower who handles millions of Tulips was so impressed that he visited Dobbie's farm to see how they were grown. If the raised beds and tlie wimderful foliage told him anything, Covent Garden should be enriched next year. All who desire may see the Tulips, Antir- rhinums, Sweet Peas, ;is they grow at Marks Tey. That Andrew Ireland uses his brains is unquestionable, for up to the present no rival has ever once surpassed him. Dobbie's Sweet Peas, being in continuous crop under glass for several months, are productive apart from business making. Between the shows, a few cuts are sent to Covent Garden and there, when the regular price in May averages near 6s. per gross, the Marks Tey samples touch double that figure and even treble at the outset. Sweet Peas that can make $t.38 per gross, can be reckoned as "some peas," and this, be it noted, when the war fiend is swallowing up millions sterling daily. Our Houston Convention Number WILLliBEClSSUED AUGUSTQS American Carnation Society The illustration is of the American Carnation Society's Silver Jubilee Medal. This is a special medal and was awarded to each winner of a first premium in the com- petitive carnation classes at the National Flower Show in Philadelphia last March. Fifteen of these medals were awardeil and have been distributed as foHows: S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass.; E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind.; Strafford Flower Farm, Strafford, Pa.; J. W. Minott & Co., Portland Me.; E. F. Lieker, Lands- downe, Pa.; Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y.; A. A. Pembroke, Beverley, Mass.; Strouts, Biddeford, Me.; Wm. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa.; W. L. Ellis, Bryn Mawr, Pa.; Wm. Graham, Greenwich, Conn.; Mrs. M'ni. Austin, Rosemont, Pa.; A. Harvey & Sons, Brandywine Summit, Pa.; Ctsse. Rulalia, Elkins Park, Pa.; W. E. Lenk, Halifax, Miuss. A. F. J. BAmi, Setfy. I American Dahlia Society I Views in Sam Houston Park, Houston. Tex. Top view shows part of Heart Lake, while the lower shows a Ligustrun shaded path around the water The following list of special prizes has been issued for the Dahlia exhibition to be held in the Engineer- ing Bldg., 25 W. 39th st., New York, from Sept. 36 to 38, in conjunction with the American Institute: Class A. — The finest and most meritorious display of DahUas, any or all classes, grasses or other foliage allowed, quality and arrangement to count. First, gold medal; second, silver medal. Premiums offerwl by Michell's Seed House, 51S Market st., Phila., Pa. Class B. — Finest general collection containing any or all types, arranged for efifect, space 50 sq. ft. First. American Dahlia Society's silver medal; second, the Society's bronze medal. Class C. — Best display of six vases of giant Single Dahlias, distinct varieties. First, cut glass vase. Premium offered by Mrs. O. P. Chap- man, Jr., Westerly, R. I, Class D. — Best dinner table decoration, any foliage. First and second prizes, silverware, presented by Peter Henderson & Co., 35-37 Cortlandt st., N. Y. Class E. — Best decoration of Dahlias, any design, any foliage. First and second prizes, silverware, presented by Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut st., Philadelphia, Pa. Class F. — Best basket of Dahlias for effect, any foliage. First and second prizes, silverware, presented by Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass. Class G. — Best vase of Decorative Dahlias for effect, any foliage. First, cut glass vase offered by Stumpp & Walter Co., 32 Barclay st . N. Y. Class H. — Best vase of new Peony-flowered Dahlias. 12 flowers, not less than four varieties. First, silver cup, offered by W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Burpee Bldg.. Phila., Pa. Class I. — Best vase of mixed Dahlias. First and second prizes, silverware, offered by R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Class J. — Best vase of modern Cactus Dahlias. 12 flowers, not less than four varieties. First, silver cup offered by W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Burpee Bldg., Phila., Pa. Class K, — Most meritorious and unique exhibit staged by an amateur. First, silver flower vase, offered by Geo, L. Stillman. Westerly, R. I. Class L. — Best exhibit in the amateur classes. First, Garden Alaga- zine Achievement Medal. Class M. — Best vase of a new seedling Cactus Dahlia, shown by an amateur. First, silver cup, offered by Mrs. Chas. H. Stout. Short Hills. N. J. Class N. — Best vase of a new seedling Dahha, to be named for donor of premium, Mrs. Gertrude Dahl-Mordecai, Charleston, S. C. Class O. — Lar^rst I ).ihlia flower in the show. Cash prize, $5, offered by Geo. L. Stilhnan, Westerly, R. I. Class P. — Siimlkst Dahlia flower in the show. Cash prize, $5, offered by Geo. L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I. Where only one prize is offered in any of the above classes, the Executive Committee may, at its discretion, award a second prize to any other exhibit which is deemed sufficiently meritorious. The Society's Certificate of Merit is offered for any seedhng Dahlia novelty which is deemed distinct and sufficiently meritorious, and may be awarded by the Adjudicating Committee. It is the man who reads and profits thereby who deals in bis own field of endeavor. Lead and read — THE FLORISTS* EXCHANGE. 194 The Florists' Exchange i t This line drawing of combined section of a wide single house and two rld^e and furrow houses. Is a convincing bit of evidence that there is exactly the same roof space In the two ridge and furrow houses as there is in the one single house Leading Grower Discusses Comparative Costs of Narrow and Wide Houses (Continued from page 170) Concrete foundations. Wrought Iron posts. Steel rafters. Double gusset splice plates. Angle eave with drip gutter. Close workinfl side ventilation apparatus narrow houses of low roof construction will heat quicker, it will certainly cool quicker. If you happen to be wondering at this moment why this condition where the house both heats and cools quicker does not equal- ize itself, you will see by more carefoil consideration that it is the continual changing of the temperature tliat makes necessary the British thermal heat units, which only fuel can generate. Bnt with all the arguments from a heating stand- point that may be advanced in favor of the wide house, the evidence that cannot be disputed is the statement of a friend whose integrity you lielieve in. So in the words of an automobile , manufacturer who advertises ex- tensively, "Ask the man who owns one." Get from simie one who has used both narrow and wide houses, liis opinitm on this point. In addition to being favorable from a heating stand- jioiiit, the wide house is e.specially easy to keep even ventilation in, and is much cooler than the narrow house, in hot weather. One of the most successful growers in the Boston district told the writer, after he had run his first big iron frame liouse (50ft. wide) through its first Win- ter and Summer, that there was a remarkable difference in favor of the wide house over his smaller ones. To use his own words, "I can ventilate this big house in none too steady weather by adjusting the vents three times a day, whereas witli the narrow houses I hardly dare to leave them." Another point worth considering is that with the wide house you can have doors in the ends sufficiently large to pass a horse and cart. This is a great aid in filling, and if you grow directly on tlie ground you can plow tlie ground by aid of a horse. A watering system that will give tlie desired quantity of water to a large surface, with one operation, is anotlier advantage. In the writer's opinion, the only circumstances under which a narrow liouse should be considered, provided of course, the builder is taking into account longevity, together with initial cost, is wliere tlie lot is so short that a wide house would necessitate big expensive gable cuds, being very close to each other. Naturally, the farther the ends apart, the cheaper the proposition jier square foot covered. Some say they don't want to put all their eggs in one basket, but Elbert Hubbard said: "Do so, and then watch that basket." Of cour.se, if a peison i> growing a general line of stock, and there are certain things which will not do well together, this alters the circumstances, but it is certainly common seii.sc to build your new houses wide, and as long as your finances will permit, u]' to 600ft. I know one man who built his first house 60ft. wide and only 100ft. long, but it was of the best iron frame construction anil was soon extended, re-using one of the gable ends. He started with the best without tlu- chance of later regrets. This article has taken up greenliouses in a general manner only, from the standpoint of a grow^r; none "f the finer details of construction, method of heating and ventilating have been touched upon. These subjects afford opportunity for especially interesting disoussi'irj. and are so extensive that they have not been considered at this time. The three accompanying illustrations are of a veg- etable house which is bv far the best commercial house I have seen. Not the 'largest, only .51ft. 2ins. x 300ft. but really designed. In conclusion, I want to say that greenhouse con- struction is so decidedly a business by itself, that one can not do better than call in the best firm they know. It is by far the cheapest plan, and is the advice given by the most successful growers who have been through the mill. Note. For the illustrations of this article Lord and Burnham Co.'s New York olEce. are indebted to the :i departure in ventilating, with the In- ti.xUu L M.ii ..1 v.'i.u.vi b.ilanced gear. This machine is so nicely adjusted that a surprisingly few turns of the wheel will run up the sa^ih and a twirl of the handle will bring it down quickly but not with a slatn. This picture also shows a particularly good example of heating arrangement July 22, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 195 000= BO o QBO: THE TALES OF A TRAVELER Reminiscences and Reflections from Twenty-Eight Years on the Road By S, S, SKIDELSKY El :0£«S This mo.'it intfrfntinff arrmtut of the enrli/ atrupfilea of n salemnnn a quarter of a century ago began in The Florists' Exchange JuUj 1. Depicting an it doct commercial horticulture iit this country since 18S8, and being written in a simple, familiar style, it will prone not only entertaining hut instructive. Those of our read- ers who failed to begin the story at the start should do so now. In August, i8go, the first S. A. F. convention that I ever attended was held in the old Horticultural Hall in Boston. Having already had an entree into the me- tropolis of Massachusetts, I suggested to my employer that we make a trade ex- hibit at the convention. He accept my idea without a murmur, and what was more unusual with him never mentioned the cost end of it and the need for economy. That convention was one of the most memorable ones in my c.xpe>rience. Some concede that in point of attendance, and entertaining and instructive features, it was superior to the one held there in igi4. That most interesting trip to the Honeywell estate and to Lexington will always remain in the memory of those who made it. Besides our exhibit, which both my employer and I attended, there was another made by one of the largest houses in Philadelphia. This was my second trip to Boston, and I had the advantage of a prior acquaintance, with the result that our competitor was very much surprised to see the friendliness evinced toward me. That convention was the beginning of a change in my fortunes. The very man who could offer me no employment when I applied for it about a year before made me an offer at an opportune moment, and a flattering one at that. He told me that my chances with their house would he enhanced many fold, that there I would represent a "ireal" concern instead of representing a "small potato." Here for the first time I was being sought by a position instead of seeking one. It gave a big boost to my self-confidence. Nevertheless. I did not wish to act hastily in the matter. I replied that I would let him know later, intending first to speak to my employer. That evening I broached the subject. To my surprise, my em- ployer answered, though I perceived rather faint-heartedly, that every man must better himself, that if I had a better offer he could not well meet it. That settled the question. I accepted the position with our competitoir, and handed in my resignation to take effect upon our return to Philadelphia. If ever a man showed his true colors, the head of this "small potato" concern did then. I had no sooner announced the fact of my change than he turned all col- ors, quivering, shaking, as though suddenly stricken by a chill. He did not think I acted rightly in the matter. I reminded him of his own words, that every man must look out for himself, that I was 'in duty bound to look out for myself and my family, that I had given him all the chances he could reasonably expect, and that after all it might best serve our mutual interests to part. He couldn't see it that way. He begged me, implored me to stay with him. offering me a five dollar raise and twcy per cent, on my sales — an increase that almost doubled the sa'.ary I was getting. I pitied the man, realizing his helplessness, his weakness, and his lack of determination. But my decision had been made; I could not well use our com- petitor as a means to an end. It would not be right. No, I decided — it was too late. My employer begged' and implored again, never leaving me out of his sight. I was in a dilemma, not knowing what was the best for all interests concerned. It is true I owed a duty to the man who had offered to improve my position ; on the other hand my old employer seemed helpless and pathetic, and I had no heart to desert him in the opening of a busy season. Was he now to lose the trade that I had made at his expense? And would that be right and justifiable? And sup- pose the shock woud impair his health — would that be a blot on my conscience for evermore? On the other hand, had he shown" any consideration for me and my family? Had he not humiliated me by making me peddle baskets from store to store? Had he not thought to "call my bluff" when I told him about the offer of our competitor, by telling me to better myself if I could? Surely this is a selfish world. After all, it is "each for himself and the devil take the hindmost." Why should I give him any more consideration than he gave to me? And so I went on, torn by the conflicting arguments. At last I made my de- cision. I was to remain with my original employer. It was a hard task to face my new "benefactor," but I undertook it. As might have been expected, he took an entirely different view of the situation, contending that I had used him as a club to an' end. Perhaps he was right — I shall not argue the matter now. Two years later, at the S. A. F. Convention in Washington, a similar occurrence took place. The Philadelphia competitive concern renewed its efforts to get me. They made me better inducements than formerly, considering that after a lapse of two years my experience that much enhanced my value. By this time, too, I became rather tired of my original employer — of his business methods, his nig- gardliness, and ultra-conservatism. If I was to continue at all in this business," I must have a chance of expansion. Our competitors were offering me such a chance. Why miss it? I accepted the position, now fully determined to make the change. My employer again implored me not to forsake him. He offered me a partner- ship in the business, "to connect my name with his on all his stationery and bill- heads" (oh, what an alluring farce to the uninitiated!) But I had made up my mind, and I would listen to no further argument. Upon my return to Philadelphia, I reported for duty to my new employer. Here indeed it was hustle and bustle. The place was alive ; everybody was busy. I could not help noting the marked difference between the two places. ' I was glad of the change. I was to remain in the house for a few weeks, and then go out on the road, as far as the Coast. Expenses and the need for economy were never •Copyright, 1916, A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd. mentioned. On the contrary, my new employer seemed to abhor the very idea of any representative of his stopping at a cheap hotel, or being burdened with a pack of luggage that any negro boy might carry as well. Was I through with my dilemma? Oh, no. I had been with the new concern only a few days when one morning my new employer informed me that mutual friends, influential business men of the city, had been stirring up his conscience a bit, insisting that he had committed a grave offense against the other man by tak- ing away his salesman right in face of the busy season. They had worried him with warnings of the retrilnition which would overtake him if my old employer was ruined. So he told me that I had better go back to my first employer— "Your p'ace here is always waiting for you," he said. "If you find that even as partner you haven't bettered yourself, come back of your own free-wi'.I — then at least 1 wrm't have it on my conscience." So I went back, becoming part proprietor, with my name on stationery and lelter-hcads. I lingered two years longer with my employer; and the longer I stnycd the more irksome my situation became to me. I was young and ambitious, and eager to branch out. He' could not see it in that light. About i8o3. the country was stricken with a panic, as everyone well remem- bers. My employer was panic-stricken on his own account, so much so that he was practically ready to close up his business. The first thing he did was to dis- charge two of his best basket and sheaf makers, retaining two young girls, at $3 per week each. Joe Neidinger, of the well-known concern (today) of Joseph Neidinger & Co., at that time a boy of twelve or thirteen, was in our employ in the capacity of errand-boy. Upon him also devolved the duty of trimming splint baskets and making sheaves. And although Joe did his full duty, giving ample promise at the time of what was in store for him, our facilities nevertheless can better be imagined than described. If a hurry-up order came, we could not well turn out the goods. Some stap'e articles were barred out altogether. I became both disgusted and discouraged with the situation, and regretted the fact that a "partnership" allured me to the extent of sacrificing a really better, though not so high-sounding, position. Things were going from bad to worse. Men were tramp- ing through the streets, looking for positions. There were no positions in sight. My pride restrained me from applying to our competitor. Something, however, had to be done, and that before long. But things shaped themselves of their own accord. A few months later, my partner informed me that he was determined to close up the business. He was a single man ; hence family obligations had no terrors for him. The blow was severe, but I bore it bravely. I was still in my twenties, strong and energetic, and with my experience on the road I surely would succeed in doing something. I broke the news to my wife as gently as I could, but in place of feel- ing discouraged she seemed rather glad of the change. I c'-early recall her words of encouragement — "You have your youth, your health, and your strength ; and any man possessing these qualifications need not fear starvation." She was right. No sooner had I left my partner, and this time never to return, than I had a call from another rival concern, with an offer of a good position. I accepted immediately, and from the Fall of 1894 up to 1897 I traveled for that concern, as usual working hard, making new friends among the trade who later proved a great asset to me. I induced my new employer to take Joe Neidinger. 'That was not the time to take new employees, but what I had told him about Joe Neidinger would have sufficed to make room for the boy, whether he was needed or not. ° The history of Joe Neidinger's career speaks for itself, and I need not ex- pand on it. PART II. On the Track of An Independent Business In December, i3ci6, while still traveling for the florist supply house, I hap- pened to arrive in St. Louis Union Station about four o'clock in the morning. I cannot recall now whether I could not get any sleeping accommodations, or whether because of my habit of economy I deliberately failed to engage them. Be that as it may, I found myself on that momentous morning at the large, well- lighted, warm Union Station. I say momentous, because during that morning I formulated a plan of action that was the beginning of my future independence. It was the result of a sudden flash of thought, which I seized upon and there and then worked out in full detail. Often events of great consequence in the history of nations and of indi\iduals have come about as a result of a similar "flash." It occurred to me that if I was worth twenty dollars a week to the supply house, plus two per cent, on my sales, plus traveling expenses, why could I not pay my own expenses, and instead of carrying a line of supplies only, just as w^ell take up a number of other lines such as seed, fertilizers, pots. Carnation cuttings. Rose plants, palms, bulbs, and so on— and thus not only make sure of my salary and expense but my independence of "bossism" as well. A capital idea ! On the first of January, 1897, I was ready for the radical change. I was ready to carry my "capital idea" into action. First of all, I approached my employer. I explained to him that it might best pay both of us if instead of employing me on salary and commission he would let me carry his line on a commis.sion basis only, I paying my own expenses. I furthermore told him that in addition to his line it was my intention to take up other things, such as I have mentioned above. He, too, thought that I had the right idea. Note to Readers.— T/ia/ Mr. Skidclsky's narrative will be found of surpassing interest, we assure our readers. IVe have promised Mr. Skidelsky to put this narra- tive in book form provided wc receive orders for soo copies. The price mill not exceed 60c. per copy in paper covers, or $1 in cloth, and no money is wanted until we announce the book as ready. All we ask is that readers send in their orders without undue delay. The story will be continued in these columns until com- pleted. 196 The Florists' Exchange Over 1200 Retail Florists have received TRIPLETS circulars We know tlicse 1200 men all know the value of printers' ink in their business had they been ignorant of advertising knowledge we would not have troubled to send them the valuable information now in their hands, for we have given them the key to the pro- curement of good business for this coming Fall and Winter. It's all up to them, now. As an evidence of the estimation in which the TRIPLETS are held, one enterprising florist company has given us an order for 1000 of one of the Triplet set; this is the same firm that wrote us last December: " Our advertising expense for Sept., Oct. and Nov., 1915, amounted to over $1000. A small share of this went to you for Albums, ($IOO.OOj, which brought us in quicker and better results than were received from any other class of advertising." We admit the weather is just now so hot that it makes it hard to realize that in ten weeks more Fall business will be starting up, and a multitude of reinvigorated customers, fresh in from their vacations, will be besieging the live retail advertisers with orders. Are you ready? We have a few more circulars to spare. Do you want one? Those profit most who are best prepared. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE IN NEW YORK : 438 to 448 WEST 37th STREET IN CHICAGO : 143 NORTH WABASH AVENUE The word TRIPLETS is a distinguishing name we Imve given to our three new Design Booklets, our latest productions for best private trade mfmmmfmmmfmmmfmmmmmrmmMmmmmmrmimrmmmmmmmmrmm^^^^^ I Clubs and Societies I Westchester (N. Y.) and Fairfield (Conn.) Horticultural Society There was a fine attendance at the reg^ular monthly meeting of this soci- ety, held Friday evening, July 14. in the society's rooms in Hubbard Hall, Green witdi, Conn., witli Pres. Sealey presiding. Four new members were en- rolled and five applii-ations were re- ceived and filed. An incomplete report was rendered by the Summer show committee. This exhibition was a grand success, artistically, socially, and financially. Al, Rickards of the Stumpp Ac Walter Co., N. Y. City, was a visitor. Tlie annual outing of the society will be held at Rye Beach Hotel, Rye Beach, N. Y., on Tuesday. Aug. S. A fine shore dinner will be provided by the manage- ment and there will be games and ath- letic sports for all. Come along and bring the family. The popularity of our outings in the past should assure a large attendance; those who desire the shore dinner will please notify W. J. Sealey, Byram Shore. Portchester, N. Y., at least three days before the outing. so as to thereby ' assure abundance of food and good ser\ice. Men's tickets are $1.75, ladies $1.50. There was a good display on the exhibition tables.- An award of hoji. mention was accorded to Jas. Linane, for a vase of Japan Iris in variety. The thanks of the society were tendered to John Andrew for Japan Iris; Owen Hunnicke for Trach- elium cseruleum, and P. W. Popp for Phlox Miss Lingard. A feature of the next meeting will be the. vases of out- door liowers arranged iti the sociey's vases. 12in. x 3in.. competition open to assistant gardeners only. Two prizes will be offered. After the routine busi- ness was disposed of a social session was held that was enjoyable and a great help in promoting good fellow- ship. The next meeting will be held on Aug. 11. P. W. POPl*. Cor. Sec'y. Nassau Co. (N- Y.) Hort. Society A .Sweet l*ca exi libit ion was lielri bj' the Nassau Co. Horticultural Society in conjunction with tlieir montlily meet- ing at Clen Cove on Wednesday even- ing. July )2. While the exhibits were not very numertms tliey were of very good quality and made an excellent dis- play. James McDonald, Henry Gibson and Krnest West lake acted as judges. Herbert L. I*ratt (Henry Gaut. gar- dener) was awarded first prize for 12 varieties of Sweet Peas. I'l sprays of each, and for six varieties of Sweet Peas. 12 sprays of each, and special men I ion for a collectifui of lierbaceous flowers. W. K. Kimiball (James Mc- Carthy, gardener) received first for 2r» white, for :i5 pink and for lif) red Sweet T'eas. and second for six varieties of Sweet Peas, 12 sprays of eacli. President James McDonald presided at the meeting, at which a great deal of routine business was transa<"ted. Two new members were elected. It was decided to hold the annual Chrysanthe- mum show in Pembroke Halt, Glen Cove, on Novem'l)er 2 and 3. The so- ciety s prizes for 25 pink, 25 white and 25 of any other Sweet Peas were all won by Henry Gaut. JAM:F^ McC.VHTHY, Cor. Sec-y. Holyoke and Northampton (Mass.) Gardeners and Florists' Club The regular m,eeting was held July 11 at Bonnie Brae, Holyoke, the estate of C. E. Mackintosh. Geo. Strugnell has been In charge of the gardens for several years and is well known in this district for his all round ability. Members en- joyed a stroll through the flower gar- den and vegetable quarters, noting with satisfaction the flourishing appearance of the crops. A large Cherry tree laden with luscious fruit came in for special attention. D. J. Galliuan extended an invitation to hold the annual picnic on his farm at Smith's Perry. The offer was accepted, but the date depends on the progress of the Sweet Corn, which is an indispensable item for this oc- casion. H. E. Downer read an essay on "Her- baceous Perennials," and exhibited sprays of Achillea Perry's Wliite, Thal- ictrum Fendleri and Pentstemon gloxi- noides. H. E. D. Newport (R.I.) Horticultural Society Regular meeting held on the 11th inst.. President John B. Urquhart of- ficiating. Announcement was made that tlie Midsummer show is likely to be held on the grounds of Hill-Top Inn on Bellevue ave., which is a naost central spot and easy of access. The dates to be Aug. 17. IS, 19, and the rate of admission to be: on opening day, $5, and 50c. on each succeeding day. William F. Smith, Victor May, James Robertson. William MacKay and William Gray were appointed a com- mittee of arrangements. Victor May showed a spray of Sweet Pea Fiery Cross bearing ten blossoms ; awarded cultural certificate. ALEXANDER MaoLEDI^AN. Lenox (Mass.) Horticultural Society The above society held its annual Summer show on June 28 and 29. The Town Hall was well filled with flowers, fruit and vegetables of high quality. Sweet Peas were not so extensively shown as is usual at this show. E. Edwards, gardener to A. N. Cooley of Pittsficld, was first in the principal classes for I'eas, winning among other prizes the Knight & Struck Cup. An- nuals and perennials were well shown by Miss Kneeland and A. R. Shattuck. A silver medal was awarded to Mr. Cooley for a magnificent group of orchids, not for competition. There was a good attendance on both days. The monthly meeting of the society was belli on July 12. This was Sweet Pea night and there was a good display of fine l>li)nins. McWingett and Allen Winden was first for the best 12 varieties. McCooley was given an award of merit for a fine vase of named Delphiniums. The next meeting will be on Aug. 9. J. H. P. Mamsthjue. Mich. — 10. N. Jolinson, a former resident of Chicaso, but later a resident of iSIarquetto Countv. has pur- chased a tract of land, KKift. x 100ft. at the corner of Maple and Walnut sts., and will erect thereon a modem green- liouse. He is an experienced florist, and contempliiies ^'iving Mauisliciue a ^reen- lioiise that will he in keeping with the growing city. Late Baltimore News A'acatious arc now the order of the day and there is hardly a store where there is not at least one or more em- ployees away. John Simon, of the Eastern Avenue Florist Co., has purchased from J. E. Bartell the range of thirteen greenhouses constituting the lower section of his place. Mr. Simon will run this estab- lishment with the assistance of his two brothers. The firm will be known as Jno. Simon & Bros. For this year they will grow only Roses, while for another year they expect to grow a general line of stock. Edwin A. Seidewitz left on Saturday for Cincinnati, O., to attend the Na- tional Conclave of Rotary Clubs. Mr. Seidewitz was recently installed as presi- dent of the Baltimore Rotary Club. Edwin Seidewitz, Jr., who is mana- ger of the American Flower Shop on Liberty st., is away on practice cruise with the Maryland Naval Brigade, of which he has but recently become a mem- ber. The enforced absence of Mr. Seide- witz -has necessitated the closing of this store. However, they expect to re-open for business by Sept. 1 in larger and more convenient quarters. F. J. LeClair. Washington, D. C. Everything is ijuiet on the Potomac, so to break the mouotony the entire craft made an assault on Great Falls on Wednesday, particulars of which will be given next week. Stock is more plentiful this week. Dahlias are coming in regular now. Gladioli can be had for any price. Mr. Jenkins is cutting some fine Bella- donna Delphinium. There are plenty of Asters. The J. R. Freeman store is for rent. Otto Bauer i.«* on a two weeks' vaca- tion at Wildwood. N. J. Mr. Gait, formerly with Fox. of Phila- delphia, is now with (ieo. Schaefer. O. A. C. O. Moline, 111. Tlie annual picnic ..f the Tri-City Flo- rists' Club was a big success. 11. "> per- sons being served. Philip F. Foley, of the Foley Greenhouse (%i.. Chicago, was present, as was also II. A. Thiunas of Geneseo. 111. A short business session w;is held on the grounds. Mr. and Mrs. I'.niil Kran/ ctf Muscatine invited the club for the next regular meeting, Aug. 10. including the wives of the nu'mbers, the trill to be made by automobiles. W. J. HEATING QUERIES Conducted by Jobn McArthur Mflj- Heatloe Dept. Hltchln&A & Co. Maquokkta. I.\.— U. T-. Hill, the flo- rist, now makes all of his deliveries by auto, and with this addition the work of equipping a modern greenhouse has been conij>lcte. Heating for Two Houses I expect to bviild as soon as I can, one house, ItJft. x 6i>fl., for propagat- ing, lift, to ridge, 3ft. board and aft. glass sides, houses running east and west. Botli ends will have Hft. boarded and tlie rest will be glass. Raised benches. Please give me an idea how to pipe it for 60 deg. in zero weather. The other will be 23ft. x 60ft. glass par- tition 12ft. high at ridge, 5ft. sides, 3ft. boarded 2ft. glass. One end will be ex- p CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Avenue Allentown, Pa. Can fill your Telegragh Order. Greenhouses, Bethlehem Pike Ernest Asnley FLORIST Store, 943 Hamilton SL Both Telephones Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. EST. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y. :'4 Mcmbffs COLQkADO SPRINGS. COLORADO Telegraphic orders will be carefully and promptiy filled. Personal attention given. Usual dis'-ount allowed. T^^ Colorado Sprbigs Orcmm promptly and carefully executed by The Pikes Peak Ploral Co. 104 North Tejon Street Iverylliiog in Dowers AUBURN, NEW YORK 140-150 SOUTH DIVISION STREET We deliver to alt points in Central New York, Wells and Cornell Colleges. Burlsngton.Vt. (_'rJt-r3 for Ver- mont and Nortb- ern N. Y. filled to your entire satis- fac- tion. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND and ALL SOUTHERN POINTS )tom,i(5l7 North Charles Street ^^ ^ CHARLOTTE, N. C. i* FLORISTS <^ DALLAS, TEXAS UNG FLORAL AND NURSERY CO. FINE FLOWERS— PROMPT SERVICE D AV TO IN, /^GilionaiV 112 Soutb/jf,,rirf) Main St. Charlotte and Vicinity JU0^ CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100.000 feet of glass "The House of Flowers" Caitone BOSTON Massachusetts Flowers CHICAGO, ILL. 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel Courtesies Extended to all Florists VA« DENVER, COLO. ^^^L Vil^fft ^^ J. A. VALENTDrt, President J'ark J'toral L^o. co!„ada, utah. ^.^-^.j. Western Nebraska *^^TT^^ 1643 Broadway and Wyoming points ^"-^-X)^ reached by express- Orders promptly filled. Usual discounts. DETROIT, MICH. If we fill your order, our_ repu- tation is your guar- aotee of efficiency. Telegraph Us, ALvnrr rocHEioN,- IM-190 SATCd ax 342 Boylston Street CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. iNationall [ Jfilorisl J BOSTON MASSACHUSEnt 143 Tremont St. The centrally located Florist Shop. Youra for reciprocity. CINCINNATI, OHIO E. G. Hill Floral Co. 532-34 RACE STREET Also Motor Delivery to Newport, Covington and Dayton, Ky. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. CLEVELAND, OHIO DES MOINES IN THE CENTER OP IOWA J.S.WILSON FLORAL CO.^f^ We cover all points in lowm. ^"^--X)^ ^MTTt4 "^HE FLORIST KJlfll 1 IJ-t EAST ORANGE, N. J. We deliver by automobiles in East. West and South Oraose. also Glen Hidge, Montelair, Rloomfield. Newark and New York. Leahy's — Telegraph Florist <^> of Elizabeth, N. J. <^> We give the best oi service 1169 E. Jersey Street John Reck ^A" Son 985 MAIN STREET THE CLEVELAND CUT FLOWER CO. Will fill your orders for Designs or Cut Floweri in NORTHERN OHIO Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 202 to 204 July 22, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 199 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Dawson the Florist ^^^^^> Vr^ 107 W. Market St. !>• •• Deliveries to Ithaca, Blnghamton, Homell, Coming and other polnta. Qyj Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co. EL PASO, TEXAS Baker Bros. Ft. Worth Texas FLOWERS " 'PLANTS ■* TREES Galveston Floral Co., "^-^^T^ Quality in Cut Flowers, Planta and Floral Work. Galveston, Texas Orders for Texas and Steamers from HENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH milk, butter milk, cocoa, iced tea in season, etc. And the hot item is as variable as the menu of the lunch counter. Ihiyinj? a con.siderable quantity, and relieving tlie lunch- room concern of tiie cost of serving, the ct)st is not great and the workers are able to adjust their own luncheons accordingly. These employees had proof before them all the time of the real interest their employer was taking in them. They were not irritated by the lack of reasonable con- veniences and they treated . their stomachs better at the middle of the day. They felt better for it. The part they played in managing the rest room and lunch room gave them a proprietary interest in it and that same interest was unconsciously extended to the rest of the business. The employer was able to note a decided change in the attitude of the force toward their work. There was a better atraosjihere. The sales people liegan to meet customers in a hapjiier spirit, to exhibit pleasanter manners in dealing with them. It appeared that they really were taking increased interest in the wants of the customers and more pains in carrying out orders. The improvement in the appearance of things at the rear of the store began to influence the force in their attitude toward tlie rest of it. Pretty .soon the proprietor noted that they were taking pains abcnit keeping order, in arrangement of stock, whatever it was. The store was better, looked better and gave better service as a direct res^llt of the efforts made l>v MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. Store.i-/^**'^'>'° Street stores. 1 3^ Asylum Street Greenhouses: Benton Street GEORGE G. McCLUNIE HARTFORD. CONN. 165 MAIN STREET, SOUTH FLOWERS ANDREW W.WELCH SEOROE PLANE SO ASYLUM STREET Hartford Connecticut Highland Park Greenhouses HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Telephones 75 and 85 Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of Chicago, as. far as Milwaukee ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS <^^ & f^/^mam^mA indunapolis, ind. ■""^^^■^^^^^''^ 241 Massachusetts Ave, Prompt and efficient service rendered pointa in Illinois, Ohio and Indiana. Bertermann'a flowers excel MILLS We reach all Florida and SouUi Georgia pointa The Florist, inc. 36 West Forsyth Street Jacksonville, ^ssfj,^ Fla. <^^ Jacksonville, Florida We reach all Florida and all Georgia Pointa Largest Bower store south of Washington, D C. 219 Main Street Tonnlinson-Key Floral Co. ~ KALAMAZOO, MICH. ^ G. Van Bochove & Bro. Satisfaction Guaranteed Steamship sailings will be found on page 200 Floral cannon exhibited by The Flower Shop of Attle- boro, Mass., in the preparedness parade in that city.on July i.—See'text.'^page 201fl ,j _ ;,j the proprietor to treat his employees with consider- ation. Human Beings Not Machines Of course things did not run smoothly all the time. The human heing is not a machine which will run the same way all the time. He is not a chemical which reacts in the same way at all times to the same acid. They all had their good days and their off days, and after a time the novelty of the new things began to wear off. They were still taking more interest in their work, but the inspiration was not working with the same vigor. That is the way with welfare work. You can do a certain amount of good by improving the condition and eflficiency of the workers, but the keener they become and the more alert the keener they always are for the more good things. There is a point where the interests of the individual run counter to those of the employer. Only the exceptional individual under- stands that the more he gives his employer the more lie will surely get for himself. That is where the profit-sharing plans come in. They may he operated as bonus plans, extra pay plans, extra holiday plans, shorter hours, etc., but the idea is that the emjiloyer is dividing with his employees some of the profits they have helped him to make. There are many points to be considered in this connection. Rates of KANSAS CITY, MO. Samuel Murray 1017 GRAND AVENUE Kansas City, MO. - J LEXINGTON, KY. OHN Ao liEILILER EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. MiCMiLiER Bro^o Co, Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky Prompt Delivery to 'all So. Calif. Pointt 212 \ I Weef nil. Si. LOS ANOELES, CAL. Louisville, Ky. MASONIC TEMPLE "^ AUGUST R. BAUMER N T u C K Y rm rLow.E.2 .s-hop b50 Fourih Avenue Louirville. The South' s ' Most Modern Floral and Art ' Establishment 'a^'^ S32 Fourih AK.C_^_^^i°'\ ^K) Lou/s\n//e.Ky. The F. Walker Co. 312 W. Chestnut Street LOUISVILLE, KY. malionall [|IloristJ Send Your Orders FOR DIXIE LAND TO IDLE HOUR NURSERIES Macon, Georgia All Choice CUT FLOWERS In Season Orchids and Valley a Specialty Is it any wonder that subscribers tell us — and tell others as well — that the Retail Section of THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE leads in items of interest and value to the shopkeeper? A glance at this department any week will show why. 200 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses J. H. SMALL & SOINO New York and Washington Announce the removal of their New York Store to SOS Madison Avenue at S2nd Street WASHINGTON, D. C. 15th and H Streets Floral and Landscape Work NEW YORK Waldorf-Astoria and 505 Madison Ave. EDLEFSEN-LEIDIGER CO. o^ xr> Milwaukee, Wis. J^^ 419 Milwaukee St. 349 Third St. IN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 332 Fifth Avenue 'PhonP, J 358 I MADISON l-hones | 35, j SQUARE Our Motto: THE GOLDEN RULE »p. OPERATING THRET. STORES FLORIST We Guarantee Satisfaction Reference or Cash must accompany all ordeiB from unknown coireapondenta ,,„,,,, GEO. E. M. STUMPP 413 Madison Avenue at "^^^^^^^ NEW YORK ^ 48th Street -^''^ ORDERS FOR i/iosemont Sardens MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprtetor Correspondence Solicited ^loriai VID ^Rl«^.>s_^ W^ ^^ ^3 ^T ^^ I 1^ or any place jXaliomilC ■ ^V^rTF V^^r\ in Virginia (jHorist) BLICKS, Norfolk. Va. ^■^S^ ^^^^^PIE^^Q Northampton, Mass. Succeeded by Smith College Floritt BUTLER if ULLMAN ^> ^ Furrow & Company ^ OKLAHOMA CITY - GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA '^florist 1 Park Street Mew York Avenue DOStOD 799 BoyUton Street Deliveries to Steatners and all Eastern Points Edward Sceery <^^^ PATERSON and PASSAIC, N. J- , yiorist J KOTTMILLER, Florist ^^jm^s^ ^t^ n^r^^^^^^^^i^^^^ 38 c»«w* TEXAS, LOUISIANA ANO MISSISSIPPI ORDERS TAKE^ CARS OF 426 Madison Avenue and 49th Street, NEW YORK Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 783 Highest Award at the International Flower Show. April 11th. Grand Central Palace Out-of-town Orders Sulioited. Location Central. Personal Atteniion. Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 202 to 204 PHIUDELPHM, PA. The BelleTue-StratlOfJ and Diamond & 32d Sts. Do you want flowers in Philadelphia 7 Wo furnish the best, artistically arranged Filllnft telegraph orders from distant cities «a8 formerly " a consummation devoutly to be wished." Today it is one of the most profitable branches of the retail business. That is why there are so many cards in this Directory of Reliable Retailers Julv 25, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 201 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses PHILADELPHIA: 1800 Chestnut St. ATLANTIC CITY: 2517 Boardwalk ^gt^^Ms^ ST. PAUL, MINN. 20-22-24 West Fifth Street Pittsburgh, Pa 710 East Diamond Street North Side OUR ONLY STORE WE SERVE YOU BETTER POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. SXLTrOBD,, FLOWED Vasaar College Glen Eden ^__ Putnam Hall _ SIlOP Bennett School Taconic School PROVIDENCE, R. I. T. J. JOHN8TON A OO. We fill orders for the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The largest store in America. Large stock in ireat variety. Write, wire or phone. Open night and day. SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS Quality in Floral Work and Cut Flowers Orders for AH Texas STAR FLORAL CO. (chris. hauser L„e sr™3 SAN FRANCISCO InCAnk V FLOWERS, FRUITS, FAVORS JOScpn S FLORISTS' Novelties for "Welcoming" and "Bon Voyage" packages. Flowers delivered to any part of the world 233-235 GRANT AVENUE SPRINGFIELD, MASS. L. D. ROBINSON, Florist and Decorator 182 MAIN STREET Orders delivered promptly to WESTFIELD. HOLYOKE. CHICOPEE and SPRINGFIELD SUBURBS ■ AND NEW ENGLAND POINTS tTt WEVBOSSETST.,rR0VIDENCE Providence, RHODE ISLAND Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS ^<:^¥fe»^ 38 Dorrance Street <^J^ Roanoke, Ka. Fallon, Florist Seattle, Wash HoUyi^ood Gardens Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1534 Second Ave. jiay, manner of pay, hours of work, etc., are always sub- jects which will repay careful attention. They all re- late to the matter of efficiency of the employee. Long hours, for instance, are of doubtiful economy. .\n eight-hour day may seem a very short day to the employer. But there is plenty of room to contend that the average person, working eight hours a day, year in and year out, will do more and better work than if the same person plugged away for 10 and 1-2 hours a day. At a pinch the human being can keep going at full steam for twelve hours, but continuation day after day is bound to reduce the horse power. C;;;^ Syracuse, N. Y. (iflorist) ONONDAGA HOTEL ^-^ i/V^.E.D/^V' CO. We will carefully execute orders for Syracuae and vicinity, SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bastable Building .,^__^'^ Special attention given \ffC^'V'>i ^^ out-of-town orders R. ABBOTT Both Telephones Ip^arh 3f loral Company FLORISTS TRENTON. N. J. Greenhouses : Buchanan, Lafayette and Schiller Avea. . Broad St. Park CtJ^FCtt' ^^ i^Lyd^t Burdett Ave. & Hooslck St. Both Phones. 3850 TROY, N. Y. Prompt delivery and careful attention to out-of-town orders All orders filled from the greenhouses BRANT BROS. lnc,UTICA,N.Y. 100,000 sq. ft. of glass devoted to growing Cut Flowers. ROCHESTER. MINNESOTA Gittt ui your order for Southern Minnetota Floral Cannon in Preparedness Parade Among the hundred floats in the preparedness parade n f I r^ f /^ and celebration of the laying of the cornerstone of the t\,CiCl\^^tPT flnTAl \ ,n "^"' Federal Building at Attleboro, Mass., on July 4, .> <«v/'Wf kb'.^t.Wf M. I.«^# «(. \JKJ* was one showing a beautiful floral cannon made up by The Flower Shop (H. W. Vose, proprietor), of that city. The cannon was 8ft. long, 3ft high and 3ft. wide between the wheels, and red, white and blue flowers were used to carry out the color scheme. The wire frame vo r« «^ mT'W v<>mT»v%w.^^« ..-^ was furnished by Henry M. Robinson & Co. of Boston, iLUiLNlJiLN dROS Mass. The cannon was carried along on Mr. Vose's new wii iTTa^oot ^J^^^rl^.,?^^^ automobile, and his little girl, Roberta Field Vose, WILLIAMSPORT. PENNSYLVANIA rode along in the car with him. The judges considered ■%mT'WW W V « m VOfrk^vrkrwi n~A this the most original and up-to-the-minute float in the WWlM .1 .1 A ll/M%l*li|CT PA {See illustration, page 199) 4J> i^ ff^ r ROCHESTER, N. Y, /^.&£\£W^^f^ 25 ainton Ave.. North W *^^53L— MMi^"^*^ Flowers delivered promptly in Rochester and surroundins country, plete line always ready. Con WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros. Co. Florists <^^ 1214 F. STREET. N. W. LARGEST fiROWERS IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA yter Bros. '^T'' FLORISTS 38 Main St., West ROCHESTER, N. Y. 88 Main Street. East We reach all /s->v>v Western N. Y. )Jtitiorad( .Point. {^'^J ROCKFORD FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES ROCKFORD, ILL. »V* Quick service to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa Points. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. An Advance in Price Our New Album of Floral Designs {Solicitor's Design Book) Long Slituo* PhoQes I'HrTlM- 1104 '^ Cnibil 413 SAINT LOUIS, MO. 8th & Locust Sts. All orders by Telegraph or Tele phone most carefully executed at once. Floral designs a specialty. Young's ST. LOUIS, MO. 1405 OHve Street Out-of-town orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Wire U8 your orders. '/^HIS new album of ours is so well \J and favorably known through- out the country that it seems hardly necessary to go into a lengthy discription of its contents. However, those who do not know about the book can obtain full information about it by dropping us a post card to that effect, but in the meantime, to those who know its value to them in their business we wish to announce an in- crease in price when the present edition (of which we still hold some 2500 copies) is exhausted. Those who desire to re-order or wish to make use of this Solicitor's Design Book should let us hear from them without delay, as the chances are that these few remaining copies will be gathered up by the trade in very short order. THE LEADING rLORISTS ^rs. Louisa P. Fo.cb:mge We Manufacture Our Own - - 122 West 25th Street NEW YORK FLORISTS' SUPPLIES ^a^^is^^^ SJSgl REED & KELLER Take Advantage of Our Spring Offer Spheignum Moss Our Large Bales, $1.50; 12 Bales, $15.00. Extra Large Bale», $2.00; 8 Bales, $14.00. Green Lump Moss $1.00 per bag. Shippms instnictions and cash with order to ensure prompt delitery. H. KENNEY "-r.:r" Brooklyn, N.Y, When ordering, please mention The Exchange 1795-180S Dean Street LANDSCAPE GARDENING A course for Garden- ers, Floriata and Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell Univer- sity. ProgresBive FloriBta recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. We also offer a prac- tical course in Floricul- ture, including Green. house Conatruction and Greenhouse Manage- ment. Address Prop. Beal Send for catalogue, The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. F., SPRINGFIELD. MASS. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange INCOPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. Wht'ti orili rl: nt:. plense mpntlon The Fxchange NEW CROP Green Sheet Moss, $1.75 per bag. Perpetuated Moss, $3.50 per bag. Lyrata. (Evergreen Oak Foliage), $2.50 per case. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN, ALA. Wien ordering, please mention The Eicbange NEW CROP GREEN SHEET MOSS. For Hanging Baskets, at $1.75 per bag. PERPETUATED MOSS. $3.60 per LYRATA. (Evergreen Oak), $2.60 per case. E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. When ortertne. Ple«»e menH" Tht Bxcbui* •p:_..w I. 114a..#.« Save H the time greening I ime IS Money your designs by using FLO- RISTS' GREENING PINS. 20o.per lb. and you get from 1000 to 1100 to the lb. 10 lbs. or over, 16o. per lb. Special Priett le Jobbtrt. WM. SCHLATTER & SON, Springfield, Mait. RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Salesroom 134 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone — Madison Square 3053 Manufactureri and Importers of Willow and Fancy Baskets for Florists Dealers In FLORISTS* SUPPLIES C^-Our apeoialties — Wheat Sheaves and Basket! When iT.liTinK. plcaae mention The Exchnngf CUT FiOWER BOXES !eDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. nrtlt-Hnc ploBW' m<>titlnD T>l» Wicll«n|te CONVENTION NUMBER Out August 5 See large ad elsewhere in this issue I Middle Atlantic States \ Buffalo, N. Y. Market Is Dull Summer conditions exist and va- cations and recreations are in order. Those who are at their stores are not overworked. The past week saw the iShriners in this city, though very little extra bu.siness was had ; the sales fell toward Sweet Peas, good Roses and a ■ few miniature Carnations, of wliich the supply has been plentiful, especially Car- nations of inferior quality. The intense heat' has had a bad effect on Roses, though some good Ophelia, Milady, Shawyer, and Double White Killarney are bad. Lilies have been overplentiful ond sales weak. Outdoor Gladioli are gradually coming in and so far have moved satisfactorily. Other stock quite abundant and sales only fair. Club Ontin? on Aug. 2 It has been decided by the enter- tainment committee that the annual out- ing of the Buffalo Florists' Club will be held at the Automobile Club at Clarence on Wednesday, Aug. 2. Arrangements will be made to carry the party by auto as the distance is but 10 miles, and in- dications point to the best, biggest and most successful outing yet had by the club. All local and out of town flo- rists are invited, as one good time is assured all. The program of athletic events will be larger and better prizes awarded, and there will be a ball game between the growers and store men. This should be an interesting game. (Jood weather has been arranged for. E. C. B. Syracuse, N. Y. The hot wave prevailing all over the country did not miss us by any means and as if to compensate for so much cold weather in the past, added a few degrees with a tremendous amount of humidity — lt.5 to 9(> was recorded several days. The winds were so hot that many leaves on the trees were scorched, curled up and dropped off. Flowers of all kinds suf- fered too and were short lived. Palms and ferns are the principal decorations used in the florists* windows. ^A'erner Bultmann has had a very heavy run on funeral work for some time. He is now taking a two weeks' rest in the North Woods. Will Weadon, in charge of P. R. Quin- lan's Warren st. store, reports having Our Credit and Information List Is the Best Trade Medium for Credits Subscribe now and get the list for one year from July Ist National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET, NEW YORK When ortleriig. pl'^ase mentton The Exchange The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports; GalvaD> Ized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors. Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Wriu for CompUU Cataloffus Irr/^A Rr/\e ^^'^^ Metrop«tiUa Artmmt. IgOe DrOS., BROOKLYN. N. T. Wben firdt-rtng. please mention The Excbsp^e WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10.000, $1.85; 50,000, $8.00 MannfaeturmJ by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples Free. For Sale bj Dealers. When ordering, please mention The Exchsog* FANCY and DAGGER FERNS of the very best grades. Huckleberry Branches, Mosses and Wild Smilax. We sohcit your patronage. Satisfaction guaranteed. GIBBONS, The Smilax Man, Red Level, Ala. When orderlDg. please mention' llK Exchsnf Natural Green Sheet Moss Long green sheets of the heaviest variety Per bag, $1.00 H. W. Armes, Bryson City, N. C. When or.lerlnp. pl-'fise nipnti-m The ExcbSDgt Net Prices on PREPARED (Painted) Palmetto Leaves 8-12 12-16 16-20 20-23 23-26 Length of \ Leaf, Inches! Per 100 $1.75 »2.35 $3.45 $4.55 $6.18 Per 1000 15.00 20,00 3000 40.00 55.00 5% discount for ca*h with order. W. G. CLARE. Fem&ndlna. Florida Wlieo orderlDff, plesse mestloik T^ Excbsnt* July 22, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 203 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Plant Basket. All our baskets contain liners All Baskets Look Alike On Paper But you can't use the paper they are on; at least not as a basket. Every basket made in the Neidinger factory is -tested with the natural flowers or plants, whichever the case may be, before they are made up as stock to ascertain whether they are practical in every way for the purpose for which they are intended. This insures you from getting a cut flower basket that will not hold cut flowers; a plant basketthat you cannot plant in satisfactorily or a tumbler basket that will tumble over when filled. In fact any basket turned out by us has the guarantee of the Neidinger quality, which is why we call them practical. Our special offer for this week: No. 269/6 inches height 2il4 inches ([" $0.65 " /7 inches height 25^9 inches (© .75 /8 inches height 2719 inches @ .95 /9 inches height 29 1 9 inches (5; 1.15 /lO inches height iVA inches ® 1.35 Watch our weekly advertisements for your benefit. THE HOUSE OF MERIT JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO., N™d k Philadelphia, Pa. MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES Continued had a splendid trade right up till the hot wave. The firm is cutting a large quantity o£ very good Carnations at the valley houses. Syracuse Florists' Association The last meeting held in the Or- chard at L. E. Mulhausen's was a most enjoyable affair and was largely at- tended. A clear moonlight night made the surroundings most pleasant. Owing to the illness of President Youell, Vice- President Peter Kay presided. The new constitution and by-laws were well re- ceived ; changing the name from club to association was approved. The next meeting will be held at R. G. Voght's, Skaneateles ; a number of the members will go by automobile in the afternoon and enjoy fishing on the lake — others will take the trolley in the even- ing. H. Y. A striking example of business ability, perseverance and integrity is evidenced in the sound growth of Russell Bros, of Syracuse, N. Y. Starting in a very modest way many years ago, they de- veloped a business which in time necessi- tated the building of greenhouses. In the year 1908 a 50ft. wood house was built, and for the next four years additions were made to the general establishment. Depending on wholesaling their stock and finding that the present greenhouses were inadequate for their trade, they de- cided to again enlarge their range and establish themselves in the general plant business. A new company was formed and re- cently incorporated with C. M. Russell as president, E. H. Russell, vice-presi- ilent, and L. E. Russell, secretary and treasurer. A contract was let to the John C. Monioger Co. of Chicago for the erection of four bolted-through pipe frame houses, each 21ft. x 125ft. The construction will be of the latest type of pipe frame and the houses will be heated with hot water. Hardy plants, vegetables and .shrubs, etc., will be the main products of the new company, and with this new addition to the range of glass, the company will be in a better position to take care of in- creased business. Lancaster, Pa. Neenah, Wis. — Louis Otto had a narrow escape from death on July 10, when his auto crashed into a moving train. Mr. Otto had been to Menasha delivering some flowers, and on the re- turn trip reached the crossing just as the 8 o'clock freight was crossing on its way south and had gotten quite close to the train before he could stop. His car was a new Overland and was badly damaged, but fortunately Mr. Otto escaped without any serious injury. Summer dullness the past week was varied by an unusual amount of funeral work, of which all the florists had their share. At the Robert G. Antes shop Asters from M. S. Hostetter of Manheim are being featured, and credit is due Mr. Hostetter for the high quality of the flowers he is sending in. The rear of H. A. Schroyer's is a veritable bank, with cheeks and cash flowing in to such an_ extent that extra clerical help, adding machines and kin- dred office appliances are all working overtime on the collection of school taxes and the disbursements needed for the erec- tion of the new Boys' High School. The front of the store is as always a bower of beauty and taste, and business is good for the time of year. Mr. Murphy of the B. F. Barr estab- lishment is putting lots of pep into their advertising and results are sliown in in- creased business. He is following out the golden rule laid down at the adver- tising men's convention in Philadelphia, that advertising to be successful must be followed up by the highest class of service. Walter Hammond believes in window advertising and has the best window in the town ; not so elaborate but with just that touch of appeal to the flower lov- ing senses that helps create business. Mts. Geo. Goldbach is featuring Gla- dioli and is getting fine stock from Mr. Wissler, who bought out the greenhouse end of this establishment. Miss Mary Bachler, selling direct from the greenhouses, and without the overhead expenses of a store, is doing a nice business. As a whole Lancaster has a pretty evenly divided business that at least provides a comfortable living for her florists, if it does not create any millionaires. As usual it is the hard working grower who has to stand the bumps and hard knocks, and right now it is bugs, worms and other insects that make life almost a continual burden for him. Couple this with the extreme heat, and tell me where is his happy lot? It may be in the ceme- tery after he is 6ft. under ground, but it certainly is not in the growing busi- ness this latter part of July, 1916. The striped beetle, or whatever you may call him, is ravaging everything from Asters to Dahlias, and no appar- ent remedy in sight. This little pest is working even in city yards, where the surroundings would not be considered congenial to its existence, and unless its numerical increase is due to climatic conditions this Summer, it will have to be reckoned with very seriously in the cost of production. Any flowers or plants give a lot of pleasure if they're nice and fresh; and the way to keep them fresh is to pack them in Sefton Flower Boxes The Ferres Type of Design Style Box is specially made for shipping live plants, roots, bulbs, or flowers packed in wet moss or ice. It's the perfect box for that purpose Look for the Anchor Brand trade-mark; and ask your paper jobber The Sefton Mfg. Co. 1315 W. 35th Street Chicago, 111. Cost is another nightmare fpr the pro- ducer of stock and one that will have to be figured on largerly the coming Winter. Unlike the coal men who grant an in- crease in wages, and then double that in- crease to the consumer, we are steadily increasing our costs and without any increase in revenue. This cannot last for- ever, and should be one of the main fea- tures of our Houston convention. After an intense hot spell, a deluge of rain and continued cloudy and humid weather. Carnations in the field are softening up so that it will be impossible to house them in good shape this month, but very few of our county growers house before August and better condi- tions are looked for. Just a little ad- ( vice from an old Carnation grower; you do not need to "watch your step," but you do need to watch the weather, and when the plants are in the right condition be ready to put them in, and do it tlien ; do not run any chances. Albebt M. Hesb. 204 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists DAGGER and FANCY FERNS Finest Oi'al'ty $1.00 per 1000 GALAX Bronze- Green $1.00 per 1000 $7.50 per 10,000 Sphagnum Moss $2.00 per bale BOXWOOD, $15.00 per 100 lbs. PRINCtSS PINE, 10c. per lb., $8.00 per 100 lbs. LAUREL FESTOONING, $6.00 per 100 yds. LAUREL, 50c. per bu. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, Hf^ p« 100 ' $7.50 per 1000 MANILA BOXES 18 z 21 X 24 X 28 z 21 X 30 X 24 X 5x3H 5x31^ 5x3H 5x3H 8x5 5x3H 8x5 Per 100 ..$2.50 . . 2.90 . . 3.60 . . 4.60 . . 4.60 . . 4.90 . . 5.20 Per 100 28 X 8x5 $5.70 30 X 8x5 6.90 36 X 8x5 8.50 30x 12x 6 10.00 36x 14 x6 12.00 36 X 12 X 6 11.80 BOUQUET BOXES ToS 19x9x8 Manila $7. .50 19x9x8 Mist Gray 10.00 WREATH BOXES Per 100 16x 16x 7 $8.50 18 X 18 X 8 10.50 Per 100 20x20x9 $12.50 22 X 22x9 15.00 MIST GRAY BOXES 100 18x5x3 $3.05 21 x5x3H 3.85 24x5x3H 4.20 28x5x31^ 5.10 21 x8x5 5.10 30x5x3H 5..30 36x5x3H 7.00 24 X 28 X 30 X 36 X 8x5 8x5 8x5 8x5 100 $6.50 . 7.80 . 9.70 .10.65 30 X 12 X 6 12.90 36 X 12x6 13.75 PrlntlnH 50 ceiUs eitra per 1000. CYCAS LEAVES Siz 8 to 12. . 12tol6.. 16 to 20.. 20 to 24 . . 24 to 28. . COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH OTHERS PtrlOO Per 1000 $1.65 $12.50 . 2.25 16.00 . 3.00 21.00 . 3.25 26.00 . 3.75 32.00 28 to 32. . 32 to 36.. 36 to 40.. 40 to 44. . 44 to 48 . . PcrlOO Per 1000 .$5.00 $37.00 . 5.50 42.00 . 6.00 50.00 . 6.50 55.00 . 7.00 60.00 HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., Inc., WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET Boston, Mass. Telephones Main. 2439-2616-2617-2518 Fort Hill, 25290 J* MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS J* Unknown customers please give reference, or cash with order. WTien ordering, plf-aae mention The Exchange Sphagnum Moss |$1.50 per Bale. Ten Bales $14.00 I Write today for our specially low Summer price on large orders. Buy your Winter's supply DOW and get the advantage Our moss is good clean stock, every bale is wrapped. Wire Designs and Florists' Supplies. The largest stock of fresh cut decorative evergreens inlAmerica. THE KERVAN COMPANY 119 West 28th Street, NEW YORK, N. Y. When ordering, pleaae mentlop The Exchanf NEW CROP FANCY FERNS AND DISCOUNTS ON LAUREL FESTOONING, for Summer wtd- dJDcs; DotbinKbetter. Fresh stock supplied ott short ooiice. Wire or phone your orders. Wt will do ths rest. 4o., 60. and 60. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, very fins and larn $S.OO per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green, tl.OO per 1000, or $7.00 par eass of 10,000. Telcfrspb Office New Stltm DAGGER FERNS, $1.00 per 1000 LARGE ORDERS I SPHAGNUM MOSS. 40o. par sack. BRANCH LAUREL, largs bundles, 35e. GROUND PINE, 80. per lb. Mads into lestooninK, Oc, 80. and lOe. per yd. LAUREL WREATHS, »1.7S to 13.00 per dos- PINE WREATHS, $1.50 to $3.00 psr dos. We also maks special sises when wanted. Samplss Bent if desired. SOUTHERN SMILAX. 50-lb. eases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.00 par 50-lb. eass. Order in advancs and have fresh stock. All Kinds of Evertreena. CROWL FERN CO. MILLINGTON. MASS. When ordprlnp. pl'^ase mention The Exobange McCRAY Refrigerators Send at once for Cat a- DISPLAY YOUR logue No. 73, which de- scribes fully the McCrav FI D W F R ^ . Refrigerators and Dil. r l^\J »V E- 1\ O p,jy c^j, („^ FlorisJ^ McCRAY RBFRiaeRATOR COMPANY 689 Lake St. Kend.lUMIe. Ind. Jiti.iii Tl).- TOx.-lmiigi- REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOGUE Buchbinder Bros. alH Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago Whon ordering, please mention The Exchange WIRE DESIGNS PRICES RIGHT— QUALITY RIGHT Lat us quote you on your next order. If it'e made of wire we can make it. George B. Hart, Manufactorer 24-30 Stone Street Rochester. N. Y. When r>nhNirie,_plpase mention The Exchange Import Orders *^on " Birch Bark Sea Moss Raw Ruscus Isolepis Grass Palm Fibre (Japanese) W. G. CLARE, Fernandina, Fla. When ordering, please mention The Exchange M. RICE CO. •• KEYSTONE QUALITY " — Florists' Supplies Excel — 1220 Rae* StTMt PHILADELPHIA, PA Wlien ordering, please mention The Exchange The Florists' Hail Association Insures i 1 ,000.000 square feet of glass and has a Re- serve Fund of over $36,000. For particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec. Saddle River. N. J. INSURE YOUR GLASS NOW When ordering, please mention The Szchsngc MIDDLE ATI,ANTIC STATES Continued Albany, N. Y. Early ClOBlng* Our florists have taken up the early closing schedule, closing at noon every Saturday during the months of July and August, and quite a number of em- ployees are now on their vacations. Cut flowers are coming in quite plentifully, especially Easter Lilies. Quite a num- ber of outdoor cut flowers are ornament- ing our florists' windows, bringing down prices from our growers, who seem to have an abundance of blooms of all kinds. H. G. Eyres, 106 State St., who has opened up his new flower shop, claims that trade has been far above his expec- tations, owing to the removal. He has been busy with decorations and funeral work of all kinds for the past three months. Mr. Eyres has just returned from a short vacation in the Adirondacks. Mr. Wemple is spending a few weeks* vaoation in Florida, with his family. The Rosary. 23 Steuben st., had a large wedding order at Cobleskill last week. The entire house was decorated with Easter Lilies, palms, rambler Roses, and Southern Smilax. The table decorations consisted of white Roses and Valley. The church decoration was of a white effect, using candidum Lilies. Valley, and arches of white satin ribbon, in conuee- tion with palms, ferns, and strings of Smilax. The bridal bouquet was of shower type, made up of white orchids and Lily of the Valley. The six brides- maids' bouquets were made of light pink Sweet Peas and Sweetheart Roses. Mr. Tracy also had turned out some elabo- rate funeral designs, which were per.son- ally executed by himself. A few of the many was one six-fnot blanket consisting of Roses and Sweet Peas, a four foot cross of Lily of the Valley, a three-foot wreath, entirely of orchids and ferns. F. A. Danker, Maiden T-ane. has been a very busy man. with outoftowu wed- dings and funeral work in this city. He has nn elnbnrate display nf hnrdy Phlox. grown at his greenhouses on Central ave. Mr. Danker's grounds surrounding his greenhouses are one of the finest sights in the city of Albany, having a full sup- ply of nil kinds of shrubs, trees, and flowering perennials. Holmes Bros., Steuben St., report hav- ing just completed one of the best sea- sons since they are in business. We are also proud to mention, that Byron Holmes has the honor of being the father v>f a new born daughter, and he has the congratulations of his many florist friends. John Berberich, Second ave., has had one of the busiest Spuing seasons in the line of bedding plants, shrubs, and plants. Up to the present date, his trade has shown an increase of at least ten per cent., since he has been in business, which dates back to a good many years. Mr. Berberich is preparing for a vaca- tion in the Adirondack Mountains. Whittle & Riggs. Hudson ave., are making some alterations at their store. Mr. Whittle is growing some fine stock of all sorts of cut flowers, which thoy use at the store for their many orders. John Travison, South Pearl st., re- ports that he has had one of the best seasons in a good many years. Mr. Travison is preparing his greenhouses for a shipment of early flowering bulbs, which he is expecting to arrive from abroad shortly. The Albany Cut Flower Exchange, Broadway, has been receiving some large consignments of Easter Lilies, Carna- tions. Roses, and all sorts of Summer flowering blooms. Mr. Tracy reports that business has been good ever since Easter, clearing up the biggest parts of his consignments daily. Prices also have been holding their own. Their florists' supply line has been increasing from our city and outoftown florists. Mr. Tracy's employees are preparing for their vaca- tions. Henkes Bros.. Newtonville. have just cut five thousand Easter Lily blooms, which they consigned to the Albany Cut Flower Exchange. Mr. Henkes reports that they will be able to supply this amount continually for the next two or three months to come, along with their many other varieties of cut flowers. L. H. S. Business Troubles CiiATTANfwc.A. Tenn. — A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed by D. W. Hunter, doing business as the Chattanooga Nurseries. His liabilities are listed as $27.070.5S. of which ?;i5.520 is secured indebtedness. Washinotox. Ia. — The Mills Seed Co. has recently filed a petition in bank- ruptcy in the United States district c<>urt declaring the firm to be in a state of bankruptcy. The debts of the firm are listed at $72,611.24. while the assets are $lG.4f)7.19. ' - JiJv 22, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 205 M. C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Telephonet, Farraftut 3870-3871 All Kinds of Seasonable Cut Flowers When ordering, please mention The Exchange Here's; lOposition GET full value for your flowers by consigning j'our ship- ments to us. We keep in constant touch with the best buyers through a force . of high class salesmen. Years of experience and references that will satisfy you we are absolutely re- sponsible. United Cut Flower Co., Inc. Ill West 28th St. NEW YORK CITY When ordering, please mention The Exchange A. L. YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Florists 54 West 28th St. NEW YORK For the Month of July ROSES CARNATIONS VALLEY ASTERS GLADIOLI MIESEM'S LILIES RUBRUM LILIES and a full line of Summer Flowers l» yj'^^ ^>1 Tl? ^'^"^GF "* '° ""' *"'' '""'""' entrusted to me in such JVl I Jr vJlvr^V-riSEj a fair and liberal manner as to make the cus- tomer's relations with me satisfactory and profitable. TELEPHONES 1623-24-25 MADISON SQUARE When orderlDg. please mention Tbe EJrcbangg A. L. Young, Pres. and Treaa. H. R- ScoMMADAU. Vice-Prea. F. LiCHTFOOT, Sec'j/. Tel. Madison Square 3559 When ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange Telephone: Madiaon Square 6S96 GeorgeW.CrawbuckCo. (INC.) Wholesale Commission Florists 57 West 28th Street, New York ■When ordering, please mention The Exchange Herman Weiss Wholesale Commission Florist 106 West 28]iiiMmTmtiiii>iiiiiiii"i"iii"iiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiMiii>iti iiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiuiciiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiU[iiiiiniiiii![]iiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiit:iiiiiiiiiiiic-:< variety, which are meeting with a fairly good demand at from $1 to $2 per 100. The supply of Gladioli has increased greatly since last week, and prices have declined to $1 to $2 per 100. There is a moderate supply of mis- cellaneous flowers comprising a consid- erable number of kinds. Sweet Peas appear to be practically over ; those arriving now being almost worthless. Greens are meeting %yith very little demand. Secretary John Young, on Friday afternoon of last week, left this city for Houston. Tex., where the S. -\. F. and O. H. convention is to be held this year from Aug. 15 to IS. The question is now quite frequently heard in the wholesale flower district in this city: "Who is going to Houston?" It appears that few have decided to go thus far. but between now and Aug. 1 it is expected that some will decide in the affirmative. Early closing in the wholesale flower district has been inaugurated in many of the stores. It is noted that H. B. Fro- ment, 14S W. 2Sth st.. has posted a notice that his store will be closed at 4 p.m. duiing July and August. Another swindler who represents him- self as connected with 'the florists' trade is defrauding people in this city. His inethod is something as follows : He is provided with a florist's design book and order slips such as retail florists com- monly use in taking orders from custom- ers. Apparently from the evening aiid early morning papers he ascertains in what families deaths have .iust taken place. He calls on such families usually , between 7 and 8 o'clock in the morning, j and states that he is acting in the in- terest of some retail florist who is well known in the neighborhood ; he solicits an order for a funeral piece or pieces. He enters the order on the blank, and asks for and insists on having the pay in advance, giving apparently good reasons for this. He receipts the or- der, using the name of the flo- rist whom he pretends to represent, and goes away with the money, but does not deliver the flowers. Recently he has been working the West side of the city in the neighborhood of 25th to 35th st. Previously it is reported that he worked the upper part of the city on the West side in the same way. It has been noted that he uses a yellow order slip. This man is young, of medium size and height, has wavy blonde hair brushed back, has what is sometimes called a rather promi- nent Roman nose, and is flashily dressed. He has recently been soliciting these orders, using the name of Geo. E. Sny- der, a -well known and reputable florist whose store is at 438 Ninth ave. He re- cently collected $10 from a family on W. 25th St., $S from another family on W. 30th St., and $7 from another on W. 2oth St. JOSEPH S. FENRICH 5 1 West 28th Street, New York Wholesale Florists : : Picture Yourself Consigning your ship- ments to a house that is in business for the pres- ent only, instead of one that is building for the future Hke this concern. This house will pro- tect your interests be- cause they are its own best interests. We can serve you, Air. Grower, in a prompt, profitable manner that will earn your quick approval and future busi- ness. So why not try it NOW and LET US SHOW YOU? Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26lh Street Kow Ynrlr Telephones: 13 and 3180 F.rr.gul I'C YY 1 UI II When orderlBg, please mentloo The Excbanpe 206 The Florists' Exchange YY7E have the organization, the working force, the " ' equipment, in fact all the facilities, and we are handling the stock in quality and quantity which insures the best results to grower and retailer. We solicit further shipments of good stock in all lines, and we invite investigation. Our records and methods will prove interesting and are at the disposal of all. We wont slack up during the summer months. Send along your outside stock. The Henshaw Floral Co., inc. A. M. HENSHAW, President 3t..-.3.'t':iS'.°?Va™«„t 127 West 28th St., New York Wlieo ordering, please mention The Eichange Sweet Peas, Carnations, Lilies WILUAM P. FORD, 107 West 28th St, New York Wholomalo Florimt Tal*pk«B» PanaCat SIM When ordering. pIeaB6 mention The Exchange ROSES in all the leading varieties. CARNATIONS of high quality. Longiflorum and Rubrum LILIES throughout the year. LILV OF THE VALLEY. P. J. SMITH, All Other Flowers in their season. Wholesale Florist TELEPHONES Parratut: 2281, iOM 131 W. 28fh S4m new YORK CITY J. K. ALLEN 118 WEST 28th STREET. NEW YORK Cut Flowers PbooM, PARRAOUT 197 and 3058 ConBgniBenU of good atook solicited. Ghoica Caniadoiia, Rosea. Orchids, Llliea. Bulbous Steele, and other Seasonable Flowera ESTABLISHED IM7 Pioneer Commission Dealer in J. J. COAN. w""*-^^' ^^«'!»T 115 WMt 28th Stiwt. NEW YORK TclapbonMi Famttnt 5413-5891 ConngnmettU SolicUed GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist 4 104 West 28th Street KaSI^S'^e CoDsipments Solicited , NEW YORK When ordering, please mention The Eichange Mrs. Caparell, wife of Jam«s T. Cap- arell, one of the proprietors of the Bos- ton Florists' Store at 34th st. and Lex- ington ave., died at the Seton Sanitarium on Monday of this week. Jos. S. Fenrich, 51 W. 28th St.. is receiving some of the finest Asters now arriving In the market from the Jacobson Floral Co., Springfield, N. J. Philip Ditzenberger, head salesman for H. E. Froment, 148 W. 28th St., is tak- ing a three weeks' vacation. M. Krusehka, Asbury Park, N. J., was in town recently. Mr. Krusehka has just purchased a 25 acre farm at Asbury Park which is to be used for the growing of nursery stock. His son, Herbert Krusehka, will be manager of this new nursery. Jack Trepel, the florist, Flatbush ave., Brooklyn, and Mrs. Trepel. started on Saturday, July 8, in Mr. Trepel's car on a_ trip across the continent to San Fran- cisco. On Thursday of last week a note from Mr. Trepel to one of his friends stated that he had already reached Cleve- land, Ohio. Percy B. Rigby, manager of the S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 117 W. 28th St., and Mrs. Rigby, have gone to Wilming- ton, N. Y., a town in the- Adirondaeks, to spend the Summer, and will not re- turn until some time in September or later. H. G. Perry, manager of Chas. A. Cards, 341 Madison ave., is taking a vacation of several weeks at Booth Bay, Me. H. C. Hoipp, salesman for the Rosary Flower Co., 24 E. 34th St., is on a two weeks' vacation at Port Jervis, N. Y. There is noted this week at the Hen- shaw Floral Co.. Inc., 127 W. 2Sth st., a fine line of Roses for so late in the season, comprising also quite a large number of varieties. It may interest some of the florists in this city who are in the habit of at- tending the enjoyable outings of the Essex Co. (N. J.) Floral Club, to know that the third annual outing of this club will be held on Thursday, Aug. .S, at Berkeley Heights, N. J., (grounds of Camptown Club). The tickets are ?2.50 covering lunch, dinner and refreshments. Trains leave Hoboken for Berkeley Heights, N. J., at 9.15 a.m. and 12.30 noon. Automobile service leaves Broad St., Clinton ave., Newark, N. J., 8.30 a.m. sharp. Wm. E. Tricker traveled through hur- riedly from St. Paul, Minn., to New York, upon receipt of the death of his father at Arlington, N. J., last week. He left for the West again on Saturday night. The business of the late Wm. Tricker will be continued by Charles L. Tricker, a son, who was engaged with the father since the inception of the aquatic plant business at Arlington. St. Louis, Mo. — Mrs. Mamie Westhus, widow of Ben Westhus, for a long time known as the "Mayor of South St. Louis," has opened a flower store on the corner of Skinker road and Berlin ave. It was generally understood that Ben Westhus, who died about a month ago left his widow a handsome fortune, but financial reverses have dissipated it in recent years. I New England States j ♦~- Providence, R. I. Retailers all report that this Sum- mer's" business, so far, is away ahead of last season's. Carnations are scarce, the greater part of the growers throwing them out; Roses are plentiful, more than enough to satisfy the demand ; Sweet Peas are a glut in the market and are selling at any old price, Asters have not made their appearance in any great num- bers as yet. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter of the Union Station flower stand are leaving shortly for Alberta, Can., to spend a three months' vacation. Henry Tatry, the all around florist of the city, has started a new idea of ac- cepting short term work from all florists. Any local florist that is in need of a de- signer can always find Mr. Patry at his office on Olemence st. Wm. a. Bowias. Hartford, Conn. The florists of the Capital City of the Nutmeg State are enjoying an unusually long business season. The florists, some of them at least, are living up to the understanding that they will close their stores at 1 p.m. on Satur- days until Monday morning. Others are doing likewise, although they find it hard to turn down an order even if in viola- tion of the pledge. However, unless some of the defaulters come into line, it will be necessary to have another meet- ing of the Florists' Club of Hartford in an endeavor to bring about a solution of the problem that will be agreeable to aJI and th^t all may live up to. Coombs, Main st., made a piece repre- senting the Seal of Hartford for the Cot- ter funeral. The American Eagle was made with Immortelles, the remainder comprising Roses and Sweet Peas. Spear & McManus' store looks de- serted, as a number of the clerks are taking their usual Midsummer vacations. However, they report business for this season of the year is very good. George Bertram is recuperating at Fairfield for the next two weeks. Thomas McManus is doing likewise at Lake Congomond. Miss Loretta Lynch is enjoying the re- freshing breezes at Woodmont. David A. Spear, one of Hartford's veteran florists, is summering at Madi- son, where he has a cottage. William Doogue's assistant, Lewis Roy, is taking a trip through Pennsyl- vania for a couple of weeks. Hartford is enjoying a few sizzling hot days, which are thoroughly appreciated after the Winter weather it has experi- enced to date. A. D. Pawtucket, R. I. A severe storm visited this section on Thursday, causing considerable damage to outside stock, but no serious damage has yet been reported to greenhouse property. Neil Ward, 23 Earl St., Lonsdale, is cutting some fine Sweet Peas. Providence County Farm Bureau gave a demonstration of spraying Peaches for brown rot during the week at a farm in this vicinity. The spraying was done with a preparation of self-boiled lime sulphur. The brown rot has already made its ap- pearance on Cherry and Peach trees, its spread being fostered by wet weather. William J. Sword, ^'alley Falls, is spending a vacation at Cape Cod. ' C. A. K. New Bedford, Mass. Business now is practically at a stand- still ; a visit to the stores finds every one complaining of dull times. The street fakir is again in town sell- ing Pinks at Ic, Roses 2c. No attempt as yet has been made to stop him. As he hires a vacant store on Saturdays the majority of downtown florists are wondering if he could be stopped. A little light on this subject from anyone who knows would be greatly appreciated. Stores close at 6 p.m. as well as Wed- nesday afternoons, during July and Au- gust. Fbed Reynolds. Newport, R. I. It was a sudden blow to os to read of the death of our old friend William Tricker, in last Saturday's E.xchange. Thirty years ago we made his acquaint- ance while he was at work at the Cor- nelius Vanderbilt place, and ever foand him the same genial, enthusiastic man. It was our good fortune to spend an entire evening with him while he was attending the Midsummer show here last year; that evening will continue to be one of my happy memories. His life was a success. Alex. MacLellan. U. S. Dept. Agriculture Notes E. Brown, botanist in charge of the seed laboratory of the Bureau of Plant Industry, Dept. of Agriculture, left the city last week for the West. He will visit Chicago to consult with customs officials relating to imports and will ^o to \a Fayette, Ind., where he will in- spect the branch seed laboratory. He will then go to .Minneapolis, Minn., where he will attend the convention of the Association of OHicial Seed Analysts of North America. Frederick V. Colville, botanist, and Eugene May, Jr., gardener, of the Bu- reau of Plant Industry, have gone to Whitesbog, N. J., accompanied by L. W. Beeson. photographer of the bureau, on matters pertaining to the selection of va- rieties from several thousand hybrid Blueberry plants on the co-operative Blueberry plantation. W. M. l.unn, assistant in the bacterio- logical work at the Bureau of Plant In- dustry has gone to Oxford. N. C for the purpose of conducting investigations in plant nutrition. J. E. Tracy, assistant superintendent itf the testing gardens. for Congressional seed, has left Washington for an ex- tended tour of inspection of contract fields of vegetable and flower seeds. Dur- ing his absence from the city he will visit such fields in Illinois, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin. Michigan, New York and New England States. Mr. Tracy intends taking advantage of a two weeks' vaca- tion at the conclusion of his trip, which will leave him in Boston, Mass., for that length of time. E. A. D. July 22, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 207 C. BOMNBT G. H. Blake I Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livin^slon S*., BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephones; Main 1293-4 OlfT-OF-TOWN ORDERS CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO Oive ua a trial Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Avenue and 26th Street COOGAN BUILDING. NEW YORK OpeD every Mornini? at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers Wall apace for advertising piirposea for Rent V. S. DoRVAL, Jr., Secretari/ BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE FLOOR COOGAN BUILDING Open All Day Tel. Mad. Sq. 830 H. H. Jahn, Prts. RoBT. G. Wilson, Treat GREATER NEW YORK aORISTS ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale Commlsalon Dealers In Cut Flowers and Supplies 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y- FRANas (?. Van Mater, Sec'y and Manaoer EstabUshed 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Comxalsalon Florists no West 28th Street, New York Telephone, Farragut 551 Consignments of Choice Flowers Solicited WlLUAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Commisnon Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 WiUon^hby St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone, Main 4591 Badgley & Bishop, Inc. Phone {Jl^} Mad. Sq. 34,West 28th St., New York City Receivers and Distributors of CHOICE CUT FLOWERS L. B. NASON Wholesale Floriat Ue^West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 2316 Consignments Solicited Wholesale Florist 55 West 26th Street, NEW YORK Telephone, Madison Square 8946 HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY HIGHEST l/Ai I cyj ALWAYS GRADE OF VMI_L.t.T ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES. CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. t^e^lephone^ ,05 w. 28th St.. New York Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenok Traendly & schenck Wholesale Florists 436 Sixth Ave., bet. 26th and 27th Sta. New York City ajid Cut Flower Exchange ConsigDmente Solicited Phones: Farragut 797-798-799 Telephone Madison Square 3860 WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37-39 West 28th St, NEW YORK WHOLESALE FLORIST H. E. FROMENT, 148 WEST 28th STREET tel{|«?| farragut NEW YORK AMERICAN BEAUTIES, THE KILLARNEYS, RICHMOND, OPHELIA. SUNBURST, SHAWYER, STANLEY, HOOSIER and WARD ROSES VIOLETS. CARNATIONS AND ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Newt York, July 18, 1916 •«« Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m. Monday ROSES— A. Beauty, Special Fancy •' Extra No. 1... No. 2 No. 3 Killamey Killarney Brilliant Killarney Queen White Killarney My Maryland Richmond Ulrich Brunner Hadley Hoosier Beauty Key Lady Hillingdon Cecile Brunner,Elgar,etc. bun. Bridesmaid Bride Mme. PI. Euler (Prima Doana) Prince de Bulgarie Radiance Mrs. George Shawyer Sunburst Mrs. Aaron Ward Lady Alice Stanley Ophelia J. J. L. Mock Mrs. Charles Russell Adlantum Cuneatum Hybridum and Croweanum Antirrhinum, per bunch Asparagus Flumoeus, bunches. Sprengeri, bunches Bouvardla, per bunch Calendula, per bunch Callas, per doz Daisies Ferns, per 1000 Freeslas, per bunch Galax, green and bronze.. 1000 Leucothoe. per 1000 8.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 5.00 1.00 to 2.00 .50 to 1.00 .25 to 3.00 .25 to 3.00 .25 to 3.00 .50 to 4.00 .25 to 3.00 J25to 4.00 1.00 to 15.00 to J!5to 4.00 .50 to 8.00 .25 to 3.00 .01 to .05 to to 1.00 to 12.00 to J25to 3.00 .25 to 4.00 .25 to 4.00 .25 to 4.00 .50 to 5.00 .50 to 5.00 .50 to 5.00 .SO to 10.00 .25 to .50 .75 to 1.00 .05 to .15 .10 to ...to ...to .05 to ... to .. . to 1.00 to 1.50 .20 .10 CARNATIONS— Inferior grades, all colors . ; White. , Standard Varieties Pink. Red Yellow and var. White Pink Red Yellow and var. , to .75 to 1.00 4.00 to 7.50 to to •Fancy (•Highest Orades of Standard Varieties) Novelties Asters Forgetmenots, per bunch Chfysantbemums, per doz.. . . *' per bunch. Dahlias Gardenias, per doz Gladiolus Gladiolus, Baby, per doz Iris, per bunch LUac, per bunch Lilies, Longiflorum Rubrum Lily of the VaUey Mignonette, per doz Narcissus, P. W., per bunch. . . Narcissus, Daffodils, per bunch. Pansies Peonies, per doz Poinsettias, per doz Primula, per bunch Orchids, Cattleyas Cypripediums, per doz Dendrobium formosum Oncidium Smilax, per doz. strings Stevla, per bunch Stocks, Double, per bunch " Single, per bunch Sweet Peas, Ord., doz. bunches. ** Spencers Tulips, per doz Violets, Double. " Single, Princess of Wales " Single, Gov. Herrick Wallflowers, per bunch to .50 to .50 to .50 to .50 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to ... to 1.00 to 2.00 ... to to ... to ... to ... to 1.00 to .25 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.00 to .. 5.00 5.00 2.50 to to 4.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to to to to to ... to ... to ... to 16.00 to 40.00 .. to .. to .. to .75 to . . to .. to .. to ..to .. to ..to .. to , .. to , .. to , . . to 1.00 All the New and Standard Fine Grade and all Seasonable WALTER F. SHERIDAN, ROSES CARNATIONS CUT FLOWERS 133 WEST 28tli ST., NEW YORK TELEPHONE, FARRAGUT 3S32 William KtssiER-whoiesaie Fhrist 113 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephones: 2335 and 2336 Farragut Peonies, Carnations, Orchids, Calendulas, Spencer Sweet Peas, Centaureas and a general line of Summer Flowers EDW. C. HORAN SS West 28th St, NEW YORK Telephones {1«2[ Madison SQuare Q^^. FlOWCrS at WholeSalc Wk«B •rtertHCt *!•«■• mtlvB 1%« kckaan George C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, Farragut 608-609 The best source of supply in the city ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES, VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS Personal Attention — Consignments Solicited Satisfaction Guaranteed When ordering, please mentloD The Exchange B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street, New York VI ^ I ■; T C CARNATIONS ■ V L. K^ I 9 AND ROSES Shipping orders receive prompt attention Wbeo firflprlne. pIpabp mPntlon Th^ F.vhHTlge Louis M.NOE LouisA.NoE Wholeaale Commiasion FlorUta Telephone, Madison Square 756 American Beauties A Specialty MATHEW SAMPSON, Jr. MaTiager 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK Whan nrrlpftng. nl^HWi* m"ntli\n T^a Ry<*hwngg Carnations, Roses, Pansies^ Single Violets D. C ARNOLD & CO., be, 'Ji:'-^ 112 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Farragut 2287 Wfcea or4erlBg. plesjse Bseatloa Ths Bxc>a— > Goldstein & Futterman Wholesale Florists CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 102 West 28th Street, New York City Telephone, Farragut 9761 When orderlBi:, please mention The Exebanxt Growers' Cut Flower Co. Cvt Flowers at Wholesale E. J, Van Reyper, Manager CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephones— Farragut 6237-3563 When ordering, please mention The Eichanx. William Stuart Allen Co. Commitsion Merchant* in Cut Flowers 53 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephone — Madison Square 356 When ordering, please mention The Eichany^ Alfred H. Langjahr Wholesale Florist 130 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Telephones— Farragut 4626-4627 When ordering, please mention The Exchange John YounA George Hllden brand John Young & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, MADISON SQUARE 7362 When ordering, please mention The Excbsug. 208 The Florists' Exchange New England Florist Supply Co. Sphetgnum Moss, $3.50 276 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. SPECIAL—" i^r"- Talephone*: Fort Hill, 3469— Maio, 47R9 W Open 6 a m. to 7 p. m. McALPiNE & McDonald st^"'^ Roses, Carnations, Peas, Violets, Pansies, Valley, Lilies, Orchids, Anemones and Iris CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED FULL LINE OF FLORISTS" SUPPLIES 256 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Tel. Fort Hill 3630-3831-3632 WTien ordering, pleawe mention The Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Buffalo Cincinnati Julyl7,lBie Julyl7. 1916 20.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 ; 1.00 to 2.00! 3.00 to 7.00 3.00 to 6 00 3.00 to .S.OO 2.00 to 4.001 2.00 to 4 00 4.00 to 8.00 "3.00 to 6.00 to 7.00 4.00 to 7.001 '. . . , to ; 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4.00 .60 to 1.00 to to to to 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1 50 1.00 to 1.50 to . to . 160 to 2.00 • 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 . . to 00 to 00 to NAMES AND VARIETIES . to 00 to 00 to . . to 00 to 00 to .. to . to .25 to .20 to .20 to .. to 600 6.00 6.00 6.00 1.00 to to ,1.00 to 1.25 to .20 to .15 to fi.OO to lO.OOi 5 00 to 6.00 50.00 to 60.00 l.SO to 2.00 ,30 to 1.00 to to 2.00 to 4.00 to 35.00 Roses — A. Beauty — Special to 25.00 " Fancy to 20.00 ■■ Eitra to 15 00 •• No. 1 to 10.00 •■ No. 2 to ■' . No. 3 Hadley 6.00 Killarney 6 00 White Killarney Killarney Queen Mrs. Aaron Ward 6.00 to 8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell Mrs. George Shawyer My Maryland Ophelia Prince de Bulgarie (Mrs. T»(t).. Richmond Sunburst Killarney Brilliant Adlantum. ordinary 50|Antirrhinums, per bunch .25 Asparagus PlumosuB, per bunch 25 " Sprengeri, per bunch Callas to .... Carnations, Inf. grades, all col.. . to C White Standard J Pink Varieties ] Red L Yellow and Tar. , {White Pink Red Yellow indVar. Daffodils Daisies .15 Ferns, Hardy .10 Galax Leaves ... Gardenias .00 to 10.00 Lllium Longiflorum to . . iLily of the Valley 1.00 to 60.00 Orchids— Cattleyas .50 to 1.80,Smilax, per dox. strings . . to . . . . j Sweet Peas . . . . IViolets, Single .. .1 Double 3.00 Water Lilies Boston JulylS, 1916 St. Louis Julyl7, 1916 16.00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to 15.00 to 6.00 to 10.00, to ... to ; . . to ... to I 4.00 to I to to 4 00' 2 00 to 4,00 .5.00 4.00 8.00 to 6.00 Pittsburgh JulylO. 1916 .50 to .50 to .50 to .50 to 1.00 to 2.00 to to to to , to to . to to . to . to to Fancy (•The highest to to .50 to 6.00, . .. to . .. to .. . to .50 to .50 to .50 to ...to . . . to .25 to .25 to .. . to .SO to .50 to .50 to .50 to ...to ...to ...to 4.00 to ... to ... to ' 2.00 to to 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 5.00 to 1.00 to to .50 .25 to .4.0 .25 to to to to to to to to 20.00 12.00 to 15 00 8.00 to 10.00 5 00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2.00 to 4.OO1 2.00 to 10.00 4.00 2.00 to 10.00 to 2 00 to 8.00 10.00 4.00 to 12.00 2 00 to 18 00 . . 2.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 10 00 5.00 2.00 to 12.00 5.00 to 6.00 1.00' 1.00 1.00 1.00 to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to to to i to 1.00; .75 to I to .751 .30 to .60, .35 to to . ... 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 ,1.00 .... 1.00 1.50 1.00 1. 50, 1.00 1.50 l.OU 1.00 1.00 t9 1.25 ".40 .50 i.ao 2.00 2.00 2,00 2 00 2,00 2,00 2,00 2.00 to ... to . . ... to .. ... to ., ... to .. 4.00 to 5 00 to 3,00 to 4 00 3.00 to 20.00 to 25.00,25.00 to , , to ! 1.50 to ,25 to .50 to .15 . 12^1. ... to ... to .16 ... to.l2H ... to i 8.00 to 10,00 4,00 to 35,00;40,00 to 60,00 1,80 to to to to 1.20 to 1,80 .60 to 1,00 , , to 1.50 to 3.00 WELCH BROS. CO. Write for quotatioua before ordering elsewhere Telephone Main 6267-6268 Wholesale Cut Flower Market Daily conai^mentB from leading growen Full Line of FlorisU' Supplies 226 Devonshire St., BOSTON, MASS- •WTieo ordering, please mention The Exchange <>]iimiimiii]imnmMiE]iiiimiiiiiE]iiiimiiiiiiiimniiiiiic]muiimiiciiiMmiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiiiciiniiiimiic]i^^^^^^ I BOSTON and VICINITY | I Wholesale Market and Local News | <.iiiHiiiiiiii[iMniiiniii[iiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiMniiii[iiiiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMijiiiiiiiit]iijiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiii[ijiiiiiiiiiiK]iiiiiiiiiiiiC.> Tile Market Jiily IS. — There is a plentiful suppl.v "f all kinds of Summer flowers. and durinK the greater part of the past weeli there was a fair demand. The suppI.T of American Beaut}' Roses is not as abundant as a few weelis ago. Tet there are sufEcieut for all needs ; prices for the best blooms run about 20c. and for short grades from 4c-. up. There is quite a heavy supply of hybrid tea Roses, but although prices continue low, it is a satisfaction that they clean up daily. Nine inch grades are sold at 50e. per 100, and those with longer .stems up to $4 per 100. These prices would be for Killarney, White Killarney, Ward and Richrac/ud. There arc only a few flowers reaching the market of I-Iadley and Russell. There are good Ophelias. Carnations are being shipped much later this sea.son than others, owing to the cooler weather. Prices are from 3.5c. to $1 per 100. There have been a few blooms sold higher. There is a plentiful supply of Cattleya Dendrobium formosum and other season- able orchids. Cattleyas are selling at $3 and $4 per dozen, while Dendrobium for- mosura is going at $4 per dozen. Gardenias are more plentiful and prices remain at $3 per dozen. Sweet Peas are of poor quality and are sold at 25c. to 50c. per 100. Lilies are more plentiful and have had a good call at $5 to $G per 100. Ijily of the Valley has had a good call at ,$3 and ,$4 per 100. There is a plentiful supply of Snap- dragon. The first Asters have put in their appearance Gypsophila paniculata is in plentiful supply. Gladioli are much more abundant. The supply of Asparagus and Adian- tum is plentiful. Kews of the Trade There are few florists throughout the country who have grounds around their residence as extensive as William Sim of Cliftondale has. His residence is placed on a natural rocky knoll which is covered with a natural growth of Cedar. In his home town papei's .Mr. Sim ad- vertised that his grounds would be open all day for inspection on July 1.3. Over ICKXI people visited tlie grounds on that Patrick Welch I?ston"m^ Wholesale Florist Store open for bunnet at S a. m. Telephone Main 2698 American Beauties, Orchids. Valley, Carnations. Calendulas, Cornflowers, English Primrosea, Yellow Daisies. Sweet Peas and Lllium Lon^florum. All the novelties tn the Cut Flower Market furnished on short notice. Prices quoted on application. No retail orders accepted. Flowers shipped out o( Boeton on early uains. When ordering, please mention The Exchange B. A. SNYDER CO. K/'^ Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort HIU 10S3-25O17-25552 WbeD ordering, please mention The Gxcbange PITTSBURGH CIT i HOLTON&HUNKEL CO. I WHOLESALE FLOWER COMPANY florists and florists' supplies WHOLESALE GROWERS I ,----"? T.fwS'^w'iS. 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURG, PA. Phon-^Mam S7* p. o. bo.-i« Wbeii ordcriiiK. I'li-.ise mc-ntiIr. Nicholson is grow; Matchless extensively and considers it of the best Carnations sent out. He say- is almost perfect. He is also pleased \\ Alice and is going to grow a quantit.v this plant this season. Pink Delight : Beacon are the standbys in these col Mrs. C. W. Ward and a new crimson seedling of his own are being grown ex- tensively. Many people throughout the city wiH be pleased to learn that the writer sa.it at Bar Harbor, and s'>ent a pleasant hour with, Thomas Pegler of Brunswick, Me. >Ir. Pegler has a fine retail busi- ness : in the Winter time he gets a great deal of business from professors and stu- dents of Bowdoin College, and in the Summer months he has good trade with the Summer visitors. James Wheeler of Natick is just com- pleting a King construction house 200ft. long and 35ft. wide, which is to be de- voted to yellow Marguerites. Mr. Wheeler has more success with yelloir Marguerites than any other grower i^ ■ Oiis country. Matthew Sequoll, salesman for Mann Brothers, is spending a two weeks' vaca- tion in camp at Billerica. On Wednesday, July 13, R. & J. Fa> quhar & Co.. invited the Horticultural Club of Boston to inspect its fields of Lilium myriophyllum at Roslindal^ Mass. Most of the members were able to acept the invitation and were d^ lighted to see about one million floweiB' of this most beautiful Lily. .Vlbert Strumph and H. Hackel. mana- ger and head traveling salesman for Henry M. Robinson & Co., are spending a three week's vacation at Oak BIulI^ Mass. On July S William R. Nicholson of Framingliam won tbe two day golf tournament. In the finish of the SB- hole handicap medal play, started last Saturday, with IS holes played and the other l.S holes this afternoon at Framing- ham Country Club. Mr. Nicholson won with a net score for two days of 143, He also won the golf ball sweepstakes today, his net score being 70. Frank Edgar of Waverley is gradu.il v going into the pot plant business. I Summer he is growing large batohe- Begonias. Poinsettias. '.Mums and u: plants. The young stock is looking ^^ ' 11 II nd there is every indication for ti:.e plants later in the season. Tbe .Vmerican Gladiolus Society will hold its convention and exhibition in con- junction with the Mass. Horticultural .Society on August 11 to 13. There were quite a number of visit -s in the city last week, most of then their way to tbe exhibition and me. of the .\merican Sweet Pea Societ.v .,i Bar Horbor. Hnrry Bunyard. Char.s Totty. J. Ilarri.son Dick and others fr m New York spent a few hours in the ciiy R. (■ July 22, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 209 at When we offer you the "Best," we any price. Gladiolus $4.00 to $5.00 per 100. $10.00 for 300 The local crop is in now, flow- ers of much better quality. Easter Lilies $10.00 per 100 Every morning we have a fresh supply of them and you cannot find better Lilies than we offer you. THE BEST STOCK brings you best stock here — every time. mean the best to be had anywhere, Asters $1.00 to $3.00 per 100 We had a fair supply of them during the past week and we ex- pect more of them every day. Cattleyas, Valley, Hydrangeas Are in good demand, and the stock we offer you is of the Best quality, and this stock can be snipped without any risk. the best price and you will find the THE LEO NIESSEN CO. ^VHOLESAIE FLORISTS N.W. Cor. 12^-f &'RaceSts.Philadelphia,Pa. U lieu ortlTiuB. pleuiie meutlon Tbe KxcUuiitt- Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Philadelphia, July 18, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Roses — A. Beauty, Special " Fancy Extra No. 1 No. 2 No.3 Eaiaerin Aug. Vict Killamey White Killamey Lady HiUingdon Milady Mrs. Aaron Ward My Maryland Prince de Bulgarie (Mrs. Taft) . . . Radiance Richmond Sunburst Killamey Brilliant J.J. L. Mock Mrs. Charles Russell Mrs. Francis Scott Key Mrs. Geo. Shawyer Hadley Ophelia idlantum. Ordinary " Farleyense Vntirrhlnum, per bunch Vspara£u8, Plumosus, per bunch.. . " Sprengeri, per bunch.. . isters iouvardla Dallas ^hrysanthemuma. Ordinary JaSodlla 20.00 1500 10.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2,00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 to 25.00 to 20.00 to 12.50 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 500 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to to 8.00 to 8.00 to to to 8.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 800 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 1.00 to to > to .50 ito .35 to to to to to Carnations. Inf. grades, all col. ( White.. Standard Varieties Fancy Varieties Pink. Red Yellow and var. . White Pink Red Yellow and var. , Daisies. . . Ferns, Hardy Forget-Me-Nots Freesia Galax Leaves Gardenias, per dos Lilac, per bunch LlUum Longifiorura Rubrum Lily of the Valley Mignonette Fancy Narcissus (Paper White).. Orchids — Cattleyas Cypripediums Pansies, per 100 bunches. , Peonies Smllaz, per dos. strings. . . Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas Tulips, Single Double Violets. Single Double Water LUles ... to .50 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.60 ... to 1.60 to 2 00 1.60 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 ... to .50 to 1.00 .10 to .15 ... to ... to .10 to .15 ... to ... to 5.00 to 8.00 ... to 4.00 to 6.00 ... to ... to ... to 36.00 to 50.00 ... to ... to ... to 1.80 to 2.40 ... to .50 to .75 ... to ... to ... to ... to to I'liiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiirciiiiiuinmEiiiiiiiiiiiiiEiiiiiLiiiiiuciiiiiiiiJiiiiciiiiiuiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiininiiiciiriiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiciiJuiiiuinc-:' PHILADELPHIA Wholesale Market and News of the City | :; rhe market Is Quiet The situation in the cut flower market remains unchanged ; the supply in general is all suflicient for the present requirements. Outside of funeral work there is scarcely any call for flowers. Shipping trade is fair. There is a large supply of short Roses in all varieties that are not clearing. There are very few long, medium or specials arriving, and for these there is a limited demand. American Beauty Roses are in limited supply and demand. Carnations arrive spasmodically ; their departure is grad- ual. Cattleyas arc plentiful with few takers. Valley still remains high and rare. Easter Lilies are in heavy receipt, but are clearing well. Asters are mak- ing their presence felt and the daily re- ceipts are gradually growing larger. Gladioli are in full supply, some indoor and outdoor ; prices are declining. Sweet Peas have fallen off, and what there is of them is poor in quality. Candytuft, Feverfew, Gypsophila and other outdoor stock are plentiful and cheap. Greens are plentiful. ITotes The news of the death of John Poehlmann of Chicago was received in this city, last Saturday, July 15. H. W. Burton has rented the Gibson Mcllvain greenhouses at 60th and Gib- son ave., until recently conducted by A. Albert, who is now serving a term iin prison for passing bogus checks. H. W. Burton has been in the green- houses at Fairmount Park for a number of years and is an experienced grower. He will confine his attention to growing a general line of stock, both pot and cut. Two of the houses have already been planted to Asparagus plumosus. BHI ^""^^v / F^ " 1 ^-V ^HC^/ m H B^BBEls^^^^^ Hm-' w IP ift^ mn^ Hi r Asters ^ The quality is improving right ^ along, and with a much more J^ plentiful supply we are able to take care of all orders large or small, early or late. Shipments reach us daily ahoul 8 a. m. Special S3.00 per 100 Fancy 2.00 per 100 First 1.00 per 100 Aster Special Five hundred, our selection, best quality, assorted lengths, for $7.50. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. Tht WhoUtaU Florlttt of Philadelphia NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA 117 W. 28lh Slreel 1608-1620 Ludlow Strtel BALTIMORE WASHINGTON Franklin & Si. Pad Streets 1216 H Street, N. W. When ordering, please mention The Exchange 1h, Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Removing to 1615 Ranstead Street, where we will be pleased to eee all our customers and growers, also all those who are not acquainted with us. We have vacancies for several more grower PHILADELPHIA, PA. Growers desiring a obanae should consult us. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. 1517 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. GLADIOLUS, LONG STEM DAISIES and all SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS Closing Daily At S P. M.; Saturdays 1 P. M. When ordftTlng, please mention The Eicbange m« 1 1LM ■ D M M^ E? W\ Wholesale Florist tV [▼1 • «!• D/4 IV 12 K 12 South Mole St., Philadelphia, Pa. Local Gladiolus, Sweet Peas When ordering, please mention The Eschanpe Berger Bros. Wholesale Florists Choicest Seasonable Flowers In Quantity 1225 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. When r.r(]erlntr. plense nientl'm The Exchange The finishing touches are being put to the new store of the Philadelphia Whole- sale Florists' Exchange at 1615 Ranstead St. It will be ready for occupancy in a few days. At the last meeting of the Florists' Club the Henry F. Michell Co. made a very telling exhibit of outdoor flowers from its trial grounds at Andalusia. Herbert G. Tull, one of the guiding lights of Henry A. Dreer, Inc., is on his vacation. Alvah R. Jones, of the P.-M. Co. has gone to parts unlinown for health and recreation. The Leo Niessen Co. is renovating the largest room in its cold storage compart- ment, in anticipation for heavy Fall and Winter use. Berger Bros, are handling heavy re- ceipts of some very fine Easter Lilies. Walter Taepke and J. M. Carey of Detroit motored down here. Samuel Cape of Pittsburgh, Pa., was also a re- cent visitor. George Didden of Orvilla, Pa., is im- mensely well pleased with his new Lord & Burnbam house just completed, 35ft. x 150ft. The house will be planted to Car- nations. Clarence Alwine of Aldan is cutting some superb Lilies. He is growing these in quantity. Stuart H. Miller A complete line of everything in Cut Flowers Philadelphia Quality 1617 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Excbang. Bell Telephone Keystone Telephone Komada Brothers ^T^rii WIRE DESIGNS FLORISTS* SUPPLIES Any Wire Design at thort notic* 1008 Vine Street PHIALDELPHIA, PA. Wlien ordering, please mention The Eicban^a The Hendrickson Farm Greenhouses at Northfield, N. J., are for sale. W. and H. F. Evans of Rowlandville have several thousand very fine young plants of Snapdragon Nelrose. They have had great success with this variety. Hermann Zimmer reports an unprece- idented demand for young Chrysanthe- mum plants ; the call has been by far stronger than in any previous years. From present indications and from vari- ous sources learned, more Chrysanthe- mums have been planted throughout the country than ever before. This is prob- ably due to the fact that Chrysanthe- mums brought better prices last Fall than for a number of years past. John Aschmann reports the arrival of 40 cases of Araucarias, Kentias and As- pidistras from Belgium. The stock ar- rived in good shape ready for distribu- tion. 210 The Florists' Exchange rLUtviolij oUrrLlLo trees, boxwood, e«c. Wholesale Commission Cut Flowers "'^'sncxv g'row^rI''°^ Winterson's Seed Store wSaKe. Chicago The Chicago Flower Growers Association Z'i°^^':r?.^:t^ll 182 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO "''"' "m-^I'AV^- BEAUTIES, LILIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS, "LL'o'S'a'^il,''* ^Tiei] oril'Tlnj;. pl»-»ap meiitUm The Kxrhange WTien orderlog. plpaae meptlon The Eichange E. G. HILL CO. Wholesale Florists Richmond, Indiana Wbea ordering, please aientlon The Exchange ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE 80 East Randolph St. CHICAGO Wbtn and 27, and promises to be the greatest event of the season. Peo- ple of well known social standing who have large estates with g.'u-deiis and greenhouses, and display more than ordi- nary interest in plants and flowers, flock to this show from various parts of the country. There have been many prizes contributed for choice blooms of all sorts. ferns, palms, vegetables and decorations by the cottagers, etc. The groups for prizes are placed in a large tent on the spacious lawn of the new schoolhouse grounds. Outside of this tent will be placed other teiits for the commercial dis- plays, and between the tents will be ar- ranged groups of evergreens, rock gar- dens. Rose gardens and whatever outdoor planting that may be set up by commer- cial firms. G. E. M. Stumpp. Nhttib L. Parker, Sec'y A. T. Pypbr, Treaa, & Manager A. T. PYFER & CO. Tl^JrI^s^ 30 EAST RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. When ordering, pli-ase mention The Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Chicago, July 18, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— American Beauty. Specials per do2. 2.50 to 3.00 2.00 to 2.50 1.60 to 2.00 I.OOto 1.60 .76 to 1.00 I.OOto 6.00 I.OOto 2.00 I.OOto 2.00 I.OOto 2.00 4.00 to 0.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 I.OOto 2.00 4.00 to f.OO 3.00 to 4.00 I.OOto 2.00 4.00 to (1.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 I.OOto 2.00 4.00 to li.OO 3.00 to 4.00 I.OOto 3.00 10.00 to 12 00 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 to S.OO 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 I.OOto 2.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 I.OOto 2.00 CARNATIONS— c^ . . [White .50 to .75 Standard J pj^^ .50 to .75 Varieties "iRed.. .60 to .75 24-inch sterna .25 to .35 18 to 20-Lncb ,t|'?"°Z „ .Twhite Short I.OOto 1.50 Ceclle Brunner rrIL» „f^srrf< Pink 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.50 Fire Flame White and Pink KiUarney. .25 to .35 Fancy 50 00 to 60 00 Short 2 GO to 3 00 KlUamey Brilliant, specials Daisies I.OOto 2.00 Medium 1 00 to 1 50 Short MiUdy, speoUl 200 to 2 50 Seconds Gladioli oer 100 400 to 600 Short LlUutn Candidum per doz Short Lllv of the Vallev 400 to 500 Mrs. Chas. Russell, special to .75 Firsts 3 00 to 4 00 Fancy Orchids — Cattleyaa, per doi 6 00 to 7 SO 6.00 to 6.00 Short 2.00 to 3.00 Short Smliax to 15 00 Mrs. Taf t. Fancy Mndinm to Short Ophelia, special Select ■ MMlillTT) , , Short to All the Leading Varieties oj Roses and Camations PETER REINBERG 30 East RaDdoIph St , CHICAGO, ILL Wholesale Cut Flowers Headquart^s for American Beanty RoBea When ordering, please mention The Exchange ;*]iiiMiiniii[iiiiMiiiiiHE]iiiiiniiiiic]iniiiiniiic]niiiiKiiiiE]irinriiiiiiC)niMiniHic]uiiiiiiiui[]itinnnuit]iniirnniinuiiirnniic]iiiiiiiiui^ CHICAGO and the WEST I I The Wholesale Market cuid News of the City | :«]nHmHiiiC]iiitiiiiiiii[iiiiMniiiiiE]iiiiiiMiiiic]niiMiiiiuciiiiiutinii[]MnnMniic]iiiiiin]UiC]iMiiHHiiinHiiiiiiiiii[]MiiuiiiuiC]iiiiini^ Poor stock and Poor Slarket .Tilly IS.— Dull SumuuT conditions prevail on the market. There is an abundauee of stock, much of which is ( poor in quality and brings small returns. The extreme warm spell of the past ten days is responsible for so much poor and opened stock that it is dithcult to sell at any i)rice. The local trade is dull and the shipiiing about normal for the season. American lie'auty Roses are scarce but on account of no special demand their scarcity is of little conoern. All other varieties are in large supply, the groat bulk of which is open and short stock, and sells at whatever price it will bring. Really good stock is less plentiful and prices firmer. All good stock meets with a ready market aud, with the exception of Mrs. Russell, does not bring over $0 per 100 for the best grades. Short stock is st>ld as low as 50c. per 1(K) and less in larger quantities. Carnations are getting poorer.' and the supply less. They have held on wonder- fully well this season, but the great heat of the past two weeks is bringing the supply to a close, the growers having begun to throw out the plants to make room for fresh stock. The price ranged the past week from .$T per 100 down. A few of the best grades have been shipped out at $1.50 per 100. Peonies continue in evidence on the market but those who keep in close touch with the source of supply say the present week will see the entl of them for the season. They have been selling at from $2 to $4 per 100. Easter Lilies are abundant but in no special demand. Then there is a lot of Tiilium candidum that appear to have no fixed price as the stock varies in quality so much that no particular prices could be maintained. Valley, while still short in point of supply, causes no alarm as the demand for same has about righte*! itself to the supply. The same is true of Cattleyas which are. the only orchids on the market at present. Gladioli are. fast assiuming a prominent. place on the market and within another week will be in large supply. The price so far ranges from $4 to $6 per 100. WiETOR Brothers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Orders ^r Given Prompt Attention 162 N.Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL, When ordering, please mention Tbe Eichaof A. L. Randall Co. Wabash Arenue and Lake Street C^gipa CHICAGO, ILL. t-Hft^ C-^iajlKsP COMBS' Wholesale Cut Flowers Florists' Supplies When ordering, please mention The Ezchmof. Astors arc also improving in quality and petting larger in point of supply; so far all stock coming in has been disposed of. The market is packed with numerous varieties of outdoor stock in both an- nuals and perennials which move slowly at low prices. The first Dahlias of the season have appeared but no good qaal- it.v has been apparent so far. Ferns anc all green stock are plentiful and move ii proportion to the demand for flowers The new crop of ferns is very fine. Notes ■T. J. Hess and sou. who have beei speniling the past three weeks fishing ii Wiscousin. left on the C. B. & Q. foi their home in Omaha, Xeb.. on Snturdaj evening, important business calling then home earlier than was expected. Mr Hess regretted his inal)ility to wait ovei for the funeral of John Poehlmann oi Sunday. Three casket covers was the record a A. Lange's one day the past week. Fn neral work is holding up well and wed ding trade continues, two wedding orden coming in Sundaj*. Schiller's put up a handsome decora tion for the World Film booth at thi Moving Picture Exposition at the Coli spum last week. John Mangel has a handsome windo* in the Palmer House block. The entiri base of the window is a Lily pool with i background of rustic work, from whicl a good sized stream of water emerge and runs down a Hrch bark course V the pool. Water Lilies of various color are used In quantity. Will Orpet, the 21 year old son o Edward Owen Orpet. superintendent o the Cyrus H. McCormick estate at Lak Forest. 111., who has been on trial fe the murder of Marion Lambert, daughte of Frank lyambert. superintendent of th Kuppenheimer estate, also at Lake For est, was found not guilty on Saturda. last at the close of one of the most sen sational trials in the history of tbe conn try. E. O. Orpet is well and favorabl known to the trade throughout the coun try, having been superintendent for man. years of one of the Thayer estates a Leominster, Mass.. before coming West Mr. l^rpet remained in his office all da: Sunday and was the recipient of man letters and telegrams from his friends ii many sections of the country, congratu lating him on his son's acquittal. The Lake Forest Country Fair clo»e< amid much glory — and heat — on Satur day after two successful days. The hot licultural department of the fair w« held in two large tents. One of th tents was given over entirely to the cn flower exhibits, which embrnc« * I* * "~" *i ■ " "" "V* Indianapolis, Ind. Keep the Shop Alive During summer Midsummer business is not out of the ordinary. Weather conditions have been unusually hot and sultry, and not at all conducive to good flower sell- ing. Summer flowers surpass in every way those of a few years ago, and it is certainly a mistaken idea for any retail shop to go into a comatose condition un- til Fall. It is much better to keep up the stock and the spirits of the establi^i- ment in order to hold the few customers who are willing to patronize regularly. American Beauty Roses are the niost Satisfactory Roses right now at $5 to $25 per 100. with Milady a close second at $5 to $10 per 100. Russells are of course good sellers at $5 to $25 per 100. as are Ophelias at $5 to $12 per 100. The re- tail price of Roses varies from $1 to $4 per doz. Carnations are scarce and un- satisfactory to deal in at $1 and $1.50 per 100. "Quantities of fine Shasta Dai- sies are marketed at 75c. to $1..50 per 100. Gvpsophila is also good at 50c. per bunch. Good giganteum Lilies are available at $10 to $12 per 100, auratum at .$10 to $15, and rubrum, $5 to $6 per 100. Cornflowers, Salpiglossis, Snap- dragons, Nasturtiums. Mignonette and Larkspur are available in quantities at 25c. per bunch. There is not a great demand for smiill flowers for corsa,5e work, but it is easily possible with the great variety available to put up an elegant Summer offering at from $1 to $5. Notes B. F. Felsner of the Roseville Pottery Co., Zanesville, O., is booking orders in this city. Gladioli have once more entered into their own and there will certainly be thousands of them this year. There will not be over four or five from this vicinity to go to the S. A. F. Convention in Houston. An unusual lot of Carnations are to be boused around Indianapolis this year, and from present indications the demand for plants will be without precedent. A. Wiegand's Sons Co. has been quite busy with decorating of late. Mr. Reynolds, the Ohio st. florist, is thinking of entering more strongly into the goldfish business. Hartje & Elder are cutting quite a bunch of Snapdragons. Mr. Stimson. formerly of Richmond, Ind.. has accepted a position with Ber- termann's at Cumberland. The Indiana florists are quite enthu- siastic over a joint meeting with their Kentucky brothers in October. A reso- lution to that effect will undoubtedly pass at the next meeting of the home as- sociation. Martin Brandlein is cutting a quan- tity of fancy Gladioli for this market. I. B. Springfield, Mo. A report made by the window box gardening committee of the Springfield Council of Mothers' clubs and Parent- Teachers .\ssociations, disclosed the fact that exactly 464 window boxes are being cultivated ijy ward school pupils. At the regular annual election of the officers of the Springfield Seed Co., the staff and board of directors of the previ- ous year were re-elected. They are as follows : R. R. Ricketts, president ; W. D. Murray, vice-president ; A. S. E. Sanders, secretary-treasurer ; board of di'rectorsi R. R. Ricketts, W. D. Murray, A. S. E. Sanders, Mrs. M. D. Ricketts, M. C. Baker. B. S. B. THE PETERS S; REED POTTERY CO. SOUTH ZANESVILLE, OHIO RED POTS WM. M. WARRIN 16 Wot 23d St., NEW YORK SPECIALTIES I. G. KIMBLE 6 Eut Lain St.. CHICAGO Made of Washed Clays — Uniformly Burned — Carefully Packed Wlien ortlertog, pleas, mention The Kxctuinge SheWHlLLDIN PoTTERY COMPANY FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Peirce Paper Flower Pot Made in standard aiaea of 2-in. to ft-in. The beat Paper Pot for ahipplsg purposea. Samplea fur. niahed free. Aak your dealer for them. E. ALLAN PEIRCE 40 Oak St.. Waltlum, Man. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Fort Wayne, Ind. Business was all that could be ex- pected last week. The weather was ex- tremely humid and several severe electri- cal and wind storms damaged the crops in the surrounding country to a con- siderable extent. Grent forest trees' were uprooted and several large buildings were struck by lightning in the city. Roses are in large supply but the qual- ity is nothing extra on account of the heat. Rhea Reid, Sunburst. Ward. Ophelia. Russell, Shawyer and Kaiseriu, are holding up well. Carnations are about gone as the old plants are being dumped. Outdoor grown Gladioli are becoming more plentiful and will soon dominate the market. The supply of Cattleyas is very good, but the demand is poor. Longiflorum. auratum and ru- brum Lilies are in good supply and these sell well for funeral work. Am, Beauty Roses are in small demand. The sup- ply of a variety of outdoor flowers is very large ; the most conspicuous among them are Hydrangea arborescens. Holly- hocks, Antirrhinums. Calendulas, Spiraea, Shasta Daisies, Coreopsis and Gaillar- dias. Sweet Peas are coming in heavily, but are rather small and bring poor re- turns. Green goods are plentiful in all varieties. ITotes I The Doswell Floral Co. is closing its flower shop at five o'clock during the months of July and August. The Flick Floral Co. has recently pur- chased a handsome new electric sign. Oft. long by 6ft. wide. A large Rose is de- signed with the name "Flick Floral Com- pany." The sign will be hung within a few days. Mrs. Aaron Shive and daugh- iter. Miss Marguerite Flick, are planning a business trip to Detroit within a few , • days. Miss Mildred and Miss Georgia A. Flick have returned from a two SYRACUSE Red Pots FERN POTS, PANS and SAUCERS, up to and including 12-lnch, all machine made. A great Improvement over the old ityle turned pota. Wriim for Calalogum Syracuse Pottery C. BREITSCHWERTH. Prop. SYRACUSE, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this Summer to stock your greenhouses. Think of US. Write us. Try ua The Keller Pottery Co. 213-223 Pearl St. Norristown, Pa. Wli».n nrdprlnc. plPaar m'>nTlnn The ExchanEe weeks' vacation at Toledo, 0., and De- troit, Mich. Judge W. J. Vesey gave a dinner party on Wednesday of last week in honor of Lew G. EUingham. former Sec- retary of State. Covers were laid for fifteen. Miss Catherine Vesey was hos- tess. A. .T. Vesey and Will J. Vesey, Jr.. David and Richard A'esey were other guests. „„„ __ Mr. Hauswirth, the florist of 220 W. Berry St.. is going out of business this month. Mr. Hauswirth came from Chi- cago last April and embarked in the re- tail business at Easter. He has. his fix- tures for sale and also his ice box. Mr. Hauswirth is of the opinion that there are too many florists in the retail business in this city. ^' Visitor last week was P. J. McCarthy, ■representing the M. Rice Co. of Phila- delphia, Pa. D. B. 212 The Florists' Exchange Everything for the Greenhouse Ready for Immediate Delivery In Any Quantity Should you desire to purchase the various parts and do your own building, see us. Gulf Cypress ^ thoroughly air I UnrPCC dried in any . I. J picas quantity up to cargo lots. All kinds, All sizes. Boilers scientifically perfect. Fuel saving. Ventilating Apparatus Simple but reliable. Easy to operate. Fittings For heating, irrigating, benches, construction. Hotbed Sash Putty and Glass Liquid Putty AH sizes Thousands in stock All sizes Any quantity Our stock comprises anything and everything per- taining to greenhouse construction. We Can Save Money For You S. JACOBS & SONS Greenhouse Builders 1365-1379 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. WESTERN STATES— Contlnned When ordering, plfawe mentlop The Kxcliauge Greenhouse Glass Double £ind single thick selected Glass all sizes from 6x8 to 16 x 24. Ten boxes or more at wholesale prices. Royal Glass Works 120 Woosler St., NEW YORK, N.Y. Clay Tile Benches Low factory cost of material. No skilled labor required. It Is fireproof. NothlDfi to wear out — will last a lifetime Can be taken down and reset. No home for vermin or buf^s. Are now f urnishlnfi our new beveled rounding comer 9-in. width Floor Tile. Write for particulars. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., CleTeland, 0. When nrderlng. please mention The Exchange ■PIPE- Wrouftht Iron of sound aecond-hand quality with new threads and couplings. 16-foot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We guarantee entire satisfaction or return money. Establisbod 1903 PFAFF & KENDALL ^'JjJw'RrlT^ When ordering, please mention The Exchange PUTTY MACHINE Will last a lifetime, $125 EACH Adjustable — can and frame separate — easily cleaned. Frame all one piece, of malleable iron. More prac- tical and more easily oper- ated than any other. Seal-tiKht liquid pott? at $1.25 per gatloo METROPOUTAK MAT8RIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave.. BROOKLYN. N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Eicbapge GLASS 6 I 8 to 16 X 24. Slnftle or Double, at lowest possible price*. Get our prices before placing your order. L. SOLOMON & SON 199-201 Wooster Street, NEW YORK WHOLESALE WINDOW GLASS Kin Hot-Bed Sash ^=?3l.°'r.?r' Greenhouse Material ^'"^ta'u^"'' I Pecky Cypress V. E. REICH & SONS 1429 Mttrapolilu Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y. When ord«rlPK, pleaae mention The Blch«nK» Change of Name FKOM Quaker City Machine Co. TO The John A. Evans Co. RICHMOND. INDIANA USE IT and SAVE TIME material index Cincinnati, 0. The Market The Rose supply is fair but con- tains very few good blooms with long stems ; the larger part of the receipts arc short. The cut of Carnations is very limited but Asters are coming along nicely and are taking their place. The Gl.idiolus suI^ply is fair. Lilies are plen- tiful and are excellent. Snapdragon meet with a fair demand. Asters are becoming plentiful and up to this time have met with an active demand. Other offerings include Sweet Peas. Water Lilies and Cornflower. New Leucothoe and new green Galax arc in the market. Notes E. G. Gillett has purchased a six- cylinder Buick touring car. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Laurence of At- lanta, Ga., are attending the convention of Rotary Clubs in this city. C. E. Critchell has been getting in some fine Summer Roses. Mrs. Murphy and Miss Claire Murphy have gone to the Chenango for the Sum- mer. Other recent visitors are Mr. Jensen. Washington, and .Joseph Marks, repre- .senting A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., Chicago. 111. At the Florists' Club meeting last Mon- day, Wm. Schumann was elected presi- dent ; Jas. Allen, vice-president ; J. Chas. Murphy, treasurer ; Alex. Ostendorp, sec- retary ; and Gus Adrian, director. Teddy. Dayton, 0. The excessive heat of the past week has reminded the florists that it is va- cation time, and many of them are leav- ing the city seeking pleasure and recrea- tion. Mr. Mittman of the Heiss Co. spent the past week with the Shriners at Buffalo. Horace Frank will spend this week at Cincinnati attending the convention of the International Association of Rotary Clubs. Visitors to Dayton were Mr. MeCarty with the Rice Co., Philadelphia; Mr. Lempke. with The Barnard Co., Chi- cago ; Mr. Rising, with the Bauman Co., Chicago. K. E. T. rAOB 167 St. Louis, Mo. The Market Is Dull Business is as good as July goes ; i. e.', exceedingly dull. Carnations are becoming small and of inferior quality at %e. Roses, a few good Ophelia and Russell, are seen at 5c. to 6e. Gladioli have the floor for the present ; loads of these, mostly America, go at 3c. and lower. Sweet Peas are scarce. Lilies seem to be fairly plentiful and bring 6c. to 8c. Valley is scarce. Lots of peren- nials, such as Gypsophila, Coreopsis, etc., are about at various pieces. Greens are plentiful. Charles Fullgraf has an extensive piece of work on the Loretta Seminary grounds of Webster Groves. The work consists of a series of roads, together with tennis courts, etc. In the Fall this newly laid out tract will be planted with shrubbery. At the .Tablonski establishment at Oli- vette, they are busily engaged in working the Carnation fields. Rain is needed badly in the county and unless some- thing happens before long, planting will be difficult. Werner Bros, are preparing to remove and to re-plant their Carnations by de- grees, thus assuring part of a crop at all times. Sanders' Nurseries are busy repairing benches and repainting. C. Young & Sons Co. have had an attractive aquatic display in the window for the past week. The display consists of a natural scene, worked out with green moss and branches, and in the fore- ground a small pool in which several live ducklings lend life to the picture. Grimm & Gorly have been using sev- eral large stucco urns in their windows of late. These urns, which are of un- usual size, are admirably suited for the display of Gladioli and similar long stemmed flowers. Shaw's Garden appears now in the height of its glory. The outside beds have advanced far enough to be fully ap- AS7FICA FOR GREENHOliSE GiAZMG USE IT NOW M a s 1 1 c a is elastic and te- nadous. admits of expansion and contrac- tion. Putr>' be- comes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without break- of other glass as occurs with hard putty. ts longer than putty. Easy to apply. F. O. PIERCE CO.. 12 W. Br*.dw.y. New York Ing Las PIPE NEW AND SECOND HAND All Pipe guaranteed with perfect threadj and couplings and Bound in every respect. We carry "he largest stock of Second Hand Pipe a the East. We Cut and Thread Pipe to Sketch. Special Prices to Florists Correspondence Invited EAGLE PIPE SUPPLY CO., Incorporated 30 Church Street, New York City i When ordering, please mentlop The Eicbsngs )reer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive cisy and true, because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and biea.k the elass ia drivine. Galvao- j ized and will not rast. No ' riehls or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poin is patented. Nooihers like^ il. Order from your deale^ or direct (torn us. 1000, T5c. postpaid. Samples free. HEKRY A. DEEER.I 714 CheBtnut Street^ FUladelphla,. GLASS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASHES Our prices can be had by mail, and it will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a carload on a one-day notice, and at Rock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 215-217 Havemeyer St. , Brooklyn, N.Y. Whi'n nrdt^rlnc. please meptlop The Eicbang* DREER'S nORItT SPECIILTIEt New Brm nd N«w St^l* "NOSE RIVERTON" PomkhMl In Inftkl up to SCO laM wltkMt ■f m or Joint. nxHOSEfortlM FLORIST K-ineh. por It, IS*. K—loltMll." UM<- 1Rm1i,1000 fot - - " 14*. H-U«h - - " II*. RMKlOOft. " MM*. CoupliBfi fwabbM HENRY *. DREER. 14 CkMtMt RtlMt, PbiUd*lphla, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Eichanfa fruik iRd VeseUbles Uider filass Bj WM. TURNER Sixe 7H » low 'Drt 2ii! '^2iM*5^^S-- wmuwmwm^ 'ism^mm^^m. a HIGHEST PRICED - CHEAPEST Bouuans aa^kOB GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers aiBLjN at oo. 107 Broad Street, Utlca, N. Y. LBT US TELL TOU ABOUT THEM PIPE CUT TO SK£TCH It will pay to correspond with ua Wrought Iron Pipe, Tubes and Fittings NEW AND SECOND HAND Thorousbly orerhauled, with new threads and couplings, in lengths of 16 feet and over Guaranteed to give satisfaction ALBERT & DAVIDSON, Inc., 217-223 Union Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Greenhouse GLASS Kn.Varpa;^^'" aH\RP. partridge & co.. chicaao. in. Greenhouse Woodwork Specializing in Greenhouse Woodwork for the past quarter of a century Send us your requirements and let ua' , figure with you Inspection of our plant cordially invited Frank Van Assehe, '"IlkU" crn^tt'' When ordering, please mention The Exchange For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Coa- •erratorles and all other purposes. Get our flftur* before buying. Esttxnatea freely ftlTen. GLASS N. COHEN'S SON, '^-i^^To^' When ordering, please mention The Bxchaoge 214 Thel Florists' Exchange Consider the U-Bar Construction From the Plain Common Sense Side CIRST of all, you want light in \ our greenhouse — light and all you fan get of it. Second — You insist on durabil- ity— not an estimaled durability, but proven durability. Third — 'l ou want attractiveness — not the attractiveness resulting from expensive elaborateness, but a simple attractiveness, all by itself. All these things are met by the U-Bar construction as no other con- struction seems to meet them. It is a construction unmatched for actual scientifically proven light- ness. Its years of test long ago estab- lished its durability. Its attractiveness is so apparent it needs no comment. And right here, let us caution you that other houses may in sonle way look like the U-Bar, but that's the only way they are like it. Think these things over before you buy. Send for catalog. Or send for us^-or both. U-BAR GREENHOUSES P1ER50N U-BAR C( Jennings Cast-Iron Gutters and Fittings Our Gutters are EXTRA WIDE and EXTRA HEAVY and are drilled to measure. Our Jennings Patent Roof-supports and Bench-fittings have all connections and braces SPLIT TO BOLT TOGETHER, givmg the full strength of threaded pipe fittings at a fraction of their cost, and GREATLY SIMPLIFY- ING ERECTION. These Bench and Brace Fittings are used in the numerous Plant Culture Stations of the United States Government. We mould and fit this material and OUR PRICES ARE ROCK BOTTOM. Send for our catalogue. CASKEY & KEEN, 6th and Berks Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. WE MANUFACTURE HOTBED SASH at 75c. each Ours are all made from the very best grade of Gulf Cypress. Glazed Hotbed Sash from $1.65 up. Double Light Sash up to $4.00. We carry a large stock of all sizes. Write us for estimate. S. JACOBS & SONS, 1365-1379 Flushing Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. UTien orrleflDK. please meotlon The Exchange Greenhouse Material £?i Hot-Bed Sash 1 of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts— Patent V and U Gutters Our Grade Invariably the Best Our Prices Right A, DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield Ave., Chicago, 111. t WESTERN STATES— Continued a salesroom and a drafting room tor the purpose o£ making charts for landscape gardening, and will be located at 47 Mill ('reek Drive. Mr. Chandler reports that lie is cutting from 800 to 1000 Gladioli a day. Mrs. Mosely, proprietor of the T. A. Mosely Flower Co., is now living with her family at Lake Forest. The trips to and from the flower shop each day are made on the Interurban. Business has been good during the last month. P. J. Kane, manager of the Peterson Floral Co., has just completed a large j)lanting of Boxwood. A. F. Barbe. Barbe Flower Co., has completed his Carnation planting and is making preparations for his vacation, which he will spend in the Northern States in the early part of August. W. J. Barnes of the W. J. Barnes Flower Co. has finished planting Carna- tions and Chrysanthemums. Mr. Barnes will take a motor trip to Chicago and other cities of that vicinity August 10, and will be gone a little over two weeks. Burton B. Crane is remodelling his greenhouses by putting in concrete sides and new gutters in preparation for Win- ter. Mr. Crane has been kept very busy this season. Biedermann & Son have had many calls for funeral orders. W. H. Bieder- mann said that the planting of Chrysan- themums was nearly completed. Ed. A. Ilumfeld, florist, has profited much from the extensive funeral and decoration work he has done during the Summer. B. S. B. \A1ien orderlDfi, please mention The ExchaDge Portland, Ore. Kotes Among the retailers everything is going well, as the cool July has kept business rather brisk for this time of the year. Flowers are plentiful in all lines and the quality is good. Orchids are be- coming more plentiful, and are selling well. Good inside Roses still make their appearance, as the weather continues cool ; which is very exceptional. Sweet Fea Sliow The Sweet Pea Society held a very successful show the 12th and 13th of this month, where the weather showed what can be done if it is right. Last year the temperature was high, and good I'eas were nearly all done for, whereas this year the height of the season is just in, and the quality of the Peas shows. There were provisions made for the re- tailers and growers to compete, but very few availed themselves of the opportu- nity and placed an exhibit in the show. One of the most striking features that is probably more from the quality of the Peas shown, was an outdoor tea table and an umbrella all covered with Sweet Peas, exhibited by the Union Meat Co., to advertise what its fertilizer (Rose Lawn) will do. From nearly every point the Peas shown by them were un- excelled. These Peas were grown at tho company's plant at Kenton, by Lincoln Wheeler, the gardener in charge. Henry Clemmens also had an extensive display of Peas, for which he was awarded first prize in the growers' class. Among the others of the trade receiving prizes for ' Peas and decorations were : for table of four. Max M. Smith, first ; for table of six or over, Niklas & .Son, first; Max M. Siiiitli. second ; for best floral design. Max M. Smith, first, and Gustav Burk- liardt, second. For best bride's bouquet, is'iklas & Son, first ; Max M. Smith, sec- ond. Chas. M. Barber of Boring has shown what can be done with a flower when correct atfontion is given. He has hy- brid Uclpbiniums that will make the month of any grower water, and although .Mr. Barber is not a florist by profession b\it a typewriter man, he is doing with the Delphinium what the growers are overlooking and a lot of credit is due bim. Max M. .Smith exhibited a basket of Gladiolus. Mrs. Lehman, which makes a good companion to Mrs. Halley ; both are oxcellent, graceful (»Iadioli; a great im- provement over America and Francis King in that respect. Mr. .\^ustin of the Spokane Green- house Co. spent a busy day in the city on July 7. Mr. McCabe of the A. L. Randall Co., is in the city at present. H. Niklas. Putty Bulb (ScoUay's) /or Liquid Putty The besl tool for glaz- ing and repairing greenhouse roofi. Note the Improved Spout For sale by year »up- ply house or sent postpaid for SI. 00 JohnA.Scollay, INCORPORATEB 74-76 Myrde Ave. ROOKLYN, N.V j^^^^^^^^^^^^<^ ^ 1^ Satisfactory for Small Growing Plants P^DW. SCHUMANN & SONS, of "^ Cincinnati, Ohio, say: "We consider the Skinner Sys- tem highly satisfatnor>*. especially for small growing flower plants, such as Violets, Pansiea and Asters. We have also used it for outside watering on Cosmos and Sweet Peas." 1^ QKINNER Oystem OF innioA-rioN The Skinner Irrigation Co. 22S Water St.. Tror. Ohio STEAM OR HOT WATER 256 SIZES: Wrowht Steel «rC*T^SSL TO FILL ANY REQUIREMEWr - FROM FACTORY TO YOU - SoMEorMyf^ascNfforWiTaiHuTmBoiuKS' BOrLCR TOHEAT ZOOOticrrOtn, 60- 6IS BOILER. TO MEAT ZSOOUct irJM, 60' 7J.S eOlLER. TO HEAT 3600 tier ^r'0u^S0- Z70... BO/IER TOffEAT 20000 r,^T ^6u,ts 60- 414.0, WRITE FOR FULL INFORMATlpN. JFCORMAN ?5oWgTiza<.STitNEVy Non-Kink Woven Hose In any length (one piece) with couplings, 14c. per fool. Ud- equaled at the price. Rem- nants, shorter than 50 feet, lOc. per foot, with couplings. Hose Valve— 70c All brasa except the hand wheeL Has a removable leather diak whioh is easily replaced to keep wat«r tight. Stuffing boi prevents leaka at stem. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. 13^8-1403 Mdropahun It, Brooklrn, R. T PERFECT GREENHOUSES GET OUR PRICES NO MATTER |d WHERE TOO UVE ^ IS03 MASONIC TBMPLK BUILDING July 22, 1916. The Florists^ Exchange 215 Classified Advertisements SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— By Rose grower with life experience as florist. Boston, New York or Philadelphia preferred. Have been working with eading firms in the Twin Cities, St. Paul and Minneapolis, where I have been in charge of the iig^est Rose range of the Northwest. My Roses ook second prize at the Minnesota State Fair. \l>le to take full charge and handle help to advan- ■AiiK'. At present I am in charge of a range contain- iiti 10,000 plants, including some of the newest ari.'ties in the market. Reason for changing is own and location, and believe I am able to handle I better and larger place. Scandinavian, married vitli lamily; 36 years of age. Please state full partic- ilars. Address L. D.. care The Florists' Exchange. srrUATION WANTED— In good gardens as liead, thoroughly competent, experienced in general greenhouse and outdoor work, including lu- cultivation of Palms, Ferns. Vines. Peaches and ilants generally-, also herbaceous and vegetable rardening, care of lawns, trees, etc. English, 28, in^'le, total abstainer. Life experience, private and oriiinercial. Only Ist-class proposition considered. lood references. Wish more responsibility. Ad- Ire^s L. C, care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman on private '■^tate, by single Holland landscape gardener; ■x|>. rienced in all branches from common outdoor iliiniy, flowers, fruits and vegetables to greenhouse imi glass plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables, also iernrution with plants and flowers. European and Vnit-rican letters of recommendation. 47 years old. 'an speak five languages. Herman Vogels, 19011^ Main St.. Columbia, S. C. SITUATION WANTED— By florist and gardener, age 44, smgle; German; a quick worker and ober. Life experience on private and commercial jiaces. Understands Carnations, Chrysanthe- nuins. Sweet Peas and general stock. Neat, >bliging and thoroughly reliable. A small, steady, veil kept up-to-date place preferred. Please state jarticulara regarding salary. A. S., Box 436, .ape May Courthouse, N. J. Situation WANTED-By a good grower or }?^^h- Carnations, "Mums, Christmas, Easte ind bedding stock, to take charge on a medium-sized etail place. Good propagator and .general green- I muse man. Would Uke a good, permanent posi- lon. German, single. Ufe experience. Please tate particulars and wages. Address M. N., 883 lamilton Ave., Waterbury, Conn. Situation Wanted B,\' a man with life experience in flower jusiness. Ttie position of salesman preferred. Vge 29. Address •\ ADAMS, 547 W. 123d St., New York ■ITUATION WANTED-By August 1, on private or commercial place, as grower of Ist-class potted lants, bulbous stock. Roses. Carnations, Chrvsan- bemums. Thoroughly quaUfied. Strictly sober jife experience. .Middle age. Address Florist, I F. D. No. 2. Box 1 13. .sharpsburg. Pa SITUATION WANTED— By German, 28- life experience growing cut flowers, bedding plants /hristmas, Easter stock and potted plants of all' inds; experienced landscaper, also maker-up. ,an intelligently handle men. and show results Jesire place where there is room for developing riginal ideas. Piease state salary and particulars, ■ddress V., care Tischler, 1354 Brook Ave , N Y ITUATION WANTED— By gardener on private estate. 14 years' experience in well kept estab- snments. Good experience in planting, grading egetable growing, greenhouse work, Roses, Carna- lons. Mums, fruits, etc. EngUsh, age 29, married, 0 tamdy. Excellent references. Address Gar- ener, Box 72, Central Valley, N. Y. ITIL\TI0N WANTED-As Rose grower on up- to-date place. 5 years' experience in Hoses years in general stock. German; age 23; best of eferences Please state wages and full particulars 1 farst letter. Ad. -Miller, Richard St., care Mrs .udwig. West Hartford. Conn. rURSERY SITUATION WANTED-As super- intendent or foreman by man capable of loldlng responsible position. Life experience « all branches of the business. Thoroufth nowledge of fruits and ornamentals. Refer- nces. Address L. G., care The Florists' ricnange. ITUATION WANTED-By young lady florist 8 years experience designing and clerking .ble to take full charge. Free September or Oc- R'd'Tk rf^'^". ^'t'' P^'-'-'cilara- Address .. a., care The Florists Exchange. ITUATION WANTED-By a first-class florist and grow-er of Roses, Carnations, 'Mums, Christ- las and Easter plants; also bedding and pot lants for retad trade. Good references. Address 1. F., care The Florists' Exchange. ITUATION WANTED-By designer and deco- rator, with many years of experience. Worked » the very best firms. Best of references. Can Ike care of a store. Address K. G., care The lonsts Exchange. ITUATION WANTED-By gardener, 37, singlT .Scandinavian, with 22 years' American and .uropean experience under glass and out of doors ;ddress H. R. care Lynneberg, 1580 Crotona Park Bronx, N. Y. Continned to Next Column The columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted. Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or other Wants: also of Greenhouses, Land, Second-hand Materials, etc., for Sale or Rent. Our charge is 10 eta. per line (7 words to the une), set solid, in ordinary reading type like this, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Advts. set in heavy faced type, 15 cts. per line (6 words to the line). Display advts. in these columns, $1.50 per inch. TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER Wanted Men for our Nursery Department. Must have good knowledge of stock, packing etc., and be willing to make themselves generally useful about place. Must be hustlers and have Al reference. Good positions for steady men. State age, nationaUty, experi- ence and Salary expected. WOOD STUBBS & CO. 219 E. Jefferson St. Louisville, Ky. Wanted Rose Grower, Capable of working two helpers. Wages $18.00 per week. F. FALLON ROANOKE, VA. WANTED A head packer to take charge of our packing shed. Must be steady and sober and expe- rienced in checking, packing and shipping orders. Good knowledge of ornamental nur- sery stock required. Man under 35 years pre- ferred. Permanent position at good salary for right man. State experience and give refer- ences. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES Framingham, Mass Wanted at Once BROOKLYN, N. Y. Young man to assist in retail florist. Some ex- perience counter and telephone trade necessary. State full particulars in first letter. Address L. J., care THE FLORISTS* EXCHANGE WANTED— Gardener to take charge of small place, near Buffalo; must have had full experience and demonstrated ability as grower under glass and outside; vegetables as well as flowers. Must be capable of working those under him intelHgently and efficiently as well as to work himself. Only Ist-class man will be considered. Must come well recommended as to ability, temperament, sobriety and efficiency. Position open September 1. Address Warren Bankers Trust Co., Buffalo., N.Y. WANTED — A competent assistant foreman, who thoroughly understands the nursery business and has had experience in this line, accustomed to waiting ing on private people; accurate in getting up orders; a good, thorough, active man who will t^ke an interest in his work. The Elizabeth Nursery Co , EUzabeth, N. J. WANTED — An experienced nursery salesman; one thoroughly acquainted with the nursery business, accustomed to soliciting from private people; a good closer, able to close a sale when others cannot do so. Must be actively enRaged in the business at the present time. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., EUzabeth, N. J. ■VV ANTED — Greenhouse assistant; married; wife furnish meals for few men. Cottage with all improvements on place. Position now open. Call or address with full particulars. Madison Cut Flower Co., Madison, N. J. Continned to Next Column If repUes to Help Wanted, Situation Wanted or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, please add 10 cts. to cover expense of forwarding. Copy must reach New York office. Nos. 438- 448 West 37th Street, or P. O. Box 100 Times Square Station, by Tuesday night to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. Advertisers in Western States desiring to ad- vertise under initials, may save time by having answers directed care our Chicago representa- tive, James Morton, Room 307, 143 No. Wabash Ave. I ^^TOCK FOR SALE SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— As greenhouse assistant; understands Carnations, 'Mums, Easter, Christ- mas and bedding stock. Sober, honest and no smoker. Excellent references. Address K. C, care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By designer and deco" rator. 27; 12 years' experience. Best of references. Can come at once. Address K. B., care The Flo- rists' Exchange. HELP WANTED AMPEI,OPSIS ^^^E^^PP^^S , "^ElTCHU—l-ia.. $10.00 per Sti°|o'oSy^,''A"°^- ^- S-M-levogt, 1713 E. igth ARATTCARIAS HELP WANTED WANTED — A good propagator and grower of pot plants for the wholesale market. An elderly person with experience preferred. Steady job; position open July 24. Please state wages in first letter if possible; can use the second man at cheaper wages. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wholesale Florist, Washington, N. J. WANTED — An experienced greenhouse assistant; none but an experienced man capable of taking charge of general greenhouse stock need apply. Position now open, with $75.00 a month for right man^ Single, under thirty years of age. Address L. D., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED AT ONCE— A good grower of 'Mums' Carnations, bedding and pot plants. Will pay $15.00 per week to start. Call at M. Dalessandro, Queens Blvd., cor. Woodhaven Ave., Elmhurst, L. I.. N. Y. WANTED — Single young man as assistant in greenhouses on private place. Good wages to the right man. References required. Address J. B. McArdle, Florist and Seedsman, Greenwich, Conn. WANTED— Ist-olass grower of Roses, 'Mums and all pot plants. Permanent position for a good, walhng man to work in Connecticut. State nation- ality, age and wages expected. References required Address L. E., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Ist-class greenhouse man; must know thoroughly the growing of 'Mums, Violets and Sweet Peas. Married man wanted. Apply in person, no letters answered. Everett Cummings, Woburn, Mass. WANTED— Man to take charge of a section, able to grow Palms, Ferns, Roses and Decorative Plants for Easter. Wages, $15.00 per week; extra for Sunday work. Address K. F., care The Florists' Exchange. ^Av'''"^'^;^*'"^'' ""^^ °° commercial place where Mums, Carnations and Sweet Peas are grown. .State experience and wages expected with board Richard Franke, Farmingdale, L. I. WANTED— Experienced florist. Must be good salesman and designer. Give reference and name of last employer. Kaufmann's, "The Big Store " Pittsburgh, Pa. WANTED— Rose grower, experienced in all its branches. Give references. Not a drinker Malcolm Franklin, Green Plain Rose Farm, Yard- ley. Bucks Co., Pa. WANTED AT ONCE— Two good growers of Mums, Carnations and Peas. State experience and wages expected. Located inside city; 5c. car fare. Fischer & Burkland, Youngstown, Ohio. WANTED — Good man for growing Carnations and Mums. None but sober, reliable, experi- enced men need apply. $15.00 a week. E E Mathewson. Danbury. Conn. WANTED-By a reliable house, seedsman with some experience who can furnish reference State salary. Address L. A., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A married man. able to grow Carna- tions and general greenhouse stock. Wages $55.00. per month and house. Geo. Stewart Tuxedo, N. Y. WANTED — A man who has had some experience in general greenhouse work. State nationality , age and wages expected. Wni. W. Mathews. Great Neck, N. Y. WANTED— Two Rose growers to take charge of house, also helper with experience. Reference re- quired. Montrose Greenhouses, Montrose, Mass WANTED — Experienced florists for commercial grower. Secaucus Exotic Nurseries, Secaucus N. J. WANTED — Experienced greenhouse man. Camp- bell Bros., Penllyn, Pa. IS miles from Phila- delphia^ WANTED — Two men, one handy with tools for repairing greenhouses, and one for work in greenhouses. Fred'k H. Dressel, Weehawken, N. J. business opportunities stroSg"side^line Wanted, salesmen now calling on retail florists, to handle strong specialty on Uberal commission basis. Now used and highly endorsed by pro- gressive florists in all parts of the country. Your reply will be kept confidential. Write fully, stating exactly what territory you cover. Address K D care The Florists' Exchange. ' "' o .- .. ARAUCARIAS 2 tiers, 45c. each, $5.00 per dozen. 2-3 tiers, 60c. each, $6.50 per dozen. ^,?t*-5'®'^' '5c. each, $8.00 oer dozen ERNEST ROBER, '^WILMETTE. ILL. ASPARAGUS EXCEPTIONALLY FINE LOTS OF PLUMOSUS PLANTS. r,i:„ . . 100 1000 2).2-in., extra heavy jj.oo $25.00 t^ 7.00 60.00 * ", , 12.00 100 00 Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $7.50 oer 1000 ASPARAGUS SPRE.NGERl!^ ,?■"' $3.00 $25.00 O— Hi C f\f\ en AA Write today for our ' Plant ' BulieVin and Bulb List, containing everything vou need IfiOS 1fi5nf- PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. ASPAR.\GUS Plumosus seedlings. Immediate shipment. .Strong. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000 „ , „^ 5000 at $7.00 per 1000. S. J. REUTER & SON INC WESTERLY, r! I. ASPAR.\GUS SPRENGERI— 2}i-in pots $100 S4?nn™',?,7,^;"'?»?" '*»■ 3-im $o.oTper*?l», fmn .i"^" 'i^nV'^-'" ■ ^S.OO per 100. $55.00 per lOOO; 4-m., $7.00 per 100. $60.00 per JOOO. S. G. Beniamin, Fishkill, N. Y. ASPAR.4GUS PLUMOSUS NANUS^trong seed- ungs, trom best greenhouse-grown seeds, readv w/^V'^lf' *'?nr.^" \°°' ^^"O P<"- 1000; in 5000 N j "" Anderson, Short Hill. ASPAR.AGUS PLUMOSU SEEDLINCS-Green- inm'"''.,^y°""' '" **''0 per 1000. 2500 at $7.50 per !nno ^^"'l- P°'^ a' *300 P" 100, $25.00 per gggst^Nef \^o?k" ^°°- "°'"-°^- ^"-'°' ^°^^- ^®/tm?4?_^§o/^UM0SUS NANUS SEED- ^■i}i^°f~^^-?°S"J-'>°' »80.00 per 1000. Caih Bergen Nf-J. ''• "■ ^"^"' HamUton Ave., No ^100^?n"n^n ^^^°,^o^"r2>i-i°- »3.60 per o J • ' 11^° P" l""". Asparagus Sprengeri, ?^n°-,*^'^ P" 1°°' ^-SOO P" 1000. 250 at the 1000 rate. Brant Bros., Inc.. Utica. N. Y. '^f'^-H^^^.^I'UMOSUS SEEDUNGS-Good Piil°s°Jiiil,°ffd.''"^°°°- ^"'■- ^"'■J-Ki^^y. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI PLANTS— From lo^n'J'"'"'' »'*''■?? P" 100. Harry T. Mead, 1230 HanoverSt., Manchester. N. H. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERi::^In 3H-in. potT, strong plants $8.00 per 100. Cash. Wm. J Marshall, Copeland St., Campello. .Mass. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— $1 00 per 100 $5.00 per 1000. ColUngdale Green- houses, CoUingdale, Pa. ■^^f '^P'^9H® — Sprengeri sprays, Sl.OO per 100 Ashland Floral Co., Ashland, Ohio. ASTERS ASTERS— Fine, strong, field-grown Aster plants . in the following varieties: Crego and Semples' in white, pink and lavender, $3.00 per 1000- mixed Crego, bemple's and Queen of the Market, in pink, white and lavender^ $3.00 per 1000. Chaa. J Hofer, Jenkintown, Pa. ASTER PLANTS— Late Branching, in white, pink * .„ XJ"'!'"'- Strong plants, ready to be planted out, $3.00 per 1000; 6000 lots, $2.50 per 1000 Gustav Pitzonka, Bristol, Pa. BAT TREES BAY TREES— Write for wholesale price list Jullm Roehrt Co.. Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING PLANTS Complete List of BEDDING STOCK with prices on application. Write today for our Plant Bulletin, and Bulb List, containing everything you need S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. BEGONIAS BEGONLAS . „, 100 1000 Begoma Chateiame. 2}i-in $5.00 $45.00 " " 3-in 8.00 75.00 4-in 12.00 S. J. REDTER & SON, INC., WESTERLY, R. I. Continned to Next Page 216 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE BEGONIAS BEGONIAS— Delivery from May I5th. Mrs. J. A. Peterson (New). '2^-in. pots, $25.00 per 100, $200,111] per llioo. JULIU.S li(]10j^lK.-<. (,:0., RUTHKRFORD. N J. BEGONIAS — All varieties. See display ad., page 181. Roman J. Irwin. 103 W. 28tb St.. N. Y. BERRIED PLANTS BIRD'S-EVE PEPPER— A small berried neat Xmas plant. Jerusalem Cherries (Solanum Meloini), $3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000. Cash. See ad of Primroses. Henry Schmidt, 673 Church Lane, North Ber4;en, N. J. BOUVABDIA BOUVARUIA Sinele 2K-in. 10" 1000 Dark Red.. $700 $55.00 Rose Pink 7.00 55.00 LishtPinlc 7.00 oo.OO White 7.50 60.00 White, much like Double Lilac 7.00 55.00 Pink, soft, pleasinK shade 7.00 55.00 Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1 608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa BOUVARDIA — Largest grower of the best varie- ties; over one-half million well established planta from 2;-4-in. pots, red, pink, white, $5.00 per 100, $i0.00 per 1000. Double pink and white, the finest long stem varieties for early cut, $7.00 per 100. II. C. St«inhoft. West Hoboken, N. J. BOUVARDIAS — Excellent atook. Red, pink and white, 2)i-in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. BOX TREES BOX TREES — Scamdarda. Pyramids and Buah. Price Uat on demand. JuUus Roehra Co., Rutherford, N. J. ^--— — ^-— ^^i== BOXWOODS BOXWOODS PYR.\MIDS — Broad, heavy specimens, 2 ft. $1.90 each; 2H ft. $2.00 each; 3 ft. $2.50 each; 4 ft. $4.00 each. Price includes tubs, f. o. b., Dun- dee, 111. Write for prices on larger sizes. BUSH SHAPE— 10-12-in., balled, 30c. each; 18-in., balled, 60c. each; 30-in., balled, $1.75 each. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., INC., Box 407, DUNDEE. ILL BUI.BS AMERICAN GROWN BULBS Northern grown Golden Spur are superior to Imported stock, force two to three weeks earlier, also Emperor, Darwin Tulips, etc. Write for list and prices. Geo. P. Buck & Son, Colhngswood, N. J. BULBS Hyacinths, Tulips, Daffodils, Narcissus. Spanish Iris. Get our prices before placing your order. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. CANNAS CANNAS — Ohio grown, fresh out. Mme. Craiy, $1.60 per 100, $12.50 per 1000; Gladioflora, 2.00 per 100, $17.60 per 1000; Beacon, $6.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Special rates on large lota and started plants. Caen please. C. Betscher. Dover, Ohio. CARNATIONS FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS 100 1000 Enchantress Supremo -. $7.60 $60.00 C. Akehurst 7.60 60.00 AUce 8.00 75.00 C. W. Ward 6.50 55.00 L. P. Enchantress 6.50 55.00 R. P. Enchantress 6.50 55.00 Dorothy Gordon 7.00 55.00 Biegward 7.00 60.00 Matchless 6.50 55.00 White Enchantress 6.50 66.00 White Perfection 6.50 55.00 Alma Ward 6.50 65.00 White Wonder 6.50 56.00 Champion 7.60 60.00 Beacon 7.00 56.00 Victory 6.50 55.00 250 of one variety at 1000 rate. We guarantee all plants to be in healthy con- dition at the time of delivery. THE LEO NLESSEN CO. N. W. COR. 12TH & RACE STS., PHILADELPHIA, PA. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS 100 1000 Mrs. C. W. Ward $5.60 $60.00 Matchless 6.60 50.00 This stock is the same as wo have used for our own planting and is extra fine. They are healthy and at the price a big bargain. Large and thrifty and ready for housing immediately. If you are in the market for either of the above varieties, come and see them growing or give me a sample order. I want your business on the square. ENOS W. KOHR LANCASTER, PA. CARNATION PLANTS— Heavy. field-grown stock, well advanced: LEnchantress, Philadelphia, Ward, White Wonder, White Enchantress, St. Nicholas, Champion, Delhi, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. Cash with order. Wo have a Texas permit. Joy Floral Co., Nash- ville, Tenn. Contisned to Next Oolnmn STOCK FOR SALE CARNATIONS 30,000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS C. W. Ward, Alma Ward. White. Light Pink and Rose Pink ICnrhnntress and Matchless, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per lUOU; Enchantress Supreme, $0.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000; Cornell, our own red, never before on market, prolific bloomer, never splits, $7.00 per 100. $(10.00 per 1000. These plants, part of the stock intended for our own use, are placed on the market owing to a change in our growing plans. I'licy are of the best. IKA G. MARVIN 23 So. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Use Zenke's New Plant Life. The Chemical Liquid Phosphate Fertilizer. A real Strength Flower-Fruit Producer. 1 gallon sufficient for 300 gallons. $2,50. Zenke's l.i(|uid I'ungicide, destroys and prevents absolutely Rust and a II other Fungoid Troubles. 1 gallon sufficient for 50 gallons, $2.50. C. O. D., Check or Money Order. F. O. B. Zetike's Laboratories, 4026 N. Kedvale Ave., Chicago, 111. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. For compoete list and prices See display ad In this issue. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATIONS— Strong, healthy, field-grown CaF- nation plants. Careful packing guaranteed. Matchless, White Enchantress, White Wonder, C. W. Ward, Champion, Beacon and Philadelphia, at $6.50 per 100. Enchantress Supreme, AUce and Benora, $7.00 per 100. N. Grillo, Milldale, Conn. CARN.\TI0n PLANtS^Field-grown, strong and healthy. Enchantress and White Enchantress, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Cash with order. W. Pinchbeck, Ridgefield, Conn. CARNATIONS— Field-grown Carnation plants, in all varieties; Ist-class stock. See display ad, page 181. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. CHRYSANTHEMUMS ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS Best commercial varieties at reasonable prices. WHITE Smith's Advance Chas. Razer Lynnwood Hall E. Snow Oconto C. Touset A. Papworth Smith's Ideal J. Nonin W. Chieftain YELLOW Col. Appleton Chrysolora Yellow Eaton R. Halllday R. Gold Ramapo PINK Chieftain P. Frick Dr. Enguehardt Pacific Supreme W. R. Brock Patty E. A. Seidewitz Glory of Pacific BRONZE Glenview Tints of Gold RED Harvard Black Hawk CuUingfordii POMPONS W, Diana Queen of Whites (Juinola Western Beauty Miss Julia Golden Climax Y. Baby Golden Harvest L. Doty SINGLES White Garza M. CoUaday Josephine Leota, G. Mensa $1.50 per 100. $12.00 per 1000. Maj. Bonnaffon. $1.50 per 100. $11.50 per 1000. 250 of any one kind at the 1000 rate. Delivery of these varieties until July 20. Cash with order at these prices. Fine strong potted stock, $3.00 per 100, $27.60 per 1000. 80,000 Field Carnation Plants for August delivery. ARTHUR COOMBS WEST HARTFORD, CONN. CHOICE ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS 100 1000 YELLOW Tint ol Gold $1.75 $16.00 Golden Chadwfck 2.60 22.00 Maj Bonnaffon 1.60 12.00 Comoleta 1.50 12.00 Mary Jane 1.60 12.00 Golden Eaton 3.00 PINK E. A. Soidowiti, best late pink 1.25 lO.GO Chieftain 1.50 12.00 Unaka 150 12.00 Paoifio Supremo 160 12.00 Hirondelle 3.00 WHITE Chas. Razor 1.50 12 00 Oconto 2.00 17.60 Smith's Advance 1.60 12 00 White Bonnaffon 1.80 12.00 White Chieftain J.OO SINGLES Garia 160 12.00 Monsa 160 12.00 POMPONS Golden CUmai 176 15.00 Western Beauty 1.75 16.00 Golden West 1.76 15.00 Helen Newbury 1.76 16.00 JOHN R. COOMBS WEST HARTFORD CONN. EM MA A Qaria-Anemons, Double Pompoa, pals pink. It's a dandy t You will make no mistaks in buying stock of this 'Mum; comes into bloom about Nor. 16tb, finishes early in December. Cuttings ready now. $15.00 per 100. GUTTMAN & RATNOR, INC. Wholesale Florists 101 West Uth Street, NEW YORK Continned to Next Colnmn STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS STOCK FOR SALE OBOTON8 The Cap Family The moat valuable varieties we ever intro- duced for pot plants. Splendid .stock, ready now, at So.OU p<;r 100, $.i.J.OU per 1000. Lilac Cap, Purple Cap, etc., etc. Pompons A splendid selection from 100 varieties ready now. 2i^-in.. all colors. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Charles H. Tolly, Madison, N J. CROT0X.S— From .l-in. pole, 8 to 10-in. high in 8 varieties. 815f>f) per 100. from 2ii-in. pots, in 10 varieties, $5 00 per 100. B. M. Wichers 4 Co., Gretnti. La. CYCLAMEN CHRYSANTHEMUMS Now ready from 2W-in. pots COMMERCIALS Golden Queen. Antique. Unaka. Marigold. Smith's Advance. Golden Glow, Major Bonnaffon, Pacific Supreme. Naomah, Smith's Sensation, Early Frost. Oconto, Col. D. Appleton, Harvard, Edwin Seidewitz. $3.00 per 100, 825.00 per 1000. . Chadwick Improved, Odessa, Elberon, $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. SINGLES Stanley Ven, Allegheny. Mrs. E. D. Godfrey, Polly Duncan, Cleo. Miss Isabelle. $.3.00 per 100, $25.b0 per 1000. Not less than 25 of a variety at 100 rate, 250 of a variety at 1000 rate. Reference or cash from unknown correspondents. These prices are for those in the trade only. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., ADRIAN, MICH. A 'MUM BARGAIN For First Buyer 150 Yellow Bonnaffon, from 3-in. pota, 2 and 3 shoots, $4.00. 125 Polly Rose, 2-in. pots. 125 Glory of Pacific. 2-in. pots. 85 Capt. Juhan. SO Smith's Advance. 25 Maud Dean. 65 Early Snow. 20 Enguehardt. All topped back and broke good and strong from 2-in. pots, except Bonnaflfon. which are now in 3-in. pots. Any of 2-in. stock at $2.00 per 100. or $12.00 takes all of above stock. THOMPSON'S FLOWER SHOP 28 E. Pitt St. CANONSBURG. PA. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Chrysolora. Col. Apple- ton, Maj. Bonnaffon, Chieftain, Unaka, Wells* Late Pink, Dr. Enguehard, Wm. Turner, T. Eaton and Harvard. Pompons — Diana, Queen of White, Klondyke, Fairy Queen and L. Doty. Rooted cut- tings, $15.00 per 1000. $2.00 per 100; 2H-in. pots. $25.00 per 1000. $3.00 per 100. Oconto rooted cut- tings, $2.50 per 100; 2!^-in. pots. $3.50; Odessa rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100; 2H-in. pots, $4.00. Larchmont Nurseries, Larchmont, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— R. C. and 2>i-in. pot plants. Advance. Frost, Ivory, Razer, Diana, Baby Zenobia, Aselda. Garza, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000. Golden Climax, Golden West, LiHan Doty, $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Early Frost, Crystal Gem, Golden Queen. Marigold. $3.00 per K)0. For plants from pots add $1.00 per 100 extra. Over 100 other best florists' varieties. Stafford Conservatories. Stafford Springs. Conn. Use now: For healthy Roots, stronger plants, more flowers: Zenke's New Plant Life. The Chemical Liquid Phosphate Fertilizer. 1 gallon sufficient for 300 gallons, S2.50. Zenke's Liquid Fungicide will absolutely end all your Fungoid Troubles. 1 gallon sufficient for 50 gallons. $2.50. C. O. D., Check or .Money Order. F. O. B. Zenke's Laboratories, 4026 N. Kedvale Ave., Chicago, III, PLANTS Chrysanthemums, last call, $2.00 per 100. 2000 White Ivorv Plants. 2000 Pink Ivory plants. 500 Dr. Enguehardt plants. 1000 Yellow Bonnaffon plants. All in 2K-in. pots. Cash with order. Ere. LUDWIG FLORAL CO., N. S., PITTSBURGH. PA. SPECIAL FOR A FEW DAYS A No. I Cuttings E. A. Seidewitz. Garza. Mensa. Western Beauty and Golden West. $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000; 230 at 1000 rate. JOHN R. COOMBS, WEST HARTFORD. CONN. POMPON CHHYSAN'THE.MUM CUTTINGS— Diana. Baby. Quinola, Klondvke, Sol. d'Or, Helen Newbury, $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. Ready April 1st. White Bros.. Medina. N. Y. CHRYSANTHE.MUMS— From 2H-in. pots si $12.50 per 1000. Write for varieties. Cash with order, please. Athenia Nurseries, Athenia, N.J. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — Good commercial va- rieties. 2>f-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per lOUO. Write for list of varieties. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids. Mich^ CHRYS.\NTHEMUMS— Principally exhibition varieties. Send for list and prices. Scott Bros., Elmsford. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Cuttings and 2K-in. pot plants. See display ad. page ISI. Roman J. Irwin. 108 West 28th St., New York. Continued to Next Colnmn The advertisements under our Miscel- laneous Stock heading oSer a variety of stock — consult them. CYCLAME.N BEST STRAIN OF COLORS 'Xmas Red, Rose of Marienthal, glowing dark red, white with red eye, pure white; strong plants out oi 2i<-in. pots, $5.50 per 100. $45.00 per 1000. Wonder of Wandsbek (best salmon). $6.00 per 100. Satis- faction guaranteed. Cash with order, please. J. H. FIESSER HAMILTON AVE. NORTH BERGEN, X. J. CYCLAMEN— Improved Wandsbek type, 3-in., separate or mixed, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Salmon separate, $10.00 per 100. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. CYCLAMEN — Giant flowering, beat strain, 2H- in. pots, $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., Now York. CYCLAMEN— 1000 2H-in. Wandsbek Cyclamen, good, clean stock, $6.00 per 100. D. G. Grill- bortzer, Alexandria, Va. DAHI.IAS DAHLIAS Wbole field clumps, the best commercial and show varieties. Complete list on application. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-20 Ludlow Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. DAHLIAS — Large, field-grown clumps. Sylvia, Jack Rose. Red Hussar. Black Beauty. Blue Obes and other varieties. Extra large tubers, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Hatboro Flower and Fruit Farms, Hatboro, Pa. DAHLIAS — Standard varieties, large, field-grown clumps, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Cash with order. John Hay, R. F. D. No. 3, Pateraoo, N.J. DAISIES DAISIES— 2!i-inch. lOO '"'■ Boston Y'ellow $0 Mrs. F. Sander C Marguerites C " Write today for our Plant Bulletin and iiuiD List containing everything vou need. S. S. PENXOCK-.MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Fa. DRACiENAS DRAC^NA INDIVISA— Extra heavy. 5-in., $20.00 per 100. Cash. F. Sokol, CoUefe St., Worcester, Mass. DRAC^NA Indivisa— 3M-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Earl Shulte, Horseheads, N. Y. FERNS FERNS. 100 1000 Scottii. 2K-in »5.00 $45.00 Boston. 2H-in 5.00 45 GO Teddy. Jr.. 2H-in., extra good 6.00 50 00 6-in. of the above, (50.00 to $75.00 per 100. 100 1000 Scottii. 4-in $25.00 $200.00 Teddy, Jr. 4-in 26.00 200.00 Roosevelt. 4-in 25.00 200.00 6-in. of the above. $60.00 and.$75.00 per 100. Write today for our Plant BuUetia and Bulb List containing everj'thing you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. SCOTTI, 2Ji-in., $35.00 per 1000; 3-in., $7.00 per 100. Scotti. Teddy Jr., Roosevelt, 4-in., $12.00 per 100. Scotti, Teddy Jr., 6-in., $35.00 per 100. Roosevelt and Teddy Jr., 7-in., 45«. each. Ask for prices on larger ferns. Cash, please. M. Hilpert, Sta. O., 313 Belair Rd., Baltimore, Md. ^^ FERN SEEDLINGS AND OTHER FERNS— In any quantity; see advertisemen ton page 1S4 . J. F. Anderson. Fern Specialist. Short HUls. N. J. FERN SEEDLINGS— In all varieties; also all other Ferns, 2K-'n., ete. See display ad., page 181. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 2Sth St., N. V. HARDY FERNS — In quantity; Daggers, 90c. per 1000; Fancy Ferns, $1.00 per JOOO. Finest quality, new crop. H^ J. Seagroatt. Berlin, N. \. " FUCHSIAS For White Fb' use the reliable Zenke's Comp. Plant Insecticide. 1 gallon suflicient for 30 to 60 gallons. $1.50. C. O. D., Check or Money Order. F. o. b. Zenke's Laboratories, 4026 N. Kedvale Ave.. Chicago, Ul. FPNKIAS FUNKI.\— Variegated Funkias, nice large plants, $1.00 per 100, 1 5c. per doi. E. K. Hess, Rich- roond HUl, L. I., N. Y. Continned to Next Page TVOID DISAPPOINTMENT Advertising copy and cuts must be in our hands by TUESDAY NIGHT to se- cure insertion in current week's issue. July 22,- 1916. The Florists' Exchange 217 STOCK FOR SALE GARDENIAS GARDENIA VEITCHU 23^-in. pots, ready now. Extra fine, SS.OO per 100, $70.00 per 1000. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb Liat, containing everything vou need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— We have a surplus of 5000 double Gen. Grant in 2-in. pots, some in bud and bloom, fine stock for late bedding or for stock plants. Also SCO Double White Mme. Buchner at $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000 for cash. Manetto Hill Nur- Beries, Hicksville, N. Y. GERANIUMS— Ricard, Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, double Gen. Grant, Viaud, Jean Oberle, and Mad. Languith (silver leaf), fine, 4-in., bud and bloom, $6.00 per 100. Also 214-in. stock of the above, $2.00 per 100. John C. Daly, 1510 Haokensack Plank Rd., No. Bergen, N. J. GERANIUMS— 5000 strong plants— S. A. Nutt, Poitevine, Ricard, Doyle, J. J. Harrison, Mad. Landry, La Favorite and Mad. Salleroi. 3K-in. pots, in bud and bloom, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. S. G. Benjamin, Fishkill.-N. Y. GERANIUMS — Nutt, Ricard, Poitevine, Buchner. BtronK. 3H-ii> and 4-in., $6.00 and $8.00 per 100 Mme. Salleroi, 3-in., $4.00 per 100. Cash. F, Sokol, College St., Worcester, Mass. S. A. NUTT, in bud and bloom, 2K-in. and 3-in. Also rooted cuttings. Wm. H. Minekime, Water Valley, N. Y. GERANIUMS — Rooted Cuttings sent with guar- antee that puts all risk on me. See display advertisement. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GERANIUMS— 4-in., bushy: S. A. Nutt, A. Ricard and Poitevine, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Cash. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio. GERANIUMS — S. A. Nutt, R. C, $8.00 per 1000; first-class stock. Cash with order. Frank Leith & Son, Haverhill, Mass. GI.ADIOI.I GLADIOLUS SPIKES— America, Augusta, Mrs. Francis King and other leading cut flower varie- ties, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. N. Leon Wintzer, West Grove, Pa. GLADIOLUS Spikes, leading varieties, $2.00 per 100. Crop will be late: will begin to cut about July 8th. L. F. Dintelmann, Belleville. III. HTDRANGEAS FRENCH HYDRANGEAS 2_Ji-in. pots, $4.50 per 100. In the following varieties: Hydrangea La Lorraine, Mme. Emile Mouilliere, General Vi De Vibraye, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Radiant, Avalanche, E. G. Hill, Bouquet Rose. Cash with order, please. J. H. Fiesser, Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA— 3-in. at $5.00: 6-in. and 8-in., in bloom, 35c., SOc, 75c. and $1.00 each. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. * IRIS IRIS CATERINA— Beautiful, taU-growing Iris with branching stems and evergreen foliage. Standards clear, light blue: falls lilac blue. Fine stock now ready, $20.00 per 100. The Dean Iris Gardens, Moneta, California. IRIS — German: Purple, blue and yellow clumps, $50.00 per 1000. Three to five shoots to a clump. Japanese Iris. White, purple and lavender Divisions, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson, Springfield Gardens, L. I., N. Y. IRIS — Golden yellow and deep purple German ^ Iris, $1.00 per 100, 16c. per doz. E. K. Hess, Richmond Hill, L. I., N. Y. IVY ENGLISH IVY— 2)i-in., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. JERUSALEM CHERRIES JERUSALEM CHERRIES— Very fine stock, 2M- in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. H. Fiesser, Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. JERUSALEM CHERRIES^2^.^ 2^. Caih with order. O. C. Day, Hudson, Mass. MOONYINE ' MOONVINES ■ 2-'nch $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. JJa-inch 4.00 per 100, 35.00 per 1000. 3-inch 6.00 per 100, 50.00 per 1000. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 160S-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. MYRTLE WK HAVE 10,000 nice clumps of Myrtle for sale, perfectly hardy, price $6.00 per 100, or $50.00 ' per 1000. Tonie Cascio, 551 Watchogue Rd . Port Richmond, N. Y. miRSEBY STOCK NORWAY MAPLES, Pin Oaks, Oriental Plants in all sizes. Send for price list. Audubon Nur- ■enes, Boi 731, Wilmington, N. C. Contlnned to Next Column Tuesday night is clasing time for classified advertisements. Mail your copy ■■n good time and avoid disappointment. STOCK FOR SALE NURSERY STOCK^ ORNAMENTAL STOCK OF QUALITY CAN SUPPLY QUANTITY OF FOLLOWING ITEMS: AZALEA mollis. Bushy plants, with plenty of buds, 12 to IS in. high, 35c. each, $4.00 per doz., $30,00 per 100: 15 to 18 in. high, 45o. each, $5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. BOXWOOD— Pyramids, 35 in. high, very fine, $1.75 each; 42 in. high, very fine, $2.25 each; 48 in. high, very fine, $3.25 each; 54 in. high, very fine. S4.00 each. RHODODENDRONlj— Best, hardy-named sorts, bright foliage and full of buds, IS to 24 in. high, 75c. each; 24 to 30 in., $1.00 each. These cover the entire list of Parson's Hardy Hybrids. Seedling RHODODENDRONS— Mi.xed colors, 18 to 24 in. high, very bushy and full of buds. 55c. each; 24 to 30 in. high, and correspondingly bushy, 70c. each. ARISTOLOCHIA Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe)— Ex- tra strong plants, 4 ft. of tops, 25c. each, in any quantity. HYDRANGEA Paniculata grandiflora— Tree form, 3 to 4 ft. bodies, fine heads, $25.00 per 100. Bush form, 3 ft. high, $10.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA Arborescens grandiflora alba — 3 to 4 ft. high, bushy, $20.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., bushy, $14.00 per 100. x BARBERRY Thunbergii— IS to 24 in. high, very bushy, $7.00 per 100; 15 to 18 in. high, very bushy, $5.00 per 100. PRIVET. CALIFORNIA— Very bushy, IS to 24 in high, $2.50 per 100; 24 to 30 in. high, $3.00 per 100. PRIVET AMURENSE (Amoor River, Hardy Northern Type)— 18 to 24 in., $5.00 per 100; 24 to 30 in., $7.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville -----.--.., Ohio PANDANUS PANDANUS VEITCHU— For a few days only will make special low price for cash with order. Size for 214-in. pots, $4.50 per 100. Size for 3 -in. pots, 6.00 per 100. Size for 4 -in. pots, 8.00 per 100. Size for 6 -in. pots, 12.00 per 100. Best pot-gown, nicely variegated, 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Pandanus suckers, $2.00 and $4.00 per 100. J. J. Soar, Little River, Fla. PANDANUS VEITCHU— 6-in., at 75c.: 7-in. and 8-in., $1.60 to $2.00 each; 10-in. and 12-in., from $3.00 to $5.00 each. Fine specimens. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. PELARGONIUMS PELARGONIUMS In the Fall of 1914 we sent a prominent whole- saler 500 Easter Greeting (his name sent on re- quest). In August, 1915, we sent him 1000. . Now he wants 1000 more. Is this testimony ? We claim Easter Greeting is the greatest introduction of the 20th Century, and many scores of testimonials in our possession say Amen. We are offering 2^:1 -in. Easter Greeting and Lucie Becker for immediate shipment, at 7Hc. each in any quantity. 214-in. Wurtenburgia and Swabian Maid, 10c. each. No risk. Ironclad guarantee. S. C. TEMPLIN Easter Greeting Specialist GARRETTSVILLE, OHIO PELARGONIUMS— E. G. Wurtenburgia, Schwab- ian Maid, 4-in., $15.00 per 100. Cash. C. Betaoher, Dover, Ohio. PEONIES PEONIES — Large stock, low prices, for strong roots strictly true to name. Our Festiva Maxima easily won first prize, and Duchesse de Nemours easily won second price, at the American Peony Society Show, June 9. S. G. Harris, Tarrytown, N. Y. PEONIES— The money makers. Send for our list. C. Betacher, Dover. Ohio. PERENNIALL Perennials Complete list ol the best Varieties with prices that will interest you. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. STOCK FOR SALE PRIMUIAS PRIMULAS PRIMULAS Ready July 30th to August 20th. Obconica Grandiflora, choicest mixed colors: Vesuvius, crimson; Crispa, rose; new; Fimbriata, fringed, mixed; Compacta, lilac. In 2^-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, S18.0D per 1000. Obconica Gigantea, best mixed colors: Kermeaina, crimson; Rosea, pink; Lilacina, pale lilac In 23^-in. pots, S2.50 per 100, S22.00 per 1000 Forbesi, "Baby." in 2K-in. pots, $1.75 per 100. Malacoides, best mixed, in 2J4-in. pots, $2.25 per Chinensis, ' Chinese, highest grade, mixed colors. Alba Magniflca, white. In 2K-iii- pots, $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. Also Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, in 214- in. pots, at $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000 CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, 0. " The Primrose Man." Continued to Next Colnmn Primulas with a Reputation. Now Ready. Large-flowering^Chinensis Fimbriata. Defiance, Xmas red. Karfunkelstein, blood red. La Duchesse, flesh color. Morgenroethe, blush rose. Alba, white. Atrosanguinea, blood red. Cserulea, true blue. Kermesina splendens, carmine. Rosea, bright rose. Silver Dollar size Obconica grandiflora'and'gigantea. Alba, white. Appleblossora. Ceerulea, light blue. Kermesina. best r«i. Rosea, bright rose. Compacta. Violacea. dark lilao. Oculata, dark-«yed. Strong 21^-in. stock. $3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000 Primula obconica Salmonea, salmon pink. New. Primula Malacoides rosea, $3.50 per 100, Cash. See ad of Berried Plants. Henry Schmidt, 673 Church Lane. North Bergen. N. J. _ 300,000 PRIMROSES Best strain in existence, as usual, specialty for many years, always reliable, 2-in., $3.00 per 100. $27.50 per 1000, except where noted. CHINESE LARGE FLOWERING FRINGED, 10 separate colors or mixed, CHINESE. 6 ISTAMED KINDS for critical trade, including Christmas Scarlet^ 3Ko. MALACOIDES, lavender and white. MALACOIDES, pink and grandiflora, 3>^c. All Malacoides ready late July. OBCONICA, LARGE FLOWERING. 9 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA LARGE FLOWERING FRINGED, 5 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA GIANT FLOWERING, 6 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA MAGNIFICA AND SALMON QUEEN $3.50 per 100. We grow HYDRANGEAS. ALL BEST KINDS by the acre. Let us quote you. J. L. Schiller, Toldeo, O. PRIMULA — Obconica. transplanted seedlings, Ronsdorf strain, finest in existence, separate or mixed. 82.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Malacoides. white or pink, transplanted, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Ernest Rober. Wilmette, 111. PRIMULA MALACOIDES ROSEA— New. bril- liant pink variety. Certificates wherever shown. August or September delivery. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 ber 1000. Fred H. Lemon & Co.. Richmond, Ind. PRIMULA OBCONICA— Miller's Giant, fine 3-in.. $4.00 per 100. Chinese, large-flowering, and Malacoides. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. These plants will please you. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown. Pa^ PRIMULAS — Hardy and greenhouse kind from 2M-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Gus. E. Dalstrom, Wellsville, N. Y. PRIMULA MALACOIDES— Nice 2-in. plants. $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. Hopkins the Florist, Brattleboro, Vt. ROSES Grafted Roses 4-INCH STOCK 100 1000 2000 Gorgeous SS.'i.OO $300.00 SOO Cleveland 35.00 300.00 1000 Scott Key 15.00 140.00 500 September Morn 15.00 140.00 200J. L. Mock 15.00 140.00 250 Killarney Queen 15.00 140.00 200 My Maryland 15.00 140.00 500 Ophelia 10.00 100.00 OWN ROOT 3-INCH STOCK 400 American Beauty 20.00 800 Richmond 7,00 60 00 1500 Killarney Brilliant 7.00 60 00 1000 Pink Killarney 7.00 60 00 800 White Killarney 7.00 60.00 1500 Hoosier Beauty 10.00 90.00 300 Sunburst 10.00 90.00 125 Lady Hillingdon. 4-inch 10.00 90.00 Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. ROSES. 3-INCH STOCK. Own Root 100 1000 Hadley $10.00 $90.00 American Beauty 10.00 90.00 American Beauty, 4-in 25.00 Sunburst 9.00 80,00 Red Radiance 17.50 150.00 Maryland 7.50 65,00 Mrs. Aaron Ward, 3>^-in 10.00 90.00 Now booking orders for Fall importations Roses and Manetti. Send for our list. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. ROSE PLANTS— White Killarney, Pink KiUar- ney. Lady Hillingdon, Arenburg, 4-in. at $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000; 3;j-in., $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. 250 plants at the 1000 rate. Brant Bros., Inc., Urica, N. Y. ROSE PLANTS— Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, 3-in., at $6.00 per 100; Richmond, 3-in. at $6.00 per 100; Maryland, 3-in„ $8.00 per 100; American Beauty, 4-in., $8.00 per 100. Other varieties. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. Continued to Next Colnmn STOCK FOR SALE ROSES OWN ROOT STOCK 2K-inch . „ Doz. 100 1000 Francis Scott Key, red H. T 75o. $5.00 $45 Hadley, Crimson, H. T 75o. 5.00 45 Hugh Dickson, crimson H.P 60o. 4.00 35 J. B.Clarke, crimson H.P 60c. 4.00 35 Mme. Caroline Testout. pink H.T. .60o. 4.50 40 Maman Cochet. pink Tea 50o. 3.00 25 Mile. CecileBrunner. pink Pol 60c. 4.00 35 Souvenir de E. Guillard 76o. 6.00 45 Ulrich Brunner, redH. P 60c. 4.00 35 White Killarney, H. T 75c. 5.00 45 White Maman Cochet, Tea 60o. 3.50 30 LEEDLE CO. Expert Rose Growers, Springfield, O Use Zenke's New Plant Life. The Chemical Liquid Phosphate Fertilizer. A real Strength Flower-Fruit Producer. 1 gallon sufEcient for 300 gallons, $2.50. Zenke's Liquid Fungicide destroys and pre- vents absolutely Mildew and all other Fungoid Troubles. 1 gallon sufficient for 50 gallons. $2,50. C. O. D., Check or Money Order, F. O. B. Zenke's Laboratories, 4026 N. Kedvale Ave., Chicago, 111 GRAFTED ROSES— Fine stock, ISOO White Kil- larney, 1500 Jonkheer Mock, 1500 Princa de Arenberg. Aug. Doeroling, Lansdowne, Pa. SEEDS WE HAVE Sweet William seeds, mostly dark colors, grown from 4 to 6 inches high, perfectly hardy, $2.50 per oz. Also assorted color Pansy seeds. We have the best Pansies in New York State, requiring the mixed colors, large flowers, and good colors, $4.00 per oz., $55.00 per lb. Tonie Cascio, 551 Watchogue Rd., Port Richmond, S. I., N. Y. SMILAX SMILAX— 2Ji-in., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000, 250 plants at the 1000 rate. Brant Bros., Inc.. Utica, N. Y. ; SMILAX — 2}i-in. stock, twice pinched back, good, stocky plants, $2.60 per 100. Cash. W.W.Day & Son, Port Byron, Nl Y. SMILAX— 2li-in., $2.25 per 100, $20,00 per 1000. 260 plants at 1000 rate. W. L. Jones, Nutley, N.J. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS 100 1000 Nelrose $4.00 $35.00 Phelps' White 4.00 35.00 Phelps' Yellow 4.00 35.00 S. J. REUTER & SON, INC., WESTERLY, R. I. SNAPDRAGONS Neb-ose, 3-in. and 4-in., $4.00 and $5.00 per 100. Good value. Cash. FAIRVLEW GREENHOUSES, MILTON, PA. SNAPDRAGONS— SUver Pink, Giant White, Giant YeUow, 2}i-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. SNAPDRAGON— Ramsburg'l S. P. Snapdragon, 2>i-in. pot«, fine plants, 3 to 6 breaks, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Clarence Alwine. Aldan, Del. Co.. Pa. SNAPDRAGONS— Buxton's Silver Pink from originator's seed; clean, bushy plants from 2J4-in. pots at $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. Hopkins, Florist, Brattleboro, Vt. SNAPDRAGONS— Hamsburg's Silver Pink, 2-in., well branched, 3c. Cash. Ashland Floral Co., Ashland, Ohio. SNAPDRAGONS— Ramsburg's Silver Pink, rooted cuttings, $1.60 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. John R. Coombs, West Hartford, Conn. SNAPDRAGON— 3000 4-in fine Snapdragons (Keystone), a fine pink, well branched, $8.00 per 100. D. G. Grillbortzer, Alexandria, Vs. SNAPDRAGON— Silver Pink, strong, 2>i-in. pots, $2.60 per 100. Geo. Milne, Winchester, Mass. STUVIAS STEVIA— Compacts, 2i.i-in. pots, $2.00 per 100 • Cash, please. Paul Fischer, Florist, Wood-Ridge. N.J. STEVIA— Good 2-in., at $2.00 per 100. Cash, please. O. C. Day, Hud.son, Mass. SW^EEX PEAS SWEET PEA SEED The very best varieties, including Zvolanek's, New and Older Varieties in Orchid and Grandiflora. Send for complete list with prices. Write today for our Plant BuUet'n and Bulb List containing everj-thing you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-20 Ludlow Street, PHILADELPHIA VINCAS VINCA VAREEGATA— Good. 4-in. etock. »I2.00 to $14.00 per 100. Caah. William Capetick, Auburndale. Maas. VINCAS — In all sizes. See display ad. page 181. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. Continued to Xezt Page 218 The Florists' Exchange The Baltimore Wholesale Florist and Supply Co. To better accommodate our trade, we are moving into larger quarters. After July 30th we will be located in our new building 13 East Centre Street, Baltimore, Maryland A full line of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies at all times W'lifii uiiltTiiiK. |>l''Jtsr lut.'iili.iii 'lilt; Kxcliaiiu'e STOCK FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS STOCK STEVIA— Fine stock, 500 from 2>i-in. pots at $2.50 per 100. Boavardia. pink and red, $5.00 per 100. Boston ferns from 2)^-in. pots, S4.0*santhemum shov of the Tarrytown Hort Soc. in Mush Hall. Nov. 1 to J. West Sprlnglleld, Mass. — Opening of tb> Eastern States Agricultural E^posl tlon, October. PoHTLAND, JIe. — Edward .T. Harmon 65. of 493 Congress st.. collapsed oi July 4, death resulting from heart fail lire. Mr. Ilanuon had been in the flo rist's business in this city for over 4- years. lie is survived by a widow an four sons. Julv 3'3. inifi. The Florists' Exchange 210 "METROPOLITAN" THE SIGN OF SUPERIORITY The success of your greenhouse depends largely upon the results previously shown by the builder you employ Therefore, every grower should investigate the capabilities of tlie greenhouse builder he selects for the job. The above full iron frame, patented curved eave Metropolitan greenhouse was erected by us for Mr. W. W. Fuller, at Briarcliff Manor, N. Y. This, house is 26x100 feet, with an absolutely waterproof cement boiler cellar. It is divided into three compart- ments, which are separately heated and ventilated, and, being glazed with 24x24-inch ;lass, is extremely light. We also did the masonry. PUT YOUR GREENHOUSE PROBLEMS UP TO US We go anywhere in the U. S. to submit plans and prices Metropolitan Material Co. PATENTED GREENHOUSES 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, N. Y. When ordering, ph'ase mention The Exchange Quality, Durability, Efficiency are obtained in a Green- house, Conservatory or similar structures when buUt by George Pearce 203 Tremont Ave. Orange, N. J. (Telephone — 952 M) at a less cost than asked by others for indifferent work. Distance no object. Write or SEE ME before placing your order elsewhere and save money. \\'lien (irilering, pli'asc mention The Exch.-i We know the ADVANCE materials are right in every respect and we want you to know this also. If you have not already used our materials send for one of our catalogs and look it over carefully. It will be of interest to you. Sent free on request by writing to ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. When ordering, please meation The Exchange Rose house of Montgomery Co.. Hadley. Mass., in course of erection FACTS vs. CLAIMS The greenhouse buyer today has to choose between many conflicting claims of the different manufacturers. In making your choice, it will pay you to investigate these claims to find out what they are based on. We are always ready to give you full facts about Moninger greenhouses and we welcome the opportunity to prove our claims. Our "Proof Book" deals with facts not claims alone — it contains convincing evidence based on scientific tests and practical experience. You will find it full of interesting infor- mation about greenhouse construction which should prove help- full to you. Send for your copy before deciding on your greenhouse. JOHN C MONINGER COMPANY CHICAGO 912 Blackhawk St. EVERYTHING FOR THE GREENHOUSE CINCINNATI NEW YORK 2308 Union Central BIdg. 805 Marbrldge BIdt Wh,' iiti.in The Exclwiiise GREENHOUSES IRON FRAME PIPE FRAME OUR FACILITIES ARE THE BEST FOR DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING ANY TYPE OF HOUSE, AND OUR EXPERIENCE ASSURES YOU A STRUCTURE WHICH WILL BE FOUND DESIRABLE IN EVERY RESPECT AND REASONABLE IN PRICE. "PROMPT SHIPMENTS" The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 3075 South Spaulding Avenue CHICAGO \\'heii urtU-riii;:. [ilriise Liu-iiliiiD Tlte Exchange 91-186616 /•ALL HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O- Greenhouse Lumber WTien ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange 220 ' The Florists' Exchange July 23, 191G. •Ml ^ ^ 1^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Comparative Cost of One Iron Frame House 56 Feet Wide and Two 28 Foot Ridge and Furrow Pipe Frame JUMPING at conclusions is risky. Sometimes you land square and fair on your feet^ sometimes you find yourself very short of the mark. Worst of all, you never know where you are going to land until you land. To be guided by bull dog prejudices, rather than facts and figures, comes pretty close to be- lieving there is gasoline in the tank and refusing to take the precaution of looking. Being towed home is both annoying and expensive. Looking into things prevents many an empty profit tank. Take for instance, one of our single Iron Frame Houses, 56 feet 6 inches wide and 400 feet long; and two Ridge and Furrow Pipe Frame, each 28 feet 3 inches by 400 feet. When the Iron Frame House is erected, glazed, painted three coats, installing a steam system to main- tain 55 to 60 degrees at zero, including excava- ting for posts, concrete piers and side walU; there is a difference of only .002 of a cent per area foot of bench space, in favor of the Pipe Frame. Think of it, only .002 of a cent! The Iron Frame House has I 5,803 actual square feet of bench surface; while the Pipe Frame Houses have only 1 5,054. It costs more to heat the two Ridge and Furrow houses, and the shaded north bench Houses never produce as well as the unshaded ones in the single house. Do you want to know exactly how we figure these figures out? Say when and where and we'll be there. One of our full-fledged Iron-Frame houses will be on exhibition at the Houston, Texas, Convention of the S. A. F., August 15th to 17th. it will be well worth your while to make a special effort to see it Tord^^BurnhamC SALES OFFICES: NEW YORK BOSTON 42(1 StrccI BIdg. TremonI BIdg PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO Widfncr BIdg. Rookery BIdg. SALES OFFICES: ROCHESTER CLEVELAND Granite BIdg. Swetland BIdg. TORONTO MONTREAL Rorkl Bank Bids. TranaportBtion BIdg mf, ->r ^ ^^ FACTORIES: Irvington. N. Y. DetJPlainei.PII. St. Catharines. Canada WTien ordering, plea&e mention The Exchange A WEEKLY TRADE MEDIUM FOR FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN, NURSERYMEN AND THE ALLIED INDUSTRIES CHICAGO Western OIBce ( 143 North Wabash Ave. 1 Vol. XLII. No. 5 JULY 29, 1916 One Dollar per Annum | 438 tou's'^v^.^"^ st. NEW YORK Hydrangeas for Summer Blooming We have an uausually fine stock of Hydrangeas — fine, symmetrical plants, well shaped and well budded. They are just beginning to bloom, and will remain in bloom during July and August. These plants are in great demand at Summer resorts for lawn and piazza decoration. We have a fine lot of Otaksa, strong plants, in 5-inch pots, one to two flowers each, at $3.00 per dozen; also in 6-inch pots, two to four flowers each, with buds well advanced, showing color, $6.00 to $9.00 per dozen. We offer, also, the following varieties, in 14-inch tubs: Otaksa, and the new French varieties, ATalanche, Fraiclieur, E. G. Hill, La Lorraine, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Mme. E. Mouillere, Mile. Renard Gaillard and Radiance. These are good sized plants in tubs, very well budded. $3.00 and $4.00 each. We have also fine specimens of Otaksa in half-barrels — fine, large specimens, well budded. $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00 each. FERNS Nephrolepis elegantissima compacta. i!i^-in. pots, S6.00 per 100; 3H-in., $3.00 per doz. ; 6-in.. $6.00 per doz. Nephrolepis elegantissima. 2K-iQ- pots, $6.00 per 100; G-in., per doz. i.OO per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 Nephrolepis Teddy Jr. 2}4~in. pots. $6.00 per 100; 3>^-in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100" 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 per doz. Nephrolepis Smithli. 3H-in. pota, $3.00 per doz.; 5-in., $6.00 per doz. Nephrolepis muscosa. 3H-in. pota, $3.00 per doz. Dracaena Indivisa Fine, large plants for centers of large vases. S-in. pots, $2.00, S2.50 and $3.00 each. Ficus Elastica Fine plants, 6-in. pots. .SO.OO ami $*).00 per doz. BOXWOOD Pyramids. 3 ft. high, $2.50 each; 3M ft., $3.00 each; 4 ft., $4.00 each. English Ivy Strong plants, 4-in. pots, bushy, $12.00 per ino. F. R. PIERSON COJ^'IT"- BULBS Giganteum 9-10, case 200 S20.00 Seasonable Stock ARAUCARIA Eicelsa Fine large plants. 6-in., 18 to 2-2 in. high, Sl.OO each 7-in., 22 to 34 in. high, 1.50 each ADIANTUM Croweanum Ready now. Fine plants. 2}i-m., $5.00 per 100; 3-in., S8.00 per 100. Prices to be advanced August 1st. Order now. FERN FLATS Ready for immediate shipment. S2.00 per flat; 10 fiats at S1.90 per flat; 25 flats at SI. 75 per flat. Aspidium Tsussimense Cyrtomium falcatum C^rtomium Rochfordianum Lastrea chrysoloba Pteris cerrulata cristata Pteris cretica albo-lineata Pteris Mayii Pteris Victoria Pteris Wilsonii Pteris Wimsetti BOUVARDIA Double pink, single pink, single white (Humboldtii), .'j-in., $8.00 per 100. GARDENIAS 2M-in., .S7.00 per 100, SfiO.OO per 1000; 3-in., SI "' .^7.00 per 100, .^nu.uu per in., S12.00per 100, .SIOO.OO per 1000. HYDRANGEAS For growing on. So.OO per 100, $40.00 per 1000 Avalanche, Gailliard, Bouquet Rose, La Lorraine, Mme. Mouillere POINSETTIAS Clean, strong plants of the best quality. $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000. These Prices io The Trade Only IN THIS ISSUE Forced Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas for Ijeauty ana Profit The Spirit of Loyalty among Employees Figure lour Ciosts Cilosely ROSE PLANTS Pink and White Killarney. 2 J-fin. own root, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000; S'-i-in., own root, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Bon Silene. 2H-m., own root, $1.00 per 100. Geranium Cuttings Orders taken now S. A. Nutt, Ricard, Achievement, Improved Poitevine, (little larger than Poitevine), Madam Landry, Buchner, La Favorite, Eucemortmore, E. G. Hill, John Doyle, Eugene Viaud, Tiffin, Trego. $10.00 per ICOO. 2-incIi stock later, $17.00 per 1000. GLASS 100 boxea 16x24, A double. Write for quotations. WM. F. KASTING CO. Zvitti^.^. A,N.PlERSON mc. GERANIUMS Alphonse Ricard, Beaute Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, Gen'l Grant, Mad. Buchner, Mad. Recamier, Jean Oberle, Abbie Schaefer, Mad. Landry, La Favorite, Jean Viaud and other good kinds, in good S-inch stock, at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000, 2-inch at $2.00 per 100. We have a large stock on hand for immediate shipment and are booking orders for next season. BOSTON FERNS 4-inch, S15.00 per 100; T-inch $6.00 per doz.; 8-inch, Sl.OO each. Large phiiits, in 11- and 12-inch pots, S2.50 and 2-in. 100 AliYSSUM. Dwarf and giant 2.00 COLEUS. Ten varietiea 2.00 CUPHEA Platycentta 2.00 LEMON VERBENAS 2.00 MOONVINES 2.00 PARLOR IVY, S. Scandens 2.00 POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2.00 SALVIA, BonOre and Zurich 2.00 SWAXNSONA. White 2.00 each. S9.00 per doz. 3.00 each. 2-in. 1000 18.50 3-in. 100 3.00 3-in. 1000 25.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 25 00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 1850 3 00 25.00 18-50 300 25.00 18.50 3.00 25 00 CELERY White Plume, Giant Pascal and Golden Heart $1.00 per ICOO; 10,000 and over S5c. per 1000 PARSLEY Dwarf Fern Leaf, 25c. per 100: $1.25 per 1000. CABBAGE $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 and over 85c. per 1000 Cash with order. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH MARYLAND 222 The Florists' Exchange ONIES The cream of over 1200 sorts, 15 Acres true to name. Prices for one-year olds or strong divisions. Packed ready for shipment, ready Sept. 1st to April 1st. Personal attention given. Select single roots at } g doz. prices. Dozen plants larger than average roots The best iiioiicy making sorts for cut Howcrs are the earlies; thev bloom as follows: (hiibellata Rosea, Edulis Superb'a, Marie Stuart, Oetavie Demay Duchesse de Nemours, Mad. C'alot, Jenny Lind, A. Dumas, CrandiHora Rosea, Due elecourt Verhille, rosy, center white 2.00 Delache, deep velvety crimson $100.00 per lOQO 2.00 Descartes, brilliant, clear amaranth 5.00 Dr. ,\ndry, purplish violet 2.50 l>r. Bretonneau, bright pink 1.50 I>irecteur Aubry, clear amaranth 10.00 Dr. Boisduval, velvety purple 3.50 Dorchester (rich), salmony soft pink, late, one of the very best $150.00 per 1000 2..50 Due de Wellington, sulphury white 2.00 Duchesse de Nemoura. sulphury white, fades pure "$100,00 per 1000 1.50 12.00 Edulis Superba, early, brilliant pink $100,00 per 1000 1.50 Emperor of Russia, dark, purplish crimson 7.50 Etendard du G. Homme, giant, cherry pink. .... 3.00 Etienne Mechin. brilliant cerise 5.00 Eugenie Verdier (I'attsii alba), opens pink, fades ■ luitc white, a cialil blucm, free 3.50 Eugene Verdier, r^abnoncd pink 5.00 Felix Oousse, brilliant red, ruby center, one of the very best $235.00 per lOOO 3.50 Festiva, dwarf, pure white, center edged carmine. , 2,50 Festiva Maxima, pure white, carmine edged center, very fine $1,50.00 per 1000 2.00 Fldeline. violaceous purple, edging silvery 2,50 Floral Treasure, rich, soft pink $175.00 per 1000 3.00 Flambeau, showy cerise 7,50 Francois (irtegat, glistening crimson 1.50 <;lsmonda, exceptionally fine, late, soft fleshy 15.00 Gloire de Chenonceaux. rich satiny pink 4.00 Gloire de (;h. Gombault, multicolor pink 6.00 Grandlflora, (rich), very late, delicate violet salm- ony pink, extra 6.00 (irandiflura rosea, bright pink 2.00 (;randif1ora superba^ lilac, center salmon and lilac 2.00 (Grandlflora nivea, fine, early, pure white, extra. . 2.50 (ioUlen Harvest, .soft pink and .yellow, extra 2.50 Humci. lati', silvery carmined pink 1..50 Jenny Lind, grand salmony pink , , . , 2.50 20.00 35.00 10.00 20.00 15.00 40,00 12.00 75.00 25.00 20,00 15,00 12,00 60,00 25,00 40.00 25.00 35.00 25.00 20.00 17.50 20,00 00,00 12.50 100.00 30 00 ,50.00 .50.00 12.00 15.00 20,00 201)0 10,00 15,00 1.50 3.00 2.00 7.50 4.00 Per 12 Jules Calot, bright carmined pink, shaded white, . $2.00 La I}rune, early, deep crimson purple, extra 5.00 Lady Bramwell, silver.v pink 1.50 La France (Lem.), apple blossom pink, one of the very finest of all $6.00 each 00,00 Lamartine, very large, rich pink, 7.50 Lamartine (P. M.). very dark crimson 2,00 La Perle, fine soft pink 4,00 La Tulipe, flesh pink, center edged crimson 3,00 Louise Renault, slate colored pink 2,50 Louis Van Houtte, velvety cerise red 1,50 Livingstone, soft pink, washed white, , , 5.00 Maiden's Blush, fleshy pink and yellowish 3.00 Marcella Dessert, creamy white, touched carmine. 20.00 Mme. A. Seneclauze. pinkish carmine 4.00 Mme. A. Peltereau. satiny pink, silvery reflex, , , . 5.00 Mme. C. Bancel, glossy lilac pink, very late 5.00 Mme. Calot, fleshy white, early, extra 2.00 Mme. Crousse, pure white 2.50 Mme. de Galbau, soft glossy flesh pink 5.00 Mme. de Verneville, sulphury fleshy white, very fine 2.50 Mme. Ducel, silvery pink, one of the best 3.00 Mme. E. Galle, soft lilac, center soft flesh, rare shade 5.00 40,00 Mme. Geissler, glossy silverv pink, base deeper. . $S5.00 per 1000 Mme. Millet, large, pink, fading lighter Mme. Muyssart, glossy silvery pink . Mme. E. Lemoine, delicate pinkish white, excep- tionally fine Marguerite Gerard, fleshy salmon white $250.00 per 1000 Marie, white, washed chamois 4.00 Marie Crousse, very rich soft pink ►..,,, 18,00 Marie de Roux, pink, edged lighter 3.50 Marie Lemoine, sulphury white, carmined edge, grand, late 2.00 Marie Stuart, soft pink and sulphury white inter- mixed, early, extra $200.00 per 1000 3.00 Mile. R. Dessert, fine lilac with silvery reflex 3. .50 Mile. J. Dessert, fine cherry pink 4.00 Mile. Leonie Calot, soft flesh 2.00 Mathilde Mechin, flesh pink and salmon 5.00 Meissonier, brilliant amaranth purple, crimson center 2.00 Melaine, Henry, dainty petaloid rose guards, creamy center 2.00 Milton Hill, shell pink one of the largest and finest, extra 25.00 Mlrellle. late, mdky white 4.00 Mons. Andre, purplish rose guards, salmoned cen- ter 2.00 Mr. Manning, brilliant crimson 5.00 Modestc Guerin, bright purplish carmine 2.50 Mons. Barral, rich pink 2.50 Mons. B. LePage, carmine and deep pink, silvery edge, very good 5.00 Mens. Boucharlataine, bright liiaceoiis pink, fades lighter 3.00 Mons. Chevreul. g!oss.v lilac, shaded pink 3.50 Mons. Dupont. white, shaded yellow, center edged • crimson, extra $200.00 per 1000 5.00 Mons. Jules Elie, glossy fresh pink 6.00 Mons. M. Cahuzac, darkest maroon, shows sta- mens 20,00 Mons. Paillet, violaceous pink, silvery border 2.00 Mons. Paul du Ribert. rich violaceous red 2.00 Mons. Thouvcntn, pink, carmined bright center. . 5.00 Myrtle, light creamy rose 5.00 Ne Plus Ultra, rosy guards, soft salmony shaded pink center $80.00 per 1000 Ornament des Massifs, similar to Charlemagne but larger $150,00 per 1000 Octave Demay, one of the prettiest, dainty flesh white, extra S3(K),IX) per 1(K)0 5.00 Paganninl, rosy guards, center 8uli)hury wliite, 1..50 Perfection (rich), delicate salmonv, fades neiirlv white $2,50,00 per 10(H) J.OO 100 $17.50 35,00 12,00 500.00 50.00 12.00 30.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 30.00 20.00 150.00 25.00 30,00 35.00 15.00 20.00 35.00 15.00 20.00 10.00 15,00 15,00 60,00 30.00 25.00 125.00 25.00 15,00 25,00 25,00 25,00 15.00 35.00 15.00 15.00 200,00 30,00 15,00 35 00 20,00 20.00 40 00 20.00 25,00 30,00 50,00 1 .50 00 15,00 15 lit) 3000 30,00 10,00 250 21100 100 Per 12 Petite Renee. carmined purple, filamented center, fetching $5.00 Pierre Dessert, early, very large, brilliant purple, , 5.00 Pierre Duchartre, very extra, salmony, soft even pink , - 10.00 Pizarro, crimson with white stripes, edging white. . 3.(X) Pottsi Plena, fine crimson purple 2.00 Primavere, deep sulphur yellow $5.00 each Princess de Galles, purplish crimson 2.00 Pres. de Montzey, deep pink mauve 2.00 Prof. Budd, blush and pink, very fine 7.50 Oueen Victoria, the standard white for storage, , 1.00 Rubra superba, (rich), the best late, maroon purple red $175.00 per 1000 3.00 Rubra Triumphans, satiny crimson purple 1.25 Sapho, pinkish lilac, edged whiter 10.00 Solfaatre (svn, Mt, Blanc), pure white, sulphury center , , , ,' 2.50 Souv. de'Aug. Miellez, mammoth purple 2.00 Souv. de Bordeaux Expo., bluish violet vinous red. 5.00 Souv. de du Expo., Mans, violaceous red, silvery reflex 3.00 Souv. de Expo., Universelle, clear cherry rose, very brilliant 3.00 Souv. de Gaspard Calot, glossy pink, soft lilac shadings B.OQ Stanley, rich satiny pink edged lighter 7.50 Sully Prudhomme, pale pink, center salmoned tea. 5.00 Teniers, lilaccrms amaranth, white reflection 2.50 Triomphe du Nord, purplish pink on white ground 2.00 Triomphe de Expo. Lille, soft pink, white reflex, XX 3.00 T. S. Ware, carmined purple, shows stamens 3.00 Umbellata rosea. La France, rose color, the earli- est good peony, our most profitable sort $250.00 per 1000 5.00 Van Dyck, soft pink, center shaded chamois and salmon 3.00 Variegata, superior and similar to La Tulipe 7.50 Victor Lemoine, deep purplish crimson 2.50 Victoire Modeste, enormous, pink and salmon , , . 2.50 Ville de Nancy, brilliant violaceous purple, very free 3.00 Warwick, ver.v free, rich crimson 3.00 Welcome Guest, silvery pink, fades lighter, extra. 7.50 OFFICINALIS SORTS— Alba (Mutabilis). rosy white, fades quite pure. . l.gO Rosea, showy, brilliant velvety carmine rose, . . . 1.50 Rubra, deep, dark crimson, "old May piney", , , 1,50 Quite a large stock of reds at $$.00 per 100: pinks, at St; t.H) p.-r 100: whites at $8,00 per lOO: mixed at $5,00 per 100. $40 IHI pci 1000. We can supply a limited number of many other sorts, right prices. A FINE LIST OF SINGLES AND JAP.\NS $30 Of) 30,I.MJ 7500 15,00 15,00 12,00 15,00 50-0(1 8,00 20110 10,00 75,00 20 00 15,00 30-00 20.00 35 00 50,00 40,00 15.00 15,00 20 00 20,tX) 30.00 20.00 50,00 15,00 15,00 15,00 15,00 50,00 10,(HI 10,00 lOlK) 1.: Per 100 lOlK) Dielytra SpectabiUs $ 8.00 $50.00 Iris Kaempferi, single and double named sorts. 6.00 40.00 Germanlca sorts, named 3.00 25.00 Germanica sorts, larger 6.00 50.00 Germanlca sorts, named and mixed 2.50 15.00 Hemerocallis Dumortierll, Flava, Fulva, Thunb.rgii 4.00 23-.00 Hemerocallis. Kwaiiso fl. i)l.. Disticha fl. p!., .Vureola. I.uteola. .\pricot, Middendorfii, , , , $1,00 per doi. SOO .50.00 Hemerocallis, Hctscheri hybrids, superior to all others, in all shades of yi-lhiw, very fine, , ,$1 ()0 each. C.\NNAS. D.AHLIAS. GLADIOLI. CARNATIONS— Tile best ones. List in September. Special ralfs ^n large 'jitantilie*. Tfrnu Cash. Select single roots of dozen plants at H dozen rates; larger than average roots. C. Betscher, ^andSZwZ Dover, Ohio, U. S. A. July 39, 1916. The Florist's Exchange 223 Advance Co 267 Albert & Da-vndson. . .261 Allen, J. K 254 Allen Co.. Wm. .S. . 255 Am Gnhs. MfB. Co. ,261 Anderson. . I. F 237 Anderson. S. A 246 Aneermuller. G. H. . .260 Anclin & Walsh Co. . . 238 Aphine Mfe. Co 260 Amies. H. W 2.52 Arnold* Co.. DC- 2.55 Aschmann Bros 234 Aschmann. Godfrey. . 236 Ashley. Ernest 246 Atlas Preservative Co. 235 Badplev & Bishop . . 255 Baker Bros 247 B.iker. Wni. .1. .2.57 Baltimore Wholesale Flor. & .Supply Co. 236 Barclay Nurs 232 Barrett. The Florist 249 Barrows & Son. H.H. 2.37 Baumer. A. R 247 Baur & Steinkamp. . 2.39 Baversdorfer & Co 2.50 Bay State Nurs.. The 240 Beaven. E. A . 250 Beekert's Seed Store 228 Begerow Floral Co. . 24.S Bemb Floral Co.. L . 246 Brrtrer Bros . 257 Bertermann Bros. Co.. 247 Betsrher. C 222 Blick. The Florist 248 B.iddington Co.. A.T.231 Bolitiano&Sons.J 232- Bonnet & Blake 255 Bonnot Bros 255 Bowe, M. A 24S Brant Bros.. Ine 249 Brown. Peter 238 Brvan, AlonzoJ 2.38 Buchbinder Bros 252 Buckbee. H. W 249 Bunyard, A. T 248 BunyardCo.H. A. . .228 Burnett Bros. . 230 Burpee. W. A., & Co. 224 Butler & UUman .248 Bver Bros 236 Caldwell The Woods- man Co 250 Campbell Bros. 2,38 Camp Conduit Co .261 Carbone, Florist 246 Carnation SupportCo,239 Caskey & Keen 262 Chicago Feed & Fer- tilizer Co 23S Chicago Flower Grow- ers' .Ass'n, The . 25S Childs, ,Iohn Lewis . . . 22S 'Chinnick, W. ,1 235 Christensen, Thos. P. 238 Clare, W. G 250-252 Clarke's Sons, D 248 Clay & Son 260 Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The 246 Can, J. J 254 Corkcroft, J. D 2,39 Conard & Jones 239 Conine Nurs. Co., The F. E 234 Coombs, Floristi 247 Cowee, W.J 252 Cowen's Sons, N 261 Craig, Robt 2,34 Crawbuck Co., G. W.253 Crouch. Mrs. J. W. .246 Crnwl Fern Co 252 Crump. F. F 246 Cut. Flower Exch 255 Danker. Florist 246 Day Co., W. E 249 De Buck, John 238 Dietsch Co., A 262 Dillon, J. T, 239 Dobbs& Son 246 Dorner & Sons Co... 239 Dreer, H. A., Inc. .259-62 Ragle Pipe.Supply Co.. 261 East End Nurs. Co.. The 234 F.ble, Chas 248 Edlefsen-I.eidiger Co. . 248 Edwards' Folding Box Co 250 Eichholz. Henry 236 Elizabeth Nurs . . . 236-40 Elliott & Sons, Wm. . . 228 Emmans, Geo. M, . . .2,34 Emmons, F. A 236 Erne & Klingel 258 Eskesen, Frank N . . . . 238 Etter, MS 235 Evans Co., J. A 261 Evans, W.&H.F 238 Evenden Bros 249 Evens, W. & H. P. . . .239 Eyres, Florist 246 Fallon, Florist 249 ?^ ^ n List of Advertisers Ji Fenrich. Joseph t^. . . 253 FlorLsts' Hail Ass'n . 252 FolevGnhs. Mfa. Co..267 Ford. M. C 2.53 Ford, Wm. P 254 Fottler. Fiske, Rawson Co 228 Fowler. Mrs. L. P 249 Frederick, J. H 234 Freeman-Lewis 247 Friedman, Florist 246 Friedman, J. J 260 Froment, H. E 255 Frost, Chas 234 Furrow & Co 248 Galveston Floral Co.. 247 Galvin, Thos. F 248 Gasser Co., J, M 246 Giblin&Co 261 Gibbons, The Smilax Man 2,52 Girvin. Willis B 235 Gloeckner. Wm. . . 246 Goldstein & Futter- man 255 Gorman. J. P 262 Gove. The Florist. . . .246 Graham & Son. A 248 Greater N. Y. Flo- rist Ass'n, Ine 255 Growers' Cut Flower Co 255 Gude Bros. Co 249 Gunther Bros 255 Guttnian «fe Raynor. . 2,53 Habermehl's Sons . 248 Hanford. R. G 236 Harris. Chester 249 Harris. Ernest 2.38 Hart, Geo. B 2,50 Hatcher. John C 246 Heacock Co.. Jos 238 HeissCo 246 Henderson & Co.. A. 228 Henshaw Floral Co. .254 Hentz & Nash. Ine 255 Herr. A. M 238 Hews Co., A. H 2.59 Highland Pk. Gnhs.. 247 Hill Co.. E. G 258 Hill Floral Co.. E. G..246 Hill Nurs. Co.. D 238 HitchingsA Co 268 Holm & Olson 249 Hnllvwof)d Gardens. . 249 Holton & Hunkel Co. 256 Home Correspondence .School 2.50 Hor.an, E. C 255 Howard Rose Co 234 Idle Hour Nurs. . . .249 Igoe Bros 250 Imperial Seed & Plant Co 235 Irwin, R. J 2.37 Jackson & Perkins . . . 240 Jacobs. S.. & Sons. 261-67 Jennings. E. B 230 Johnson. Jos. P 232 Johnston Bros 249 John.ston&Co.,T. J..249 Joseph's Florist 249 Joy Floral Co 248 Kasting. Wm. F.. Co.. 221 Keller. John A 247 Keller Pottery Co 259 Keller Sons. J. B 249 Kenney. H 250 . Kentucky Tobacco Prod. Co . . 260 Kerr. The Florist 247 Kervan Co., The 251 Ke-ssler. Wm 255 King Construe. Co.23S-61 Knoble Bros 246 Komanda Bros 257 Kottmiller, Florist.. . .248 Kroeschell Bros. Co.. . 262 Kuebler. Wm. H 255 Lang Floral & Nurs. Co 246 Lange. A 246 Lange. H. F. A 249 Langiahr. A. H 255 Leahv's 246 T.ecdie Floral Co 2.39 Leonard .Seed Co . . 228 Littlefield & Wvman. . 2.34 Littleficld. Florist 241 Lockland Lumber Co. 262 London Flower Shop 249 Lovetf. J. T 240 Luilwig Floral Co 249 MacXiff Hort. Co . . 235 Mader. Paul 236 Marshall & Co . W.E.2.30 Massmann. F. W. . 248 McMpine & McDon- ald 256 McCallum Co.. The. .258 McClunic. Geo. C .. .247 McConnell. Alex. . . . 248 McCrav Refrigerator Co 251 McHutchison & Co 228 McManus, James 2.5.5 Menand. L '246 Metrairie Ridge Nurs. Co.. Ltd.. The 248 Metropolitan Material Co 261-62-67 Mette. Henry 235 Mever. Chas. F 228 Michell Co.. H. F. , . .232 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 252 Michler Bros. Co.... 247 Miller, A. L 234 Miller. Stuart H . . .2.57 Mills. The Florist. . 247 Mohawk Gnhs. Co . 236 MoningerCo, J. C .267 Moore Seed Co 230 Mountain View Floral Co 234 Mullanphy, Florist. . .249 Murray. Samuel 247 Nagel. Rudolf 238 Nason. L. B 255 Nat'l Florists' Board o' Trade 252 Neidinger. Jos. G 2.39 New England Florist Supply Co 2.56 Nicotine Mfg. Co. . . .260 Niessen Co., Leo 2,57 Noe, I.. M 2.55 Olson & Co 236 Ouworkerk, P 234 Palmer, F. E 246 Pahner & Son, W. J. . . 246 Park Floral Co., The. 246 Park Floral Co 249 Parahelskv Bros.. Inc. 262 Peacock Dahlia Farm8234 Pearce, Gen 261 Peirce, E. Allan 259 Penn, The Florist. . . .246 Pennock-Meehan Co., S. S 257. Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co 259 Peters & Son. Geo. . . . 2.39 Peterson. C. A 237 Peterson Nursery 240 Pfaff P Kendall 261 Philadelphia Cut Flower Co 257 Philadelphia Whole- sale Flor. Exch....257 Philips Bros 248 Pierce & Co 246 Pierce Co., F. O 262 Pierson, Ijic. A. N. . .221 Pierson Co.. F. R 221 Pierson. Magnus 236 Pikes Peak Flor. Co. . 246 Pillsbury. I. L 2.39 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 256 Polykranos. G. J 254 Potter Floral Co 247 Pulverized Manure Co.. The 260 Pyfer&Co., A. T.. ..258 Q'uadland's Sons. C. .238 Ramsburg, G. S 2.32 Randall. A. L. Co.. . .258 Randall's Flower Shop249 Rawlings. Elmer 237 Rawson. The Florist. . 247 Reck. John A- Son 246 Rcerl & Keller 2.52 Reich. V.E..& Sons. .262 Hcidcl& Meyer, Inc. .2.53 licinhrrg. Peter 258 Hii-eCo.. M '2.52 Richards. G. H 232 Ritchv, F. W 238 Robbinsville Nurs. . . 240 Robinson & Co.. H.M. 2.52 Robinson Co.. H. M..2.53 Robinson. L. D 249 Rochester Floral Co 249 Rock Flower Co., W. 247 Roehrs Co.. Julius 238 Rolker & .Sons. A 228 Rosemont Gardens. . . 248 Roaery Flower .Shop. . 246 Royal Glass Works. . . 261 Rupp. John F 2.30 Russin & Hanfling.. . .250 Salter Bros 249 .Saltford Flower Shop. 249 Sauter, A 255 Sceery.Ed 248 Schlatter & Son, Wm 250 Schling, Max 248 Schmidt, J. C 236 Srholtz, the Florist. . .246 ,Schulz Co., Jacob. . . .247 Schwake&Co.,C 228 Scollav. Inc., John .\..267 .Scott. David J 234 Sharp & Partridge Co.262 Sheridan. Walter F. . .255 Siebrecht. Geo. C 255 •Skidelsky Co.. S.S. 228-30 Skinner Irrigation Co.262 Slinn. B. S. Jr 2.55 Small & Sons. J. H....248 Smith, E. D., & Co... 239 Smith 4 Fetters Co. .246 Smith & Hemenway. .267 Smith. Henry 247 Smith Co.. W.&T.. 240 .Smith. P. J 254 .Smith. The Florist. ...246 Snyder Co.. B. A 256 Solomon & Son, L. . . .261 Star Floral Co 249 .Stearns Lumber Co., The A. T 262 Stecher Litho. Co. . . .228 Steele's Pansy Gar- dens - .Stoothoff Co., H. A.. L Stores & Harrison . . _ Stumpr). Geo. E. M J .Syracuse Pottery Co - Thompson & Co., C B - Tondinson Key Floral Co :• Totty. Chas. H -' Traendly & Schenck. - I'nited Cut Flower Co.. Ine 281 Van .Assche, Frank.. 261 Van Bochove. G. & Bro 24 VanGelderen, G. W..24 Vaughan's Seed Store. 23 Viek's Sons, James. . .23i Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co.. R 22a_ Virgin, U. J 24fl Walker Co.. The F. . . _ Wallace & Co., R 231 Waller Seed Co WarendorfT, A 24Q|| Watkins & .Simpson, Ltd : Wax Bros - ' ' Weeber & Don --' Weiss. Herman - ' Welch Bros. Co -■''' Welch. Patrick 2.V Welch. The Florist. . -'IT Western Orchid Co. - ■ Wettlin Floral Co. . . -' : Whilldin Potter\- Co. -' Whitted Floral Co... .21- Wietor Bros 2.'i> Williamsport Floral Co 24:l Wilson Floral Co. . . . 24ii Wilson, H. E 2HI Wilson, R. G 2411 Wintersoo's Seed Store 2.58 Wolfinger. Florist . . . . 24S Wood Bros 237 Woodlane Nurseries. .240 Woodrow & Marketos255. Woodruff & Sons, S. n 228 Young & Co.. A! l!. 253 Young & Co.. John. .255 Young's Florist 249 Zvolanek. Ant. C 230 /f= II \= Handy direct index to every- thing advertised in this week's display columns INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED The Exchange is the only paper with this special feature — in- valuable to advertiser and buyer Abutilon 234 Adiantum 221-37 Ageratum 236 Alsophila 2.37 Alyssum 221-36 Ampelopsis 234 Aquilegia 234 Araucarias 221-34-36 Aristolochia 234 Asparagus 228-31-34- 235-36-37-38-40 Aspidistra 236 Asters 228-35 Azaleas 228-34 Balsams 235 Begonias 228-34-35- 236-37-38 Berberis 234-40 Bleeding Heart 222-34 Bouvardias 221-37-38 Boxwood 221-52 Bulbs 221-28-30- 232-35-38 Caladiums 238 Calceolaria. .230-31-33-37 Cannas 222-36-38-39 Carnations 222- 228-35-36-37-39 Chrysanthemums. . . .221- 236-36-37-38-39 Cinerarias 228-30-31- 232-33-35-36-37 Clematis 234-40 Cocos 236 Coleus 221-37 Cornflowers 236 Crotons 236 Cuphea 221 Cut Flowers 253- 254-55-56-57-58 Cyclamen 228- 230-34-36-37-38 Dahlias 222-34 Daisies. . 228-30-32-34-37 Delphinium 234 Digitalis 234 DracBenas 221- 234-36-37-38 Dustv Miller 236 Eremurus 238 Euonymus 234 Evergreens. 238-40 Ferns 221- 22.8-34-37-38 Fern Flats 221-28 Feverfew 236 Ficus 221 Freesias 228-37-38 Fuchsias 236 Funkia 236 Gardenias 221 Geraniums 221- 234-36-37-38 Gladiolus 222-32 Gloxinias 235 Gypsophila 234 Heliotrope 2.36 Hemlock 234 Holly 240 Hollyhocks 234 Hyacinths 235 Hydrangeas .221- 234-36-37-38 Iris 222-2,s-40 Ivy 221-36-37-38 Jerusalem Cherries. . . 236- 237 Kalmias 234 Kentias 236-37-38 Larkspurs 235 Lilac 234 Lilies 221-28-34-38 Lily of the Valley. . . 22S Lobelia 236 Mignonette.. 228-31-3.3-37 Moonvines 221-36 Myosotis 230-32-37 Narcissus 235 Nasturtiums 228-35 Norway Maples 240 Norway Spruce.. . .234-40 Nursery Stock 240 Onion Sets 228-32 Orchids 238 Palms 228-38 Pansies 228-30-31- 232-33-34-35-37 Pelargoniums 237-38 Peonies 222-34-10 Peppers 237 Perennials 228-34-40 Petunias 235-36 Phlox 235-36-38-40 Pines 234 Poinsettias 221- 228-37-38 Primroses 230-35 Primulas 228-30-32- 233-35-36-37-38 Privet 240 Rhododendrons 2.34 Rose Bushes 235 Roses. . . .221-34-37-39-10 Rudbeckia 234 Sago Palms 230 Salvias 221-34-36 Seabiosa 235 Scarlet Sage 236 Seeds 224-28-30- 231-32-.34-35-37 Shrubs 239-40 Smilax 236-37-38 Snapdragon 228- 232-34-35-36-37-38 Star of Bethlehem 236 Spiraea 234-37-38 Stevia 236-37-38 Stocks 231-35-37 Strawberries 240 Swainsona 221-37 Sweet Peas 224-28- 230-31-32-33-35-37 Trees 240 Tsuga 234 Tulips 235 Vegetable Plants. .221-36 Vegetable Seeds 228- 232-35 Verbenas 221- 235-36-38-39 Vincas 234-37-38 Violets 235:37-38 Wistaria 234 Zinnias 235 MISCELLANEOUS Apliine 260 Auctions 235 Baskets 232-39-50 Benches 261 Bench Fittings 261-62 Birch Bark 250 Boilers 161-62-67-68 Boxes 250-52 Boxwood 252 Cabinets 235 Canes 2.32 Cycas 230-52 Cypress 262 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses 24.5- 246-47-48-19 Dagger Ferns 252 Fancv Ferns 252 Editorial Contents .\merican Gladiolus Society 242 American Rose Society 243 American Sweet Pea Society Ex- hibits (lllus.) 230, 244 By Mountain, Plain and Seashore. . .242 Chicago to Houston 243 Clubs and Societies: Monmouth County, (N. J.) Hort. Soc; Connecticut Hort. Soc. ; New Haven (Conn.) Hort. Soc. .266 Dahlia Troubles and Diseases 226 Fertilizer Association Offers $250. . . .266 Freight Rates 235 Greenhouse Building 266 Houston, Low Rates to 24g Leuly (Emil) on His Way 243 Lily of the Valley from Cold Storage to Bridal Table (lllus.) 225 Lysimachia clethroides 226 Middle Atlantic States 250 Middle West 244 New York to Houston 243 Ninth Story Window, From a 242 Nursery Dept. (lllus.) 241 Obituary: Donohue, M.; Kurtzweil. John; Logan, W. T.; Roney, Geo. M. .243 Pacific Coast Dept 26(1 Question Box 227 Readers' Views, Our 243 Retailer, The: The Spirit of Loyalty; Figure Your Costs Closely; Florist Soldiers; Carnation Sales Help Poor Babies; A Summer Window Dis- play 245-249 Seed Trade, The 229 Southern States 232 Stalford, John H. (Portrait) 243 Summer Outings 242 Trade Notes: New Orleans.. .232 Newport 254 New York 253 Omaha 260 Philadelphia. . . 257 Portland 261 Providence .... 254 Rochester 251 St. Louis 244 St. Paul 244 San Francisco. 260 Syracuse 250 Toledo 260 Washington. . .254 Vegetable Growers' Association 253 Veronica lougifolia subsessilis 226 Week's Meetings and Events 242 Week's Work, The: The Green Question; Palms; Pot Roses; Stevias; Christmas Pep- pers; Mignonette; Carnations. . .227 Welcome from a Texas Florist 243 Boston .2.56 Buffalo .250 Chicago .258 Cincinnati.. . .2,59 Cleveland . . . . 259 Ft. Wayne. . .244 Houston. . . . 2.32 Indianapolis. .259 Kansas City. .244 Kingston. . . . .251 Knoxville . . . .233 Lancaster. . . .251 Louisville . . . . 233 New Haven . .266 Newark .251 FertiUzers 228-32-;i8 Fittings 261-62-67 Florists' Accounts In- sured 252 Florists' Supplies. . . .250- 251-52-57 Fumigators 232 Galax Leaves 252 Glass 221-61-62 Glass Cutters 267 Glass Insurance 252 Glazing Points 262 Grasses 250 Greenhouse Construc- tion 261-67 Greenhouse Material 261-62-67 Greening Pins 250 Ground Pine 252 Gutters 262 Heating 262-67-68 Hose 228-62 Huckleberrv Branches252 Insecticides. . . .230-32-60 Irrigation 262 Knives (Pruning) 232 Laurel 252 Leucothoe Sprays .... 252 Lithographic Work.. .228 Lumber 262 Lyrata 250 Manure 260 Mastica 262 Moss 250-.52 Mushroom Spawn. . . .232 Nikoteen 260 Palmetto Leaves 252 Pans 259 j Paper Pots 259 • Pecky Cypress 262 Pipe 261 Plant Food 238-60 Plant Stands 250 Posts 262 Pots 259 Princess Pine 2.52 Putty 261 Puttv Machines 261 Raffia 232 Refrigerators 251-52 Ruscus 250 ■ Sash 262-67 Schools 250 Smilax 252 Sphagnum Moss 250- 251-52 Stakes 239-50 Staples 239 Supports 239-50 Tobacco Products. 228-60 Toothpicks 252 Tubes 261 Tubs 259 ' Ventilating Apparatus 267 : Wants 263-64-65-66 ^ Waterproof Paper. . . .250 Weed Killer 235 Wheat Sheaves 250 \ Wholesale Florists. . .253- 254-55-56-57-58 Wire 250 Wire Designs 250-51 ; Wreaths 252 ' Reading, Pa. — Business in this pai-t of the Keystone State was never better at this season of the year. The steel in- dustry is enjoyins unprecedented pros- peritv. which means that everybody em- ployed in the rolling mills is getting big wages and spending freely. The grain crop, especially Wheat, is reported as 100 per cent. As a matter of fact unless injured bv the damp cloudy weather, it will be tiie largest crop ever harvested. "The florists' bu.siness is constantly in- creasing and the year, as a whole, will be the best ever known. Paul Blackman, Jr., North Ninth st., reports business quiet at this season but .>n the whole the year has been a good one. Penn Floral Co.. 941 Penn st., is bu.sy. Jesse Cox is the proprietor, while Loiiis Winter is the grower. N. A. Bcyler. known as the Ninth Street Florist, reports business good. His greenhouses are at Shellington. J. H. G. 224 The Florists' Exchange Burpee's Early, or Winter-Flowering Spencers '^ THE HOUSE OF BURPEE has long been recognized as " American Headquarters for Sweet Peas," and our introduction of these Fordhook Strains of Winter-Flowering Spencers marks an era in commercial Sweet Pea growing. The Novelties offered below, excepting Yarrawa, are the results of crosses made at our Fordhook Farms during the past seven seasons. All stocks are grown at our Floradale Farm, " The California Home of Sweet Peas." FORDHOOK Pink and White.— A most popular Winter-flowering Spencer. A color that is always in demand, similar to the old Blanch Ferry, bright, rosy pink standard, wings almost pure white; the immense flowers measure 23'2 inches in diameter and are perfect in form. A very early, free and continuous bloomer, awarded a Certificate of Merit at the Spring Show of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, March, 1915, and the American Sweet Pea Society, San Francisco, June, 1916. U oz. Si. 25, }i oz. $2.( 0, oz. S3.50. FORDHOOK PINK.— This is a distinct shade of pink suffused with lavender throughout. Flowers are large size, exquisitely waved, produced in threes and fours on long stems. M oz. 40c., y^ oz. 75c., oz. $1.25; U lb. $3.50, 14 lb. $6.25, lb. $12.50. FORDHOOK Rose. — Introduced by us in 1915. Flowers of largest size usually borne in threes and fours._ A charming shade of rosy carmine. Awarded a Certificate of Merit at the International Show, New York, Alarch, 1915, and the Spring Show, of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, March, 1915. '4 oz. 50c., J 2 oz. _ 85c., oz. $1.50; M lb- $4.00, H lb. $7.50, lb. $15.00. YARRAWA.— This magnificent Australian variety has proved its unusual merit with commercial growers in all parts of the country. It has an exceptional reputation as a sure money-maker. 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Its Business Section, its Cultural Calendar for the florist and the nurseryman, its Rules and Recipes, and its section of helpful, suggestive, timely and valuable special articles, combine to make this easily the most distinctive publication issued on behalf of gardeners generally and the trade in all its branches. 50c. GOLDFISH, THE. AND ITS CULTURE.— Hugo Mulertt. New edition. $2.00. Sample pages on application. HEATHER, THE: IN LORE, LYRIC AND LAY. — Alexander Wallace. $1.50. Sample pages on application, LANDSCAPE GARDENING. PRACTICAL.— Robt. B. Cridland. A work containing practical and detailed information on subjects pertaining to the general landscape development of resi- dential properties. Contains 91 Photographs (most of them full page size), 67 Sketches and 29 Plans, 19 of which are Planting Plans with Kej's. Price. $1.50; by mail, $1.65. MARKET GARDENING. SUCCESS IN.— Herbert Raweon. $1,20. Review notice on application. PLANT CULTITRE.— George W Oliver, Propa- gator for the Bureau of Plant Industry, Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Size 5 x 7H in.; 312 pages; heavily illustrated. A working handbook of everyday practice for the florist and gardener. $1.50. Sample pages on appUcation. ROSE CULTURE. COMMERCIAL. — Eber Holmes. Size 7}-i x 5 in ; 165 pages; heavily illustrated. This book embraces the p-owing of Roses under glass and outdoors, and is WTitten, primarily, for the guidance of the commercial grower with an estabUshment limited in scope and for those wishing to grow Roses with their general stock. $1.50. Sample pages on ap- plication. STANDARD CYCLOPEDIA OF HORTICLX- TURE. — L. H. Bailey. (Volumes 1 to 4 ready.) Not merely an ordinary re\ision or corrected edition of the old Cyclopedia, but a new work from start to finish. The fullest, newest and most authoritative of all works of its kind. Six large quarto volumes; more than 3600 pa^ee: 24 full page exquisite color plates; 96 beautiful full page sepia half-tones; more than 4000 text engraWngs. 500 collaborators. Approximately 4000 genera. 15.000 species and 40.000 plant names. Six volumes complete. $.36.00. payable per volume as published, with carriage paid to any point in the United States. Write for addi- tional terms and 16-page prospectus. SWEET PEAS FOR PROFIT.— J. Harrison Dick. Cultivation under glass and outdoors. A practical guide to modern methods of growing the Sweet Pea for market. $1.50. Sample pages on application. VIOLET CULTURE. COMMERCIAL.— Prof. B. T. Galloway. Third edition; completely re- vised and reset. Size 4J-4 x6^i in.; 24S pages, most instructively illustrated. A treatise on the growing and marketing of Violets for" profit, giving every detail necessary to success.. The only comprehensive American work on the Bubject. $1.50. Sample pages on application. WATER G.\RDENING. THE BOOK OF.— Peter Bisset. Size 7}-i x 10 in.; 200 pages; illustrated. Contains all the practical informa- tion necessary to the selection, grouping and Burcessful cultivation of aquattic and other plants required in the making of a water garden and its surroundings. $2.50. The review notices or prospectuses of the books mentioned will be mailed to any sub- scriber on application. Prices quoted include prepaid delivery. A.T.DELAiyiAREPTG.&PUB.CO. 438 to 448 W. 37th St., New York July 29, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 22S '-^^:^=^- The Lily of the Valley from Cold Storage to Bridal Table ortant ]>oint. He then filled the vase carefully, allowing some of the Valley to droop over. This was lightened by some sprays of long Maidenhair ferns. The glass baskets were also filled with the same. Wide white tulle ribbon was knotted and thrown over the howl at the base of the center vase aiul arranged with loose garland and cluster sprays of Lily of the Valley which were then placed among the tulle. A light green satiny ribbon connected up the various features of the table. Some "cupids" were perched among the flowers to give the charai'ter touch to the bridal arrangement. Corsages of the A'alley were quickly made and tied with the same i>ale green riblion. These were ]>laced at each lady's plate. He next put in place the favors of hand painted cards of brides and grooms. Small green baskets with tiny clusters of the Valley tied to the handles were used for the salted almonds. He then finished his table with here and there a loose flower laid on the tablecloth. Then the artist stepped back to in- spect his work and see if it was complete. Just at this time the mother of the bride passed through the room and she stopped long enough to pass her judgment on it. "It is exquisite! .Sini))ly beautiful!" The bride coming down the stairs (ui lier way to the church and carrying her bouijuet of Lilies of the Valley stopped a moment at the dining n«im door to see it. "Oh!" she exclaimed, "It's a perfect dear! It's lovely!" .•\nd Mike glancing from tlie tiiblc to her said, "Sure! and it's a Peach." Always The Exchange We a]i|M'cciale having Titi: 1'",xcii.\nok each week. It gives a w<'alth of information, .ind is a high grade publi- cation that must exert a powerful influence for more and better plants of beauty and utility. We much apjJreciate the practical things regarding hardy stock, and especially the hardy Primulas. We have long liked them and felt in time they would come into their own. Chenango Co., N. Y. Oxfohd Ki.oiiai. Co. Dahlia Troubles and Diseases By Prof. J. B. S. Norton, Pathologist, Maryland Agricultural College I'ew ornamental plants are more vigorous and free from disease than the Dahlia, but like all others Dah- lias have their failings, and the more familiar we get with them the greater the variety of difficulties we (tncouiiter. Fortunately, experience brings also the knowledge to counteract them. In going over the list of things which interfere with Dahlia perfection, I may not bring much knowledge to the expert grower but I may give some warnings to beginners. Scarcely any of the Dahlia diseases have been investigated by scientists, though the occurence of a number are on record in works on jdant diseases. I would be pleased to hear of any addition.-il Dahlia diflieulties, and esjiecialiy to call uj) from the old mas- ters of Dahlia culture, valuable experiences in con- trolling or preventing them. lJ-( Jgm ■ J P^MI It H 11 'ImWm 'i .■.■■•■■•T..'.V.-.;--i?4*" &m i J 'mJ ^Mi I^^^^K- J9 *f5B The privilege of your question box depatrment is cer- tainly a great convenience and of much value. It is greatly a])preciated by us florists. Bridgeport, Conn. James Bkck. Pot grown Lily of the Valley The natural requirements of the Dahlia are an open situation with abundant light and air, a constant me- dium temjierature and water sup])ly, and an easily drained but water retaining soil of moderate fertility. The horticulturist's art nuiy enat>le us to improve on these, Init the beginner will do best to keep as near them as possible. Probably the worst Dahlia disease is a eon.stitutional trouble something like the "curly dwarf disease of Potatoes. The ph-ints are dwarf, Ijushy, and sidjject to sunburn, ;uul with jioor flowers or none. I first rciiortcd this disease in l!M»il. .Stone publislied a note on it in Massachuselts in 1!)11, and others ha\'e diseussctl it since. The cause is obscure. It seems to be carried over in the roots and there is some indication that there is less of it on ])lants grown from cuttings. It has been abuiulant in both wet and dry seasons. Root rots due to various causes are frequent. A sjie- eies of Botrytis is the most eonunon root rot fungus. It is nu>st severe on stored roots in moist, warm con- ditions with poor ventilation. The fungus enters through breaks or cuts in the surface but does not att.U'k jierfcct roots, according to Dr. Cook of New . Jersey, who has iincstigated it. On the otlicr h;ind we have the C(Uiunon case of the shrivelling up and death of roots from too dry storage conditions. .Several other kinds of fungi and bacteria may att.ick Dahlia roots that have been injured by too much water in the soil, exposure to freezing or other causes, aiul cause rots. .\nother root trouble, which in some varieties is a natural characteristic, is the failure to make fleshy routs. Many claim that plants grown from cuttings do not form normal roots, hut it is certainly true that plants from both cuttings and seeds often do make full-sized roots. If some one can find a way to develop buds from roots, as is done so easily with Sweet Pota- toes, it will be a great advance in Dahlia propagation, but so far the stem seems to he the only part that will |)ro(luce new stems, as some beginner every year learns to his sorrow. Wind is the main enemy of the stem. The brittle stem is the most vulnerable part of the Dahlia but this has been greatly improved by selection, the better mod- ern varieties having much stronger and dwarfer stems, and also by cultural and pruning methods. But the "no stakes" goal has not yet been reached. Powdery mildew is about the only parasitic leaf trou- ble, and it rarely does much damage except to the lower leaves in late Sununer. .Many varieties are not injured at all by the mildew, while others alongside them may be covered with it, sometimes so bad as to interfere with blooming. Halstead found that spraying with fungicides easily checked it. Wilting of the leaves is a symptom of too hot sun or of too little water in the soil; but I have seen wilt due to root injury from too much water in the soil. Two fungi interfering with the flowers are known. .V Phoma sometimes attacks the flower stems making the flowers small or causing them to drop before open- ing. In 1909 I found a fungus blight of the petals. but have made no further investigation of it. The main flower failures are from climatic conditions. The hot sun of our Summers is disastrous. The petals wither up, or are badly colored, or the flowers open one-sided, or the growth is so soft that the flowers have no endurance when cut. Sometimes the tips of petals and leaves are even dried up and killed. Choice exhibi- tion flowers can be protected by a cloth cover overhead. This is a good precaution too when there is danger from early frost. For the average Dahlia garden, however, we nmst depend on keeping back flowering till the hot weather is over or cutting back the earlier growth to get new vigorous flowering stems in the Fall. The variation in flower color from deep shade to strong sun is often much greater than between two simi- lar varieties. Too much shade not only gives lighter flowers but may almost suppress flowering, as will also too rich soil or too deep cultivation in the blooming period, but too little water and-plant food may produce the same result. Both color and doubleness vary so with the season that two or three years' observation Is necessary before one can know the character of a new variety. A heavy frost Is usually the end of the flowering sea- son, but frost seems to injure the buds least of all and thev sometimes open after the stems and leaves arc killed. .Singleness or poor centers is said to be induced by excessive forcing and taking cuttings from weak shoots. Double v.irieties are also said to degener;tte into single, in more Southern climates; Init I am inclined to think tliat the appearance of open centers under certain con- ditions in normally full doidile flowers is more a varietal peculiarity. Varieties with bad centers or that open so slowly that the outer rays wither before the center is ex]ianded can best he remedied by substituting better ones for them. There are also a number of troidiles due to insects which cannot be fully discussed here: Borers which destroy the inside of the stem or cause it to swell, grasshoppers, spotted Cuemnber beetles and .Aster beetles that eat the leaves and flowers, aphis, and, not least In injury, if smallest in size, the red spider. Lysimacha clethroides commonly known as Japanese Loosestrife, this is one of the best whiteflowering liorder plants for Midsummer efl'ect. The flowers are arranged to form a one sided spike which is almost a foot huig when well gro^vn. l>orne on a slender stetn rising alxiut two and a half feet from the gromid, and most useful In a eut state. It thrives in sun or jiartial shade, and grows most vigorously in moist soil. A small clump .soon grows into a large patch so that propagation is easy. Veronica longifolia subsessilis Of the numerous spee'dwells, this is the most "valuable as a border plant. The flowers are densely borne on racemes longer than in tlie type, with individual flowers larger .and of a more intense blue. The growth is vigor- ous when planted in good soil in an open position, mak- ' ing a citmjiact chnn]) ;tb(Hit three feet higli. Conunenc- ing to flower in ,\ugust, nunurous side growths continue to produce secondary racemes which considerably pro- long the display. It may be readily inerosed by soft cuttings. dlvisiin- pots can be made use of for the sowing of the seeds. The little plants are more easily handled that way and cnn be better protected against attacks from buttei'flies than when spread over a large bench planted one foot or so apart. Seed sown the first week in Au- gust will produce flowering plants by the end of November. The plants should be thinned out to about two or three to a pot; they can remain in the S^/o's until about the first week in September, and when planted out remove all but one plant of whatever number you have left in the pots. One plant to the square foot of bench is enough. I would like to grow Callas this Win- ter but am undecided which is the best way. Would you advise growing in a solid bed, or a raised bench, or in pots? If in a bench how deep should it be, or if in pots the size of same? — G. A. B., N. Y. — You would probably have a better control over the Callas if you should grow them in Sin. and 6in. pots, on a raised bench whose bottom has been covered about an inch deep with coal cinders, and probably would obtain as many flowers that way as any other. Careful attention will have to be given to watering Callas grown in pots: they will require less attention in that re- spect if grown in benches and still less in solid beds, A bench for Callas should be Sin. to 6in. deep. Boxwood Plants Dying For years I planted window boxes with Box bushes like those I send you under separate cover. I planted new ones each Spring as they always Winter-kill. They have always done very well until Stephanotis Will you kindly advise me where I can purchase seed of Stephanotis fiori- bunda? Thorburn of New York, Dreer of Philadelphia and Germain of Los Angeles, do not list them. Neither seed nor plants can be obtained from Reas- oner in Florida, and I am at a loss to know where to get the seed. I know of sev- eral places where I can get the plants at prohibitive prices but I am unable to find anyone handling the seed. — G. W. T., Fla. — In Bailey's Cyclopedia of American Horticulture, we read "Seed pods are occasionally seen on Stephanotis flori- bunda." In Oliver's Plant Culture, we read the instruction: "Start with cut- tings, and they flow^er much more abun- dantly than plants grown from seeds." Putting these two statements together, it is not difficult to see why seedsmen in general do not offer the seeds of this plant. We do not know where you can obtain seeds of this plant. Can any of our readers help the inquirer? Royal Palm Nurseries. Oneco. Florida, in their 1916 catalog offer plants at a reason- able price. Insects on Store Plants Please give me some simple remedy for slugs and other insects on plants used in retail store. — R. C, Mass. — Any one of the insecticides adverr tised in our columns if repeatedly uset^, according to directions, will destroy the insects and slugs on the inquirer's plants. 22S The Florists' Exchange •****•****•*•**•***•******* • We Are In Possession of another car of Ram's Head Brand of Fertilizer. Tons, 330.00; 100 lb., Sl.2.-). _ TOBACCO DUST Good strong kind for dusting 100 lbs. S2.00. Tr. pkt. RAINBOW PANSY. Selected Sl.OO CINERARIA. Large flowering 50 BELLIS PERENNIS 25 STOCKS. Ctd Aqniu 25 i WM. ELLIOTT & SONS V^^yo^k' ■K SEEDS FOR THE FLORIST Asters QUEEN OF THE MARKET The best extra early variety: large double Oowers, on long stems, in colors: Crimson. Dark Blue, Light Blue. Rose Peach Blossom, White. Trade packet 20-'.. ounce 75c. SWEET 'peas, cyclamen, PRIMULAS, from oar own Cold Storage Plant. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Our Trade List mailed on application. FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO., Th.serdSfnr. Paneuil Hall Square, Boston Last Call AZALEAS and PALMS Somergem, Belgium, June 24th, AUGUSTE HAERENS writes: "Stocks are fine and plentiful. Send orders to New York Agents before August fifteenth to join regular Fall shipments. They will attend to all detail." Mails Iravd slowly nowadays. If interested, address promptly AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, " IT^VJ^^^- New York MEYER'S I BRAND FORMOSUMS— GiGANTEUMS— MULTIFLORUMS THE LILY WITHOUT A PEER ORDER NOW FOR FALL DELIVERY. EX NEW CROP CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER, 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK When iinUriug, plr SCCDS and BULBS Beckert's Seed Store 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. , North Side RAINBOW FREESIAS Grown and hybridised for a number of years by Mr. A. Fray, of Crown Point, Ind. The colors are varied and include several shades of yellow, orange, lavender and pink, all. however, harmonizing with each other, even when bunched together. Bulbs offered are of good blooming site and in a mixture of colors. Separate colors cannot be offered as yet. Delivery in July, as soon as bulbs are harvested and cured. Price: $5.00 per 100. S40.00 per 1000. $187.50 for 5000. For sale by A. FREY CrowD Point. Ind. A. HENDERSON & CO. 211 N. Stale St.. Chkaso The Uptown Seed Store Harry A. Bunyard Co., inc. *0 West 28th Si., NEW YORK When ordering, please mention The Exchange Wlini i.r,||.ilii-. i.l..;is,. im-iitiMii ■111' i:\i-liaiis*.' Th7L D.WALLER SEED CO. GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA Sweet Pea and Nasturtium SPECIALISTS Corrmmpondencm Solicited When ordering, please mention The Exchange Now Is the Time to Place Orders for PANSY SEED. Special florists' mixture, extra fine strain, $5.00 per oz. MIGNONETTE SEED. Giant strain, greenhouse grown, $5.00 per oi. SNAPDRAGON KEYSTONE (New). Clear rose pink. Winter blooming variety, $1.00 per pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED. Enftlish. Separate colors, $8.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEED. Greenhouse grown, $3.50 per 1000, $30.00 per 10,000. ZVOLANEK'S SWEET PEA SEED. Complete list at his prices. RAINBOW FREESIAS. New and worth while. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 2^-""-, strong, $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. POINSETTIAS. Strong, 2}^-in. (true Xmas type), $0.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Strong, field-grown CARNATION PLANTS. Beat varieties. Stock and prices right; write us for same. Write us regarding Fern Flats: Bostons, Scottii, Roosevelt, Whitman!, Teddy Jr., and other varieties for immediate or later planting. Have you placed your order for LILIUM Giganteum, Rubrum, For- mosum and Album ? We aim to supply the best produced in Japan and invite correspondence regarding our stock. Having any trouble with your hose? The MAGIC Hose — best made — will do away with all your troubles. We handle that brand and no other. J4-inch (2 ply), Ifc. per ft.; J^-inch (2 ply), 16c. per ft. Couplings included. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Building PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please m'-ntlon The Exchaiice OUR MOTTOi "THE BEST THE MARKET APFORDS*' Valley CHAS. SCHWrAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, N[WYORK Orders taken now for 1916 crop of German, Swedish, Dutch Pips TIME TO SOW PERENNIALS If you want stocky plants to resist tlie winter. Write for Special offer of Choicest Perennial Flower Seeds. It contains everything desirable in Perennials. WEEBER & DON 114 CHAMBERS STREET NEW YORK BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS Write for /'nVtv J .111 VlJllVl-.lJi.l .Jljl^l..^ ^ -^ ^ , ^^^^ LEONARDS^^Cg 226-230 ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TR.\DE Lily Bulbs Fall Shipment from Japan Prices quoted F. O. B. New York. Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, and London, (Ont.) Write for quotations stating quan- ity, variety and size required. McHutchison & Co. THE IMPORT HOUSE 9S CHAMBERS STREET. NEW YORK ' Our Exhibit of German Iris Won First Prize Al the International Garden Club Summer Show, Pelham Manor, June 1-4, 1916 JDHN LEWIS CHILDS. Inc. Flowerfield. L. I.. N. Y. pl.-asf in>-mi.Mi Thf !■: x o li a 1 1 Seedsmen garden seeu Write for samples and prices on Lithographed Envelopes, Folding Boxm, Catalog Covers, Plates for Seedsmen Stecher Lithographic Company Dept. S ROCHE.STER. N. Y. When ordering, plea&e mention The Exchange HEF.T. CARROT. PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other itenu of the abort crop of this past seaaon, as well aa a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS RJDeySt-.NEW YORK, and ORANGE. CONN \\hen ordering, please mention The Exchat.t: July 29, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 229 We SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President. Kirby B. White, Detroit. Mich.; firet vice-pres. F. W. Bolgiano. Washington, D. C ; second vice-pres , L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., secretary-treasurer. C. E. Kendel, 2010 Ontario St., Cleveland, O.: assistant secretary, S. F. WiLLARD, Jr.. Qeveland, O. Imports July IS. — S. S. Kristiania — T. Madsen. 15 bags beet root seeds. July 24 — S. S. Bermudian— L. D. Crossmund, 31 cases bulbs; Peter Henderson & Co., 2 cases bulbs; Maltus & Ware. 102 cases bulbs; Henry & I-ee. B96 cases bulbs; J. H. Small & Son. 5 cases bulbs; Vaughan's Seed Store. 88 pkgs. bulbs. New York Seed Trade Tlic French liullj situation as we noted last week seem.s to be even worse than was anticipated. A letter from France to one of the leading seedsmen here, re- ceived this week, states first that iu general there will be no more than three- fifths crop of Narcissus and Hyacinths. Furthermore, that there will be practi- cally no bulbs of either in the large sizes. Fourteen centimeter Roman Hyacinths will be impossible this season. The let- ter further states that there is only a 30 per cent, crop of Narcissus and a 40 per cent, crop of Roman Hyacinths. It also states that the small growers are demanding extortionate prices of the brokers in bulbs, wdio are striving to gather these for the filling of their con- tracts. McHutchison & Co., 95 Chambers st., report that permits have been received from both Briti.sh and German Govern- ments and unless some unforeseen dif- ficulty arises. Fall shipments of Azaleas will arrive on schedule time, via Rotter- dam. This firm is now shipping out great numbers of ferns in flats. Reports are heard on every hand of the shortage of California grown Purity Freesias. It is said that the growers are not able to make more than a 50 per cent, delivery. Stumpp & Walter Co., .30 to 32 Bar- clay St., report an exceptionally large demand for its early flowering Spencer Sweet Peas, both the California and Aus- tralian varieties for Winter flowering and that all other seasonable flower seeds are moving well. Charles Meyer, of the advertising and stock department of tliis company, is now seen again at his desk after an absence of several months on account of serious illness. A large new electric sign overhanging the sidewalk is one of the recent improve- ments at the store of J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay st. This firm reports that it is receiving a goodly number of export orders and that there is an active demand for perennial flower seeds. William E. Marshall of William B. Marshall & Co.. 166 W. 2od St., has just returned from a five weeks' business trip, which took him through Minnesota, la., and several other western States. This trip, from a business standpoint, was a ver.v successful one and Mr. Marshall says that there was no talk in these Western States of any lack of business prosperity. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers st., re- port a good demand for cold storage Lilium giganteum. They are now ship- ping out their pot-grown Strawberry plants, which were never as large and tine as thev are this year. At Burnett Bros., 98 CTiambers st, Edward Prince of the flower seed depart- ment, and Frank Muller of the shipping department, are on their vacations. Walter Barnwell has .iust returned from a successful business trip through Dutchess Co., N. T. Vaughan's Seed Store reports a very active demand for perennial flower seeds and for Winter-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas, also Pansy seed. Howard Henderson of Peter Hender- son & Co., 35 Cortlandt st., returned with his bride from California on Mon- day of this week. Roman J. Irwin, lOS W. 2Sth st., re- ports that he is very busy indeed sending out Pansy and Sweet Pea seeds on or- ders, and Purity Freesia bulbs, also that he has received the first invoices of his French bulbs and from these he has rea- son to belii've that tlu^ liulbs arc already on the way to this country. It is reported that there is to be a new seed selling firm at S7 Barclay st, and that the members of the firm will be Mr. Perth, formerly with William Elliott & Sons of 42 Ve.sey st, and Frank Duggan, formerly of the Harry A. Bun- yard Co., Inc., 40 W. 28th st. Chicago Seed Trade Preliminary work for Fall trade has begun. The catalogs of several of the houses are already well under way. \\niile trade is exceedingly dull in the city, the representatives of the various houses are turning in good business from various sections of the country, which speaks well for a lively Fall trade. Vaughan's Seed Store is having a good call on Pansy and Winter flowering Sweet Pea Seed. The various lines of perennial seed are also in demand. The inquiries for all lines of bulbs for Fall are nume'rous. The past week there was an interesting display of Gladioli of the primulinus type. Chas. Hollenbach has just returned from a trip to Louisville, Ky., where fie inspected some of the Onion set fields in that neighborhood. There is a good crop but the acreage is small and the sets have a tendency to coarseness. The warm weather in the Chicago district has checked the ravages of the maggot. Owing to the reduced acreage and tliin stand, together with the fact that the sets are going to be small, which means less bushels, Mr. Hollenbach anticipates a short crop. D. D. P. Roy is making preparations for the opening of his new store at Lake Forest early next month. Mr. Roy is preparing a Fall price list of plants and bulbs. • Arnold Ringier, of the W. W. Bar- nard Co.. spent a few days the past week on a tour of inspection of the crops in Wisconsin. C. A. Brazee. Wilmington. Cat, a large grower of bulb stock for the Los Angeles market, is in the city calling on the seed trade. Vegetable Growers' Association Chicago Arrangement Committee At a meeting held at the Planters Hotel on Thursday, July 13, a perma- nent organization known as the Chicago Convention Committee of the Vegetable Growers' Association of America was formed for the purpose of arranging a program and entertainment of the Vege- table Growers' Association of America during the convention to be held in Chi- cago in September (exact date to be an- nounced later.) The ofiioers and committees are as fol- lows : Fred Lautenschlager, president ; James B. Foley, secretary ; E. F. Kurow- ski, treasurer. Finance Committee : Geo. Sykes, chairman; Leonard Vaughan. W. L. Kroeschell, D. J. Coyne. Enter- tainment Committee : D. J. Coyne, chair- man ; Philip J. Foley. Leonard Vaughan, E. F. Kurowski, R. F. Dilger, Aug. Geweke. Trade Exhibits Committee : A. Dietsch, chairman ; Rudolph Kurow- ski. Geo. Sykes, Jr., J. E. PoUworth. Leonard Vaughan. John Leonard. Hotel. Trade Space and Meeting Room tJom- mittee: W. L. Kroeschell, chairman; Geo. Sykes. Leonard Vaughan. Carl Ickes. Program Committee : Sam. W. Severance. Louisville, Ky., chairman. Reception Committee : J. E. PoUworth, chairman. Banquet Committee: Leon- ard Vaughan, chairman; W. L. Kroe- schell. Geo. Sykes. Philip J. Foley, D. J. Coyne. P. L. McKee. Further appointments will be an- nounced at forthcoming meetings. It is the earnest desire and intention of the committee to make the forthcom- ig convention a perfect success, and with proper co-operation of all parties inter- ested, success is assured. The Chicago convention promises to Time and Tide Wait For No Man And the Philosopher might have added Print- i\c; Presses, too, if he had lived in this day, for it is an absolute certainty that if your advertis- ing instructions for our Annual Convention Number reach us as late as August 2, you are going to be TOO LATE. The closing time for this year's Convention Number is August 1, and it is an easy date to remember. Most ad- vertisers, however, prefer to send in their in- structions for a feature number well beforehand, and leave the remembering of dates to the "other fellow." Right now is the ideal time for the writing of the advertisement that will advise all the trade that you want their orders, and tonight it should be on the way to us. We do the rest. LISTEN! A particularly good Southern Number this AUGUST 5 issue of ours is going to be — we say "particularly good" and by that mean the Houston Convention Number is go- ing to be covered editorially and pictorially in the particularly good way that all similar issues are covered by The Florists' Exchange. That it will be a particularly good num- ber for advertisers goes without saying. Use this issue to make New Business, and as well solicit More Orders from your regular patrons. Two Points To Remember AUGUST 1 is CLOSING TIME for copy and cuts, and to come out on time presses have to start running on time. Pubrs. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Box 100 Times Square Station New York City 230 The Florists' Exchange Zvolanek^s Well Known Winter-Flowering Orchid Sweet Pea Seeds In original packages at liis prices. We iiandie all of his varieties, including novelties introduced this year for the first time, and give the following list of the best of those already introduced. 1 oz. 4 oz. 1 lb. Mrs. A. A. Skach. Widely known shell pink $4.00 $3.50 $12.00 Mrs. Joseph Manda. A shade lighter 1.25 4.00 14.00 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Purest white 1.25 4.00 14.00 Venus. White ground. Edges pink blushed. 1.50 5.00 15.00 Bohemian Girl. Darker shell pink 2.00 6.00 White Orchid. Dwarfer i.oo 3.50 12.00 Orchid Beauty. Dark rose, blushed with orange. Very large 75 2.50 g.oo Pink and White Orchid. Blanche Ferry color and very large 75 Lavender Nora. The finest lavender 50 Lavender Orchid. Lavender pink, large. . . i.oo Christmas Pink Orchid. Improved bicolor. 4.00 The Czar. Similar to above 4.00 1 oz. 4 oz. 1 lb. Bridal Veil. Frilled pure white $1.75 Apricot Orchid. Salmon and cream 2.00 $6.00 $15.00 For others, write us for complete list. Red Orchid. Large, free and very fine. Miss Flora Fabing. Pink, yellow and salmon i .00 2.50 1.75 3-50 12.00 12.00 I.oo 3.50 9.00 6.00 12.00 40.00 40.00 12.00 Also Yarrawa, widely known rose pink, i oz. I2.00, 4 oz. $5.25, I lb. $16.00. Rose Queen. The widely known clear pink we introduced. Strictly greenhouse grown seed; originator's strain. S5.00 per oz.; $15.00 per 3-i lb.; $50.00 per lb. This is worth the differ- ence from the outside seed. 3-50 Keystone Snapdragon Undoubtedly tiie best Winter-blooming clear pink on the market. $1.00 per pkt., $5.00 for 6 pkts., $10.00 for 13 pkts. S. S. Skidelsky & Company, Philadelphia,^ pa. Wht'n ordering, ploase mention Tbe Exchange My New Price List of WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED has been mailed. H you have not received a copy, send postal for it. Part of new crop will be ready early in July. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK LOMPOC, CAL. Wbeo ordering, please mention The Excbaoge Mastodon Pansies If you believe that 23 years of undivided att«Dtion to the exclusive cultivation of Pansies ought to result in an exceedingly Gne strain of flowers, then you can safely send us an order for Mastodon Pansies. Separate colors. 1916 Catalogue Ready. 1916 CUT PRICES MASTODON MIXED. H oi. 65c.. M oz. t2.25. oz. $1.00, 4 oz. $12.00. PRIVATE STOCK MIXED. H oz. $100, H oz. $3.25. oz. $6.00. 4 oz. $20.00. GREENHOUSE SPECIAL (New). H ol $1.00. M oz. $4.00, oz. $8.00. Steele's Pansy Gardens PORTLAND, OREGON PANSY SEED MY GIANT PANSY SEED, NEW CROP. READY NOW Finest mixtures, in superb colors, all grown from selected atook. Pkt of 5000 seeds, $1 00; 1 oi.. S4.00; 3 OI., $10.00. B. Ca£h with order. B. JENNINGS Lock BOJ 154 SOUTHPORT, CONN Grower Only of The Finest Pansies When ordering, ploase meullon The Exchange i-nibody imituic fe.ituros, and it will be tile aim of tlio committee to bear out the leputntion of Chicago as the Convention <-'ity of the United States. Incidentally, the Chicago Association of Commerce is taking a lively interest in this enterprise, and will work with us. Chicago Convention Committee of v. g. a. of a. Jas. B. Foley, Sec'y- The General Seed Trade Onion set growers in the viciuity of Louisville have been \ery busy picking I he sets during the past few days. So far no price has been placed on the new .^I'ts, which are of excellent quality, but ^iligbtly large or coarse, due to too much moisture during the end of the gron-ing period. The sets are all whites or yel- lows, no reds being grown here. W. N. Arterburn. president of the seed house of Wood-Stubbs & Co., Louisville, was recently released from all responsi- bility in connection with the accident near St. Matthexvs on .Tuly 4 in which I'billip .\pp lost his life. ,\t the hear- ing before the coroner's jury it was shown that .\pp. who was riding a motor- cycle, was intoxicated and was zig-zagging over the entire road, whereas there was ISft. of clear roadway. He crossed di- rectly into the path of Mr. Arterburn's automobile. The Rudy-Patrick Seed Co.. situated in the West Bottoms, Kansas City, has bought the U. S. Warehouse Elevator from .1. A. Stahl for .*21..37.5. Extensive remodeling will be done and another storey' will be added to the building. Some notes on Steele's Pansy Gardens and on the increased seed acreage of Her- bert & Fleishauer, the Aster growers, will be found in our Portland (Ore.) newsletter in this issue. Burpee Estate is $1,211,990 Appraisers of the estate of the late W. Atlee Burpee, Philadelphia seed dealer, have filed an inventory in the Register of Wills office, which appraises the estate at .$1.211. !«)0.()2, including real estate valued at .i;298,4."'iO. The ■•Ford- hook Farm" property, the Burpee home at Doylestown, Pa., is appraised at .'iil22,.-)m. XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE IMPROVED. Finest grown. Many colors mixed. 650seeds $1.00; half pkt. 50o.; per 1000, $1.25; colors 8eparat«, alao. PRIMULA Kewensis. Sweet YeUow. DwI. 25o. PRIMULA Malacoides. Giant Baby. 25c. CALCEOLARIA. Dwarf giant spotted. Pkt. 25e. CINERARIA. Large fl. dwarf; 1000 aeed*. 50o. CYCLAMEN. Finest giants, mixed. 250Beed8»1.00. DAISY (Bellis) Monstrosa. New monatrous. double, giant-flowering, mixed. Pkt. 25«. FORGET-ME-NOT Triumph. Extra fine. 25«. PIAWT PAN^Y "^^^ ^^' large- flowering VJlriil 1 1 Alio I varieties, critically Belected. 6000 seeds, $100; H _pkt. 50o.. oz. %3.00. A liberal extra pkt. of Giant Mme. Ferret Paiuy seed added to every order for Pansy seed. Our Pansiea are very fine this year. Cash. Liberal extra count. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. \\'hen nrdprlng. please nipntioii Tin' IvxcTianpp Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN Catalogue on application 98 Chambers Street. NEW YORK CITY \\ rit-n nrtlorlmi. pli-nsp nipntlun Thp Exrhange W. E. Marshall & to. Seeds Bulbs Insecticides 166West23dSt.,NEWYORK Part of the\S»eet;Pea>xhibit of VV. .MIee Burpee;& c:o., Phihulclpltia, ai the annual exhibition of the American .Sweet Pea Society, Bar Harbor, Me., July 15 and 16, 1916 CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS (SAGO r.\LMS) Strong and bealtby bulbs, liie 4 to 6 Iht 25 Ihs. $2.50, 100 lbs. S9.00, 300 lbs. $25.00. 500 lbs. 140.00. THE MOORE SEED CO. 125 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Wbeu orderliif;. pleuse mootloD Tbe ExcIjbds* July 29, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 231 i Boddlngton's Re-selected Winter-flowering Spencers as grown by Wm. Sim, Cliftondale. Mass. Asparagus Seed PLUMOSUS NANUS. True greenhouse grown. 100 seeds 50c.. 250 seeds SI. 00. 1000 seeds S3. 50. PLUMOSUS NANUS. California grown. 100 seeds 50o., 250 seeds 75c.. 1000 seeds S2.50. WINTER-FLO WERING Tile varieties offered below are now too weli known to need ijiucll description; we classify colors to malce ordering easy. All our stocks are re-selected and can be thoroughly relied upon to come true to description and color. PINK AND WHITE Christmas Pink Orchid. An^°'- ^ °'' improvement KIb. lib. Pink and While Orchid tl.OO S3.00 SIO.OO (35.00 Pink-and- White Orchid. Simi- lar in color to Christmas Pink. .20 .(15 2.00 7 50 Sensation. Newman & Legg's variety of the Christmas Pink Orchid 1.00 3.00 10.00 35.00 The Czar. Standard rose, wings white, mottled with pink 1.00 3.00 10.00 35.00 WHITE AND BLUSH Bridal Veil. Best pure wliite .35 1.00 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Double, white 35 1.00 Venus. Standard slightly blush pink SO 1 50 White Orchid. Pure white. . . .20 .65 PINK AND LIGHT PINK Bohemian Girl. One of the finest pink selfs 50 Fordhook Pink. Rose pink on white ground, shading deep pink toward the edge of the standard and wings 40 Morning Star. .Self-pink color. Mrs. Jos. Manda. Light shell pink Miss Florence Roland. Light pink with salmon Mrs. A. A. Skach. Beautiful, clear, bright pink Rose Queen. A pink of sterling merit and of most pleasing shade 60 1.50 10.00 3.50 3.50 4.50 2.00 12.00 12.00 15.00 7.50 50 450 15.00 .40 .00 1.25 3.00 3.50 10.00 12.00 35.00 .20 .05 2.00 7.50 .50 1.50 4.50 15.00 .20 .65 2.00 7.50 Sclma Swenson. Light, 8oft>^oz. 1 oz. pink $0;J0 $1.00 Yarrawa. Bright rose-pink. Introducer's re-selected sUick. .60 California-grown seed ;i5 RED AND ROSE Belgian Hero. A beautiful rose- colored variety . l.OO Fordhook Rose. Rosy carmine. .ijO Orchid Beauty. Dark rose- pink, with orange blush 20 Red Orchid. Bright cherry-red. .20 Sensation Scarlet. Bright scarlet 1.00 APRICOT AND ORANGE Apricot Orchid. Mostly apri- cot self 60 Orange Orchid. Standard or- ange, wings dark salmon pink . .tiO LAVENDER AND BLUE Anita Wehrmann. A beautiful shade of lavender 25 E. Burke. We recommend this as the best light blue. Tr. pkt. (25 seeds) 50c 2.50 Mrs. John M. Barker. Lilac, with glisteninp, dark rose, wings light blue on white ground 50 H lb. 1 lb. 2.00 1.00 $24.00 12.00 3.00 1.50 10.00 4.00 35.00 15.00 .75 .75 2.50 2.50 10.00 10.00 3.rw 4GE 1000 35.00 1.50 4.50 15.00 1 .50 4.50 15.00 .75 6.00 1.50 4.50 15.00 Mixed Winter-Flowering Spencers Containin;^ many of the best and most expensive sorts in a wide range of color H oz. 20c.; oz. Boc; M lb. $2.00 ; lb, $7. .50 The New Sensational Australian Spencer Winter-Flowering Sweet Peas The following varieties are, without doubt, the greatest and most valuable novelties introduced since the famous Yarrawa Spencer marked the commencement of a new era in Winter Sweet Peaa. NOW READY CONCORD DAYBREAK. Cream with standard heavily edged buff pink. C:ONCORD CHARM. Delicate shades of while and blue- white wings and very liglit heliotrope standard. CONCORD COUNTESS. Most attractive tint of pink, the ideal (lower color. CONCORD COQUETTE. Mottled light rosy carmine. CONC:ORD EMPEROR. A rich crimson-red variety. Prices on all the foregoing: Packet of I.S FOR DELIVERY CONCORD PURPLE. Mauve purple, changing to purple blue. CONCORD RADIANCE. A very striking shade of rosy magenta. CONCORD WINSOME. Delightful shade of pink, tinted lavender. CCERULEA, Delicate sky blue, sometimes a little lighter. RUBY. A glowing light crimson-scarlet color. SALMONEA. A rich, rosy salmon variety of great merit, seeds, 35 cts.; 5 packets of one variety, $1.50. Yarrawra Bright rose pink, with light wings. Seeds sown early in September will flower about December 1st and bloom profusely and continuously until May. They are borne us- ually in fours on extra long, strong stems. Awarded Certificate of Merit, International Flower Show. New York. 1014, and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, March, 1915. K oz. 1 oz. 1 lb. Introducer's re-selected stock $0.60 $2.00 $24.00 California grown seed 20 .()5 S.OO Tr. MTr. CALCEOLARIA, Boddington's Perfection pkt. pkt. Mixed $1.00 $0.60 CINERARIA, Boddington's Stellata Mixed. 100 .60 CINERARIA, Boddlngton's Matchless Mixed 1.00 .60 Boddlngton's Giant Pansies 7.00 .75 2.60 Tr.pkt. ^4 oz. Oz. Boddlngton's "Challenge" Mixture. $0.50 $1.60 $5.00 Sim's Gold Medal Mixture 75 Knott's Winter-flowering Mixed. Giant flowers of good substance on long stems. Beautiful colors Triumph of the Giants. Extremely large flowers of beautiful colorings. . . .50 2.75 10.00 Giant Masterpiece (Frilled Pansy). Petals beautifully waved; exquisite colors 25 1.25 4.00 Giant Madame Perret. A recent intro- duction by a celebrated French special- ist: of strong, free growth 15 .85 3.00 Oz Tr.pkt. M oz Giant Trifnardeau. Mammoth flower- ing, and in a good range of color $0.15 $0.50 $1.50 Giant Lord Beaconsfield. Deep purple violet, top petals light blue 15 Giant Emperor William. Ultramarine blue, purple eye 10 Giant Golden Queen. Bright yellow; no eye 15 Giant Golden Yellow. Yellow; brown eye 15' Giant President McKinley. Golden yellow, large dark blotch 15 Giant White. Violet spot 10 5% discount for cash with order. .50 1.50 .60 1.50 .60 2.00 .75 2.50 .85 .60 3.00 2.00 Tr. M Tr. MIGNONETTE, Boddlngton's Majesty, pkt. pkt. The finest of all the fancy varieties of Mignon- ette for Winter forcing Per oz., $7.5O$1.0O $0.60 SCHIZANTHUS Boddingtonil. Select hy- brids. Tr. pkt. 75c.; 3 for $2.00. Stocks (Winter) ABUND.^NCE. E.xcellL-nt for Summer and Winter flowering. Color fine shade of carmine Tr. J^ rose, similar to Queen Alexandra pkt. oz. 6 tr. pkts., $1.00. $0.20 BEAUTY OF NICE. Daybreak pink; one of the best 25 $1.00 Canary Yellow. Undoubtedly the finest yel- low Stock yet raised. Height 15 in 25 Crimson King. Brilliant fiery crimson 25 Empress Augusta Victoria. "Color silvery lilac 25 QUEEN ALEXANDRA. Delicate rosy lilac . . .25 Lenox Purple. One of the handsomest of the light purple Stocks. An especially desirable variety 25 1.00 PRINCESS ALICE. White 25 1.50 2.00 1.50 1.50 1.00 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON CO., Inc., 128 Chambers Street NEW YORK CITY I I When ordering, please mention The Exchange Incorporations Mt. Pleasa.\t. Mich. — Thi' MiuhiKiin Seed Farm.>< filed articles i>f iucnrpurii- tion ou July 3 with a capital stock of $50,000. Habtfobd. Conn. — The Rose Hill Floral Co. has been incorporated with a capital stock of .$;jO,0(M). The officers are : President, Louis L. Barton. West Hartford ; vice-president, Abner I'. I'it- ner. Hartford; secretary-treasurer, Ralph M. Grant, South Windsor. Maryland State Hort. Society Siimmef Meeting Tiie .Summer meeting of the ]M;iryland State Horticultural Society will be held at Hancock, Md.. Aug. 29-30. This will afford, a splendid opportunity for the members from all parts of the State to see the great progress and development of the fruit industry of that section of AVa.shington County. Within a radius of a few miles around Hancock there are growing about 300,000 fruit trees, both I I'each and .Vpple. the majorit.v of which ari' bearing. The members of the society and all otiicrs interested in the industry, are invited- to assemble in Hancock on the evening of Aug. 29. A meeting will be held in the town hall, which will be addressed by prominent speakers. On Wednesday, Aug^ 30; 9 a.m.. the visitors will be conducted through the orchards of tlie vicinity in automobiles, as guests of the citizens and fruit growers. For further information write to Prof. T. B. Syraons, College Park, Md. EVANSVILLE, IND. — The Evansville Florists' Club met on .July 13 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Keubler at Newburg. Thirty members and their families were present, most of them mak- ing the trip in machines. The dinner was served on the lawn, Japanese lan- terns, and shaded electric lights, and na- tional colors prevailed as decorations. The ue.\t monthly meeting will be the annual outing of the club. It will occur at Cypress beach the second Wednesday in August and be an all-day affair. 232 The Florists' Exchange MichelPs ^^cV Flower Seeds PANSY SKKI) Mlchcll's Giant Rxhibltlon Mixed. A ciniit .strain which for size of bloom, heavy texture aiHJ varifci t'()I<)rH find shaties cannot be Hvir- pasaerl. Half trade pkt, 3nc,; 50c. per trade pkt.; }i oz. ITtf.; $5.00 per oz. <;tiint Trlmardeau Mixed. Very large (lowiTinK; eli(»ice colors. Trade pkt. 30c.: .Slli.'i ptT oz. Giant Prize, Separate Colors Tr. pkt. Oz. (;iant A/iirc Blue tO 10 81.7.1 ■ Black Blue 40 1.7.5 Emperor William. Blue.. .40 1.75 • llortensia Red 40 2.00 Kln|< of the Blacks 40 175 Lord Beaconsfield. Purple violet 40 1.75 Peacock. Hluc, claret and white 40 2.50 Snow Queen. Pure white. .40 1.75 ■ Striped 40 1.75 ■ White, with Eye 40 1.75 " Pure Yellow 40 1.75 Yellow with Eye .40 175 HENRY F. MICHELL CO., DOUBLE ENGLISH DAISY (BcllU Perennial Tr pkt. (Iz. MoHBtrosa Pink ■.4 oz. $1.. 50 SO. ,50 White... >4 oz. l.,50 ..50 " Mixed. ..,'4 oz. 1.25 .50 Lonfifellow. Pink 30 1175 Snowball. White 30 1.75 Double Mixed 10 1,50 MYOSOTIS. Forget-Me-Not Tr. pkt. Oz. Alpestris Victoria $0 25 $0.75 Eliza Faurobert 20 .75 Grandifiora alba 20 100 GrandiHora ro.sca 20 1.00 Palustrls 30 2 (K) Palustrls Semperflorens 25 2.00 Royal Blue 30 1.25 DIssltlflora .10 2.25 Ruth Fischer 50 CINERARIA ''tr. Tr. pkt. pkt. Dwarf Grandifiora Prize $0.00 $1,00 Medium Tall Grandifiora IMIze. .(50 1.00 PRIMULA CillNENSIS h een able to obtain their support and co-operation iu the movement, and an announcement will be made from every church in the city on July 23, and on and forever after July 30, 1916, the flower stores of Knoxville will be closed, except in cases of abso- lute necessity and then orders will only be filled behind closed doors. Norris Timmerman who has been in the employ of A. T. Dailey for some time, has accepted a position at the greenhouses of the C. W. Crouch Co. Miss Mary Attix from Baum's is spending her vacation with friends near Greeneville, Tenn. Karl P. Baum and wife on their vacation attended the Im- perial Shrine Session at Buffalo, N. Y., from there they visited points in Canada and will return by way of New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, I>. C., stopping a day or two at each city. Charles Baum, father of Charles L. liuum. florist, died on July 10. Although imt actively connected with the flt»rists' I'Msiness he was a great admirer of flow- I IS and was a frequent visitor at his sun's store. Mr. Baum was born at Keircli Ileim, Boldenden, Germany, on the Rhine, Mareh 4, 1831, and came to the United States in 1848, locating in Tennessee soon afterwards. He came into Knoxville on the first train entering the. city July 4, 1854, and accepted a pcsition with what is now the Southern Uiiilway Co., which he held until Oc- luber. 1906, when he was retired on a pension. He was the oldest Mason in Tennessee, having joined the fraternity ill 1852. "SOUTHBO." VAUGHAN'S Mixtures Cut Flower" Runs to Per Irade l"kt. Ptr H oz. I'er oz. Per H lb. Light Colors $0.25 $0.85 $5.00 $17.50 Giant Contains all Per Trade I'kt. The BIG Ones $0.25 Per % oz. Per oz. Per Jitlb. $0.60 $4.00 $14.00 "International" Wonderful in Per Trade Pkt. Per H oz. Per oz. Per H lb. Range of Colors $0.50 $1.50 $10.00 $35.00 Giant Flowered Pansies FOR 27 YEARS WE HAVE SPECIALIZED IN PANSY SEED Other dealers have stolen the names of our mix- tures, but so far none have gotten away with the quality of the seeds we supplied Giant Adonis. Light blue Auricula. Colors Aurora. Pure white Beaconsfield. Violetandblue. Black (King of the Blacks). . . Bridesmaid. Apnle-blosBom. Bugnot. Extra choice (Gassier. 3 and 5 blotched. . Pres. McKinley Pres. Carnot Emperor William. Blue Fiery Faces. Red with black. Golden Queen. Pure yellow And fifty other named sorts, Oz. 51.80 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80 2.40 2.80 2.00 3.00 3.00 1.40 1.50 1.50 1 'Oz. Indigo King. Indigo blue $2.00 Mad. Perret. Rose and pink. 1.80 Masterpiece. Fluted petals. . 5.00 Orchid-Powered. Mixed 2 25 Paris Market. Fine mixture. 1.80 Prince Bismarck. Lightbrown. 1.50 Purple. Rich color 1.50 Striped. A fine strain 1.40 Trimardeau. Mixed 1.00 Violet Blue 1.40 White, very Large, with aa^ Violet Eye 1.60 Yellow, with Large Dark Eye 1,60 See Mid-Summer List Florist's Seeds Calceolaria Hybrida Mixed Extra Choice. Our mixture is composed of the choicest selections of tigered, marbled, spotted and variegated varieties, and we know, will give entire satisfaction. 1000 seeds 50c.. 3 trade pkts. for S1.35. Cineraria Vaughan's Columbian Mixture. It consists of a mixture made up by ourselves of the choicest English, French and German strains, and cannot be excelled in variety of colors, size, shape and substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant. Trade pkt. (500 seeds) 50c.. 3 pkts. $1.40. Mignonette New York Market. Tlie largest and best greenhouse variety. Trade Pkt. (1000 seeds) 50c., oz. $7.00, H oz. 11.00 Primula Sinensis Vaughan's International Mixture Trade Pkt. (350 seeds) 50c., per i^ oz. $4.00. Also Separate Colors, at same prices Primula Obconica Grandiflora Mixed. 1000 seeds, 50c. Primula Malacoldes, trade pkt. 25c. And all separate colors. Sweet Peas for Fall Sowing NEW EARLY FLOWERING LONG SEASON SPENCERS The originator says: "One thing we are absolutely sure of is that these we are offering have come absolutely true for three consecutive years." EARLY MORNING STAR. Deep orange scarlet or flame color, standard rich orange, pink wings. The flowers are large and of best Spencer form, and borne in threes and fours in wonderful profusion. 25 seeds 25c., tr. pkt. (3^ oz.) $1.25. oz. $4.50 net EARLY SONG BIRD. The flower is light pink on white ground, and borne on long stems. Nearly every one carries four large blossoms. 25 seeds 25c., tr. pkt. ( J^X oz.) $ 1 .00. oz. $3.50 net EARLY MELODY. Rose pink on white ground, closely resembling Countess Spencer and Hercules. The flowers are borne on long stems and mostly four large well-waved blossoms to each stem. 25 seeds 25c., tr. pkt. (Ji oz.) $1.00, oz. $3.50 net EARLY SPRING MAID. Color light pink on a cream ground, and the blossoms have the same splendid characteristics of Mrs. Hugh Dickson for a florist's flower. It is a most effective flower and carries a great wealth of blossoms borne in fours on long stems. 25 seeds 25c., tr. pkt. CM oz.) $1.00, oz, $3.50 net EARLY SNOW FLAKE. Best early-flowering white-seeded Spencer Very large and of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne in wonderful profusion on long stems. 25 seeds 25c., tr. pkt. {\i oz.) $1.25, oz. $4.50 net EARLY HEATHER BELL. Flowers are very large, borne in fours and threes on long, stout stems; beautiful, bold Spencer form. The color is a rich but pleasing mauve; after standing in water the color becomes a beau- tiful mauve lavender. 25 seeds 25c. , tr. pkt. ( )i oz.) $ 1 .25 , oz. $4.50 net Winter Flowering— Unwin Types Tr. pkt. Oz. Lb. Blue Jay. Bright blue self color $0.15 $0.50 $6.00 Lavender Nora. Most pleasing lavender; long stems. A splendid com- mercial variety 20 ,75 Winter Flowering— Spencer Type (Trade packets contain J4 oz.) Tr. pkt. Oz. Lb. Anita Wehrman. Clear lavender $0.25 $0.75 $9.00 Lavender Blcolor 20 .75 10.00 Lavender Pink 20 .75 10.00 Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Flowers exceedingly large, much fluted, usually 4 to a stem. bright shell pink 20 .65 8.00 Tr. Pkt. Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell pink; extra long stems. . . $0.20 Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Appleblossorn pink 30 Mrs. W. Sim 20 Mrs. Spanolin 20 Pink and White. Blanche Ferry type. One of the best commercial varieties.. .20 President Woodrow Wil- son. Magenta rose 30 Rose Queen. Beautiful rose pink 50 Red Orchid 20 Selma Swenson. Clear, light, soft pink 30 Venus. Perfect shape, stan- dard white, slightly blushed f)ink wings, in Winter near- y white 25 White Orchid. White flow- ers of good substance. . . . Yarrawa. The color on open- ing is rose, changing as the flower develops to a light pink standard, tinted bufll', with blush wings. The flowers are exquisitely waved, many being double flowered and produced on long sterna 20 Winter Flowering Spencers Mixed 20 .20 Oz. Llx $0.65 S8.00 1.00 .75 10.00 .75 10.00 .65 8.00 1.00 2.00 .75 10.00 I.OO 12.00 .75 9.00 .65 8.00 .65 8.00 .65 8.00 Complete Mid-Summer List of Flower Seeds Ready VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO, 31-33 W^. Randolph St. NEW YORK, 43 Barclay St. When urdering, pkase meutiun The Exchange 234 The Florists' Exchange New Early Flowering Giant Pansies Or Winter Blooming An entirely new and distinct strain of Pansies. The main ad- vantage of these new Pansies over all hitherto existing Pansies is the extreme earliness of flowering and its unusual hardiness, which enables them to withstand quite severe Winters, and to bloom right on into the Summer. Sown at the same time as other Pansies, they begin flowering the early part of March or as soon as the snow is off the ground, many times having four or five large flow- ers to a plant, when all other Pansies are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragrant. They are highly recommended for Autumn planting on graves, and for very early bedding, as well as for early cut flowers. 14. WINTER SUN. Golden yeUow with dark eye. 15. ICE KING. Silvery white, with dark blue eye. 16. CELESTIAL QUEEN. Light or sky blue. 17. CHARM OF MARCH. Dark velvety blue. 18. MIXED. The above four colors with other shades and variations. Each color separate or mixed. 500 seeds 50c., 1000 seeds $1.00, H oz. $2.00, Moz. $3.75, 1 oz. $15.00. For list and price of other Kenilworth Pansy Seed see my ad. of June 10th. FRFF OFFFR rainbow is a miiture of the most » 1\I^1^ \Jl I 1j1\ beautiful, Korgeoua colors, blotched, striped, veined, margined, etc. With every $1.00 worth of Pansy seed I will send, free, 1000 seeds of Rainbow and with other amounts in like proportion. Craig Quality Cyclamen PRIZE WINNING STOCK Our Cyclamen are conceded to be the best strain in all colors. 75,000 ready for immediate delivery. From 2J^-inch pots, at $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Robert Craig Company 4900 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Branch, NORWOOD, PA. SNAPDRAGONS SILVER PINK FINEST YELLOW $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000 ,5.00 per 100 , $45.00 per 1000 FINEST WHITE NELROSE THE BEST COMMERCIAL SNAPDRAGON $5.00/ per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000 HEATHERDELL, Above prices are for plants, from 2J4-inch pots, which are pinched once and well branched. We offer extra fine plants of the above, from 3-in. pots, at an advance of $2.00 per 100. DAVID J. SCOTT, Corfu, NY. $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000 NEW YELLOW $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000 DAHLIAS Araucaria Excelsa Best new and standard varieties. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS BERLIN, N. J. Surplus ABOVE MY OWN REQUIREMENTS 600 DELPHINIUM Belladonna. 2).i-in., at 4o.; 200 .Stock IIY1)R\N(;eA Otaksa. 4-6 branches, at lOc; 500 SPRENGERI, 2ii-in., at 2!.ic 1 100 DRACyBNA Indlvlsa, 3-in.. at 6c.; 500 RUD. BECKIA Purpurea, 2J4-in.. at 4c.; 100 SALVIA Aiurea, 2>i-iii., at 4c.; 250 GVPSOPHILA Par. FL PI., 2ii-ia.. at 4c.; 100 SHASTA DAISY. Alaska, 4-iii. (bloom), at 7o.; 150 DIGITALIS, Pink and White, 3-in., at 6c.; 200 AQUILEGIA, mixed. 2L4 -in, at 4c.; 100 HOLLYHOCK, Ever- bloomlnft Hybrids, 2!i-in , at 4c.: 200 HOLLY- HOC:K,Binirle, mixed.4-in., at 80.; lOOABllTILON Savltzii, 3-in., at 6c I All first-class stock . Cash, please J. H. FREDERICK, Johnstown, N. Y. Wll'-;i Ml :, nil'--. 111. .I-..' Ill, 111 T)m- lArl:.P:i:9 I A FEW GOOD j THINGS YOU WANT ' DRAC/ENA Indlvlsa. 2-in., So; 3-in., lOc; 4-in., l.Tc; 5-in.. 25c. each. REX BEGONIAS. 2".i-in., $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poltevine. Rlcard, Per- kins and Buchner. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $.5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-in., lOo.; 4-in.. 15c.: 5-in., 25c. VINCA Varle^ata. 2-in., $2.00; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. New lJft)Now Ready — Let ot lend^it Not necessary for you to write. Juat send your letter licad and we will do the rest. ZONE MAP When ordering, oleese nipntton The Bxcbanre P. Ouwerkerk 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. JUST re<:eived from our HOLLAND nurseries Rhododendrons, Aza!eas,Spiraeas, Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts PRICES MODERATE FINE PLANTS G-in. pots, GOc, 7Sc. ami $1.00 c.iih. Aschmann Bros., Second and Brutol St.., PhiUdelphia, Pa. THE EXCHANGE— Alert and up-to-dat» Wlifii ni-iiiTJn^-. pl.-asf meDti"n The Exchange POT-GROWN WISTARIA AMPELOPSIS Veitchll AMPELOPSIS Quinquefolla ARISTOLOCHIA EUONYMUS Radicans variegated A. L. MILLER Rockaway Boulerard and Sutphln Road JAMAICA, LONG ISLAND Whpn f>rf1prlng. pleasp mpnTIr1[i£. please mrDtlon Th« Exciiftiirt URGE PINES. SPRUCES, HEMLOCK, RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS, ETC. The F. E. G)nine Nursery Co. Stratford, Conn. Reference : Dunn & Bradstreet. Established 21 year When ortlerlnK. plenHP nn'ntton Thf ElchaDfce Berberis Thunbergii Seedlings to 3 feet. Prices right Specimen TSUGA CANADENSIS Littlefield & W^yman North Abington, Mziss. Wb^u orderlnc. please mention Tlie Excban(6 July 39, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 235 HOLLAND GROWN BULBS HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, ROSE BUSHES, ETC. Write for information about the Mammoth Auction Sales that we will hold during the coming Fall Season, of Holland's latest and choicest varieties The MacNiff Horticultural Company 52, 54 and 56 Vesey Street The Largest Horticultural Auction Rooms in the World NEW YORK CITY llllllBllllllllllimillJIIilll tiiiiiiiiriiiiiiniiiiiiNiNHJiitiitmiitntim^j King Seed Cabinet 50 DRAWERS 3 inches wide, 2}^ inches deep. 8 inches long. Oak case and partitions. Oak fronts and backs to drawers. Steel bottoms and sides to drawers. Just the thing (or your potting shed. Price, $15.00 net f. o. b. factory. KINO CONSTRUCTION CO. NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. Hiiiinmnnii iimuimiDiiuiiuuiuiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiJiiiiiiiuiJuiiiiiiuiiujmmmumui Florists' Forcing Sweet Peas All the new and standard varieties Write for prices Fall Wholesale and Retail Catalogues ready with in a few days. Send for copy. James Vick's Sons Rochester -:- -:- New York Pedigree Seeds WATKINS & SIMPSON, Ltd. 12 Tavistock Street Covent Garden, LONDON, ENG. Chrysanthemums and Plumosus MaJ. Bonnaffon and J. Nonin, from 2H-inch pots, S20.00 per 1000. Out of sand, $15.00 per lOOO' SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON. 3K-inch pots, J5.00 per 100. Cath or approved irtdil W. B. GIRVIN, Leola. Pa. MAMMOTH PANSY vVantier's Strain) Large Bowering variety, saved only from select flowers. 1 pkt. 25o.; 6000 seeds, Sl.OO; 1 oz. $4.00. IMPERIAL SEED & PUNT CO. -:- Baltimore, Md. SOUTHERN STATES (Oontiiiucd frO}ii page 233) State Florists' Ass'n. At this meeting Mr. Baiimer, in behalf of the Kentuok.v .Society of Florists, extended an invita- tion to hold a .ioint meetinp; with tlje Kentuck.v florists at the home of Anders liasnuissen. in New Albany, Ind.. some time in October. The invitation was Kladly accepted and plans will at once be made looking to the time and arrang- ing the program. The Kentncky florists will endeavor to make this meeting of such interest that it will become an annual or semi-annual event for the florists of the adjoining vStates to ^t together. Some sort of big outing or excursion, probably a ban- Muet, will be arranged. No Saturday Closingf Saturday ilosing has been passed up entirely in Ijouisville this season. Last year the William Walker Co., closed at 1 o'clock during the Summer months, but as this store was the only one in tlie city to adopt such a schedule, it failed to prove very satisfactory, and was not resumed this season. The florists' busi- ness is slightly different from other lines as it is in perishable stuff, and the flo- rist has to be present when the public wants flowers. Many of the Louisville florists are much iuterested in the million dollar factory fund of the Louisville Indus- trial Foundation Corporation, which has been incorporated by the members of the Louisville 'Board of Trade. This fund is to be used exclusively for the purpose ttf bringing new industries and factories of one kind or another to the city. A big stock selling campaign has been started, and several of the florists have subscribed for blocks of stock. The Ford deliver.y truck of August R. Baumer has been laid up for a few days as the result of an accident in which a heavy truck sideswiped it. So far the William Walker Co. of Louisville is leading the merchants of Louisville in the matter of window deco- rating, and is running an excellent chance to win the cup of the Louisville -Vdvertisers Club. The floral company has won the cup on two occasions for the liest dressed window in the city, while no other local house has been able to get it more than once. During a campaign starting last April and lasting through November the concern which secures the cujj the greatest number of weeks will be presented with it. The cup itself is of silver, about twenty-five inches in height and very attractive. Keep DowTl 'Weeds Due to the heavy rains wliich have been experienced all Summer there has been an unusually rank growth of weeds in yards all over the city. The local authorities have issued notices of property owners that under a local or- dinance these weeds must be kept cut to prevent the spread of such noxious weeds to lawns, etc. Failure to comply with the order is punishable by a fine of from •$5 to $20 and of $5 per day for each day the weeds are uncut after notice has been served on a property holder. G. D. C. Freight Rates Freight rates based du multiple carloads will probably be disinnfinued in the near future for the Interstate Commerce Com- mission has just issued an order requir- ing the railroads of the United States engaged in interstate commerce to show cause on or before Oct. 1, 1910, why the action should not be taken to cause the elimination of such rates from their tariff schedules. Chemistry Beats "Elbow Grease" Hand weeding is costly — it takes time and has to be done over and over again. ITmS W££D-KILL£R Grass and v/eed-KiUing Chemical is mixed with twenty times as much water. You wet the ground and vegetation thoroughly. In a few days the weeds are dead — permanently — for the rest of the season. ATLAS gets down to the deepest root. One gallon, diluted, is good for 600 sq. ft. Private homes and estates are using ATLAS more and more. There is a nice profit for seedsmen, florists and nurserymen selling ATLAS in qt. and gal. packages. RETAIL PRICE 1 quart $0.50 1 gallon 1.50 5 gallon 5.00 Write for discounts and further particulars on your business letterhead. ATLAS PRESERVATIVE COMPANY of America, Inc. Dept. A, 95 Liberty Street New York City Wben ordering, pk'ase mention The Eicbapge To the Trade. EstabUsbed In 1787 Henry METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all Choice Vegetable, Flower and Farm Seeds ^nAr'ialfiac • Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Car- apeciailies . ^^^^^ KohlRabi. Leeks. Let- tuces, Onions, Peas, Radishes, Spinach, Tur- nips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begomas, Car- nations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspurs, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phlox, Prim- ula, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. Henry Mette's Triumph of the Giant Pansies (mixed.) The most perfect and most beautiful in the world. $6,00 per oz., $1.75 per ^ ot., $1.00 per H 01. Pottage paid. Cath with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast founds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I also grow largely seeds on contract. When ordering, please mention The Elxchange VIOLETS- VIOLETS Marie Louise. Clean and healthy. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. WM. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchange CHINESE PRIMROSES Fine. 2-lnch, $2.00 per 100 Best, large Bowering strain, in bright colors Malacoides and Cinerarias Ready July 15th. Cash. M. S. ETTER, Tbe Home of Primroie, SHIREMANSTOWN. PA. When ordering, please mention Tbe Ezchanse 236 The Florists' Exchange The Baltimore Wholesale Florist and Supply Co. To better accommodate our trade, we are moving into larger quarters. After July 30th we will be located in our new building 13 East Centre Street, Baltimore, Maryland A full line of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies at all times U :i.Mi MiiUTlnt'. i>l> asr (iieiili.in '] he Kxcliaiici- Special Offer SMILAX. Strong, 23/4-in., several times cut back, $2.00 per 100, S17.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS. Plumosus and Sprengeri. 2V|-in., 12.30 per 100, 300 for $5.00. GERANIUMS. Strong, 2}^-in.; fine for next Winter flowering; of the following varieties: S. A. Nutt, Buchner, Helen Michell, Poitevine, Mrs. Lawrence, Jean Oberle, Ricard, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. STEVIAS, DRAC^NA Indivisa, FORGET-ME-NOT, Giant Double ALYSSUM, PRIMULA Obconica, CINERARIA (Prize Strain), outof 23/^-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. CELERY and CABBAGE PLANTS. Ail leading varieties. Strong plants, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000.- PARSLEY. Double Curied. From field, $1.25 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT BRISTOL PENNSYLVANIA W hfii ijidtTiiig. pb'aijL' mentiuu Tbe E.\LbanKt' Primroses and Cinerarias Per 100 DDiKjiiTi A /^u*_ __ Mixed or separate colors, from 2M-in. rKlIVlULA Chinese, p^jj, j3 00 PRIMULA Obconica, Gigantea and Grandiflora. In mixed or separate colors, from 2)4-in. pots. $3.00 per 100, 3-in. 5.00 CINERARIAS "Dreer's prize dwarf." from 2 in pots 2.50 ASPARAGUS PlMmOSUS. Kxtra strong, from 2M-in. pots .... 3.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Extra heavy, from 3-in. pots 5.00 WETTLIN FLORAL CO., Hornell, N. Y. Miscellaneous Plants Per 100 ALYSSUM. Double. 2-in S2.00 BEGONIA Lumlnosa. 2}i-in 3.50 Chatelaine and Prima Donna. 2^-in... 3.00 Erfordia and Vernon. Red, wlute and pink. 2;i-in 2.50 Seedlings, Prima Donna and Vernon. Red 1.50 GERANIUMS, Mme. Sallcrol. 2-in 2.00 HELIOTROPE, Jersey Beauty. 2-in 2.00 HYDRANGEAS. Last year's cuttings. 3-in.. 5.00 LOBELIA, K. Mallard. 2-in 2.00 STAR OF BETHLEHEM. Something new. 2-in 5.00 Caaii, please. Olson & Co., Webster, Mass. Wholesale Plant Growers .SALVIA splendens. 4-in. pots, $7 00 per 100. KING HUMBERT CANNAS. 4-in. pots, 10-in. tall, $8.00 per 100. DUSTY MILLER. 2M-in. pots, 12.00 per 100. GERMAN IVY. 2}4-in. pots, $2.60 per 100. ASPARAGUS Spreneeri. 3-in. pota, »3.50 per 100 AGERATUM. 3-in. pots. »3.50 per 100. Mohawk Greenhouse Co. J2« Van Vranken Ave.. SCHENECTADY, N. V When ordering, please mention Tbe ICxchangc CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids Our strain of Cyclamen is second to none: Pink, Blood Red, Xmas Red, White with Carmine Center, White, Salmon; strong plants, from 2j2-in. pots, S5.50 per 100, »50.00 per 1000; from 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. PRIMULA Obconica Grandiflora and Gigantea (Ronsdorfer Hybrids). In all standard colors, from 2,^-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. DRACAENA Indivisa. From 5-in. pots, $2.50 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, Ea.t S.r.^ud.bur,. 'MUMS YELLOWjCHAS. RAZER2M^'!^t«. $2.00 per 100 SNAPDRAGON NELROSE ,r?ms«d From 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100 From 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100 HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Just Arrived from Belgium 40 CASES OF AR AUCARIAS, KENTIAS and ASPIDISTRAS In Bne condition, which I wlU offer In their original package for the next two weeks, before being potted, at tbe follow- ing low prices: ARAUCARIA Eicelsa. 3 tiers, 9-11 inches higll, 50c.; 3-1 tiers, 12-14 inclies high, 60o.; %A tiers. 14 to 16 inclies high, 75c. KENTIA Belmoreana. 5-6 leaves, 16 inches high, 65c.; 18 inches high, 5-6 leaves, 75o.; 24 inches high, 6-7 leaves, 90c.; 26-28 inches high, 6-7 leaves, $1.25 each. KENTIA Forsterlana, 24-26 inches iiigh, 5-6 leaves, 75c.; 28-30 inches high. 90c.; 32-34 inches high, 6 leaves, $1.25; 36 inches high, $1.50 each. ASPIDISTRA. Suitable for porches. Green- leaved. 6-iQoh pots, $1.00; Variegated, $1.2.5. GERANIUMS, such as Beaute Poitevine and Alphonse Ricard. 4-in. poU, $S.0O per 100. John Doyle, S. A. Nutt, Perkins, M. Buchner, 4-in. pol«. $7.00 per 100. BEGONIAS, Lumlnosa and Vernon red; Magnlfica, t)e8t pink. 4-in. $8.00 per 100; same varieties, 3-in. $5.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS. 4-in. poU, $8.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE. Light and dark blue. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. AGERATUM. Best dwarf blue, 4-in. pota, $7.00 per 100. best pots, pots. 4-in. Cash with order SCARLET SAGE, Clara Bedman or Bonfire. 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3-ill. pots, $4.00 per 100. PETUNIAS, California Giant. 3.in. poU, $5.00 per 100. DOUBLE PETUNIAS. 4-inch pots, bright colors. $8 00 per 100. ROSY MORN and INIMITABLE. 2H-"n. pots. $3.00 per 100. SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem. 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. DOUBLE BLUE CORNFLOWERS. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. MOONVINES. 2H-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, staked up, $12.00 per 100. PHLOX. 2H-in. pota. $3.00 per 100. SNAPDRAGONS, such as Giant Yellow. Golden Queen, Giant Scarlet, Giant Pink, Salmon Pink, Queen of the North and Giant White. 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Nelrose Pink and Sliver Pink, 2H-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. KENTIA Belmoreana and Forsterlana. 4-in. pots, 30c. each. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; 4-iii , $10.00 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-in. pots. $6,00 per 100; 4-in., $12.00 per 100. HARDY IVIES. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. COCOS Weddelliana. 3-iB. pots, ISo. CROTONS. 4-in pots, 25o. LEMON VERBENAS. 4-in poto. $8.00 per 100. DRACiCNA Indivisa. 5-in. pots, 25c. FUNKIAVariegata. Strong. 4-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, Wtertt^/' 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Hydrangea Otaksa and Hortensia In bud and bloom. Large plants at $2.00 to $5.00 each; shipped in Cedar tubs, if desired, at reasonable prices ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY :: Elizabeth, N. J. WhiMi iirderlni.-. pi.' 100 1000 5,000 ASPARAGUS Plu- mosus. 2}^-in. pots. . .$J. 00 $25.00 3,000 SMILAX. Fine plants. 2>i-in. pots 2.50 20.00 3,000 CARNATIONS. Field- grown. White Enchantress, En- chantress .Supreme, Prin- cess Dagmar, Philadel- phia, Beacon 6.00 50.00 GERANIUMS. Poitevine, S. A. Nut. 3-in 5.00 Cash with order Mfignus Pierson CROMWELL -:- CONN. 170 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 1 phiiit out. 0. racb Strnrit; plaiita, ii-iu.. tiiu for the lot. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Extra fine plants, 3-in. pots, Oo. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. jtMili..ii Tin- l-:\cli;in^-r GOOD STOCK At Reasonable Prices 100 DRACAENA Indivisa. 3-in. poU $5.00 DRAC^N A IndUisa. 4-in. pots 10.00 FEVERFEW, Little Gem. 2}j-in. pots. . . 2.00 GERANIUMS, Mme. SaUeroL 2>i-m; pots. 2.00 GERMAN IVY. 2tj-in 2.00 IVY GERANIUMS. Fine miied. 2yi-m. Sots 3.00 SE GERANIUMS. 2li-in. pots 2.50 LEMON VERBENA. 3-in. pota 3.00 LKMON VERBENA. 4-in. pots 6.00 HELIOTROPE. 2^,-10 2.00 SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON. 2H-\a.... 2.50 (RAMSBURG'S STRAIN) VINCA Varlegata. 3-in 3.00 VINCA Varlegata. 3,4-in 5.00 F. A. EMMONS, ^Jl^JJlH m.. JERUSALEM CHERRIES Melvina and Aunum. 2^'j-in., $_'-00 per 100. PRIMULA Obconica and Malacoldes. Ready .lulv 17th. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. SMILAX. 2-in . $1 .50 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Pink, white and yellow. 2-in., $1.50 per 100. Cash. BYER BROTHERS, Chambersburg, Pa. July 29, 19ie. The Florists' Exchange 237 Please Note My Ad. SWEET PEAS ZVOLANEK'S ORCHID FLOWERING Pansy Seeds and Other Seeds. Field-Grown Carnations Roman J. Irwin New York When iiideriug, pltnsf inonlinTi Tin- Kxchnii;ri' Pink Killarney, White Klllarney, Killarney Queen, Double Pink Klllarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Mrs. Taft (Antoine Rivoire), My Maryland, Lady Hlllingdon, Richmond. Grafted, from 3 and 3H-inch pots, $15.00 per 100. Own Root, 3-in., $8.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Bonsllene, Kalserln. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. Sunrise, Sunset. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. Hadley, Klllarney Queen, Sunburst. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $10 00 per 100. Kalserln A. Victoria. Grafted, 3-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. Chrysanthemums Chieftain, Golden Dome, Raoiapo, William Turner. 2K-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. A. J. Balfour, Autumn Glory, Culiingfordll, Elsie Papworth, Early Snow, Geo. Kalb, Glory of Pacific, Harvard, Harry May, John Shrimpton. Lillian Doty, Maud Dean, Money Maker. Mrs. Baer, Mrs. Robt. McArthur, Major Bonnaffon, Mme. F. Bergeman, Nagoya, Patty, Polly Rose, Pacific Supreme, Timothy Eaton, White Bonnaffon. 2K-m. pots, $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. POMPONS: Baby. Klondyke. Golden Bed- der, Sunshine, etc. SINGLES: Lady Smyth. Menza, Mrs. Prouting, Garza. Yellow and White, and other varieties. From 2M-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Miscellaneous Plants Ready for Immediate Sales Size pots 100 ASPARAGUS Sprengerl 2>i-in. $3.00 ASPARAGUS 3 -in. 6.00 ASPARAGUS Hatcheri 3 -in. 8.00 FORGET-ME-NOT 2M-in. 3.00 POINSETTIAS 2M-in. 6.00 SMILAX 2)i-in. 3.00 SWAINSONA Alba 3 -in. 6.00 STEVIA Compacta 2Ji-in. 3.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE Wood Brothers FishkiU, N. Y. Wti'-ii ordering, ploage mention The Eichappe REX BEGONIAS Extra choice collection, mixed. Plants strong. Ready for immediate saes. 3-in., $1.00 per doz., $8.00 per 100. VINCA Varleftata. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Extra strong. S. A. Nutt, 2-iii., $1.65 per 100, $16.00 per 1000; Vlaud and Buchner, 2-in., $1.75 per 100; Ricard, Montmart, Poltevlne, etc., 2-in., $2.00 her 100. COLEUS, Red, Vellow and MUed. 2-in., $1.50 per 100. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholesale Grower. Alleghany, New York When ordering, please mention The Exchange FERN SEEDLINGS. By the miUion, now ready for potting, best stock ever produced, every plant guaranteed to please, or money back. Assort- ment of 15 best Fern Dish varieties, strong, un- divided clumps, $1.00 per 100. $9.50 per 1000. In 10,000 lots, $9.00 per lOOOi in 25.000 lots, $8.50 per 1000. Ask for Price List illustrating 30 best Table Ferns to select from. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown, 2K-in. stock, in best assortment, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. KENTIA Belmoreana. Clean, thrifty, 2)i-in. stock, right rise for center plants. $1 .30 per aos., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyenae Gloriosa. Strongest, prettiest and most productive of fancy Adian- turns. Always in demand, requires no more heat or care than a Boston Fern. Well grown, 3-in. $2.50 per dos., $20.00 per 100. Large cut fronds, shipped safely any distance, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense. Splendid 2-in. stock, $1.30 per doi., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Cuneatum. Best common, com- mercial Maidenhair Fern for pot or cut. Welt grown, 2>i-in. stock, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Strong Seedlings, $1.00 per 100, $9.60 per 1000. ALSOPHILA Australia. Extra strong seedUngs. $3 00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Strong seed- lings from best greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting. $1.00 per 100, $8,00 per 1000. In 5000 lots, $7-(in per IIIUU. J. F. Anderson FERN SPECIALIST SHORT HILLS, N. J. Wh'^n nriiiTJng. jili^asp mention Tho Exchange Fern Seedlings Best stock in country, assortment of 15 beat varieties, strong, undivided clumpa. $1.00 per 100, $9.50 per 1000: $9.00 per 1000 in 10,000 lota. Ferna for Fern Dlahes. FuU-grown, fine atock. from 23^-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000; from 3-in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Seed- lings, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Fine atock from 2>i-in. pota, $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. BOSTON FERNS. 6-in. at 60o.; heavy 7-in. at $1.00; heavy 8-in. at $1.60; heavy 10-in. at $2.00. Extra heavy ENGLISH IVY. 4-in., $20.00 per 100. DRAC/ENA Indivlsa. 5 and 6-in., $30.00 per 100. High Grade Stock. Cash, or satisfactory references. C. A. Peterson Wood Court TarTTtown-on-llDdfOn, N. Y. VVb'-n iirdeilug. please mention The Exchange 100 1000 Whltmanl Improved $5.00 $40.00 Whitmanl Compacta 6.00 40.00 Roo«ei«It8 fl.OO 40.00 Boatona 4.00 36.00 250 at 1000 rate HENRY H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. When orderinK, pU-iise nifiitlun The Exchange l|iS=* I Stand Back of Every Order Shipped. Satisfaction Guaranteed Is My Way of Doing Business -^^r NEW CROP SEEDS-To Sow At Once ASPARAGUS pluniosu.s nanus. Kr<-('rtliou.s<> prown. $2.50 per lOOf). Sprengerl. 75c. per 1000. BELLIS DAISIES. Double Giant White, Double Giant Pink, Double Giant Red. Tr. pkl ~iic., ?-8 oz. 75c. CALCEOLARIA Ilyhrlda, Carter's Prize Strain. 50c. per tr. pkt. CINERARIA. Giant flowering, half dwarf. Finest Mixed. 7.5c. per tr. pkt. MIGNONETTE. (Heady .hily 15.) Giant greenhouse lorcing. Finest strain obtainable. 50f per tr. pkt., H oz. S2.00. oz. $6.00. PANSY .SEED. (Ready July 15.) Giant flowering florist mixture. American grown. (Beht money can buy.) .50c. per tr. pkt., ?4 oz. $l-.50. oz. S5.00. PAN.SY .SEED .SPECIAL. Greenhouse mixture for forcing; long-steniriicd. $I.(X) per tr pkt % nz, .?1..50. 1., oz. $2..')0, oz. $8.00. r ■ .. PANSY, Giant White Dark Eye, Giant Pure Yellow, Mad. Perrcl Red, Prince Henry Giant Blue. All the above: h oz. $2.00. ' ^ oz. $:!.00, oz. $6.0f). PANSY SEED. Wm. Sim's Giant Exhibition Mixture. Finest strain known. Tr. nkt $1.00, ,'4 oz. $:!.0(), oz. $10.00. ,4// The Above Panaiet Are American Crown .SNAPDRAGON. Greenhouse Forcing Varieties. Buxton's Silver Pink Tr. pkt. $0.50 Phelp's White Tr. pkt. $0.60 Ramsburft's " 1,00 Giant Yellow " ' '^i Keystone Deep Rose Pink. . . " 1.00 Garnet " '5Q Nelrose Deep Pink. , " ..^0 STOCKS. Beauty of Nice Pink. Ready Aug. 15th. 90% Double. This stock took first prize- at New York Mower Show, March, 1916. It sold in New York market at 25c to 35c per spray. Tr. pkt. $1.00, M oz. $2.00. 02. $/.00. SWEET PEAS, /volanek's Winter Orchid, Flowering in alt rnriptie^. I have the Eastern agency for this season Xmas Pink Orchid. Best pink and white. '2 oz. $2. .50, oz. $4.00, 4 oz. $12,00. Mrs. A. A. Skach and Mrs. Spanolin. 'i oz, 7.5r., 02. $1.25. 4 oz. $3, .50. Venus, hi oz. S5o.. oz. $1,.50, 4 oz. $5,00. Rose Oueen, '4 oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00, 4 oz. $15,00, White Orchid, Red Orchid and Lavender Orchid. ',2 oz.0.5c,,oz.S1.00, 4 oz, $:i.50. Lavender Nora, Orchid Beauty. 3-> oz. ,50c., Oz. 75c., 4 oz. $2.50. Yarrawa. H oz. 60c., oz. $1.00, H lb. $2.75, I3 lb. $5,00. ,\il other new and standard varieties and grandiflora types at Zvolanek prices, application Mrs.- Chas. A. Zvolanek. (New,) Finest lavender. ',4 oz. $4,00, i-- oz. (7.00, oz $12.00. Mrs. Jos. Manda. }< oz. 75c., oz. $1.25, 4 oz $4,00. Bohemian Girl. H oz. $1 .25, oa. $2.00. 4 oz. $6-00. The Czar. ' , oz. $2,25, oz. $4.00, 4 oz. $12.00 Bridal Veil. Oz. 81.75. Miss Flora Fablng. Oz $1.00, 4 oz. $3,60. Apricot Orchid. J 2 oz. $1,25, oz, $2,00, 4 oz $6,00. Mrs. Sim Orchid. H. oz. $1.25. oz. $2.00. His catalogue on FREESIAS Purity. sHo ^f iiSio^""""^"- »'■«> p" loo. postpaid. ASPARA(;llS Plumosus Seedlings. $8 00 per 100(1; in .5000 lots, at .*7,.50 per 1000; in 214-in,, *:!(« per 100, $25,00 per 1000, ASPARA(;US Sprenfteri Seedlings. $6.00 per lUOO; 2'4-in,, Sli.OO per 100, $26.00 per 1000; 3-m., $6.00 per 100; 4-in,, $10,00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Hatcheri Seedlings. $1.00 per 101), SSOO per 1000. BEGONIAS, Chatelaine 100 1000 ■ 214-in $5.00 $45.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 4-in 12.00 Lorraine. 2ii-in. Ready .\ug. 15th 12,00 Cincinnati. 2)i-in. Ready AuE, 15th 15,00 MELEOR. Ready Aug. 15th 15.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2'4-in- 25,00 200.00 Rex. 2,'-4-in., very best varieties, assorted 6.00 BOUVARDIAS. Red. Pink and White. 2H- in. Excellent stock. $6.00 per 100, $40,00 per 1000. BOSTON IVY (Ampelopsis Veitchii). 2;4-in., $.T.0O per 100, $26.00 per 1000. CHERRIES, Jerusalem. 214-'"'., $3.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN. Very be.st strain and colors; fine plants. Xmas Red, Pink, Salmon, Pure White, White with Eye, Dark Glowing Red. 2!4'in 6.00 Teddy, Jr 6.00 Table Fern Seedlings. In best varieties. 1 flat, S2.00 per flat; 5 fljits. $1,75 per flat; 10 flats, $1.60 per flat. Shipped in or out of flat^ BENCH-GROWN FERNS. Clean at,„k. Boston, Roosevelt, .Scottli. Schoelzli and Teddy Jr. Ready for 4-in. pota, $10.00 per 100. Strong plants, in all above varieties, ready for .5-in. pots, $15,00 per 100. Field Grown Carnation Plants Place your order now. White Enchantress, Matchless, White Perfection, Mrs. C.W.Ward, Light Pink Enchantress, Philadel- phia, Beacon, Victory. $(5.00 per 100, $50 00 per 1000. Enchantress Supreme. $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. White Wonder. $6 50 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Yellow Prince. $7.00 per 100. Belle Washburn (New Red) $12.00 per 100. Other varieties. Priceson application. 250 of one variety at thousand rate. All of the above will be strictly first class stock which I stand back of and assure satisfaction on. HYDRANGEAS. Best French vanelies 2).4-in.. $4.00 per 100, .'i-in., $6.00 per 100; 6-in, and larger, in bud and bloom. Prices on application. PELARGONIUMS. Easter Greeting,' Lucy Becker, Wurtembergla. Fine 2-in $7.50 per 100. PEPPERS, Bird's Eye, For Xmas. Bright red. 214-in., $3.00 per 100. POINSETTIAS. 2;4-in., ready lOfl 1000 July 20th and later $6.00 $50 00 PRIMULAS. Obconlca. Chi- nensls, Malacoides. 2^i-in., ready July 15th, giant flower- ing, finest strain, in separate colors or mixed 3.00 27 50 ROSES. 3}2 and 4-in., Own Root and Grafted. Write for prices. American Beauties. Strong, 3J^- in 20.00 SMILAX. Strong, 2;4-in 3.00 SNAPDRAGONI Sliver Pink, Giant Yellow, Giant White, Nelrose. 2^i-in 4.0O Keystone. 2 >4-in 5.00 STEVIA. (Double and Single.) 2- in 3.00 VINCA, Variegated. 2-in 2.50 VIOLETS, Marie Louise (Rhein- becfc grown ) Clean stock. Plants from soil, ready .ius- 1st 4 00 35 ()0 25.00 35,00 46.00 25.00 20.00 ROMAN J. IRWIN PLANTS - CUTTIMCS-BUIBS-SEEDS Phones 3738 - 2326 Farra^ut 1 08 west 28t!: St. NewYorK When ordering, pirase mention The Exchange 238 The Florist's Exchange Anglin^WalshCo. WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y. 'Phone. Woodlawn 1470 ASPARAGUS PlumosuB. 2>i-in.. J.i (» por 100, J2S.00 per HMX). Seedlings. $.S.0O per 1000; in 5000 lots, at $7.50 per 1000. SprcnAerl Seedllnfis. J6.00 per 1000; 2>i- in., $25.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS. Chatelaine. Seed- 100 1000 lings from Boil »3.50 $30.00 2>i-in 5.00 45.00 Lorraine. 2)i-in 12.00 100.00 Cincinnati. 2)i-in 15.00 140.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2K->n. .25.00 200.00 Rex. 2>i-in., very best varie- ties, assorted 5.00 40.00 Erfordli. 2M-io 3.00 25.00 3-in 4.00 35.00 Semperflorens White. 3-in. . 6.00 Vernon. 2-in 2.50 20.00 3-in 500 Beddlnit. Assorted. 2}i-in... 4.00 BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pinll and White. 2K-in 5.00 40.00 CALADIUM Esculentuni. S-in., $2.00 per doz. CANNAS. Kinft Humbert. 3-in., J4.00 per 100; 4-in.. $7.00 per 100. (Except King Humbert.) 3-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. All pop- ular varieties. $1.75per 10O.$15.00per 1000. Hardy Varieties. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. CYCLAMEN. Xmas Red, Pink, Salmon, Pure White, White with Eye. Dark Red, 2}i-in., $6.00 per 100, $50 00 per 1000; 3-in., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. DRAC/1ENA Indivisa. 2K-in., per 100, $3.50; 3-in., $6.00; 3!^-in., $7.00; 4-in., $15.00; 5-in., $25.00. Seedlings, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. loo 1000 FERNS. Table Ferns. 2Ji-"n. $3.00 Cyrtomlum Falcatum, 3-iD. . 8.00 4-in 15.00 Boston Ferns. 2>i-in 4.00 $35.00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt, Whltmanl com- pacta, Scottii. A1123-4-in.. 5.00 40.00 FERNS— Continued 100 lOOO Elegantissima Improved and Elegantissima compacta. 2i.i-in $6.00 $50 00 Teddy Jr 5.00 45.00 Whitmani. 5H-in. 75c. each. Table Fern Seedlings. $2.00 per flat; 5 flats, $1.75 per flat; 10 flats, $1.60 per flat, HYDRANGEAS. Best varieties. 2M-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. 100 1000 IVY, English. 2).i-in $3.00 $25.00 LEMON VERBENAS. 2-in 2.50 Strong, 3-in 6.00 PHLOX, Hardy. Mixed. Clumps. 5.00 ■ Fireball. 4-in 7.00 POINSETTI AS. 2;<-in 6.00 50.00 PRIMULA. Obconica, Chinen- sis. Malacoides. Giant flow- ering. Separate or Mixed Colors 3.00 27.50 SNAPDRAGON. Silver Pink, Giant Yellow, Giant White, Tango and Salmon. 2i4-in. 4.00 35.00 VINCA Variegata. 2-in 2.50 20.00 2M-in 3.00 25.00 VIOLETS. Marie Louise. Clean stock. Rooted Cuttings 2.25 20.00 Plants from soil, ready Aug. 1st. 4.00 35.00 VIOLETS. Princess of Wales.. 2.50 22.50 CALIFORNIA BULBS Prices F. O. B., New York City. FREESIA Purity (Fischer's Improved). Diam. Inches. Per 1000 Hto5< $10.00 CALLA iCthiopica. Diam. Inches Per 1000 IH to 2-in. (florist size) $70 00 2 to 2H-in 85.00 Godfrey. Whiter than iEthiopica and more prolific. Medium sized bulbs, $8.00 per 100; large size bulbs, $12.00 per 100. The above are clean, high-grade, healthy bulbs. Wlien ordering. pleHse m'-ntlon Ttie Kxrliwiigp Ferns Chrysanthemums. 'T'^rirt-%T ¥*• 8-in., $1.00 each. 7-in., 75c.eaob 1 CUUy, «»r. 6-in., 50c. each. 4-in., 20c. each 2X-in., $6.00 per 100, $60 00 per 1000 Cl<-><-k'l-l-;i 2H-in-. t5 00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 '^*-*-»ll*» 6-inch, 50o. each. John Wanamaker l-^n^if'^fh ^" '"" Chadwlck. RoQ^^ Madison. Own root. Golden 2>i-in., $3.00 per 100 Campbell Bros., 3-in. $8.00 per 100 Penllyn, Pa. Wlien ordering, plfaee meptlon The Exchange Special GERANIUMS Fine stock. Must have the room. 20,000 Nutt and Poltevine, 500 RIcard, 500 Scarlet Bedder, all nice 2-in. plants, $2,00 per 100, $15,00 per 1000. 3-in. Stock: 3000 Poltevine, 3008uchner 500 Nutt, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. PELARGONIUM, Easter Greeting, 2-in., $8.00 per 100. Cash phase. Rudolf Nagel, 515 South West End Ave. , Lancaster, Pa. io,ooo Bench-Grown Ferns Scottii, Whitmani, Scholtzii. Roosevelt, etc. Fine plants. $15,00 and $20.00 per 100. 2>i->n ASPARAGUS Plumosus and 100 1000 Sprcngeri. Large plants $2.76 $25.00 2U-in. SMILAX PLANTS 2.75 25.00 2Ji-in. STEVIA. Dwarf or tall 2.25 20 00 3-in. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 10 varieties 7.50 70.00 2>i-in. CYCLAMEN. 8 varieties 6.00 65.00 3-in 8.00 70.00 Abundance of other stock. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, n. j. Wht'n onlerlng. please mention The Exchangs Table Ferns 1 loiii 2,'j-in. Of s, in best varieties, at $3.00 per IJO, f2r> Wi I.e. 1010. ADIANTUM Clrriosa (Hardy Farleyenso). Fine strong plants, in 3-in. pot.H, at $15.00 per 100. KENTIAS and COCOS for center plants, from 2'4-in. pots, $10,110 per 100. Thoma$ P. Christensen, Sbort Hills, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD. N. J. ORCHIDS PALMS and Plants of Every Variety ORCHIDS Collector jg^n Dc Buck Is still collecting in South America the best Com- mercial Orchids. Plants are arriving now. For prices write to EnC RI TPir 719 Chestnut Street. ■ L/Il. D^JV^IV, SECAUCUS. N.J. Western Orchid Co. Alameda, California ORCHIDS, PALMS Sole Agency for Pacific Orchid Peat HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment in larf^c and small sizes. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc., DuiT/ee. iii. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America CONVENTION NUMBER Out Next Week See large ad elsewhere in this issue You must prepare your soil right and feed your plants properly, if you are to realize bountiful crops of either Flowers or Vegetables. Magic Complete Plant Foods, Magic Pure Bone Meals and Magic Pure Carbonate of Lime possess the necessary amount of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium and Calcium Carbonate to assure you greatest production at smallest cost. Let us tell you more about the Magic Way of Feeding. This valuable information is yours for the asking. Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co. 810 Exchange Avenue Union Stock Yards CHICAGO \N'hen ordering, plrase mention The Exchange Irises Our introdiintiuiis inrluilo Crusader. Goldcrest. Kashmir White, Lady Fos- ter. Miss Willmott. Ringdove. Viola and other first cluss novelties, and we hold cood stocks of Alcazar, Ed. Michel. Isoliae. Oriflammeand all thebeststand- ard varieties. Eremurus A unique collection of .luly-floworinie hy- brids bctweea E. Dlgie (pink) and K. Bungci fyellow->. incliiding shades of white, prim- rose, rich yellow, pale pink, salmon and ornnge. Awarded the Gold Medal of the R. H. S.. 191.5. Herbaceous and Rock Plants \ye hold one of the largest and tnoet varied collections in the country. American Nurserymen intereste?S COMPANY CUD OHIO Whpn ordprlng. nlpnBe mpntlnn Thp ffTrhnng. Split Carnations Quickly, easily and cheaply mended. No tools required Pillsbury Carnation Sfaple Patented 1906 I 1000 35o.. 3000 Sl.OO postpaid I. L. PILLSBURY Galesburg, 111. WbP» ..rd^rlng nl>iii«# mgntlon Thp Wxch«ng» ELMER D.SMITH & CO. Chrysanthemums ASK FOR CATALOGUE Adrian - - - Mich. When ordering, please mention The Exchange j When ordering, please mentiun The Exchange NORTHPORT A. F. J. Baur Long Island, N. Y. O. E. Steinkamp Merry Christmas The scarlet Carnation you will eventually grow. Order it now. Dissemination will begin next December. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 BAUR & STEINCAMP, Indianapolis, Indiana Carnation Breeders Carnations F. Dorner & Sons Co LA FAYETTE, IND. Chrysanthemums Carnations and Roses Charles H. Totty MADISON NEW JERSEY Rowlandville, CARNATION PLANTS FIELD GROWN READY NOW 10,000 Matcliless. S4.5.00 per 1000 4 OOU C. E. Akehurst. S50.00 i>er 1000. W. & H. P. EVANS, Philadelphia, Pa. CONVENTION NUMBER 0"t Next Week See large ad elsewhere in this issue. 240 The Florists' Exchange •MiiiiiininitJiiiiiiiiiiiitinuiiniiiiniiiiiuiitiiiiiiuniiiii iiiuiuiimiiiitiii iiiicjiiiimiiiiititiiii jiiiiiiiiiiiitiiniiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiti iiiHiiiiiiiimiiJiiiiiiiiiiritjii iiu miiiDii miciiii iiiijiiiiimiiiitj niiiiiiiiiiiiinitiiimi tiuimiiiiiitiimiiimiitiiiMiiiiiimjmniiiimt.^- California Privet Over two million plants of superior quality All sizes from one foot to four feet Very low rates in carload lots Also Polish Privet, Amoor Privet and Berberis Thunbergii in quantity J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, New Jersey >iiiiiiiiiiiiruiiiiiii [] miit]iiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiii]iii iiiciiiiiiiiii ,i,„i],„„i, uiiiiimiiiic] iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit] iiHioiiiiiiraiiiiii imiimiii [iiimiiiiiriuii imiiiimiiiiiitjiiiiiiiiimiMim itif i []i i tiiiimi tiiiiiimiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiii [iiii ic< \V hen onlerln;;. plc-iise niontlon The p:xcbang e_ Nursery Stock t Florists Trade Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Roses. Clematis. Phlox, Paeonles, Herbaceous Perennials Ampelopsis Veitchii California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Write For Our Wholesale Trade Litl W. di T. SMITH CO.. Geneva. N. Y. 70 YEARS 1000 ACRES Wbeii orilt-rliig. pli-ase mentioD Tbe Kxchaiige POT GROWN STRAWBERRIES Everbearing 30,000 PROGRESSIVE 1 0,000 SUPERB 200,000 Pot Plants Now ready, of the very best varieties. Plants are guaranteed to be as fine as any grown. Write for varieties and prices ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY :: ELIZABETH, N. J. When orcU-rtng. pl'-flse meotUm The Excbaiipe 5,000 NORWAY and SUGAR MAPLES. l>^-5-in. cal. 25,000 ORIENTAL PLANTS. 4-10 ft. for growing on. 500 AMERICAN HOLLY. 12-30 x 12-30. Shapely plants. 500 NORWAY SPRUCE. 5-7 ft. sheared. Will sell cheap. Send us list of your wants of the above for special prices Woodlane Nurseries MT. HOLLY, NEW JERSEY Wheti orihTlng. pli-nsp mention The Exchange California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Asparagus Roots The Robbinsville Nurseries '^Zlfo^' RobbinsvUle, N.J. When orUorlDR. plrflse mentloD The Exchange Largest stock in the country Low prices for Fall Delivery Peonies and Iris CATALOGUE NOW READY Our Guarantee WE WILL REPLACE WITH THREE ALL PLANTS NOT PROVING TRUE TO DESCRIPTION PETERSON NURSERY, JSSTlS \\'ln'n i.niiTin^'. pi. as.- [yf[]ti.iii "J'lie K\rhitiii.'e Our New Peony List /5 NOW READY And is yours for the asking. Our assortment this season is especially good for Florists' use, both for planting and cutting purposes. Florists can select from our list an assortment which will bloom from early season until late. NOTE — Use printed stationery. We sell to the TRADE only. JACKSON & PERKINS COMP.\NY, Newark, New York WhPii or<1n Tbe Eir-hftiijte EVERGREEN TIME This is Evernreeii tin The best decide need. Don't wait till Sprine to plant. ■TT3 m Everitreeii tliri^ »«^ f « /■ -_:,■'--' -"-^ ▼ i'\ U"vnnw planlin AmrubI i. ,. of t„ne, u, TK!tBiy^-(jrf«.^{^JurserKs ';;„-,:'i'i';;:'f>e'!^fel^:,'. = jiiBt What you 1] f-^ ' - -■ *. . \ "^ f-* They hnre l.«ck bone. S i.„„.. ....c. ^11 l:i North AbiMlon S ->" 1 i H TMey har.- Ihe roon J Kg5:y l>I '"" mVJIZ" "" ^^/\'^^^^}-\ Ihey Are lop noun in vtm lit » '^ li eTery way. 9 ^;.I I.I E!f North AbingtoD Hau. iP=f-\iitnr-. ^^gggaa Wb^n ordertn* dI^w> m-'ntlon Tt>^ Fu-iM.ng. VERY GOOD Sas OFFERKl) BY VAN GELDEREN & CO., Boskoop, Holland Wholesale only. Ask for catalogue. 'Vhen ordering, please mention The Exchang*' Our Advertising Columns "^^^Tfor^ISults July J9, 191(i. The Florists' Exchange 241 URSERY DEPARTM CONDUCTED BY JOSEPH MEEHAN ERICAN ASSOCIATION (IK NUKSER YMEN— I'resi.lent. John Watson, Newark, N. Y.; Vice-Prp.sident. Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo.; Trea.surer, Peter Youngehs. Geneva, Neb.; Secretary, John Hall, Rochester, N. Y. Enkianthus japonicus {Subject of thh week's illustration) Enkianthus japonicus is one of two or tliree species of this slirub, natives of Japan, and which are at present by no means common in cultivation. Tliey are closely allied to the well known old genus Andromeda, which now has been split up into many different genera. Enkianthus, however, can well be added to our list of shrubs, being early blooming and of much beauty. The flowers are white, in small, drooping clusters, often in great profusion, as was the case with the bush we photo- graphed. Regarding the hardiness of this shrub, it ranks well with other shrubs hardy in East- ern Pennsylvania and in adjacent parts of New Jersey. It can be propagated in tlie way almost all other ericaceous plants are, from both seeds and cuttings. Cuttings may be either from the half-ripened shoots made and placed in a greenhouse or by more ripened shoots made in Autumn and placed under glass. In this species, japonicus, the flowers are so profuse as to overshadow the foliage often, while in some other sorts the reverse is the case, the foliage being much more in evi- dence. In addition to the beauty of its flowers in early Spring, this shrub receives much at- tention in Autumn, caused by the bright scarlet of its leaves, much as is observed in one of our native Ericaceous shrubs, Androm- eda Mariana. Propagation is by half ripened shoots un- der glass in Summer, hard wood ones in Autunm, and by layers. To those acquainted with the F lli*^'""* various golden hued forms of Fulleri Retinisporas, it is well under- stood how many of them vary at times in the depth of their coloring. This is particu- larly true of R. plumosa aurea and R. pisi- fera aurea. In both cases there are examples of light yellow and deeper yellow sorts; and when propagators are not careful the less worthy sort may be increased to the disad- vantage of all concerned. In the case of Rctinispora pisifera aurea there is one much deeper yellow than the other. This deeper colored one is still fountl in a few nurseries under its original name of R. pisifera Fulleri. This form was distributed by the late A. S. Fuller many years ago, a few plants being sent to several nurseries, some of which have recognized its worth and propagated and listed it. It deserves this, for its golden color is much lietter than many others which are sold. The difference exists in R. plumosa aurea. There are some of good color, others so poor as to pass for the common green form of it. All this comes from carelessness in propaga- tion. Branches of these varieties on the same tree will often differ, and it is these differences which should be noticed when wood for propagati(m is being cut. Late Autumn is the time to make cuttings, then see that the specimens they come from are oil a good, deep yellow color, never mind whether named or not, so the color is there. Ornamental A' """ P'^e^'^"* *'■"« i' appears !!•_ ti^ ^ -AM II almost universal to consider the f ruited Magnolias „„, , .,, ,. . ,. ** value of Magnolias as consistmg solely of their flowers. They certainly are, all of them, of great merit in this respect, but there are many of them of great ornamental value for the display of fruit they make, and there are some kinds which have been planted for their beautiful colored fruit rather than for their flowers. The fruit, as we call the seeds and their covering, is of various shapes. Some sorts have them round, others cone-like, others lengthy and curved; then, while pink to some degree is the predominating color, there arc some of a light flesh color, but one and all of the fruit bearing ones are worthy of being planted for this char- acter. The following is a list of sorts worthy of planting for their display of fruit, named in the order of best display: tripetala, Fraseri, Soulangeana, purpurea, I.ennei, Kobus, acuminata and glauca. There are also two other good fruiting ones, macrophylla and grandi- I'.ora, but tiicir fruit is so nearly ccilorlcss with iLS, what- ever it may lie in their wild condition, tliat one would hardly consider it as ornamental. So far as we have written, it has been the ptuls con- taining the seeds which we refer to as to color, but there is as well that of the seeds to be considered. Every one of the sorts named is of handsome display when the pods open, and the fleshy covering of the seeds' is seen. This covering is more or less of a pink color in all of them. The seeds leave the cones, but hang by a thin thread for some time, an interesting and attractive display. Enkianthus japonicus Tliere is to be added to the merits that flowers and fruit are to Magnolias, the handsome foliage of many — macrophylla and grandiflora, for instance. Spring is the best time to plant all Magnolias, just as buds are pushing, and imless with a good ball of roots and soil, a good pruning is necessary as well. All species are e.isily raised from seeds, and varieties too, but the latter cannot be depended on to come true from seeds; grafting, layering and similar metliods have to be resorted to with tliem. Seeds will soon lose vitality if alhiwed to become dry. Clean the pulp from them and sow or mix them with .soil at once. Among American F.lms, Ulmus fulva Slippery Elm, ;,, „„( ,^j ,,n (.o„„„„n in plantings. Ulmus fulva Everywliere that one comes on an Ebn in landscape work, it is Americana which is seen. In former years, when all our plantings were of foreign stock, tile English Film. L^ camjiestris, was seen every- where here. We remejnber a fine row of them at a Philaddjihia residence which ga\'e ])leasure for years, but wliicli file owner liad rooted out at last owing to the annual disfigurement of the trees by the Elm-leaf beetle. This was Iiefore the use of spraying the trees was heard of, or the trees might have been livin,!.' today. Ulmus fulva makes a large tree, but to us it liiis never appeared to make the great tree that Americana does. Its limbs are thick and less twiggy, at least it so ajipears on trees of medium size, and its leaves are larger and coarser. But whoever has seeding trees of these Elms has no trouble in knowing them apart, as the seeds of fulva are very much larger than those of Americana, being more of the appearance of the Wych Elm of Eurojie. Where trees of this .Slijipery ICIni grow so that boys can get to them, they are a]it to disfigure them by cutting out or stripping the bark to get at its muci- lage. It is somiething of an annual treat to the boys to go for Slippery "Ellum" as they pronounce it, much as it is for them to go for twigs of Sweet Bircti, Betulu lenta, at the same season. Spring. Ulmus fulva, and, we believe, all native EliiKS, ripen their seeds in May, and the.se seeds need immediate sowing. They sprout at once, making nice seedlings by Fall. _ , oi- t The Verbena Shrub, Gary- Verbena Shrub, ^^,.^^ Mastaeanthus, still Caryopteris ,,„,j, ^^ j,,,^^^ ,,^ ^ ^^^.^^^^_ I'ul late flowering shrub, a position it at- I allied very .soon after being introduced to luir cidlection of shrubs. It does not flower until early Autumn, long after the greater iHunber of shrubs — and trees too — have made llicir annual display. The flowers are beau- tiful. They are violet blue in color, coming in pairs all along the new branches of the season. The leaves being opposite on the shoots, a short stemmed cluster of flowers spring from the axil of each leaf. These clusters are niucli like those of the Verbena in form; this, and tlie plant being in the same natural order, ajipears to have sug- gested its common name. The violet blue color is a rather uncom- mon one in hardy shrubs. As the shoots lengthen the flowers continue to appear, so th.it as many as a dozen pairs have been known on vigorous shoots, but a half-dozen is about the usual number. As with the Verbena itself, this Verbena shrub is easily rooted from soft wood cut- tings, and this has led to its use as a bed- ding plant by some gardeners. A small plant or two can lie kept in a cold green- house over Winter, being started into growth In February, to give cuttings. These root quickly, and give little plants which will grow quickly when set outdoors in Spring, and bloom freely the same season. Experience regarding the hardiness of the Verbena Sliruh differs. Some have found it fairly hardy, others not. Its character ap- pears simiewhat the same as Vitex Agnus- castus, the Chaste Shrub, which is that of a half-shrubby nature. As both of these shrubs flower from the new growth of the season, a hard pruning liack is good for them, whether by Jack Frost or by hand, therefore, if thought desirable, a covering of manure or leaves around the base of the eiowth may be applied, first cutting oack all the branches. _ ij 1 Under the name of Fagus svlvatica t^yramldal Oauvckl, in a catalog reaching us European Beech ,.,.„„; (;,.,,„„„j. „t „,,„;;, the opening of the European \\'ar, tliere w'as an illustration of a tree which impressed us mi>st favorably. It appeared to represent a tree of 40ft. or so, which was in shape tlie counterjiart of a Lombardy Poplar. To us it was sometliing entirely new in tlie way of pyramidal trees, and to give promise of something that would be in great demand when it became well known that such a jiyramidal tree existed. The tree, though estimated at the height named, apjieared to be by no means an old one, so it may fairly be surmised it would yet make even greater height. The European Beech has already given us se\'eral useful varieties, such as the cut-leaved, the fern-leaved, tiie weeping and the tri-cohired, all among those u'hich have jiroved most useful to ]ilanters. The tri-color is not so well known as the others. With the cessation of the European war and the re- turn to more peaceful pursuits, there will surely be a call for this pyramidal form of the European Beech. It may be known here already; if so, those who have it would do well to propagate it, using the conunon European Beech as a stock. We have known the fern and the cut-leaved varieties to thrive well when our native Beech was used as a stock, but the rule is al- ways to use a stock to which the scion is most closely allied. 242 The Florists' Exchange July 29, lOlii. FOUNDED IK 1888 A Weekly Medinin of Inteiclian^e for PloiiBtB, Nursery- men, Seedsmen ana the Trade in General Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Ofice as Second Class Matter riiblishea every Saturday by the A. T. De La Mare PtK and Pub. Co., Ltd., Proprietors, 438 to 448 West 37th St New York. A. T. Do La Mare, president and managing editor; Jas. Orifflth, secretary; David Tou- zeau treasurer. The address of the officers is the ad- dress nf this paper. Short address P. O. Box 100 Times Siiuare Station, New Ymk. Telephone, Greeley 80, 81, 8^. Registered Cable AaOress: riorex Wewyork r'MTr' Arr*' our omce here is in the charge of V^niV.'AUV-'- James Morton. 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Yearly SubBcription.— United States and Mexico, $1.00; Canada, $2.00. Foreign countries in Postal Union, $2 50 Pavable in advance. Remit by Draft on New York. Po.s"t Office or Express Money Order; if paid in iiumey. please register letter. Telefframs. — Telegrams received at this office up to 12 Mimn Wednesday, containing changes in advertising, will receive attention for the issue of Saturday fol- lowing- likewise telegrams having informative niat- ter intended for our news columns will be received UD to Wednesday noon. Telegrams forwarded after 5 nm Tuesday, and marked "Night Press Message, Coliec't" will be forwarded by the telegraph com- panies at newspaper rates. The Week's Meetings and Events Turail-iv Aim 1 — Flurists' Club of I'hilail.lpliia (Pal— Los Angeles Co. (Cal.)' Horticultural Society.— PaUrsontN JO Floricultural Society.— Philadelphia (Pa.) Flonsta'. Club.— BuFalo (N. Y.) Florists' Club — State Florists' Association of Indiana, Intliauapolis. —Florists' Club of Washington.— Knoxville (Te-m.) Florists Society.— Minneapolis (Minn.) Florists' Club.— Pittsburgh (Pa.) Florists and Gardeners' Club. VVedncsdav, Aug. 2.— Tuxc.Io (N. Y) Horticultural Society^The Wecdcrs' Club, Haverford, Pa.— Kentucky Society of Florists, Louisville. Thursdav, \ug. 3.— Chicago (III.) Florists' Club.— Bernardsvillc (N J ) Horticultural Society.— Shelter Island (N. Y.) Hortieu tura ami Agricultural Socictv.— Southampton (N. Y.) Hortieullural Society— The Garden Club of Hartford Co., Benson, M'i— The l.archmont Garden Club, N. Y.— Albany (N, Y.) Florists C ub.— Dayton (O.) Florists' Club.— Milwaul.i]H-r cciiil.iins the n.sual amount of serious nading mailer for those "on tlie ,i<>l>," those who arc inlirpstetl in llie successful cimduct iif ])icnic.s will find Mime suggestions in the St. Louis, Mi)., htkI WiLsliiiigtnn, 1). C, ami l.tincaster, Pa., ncwslcUors, this issue. A few places seem able to arrange and carry through happy ami well attended outing parties; others fail lamentably. , What's the reason';' American Gladiolus Society 'I'lio annual e\liiliiti(Mi will lie Inld in the llorlici Hall, Huston, Aug. 11, 13 and V.i. The schedule of is now ready and may lie had free. Those wishi make trade exliihits should advise the secretary at slating siiaee retpiired limited ti> i.W sij. ft., for there is no charge. Class 87 should reati; "(1 Magazine," not "(iarden City Magazine," and "("■ M.igaziiie .\eliievement Meilal." H. YouKi.i ."iliS Ced.ir si., Hyraeuse, N. Y. Secret; Itiiral prizes ng to once, which irdcii irden By Mountain, Plain and Seashore The man who i.s dealing witli plant lil'c and perislialile imidiicls is in a sonicwiiat dillcrcnl jK)sition to the man liandling a pen in an oflice or dealing willi tools in n factory, 'ihose ran bo left, or the work can stand over, l^it unless the grower has a substitute, he is tied to his greenhouses or his store, for iht^ [ilants retiiiirc a drink, or to be ventilated or shaded, or the fires must bi' at tended to if tlie season is that of Winter or Spring. It is for these reasons, anil also because of the fact that Summer is largely a periotl when crops for the coming Winter are in a critical stage and require much attention, that those htiving charge of greenhouses often believe it to be impossible for them to take a rest. Nevertheless, it should be po.ssible, in the great majority of instances, for a man to go with his wife and family, if t^mly for a few days, to a chtinge of .scene. The rubbing of shoulders with people in other walks of life, the rest and pause, are each valu- able. Taken away from one's dtiily surroundings and routine, new perspectives open up, new ideas stimu- lated, and many things that possibly have not been thought over in any way carefully, can then be de- terniined. Many millions are at the present lime enjoying fresh enviromnent and change of air by seashore, on mountain, plain or hike, tind laying up a store of interesting reminiscences and strength for the days liefore them. The period of the annual holiday is one tliat we do well to encourage and adopt wherever it is at all possible. It is in the nature of an in- vestment and insurance against sickness, both of body and mind. For Beauty and Profit Of all the flowers we grow that have to be timed just right and which e.xaet the utmost care to bring them to the highest perfection, surely the Sweet Pea tttkes first \Aacv. Dry weather shrivels it, cold weather cripples it, dull weather and fogs cause the buds to drop, its digestion is easily impaired — in a word, the Sweet Pea is in many ways like a very beautiful, graceful, high bred, fragile lady. True, she has her more plebeian strains — there are ranks in the Sweet Pea flora as there are among people; some are finely bred, some are vigorous and hardy. But it is with the aristocrats that the professional florists and gar- deners deal and in which they are interested. Yet, just because the Sweet Pea requires skill and care it is a flower for the commercial grower. To the expert fall the rtjwards. If Sweet Peas could be grown and gathered like Vetches in the fields ihere woulil be no honor in winning first jirizes at the big shows and little money in growing the flowers for market. It is because as a crop they are exacting that the experienced ones are able to reap reasonably good profits. Yet while tlie liigliest quality cannot be obtained by ordinary culture, the Sweet Pea all the same is a bright garden flower, loved because of its fragrance and fairy grace, as well as for its fine lines of color when forming hedges or when grown in dumps. During the last two years at the exhibitions of the American Sweet Pea Society, exhibits of Peas in tubs have been seen. It is more than likely that we shall see Sweet Peas trained in various patterns if the sugg(>slions that have been m.ide, tind indeed put into practice, are continued. It is to be hojied that the Sweet Pea will be grown naturally and not in tmy fantastic form to which it is not adapted. The flowers, however, are being used more and more both for house tind personal ornamentation. We hitve spoken elsewhere of the so-called Sweet Pea weddings, where Sweet Peas alone were used in the decorations. For a time this is likely to be in fasliion so that there need be no qualms as to over-production. Both as iui indoor crop for \Mnler flowering and for outdoors in tlie South the early lilooming slniins of llie Spencers are more and more being utilized. The Sweet Pea Society has not yet reached the gotil or ideal which seeks to produce ;i Pea as yeUow as Coreopsis grandiflora. as blue iis Salvia patens, or as scarlet :md little liable to burn as the S. A. Nult Geranium. IBI/iKlCTi Dahlias arc tpioted (Ui some of the .Middle Western markets. Uia'OOTS liespeak much reduced exports of French liullis. Belgian stock Ls coming through. 1'afeu baling mttchines arc being installed by some of the Chicago wholesale florists. Thi.s is one step toward wise economy. .Someone said, "The florist's daughter sings .so sweetly her dad liad to .screen all the windows to keep the bees out." (Jne wonders if it was really the singing. Then again, is it really true? ExcEKPTS from the (Exchange) classics: "It was hard to find the losers in the kiddies' events [at the picnic] ; all were winners." "Koscs just now are like some of the bathers at the seaside; they have develoj)ed freckles." "i^ily of the \'alley is like gjtsoline — the price is still rising." It is curious how certain phrases get on one's nerves. Talking about "tearing down houses" is one of these in the present writer's case. The words conjure up a scene of madmen frantically hewing and )irizing with pick ;ind mattock and hammering at walls anil beams as though they were possessed. Wouldn't "taking down" describe the work perfectly? The men usually take their time anyway. Those of us who were privileged to visit Bar Harbor on tlic loth and Kith, found the Peonies in the height of their beauty. What a long .season of bloom can be had from the time tlie first blooms come into the market from Southern Tennessee or further South in the middle of Miiy, until tiie last disappears from the scene in the gardens of northern Maine in July. Vet we consider it ;l good Memorial Day flower. One of the most glorious "weeds" now in flower is Asclepias tuberosa, ti plant of briUi.int scarlet and ortinge, growing sturdily without the need of any stakes, and forming great uia.sses or ebusters of its brilliant flowers on stems a foot to a foot and a half high. To the stranger who has not seen it growing wilil, this most brilliant of all the wild flowers of July is indeed a rare sight. In southern New Jersey it runs riot. In reading "The Harve^ter," that pleasant novel of Mrs. Porter's, where she speaks so fully of meilicinal herbs, she also mentioned the garden of yellow wild flowers near the log-cabin " of the hero of the volume. Certainly jellow is the richest of all colors, and tit tlic present time there is a fine showing of yellow in all tlic fields, beginning with the Black-eyed .Susjiii, and taking in some of the early Golden rods. Sunflowers, Jewel-weed, and even Dandelion. The old question of wliat is a weed iilways arises when one .sees a plant, such as the .Asclepias named ttbove. So tine a jiltint, so bc.iutiful, can liarilly be ti weed, even when growing wild. It is like some of the handsome Lilies, which rise peerless ttmid all the other flowers of the field or woodbind. The remark is made sonictimes of cultivated plants . that while tliey liave beautiful flowers, in liabit and appearance they are weedy. Most likely the cultivating and improving hand of man has made them possible as garden flowers. But many others neeil no improving — they ciinnot be improved. This is tin early Dahlia season. Two or three weeks ago the earliest Dalilias were flowering in .southern Pennsylvania and in New Jersey, while around New ^'ork tiiid fnrtlier north .it the iirescnt time there arc qii.intities of Dahlias ill nearly every garden. .\ s|>len- did Mower is tlii' Dahlia, beginning now and continuing right along with great freeilom, lirilliaiice, richness and variety of cobiring until the frosts come in October. Perluqis too few yellow flowered Dahliiis jire used. A line of tliem is iinnieie.ely cfi'eetivc. more so even than the best of tlic crimsons or .scarlets. .\ KKitNn who has ehtirgc of a large estate, includ- ing the farming portion of it, speaks enthusiastically of his agricultural work and says tlierc is more in it than in gardening, meaning that he had greater .stitisfaetion in producing beef, niuttmi and milk than in producing flowers or m.iking line g.irdens. He admitted however, tli.it eivilizatiim lus we know it today would be poor in- deed without be.iutifiil flowers and luxuri.int gardens. We need the products of tlic f.irni tirst and foremost, but what comfort we would lack Jinil what joys, if the tenilcr blossmns and the variety, beauty and elegance of llie plants, trees and shrubs of the garden were missing. Ciive us gtirtlcns. Julv 29, Ifllfi. The Florists' Exchange 245 OUR" READERS' VIEWS A National Flower Editor The Florists' ]''.M'hanj;\-: This _shoultl be natitmai and not local in fiiaracter, a flower wiiieli should grow in every State. The Mountain Laurel cannot be made to grow in more tlian one-fourth of our domain. I have tried it at our experiment station here in York, Neb. I have screened and coddled it. but it would not live. The Peony is a grand flower, but it cannot thrive in the Gulf States or in Cidifornia. The Cohmibine has been advocated, but this is not a very impressive flower and will not grow in many of our States. Above all others, we recommend Iris. There are 170 native varieties, besides more than a thousand splendid liybrids. Many of tlie.se are of America. Tlicy give you flowers for two months a year, antl in California i)y planting a selection you have blooms every day in the year. They grow in all our semi-arid regions where otiier flowers cainiot possibly live. They flourish in ceme- teries on the hot, dry ]>lains of Arizona. We have here at our experiment station 200,000 in 250 varieties. One Summer we had l)ut two inclies of rainfall and 100 days when the mercury w;us 9.5 deg. and u}> to 105 deg. and never lost one of the rbiztimatous or German type. They gatlier the moisture in their roots and hold it there. They are of marvelous beauty, daughters of the rainliow, comins; "In garments of woven delight of sun.s-et, "aurora and light." 1 have been from ocean to ocean, from "Winnipeg to Mobile and never saw such a sea of glory as our great Iris gardens presented when in full bloom. Again, they are the most susceptible of improvement of any flower. You sow seeds of the best and raise miracles of beauty. W. K. Fryer of Mantorville, Jlinn., is raising them by the thousand and many of them are marvels of loveli- ness. It might be said that this was the national flower of France. Now, their end>lem is only a variety and not the species at large. The Iris meets all the conditions of a national flower: Extreme hardiness, adaptability to all our domain, reasonable in price, a rapid nudtiplier .'Hul one of resplendent lieauty. York, Neb. C. S. Haukison. A Welcome from the Texas Florists W'c are all looking forward In liic [iiiddic of .August, Ihe time ajtpointetl for the meeting of the S. A. l\ in Houst! n, T'cxas. Southern florists kntist Church officiating. Many floral tributes were sent, including a wreath from the Rochester Flo- rists' Association. Mr. Logan was a resident of Rochester all his life and for the past thirty years had been identified with the seed business, most of the time with Crosman Bros., later with James Vicks Sons and Mandeville & King, and for the last few years was the manager of Crosman's retail store which, a year and a half ago, he purchased for himself, retaining the name as the Crosman Seed Store. Mr. Logan had been closely connected from his boyhood with the Second Baptist Church, particularly active in its Sunday School, and of late was the church treasurer. He made a careful study of everything in which he was interested, whether business or social, and was always willing and ready to impart his knowledge to others. He was a faithful member of the Rochester Florists' Asso- ciation, always on hand at the meetings, taking a lively interest in all the proceedings and discussions, a man of high integrity and business ideals. His death is keenly felt by all who had dealings with him, and is a distinct loss to the community'. The business of which he was the head will be closed, there being no one left to carry it on. H. B. S. 244 The Florists' Exchange Kansas City, Mo. VacatlonistB Kent Atkins of the Alpha Floral (Vi. ban just returned from his vncation which he spent in the Ozarks. Mr. At- kins says that it was a little too hot to get the full enjoyment. I'earl Foulk, who is manaRing the Apollo Flower Shop while T. Papadakos is on his vacation, will start Aug. 1 on a vacation trip to Chicago, where she will .spend one month on the Great Lakes. Miss Foulk is rather enthusias- tic over the way the business is hold- ing up. Helen Kirby, cashier at the Wm. L. Rock Flowvr Co., left recently tor Colo- rado where she will spend a month's vacation at Pike's Peak and Manitou. Gladiolus and Japanese Lilies are the flowers in constant demand at the Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.'s store. In sijite of the fact that garden flowers are grown in nearly every yard in Kansas City, this company has e.xperiened a very re- markable demand. Their explanation is that the apartment dwellers are the buy- ers. Anoher florist in Kansas City has solved the problem of decorating win- dows without the use of cut flowers. This is manager G. K. I'arker. Mr. and Mrs. N. Newell have just re- turned from a trip to Buffalo, N. Y., and points in Canada. Business is fairly good for the A. Newell Co., and excep- tional as to the rest of the trade. Mari- golds and Larkspur are still holding out and are much in demand. Dahlias are rather early this year and Mr. Newell has already some in his stock. Miss Murray of J. E. Murray & Co., has in her windows now a very attrac- tive assortment of pot flowers and foli- age plants. Miss Murray says that she likes this kind of floral decoration much better than that of cut flowers. She has had a very good season of pot flow- ers and attributes her success in this line to her liking for foliage plants. Leo. M. Gilday has bought the share of Mr. Skidmore in the Gilday & Skid- more Flower Co., and has opened a new shop in the Willis- Wood Theatre Build- ing. Mr. Skidmore, who has passed the bar examination in law, will open offices in Kansas City. Clarence M. Moore, Costello-Moore Floral Co., is taking advantage of the dull days o( July by taking his vacation in periods of three and four days at a time. He says it is much better this way as he gets a longer vacation. Sweet Peas have just about run their course. The T. J. Noll & Co. reports the fol- hfwing prices : Carnations, 3c. ; Lilies of the Valley. 8c. ; good Roses, Co. to 12c. ; ferns. $2 per KHXl ; Gypsophila, 50c. a hunch. Flower Box Contest Cape Girardeau has just clo.sed a flower box contest in which many resi- dents of the city took part. Flower boxes were put on public <'orners and in the business and residence districts, caus- ing much favorable comment. James B. Masson has just completed the ]>hinting of Roses and Chrysanthe- mums, and says he can afl'ord to take a vacation. Roy K. Sturgeon, who has for some time worked for Adolph D. Mohr, has taken over the lease of the Mohr green- house at 75th and Belleview. The lea.se was obtained from Ralph Swofford. July 15, for a period of three years. Mr. Sturgeon is in the midst of exiensive re- pairing of the benches and boilers. Also he is now planting Carnations and Sweet Peas. M. 11. Smith, florist, will soon start the planting of his bulbs. Mr. Smith makes a specialty of bulbs and has good success with them. Geo. Bobbit, one of the employees of Mr. Smith, is now on his vacation. Miss Hammond, also in the employ of Mr. Smith, has just departed on a pleasure trip to Nevada, Mo., where she will spend a month's vacation. Mrs. B. M. Weaver, florist, will start on her vacation soon. Biedermann & Sou, florists, report an exceptionally good funeral trade every day. W. H. Biedermann has just com- pleted the planting of Chrysanthemums. Mr. Biedermann has announced that he does not grow Carnations of any kind now and his reason for discontinuing is that there is so much gas and smoke of the city the flowers get "weedy." Burton B. Crane reports business fairly good for the Summer months but says that his time is taken up mostly by the building of his greenhouse. Mrs. Hardy of the Hardy-Bernard Floral Co., has just returned from a va- cation spent in South Bend and Chicago, 111., from which places she attended the graduation of her son, Russell C. Hardy, from the School of Law of Notre Dame University. L. M. Orear of the Humfeld-Ozear Floral Co., has recently returned from a business trip through the Ozarks. Mr. Orear, it seems, is doiug a very ex- tensive trade in funeral and hospital work. M. E. Chandler, proprietor of the Elm- hurst Landscape & Nursery Co., has lieen asked to put an exhibition display of cut flowers in the coming amateur flowi'r exhibition Xo be held at the Muehlebach Hotel is September. Mr. Chandler is making preparations to spend the month of August at Yellow- stone Pai'k and other places of interest in the West. During his absence, Joe Bradder. foreman, will take charge of the place. Bargain Sale At Troiitfuan's flower shop, Joj)- lin. Missouri, there was held recently a surjjlus plant sale in which all unneces- sary plants were sold for tlie small sum of 2c. The .sale to<>k place on July 17, l.S, 1!), and at the greenhou.se. Mr. Troutmau was pleased with the crowd which took advantage of the .sale. B. S. B. St. Louis, Mo. Business continues very slow. Car- nations are still a minor factor but are small. Roses, with the exception of some Russell and Want, are scarcely seen. Gladioli are short.ening in quantity and ([uality owing to the extreme warm weather. Sweet Peas are as good as off the market and from all reports county stock is about burned up. Lily of the Valley is plentiful. Club News The election of oflieers of the St. Louis Florists' ('lub will take place at the next meeting in August. The nomi- nees are: I'res.. Jules Bourdet ; vice- pres., F. X. Gorly, W. S. Wells; sec- retary, J. J. Benecke and J. J. Wind- ier; treasurer. Wm. C. Smith. At the last meeting a resolution was adopted to invite the Retail Florists' Ass'n to co-operate with the St. Louis Florists' Club, but to form a separate committee of that club. This matter was also con- sidered at the last meeting of the Retail Association on Monday, July 17. So far no action on the resolution has been taken. The annual outing and picnic on Thursday, the 20th, was a grand success. A larger crowd attended the picnic than tor several years j>ast. The work of the reception and game committees deserved particular praise. Another feature of the day was the number of delivery ma- chines which were decorated with palm leaves and various artiflcial arrange- ments. These formed a line downtown and kept in a string to the picnic grounds. Next year this feature of the picnic should not be ovei'looked. Prizes were awarded by all the whole- salers and b.y many of the retail firms too. The pot throwing contest for growers afforded quite a little amusement for the crowd. This event was won by A. Jablonski, A. \'andeween second. The 50 yd. dash for men over 4.5 caused no end of pufling and was won by Mr. Hauser; J. J. Benecke, second. The sec- ouil prize was a year's subscription to The E.'vCiiange. The Guinea race, also the football game, put the boys in good shape for snpper. The former event (rather un- usual) consists of nnlofi^ening a fright- ened guinea hen and chasing it until caught. This event was won by O. K. Sanders. iU'i). Keener, second. The oflieers of the new St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Company, J. J. Benecke, F. P. Maid, I. Geddis, spared nothing to make the young folks happy. Tickets for the merry-go-round and other concessions were forthcoming at all times. Other Kews Word from Lechner and Walter Young, our soldier florists on the border, says that all goes well with them. J. J. Bourdet and wife have taken a few weeks^ trip to the Ozarks. C. A. Kuehn is receiving some excel- lent Valley and orchids. Jcjseiih Wendler and wife have re- turned nice and brown from a two weeks' trip on the Meramec river. Mr. Windhi will take care of the store and relii'. > Mr. Guntly for a similar vacation. John Connon. late of the Counon Flo- ral (,'o. of Webster has departed to make a new home at Twin Falls. Idaho. F. L. S. Those of our readers who arc inter- ested i!i the Apple crop to any large ex- tent, will lie looking forward to the Na- tional Commercial .\pi)le Growers' .\nsit- ciatioh's meeting at the Warrick Hotel, St. Louis. .Vugust 2 and '-i. The program has been issued. It will be a strictly business meeting. The secretary is 11. C. Irish. 1227 ("hililre-ss ave.. St. Lii,is. M.i. St. Paul, Mian. The annual jjicnic of the Twin City florists and their families, at Wildwimii. on White Bear Lake, was well attendeil, special cars being chartered from both cities. An enjoyable day was spent in fishing, boating, games. The usual ball game and tug-of-war, in which the Minneapolis boys were victors, caused much good natured hilarity. Evidently the winners had been in strenuous train- ing. Torrid weather is being experienced. Even the nights have not cooled off in the usual way and we are all looking forward to a cool spell. J. Christenson reports that his new modern house will soon be completed. Max Kaiser will be cutting extra quality Asters in a few days. The benches show exceptionally good culture. Mr. Kaiser is also busy completing .some new houses and a large bulb cellar. His stock of ferns is in good shape. Ernest Holmstrom is now in charge of the L. S. Donaldson Co.'s greenhouses. W. E. Teickkk. General view of the Interior of the Sweet Pea Show at Bar Harbor, Me., July 15 and 16, 1916 Fort Wayne, Ind. Ninety-Four, and Humid Too The weather conditions last week were more oppressive than the week previous, the thermometer registering 'M deg. and extreme humidity prevailing. Business suffered a great deal. Shawyer. Ophelia, Russell and Rhea Reid Roses are holding up well. Carnations are scarce. Gladioli are becoming very plen- tiful and are appearing in every known variety. Asters are also coming in plen- tifully. Dahlias are on sale. .S. Hudson, orchid expert for W. J. and M. S. Vesey. will return this week from Washington. D. C, where he has been superintending the i>ackiug of Ilic collection which the Veseys recently pur chased from Geoi'ge Fields. \V. L. Bundles of this city has just re- ceived a degree of bachelor of st*ience in landscape architecture from the Univers- ity of Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Markey of Markcy Bros, are spending a two weeks' vacation as guests of relatives at Whitniore Lake, Michigan. Robert E. Davis is sending some fine (!ladioli to this market from his acre^ at :i(KM) Bowser ave. The Flick Floral Co. has filled a large oi-der for palms and ferns for the Coun- try- Club house. Mr. Wright, Gladioli specialist, is sending some excellent cut flowers to this market. His farm is located a few mibs west of the city. D. B. E.\CEI,SIA Si'RINOS, Mo. — L. R. Bever has leased his greenhouse at Excelsior Springs. Mo., to Messrs. Poland and Hannnond. Sir. Poland. whi» has been connected with the business since the opt'ning by Mr. Bever a few years ago. is an experienced florist. B. S. B. July 29, 191«. The Florists' Exchange 245 f^0 Tl.. =/7'- '-^^^zr no" '-^-. The Spirit of Loyalty Business Demands Loyalty— Subtract It From Any Business Organization and What Have You Left? By W. CLEAVER HARRY BLSINKSS demands loyalty. The business world wants men and women wlio ring true. Half- iiearte(iness will not measure up to tlie standards of today in any lines of activity. Only character counts, and the very essence of character is loyalty. It is tlie spirit back of the good, old-fashioned virtues of trutli and honesty. l>i)yalty means to be faitiifui, true, con- stant. It is tiie quality that makes men reliable. The business world is full of treason. Pretense and bluff are at work in every establislunent. Of loyalty there is just one kind and that is: Loyalty. There is no middle ground. You are loyal or disloyal. Loyalty in business ex- acts obedience. Diso- bedience to orders is dis- loyalty. If you do not in- teiul to obey — if things do not suit you here — get out ! Go soniewlierc where you can be true. When you take money give real service for it. First to yourself be true. Stand up' for the light within. Let no self-de- preciation escape your lii>s. Yini put up the bars against self-improvement when you do, and this alone is the reastin for many failures. No (me is a failure as long as be tries. Then be loyal to your house, your goods, your custom- ers and your friends ! The yoxmg man who goes i)aek on bis friends is doomed to fail. We make our money on our friends; rur enemies, if we ha\'e any, decline to trade with ll£. Don't Knock I Boost I But don't b(M)st a bad article; knock it sky high! L(tyalty sometimes de- nuuuls a sacrifice; but it pays in the end. Mix a little foresight with yo\ir day's work and be loyal to your hou^e. How much respect have you for the week-kneed salesman who says: "It wasn't my fault, I didn't fill the orders, that was Walter's mistake." What difference does it make to the customer? The house is rcspimsible. You represent the business you work for, just as much as anyone else. Stand your ground and lend a hand, and keeping quiet may be the best way you can do it. If you are working for a man and accepting the wages he pays you — then in heaven's name work for him! talk for him! flght for him. Do not tell tale.s out of school; co-operate by attending strictly to business. Do not spend your employer's time talking about the fine work the firm did that you used to work for. If you see something good in the other fellow go to your chief and quietly tell him and you will get credit for your loyalty and some day you may be his secretary of state. Is your loyalty for the house or just for the pay envelope? Think it over. The Test of Loyalty The test of loyalty is the test of honor. A man who fails to keep faith with his employer sacrifices his own ))ers(Uial integrity. There are employers who demand loyalty but give nothing iu return. If they could see that it is good business to take care of their people they wmdd be more generous. The interest shown in inquiring for the wife and family of your chauffeur kei-jis the s]iirit of loyalty bright. It pays to be liberal. If you have an iugrate in your employ he will quickly show his colors. I once heard an employee say: "I would work my head off for IVlr. J — ; he is a prince." I found out after- ^: A little talk to both the storeman and his emphtift'c on the value of steadfastncux. If tfoa are in the employ of a man — Work for him! lie .itronf/ for his interests! Do not upend his time admiring the grass vn your competitor' it yard! Yours is just as green, iioost your turn house—Employers, stand by your helpers — It is good business. Be loyal! "Sav, Jack, \vlio Ks.srd lliLs frame -.J wards, that the same spirit prevailed all through the establislunent. The manager was loyal to his men; he worked for their interest, he gave them a square deal Flower girls at Cleveland, O., ready to distribute blooms to the soldiers leaving for Mexico. See "War Time in Mexico," page 92, issue July 8, 191G and they reciprocated in generous service. Men like to be ruled by suggestion rather than dictation. The Square Deal All Round It is a weakness of human nature to want to have ideas recognized. This weakness slxiuld be capitalized. Kmphiyees should be encouraged to submit ideas for the betterment of the work by being paid for all usable suggestions. Note that I said; "Paid for." You buy merchandise; why not pay for ideas that are worth it and keep them at home? Overtime should also be paid for pro rata. Invariably where no overtime schedule exists, the storemen take their time in getting the orders ready, and the end of the day finds the minor hel}) loaded with deliveries and work that could have, and would have, been run through earlier if the house had to pay for overtime. Kncimrage and insist that your people work through the house. No man can stand alone in life or work alone in biLsiness and at the sanu* time ()lt- tain for himself the same rewards in money or satis- fa<'tion as when he works with and through the institu- tion of which he is a part. Loyalty is the first principle iu eo-ojieration. Withinit loyalty among the workers, there will be no nmtual eft'ort, no one for all and all for one slogan that makes m^n steadfast. To be loyal to your work you nnist learn to be per- sistent. Caruso nuide seventeen trials of one record at the Victor factory before he got a perfect reproduction. We think if a floral arrangement does not come out right the first time — er — well, blame it on the fellow that is stennning for you. anjway?" Be Punctual ' The man with the bite habit is never loyal. There is nti business under the sun where lateness is so dis- astrous as that of the retail florist. There is no need for nie to itemize the losses. The ga]) between honesty and loyalty is very small, and it is just so between loyalty and the virtue we call punctuality. When you fail to be on tinie you are not only cheating the oilier fellow, but you are robbing yourself. It is not so nnich the five minutes lost; you can make that up any time if you Iwn'e a mind; but the dfim- age to your character, tin- loss of conlidence of those whose time you have taken and the danger of habit — these are your costs. Get the Right Viewpoint It is ]iretty hard to mix any fun with a subject like this. If you reflect ;i minute yon will agree with me that this is the ser- i us side. Subtract the s|)irit of loyalty from any business organization and see what you have left — recklessness, jealousy, graft and Wiiste. The "don't care" attitude is the microbe that keeps the business small and the expenses high. One of the best ways of pronK)ting loyalty I have discovered is a geuenius spirit of ap- preciation, llie fellow that has been "up against the game" — and we all h;l^e — knows what a helj) it is to have some one say: "You did well old num," "Now right after it," etc., and these jiromote loyalty and good will. The Golden Rule in liusi- ness needs lui further in- terjiretation. You want your people to be cour- teous, tactful and enthu- siastic, to do the right without waiting to be told and to be filled with a desire to improve; but all these ciumt for iu)thing urdess they arc tied in with loyalty. A chain is no stronger than its weakest link. (Jreat aiiility is secondary to re- liability. Inspire and develoj) loyalty in ynur emjdoyees by being faithful yourself to those on whom ymir busi- ness depends. Figure Your Costs Closely The following notes came to Tut: l''.xeirAXOK in the usual weekly newsletter of the Toledo, ()., correspon- dent, but they deserve nn)re ]>rominence than in a news- letter. We therefore publish them apart. They shoulil recei\'e the consideration of all retailers: Despite the weather, business is a little better than (irdinary for this season of the year bec;iuse prosperity is still astritle this city. With a view to getting an ideji of W'hnt the results of this imcxamplcil ))ros]>erity has lieen for florists, the writer intervieweil various leading retailers and growers. It was certainly gratifying aiui truly surprising to hear the enthusiastic stories of prog- ress and profits made during the first six numths of the year. The writer found that every florist who w;is at all progressive, who went after business with energy and iiitciiigence, as all florists should when times are good, madi' increases of from 2.5 to as high ;ls -10 per cent. However, in one respect florists as a ride have much to learn, and that is to have a system whereby they can tell in a short time what it is costing them to do business, 246 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Florlata In ftood standltitK throu^out the country can avail themselves of the adrertlaers* offers In this Department and accept, without hesitation, orders Crom their local customers, transmit them to an advertiser In these columns, and thus avail themselves of the opportunities for eztentlon of trade which are open to all. Let your customers know you fill orders by tele- ftraph to any part of the country. When the design Is placed In the advertiser's card It Indicates < membership In the Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Albany, n. y. Not how Cheap But how Good I should like to write • little eauty on ** The Sweet Perfume of Courteous Service " but actioDB speak louder than wordi- Flowers are my hobby and my businesi' If you have orders for delivery in N. E., wire us. BOSTTOIV, MASS. Ponn, the Tetenraph Plorl«t" Member of Florists' Telesraph Delivery Aasocjation 134 TRBlV«OMT STREET ALBANY, N. Y. lOfc^State Street Cut flowers or floral designs delivered to any part of Albany and vicinity on tele- Peisonal attention given and satisfaction guaranteed. graphic order. ALBANY Send your orders for the CAPITAL DISTRICT, which inoludea all of Eastern New York State, to BROOKLINE, MASS. ^'"^^^S^"^'' LARGEST FLORIST IN THIS DISTRICT Fr" Ti^ 1 «M A *• ^^'^ Washington St. .CsialinCr BROOKLINE. MASS. Establiihed 1886 THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE [SZ ) Willfam Gioeckner We guarantte absolute satisjaclion. ESTABLISHED 1842 ALBANY, N. Y. Florist and Nurseryman Rural and St. Agnes Cemeteries Ave. Write. Tehphom or Telegraph. AU ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 2.^ Steuben Street The best flowers and prompt service to out-of-town orders. Brooklyn, N.Y. Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Phone, Prospect 5800-680I-680J Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Long Island. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN ST., BUFFALO, N. Y. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, NIAGARA FALLS, LOCKPORT and WESTERN NEW YORK. 5523 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO We can fill your orders Day or NItht tor Cleveland and State of Ohio Always have complete stock on hand. Regular discount allowed the Trade. KNOBLE BROS., '^^^E^kSSif.'^H^J"- ^^1 CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Avenue Allentown, Pa. Can fill your Telegragh Order. Greenhouses. Bethlehem Pike Ernest Ashley FLORIST store, 943 Hamilton SL Both Telephones [vtryttiiag ia fliwtrs Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.V. EST. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y. AUBURN, NEW YORK 140-150 SOUTH DIVISION STREET We deliver to all point in Central New York, Wells ^^ - and Cornell CoUegea. ifflorist jWJPALMER^ S{ SON gim^' COLOEADO SPRINGS, COLORADO Telegraphic orders will be carefully and promptly filled. Personal attention given. Usual discount allowed. ORDERS FOR Colorado Springs CiaMTT promptly and carefully executed by The Pikes Reak: Ploral Co. 104 North Tejon Street Burljngton^vt. Ordera for Ver- mont and North- em N. Y. filled to your entire eati*- fac- tion. DALLAS, TEXAS UING FLORIIL AND NURSERr CO. FINE FLOWERS— PROMPT SERVICE [jflorisl] ^ g^rlf0lte,% Jl0ri0t,Jnr. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND and ALL SOUTHERN POINTS )to^5l7 North Charles Street <^> (fWrisj) „jj^^ ^^^^^ ^f Flowers" CaiiMHie BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street CHARLOTTE, N. C. Charlotte and Vicinity CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass CHICAGO, ILL. /' FLORISTS <^^> D AV TO IV, OHIO <^7^^ Main St. Vf J Flowers 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel Courteales Eitended to all Florists CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. cv*. DENVER, COLO. ^^■^L ^t^-^^i /?« •>• A. VALENTINE, President Western Nebra.'^ka <^p*{» 1643 Broadway and Wyoming points ^^^U^ ceaohed by express. Ordera promptly filled. Usual diacountfl. DETROIT, MICH. If we fill your order, our repu- tation is your guar- ALPOT POCMELDN,! m^^m aotee of efficiency* (M*4M lATLS 4x Telegraph Us. iNntionail Ifi^ M BOSTON MaSSACHUSETTt 143 Tremont St. The centrally located Florist Shop. Yours for reciprocity. BRIDGEPORT, CONN John Reck & Son 985 MAIN STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO E. G. Hill Floral Co. 532-34 RACE STREET Also Motor Delivery to Newport, Covington and Dayton, Ky. C LEVELAND, OHIO THE CLEVELAND CUT FLOWER CO. Will fill your orders for Deaicu or Cut Floweri io NORTHERN OHIO DES MOINES IN THE CENTER OF IOWA J.S.WILSON FLORAL CO. <^|^ We cover all poiDts in Iowa. ^*^>XJ^ ^MTTT4 "THE FLORIST kJlfll I -Llf EAST ORANGE, N.J. We deliver by automobUea in East, West and South Orancs. ■!•• Glen Ridge. Montotair, Bloom6eld, Newark and New York. Leahy's — Telegraph Florist <^> of Elizabeth, N. J. <^^ Wc (iTe the best of lerrice 1169 E. Jersey Street Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 250 to 252 July 29, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 247 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Dawson the Florist ^^^if^' Vr* 107 W. Market St. i>« »• Deliveries to Ithaca, Blnghamton, Homell, Coriilne and other points. (•„{ Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co. EL PASO, TEXAS Baker Bros. V:^ FLOWERS - 'PLANTS * TREES Mrs. N. Updike Mgr. Galveston Floral Co., Quality in Cut Flowers, Plants and Floral Work. Galveston, Texas what constitutes a fair profit and liow to get it. Noth- ing is more destructive of the general welfare of the florists' art in a city than to liave one florist who is un- acquainted with the costs of doing liusiiiess sell liis wares at a price that other florists who know what a selling price their cost of doing business deniaiuls. The mere fact that you get more than the actual cost does not mean that you are making a profit. For example, the writer heard two florists arguing one day in a grower's house about the price of a large Hydrangea. The one said to the othi'r, "Go ahead and give him !(i4 for it. You can sell it for $(i .and make $J on it." The other florist argues correctly that $G was not enough for a fair profit. The first florist was one of those business men who are in the habit of figuring everything above the actual cost as some profit at least. This is a sad mistake, as the entire difference l)etween the cost and the sale price in this instance would be paid out in other costs of doing business which must be added on to the price paid for a plant before the sale price can be correctly ascertained. Now, what chance has a florist who figures constantly in this manner, of mak- Orders for Texas and Steamers from HENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. c.™.. /7*I Main Street stores, j 3^ Asylum Street Greenhouses: Benton Street OEORQE G. McCLUNDE te'\ HARTFORD. CONN. 165 MAIN STREET, SOUTH FLOWERS ANDREW W.WELCH GEORGE PLANE SO ASYLUM STREET Hartford Connecticut Highland Park Greenhouses Telephones HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 75 and 85 ' Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of ,;<^JjSa> Chicago, as far as Milwaukee ^^J^JJJP-" ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS <^^ ^^mm/i0m.ici indunapolis, ind 241 Massachusetts Ave. Prompt and efficient service rendered points in Illinois, Ohio and Indiana. Bertermann'a flowers excel T/ie Florist f inc. 36 West Forsyth Street MILLS,, „ Jacksonvilie, We reach all Florida and South F'I'i Georgia points Jacksonville, Florida We reach all Florida and all Georgia Points Largest flower store south of Washington, D C. 219 Main Street Tontilinson-Key Floral Co. KALAMAZOO, MICH. and Vicinity G. Van Bochove & Bro. Satisfaction Guaranteed Steamship sailings w^ill be found on page 249 Arthur M. Clarke and Jos. G. Leikens, members of the Seventh New York Regiment ing money? Others there are who are mere wage slaves inasmuch as they consider a good salary a sufficient recompense to be derived from their business, without expecting anything from the money invested for which they could get six per cent, any day, and also the same salary working for someone else. Let us hci))e the day is coming that all fliirists will not only be" artists and growers of flowers, luit also business men in the modern and efficient sense. 1'. M. S. Florist Soldiers Aubrey Nash, of the firm of Hentz & Nash, 55 West 2fith St., New York City, received this week the follow- ing postal: "Dear Aubrey: — Do you know these two beans? This was taken in our garden in Texas. We go to the border this week for patrol duty. Best regards to all. Arthur M. Ciarke." On the reverse side of this postal, to the left, was a photo of Arthur M. Clarke, son of Marshall Clarke of the firm of David Clarke's Sons, 3139-J14.1 Broadway, and to the right that of Joseph G. I.eikens, Madison ave. and 55th St., both members of the 7th N. Y. S. N. G., of which regiment Mr. Nash was formerly a member. The postcard was postmarked Me.Vllen, Texas. Carnation Sale Helps Poor Babies W. .1. Palmer & .Son, Buffalo, N. Y., are engaged in the worthy cause of collecting funds with which to send ])oor babies of Buffalo to Cradle Beach at /\ngola. This is a delightful spot along Lake Erie where the young- KANSAS CITY, MO. Samuel Murray 1017 GRAND AVENUE LEXINGTON, KY. JOMN Ao liELLER EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, kV. :]R Br©^. Co. Will take :are of all o rders for Central Kentucky Jji^i/^^ El C. -^Prompt Delivery to ^^all So. Calif. Points t& 212 -^ West Kh SI. :.ES, CAL? LOS ANG Louisville, Ky. MASONIC TEMPLE " AUGUST R. BAUMER KENTUCKY THE fLOVVEB JHOP S50 fourth Avenue Inuirville S3Z Fairlh Ave. The South' s Most Modern Floral and Art Establishment THE F. Walker Co. 312 W. Chestnut Street LOUISVILLE, KY. IJIationzily [jfloristj Send Your Orders FOR DIXIE LAND TO IDLE HOUR NURSERIES Hacon, Georgia All Choice CUT FLOWERS in Season Orchids and Valley a Specialty Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 250 to 252 248 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses J. H. SMALL & SONS New York and Washington Announce the removal of their New York Store to 505 Madison Avenue at 52nd Street WASHINGTON, D. C. 15th and H Streets Floral and Landscape Work NEW YORK Waldorf-Astoria and 503 Madison Ave. EDLEFSEN-LEIDIGER CO. n yf y\ Milwaukee, Wis. JftT, 419 Milwaukee St. ^^¥}!^ VU\»^^J^ 349 Third St. IN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 332 Fifth Avenue Phones \ 35, | SQUARE Our Motio: THE GOLDEN RULE c/^M\ NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue Reference or Cash must accompany all ordcra from unknown correspondents Whitted Floral Co. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. H. B. WHITTED. Llace(l in h-ttut of the two Palmer stores in I5uf- falii: "Take a Carnation and drop your offering to aid some kiddie to get his vacation at Cradle Beach. It costs ^5 to keep one child there twlenliful. The children receive the benefits of vacations and the m.ir- ket price is maintained at the proper level." .Mr. .md Mrs. Palmer will spend their vacati(uis in the Canadian wilds and will leave Buffalo Aug. 4. Street Boy OBCWDl vioLas /A^Ai^l^^ Inc. <^ **U we say it, we will do it" A. WARENDORFF ARTISTIC WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Bioadway, NEW YORK CITY MY ONLY nORE ACCOUNTS INVITED We will fill your orders for /s.>v_>v N^^ ^3 C ^\ I l^ <"■ ""y place yXafionalf V^ rA F V^L.r\ in Virginia (jlorist) BLICKS, Norfolk. Va. vj^ H^^^, P|£L.D Northampton, Mass. Succeeded by Smith College Floriit BUTLER & ULLMAN ^> ^^^ Furrow & Company -^ OKLAHOMA CITY - GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA Edward Sceery PATERSON and PASSAIC, N. J. .EV. 0»V«^^^^^^^^ 38 C»' TEXAS. LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI ORDERS TAICGM CARS OP M/...r V«-Ir S«l Fifth D-o»/»n > Pa''' Street new lOrK Avenue DOSIOn 799 BoyUton street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points KOTTMILLER. Florist 426 Madison Avenue and 49th Street. NEW YORK Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 7S3 Highest Award at the International Flower Show. April Iltb. Grand Central Palace Oui^f-town Orders Solicited. Location Central Personal Attention. PHILADELPHU, PA. The BeUevue-Stratlord and Diamond & 2Xd Sta. Do you want flowers in Philadelphia? We furnish the l>e3t, artiatically arriuige*! ^ms^c^ Filling telegraph orders from distant cities was formerly " a consummation devoutly to be wished." Today it is one of the largest and most profitable branches of the retail business. That is why there are so many cards in this Directory of Reliable Retailers. I July ^9, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 249 • Directory of Reliable Retail Houses • PHILADELPHIA: 1800 Chestnut St. ATLANTIC CITY: 2517 Boardwalk ®1|? IGontinn iFlniupr Pittsburgh, Pa 710 East Diamond Street North Side OUR ONLY STORE WE SERVE YOU BETTER nCH C]i^ DAY AND NIGHT POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. CM* SXLTFOBD B| AU/BD Vassar College Glen Eden, r^UWCK Putnam Hall SHOP Bennett School Taconic School PROVIDENCE, R. I. T. J. JOHNSTON A OO. 171 WEVBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE ■ AND NEW ENGLAND POINTS Providence, RHODE ISLAND Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS ^d^SSfc,.^ 58 Dorrance Street <^^ Roanoke, Vam Fallon, Florist Rochester Floral Co* ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Gine u* your order for Southern Minnesota Jf\ y ff0 t ROCHESTER, N. Y. ^^QQ/Y^W^I^jfe^ 25 Clinton Ave., North W ^'^"'^mS^^^mS^^^^'^ Flowera delivered ^,,-^^*Sfc^^ promptly in Rochester and aurrounding country. Com- ■^fE/l\ilM> plete line always ready. ^"^l^^^ Safter Bros. "%T"' FLORISTS 38 Main St., West ROCHESTER, N. Y. 88 Main Street. East We reach all /^.-^^..-v Western N. Y. )ltomal( .Point* UWoririJ ROCKFORD LHJliFORD . ^^^ POnFQT r-iTV FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES ROCKFORD, ILL. '%/« Quick service to Illinois. Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa Points. SAINT LOUIS, MO. 8th & Locust Sts. All orders by Telegraph or Tele phone most carefully etecuted at once. Floral dengns a specialty- Young*s ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street Out-of-town orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Wire us your ordera. :MJ^^m^ St. Paul, Minn. 20-22-24 West Fifth Street We filljorders for the]Twin Cities and for all pointa in the ■ Northwest. The largest store in Anierira. Large stock in great variety. Write, wire or phone. Open night and day SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS Quality In Floral Work and Gut Flowers Orders for All Texas STAR FLORAL CO. (chris. hauser Phone/srr™3 SAN FRANCISCO lACAnk'» FLOWERS, FRUITS, FAVORS JUdCpn S FLORISTS' Novelties for "WelcominB*' and "Bon Voyage'* packages, Flowers delivered to any part of the world 233-235 GRANT AVENUE SeattlerWash. Holtywood Gardens Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1534 Second Ave. A Summer Window Display (iec. Parker of Ixmi.svillc, Ky., lia.s a (Iclifrlitful Mid- Miinnier window display. At a glance one would place the situation of the .scene in the balmy State of Georgia. The whole .sp.iec of the window, 14ft. hy inft., is covered with umhdating stretches of mo.ss, at intervals in wliicli are ehniips of fern and ornamental gra.ss. In the middle of the gra-ss field is a Ift, liy 8ft. tank, which is about Tin. deep. In the tank is ]il.iced a fountain in the .shape of a circle and the walls of which are made of rock by Mr. Parker himself. The water to this foimtain is .supplied hy a pipe which is skillfully hidden beneath the grass. Gla.ss birds are drinking on' the edge. The tank now cont.ains fifty small gold-fish and Mr. Parker has already ordered lifty more hirgc gold-fish from New York. Farther hack in the corner of the dis])lay, nearly hid in a grou]i of ferns and large plants to represent trees is a .small hand- made wood house. The situation of the house give.s an appearance of cozines.s and produces a violent attack of Spring fever and vacation grip on the ob.servcr. The border of the waterway is Moseosa fern and fancv leaf Caladiunis. To add a touch of the ancient .southern Georgian home a small bridge, made fnun the wood of the Grape vine spaas the narrowest part of the lake. In all it is a piei'e of work to make the passer-by stop and gaze until dreams of boyhood days come back'again. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS Sailings of foreign own«d •teamthips may be canceled without notice SPRINGFIELD, MASS. L. D. ROBINSON, Florist and Decorator 182 MAIN STREET Orders delivered promptly to WESTFIELD. HOLYOKE, CHICOPEE and SPRINGFIELD SUBURBS Syracuse, N. Y. ONONDAGA HOTEL iM.E.D/^^ CO. We will carefully execute orders for Syracuse and oicinity. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bastable Building Special attention given to out-of-town orders R. ABBOTT Both Telephones path Jfloral Company FLORISTS TRENTON, N. J. Greenhouses: Buchanan, Lafayette and Schiller Avea.. Broad St. Park dJ^FCtt^ ^^ 4^^a^<^^ Prom New York SiiliQg Daj Boar W« lutiutioa Veatria July 29- 9.00 am Roberts Stores, Bkyn. So Am. Ports St. Paul Liverpool Colont Tcnadores ■' 20- Pier 16. E. R. Lafayette ■■ 29- 3.00 pm. W. 15th St. Adriatic Aug 2-12.00 m. Pier60,N. R. Liverpool Santa Marta ■• 2- Pier 16.E. R. Colont Colon " 3- W. 27th St. Colont t-lnited States .3- 2,00 pm. 17thSt.,nohoken Copenhagen New York •• 5-12.00 m. Pier62, N.R. Liverpool Cretic Rochanibeau ■' 5-12.00 m. 5- 3.00 pm. W. 21st St. W. 15th St. Azores.-Gib.- Nap.-Gen, Bordeaux Bergensfjord " 5- Bush Docks Bergen Pannonia " 5- 6.00 pm. W. 14th St. Buenos Aires. . . . " 6- Pier8,E.R. Cadiz-Bare. Noordam " 8-12.00 m. 5th St., Hoboken Rotterdam .\dvanoe " 10- W. 27th St. Colont C^hicago " 12- 3.00pm. W. loth St. Bordeaux Liverpool Andania " 12-f5.00pm. W. 14th St. Tuscania " 19-12.00 m. W. 14th St. " 19- 2.00 pm. Roberta Stores, Now Amsicrdani ■• 22-12.00 m. .5th St., Hoboken " 19- 5.00 pm. ■' 23- W 14th St Falmouth. Lon. Azores. Gib.- W. 21st St. Nap.-Gen. " 26- 6.00 pm. W. 14th St. Liverpool Burdett Ave. & Hoosick St, Both Phones. 3850 TROY, N. Y- Frompt delivery and careful attention to out-of-town orders All orders filled from the grcenhoiises BRANT BROS. Inc. UTiCA.N.Y. 100,000 sq. ft. of glass devoted to growing Cut Flowers. WASHINGTON, D. C. Qude Bros. Co, Florists <^^> 1214 F. STREET, N. W. LARGEST GROWERS IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA EVENBEN BROS. <^ WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA IVILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS cMrs* Louisa P. Foivler RATIONAL FLORIST WILMINGTON. N. C. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125.000 Square feet of Glass WORCESTER, MASS Fu^^. . 407 & 409 Main St. tCCristobal) Is it any wonder that subscribers tell us — and tell others as well — that the Retail Section of THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE leads in items of interest and value to the shopkeeper? A glance at this department any week will show why. Worcester Mass. 13 Pleasant Street Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 250 to 252 250 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Japanese Teakwood Tlant Stand THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA SPECIAL 5ALE5 ENDING JULY 31st Japanese Iiighly polished and carved teakwood plant stands. This is real bargain. Half Value Sizes IS-in. 24-in. :iO-in. :ili-in. Were $2.40 $2.70 $3.10 $4.20 Are now $1.20 $1.35 $1.55 $2.10 ANOTHER GOOD SPECIAL Thin Waterproof Paper. All colors, while they last $6.00 per 100 Rolls SPECIAL Grass Growing Heads and Pigs. Still a great novelty. All sizes. Prices: 15, 25 and 35c. each SPECIAL Wheat Sheaves. Another special Inducement for the Summer season. A 10% discount on sheaves in $5.00, $10.00 and $15.00 assortments. Any size. H. BAYERSDORFER & COMPANY, 1129 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. I nrdprlng. pli'ftsp tppntimi 'I'hp K?:chiint:'' LANDSCAPE GARDENING A course for Garden- era, Florists and Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal oi Cornell Univer- sity. Progreasive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. We also offer a prac- tical course in FloricuU tare, including Green- house Construction and Greenhouse Manage- ment. Address The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. F.. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. F. Beal Send for catalogue. NEW CROP GREEN SHEET MOSS. For HaDging Baskets, at $1.75 per bag. PERPETUATED MOSS. $3 50 per bag. LYRATA. (Evergreen Oak). $2.50 per case. E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. Wbi-D ordering, please mention The Exchange NEW CROP Green Sheet Moss, $1.75 per bag. Perpetuated Moss, $3.50 per bag. l-yrata. (Evergreen Oak Foliage), $2.50 |ier ease. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN, ALA. RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Salesroom 134 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone — Madison Square 3053 Manufacturers and Importers of Willow and Fancy Baskets for Florists Dealers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES t9~0ur speoialtiet, — Wheat Sheaves and Basket! Take Advantage of Our Spring Offer Spheignum Moss Our Large Bales, $1.50; 12 Bales, $15.00. Extra Large Bales, $2.00; 8 Bales, $14.00. Green Lump Moss $1.00 per bag. Shipping instructions and cash with order to ensure prompt delivery. H. KENNEY '"tlrr- Brooklyn, N.Y. "''r-l."™ Whon ordering, please mention The Excliauge Import Orders '"o^^" Birch Bark Sea Moss Raw Ruscus Isolepls Grass Palm Fibre (Japanese) W. G. CLARE, Fernandina, Fla. Whi'ti ordcrlnc please mention The Exchanffe WIRE DESIGNS PRICES RIGHT— QUALITY RIGHT Let us quote you on your next order. If it's made of wire we can make It. George B. Hart, Manufacturer 24-30 Stone Street Rochester. N. Y. \\lii-n (tnii^rlnp. jilonse mention The E.Tchniige I Middle Atlantic States | Buffalo, N. Y. i- CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. eik, flurist at Main and High sts., has bought a Summer cottage at Angola, a popular resort on Lake Erie. W. J. Smith has completed his new greenhouse at 1.52 East St., in the Black Rock district. He is planting 'Mums and Asparagus Sprengeii. Miss Tillie Stroh, bookkeeper at the Stroh Quality Flower .Shop, 3.54 Main St., is spending her vacation in New York City, Hartford and New Haven. Charles Fclton. florist at Main and Utica sts.. will spend two weeks on a vacation trip to Atlantic City. He and Mrs. Felton will motor to that city. Lelule & Schoenhut, florists at Gar- denville, N. Y., are bringing some good Boston ferns to the Buffalo market. These have been very scarce here for some time. "With the exception of some funeral work, business is rather quiet at pres- ent," said Leon W. Neubeck, florist at 300 Connecticut st. R. ('. .\vcry. Lackawanna, has begun to cut Gladioli. Mr. and Mrs. Kobert \. Scott will spend a two weeks' vacation at Mus- k.ika. Out. The William F. Kasting Co., wholesale llorists. whose place of business at 3.S5 lOUicott St. was recently damaged by fire, is now ln<'ated in temporary quarters al 4!l|-4il.'i Wasliingtnn st. "We were ready fur hi.siness at 0 o'clock next morning after the fire," said Emil C. Brucker, tn'asvirer *^i tlie company. "Every mem- ber of the staff worked with a will to get everything in shape after the con- fusion caused by tlie blaze, and our ciis- tomers certainly appreciated our qiiick si^rvice. We are now looking for a new location." Mr. Brucker is receiving the synipalliy of his friends on account of the reient death of his fatlier, August I'.riicker. who died sudilenly in this city. ISIr, Bruckt'r. .Sr.. \\as "."i years old. .M.irk I'almer is so interested in his seedling Carnations that he will not a<- company his parents on the Canadian trip hut will go later. His optimism is based on the hope that perhaps he may gc't a $|(>.(KK) Carnation as a result of his experiments, otto (iillis, liookkeeiier at ralruer's main store. enjo\ed a two wieks' viic.'ilicin at I'cirt Mailland. Ont. Ancither vacationist is Miss Uuth Harry of the I'almer staff. Much more than .$l,tXX).(KK1 was left in HulTali> during the recent Shriners' national convention. The visitors were not heavy patrons at the local flower stores, but the florists will n.iturally re- ceive plenty of indirect benefits by the distribution of this large amount of extra money in this city. A substantial order for Sweet Teas for the wives of the Shriners was filled by the William Scott Company. Vacationists from S. A. Anderson's flower store are Miss Edna Goehring, who has gone to Angola, N. T,, and Miss Anna L. Faul, who is in Muskoka, Ont. Joseph Saiigster, a young florist who has had a wide experience in the trade, has developed a satisfactory business at his store at llilH .Jefferson st. The BulTalo Florist.s' Club will hold its annual outing at the headquarters of the .Vutomobile Club at Clarence. N. Y., on \A'entinues with us. In many places in the city the mercury has registered 100 deg. in the shade. ,Ianies Bourne, one of our old lime flo- rists, is an interesting personality. lie claims to be the last survivor of the gal- I;uit Six Ihindred — the famous ICnglish Hussars who charged the whole Uussinn army at Balaclava against the Russians during the Crimean War in 18."t4, \\- thongh now an American citizen, he still receives a pension from the British gov- ernment. -Mr. and Mrs. Bourne cele- brated their golden wedding last week. Both are well and hearty. I'rof. Pavid Lumsdcn, supt, of the floral dept. of the State Fair, will meet the committee of the Syracuse Florisl.s' .\s.s'n at the grounds on -Vug. 2 at 11,."W) a.m., to make arrangements for the show. Tliis promises to be the best held for some years. The professor has received much encouragement from many large [:ro« ers. Gladioli Blooms from California Some montlis since Thi' Mezne Floral Co.. Mountain View, wrote your scribe that they had some remaikaWv line Gladioli s.-edlings they would like to July '29, 191G. The Florists' Exchange 251 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists Sphagnum Moss $1.50 per Bale. Ten Bales $14.00 Write today for our specially low Summer price on large orders. Buy your Winter's supply now and get the advantage, Our moss is good clean stock, every bale is wrapped. .i^f' Wire Designs and '^^'' Florists' Supplies. The largest stock of fresh cut decorative evergreens in America. THE KERVAN COMPANY 119 West 28th Street, NEW YORK, N. Y. WTien ordering, please mention The Exchange "xliibit !it tho annual sliow in Boston, if tile flowers would stand the long joiiraey in fairly good shape. He suggested they send a trial box, and he could then tell them if it would be practicable. A box containing IS spikes was shipped on the 11th. and reached the writer on the ISth. De.spite the fact that the box was very roughly handled, the flowers came through in far Iwtter shape than could have been expected. The flowers were very large and fine, and the spikes im- mense and would create a sensation if they could be gotten through as cut. To- day, the 23d. I have a vase of the top blooms before me. H. Y. Kingston, N. Y. Between 35 and 40 members of the Dutchess County Horticultural Society .iourneyed by trolley to the large green- houses of Burgeviu Sons, Inc., on Pearl St., Kingston, N. Y., where they were the guests of the Messrs. Burgevin. Be- side the members of the Dutchess County Society, a few invited guests from Kings- ton were members of the party. ( >n arriving at the greenhouses an in- s|iection trip was made over the ex- tensive grounds of the firm, after which a luncheon was served. The party left at 11 o'clock for an automobile trip around th« Ashokan reservoir and later on their return a clambake was held at I^ke Katrine. The bake was served early in the afternoon. Many compli- mentary remarks were expressed by the visitors at the up-to-date manner in which the Burgevins conduct their busi- ness, one of the finest and largest in the Iludsim Valley. retail stores and they have sold excep- tionally well. C. W. Curtis and family have been spending their vacation at Troutberg, N. Y. A. F. Kennon of the Climax Manu- facturing Co. has been a recent visitor. Louis Collatos of the Aster Flower Store, has recently installed a new cooler which adds greatly to the appearance of his store. H. B. S. Rochester, N. Y. For the i»ast ten days Rochester has been in the tliroes of a heat wave which has had the usual effect of stagnating business to a point where it is hard to tell whether there is anytiiing doing at all. Great (piantities of Carnations, Itoses and Sweet Peas come in each d.ay, but the weather is such that only a small percentage is sold at all, and what is sold brings but little to the dealers, who only buy enough to supply immediate nee^ 8x5 5x3M 8x5 Per 100 ..$2.50 . . 2.90 . . 3.60 . . 4.60 . . 4.60 . . 4.90 . . 5.20 Per 100 28 X 8x5 $5.70 30 X 8x5 6.90 36 X 8x5 8.50 30 X 12x6 10.00 36 X 14x6 12.00 36 X 12x6 11.80 BOUQUET BOXES TJj 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $7.50 19 X 9 X 8 Mist Gray. .10.00 WREATH BOXES 16 X 16 X 7 18 X 18 X 8 Per 100 ..$8.50 . . 10.50 Per 100 20x20x9 $12.50 22x22x9 15.00 MIST GRAY BOXES 100 18x5 X 3 $3.05 21 x5x3H 3.85 24x5x3H 4.20 28x5x3H 5.10 21 X 8x5 5.10 30x5x3}^ 5.30 36x5 I 3H 7.00 Prlntlnft 50 cent 24 X 28 X 30 X 36 X 8x5 8x5 8x5 8x5 100 $6.50 . 7.80 . 9.70 .10.65 30 X 12x6 12.90 36 X 12x6 13.75 a extra per 1000. CYCAS LEAVES Size 8tol2., 12tol6.. 16 to 20 . . 20 to 24.. 24 to 28.. COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH OTHERS Per 100 Per 1000 ..$1.65 $12.50 . . 2.25 16.00 . . 3.00 21.00 . . 3.25 26.00 . . 3.75 32.00 Size 28 to 32. . 32 to 36. , 36 to 40. . 40 to 44. . 44 to 48. . Per 100 Per 1000 $5.00 $37.00 . 5.50 42.00 . 6.00 50.00 6.50 55.00 . 7.00 60.00 HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., inc., WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STRBET Boston, Mass. Telephones Main. 2439-2616-2617-2618 Fort Hill. 25290 J* MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS J* Unknown customers please glTe reference, or cash with order. Whon ordering, please mention The Exchange NEW CROP FANCY FERNS AND DISCOUNTS ON LAUREL FESTOONING, for .Summer wed- dings; nothitic better. Fresh stock supplied on shoi't tinti<'e. Wire or phone your orders. We will d(i the rest. 4c., .Sc. and 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, very fine and large. ?.i (1(1 per 1000. G.\L.\X. Bron7e and Green, $1.00 per 1000, or 37.00 per case of 10,000. Telegraph Office, New Salem, Masf. DAGGER FERNS, $1,00 per 1000 LARGE ORDERS SPHAGNUM MOSS, 4flc. per sack, BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35c. GROUND PINE, 8c. per lb. Made into festooning. 6c., .Sc. and 10c. per yd. LAUREL WREATHS, SI. 75 to $3.00 per doz. PINE WREATHS, $1..50 to $3.00 per doz. We also make special sizes when wanted. Samples sent if desired. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 50-lb. cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.00 per .'iO-lb. case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. All Kinds of Evergreens. CROWL FERN CO. MILLINGTON. MASS. \\lif'i) firfliTJii^. pli'ase n'Ontiop The Kxi'hnnge REED & KELLER 122 West 25th Street NEW YORK We Manufacture Our Own - - FLORISTS' SUPPLIES METALS, WIRE WORK and BASKET WORK M. RICE CO. •• KEYSTONE QUALITY " -Florists' Supplies Excel- 1220 Raca Street PHILADELPHIA. PA \Vhen ordering, please mention The Exchange Net Prices on PREPARED (Painted) Palmetto Leaves 8-12 12-16 16-20 20-23 23-26 LeD|^ of 1 Leaf. Inches J Per 100 $1.76 $2.35 »3.45 $4.55 $6.15 Per 1000 15.00 20.00 30.00 40.00 55.00 5% discount for cash with order. W. G. CLARE, rernandlna. Florida When ordering, please mention The Exchange Natural Green Sheet Moss Long green sheets of the heaviest variety Per bag, $1.00 H. W. Armes, Bryson City , N. C. Winn nrtltTliig. plfjise mpntlfin The Exchange FANCY and DAGGER FERNS of the very best grades. Huckleberry Branches, Mosses and Wild Smilax. We solicit your patronage. Satisfaction guaranteed. GIBBONS, The Smilax Man, Red Level, Ala. Wlipn ordi'rlng. plcnse moiitlon The Kictiainee WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10.000. $1.85; 50,000, $8.00 Manafaeturmd by W. J. CO WEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples Free. For Sale by Dealers. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Our Credit and Information List Is the Best Trade Medium for Credits Subscribe now and get the list for one year from July 1st National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET, NEW YORK Whrn ordering. pl"nse mentlnn The Exchange REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOGUE Buciibinder Bros. S18 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago When ordering, please mention The ExchaPtf'' Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT! USE FOR RESULTS Michigan Cut Flower Exchange INCOPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. The Florists' Hail Association Insures 41,000.000 square feet of glass and has a Re- serve Fund of over $38,000. For particulars address JOHN G. ESLER. Sec. Saddle River. N. J INSURE YOUR GLASS NOW MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES Continned H. A. Schro.ver had some very pretty combinations of annuals, and as he has been in the bn.siness for a few years he does not worry over any little let-up in trade, as he knows that the end of the year will figure up on the right side of the ledger. Miss Carrie Steckman, his designer and deeorator, is taking a much needed vacation next week. Ira Landis of Paradise is cutting Gla- dioli at the rate of a thousand per day. .\sters are not quit« up to the average for Lancaster County, but there are some ver.v good ones cut in and around Man- heim. and the Elmer and Chas. Weaver establishment have, of course, some high grade stock, but not the percentage they should liave for the care and attention tlieir ,\sters get. Kd. Beck, one of our city growers, is having good success with Summer flow- ers and is very much elated over a crop of Buddleia variabilis just coming into bloom. The markets are filled now with Gla- dioli and the ruling price seems to be three sprays for ItV. Visitors : W. T. Millegan of the Rose- ville Pottery, Zanesville, O. : .T. M. Cohen of Climax Paper Box Co.: Al- bert M. Herr. Casterland. N. T. : C. U. I>iggett of the S. S. P»>nnock-Meehan Co. Telephone 20,S M has been mighty busy trying to explain why The Exchange did not pet here on time this week. Club Picnic The Lancaster County Florists' .Vssociation's picnic, Tliursdny. ,Tuly 20. was on an ideal day. hot with a slight bree/e blowing, and a cool, tempting look uniler the shade ot the trees that made the majority of the boys get ready for the afternoon picnic on the shadv lawn of our ex-president, B. V. Barr. The .■onunillee having it in charge. Elmer Weaver, Itudolph Nagle anil .Vbniham Slriekler, had everylhing plaiiiied so well that the alTair went off like clock work. Everyone was delighted excepting the professional kickers and they wore only mad because there was nothing to kick :,l.out. 'I'he invitation called for florists and their friends, and the friends turned out in goodly numbers. .\ few ol the llorists were missing ; irmong them was our regu- lar attendant John Shrciner. who had his family at Atlantic City; Thomas Fries, C. S. Leffler and a few others, all of whom are sorry today that they did not drop everything else and come. There ivas a progressive game of cards for tbos'? who wanted to play ; there were three games of quoit pitching going on at one time ; there was croquet and howling on the green — all this for the older people and there were Potato races, bag races, three-legged races and every imaginable form of amu.sement for the .\o!ingst*'rs. with prizes for each event. 'the winners not being all florists I did not get names. Mr. and Mrs. Barr make excellent hosts and every comfort Is looked after. This being a basket picnic they had ready for us plenty of coffee and had tables and camp st(;K>ls for our comfort, as well as help to serve the ice cream donated by our president. H. .\. ,Schroyer, for the kids, both young and old. The Barr home is everything that any mortal could crave tor. and there was simply nothing lacking toward the success of the picnic. The florist end ot the party, of course, made an inspection of the grounds and the nursery. The evergreens of every size and value were in the pink of con- dition, and the young stock especially. was what some of the experts called just right. Mr. Barr is working up a stock of hardy perennials and has an ideal place to demonstrate their value on his lawn. lie also has a formal garden which, last Summer, was a blaze of cobn and beauty: this time we found three good solid beds, one of Heliotrope, one of Petunia and one of Lantana. The others were planted to hardy stock and lacked the uniformily that one looks for in a formal garden, some of the stock being in bloom, some just over, some to come later on. The farm is equally interest- ing and the stock of blooded cattle anil acres of farm products made quite an interesting side show. The following list ot vi.sitors is a> near complete as the writer could get t" it, and if anyone is missed blame it on my love for the various sports in- dulged in : T. J. Nolan of the King Construction Co. looking after houses at X Wade (ialey's. Strasburg and Carl Brackbill'^. Lampeter: Hennis Ciuinor and daughiio. .Mr. Connor has quite a building prop.e sition at the B. F. Barr establishment. E. Fan t"*' ^ny busincH entrusted to me in «uch IVi I *^ljAVr^\-/i3*-i a fair and liberal manner ai to make the cus- tomer's relations with me satisfactory and profitable. TELEPHONES 1623-24-25 MADISON SQUARE JOSEPH S. FENRICH 5 1 West 28th Street. New York When ordering, please meptlon The E>ichangf MiiiiiiMiuiti niiiiiciiiiiiiiiniiciimi iJCiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuHEiiiiiii iciiiiiiuiiiuciiiiiiiuiiiicimiiiniiiiciiiiiiiimiicii iciiiiuH((i)it*> NEW YORK I Wholesale Market and News of the City | F*]iiiiiiinni[iii>i""i>iitiii>iiii">""i>iu>iiiiiiii "I ciuiiiiiiiuiciiuiiiiuiiiciumiumiEiu itiiiiiiiiiiuiciiuiiiiiuiiciiiii mc-:* Herman Weiss Wholesale Commission Florist 106 West 28th Street, New York Telephones, FARRAQUT 634 and 3063 When ordering, please mention The Exchange THE FLORISTS' EXCHANQB It th» only trade paper publlthlna an Index to stock advertised In eaoh Issue, and this feature means that a reader In need of, say, Carnations, can look at this Index and refer to all advertisements of Carnations, large and small alike. It brings the results of Classified Advertise* ments >n addition to the regular displaj- jdvertlsements, and with n« extra cost, except to us. Can you think of better advertising eervloe than thlst Asters and Gladioli are I^eaders July 25. — Condition."! in the whole- sale cut flower market differ very little from those of last week. The supply of staple fiowers is now at the lowest ebb with the exception of Lilies and the Sum- mer flowers, such as Asters and Gladioli, wliich are the leading features in sales. There is a moderate supply of "Sum- mer" Am. Beauty Roses, the quality of which is hardly up to the average for this season. Special grade blooms are selling at from 8c. to 20c. each, and the other grades at corresponding prices. They are meeting with a fair demand. The supply of hybrid tea Ro.ses is in- siguificant as compared with that of only a few months ago. The quality of most of these is inferior and the supply is mostly confined to lower grade blooms. Many of these arrive in wide open con- dition or open soon after they come into the market. They are meeting with a weak demand. Top grade blooms are selling at from 3c. to 5c. each in gen- eral, with the exception of a few new iiud choicer varieties, such as Mrs. Uussell. Mme. Paul Euler (Prima Donna), Hadley and Key. Bottom grade blooms are selling from 25c. to .$1 per 100. ,. ^ Very few Carnations of a quality to attract buyers are now arriving in the market. The few blooms of quality which are arriving are realizing from $1 lo .$2 per 100, the higher prices being exceptional and as regards the poorer blooms it is almost impossible to dispose of them at all, no matter how low the price. C'aftleyas are in short supply, and the price is a little firmer. The ^general range of price is from 20c. to 75c. A few Gardenias are beginning to come into the market. These are realizing from 50c. to $1..50 a doz. Lily of the Valley is arriving in small quantities, and the demand for it is weak. It is real- izing from $1 to .$3 per 100. There is a considerable supply of Longiflorum Lilies, which are ineetiug with a very AC^CW r> IX/IPTi AI is not expected by us for doing our ^^^^<^*-'*-' iH M.I^a^ .t^%.M^ jjy^.y by our consignors and customers We have 20 years' experience behind us: Asters, Lilies, Gladioli, Prima Donna Roses, Asparagus and Smilax All Otiier Seasonable Flowers GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, Inc. Wholesale Florists : : — Phones: — Flrratot S58, 2036 and 2037 lOl West 28th St, New York When ordering, please mention The Exchange good demand at about $5 per 100. Some of the poorer quality are reported to be selling at $4, and a few extra choice quality at $6. There is a moderate sup- ply of Bubrum Lilies, which are selling at from $4 to $5 per 100. The supply of Asters is rapidly in- creasing. Some fairly good blooms are seen, but no really high class blooms have as yet come into the market. They are meeting with a fairly good demand at from 50c. to $2 per 100. The supply of Gladioli is large and the quality is ex- cellent. This also is meeting with a very good demand at from .$1 to $2 per 100. There are occasional sales of the new va- rieties in small numbers at somewhat higher prices. There is a considerable supply of mis- celaneous flowers, comprising the usual outdoor-grown kinds and varieties, all of which are meeting with a very moderate demand at rather low prices. The de- mand for greens, both indoor grown and hardy, is in general sympathy with the present state of the flower market. The this time, though small, is as large as this time though small is as large as could be expected at this season of the year. general Hews The New York Florist-s' Bowling Club started on its %nnual fishing ex- pedition on Wednesday. The party con- sisted of William II. Siebrecht, William I*. Ford. J. S. Fenrich, John Miesem, Roman J. Irwin. C. W. Scott, P. Jacob- sou and Mr. Kakuda. They went by steamer from this city to Atlantic High- lands and made the remainder of the trip in autos to Barnegat Bay. N. J., their headquarters. The boat chartered for their use will take them out to the fishing grounds on Thursday and Fri- day, and on Saturday they will return to this city. A. Kottmiller, 426 Madison ave., and Mrs. Kottmiller have just returned from a four weeks' vacation trip during which tlipy have been autoing through New York State and have also visited Boston, Mass. Philip F. Kessler, 55 W. 26th st.. left the city this week for a several weeks' vacation at Mt. Vernon, N. H., where M]r. Kessler expects to find some excel- lent fishing. We noted at the Henshaw Floral Co.'s, 127 W. 28th St.. some fine Gardenia blooms, the first of the season, also Cat- tleyas of excellent quality. William Mackie, head salesman for W. P. Ford, 107 W. 28th st., is now on a two weeks' vacation. A large, new up-to-date ice-box has just been installed in the store of George J. Polykranas, 104 W. 28th st. J. K. Allen, 118 W. 2Sth st, is spend- ing his vacation at Ocean Grove, N. J. Mr. .illen, however, finds it necessary to make frequent trips to his business, the Going Some You get quick action and prompt returns when you consign to The House That Satis- fies. We work on the prin- ciple that the better we serve you the more you'll advertise us. We need the grower and the grower will soon learn that he needs the concientious brand of service we practice and your //^-.r/ shipment, con- signed to us, will prove it to you. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26tli Street K^w Yni-t Telcphonu : 13 and 3180 Farragnt llCTY 1 UI A When ordering, please mention The Bxchanga 254 The Florists' Exchange Mid-Summer! But our indoor Stock Is Still in Good Shape ROSES, in great variety Carnations, Gardenias, Cattleya Gigas, Valley, Lilies, Etc^ Etc Asters, Gladioli, Spiraea, Phlox, and all out- door stock in quantity and of the best quality Our facilities, our system, our organization are unsurpassed. If we are not selling to you or for you, give us a trial. It's all we ask The Henshaw Floral Co., Inc. A. M. HENSHAW, President ss.o-asii-sTa'Farragut 127 Wcst 28th St., Ncw Yofk Wlicn oidtTliig. plcaae mention The Exchange ASTERS, GLADIOLI, LILIES, ROSES WILLIAM P. FORD, 107 West 28lii St., New York Wholesale Florist Telephone Farrafiut 5335 WluMi uiderint;, plitise iiieiitioii 'I'li'.' Exchange it'cciit miirriage of his bookkeeper mak- ing it necessary for him to be bis own bookkeeper. George Asmus of Chicago and his wife and .some friends were in town on Thurs- day of last week. They came through in their own auto. Mr. Asmus expects to make the return trip to Chicago in time to join the Chicago party for the S. A. P. convention at Houston. ' Mr. and Mrs. Appelgate, 15 Putnam ave., Brooklyn, are just back from a vacation auto trip, during which they visited Saratoga, Burlington, Vt., Lake I'lacid. I^ke Seneca, Lake Champlain and the Thousand Islands; from thence tliey autoed back, visiting on the return t ri p the cities of U tica and Richfield Springs, and from thence down the Cat- .skills to Brooklyn. The distance covered was between 2000 and 3(X)0 miles. Bonnet & Blake. 130 Livingston ,st., Brooklyn, have purchased a second and larger automobile delivery car. This new car is a Ford and is provided with a large extension body to increase its carrying capacity. George H. Blake is now on a vacation. He is visiting Uochcster and other cities of New York and other States. Louis Kuebler, brother of WiHiara H. Kuebler of 2S Willoughby st., Brooklyn, attended the Shriuers convention in Buf- falo last week. Mr. Kuebler says that he had an exceptionally good time, and that he was one of ll.OiJO shriners who were present. , DeWitt House, proprietor of the Pal- metto Nurseries, Florence. S. C. spent a few minutes at The Exchange oflice last week on his way back home, after paying a visit to his mother in the North. Mr. House is a locomotive en- gineer and attends to his duties on the railroad daily in addition to keeping supervision over his florist's business. Washington, D, C. A Great Picnic There was very little doing the past wTek. Asters are coming in but \yitli small and short stems. Uoses are not of niufh account. (JladioU are about as good a thing as can be used. The I^eo Niessen Co. has started in rariiest on their ncw place. The big ice Iio\ is well under way. The company is als(( installing a refrigerator system; it will use no ice except for packing. \Vm. Man-he is making some improve- ments at liis store. The annual outing was a huge success. There wen* '.\{>4 present and every one voted it the best ever held. The events were very exciting ; the several races were run in three and four heats. The fireworks were unusually fine. Chair- man A. Gude gave a very vivid repro- duction of the bombardment of Verdun. j\Ir. Marche represented the Allies and sent a few bombs through the dancing and dining pavilion. A few howitzers from the Gude fort silenced the Marche forces, after which they ignited a few hags of green fire and hoisted the white flag. A rain of colored balls was kept up on the folk to prevent any submarines from g^'tting by. The only accident was a spill wlien Mr. MeCabe, T. N. Wood- rnlT and several others in a centipede race liad their trousers torn. Woodniff and McCabe were seen making for the Hume- pa topcharox booth in barrels, as there were no fig leaves arouhd. J. Milton Thomas, the new Benedict, .covered himself with glory in the way he handled the sports. Tt was hard to find the losei-s in the kiddies events ; all were winners. The sixth event was a corker, it was a rainbow race in reality, all in different colored hosiery. The winners surely did some running. There will be a meeting of tbe committee on Monday at 0.30 p.m.. at 1329 G st.. N. W.. to clear up all affairs pertaining to the out- ing. O. A. C. O. List of Events and Winners Potato rare, open to girls 12 years and under. — 1, handkcrehiefs. Rose Minder; 2, beads. Lillian Anderson. Potato race, open to boys 12 years and under. — 1. knife. Percy Booth; 2, neektie, Arthur Booth. Potato race, boys and girls seven years and under. ^jirls: 1, Catherine 01rid(?e; 2, Alice John- son. Boys: 1, Tailor Anderson; 2, Harry OveredKe. Potato raee for ladies. — 1. Order on liouve for $7..^0 merchandise by Climax Mfg. Co., Castorland. N. V. 1. Miss Margaret Laning. 100 yard eD for busiiieis at 0 a. m. American Beauties, Orchids. Valley. Carnations. Calendulas. Cornflowers, EnftUsh Primroses, Yellow Ualsics, Sweet Peas and Lillum Lonftiflorum. AU the novelties in the Cut Flower M:irkc*t funii.'ilK.'d on short notice. Prices quoted on application. No retail orders urcf;pt.('d. Flowers shipped out of Boston on early trains. Wlifii nrcUTlnK. [tli-iiMe uieullou Tbe Eicbaiige B. A. SNYDER CO. S:^'' Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone. Fort Hill 1083-25017-25552 ordering, pleaae meptlop Tbe Eichange PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. When i>raerlrig. pleiisp m>'ntlon Thf Exohonge HOLTON&HUNKELCO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phone— Main 874 P. O. Box— 103 When ordering, please mentiop Tbe Eicbtuge per KJO. Gardenias are becoming more plentiful but tbere is only a moderate demand for them. There is a plentiful supply of greenery but demand is quite light at this time. General News The annual picnic of the Gardeners and Florists' Club is to be held on Thurs- day, July 27, at Cunningham Park, East Milton, where this annual gathering has been held several times before. If the weather is favorable there is every indication that the gathering will be larger than ever. The officers of the club have diligently tried to make the outing as pleasant as possible both for young and old. Contributions have been received liberally for expenses and prizes. There is a long list of athletic sports suited for young and old. J. M. Cohen of the Boston Co-opera- tive Flower Market is rejoicing on the arrival of a bouncing boy at his home. Mr. Cohen has a large cottage at Howe's Neck, Mass., where he spends most of the Summer months. At Penn's new flower store on Tre- mont St., the principal attraction in the window is a lot of young ducks. The crowds that are attracted to the windows are sufprisingly large. Three gentlemen who were at Bar Harbor at the American Sweet Pea So- ciety's exhibition, who enjoyed them- selves as much as any visitor there were William Nicholson of Framingham, (ieorge Gordon of Beverley, and William Miller of Lynn. These three gentlemen are independent. They made enough money, retired and turned over their businesses to their sons. There are few burn Americans who do this ; the most of them stay in harness to the end. The three gentlemen of whom we are writ- ing were all born in the British Isles. Mr. Miller is probably the most remark- able of the trio. He is 75 years of age and there is no person who would take him to be more than (iO. He spends his Summers at Bustin's Island in one of the most unique cottages in the State of Maine, and most of it built by bis own hands, and his Winters are spent some- where in the South. There is no large flower show throughout the country but what Mr. Miller visits. On July 15 there was held at Horticul- tural Hall a special exhibition of Japan- ese Irises. The special exhibit of these flowers was staged by Allen J. Jenkins, gardener for Dr. Gage of Shrewsbury, Mass. Mr. Jenkins staged an excellent lot of flowers. .Vuother specialist of Japanese Iris is Dr. 11. Kennedy of ilil- ton who also staged some magnificent flowers. K. & J. Farquhar staged some grand Lilium regale. Wm. Thurston, manager of the Boston Flower Kxchange, has returned from a two weeks' vacation wliioh was spent in the Western part of tlie State. On July 19 Mr. Thurston delivered a lecture at Amherst College on "The Marketing of Flowers. Old Methods versus New." Charles Kvans of Watertown is one of the largest grow'ers of Gypsophila paniculata and its double form in this section. He is marketing a quantity of this light airy flower. He is also cut- ting very tine Mrs. Francis King and America Gladioli. The Montrose Greenhouses are still cutting some nice Roses which includ*' such varieties as Killarney, Doubb- White Killarney, Sunburst, Richmond and Ward. Jacob Scheinberg of the New England Florists' Supply Co. is spending two weeks' vacation at Old Orchard, Me. George Hamer, assistant manager at the Boston Flower Exchange, is spending his vacation at Nantasket. Some of the finest Asters reaching this market are being sent in by James Tulis of Sudbury. He has them in different colors. The Halifax Gardens Co. grows a number of different kinds of flowers for market but at this time they are only shipping Roses of the varieties Ward. Hadley, Ophelia, Taft, Killarney Bril- liant and Maryland. Thomas Roland of Nahant is market- ing some excellent ferns of Teddy Jr. and Cibotium, also very fine plants of Dra- csena Massangeana. On Monday of this week he shipped SOOO Roses of such varieties as Ophelia. Stanley, Ward and Pink and White Killarney. John Lynch, assistant to J. M. Cohen at the Boston Co-operative Flower Mar- ket, is spending two weeks at Brewster, Mass. P. Welch is at his cottage at Old Or- chard, Me. He pa.vs an occasional visit to his store, returning the same evening to JNIaine. We noted very fine early As- ters and good Sweet I'eas which are scarce at this time. Norris F. Comley of Burlington is to plant seven houses of Roses, 60,1)00 plants of Carnations, lOtt.OOO 'Mums, S0,0wn gi-eenhousea at Marlboro. JIass.. and is shipping fine Snnpdr.igon. which is ti-in 5.00 40.00 Nelrose. 2j4'-in S.OO 40.00 Nelrose. 3-in 8.00 70.00 Nelrose. 4-in 12.00 100.00 Send for our bulletin, giving prices on Sweet Pea Seed, Rose Plants and Miacellaneous Stock, including Bulbs of all varieties. Let us quote you on your requirements. DURING JULY AND AUGUST, CLOSING TIME 5 P. M.; SATURDAY, 1 P.M. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK 117 West 28th Street BALTIMORE Franklin and St. Paul Sts. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow Street WASHINGTON 1216 H Street, N.W. When ordering, pl,-ase mention The Exchange Tie Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Removing to 1615 Ranstead Street, where we will be pleased to see all our customers and growers, also all those who are not acquainted with us. We have vacancies for several more grower Growers desiring a ohanse should consult ub. PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mpptlon The Exchange Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. 1517 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. GLADIOLUS, LILIES and all SEASONABLE CUTiFLOWERS Closing Daily At 5 P. M.; Saturdays 1 P. M. When ordering, please mention The Exchange WM.J.BAKER Wholesale Florist 12 South Mole St., Philadelphia, Pa. Local Gladiolus, Sweet Peas When ordering, [lipase mention The Exchange Bell Telephone Keystone Telephone Komada Brothers o^firKr^f WIRE DESIGNS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Any Wire Deaiffn at short notice 1008 Vine Street PHIALDELPHIA. PA. When ordering, please mention The Eichang^ Stuart H. Miller A complete line of everything in ' Cut Flowers Philadelphia Quality 1617 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. t\'hen ordering, please mention The Exchange I( Sweet Peas for Profit," $1.50; From this office 258 The Florists' Exchange FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SbSxToV^ M/L tin ■ ■ r../ r7„..i«,- DAILY SHIPMENTS FROM Wholesale Lommission Lm tloieers sixty growers Winterson's Seed Store wabash Ave. Chicago Whori onlorltis. pli-nse mention The Exrhange The Chicago Flower Growers Association Wholesale Growers of Cut Floweri and Plants 182 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO BEAUTIES, LILIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS, Paul R. Kllnfttpom. Managmr and ETcfTthlnft Seasonable WTiPTi oMfiing. plpttwp mentinn The Kxrtiange E. G. HILL CO. Wholesale Florists Richmond, Indiana When onlerlnK. pU'iise nii-ntion The Exchange ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE 80 East Randolph St. CHICAGO Florists' Supplies McCallum Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. W h'-r nrtkTlng. pk-a?-L- iii Hull Tlu' l^xchauge Natioiiiil Tnlie Cii. is to In' present ami wili give au illusliateii lecture on "New Ideas in lleatiriR and I'iping." Tiiis should ijpove o£ value to all crowcrs, and a maxinuim attendance is to be ex- pected that evening. The UobiTt Ciaig Co. has taken down two of its hu-ge houses at 49th and Mar- ket sts. and is rc-erecting them at Nor- w.icmI in the form of three houses some- thing like ;!Ti ordering, plinnp mention Th. Kxohfincp Nettib U. Pakkek, Sec'y A. T. Pyfer, Treas, & Manajer WHOLESALE FLORISTS Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Chicago, July 25, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— American Beauty. S|.<'ri;ils per doz. .{r.-iiich stems 2..50 to 3.00 2.00 to 2.50 1.50 to 2.00 I.OOto 1.50 .75 to 1.00 4.00 to 6.00 I.OOto 2.00 I.OOto 2.00 I.OOto 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 I.OOto 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 I.OOto 2.00 4.00 to fi.OO 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 I.OOto 2.00 4.00 lo 6.00 3.00 to 4,00 I.OOto 3.00 10.00 to 12.00 S.OO to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6,00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 I.OOto 2,00 6,00 to 8,00 4.00 to 6,00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4,00 2.00 to 3.00 4,00 to 6,(H) 3 00 to 4 00 CARNATIONS— .50 to .75 .,50 to .75 .50 to .75 .25 to .35 I.OOto 1.50 I.OOto I. .50 I.OOto l..')0 .... to 1.00 Standard J S"i: Varieties I^J* .'l(l-iiich stems " 24-inch st«ms *' l.S to 20-inch " Splits, assorted colors ♦Fancy f While (irades of st'dl ^„,, Vanellpv) I,"™ Adiantum White and Pink Killarney. Asparagus, Bunch, . _. .25 to .35 .25 to .30 50.00 lo 60,00 I.OOto 2,00 2.00 to 3 00 I.OOto 2.00 1.00 lo 2.00 2,00 to 3,00 2.00 lo 2..';o l,.Mto 2,00 4.00 lo 6,00 .25 to ..")0 4,00 to 6,00 3,00 to 4.00 .... to .75 " Strings Calendulas Killarney Brilliant, specials. . . Daisies Shasta Daisies Short _ Milady, special Fancy Gardenias, per doz Ferns, Ilanly, per 1000 Galax Leaves, per 1000. .,,,,., Gladioli, per 100 Slinrt Leucothoe Sprays Mrs. Aaron Ward, special Lily of the Valley Mexican Ivy Mrs. Chas. Russell, special.. . . Firsts Fancy Medium Short . . .- Miiinonette Orchids — C'attleyas, per doz.. . . 3.00 to 4.00 6.00 to 7.50 5,00 to 6,00 5,00 to 6.00 1,00 to l.MI 2,(H)lo 4,00 2,00 lo 3,00 , . . , to 15,00 Pansies, per doz. bunches Peonies Pond Lilies Richmond, special Fiincy Sliort Snapdragons 2.00 lo 4.00 .35 lo .75 to Sweet Peas, Spencers Sri-i.niN .... to .... Mrs. Taft. V-.iucy Mf'diurn .Short Ophelia, special to '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.".'.'.'.-.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. to .... to .... to .... .... to .... , , , lo - - - Mo.liiim Sli.irl 2,00 to 3,00 1,00 to 2,00 tn tMiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiicii iiiiutiiniumiiitiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiinuiiiEiiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiuiiiiiniiiiimiiiiniiiiiniiiiic? Heat Spell Spoils Demands .Inly 2.". — Chicago is in thi; midst of a loiii.' sppll of pxtroinoly warm wcathiT. The tiMnporatiiro has hcon well lip ill the iiini'tioK for the pasl two works. Thp oxtfciiu" heat is had for the i-iit ilower market as it outs off the demand and i-aiisi's the supply to he of poor qnal- jty. The market has in ronsoqnpnce hcen loaded with stock of inferior qnalily and iiriies are away down. The ship- ping hiisiiiess is unsteady and local hny- iiii; slow. .\nicrican Beauty Uoses are in hetter condilioii, the season considered, tlian any utlier variety. The supply is chidly from the yonng stoi'k. .Mr. Unssell is showing the effects of the heat and a small iiroportion only has any merit. In all the olher varieties the stock is poor. Cariiaticns keep celtiiiK iioorer each week anil the siijiply is also less. The host slock docs not hrinc over IfL-^O per KMI. and the remainder goes for whatever they will hring. Gladioli are more iilentifiil hut not in any special demand. The warm weather is also hurting this crop. A\'itli a good rain the crop will he large and of gixid qiialitx". They are selling at from .$1^ to %n per KM). Ttiere are still a few Peonies that sell a I fri.m .$2 to $4 per 100, hut as the largest growers have taken the last of their snpply from cold storage it is safe to say thai there will he no more after this week. Asters are improving in hoth quality and supply and are selling at from $1 to .f2 per 1. Sweet I'eas are scarce, and what there is cuts no particular iigurc on the market at this lime. Val- ley and orchids are scjircc hut on account of the light demand enough can he picked up daily lo meet it. Shasta Daisies are nvailahlc in large quantities, llahlias show poor quality so far and no one wants them. l*';ister Lilies are plentiful hut the candidums are all gone. The great hulk of outdoor stock such as Snapdragons. Coreopsis, (laillardias, Cornllowers. Candytuft, Feverfew and other of this class, is falling ofl. WiETOR Brothers WHOLESAl E GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Teleftraph and Telephone Orders , Given Prompt Attention 162 N.Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL A. L. Randall Co. Wabash Avenue and Lake Street ^p^ CHICAGO, ILL. ^jfl^ Wholesale Cut Flowers Florists' Supplies Wtien ■■rileilTitr, plenpe mention The Exchange General News Vern L. SchluralT, a former represen- tative of the trade in Krie, Ta., has joined the working forces of the Poehl- niann Bros. Co. in the supply depart- ment! at 72 to 74 E. Randolph st. Steeve Keller, son of Geo. Keller, the well known flower pot manufacturer od Ileindon st., while putting on a belt on a machincrv wheel in the factory had the misfortune to fall upon a 24in. rip saw in motion and was torn in a dangerous and most painful manner. He was taken to the .\lexian Brothers Hospital on N. Clarli St., where he remains in a serious condition. F. W. Boyce and wife, of Minneapolis, Minn, aie in tlie city for a short time and are heing entertainod liy A. Unider- siiii of .\. Henderson & Co. Mr. Boyce is the sujierintendent of Lakewood Ceme- tery at Minneapolis. John Mangel is still further going to improve his Howcr shop in the I'almer House hlock. Concrete benches and floors are heing placed in the conserva- tory and many other improvements will he added to kee|i the plac* up to the high standard of c.vcfllence that his store has hillg liccn noted for. The Chicago convention committee was formed on .Tuly V\ for the purpose of arranging a program and entertainment for till' Vegctahle Growers' .\ssociation of -Vmerica. who will hold their annual convention in, Chicago in September. The officers of the convention committee are Fred Ijautenschlager. president: .Tas. B. Foley, secretary; K. F. Kurowski. treas- urer. Various sub-committees have also been named, all looking toward the en- lertainmcnt of the visitors to the con- vention in September at some date not yet announced. I'.rnest Uoher, Wilraette, is making his plans for a trip to the large plant grow- ing estalilishments of the East where he expects to make several purchases of stock for Fall trade. Felix Ucichliiig, supt. of the cut flower department of I'cter Reinberg, is olT a vacation whicli he is spending with family oil a visit to relatives in Kan> Ow-ing to the scarcity of paper, several of the wholesale cut flower houses have put in a paiK>r baler where all refuse paper can be thrown and haled up in convenient form ready for the manufac- turer. The balers are manufactured by the Eureka Economizer Co. of Chicago. John Furrow of Furrow Bros., Guth- rie, Okla., is in the city marketing his Peach crop. Mr. Furrow states that owing to the late cool season the Peach crop in his State is not as large as in former years. .Ml otlier crops were never better. It will be a monster crop year in Oklahoma. T. K. Waters of the Poehlmann Bros. Co., is entertaining Mrs. Kate Harris of the Flower Shop. Memphis. Tenn.. at his home this week. (iCO. Gobel. formerly with KennicoH Bros., has changed his base of operations to that of the ,Tohn Kruchten Co. Miss Florence Scriven of the Flower Growers' .iss'n. has returned from her vacation which was spent on a visit to friends in Phoenix, .\riz. Chas. Erne of Erne & Klingel, is suf- fering from nose trouble for which he underwent an operation on Monday. July 29, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 259 EST. 1765 HEWS STRONG RED POROUS POTS ^''^,?:^5?A^S^"^*lJ?'^^• ORCHID, FERN, HANGmG, EMBOSSED, ROSE, CARNATION, PALM, CYCLAMEN CUT FLOWER, SPECIAL SHAPES TO ORDER. CHICKEN FOUNTS, PIGEOI?NESTSrBEAN POTsV ET^ Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of Flower Pots in the World. A. H. HEWS & CO. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WAREHOU.SES Cambridfie, Mass. New York. N. Y. Nicholas Moga, a gardener at the Sad- dle and Cycle Club on Sheridan Koad, threw grass shears at Win. A. Ulrey, 15 years old, who, with other boys, was passing through the club's grounds, Moga believing them to be trespassing. The shears struck the boy in the back, caus- ing injuries from which he died later. The g.nrdener is held on charge of man- slaughter. C. Clemensen says there is no dull sea- son in his section of the city. The place is close to the South Shore Country Club and he has work daily in decora- tions in one form or another. Harry E. Philpott, president of A. T. Pyfer & Co., came down from Winnipeg for a visit. As soon as Mr. Philpott at- tends to some business matters here he will take a trip to variou.s points around. lie also expects to attend the annual meeting of the Canadian Horticultural Societ.v at Kitchener, Ont., on Aug. 8, 9, 10. Kitchener is the new name for the old town of Berlin. Herman Rogers, of Weiland & Risch, has returned from his vacation, which was spent with his family at Detroit, Mich. He reports a plea.sant time. Frank Oechslin has completed the erec- tion of his new houses at Harlem ave. and 22d st. This is on the property formerly known as the Lynch place that Mr. Oechslin recently acquired. The greatly reduced round trip rate to the convention at Houston, Tex., came as a pleasant surprise to all who intend to join the Chicago party to the convention. The difference in the present rate from the one formerly stated will leave a suf- ficient margin for the purchase of a I'alm lieach suit for the trip. Mmiday, June 24, was the anni- versary of the Eastland disaster in the Chicago river when S12 lost their lives. Florists in the neighborhood of Cicero and the shops of the General Electric Co. on the southwest side, where most of the victims belonged, report a good sale of flowers for the occasion. The following were recent visitors : ('. W. Sidels and wife, Hastings, Neb.; Richard Maentze, Fond du Lac. Wis. ; F. W. Boyce and wife, Minneapolis, Minn. ; Henry W. Goetz, Saginaw, Mich. : Wra. Roethke, Saginaw, Slich. ; John Furrow, Guthrie, Okla. ; Hugo (iross, St. Louis, Mo. ; Mrs. Kirby Boerstler, Little Rock, Ark.; W. H. Griffin and wife. Hannibal, Mo.; Mrs. Kate Harris, Memphis, Tenn. Cincinnati, 0. The Maxket Roses are fairly plentiful. Among the offerings are some good Maman Cochet. Asters receipts are very strong and meet with a good market. Easter Lilies are plentiful. Gladioli shipments are fairly large, hut occasionally Amer- ica runs short. Water Lilies have a fair market. The same is true of Snap- dragon. A few Carnations, Cornflowers and Coreopsis are also offered. Ifotes Last weeks' International Rotar- ian Convention in this city attracted the following florists: C. S. Niednagel, Evansville, Ind. ; Theodore Zetlitz, Lima, O. ; Thomas H. Joy, Nashville, Tejin. ; V. J. Gorley, St. Louis, Mo. ; E. A. Seidewitz, Baltimore, Md. The space in front of the Music Hall last week was fenced and decorated as a Persian Garden. Its attractive appear- ance drew many favorable comments from local people as well as visitors. Geo. Fenn was the decorator. C. E. Critchell's new store has been remodeled and is now ready for occu- pancy. The painters are now at work in the new store of the Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange. Other visitors were Lester F. Benson, Indianapolis, Ind., and Harry Balsey, Detroit, Mich. Teddy Indianapolis, Ind. Poet Riley'B Funera,! The flower work for the funeral of James Whitcomb Riley, the celebrated poet, is the principal feature of the mar- ket at present. Nearly every available flower in this vicinity and surrounding markets is being used in tokens by the many friends of the Hoosier Poet. The body is lying in State in the Hoosier Capitol, surrounded by large groups of palms, wreaths and baskets from the State, city and other oflicials. Among the more noticeable pieces was a 7ft. panel and a 6ft. wreath made of aura- tum and giganteum Lilies with Ameri- can Beauty Roses. An elaborate pall of .\meriean Beauty Roses draped the cas- ket. The State Florists' Ass'n of Ind. held its annual Summer outing at Lake Wi- nona, July l.S. There were quite a few present, particularly from northern In- diana. Among the business disposed of was the joint meeting held by the Indi- ana and Kentucky florists clubs. A meeting is to be held in New Albany, Ind., and adjourned to Louisville so as to conform with the by-laws of both or- ganizations. Mr. Palmer came as a spe- cial representative from the Kentucky or- ganization and the invitation was im- mediately ratified at the meeting. Pres. \'esey came down from Fort \\"avne by automobile, as did W. W. Coles of Kii- komo. and Sec. Steinkamp of Indian- apolis. The committee in charge of the outing had arranged matters very nio^ly and is certainly deserving of the thanks of the State organizatiIrs. H. Kint:: .3, Mrs. F. Steinbrenner. Married raen*s race. — Geo. Telling; 2, A. Barber. E. G. W. 260 The Florists' Exchange LIQUID-^ 4»% NICOTTNII 8-lb. e«n tlO.M 4-lb. «n 6.M 1-lb. can 1.60 M-lb. can ^0 ii NICO-FUME >> = PAPER 288-abMt mil $7.M U4-f Berkeley is preparing to give a Dah- lia Show which will undoubtedly eclipse anything that has been seen in San Fran- cisco. Growers from all parts of the State have pledged themselves to the sup- port of the show and a schedule is now being compiled by the committee. \'ictor Podesta, of the firm of Podesta & Baladocchi. has turned from the scenes of toil for an outing at Vichi Springs. Airs. Podesta and family are with Mr. Podesta in their commodious car. Angelo ,T. Rossi is also taking advan- tage of the Summer lull to enjoy the balmy sunshine of Summer retreats. Skaggs Springs is his selection. Frank Forrest, of the firm of Mac- Rorie-McLaren has decided to spend his vacation touring through Lake County liy auto. The Art Floral Co. in Powell st. has been displaying some very attractive win- dows. The golden wedding of the Ohiandt family called for some very fine decora- tive work and the schemes was carried out by Albert O. Stein. Mr. Stein used many hundred orchids. The Misses Ilannon, who for several years were located at Polk and California sts., have decided to remain in their new quarters in Suiter st. Miss Kate Ilan- non, the senior member of the firm, states that business lias been so brisk in the new location that the firm has decided definitely to make Sutter st. its home. Mark Ebel of Sacramento favored San Francisco with a day of his congenial company on Thursday last. Mr. Ebel is planning to run down to the Pacific Grove for a vacation trip. He reports ex- cellent conditions in his city. It is with great pleasure that the mem- bers of the craft note the entire recup- eration of Henry Maier of the Hillsbor- ough Nurseries. Mr. Maier is now able to resume his duties with the same cliecrful and energetic spirit characteris- tic of him. G. D. Frank G. Cuthbertson of C. C. Morse & Co. in a personal letter to us says: •I noticerettiost and mo'st charming wedding decoration they had ever seen. The bride's bouquet was Sweet Peas, bridesmaid's basket of Sweet Peas, my own buttonhole bouqtiet and all others. Sweet Peas. The table deco- rations for wedding breakfast were of Sweet Peas. Mr. Morse was pei^ectly amazed and delighted. The decorator, a Miss (Clover of this city, showed her skill in using Huckleberry greens, to which the Sweet Peas were wired." The Florists' Exchange 261 BUILT AT A LESS COST Bi' GEORGE PEARCE 203 Tremont Ave., ORANGE, N. J. Il>i7e me and save money \\\\''u r.rilcrint:. plf^.'isp incntinii Th^ Rxrlian^re PIPE New and Second Hand ALSO PIPE FITTINGS All Pipe guaranteed absolutely per- fect or replaced without charge Largest Stock of Second Hand Pipe in the East Prompt Shipments Special Prices to Florists EAGLE PIPE SUPPLY CO., Inc. 30 Church Street, NEW YORK CITY pie The Exchange LIQUID PUTTY MACHINE Will last a lifetime $1.25 EACH Adjustable — can and frame separate — easily cleaned. Frame all one piece, of malleable iron. More prac- tical and more easily oper- ated than any other. Seal-tight liqnid pattr at $1.25 per gallon METROPOUTAN MATERIAL CO, 1398- 140S Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Wh-n nnierln^;, ple;ise iiipntlon Tbe Eichange y — N r Kina grepnhOuses i ■ ^ Change of Name FROM Quaker City Machine Co. TO The John A. Evans Co. RICHMOND, INDIANA GLass 6x8 to 16 X 24. Single or Double, at lowest pooelble prices. Get our prices before placing your order. L. SOLOMON & SON 199-201 Wooster Street, NEW YORK WHOLESALE WINDOW GLASS ■PIPE- Wrought Iron of sound second-hand quality with new threada and couplings. 16-foot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We guarantee entire satisfaction or return money. Established 190:^ PFAFF & KENDALL ^'S^w' RtTlrf.'' '^ tien orderlntr. iilciiae uifiillitn Tlu- l':x<'li;infre Clay Tile Benches Low factory cost of material. No skilled labor required. It la fireproof. Nothing to wear out — will last a lifetime Can be taken down and reset. No home for vermin or bugs. Arp now furnishing our new beveled rounding corner 9-in width Floor Tile. Write for particulars. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cle»elaiid, 0. \\ hvn ordering, please mention The Exchange Portland, Ore. The cool weather o£ the first part of the weeii, July 20, helped much to keep the ball rolling. Funeral work was fairly plentiful. Flowers still continue to be exceptionally plentiful for this time of the year, and with the e.xception of what have been spoiled by the rain, all outdoor stock is still under a heavy cut. A Iiocal Credit Becord At the July meeting of the Port- land Floral Society the annual report of the treasurer and secretary was read, and the showing for the year was very satisfactory. I'res. Walker informally addressed the members. The growers have a credit record that is available to all members; this book covers the entire radius in which we do business much more thoroughly than any publication on the market. The request of Mr. Van- Kirk that all members having over- due accounts on baud turn them in that the record can be kept up to date, should be headed. Mr. VanKirk, the acting secretary for the growers' committee, added that he has had several inquiries as to credit records by many of the shippers and he tliinks, in time, it will be an invaluable book to all. The florists picnic will be held at the same place as last j'ear, Schnoors Park beyond Oregon City. This will be an affair for everyone, employers as well as employees. Games and races will be held and a good time awaits. Steele's Fausies The writer had the pleasure on the 20th of visiting one of the most up- to-date places around Portland, namely the Steele's Pansy Gardens. The entire gardens, comprising about eight acres, are devoted to the cultivation of the Pansy for its seed and plants. Everyone has heard of Steele's Mastodon Pansies ; the name is well known and founded upon merit. Mr. Steele says that last year was the best year for harvesting seed that he has ever seen, as they were able to harv>est clear into November. They harvested about 80 pounds of seed and with the place enlarged considerably this year, a record crop will most likely be got if the weather is anyway favorable. The thoroughness with which the firm goes about what it does can be seen when they spent at least $7.5 on each 100ft. x 100ft. piece of ground they plant. The ground is plowed, replowed, harrowed and disked several times until it is com- pletely pul^^rized. Contrary to the usual custom they sow all their seed direct in the open, sowing the seed and covering it lightly with soil and then covering all with sheeting. When watering they wa- ter right through the cloth, which keeps the soil intact and reduces the loss of seed by washing out, drying out, and so on. The seed beds of the separate colors are in some cases several blocks apart to prevent cross fertilization, and where the beds are adjoining, the seed growing 3ft. to either side of the dividing line is taken as mixed, which insures very clean seed. Every year this firm grows hun- dreds of thousands of seedlings which they sell to the growers to grow on. They are able to sell these seedlings as cheap the they can be grown. The ma- jority of growers make Pansies a side line and naturally it is best to buy from a specialist firm. But as the demand for plants is getting less each year, owing to the fact that the firm supplies nearly everyone locally either with seeds or plants, the firm is going in for seed more each year and will soon raise very little for planting. Another interesting thing was the method of using manure. They never plow under their manure as is usually seen, but use it as a top dress- ing, which answers three purposes, first, gives the plants a slow feeding; second, acts as a mulch ; and thirdly, keeps the roots from going straight down, but spreads them out, giving them the ad- vantage of the warm soil and oxygen near the surface. The cultivation is carried on continually and intensively. Mr. Boyce of the Martin & Forbes Co. is taking a four weeks' trip through California. We have to leave it to the bachelors to take the trips, as the poor married men usually cau't raise enough for two to travel. The "Home of Asters" At the meeting of the society. Herbert & Fleishauer had an exhibit of the earli- est of all Asters. They have been cut- ting since the 10th of July, which is ten days ahead of last year. The vase of Asters does credit to the "Home of Quality Greenhouses AT MINIMUM COST For Greenhouses of recognized merit, For Greenhouses of proven dependability, For Greenhouses of the very finest material and construction, For Greenhouses which have demonstrated for over 45 years, that W^e Know W^hat To Do And What Not To Do SEE US S. JACOBS & SONS Greenhouse Builders 1365-1379 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. When ordering, ph'ii.-'e iii^ The l':x--li;iii-f PIPE CUT TO SKETCH It will pay to correspond with ua Wrought Iron Pipe, Tubes and Fittings NEW AND SECOND HAND Thoroughly overhauled, with new threads and couplings, in lengths of 16 feet and over Guaranteed to give eatisfactioo ALBERT & DAVIDSON, Inc., 21 7-223 Union Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. HIGHEST PRICED - CHEAPEST GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers aiBUiiv * CO. 107 Broad Street, Udca, N. Y. LBT US TELL TOD ABOirr THEM Greenhouse Woodwork Specializing in Greenhouse Woodwork for the past quarter of a century Send us your requirements and let us figure with you Inspection of our plant cordially invited T^ \ \T k \. FoltoR. Rose & Dwifbt Sts.. rrank Van Assche, jersey city. n. j. \\ heu ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange Asters," as the stems were from ISin. to 24in. long and the flowers measured from Sin. to 7%in. across, and of the long wavy Comet type. This is another of our local firms that is going after the seed business, and they report the same as the Steele Gardens, that their seed business has increased 200 per cent, and that they had to turn down orders as they ran out of seed. They are shipping .Vsters over the entire N. W., and as far east as Salt Lake City. The firm grows about 60,000 Aster plants yearly. Recently the paper had the death notice of a George Goos in, and everyone thought that the one he knew had passed away. The real Geo. Goos gave them the surprise of their life when he was pres- ent at the last meeting of the Floral So- ciety. Albert Rahn, who was ill for about a week, is on the job again. H. N. Greenhouse Glass Double and single thick selected Glass all sizes from 6x8 to 16x24. Ten boxes or more at wholesale prices. Royal Glass Works 120 Woosler St., NEW YORK, N.Y. PERFECT GREENHOISES GET OUR PRICES NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE Delevan, Wis. — J. P. Allyn, proprie- tor of tbe Allynhurst farm, is complet- ing a greenhouse at the south end of his . garage. i \%n\ MASOM* TF.MPLF BHII.niN'*^ For Greenhouses, Gniperle«, Hotbeds. Con- servatories and all other purposes. Get our flfture before bnylnft. Estimates freely Olven. GLASS Nl^nVUCII'C Cnil l^l^WooaterSt. • wUnCH d OUn, NEW YORK Whpn orrlprtng. plpnBP mention Thp FT,'hangp Our Advertising Columns Read for Profit— Use for Results 262 The Florists' Exchange H ouses of Stearns Cypress 26 Years In Use BUILT IN 1889 HOT BED SASH ii PECKY CYPRESS BENCH STOCK Our Cypress Houses Last longer than iron Break less glass than iron Are less expensive than iron ASK FOR CIRCULAR E The A.T. Stearns Lumber Company, Neponset-Boston, Mass. When oi-uerlDff. please mention The Exchange Jennings Cast-Iron Gutters and Fittings M A STI CA Our Gutters are EXTRA WIDE and EXTRA HEAVY and are drilled to measure. Our Jennings Patent Roof-supports and Bench-fittings have all connections and braces SPLIT TO BOLT TOGETHER, giving the full strength of threaded pipe fittings at a fraction of their cost, and GREATLY SIMPLIFY- ING ERECTION. These Bench and Brace Fittings are used in the numerous Plant Culture Stations of the United States Government. We mould and fit this material and OUR PRICES ARE ROCK BOTTOM. Send for our catalogue. CASKEY & KEEN, 6th and Berks Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. 91-1866 16 ."ALL HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. Greenhouse Lumber When nrdt^rlruf. plfHWe rn*'nrlon TTip Kxrhanffe Greenhouse Material -^^ Hot-Bed Sash t of Loaisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts— Patent V and U Gutter* Our Grade Invariably the Best. Our Prices Right. A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield Ave., Chicago, III. t Wbeu orderlog. pK-ase mpDtlon Tl'e Hxctmncf Grgenhouse glass h.°X'otrpS« "•" SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., Chicago, 111. FOR GREENHOUSI GiAZING USE IT NOW Mastlca Is elastic and te- nacious, admits of expansion and contrac- tion. Putty be- comes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without break- ing of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. F. O. PIERCE CO., 12 W. Broadw.y, New York GLASS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASHES Our prices can be bad by mail, and it willpay you to get them. We carry the larRest stock o( Specially Selected Glasa in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a carloaa on a one-day notice, and at Rock Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 215-217 Havemejer St. , Brooklyn, N.Y. KROESGHELL BOILER SEND FOR CATALOGUE Kroeschell Bros. Co. 468 W. Erie St., CHICAGO ^ For Oatdoor Use ^ As Well As Inside Work ■gXTKACT from a letter of Chas. ■^ S, Dutton, one of our well !«atiHfied customers, of Holland. Mich. "We use the Skinner System outdoors over framfs in which we grow Ferns, Primroses, Cinerarias. Cyclamen, Hydrangea?, etc. It gives us here equally good account of itficlf as for inside work, and we are certainly satipfied with it." ^ ^ ^ mi & KINNER YSTEM pr IRRI»AXION The Skinner Irrigation Co. 225 W«ter St.. Troy. Ohio GREEjMMQUSE BOli^EftS , STEAM OR HOT WATER 256 SIZES; WROOCHT Steel OR ClST Imm TO FILL ANY REQUIREMENT - FROM FACTORY TO YOU * SoMEOTMyJ^ias f'.:i^ so- Z70X BO/IER TO NEAT 20000 n.- ^(k.^ 60' 414.00 WRITE FOR FULL INTORMATTMi J EGORMAN 25ofeT izatSm NEW YPRK Non-Kink Woven Hose In any length (one piece) with couplings. 14c. per foot. Un- equaled at the price. Rem- nants, shorter than 50 feet, 10c. per foot, with couplings. Hose Valve--70c All brass except the hand wheel. Has a removable leather disk which is easily replaced to keep water tight. Stuffing boi prevents leaks at stem. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. 139a-1408 M«ropftliUn If, BrooUni, S. T When ordering, plesee mention The Exchange Hot-BedSash ''1.ra,"er,ar Greenhouse Material '""^t'ali'"-' Pecky Cypress V. E. REICH & SONS 1429 Metropolitan Ave. , Brooklyn, N. Y. ilv -29, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 263 CLASSIFIED Advertisements SITUATIONS WANTED ITUATION WANTED— In good gardeas as head, thoroughly competent, experienced in ineral greenhouse and outdoor work, including 18 cultivation of Palms. Ferns, ^'ines, Peaches and ants generally, also herbaceous and vegetable irdening, care of lawns, trees, etc. English, 2S, ngle, total abstainer. Life experience, private and jmmercial. Only Ist-class proposition considered, ood references. Wish more responsibihty. Ad- reas L. C, care The Florists' Exchange. ITUATION WANTED— By florist and gardener. age 44, single; German; a quick worker and Dber. Life experience on private and commercial laces. Understands Carnations, Chrysanthe- lums, Sweet Peas and general stock. Neat. bilging and thoroughly reliable. A email, steady. fell kept up-to-date place preferred. Please state articulars regarding salary. A. S., Box 436, Jape May Courthouse, N. J. ._ 4URSERY SITUATION WANTED— As super- intendent or foreman by man capable of lolding responsible position. Life experience Q all branches of the business. Thorough mowledge of fruits and ornamentals. Refer- nces. Address L. G., care The Florists* Sichange. SITUATION WANTED— As head gardener on private place. Married, 30 years of age, no ;hlldren. Best references from first-class olaces about character and ability under glass ind outdoors. Present employer will kindly inswer any questions. Address M. M.. care rhe Florsits' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As assistant park superintendent. Can manage men. Has thorough horticultural experience and versed In landscape design and practical execution. All correspondence confidential. Sound refer- tences. Address M. O., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By middle-aged Ameri- can of good family, good education, highest references; married, no children; employed now in large nursery as salesman: capable of taking charge of office or traveiine. Desires position either in nurserv, park, cemetery or on large estate. Address H. H. P.. 90 Melrose St., Providence. R. I. SITUATION WANTED— As gardener. 24 years' experience growing 'Mums, Carnations, potted Roses and all bedding plants; greenhouse or outside work; age 35; single: European man, 13 years in this country; commercial or private place. Ad- drees M. J., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman by uptodate grower of Roses, Carnations and general stock; retailor wholesale. Age 48; married; life esperience. Active and energetic; beat of references as to character and ability. Desires a change. Address M. A., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As head gardener on a private estate by a middle-aged man, thoroughly competent in general greenhouse and outdoor work.. Life experience, private and commercial. Good references. Address M. H.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— In private or com- mercial greenhouses as grower. Life experience with first-class potted plants and cut flowers. Middle aged; strictly sober. Please state particu- lars. Address M. K., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— I have had 20 years' experience in the retail florists' business. Would like a position as designer and decorator, or to take charge of retail flower store. John A. Kessler, S24 Mt. Prospect Ave.. Newark, N. J. SITUATION WANTED— By married man on private estate as first or second gardener; expe- rienced in all branches of greenhouse work and out- side gardening; can handle help; steadv and sober. L. A.. 13S Mayfield ave.. Akron. Ohio" SITUATION WANTED— By a first-class florist and grower of Roses, Carnations, 'Mums, Christ- mas and Easter plants; also bedding and pot plants for retail trade. Good references. Address L. F., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION W^A.NTEp— By young man with opportunity of learning the seed business; 3 years' experience in large seed house. Age 23; single; Danish. Sober and honest. Address M. B,, care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By a young lady de- signer and maker-up. High school graduate. References. State wages and particulars in first letter. E. K. West. Salem, N. J. SITUATION WANTED— By expert designer and decorator; desires position in store. Capable of managing. S. A. Thornton, 21 Daniels st., Paw- tucket, R. I. SITUATION WANTED— By single man; com- petent grower of Carnations. Experienced. Address Florist, 154 E. 27th st., New York. HELP WANTED WANTED — Experienced nurseryman as working foreman and for outside planting in the East. Address M. N., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Experienced greenhouse man. Camp- bell Bros., Penllyn, Pa. 18 miles from Phila- delphia. Continued to Next Column TERMS: CASH The columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted. Situations Wanted, or other Wants: also of Greenhouses, Land, Second-hand Materials, etc., for Sale or Rent. Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like this, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. AdTts. set in heavy faced type. 15 cts. per line (6 words to the line). Display advts. in these columns, SI-50 per inch HELP WANTED Wanted-Head Gardener ALL 'ROUND MAN WITH GREENHOUSE EXPERIENCE Must be well up in vegetables and cut flower growing, with some experi- ence in Orchid, Cucumber, Melon and Mushroom culture. Only persons who can furnish first-class references need apply. State experience and wages wanted in first letter. W. D. SrVRROCK. Superintendent James Deering Property^ Miami, Fla, WANTED Seedsman with store ex- perience and some knowl- edge of cataloging. State experience and expecta- tions. Address SEEDS, care The Florists' Exchange. Wanted Rose Growers Steady Positions Good Pay McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Ad a. No. 1 WORKING FOREMAN. Desire a middle- aged man with family. Must be able to grow Carnations, 'Mums, Peas and general line of pot plants — ^to compete with the best. Place is new, about 23,000 ft. of glass. Cottage, with light, bath and running water supplied; room for chickens, garden, etc. Place is 79 miles from New York on Long Island. Must have the best of references as to ability and character. A permanent position for the right man. State full particulars, wages desired, etc.. in first letter. J. EBB. WEIR & SON Lock Box 28 Jamesport. Long Island PROPAGATION PRACTICE WANTED to correspond with gentleman thorough- ly versed in all the methods of grafting, budding and propagation generally; one who has gi\-en the practice considerable study and who is able to cover the subject descriptively as well as draw correctly A 1 sketches of the various processes in current use. The same party wduld be called upon to draw a number of sketches of implements, designs and illustrative matter in connection with gardening and allied horticultural subjects. Address D. A. T., care The Florists' Exchange. Wanted At once, BROOKLYN, N. Y., young man for retail florist. Full particulars regarding experience and wages expected in first letter. Address, M. P., care Tlie Florists' Exchange. Continued to Next Colnmn WITH ORDER If replies to Help Wanted, Situation Wanted j or other advertisements are to be addressed care i of this office, please add 10 cts. to cover expense f of forwarding. % Copy must reach New York office, Nos. 438- f 448 West 37th Street, or P. O. Box 100 Times j Square Station, by Tuesday night to secure f insertion in issue of following Saturday. j Advertisers in Western States desiring to ad- f vertise under initials, may save time by having j answers directed care our Chicago representa- f live, James Morton, Room 307, 143 No. j Wabash Ave. f HELP WANTED Wanted Several men with experience in nursery work. Call in pprson or send references. COTTAGE GARDENS COMPANY, Inc. QUEENS, N. Y. WANTED A head packer to take charge of our packing shed. Must be steady and sober and expe- rienced In checking, packing and shipping orders. Good knowledge of ornamental nur- sery stock required. Man under 35 years pre- ferred. Permanent position at good salary for right man. State experience and give refer- ences. FRAMINGHAM NURSERIES Framlngham, Mass WANTED — A competent assistant foreman, who thoroughly understands the nursery business and has had experience in this line, accustomed to waiting on private people; accurate in getting up orders; a good, thorough, active man who vnU take an interest in his work. The Elizabeth Nursery Co.. Ehzabeth. N. J. WANTED — An experienced nursery salesman; one thoroughly acquainted with the nursery business, accustomed to soliciting from private people; a good closer, able to close a sale wnen others cannot do so. Must be actively engaged in the business at the present time. The Elizabeth Nursery Co- Elizabeth, N. J. WANTED — Gardener, single, who fully under- stands growing fruit under glass. Good wages to the right man. Position open August 1. State fully your experience in this line and enclose copies of references. A. A. Macdonald. Duke's Farm, Somerville, N. J. WANTED — Experienced greenhouse assistant; American; single man preferred; no drinking or crank need apply. State reference, experience, reliability, age and wages expected. A. I. Colburn, tiS Graham St., Gardner, ^Iass. WANTED AT ONCE— A good grower of 'Mums, Carnations, bedding and pot plants. Will pay $15.00 per week to start. Call at M. Dalessandro, Queens Blvd., cor. Woodhaven Ave., Elmhurst, L. I.. N. y. WANTED— Man to take charge of a section, able to grow Palms, Ferns, Roses and Decorative Plants for Easter. Wages, S15.00 per week; extra for Sunday work. Address K. F.. care The Florists' Exchange. W.\NTEp — Section man for Roses, also one for Carnations and pot plants, under foreman. Must be good grower. State wages. No references wanted. Address M. D., care The Florists' Ex- change. WANTED — An honest young man not afraid to work, who wants permanent position and has some knowledge of greenhouse work and growing. Fred Frank, Brookside Greenhouses, Reading, Pa. WANTED — Man with some experience in Carna- tions. One who could assist at general repairs for a steady position. State wages and reference. Stafford Conservatories, Stafford Springs, Conn. WANTED AT ONCE— Two good growers of 'Mums, Carnations and Peas. State experience and wages expected. Located inside city; oc. car fare. Fischer & Burkland, Youngstown, Ohio. WANTED — Young man as potter and general greenhouse help, also one who is handy at packing plants. Steady position; good chance for advance- ment. J. L. Schiller, Toledo, O. WANTED AT ONCE— A competent designer and decorator. Steady position. Must be sober and of neat appearance- Apply David Shannon 3380 Ft. Hamilton Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. WANTED — Rose grower, experienced in all its branches. , Give references. Not a drinker. Malcolm Franklin, Green Plain Rose Farm, Yard- ley, Bucks Co., Pa. WANTED — By a reliable house, seedsman with some experience who can furnish reference State salary. Address L. A., care The Florists' Exchange. Continued to Next Column J-IELPJWANTED W.W'TED — Man for Ko.se growing cttablishnirnt on Long Inland, who will make hinit*elf generally useful in various branches of grepiiliou«e work Address M. E., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A good workman for in and around greenhouses. S12.00 per week and three rooms. G. Marti, Arlington, N. J. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Golden Opportunity Experienced manager with $1(100. Half interest and wages in branch store of business 50 years established. Good locality, doing from SSOOO to $10,000 yearly business. Address M. L., care The Florists' Exchange. FtJR S,\LE — Opportunity for man of small capital. 14 miles from Boston, commute 15c.: two greenhouses, well stocked, fine business, splen- did location, everything in good running condition. Cottage house, 5 rooms and bathroom, hot water heat, electric lights, one acre land; right by trolley line: land all planted to vegetables, Apters and perennials, $100 of which ordered for FfiH. Sickness compels owner to sell immediately. $4350; $1,500 cash. Books open. Address AI. F., care The Florists' Exchange. STRONG SIDE LINE Wanted, salesmen now calling on retail florists, to handle strong specialty on liberal commission basis. Now used and highly endorsed by pro- gressive florists in all parte of the country. Your reply will be kept confidential. Write fully, stating exactly what territory you cover. Address K. D., care The Florists' Exchange. STOCK FOR SALE AMPEI.OPSIS AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII— 4-in., $1000 per 100, strong plants. A. Schlevogt. 1713 E. 16th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. ARAUCARIAS ARAUCARIAS 2 tiers, 45c. each, $5.00 per dozen. 2-3 tiers, 60c. each, $6.50 per dozen. 3-4 tiers, 75c. each, S8.00 per dozen. ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE, ILL. ASPARAGUS EXCEPTIONALLY FINE LOTS OF PLUMOSUS PLANTS. 100 1000 2 >.fiuehard, 100 Chas. Razer, 600 Maj. Bonnaffon. 3-in., $4.00 per 100; 100 Chrysolora, 2"2-in.. $3.00 per 100. Cash. Chas. H. Green. .'Spencer. Mass. CHRYSANTHEMU.MS— Extra strong rooted eut- tmgs, 750 Unaka. 750 Pacific .Supreme. 300. Diana, 250 Ahce, 10 other small lots, $1.50 per 100. (Cash with order.) G. .Marti, .\rhngton, N. J. POMPON CHRYSANTHEMU.M CUTTINGS— Diana, Baby. Quinola, Klondyke, Sol. d'Or, Helen Newbury, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready April 1st. White Bros., Medina. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMU.MS— Good • commercial va' rieties. 2hi-in. pota. $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. Write for list of varieties. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids. Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Principally eihibiUon varieties. Send for list and prices. Scott Bros., Elmsford, N. Y. CINERARIAS CINERARIAS— Dreer's Prize Dwarf, from 3-in. pots. $4.00 per 100. Cash with order. Hopkins, The Florist, Brattleboro. \'t. PROTONS CROTONS— From 3-in. pots, S to 10-in. high in 8 varieties, $15.00 per 100; from 2W-in. pots, in 10 varieties, $5.00 per 100. B. M. Wichers & Co., Gretna, La. Continued to Next Colnmn CYCLAMEN BEST STRAIN OF COLORS 'Xmas Red. Rose of .Ms rienthal. glowing dark rfr white with red eye, pure white: strong plants out 1 2>i-in. pots, $5.50 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Wondi of Wandsbek (best salmon), $6.00 per 100. Satii faction guaranteed. Cash with order, please. J. H. FIE.SSER HAMILTON AVE. NORTH BERGEN. N. CYCLAMEN— Improved Wandsbek type, 3-in separate or miied, $8.00 per 100, $76.00 per 100< Salmon separate, $10.00 per 100. Ernest Robe Wilmette, 111. CYCLAMEN — Giant Bowering, best strain, 2)i in. pots, $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000; 3-ii: pots. $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Roman J Irwin, 108 W. 28th St.. New York. CYCLAMEN— 1000 2M-in. Wandsbek Cyclamen good, clean stock, $6.00 per 100. D. G. Grill bortzer, Alexandria, Va. DAHI.IAS DAHLIAS Whole field clumps, the beat commercial and ehov varieties. Complete Hat on application. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bull List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-20 Ludlow Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA DAHLIAS — Large, field-grown clumps. Sylvis Jack Rose, Rec Hussar, Black Beauty, Blue Oben and other varieties. Extra large tubers, $4.00 pel 100, $35.00 per 1000. Hatboro Flower and Fruil [ Farms, Hatboro, Pa. DAISIES DAISIES— 2Ji-inch 100 1000 Boston Yellow $6.00 $50.00 Mrs. F. Sander 6.00 50.00 Marguerites 6.00 50.00 Write today for our Plant Bulletin knd Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. DRAC.a:NAS DRAC^NA INDIVISA— Extra heavy, S-ia., $20.00 per 100. Cash. F. Sokol, CoUege St, Worcester, Mass. DRACjENA Indivisa — 3H-in. pots. $10.00 per 100. Earl Shulte, Horseheade, N. Y. FERNS FERNS. 100 1000 Scottii. 2}i-in $5.00 $45.00 Boston. 2H-in 5.00 46.00 Teddy, Jr., 2H-in., extra good 6.00 50.00 6-in. of the above, $50.00 to $75.00 per 100. 100 1000 Scottii. 4-in $25.00 $200.00 Teddy, Jr. 4-in 25.00 200.00 Roosevelt. 4-in 25.00 200.00 5-in. of the above. $60.00 and $75.00 per 100. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. SCOTTI, 2>i-in., $35.00 per 1000; 3-in., $7.00 per 100. Scotti, Teddy Jr., Roosevelt, 4-in., $12.00 per 100. Scotti. Teddy Jr., 6-in., $35.00 per 100. Roosevelt and Teddy Jr.. 7-in.. 45c. each. Ask for prices on larger ferns. Cash. g lease. M. Hilpert, Sta. O., 313 Belair Rd.. altimore. Md. FERN SEEDLINGS AND OTHER FERNS — In any quantity: see advertisement on page 237. J. F. Anderson, Fern Specialist, Short Hills, N. J. FERN SEEDLINGS— In all varieties; also all other Ferns, 2}'^-in., etc. See display ad., pac* 237. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St.. N. V. HARDY FERNS— In quantity; Daggers, 90c. per 1000; Fancy Ferns, $1.00 per 1000. Finest quality, new crop. H . J. Seagroatt, Berlin. N. Y. FHEESIAS FREESI.\S — Early clearance sale fine Purity Freesias, 4-8. 3-8 and bulblets. Samples and prices sent on request. Wholesale only. Calla- Freesia Bulb Growers, J. M. Fritz ,& Co., Santa Cruz. Cal. GARDENIAS GARDENIA VEITCHII 2^-in. pots, ready now. Extra fine, $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1000. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-.MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow Si, Philadelphia. Pa. GERANtUMS GERANIUMS— We have a surplus of 5000 double Gen. Grant in 2-in. pota. some in bud and bloom, fine stock for late bedding or for stock plants. Also 500 Double White Mme. Buchner at $2.00 per ion. $1S 00 per 1000 for cash. .Manetto Hill Nur- series. Hicksville. N. Y. GERANIUMS— Rjcard, Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, double Gen. Grant, Viaud, Jean Oberle, and Mad. Languith (silver leaf), fine, 4-in., bud and bloom. $6.00 per 100. Also 2i.4-in. stock of the above. $2.00 per 100 John C. Daly. 1510 Hackenssck Plank Rd.. No Bergen, N. J. Continued to Next Page ,ily 29, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 265 t STOCKJFORJALE GERANIUMS ERANIUMS — 5000 strong plants— S. A. Nutt, ^ Poitevine, Ricard, Doyle, J. J. Harrison. Mad. indry. La Favorite and Mad. Salleroi. 3!'2"in. .ts. in bud and bloom, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per lOO: 300 at 1000 rate. S. G. Benjamin, Fishkill, . Y. 10 GERANIUMS Poitevine, 200 Hydrangeas Otaksa and French varieties, rooted cuttings, ,00 per 100. Will exchange for Ferns or Aspara- 13. A. Akers & Co., 236 Wyckoff ave., Brooklyn, ^Y^ ERANIUMS — Nutt, Ricard, Poitevine, Buchncr. stroni;. 3H-in and 4-in., $6.00 and $8.00 per 100 Ime. Salleroi, 3-in., $4.00 per 100. Cash. F. jkol. College St., Worcester, Maes. A. NUTT, in bud and bloom, 2M-in. and 3-in. Also rooted cuttings. Wm. H. Minekime, Water aUey. N. Y ERANIUMS — Rooted Cuttings Bent with guar- antee that puta all risk on me. See display ivertiseroent. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. ERANIUMS — 4-in., bushy: S. A. Nutt, A. Ricard and Poitevine, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 er 1000. Cash. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio. ERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, R. C, $8.00 per 1000; 6rst-class stock. Cash with order. Frank Leith Son, Haverhill, Mass. GLADIOLI iLADIOLUS SPIKES — America, Augusta, Mrs. Francis King and other leading cut flower varie- es, $2.60 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. N. Leon ('intzer. West Grove, Pa^ ILADIOLUS Spikes, leading varieties, $2.00 per 100. Crop will be late; will begin to cut about uly 8th. L. F. Dintelmann, Belleville, 111. STOCK FOR SALE HELIOTROPE [ELIOTROPE— Dark blue, strong, healthy plants for stock or planting out, or to put into ots at once; 3-in. plants, S6.00 per 100. T. W. A. mith, 43 Prospect St., Biddeford, Me. HYDRANGEAS FRENCH HYDRANGEAS 2M-in. pots, $4,50 per 100. In the following arieties: Hydrangea La Lorraine, Mme. Emile .louilliere. General Vi De Vibraye, Mme. Maurice lamar. Radiant, Avalanche, E. G. Hill, Bouquet lose. Cash with order, please. J. H. Fiesser, lamilton Ave., North Bergen. N. J. lYDRANGEA OTAKSA— 3-in. at $5.00; 6-in. and 8-in., in bloom, 35c., 60c., 76c. and $1.00 ach. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. IRIS RIS CATERINA— Beautiful, tall-firowing Iris with branching stems and evergreen foliage. Standards clear, light blue; falls lilac blue. 'ine stock now ready. $20.00 per 100. The )ean Iris Gardens, Moneta, California. RIS — German: Purple, blue and yellow clumps, $50,00 per 1000. Three to five shoots to a ;Iump. Japanese Iris. White . purple and lavender divisions, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. V. F. Johnson. Springfield Gardens, L. I., N. Y. JERUSALEM CHERRIES fERUSALEM CHERRIES— Very fine stock, 2K- in, pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. H. ?iesser. Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. fERl'S.\I,EM CHERmES— 2-inr, 2c^ Cash with order. O. C, Day. Hudson, Mass. LOPEZIA :.OPEZIA RACEMOSA— A very neat Xmas plant, covered with thousands of red flowers from N'ovpmber until Mav. Out of 2-in., $3.00 per 100. S'ery bushy plants out of 4-in., S7.00 per 100. SI. 00 ler 2-in., $6.00 per 100. $55.00 per 1000. Lady Hillingdon, 4-in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000; 3H-in.. S5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. 250 plants at the 1000 rate. Good, strong stock. Brant Bros. Inc., Utica, N. Y. ROSES — Own root bench plants: ICillarney, 3-yT.- old, 1000 white: 2-yr. 1250 white, 1800 pink: 1-yr., 700 pink, 2000 white. Richmond: 400 l-yr.-old, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Also 3>.2-in., 1000 white and pink KUlarney, $6.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. 400 Richmond $6.00 per 100. IRA G. MARVIN 23 So. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Continued to Next Colamn SUBSCRIBERS PLEASE NOTE^Th* riorlstt' Exchange Is a trade paper, and Itt adva. quote wholesale prices. F«r that reason It should be treated with care. Copies should not be left lying where thoy will be seen by outsiders, nor should they on any account be used as wrapping or packing materiel. Further, the fact that a purchaser not In the trade may seek t« obtain goods at trade prices by no means compels you to sell him at wholesale. STOCK FOR SALE ROSES R(iSE PLANTS — Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. 3-in., at $6.00 per 100: Richmond, 3-in. at $6.00 per 100: Maryland, 3-in., $8.00 per 100; American Beauty, 4-in., $8.00 per 100 Other varieties. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAFTED ROSES— Fine stock, 1500 White Kil- larney, 1500 Jonkhcer Mock, 1500 Prince de Arenberg. Aug. Doemling, Lansdowne, Pa. ROSES — 250 plants of Taft, grafted bench Roses, at $6.00 per 100. Newton Rose Conservatoriea, NewtonviUe, Mass. 2000 MADISON Rose Plants, 4-in. pots, 6c. Brant-Hentz Flower Co., Madison, N. J. SEEDS WE HAVE Sweet William seeds, mostly dark colors, grown from 4 to 6 inches high, perfectly hardy, $2.50 per oz. Also asHorted color Pansy seeds. We have the best Pansies in New York State, requiring the mixed colors, large flowers, and good colors, $1.00 per oz.. $55 00 per lb Tonie Cascio, 551 Watchogue Rd., Port Richmond, S. I., N. Y^ SMII.AX SMILAX— 2M-inch fine, bushy plants cut back twice. $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. Cash, please. R. Wittman, 806 Ann St., West Hoboken, N.J. SMILAX— 2Ji-in. pota, $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Carl E. Holm, Madison, N.J. SMILAX— 2)4-in., $2.50 per 100. $22.50 per 1000, 250 plants at the 1000 rate. Brant Bros., Inc., Utica, N. Y. SMILAX — 2Ji-in. stock, twice pinched back, good, stocky plants, $2.50 per 100. Cash. W.W.Day & Son, Port Byron, N. Y. SMILAX— 2ii-in., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rate. W. L. Jones, Nutley, N.J. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS 100 10001 Nelrose $4.00 $35.00 Phelps' White 4.00 35.00 Phelps' YeUow 4.00 35.00 S. J. REUTER & SON, INC., WESTERLY. R. J^ SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink, Giant White. Giant Yellow, 2>i-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, lOS W. 28th St., New York. SNAPDRAGONS— Buxton's Silver Pink from originator's seed: clean, bushy plants from 2J4-m. pots at $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. Hopkins, Florist, Brattleboro, Vt. SNAPDRAGONS — Ramaburg's Silver Pink, rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. John R. Coombs, West Hartford. Conn. SNAPDRAGON— 3000 4-in.. fine Snapdragons (Keystone), a fine pink, well branched, $8.00 per 100. D. G. Grillbortzer, Alexandria. Va. STE'VIA STEVIA— Rooted cuttings. $8.00 per 1000; 2-in . $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. John - son, Springfield Gardens, L. I., N. Y. STEVIA — 700 Stevia Compacta, strong rooted cuttings. $1.00 per 100. (Cash with order.) G. Marti. .Arlington, N. J. STEVIA— Compacta, 2Vi-in. pots, $2.00 per 100 Cash, please. Paul Fischer, Florist, W ood-Rldge N.J. ■_ STEVIA— Good 2-in., at $2.00 per 100. Cash, please. O. C. Day. Hudson. Mass. S'WEET AIiTSSUM SWEET ALY'SSUM — Strictly double, strong 3-in pot plants at Sti.OO per 100. T. W. A. Smith, 43 Prospect St.. Biddeford. Me. S'tVEET PEAS "sweeTpeaTseed' The very best varieties, including Zvolanek's, New and Older Varieties in Orchid and Grandiflora . Send for complete list with prices. Write today for our Plant Bulletm and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., "^ 1608-20 Ludlow Street, PHILADELPHIA SWEET PEAS — Zvol.anek's varieties. Note my ad., page 237. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 2Sth St., New York City. VINCAS VINCA VARIEGATA— Good, 4-in. stock, $12.00 to $14.00 per 100. Cash. William Cspstick, Auburndale. Mass. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK FOR S.A.LE — Poinsettias, 2}i-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; Strong, hardy plants. Apply David Shan- non. 33S0 Ft. Hamilton ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Continued to Next Page 266 The Florists^ Exchange STOCK FOR SALE MISCELLAICEOUS STOCK STEVIA— Fine slock. 500 from 2>i-in. nots at. $2.60 per 100. Boiivardia, pink and red, $5.00 per 100. Boston ferns from 2>^-in. pots, $4.00 pyr 100, $y5.00 per 1000. Whittnanii ferns, same size, $5.00 per 100, S45.O0 per 1000. All fine, healthy plante. Cash. pleaHC. Morel Bros., 622 E. Marke't St., Scranton, Pa. WE HAVE FOR SALE— 2100 3-in. and 150 2-in. Richmond rose plants; 900 3-in. and 1200 2-in. Maryland rose plants; 400 3-in. and 375 2-in. Kil- lariicy rose plants. $35.00 to $40.00 per 1000. Poinsettias, true type. $5.00 per 100. July and August delivery, PatcHffe & Tanner, Inc., 207 N. tith St., Hirhiiiond. Va. FOR SALE OREXCHAMI TO EXCHAXCiE OR WILL SELL— Geraniums. IcadiiiK varieties. 2'j-in. pots. $2.50 per 100. for desiriilile varieties of Carnations, field crown. Mish's Lebanon Greenhousep. Lebanon. Pa. VEGETABLE PLANTS Vegetable Plants Per 1000 60,000 C:elery, Strong Plants, 20.000 While Plume 81.50 10.000 Golden Heart 1 73 15,000 Winter Queen 1.50 5.000 Golden Self-Blanching, Ameri- ean strain 1.50 3.000 Golden .Self-Blanching, French strain 1.75 IS.OOO Shoemaker 1.75 $1.2.1 per 1000 in 10,000 lots. SI. 10 in 20.000 lots. SO.OOO l.ate Calihage. strong. $1.00 per 1000 r.ie. per 1000 in 10.000 lots. Order earl.v. Stock will please you. ESTATE OF CARLMAN RIBSAM .(I Wall St. Trenton, N. J. I'LAXTS 300.000 Celery, White Plume, Winter (^ueen. Giant Pascal, Fordhook, Emperor (Burpee's Nfw Dwarf Winter Celery), Golden Heart, $1.00 per 1000. Our re- rooted plantij (finest root svst^ms ever seen on plantsi. $1.40 per 1000. 500.000 Cab- baire Plants, .Succession. Copenhagen Mar- ket, Flat Dulih, Danish Ballhead, $1.00 per 1000, .-■( $4 00. Re-rooted plants, $1 2.) .sd.OIIO Henderson's Snowball Cauli- flower. Sl.-.o per 1000. Re-rooted, $2.00. Wholesale price list free. Immediate ship- tueiit. Cash with order. "Not howcheap hut how good." F. W. Rochelle & Sons, Chester, N. J. 2.000,000 CELERY, Cauliflower and Cabbage Plants. (Satisfaction guaranteed,) Celery Plants — White Plume. Winter Queen, Golden Heart and Giant Pascal, $1.25 per 1000; re- rooted, $2.00 per 1000. CABBAGE PLANTS— Surehead, Flat Dutch and (Copenhagen Mar- ket, St.OO per 1000, $l.7.S per 5000; re-rooted, $1.25 per lOtiO. Re-rooted Henderson's Snow- ball Cauliflower Plants. $2.00 per 1000, Orders filled promptly with good plants, Paul F. Rochelle, Morristown, N, J CAULIFLOWER CABBAGE CELERY— Our prices for July: Cauliflower, 92.50 per 1000, Cabbage, $1.00 per 1000, all leading va- rieties. Celery — White Plume, Winter Queen and King, strong, well-rooted plants. $1.25 per 1000; re-rooted plant*, $2.00 per 1000. Golden Self Blanching transplanted from flata, $5.00 per 1000. Peppers. $3.00 per 1000, Cash, please. Lester's Plant Farm. Plainville, Conn. CABBAGE PLANT.S— Danish- Ballhead, Flat Duleii, .Succession and Winnigstadt, $1.25 per 1000: 2000 or more, $1.00 per 1000. (Sauliflower, $2.50 per 100. Cash. S. G. Benjamin, Fishkill, N. Y. CELERY PLANTS FOR SALE— 3000 French Golden S. F. transplanted, growing in flats, now ready, 50c. per 100. The lot for $7.00 delivered. Mrs. M. Cavanaugh. Ionia, N. Y. CELERY PLANT S— Golden Self-blanching (French strain), fine plants, ready for the field. $2.00 per 1000. 5000 for $7.60. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens. Kalamazoo, Mich. _j;ORSALEORRENT_ FOU SALi:— Corner plot. 300ft.x302ft., on one of the best macadam automobile roads on Long Island. Hundreds of automobiles pass daily. Ele- gant location for florist or B:rower; sell all your prnduct.s jii ddor to avitoinobile trade at pood prices. I'lut I'nntaiiiwsiiiallframc two-story four-room house :ind out buildings. Price, $4,800.00, subject to a iiiortKape of SI. 875. 00. ,\lso another corner plot nearby, 363ft.x451 ft., no buildings. Price, $4,500.00 subject to a mortgage of $l,47S.OO. Address Edward Moss. Barnum ave. cor. Wilson rd.. East Meadow, Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. R. F. D. No. 1, Box 64. FOR SALE — An elegant florist location and business, amounting annually to $10,000, which can be greatly increased. Six miles from Atlantic City and close to other seaside resorts. Owner wants to sell, and can give immediate possession. Terms easy. Place must i)e seen to be appreciated. Address John B. Seibicl, Manager, Northfield. N. J. Continued to Next Oolnnui FOR SALE OR RENT_ For Sale 10,000 feet of glass in running order on five acres of good land; six-room cottage and outbuildings in Richmond Borough, New York City. For particulars apply, Max Richter New Springville New York FOR SALE — Due lo reduction in plant: Building and Plumbing Materials from greenhouses covering 4000 aq. ft. Also 2 Moorehead Steam Traps, No. 6, used one winter. IRA G. MARVIN 23 So. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. FOR SALE — Well paying florist business in large Long Island town. 20 milea from New York City. Business all year round. 10.000 ft. of glass, almost new. Freely equipped and stocked, SOOOO. Cash required. Rent reasonable. Address M. G., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — Greenhouses and stock, situated in Borough of Elizabethtown, Pa. Houses and stock in good condition. About 12,000 sq. ft. of glass; two acres of land. Price reasonable. Good reason for selling. For further information, apply or write to E. S. Rutt, Elizabethtown. Pa. FOR SALE— As a whole or in part, or will incor- porate, my florist business, paying a net profit for 15 years of $10,000 yearly. Louis LI Green. 60 State St., Boston, Mass. GREENHOUSE FOR SALE— 100 ft. x 22 ft.. Ist-class conditibon. Ideal heater. Price, $500. Call and see it Frank J . Boinay, So. Natick. Mass. SUNDRIES FOR SALE 1 7-Sectlona! Metropolitan Boiler, No. 72 $110,00 1 No. 5 Scollay's 50.00 2-ln. Wrought Iron Pipe 06 4-ln. Cast Iron Pipe .12 Ventilating Machine (Hltchlngs') 5.00 12x16 Glass, per boK l.So 10il4 Glass, per boi 1,50 V. E. REICH & SONS, 1429 Metropolitan aye.. Brooklyn. N. Y. FOR SALE— SECOND-HAND PIPE, threaded aod coupled, ready for use, 1-in., 3c.; 1^-in. 4o.; IH-in., 5o ; 2-iu., 6c. per ft. PECKY CYPRESS. $17.00 and up per thousand sq. ft. MetropolitaD Material Co.. 1398-1403 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. SIX sectional American Radiator boiler, $65. H. Iffinger, 1211 Seattle Ave., Ozone Park, N. Y . CARNATION STAPLES SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES — Best ■taple on the market, 35c. per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postage paid. Miciiigan Cut Flower Eichange, 264 Randolph St.. Detroit. Mich. SPHAGNUM MOSS SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbl. bale $2,10, 5 bales $9.25; 5-bbl. bale $1.00, 5 bales $4.25. Jersey Peat, 75c. per bac. Burlapped. 40e. extra. Cash, 5c. less. Jos. H. Paul, Box 150. Manahawkin, N. J. SPH.\G\rM MOSS— 10-bbl. bale $2.00. 10 bales .?1!' (10, fash. 7c- less. Orders rushed. Mana- hawkin Moss & Peat Co., Box V, Manahawkin, N.J. TOBACCO STEMS FRESH TOBACCO STEMS— In bales, 200 lb«. $2.00; 500 lbs., $4.00; 1000 lbs., $7.00; ton. $13.00. Also Dust. ScharS Bros., FlorisU, Van Wert, Ohio. WntE WORK WE are the largest manufacturers of Wire Work in the West. E. F, Winterson Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicaso, 111. N«scm^EqusjwAi^ WANTED TO RENT— 10,000 or 15,000 sq. ft. of glass, well heated, near New York City. Please state full particulars. Address L. H., care the Florists' Exchange WANTED TO BUY — Greenhouse in good condi- tion, with small cottage and few acres of land. State price and particiilars. Address M. C, care The Florists' Exr-hnngr. Fertilizer Association Offers $250 John A. Sohovierle. ohairman of the fomniittee of the Ha.stern States Exposi- tion has received from O. M. Kilo, of the soil iraprovenifnt committee of the National Fertilizer Assofiatinu, informa- tion that the committi'i' wilt provido cash prize.s for the market RanleniiiK contests in which young people fmin all over New KnKland and the Eastern States will take part. The amount voted is $250. I Clubs and Societies I Monmouth Co. (N. J.) Hort. Society ThH Alunniouth County Hort. Society held a Sweet Pea and Kose exhibit at a special meeting on Friday. July 7 at Ked liank, X. J. Some of the best Peas ever seen in this section were exhibited. One of the principal attractions was a silver cup donated by Knight & Struck Co. for the best lu vases of Spencer Peas. It was won by \V. H. Walte of Rumson, X. J., F. Honey mann of Oceanic, a close second. Among the principal prize winners were \v. H. Waite, P. Honeymann. Wm. Dowlen, AV, Cameron. Rev. Noonan and W. \V. Ken- nedy & Sons. P. E. HICKS. Sec'y. Connecticut Horticultural Society The last nn-.tin^' prior to the Summer vacation of this society was held in the County Building on Trumbull st. on Fri- day evening, President Hollister chair- man. The recent flower show came up for discussion, and on motion of John F. Huss, the secretary was instructed to extend a hearty vote of thanks to the Park Department for the beautiful ex- hibits of bedding plants at the show. It was also voted to award Fred Boss, head gardener at Elizabeth Park, a first- class diploma for the arrangement of the exhibit. President Hollister came in for a shower of praise from the mem- bers for his splendid success in handling the show. The following were elected to mem- bership: Mrs. R. W. Gray, Mrs. George P. Hills. J. W. Beecher, all of Hartford, and Andrew Bromley, of New Britain. Adjournment was taken until Sept. 22. ALFRED l>IXON, Sec'y. . New Haven (Conn.) Hort. Society There was a large attendance at the regular meeting of the New Haven County Horticultural Society last Tues- day evening, when President Wm. J. Rathgeber occupied the chair. Two ap- pliciints were elected to membership. It was decided to have a Gladiolus show in the near future. It is altogether likely that it will be held in the Carnegie Library building. West Haven. The show will be open to the public free of charge. Under the good of the organization, W. E. Davis, Jr., of Whitneyville, advo- cated the establishment of a Rose gar- den in New Haven. He did not see why Hartford should have all the glory and beauty of a Rose paradise. New Haven must wake up. Mr. Davis stated that he called on Mr. Amrhyn. superintendent of the New Haven Park Department, who said that the idea was premature because the city of New Haven had no money to spend for flowers at the pres- ent time. "But," he added emphatically, "I am pleased to have you come to me a.n€. talk up this matter of a Rose gar- den because it has been and still is one of my pet projects." Mr. Davis, con- tinuing, said that if the city could not spare the money, the only thing to do was to raise it by popular subscription. Mr. Murray head gardener of the Yale Botanical Gardens, thought that ten thousand dollars would be needed, for the preparation of the soil itself is quite a costlv undertaking. Mr. Davis thought, however, that if $1500 to $2000 were raised, it would be a beginning, and the beginning would be an inspira- tion to others to give and, before long, we should have a Rose garden in New Haven worthy of the name. John W. Anderson of West Haven and William Talbot of Highwnod made large exhibits of flowers in competition for the gold medal. M!r. Anderson's ex- hibit was a varied one for which he received 925 points. Mr. Talbot's ex- hibit was composed of several varieties of Spencer Sweet Peas, Roses, Dahlias, etc., for which he received 1484 points. John H. Slocombe exhibited twelve seedling Dahlias. They were certainly verv fine — wonderful blooms. The judges decided that this was a prelimi- nary showing, looking forward to the granting of a certiticate. Mr. Slocombe was given a vote of thanks for bring- ing the flowers and for coming himself. W. C. McI. New Haven, Conn. New Ilav.-n l.oasts ..f a lartif florist trade ami a ^'rt';lt numhcr of growei*s. Th.' S. H. Mn.iii- Co. of lir.4 Chapel St. reports that business keeps up well for this particiilar period. Funeral trade is constant. Jno. N. (^hnmpion & Co. of 1026 Chape! St.. says that, as a rule, the flo- rists of New Haven have no reason to i-omiilain. At this season of the year the I'ni versify is closed and the students have returned home, hut trade has kept up hetter than in former years. Chrts. Munro, 074 Chnpel st.. keeps his full staff of clerks as usual. His wii B dows are constantly filled with the ehoiij^ est blooms. Mr.s. Munro is a Canadiai and her home is near Montreal. lit ^ brother is with the Canadian forces i I France but of late Mrs. Munro's folk;j J could not locate him, although they hav I cableehmann. He has acres o other flowers; anKjng them being a larg showing of Carnations. H. P. Brooks of 7.") Campbell ave West Haven, has quite a showing in (Jla dioli, the lines of blooms making a spleD did advertisement to the many peupl going on the trolley to Savin Kock, th great seaside resort. The Doolittle Floral Co. is showing great variety of blooms at the store. 17' Orange st.. while the grounds around th greenhouses at 189 Sherman ave. are mass of color. In East Haven. .T. A. Long has score of the finest greenhouses in tli State. His plants and flowers are amon the best that are grown. Mr. Ixmg i an artist, but an artist that is not afrai. of labor. Not far from Mr. Long's is W. I Jost's. For a Dahlia farm. Jost's is th ideal. It is an up-to-date ptantaiim showing all the finest varieties. A little further on we come to th veteran florist. Jrs, still, ■e base our claims for youV consideration upon our ability to erect the right kind of a reenhouse, in the right manner, at the right price. PUT YOUR GREENHOUSE PROBLEMS UP TO US We go anywhere in the U. S. to submit plans and prices Metropolitan Material Co. PATENTED GREENHOUSES 398-1408 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, N. Y. pvON'T take chances buying Sash Oper- *-^ ating Device or Greenhouse Fittings from a concern that doesn't make it a specialty. We are the concern that deals with this only and always give you a square deal. Gei our Catalogue ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind Steam and Hot Water Boilers SECTIONAL OR WROUGHT IRON TYPES HIGHEST QUALITY GUARANTEED Our Engineering Department will cheerfully help you with your problemt DO NOT BE AFRAID TO WRITE JOHN A. SCOLLAY, Inc. 74-76 MYRTLE AVE.. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Established Over Fifty Years ■cliTJin;. iiIphsp mHtitton Thp Kxchmige ^ 'r"^^«^^^t This "Red Devil" Cuts Over 5000 Ft. of Greenhouse Glass It ia one of the 40 styles of "RED DEVIL" Glass Cutters. Has six estra hand-honed wheels in handle — a new one in place in a moment. Cuts more glass witli less pressure and avoids breakage and splinters. Style No. 5, sample 20c. Send for Green Book of "RED DEVIL" Glaziers' Tools SMITH & HEMENWAY CO.. Inc.. ^^^"^^^^yt^cf^r Is Yours A Rush Job? If it is, you'll be surprised to see how mucii time we can save you. We liave tlie facilities whicli insure prompt service on every order. All our steel work is fabricated right here in our own shops; our wood work is made in our own mill. There is no time lost waiting for "sublet" work. Whether you are in a hurry or not, it will pay you to let us handle your order. You can be assured of complete satisfaction with Moninger Greenhouses and Moninger service. Our " Proof book" tells you why. May we send you a copy ? JOHN C. MONINGER COMPANY CHICAGO 911 Blackhawk St. EVERYTHING FOR THE GREENHOUSE CINCINNATI 250') Union Cantral B1J> NEW YORK 807 Marbridae BIdg. When ordering, ph'ase mention The E.'ccbange GREENHOUSES IRON FRAME PIPE FRAME OUR FACILITIES ARE THE BEST FOR DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING ANY TYPE OF HOUSE, AND OUR EXPERIENCE ASSURES YOU A STRUCTURE WHICH WILL BE FOUND DESIRABLE IN EVERY RESPECT AND REASONABLE IN PRICE. "PROMPT SHIPMENTS" The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 3075 South Spaulding Avenue - - CHICAGO ithilt. pU'Hse meiitiii WE MANUFACTURE HOTBED SASH at 75c. each JACOBS & SONS, Ours are all made from the very best grade of Gulf Cypress. Glazed Hotbed Sash from $1.65 up. Double Light Sash up to $4.00. We carry a large stock of all sizes. Write us for esttmate. 1365-1379 Flushing Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange When ordering, please mention The Exchange 268 The Florists' Exchange .Tulv 29, Vjli; m i 1 m m M m S m aiS^^'^s5S'^Ssai^^'^stf'^SMrS^^'SS^^3a)?^^"SS?saaiE^?S5?^a i U i 1 This isn't just a cast iron sectional water boiler with hub connections for caulked joints^it's more than that — it's a Hitchings greenhouse boiler. A boiler made for greenhouses. Don't get it confused with a residence heating boiler, trying to do economical greenhouse work. This one will. That one won't. Here is the Hitchings water boiler with tapped openings for screw joints. You can have several openings if you want them — every section, if you say so — between the front and rear. And, remem- ber, that every section is held together by short tie bolts. It makes set-up easy. It makes adding sections easy. It makes repairs easy. Made in half a hundred or more sizes. The Short Tie Bolt Some Hot Point Pointers On Heating Do-Nows SUNNY Summer Jim, with all his smiles and warm friendly ways, is a mighty fine chap. We like him. We watch his return each Spring with gladsome thoughts. He sets us going. He has a way of making us plan deep laid plans of the many things we are going to do. Then come the hot days when Jim's smile is so warm you get to thinking of shady spots, ice cold drinks, and mayhaps an auto trip or two. Before you know it half the things you planned to do, it's too late to do. Cool evenings come and then you wake up with a start and start over- hauling your heating, or getting things ready for putting in a new boiler. And then, how you do hurry. How you do write ginger pop letters to greenhouse people and jump all over them for the things you ought to be jumped on for yourself. How you raise Hail Columbia when a shipment goes astray. How you blame everybody but yourself when you are the one to blame. Sometimes, by raising hob gen- erally you succeed in getting things all in shape before Jack Frost gives Sunny Summer Jim a sharp slap. Then again sometimes you don't. And then — well, you know what happens ! ! ! ! ! To which let us add — Do it Now. You know we go anywhere to talk heating. Or do heating. Hitckmgs^G>mpany NEW YORK— 1170 Broadway General Offices and Factory— ELIZABETH, N. J. BOSTON -49 Federal Street PHILADELPHIA -40 South 15th Street i t i p (U) iiMii^iM€i^iI€iMSitS€^^il'liMS5M€iM81®iiliIJiPMgiI€i^S^f^M§M€l^ WliL-n unlui-lu^. i>K;itff uit'iitluu '1 lnj i:.\i'h;iii;4o sacJlusetts CHICAGO A WEEKLY TRADE MEDIUM FOR FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN. NURSERYMEN AND THE ALLIFD INDUSTRIES Western Office ( 143 North Wabash Ave. ( Vol. XLII. No. 6 AUGUST 5, 1 9 1 6 One Dollar per Annu, ^"*V &"','',''"' 4EW YORK Hydrangeas for Summer Blooming Wo huve an imusiuilly fine stock of Hydrangeivs — fine, syninieti'ical ))lants, well-shaped and well budded, which will remain in bloom during August. These plants are in great demand at Summer resorts, for lawn and piazza decoration. We have a fine lot of Otaksa. Strong plants, in 5-ineh pots, one to two flowers each, $3.00 perdoz.; 14-in. tubs, very well budded. $3.00 and $4.00 each; fine specimens in half-barrels, well budded, $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00 each. FERNS Nephrolepis elegantissima compacta. 23-4 -in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 3>^-in., $3.00 per doz. ; 6-in,, S6.00 per doz. : s-iii . $12,00 per doz. Nephrolepis elegantissima. 2J^-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 per doz. Nephrolepis Teddy Jr. 2K-in. Pots, $6.00 per 100; S^i-'m., $2.00 per doz.. $15.00 per 100; 6-in., S6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 per doz. Nephrolepis Smithii. '2^-in. pots, $12.00 perdoz.; 33^-in. pots, $3.00 per doz.; 5-in., $6.00 per doz, Nephrolepis muscosa. 3V^-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. Dracaena Indivisa Fine. large plants for centers of large vases, 8-in. pots. $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 each. Ficus Elastica Fine plants. 6-in. pots $6.00, $9.00 and $12,00 per doz. BOXWOOD Pyramids. 3 ft. high, S2.60 each; 3Ji ft., $3.00 each; 4 ft., $4.00 each. English Ivy Strong plants, i-in. pots, bushy, $12.00 per 100. F. R. PIERSON COJ'Tr- BULBS Giganteum 9-10, case 200 $20.00 Seasonable Stock ARAUCARIA Escelsa Fine large plants, 6-in., 18 to 22 7-in., 22 fo 34 in. high, SI. 00 each in. high, 1.50 each ADIANTUM Croweanum Ready now. Fine plants. 2i^-in., $5.00 per 100; 3-in.. S8.00 per 100. Prices to be advanced August 1st. Order now. FERN FLATS Ready for ininiediate shipment. ■$2.00 per flat; 10 flats at $1.90 per flat; 25 flats at $1.75 per flat. Aspidiuni Tsussimense Cyrtomium falcatuni Cyrtomium Rochfordianuni Lastrea chrysoloba Pteris cerrulata cristata Pteris cretica albo-lineata Pteris Mayii Pteris Victoria Pteris VVilsonii Pteris Wimsetti BOUVARDIA Double pink, single pink, single white (Humboldtii), .3-in.. .S8.00 per 100. GARDENIAS 2;-4'-in., ST. 00 per 100, .•ii'.O.dO per 1000; .3-in., $12.00 per 100, .$100.00 per 1000. HYDRANGEAS For growing on. S5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000 Avalanche, Gailliard, Bouquet Rose, La Lorraine, Mme. Mouillere IN THIS ISSUE S. A. F. Convention f^umher : The Story of Texas, with Special Reference to Houston ana its J^eighhorhood The School Garden Movement Value of Knowing Stock in Retailing ROSE PLANTS Pink and White Killarney. 2H-in. own root, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000; 3H-in., own root, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Bon Silene. 2H-in., own root, $4.00 per 100. Geranium Cuttings Orders taken now S. A. Nutt, Ricard, Achievement, Improved Poitevine, (little larger than Poitevine), Madam Landry, Buchner, La Favorite, Eucemortmorie, E. G. Hill, John Doyle, Eugene Viaud, Tiffin, Trego. $10.00 per ICOO. 2-inch stock later, S17.00 per 1000. GLASS 100 boxes 16x24, A double. Write for quotations. WM. F. KASTING CO. th^,tTn.l Ag.FlE]\SON mc. GERANIUMS Alphonse Ricard, Beaute PoiteTine, S. A. Nutt, GenU Grant, Mad. Buchner, Mad. Recamier, Jean Oberle, Abbie Schaef er. Mad. Landry, La Favorite, Jean Viaud and other good kinds, in good 3-inch stock, at S3. 00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000, 2-inch at $2.00 per 100. We have a large stock on hand for immediate shipment and are booking orders for next season. BOSTON FERNS 4-inch, $15.00 per 100; 7-mch $6.00 per doz.; 8-inch, Sl.OO each, $9.00 per doz. Large plants, in 11- and 12-inch pots, $2.50 and $5.00 each. 2-in. 100 ALYSSUM. Dwarf and giant S2.00 S18.50 COLEUS. Ten varieties 2.00 CUPHEA Platycentra 2.00 LEMON VERBENAS 2.00 MOONVINES 2.00 PARLOR IVY, S. Scandens 2.00 POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2.00 SALVIA. Bonflre and Zurich 2.00 SWAINSONA. White 2.00 CI7 f 17 D 'V' White Plume, Giant Pascal and Golden Heart *-«■■-'*-' *V 1. Sl.OO per ICOO; 10,000 and over 85c. per 1000 PARSLEY Dwart Fern Leaf, 25c. per 100, $1.25 per 1000. Cash with order. 2-in. 1000 18.50 3-in. 100 S3.00 3-in. 1000 S25.00 18.60 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 25 00 18.50 3.00 26.00 18.50 3.00 26.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.60 3.00 25.00 18.60 3.00 25 00 R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH MARYLAND 270 The Florists' Exchange A HOUSE OF HORSE SHOE BRAND GIGANTEUM FORCED BY R. C. KERR OF HOUSTON, TEXAS Who writes as follows: " Dear Sir. — We are sending you. under separate cover, a photograph of our Lily house. These bulbs were bought from you, anJ I want to say that they are undoubtedly the finest Lilies I have ever seen. You can judge from the picture. You will notice from the quantity of blooms and the size of the stems that they are far superior to the average Lilies. These bulbs were planted 6 inches from center to center and are the best filled beds I ever saw. In fact, when they began to come up. I thought we had made a serious mistake as they seemed to be overcrowded, but when they began to bloom we found that they were not too close. This demonstrates what can be done in growing Lilies in the South. We are certainly pleased with the results. Yours truly. R. C. KERR. Now is the Time to Order the Following: Lilium Harrisii Due to arrive during Ju!v and August. 5x7" $0.00 per 100, $16.00 per case of 400 6x7" 6.00 •■ 17.00 " 335 7x9" 9.00 " 17.00 " 200 9x11" 12.00 per .50, 20.00 " 100 Lilium Giganteum From Japan. Due in September-October. 6x8" $4.00perl00, $14.00 per case of 400 7x9" 6.00 " 15.00 " 300 9x10" 10.00 " 19.00 " 200 The best Lily bulbs in the world. SPECIAL Lilium Formosum Due now. 6x8" $4.00perl00, $13.50 per case of 350 7x9" 6.00 " 15.50 " 270 8x10" 8.00 " 15.00 •■ 190 9x10" 9.00 " 15.00 •■ 160 Extra fine bulbs Paper White Grandiflora Due during .\ugust and September. Size 12 cm. upward S4.50 per 500 8.00 per 1000 $10.00 per case of 1250 Larger size? quoted upon application. Roman Hyacinths Due in August. 12 cm. upward $14.00 per 500 26.00 per 1000 $50.00 per case of 2000 FOR Cold Storage Giganteums IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Bamboo Canes (Limited quantity only) 7x9" Giganteum $8.50 per 100. 7x9" " 22.00 per case of 300 SxlO" " 12.00 per 100 8x10" •• 23.00 per case of 250 Fine bulbs. F. o. b. New York. You will need Lilies in November. Now is the time to plant them. I'ine for staking tall plants. Green Canes Fresh stock from .iapan. Natural Canes 5-6 ft. long S0.75 per bale of 1000 11.50 ■■ 2000 8 ft. long 10.50 " 1000 All canes are f. o. b. Bound Brook, N. J. Only bale lots sold. Prices for lar^e quantities of all bulbs ^iven upon application. By lar^e quantities we mean nothing less than 5000 of a kind 3 ft. long $10.00 per bale of 2000 3H " 1100 •• 2000 5 •' 8.00 •' 1000 5 " 15.00 " 2000 RALPH M. WARD & CO., 71-73 Murray St. NEW YORK Wben ordering, pt(>as« meatlon Tbe Eixcbange August S, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 271 Advance Co 326 Albert & Davidson ... 320 Allen, J. K 312 Allen Co., Wm. S 313 Ammann Nurs., C. . .290 Am. Gnhs. Mfg. C0...321 Anderson, J. F 2SG Anderson, S. A 302 AngermuUer, G. H. . . 318 Anglin & Walsh Co.277-93 Aphine Mfg. Co 318 Aquatic Life 326 Armes, H. W 310 Arnold & Co., D.C... 313 Aschmann Bros 291 Aschmaon, Godfrey. . 284 Ashley, Ernest 302 Atlas Preservative Co.292 Avenue Floral Co 305 Badgley & Bishop. . . .313 Baker Bros 304 Baker, Wm. J 315 Baltimore Wholesale Flor.A Supply Co.. 310 Barclay Nurs 277 Barrett, The Florist. .306 Barrows & .Son, H.H..286 Bassett & Washburn. 2SS Baumer, A. R 304 Baur & Steinkamp. . .292 Bayersdorfer & Co . . . 307 Bay State Nurs., The. 291 Beaven, E. A 310 Beckert's Seed Store.. 276 Begerow Floral Co... 305 Bemb Floral Co., L... 302 Berger Bros 315 Bertermann Bros. Co. .304 Blick, The Florist 305 Boddington Co., A.T.281 Bolgiano & Sons, J 278 Bonnet & Blake 313 Bonnot Bros 313 Bowe, M. A 305 Brant Bros., Inc 306 Brazos Gnhs 289 Brown, Peter 293 Bryan, Alonzo J 293 Buchbinder Bros 308 Buckbee, H. W 306 Bunyard, A. T 305 BunyardCo..H. A...278 Bunzel Bros 317 Burnett Bros 276 Burpee, W. A., & Co.. 272-77 Butler & UUman 305 Byer Bros 280 Caldwell The Woods- man Co 310 Campbell Bros 288 Camp Conduit Co. . .319 Carbone, Florist 302 Carlyle& Son 289 Carnation Support Co292 Carroll. Florist 289 Caskey & Keen 327 Chicago Feed & Fer- tilizer Co 318 Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Ass'n, The. . . .316 Childs, John Lewis ... 276 Cbinnick, W.J 293 Christensen, Thos. P. 286 Clare, W, 0 307 Clarke's Sons, D 305 Clay & Son 318 Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The 302 Coan, J. J 312 Cockcroft, J. D 290 Conard & Jones 292 Conine Nurs. Co., The F. E 293 Coombs, Florist 304 Cowee, W.J 310 Cowen'sSons, N 322 Craig, Robt 291 CrawbuckCo.. G. W.311 Crouch, Mrs. J. W.. 302 Crowl Fern Co 310 Crump, F. F 302 Cumbie, J. L 308 Cut Flower Exch 313 Danker, Florist 302 Day Co., W. E 306 De Buck, John 293 Dewson's Greenhouse & Nurs., F. A 289 Dietsch Co., A 320 Dillon, J. L 292 Dobbs&Son 302 Dorner & Sons Co.... 293 Dreer,H. A., Inc... 319-20 Eagle Pipe Supply Co..320 East End Nurs. Co.290 Eble. Chas 305 Edlelscn-Leidiger Co. . 305 Edwards' Folding Box Co 310 Eichholz, Henry 293 Elliott & Sons, Wm. . . 276 Emmans, Geo. M 292 Emmons, F. A 285 Erne & Hingel 316 Eskesen, Frank N 286 Etter, M. S 292 EvansCo., J. A 319 Evans, W. & H. F..292-93 Evenden Bros 346 Eyres, Florist .302 Fallon, Florist 306 List of Advertisers Fenrich, Joseph .S. . . .311 Florists' Hail Ass'n.. 289- 307 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co.. 327 Ford, M. C 3U Ford, Wm. P 312 Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co 278 Fowler, Mrs. L. P 306 Frederick, J. H 280 Freeman-Lewis 304 Friedman, Florist 302 Friedman, J. J 318 Froment, H. E 313 Frost, Chas 278 Furrow* Co 305 Galveston Floral Co.. 304 Galvin, Thos. F 305 GasserCo., J. M 302 Giblin&Co 320 Gibbons, The Smilax Man 310 Girvin, Willis B 292 Gloeckner, Wm 302 Goldstein & Futter- man 313 Gorman, J. F 322 Gove, The Florist 302 Graham* Son, A 302 Greater N. Y. Flo- rist Ass'n, Inc .313 Growers' Cut Flower Co 313 Gude Bros. Co 308 Gunther Bros 313 Guttman & Raynor. . 311 Habermehl's Sons . . . 306 Hanford, R. G 293 Harris, Chester 306 Harris, Ernest 293 Hart, Geo. B 310 Hatcher, John C 302 Heacock Co., Jos 292 HeissCo 302 Henderson & Co., A.. Henshaw Floral Co. .312 Henti & Nash, Inc. . .313 Herr, A. M 293 Hews Co., AH 317 Highland Pk. Gnhs.. 304 Hill Co., E. G 316 HillFloralCo., E. G..302 Hill Nurs. Co., D 294 Holm & Olson 306 Hollywood Gardens. . 306 Holton & Hunkel Co. . 314 Home Correspondence School 307 Horan, E. C 313 Howard Rose Co 292 Humus Co., Alphano.290 Idle Hour Nurs 305 IgoeBros 310 Imperial Seed & Plant Co 280 Irwin, R.J 285 Jackson & Perkins . . .294 Jacobs, S., & Sons. 320-27 Jennings, E. B 276 Johnson, Jos. P 277 Johnston Bros 306 Johnston & Co., T. J.. 306 Joseph's Florist 306 Joy Floral Co 305 Kasting, Wm. F., Co.. 269 Keller, John A 304 Keller Pottery Co 317 Keller Sons, J. B 306 Kenney, H 310 Kentucky Tobacco Prod. Co 318 Kerr, The Florist. 289-304 Kervan Co., The 307 Kessler, Wm 313 King Construe. Co. . , . 319 Knoble Bros 302 Komanda Bros 315 Koster & Co 294 Kottmiller, Florist 305 Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 286 Kuebler, Wm. H 313 Lager & Hurrell 292 Lang Floral & Nxirs. Co 302 Lange, A 302 Lange, H. F. A 306 Langjahr, A. H 313 Leahy's 302 Leedle Floral Co 293 Leonard Seed Co 276 Littlefield & Wyman. . 293 Littlefield, Florist 306 Lockland Lumber Co. 320 London Flower Shop 306 Lord & Burnhamo.321-28 Lovett. J. T 294 Ludwig Floral Co 306 MacNiff Hort. C0....283 Mader, Paul 280 Magic Humus Co. . . .318 Marshall & Co., W.E.276 Massmann, F. W 305 McAIpine & McDon- ald 314 McCallum Co., The. .316 McClunic, Geo. C. ...304 McConnell, Alex 305 McCray Refrigerator Co 309 McHutchison & Co.. 276 McManus, James 313 Menand, L .302 Metrairie Ridge Nurs. Co., Ltd., The 305 Metropolitan Material Co 319-20-27 Mette, Henry 280 Meyer, Chas. F 276 Michell Co., H. F 280 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 310 Michler Bros. Co. ...304 Miller, A. L 293 Miller, Stuart H 315 Mills, The Florist 304 Moninger Co., J. C ... 327 Moore Seed Co 2S0 Mountain View Floral Co 292 MuUanphy, Florist. . .306 Murray, Samuel 304 Nason, L. B 313 Nat'l Florists' Board of Trade 308 Neidinger, Jos. G 310 New England Florist Supply Co 314 Nat'l Nurseryman Pub. Co., Inc 292 Nicotine Mfg. Co. . . 318 Niessen Co., Leo 315 Noe, L. M 313 Olson & Co 292 Ouwerkerk, P 292 Owen & Van liaren..320 Palmer, F. E 302 Palmer&Son, W. J. ..302 Park Floral Co., The. 302 Park Floral Co 306 Parshelsky Bros., Inc. 322 Peacock Dahlia Farms283 Pearce, Geo 327 Peirce, E. Allan 317 Penn, The Florist.... 302 Pennock-Meehao Co., S. S 315 Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co 317 Peters & Son, Geo. .. .290 Peterson, C. A 286 Peterson Nursery 294 Peterson & Sons, J. A.284 Plafl& Kendall 319 Philadelphia Cut Flower Co 315 Philadelphia Whole- sale Flor. exch .... 315 Philips BSs 305 Pierce* Co 302 Pierce Co., F. O 319 Pierson, Inc., A. N.. .269 Pierson Co., F. R 269 Pierson U-Bar Co 322 Pikes Peak Floral Co. . 302 Pillsbury, I. L 293 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 314 Poehlmann Bros. Co.. 287 Polykranos, G. J 312 Potter Floral Co 304 Pulverized Manure Co., The 318 Pyfer&Co, A. T....316 Q. & S. Florists 289 Quadland's Sons, C..293 Ramshurg, G. S 280 Randall, A. L. Co.. ..316 Randall's Flower Shop306 RawUngs, Elmer 285 RawBon, The Florist. . 304 Reck, John &Son... .302 Reed & KeUer 308 Reich, V.E.,cS: Sons. .321 Reichardt & Schultc Co-, Inc 289 Reidel A Meyer, Inc. . 31 1 Reinberg, Peter. .288-310 Rice Co., M 308 Rice Hotel 289 Richards, G. H 283 Ritchy, F. W 293 Robbinsville Nurs 292 Robinson & Co., H.M.308 RobinsonCo., H. M..311 Robinson, L. D 306 Rochester Floral Co. ,306 Rock Flower Co., W. .304 Roehrs Co., Julius.... 292 Rolker & Sons, A 276 Rosemont Gardens. . . 305 Rosery Flower Shop. . 302 Royal Glass Works. . .319 Rupp, John F 277 Russin & Hanffing.. . .308 Salter Bros 306 Saltford Flower Shop. 306 Sauter, A 313 Sceery, Ed 308 .Schlatter & Son, Wm.310 ScMing, Max 305 Schmidt, J. C 284 Scholtz, the Florist, . .302 Schulz Co., Jacob.... 304 Schwake & Co., C 276 Scollay,Inc., John A..322 Scott, David J 291 Sefton Mfg. Co 309 Sharp & Partridge Co.319 Sheridan, Walter F. . .313 Siebrecht, Geo. C ....313 Skidelsky Co. , S. S . 278-82 Skinner Irrigation Co.322 Slinn, B. S.. Jr 313 Small & Sons, J. H....305 Smith, E. D., & Co... 293 Smith & Fetters Co. .302 Smith & Hemenway. .320 Smith, Henry 304 SmithCo., W. &T...294 Smith. P. J 312 Smith, The Florist.. . . 302 SnyderCo., B. A 314 Solomon & Son, L 319 Standard Chem. Co. .289 Stearns Lumber Co., The A. T 322 Stecher Litho. Co 276 Steele's Pansy Gar- dens 276 Stone, E. E 289 StoothofF Co., H. A.. .318 Storrs & Harrison .... 277 Stumpp, Geo. E. M. .305 Syracuse Pottery Co.. 317 Tait, C. S 277 Thompson & Co., C. B 306 Tomlinson Key Floral Co 304 Totty, Chas. H 292 Tracndly & Schenck..313 United Cut Flower Co., Inc 311 Van Assche, Frank . , 321 Van Bochove, 0. & Bro 304 Van Der School & Son 282 Van Gelderen, G. W. .291 Vaughan's .Seed Store. 279 Vick's Sons, Jamee. . .278 Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., R 269 Virgin, U.J 305 Walker Co., The F... 305 Wallace* Co., R 290 Waller Seed Co 283 Ward, Ralph M 270 Warendorfl, A 305 Watkins & Simpson, Ltd 278 Wax Bros 302 Weeber* Don 276 Weiss, Herman 311 Welch Bros, Co 314 Welch, Patrick 314 Welch, The Florist ..304 ' Westbury Nurs. Co. .290 Western Orchid Co. . 293 Wcttlin Floral Co.... 288 Whilldin Pottery Co.. 317 Whitted Floral Co... .305 Wietor Bros 316 Williamsport Floral Co 306 Wilson Floral Co 302 Wilson, H. E 306 Wilson, R. G 302 Winterson's .Seed Store316 Wolfinger, Florist 305 Wood Bros 285 Woodlane Nurseries . . 294 Woodrow & Marketos3n Woodruff & Sons, S. D 276 Young & Co., A. L..311 Young & Co., John. .313 Young's Florist 306 Zech & Mann 288 Zvolanek, Ant. C 277 I Handy direct Index to every- thlnfi advertised in this week's display columns ^ INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED $ The Exchange is the only paper with this special feature — in» valuable to advertiser and buyer ==^ AbutUon 280 Gloxinias 280 Adiantum 269-86-307 Gypsophila 280 Ageratum 284 Heliotrope 284-85 AlsophUa 286 Hemlock 290-93 Alyssum 269-84-92 Asplenium 284 Amaryllis 282 Ampelopsis 293-94 Aquilegia 280 Araucarias 269- 284-91-94 Areca 287-307 Aucubas 294 Azaleas 276-92-94 Balsams 280 Bay Trees 294 Begonias 276- 280-84-85-92-93 Berberis 292-93-94 Birch 290 Bleeding Heart 292 Bouvardias 269-85-93 Boxwood 269-94-310 Bulbs 269- 276-77-78-80-82-83 Caladiums 293 Calceolaria. .277-79-81-85 Cannas 292-93 Carnations 276- 280-85-88-90-92-93 Cherries 294 Chrysanthemums. . . . 269- 280-85-92-93 Cinerarias 277- 279-80-81-84-85-88 Clematis 292-94 " Coleus 269-85 Conifers 294 CornSowers 284 Cornus 290 Crocus 282 Crotons 284 Cuphea 269 Cut Flowers 287 Cyclamen 276-78- 280-84-85-91-93 DahUas 283 Daisies 277-80-85 Hickory 290 Holly 294 Hollyhocks 280 Hyacinths 280-82-83 Hydrangeas 269- 280-85-92-94 Ilex 290 Ink Berry 290 Iris 280-90-94 Ivy 269-84-85-86 Japanese Maples 294 Jerusalem Cherries. .280- 285 Jasmine 289 Columbines 277 Kalmias 293 Kentias.. . 284-86-87-91-92 Larkspurs 280 Lilac 292-94 Lilies.. . .269-76-77-80-82- 292 Lily of the Valley.... 276 Linden 290 Livistonia 287 Magnolias 294 Mignonette. . 276-79-81-85 Moonvines 269-84 Myosotis 277-84-85 Narcissus 280-82-83 Nasturtiums 280-83 Norway Maples. . ,290-94 Norway Spruce., . .293-94 Nursery Stock. 290-91-92- 293-94 Onion Sets 276-78 Orchids 292-93 Palms 276-80-91 Pansies, . 276-77-78-79-80- 281-84-85 Pelargoniums 285 Peonies 280-82-92-94 Peppers 285 Perennials 276-84-94 Petunias 280-84 Shrubs 292-94 Smilax 280-84-85-93 Snapdragon 276- 280-82-84-85-91-93 Sophora 200 SpirKa 280-92-94 Star of Bethlehem. . .292 Stfvia 284-85-92-93 Stocks 280-81-85 Swainsona 269-85 r^ Sweet Peas 272-76-77- 278-79-81-82-83-85-315 Trees 294 Tulips 280-82-83 Vegetable Plants. , 269-84 Vegetable Seeds 276- 278-80 Verbenas 269- 280-84-85-92 Vincas 284-86 Delphinium 280 Phoenix 287 Digitalis 280 Phlox 28(>-84-94 DracEenas 269 280-84-85-86-92 Eremurus 290 Euonymus 293 Evergreens 290-91-94 Ferns 269-76- 285-86-88-91-92-93 Fern Flats 269-76 Feverfew 285 Ficus 269-91 Firs 290 Freesias. .276-77-80-83-85 Fuchsias 284 Funkia 284 Pinea 290-93 Poinsettias 276-85-86 Primroses 277-88 Primulas... .277-79-80-84- 285-88 Privet 292-94 RhododendronB,292-93-94 Rose Bushes 283 Roses 269- 285-88-90-92-93-94 Rudbeckia 280 Sago Palms 280 Salvias 269-SO Scabiosa 280 Gardenias 269 Scarlet Sage 284 Geraniums 269- Seeds 272-76-77- 284-85-92-93 278-79-80-81-82-83-85- GladioluB 276-77-82 289-315 Editorial American Carnation Society 2S3 Artificial Flowers, Picking, Out of Chesapeake Bay 274 Belgium, Shipping from 283 Beet Harvesting Improvements, Ger- man Prizes for 282 Bouquet, $520 for a 297 Bulbs by Parcel Post 282 Business Troubles 314 Canadian Horticultural Association. .,.296 Catalogs Received 290 Clematis, Dying off of .300 Conservatory Devoted to Fancy Fish, (lUus.) 298 Cut Flowers and Flower Oils 297 Dutch Bulb Trade in 1915 282 Fall Nursery Trade, For the. 296 Fern Question, A. 274 Florists' Hail Association 296 Freesias, Colored 283 Gardeners and Florists' Club of Bos- ton (lUus.) 300 Glazing and Painting 274 Heating for Four Large Houses 326 Houston, Last Call for. 297 Legislation Against Dumping 282 Meetings and Events, Coming .... 296 Meetings and Exhibitions, Coniing309 Middle Atlantic States 307 Middle West, The 318 New England States 312 Ninth Story Window, From a 296 Nursery Dept. (lUus.) 295 Pacific Coast, The 321 Pansies and Violets Under Glass 275 Pansy Seed Bed, Ants on. . 291 Peonies, Commercial Varieties of 275 Perennials, Wintering Young, in Cold Frames 275 Poor Business Methods 296 Post Office News Item 312 Princeton Nurseries, New 309 Publications Received 293 Question Box 292 Hardy Plant Notes 300 Obituary: Lyon, John W. ; Supper, John 297 Contents Readers' Views, Our: Fertilizer Information 298 Refuse to Sell . . • 283 Retailer, The (lUus.) : Vlaue of Knowing the Stock in Re- tailing: Flowers at Funeral of late James Whitcomb Riley; A Pre- historic Window; Steamship Sail- ings 302-06 Roses Cast Up by the Sea 283 S. A. F. and O. H. Houston Convention Section Facing 298 Schedules Received 309 School Garden Movement in America (Illus.) 273 Seed Crop, Danish 279 Seed Trade, The 277 Southern States 285 Spirieas, Names of Shrubbery 275 Stray Notes from Great Britain. .301 Tales of a Traveler Facing 299 Tarrytown (N. Y.) Gardeners' Outing.312 Texas Invites 296 Texas Nurserymen's Association 283 Trade Notes: Baltimore 290 Los Angeles. . .321 Boston 314 Montgomery. ..286 Buffalo 307 New Haven. . .312 Chicago 317 Newport 312 Cincinnati 318 New York 311 Cleveland 293 Oklahoma City320 Dayton 293 Pawtucket 312 Detroit 326 Philadelphia. . . 315 Ft. Wayne 317 Pittsburgh 316 Ft. Worth 286 Providence 312 Hartford 312 St. Louis 318 Houston 285 St. Paul 320 Kalamazoo. . . 326 Sewickley 308 Kansas City. . .319 Sherman 285 Lancaster 308 Syracuse 308 Louisville 288 Washington ... 288 Week's Work, The: Christmas, 1916; Adiantums; Sha.sta Daisies; 1917 Easter Lilies; To Make Romans Pay 275 Young, John, Seeing Texas 296 Violets 284-85-93 WeddeUiana 284-86 Wistaria 293-94 Zinnias 280 MISCELLANEOUS Aphine 318 Auctions 283 Baskets 283-308-10 Benches 319 Bench Fittings 319- 322-27 Birch Bark 307 Boilers 286-320-21-22 Boxes 308-09-10 Boxwood 308-10 Canes 283 Chamagorea Leaves. .307 Cycas 280-308-22 Cypress 320-21 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses 101- 302-03-04-05-06 Dagger Ferns 308-10 Fancy Ferns 308-10 FertUizers 276-83 Fibre 307 Fittings 320-26-27 Florists' Accounts In- sured 308 Florists' Supplies 287- 307-08-09 Fumigators 283 Galax Leaves 308-10 Glass 269-319-20-22 Glass Cutters 276-320 Glass Insurance 309 Glazing Points. . .276-320 Grasses 307 Greenhouse Construc- tion 319- 320-21-22-27 Greenhouse Material 319-20-21-22-27 Greening Pina 310 Ground Pine 310 Gutters 327 Heating 286-322 Hose 276-319-20 Hotels 289 Huckleberry Branches 310 Humus 290-318 Insecticides. . .276-83-318 Irrigation 322 Knives (Pruning) . . . 283 Laurel 308-10 Leucothoe Sprays , 308-10 Lithographic Work. . .276 Lumber 320 Lyrata ..310 Manure 318 Mastica 276-319 Mess 307-10 Mushroom Spawn. . . 283 Nikoteen 318 Oak Leaves 287 Painting & Glazing.. 320 Pans 317 Paper Pots 317 Pecky Cypress 320- 321-22 Pipe 319-20-26 Plant Food 318 Posts 320 Pots 317 Princess Pine 308 Putty 319-20 Putty Bulbs 322 Putty Machines 319 RaflBa 283 Refrigerators 308-09 Ruscus 287-307 Sash 320-21-27 Schools 307 Shelf Brackets 317 Smilax 308-10 Sphagnum Moss 307- 308-10 Stakes 292-310 Staples 293 Supports 292-310-27 Tobacco Products 318 Toothpicks 310 Tubes 320 Tubs 317 Ventilating Apparatus 320-26 Wants 323-24-25 Weed Killer 289-92 Wheat Sheaves 308 Wholesale Florists. . .311- 312-13-14-15-16 Wire 310 Wire Designs 307-10 Wreaths 310 Write Us Today for Our List of Books 272 The Florists' Exchange Burpee's Early, or Winter-Flowering Spencers THE HOUSE OF BURPEE has long been recognized as " American Headquarters for Sweet Peas," and our introduction of these Fordhook Strains of Winter-Flowering Spencers mark's an era in commercial Sweet Pea growing. The Novelties offered below, excepting Yarrawa, are the results of crosses made at our Fordhook Farms during the past seven seasons. Ail stocks are grown at our Floradale Farm, " The California Home of Sweet Peas." FORDHOOK Pink and White.— A most popular Winter-flowering Spencer. A color that is always in demand, similar to the old Blanch Ferry, bright, rosy pink standard, wings almost pure white; the immense flowers measure 23-4 inches in diameter and are perfect in form. A very early, free and continuous bloomer, awarded a Certificate of Merit at the Spring Show of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, March, 1915, and the American Sweet Pea Society, San Francisco, June, 1916. Si. 2,5, 3^ oz. S2.(0, oz. S3.50. ^ oz. FORDHOOK PINK.— This is a distinct shade of pink su8"used with lavender throughout. Flowers are large size, exquisitely waved, produced in threes and fours on long stems. }i oz. 40c., 3-f oz. 75c., oz. Sl.25;' M Ii>- S3.50, }^ lb. S6.25, lb. S12.50. FORDHOOK Rose. — Introduced by us in 1915. Flowers of largest size usually borne in threes and fours. A charming shade of rosy carmine. Awarded a Certificate of Merit at the International Show, New York, March, 1915, and the Spring Show, of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, March, 1915. 85c., oz. Sl-50; U lb. S4.00, H 'Ij- S7.50, lb. S15.00. M oz- 50c., YARRAWA.— This magnificent Australian variety has proved its unusual merit with commercial growers in all parts of the country. It has an exceptional reputation as a sure money-maker. First exhibited by us at the great International Show in New York, March, 1914, and awarded a Certificate of iMerit by the Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society, March, 1915. Flowers exquisitely waved, averaging 2^2 inches in diam- eter, many of them being duplex or double. A bright rose pink with a clear, creamy base. Yi oz. 35c., H oz 60c., oz. Si. 00, i^ lb. S2.75, Vi lb. S5.00, lb. 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This book eitibraces the p-owing of Roses under glass and outdoors, and is written, primarily, for the guidance of the commercial grower nith an establishment limited in acope and for those wishing to grow Roses with their general stock. $1.60. Sample pages on ap- plication. STANDARD CYCLOPEDIA OF HORTICLX- TURE.— L. H. Bailey. Oolumes 1 to 4 ready.) Not merely an ordinary revision or corrected edition of the old Cyclopedia, but a new work from start to finish. The fullest, newest and most authoritative of all works of its kind. Six large quarto volumes; more than 3600 pages; 24 full page exquisite color plates; 96 beautiful full pa^e sepia half-tones: more than 4000 text eng^a^'Tngs- 500 collaborators. Approximately 4000 genera. 15,000 6i>ecie8 and 40.000 plant names. Six volumes complete, $36.00, payable per volume as published, with carriage paid to any point in the United States. Write for addi- tional terms and 16-page prospectus. SWXET PE.AS FOR PROFIT.— J. Harrison Dick. Cultivation under glass and outdoora. A practical gxiide to modern methods of growinc the Sweet Pea for market. $1.50. Sample pagea on appUcation. VIOLET CULTURE, COMMERCIAL.— Prof. B. T. GaUoway. Third edition; completely re- vised and reset. Size 43-4 x 6?i in.; 248 pages, most instructively illustrated. A treatise on the growing and marketing of Violets for profit, giWng every detail necessary to success. The only comprehensive American work on the subject. SI. 50. Sample pages on appUcation. WATER GARDENING. THE BOOK OF.— Peter Bisset. Sire 7^x10 in.; 200 pages; illustrated. Contains all the practical informa- tion necessary' to the selection, grouping and successful cultivation of aquatic and other plants required in the making of a water ^Lrden and its surroundings. $2.50. The review notices or prospectuses of the books mentioned will be mailed to any sub- scriber on appUcation. Prices quoted include prepaid delivery. A.T.DeLaMarePtg.&Pub.Co. 438 to 448 W. 37th St., New York August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 273 The School Gardening Movement in America An Invaluable Work Deserving the Greatest Encouragement SCHOOL gardening, which is sometimes stupidly called "farming," a term even sanctioned by educa- tion boards, is immensely good for the children, especially those whose parents either do not possess gar- dens of their own or gardens (that is, yards) that are not accessible. Being good for the children, the school gardening idea is also good for the country, the nation. Health of body and mind is the basis of all our endeavors. School gardening promotes health. It does much more. It is a great enlargement of the kindergarten idea. It furnishes a means of the practical application of what is taught in the school room. It can be made a basis for little lessons in geology, physics, botany, chemistry, meterology, entomology, mensuration, draw- ing, and principles of marketing, under proper direc- tion. It also develops habits of foresight, patience, application, tenderness, neatness, exactness. Valuable moral lessons can be drawn from the school garden and be impressed upon the youthful mind. Since its beginning a few years ago in this country, the movement has made steady and indeed very con- siderable progress. A school gardening festival was held recently in New York under the auspices of the School Gardening .\ssociation of America, when most of those who are interested in the work met in con- ference. Papers were read, and on Friday evening, July 7, in Carnegie Hail, a most entertaining motion picture address was given by John H. Patterson, presi- dent of the National Cash Register Co. of Dayton, O. In that city, school gardening has been developed as in few others, largely through the instrumentality and encouragement given by the Cash Register Co. In New York there is an International Childrens' School Farm League, of which Mrs. Henry Parsons is presi- dent, and of course our own Society of American Florists has a school garden committee, of which Benj. Hammond, Beacon, N.. Y., is chairman. The whole movement is fraught with potentialities 'for good and is so cognate to the interests of the seed and florists' trades that no apology is required for in- troducing it in these pages. Dr. Gustave StraubenmiiUer, superintendent of New York City Schools, presided at the festival already men- tioned and deli\'ered the interesting address which we print hereunder. Some ofithe lads who become the school gardeners Mrs. Albert M. Herr follows with a short paper de- scribing the work of school gardening generally, and its position at Lancaster (Pa.) particularly. 'Our modern large city has many advantages; it has also many disadvantages. Our duty, as self-respecting citizens, is not only to preserve the good and combat the evil in large cities, but also to discover and invent methods of converting the evil into the good, and of utilizing for legitimate purposes, energies now going to waste in evil projects. If there were but one way of converting bad into good, or of preventing good from becoming bad, there would be no problem to solve. As, however, the ways that lead to righteousness are more numerous, even if less attractive, than those that lead to iniquity, the prob- lem is not to find a way to righteousness, but the way best suited to the individual concerned. *From an address delivered by Dr. Gustave Straubenrauller, Presi- dent of the School Garden Association of New York at Carnegie Music Hall, New York, July 7. 1916. The garden has been found to be one of the ways leading to reform and one of the ways leading to happi- ness— the supreme object of human desires. The School Garden Association has chosen the school garden as its way to reform, to assure happiness to those who need no reform, and to bring a little color and beauty into the sordid lives of many of our fellow- litizens. Nature's gardens are as old as the earth itself; gar- dens j>lanted by man with a purpose are of more re- cent date. The Persians, hundreds of years before Christ, established gardens for the instruction of their nobles. These garOens were followed much later by botanical Gardens lor the study of rare plants ana alien trees. And then came that far-sighted educator, Comenius, with his recommendations for school garden^. .Vna trom that period, about lUUU A. D., ail leaUmg educators — BaseUow, t rancke, Rousseau, Pestalozzi and t roebel — advocated and urged the establishment of school gardens. But, as .Vlfred Biesc said: "New ideas, however forc- ible and original, even epoch-making, do not win ac- ceptance at once, but rainer trickle siuwiy through re- sisting layers; it is long before any new gain in cul- ture becomes the common property, even of the euu- cated." . ^ And so the idea of a school garden has been trickling slowly through its resisting layers — the teachers, the educational authorities, the city authorities, and the people — so slowly has it been trickling that, although the school garden, as such, was estabUshed in Germany in 1695, the movement did not spread until 18tj9, when school gardens in numbers appeared in .Vustria and Sweden, followed, in order, by Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, France, England and the United States. So you see we are at the foot of the list in getting a start. Shall we remain at the foot in the numbers es- tabUshed and in the good accomplished? You know and 1 know that we shall not remain there. The trickling will have to be accelerated until aU the resisting layers are worn away and each child may say: "My little garden! To me thou'rt vineyard, field and wood and meadow." Photograph loaned by the \ali.;ual Cn:>h Register Co. View of a School Garden at Dayton, O., and some of the younger boys 274 The Florists' Exchange School Gardening at Lancaster, Pa. By MRS. A. M. HERR The establishment of school gardens hi the United States was first undertaken by the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society in 1890. In the qu^irtcr of a century past the movement has spread like a beneficial wave over the whole country and now we have school gar- dens from Maine to Florida and from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Like all uplift work the school garden has had to de- pend largely on the capital in hand with wliich to de- velop. Often a progressive teacher in a public school is the only one with the "golden vision" of what might be done with unsightly school surroundings, where per- sons can be tauglit the lessons of development at the proper time. If a child is properly trained in the early years, and exercises in the open air, it is a good thing for its health of mind and body. The school gar- den is the place where such lessons can be taught and learned. In the one to whom is intrusted 'the raising of plants there will be instilled habits of regularity, rights and privileges. When the first gardens were opened the demand for space was small, but the in- terest and enthusiasm has so grown that we find even with the addition of two or more gardens each year, it is impossible to satisfy all who apply. The public playground, in conjunction with the school garden, has done much to improve child life in the cities. In some places where space is limited the children have become so imbued with the idea of gardening that yards which, from constant travel have become as hard as brick, have yet been sj>aded and broken and fertilized so that plants can be made to grow. To many aspirants have been given numbers of small plants with which to beautify the yards, also seeds for the more practical raising of vegetables. Even where there are no yards the garden idea has been carried out in the window box, along the same lines used by our grandmothers with their herb boxes. In fact, the window box, whether fixed to a window, post, porch or fence, has spread over the country as an epidemic; one which is met with open arms, for when the time and energies are given to fill, plant and watch over these miniature gardens, certainly all the finer feel- ings are being developed. In teaching in the school garden it is well to keep in the child's mind the harvest time, and certainly here is best illustrated "whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap," and that without the proper care there will be no harvest. The sun and the rain cause not only the seeds to germinate and grow but also the weeds, and it requires constant care and attention to get rid of these, that they may not choke out the good plants. The school garden is valuable because it affords an opportunity for Nature study, gives the children prac- tical training in plant life, teaches them habits of in- dustry, and develops the feeling of ownersliip and re- sponsibility. This training also tends to improve home surroundings and the instruction given will form habits of thrift and economy. In New York and Phila- delphia the school garden work is well organized and the backyards of thousands of homes reveal what taste and industry will do. Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is not behind in this won- derful movement and each year under the able leader- ship of the Girls' Garden Clirb, the children and the adults also, have their golden opportunity to produce all the vegetables necessary for the family and some to sell. This has been made possible by the unselfish devotion of the young women who have kept up the gardens persistently even in the face of many discour- agements. It seems that the school garden work is like the quality of mercy, "it is twice blessed, it blesseth him that gives and him that takes," for those interested in the work seem to gain as well as those they help. Glazing and Painting* We have considered glass of various widths. Now as to the quality and method of setting it. Double thick "A" quality glass is used almost exclusively in all cases except in vegetable houses, where "B" quality gliiss is used quite extensively. There is no doubt that "B" quality glass is improving in quabty and if closely in- spected and the poorest lights rejected, it serves very well in most cases. In fact, I believe that in greenhouses 40ft. wide and over, "B" quality glass is almost as satis- factory as "A" quality, for the reason that the glass is so far away from the plants that what few defects may be found would not have any serious effect on the plants. The old method of glazing was accomplished with butted glass, the glass being placed directly on the bars and held in place with small wooden bar caps. This method was found very unsatisfactory, as it is impossible to obtain a weather-tight roof. The glass in the roof should be laid with lapped joints, each lap being about H of an inch. In glazing sash and doors large lights are used of sufficient size so that one light of glass will fill in the space between each division of the sash and doors. Great care must be exercised in the selection of the putty used. All first-class green- house builders manufacture their own putty. Putty should be made of pure kiln-dried whiting and strictly unadulterated linseed oil. In setting the glass, the putty is rolled out into long pieces "and laid on the shoulder of the glazing bar. The glass is then forced or bedded into place, which pushes a portion of the putty up, filling in the small space be- tween the edge of the glass and the sides of the bars. When painted, a tight roof is secured, and the weather and water does not affect same as it would if the roof were glazed in the manner common to glazing ordinary window sash. All iron and wood members entering into the construc- tion of the superstructure of a greenhouse should have three coats of paint. If possible, the first coat should be applied before the material leaves the factory, as it is then protected from the weather. After the framework is erected and before the glass is set, it should be given another coat. After the glass is set the last or finishing coat should be applied. This last coat should be some- what thicker than the first two. Great care is, and should be taken to use only pure white lead and pure linseed oil. Some zinc is added to the paint. In painting the iron work, a paint especially adapted to metals should be applied for the first coat. Clear air-dried cypress has proven to be the most satis- factory wood to use in greenhouse construction. It has many advantages namely, its durability, lightness and capability of being easily worked. * From a paper on Greenhouse Construction (illuB.) by M. C. Wripht of the Lord & Burnham Co.. read before the Lancaster (Pa.) Florists' Society. See also issues of June 10. June 17. July 1 and Jul.v S A Fern Question Has Any One Ever Grown Plants from Spores of the Boston Fern or Any of Its Varieties ? Two reports have come to the writer of the develop- ment of spore-grown plants from Nephrolepis bostonien- sis. The reports come from widely separiited localities and growers, but agree more or less as to details. Un- fortimately the results were obtained years ago, and none of the plants so produced are now alive. The writer is interested in getting information as to any authentic cases of the Boston fern being grown from spores, and will especially welcome an opportunity to see living plants so produced. N. Wittboldi was supposed to be a spore sport from bostoniensis but the characters of all the plants which I have obtained under the name of Wittboldi seem to indicate that it is a form of some Malayan species. N. philadelphiensis, a chance sporehng at Horticultural Hall, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, seems to be the same as N. washingtoniensis, itself, I believe, a chance sporeling, and both are undoubtedly to be identified with another Malayan species, sometimes called N. floccigera. These are all broad-leaved forms, very different from bostoniensis or exaltata. N. Elms- fordi, reported as a sporeling from Whitmanii, stands, I believe, as the only form in the Boston fern series credited with this origin. Information is asked therefore on the following points: 1. Is there any known instance of the development of plants from Boston fern spores? 2. From the spores of any variety of the Boston fern? 3. What were the characteristics of the plants so grown? If living plants are now being grown, the writer would like an opportunity to call and see them if near New York, and in any event would be glad to receive small plants for which an exchange from a list of a hundred named forms is now available. It may be noted that microscopic examinations so far made have shown com- plete sterility of spores among Boston fern forms, but it is not impossible that they may occasionally produce fertile spores. R. C. Benedict, Resident Investigator. Brooklyn Botanic Garden, New York. Picking Artificial Flowers Out of Chesapeake Bay A recent trip on Chesapeake Bay made by the Fish Hawk of the United States Bureau of Fisheries was fruitful of unusual results. By the invitation of the bureau, a Baltimore manufacturer of artificial flowers accompanied the party aboard the vessel in order to ascertain the sources of supply of a form of hydroid which had been discovered on previous trips, and had been found to be of special value for decorative pur- poses. The manufacturer was reported as very enthusiastic regarding the quality of the material and the oppor- tunity for establishing the industry. The material ap- pears to be abundant, but patience and persistent effort will undoubtedly be required to induce the fishermen to develop a new form of fishery. The raw material is valued at $250 a ton. The Bureau is informed that steps are already being taken preliminary to the formation of a stock company to exploit the material. — Commerce Reports, June 13. A. S. GR.\Y Cbiokasha, Okla., Fres. State Florista* ABs'a of Oklahoma Men of the Southland who will attend the Convention at Houston, Texas L. J. TACKETT LON" FOSTER Pres. Ft. Worth ElorisM' Glub, Ft. Worth, Texas of Furrow i Co., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma PAUL ABELE New Orleans, La. August 5, 1916;- The Florists' Exchange 275 Christmas, 1916 Are You Getting' Beady? To mauy of us Christmas is one of the most important of holidays. No one will deny but what there is a remarltable in- crease noticeable for the demand of pot plants for that day. It matters little what the color of a flowering plant is : anything well grown and full of blos- soms sells, and so with berried plants. The great business some of us claim to do on Christmas is nothing compared with what will be done in a few years from now, W'h^n people, through proper adyertisiug and pushing on our part, will become more educated to the fact that flowers are, after all, among the most appropriate of gifts for Christmas. There are some of us who are still of the opinion that in order to do business during the latter part of December noth- ing but specimen plants of Cyclamen, Azaleas, Begonias or Poinsettias are to be handled. This, however, is not so, and as made-up pans, dislies, baskets and hampers are all the go just now, the more inexpensive plants such as almost every small retail grow'er can handle, are most useful. Well grown Primulas, both sinensis and obconica, Christmas Pep- pers, Roman Ilyacinths. Freesias, Gloire de Chatelaine Begonias — all these and many others will come in most useful. The present is the time to stock up on most of them, all are inexpensive and are often overlooked or neglected on that ac- count. It is bound to pay you to give attention to them and thereby prepare for the next Christmas to come and be found ready not only to do the biggest business ever, but realize the biggest profits. Adiantums As in the case with Roses, most retail growers find it cheaper to buy their re- quirements from the specialist than to grow plants to cut from, so with Adian- tum or Maidenhair ferns: and yet a few plants on hand will often come in very useful when fronds are wanted in a hurry. A lot of new plants have been brought to our attention, especially recommended for the excellent green they produce, yet the old standby, the true Maidenhair fern, is as popular as ever, if not more so. If you have space by all means purchase some heavy 2%in. or Sin. plants and either plant them out on a bench shady enough not to burn the leaves, or grow them on in pots, by which method just as good results may be ob- tained. If you have old plants on hand these can be divided now and potted up in good leaf mold and mellow loam, not overlooking the proper drainage. Plants in a dormant state should be kept on the dry side until they start once more into active growth. Maidenhair ferns love moisture, but if the roots are kept too wet for only a few days, you will notice the effect on the leaves. When the plants are again full of fronds and in a healthy growing condition, mulch the beds or benches, or apply liquid cow manure. Shasta Daisies You can grow Shasta Daisies from seed. It is the quickest way perhaps, if you are anxious to grow on large num- bers, but if you just handle a certain number of plants each year and stock is at hand to propagate from by division, this can be done during the Summer months with less nursing than .seedlings require. With about ten days of drying July heat and the thermometer over 100 deg. in the shade at the time of this writ- ing, the flowers of the Shasta Daisies, like those of all the grand Spencer Sweet Peas outdoors, are getting smaller and shorter stemmed each day, almost unfit for u.^. They may as well be cut down. With the Daisies the plants will start into active growth again in a few days, when they can be lifted and if you have one-year-old stock to deal with, one of the clumps will make about 30 to 40 small plants ready for lining out. All these will develop into nice stock by the middle of October. If you never forced any Shasta Daisies under glass, do so next Winter. The old clumps will be best for this purpose. Lift a good Bumber next November and overwinter in a eoldframe. About February bring to a Carnation hou.se and plant on a bench. No matter what variety they al- ways sell if you have fair sized flowers to offer, on good stems. m^ WEEK'S WORK By FRITZ BAHR 1917 Easter Lilies Time to Order Vour Bulbs Have you ordfri'd your Lily bulbs for Easter, 1917, yet'.' (iiganteum and multi- florums are both good sorts to grow, but for the smaller retail grower, formos- ums, to my mind, beats them all. If I had to depend on Lilies just for Easter and for supplying the wholesale market, I should prefer giganteums, the same as the large growers do at the present; but with the smaller retail grower it really matters little whether the 500 or 1000 Lilies he grows do come in Easter week or not : he needs Lilies every day in the year and a fair price can always be real- ized for them. Plant 1000 formosums dur- ing September or October and let them come along in a house at 50 deg. and you will have Lilies to cut from Feb- ruary on up to Memorial Day and still get an extra heavy supply during Easter week. You don't care whether the plants came in all sorts of heights, flower early or late, have brown or green stems, short and long flowers as long as they they are allowed to come along the better the flowers will be. As with almost all of the bulbs the florist forces duiing the Winter months, many would be money ahead at the end of the season by forc- ing less in nunjber but paying close at- tention to their culture. So many of us keep on working in the dark ; we are making money, so why worry to find out what pays and what does not pay? — is what we say. Names of Shrubby Spiraeas Can you tell us if there are two dis- tinct varieties of Spiriea' named Spiraea callosa rosea and Spiraea callosa rub- ra? We know of one low growing sort having rather light green leaves, and flowers that are a light pink color which turn white as they get older. The stamens of these flowers are quite numer- ous and protrude from the flowers so that the inflorescence has a "furry" or "feathery" appearance. This sort is labeled Spira'a callosa rubra. There is another variety, much taller, having very dark foliage, the terminal An intimate view of the S. A. F. Convention Garden at Houston are healthy,' and over 90 per cent, of the bulbs planted will bring good flowers. The formosums do that, and while they are not the ideal ones to grow for the specialist, they are for the retail grower. Order now, and when they reach you plant as soon as you can and let them come along slowly outdoors in a frame. They won't need a 60 or 70 deg. tem- perature at any time. To Make Romans Pay For the Retail Grower To pay in the neighborhood of ,$100 for 3000 fair sized bulbs of Roman Hya- cinths isn't out of the way. You pay that all out, or are supposed to, in one sum. while a good many sales have to be made on your part and a lot of the charges made remain for weeks and months on your books. Roman Hya- cinths are only valuable to you when it is possible to make a fair margin of profit on your investment, like anything else. Have you ever tried to keep track of just what you actually made on a thousand bulbs? I believe that the best way for the retail grower to ' make Romans pay is to arrange it so as to get his main crop in during Christmas week and allow plenty of space between the bulbs in the flats so he obtains short, stocky plants such as he can make use of as pot plants or make-up pans. A flat of Romans just opening during Mdwinter can be kept in good shape for from three to four weeks from the time the first flowers open up until the last are cut. Plant early, allow plenty of space, keep the flats cool for best results. Plants which had plenty of time to root and are well established will force easily if flow- ers are wanted in a hurry, but the slower leaves being a reddish color. This one has not yet blossomed while the other is just through. The label on this one reads Spiraea callosa rosea. These two plants are certainly dif- ferent varieties, but we can find no de- scription of either rosea or rubra whereby we can identify them. The descriptions too, of the varieties of 'Cornus are so meager that one can-, not determine the different varieties thereform. For instance, Cornus alba .siberica and Cornus sanguinea are very nearly alike. How may they be differen- tiated? Is this possible during the grow- ing season? We know of specimens la- beled C. sanguinea which had bright red stems before the leaves started and whose leaves are rather large and of a light green color, and not at all shiny. Other specimens are labeled C. siberica which have dark red branches, rather small leaves which are rather shiny. As we have always know'n Cornus siberica to be bright red with large leaves, there seems to be some doubt as to the cor- rectness of the labeling. We have looked up all of these varie- ties in Bailey's Cyclopedia and as many nursery catalogs as we have at hand and have been unable to find out anything at all definite. Anything that you can do to help up get these things straight will be highly appreciated. We might add that these shrubs were sent to us from various nurseries labeled in the above manner, and it would seem quite evident that some substitutions have been made. S. N. C., la. — The only two of these Spineas we know are S. callosa, the species, which is a pink color and its variety rosea, which has the fluffy flowers you mention. There are three of the red stemmed Dogwoods, stolonifera, a low growing •spreading one, t^ native of this country ; alba, a tall grower, from Northern China; and sanguinea, also a tall grower, a European species. All the.se red stemmed Dogwoods, as well as similar Willow.s, take on a deeper color in Winter than they have in Sum- mer. Nurserymen sometimes find the flowers of Spirieas and other plants to vary in color, and Spiraea callosa itself is of deeper pink in some plants than in others. These variations, propagated and distributed, often add to the trouble of determining what a variety may be. J. M. Pansies and Violets Under Glass AVill you kindly give me practical sug- gestions about the greenhouse cultivation of Violets and Pansies for market'' I want information particularly upon the following points: Best single varieties tor commercial use; temperature; soil mixture; when should house be planted tor Winter bloom; diseases and remedies. — J. Li, Ji., Pa. — It is suggested that the inquirer buv ■■>. ™Py of B-, T. Galloway's ■'Commer- cial Violet Culture." It will answer his questions much more fully than it could well be done in an answer of moderate length in the Question Box. Further- more. If he is a beginner in Violet grow- ing, he will need this book in solving other questions. On page 1424 of the Dec. 2a, 191.-), issue of The Flobists' EXCHANGE the inquirer will find in the Question Box an answer to the part of his inquiry referring to Pansies Commercial Varieties of^ Peonies Last Summer you gave a list of the best commercial varieties of Peonies in IHE Exchange. Can you give me that list now? — F. C. S., N. J. -7-1. Couronne d'Or, semi-double, white; late bloomer. Felix Crousse, full double, brilliant flame red, midseason. 1 estiva Maxima, full double, white, cen- ter shaded carmine ; medium early 2 Duchesse de Nemours, deep pink, early bloomer; good, .double. Edulis Su- perba, dark pink ; early. 3. Monsieur •Jules Elie, an early silvery pink. 4 Madame de A'erneville, rosy "white, with sulphur white guard petals. Marie Le- moine. a very late creamy white. Gran- diflora. late, bright flesh pink. 5. Baron- ess Schroeder, flesh, changing to white • vigorous and excellent. Livingstone, a fane late flower of silvery pink. Mon- sieur Dupont, ivory white with lively carmine border on central petals. Deli- catissima, a clear delicate pink, vigorous. Venus, .light rose pink ; midseason. 6 Claire Dubois, ivory white, petals edged carmine. Delachei, semi-double, dark red; midseason. La Tulipe, semi-double, almost white ; midseason. Modiste Guerin, bright rose pink ; midseason. Wintering Young? Perennials in Cold Frames Please tell me if I would be success- ful in Wintering the following hardv perennials in coldframes: Alyssum", Aquilegia, Campanula, Coreopsis, Del- phinium, Digitalis and Gaillardia, the plants being in 2Voin. and oin. pots from seed sown in June. Would there be any protection necessary other than sash? Also tell me what kind of lumber is generally used in making of coldframes. — H. D. T., Pa. — All of the plants mentioned can be safely -nintered in 2%in. and oin. pots in coldframes, if the pots are plunged in the soil of the frames, before severe Win- ter weather cornea on. The plants them- selves would need the protection of glazed sashes only, and would need airing fre- quently on mild Winter days to keep them from starting into growth before Spring, but it might be necessary if the weather -svas very cold to cover the sashes nights with straw or felt mats to keep the frost from breaking the pots. Cy- press, Spruce, white and yellow Pine, and Hemlock are all used in making coldframes. Cypress is best. 276 The Florists' Exchange '••••••••••••••**** Ground Bone t '^"^^WM. ELLIOTTS SONS NE^rvU'K J Fine Granulated Rose, 200 lbs $5.00 Rams Head Brand, Fresh, 100 lbs $2.25 Repairing Materials Glazing Points, No. 2 1000 60c., 5000 $2.75 Glazing Hammers 40c Glass Cutters, Diamond Guide Wheel $3.25 Putty, Twemlow's Old English SI. 60 Mastica, Gals $1.40 Machines $1..?0 Last Call AZALEAS and PALMS Somergem, Belgium, June 24th, AUGUSTE HAERENS writes: "Stocks are fine and plentiful. Send orders to New York Agents before August fifteenth to join regular Fall shipments. They will attend to all detail." Mails travel slowly nowadays. If inkrested, address promptly AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, ^' IT^UJ^l^''- New York "Distance may lend enchantment," but HOUSTON '°?,r" FLOWERFIELD FROM for UM to make our usual exhibit of CUT GLADIOLI However, we will be prepared to mhip the BULBS any distance after harvest We await your inquiries and orders JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. :: Flowerfield, L. I, N. Y. MEYER'S I BRAND FORMOSUMS— GiGANTEUMS— MULTIFLORUMS THE LILY WITHOUT A PEER ORDER NOW FOR FALL DELIVERY. EX NEW CROP CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER, 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK Wlieii ordc-riuy, plruse meuliuu The Excbuuge Lily Bulbs Fall Shipment from Japan Prices quoted F. O. B. New York. Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, and London. (Ont.) Write for quotations stating quan- ity, variety and size required. McHutchison & Co. THE IMPORT HOUSE 9S CHAMBER."! STREET. NEW YORK W'hi'n ordering. pK^ast- nieiition Tlie Exchange SEEDS and BULBS Becker t's Seed Store 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (North Side) Burnett Bros, "i!!^'^^''!*'^"- SEEDSMEN Cfttfttocue on application 9S Ghambers Street, NEW YORK CITY Wbea ordering, please mention TTie Exchange Seeds Bulbs Insecticides 166 West 23d St., NEW YORK When ordering, please mention The Kxchange Now Is the Time to Place Orders for PANSY SEED. Special florists' mixture, extr,i fine strain, S5.00 per oz. MIGNONETTE SEED. Giant strain, greenhouse grown, $5.0(J per oj. SNAPDRAGON KEYSTONE (New). Clear rose pink. Winter blooming variety, $1.00 per pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED. Enftlish. Separate colors, $8.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEED. Greenhouse grown, $3.50 per 1000, $.30.00 per 10,000. ZVOLANEK'S SWEET PEA SEED. Complete list at his prices. RAINBOW FREESIAS. New and worth while. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 2H-in., strong, $5.00 per 100, S 15.00 per 1000, extra lieavy 3-in., $S.00 per 100. POINSETTIAS. Strong, 23^-in. (true Xmas type), $0.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Strong, field-grown CARNATION PLANTS. Best varieties. Stock and prices right; write us for same. Write us regarding Fern Flats: Bostons, Scottii, Roosevelt, Whitmanl, Teddy Jr., and other varieties for immediate or later planting. Have you placed your order for LILIUM Giganteum, Rubrum, For- mosum and Album? We aim to supply the best produced in Japan and invite correspondence regarding our stock. Having any trouble with your hose? The MAGIC Hose — best made — will do away with all your troubles. We handle that brand and no other. H-inch (2 ply), 15c. per ft.; 5;i-inch (2 ply), 16c. per ft. Couphngs included. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Building PHILADELPHIA, PA. Whep orderJQg. pleafle mention The Ljichapge OUR MOTTO 1 • THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS ' Valley CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK Orders t&ken now for 1916 crop of German, Swedish, Dutch Pips TIME TO SOW PERENNIALS If you want stocky plants to resist the winter. Write for Special offer of Choicest Perennial Flower Seeds. It contains everything desirable in Perennials WEEBER & DON 114 CHAMBERS STREET NEW YORK BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS ]\ritefur Prices LEONARD SEED CO 226-230 ONION SETS WestKmzie_SU.CH!CAGO GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Mastodon Pansies If you believe that 23 years of undivided attention to the exclusive cultivation of Pansies ought to result in an exceedingly fine strain of tiowcrs. then you can safely send us an order for Mastodon Pansies. Separate colors. 1916 Catalogue Ready. 1916 CUT PRICES MASTODON MIXED. Vi 02. 65c., H o». »2.2S. oz. S^I 00. 4 07,. S12.00. PRIVATE STOCK MIXED. U oz. $1.00. H oz. $3.25. oz. $r,.00, 4 oz. $20.00. GREENHOUSE SPECIAL (New). H oz $1.00, 'a oz. $4.00, oz. S.SOO. Steele's Pansy Gardens PORTLAND, OREGON 'Tn.-rlii;r. pi,. iii.-lil i'lii 'ITic l:\,-hnilgc Seedsmen Write for samples and prices on Lithographed Envelopes, Folding Boze$, Catalog Covers, Plates for Seedsmen Stecher Lithographic Company Dept. S ROCHESTER. N. Y. Wbea ordering, please mMitlon The Excbange PANSY SEED MY GIANT PANSY SEED. NEW CROP, READY NOW Finest mizture«, in superb colors, all grown from selected stock. Pkt of 5000 seeds, $1.00: 1 oi.. $4.00; 3 oz.. $10.00. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS Lock Boi 254 SOUTHPORT. CONN Grower Only of The Finest Pazuies WhPti ordfrinc. ptense nietitloD The Exchanff* GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT. PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety: also other iwma of the short crop of this past seasoo. as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon applirfltion to S, D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey St.. NEW YORK, and ORANGE. CONN WhPn ordprlnc. pIPBse mention The Exchange Readers will confer a favor upon ut of mora than paMlnft ralue tf. when orderlnS atock of our adTerdsera, they will ment on eeolaft tha adv. In THB BXCHANGB. August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 277 ^ SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President, Kirdy B. White, Detroit, Mich.; first vice-pres. F. W. Bolciano, Washington, D. C.: second vice-pres , L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., secretary-treasurer, C E. Kendel, 2010 Ontario St., Cleveland, O.: assistant secretary, S. F. WlLLARD, Jr.. Qeveland, O. European Notes A very remarkable difference exists in the climatic conditions that have pre- vailed iu northern and southern Europe since the last notes were penned, which, so far as northern Europe is concerned, appear likely to continue indetiuitely. South of Dijon right down to Sicily, for nearly two months the weather has been fine, hot and dry. As a result such crops as had survived a most trying Win- ter developed with amazing rapidity and are ready to harvest from three to four weeks before the average date. The ! hove remarks apply also to the crop of weeds, which is quite a record one, but when we find three connecting farms in charge of an old widow, a young wife brought up in luxury, and a tiny baby whom the father has not yet seen, re- proaches are out of place. This is war, and war is H . North of Dijon, right up to the North Pole apparently, an inexplicable cool wave holds sway. All sorts of sugges- tions have been made respecting the cause, including the exploits of some en- terprising Yankee who has obtained con- trol of the Gulf Stream and has diverted its course, thereby bringing down the ice floes from the Arctic regions ahead of time and effectually cooling the persistent west winds, making the night tempera- tures of Paris and London such as are usually associated with November or March. The consequence is that crops do not make any progress and unkss some speedy change takes place the majority of northern grown seeds will be ready to harvest fully three weeks late. Our newspapers report equally unfavorable conditions in Germany. To the writer, the awful cannonading which never rests is the main cause of the trouble. European Seeds. Imports July 25.— S. S. J. L. Mowinckel— J. G. White Co., 1 case bulbs. July 28. — S. S. Chorley — Peter Henderson & Co., 2 bags seeds; July 31— S. S. Volodia, 300 bags grass seed. New York Seed Trade Glass, and not seeds, was the main topic of interest among the seed trade this week, owing to the fact that the tremendous explosion in Jersey City was responsible for heavy breakage of win- dows in New York, and the seed stores bore their share of the damage. On some .streets, as on Cortlandt, Barclay and Dey, the loss was considerably worse than on others, and a number of seed stores were on these streets. The Stumpp & Walter Co., 30 to 32 Barclay st., suffered the loss of its plate glass show windows through the force of the explosion. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., has received consignments of Lilium for- mosums. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., report that the Connecticut seed crops are being harvested, the Kale and Turnip harvests now being in progress. As the weather has been bad, it is expected that the loss will be about 15 per cent, to 20 per cent, from this cause. Should the weather hold good for two weeks, the Beet seed harvest, which will then be on, will be more encouraging. This crop looks well, as does also the Onion crop. There is a large demand, particularly from the South, for Fall seeds, especially for Spinach and Bean. In this building the glass in 28 windows was broken through the Jersey City explosion. At A. T. Boddington Co., Inc., 12S Chambers St., the only loss in glass was the fan light over the front door. This store has received its Guernsey grown Narcissus, Golden and Silver Spur, and French bulbs are expected shortly. Win- ter-flowering Sweet Peas are rojjurted to be selling better than ever. At the store of Peter Henderson & Co.. ?>5 Cortlandt St., the two plate glass front windows were smashed, and this company also lost 700 panes of glass in the greenhouses in Jersey City. It was also stated that the old Peter Hender- son homestead on Arlington aye., Jersey City, was completely wrecked. Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers St., lost a plate glass show window and a fan light. A consignment of Lilium Har- risii. monster bulbs, has been received ,at this store. Bulb orders are reported to be coming in for Fall shipment. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., have received their Lilium Harrisii and some Amaryllis bulbs, which are now being shipped out. Trade is active, notably large orders for perennials. Harry A. Bunyard Co., 40 W. 28th St., reports that invoices have been re- ceived for French bulbs, which are due to arrive shortly. Orders are also com- ing in for herbaceous plant seeds, insec- ticides, etc. James McHutchison of James McHut- chison & Co.. 98 Chambers St., gave a very interesting account of the Jersey City disaster as seen from his home, which is located at Greenville, Jersey City, directly across from the Statue of Liberty. Mr. McHutchison was awak- ened by the first explosion and was able to watch the fire that followed. The only damage done was to the windows of the cellar of his home, these being all broken. The windows upstairs were un- touched. As his home is only about one and a half miles from where the acci- dent took place. Mr. McHutchison con- sidered himself very fortunate in getting off so easily. W. B. Marshall & Co.. 160 W. 2.3d st., report the arrival of their Lilium Har- risii on Monday of this week. Wm. Elliott & Son of 42 Vesey St., ad- vise that through an error in their ad- vertisement in last week's Exchange. the Ram's Head brand of sheep manure was quoted at .$1.2.0 per 100 lbs., instead of $2.25. MaernoUa Orandlflora. in BrooUyn Wm. Lemkin of 679 Lafayette ave., Brooklyn, N. Y., carried into the store of Peter Henderson & Co., New York, on Monday of last week a flowering bough of Magnolia grandiflora, which Patrick O'Mara, manager of this firm, pronounced to be one of the finest speci- mens he had ever seen. This bough was taken from a tree now about 30ft. high and of fine form growing in Mr. Lem- kin's garden. Its fragrant blooms at- tract the admiring attention of many. This Magnolia is a native of the South and is considered one of the finest trees there, but this specimen on Mr. Lemkin's place is said to be the only one of its kind in Brooklyn and perhaps in New York. Its history is as follows : About 30 years ago Mr. Lemkin was hunting on Cape Fear. North Carolina, and he saw there one of these Southern Mag- nolias in all its glory. He expressed his desire to have one of these trees. After his return to Brooklyn, he received a mere twig of a tree of M. grandiflora which harl been sent to him, carefully crated. The result is the fine tree now in bloom. The tree began to bloom last week and will continue. Mr. Lemkin says, for sis weeks to come. The f.Tct that this Magnolia has been growing for 30 years in Brooklyn shows that it will thrive and bloom in favorable locations even here. Chicago Seed Trade Vaughan's Seed Store expects to re- ceive its first Paperwhite Narcissus about Aug. 5. Lilium formosum is due on Aug. 11, and Chinese Sacred Lilies about Aug. 25. A complete line of all French stock will be on hand in due time. ■C...-. CALLAS Aethiopica. IJ/.^ to 2 in S70.00 per 1000 Godfrey. More prolific tlian Aethiopica. (All flowering bulbs). 1 to iy2 in., $8.00 per 100; IJ^ to 2 in., $14.00 per 100 FREESIAS ty. Florists' size Q/i to ^ ins. < ANGLIN & WALSH CO., WiUiamsbridge. Fischer's Purity. Florists' size (34 to ^ ins. diameter) $7.50 per 1000 PHONE, WOODLAWN 1470 ^\Tieii orJering, pU'ase meptiop The Exchange BULBS Georgia-Grown lUU 10(10 PAPERWHITES. Grandiflora. First size $1.10 $9.00 Second size 85 7.00 FREESIAS. White, ^s-inch and up 65 5.00 H-inch and up 85 7.50 5^-inch and up 1.40 12.00 FREES! A Butterfly. Colored. Flowering bulbs 5.00 My bulbs are as good as the best, and mj' Butterfly Strain, colored Freesias, are very fine. Strangers will please send cash C. S. TAIT, - Brunswick, Ga. When orderJDg. please menti^tn The E-Xihjin;; XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE IMPROVED. Finest grown. Many colors mixed. 6508eeds $1.00; half pkt. 50o.; per 1000. $1.25; colors separate, also. PRIMULA Kewensis. Sweet Yellow. Dwf. 25a. PRIMULA Malacoides. Giant Baby. 25o. CALCEOLARIA. Dwarf giant spotted. Pkt. 25c. CINERARIA. Large fl. dwarf; 1000 seeds, 50o. COLUMBINES. New fancy varieties, mixed, 25c. DAISY (Bel)ls) Monstrosa. New monstrouB, do'ible. giant-flowering, mixed. Pkt. 25o. FORGET-ME-NOT Triumph. Extra fine. 25o. niANT PANI^Y The best large-flowering VJi/lill i/Vllkjl varieties, critically selected. 6000 seeds, SI ,00; ^ pkt. 50o.. on. $3.00. A liberal extra pkt. of Giant Mme. Perret Pansy seed added to every order for Pansy seed. Our Pansies are very fine this year. Cash. Liberal extra count. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Excfiange Yarrawa Sweet Pea Seed For Sale 1 oz. $1.00; 1 lb. $10.00 Cash with Order JOS. p. JOHNSON 432 S. Main Street HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to these who plant for profit When ordering, please mention Th« Exchanc* My New Price List of WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED has been mailed. If you have not received a copy, send postal for it. Part of new crop will be ready early in July. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK LOMPOC, CAL. Wbea ordering, please nientkip The Exchange The Stdrrs & Harrison Co. NURSERYMEN. FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN PAINESVILLE. OHIO Last Call II *iiV"te'i«'«i GLADIOLI Large Bulbs, $5.00 per 1000 Cash with order Write for Price List The Barclay Nursery, m. aronowitz, Pro*. M Barclay St. and 14 W. Broadway. NEW YORK Telephone, Cortlandt 1518 When ordering, please mention The Bxcbance 278 The Florists' Exchange The KENILWORTH Giant Pansy New Early-Flowering or Winter-Blooming Giant Pansies An entirely new and distinct strain of Pansies. The main advantage of these new Pansies over all hitherto existing Pansies is the extreme earliness of flowermg and its unusual hardiness, which enables them to withstand quite severe Winters, and to bloom right on into the Summer. Sown at the same time as other Pansies, they begin flowering the early part of March or as soon* as the snow is off the ground, many times having four or five large flowers to a plant, when all other Pansies are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragrant. They are highly recommended for Autumn planting on graves, and for very early bedding, as well as for early cut flowers. 14. WINTER SUN. Golden yellow, with dark eye. 15. ICE KING. Silvery white, with dark blue eye. 16. CELESTIAL QUEEN. Light or sky blue. 17. CHARM OF MARCH. Dark velvety blue. , . 18. MIXED. The above four colors with other shades and variations. Each color separate or mixed. 500 seeds 50c., 1000 seeds $1.00. Vs oz. $2.00. 34 oz. $3.75, 1 oz. $15.00. 20. PRINCESS. The New Upright Pansy. This strain is entirely distinct from all others. It is absolutely compact, upright growing, and extremely weatherproof, enduring many storms without damage to ita flower. The flowers are mostly blotched and frilled like the Masterpiece, of good form and hea\fy. velvety t«xture, on heavy sterna carried well above the foliage. Attractive by the brilliancy of iu colors. 500 Seeds. 20c.; 1000 Seeds, 35c.; H oz. $1-00; H oz., $2.00; 1 oz.. $7.50. C r|ff RAINBOW is a mixture of the most beautiful, gorgeous rice Uncr colors, blotched, striped, veined, margined, etc. With every $1.00 worth of Pansy seed I will send, free, 1000 seeds of Rainbow and with other amoimts in like proportion. Seeds are all grown by myself and are offered in the following mixtures and separate colors: 22. GIANT KENILWORTH STRAIN. The flowers are of perfect form and sub- stance; many of the immense flowers are from 3^ to 4 inches. It is a striking collection of beautiful colors and markings, rich with shade* of red, brown, bronze, mahogany and many others too numerous to mention Light, Medium or Dark Mixtures. 24. GIANT KENILWORTH SHOW. An extra 6ne strain of large flowers; the immense flowers are of circular form and great substance. A beautiful collection of colors and markings. 26. GIANT KENILWORTH CUT FLOWER MIXTURE. Is a distinct class by itself, surpassing all other strains eis a cut flower or for exhibition purposes, for inside or outside growing; the large flowers are carried erect above the foliage on heavy stems, 7 or 8 inches long, in the most graceful manner, and stand the hot, dry weather well. 25. GIANT MASTERPIECE. A remarkable type; the curled, wavy petals giving the flower a double appearance; large flowers of great substance, on long, strong stem- 30. GIANT THREE AND FIVE BLOTCHED PANSIES. A superb mixture. Flowers large and of circular form and of great substance. The display of coloring is unsurpassed. A combination of almost every shade of rich, vel- vety colors; reds are particuiarly conspicuous; the petals being distinctly marked with three or five large, dark blotches. 32. GIANT PARISIAN. The flowers are of enormous siw and beautifully marked, mostly fine dark blotches on white and yellow ground; an unusually showy mixture. 34. GIANT BRONZE. A fine mixture of all shades of velvety brown, bronze, Havana brown, mahogany and copper shades. 45. GIANT APOLLO (Masterpiece type). New bronze, veined and blotched. Strongly frilled petals. A superb Pansy. 49. GIANT MERCURY. New. A deep blackish purple, really self-colored, without blotches or spots. The flowers are extraordinary in size and substance, being the largest flowers of all self-colored Pansies. 82. ORCHID FLOWERED. Mixed. A dwarf, free bloomer, with a range of delicate colors that do not exist in any other Pansies; a remarkable combi- nation of light rose, shell pink, blush mauve, fawn, light brown, orange and chamois. PRICES OF KENILWORTH PANSY SEED All sorts and mixtures except the new Pansy Princess and the Early Flowering or Winter Bloom- ing are $5.00 per oz., $1.25 per >i oz.; 5000 seeds $1.00; trade pkt. of 1000 seeds, 25c.; any 5 pkU. $1.00. Please order by number. Pansies In Separate Colors 42. Adonis. Light blue, white center. 44. Black. Almost coal black. 48. Lord BeaconsBeld. Purple, shaded white. 64. Goliath. Large, curled yellow, blotched. 72. Emp. Franz Joseph. White, blotched blue. 93. Indlito Blue. Deep, v^elvety blue. 100. Light Blue Shades. 106. Pres. McKlnley. Yellow, dark blotched. 114. Purple. Large, rich, deep color. 118. Psyche. Curled white; five blothchea. 126. Red. A collection of rich red shades. 137. Vulcan. Dark red, with five blotches. 138. White. Large, satiny white. 140. Whitewith Violet Blotch. 142. Yellow. Large, golden yel. 144. Yellow with Dark Blotch. 145. The preceding 18 colors Mixed In equal propor. tlons. lOOOsceds 25c.; any 5 pkts. $1.00. BC mt'ntloD The Bxchnnge Florists' Forcing Sweet Peas All the new and standard varieties Write for prices Fall Wholesale and Retail Catalogues ready w th in a lew days. Send for copy James Vick's Sons Rochester -:- -s- New York Wben ordering, pleaje mention The Excbange Pedigree Seeds WATKINS & SIMPSON, Ltd. 12 Tavistock Street Covent Garden, LONDON, ENG. The Uptown Seed Store Harry A. Bunyard Co., inc. 40 West 28Ui St., NEW YORK When ordering, please mention The Exchange j When ordering, please mention Tfae Bxcbange 97th YEAR J. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale Garden and Field Seeda, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Growers of Pedigree Tomato Seeds BALTIMORE, MD. When ordering, please mention The Exchange A. Henderson & Co., 211 N. State St., have received their crop of California grown Rainbow Freesias and have been busv fillinK their orders the past week. Guy Rebiirn and A. Miller, the two rep- resentatives of the house, are in the city. Mr. A. HendeTson is making his plans to attend the S. A. P. Convention in Houston. Recent advices from France indicate a scarcity of Paperwhite Narcissus, as well as Romans. The lack of rain has shortened the crop very materially. Owing to a difficulty of securing wood for cases it was reported that part of the Paperwhites would be shipped in gunny sacks this season. Seedsmen how- ever, have assurance that their stock will come in the regular way and if this mode nf shipping will have to be resorted to it will only be in isolated instances and not to dealers. Winterson's Seed Store reports great activity among the bugs in various sec- tions of the country. In the neighbor- hood of Milwaukee they are giving the growers much trouble, and sprayers and insecticides are in good demand. The park board of some of the Chicago parks is spraying a large portion of the ever- greens and shrubbery with a solution of arsenate of lead. Recent visitors calling on the seed trade were Mr. Sharp, representing Wm. Pennine. Toronto, Can. ; C. C. Massie and L. M. King, of Xorthnip, King & Co., Minneapolis: A. M. Van dor Schoot, representing R. Van der Schoot & Son, Hillegom, Holland. Buffalo Seed News "We are selling plenty of Spinach and Turnip seed." said George B. Edgerton. manager of the Harvey Seed Co.. 65-G9 Ellicott St. In Chicago st. this firm also has a four-story warehouse, with a ca- pacity of 60 cars. We are selling many poultry supplies. The market gardeners W'ithin a radius of 20 miles from Buf- falo are making shipments direct to the markets of I'hiladelphia and New York City. Peas in pod, Butter Beans and .Spinach are placed in covered, bushel baskets and inside of 24 hours from the time they are picked reach their destina- tion in fine condition. Formerly, ii stead of these direct shipments, these goods were handled through commission houses. Every day we hear reports of a scarcity of labor among the market gar- deners. They send wagons or auto trucks to the city daily to get hundreds of Polish women to work in the gardens. -Vt one time these women received 75c. to $1 a day, but now their daily wages run as high as .$1.75." O. W. Clark & Son. seed merchants at ,50 Seneca St., Buffalo, aje taking in- ventory. J. A. McG. THE EXCHANGE— *"rt and up-to-daf Auffiist j, inifi. The Florists' Exchange 279 Danish Seed Crop In the following lines we heg to give you an ideii of Danish crop prospects as they appear now, for the coming harvest. Cakkots. — A normal crop cannot be expected. There has been a severe loss in the root pits during the Winter, and at present we can predict only a medium crop of most varieties, while Carrot Am- sterdam. Nantes and Paris Market will produce only a very small crop. Cauliflower. — The growth of the plants has been considerably retarded on account of a cold and late Spring. An early frost in September can destroy the brightest crop prospects. Cabbage. — There will be a shortage in all late varieties, because large acreages had to be ploughed up owing to a severe frost in December, which destroyed the plants. The early varieties as Danish Summer Ballhead, Copenhagen Market and Glory of Enkhuizen may turn out comparatively good. Red Cabbage. — Conditions are about the same as for late Cabbage ; only small acreages have come through the Winter. Savoy Cabbage will be very scarce. Pointed Cabbage came very poorly through the Winter. The crop will be very small, with the exception of Ex- press and Winningstad, of which we may expect a good medium crop. Bbl'.ssels Sprouts will produce a good medium crop. Garden Turnips do not look very promising at present, with the exception rf Snowball, the crop of which will be fairly good. Beets. — A large part of the planting stock of Beets had been destroyed last October by a heavy frost, which came about very suddenly and unexpectedly. The acreages have consequently been re- duced and the crop will undoubtedly be short. Parsley and Chervil suffered con- siderably during the Winter. Celery. — The crop will be exception- ally short. Spin.^ch. — Fall sowings were com- pletely destroyed during the Winter, and owing to a scarcity of the stock seed, the acreages sown thi.s Spring are prob- ably not as large as under normal condi- tion. The plants are developing well at present. Axel Knudsen. General Seed Notes Louis Bloom, probably one of the best known and best liked seed representa- tives on the road, and a man who bas bad a great deal of practical experience in growing and marketing seed and produce, has taken over the Eastern and South- eastern territory for the Leonard Seed Co. of Chicago. This territory was for- merly worked by Mr. Sutherland, who is not with th« Leonard Seed Co. any longer and does not in any way represent the company now. Mr. Bloom has been working olhcr territory for the Leonard Seed Co. for many years and handling its larger jobbing trade. He will now give his attention to this Eastern territory. The Leonard Seed Co. of Chicago has recently held a convention of traveling- men, many of its men being called in and going over the trial grounds and fields of Onion sets and getting first band information. It is the custom of the Leonard Seed Co. to take its men iutjD confidence and have them examine carefully all trials and growing crops so that they are well posted on conditions and are enabled to give their customers valuable information. In spite of the temperature bting 100 in the shade, they tramped the Onion set fields and proved themselves to be more able to stand hot weather than the militia on the border. A. H. Smith, who was with them, states that it was one of the best meetings this company has ever held. As a result of the inspection they find the Onion set acreage this year around Chicago very much reduced, and in addition to that the crop was badly damaged early in the season b.y wet weather and the maggots ate the sets quit« badly, leaving spaces and skips in the rows, so that even with the very best weather conditions from now until they are pulled, Onion sets will be a very light crop and the prices should be correspondingly higher this season. The quality around Chicago promises to be very good, as the last two or three weeks the weather has been dry and hot. {Continued on page 281) VAUGHAN'S Mixtures (( Cut Flower » Runs to Per Trade Pkt. Per H oz. Per oz. Per Ji lb. Light Colors $0.25 $0.85 $5.00 $17.50 "Giant" Contains all per Trade Pkt. Per H oz. Per oz. Per % lb. The BIG Ones $0.25 $0.60 $4.00 $i4.oo « Intern ational » Wonderful in Per Trade Pkt. Per yi oz. Per oz. Per H lb. Range of Colors $0.50 $i.50 $io.oo $35.oo Giant Flowered Pansies FOR 27 YEARS WE HAVE SPECIALIZED IN PANSY SEED Other dealers have stolen the names of our mix- tures, but so far none have gotten away with the quality of the seeds we supplied Giant Adonis. Light blue Auricula. Colors Aurora. Pure white Beaconsfield. Violet and blue. Black CKing of the Blacks). . . Bridesmaid. Apple-blossom, Bugnot. Extra choice Gassier. 3 and 5 blotched.. Pres. McKinley Pres. Carnot. Emperor William. Blue Fiery Faces. Red with black, Golden Queen. Pure yellow And fifty other named sorts. 'Oz. Indigo King. Indigo blue.. . .$2.00 Mad. Perret. Rose and pink. 1.80 Masterpiece. Fluted petals, . 5.00 Orchid-Powered, Mixed 2 25 Paris Market. Fine mixture. 1.80 Prince Bismarck. Lightbrown. 1.50 Purple. Rich color 1.50 Striped. A fine strain 1.40 Trimardeau. Mixed 1.00 Violet Blue 1.40 White, very Large, with B^^ Violet Eye 1-60 Yellow, with Large Dark Eye 1.60 Calceolaria Hybrida Mixed Extra Choice. Our mixture is composed of the choicest selections of tigered, marbled, spotted and variegated varieties, and we know, will give entire satisfaction. 1000 seeds 50c.. 3 trade pkts. for $1.35. Cineraria Vaughan's Columbian Mixture. It consists of a mixture made up by ourselves of the choicest English, French and German strains, and cannot be excelled in variety of colors, size, shape and substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant. Trade pkt. (500 seeds) 50c., 3 pkts. $1.40. Mignonette New York Market. The largest and best greenhouse variety. Trade Pkt. (1000 seeds) 50c., oz. S7.00, H oz. $1.00 Primula Sinensis Vaughan's International Mixture Trade Pkt. (.350 seeds) 50c., per A oz. $4.00. Also Separate Colors, at same prices Primula Obconica Grandiflora Mixed, 1000 seeds, 50c. Primula Malacoides, trade pkt. 25c. And all separate colors. Sweet Peas for Fall Sowing NEW EARLY FLOWERING LONG SEASON SPENCERS The originator says: " One thing we are absolutely sure of is that these we are offering have come absolutely true for three consecutive years." EARLY MORNING STAR. Deep orange scarlet or flame color, standard rich orange, pink wings. The flowers are large and of best Spencer form, and borne in threes and fours in wonderful profusion. ^ 25 seeds 25c., tr. pkt. (3^ oz.) $1.25, oz. $4.50 net EARLY SONG BIRD. The flower is light pink on white ground, and borne on long stems. Nearly every one carries four large blossoms. 25 seeds 25c.. tr. pkt. (^^ oz.) $1.00, oz. $3.50 net EARLY MELODY. Rose pink on white ground, closely resembling Countess Spencer and Hercules. The flowers are borne on long stems and mostly four large well-waved blossoms to each stem. 25 seeds 25c., tr. pkt. CM oz.) $1.00, oz. $3.50 net EARLY SPRING MAID. Color light pink on a cream ground, and the blossoms have the same splendid characteristics of Mrs. Hugh Dickson for a florist's flower. It is a most eff'ective flower and carries a great wealth of blossoms borne in fours on long stems. 25 seeds 25c., tr. pkt. (H oz.) $1.00, oz. $3.50 net EARLY SNOW FLAKE. Best early-flowering white-seeded Spencer Very large and of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne in wonderful profusion on long stems. 25 seeds 25c.. tr. pkt. (H oz.) $1.25, oz. $4.50 net EARLY HEATHER BELL. Flowers are very large, borne in fours and threes on long, stout stems; beautiful, bold Spencer form. The color is a rich but pleasing mauve; after standing in water the color becomes a beau- tiful mauve lavender. 25 seeds 25c.. tr. pkt. {H oz.) $1.25. oz. $4.50 net Winter Flowering— Unwin Types Tr. pkt. Oz. Lb. Blue Jay. Bright blue self color $0.15 $0.50 $6.00 Lavender Nora. Most pleasing lavender; long stems. A splendid com- mercial variety 20 .75 Winter Flowering— Spencer Type (Trade packets contain J-i oz.) Tr. pkt. Oz. Lb. Anita Wehrman. Clear lavender $0.25 $0.75 $9.00 Lavender Bicolor 20 .75 10.00 Lavender Pink 20 .75 10.00 Mrs. A. A. Skaacb. Flowers exceedingly large, much fluted, usually 4 to a stem, bright sheU pink 20 .65 8.00 Tr. Pkt. Oz.lLb. Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell - * — pink: extra long stems $0.20 $0.651$8.00 Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Appleblossora pink 30 1.00 Mrs. W. Sim 20 .75 10.00 Mrs. Spanolin 20 .75 10.00 Pink and White. Blanche Ferry type. One of the best commercial varieties.. .20 .65 8.00 President Woodrow Wil- son. Magenta rose 30 1.00 Rose Queen. Beautiful rose pink 50 _2.001l Red Orchid...: _ .20 .75 10.00 Selma Swenson. Clear. „„,., „„ light, soft pink 30 ! .00112.00 Venus. Perfect shape, stan- dard white, slightly blusbedj pink wings, in Winter near- ly white. 25 .75 9.00 White Orchid. White flow- ers of good substance 20 .65 S.OO Yarrawa. The color on open- ing is rose, changing as the flower develops to a light pink standard, tinted buff, with blush wings. The flowers are exquisitely waved, many being double flowered and produced on long stems 20 .65 8.00 Winter Flowering Spencers Mixed 20 .65 8.00 Complete Mid-Summer List of Flower Seeds Ready VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph St. NEW YORK, 43 Barclay St. Wlien ordering, please mention The Exchange 280 The Florists' Exchange Henderson's Superior Bulbs ror Autumn Planting First size bulbs, 6 to 7 inches circumference Extra size bulbs, 7 to 9 inches circumference lou 1000 $6.50 $60.00 12.00 110.00 The Largest Assortment of Varieties and the Best Bulbs Imported Old Standards and Choicest Novelties in HYACINTHS TULIPS NARCISSUS LILIES PEONIES IRIS SPIRAEAS FREESIAS CALLAS, etc. Henderson's Wholesale Catalog of Bulbs, Seeds, Requisites, etc. For Autumn, 1916 MAILED TO FLORISTS ON APPLICATION PETER HENDERSON & CO. 35 and 37 Cortlandt St. New York WliOii nitlm-ui?,'. plrflyc n^entioii The i:x<:hatiC" SEEDUNG Sihn PibL Snipdrejon, pinhed once. Cimn 4& [liwcr iIimU. tiduuTC il urrS 500 DELPHINIUM Belladonna. 2M-iD.. at 4o.: 200 Stock HVDRANGE.\ Otaksa. 4-6 branchca, at lOc: 500 SPRENGERI, 2J.4-in., at 2i-Jo.; 100 DRAC/«NA Indlvisa, 3-in.. at 6c.; 500 RUD- BECKIA Purpurea. 2}4--ln., at 4c.: 100 SALVIA Azurea, 2i.i-in., at 4c.: 250 GYPSOPHILA Par. FI. PI., 2V4-in., at 4o.: 100 SHASTA DAISY, Alaska. 4-in. fbloom). at 7c.; 150 DIGITALIS, Pink and White. 3-in., at 6c.: 200 AOUILEGIA, mixed. 2"4--in. at 4c.: 100 HOLLYHOCK. Ever- bloominli Hybrids, 2)i4n.. at 4c : 200 HOLLY- HOCK.single, mixed. 4-in.. at Sc; lOOABUTILON Savltzil, 3-in., at 6c. All fifBt-claas stock. Cash, pleaae J. H. FREDERICK, Johnstown, N. Y. •\Vhr:i nr.:rtiti^r. pl.-ns.-. nn'nlion Th'^ Exchange CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteoin Hybrids Oar strain of Cvclanien is second to none: Pink. Blood Red. Xmas Red. White with Carnjine Center. White. Salmon; strons plants, from 2>3-m. pots, So. 50 per 100. $50.00 per 1000: from 3-in. poU. $S.OO per 100, $75.00 per 1000. PRIMULA Obconica Grandiaora and Glgantea CRonsdorfer Hybrids). In all standard colors, from 2''j-in, pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. DRACAENA indirisa. From .5-in. poU, $2.50 per doi., $20.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, £«• S.roud.bur,. Whi' iir>li'i|ng. pli-asp mention Tlie Kichange MAMMOTH PANSY ^VantJer's Strain) Large flowering variety, saved only from select flowers. 1 pkt. 25o.: 6000 seeds. SLOO; 1 os. $4.00. IMPERIAL SEED & PLANT CO. -:• BaltiDiorc. Mi. \N~lu-n unli'iiiig, please mentloQ The Exchange JERUSALEM CHERRIES Melvina and .Aunum. 21^ .-in., $2.00 per 100. PRIMLXA Obconica and Malacoldes. Ready July 17th. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. SMILAX. 2-in., $1.50 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Pink, white and yellow. 2-in., $1.50 per 100. Cash. BYER BROTHERS, Chambersburg, Pa. THE EXCHANGE-BestAdYeflisiqglediii August 5, Kill). The Florists' Exchange 281 Si I I I I I i mmmmmmmmimmAiwkwmm!;i^.mmwmjmmjmmMwmmmmmmmm^ WINTER-FLOWERING Spencer Sweet Peas The varieties offered below are now too well Icnown to need mucli description: we classify colors to make ordering easy. All our stocks are re-selected and can be tiioroughly relied upon to come true to description and color. PINK AND WHITE Christmas Pink Orchid. An^ °^- ' °^ improvement on Pink and White Orchid Pink-and-White Orchid. Si lar in color to Christmas Pink. Sensation. Newman & Legg's variety of the Christmas Pink Orchid 1.00 The Czar. Standard rose, wings white, mottled with pink 1.00 M lb. 1 lb. «1.00 «3.00 $1000 $35.00 .20 .05 2.00 7.50 3.00 3.00 10.00 10.00 WHITE AND BLUSH 35.00 35.00 12.00 12.00 16.00 7.50 Bridal Veil. Best pure white .35 1.00 3.50 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Double, white 35 100 3.50 Venus. Standard slightly blush pink 50 1.50 4.50 White Orchid. Pure white... .20 .65 2.00 PINK AND LIGHT PINK Bohemian Girl. One of the finest pink selfs SO 1.50 4.50 15.00 Fordhook Pink. Rose pink on white ground, shading deep pink toward the edge of the standard and wings 40 1.25 3.50 Morning Star. Self-pink color. 1.00 3.00 10.00 Mrs. Jos. Manda. Light shell pink 20 Miss Florence Roland. Light pink with salmon 50 Mrs. A. A. Skach. Beautiful, clear, bright pink 20 Rose Oueen. A pink of sterling merit and of most pleasing shade 50 1.25 3.00 .65 1.50 .65 1.50 12.00 35.00 15.00 7 50 .Selma Swenson. Light, softM oz. 1 oz. M lb* 1 lb. pink $0.30 $1.00 Yarrawa. Bright rose-pink. Introducer's re-selected stock. .80 2.00 $24.00 CaUfornia-grown seed 20 .65 8.00 RED AND ROSE Belgian Hero. A beautiful roae- colored variety 1.00 3.00 $10.00 35.00 Fordhook Rose. Rosy carmine. .50 1.50 4.00 15.00 Orchid Beauty. Dark rose- pink, with orange blush 20 .75 2.50 lO.OO Red Orchid. Bright cherry-red. .20 .75 2.50 10.00 Sensation Scarlet. Bright scarlet 1.00 3.00 10.00 35.00 APRICOT AND ORANGE Apricot Orchid. Mostly apri- cot self 60 1.50 4.50 15.00 Orange Orchid. Standard or- ange, wings dark salmon pink. .60 1.50 4.50 15.00 LAVENDER AND BLUE ' Anita Wehrmann. A beautiful shade of lavender 25 .75 E. Burke. We recommend this as the best light blue. Tr. pkt. (25 seeds) 50c 2.50 6.00 Mrs. John M. Barker. Lilac, with glistening, dark rose, wings light blue on white ground 50 1.30 4.50 15.00 Mixed Win(er-Flowerin^ Spencers Containing many of the best and most expensive sorts in a wide range of color J-i oz. 20c.; oz. 0.5e.; K lb- $2.00; lb. $7.50 The New Sensational Australian Spencer Winter-Flowering Sweet Peas The following varieties are, without doubt, the greatest and most valuable novelties introduced since the famous Yarrawa Spencer marked the commencement of a new era in Winter Sweet Peas. NOW READY FOR DELIVERY CONCORD DAYBREAK. Cream with standard heavily edged buff pink, CONCORD CHARM. Delicate shades of white and blue- white wings and very light heliotrope standard. CONCORD COUNTESS. Most attractive tint of pink, the ideal flower color. CONCORD COQUETTE. Mottled light rosy carmine. CONCORD EMPEROR. A rich crimson-red variety. Prices on all the foregoing: Packet of IS CONCORD PURPLE. Mauve purple, changing to purple blue- CONCORD RADIANCE. A very striking shade of rosy magenta. CONCORD WINSOME. Delightful shade of pink, tinted lavender, CCERULEA. Delicate sky blue, sometimes a little lighter. RUBY. A glowing light crimson-scarlet color. SALMONEA. A rich, rosy salmon variety of great merit, eeeds. 35 cts.; 5 packets of one variety, SI 50. Boddington's Re-selected Winter-fiowering Spencers as grown by Wm. Sim, Cliftondale. Mass. Asparagus Seed PLUMOSUS NANUS. True greenhouse grown. 100 seeds 50c.. 2.50 seeds SI. 00, 1000 seeds $3-50. PLUMOSUS NANUS. California grown. 100 seeds 50c. , 250 seeds 75c., 1000 «cw]s $2. .50 Yarrawa Bright rose pink, with light wings. Seeds sown early in September will f3ower about December 1st and bloora profusely and continuously until May. They are borne us- ually in fours on extra long, strong stems. Awarded Certificate of Merit, International Flower Show. New York. 1914, and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, March, 1915. K oz. 1 oz. 1 lb. Introducer's re-selected stock $0.60 $2.00 *24.00 California grown seed ■ ■ -20 ^65 °-00 Tr. H Tr. CALCEOLARIA, Boddington's Perfection pkt pkt. Miied $100 $0.60 CINERARIA, Boddington's Stellata Mixed. 100 .60 CINERARIA, Boddington's Matchless Mixed 100 -60 Boddington's Giant Pansies Tr.pkt. 1.^ oz. Oz. Boddington's "Challenge" Mixture. .SO 50 $1.50 So.OO Sim's Gold Medal Mixture 75 5 00 Knott's W'inter-flowering Mixed. Giant flowers of good substance on long stems. Beautiful colors .75 2.50 Triumph of the Giants. Extremely large fJowers of beautiful colorings. . . Giant Masterpiece (Frilled Pansy) . Petals beautifully waved; exquisite colors Giant Madame Perret. A recent intro- duction by a celebrated French special- ist; of strong, free growth 25 50 2.00 9.00 .25 1.25 4.00 Tr.pkt. K 07. Giant Trinaardeau. Mammoth flower- ing, and in a good range of color $0.15 $0.50 Giant Lord Beaconsfield. Deep purple violet, top petals light blue 25 Giant Emperor William. Ultramarine blue, purple eye 25 Giant Golden Queen. Bright yellow; no eye 25 Giant Golden Yellow. Yellow; brown eye. .25 Giant President McKinley. Golden yellow, large dark blotch 25 Giant White. Violet spot. 35 5% discount for cash with order. oz. Oz .50 $1.50 .60 2.00 .60 2.00 .60 2.00 .60 2.00 .85 3.00 .60 2.00 Tr. H Tr. MIGNONETTE. Boddington's Majesty, pkt. pkt. The finest of all the fancy varieties of Mignon- ette for Winter forcing Per oz., S7.50$1.00 $0.60 SCHIZANTHUS Boddingtonli. Select hy- brids. Tr. pkt. 75c. ; 3 for $2.00. Stocks (Winter) ABUNDANCE. Excellent for Summer and Winter flowering. Color fine shade of carmine Tr. K rose, similar to Queen Alexandra pkt. oz. 6 tr. pkts., $1.00. $0.20 BEAUTY OF NICE. Daybreak pink; one of the best 25 $1.00 Canary Yellow. Undoubtedly the finest yel- low Stock yet raised. Height 15 in 25 2.00 Crimson King. Brilliant fiery crimson 25 1.50 Empress Augusta Victoria. Color silvery lilac 25 1.50 OUEEN ALEXANDRA. Delicate rosy lilac . . .25 1.00 Lenox Purple. One of the handsomest of the light purple Stocks. An especially desirable variety 25 1.00 PRINCESS ALICE. White 25 1.50 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON CO., Inc. 128 Chambers Street NEW YORK CITY When ordering, please mention The Exchang Beans in Michigan are being hurt by the hot dr.v weather. If Michigan is for- tunate in Retting some good showers dur- ing the next few days, it will help the crop considerably. The Pea crop in Wisconsin is a very light one. The Leonard Seed Co.'s men kre now taking in Peas at different growing stations throughout the State and report the quality very good indeed. Peas are a better sample than they have been for fwo i years,- -but the yield "has been ctit short. Very considerable structural altera- tions have been in progress in the store of R. and J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, and are now nearing completion. The offices and various seed depts. are en- larg.ed. the alterations having been made with a view to unifying each and all. Considerable extra store room has been obtained by the acquisition of ad- .ioinine propeTt.y. : "Parquhars" is cer- tainly a bustling place. Gold Nuggets for Seeds Seldom in these days does a man use virgin gold to pay for his purchases, yet this was the case with a prospector from outside of Helena. Mont., who re- cently sent an order for goods to the State Nursery Co. there. The order was for plants and seeds amounting to $48. The man explained that "the gold will follow," but Thomas E. Mills, president and manager of the company, could not quite understand what was meant. The following day a small tin box came by registered mail containing a gold nngget about the .size of a small flower bulb. It was worn quite smooth and had evi- dently been in the possession of the sender for a long time. The precious piece of metal was taken to an assayer. who found it to be worth slightly more than $65. The nursery company filled the order and sent the man his change. "I intend to keep the nugget." said Mr. Mills. "It is rarely 282 The Florists' Exchange Zvolanek's WeD Known Winter-Flowering Orchid Sweet Pea Seeds In original packages at his prices. We handle all of his varieties, including novelties introduced this year for the first time, and give the following list of the best of those already introduced. 1 oz. 4 oz. 1 lb. Mrs. A. A. Skach. Widely known shell P'nk I4.00 I3.50 I12.00 Mrs. Joseph Manda. A shade lighter 1.25 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Purest white 1.25 Venus. White ground. Edges pink blushed. 1.50 Bohemian Girl. Darker shell pink 2.00 White Orchid. Dwarfer i.oo Orchid Beauty. Dark rose, blushed with orange. Very large 75 Pink and White Orchid. Blanche Ferry color and very large -jc Lavender Nora. The finest lavender 50 Lavender Orchid. Lavender pink, large. . . i.oo Christmas Pink Orchid. Improved bicolor. 4.00 The Czar. Similar to above 4.00 Red Orchid. Large, free and very fine. ... i.oo Miss Flora Fabing. Pink, yellow and salmon i.oo 3.50 1 oz. 4 oz. lib. 4.00 14.00 4.00 14.00 5.00 15.00 6.00 3-50 12.00 2.50 9.00 2.50 9.00 1.75 6.00 3-50 12.00 12.00 40.00 12.00 40.00 3-50 12.00 Bridal Veil. Frilled pure white $1.75 Apricot Orchid. Salmon and cream 2.00 For others, write us for complete list. 1.00 $15.00 Also Yarrawa, widely known rose pink, i oz. S2.00, 4 oz. $5.25, I lb. I16.00. Rose Queen. The widely known clear pink we introduced. Strictly greenhouse grown seed; originator's strain. S5.00 per oz.; I15.00 per 34 lb.; $50.00 per lb. This is worth the differ- ence from the outside seed. Keystone Snapdragon Undoubtedly the best Winter-blooming clear pink on the market. $1.00 per pkt., $5.00 for 6 pkts., $10.00 for 13 pkts. S. S. Skidelsky & Company, Philadelphia? pa. Whfn nrrjprlng. plpiisp mpntion Thp Rxchangp that wit experience such a novel, not to say primitive, mode of business exchange. There was a time in Montana when the miner paid for his goods with 'dust.' Tliose da.v.s have passed. Thev passed before people in this State began buying flo\\-er seeds." Legislation Against Dumping In a letter which he has addressed to the finance committee of the Senate, William F. Gude. chairman of the tariff and legislative committee of the S. A. F. and O. H.. has expressed the approba- tion of the S. A. F. of that clause of the so-called revenue bill designed to provide against undue foreign competition in any and all lines at the conclusion of the Kuropean Wai-. In ordinary parlance, this is called "Anti-Dumping Legisla- tion." Upon the receipt of the request from National Secretary John Young, Mr. Gude went immediately to the Capitol to explain to the members of the Senate Finance Committee that the members of the S. A. F. and O. H. favored the pro- posed legislation, and how it was that under existing conditions, after the for- eign producers of horticultural goods took all the orders they possibly could in the United States at regular pi-ices, they dumped enormous quantities of this same class nf goods, often at as low as a fourth of the original prices. This places the florist who made the earlier purchase at a disadvantage with respect to he who buys later and gets the ad- vantage of the cut prices and there re- sults competition which is carried through to the final sale of cut flowers at retail. Supplementing the above, Mr. Gude has forwarded a letter to the Senate Finance Committee, reading in full as follows : As National Representative of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. I wish to endorse Title VII. — "Unfair Competition." contained in the so-called " General Revenue Bill," ■ now under consideration by your Committee, and to urge that it be favorably recommended to and adopted by the Senate in its present form. In this provision we see protection from imfair competition of a type not generally known — where foreign producers of the various kinds of nursery stock (bulbs in particular), sell to growers in the United States on individual orders at ruling market prices, only to later dump into the auction houses, the same class of merchandise at much lower prices. There then arises in respect to these a competition, unfair and detrimental to our interests. Respectfullv, CHAIRMAN, Tariff and Legislation Committee, S. A. F. and O. H. from Ilollaud to England by parcel post. This proposal has caused the president of the Horticultural Trades Association of Great Britain and Ireland to write to the Department c»f Import Restrictions of the British Board of Trade in Lon- don, pointing out that it actually costs only ;-!6e. to send 11 lbs. weight of bulbs from Holland to any address in Great Britain or Ireland. This means that 1000 Tulips, weighing 40 pounds, will cost $1.25 for carriage, only 50c. more than the same weight would cost between two points in the British Islands. Tlie Horticultural Trades Association is therefore likely to put up a stiff fight to bring about a change and to make the prohibition of bulbs absolute. Bulbs by Parcel Post Among the articles prohibited entry into the British Islands are Dutch bulbs but it would seem as though therf is a probiihility of consignments l>eing sent German Prizes for Beet-Harvesting Improvements [Consul Talbut J. .\lbcrt, Brunswick, June 0.] The Association of German Sugar Manufacturers has again offered prizes for improvements in the harvesting and unloading of Sugar Beets, one of them — for 10,000 marks ($2,380)— being for the best process and apparatus for dry- ing the leaves and tops of Sugar Beets. Another prize is for the solution of the problem of a Beet lifter and top cutter. The association has already in the last 15 years awarded prizes of considerable amounts for the solution of this question. The Dutch Bulb Trade in 1915 (Consul Frank W. Mahin, Amsterdam, May 20.] The General Society of Flower-Bulb Culture at Haarlem publishes details of the Dutch foreign trade in flower bulbs in 191.5. in comparison with 1914 and 1913. The following figures are given in kilos (one kilo = 2.2046 pounds): Countr>- 1913 1914 1915 Imports from Kilos. Kilos. Kilos. Belgium 406.600 83,100 210,900 France 336,900 391,300 136,900 British Isles 720.000 351,300 293,600 United States. . . 167.400 131,900 62.500 Japan 256,900 107.600 36.600 Turkey 8.600 14,500 Other countries. 261.300 297,900 122,800 Total 2,177.700 1.377.600 863,300 Country 1913 1914 1915 Exports to A"i7o5. KUob. Kilos. United States and Canada 5.41.3.900 7.649.000 8,100,800 British Isles. . . 10,192,500 7,t>46,200 8,097,500 Germany and Austria-Hun- gary .1.204,900 5,266,700 5,372,800 Scandinax-ia and Denmark 2,011,600 3,706,700 3,866,200 France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece,Turkey 1,008.000 462,300 540,000 Russia 841,600 90.300 572,300 Other countries. 288,400 72,700 65,900 T.ilal 24,960.900 24.893,900 26,615,500 BULBs^'^^ Christmas-Flowering Hyacinths R. VAN DER SCHOOT & SON, Established isso Hillegom, Holland Owners and Cultivators of about 600 acres of bulbs, such as Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Iris, Gladiolus and Lilies. A very large assortment of Peonies, Amaryllis and Herbaceous Plants. Special low prices on application Bulb Catalogue ready now Suppliers to the American Trade since 1840 When orderiog, pleaae mention The Exchan^ August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 283 HOLLAND GROWN BULBS HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, ROSE BUSHES, ETC. Write for information about the Mammoth Auction Sales that we will hold during the coming Fall Season, of Holland's latest and choicest varieties The MacNiff Horticultural Company 52, 54 and 56 Vesey Street The Largest Horticultural Auction Rooms in the World NEW YORK CITY The Dutch bulb trade was seriously affected by the war, althouph the fore- going export figures for 1915 seem to indicate the contrary. The society states that while in nor- mal circumstances these figures would be gratifying, on the whole scarcely enough was realized on the bulbs in 1915 to cover the cost of production, and this result was accentuated by unfavorable exchange rates with foreign countries. It should be noted that the import and export figures refer to the countries from which the bulbs came directly or to which they were sent directly ; and also that shipments by parcel post are not in- cluded in either set of figures. — Com- merce Reports. Shipping from Belgium Some few queries are reaching Wash- ington, D. C, as to whether or not it is possible to get out of Belgium Azaleas and other plants produced in that coun- try, and the method of securing releases. Inquiry at the State Department elicits the information that there has been no change in procedure since about this same time last year when England an- nounces that all Belgian horticultural products could be shipped from Rotter- dam to the United States under a spe- cial arrangement with the Syndicat des Horticuiteurs Beiges. Permits are is- sued by the British consul general at Rotterdam for the movement of such goods on the production by the shippers of certificates of origin and evidence that the consignees have been instructed to pay the purchase money in due course to the shippers' accounts at the Banque Beige pour I'Etranger, 2 Bishopsgate, London, England. It is believed at the department that there will arise no further difScnIty if the provisions above referred fo are carried out, other than that arising from a shortage of trans- portation facilities from Rotterdam. The firm of Aug. Rolker & Sons 51 Barclay st.. New York, writes saying that the ocean rates will be as high as last year, and marine insurance will not cover against any damage by delay. The war risk will only cover the risk of loss by mines or torpedoes. Lloyds will not undertake to cover the risks of delay en route, but if the Hollanders will be alert, useless _ delays should be avoided. The firm thinks it can advi.se those who really want Azaleas to shoulder such risks. Refusal to Sell A manufacturer cannot be compelled to sell to another person, even when en- gaged in interstate commerce, unless such refusal to sell is made for the pur- pose of restraining trade, according to a recent ruling of the Federal Trade Com- mission, which reads as follows : XTnfalr Competition — Befnsal to Sell. — On application for the issuance of a complaint, it was alleged that a cor- poration engaged in the manufacture and sale of goods in interstate com- merce refused to sell to the applicant certain commodities manufactured by it. It was further alleged that this refusal to sell was made at the direction of an officer of the corporation complained ol'. who was also the president of another corporation competing with the appli- cant. On investigation it appeared that the refusal to sell was made on per- sonal grounds and was not made for the purpose, and did not have the effect, of restraining interstate commerce. Held: That a refusal to sell, made solely for personal reasons, without the pur- pose or effect of restraining interstate commerce, is not a violation of any law whi-ch the Commission is authorized to ^nfor^e. RAINBOW (many bright colors) FREESIAS Our crop of bulbs grown in California now is ready for delivery, and the bulbs are of exceptional quality, ranging in size from J^ to ^ inch. The mixture offered includes several shades of yel- low, orange, lavender and pink, all harmonizing with each other when bunched together. Rainbow Freesias are great money makers for all florists, whether they grow for their own retail trade or for the wholesale market. Splendid sellers at top prices. Moreover, the habit of plant is branching, each bulb giving two to three flower spikes with stems long enough for all floral purposes. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000; $187.50 for 5000. (Note. — Because of the branching habit, Rainbow Freesia will give twice to three times as many flowers per bulb as will Purity or refracta alba.) Every jobber and catalogue house that has a trade calling for high-class novelties should write at once for terms on Rainbow. Freesia bulb growers write for prices on planting stock (bulblets). A. FREY ^ FOR SALE BY <^ A. HENDERSON & CO.. Crown Point, Ind. ^ ^""^ SALE BY .S- 21 1 N. State St., Chicago When ordering, pl.'as,.. mentititi Tbe Kxcbaiige American Carnation Society New Garnation Registered by Anton Then, Chicago, 111.: Tbenantlios. Parentage — Enchantress X Red Seedling. Color, brilliant scarlet. Size. SViin. Prolific bloomer and en- tirely free from disease, being never troubled with rust. Raised by John A. Then. Texas Nurserymen's Association The annual mid-Summer meeting of this association was held at College Sta- tion, Texas, July 26 to 28. Various papers of a purely local character were read at this meeting. The convention was highly satisfactory. Colored Freesias C. S. Tait of Brunswick, Ga., writes that he has been working on the colored Freesias for the past four years, getting his breeding stock from five countries. He now thinks he has a very superior strain in many colors. When You Want to Buy Horticultural Sundries From England You cannot do better than write for my Trade Price List and a quotation for just what you want from time to time Large stocks of the following are always on hand RAFFIA in 3 standard qualities and prices, extra prima long white broad Majunga, 1st quality Majunga and first quality Tamatave Samples Sent Post Free. Bamboo Garden Canes, Mottled and Tapering Canes. Best English and French Secateurs. XL ALL Budding and Pruning Knives. Garden Trug Baskets. Mushroom Spawn. All kinds of Fertilizers, XL ALL Insecticides, Fumigators, etc., etc. Trade only supplied. G. H. RICHARDS, 234 Borough, London, S. E., ENGUND Manufacturer and Shipper of all Sundries Cal.le Address : "VAPORIZING" LONDON Roses Cast Up by the Sea According to a paragi'aph in the New York Herald on July 2T. many persons at Long Beach. L. I., were engaged that day in the novel pastime, that of gather- ing Holland Rose bushes which came ashore by the hundreds there. Each case contained about fifty bushes. It is po-iisible that these represent stock that has not found a customer and which is thrown ov'board in the sea off Sandy Hook. \\ iifii virilf riuji. plf uMe uit-niUiQ ibe h>xi.-liiiut:f DAHLIAS Best new and standard varieties. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS BERLIN, N. J. When ordering, please mention. The Exchange The L D.WALLER SEED CO. GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA ! Sweet Pea and Nasturtium SPECIALISTS Corr€*ponJene* Solieitmd When ordering, please mention The EicBange 284 The Florists' Exchange Special Offer SMILAX Strong, 2i^-inch, several times cut back. $2.00 per 100. $17.50 per 1000 ASPARAGUS Plumosus and Sprengeri. 2i^-inch, $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00 GERANIUMS Strong, 2i^-inch; fine for next Winter flowering; of the follow- ing varieties: S. A. Nutt, Buchner, Helen Michell, Poitevine, Mrs. Lawrence, Jean Oberle, Ricard, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000 STEVIAS GiantDoubleAlyssum DRACAENA Indirisa PRIMULA Obconica FORGET-ME-NOT CINERARIA(Priz.strai„) Out of 21.^-inch pots, $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00 Celery and Cabbage Plants All leading varieties. Strong plants, $1.00 per 1000 $8.50 for 10,000 PARSLEY Double Curled. From field, $1 .25 per 1000 Will have September 1st, several million Pansies and Hardy Perennial Seedlings, field-grown Violets, Vincas, Dracaena Indivisa and Hardy Ivies, SEND FOR LIST J. C. SCHMIDT BRISTOL, PENNSYLVANIA WTieu orileriug, please mention The Exchange BEGONIAS GLORY OF CINCINNATI Strong, 2i^-in $15.00 per 100 Heavy, 4-in 30.00 per 100 MELIOR Strong, 23^-in $20.00 per 100 Heavy, 4-in 40.00 per 100 MRS. J. A, PETERSON Strong, 2H-in $25.00 per 100 Heavy, 4-in 50.00 per 100 Cyclamen Giganteum Our own carefully selected strain Strong, 3-in $10.00 per 100 Heavy, 4-in 25.00 per 100 Heavy, 5-in 40.00 per 100 Asplenium Nidus Avis Strong, 4-in $0.50 each Strong, 5-in 1 .00 each Strong, 6-in 1 .50 each All of above good value, and ready for re-potting Cash lOiih order from unknown correspondents J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwood, CINCINNATI, O. Just Arrived from Belgium 40 CASES OF ARAUCARIAS. KENTIAS and ASPIDISTRAS In fine condition, which 1 will offer In their orlfiinal package for the next two weeks, before being potted, at the follow- ing low prices: ARAUCARIA Eicelsa. 3 tiers. 9-11 inches high. 60o.; 3-4 tiers. 12-14 inches high, 60o.: .S-4 tiers. 14 to 16 inches high. 75c. KENTIA Belmoreana. 5-6 leaves. 16 ini-hes high. 65c.; 18 inches high, 5-6 leaves. 75c.: 24 inches high. 6-7 leaves. 90r, ; 26-28 inches high, 6-7 leaves, J1.2S each. KENTIA Forsterlana. 24-26 inches high. 5-G leaves, 75c.; 28-30 inches high. 90c.; 32-34 inches high. 6 leaves. S1.2S; 36 inches high. SI. 50 each. ASPIDISTRA. Suitable tor porches Green- leaved. 6-inch pots. $1.00; Variegated. SI. 2.5. GERANIUMS, such asBeaute Poitevine and Alphonse Ricard. 4-in. pots, S8.00 per 100. John Doyle, S. A. Nutt, Perkins. M. Buchner. 4-in pots, $7.00 per 100. BEGONIAS. Lumlnosa and Vernon. red; Magnlfica, beet pink. 4-in. $8.00 per 100; same varieties, 3-ia. J5.00 per 100. FUCHSIAS. 4-in. pota. J8.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE. Light and dark blue, pots, $7.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. AGERATUM. Best dwarf blue, 4-in. pots. $7.00 per 100. bright 2M-iil. 2H-ili. 3-in. best pots, pots. 4-in. Cash with order SCARLET SAGE. Clara Bedman or Bonfire. 4-in. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. PETUNIAS. California Giant. 3in. pots. $5.00 per 100. DOUBLE PETUNIAS. 4-inch pots. colors. $8 00 per 100. ROSY MORN and INIMITABLE. pots. $3.00 per 100. SWEET ALYSSUM, Little Gem. pots. $3.00 per 100. DOUBLE BLUE CORNFLOWERS. pots, $5.00 per 100. MOONVINES. 2U,-in pots. $5.00 per 100; 4-io. pots, staked up. $12.00 per 100. PHLOX. 2 W-in pots. $3.00 per 100. SNAPDRAGONS, such as Giant Yellow. Golden Queen. Giant Scarlet. Giant Pink. Salmon Pink. Queen of the North and Giant White. 2Vi-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Nelrose Pink and Stiver Pink, 2H-in pots. H.OO per 100. RENTIA Belmoreana and Forsterlana. 4-in. pots. 30c. each. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2!.5-in. poU. $3.00 per 100; 4-in . $10 00 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-in pots. $6 00 per lOO. 4-io.. $12.00 per lOO. HARDY IVIES. 3-in pels, $5.00 per 100. COC:OS Weddelllana. 3-iK. pots, 15o. CROTONS. 4-in pots, 25c LEMON VERBENAS. 4-in pots. $8.00 per 100. DRAC/ENA Indlvlaa. S-in. pots, 25c. FUNKIAVarlegata. Suons. 4-in. pota, $12.00 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, Kld-'pl^/ 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 283 Please Note My Ad. SWEET PEA SEED ZVOLANEK'S ORCHID FLOWERING PANSY SEEDS AND OTHER SEEDS FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS Roman J. Irwin New York ^Vtieu ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange Pink Killarney, White Klllarney, Klllamey Queen, Double Pink Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Mrs. Taft (Antoine Rivoire), My Maryland, Lady HUUngdon, Richmond. Grafted, from 3 and 3 !4-inch pots, $15.00 per 100. Own Root, 3-in., S8.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Bonsilene, Kalserln. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. Sunrise, Sunset. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. Hadley, Killarney Queen, Sunburst. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Kalserln A. Victoria. Grafted, 3-in, pots, $15.00 per 100. Own Root, 3-in. pota, $7.00 per 100. Chrysanthemums 200 CuUingfordil, 500 Geo. Kalb, 300 Glory of PadBc, 700 Harvard, 300 John Shrimpton, 150 Mme. F. Bergeman, 400 Polly Rose, 600 Pacific Supreme, 1000 Singles. Assorted varie- ties. 700 Pompons, Assorted varieties. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 Miscellaneous Plants Ready for Immediate Sales Size pots 100 ASPARAGUS Sprengerl 2M-in. $3.00 ASPARAGUS 3 -in. 6.00 ASPARAGUS Hatcheri 3 -in. 8.00 FORGET-ME-NOT 2>i-in. 3.00 POINSETTIAS 2M-iii. 6.00 SMILAX 2K-in. 3.00 SWAINSONA Alba 3 -in. 6.00 STEVIA Compacta 2Ji-in. 3.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE Wood Brothers FishkiU, N. Y. Wheg ordering, please mention The Exchange GOOD STOCK At Reasonable Prices 100 DRACAENA Indivlsa. 3-in. pots $5.00 DRAC^NA Indivlsa. 4-in. pots 10.00 FEVERFEW, Little Gem. 2J<-in. pots. . . 2.00 GERANIUMS, Mme. SaUeroi. 2>i-m. pots. 2.00 GERMAN rVY. 2K-in 2.00 IVY GERANIUMS. Fine mixed. 2M-in. pots 3.00 ROSE GERANIUMS. 2 J^-in. pots 2.50 LEMON VERBENA. 3-ia. pots 3.00 LEMON VERBENA. 4-in. pots 6.00 HELIOTROPE. 2i4-\n 2.00 SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON. 2ii-la.... 2.S0 (RAMSBURG'S STRAIN) VINCA Variegata. 3-in 3.00 VINCA Variegata. 3>^-in 5.00 F A FMMONS florist REX BEGONIAS Extra choice collection, mixed. Plants strong. Ready for immediate saes. 3-in., $1.00 per doz., $8.00per 100. VINCA Variegata. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Extra strong. S. A. Nutt, 2-iti., $1.65 per 100, $16.00 per 1000; Vlaud and Buchner, 2-in., $1.75 per 100: Ricard, Montmart, Poltevine, etc., 2-in., $2.00 ber 100. COLEUS, Red. Yellow and Mlied. 2-in., $1.50 per 100. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholesale Grower, Alleghany, New York Wben ordering, please mention The Ezchftnge THEEXCHANGE — Alert and up-to-date I Southern States | Houston, Tex. state Florists Ileet After the business session at the annual meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 14, the evening session of the convention will be held at a banquet on the Rice Hotel roof garden. Papers will be read as follows : "Practical Use of our Wild Flowers," C. E. Papworth, Ft. Worth ; "The Need of More Wholesale Glass in Texas," H. O. Hannah, Sherman; "What the Ladies are Doing for the Florist World," Mrs. Annie Wolfe Bregance, Waco • "The Outlook for Texas Florists for the Coming Year, with Some Suggestions on What to Expect," Otto Lang, Dallas. All florists, both in or out of the State, who contemplate attending the convention of the S. A. F. and 0. H., are invited to come early so as to be with us on the 14th to attend the con- vention of the Texas florists. Papers at the earlier session will dis- cuss : "Progress That is Being Made Toward Securing an Experimental Range of Glass," Prof. E. J. Kyle, Col- lege Station ; "The Difficulties of Retail- ers with Wholesalers on Shipments of Cut Flowers Unfit for Use and How to Overcome Them," A. P. Koehle, Sher- man; "Better Freight Rates for Texas Florists." W. J. Baker, Ft. Worth; "Im- portance of Membership in the S. A. F. and O. H.." Henry Greve, Dallas. Frepariner for the Convention The members of the Houston Flo- rists' Club gave an informal dinner on Friday night. July 28. in honor of John Young, secretary of the S. A. F. Din- ner was served at 8 o'clock p.m. on the Rice Hotel roof garden. The entire evening was largely spent in discussion of the coming convention. Many of the remarks and expressions of the experi- ences in organizing the New York Flo- rists Club, as told by Mr. Young, were very interesting to the local florists. The Rice Hotel roof garden is IS stories above the street, where the Gulf breezes always blow and during the even- ing a medium heavy suit felt quite com- fortable, so that Houston is indeed not the hottest place in the country during July. In fact it is cooler here by 20 deg. than in many places North and East. There have been many local showers during the past two weeks which have helped the genera! appearance of the Convention Garden wonderfully. All ex- hibits are now in excellent shape and will continue in this condition until the convention. Kerr the Florist is having a special window decoration made for his store and as it will illustrate many phases of the florist."!' business as seen from a Houston standpoint. It will undoubt- edly prove very interesting to the visit- ing florists. Arrangements are being made for a large exhibit of Texas native wild flow- ers and this will also prove interesting to those who have never been to Texas before. C. L. B. Sherman, Tex. The Dallas banquet on the 17th ult., held at Oriental Hotel, honoring Mr. John Young of New York, Sec'y of the S. A. F. and O. H., is said by those Sherman florists who attended to have been a very enjoyable and a swell affair. There were 38 plates spread ; 15 of the Buy of the house that stands behind every order shipped. Satisfaction guaranteed is my way of doing business. NEW CROP SEEDS— To Sow At Once ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus, greenhouse grown. $2.50 per 1000. BElJLIsllAisiES.' ''Double Giant White, Double Giant Pink, Double Gtant Red. Tr. pkt. 25c.. ii oz. 75c. , CALCEOLARIA Hybrida, Carter's Prize Strain. 60o. per tr. pkt. CINERARIA. Giant flowering, half dwarf. Finest Mixed, 75o. per tr. pkt. MIGNONETTE. Giant greenhouse forcing. Finest strain obtainable. 50c. per tr. pkt., >4 0«. S2.00. oz. $6.00. ,„ . , PANSY SEED. Giant flowering florist mixture. American grown. (Best money can Duy.i 50c. per tr. pkt., M oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00. ... j ., nn . »i . PANSY SEED SPECIAL. Greenhouse mixture for forcing; long-stemmed. Jl.uu per tr. pkt., yi oz. $1.50, H oz. $2.50, oz. $8.00. „ ^ „ , PANSY, Giant White Dark Eye, Giant Pure Yellow, Mad. Perret Red, Prince Henry Giant Blue. All the above: M oz. $2.00, H oz. $:i.00. oz. $6.00. .,. , . PANSY SEED. Wm. Sim's Giant Exhibition Mixture. Finest strain known. Ir. pkt. $1.00, H oz. $3.00, oz. $10.00. All The Aboom Panttea Are American Croun SNAPDRAGON, Greenhouse Forcing Varieties. Buxton's Silver Pink Tr. pkt. $0.50 Phelp's White. Ramsburg's " 1 00 Giant Yellow. . Keystone Deep Rose Pink. . . " 1.00 Garnet Nelrosc Oeeo Pink *' .50 STOCKS, Beauty of Nice pink. Ready Aug. 15th. 90% Double. This stock took first prize at New York Flower Show. March, 1918. It sold in New York market at 25c. to 35o. per spray. Tr. pkt. $1.00, K oz. $2.00, oz $7.00. .uK: . SWEET PEAS, Zvolanek's Winter Orchid, Flowering in all rarteties. 1 have the t.astern Tr. pkt. $0.50 ■• .50 " .80 agency for this season. Xmas Pink Orchid. Best pink and white. I K oz. $2..50, oz. $4.00, 4 os. $12.00. Mrs. Spanolln. H oz. 75c., o». $1.25, 4 oz. $4.00 Mrs. A. A. Skach. H oz. 75c., oz. $1.00, 4 oz. $3.50. Plnkand White Orchid. H o^. SOo., oz. $75o., 4 oz. $2.50, lb. $9.00. [ Venus. J4 oz. 85c., oz. $1.50. 4 oz. $5.00. Rose Queen, U oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00, 4 oz. [ $15.00. . I White Orchid. Red Orchid and Lavender , Orciild. Hoz.65c.,oz.$1.00, 4 oz. $3.50. Lavender Nora, Orchid Beauty. H oz. 50c., Oz. 75c., 4 oz. $2.50. . , , ' „ , , -■ All other new and standard vaneties and grandiflora types at ivolanek pnces. application. Yarrawa. H oz. 60c., oz. $1.00, M lb. $2.75, H lb. $5.00. Mrs. Chas. A. Zvolanek. (New.) Finest lavender. M oz. $4.00, H oz. $7.00, oz. $12.00. Mrs. Jos. Manda, H oi. 75c., oz. $1.25, 4 os . $4.00. Bohemian Girl. }4 os. $1.25, oz. $2.00, 4 oi. $6.00. The Czar. }< oz. $2.25, oz. $4.00, 4 oi. $12.00. Bridal Veil. Oz. $1.75. Miss Flora Fablng. Oi. $1.00, 4 oz. $3.50. Apricot Orchid. H oi. $1.25, oz. $2.00, 4 oa. $6.00. Mrs. Sim Orchid. H oi. $1.25, oz. $2.00. His catalogue on FREESIAS Purity. J-2-in. and up; fine bulbs. $7,50 per 1000. $1.00 per 100, postpaid. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. $8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, at $7.50 per 1000; in 2!4-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengerl Seedlings. $6.00 per 1000; 2K-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $10.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Hatcheri Seedlings. $1 .00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Chatelaine 100 1000 2U-in $5.00 $45.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 4-in 12.00 Melior. Ready Aug. 15th. 15.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2}i-in.. .25.00 200.00 Rex. 2J4-in., very best varieties, assorted. , 0.00 BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pink and White. 2K- in. Excellent stock. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BOSTON IVY (Ampelopsis Veitchii^ 2}i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. CHERRIES, Jerusalem.2H-in..*3.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN. Very best strain and colors: fine plants. Xmas Red. Pink. Salmon, Pure White, White with Eye, Dark Glowing Red. 2).i-in., $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000: Selected rj-in., $10.00 per 100. DAISIES. Best Winter cut flower varieties. 100 1000 Boston Yellow. 2,l4'-in $6.00 Strong Rooted Cuttings 4.00 $35.00 Mrs. F. Sanders. Strong. 2-in. plants 3.00 25.00 DRAC/ENA Indivlsa. 2;i-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $7.50 per 100; strong 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Strong, transplanted seedlings, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per lOnO. FERNS. Table Ferns. In best 100 1000 . varieties. 2yA-in $3.00 Boston Ferns. 2^-ia 4.00 $35.00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt, Whitmanl com- pacta, Scottii. All 2H-in . 5.00 40.00 Elegantissima Improved and Elegantissima compacta. 2".i-in 6.00 Teddy. Jr 6.00 Table Fern Seedlings. In best varieties. I flat, $2 00 per flat: 5 flats. $1.75 per flat; 10 flats, $1.60 per flat. Shipped in or out of flats. BENCH-GROWN FERNS. Clean stock. Boston, Roosevelt, Scottii, Schoelzii and Teddy Jr. Ready for 4-in. pot*, $10.00 per 100. Strong plants, in all above varieties, ready for 5-m. pots, $15.00 per 100. Field Grown Carnation Plants Place your order now. White Enchantress, Matchless, White Perfection, Mrs. C.W.Ward, Light Pink Enchantress, Philadel- phia, Beacon, Victory. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Enchantress Supreme. $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. White Wonder. «6 50 per 100, SS5.00 per 1000. Yellow Prince. $7.00 per 100. Belle Washburn (New Red) $12.00 per 100. Other varieties. Prices on application. 250of one variety at thousand rate. All of the above will be strictly first class stock which I stand back of and assure satisfaction on. HYDRANGEAS. Best French varieties. 2M-in., S4.00 per 100, 3-in., $6.00 per 100; 6-in. and larger, in bud end bloom. Prices on application. PELARGONIUMS, Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker, Wurtembergla. Fine 2-in., $7.50 per 100. PEPPERS. Bird's Eye. For Xmas. Bright red. 2l4-in., $3.00 per 100. POINSETTIAS. 2.l4'-in., ready 100 1000 August 10th and later $6.00 $50.00 PRIMULAS. Obconica. Chl- nensls, Malacoides. 2J-^-in., giant flowering, finest strain, in separate colors or mixed. . 3.00 27.50 ROSES. 31; and 4-in., Own Root ana Grafted. Write for prices. American Beauties.Strong,3>2-in. 20.00 SMILAX. Strong, 2 M -in 3.00 25.00 SNAPDRAGON. Silver Pink. Giant Yellow. Giant White, NeUose. 2M-in 4.00 35.00 Keystone. 2M-in 5.00 45.00 VINCA, Variegated. 2-in 2.50 20.00 VIOLETS. Marie Louise (Rhein- beck grown ) Clean stock. Plants from soil, ready Aug. Ist. 4.00 35.00 ROMAN J.IRWIN PLANTS - CUTTIMCS-BUIBS-SEEDS Phones3738- 2326 Farra^ut 108 WfesT 28i!:St.NewYorK 286 The Florists' Exchange WHEN YOU BUY— GET A KROESCHELL 'THE BOILER OF UNEQUALED FUEL ECONOMY' Every boik-r made at our works is of tlie liigliest standard. Material — governed by Kroeschell specifications — the best that money and brains can produce. Workmanship — the kind that is an inspiration to all boiler maker.**. Boiler Efficiency — determined by actual tests under working conditions. Boiler Ratings — honest and true blue — guaranteed acturil working capacities OlrA^eir KROESCHELL WATER TUBE STEAM BOILER —NO TUBES TO CLEAN- BUY DIRECT— FACTORY TO USER PRICES KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 468 West Erie Street, CHICAGO, ILL. When ortierlDK. please mention The Exchniige SOUTHXRN STATES— Continued florists enrolli.'d as new members of the S. A. F. and O. H. R. C. Kerr of Houston, president Texas Florists' Ass'n, was toastmaster. W. W. Robinson, pres. of Dallas Floral Club introduced Mr. Younp who made a very forceful ap- peal for Texas florists to rally to the support of tbe big Houston convention, of which, however, he had no fears judg- ine frooi his ver.v cordial reception. The sentiment expressed by the various flo- rists goes to show a very optimistic and enthusiastic feeling prevalent, insuring loyal support on Aug. 14 to 18. The need of more commercial glass in the Southwest was emphasized in a discus- sion led by A. H. Koehle of Sherman, Texas. Although July and August are consid- ered the dnll season with the florists, yet the feeling is that business is hold- ing up well. J. S. K. Fort Worth, Tex. Good Flowers for Texae The greatest difficulty we have ex- perienced in Ft. Worth lately has been in securing enough flowers for our needs. This does not imply that there are not plenty of flowers in the hands of the growers, but rather that it is very difB- cult to ship them a great distance dur- ing the warm weather. Gladiolus have been a great help but are gone now. During t!ie early Summer there was nothing to e(|u.tl them. I have nev^r seen .\nieri. such a rain as this section is noted for. a regu- lar downpour, so that up to the time of Tuy leaving over llin. of water had fallen. Streams were over their banks and si ill increasing. This continual rain kept at it almost unceasingly for 18 suc- cessive days, so that outside work was an impossibility. (Continued on page 288) N/IY SPECIALTY FERN SEEDLINGS. By tht million, now ready for potting, best stock ever produced, every plant guaranteed to please, or money back. Aasor^ ment of 15 best Fern Dish varieties, strong, un- divided clumps, $1.00 per 100, (9.30 per 1000. In 10,000 lota, »9.00 per 1000; in 25.000 lot*. SS.50 per 1000. Ask lor Price List iUustratiss 30 beat Table Ferns to select from. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown, 2j^-in. stock, in best asaortment, t3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. KENTIA Belmoreana. Clean, thrifty, 2}^-in. stock, right sise for center plants. S1.30 per doa., SIO.OO per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense Gloriosa. Strongeit, • prettiest and most productive of fancy Adlan- tuniB. Always in demand, requires no mora heat or care than a Boston Fern. Well grown, 3-in. J2.50 per dor., $20.00 per 100. Large cut fronds, shipped safely any distance, $10.00 per 100. AOIANTUM Farleyense. Splendid 2-in. stock, $1.30 per doi., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Cuneatutn. Best common, com- mercial Maidenhair Fern for pot or cut. Well grown, 2U-in. stock, $3 50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Strong Seedlings, $1.00 per 100, $9.50 per 1000. ALSOPHILA Australia. Eitra strong seedlings, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PlumoBus Nanus. Strong seed- lings from best greenhou3e-irrown seeds, ready for potting, $1.00 per 100, $3.00 per 1000. In 5000 lots. $7.00 per 1000. J. F. Anderson FERN SPECIALIST SHORT HILLS, N. J. When ordering, please ment inn Tbe Exchange Fern Seedlings Best stock in country, assortment of 15 best varieties, strong, undivided clumps, $1.00 per 100. J9.50 per 1000; $9.00 per 1000 in 10,000 lots. Ferns for Fern Dishes. Full-grown, &ne stock, from 2K-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; from 3-in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Seed- lings. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. Fine stock from 2}^-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. BOSTON FERNS. 6-in. at 50c.; heavy 7-in. at $1.00; heavy Sin. at $1.50; heavy 10-in. at $2.00. Eitra heavy ENGLISH IVY. 4-in., $20.00 per 100. DRACy€NA Indivtsa. 5 and 6-in., $30.00 per 100. High Grade Stock. Caab, or satisfactory references C. A. Peterson Wood Court TirT7lown*on-Hod FTchsDi '£! Table Ferns Ironi L'lj in. no's, in best varieties, at $3.00 per IJO. S2.'. I'l' per KKO. ADIANTUM £lcrlosa (Hardy Farleyense! Fine strong plants, in 3-in. pots, at $15.0<1 per 100. KENTIAS and COCOS for comer plants, from 2'.4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Thomas P. Christensen, Short Hills, N. J. When ordering, please nioiillon The Exchauge POINSETTIAS Clean, thrifty pl.sntfi, from 214-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. $.10 00 per 1000; 3-in , S9 00 per 100. FERNS FOR DISHES. Strons, healthy plants, best varieties. 2J.4-in. pots, $f 00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; ,3-in., $6.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 2t4-in . $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per UWfl. SeedUne.s. readv (or potting, $1.00 per KKl. $,s.no per 1000. KENTIA Belmoreana, 2k-in.. $10.00 per 100. FRANK N. ESKESEN, Madison, N. J. August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 287 AUG. F. POEHLMANN Ho! for the Lone Star State! THE POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Send greetings to their many customers and friends IN TEXAS Don't Look Elsewhere for Palms Best available stock for Southern and Western trade E. C. PRLNER See Our Display at the Houston Convention AUG. F. POEHLMANN and E. C. PRUNER in charge. Be sure and see them. KENTIAS STRONG HEALTHY, CLEAN KENTIAS We have increased our stock of these most desirable Palms to such an extent as to be able to meet the demand of our ever increasing trade. We offer excellent plants in the best of condition. BELMOREANA SINGLE PLANTS 21^-inch pots, S1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. 4-inch, 5-6 leaves, 16-18 inches Iiigh, 40 c. each, $4.50 per doz., $35.00 per 100. Leaves Ins. high Each 6-inch pots 6-7 24 $1.00 6-inch pots 6-7 28-30 1.50 9-inch tubs 6-7 42-44 heavy 5.00 10-inch tubs 6-7 50-54 heavy 7.00 Specimen Plants, f60.00-$75.00. FORSTERIANA SINGLE PLANTS 4-inch pots, 5-6 leaves, 18 inches high, 40 c. each, $4.50 per doz., $35.00 per 100. Leaves Ins. high 28-30 6-inch pots 6-inch pots 6-inch pots 8- inch tubs S-inch tubs 8-inch tubs 9-inch tubs 9-inch tubs 10-inch tubs 10-inch tubs 15-inch tubs • 15-inch tubs 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 34 34-36 40-42 42-46 50-52 54 60 Ft. high 5-5}^ 5}^-6 8-8 J^ 9-10 Each $1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.50 5.00 heavy 6.00 heavy 7.00 8.00 12.00 heavy 40.00 heavy 50.00 FORSTERIANA MADE-UP PUNTS 6-inch 7-inch 8-inch 8-inch 8-inch 10-inch 12-inch 12-inch 12-inch 15-inch 1.5-inch pots tubs tubs tubs tubs tubs tubs tubs tubs tubs tubs Plants Ins. high 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 Each 24 .. .$1.50 30-32 . . . 2.50 38-42 . . . 3.50 48-52 . . . 5.00 52-54 . . . 6.00 54-60 . . . 8.00 60 . . . 10.00 62-66 . . . 12,00 66-70 . . . 15.00 72-78 75-80 heavy . ....$25 ...25.00 .00-30.00 ARECA LUTESCENS 6-inch pots S-inch pots Plants 4 3 Ins. high 24 40 Each .$1.00 . 3.00 ASPIDISTRA 5-iuch, green 6-inch, green 5-inch, variegated 5-inch, variegated Leaves 10-12 15_-17 10-12 .$1.00 . 1.50 1.00 . 1.50 PHiENIX ROEBELENII 3-inch pots per dozen $3.50 6-inch pots, IS inches high, 24-inch spread. each 2.00 10-inch tubs, 35 inches high, 46-inch spread. each 7.50 LIVISTONIA ROTUNDIFOLIA g^^^ 5-inch pots , $0.75 6-inch pots 1.25 You are cordially invited to visit our greenhouse department at Morton Grove, 111., whenever you are in the city. SUPPLY DEPARTMENT: 72-74 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. We are Headquarters for Prepared Ruscus and Oak Leaves Visit our display of Prepared Foliage at the Convention An invitation is herewith extended to all florists visiting Chicago to come and see us at our Supply Department and Cut Flower Store POELHMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, 111. Wli«D ordertniTf please mention Tbe Exchange 288 The Florists' Exchange Field-Grown Carnation Plants Ready For Immediate Shipment This is strong, healthy stock of large size, well branched — plants ready to go on your benches and go right ahead. We never offered better stock— it has been an excellent growing season with us. Per 100 Per 1000 Philadelphia 14.50 $40.00 Enchantress 4 50 40.00 White Enchantress 4.50 40.00 Rose-pink Enchantress - - - - 4.50 40.00 Washington 4.50 40.00 Zee Symonds 4.50 40.00 Beacon 5.00 45.00 THE EARLIER YOU ORDER THE QUICKER YOU GET THE PLANTS WORKING FOR YOU Peter Reinberg Wholesale Grower 30 E. Randolph Street CHICAGO, ILL. aguBqPsa aqx ""U"-"" ..\<\ -.-^mj.'iu'i uou.w. Z M EpA C«N H N For Quality and 30 E. Randolph St., Long (Central 328? r'UIC' kCTi Distance Central 3284 LlliLAviU Phones Automatic 42-965 V/»»»Vi-iV»\y Primroses and Cinerarias Per 100 nnikjiiTi A r>U- -> Mixed or separate colors, from 2M->n- PRIMULA Chinese, pot* $3.00 PRIMULA Obconica, Gigantea and Grandiflora. In mixed or separate colors, from 2K-in. pots. $3.00 per 100, 3-m. 5.00 CINERARIAS "Dreer's prize dwarf." From 2-in. pots 2.50 ASPARAGUS PlumOSUS. Extra strong, from 2H-in. pots .... 3.0 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Extra heavy, from 3-in. pots 5.00 WETTLIN FLORAL CO., Hornell, N. Y. Ferns rmt J J.-, f^ 8-in., $1.00 each. 7-in., 75c. each, 1 6QCiy» jr. 8.in , 60o. each. 4-in , 20c. each, 2)^-in., JflOO per 100, $60,00 per 1000 O^ ^*-I.SI 2W-in.. $500 per 100, $40.00 per 1000, SCOttll ^ ft-inch, 50o. each John Wanamaker f.^^-vif'^h'"' """• Roses. Madison. Own root. 3-in. $8.00 per 100 Campbell Bros., Penllyn, Pa. WTien ordering, p|p«im' mfntlon The Frphnngf ^^,^_^^ Our Advertising Columns ^'^Vsi\Sr^SkTs Belle Washburn BEST RED CARNATION Field plants, all strictly first size, ready for benching. The season has been exceptionally good for field plants in our vicinity and the plants are just right for benching. BASSETT & WASHBURN GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE AND CREGGS STATION, ILLINOIS 178 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL When firdering. plojise mention The E-^chapge (Continuea from pige 286) SOUTHERN STATES— Continued Under these conditions it is super- fluoiis to comment on business condi- tions. Tliere was hardly any business except an occasional funeral, and only one of any magnitude, but now, with im- proved weather, prospects seem brighter. Carnations in the field suffered most: many thousands were virtually ruined, but Roses show a wonderful improve- ment, outside stock being fully equal to any grown in the houses. Radiance, par- ticularly, which goes to prove that as a garden variety in this section under fav- orable conditions it has no superior. Asters in frames well drained, are ex- ceptionally fine and orders from a dis- tance are coming in rapidly. Rosemont Gardens have thousands now ready for the market. Inside stock of all kinds are doing fine and the outlook is certainly promising. During my visit North I saw no such stock of Chrysanthemums — clean, and of such a vigorous nature. The mild tem- perature, added to the increased mois- ture, certainly was a benefit. Ferns, which have been somewhat of a problem in our hot dry Summers, are fully equal to any grown in this entire country, so that the old saying that *'what is one man's meat is another's poison," applies to this case. Herbaceous stock has suffered owing to its close growing nature, but such stock as Dahlias look fine and promise well for a supply of really fine flowers. The new houses of the Rosemont Gar- dens are nearly completed and certainly the equal of any I saw in my travels, and places this establishment the largest in this State and fully equal to any in the South. 'The firm will be represented at the convention by Wallace Paterson, the youngest member of the firm. Martin Reukauf, representing H. Bay- ersdorfer & Co. was a recent visitor. W. C. Cook. Louisville, Ky. irotes Too much rain and extremely hot weather have caused outdoor stock to be- come poor. With the exception of Gla- dioli there is very little being offered at this time. Business is quiet. E. C. Fredericks of the firm of Beu- tel & Fredericks, has just completed in- stallation of a new refrigerating plant, motor driven by central station service, and of a 15ft. x 15ft. refrigerator. With this new plant he expects to be able to keep cut stock in far better shape, and at a decided saving over the old icing system. William Randall, representing A. L. Randall & Co., of Chicago, was in Louis- ville last week calling on the retailers. Anders Rasmussen of New .\lbany, and Mrs. Rasmussen recently left for Bay View, Mich., where they expect to spend a vacation of three weeks or so be- fore retuniing to the Louisville district. Ernest Walker of Auburn, Ala., State entomolugist, is in Louisville spending a vacation with his brother, Herbert Walker, of tlie F. Walker Co. The florists of New Albany, Ind., w;ill have fresh, clear water to work with in- side of the next few days, the new filtra- tion plant of the New .Vlbany Water Co. having been nearly completed, after being in course of construction for a .Tear. Water rates will be about ten per cent, higher, hut the florists are more than willing to pay the difference. Steve Herre, representing Poehlmann Bros. Co. of Chicago was a recent visi- tor. Nick and Tony Pontrich of the Pont- rich Greenhouses, Richmond, Ky., were in the city last week buying supplies, and visiting relatives in Louisville. Tony Pontrich reported a big funeral order amounting to about .$li50 at Richmond in connection with the death of a young college man. With the support of the Louisville flo- rists and merchants in all lines of busi- ness the million dollar factory fund was over-subscribed by the sum of $7000 in the nine-day campaign of the members of the Louisville Board of Trade. Among a few of the florists contributing during the windup of the campaign were E. G. Reimers & Sons Co.. Mrs. M. D. Reim- ers. Adam Heitz, J. E. Marrett. and even Anders Rasmussen of New Albany, Ind. Mike Pontrich reports that the entire force at the plant of Nick Pontrich's Sons is now busy renewing the soil in the greenhouse beds and getting Chrysan- themums in. There will be no vacations this year w'ith the employees of H. Kleinstarink as every man is needed in getting the new greenhouses up and planted. Enforced "WeeOiag That the oflicials of Louisville were prepared to carry out their orders enforcing the citizens to cut all weeds from yards or vacant lots, was proven last week when warrants were sworn to against fourteen leading business men, including some of the leading bankers, and capitalists. Flowering weeds have been a great menace to fine lawns in the city in the past, but if the ordinance is enforced it should aid greatly in the future. Movements toward having weeds cut in the cities of Trenton. Paducah and Hopkinsville, Ky., as well as several other small cities, have been started dur- ing the past few davs. At Trenton an anti-weed ordinance with penalties of $100 to $500 has been passed. Starting August 1 the recently en- acted workmen's compensation law went into effect. .\ number of the larger growers and retailers have accepted the act. Any employer working five or more employees is subject to the provisions of the act, and is practically forced to ac- cept it, as otherwise they lose their com- mon law defences Washington, D. C. Roses are still scarce but there is not much demand for them. Gude Bros, had an order for seven dozen .\ra. Beauty Roses this week. They had to draw on three cities to get enough to fill. They were fine, like mid-Winter flowers. John J. Bickings met with a very seri- ous accident last week. He was on his way home when his wagon was struck by a street car and demolished, and he was thrown. His right leg was badly crushed. It wiU be necessary for him to remain in the hospital for several weeks. From the witnesses, it was through the negligence of the other party. Marche's improvements on his store are well under way. He is extending the bay window all the way around the store and the door will be on the corner of the building. .Tos. H. Hardy is Opening a place in the Bradford building on 14th st.. where he will do landscaping and sell cut flow- ers during the Winter. O. A. C. O. Unofficial confirmation has been se- cured from the Department of Agricul- ture of the statement which has been going the rounds, and which first ap- peared in the columns o f The Ex- chanof:. to the effect that Dr. Beverly T. Galloway, who had recently tendered his resignation to the board of directors of Cornell University as dean of the New August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 289 The Florists' Exchange and the Southland KCl^HE EXCHANGE has worked hard and continuously ^9^b| for the recognition of the developing interests of the South. From the very beginning it was ably seconded by its then representative at Houston, Mr. S. J. Mitchell, to whom much credit must be given for the quickening of the spirit of the trade throughout the State of Texas. As time passed on the work was reinforced by well- known florists and nurserymen of Texas and other Southern States. The publishers of the Exchange feel that, due to these joint efforts, the South was brought prominently before the country until it is now a recognized factor in the trade, com- mercially, politically and socially. Representatives of THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE will be at Houston throughout the convention and will be glad indeed to shake hands with the men of the South. Make our store your headquarters while in Houston Greeting to visiting S. A. F. and O. H. Members When otderlng. ;>li ase DjePtiou The L'xcbange Welcome to Society of American Florists VISIT OUR STORE AND GREENHOUSES WHILE IN HOUSTON Brsizos Hotel Greenhouses E. E. STONE, Wholesale Florist Grower of Asparagus Plumosus Sprays DICKINSON, Galveston Co., TEXAS Wlieii ordering, phase meptJoD The Escbange Quality j^gl"^!^^ Greeting to visiting S. A. F. members Q & S Florists Special attention to orders for Texas Corner Travis St. and McKinney Ave. HOUSTON, TEXAS Greeling to S. A. F. & 0. H. C. KOFAHL When ordering, please mention The Exchange Tropic Weed and Grass Killing Fluid Destroys weeds and grass in pathways, driveways. roads, ditches, lawn-tennis courts, and all places j where other means are expensive and unsatisfactory. ' Manufactured by STANDARD CHEMICAL CO., Inc., HOUSTON. TEXAS I When ordering, please men t ion The Exchange I Floral Designs de Luxe ^^^ I A T. DB LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. I 438 to 448 Weat 37t]i Street, V. T. THE RICE HOUSTON TEXAS Official Headquarters S. A. F. and 0. H. Convention The largest and finest hotel in the South, yet one where the guests are made to feel at home, because of its indiscriminate service and the un- faltering courtesy of its employees. There are 600 guest rooms ; a Dining[Room Ser- vice that is unsur- passed in Cuisine and extremely pop- ular because of its moderate prices. A dependable ser- vice and an unchang- ing rate schedule. EUROPEAN $1.50 and up Homer D. Matthews Manager \\\\cn ordering, please mention The Exchange JASMINE SPECIALISTS Greetings to Society of American Florists Tuberoses, Bulbs, Alternanthera and Shasta Daisy Plants CARLYLE & SON, Florists Successors to MRS. J. W. CARLYLE ALVIN :: :: :: :: :: TEXAS When ordering, please mention The Exchange CARROLL, FLORISl 922 TEXAS AVENUE, HOUSTON, TEXAS This card sends greetings to all S. A. F. and 0. H. members Visiting Houston during Convention and, as Well, invites a call from you When ordering, please mention The Exciiange REICHARDT & SCHULTE CO., Inc. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in "THE TEXAS SEED HOUSE" Flower, Garden and Field Seeds 206-208 Milam Street. HOUSTON, TEXAS ^N'lien ordering, please mention The Exchange A wide range of all stock, with some of the unusual not to be found elsewhere, at F. A. Dewson's Greenhouse & Nursery Office: 304 Lumberman's Bank Building HOUSTON, TEXAS S. A. F. and 0. H. Members Welcome When ordering, please mention The Exchange The Annual Meeting OF THE Florists' Hail Association of America will be held at Convention Hall, Houston, Texas, at 9 a. m. Wednesday, August 16, 1916. JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y. 290 The Florists' Exchange ALPHANO ft(0 u.s.vat orr. Consider This Point About Alphano And Make Your Lawn This Fall OVER and over again it has been proved beyond all dispute that the tiny soil bugs called bacteria, have as much to do with the soil's fertility as any one thing. Of a certainty, where there is no bacteria there is no fertility. It is now freely acknowledged that the most valuable part of anitnal manures is the humus they contain. This fact is so, mainly because it is in Ihe hiimiis that the bacteria thrives and multiplies. The office of the bacteria is to gather nitrogen from the air and liberate the mineral foods locked up in the soil. They are soil di- gesters. Wi^^K^^ $12 a ton in bags $10 a ton in bags by the carload $8 a ton in bulk by the carload F. O. B. Alphano. N. J. Alphano Humus fairly teems with all the essential bacteria. Make your lawn, with it this Fall. It furnishes abundant, immediately available food for the present use of the roots. It will freely inoculate the soil so that by next Spring the grass roots will also have an ample supply of rich, predigested foods all ready for the growing season's de- mand. The same fact applies to your vege- table and flower garden and shrubs. The Fall use of Alphano is just plain, soil building common sense. Send for free book on " Lawns, Their Care and Fare." AlpKano rdurrvu.s Oo, (ESTABLISHED 1905 17-F BATTERY PLACE NEW YORK NORTHPORT ^ ^ Carnation Plants Enchantress, Mrs. Ward, Northport, White Perfection, White Wonder $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 Remember, We Guarantee Satisfaction J. D. COCKCROFT Long Island, N. Y. Carnation Plants Enchantress, Mrs. Ward, Beacon, $6.00 1000. Enchantress Supreme, White Wc 1, Alice, S6.50 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. Our stock of plants is fine and healthy George Peters & Son HaiTipstead, L. I^ N. Y. Enchantress, Mrs. Ward, Beacon, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Enchantress Supreme, White Wonder, White Per- fection, Alice, $6.50 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. SOUTHERN STATES— Continued Vork State College of Agriculture con- nected therewith, would soon return to the department. Dr. (Jalloway first accepted service in the Department ot Agriculture in 1887 and when he resigned in 1914 to accept tl)i> office of dean at Cornell's agricul- tural department, he was assistant secre- tary of the department here. He will rejoin the bureau of plant industry, which he was largely instru- mental in organizing and developing. He was the first chief of this bureau. His work will be principally in investigations under applied plant pathology, devoting spe on T'le Exchange GatherYour Rose Buds While You May 2-ye.ir-old budded plants of .\MERIC.\N BE.\UTY and FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI. J5.50 per 100 for Fall deliverj-. THE EAST END NURSERY CO. Cut A. MORAIO, Florist SSPnrchiKSt., RYE, N. Y. ' Wli»o ordvrlns, plcu« naotloo Tli« Ezetaanse August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 291 The Cloche Co., 131 Hudson et.. New York, N. Y. — A little hand list describing the " Gro- Quik " forcers, also collapsible paper seed box. Celery bleachers and other useful lesser known garden tools. The Efficiency Vegetable Garden Chart is also illustrated and described. This is a useful guide as to the times at which vegetables may be aown and harvested. Forelgrn Simon Louis Freres & Co., Bruyeres C-Chatel, Seine-et-Oise, France. — General price list for seed merchants (wholesale). Searl & Sons. 86 King st., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. — Everything for the garden. A complete catalog of ninety-six pages. The Yokohama Nursery Co., 21-35 Nakimira St.. Yokohama, Japan. — Descriptive catalog of Japanese stock, including flower trees and shrubs, particularly Azaleas, and Acers, Hydrangeas, etc.; also fruit trees, indoor foliage plants. Peonies, together with seeds of Japanese plants. Well illustrated, eighty-six pages and index. Samuel McGredy and Son. Royal Nurseries, Portadown, Ireland. — New Rose.'j, a descriptive list that will be wanted by many on this side; eight pages. R. H. Bath, Ltd., The Floral Farms, Wisbech, England. — Special offer of bulbs for the trade only. The great specialties here are Tulips and Daffodils, several of which are illustrated; also special list of flower set seeds. F. Cooper, Ltd., Wellington, New Zealand. — Wholesale price list of choice flower and vegetable seeds, also retail list which is illustrated and much more distinctive. The Union Nurseries, Ondenbosch, Holland. . (American Agents. McHutchison & Co., 95 Cham- I bers St., New York, N. Y.)— Wholesale catalog of evergreens, deciduous trees, and general nursery ; stock. The Royal Totterham Nursery. Ltd . , Dedems- vaart, Netherlands. (American Agents, McHutchi- son & Co.).— Wholesale trade list of hardy peren- nials including rock plants, heaths and general collection of Rhododendron, Azalea, etc. A useful catalog which includes a number of the newer hardy plants and shrubs, many of which are now only coming into general commerce. Fifty-six pages with index. Craig Quality Cyclamen PRIZE WINNING STOCK Our Cyclamen are conceded to be the best strain in all colors. 75,000 ready for immediate delivery. From 4-inch pots, at $25.00 per 100. Robert Craig Company 4900 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Branch, NORWOOD, PA. \\'lio;i nr'iprini:. itl>'ase mPntlnn Tlip Kxclinngp Sioux Falls, S. D. — Hazel Kemp, for many years in charge of the landscape department of the Gurney Nurseries at Yankton, has joined the forces of M. M. Strong Floral Co. and will have charge of the same work. Miss Kemp special- izes in all kinds of landscaping for homes, park tracts, or large private grounds, and her work in other cities has attracted much attention. Lake Geneva, Wis. — The Summer meeting of the State Horticultural So- ciety will be held at Lake Geneva on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 22 and 23. The delegates will be the guests of the Lake Geneva Gardeners' Association on Wednesday, when the day will be spent inspecting the home grounds sur- rounding Lake Geneva, after which they will be given an informal banquet at the Geneva hotel. Ants on Pansy Seed Bed Kindly tell me how to destroy ants. They carry all the Pansy seed off, espe- cially when the seeds start to germin- ate.—J. B. B., N. J. — Any contact or stomach poison in a liquid form, strong enough to kill the ants will be liable to injure the germinat- ing Pansy seed. It is suggested that the inquirer try a suffocant poison, such as fresh Pyrethrum powder which he can buy at any of the leading drug stores. It must be fresh in order to be effective. Dust the soil in the beds or flats with this powder when the Pansy seeds are sown, but this should be done when the soil is not wet. Repeat, if necessary. Indianapolis, Ind. — The Joseph H. Hill Co. of Richmond, has been incor- porated with a capital stock of $80,000. It will do a general greenhouse business. Directors are Joseph H. Hill, Clem A. Gaar, Lucile Gaar Hill. Liberty, Ind. — Osa F. Coryell has or- ganized a company and purchased the greenhouses which he has leased for the past three years from Ed. Cully, and the business will continue under the name of the Osa F. Coryell & Co. Milwaukee, Wls. — Albert Trostel will erect a garage, a palm house, and conservatory all in one, adjoining his palatial home on Lake Drive. The cost of the trio purpose structure is estimated at $25,000 on the building permit. At the Lancaster Co. (Pa.);Florists' Club.Picnic Top: Reading leftrto right — Frank Kohl, Sec'y; H. A. Schroycr,'Fres.: Elmer Weaver.^Vice- Pres.; Harry K. Roher, Sec'y. Lower: Group at the picnic. See text, page 251 last^week. SNAPDRAGONS SILVER PINK FINEST YELLOW per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000 J5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000 $4.00 NELROSE THE BEST COMMERCIAL SNAPDRAGON $5.00 per 100 j $45.00 per 1000 HEATHERDELL, Above prices are for plants, from 2J^-inch pots, which are pinched once and well branched. We offer extra fine plants of the above, from 3-in. pots, at an advance of $2.00 per 100. DAVID J. SCOTT, Corfu, N. Y. FINEST WHITE $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000 NEW YELLOW $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000 Whfii oriiprlng. pl'iisp mention The p^xrhaiitrp Palms, Ferns and Araucarias Now is the time to stock up your liouses with foliage plants for the Fall trade. We have a very fine Steele of plants for immediate delivery that you will be pleased with. KENTIA Forsteriana. 4-in. pots, 15 to 18 in. tall, 3.5c. each; 6-in. pots. 5-6 leaves. 24-28 in. 7oc, ; 0-in. pots. 6 leaves, 28-30 in., 81.00; 7-in. pots, 7 leaves. 40-42 in., S2.50, extra heavy. Made-up plants. 7-in. pots, 36 in. tall, with 3 small palms on side, S2.50 each. Made-up plants, 36 to 42 in. tall, extra heavy, 9-in. cedar tubs. S5.00 each. KENTIA Belmoreana. 4-in. pots. 15-18 in. tall, Mc. each; 7-in. pots, 5-6 leaves, 26-28 in. tall, SI. 50 each. NEPHROLEPIS Teddy Jr. extra fine, in 6-in. pots. S6.00 per doz. Cash wi NEPHROLEPIS John Wanamaker. 6-in., Se.OOper doz. NEPHROLEPIS Scottii. 6-in.. $5 00 per doz. 4-in. FERNS, ready to shift, S20 DO per 100. SMITHII FERNS, 4-in.. S3.00 per doz. ARAUC,\RI.\ Excelsa. 6-in. pots, very fine, this Spring's importation. 00c. , 75c. and SI. 00 each. FICUS Elastica. 6-in. pots, 40c. and 50c. each, 7-in. pots, 75c. each. CYCLAMEN Giganteum. 4-in. pots, $20,00 per 100. DISH FERNS. 2li-in. pots, *4.00 per 100. th order. ASCHMANN BROS., SECOND and BRISTOL STS. Philadelphia, Pa. ■ mentl0 10.75 11.90 1.1.05 14.20 Til. $11.60 12.75 13.90 1S.05 16.10 NEVER SLIP IN STOCK SELF-TYING FLOWER SUPPORTS TIME SAVERS OVIiR 1.000,000 I.N USE The Carnation Support Co., Connersville, Ind. self-tying CARNATION SUPPORTS <:ONTINUOU.S RING $18.00 PER 1000 PLANTS 3 RINGS TO E.\CH PL/\.NT SEND FOR A FREE SAMPLE I ^^ 1 on orflerinc. [ilinse mCDtiou Tie I'>rl>»nco A. F. J. Baur O. E. Steinkamp Merry Christmas The scarlet Carnation you will eventually grow. Order it now. Dissemination will begin next December. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 BAUR & STEINKAMP, Indianapolis, Indiana Carnation Breeders California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Asparagus Roots The Robbinsville Nurseries '■ 'prZZf'' Robbinsville, N.J. Largest stock the country Low prices for Fall Delivery New List Now Ready — Let us send it Not necessary for you to write. Just send your letter head and we will do the rest. iiew>u^ e^e^E- c* A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT DRAC^NA Indlvlsa. 2-in., 5c.; 3-in., lOc; 4-in.. 15c.: 5-in., 25c. each. REX BEGONIAS. 2<4-ia., $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poltevine. Ricard. Per- kins and Buchner. 2-iD., t2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMAN! FERNS. 3-in., lOo.; 4-in., 15c.; 5-in., 25c. VINCA Variegata. 2-in., J2.00; 3-in., J5.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Chrysanthemums and Plumosus MaJ. Bonnaffon and J. Nonln, from 2>^.inch pots, J20.00 per 1000. Out of sand, $15.00 per lOOO' SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON. 3H-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. C(uA or appTOTed Tedit W. B. GIRVIN. Leola. Pa. W'lipn ordoiing. please mention The Exchange The National Nurseryman The official organ of the American Association of Nurserymen. Circu- lated among the trade only. Published monthly. Subscription price, one dollar per year, in advance. Foreign subscriptions, one dollar and fifty cents per year, in advance. Sample copies free upon application from those in the trade enclosing their business card. THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, Inc. Hatboro, Pa. Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS PALMS and Plants of Every Variety urns W6£D-KILL6R Grass and Weed-Killing' Chemical One Quart (covers 600 sq. ft.) $0.50 One Gallon 1.50 Write for discounts and further particulars ATLAS PRESERVATIVE COMPANY OF AMERICA Dept. A, 95 Liberty .St., N¥.W YORK CITY When ordcrlup. please mention The Exchange We are the Largest Growers of ROSES-PORTLAND ROSES Superior Quality, Choice Varieties Sell better. Grow better. Ask for catalogue, place your order now. MouDtaiD View Floral Co., Portland, Ore. Wtu-ii ordering. pU'ase mention The Exchauce Fruits & Vegetables Under Glass William Turner. Reduced to $3.50. A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO 438 to 448 We«t 37th E»tTeet, V. T. CHINESE PRIMROSES Fine, 2.inch, $2.00 per 100 Best, large flowering strain, in bright colors Malacoides and Cinerarias 2-in,, $2,U1I per 100. Oit^h. M. S. ETTER, The Home of Primroses SHIREMANSTOWN. PA. \Vhen ordprlne. please mention The Exobauee Mason City, 1a. — F. J. Olsen of Atiio.'s. one of the most successful florists in Iowa, is looking for a location here as a branch store for Mason City. Slioultl lie liiul a building suitable for the retail trade he will establish his sou here to take charge. • Knight & Struck Co. Kni;;ht & Stnu-k Co. announce that it has secured the entire fourth floor at 25S Fifth ave.. near 28th st.. and moved to that address on Aug. 1. Blooming' Hal3it of Certain Boses. — Please let me know if the following climbing Roses bloom more than once a season, or are they like the rambler? Dr. Van Fleet. Shower of Gold, Silver Moon. — A. L., Calif. — The characteristic habit of the Roses mentioned is to give one crop of blooms each season, we think. Some casual blooms might possibly appear some seasons after the main crop. Peru for Identification. — I wonder if you would be able to tell me what the name of a fern could be from the meager description I can give you? Have heard it called Carrot Fern, or King Fern, al- though it is not Cibotium Schiedei. It grows in the same way as Cibotium Schiedei, but a little hardier looking, somewhat resembling a Carrot plant. Have had one grow as large as 3ft. across, and presume they grow larger. Have a good dark color and all over the leaves come little dark knobs about the size of a small pea, out of which come tiny leaves, about an inch long. It is really a beautiful fern and I should be very grateful for its name. — A. W., Va. ■ — The fern which the inquirer de- scribes is probably Asplenium bulbi- ferum. Iiady aay Bose. — Kindly let me know if the climbing Rose Lady Gay is sin- gle or double?— N. P., N. Y. — Lady Gay is a double Rose. Bose for Identification. — I am sending by parcel post a spray of a climbing Rose. Will you kindly identify it for me?— S. W. H., Mass. — -We think that the Rose submitted for identification is Climbing American Beauty. Care oJ Araucarias. — ^Will you kindly state tlie proper care for Araucarias in the store, as some of mine are losing their lower tiers by turning yellow? — R, O., Mass. — Araucarias require a cool treatment, a temperature not higher than 60 deg. at night. The plants should have plenty of room, never be crowded close to- gether or by other plants. They should be protected from the direct sunlight in the Summer. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Jadoo Fibre. — I see in your Annual for 1916 you mention Jadoo Fibre. I would like to know who has it for sale. Our sand is not good for propagating and would like to try this. — G. W. I., Fla. — If any of our readers have Jadoo Fibre to sell or know who has, we would be pleased to hear from them, so that we may be able to help our inquirer. Geraniums Not Blooming'. — I have Ea.stcr Greeting and Pansy Geraniums, but while they grow, they produce nw blooms. Can you tell why? — G. W. I., Fla. • — If the Geraniums mentioned are kept free from insects, and are kept growing vigorously, they will bloom in due season. Sometimes when buds form on Geraniums and the shoot on which the truss of buds appears continues its growth beyond that point where the bud appears, and hence may take away the strength from the truss of buds and causes it to blight, it is better at once to nip out this shoot above the truss of buds. Making* Concrete Coldframes. — Will you kindly publish the specifications for concrete cold frame. — A. E. \V., Pa, — In "Gardeners and Florists' Annual for 1915" obtainable through the office of The Florists' Exchange for 50c. post- paid, on pages 125 to 129, particularly on p:ige 12S you will find the required specifications and illustrations. Dwarf Evergreens Hardy at Concord, N. H. — Will you please tell me what dwarf evergreens will do well in the vicinity of Concord, N. H., so as to pass P. Ouwerkerk 316 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. JUST RFXEIVED FROM OUR IIOLL.VND NURSERIES Rhododendroiis,Azaleas,Spiraeas, Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts PRICES MOI>ER.\TE Wh'^n ^>ri1iTinc. please meption The Exchange Chrysanthemums Carnations and Roses Charles H. Totty MADISON - - - NEW JERSEY \A'lii'ii 'inKTin/?, please mention The Exchange J. L. DILLON, Bioomsburg, Pa. Our Specialties Roses. Carnations. Verbenas When ordering, please meatlon The Exchange ROSES, CANNAS and SHRUBBERY WRITE FOR PRICES The Conard ®. Jones Co. WEST GROVE. PA. WlK-ii nrderlnp. please mention The Exchange CARNATION PLANTS FIELD GROWN READY NOW 10,000 Matchless. S45.00 per 1000, 4,000 C. E. Akehurst. §50 00 per 1000. W. & H. F. EVANS, Rowlandville, Philadelphia, Pa. When orderlnK. please mfntlon The EicbunKe Joseph Heacock Co. WYNCOTE. PA. Growers of Kentias When ordtThiK, please niemion The Exchange Al STOCK ,„.oo ALYSSl'M, Double. 2-m t2.00 BEGONIA, Chatelaine. 2H->n : 3.00 Erfordla nnd Vernon, (Red, White and Pink). 2!4-in 2.50 STAR OF BETHLEHEM. Something new. 2-in 5.00 STEVIA, Rooted Cuttlnfts 75 Caiih, plf.'iae. Olson & Co.. Wliol™l« Pltnl Growere, Webster, Man. When ordeiini:. please montlop The Exchange ORCHIDS FRESHLY IMPORTED. We offer the folowing: CATTLEYAS Sklnnerl, Labiata. Trianse. Mosslae. Percivallana, GaskelUana; LvCLIAS acuminata, superbiens; ONCIDIUMS blcallo- eum, Cebolleta. omlthor>'nchum. sphacela- tum, splendidum and the Holy Ghost Orchid* PERISTERr\ data. Write for pri<-«. IjtO»r ^ HlirrAll Orchid Grower* A Imporier* Lager oc nurreii, summit, n. j. When ordering, please mention llie Exchange August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 293 GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings GUARANTEED to any point in the United States as far west as Chicago. If they do not suit you, eend them back and get your money refunded. Vou run no risk. Per 1000 S. A. NUTTand BUCHNER $10.00 RICARD and POITEVINE 12.50 Nuti-e. — The quality of cuttings I furnish does not allow my giving any agents or middlemen a com- mission, and they can be procured only through me direct. I have cuttings ready for shipment every Monday of the year, POT GERANIUMS. Have a surplus over June and early July. They are potted up and ready for deUvery August and September, at an attractive price. Let me submit samples and prices. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Wh«*n ordering. nlPnwp TO'^ntlnn Thp KTfliiiiigf GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS RicBxd, PoittTlne. Castellane, Doyle. Perkin«, Viaud, Nutt and buchner, $10 00 per 1000. Caoh with order. FRED. W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa. Whpn ortlprtng. plcnsp mention The Rxcliange GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Ready in October. Write for prices ERNEST HARRIS Delanson, N. Y. vVhi-n oriti'i-lng. plyn^p niPDtlon ThP Exchange Geraniums cuSngs NUTT, POITEVINE, BUCHNER, RICARD $10.00 per 1000. Stock guaranteed. I C. OUADLAND'S SONS 328-340 Houghton St., North Adams, Mass. Wheg ordering, please mention Tlie Exchange Geraniums READY FOR SHIPMENT ROOTED CUTTINGS — Ricard, PoiteTine, Doyle, Nutt. Buchner, $10.00 per 1000. ' 2-inch fine stock of Poitevine, Doyle. $2 00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA. When ortlering. please mention Tlie E.^chaage On Own Roofs 23-^ and 4-iuch pots. 1-year-field- grown to pot 5 to 6 inch. Wbcn nnlering. please mention Thp Exchange Split Carnations Quickly, easily anii fheaply mended. No toola require^] Fillsbury Carnation S!aple Patented 1906 1000 35c.. 3000 $1.00 portpaid I. L. PILLSBURY Galesburg, III. Roses Carnations F. Dorner & Sons Co LA FAYETTE, IND. W'li.'Ti ■ir^-in., very best varie- ties, assorted S.OO 40.00 Erfordil. 2>i-in 3.00 25.00 3-in 4.00 35.00 SemperBorens White. 3-in.. 6.00 Vernon. 2-in 2.50 20.00 3-in 5,00 Bedding. Assorted. 2M-in... 4.00 BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pink and White. 2)i-in 5.00 40.00 CALADIUM Esculentum. doz. 5-in., $2.00 per CANNAS. King Humbert. 3-in., $4.00 per 100; 4-in.. $7.00 per 100. (Except King Humbert.) 3-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. CARNATIONS Field-Grown 100 1000 White Enchantress 86.00 $50.00 Matchless 6.00 50.00 White Perfection 6.00 60.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 50.00 Light Pink Enchantress 6 00 50.00 Philadelphia 6 00 50.00 Beacon 6.00 50.00 Victory 6.00 .50.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.00 60.00 White Wonder 6.50 55.00 Yellow Prince 7.00 60.00 Benora 7.00 60.00 POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. All pop- ular varieties. $1.75per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Hardy Varieties. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. CYCLAMEN. Xmas Red, Pink, Salmon, Pure White, White wiib Eye. Dark Red, 2X-in., $6.00 per 100, $50 00 per 1000; S-in , $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. DRACBNA Indlvisa. 2Ji in , per 100, $3.60; 3-in., $6,00; 31.4-ii. , $7 00: 4-in,. $15.00: 5-in., $25.00. Seedlings. $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. iqq iqqq FERNS. Table Ferns. 2K-in. .$3.00 Cyrtomium Falcatum, 3-in. . 8.00 4-in 15.00 Boston Ferns. 2Ji-in 4.00 $35.00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt. Whltmanl com- pacta, Scottii. A112>i-in.. 5.00 40.00 Elegantissima Improved and Elegantlssima compacta. 2M-in 6.00 60.00 Teddy Jr 5.00 45.00 Whitmanl. 5H-in. 75c. each. Table Fern SeedUngs. $2.00 per flat; 5 Bats, $1.76 per flat; 10 flats. $1.60 per flat. HITDRANGEAS. Best varieties. 2ii-ia.. $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. 100 1000 IVY, English. 2>i-in $3.00 $26.00 LEMON VERBENAS. 2-in 2.50 Strong, 3-in 6.00 PHLOX, Hardy. Mixed. Clumps. S.OO Fireball. 4-in 7.00 POINSETTIAS. 2)i-in 6.00 50.00 PRIMULA. Obconlca, Ohinen- sis, Malacoldes. Giant flow- ering. Separate or Mixed Colors 3.00 27.50 SNAPDRAGON. Silver Fink, Giant Yellow. Giant White, Tango and Salmon. 2}i-in. 4.00 35.00 VINCA Varlegata. 2-in 2.50 20.00 2M-in 3.00 25.00 VIOLETS. Marie Louise. Clean stock. Rooted Cuttings 2.25 20.00 Plants from soil, ready Aug. Ist, 4.00 35.00 VIOLETS. Princess of Wales. 2.60 22.60 When ordering. pleuHe m'-ntion The Kxrlinn 10,000 Bench-Grcwn Ferns Scottii, Whitmanl, Scholtzll, Roosevelt, etc. Fine plants, $15.00 and $20.00 per 100. 2H-in. ASPARAGUS Plumosus and 100 1000 Sprengeri. Large plants $2.75 $25.00 2><-in. SMILAX PLANTS 2.75 25.00 2M-in. STEVIA. Dwarf or tall 2.25 20.00 3-in. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 10 varieties 7.50 70.00 2M-in. CYCLAMEN. 8 varieties 6.00 65.00 3-in 8.00 70.00 Abundance of other stock. Alonzo J. Bryan, washington?"n.' j. When ordering, please mention The Exchange VIOLETS- VIOLETS Marie Louise. Clean and healthy. 3-in. pots, 15.00 per 100. Cash with order. WM. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N. J. When ordering, plense menflon The KTchnnge Snapdragon Nelrose We have several thousand well rooted plants of NELROSE Snapdragon from rooted cuttings. 100 1000 Out of Thumb Pots $3.50 S35.00 Out of 3-inch pots 5.00 50.00 Fine, well rooted plants ready now W& H F FVANS RowlandrilU, . 0£ n. r. EiVrti'NO, PHIUDELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mentlnn The Escbange 170 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Strong plants, 3-in., fine to plant out. 5c. each for the lot. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Extra fine plants, 3-in. pots. 6c. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. ORCHIDS Collector John JJg 3^.]^ [3 still collecting in South America the best Com- mercial Orchids. Plants are arriving now. For prices write to EDF RliriC 719 Chestnut Street* . l-fH* DI^V^IV, SECAUCUS. N.J. When ordering, please mentloq IT^e Exchange POT-GROWN WISTARIA AMPELOPSIS VeitchU AMPELOPSIS OuinquefoUa ARISTOLOCHIA EUONYMUS Radicans variegated A. L. MILLER Rockaway Boulevard and Sutphln Road JAMAICA, LONG ISLAND When nrdprlng. pleasp mention Th** Exohange Berberis Thunbergii Seedlings to 3 feet. Prices right Specimen TSUGA CANADENSIS Littlefield & Wyman North Abington, Meiss. When rirderlng, pi ease mpntlon The Exchange LARGE PINES. SPRUCES, HEMLOCK, RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS, ETC. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. Stratford, Conn. Reference : Dann & Bradstreet. Established 2 1 year When ordering nlewge m-nflnn The RTcliHnge SMITH'S Revised Chrysanthemum Manual (Third Edition.) By ELMER D. SMITH. Who has made a specialty of Chrysanthemuni Culture for the last twenty-five years. The best work on Chrysanthemuni Culture. Both amateur and florists have been provided with articles for their special needs ONE HINDRED .\ND SIX PAGES. ONLY SOc. postpaid. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. Western Orchid Co. Alameda, California ORCHIDS, PALMS Sole Agency for Pacific Orchid Peat 294 The Florists' Exchange •Miliminniniiiiiiiiiinunuii [iiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiuiinniiiiiiiuiuiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiitiiii iiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiivnniiiiiiiiiiiiim [iiiiiiiiiiiiic] uiiiiitiiiiniiiiinciiiiiiuiiiiiuimii []iiiniiiiiii[]i iiiiiinuiiiniiiiiiiiiiiitiiritiiiiniraniiiiii iiici iiiiii[]ii uiiiiimuiiiiiinnimiunt-; California Privet a i E ; I Over two million plants of superior quality ) I All sizes from one foot to four feet Very low rates in carload lots | •?. _ _ , . . . . . - I Also Polish Privet, Amoor Privet and Berberis Thunbergii in quantity | J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, New Jersey :*3iniiiiuiiit}ruiimmitjmHuiiui[]iiiiiiiiiuKimrimMiti3ruiiiiiiiiic]riiiiiiiinK]iiuiitiiiii[iiiiiiitiiiiu]HiiiiMiint]iiiitiMMiiC3n WTien oriterlnp. pli-ase mcnttop The Exchange Hill's Choice Landscape, Decorative and Forcing Stock FOR FLORISTS' TRADE Boxwoods Landscape Conifers Pyramids, Standards, Globes, Bush, Dwarf — one of our leading specialties. Stocked in enormous quantities. D TrAOC Standards. Half standards. Day 1 rCcS pyramids. We can save you money and give better quality. Let us prove it. Hardy Tubbed Evergreens Clipped Specimens in Taxus, Thuyas, Juniperus Abies varieties in Pyramids, Globes , and natural-shaped, in large assortment. Araiirariac ^^*^ sorts, best values, in niallCariao both small and large sizes, for imnicdiate eflfect and growing on. C^.^^Mr* Cl-MAir Azaleas, Rhododen- rOrCing dtOCk drons. Aucubas. Skimmia Japonica, Hydrangeas, Lilacs, Spirseas, Magnolias, Japanese Maples, Wistaria Chinensis, Japanese Flowering Cherry, Peonies, Roses, in large assort- ment. Choicest quality, best commercial sorts. Wholesale price list will be mailed proroptlr on request. The D. Hill Nursery Company, Inc, WHOLESALE GROWERS and IMPORTERS Evergreens and New, rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. Window-Box Plants ^lt^°,'il[7s for winter use. All hardy and desirable sorts, beat selection, lowe.st prices. Also Bush Box and Dwarf Edging. This line offers wide-awake fiorists a grand oppor- tunity to increase their sales and profits. Deciduous Trees and Shrubs Our leaders — Norway Maple, American White Elm, and Japanese Barberry. Young Stock for Lining Out Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Trees and Shrub seedlings, rooted cut- tings, grafts, etc., in large assortment at very low prices Annual output, 10,000- 000 plants. Write for informatioa and price today. EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA Box 404. DUNDEE. ILL. WTien ordering, pl^'ase mention The Exchange Nursery Stock t Florists Trade Fruit Trees, Ornannental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Roses, Clematis, Phlox, Paeonies, Herbaceous Perennials Ampelopsis Veitchii California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Write For Our Wholesale Trade List W. (a T. SMITH CO.. 70 YEARS Geneva. N. Y. 1000 ACRES When ordering, phrase nientiuii The Exchange 5,000 NORWAY and SUGAR MAPLES. lH-5-in. cal. 25,000 ORIENTAL PLANTS. 4-10 ft. for growing on. 500 AMERICAN HOLLY. 12-30 x 12-30. Shapely plants. 500 NORWAY SPRUCE. 5-7 ft. sheared. Will sell cheap. Send us list of your wants of the above for special prices Woodlane Nurseries MT. HOLLY, NEW JERSEY When orderlDg. please mention The Excbaiige Peonies and Iris CATALOGUE NOW READY Our Guarantee WE WILL REPLACE WITH THREE ALL PLANTS NOT PROVING TRUETO DESCRIPTION PETERSON NURSERY, ?;S'TlS,s When ordering, please mention The Exchange Our New Peony List IS NOW READY And is yours for the asking. Our assortment this season is especially good for Florists' use, both for planting and cutting purposes. Florists can select from our list an assortment which will bloom from early season until late. NOTE— Use printed stationery. We sell to the TRADE only. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York When ordering, please m-'ntlon The Exrhsnge KOSTER & CO. Hollandia Nurseries Boskoop :: Holland Headquarters for First-Class Nursery Stock U. S. resident representative A. J. PANNEVIS FLUSHING, N. Y. When ortlerhi;:. p1 ;i>'i' nuMitJon The Exchange Our Advertising Columns ""^^^^rS^PSSvLTs August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 295 URSERY DEPARTM CONDUCTED BY JOSEPH MEEHAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NUKSERYMEN— President, John Watson, Newark, [i'S N. Y.: Vice-President, Llovd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo-: Treasurer, Peter Youncers, \vf Geneva, Neb.; Secretary, John Hall, Rocliester, N. Y. Iw ■■^^ii^i^,\iti:il:it'.;^^,>: Tamarix hispida (Subject of this week's illustration) The species of Tamarix now comprise some six or so in number, among wiiicii are some Spring blooming sorts, others that flower late in Summer. The one we now write of is in the late flowering list, blooming in August and September, a season where flowering shrubs and trees are much appreciated. There is much of beauty in a Tamarix when in bloom. There is but little foliage displayed at the time, as the flowers, though small, occupy much space, just a little foliage appearing to make a contrast. As to color, one and all of the species may be termed a light pink, varying but little in any of them. In our species, hispida, they are quite pink, appearing in dense racemes, as our illustration displays, forming a show of much attraction. All species of the Tamarix are commonly grown as shrubs, as our specimen has lieen. but if permitted to grow to one shoot at the start they attain to a small tree size, in which form they appear of much beauty, especially when in flower. As a lover of positions near the sea, tlie Tamarix is well known, and is much used f(,r the purpose. It is often to be met with in great masses. Even salt spray in moderatii n does not hurt it. Should one of the Spring bloomers be desired the well known tetrandra could be used, as its season is April and May, the flowers coming with the leaves. The Tamarix is not difficult of propaga- tion. Cuttings under glass in Summer or ripened wood set out in Spring will root. mv -D jjj Summer is the season when » Tii ^ the propagation of Lilacs by of liUacs budding may be undertaken to advantage. As is well known the close re- lationship between the Lilac and the Privet permits of the use of the latter as a stock. As the Privet roots so readily from cuttings, all the stocks that are required may be had by looking ahead of the budding season a little. It is possible to set out Privet cuttings in Spring and have them rooted and growing in time to bud them the same season, though one year rooted cuttings are such as are generally used. As the rule for budding is to do it when the sap is subsiding somewhat in its flow, and the Privet is a late grower, it is often well toward September when the work is done, and this is particularly the case with young plants. It is best to place the bud as close to the ground as possible to lessen the chance of a Privet growth below it at any time. Tiu- Lilac bud rarely fails when the work is prop- erly done, and where Spring opens the Privet stock above the bud should be cut away, where a strong shoot of the Lilac bud may be ex- pected. The following year should see a strong plant of Lilac. It should then be tfansplanted. This is the time to see that no buds are visible on the Privet stock, below where the bud of the Lilac was placed. Should any appear, cut them out, and when planting, set the plants so that the Lilac itself is an inch or two beneath the surface of the ground. With this care but little chance of a Privet growth from the root need be expected. Besides this way of propagating Lilacs there is that of root cuttings, set out in early Spring, and of cuttings of young shoots of half ripened wood in Summer, placed under glass. These several ways of increasing the Lilac have allowed of its propagation so readily that a collec- tion of the best kinds is now easily obtained. Salij vltelUna '^'^^ usefulness of Salix vitellina B rit- Britzensls ?^"*'^ plantmg for Winter efi^ect is well known to those acquainted with this Willow and its bright colored bark. There is far more attention given to considering Winter decora- tion than formerly. Trees and shrubs having ornamental bark are used chiefly in such plantings, and the great variety that are useful for the purpose is a surprise to those who have never looked into the matter. The Flame Colored Willow, is a variety of Salix vitel- lina, known as Britzensis. In company with several other shrubs and trees it has the power of changing the color of its bark on the approach of cold weather, and again when Winter is over. Its Winter garb is rightly termed flame-colored, for a long line of it resembles a flame. This color it holds all Winter; its Summer color is of a light, yellowish green. This change is not peculiar to this Willow: some of the Dogwoods change. Their Winter appearance is quite different from that of Sum- mer. It is the younger shoots of these bushes that give the colors. One should aim to so prune them every Spring so as to induce the formation of numbers of strong The White Fringe, Cblonanthus I'aniarix. iiispida young growths. Allowed to grow at will, there woulil not be the same change of color. It would lack the dis- tinctness. Hard wood cuttings, set in Spring, root freely. Under the name of Viburnum . ,y?."™ alnifolium, better known in col- alnUoUum praecox lections here as V. lantanoides, a variety called pra;cox, meaning early flowering, is listed in European catalogs. Unless with its early flowering it has other novel features it would not be worthy of great efforts to secure it. The species itself is a beautiful shrub, far too little known in our opinion. It is a na- tive shrub, forming a large spreading bush. It is one of several Viburnums which have a large cluster of flowers, the inner ones of which are perfect but of no attraction, while the outer row or two are sterile, very much larger than the others, white in color and very showy. With us it flowers in the latter days of May. There is compensation for the lack of attraction in the fertile flowers because of the fruit they give later on. It is large and dark purple in color, and quite pleasant to the taste, as are some other species of Viburnum. Seeds and layering for the species, layering only for prascox. In the list of beautiful native shrubs which should be in every collection, the White Fringe, Chio- iiantluis \-irginica, is safe to find a place. The flowers are white, fringe-like in appearance, coming in racemes in Sjjring, quite unlike those of any other shrub or tree. The flowers come with the leaves in Spring, at which time it is among the most attractive of shrubs. The clusters of fruit which follow the flowers are not unlike those of the Grape, and this applies still more when the fruit ripens, the color being of a bluish black. To avoid disappointment it must be remembered that all bushes are not seed bearing. Some bushes are per- fect flowered, others not. Some plants are altogether staminate, others ])erfect. One may find a fruiting bush growing far away from any other one, .proving its possession of per- •fect flowers. There is, however, some comfort for those having an infertile bush to know that it will have a more beautiful display of flowers than the other. This has often l)een verified. Still, as a choice, one would do well to take a fruit bearer, its display of ripe fruit is such a pleasing feature. The cluster is not unlike that of a small bunch of grapes in size and color of the drupes. A hard bony seed, not unlike that of a small plum stone, is exposed when free of pulp. There are varieties found in a wild state differing in size of leaf chiefly, but nurserymen made no distinction, selling all as virginica. Chionanthus virginica is classed among shrubs, but in a w'ild condition it may be found as a small tree. In European nurseries this shrub is propa- gated by grafting on Ash stocks. Seeds also may be relied on, but they require a full year's contact with soil before they sprout. In the Purple-leaved Corylus Cor\lus, well known as AveUana purpurea the"Purple Hazel Nut, there is a purple leaved shrub of much beauty, which does not appear as well known as its usefulness would warrant. Of the many purple leaved trees and shrubs seen in collections there is not one the foliage of which is of as deep a pur])le as this Corylus. There are many others that take on a darker hue after a few weeks' growth, but this pur- ple leaved Hazel shows it as soon as the foliage expands. It is then surely entitled to be called atropurpurea, dark purple, as it is in some catalogs. But no one must look for a continuance of this color the Summer through, for this will not be. As the season advances the color diminishes, but little of it appearing towards the end of the Summer. But this is a well-known characteristic of all purple-leaved shrubs and trees, though some maintain the color better than others. Left to itself this purple-leaved Hazel forms a fairly bushy shrub, but a little help of the pruning knife will make it still better. In fact a little pruning every Winter is good for it, encouraging young growth, which gives the best foliage. Whether this purple-leaved Hazel originated from seed or as a sport we do not know, but it is from the common Hazel, Corylus AveUana. It is surprising to note the number of varieties of this nut there are. Eu- ropean nursery lists contain over 50 of them, all varying in fruit, foliage or some other peculiarit}', one from the other. Hazels are seen in all sizes from three and four to ten or twelve feet. The varieties are aU increased by layers. _. Excepting in rare instances, Pinus Peuce is Finus jjg^ found in general collections of evergreens Feuce here, though it is a tree of much merit. In re- lationsliip it approaches P. excelsa closely, in fact it is considered by some as a variety of it. It differs, how- ever, in many points. It has the same five-leaved char- acter, but lacks the length of leaf that excelsa has, and also the glaucous color that is such a striking character- istic of it. There is a light green color instead, but it is not of a silvery hue. One feature of Peuce which has rendered it useful to European planters is its rather close, compact habit of growth, forming a tree of pyramidal narrow outline, in appearance somewhat like a tall P. Cembra. 296 The Florists' Exchange FOtrNDED IN 1888 A Weekly Medium of Intercliange for Florists, Nvirsery- meu, Seedsmen and the Trade in General Elxclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office as Second Class Matter Published every Saturday by the A. T. De La Mare Ptg and Pub. Co., Ltd., Proprietors, 438 to 448 West 37th St., New York. A. T. De La Mare, president and managing editor; Jas. 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The Week's Meetings and Events Monday, Aug. 7.— Elberon (.N. J.) Horticultural Society .—Montreal (Canada) Gardeners and Florists' Club.— New Bedford (Mass.) Horticultural Society.— New Jeraey Floricultural Society. Orange. ivj J —Washington, D. C, Florists Club.— The Garden Club of Lenox (Mass.).- Detroit (Mich.) Florists' Club.— Retail Florists Association of St. Louis (Mo.). Tuesday, Aug. 8.— Syracuse (N. Y.) Rose Society.— Toledo (O.) Florists' Club.— Tri-City Florists' Club at Davenport (la.). Wednesday, Aug. 9.— Morris Co. (N. J.) Gardeners and Florists' Society. Thursday, Aug. 10. — Omaha (Neb.) Florists' Club. — St. Louis (Mo.) Florists' Club. Florists' Hail Association The annual meeting of the I'lorists' Hail Associa- tion will be held at Convention" Hall, Houston, Texas, at a a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 1916. Texas Invites ■Vice-President 11. C. Kerr of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists has been doing yeoman service in getting up "pep" and interest in the coming convention at Houston, and wliilc we are all very sure tliat Houston will prove an ideal host, 1 would like to remind all florists wlio contemplate attending the convention that Houston is in Texas and not Texas in Houston, and that the rest of us, located in different parts of the State, would also like to have a hand in entert.iiiiing you. It is only a matter of two hundred miles to San Antonio, witli its missions, soldiers, eliile and hot tanialcs; only a short distance to Austin, cuir State Capitol, and aHhougli El Paso is not exactly in our near vicinity a trip to that thriving border town would be of extreme interest to everyone — incidentally it would be perfectly safe, although Mexico lies just on the other side of tlie Hio Grande. We believe that a general exodus to Texas will follow tlie convention, but we don't want you to concentrate in Houston. There is plenty of room for all, and tlie more of you who come the better we will like it. The Cotton fields are in full bloom, fruits of all kind^ are here for llie asliing, and carloads of tiie biggest, finest, most lusciiuis Watenneions tliat ever gladdened a darkey's heart are now moving, and mostly tow.ird Houston. "Go tliini and do likewise." College Station, Texas. F. W. Hensei., Jh. Poor Business Methods Hiccivint; coniimiiiicalions I'runi all (larU of llie couiUry, we have an oppurtunity of seeing liolh sides, or all sides, of (lie florists' business, and can form an opinion prolialily lietter than most others, as to the manner in wliich the busine.ss is conducted. We how to no one in our general admiration of the sterling merit of those in the business, who are men of good capacity and of level-headed business acumen who would undoubtedly stand well in any other calling. 'J'here are many constantly coming into the florists' trade who have not received the training of those who are ah-eady well established in it. We have had occasion before to point out tliat orders received from advertisements in the trade papers frequently are not filled, not even acknowledged sometimes. It would be a small matter to acknowledge each order, and if for some reason the order could not be fdled at the time promised, another reminder or short explanation should be given. Tliis, unfortunately, is frequently let go. Complaints are received on other occasions that inferior stock is shipped, not only upsetting the plans of the purchaser, but leading to want of confidence on the part of the buyer, wliich lack of confidence extends not only to the man who sold the stock, but frequently to advertisers in general. The accounting system of many in our line, and their faulty methods of overhead charging are too well known to be dilated upon. These are but a few of the many things that might be recorded agcunst some florists, and we do not repeat them for the love of it, but because it is only by reitera- tion that reform is likely to be attained. For the Fall Nursery Trade Already the nursery salesmen are busy booking orders for early Fall deUvery. The seasons wlurl aroimd, and almost before we have finished the Summer vacations and got settled down to routine work again, Autiunn is upon us. Things we intended to have ordered have been forgotten, and like Lord Ullin on the shore, we are left lamenting. Last Spring there were so many orders for niu'sery stock and hardy herbaceous plants that many had to be left unfilled and will have to be cleared from the books befc^e others can be executed in the approacliing weeks. Some growers begin their transplanting, even in the case of large de- ciduous trees, in August. Certainly by the middle of September considerable transplantings of deciduous stock takes place. With the country still liighly prosperous the nursery- men are likely to be kept at liigh pressure. Street trees, hedge plants, shelter belts, as well as choice shrubbery plantings are all in request. The planting of evergreens should be encouraged more than has been the case. We, in this country, don't plant half enough of Pines, Firs, Spruces and other evergreens, many of which are beautiful, stately and useful also. While we nmst first of all get our nursery orders placed early, in placing them do not let us overlook these evergreens. There is room for as many as we can plant. Canadian Horticultural Association Headers of The Exchange are reiniiidcd that the annual convention of tliis association will lie held at KitclieniT, Ontario, .\ug. H to 10. Tiic to«n of Kitchener was formerly called Berlin, but by a vole of the citi- eens the name h.is recently been cliangcd. Julius Luck of .Montreal is tlic secretary. John Young Seeing Texas Secretary .loliii '^'nun.g \\rites frp>ni S;in .\ntonio, Texas, that lie has been visiting everyone of the flo- rists at that place. It is rather a nice city, he says, (jiiaiiit .'ind liistorical, full of soldiers ;it ttie present time. Tile weatlicr is ratlier warm. He believes tiiere will be a good attendance from the South at the con- vention. Eniil I.euly was at Roanoke, Va., when Mr. ^oung wrote, and he is traveling to Houston, as The F.xeiiANOE surmised, on his bicycle. Gi.Anioi.i are selling well this year. Last year at this time the removal of unsalable stock kept tlie garbage- men busy around the wholesale flower markets. Ouii Southwestern friends at Cincinnati, being some 200 miles further to tlie south tlian we in New York, are having Hydrangea jianiculata offered on the market. It is just coming into bloom witli us. An English contemporary, the HorticulturnI Trafle Journal, bewails the deadly conservatism of British grow- ers in the matter of not adopting pajier pots for young stock. In this, America leaves them far behind. New and attractive ways of advertising are sought after. We recall the fact that the firm of Henry Eck- ford, the Englisii Sweet Pea specialists, always used scented stationery, Sweet Pea scented, of course. If ever anything made one wish to have Sweet Peas it was a whiff of this dainty fragrant note paper. Some time ago the Britisli censors adopted the sug- gestions made by American horticulturists as to the treatment of invoices accompanying perishalile freight. Did it require the comimon-sense of the good commer- cial florist to show the highh-paid lawyers who manage or mismanage the censorship, how to solve their prob- lems ? .\nythixg in the way of Hoses fr(im the Ixiwe & Shawyer establishment near London, England, will be looked at and considered twice by growers here. They have now placed on the market another hybrid tea Rose, C. E. Shea, of a clear bright rosy tint, big and well- formed, of good substance, on a long stalk, and it is sweetly scented. It is said to be a good forcing lUise. While in Maryland the Dahlias have been drowned by the thousand in the last few weeks, in Michigan they are liecoming like sticks from the heat and drought. The Western heat wave has been up to 100 and over. As the AVinter temperature sinks to say, twenty-five to thirty below zero in Michigan, the difference between the liot and the cold of it is around 125 deg. or more, in that section. In a recent issue of Collier's Weekly the names of ^ two Irishmen, whose work for Ireland has been the promotion of .agriculture there, including much of what is purely horticulture, are mentioned, these being Sir Horace Plunkett and G. W. Russell. The point of greatest interest to us is that the permanent value of their work is placed far higher than that of the political tricksters and babblers, men of the Redmond and Carson type. We salute Collier's Weekly upon the w-isdom and truth of its statement. One of the notable additions to the hardy Primulas, or those hardv in tlie English climate at all events, are those named Bees' hardy Primulas. Messrs. Bees are known to Exchange readers from their advertisements in these pages at times. They have introduced many good showy Primulas — iiialaeoides is one of them — and now liave just got a certificate in London for their hy- brid strain between Bulley.-ma and Beesiana. Their plant collector in China, Mr. Forrest, has had some thrilling adventures and hairbreadth escapes. Speaking with a Boston grower the other day, he men- tioned that it is a custom of his firm to sow the annu.al (-i.V]isophila in .January, in sliailow trays or boxes. Here tile seedlings or young plants are grown, llie trays bein.e placed on shelves well up to the glass. The plants flower in six to eight weeks or a little longer, and are cut off witli tlic soil, lieing marketed in iuiiiclies in tlie early months of tlic year. .As a crop it pays well, for Gyp- so|iliila, like Lily of the Valley, can always be used ef- fectively with otiier flowers. His firm had found, after niucii cxpcriiiicnt.ition, tb.'it ,Taniiary was the lu-st month of all ill whicli to sow. If sown earlier, tlie plants grow, but stool out, forming ]ilcnty of "grass," but not going to flower. Wnii.E Nature is prodigal of her riehe.s, she does not throw them at us all at once. .At jiresent there are comparatively few flowering shrubs in bloom. Tlie shrubs come in g^eate^t ]>rofusion not long .'ifter the frosts have left the ground in tlic .'spring, the shrubs ' having the vigor to resiumd quicker to the stimulating influences of sun and Sjiring rains while herbaceous )ilants arc growing up to a flowering size. Now that the latter are tall and iilooming. the shrubs are prepar- ing for tlie early Sjiring .-ind Summer decoration of next year, and in this way tliere is an alteration of the sea- sons of the slirub growth and of the herbaceous growth. The shrubs now in flower are mostly of the climbing August 5, 191G. The Florists' Exchange 297 sorts that rise above the tallest of the border flowers, such as Clematis flamniula and liignonia radieans. Here are some of the New York florist associations: Retail Florists Ass'n, Wholesale Florists' yVss'n, Greek- American Florists Ass'n, Cut Flower Growers' Ass'n, Plant Growers' Ass'n, and New York F'lorists' Club. Certainly the trade is well looked after. Other organiza- tions, the secretaries of which are eitiier in New York or Brooklyn include the Society of American F'lorists and Ornamental Horticulturists, the American Sweet Pea Society, American Dahlia Society, International Garden Club, International Children's School Garden League, Women's National Agricultural and Horticul- tural Ass'n, New York State Federation of Floral Clubs, Horticultural Importers' Ass'n, American Academy of Arborists, Horticultural Society of New York, Greater New York Florists' Ass'n, and the National Florists' Board of Trade. Well, now, who'd have thought we had all those? An inquiry has been directed to The Exchange as to what causes variegation in plants. There is singu- larly little to be found in the botanies on this matter. All nonnal cells contain chromatophores — indetinite munbers of them. These are liighly refractive, color- less bodies and by and through them colored pigments are carried. There are also cavities or vacuoles in the cells for the cell sap, which may be colored too, red, blue or yellow, as in some of the Algae and Seaweeds. Flowering jjlants have also coloring matter, as xantho- phyll, whicli is yellow, and carotin, which is reddish orange, and which are as distinct as the chlorophyll, the green coloring matter. One point to keep in mind is that the protoplasm of the cells has to be regarded in this connection as simply a vehicle for the transfusion of the color grains, be they green, red or yellow. It may even be devoid of color. This of course occurs artificially when plants are blanched, also in the Fungi. Contact with the acid contents of the cell may, in some instances, cause a decomposition of the chlorophyll and lead, presumably, to variegation. The coloring of fruits depends among other changes, on the disintegra- tion and loss of the green matter. It is a red sap that gives color to the well-known Atriplex. From all these facts, allowing also for the strange chemical changes that are constantly occuring in the cells of the leaves, the breaking down, the making soluble, the extracting, the compounding, the changes wrought by sun, shade, age and texture of the tissues, and we begin to realize how variegation occurs and what governs it. Yet De Vries, the mutationist, says: "It is very curious to note that variegation is perliaps the most universally known anamoly and the hereditary tendencies of which are least known." Our Convention Report Number will be issued AUGUST 19 Last Call for Houston Rate of $80 Holds Good for Round Trip From Chicago, Clevelnnd, Buffalo, etc., via New York and the Five-Day Trip The New York delegation to the S. A. F. and O. H. convention at Houston, Texas, will leave on the S. S. Mnmu.i of the Southern Pacific Steamship Line at 12 o'clock noon on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from pier 48, North River, foot of West 11th st. After the delights of the five-day sail down the coast, other pleasures await at New Orleans. C. W. Eichling, of the Avenue Floral Co., chairman of the reception committee of the New Orleans Horticultural Society, ad- vises that there will be a committee at the steamer and at each incoming train to receive visitors. It is planned to take guests to Kolb's German Tavern, ju.st now the most popular place in New Orleans, where the entire upstairs will be devoted to the florists, and all can rest comfortably until train time in the evening. Cold lunch and other refreshments will be provided, and the ladies will be well cared for. Tags have been furnished the trans- portation connnittee,' and all who are going can secure these to place on their luggage. Upon arrival at New Orleans, the local committee will have all baggage taken to headquarters, and at night taken to the train, where it will be returned to the owners. In this way visitors will have no anxiety about their baggage and can spend the day enjoyably in the city. At about 11 p.m. the entire party will be taken to the train, leaving at 11.30 p.m. for Houston. The New Orleans boys are so desirous of extending the glad hand to visiting florists, and so much plan for a happy reunion, that it is hoped all who can will stop- over in that city, and partake of their hospitality. Plans are also going forward in Houston for entertainment, so that whoever can make the trip is assured of a good time and a good rest. The reception committees at the New Orleans stations will carry a sign on an eight foot pole, reading "Florists' Reception Committee, Houston Convention." As Mr. Eichling says, if he does not catch all incoming visitors in this net, he never will otherwise. It has been learned that residents of other cities (as far West as Chicago, and including cities located as Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Baltimore, Philadel- phia, BuiTalo, Boston, etc.), can secure round trip tickets from their home to Houston via the boat from New York, at the same rate as from New York itself, viz., $80 to $83 for the round trip. Florists in these cities who wish to take advantage of this fact should see the local representative of the Southern Pacific S. S. lines or their local railroad agent at once, specifying S. S. Momvs of the Southern Pacific Steamship lines, leav- ing New York on Aug. 9. The committee will try to hold staterooms until Monday, Aug. 7. Last minute reservations should be made immediately with J. R. Lewis, secretary of the New York Florists' Club Tran.sportation Committee, 448 W. 37th St., New York. New York should have a large delegation at Houston. If you are coming, please advise today. View in the S. A. F. Convention Garden showing Houston's sky linej behind Cut Flowers and Flower Oils French Production The estimated value of cut flowers for the season of 1910-11 was $9,000,000 and for the following year was even greater. Since the beginning of the war, railway communication between France and Germany having' lieen interrupted, the exportation of flowers to Germany and through Germany to the northern countries of Eu- rope has ceased, and therefore many of the flower- exporting houses have been forced to close. Truck gar- dening, however, has been less seriously afl'ected, as the local demand for vegetables is larger, the prices paid are higher, ,and the exportation to Paris and England is considerable. The total output of flower concrete essential oils, en- fleuraged greases, and floral waters for 1913, the last statistics available, was in the neighborhood of $6,000,000. Germany and Switzerland were formerly competitors for several important products, such as essential oils of jiatchouly, santal, girofle. annisette, and others, while .S]iain, although manufacturing essential oil of aspic, which they call lavender, sold their products to Grasse, where they were purified and re-exported. The essential oil of Geranium is produced in large quantities in Al- geria and in the island of Bourbon. The distilleries in these countries belonged in many cases to the proprietors of the Grasse manufactories or had contracts with tiiem, and the essential oils were sold through Grasse and were in some cases imported to Grasse before being re- exported. Most of the flower distilleries in Asia Minor are likewise under the control of the Grasse manufac- turers. Before the outbreak of the war the flower industry was in a flourishing condition, although the competition with the synthetical perfumery manufactured in Ger- many and Switzerland affected the profits somewhat. Herewith may be noted the genial Secretary of the Society of American Florists, John Young, in the Convention Garden at Houston, in his newly acquired Palm Beach suit, admiring a beautiful Crape Myrtle in bloom. The lack of labor, which paralyzed so many industries, was less acutely felt in the perfume industry, as 80 per cent, of the laborers are women. — Commerce Reports, June 13. $520 for a Bouquet At a sale in Burghley Park, Stamford, England, for the Farmers' Red Cross Fund, on July 13, a bouquet of Carnations and white Heather, presented to the Marchioness of Exeter, was afterwards sold by auc- tion, each Carnation making $5.25, and the Burghley blue ribbon on the bouquet $12.50, altogether $525. The bouquet was presented to the Farmers' Red Cross by W. and J. Brown, Stamford and Peterborough. — Horticultural Trade Journal. o [ ^btniarp j df John Supper John Supper, seventy years old, who for many years has supplied flowers to those who stop at the fashion- able hotels, committed suicide at Lakewood, N. J., on Sunday, July 30, by shooting himself. The tragedy oc- curred at the Supper home in River ave., near Chestnut road, Lakewood. Ill health was the cause of the act. He left a note in which he asked that no flowers be placed on his grave, that no services be held over his body and that he be buried in his back yard. Mr. .Supper leaves a wife and two sons. John W. Lyon John W. Lyon of Belvidere, 111., died on July 29 at the General Hospital at Freeport, where he w;is taken a couple of weeks ago, sufl'ering from a physical break- down which developed into heart trouble. Besides the widow he is survived by three children, Allen Lyon, Mrs. Herb Anderson, both of Belvidere, and Mrs. Flor- ence Hahn of Elgin, and three grandchildren — John, .\rthur and A'iolet Lyon. The deceased was prominent in lodge and business circles and at one tiime mayor of Belvidere and a member for a number of terms of the city council. He was a prominent florist associated in business with his son-in-law, the firm being Lyon & Anderson. The re- mains were brought to Belvidere on Saturday and the funeral was held on Sunday at the Methodist Church, with interment at Stockton, 111., the former home of Mr. Lyon. 298 The Florists' Exchange Conservatory Devoted to Fancy Fish liy UliltMAN KABENAU Editor's Note. — Siuce a considerable uiiiuuut of special interest has been displayed in recent niontlis in regard to lire sale ol lancy Dsh by Uorists, the article that lolluwB, by a ivell-kuown Urooklyu l,N. V.) aquanat, wiilcli la reprinted by permission Ironi Atjuulu Li}<: oi April last, ouj^lit to be ol value. AQuaUc Ltjc is a little inoutldy iiiaBa/.lne published in I'hiladelphia, and the editor, we doubt not, would be glad to assmt any reader ol I'he JixtiiANGE with iiiloriiiatioii a3^to_the care ul Ush in aquaria. As lish fanciers are usually interested in the ways and means adopted by brother aquarists to house tlieir collections properly, 1 am prompted to give a description of my conservatory that after two years' use leaves little to be desired. The plans were prepared by an arcliitect following my ideas, except where it was necessary to malie changes to conform to the local bui.lding laws. This necessitated an iron frame, con- crete foundation, and construction in sec- tions, as only portable houses caiJ be erected. The conservatory, as built, measures 371t, long, 12ft. wide, 9ft. high in the middle, and 5ft. at the sides. It is put together in four sections, each 9ft. long, supported by five iron uprights 9ft. apart; on these the weight of the entire conservatory rests. This sectional construction will permit an enlargement or a reduction in size, without waste of material should it be necessary at any time to remove to another location. For the roof I used standard hotbed sash, 3ft. by 6ft. For the upper three feet of the sides 1 used sash 9 ft. long; below, double cypress boards, with build- ing paper between. The four sections are bolted to the iron uprights after the fashion of portable houses. Tlie entire structure is fastened to a concrete base one foot high, which has a gutter on the inside to catch the water that condenses on the sides of the conservatory. For heating I installed a hot water system. Water retains heat longer than air or steam systems, and main- tains an even temperature, which is very important, par- ticularly for tropical fishes and plants. The boiler in the cellar of my store serves to heat it and the con- servatory. The four feed pipes, one and one-half inches in diameter, run under the aquaria and serve as a shelf for them. The pipes are supported by uprights six feet apart. Five return pipes, one inch in diameter, are fastened on the wooden wall of the opposite side lower down. The expansion tank is located in the rear end at the highest point of the system, and is provided with an overflow. The higher the expansion tank is situated above the boiler, the quicker the water will cir- culate through the pipes. The aquaria on the right-hand side of the conserva- tory are devoted to tropical fishes. The temperature averages ten degrees higher than the opposite side, which is given to cool water species. The temperature can be controlled by a valve on the return pipes. Above on each side are two rows of all-glass tanks, and on the ground six cypress tanks 6ft. by 3ft. each. Against the sides of the house and above the return pipes are two more rows of cypress tanks. Since the photograph was taken I have greatly im- proved the appearance of the conservatory by covering the frames of the aquaria with birch bark and using a profusion of plants. This makes a bright, natural picture, and never fails to arouse admiration. The conservatory and heating plant cost about $400 which does not include the tanks. During the Winter it costs about $16 or $15 a month for heating and electric lighting. OUR Houston Convention Report Will Appear in Issue oj Auiusl 19 Conservatory for Aquaria Fertilizer Information Editor The Florists' Exchange: The recent mention in The Week's Work of tlic need of getting acquainted and experimenting with commercial fertilizers is quite true, since the U. S. Department of Agriculture is authority for the state- ment that one-third of all such fertilizers used in this country are wasted. Just at present, however, our best authorities are paying more attention to other influences in fertiliza- tion than what are termed chemical fertilizers. The character of the soil as to its origin and past use, climatic conditions and kind of plant growth to be developed are all fundamentals that_ must have first consideration regarding fertilization. Then one of our good autliorities on soils and demonstration work says: "For relative importance in fertility we emphasize: first, moisture, including reference to drainage; second, lime; third, humus; fourth, tillage, and lastly nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash." To which I would add, bacteria development in connection with lime and humus. The intensive plant culture of the Chinese mentioned in the same issue of The Exchange as the above, is being done on soils cultivated for thousands of years with fertility maintained to date while sustaining a constant vast population with products therefrom— tliis has been done without the use of commercial fertilizers. Such results have been accomplished by their good practice of moisture conservation by adequate cultivation and use of all organic matter obtainable, converted to humus with bacteria aid by generally being composteiiL:[,r I .1. s.iiiiiticr Houstoii rumverein their fiphting' spirit to a tense determination, and a flute in the hands of one of their numher pealed out over the prairie hefore them the ironical air: "AVill You Come to the Bower I have Shaded for You?" Tlie Twin Sisters was the name of their only two cannon, and they belched forth the signal for attack, one of daring and impetuosity. Within two hours victory was complete, the Mexican liiss being 632 killed, i?08 wounded, and 733 prisoners, while the Tcxans lost, 7 killed and 27 wounded. Santa Anna being captured, came liefore Houston with tears of humility and wanted at once to make terms, which were at Icnji'th cniisuminated to the effect that his army sluiuld retreat lieyond the Uio Grande, with acknowledg- ment of the Republic of Texas. The seal of Texas wns affixed, using a brass button from a soldier's coat, which happened to be a lone star encircled by a wreath of Oak leaves, and in this way the Lone Star became the official signet of Texas, The eagle of Mexico gave way, and a new flag was Iwrn in the red, white and blue. with the single star of Texas as a renresentative of a new republic. In faithful commemoration, from a tall flag staff today waves the flag on the battle field of San Jacinto as a reminder of heroism attending the birth of a nation. These events leading up to the year 1836, were in a measure preliminary to the admission of Texas as a State in the Union on March 1, 181-5. This, with the provision that at the consent of its citizens Texiis could be divided into four States when its population would in lime justify it: its territory being four times as large as France. Here another star was placed in the con- stellation of Old Glory of the Union, and Texas began its experience under its fifth flag.' The war between the States, to which Sam Houston was unalterably op- P'sed as regards the secedinc of Texas unfortun-.tely culminated, and Texas was then under the stars and bars of the C(uifederacy, only to assume Old Glory again at the culmination of tliis unfortunate affair. Today in its loyalty to the nation, it has grown with leaps and bounds, seccuul to none in agriculture, com- merce and industry, and by reason of its diversity and its great expanse of territory, could be called of all States, the one most inde])endent in the vastness of its home resources. Something About Houston Points of Interest for Visitors Hack in the year 18.1(i, stMui after Texas fought her way out from ^Iexican rule, (Jeneral Housttui and other.s mano'uvered a deal in real estate, with the title startiii'i frcm the Mexic;ni «r,'nt to Steven l'\ Austin, whereby a tract of land was secured on which to build a town. Tlie rurch-ise was made fr"m .J'-hn K. and A.C. Al'en, al- though the Harris family six miles furtlier down the l)ayou made an offer to sell for this ]>ur])ose, but their offer, being the higher bid, was not chosen. The town of Houston was started on the Allen tract, but the llarrisses. who wanted the value of a township on their land, also commenced to build, resulting that Harrisburg, as it was named, is still a village, but Hous- ton, with a better executive behind it. grewrapidly, until today, with its suburbs, it is rapidly approaching the mark of 150,000 population. Houston Country Club. Entertainment will be accorded at each of these places For a considerable time all executive business of the Republic was transacted here. Teams of oxen and mules came for more than a hundred miles distant to trade, as supplies of merchandise soon began to arrive by steamboat and small craft up the waterway of the par- tially navagable bayou, and in this way a considerable business- was begun with New Orleans and the outside world. Great business prosperity was rife, banks and commer- cial buildings were established, and even in early times Houston began to give much promise for a great cotton market and commercial center for the new Republic. A growth which was always regular and substantial con- tinued with rapidity, without any unhealthy condition that often attends the reaction of a spasmodic boom. At present its greatest commercial asset is its ship channel recently completed to a depth of about 30ft. of water, to the limits of the city, whereby deep sea-going vessels are now doing business at muncipal wharfs, and has a regular line between Houston and New York. This thread of commerce to the world is fed both in- coming and outgoing by seventeen railroads, centering at Houston, to all parts of Texas and States beyond, re- sulting in enormous advantage already, with growing possibilities for the sliipping of cotton, grain and all commercial products. The Mumble Oil Field Twenty miles north of the city by splendid shell road, or by railway, is located a veritable city of oil derricks reaching Iiiiih into the tall Pines surrounding them. This lere are the finest golf links to be found in the South is an asset of Houston in a most substantial way, for out of these wells, down to a distance of sometimes 3000 feet, about To.fJOO barrels of oil are jiroduced daily which, at a market value of not less than $1 per barrel, brings the enormous sum of $7.5.000 per day into the city*s re- sources, the financial end of the business requiring sev- eral large office buildings. Sugar Plantation and Refinery Directly west of the city, going by automobile or rail- way "25 miles, is sugarland, where several thousands of acres are in Sugar Cane. One of the largest and most improved sugar mills and refineries that it is possible to build, is located here. Carloads of sugar are daily shipped from here in season to all parts of the country, as well as much raw sugar shipped in from Cuba for the purpose of refining here. It is another asset to Houston in that much of the financial business is trans- acted here, and calling on the city for supplies. Cotton, Rice and Lumber Most of Eastern Texas is engaged in the manufacture of Pine lumber, and many of the larg<'>t cnncerns opera- ting these mills transact their business in Houston, em- ploying much space in s])lendldly equippetl office suites in many !>ui!dings for this purpose. Fortunately for South Texas, if any land is found too poor to grow cotton and corn it is, with a water supply adequate, at otu'e available tor Rice. Thousands of acres in this territory are bringing splendid results, and with Rice mills within the city and deep sea vessels at easy command, a great deal of exporting is being done The Auditorium. Houston, where the Convention will be held and the Exhibition staged It \s three hlucks From the Rice Hotel and five hlocks from the Convention Carden August a, law. The Florists' Exchange III to the West Indies and other Spanish American coun- tries. The record of Houston in handling cotton establishes it as the greatest inland port cotton market in the world. Handling nearly 4,000,000 bales annually, or the bulk of the cotton crop of Te.xas and Oklahoma. The unusual banking strengtii of the city, railways and water facili- ties for shipiMng, makes Huustun in this class of business the convenient way, Tliis too employs numerous com- presses, warehouses of great capacity, so that cotton may be held to suit the rise and fall in market prices. A Manufacturing Center Two hundred and eighty-three different articles, and nearly 11,000 factory workers in 352 factories, produce manufactured articles amounting to $53,000,000 in value annuallv, and the approximate pay roll per annum is about $10,500,000. In view of the fact that so much of the raw material is grown in Texas, manufacturers are laboring to great advantage with new capital constantly coming in during normal tinier with which to erect more factory buildings. An institution of liberal and technical learning for the advancement of letters, .science ami art, founded Ity the late William Marsh Hice in 191i, and endowed by him with nearly $11,000,000, making it the seventh richest institution of learning in the United States. Thirty- three buildings are to be erected in the academic group, of which several have been completed. Tuition is free and co-educational, and the location of the 300 acres, beautifully adorned as a park, is in the siuithern suburl)^ of the city, reached by a fine boulevard recently con- structed. Recreation and Pleasure The Houston County Club adjoining the city and beautifully maintained with golf links, reading room and all club facilities. Houston I.aimch Club ]>ossesses a fleet of ab(uit 300 pleasure boats that ply the ship channel, waters of Galveston bay, and hold an annual regatta. Through this medium duck hunting is engaged in during Winter, and good fishing at all times principally from j.'tties and reefs in Galveston bay, where are caught rcdfish, sheephead, trout, nuickerel, pompano, jackfi.':h, kingfish and tarpon. ,^j The Houston Turnverein, is one of the oldest dubs in the country with a splendid building in which are eight bowling alleys, and this with the facilities for pleasure of all other clubs named will be at the service of visitors of the S. A. P\ during the convention. Public Park System There are 525 acres in Houston devoted to a series of about twelve parks, under the direction of Park Supt. C. L. Brock, and during the past two years great im- provements in landscape effects have been planned and executed. The late Geo. Herman donated a tr.act of 287 acres for park purposes, which are now being rapidly worked into shape with adequate drives and recreation grounds, aiul most admirably Io<-atcd o])])osite the Rice Institute. The San Jacinto battlelield, which is a State park, has been greatly improved, with more appropriation of money available lor complete effecuvcness of the his- toric ground. Granite stones with inscriptions ex- plaining the battle have been erected, as well as beauti- lul drives, terraces and facilities for the i]eople in the enjoyment of a park. It is located 20 miles from Houston, by a splendid shell road, or 25 miles by water down the ship channel, and will be one of the interest- ing spots available for convention visitors. Galveston and the Sea Wall Experience has proven the necessity of the great sea wall at Galveston next to the Gulf of Mexico side, as a retainer for the Island. Time has proven it adequate in every deail, and its engiricermg con- struction, as it stands sixteen feet higher than tide water, is worth going miles to see. It lia.s been con- sidered by men of travel that the beach at Galveston surpasses anything of the kind in the world in the de- light of its surf bathing in tropical waters, with its mammoth and modern bath hi,use ajid pavilion. Music is furnished during Summer by bands of efficiency and the Galve/, liutel willi its park .system of tropical plants and majestic position on ihe sciushorc, brings thousands of visitors every year for recreation and rest. Sailing on the tropical waters of the Gulf is another pleasure. It can be reached by a splendid automobile road of hfty miles from Houston, by three railways that make the tifiy miles in an hour each, or by the convenient way of Interurban tluit passes the Uice Hotel on the hour and reaches the island city in an hour and forty minutes. Bay Shore Resorts by Automobile Fringed along Galveston bay for many miles are Sum- mer homes and shore resorts for bathing, boating or fishing, all reached from Houston in from 20 to 30 miles o\er excellent shell roads by automobile, where during the warmest Summer days the climate is in- variably delightful on account of the sea breeze and groves of shady trees. People from miles around camp here on free camping grounds and enjoy a healthful and delightful season. When it is known that the records show Houston jieople to possess 10,000 automobiles, it can be imagined how extensively these outings on the bay shore are taken advantage of. Convenient Ways of Travel to Houston To a busy florist it is the time required in making a journey rather than the distance in miles to be con- sidered, and in this respect Houston is most fortunate in its accessibility as well as comfort in travel from all points. Condition of Texas railroads in roadbed, equipment and service is most satisfactory, many of them equal to tlie best. The florists who come to the convention from New York City, if they choose the Pennsylvania Uy. can reach St. Louis in 24 hours, and on changing Pullmans there and continuing via Iron Mountain and Southern liy. can reach Houston direct in as hours, so that in 46 hours Houston can be made, with 45 minutes at St. Louis. Those choosing Pennsylvania Ry. and Southern Hy. C'jpyrigiit, !'■. J. SrhluoUT Main Street Viaduct and foot of Main Street I upjitylir. r. J. Schlueter Comer on Main Street, Houston from Washington, going via New Orleans, can get to Houston in 50 hours, changing Pullmans only at New Orleans and taking Southern Pacific to Houston. Starting from New York again and wishing to make a water trip, the Mallory Line steamers leave New York twice a week, getting to Galveston in from six to seven days. Galveston to Houston about an hour and a half on ordinary train. Starting from New York by .Morgan Line steamers twice weekly to New Orleans requires five or six days. Rail from there to Houston 12 hours. From Chicago to Houston via St. l>ouis can be done in 30 hours actual travel, changing Pullmans only at St. Louis and taking Iron Mountain Ry. there. From St. Louis to Houston there are several lines, all running Pullmans direct without change, Iron Moun- tain Ry. making fastest time. The 'Frisco route in con- nection with Santa Fe Ry. at Dallas, Texas, the M. K. & T. Ry. going direct to Houston, also this line in con- nection with H. & T. C. at Dallas, making in this way a little better time. Kansas City to Houston can be done via M. K. & T. Ry. from that point, using through Pullman in 29 hours, or by changing at Dallas from M. K. & T. to H. & T. C. Ry., about two hours can be saved in time. jMemiihis, Teiin., to Houston via Iron Mountain Ry., and through Pullman, requires 18 hours. Memphis to Houston via Illinois Central, New Orleans, and Southern Pacific requires about two hours longer, with chemge of Pullmans. Denver, Colo., to Houston, with through Pullman via Santa Fe direct can be made in 45 hours. Denver to Houston via Colorado Southern Ry. in connection with Santa Fe, or H. & T. C, or JI. K. & T. Ry. at Fort Worth are other routes Denver to Houston. San Francisco to Houston can be made either via Santa F^ direct or Southern Pacific direct in aliout 60 hours, without change of Pullmans. Los Angeles is most convenient via same routes in about 48 hours with through Pullmans. Florists who come with the desire to know as much as possible about Texas, its great Cotton and Corn crops and splendid farming lands, had better choose to come via either St. Louis or Kansas City gateway when convenient to their location to do so. In this way Oklahoma will prove interesting, with privilege of stop overs at either Dallas or Ft. Worth, where many florists will be found doing a flattering business. Pick- ing Cotton and work among the crops from there to Houston during August is always interesting. Packing His Grip for Texas "I believe in preparedness" said the good wife of the manager of The Evergreen Florist, "and you know, dear, I am nervous enough about jour going to the West as far as Texas, anyway, and we get such dread- ful stories and experiences, so that if you ?jius) go, why, then prepare yourself by all means." Breakfast had just been served in the litttle cottage home, the dishes partly cleared away, so that on the table was room for a large suit case with a lot of various chattels and wearing material around ready to be packed in. "Now then, dear," said the florist to his wife, "you know the 9:30 limited to the West waits for no one, so whatever I am to take with me, let's get busy about it. But, by-the-way, did you try to see if the cartridges IV The Florists' Exchange will lit both of my brace of pistols? For as you say, we may expect bandits, train robbers, or the boys may want to shoot up a town or two down there, in their enthusiasm of receiving us; they have sucli strange ways of doing things." Two pretty pearl handle pistols, a belt of cartridges, and a niclie in the belt for a good knife was also filled, and this rolled up carefully was the first to be packed in. "Will you take your low shoes or your high onesr" inquired his wife, solicitous about the man's comfort, "and you may want your boudoir slippers, too." "I say slippers," retorted the man with his sleeves rolled up in the work of packing. "CJet out my hunting boots from the garret, Ihey wear boots down there with trousers tucked in, and I assure you I don't want to look differ- ent from the balance of them and be called a freak." "Now what about the spurs? Who ever heard of living in a cattle country without spurs on one's boots? Whatever you may say about the Texas fellows, I know they are big licarted, and by Uatlins! I'm going to be one of 'cm while I'm there." "No, better get out my two flannel shirts, nothing starchy in Texas, and no stiff collars. They'd think I came down just to show off some New York style." The agreed articles for wear were tucked in, in the order of sug- 'ffl gestion. Whereupon looking about further the florist thought of his neck tie, a red one that he wore on last Jidy 4th celebration. He rolled it up care- fully, but his nervous wife caught sight of it. "Oh! dear me," said she, "don't by all means, please don t • Do you want all the wild 'cattle in Texas to chase you off the plains, and the sight of red is a signal for fight to the death, I've read about it in the bull fights down there." Counsel prevailed train had already started, the florist rushed back to the rear of tlie pullinan and with his broad brimmed hat and anxious smile waved continuously to the little wife, who with her kerchief was waving him a fond good-bye, remembering in her consolation that her devoted hubby had promised to record carefully his full experience and relate an interesting story of Western life in his first visit to Texas. The reception committee, at Houston with their varied resources for entertainment, will doubtless anticipate their florist friend from the East with the graciousness of intent to entertain iis best pleases the mind of the visitor, aiul by arrangement to suit all expectancies can quote from the good book in reply — "As ye will, be it unto you." How Texas WUl Receive the S. A. F. and O. H. The third annual meeting of the Texas State Florists' Ass'n will meet at Houston this year on Monday, Aug. II, and will convene just as early on the morning of that day in the Auditorium, as their president, R. C. Kerr, can assemble the body. On accoimt of the S. A. F. convening in the same hall on the morning following, it will be necessary that I)-.: .-Ji ^O/ .v>x® tablet into the granite masonry of the splendid new structure. After a bell boy has taken his grip he may read : "Texas One and Invincible. Site of Capitol of Republic of Texas, 1837— 18«. Commemorating days when, after her glorious struggle, Texas stood an Independent Nation." Was ever the S. A. F. & O. H. in assembly ushered into an aura of patriotic surroundings such as is this location of the cradle of Texas liberty? Here, from a stern though insipid beginning as a nation, first laws were made and executive business was tr.'tnsacted in a somewhat roughly built two-story building with wide balcony, dormer windtjws and colonial columns. Will some gifted cartoonist helj) the scene and give jiictorially the representatives of our nation in flowers rocking in the cradle of Texas patriotism with it's mother Liberty, singing them to slumber in peaceful lullaby, using the first song of Texas: "Will You Come Into My Bower I Have Shaded for You?" For if gue-sts be romantic enough to get into Liberty's cradle she will be found good enough to mother them. The blooming Bluebells, the Texas flower almost wild in profusion, will add their welcome with ringing music from their throats blue, and will found in deco- ration on every side. Peaceful be the reams of florists ■ho are to rest , even the as- ral forms of old eroes in visita- ion with stories ind legends, as Ai^l^^^r^^ On the left, plan of S. A. F. Convention Garden, Houston, prepared by Geo. E. Kessler, St. Louis, Mo. The garden forms one feature of Sam Houston Park, whose position Is shown in the city plan again, and a more sombre tie was chosen for Texas wear. "Now then, wife, I guess I'd better chase to the corner grocery for a couple of plugs of navy cut, for in a Texas greeting, 'gimme a chew' is the first thought be- fore getting down to conversation." Every idea was catered to by the man whose whole travel was limited to just the States adjoining in the far East, and he was entirely reliant on stories he had heard of the far West in magazines and in the movies. "I guess they'll give a fellow a horse to ride from the .station to the hotel down in 'Hoiue-ton.' So with this final comment his wife was trying to find which one of the odd keys was the one for the grip, in the attempt to lock it. "Now, dear," said the man in parting, "better get my G. A. R. badge; I guess you'll find it on my reunion coat; I want the old 'Johnny Rebs' down there to know me, and they'll find a hearty handshake in me yet, I can tell you. 'Stories with the Confcds.', and ex- periences is like living over again, and we'd just as well make two lives out of one if we can." At the station with only five minutes to spare, the manager of The Evergreen Florist walked the |)latform nervously with his wife recalling to mind all the little pleasantries of their married life, as a comforting thought in parting, when up Came the station agent, say- ing: "Going to Texas, eh? Well, you look the part," said the railroad man noting the florist already in antici- pation by wearing a broad brinuned felt hat, and cor- duroy trousers. The porter in the observation pullman, took his grip saying: "'Kinder heavy boss, guess you're the traveling representative for a heavy hardware house," but the long the Texas florists complete their meeting in brief order in one day. Their program will consist of only necessary routine business with the usual papers and discussions of floral subjects omitted. The annual election of officers, how- ever, will be held and a meeting place voted on for next year. At these meetings heretofore the attendance of Texas florists were usually about 100 members, but on account of the National meeting to follow, and the great privilege it will be to the Texans to amalgamate with them, it is expected that the number in attendance will be materially increased. The real zest of the meeting of the Texans will be that of preparing to receive the members of the S. A. F., so that not only Houston, but all Texas florists will become a reception committee in a body, with de- tailed plans worked out for operations during the week of the national convention. It will be a case, per- haps, of the largest committee on reception that the National body has ever had to greet them, as it will be in fact the State organization greeting that of the S. A. F'., and remaining at service for the good of the cause during the entire C(Mi\cntion week. C. L. Brock, (jresidcnt of the Houston Florists' Club, will have his urumimous membership lined up as a unit in the reception, together with florists' clubs from other Texas cities. Rice Hotel — Convention Headquarters Guests arriving in Houston and stopping at conven- tion headquarters, the Rice Hotel, will find just to the left of the wide reception threshhold a large bronze they may appear in coonskin hats, buckskin breeches and waistcoats of coyote skins. Few hotels in any city tower so high as The Rice, with its eighteen stories, meeting the Gulf breezes from the sea less than twenty-five miles awa}'.. The top is a delightful roof garden in Summer where, except for intervening forests toward the South, Iropical waters of the Gulf of Mexico with the aid of field glasses, might come into view. This roof garden will become the location of social functions or ban- quets given in honor of the guests, overlooking to splendid advantage the smoke from towering funnels of industry, a city nestled in a beautiful forestry of trees, with jiarks and spacious boulevanls, and a net work of steel culminating from seventeen railroads in concentrated effort to reach the sea. Convention Hall — The City Auditorium Built by the munici]ial government sonu^ five years ago at a cost of more than $-lOO,0tKI, the .\uditorium is made conqilete in detail for convention purposes, and can seat nearly 8,000 jieople in front of a large stage. .Vround the entire auditorium within the building is a ioV)by of sufficient space to contain a vast number of trade exhibits that arc proposed for entry, requiring attractive space. The building has a large banquet hall, fitted in beautiful detail with tapestries and art, ami through artificial means a comfortable tem- perature is made possible for the comfort of delegates during any kind of weather. Through the convention facilities of Houston, many large conventions have been cared for this year, including the cattlemen of Texas August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange CopyrlKliti t. J. ttduuetis San Jacinto battlefield, below Houston, on the Ship Canal and the West, numbering into the thousands. Con- vention hall is but two minutes' walk from the conven- tion hotel, all of which are centrally located in the busy activity of the city. Those in the Trade in Houston and Vicinity Early Days to the Present About the first known of florists commercially in Houston, gees back to 1860, at which time Mr. A. Whittaker enjoyed quite a good business in what was then a large, progressive town. He erected green- houses, had an up-town seed store and outlet for his stock, did a good business, and was regarded as the authority of the town in flowers and decorations. In October, 1870, Mrs. Westgate, with the assistance of her son Walter, opened in a small way, with just a home garden, and afterwards built a greenhouse, sell- ing flowers in bunches in the stores on Main st. The variety of stock in those days seemed limited as recorded from notes of that time and were as follows: Two kinds of Honeysuckle, W'oodbine, one variety of Lantana, two colors of Verbenas, eight varieties of Roses, Gardenias, Spirffia Syringa, six varieties of Chrys- anthemums, two of Iris, two varieties of Begonias, a single red and single pink Geranium, Nutmeg and Rose Geranium and Waxplant. Further than this very little was commercially known or kept in stock. In the Spring of 1880, Mr. M. V. Wright came to Houston, and incident to a small beginning, began with a sniaU wagon collecting tin cans instead of flower pots, in which he rooted thousands of Coleus, peddled them over town and got a very fair start. He proved to be a fine manager and executive, built greenhouses, bought a few acres on Washington St., and in time, became the largest florist in South Texas, with a profit from which he in time, retired with a com- fortable competence. Wm. Kutchback followed with a very attractive busi- ness, which gained marked success for him, also Mrs. Sarah Byers, who did well in a small way, then Wm. Bamberge and Mrs. Kendall. All of these earlier florists have now retired, some qf them deceased, but not only did they succeed finan- cially, but they set object lessons in knowledge and love of fiowers which has done much in the momentum of making Houston tastes grow perceptibly in that direction. These pioneers paved a business path for the florists of today, and of all Texas cities, Houston is the largest and "most important in its number now engaged in the business as detailed in the following notes below: Brazos Gbeenhouses. Under the direction of Manager Hewitt, this fine range of modern glass, with sales department attached, employs about ten people in the execution of a good business all the year through. Tlie location on Main and McGowan ave. is most desirable for a very desir- able class of retail trade, but they maintain a branch sales store on Main st. in the very center of the city. While they do a great deal of their own growing in plants and' cut flowers, they still receive extensive ship- ments daily from Northern growers to supply their de- mand.. R. C. Keeh. Well located on Main st. at McKinney ave., one may read at night at quite a distance, the illuminated sign of "Kerr the Florist," which represents the largest and most attractive salesrooms with offices and work shop in the city. Here he has also a plant sales and nursery department, which is the outlet for stock grown at his range of glass on Westheimer road. .Mr. Kerr here has an irrigating plant and a splendid growing equipment, but he contemplates in the near future putting in double his amount of glass and grow- ing as nearly as possible all the plants and flowers he sells. He was the one man most instrumental in bringing about the Texas organization of florists, and has been a great worker in the good of the cause of advancing the proficiency of florists as a more com- manding business in the eyes of the buying public. H. H. KuHLJtANJf. Mr. Kuhlmann with his son Henry Kuhlmann, in charge of the details of much of his business, enjoys a steady trade at his salesrooms and office, corner of Fannin and Capitol sts. But he has still another sales department with range of houses at his Jackson st. place. Near Spring, Texas, he has a very beautiful and fertile acreage, devoted to much field-grown stuff, among which are Tuberose, Gladiolus, Roses, Daisies and a fine house of 'Mums of the exhibition kind. Mr. Kuhlmann, Sr., was the first president of the local florists' club and was earnest and painstaking in his efforts in much of the civic work accomplished by this body. W. T. Hausee. Houston Floral Co. is what Mr. Hauser calls his business, located at Dumble St., just beyond Eastwood addition to the city. While retail trade is taken care of here as the demand comes for it, the policy of the business is principally wholesale growing, to supply all the Houston florists as well as shipments to nearby towns. The way Mr. Hauser manages his business with evidence of profit is an object lessen that whole- sale growing in the .South can be made a success, and should be entered into more extensively. BoYi.E & Pexdauvis. .\t 7i'I Alain st., a little but very attractively ar- ranged flower shop, is under the management of Mr. Boyle of this firm, where a satisfactory retail trade is enjoyed. \V'hile these people do some of their grow- ing, making something of an emphasis on the produc- ti( n of orchids, they also buy a great deal of stock from wholesalers to supply their growing demand. The taste in decorating show windows here seems to be an at- tractive method of securing trade. (JuLF Florist. At 810 Main st. is the showroom and selling depart- ment of the Gulf Florist, -Mr. Walter Ketzer, owner .-.nd director. It is strictly a retail business with equipment for all kinds of made U23 work and designs. He does quite a plant business in season, some of his own growing, but the greater portion of which is ar- ranged for from the spcciaUsts growing different plants and nursery stock in the coast country. A. J. Reiss. .\s a grower to the trade near Houston, Mr. A. J. Reiss, in plants of various kinds has met with signal success. His thousands of Pansy plants grown this year from the best seed obtainable, excelled anything of the kind ever seen. He has near the city, and at the entrance to the beautiful country club, about two acres of growing stock with greenhouses. He makes a specialty of ferns of assorted kinds. Begonias and Coleus, and supplies the local florists with much of their retail stock. Qu.M.nv AND Service Florist. While this is the latest addition to the trade in a retail waj , it is none the less enterprising and attractive, at their location corner Travis st. and .McKinney ave. .Mrs. Carrie Thomas, with long experience at Kuhlmann's and other places, is in charge of the selling and design work department, and expresses astonishment at the quantity of trade right on the start of opening the business. The business is to be increased by the man- agement putting in more capital and building green- houses. This business is owned by Mr. C. Kofahl. Miss Enla V. Atwood. Out from the western part of the city on Reynolds St., a most phenomenal business has been enjoyed by this young lady in growing for the florists, who retail her excellent products to much advantage. She has about four acres in cultivation under her immediate direction, together with a large greenhouse. She is putting in an irrigating system this year to take care of her field grown stock, such as Gladiolus, Tuberoses, Roses, which on account of quality alone always find a ready market in selling to the florists when they are daily brought to the city. Her Easter LUies this season were undoubtedly the finest on the market. Mrs Claire Fagin. Within a stone's throw of Miss Atwood's place, as mentioned above. Miss Fagin has undertaken to grow fems as a specialty, but not without regard for the growing of other stuff to supply the retailers as well. Copyright, f. J. scmueier Excursion boats 18 miles down river at San Jacinto battlefield VI The Florists' Exchange Slie liiis recently erected a very large liouse c.s])eciully i(jui]>l)cd for lerns hi great variety and otlicr green stuft*, and is tinding tlie business most profitable in Ibis respect, and adojits tlie jilan of ))uttiMg the jirofits into the business, enlarging it to a ]ir()])ortion tliat trade demands. COTNEY Fi.oit.M. Co. Adjoining Ulenwood Cemetery, this lirm, under the direeli(.n ot Mrs. F. 1,. Cotncy, makes a distin<'l s]>e- cialty of funeral work, which brings busincjs every day in the year as well as the sale of cut ii iwers, decorations and weddings. It commenced here in a small way, but ha.s added recently a new 100ft. green- hciUse to its growing department. It is a daily buyer from Northern markets, nut lieing able to grow in quantity to supply demand. (ii.ENWOOD Fi.oiiisr. iMrs. Burulen, owner of this business, has a most at- tractive office and selling greenhouse for distributing II >\vers in tlu> cemetery trade. She has a quantity of bedding jjlants in variety on hand as weli^ but tluco lillle of her own growing, depending on the wholesale market for sui)iily. Her beautiful handiwork in mak- ing designs has gi\'cM her an exclusive reputation that linngs business wliere quality is the point desired. Her address is i2(jlO Washington av. C. H. Bleckeu. Mr. Blecker at his location, 2518 Washington St., is most convenient to cemetery trade, in which he does a large share. He grows many of his plants and ferns, luit buys his cut flowers almost exclusively from North- ' I'rn markets. Mr. Blecker is an expert grower in its fullest sense by long experience as a practical florist. Louis BucHUEa. Mr. Buchner first came to Houston from New Orleans, where lie was at one time employed as head grower of Brazjs Greenhouses, where he worked more than a year, after which he opened up business for liimself on Hutchins st. He is one of the most ]>rolicient growers in Houston, having been educated in his business in Ciermany. His specialty for the pres- ent is in growing jilants, which he uses in supplying material for important landscape contracts and the adornment of homes. Oleaxder Florist. Catering almost exclusively to trade at Hollywood cemetery, Mr. Neitch, the projirietor of this small busi- ness, is an expert in growing plants, particularly Begonias and foliage plants, where he inade a splendid exhibition at the local ilower show last November. His address is 3301 North Main st. UoliERI LUEI'KE. Mr. Luepke is one of the oldest in business as a florist in Houston, and has by conservative methods, acquired a cninfortable competence, so that he is not pushing his biisiiie>s as he once did. At Iiis home and greenhouses, l(il8 .Sjiring St., he, however, sells plants and flowers on a limited scale and makes design work occasionally to take care of a few old friends in the trade. Dewson Florist. Mr. Dewson, at the end of I.ouisana st. car line, maintains a small place, growing principally field grown Koses ami decorative shrubbery. He attemjits Cut..vlit'lit. I'. J. ScbiueLtT Street scene in Houston. On the left is the Bender Hotel but little in fljwers or design work, but specializes in a limited way in taking care of and ornamenting several beautiful city homes and estates. Henk Dirken. Mr. IJirken is kn;)wn all over Texas as principally a lailb sjiecialist, importing every year large stocks from Holland by the way of New York and the New York Houston S. S. Line. He maintains his office and show grounds in Montrose addition to the city, and makes large contracts every year with florists to supply bulbs. He also imports much nursery and ornamental stock, taking care of and improving boulevards and some of the most beautiful homes in the city. Fnw.vnD Teas Ni'rsery Co. Mr. Teas, with his delivery system by automobile, may be seen every day in the planting season, rush- ing through the city with a load of decorative or nursery stock either sold to a florist for retailing or to supply decoration for some estate or boulevard work. His place is a Westmoreland l''arms, six miles from the city, where he has a sjilciulid cijnijiment of greenhouses as well as mudi field grown Hoses and nursery stock. He has enjoyed some very large contracts in his line, particularly that of beautifying the Kice Institute, a splendidly effective decoration. KeiCIIARDT & ScHULTE. One of the largest wholesale and retail seed houses in the country is located here, on Milam St., under the direction of this firm wlio have been long established for reliability in the city. They mail 2.5,000 catalogs every year and enjoy a very wide sjircad business in II it only garden and flnwer seed, the latter being ex- ported extensively from Holland and Germany, but al.so Cotton, Corn and field seeds, as well as Strawberry plants for the great Coast .Strawberry acreages. .Moers Seed Co. On I'reson ave., .Mr. .Moers, at the head of this busi- ness, sells flower and garden seed, taking care of a gre.it deal of truck garden trade in the vicinity of Hiiuston and .South Texas. He also handles j)oultry Mipjilies and fertilizers, doing a good business coni- par.-itively in a local territory. I''.. K. Stone. -Mr. .Stone, though living some miles south of Houston at Dickinsnii, Texas, is widely kn.nvn all over the South and Middle West as the plumosa sjiecialist, growing this green decoration under about 17,000 sq. ft. of lath li uiscs. He has cnc of the prettiest estates near the • moutli of nickinson bayou, where he does his growing, liut he also grows extensively for the trade Camphor trees and other nursery stock. H. J. CONUROX. ;\s a producer of fine bulbs and as a hybridizer and grower of Amaryllis for the trade, the equal of Mr. Condron has not been heard of in this- country. His choice stock has been in great demand in Northern markets this year where he has a splendid shipping trade. When Condron's Amaryllis are in full bloom during Ajjril under his range of lath houses, visitors from all jaarts of the country come in large numbers to admire them as a flower show. Mr. Condron is located at Dickinson, Texas. Doixo Business at Alvix. This thriving little town 25 miles from Houston via railroad, or good automobile road, is a center for a large Strawberry acreage. Figs, and other crops, in- cluding the shipping of Gardenias in large quantity. Its florists undertake wholesale growing for Houston and Cialveston markets, such as field grown stuff, Shasta, Daisies, Gladiolus, Gardenias, Roses, also decorative plants, shrubs and nursery stock. In business there are Stephens & Ste]>!iens, Mrs. 1. 15. .\rnoid, Mrs. J. W. Carlisle, Alvin Cape Jassamine & Floral Co., and others. Galvestox Florists. The florists of Galveston will be found at Houston in a body during the convention, and will be of service on the program of entertainment. They are: Mrs. Mary Offer, Mrs. M. A. Hansen, M. P. Hargrave, seedsman, Wm. Jensen, Mrs. John Maurer, J. D. Pruessner, Chas. Steding, Mrs. N. LJpdike, and G. K. Milledge. Evergr greens' Early History and Traditions In reviewing the three great periods of geologic.i! history, we find that the first period consisted princi- pally of flowerless plants; the second period of fli,wer- iess and a few seed-bearing plants; the third period, the seed-bearing plants constituted much the larger portion. * Paper by A. H. Hill. Dundee, 111 , read before the North Shore Horticultural Society. Lake Fcrest, lU., Jan. 1-t. 1^15. A section of Galveston harbor, Texas Be: i n N \ 1 L^'- ' \ \ \ " " \ ^^^^ r;./ 1 1 \5\ ^ ■K^.^r» -krV?^^ IV V^ J / IJ ^^Ljy ■^HpiiW^MHl^S 14. >l ^''?£^^9iV^^^\^^HR3iMr^^^^^^PV^^H ^^9 r^^^s ^BlIn^Klf <^^^iT^^a^^R*l.Ji^^^ ii^r ^ viB WtKS&.iiiBph.j^.^^aJK^^SIlHr 1 Kfi^\ \> ^^^^^kHI^m^ PHI^ BiiBWwP™^''*''i^fr^lr JB ^H^__J, ; "^B^m^^^bigf- • i^jy?i ^POSn ^^■1^^ -^'^F'4i3H H^^^»^^7^^^L^ ^^^^Bv. 94^dBA'^i * ^V9^^ ^1^11 ft/i^^B 5^^ ' '" F^-' ^i^ n#^ ?^^^^^^^^B^^9^^^H^^^^^^^^^^^^^ vfl \g]mj 4/^^w iBiSl -■-I' -^Im^'- jKii. <9^H ^j^iggfj^jj^tn^ HMHik JHHHHi^^^lHl^^' ^m Copyrlgbt. F. J. Sclllilitti- his garden a thing that will live after him and cause jieople to remember him. What finer monument can a man have? Our possibili- ties today are far greater than those of an artist who dabbles in paints, for we are handling as our materials, real growing things whose beauty and perfection is not attained in a day, but is attained year after year and down through the ages. Unloading "Saltilla" at Galveston Good Street Trees For streets from (iOft. to 90ft. between buildings. Pin Oak, Oriental I'lane or Sycamore, and Norway Maple are said to be desirable. The Norway Maple is tough and hardy, has few insect enemies, but has the disadvantage of being broad and low-headed so that it does not allow of the passage of wires where overhead wires are in use. In order to provide ample growing space the trees should be planted 40ft. apart. For wide streets where there is more tlnn S'Oft. between buildings the American Elm, Red Oak, and Sugar Maple are advocated. For these trees the space should be not less than 50ft. between trees and where possible they should be planted well inside of the curb line. The Sugar Maple is particularly attractive and desir- able, but it needs a good deal of moisture. Pin Oak is excellent for both narrow and average streets, and is also desirable as individual specimens for the lawn. Contrary to general opinion in regard to Oaks, it is a fairly rapid grower aiul it shares this qualitv with Ked'Oak. American Klni is said to be the handsomest aiul most satisfactory shade tree in this country, mainly because of its hiffli .arcIiiiiG: branches which slride but do not smother, allowing free passage of air beneatli the tree itself. Some objection has been made to the Elm tree because of the depredations of the Elm-leaf beetle, and other insect pests, but this can be readily overcome. In other words, the authorities of the college of agri- culture say that the farmer might as readily refuse to raise Potatoes because of Potato bugs, or decide against planting an orchard because of San Jose scale. The various enemies of the Elm tree are easily over- come. One high power sprayer is sufficient to give all the Elms in an average sized city or town a good spraying, promptly and efficiently, at a cost not to ex- ceed 20 cents a tree. This high power sprayer has an engine with a special pump which can furnish 300 pounds pressure continuously. Such a sprayer can shoot over any tree grown in the east, and no ladders are necessary. The stream of spray breaks into a mist at about 50ft. or 60ft. from the ground when a straight-bore nozzle with a '/sin. opening is used, or from 90ft. to 100ft. with a larger opening. In a small town such a high power sprayer could be used for fire protection, or the engine could be detached from the pump and used for other power purposes. In all street tree work it is pointed out that co- operation with one's neighbors is essential, especially where the trees are not cared for mider direct munici- pal supervision. A street planted uniformly to one good kind of tree is much better than one planted to three or four kinds, and the trees on both sides of the streets should be alike. It is advocated that all towns should have a shade tree commission or at least a tree warden with power to secure co-operation with all the city's interests, or that the town itself should plant .-ind <':ire for the trees. Bathing pavilion'and boulevard, Galveston A day's catch, Galveston, Texas VIII The Florists' Exchange mm a a QB QQQ: THE TALES OF A TRAVELER Reminiscences and Reflections fron^ Twenty-Eight Years on the Road By S. S. SKIDELSKY 'BBa ca a :aua The author continues Part II of his nurralive, which recounts the early struri- gles of a travelinq salesman of a quarter of a century ago. The first instalment ap- peared in The Exchange of July 1, and others hare been published each week since. Starting On My Own Account But here my dift'icnUics began. Practically a stranger to the wholesale seed and horticnltiiral lioiises, my applications met for a time with no response. Dis- conragcmcnt stared me in the face. Then the thought of having perhaps acted prematurely upon my plan, and thereby sacrificed my weekly salary, which after all was a certainty, naturally had a depressing effect upon my spirit and energies. But the idea was a good one in spite of all, and there was no reason why I should not carry it out. I stuck to it. I applied to Henry F. Michell Company for its line. Mr. Henry F. Michell, as all who know him will agree, is a man of keen perception and remarkable business qualifications. His own business success fully attests my statement. He saw my idea at a glance, and agreed to let me have his lines. To his credit be it said, his terms were liberal and his treatment from the time I undertook his line until I embarked in business for myself invariably was fair and square. Palms w^ere greatly in demand, and I tliought that if I had a suitable line I could readily sell them. But where was I to obtain such a line? I applied to two prominent local growers, of whom I shall have occasion to speak later, but my application for their lines was rejected. They could dispose of all the palms them- selves without having to pay atiy commission. Daunted, but not fully discouraged, I applied to Siebrecht & Wadley, at that time a prominent wholesale horticultural concern, and was rewarded with an answer bidding me come to New York and talk over terms. I got that line. The Carnation business seemed alluring to me. I knew even during my sup- ply days that Carnations were grown extensively, and that rooted cuttings were being sold in quantities. If I had Carnation cuttings, I could surely sell them. I wrote a number of letters to different growers, many of whom, if not all, had at that time never suspected my existence, with the result that I never got any answer. Again I was determined to get a Carnation line if there was any possi- bility of doing it. Chance favored me. I soon met Albert M. Herr, of Lancaster, who at that time was one of the most prominent Carnation growers in the country; and after explaining to him my plan and assuring him of good accounts only, I got his line. It is interesting to me to look back on that first beginning of what has turned out to be one of the most active and remunerative parts of my business. And now I needed flower pots. It seemed to me that I could sell pots by the stacks, though in this particular I was quite disappointed. At that time there was a war going on between flower pot manufacturers in different sections of the country, and for a short time at least I had the chance to obtain a line and sell pots at cut rate prices, prices that did not perhaps pay for the clay, let alone the manufacture and overhead expense. This was, however, the manufacturers' busi- ness and no concern of mine. Jardinieres came liext in line, and after that other things seemed to follow each other in rapid succession. I had things to sell which I never saw in my life, and which I could not explain to customers. One instance I well recall. A party in the upper part of New York State wanted to know what I thought of the merit of Martha Washington Pelargonium as compared with some other variety. As a matter of course, that question was beyond me. Not only could I not tell him the comparative merits, but I wouldn't have recognized a Pelargonium if I met it. Yet it would not do to confess my ignorance. I had to play the part of know-it- all. I had to tell him "frankly"' that the only way really to ascertain the compara- tive values of the two was to grow them both, and that I could supply stacks of either if he said so. I became a veritable walking department store, as some of my competitor friends chose to call me. It became generally known (through the courtesy of those same friends) that I was selling things all the way from a toothpick to an automobile and a greenhouse. And here I may remark that I did help to sell a greenhouse establishment, but of this later. I have never succeeded, though, in selling an automobile; and there was good reason for it — I never had any automo- biles for sale. One prominent house never failed to play a joke at my expense by telling florists that I was peddling Asparagus seed out of my pocket. The humorous part of it is that that very same house soon made every one of its salesmen do likewise, adding to Asparagus seed other items, such as Pansies, Primulas, Cinerarias, and so on. That same concern thought wise and proper, as a matter of business policy, to put all sorts of stumbling blocks in the way of my progress. If, for txamplc, a new Carnation was put on the market, the introducer was given implicit instruc- tions that unless I was barred out from handling it they would not catalogue it nor offer it to the trade. Such narrow-mindedness has my heart-felt sympathy to this very day. So, having gathered together several lines, 1 started out on the road, I must confess not W'ith a very light heart, for after all, my future was still a closed book to me. It was a curious coincidence that the first town I reached was Columbia, Pa., the very town I mentioned in a former place when I first started out with florists' supplies. To my former benefactor, Mr. William Ahem, who had encour- aged me eight years before, I went for my first order. I was not disappointed this time either. Mr. Ahem received me in his customary kindly manner, and after telling him about my extensive lines in a way that perhaps confused him at first, •Copyright. 1916, A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd, I finally succeeded in booking an order for a few pots, some florists' supplies, a few packages of seed, and a can of lemon oil. I distinctly remember that order, for it was the first one of the kind I took ; and details pertaining to first events in one's life impress themselves indelibly on one's memory. That first order was a source of great encouragement to me. I felt that I was on the right track. And since all I required was persistency, I determined to be persistent. I wound up that day at York, Pa. In the evening I figured up my sales and found that not only had I paid ex- penses (which by the way were in noways commensurate with those of today), but I found that I was about six dollars on the right side of the ledger. I continued traveling, making an extensive trip through Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio, everywhere doing what I considered a fair business. The Victor Carnation (a sport of Daybreak), and Flora Hill, which had been put on the mar- ket the year previous, were much in demand among the growers. I saw my chance, and despite my efforts to remain "neutral," I evinced a special partiality for these two varieties. I was assured by the growers, w-hose stock I handled, that these were two good commercial varieties, the bread-and-butter kind ; and I found it no difficult matter to book orders right and left. As I recall the event today, it ap- pears to me that parrot-like I adopted the very vocabulary descriptive of Carna- tions. Yet I did not fail to realize that other lines must have my consideration. If I did well with Carnation growers, I must do equally as well for the H. F Michell Co., for the pot man, palm groover, and the rest. I began to push all lines alike, but to my utter dismay I found it impossible to do justice to all. If a grower, for example, gave me a fair-sized order for Carnation cuttings, he thought that he did enough for me. If he had any bulbs or other things to order, it was policy to reserve his orders for some other man. The fact that I could not talk knowingly about the lines I handled, in other words, that I lacked practical experience to give them pointers of value, may have served to hamper my success along all the lines. I decided to study up things, to be better posted, to meet men from whose very conversation I could learn things that would come in good stead for me. Albert M. Herr of Lancaster is perhaps the first man to whom I am indebted for instruction on Carnations. The merits and demerits of a commercial variety he clearly pointed out to me on several occasions. I made notes of these points, and profited by them much in my business contact with growers. Carnations in those days, as the older florists well remember, were not of the same high standard as the Carnation of today. Nor had the public expected or dreamed of the 4in. Carnation which John Thorp predicted about a quarter of a century ago, and which prediction has been amply fulfilled. Lizzie McGowan, Daybreak, William Scott were in those days the money- makers for the small as well as for the large grower. Flora Hill came in later, and by degrees began to replace the ragged Lizzie. I soon learned that the more I knew of my lines the better I was received. My first trip further taught me that the less articles I represented and talked about, the more I could concentrate my attention on particular lines and the more remunerative would be the results in the end. To be more explicit, I could not possibly interest a florist by offering him jardinieres, chiffon, floral art albums, supplies. Carnations, Lemon oil, seeds, bulbs, all practically in one breath, and expect to book a large order for all. Paradoxical though it may sound, the less things I mentioned the better were my results in the end. I must concentrate my lines; and the first things to go were supplies, ribbons, and jardinieres, things that do not interest the average grower, whose product goes to the wholesale market. On my return home after my maiden trip for myself, I began to reorganize my "department store," eliminating spaces that did not pay, and enlarging on those that did. I was still in need of a good palm concern, and applied once again to the two firms who had formerly declined my application. Thanks to Mr. Henry F. Michell, whose influence aided me in the matter, I succeeded this time in getting the lines from William K. Harris and Robert Craig. With such two lines I felt that my success was practically assured. For who could resist purchasing stock from two such reputable firms, whose names were practically household words in every florist's establishment throughout the country? I wish to deviate here and say a few^ words about the late William K. Harris. Mr. Harris, or "Deacon" Harris, as many of his closest friends were wont to call him, was in many respects a remarkable personality. When I first met William K. Harris, I saw that here was a man of no ordinary calibre. Simple in manner, direct in expression, reserved but cordial, he was a man who abhorred boastfulness, and who was most readily approachable by the shortest route — namely, that of the truth. Once he was approached by that route, he was to be counted upon for genuine friendship. It is with pardonable pride that I state that our friendship was both genuine and mutual from the time I met him until the time of his demise. And among the very few friends that called upon him when he was on his sick- bed, I was of the privileged ones. On that first visit, when I stated to him the object of my call, he told me that he would make an exception in my case and permit me to handle his line, on a commission basis, with the proviso, however, that I confine myself strictly to the goods he had to offer, that I sell to none but reliable parties, that I make no promises that he could not fulfill. I agreed to these conditions, and accomplished my object. His line being somewhat limited in scope, 1 needed likewise that of Robert Craig. Knowing the friendship that existed between him and Mr. Harris, and realizing that a word from the latter would go a good way toward securing me the line from Mr. Craig, I asked Mr. Harris there and then to aid me in the matter. He promised to do so, and that promise was fulfilled that very week. Reinforced not only with two substantial lines, but likewise with the reputation of these two concerns behind the lines, I felt that my road to success was open. Note to Readers. — Thai Mr. Skidclsky's narrative wilt be found of surfassing interest, ice assure our readers. IVe have firomiscd Mr. Skidehky to fut this narra- tive in hook form frovided zve receive orders for soo copies. The price will not exceed 6oc. fcr copy in paper covers, or $i in cloth, and no money is zvanted until zve announce the book as ready. All tve ask is Ihal readers send in their orders xvilhoul undue dcla\. The story will be continued in these columns until com- pleted. August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 299 %wmmmmmjmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Over 1500 Progressive Retail Florists have received TRIPLETS circulars We I^now these 1500 men all know the value of printers' ink in their business had they been ignorant of advertising knowledge we would not have troubled to send them the valuable information now in their hands, for we have given them the key to the pro- curement of good business for this coming Fail and Winter. It's all up to them, now. As an evidence of the estimation in which the TRIPLETS are held, one enterprising florist company who recently gave us an order for 1000 of one of the Triplet set is the same firm that wrote us last December: " Our advertising expense for Sept., Oct. and Nov., 1915, amounted to over $1000. A small share of this went to you for Albums, ($100.00), which brought us in quicker and better results than were received from any other class of advertising." We admit the weather is just now so hot that it makes it hard to realize that in eight weeks more Fall business will be starting up, and a multitude of reinvigorated customers, fresh in from their vacations, will be besieging the live retail advertisers with orders. Are you ready ? We have a few more circulars to spare. Do you want one ? 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Bound in cloth boards; 128 pages in black and white effect, 8 pages in superb color effect, and 32 blank pages for pasting additional designs. Size of page 9x 1 2 inches. All superbly printed. If you do not think the book up to our repre- sentation, return it promptly in good condition and we will refund you your money. Price, delivery prepaid, $2.50. ADDRESS ALL ORDERS: ITvur TT^T /^'DTCTC IPy^U AM/^IT Box IOO Times Square station, N.Y. city A HE-. M: L/VFKl^ 1 O MLfA.\^nAr\%JL^, or 143 North Wabash Avenue. Chicago IlllllilllillHillillli lllllllllllllUliHIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIiimilllllH lillllllllllll IIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIHIIIIIIIHIIIiliHIIIIIIIIIIIIII lllllilllillllllllllllllllllliliiiiliiiiiiiiiimilliiiiilillMi^ 300 The Florists' Exchange Outing of the Florists' Club of Wasliington, D. C, at Great Falls, Va., on July 19, 1916 Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston Annual Picnic The annual picnic of tlie Uarileners and Florists' Club was held at Cunningham Park, East Milton, on Thurs- day, July 37. There is no function during the year at which the members and their friends mingle so freely together as at the picnic. The conmiittee in charge tried their best to have enjoyment for old and young, and it goes without saying that every person had a pleasant time. Just before noon a deluge of rain came and for some time it was thought tliut the games would have to be suspended to a later dale. During the shower the picnickers repaired to the gymnasium, where Mr. Singer sang some excellent songs and W. N. Craig gave reci- tations. Wlien the shower ceased the games were re- sumed and carried to a finish with excellent weather throughout the afternoon. The tug-of-war and the ladies' baseball game were the two features of the day. There was a handsome lot of prizes which were donated by various nien)l)ers of the club. It was announced that at the September meeting of the club there would be a lecture on birds. Ringmaster. Wni. J. Kennedy: starter Peter M. Miller; elerl<, Wni. N. Craig. Umpires: Men's ba-seball, Frank Edgar and A. K. Rogers: Ladies' Baseball, Frank Edgar and A. K. Rogers; Boy's baseball, J. P. A. Guerineau; Soccer football, F. E. Palmer. Judges: W. J. Patterson, W. C. Rust, H. H. Bartsch, A. K. Rogers, W. H. Judd, George W. Haraer, John G. Duguid, Robert Cameron, Frank Edgar, Kenneth Finlayson, F. E. Palmer, Charles Holbrow. List of Winners Baseball: Commercial Growers p.«. Private Gardeners; Captains, Wm. Mix, Commercial : W. J. Iliffe, Private. Won by private gardeners, score 3-2. Quoit match: IndiWdual. Captain, John F. Duguid: 1. M. Brown; 2, John Duguid. Baseball: Married tj.s. single ladies. Captains, Mrs. John F. Flood and Susan E. Rogers. Won by single ladies, score 18-13. 100 yd. race, girls 12 to 14 — 1, Elsie Bartsch; 2, Dorothy Palmer. 50 yd. race, bovs under 8 — 1. Walter Costello: 2, George Cray. 50 yd. race, girls under 8 — 1, Ethel Cray: 2. Hilda Smith. 75 yd. race, girls 10 to 12 — 1, Mary Flood: 2, Marion Iliffe. 75 yd. race, boys 10 to 12 — 1, Norman Craig: 2, Robert Esty. 50 yd. race, boys S to 10 — 1, Nelson Bartsch; 2, Joseph Smith. 50 yd. race, girls S to 10 — 1, Margaret Cray; 2, Ruth Brown. 100 yd. race, boys 12 to 14 — 1, Prcscott Whyte: 2, Thomas Roland. 100 yd. race, men over 30 — 1, E. S. Brown; 2, F. E. Palmer. 100 yd. race, married ladies — 1, Mrs. Edgar Kelly; 2, Mrs, Fred Coles. 100 yd. race, ladies 18 and over — 1, Edith Iliffe; 2, Alice Duguid. 100 yd. race, boys 14 to 18 — 1, J. Rogers; 2, Douglas Duguid. 100 yd. race, club members only — 1, W. J. Iliffe; 2, H. L. Pree. Flag race, girls under 15 — 1, Doris Bartsch; 2, Flora Donald. Potato race, boys under 15—1, Tom Roland: 2, J. Duguid. 100 yd. race, girls 14 to 18 — 1. Margaret Iliffe; 2, Alice Duguid. Sack race, boys under 16 — 1, J. Edgar: 2. Prescott Whyte. Sack race, club members only — 1, T. S. Brown; 2, C. S. Falberger. Obstacle race — 1, Theo. Palmer; 2, H. S. Pree. Tug of war: Commercial growers lis. private gardeners. Captains, H. H. Bartsch. J. S. .Smith. Won by private gardeners. Football (Soccer) — Captains, John Miller and Wm. J. Collins. Won by Miller's Team, score 3-0. 50 yd. race, children under 6 — 1, Walter Costello; 2, Frank Duguid. R. C. Hardy Plant Notes Gypsiiphila paniculata fl. pi. occurred in a batch of seedlings of the single Gypsophila paniculata about fifteen ye;irs ago at the nursery of Thompson & Sons, Wimbledon, England. In many cases the doubling process is not an improvement, but in this instance it has resulted in a better plant. The flowers are perfectly double, pure wiiite, and as freely produced as in the single variety, and owing to their better lasting qualities are more valuable for cutting. Though this plant has been in commerce some considerable time, it is still comparatively rare, few large stocks exi^iting out of Holland. This is no doubt, due to its being more difficult to propagate than most herbaceous plants. Cuttings made from the side growths on the flowering stems will sometimes root but cannot be depended on, the most reliable method being grafting on the roots of the single variety. The best stocks for this purpose are seedlings with roots about the thickness of a pencil, and can be obtained by sowing seed in early Summer, lifting the roots in the Fall and storing them in sand until required. To obtain suitable scions plants of the double variety should be lifted and potted in the Fall and be kept in a coldframe until about Christmas and then introduced into just sufficient warmth to start growth. When about two inches long the yoimg shoots are ready for grafting. A splice or cleft graft may be used and it is advisable to cover with wax. After grafting, pot into 3in. pots and stand in a close case until a union has taken place, usually in 10 to 14 days, then gradually harden off and transfer to a cold frame as soon as weather permits, finally planting out. Anemone Pulsatilla In addition to its rare beauty. Anemone Pulsatilla is valuable as being one of the earliest hardy plants to flower. Its large, velvety purple, cup-shaped blossoms are followed by seed vessels with silken hairs, mak- ing the whole plant attractive for :^ long period. A. Pulsatilla is a native of Europe and is plentiful on some of the chalk hills in southern Britain. It is about 1ft. high when in flower and is suitable for either rock garden or border, but will not succeed in soil that is deficient in lime. There are two well marked varieties: A. P. alba and A. P. Mrs. Van der Elst. The latter variety is a beau- tiful shade of pink and was raised a few years ago by The Tottenham Nurseries, Dedemsvaart, Holland, and is one of the finest hardy plants introduced to com- merce in recent years. The type and white variety will come true from seed, and that is the best method of increasing them. The seed .should be sown in a coldframe as soon as ripe and will germinate in a few weeks, but the young seed- lings should be allowed to remain undisturbed until Spring and be transplanted when growth commences. The variety Mrs. Van der Elst does not come true from seed but can be propagated by root cuttings made in the Fall. Lychnis Viscaria splcndens plena For sheer intensity of color I^ychnis Viscaria splen- dens plena has few equals. Its flowering period is short, about two weeks in June, but during that period it is the most brilliant hardy phint in flower. It grows to the height of 18in. and produces masses of slender stems thickly covered with large, double, crimson scar- let flowers. It is not particular as to soil and is propa- gated by division immediately the flowering season is past; if left until later many lo.sses will result. As root action ceases rather early, Spring is the best time to plant but if Fall planting is unavoidable stock from pots should be used. Cecil Davies. Rutherford, N. J. Dying-off of Clematis Every gardener or cultivator of Clematis knows only too well the losses to which he is liable, or which he may actually have experienced, through the sudden dying off of his plants. Even full grown plants in flower will col- lapse in a night. The following notes bear on this mat- ter and comprise a form letter which Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, send to inquirers in regard to the dy- ing of Clematis: "The large flowering hybrid Clematis, in places where they succeed well are unquestionably the most effective climbers one can plant, but unfortunately the plants are subject to a disease which will, in less than twenty-four hours, kill plants which previously, and frequently for many years have been in perfect health; a most actively growing plant, frequently in full bloom begins to show signs of withering and in a few hours is ruined. "No remedy is known to save such a plant though frequently, if cut right down to the ground, it will start again from the root, but as a rule in a weakened con- dition, though sometimes such a fresh start from the root will develop into a strong, vigorous plant. "In planting Clematis, the following points should be observed, viz: They require a rich, deep soil, with per- fect drainage with an abundant supply of water during hot, dry weather. In planting, place them at such a depth that the crown of the roots is about Sin. below the surface of the soil, and if possible in a position where they are not exposed to the full rays of the sun during the hottest part of the day. Also a most im- portant point is to provide at once after planting, a firm support for them to clinili upon. A solid wooden Members of the Boston Florists and Gardeners' Club and their friends and families, August 5, 191fi. The Florists' Exchange 301 YOUR EARNINGS DEPEND UPON YOUR EFFICIENCY Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture Brand New Beautifully Illustrated Contents Right Up-To-Date m WILL INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF ALL WHO STUDY IT. AILEY'S Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture should be close at hand for quick reference by every member of your force, because it presents the combined labor and experience of the foremost North American authorities on horticultural subjects. 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STATION, NEW YORK When ocderiDg. please meDtloa Tbe Ezchaage or metal trellis is preferable, as it will prevent the plants from being whipped about by the winds, which often results in either brealjing the stalks just above the ground, or else in cracking the outer bark of the stalk, opening it up for the attacks of insects and fungous diseases, training the vines on strings or a pliable sup- port of any kind should be avoided." I Stray Notes From Great Britain i I By T. A. WESTON I Novelties The new ruby red Clematis named Crimson King gained an A. M., as did Lilacs Pres. Falliferes, a grand double, and Reaumur, a magnificent deep lilac single. Papaver King George already referred to, is a deep scarlet with black spots at the base. The flowers are quite large and beautifully fringed. It is miles ahead of Perry's first fringed Papaver Unique. Alex. Dickson & Sons gained an award for Molly Bligh, a fine pink Rose of great possibilities for forcing. It has a most glorious perfume. Waterer & Sons' Rhododendron Bagshot Ruby is another prime addition; it is most brilliant. Dobbie & Co. gained an A. M. for their new bicolor Sweet Pea Dora. It is of the Blanch Ferry style of shading, but has a creamy ground, and in the young stage is truly exquisite for decorative work. A grand Spirea named Princess Mary is easily the best deep pink form for pot work. Thos. Rochford & Sons, who showed it, have been sending plants into Covent Garden, where it has made 12s. a box of six. A set of Siljerian Iris seedlings raised from seed, secured from a garden in Massachusetts, attracted much attention. Several beautiful pale blue and white forms were among them, and whoever made the crosses de- serves commendatiim. Lowe & Shawyer showed the new h. t. Rose Chas. E. Shea. It is salmon pink. This establishment is the greatest of its kind in Great Britain, if not all Europe. This firm has now a full battery of the famous Kroeschell boilers, which must prove a veritable god- send now that labor is so scarce. The glorious rich blue hybrid Iris Rembrandt, recently gained an A. M. It is one of the so-called Dutch Irises, derived from crosses between the Spanish and Tingitanus. They flower before the Spanish, and have larger blooms, produced in pairs, and are more vigorous. They do not increase so rapidly as the' Spanish how- cver. The unusual award of F. C. C. was accorded Meconopsis simplicifolius, Bailey's form. It is one of the rare Chinese plants and its satin blue flowers are a positive dream. Only a small plant was shown, but its stature suggested it being more of a rock plant than for borders. at the annual picnic on July 27, at Cunningham Park, East Milton, Mass. 302 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Florists In good standing throuftbout the country can avail themselves of the advertisers' offers in this Department and accept, without hesitation, orders from their local customers, transmit them to an advertiser In these culumna, and thus avail themselves of the opportunities for extentlon of trade which are open to all. Let your customers know you fill orders hy tele- graph to any part of the country. When the design Is placed In the advertiser's card It indicates < membership In the Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Albany, n. y. Not how Cheap But how Good I should like to write a little essay on *• The Sweet Perfume of Courteous Service *' but actioBB speak louder than words- Flowers are my hobby and my buainesi- If you have orders for delivery in N. E., wire us. BOSTON, MASS. ■■ Penn, the Xelearraph Plorlat" Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery Aiisociatioo 134 TREMOPST STREET S¥2^ ALBANY, N. Y. t 1061State Street! Cut flowers or floral designs delivered to any part of Albany and vicinity on tele- graphio order. Persona! attention given and satisfaction guaranteed. ALBANY WlUiam Gloeckner V/e guarantee absolute satisjaction. Send your orders for the CAPITAL DISTRICT, which iDCludes all of Eastern New York State, to BROOKLINE, MASS. ^'^ ^^^rl^"^"- LARGEST FLORIST IN THIS DISTRICT Fr* n^1«M^«« 220 Washington St. . C. r alinCr BROOKLINE. MASS. Established IS86 THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE /ilafiomiK I JflarisI Brooklyn, N.Y. ESTABLISHED 1842 ALBANY, N. Y. Florist and Nurseryman Rural and St. Agnes Cemeteries Ave. Write, Telephone or Telegraph. Ml ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 2.^ Steuben Street The best flowers and prompt service to out-of-town orders Fulton St. and Greene Ave. PhOQe, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Long Island. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN ST., BUFFALO, N. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO. NIAGARA F.\LLS, LOCKPORT and WESTERN NEW YORK. '^ CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 Euclid Avenue We can fill your orders Day or Nlfibt for Cleveland and State of Ohio Always have complete stock on hand. Recular discount allowed the Trade. KNOBLE BROS., '^t^yE^j^S:^^- CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Avenue Allentown, Pa. Ernest Ash/e isfi/ey FLORIST Store, 943 Hamilton SL Both Telephones Can fill your Telegragh Order. Greenhouses, Bethlehem Pike " Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y, EST. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y. AUBURN, 140-150 SOUTH NEW YORK [verything io flewtrs DIVISION STREET We deliver to all points in Central New York, Wells and Corneil Colleges. Burlington, Vt. Orders for Ver- mont and North- em N. Y. filled to your entire satis- fac- tion. '%. grljnltz.tlff 3ffloriat.Jnr COLORADO SPRINGS. COLORADO Telegraphic orders will be carefully and promptly filled. <;<^A^k Personal attention given. Usual disroxmt allowed. ^^^^^J^P"^ ?^r^ Colorado Springs ^^^~, promptly and carefully executed by The Pilces Pealc Ploral Co. 104 Nortli Tejon Street DALLAS, TEXAS (^"'^ LIIIIGFLOIIIILANDNUIISERrCO.fi::^J FINE FLOWERS— PROMPT SERVICE ^'*«'^^ DAY TON, OHIO f-;^ Main St. V J BALTIMORE. MARYLAND and ALL SOUTHERN POINTS CHARLOTTE, N. C. $' FLORISTS <^^> Charlotte and Vicinity flMe^ ;Nniiam,i(5l7 NortH Charles Strectj ^ "^ ' " The House of Flowers ' CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Oifice, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass S^» DENVER, COLO. *Park Jiorai Co. ^.^oXT^ ' ":^^'" Western Nebraska 1643 Broadway and Wyoming pointa reached by express. Orders promptly filled. Usual discoimta. Caitone BOSTON Massacliusetts, 342 Boylston Street Flowers CHICAGO, ILL. 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel Courtesies Eitended to all Florists CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. AIBDIT POCHELON,- IM')S« eATLd 3X DETROIT, MICH. If we fill your order, our repu- tation is your guar- ^..^^^^^ antee of efficiency Telegraph Us. iNaiiottall > ?ttorisl 1 BOSTON MASSACHUSEnt 143 Tremont St. The centrally located Florist bhop. Yours for reciprocity. BRIDGEPORT, CONN John Reck & Son 985 MAIN STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO E. G. Hill Floral Co. 532-34 RACE STREET Also Motor Delivery to Newport, Covington and Dayton, Ky. CLEVE LAND ,^0 H l6 THE CLEVELAND CUT FLOWER CO. Will 611 your orders for Desisna or Cut Flow«ra is NORTHERN OHIO DES IV10INES IN THE CENTER OF IOWA J.S.WILSON FLORAL CO. ^f^ We cover all points in Iowa. ^"^^nJ^J^"^ ^MTTN ^HE FLORIST of Elizabeth, N. J. <^> We give the bet! of service 1169 E. Jerwy Street Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 307 to 310 August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 303 =/7" "Hix}.^" A^ XT The Value of Knowing the Stock in Retailing The Weakness of the Majority of Retailers Is: They Do Not Know Their Goods To know the stock is not only of great viilue in buying and selling, but it affects the whole con- duct of business. A little knowledge is not a dan- gerous thing, that is, providing no one finds out how little you know. Certainly it is better than none. For many sales, a little knowledge is all that is required. The test of knowledge comes with the difficult sale. "Can you answer any question?" or are you compelled to say: "Just wait a minute and I'll find out." A cash register salesman was asked the reason for his success. He answered: "Because no one can ask me a question about the machine that I can- not answer." The road to advancement, to prestige, to in- fluence, to management and ownership is knowledge; and 80 per cent, of that knowledge is of the product you handle and sell. "Re- sponsibilities gravitate to those who can shoulder them and power flows to him who knows how." A couple of weeks ago I heard a shoe dealer say: "There is such a thing as know- ing too much about your business." His view- point was that a confusion of ideas resulted from having too many concepts of one thing. Ye Gods ! I would like to find a shoe sales- man who knows just a little about fitting feet. Where is the man who has not at least one pair of shoes (good as new) that he cannot wear because he took advice of the sales- man? The next pair I buy I am going to be the salesman, as well as the customer, and sell for myself. There is no danger of knowing too much about the stock, but there is danger of talk- ing too much about it. Many a customer has been talked into buying an article and then talked out of it again, and he leaves the store with: "I'll come back later" or, "I'll let you know." It is usually those who know the least who talk most, therefore there is no safety in a little knowledge. How much do you know about the goods you are selling? Confidence Underlies All Confidence is the basis of trade. We trade with those whom we think know their busi- ness. Our customers come to us for the same reason. We advertise our knowledge and get a trial order. If we make good we get another and so on. "Know thy goods" is a command, not an entreaty. Competi- tion requires that you know your neighbor's goods also. The big stores send buyers to their competitors to purchase certain lines. These goods are carefully analyzed, literally hacked to pieces, and the quality, style, package, etc., noted. Money thus spent is well invested when it comes to knowing facts. Self-confidence is a big factor in selling goods and nothing gives a man self-confidence like a thorough knowledge of the game. People ask for the salesman with the quiet manner. They have an idea that he has a vast and thorough knowledge of the goods he is selling. They respect him and believe what he says. And, after they have run the gamut of stores and been treated in all kinds of ways they are satisfied to leave it to this salesman who knows. Knowledge is not education, for many a man with a college education does not know enough to keep out of trouble. While spending the Summer among the AUe- ghany mountains in Virginia I made the acquaintance of some of the mountaineers. Many of them are direct descendants of the early settlers. Some live in log huts and have never seen a tomi of any size. One day I asked the mother of a strapping big boy, who could not read nor write, about sending him to school. She gave me a knowing look out of the corner of her eye as she said: "I don't know 'bout dis yer education. Dar's old Gener'l Bowen cross da mountain from us, he had so much larnin' dat it Ian' him in da penitentary." A little knowledge among these primitive folks is surely a dangerous impediment. In the retail florist business along comes the "wisen- heimer" who has worked in a dozen different stores and =0 By W. CLEAVER HARRY (J knows it all. Find something he does not know if you can ! People patronize the lawyer and the doctor who knows law and medicine, even the preacher must now know what he is talking about. Coming back to the retail florist he must be able to explain the difference between a vase and a vaz and is liable to courtmartial if he says: "Beg pardon?" when Mrs. Vogue asks if you have any nice "Gla-di-las." The boss is the man who knows. A musician friend can tell you what tone the church bell rings on the minute he hears it. And, morever, This made by Roses. Gi Floral plaque for the funeral of .Tames Whitcomb Riley floral plaque was sent by the .Slate ul liidiaua toi llie funeral on July 25tli, and was the Berterniann Bros. Co. of Indianapolis. It was composed of American Beauty ganteuni and Auratum Lilies and had a bow of ribbon with inscription at the top. adorns the show window, try this afternoon-a-week plan more about the stock we are selling than our customer does. A broad general knowledge is essential, and this, in the past, has taken long years of experience to acquire. Time is worth more now than it was in days gone by, so we must short circuit time by method and instruction. The Method Is Easy A great writer has said: "We learn in time of pleasur- able animation." We learn a thing best when we do not make too much of a task out of the operation. The great artists play and sing without effort. First of all in acquiring a better knowledge of the goods you must be interested in your busi- ness. The baseball fan knows the game from A to Z. The facts and figures he can give yitu on the players ytm name has been ac- i|iiired through his interest in the sport. One of the Iiest ways to acquire a better working knowledge is to carry a note book, in which enter the names of stock, bntli plants and cut flowers, with as much data as you can gather. Koses are sold by mime. They ;isk for ^Vard, Ojibelia, .Sunburst or Haclley, and they know them when they see them. New varieties ct)me o\cr night and you are supposed to know something about tliem. How are you to get the information? Voiir note book is no good unless you get the information needed. The sources are (1) Trade Journals. {2) Interviews with grow- ers and commission salesmen. (3) Asking (juestions from the manager and proprietor in the store. (4) Observations from cus- tomers. If there is anything new you can get a line on it in the trade journals. Then question your grower about it. That will give you prestige with him arul help him too. The manager is always ready to give informa- tion. Come to think of it that is what he is for; and you bet he will burn some mid- night oil before he lets you catch up. A Good Plan An afternoon-a-weck under glass is one of the methods employed by the city stores. Kach storeman spends a half day each week, during the season, visiting a grower's estab- lishment. The retailer who cannot get some helpful information by spending a couple of liours in the greenhouses is certainly in the wrong line. Before you can persuade anyone to see the merits of your goods, you must know some- thing about their production. Nine out of every ten storemen know very little, or nothing at all, about cultural conditions. They have gotten into the habit of taking chances of letting things go by without find- ing out. Mr. Retailer: You, whose name be can tell you whether the bell is flat or sharp on the key note. Flowery Talk Not Effective I have seen green salesmen hit it by accident and make a good sale. They may say that an Azalea will bloom all Summer if given plenty of sunshine, or a Maidenhair fern will live and thrive on the dining-room table indefinitely. The customer in this case "never has any luck with plants" and the ash-can claims the remains within two weeks. We had a delivery boy, a born and bred city type from the small street. One day as he came from a trip he said: "Mr. Harry, what was the name of that yellow plant I just delivered?" "A Daffodil" said I. "Oh! Yes! Daffydill! A lady asked me and I couldn' think; I knew it was something like that and I said "Crazy- dill." Little Joe has long since graduated to another business, but he is still there with "the goods." Many of our customers are well informed on points and merits of our line. They need the goods which we have to sell but no amount of flowery talk will get the order. You must be able to show the customer that the article will be of real value because it will fulfill the purpose. It is obvious, therefore, that we must know for one season and see what gratifying results you will get from it. The .School Idea Big retail business institutions everywhere are spend- ing real money on instruction of their "store families." The school idea is not an experiment. The j^lan is very practical. It is conducted in the form of a mutual club, not unlike the gathering of an executive board. Every one has a voice and a vote. There are no details neces- sary to this plan. It can be made up to meet the re- quirements of the establishment. I might say in passing that my own experience in this method has l)een profit- able beyond my expectations. Arrangements can be made to hold meetings one or two nights a month. It is not entirely out of order to have a collation served before the meeting. It helps get the enthusiasm started. The "Big Chief" has noticed a great many things since la.st meeting so we will hear from him first. Next comes the opening of the "Question Box." Anything that needs looking up, difficulties, inquiries and suggestions are dropped in the box to be opened and discussed at this time. What is the best way to answer the cus- tomers— "They don't look fresh?" Such questions as 304 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses llawson the Horist Ejl^;;:^. *Vr*'"*'*^*^ 107 W. Market St 1^' •• f>eUveriea to Ithaca, BInfthamton, Hornell, Coming and other volnts. Q„t Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co. EL PASO, TEXAS <^ BakcTBrosT^r^ FLOWERS " 'PLANTS - TREES Galveston Floral Co., *-^-*^^'^ Quality in Cut Flowers, PlanU and Floral Work. Galveston, Texas THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS. MICH Orders for Texas and Steamers from HENRY SMITH, MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. „,„,„„. f 741 Main Street Stores, y 3^ Asylum Street Greenhouses: Benton Street QEOROE O, HARTFORD. CONN. 165 MAIN STREET, SOUTH FLOWERS ANDREW W.WELCH GEORGE PLANE ;80 .rtmnam§m^ iisdianapolis, ind. ^'—^^tl^^^'^^ 241 Massachusetts Ave. prompt and efficient service rendered pointa in Illinois, Ohio and Indiana. Bertermann's flowers excel MILLS,, „ Jacksonville, We reach all Florida and South Fla ^he Florist f inc. 36 West Forsyth Street Georgia points KANSAS CITY, MO. Samuel Murray 1017 GRAND AVENUE Kansas City, J^-Qt^^5 LEXINGTON, KY. OHN A. Heller EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. Mechliei^ Br©^, Co. Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky Prompt Delivery to all So. aiif. Points 212 West 4lh S(. LOS ANGELES, CAL. Louisville, Ky. MASONIC TEMPLE ^ AUGUST R. BAUMER KENTUCKY ^cobSchuhi I iriCOttPOKLATtO Cj«^ E.rrABLimtD \B.7i '\ THE fLOWZE SnOP p50 fourth Avenue Louinille, The South' i Most Modern Floral and Art Establishment If you have an order for flowers to be delivered in another city, glance through this directory first; if you find an advertiser properly located you can rely on him. Jacksonville, Florida We reach all Florida and all Georpin I'oints Largest flower store south of Washington. D C. 219 Main Street Tomlinson-Key Floral Co. KALAMAZOO, MICH. y a miniature bowling alley and standards of duck, bottle and candle pins. The Elks convention found their insignia used. The window^ are changed often, this work being han- dled largely by Charles .Scarborough, and there is con- siderable rmnment as to the appropriateness of the ex- 'itfrirSANTRA NCISCO l^«..,.»L'« FLOWERS, FRUITS, FAVORS Joseph S FLORISTS' Noveltit-.s (or "WelrominK" and "Bon Voyage" packages. Flowers delivered to any part of the world 233-235 GRANT AVENUE Seattle, Wash. ROCKFORD, ILL. Hottyyifoott Gardens Seattle's Leading Flower Shop pnv\\ ffloral Compani? FLORISTS TRENTON, N. J. Greenhouses: Buchanan, LafayetteandSchillerAves, Broad St. Park ' ^^^^^"^^^^ Burdett Ave. & Hoosick St. Both Pliones. 3850 TROY, N. Y. Prompt delivery and careful attention to out-of-town orden All orders filled from the gr-'enhouses BRANT BROS. Inc. IJTICA,N.Y. 100,000 sq. ft. of glass devoted to growing Cut Flowers. WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros, Co. Florists <^^ 1214 F. STREET. N. W. LARGEST GROWERS IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA EVENDEN BROS. ^> WILLIAM SPORT, PENNSYLVANIA WILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS cMrs* Louisa P. Fowler STATION At FLORIST WILMINGTON, N. C. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square feet of Glass Fm^^. WORCESTER. MASS 1ST. 407 & 409 Main St. Worcester Mass. 15 Pleasant Street ^ Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 307 to 310 August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 307 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA E welcome all Florists to the Annual Convention of the S. A. F. and O. H. at Houston, Texas, ^here we will show you a splendid display of our Florists' Supplies and Novelties. Many new things will be shown. Our Representatives will be glad to see you and give you attention MAKE YOUR HEADQUARTERS WITH US H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii I iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii mill iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ill WTien nrderin;;. pie; mention The Exchange I Middle Atlantic States | Buffalo, N. Y. "We are receiving many merchandise supplies including doves, boxes, letters, wire designs and other articles," said Emil Brucker. treasurer of the William F. Kasting Co. "This is all new desir- able material." O. H. Ehmann, salesman at Palmer's upper store, has returned after ten days' illness. W. A. Adams, manager of S. A. An- derson's flower store, is an active mem- ber of the Buffalo Rotary Club. An old mill and all the other features of a sylvan scene are the center of at- traction of a special window display at W. A. Palmer & Son's flower store at JIain and Genesee sts. The display was arranged by W. H. Grever, manager, and J._E. Sherman, salesman. The scene is especially effective. The windmill is turned by water power. The water on leaving the mill dashes down the rocks into a pond. The rocks are arranged in a natural fashion and are covered with moss and sea weed. Gold fish and lake minnows dart about — Pond Lilies, ferns. Cat-tails, old logs, sea shells and pebbles have been placed here and there in the miniature stream. A log house covered with Birch bark and Ivy is an- other feature of the setting. There is a background of lattice work, covered with Ivy. Rubrum Lilies. Gladioli and South- ern! moss. The window is spacious and lo- cated on a busy corner and any hour of the day or evening there is a crowd ad- miring the realistic display. Diversions aplenty marked the annual outing of the Buffalo Florists' Club at the Buffalo .Vutomobile Club's quarters on Wednesday, Aug. 2. The members and their wives motored to the place in the afternoon and the amusements, in- cluding a banquet, lasted until a late The Florists Hail Association Insures 41,000,000 sijuare feet of glass and has a re- serve Fund of over $36,000. For particularsaddf ess JOHN G. ESLER, Sec, Saddle River, N. J. INSURE YOUR GLASS NOW. hour in the evening. Further details of the picnic will be given next week. H. E. Taylor, manager of Breitmeyer's Park Store in Detroit, is spending his yacation at his home in Williamsville, N. T. Mr. Taylor attended the outing of the Buffalo tiorists on Wednesday. He was formerly on the sales force of W.' J, I'almer & Son of this city. Matthew Karpinski, florist at '1112 Broadway, is a member of the directors' committee in charge of the Broadway carnival to be held by the merchants of that thoroughfare sometime in Septem- ber. The event will be in honor of the opening of the new Broadway market. Another florist, who is a member of the committee, is Theodore Pulchalski of 10!)6 Broadway. Mr. Karpinski sup- plied the flowers for a large wedding at the Polish Church of the 'Transfiguration last week. Stanley Pulchalski, florist at 344 Am- herst St., will open a new retail flower store at 340 Amherst st. about Sept. 1. The place will have two show windows and will be up-to-date in every respect. J. B. Wiese, who has had a flower store on the Washington market for many years, is popularly known here as "the market king." The city has spent a small fortune in making this market up-to-date and Mr. Wiese's stand is in keeping with the other modern features of the place. Felton's Flower Shop at 1375 Main st. will be remodeled and redecorated in September. A large icebox will be in- stalled. John Miller of Alden, N. T., also has a good retail business. He is the only florist in the village. Joseph Sangster, Jefferson st. florist, has the unique distinction of being the only local florist who closes his store during the entire day each Saturday .^^Wgf!!i^^^ Sphagnum Moss $1.50 per Bale. Ten Bales $14.00 Write today for our specially low Summer price on large orders. Buy your Winter's supply now and get the advantage Our moss is good clean stock, every bale is wrapped. Wire Designs and Florists' Supplies. The largest stock of fresh cut decorative evergreens in America. THE KERVAN COMPANY 119 West 28th Street, NEW YORK, N. Y. Wlien ordering, plpase mention Tbe Elichapge I Offer From STOCK: RAW UVA GRASSES $15.00 per 100 DYED UVA GRASSES $30.00 per 100 BIRCH BARK . Bale. 220 lbs., $25.00 FLORIDA PALM FIBRE . Bale. 200 lbs.. $16.00 JAPANESE PALM FIBRE . Bale, 440 lbs.. $66.00 And Will Take Import Orders On: ISOLEPIS GRASS. Prepared. SE.\ MOSS, Raw and Prepared. RUSCUS. Raw and Prepared. ADIANTUM FERN LEAVES. Prpd. Transparent. ARECA and CHAMADOREA LE.WES, Raw. W.G. CLARE, Fernandina, Florida Wlieu ordering, please mention The Exchange LANDSCAPE GARDENING A course for Garden- ers, Florists and Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell Univer- sity. Progressive Florists recogniie the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art, We also offer a prac- tical course in Floricul- ture, inotuding Green- house CooBtructioD and Greenhouse Manage- ment. AddrcflS The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. F.t SPRING FIELD. MASS. Prof. Bbal Send for catalogue. 308i The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists DAGGER and FANCY FERNS Finest Quality $1.00 per 1000 GALAX Bronze- Green $1.00 per 1000 $7.50 per 10,000 Sphagnum Moss $2.00 per bale BOXWOOD, $15.00 per 100 lbs. PRINCtSS PEINE, 10c. per lb., $8.C0 per 100 lbs. LAUREL FESTOONING, $6.00 per 100 yds. LAUREL, 50c. per bu. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, f J";) p" }^ ' $7.50 per 1000 MANILA BOXES 18 X 21 X 24 X 28 X 21 X 30 X 24 X 5x3H Sx3M 5x3H 8x5 5x3}^ 8x5 Per 100 $2.50 . 2.90 . 3.60 . 4.60 . 4.60 . 4.90 . 5.20 Per 100 28 X 8x5 $5.70 30 X 8x5 6.90 36 X 8x5 8.50 30x 12x 6 10.00 36 I 14x6 12.00 36x 12x 6 11.80 BOUQUET BOXES 19x9x 8. 19x9x 8 Mist Gray. Per 100 Manila $7.50 .10.00 WREATH BOXES 16x 16x 7 18x 18x 8 Per 100 ..$8.50 .10.50 Per 100 20x20x9 $12.50 22 X 22x9 15.00 MIST GRAY BOXES 100 18x5x3 $3.05 21 x5x3H 3.85 24x5x3^^ 4.20 28x5x3H 5.10 21 X 8x5 5.10 30 X 5x3H 5.30 36x5x3M 7.00 Prlntinji 50 cent 100 24 X 8x5 $6.50 28 X 8x5 7.80 30 X 8x5 9.70 36 X 8x5 10.65 30x 12x 6 12.90 36 X 12x6 13.75 s extra per 1000. CYCAS LEAVES Size 8tol2., 12tol6. . 16to20.. 20 to 24,, 24 to 28, . COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH OTHERS Per 100 Per 1000 $1.65 $12.50 . 2.25 16.00 . 3.00 21.00 . 3.25 26.00 . 3.75 32.00 28 to 32, . 32 to 36,, 36 to 40,, 40 to 44 . , 44 to 48, , Per 100 Per 1000 $5.00 $37.00 , 5.50 42.00 , 6.00 50.00 . 6.50 55.00 . 7.00 60.00 HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., inc., Telephones Main. 2439-2616-2617-2618 Fort Hill. 25290 WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET Boston, Mass. J* MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS i0 Unknown customers please ftlTe reference, or cash with order. Wliep orderlDg, ploBSc mention The Eicbange 3IIIIIIIIIIIII iiiiiiiiiiiiiniii iiiii]iiiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiriiiir[]iiiiiiiiriii[]iiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiii[}riiiiijjiiiitiiiiijiiiiiii[]|iiiiiiiiiiii]iiiiiiriiiii[iiiiiiiiiiirii.:' Wise Ones will look for the exhibit of I "Keystone Quality Florists' Supplies j j al the I S. A. F. Convention in Houston j I Before placing any Fall Orders | I ItWillBeTheFinest Ever Displayed | [ M. Rice Co. 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When ordering, plcnsr nn-iitl-iii The ExchRiige Our Credit and Information List Is the Best Trade Medium for Credits Subscribe now and get the list for one year from July 1st National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET, NEW YORK When ordert-ig. pU'iise mention The ETcbange Office and Salesroom 134 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone — Madison Square 3053 Manufacturera and Importers of Willow and Fancy Baskets for Florists Dealers In FLORISTS* SUPPLIES (9~Our Hp«rrialties — Wheat Sheaves and Baskets REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOGUE Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago iiti'm The Exchange THE SHORTEST WAY ^°^^li.Y. ^VT. I^^^^J PAGE 271 AND MATERIAL INDEX MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES— Continued throughout the year. ilr. Sangster made no exception to this rule even on the 8aturday before Easter Sunday, when business reached the highest level. His all-day Saturday closing plan is in ac- cordance with his belief in the religion of the Seven Day Adventists. Lehde & Galley have retail flower stores at 2165 Seneca st. and 2.36 Tri- angle St. and greenhouses at Gardenville, N. Y. R. A. Lebde, a member of the firm, is manager of the retail stores which were opened last Fall. This firm caters to a large section known as South Buffalo. Charles Schoenhut, florist at 352 Will- iam St., is chairman of the executive committee of the East Side Business Men's Ass'n. whose members are now advocating the building of a $500,000 public school in Emslie St. Mr. Schoenhut is also a member of the firm of Schoenhut & Lehde, nurserymen at Gardenville. Miss Alice Olson and Miss Millie Smith of Mr. Schoenljut's sales force have been enjoying their Summer vacations. Syracuse. N. Y. The hot spell still continues and is getting worse, if anything. Its effects are being seen on every side. Our city forester complains that many of the young shade trees planted this Spring are dying from lack of rain. The people who were most anxious to have them, will not take the trouble to water them ! The seventeen year locusts have made their appearance and are working great harm. Robert Bard reports business as very good. His store is kept well stocked with a good assortment of flowers. There are no home grown Asters or Gladioli in the market to date, but quite a supply will be on hand in a week or so. Funeral work was exceptionally heavy during the week. The death of one of our leading bankers called for some large and costly pieces. During tlie past season a large in- crease in the number of plants offered on the public market has been noted. Many hucksters are still carrying them on their wagons. They retail at 5c. each. How much does the grower realize from them? H. Y. Sewickley, Pa. Horticnltoral Society Formed -V well attended mooting of gar- deners and florists was held on Monday evening, ,Tuly 17, at G. Wessenauer's Flower Shop. Broad st,, Sewickley, to di.scuss the forming of a new society for this district. The meeting was very en- fliusinstic. It was decided to form the .Sewickley H> For The Month Of August ROSES GLADIOLI VALLEY ASTERS MIESEM'S LILIES RUBRUM LILIES and a full line of Summer Flowers »i|'^^ ^>1 Tl? l^rf^glT* •» to treat any busineii entruited to me in »uch IVl. Jl mT ^J M^mrxJ^C^ a fair and liberal manner as to make the cus- tomer's relations with me satilfactory and profitable. JOSEPH S. FENRICH 5 1 West 28th Street, New York When ordering, pleaa« mention Tbe E}xcban£e When ordering, please meption Tbe Exchange THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE 1> th« only trade paper publishing an Index to stock advertised In each Issue, and this feature means that ■ reader In need of, say. Carnations, oan look at this Index and refer to all advertisements of Carnations, large and smalt alike. It brings the results of Classified Advertise- ments ^n addition to the regular dlspla< advertisements, and with n* •xtra cost, except to us. Can you think of better advertising service than thIsT The Market is SuU Aug. 1.= — If an.vtbing, conditions in the wholesale ciit flower market this week are even duller than last, although the supply of flowers is rather short, with the exception of Asters and Gla- dioli. The weet began with practically no demand for stock. In Roses, Am. Beauty are selling at prices averaging the same as last week, although special grade blooms are scarce. In other Roses, slightly higher prices are realized for Mrs. Charles Russell, a f«w sales being reported at 1.5c. Some of the tea Roses would bring better prices if they were not so open at time of arrival. Carnations are now practically out of the market,- very few being seen, and those of ordinary quality. Cattleyas remain unchanged, prices ranging from 20c. to 7-5c. each. Gar- denias are to be had in good quality. Possibly the feature of the market is the scarcity of Lily of the Valley, for which there is an increasing demand with in- sufficient supply, the prices being from $1 to $4 per 100. There is a large sup- ply of Lnngifiorum Lilies with a good de- mand. Prices range from $4 to $6 per 100. Asters are in' increasing supply and the price has weakened to from 25c. to .$2 per 100, the latter price being for the best blooms. Gladioli are also in large supply, and are to be had at from .50e. to $2; the demand is none too strnn'?. There is also a supply of miscellaneous flowers, comprising seasonable outdoor stock, the demand for which is slow. In greens. Wild Smilax is now being received, selling at $6 per case. G-eneral ITews ^'acations are the order of the day throughout the wholesale flower dis- trict. On Friday of last week we received a postal card with "kind regards" from Secretary .John Young. This card was postmarked San Antonio, Texas, July 24. On the reverse was a photo of the A flC~iI D IX^FT) AI '^ "^^^ expected by us for doing our ^"^ VJV^l-il.^ lTl,l-il-^.f-Vl-i jy(.y )jy „yj. consigHors and customers We have 20 years' experience behind us: Asters, Lilies, Gladioli, Prima Donna Roses, Asparagus and Smilax All Other Seasonable Flowers GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, Inc. ^l^^r^ F.r,^ssrio"i.=d2or7 lOl Wcst 28th St., Ncw York When ordering, please mention The Exchange famous Alanin. where in IS'llJ David Crockett. Howie. Travis and 176 brave Texans" died fighting for liberty against the Mexicans under Santa Anna. Mathew Sampson, Jr., manager for Noe & Noe, 55 W. 26th St., left on Saturday for ten days' vacation at Cape Vincent, Thousand Islands. W. W. Bishop of Badgley & Bishop, .34 W. 2Sth St., is finishing a three weeks' vacation at Atlantic Highlands, N. J., where his family is occupying a cottage for the Summer. Percy W. Riehter, manager for the United Cut Flower Co., Ill W. 2Sth St., returned on Tuesday of this week from a few weeks' vacation, which he has been passing up State with his wife and children. John Egenbrod. head salesman for Badgley & Bishop, 34 W. 28th st, started on Saturday last on a four weeks' vacation, part of which he will pass at Lake George and the rest at other points in the Adirondacks. Charles Matthews, head salesman for E. C. Horan. 55 W. 2Sth st.. started on Saturday last on a two weeks' vacation, which he will pass in Orange Co., N. Y. William Becker. Jr., Farmingdale, L. I., was a caller at 'The Exchange office on Friday of last week. Mr. Becker was just returning from a vi.sit to the celebrated Dahlia farms of L. K. Peacock. Berlin. N. J. While there, Mr. Becker availed himself of the opportunity of purchasing stock of several of Mr. Peacock's finest varieties. He reports that the Dahlias are in excellent condi- tion there. Mr. Becker has himself just harvested at his farm at Farmingdale seven acres of Strawberries, 1-5 varieties, an immense crop. He has seven acres in Dahlias of the best kinds, and two acres in Gladioli which are now just be- ginning to show their buds. Both are in very satisfactory condition. In his green- houses he is growing 75.000 'Mums, and in his father's greenhouse range nearby, 150.000 'Mums are growing for the Au- tumn trade. The Clyde Motor Co. of New York has purchased the holding of 42 acres adjacent to Mr. Becker's es- tate, he reports, and is erecting factories covering more than four acres. John S. Hay, representing Henry A. Dreer. Inc., was in town last week. B. H. Farr, Wyomissing. Pa., was a caller at The Exchange ofliee on Fri- day of last week. There was noted this week at the store of Gunther Bros., 110 W. 2.Sth St.. some remarkable blooms of Aconitum Napel- lus on very long stems, which should, it would appear, be an attractive flower to buyers, as there is nothing else com- ing into the market at the present time which could compare with its rich, deep blue, hooded blooms. Philip F. Kessler. 55 W. 26th St.. left on Friday last for a business and pleas- ure trip to Boston and other New Eng- land points. Take as much precau- tion in consigning your stock as you do in rais- ing it, Mr. Grower. The resuk of all your work finally rests with the conscientious efforts of the house on whom you depend to sell it for you. This house is building for the future and will handle your shipments now in a manner to hold your friendship m the future, so ship now and profit today. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26tli Street Mp„ Ynrlr Teltphone,: 13 and 3180 F«rramt llvTT lUin When ordering, please mention Tbe Exebange 312 The Florist's Exchange Mid-Summer! But our indoor Stock Is Still in Good Shape ROSES, in great variety Ceirnations, Geirdenias, Cattleya Gigas, Valley, Lilies, Etc^ Etc Asters, Gladioli, Spiraeei, Phlox, and all out- door stock in quantity and of the best quality Our facilities, our system, our organization are unsurpassed. If we are not selling to you or for you, give us a trial. It's all we ask The Henshaw Floral Co., Inc. A. M. HENSHAW. President 127 West 28th St., New York *Phonea, 8310—3311—3313 Fanagut Whep ordering, please meatlon The ExcbaoEe ASTERS, GLADIOLI, LILIES, ROSES WILLIAM P. FORD, 107 West28lliSt., New York Wholetale Floritt Telephone Farragut 5335 When ordering, please mention The Exchange A plate glass store window at P. J. Smith's. 131 W. 28th st., was broken by the explosion on Sunday morning of this week. The Henshaw Floral Co., 127 W. 28th St., reports having received some fine red Roses, including Hadley, this week. The Kervan Co.. 119 W. 2Sth st, is now receiving the first shipments of Wild Smilax for this season. The store window of A. H. Langjahr, 1.30 W. 28th St.. was broken by the force of the explosion in Jersey City on Sun- day morning. W. F. Sheridan. 1.33 W. 28th st, also lost a plate glass store window. Jos. S. Fenrich, 51 W. 28th st, re- ports receiving some unusually fine Scott Key and Ophelia Roses from Charles H. Totty of Madison, N. J. Final reservations for the trip to the Houston. Texas, convention are now be- ing made, and it is hoped that by the end of this week there will be at least 25 members in the party, which will sail on the S. S. Momus from New York, on Wednesday. Aug. 9. Those who have not yet decided to go must make up their minds this week, as the steamship com- pany will not hold staterooms any longer. Those who desire reservations made should communicate immediately with J. R. Lewis, secretary of the transporta- tion committee, of the New York Flo- rists' Club. 44S W. 37th st., New York. Tarrylown, (N. Y.) Gardeners' Outing The annual outing of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society will take place at Rye Beach, Rye. N. Y., Tuesday, Aug. 8. The committee has arranged for games and a shore dinner at the Rye Beach Inn. at a cost of $1.75 for each person ; dinner at 2 o'clock sharp. In order that the members of the society and their friends are properly provided for. tickets must be secured by Friday, Aug. 4, so that arrangements can be made at the Inn. Tickets can be se- cured from James W. Smith. White Plains. N. Y. ; William Scott Elmsford, N. Y., and the secretary. 'The outing ■will take place rain or shine. E. W. Neubband, Sec'y. Greenhouse Building WEn.'.iTER City. I.\. — The Curtis Floral Co. will in the near future erect two new greenhouses. j New England States j Providence, R. I. Business all around is practically at a standstill. Asters are coming in enough to satisfy the demand. Field Gladioli are being shipped by the hundred and are selling at prices that enable the storemen to make a very good display. Joseph Koppelman has finished his 600ft. house and now is putting the same to Carnations. His houses contain Roses. Chrysanthemums, Gardenias, and Asparagus, all in excellent shape. W. A. B. Newport, R. I. The cut flower trade improved quite a little the past week. Outdoor stock has been seriously damaged by the con- stant rains. Sweet Peas being ruined en- tirely. Roots of Dahlias in certain soils have rotted. Ralph Armstrong handled the biggest decoration of the week at Goff Club house on Saturday evening. Bookkeeper C. Gardner and chief deco- rator Carl Oberheitman of Wadley & Smythe's are both here for the Summer. Henry J. Hass in making hay recently, fell from a stack, breaking two ribs and fracturing his collar bone. Premium lists for the Midsummer show are ready and copies may be had by addressing Secretary Fred P. Webber, Aquidneck Branch, Middletown, R. I. Hartford, Conn. Weather during the past week has been unusually sultry, making every kind of work a hardship. Monday, the last day of the month, heads the list of hot days so far this Summer, the ther- mometer going up to 100 deg. in the shade. Business during the month has been better than the average for July owing j to a great many funerals. All the flo- ] rists have done a splendid business dur- j ing the month. Many of the leading flo- I rists are spending week-ends at Ocean Beach, leaving Hartford about Friday I morning, returning Monday for business. [ The Whiting Greenhouses, Carl Peter- j son proprietor, have passed through one j of the most successful seasons on record. This concern grows thousands of Chrys- anthemums, and their stock of some I 35.000 Carnations is looking A-1. The ROSES in all the leading varieties. CARNATIONS of high quality. Longiflorum and Rubrum LILIES throughout the year. LILY OF THE VALLEY. All Other Flowers in their season. P. J. SMITH, Wholesale Florist vJ^iu^"2m'^to,, 131 W. 28fh St., NEW YORK CITY J. K. ALLEN 118 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Cut Flowers Phones, FARRAGUT 107 and 3058 ConiicnmenU of Eood itock soEeitwL Choice Carnations. Roses. Orchids. Lilies. Bulbous Stock, and other Seasonable Flowers ESTABLISHED 1887 Pioneer Commission Dealer in J. J. COAN. WHOLESALE FLORIST 115 West 28tb StrMt. NEW YORK Telephoneai FairaAat M13-5891 Contignmentt SolieiUd GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist 104 West 28th Street Telephone Famsut 2264 CoDsipmeDts Solicited NEW YORK When ordering, please mention The Exchange 'Mums were doing splendidly as were also their three houses of Roses. The demand seems to be unfailing for Red Radiance, Ophelia, Ward, Pink and White Killarney, and Richmond, red. Mr. Peterson had just completed an or- der for 42 window boxes for Sage-Allen & Co.'s department store on Main st. The contents were made up of Gerani- ums, Sweet Alyssum, Lobelia and Eng- lish Ivy. G. A. Hunn, manager of Coombs' store on Main St., is spending his two weeks' vacation at Westbrook, Conn. Doogue & Co., Asylum st, made two blankets of Sweet Peas and Farleyense ferns, one pink, the other white ; the latter having a cross of lavender worked into it, making two very attractive pieces. Thomas Dryden is picking some very fine Gladiolus. George G. McClunie, South Main st., is receiving some fine Asters from Drakes' Greenhouses. Business at this store has been better than usual the past month. An exceedingly attractive ex- hibit is being made at this store in the shape of a pillow representing the Ameri- can flag, made out of Immortelles. 'The upper left-hand corner contains the stars on a blue background, the remainder of the flag being in red and white stripes. Asters are retailing for 50c. a doz. Lilies. $2.50 a doz. Sweet Peas, $1 a 100. A. D. Pawtucket, R. I. Rainy weather prevailed up to Satur- day. Asters of not extra good quality, are commencing to arrive but have been greatly hampered by the bad weather. Edward Leach. Pawtucket, suffered the loss of the forefinger of his right hand a week ago by amputation, the re- sult of being pricked by a Rose thorn, which caused blood poisoning. Budlong Rose Co., Cranston, has added a delivery ear. J. McAndrews, East Providence, In- tends to branch out in another line and has placed his greenhouse up for sale. C. A. K. New Haven, Conn. The general condition of trade since the beginning of the year has been very favorable to the florists of New Haven. James Bruce of 24 Kensington st. has had a very good trade the past season. Robert P. Johnstone of 1228 Whiting ave. reports business as good. He is paying particular attention to Carna- tions. Carl C. Buck of 20 Broadway, is on his second year of business and reports that he is not discouraged. The Elm City Nursery Co. is laden with orders. The grounds on Edgewood !ive. are well laid out and are made very attractive. Through an avou\ie from the main otiicp. lined on both sides with dwarfed trees and interesting plant growths from old .Japan, we are led to the home of the Water Lilies, a circular basin of clear water with little frogs bespotting themselves in and around the spreading leaves. Pink, yellow and white Water Lilies are here in profusion. while in the radiating paths will be found fine Roses and other blooms, making the spot an ideal one for the visitor. W. C. McI. Post Office News Item Short-Paid Letters for Foreign Countries Information is received from Postmas- ter Morgan. New York, that many let- ters mailed in the United States ad- dressed for delivery in New Zealand and other , foreign countries which are sub- ject to the Postal Union postage rate are prepaid at the United States domestic rate, the senders of such letters probably under the impression that the 2c. domes- tic postage rate is applicable to said let- ters. The only foreign destinations to which the 2c. letter rate applies are Canada, Cuba. Mexico, the Republic of Panama, the Canal Zone. Bahamas. Barbadoes, British Guiana. British Honduras, Dutch West Indies. Leeward Islands, New- foundland. Germany ( by direct steamers only). England. Scotland. Wales and Ireland, and the City of Shanghai, China. To all other places the rate is 5c. for the first ounce or fraction of an ounce and 3c. for each additional ounce or fraction of an ounce, which must be fully prepaid or the letters become liable on delivery to a charge equal to double the amount of the deficient postage. For instance, a single rate letter prepaid only 2c. would be shortpaid 3c.. and conse- quently subject to an additional postage charge of 6c. As charges for postage due on short paid letters give rise to much oomplaint. the Postmaster cautions the patrons of the post, office respecting the matter. Incorporations Pi.AiNFiELD. N. J. — The American Bulb Co. was recently inct^rporated with a capital stock of $50,000. The incor- porators are William Newcorn. Pauline Bottenstein and Elsie Davidson. August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 313 C. Bonnet G. H. Blakh Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephones; Main 1293-4 OUT-OF-TOWN ORDERS CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO Give us a trial Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Avenue and 26tii Street COOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK Open every Morning at Six o'dock for the Sale of Cut Flowers Wall space for advertising purposes for Rent V. S. DoBVAL, Jr., Secretary BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE FLOOR COOGAN BUILDING Open All Day Tel. Mad/Sq. 830 H. H. Jahn, Pret. Robt. G. Wilson, Trfai GREATER NEW YORK FLORISTS ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale CommlBelon Dealers in Cut Flowers and Supplies 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Francis G. Van Mater, Sec'y and Manager EstabUshed 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florists! fio'West 28th Street, New York Telephone, Farragut 551 ConsUnments of Choice Flowera Solicited William H. Kuebler Wholesale CommUsion Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 WiUou^hby St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone, Main 4591 Badgley & Bishop, Inc. Phone{J^}Mad. Sq. 34 West 28th St., New York City Receivers and Distributors of CHOICE CUT FLOWERS L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116,West 28th SI.,. NEW YORK CITY ^ Telephone, Madison Square 2315 Consignments Solicited Wholesale Florist SS West 1.6th Street, NEW YORK Telephone, Madison Square 8946 HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY "= "Sr^Vor VALLEY •^r»''g.No GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES. CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. J^i-^,li;°^i^ 105 W. 28th St.. New York Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists 436 Sixth Ave., bet. 26th and 27th Sts. New York City and Cut Flower Exchange CoDBignments Solicited Phones: Farragut 797-798-799 Telephone Madison Square 3860 WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37-39 West 28lh St., NEW YORK H. E. FROMENT, ""^^ilfsT 148 WEST 28th STREET tel{|o?} farragut NEW YORK AMERICAN BEAUTIES, THE KILLARNEYS, RICHMOND, OPHELIA, SUNBURST. SHAWYER, STANLEY, HOOSIER and WARD ROSES VIOLETS. CARNATIONS AND ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers New York, August 1, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted! Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m. Tuesday ROSES— A. Beauty, Special 8.00 to Fancy. 6.00 to " Extra 4.00 to " No. 1 3.00 to No. 2 1.00 to No. 3 50 to KiUarney 25 to Killarney Briiliant 25 to KiUarney Queen 25 to White Killarney 50 to My Maryland 25 to Richmond to Ulrich .Brunner to Hadley to Hoosier Beauty 50 to Key 1.00 to Lady Hillingdon 25 to Cecile Brunner.Elgar.eto. bun. .01 to Bridesmaid to Bride to Mme. PI. Euler (Prima Donna) 2.00 to Prince de Bulgarie to Radiance 60 to Mrs. George Shawyer 50 to Sunburst 50 to Mrs. Aaron Ward 50 to Lady Alice Stanley 50 to Ophelia 50 to J. J. L. Mock SO to Mrs. Charles Russell 1.00 to Adlantum Cuneatum 25 to Hybridum and Croweanum . . .75 to Antlrrhlnuni, per bunch 05 to Asparagus Plumosus, bunches. . .10 to Sprengeri, bunches to Bouvardia, per bunch to Calendula, per bunch 05 to Callas, per doz to Daisies to Ferns, per 1000 1.00 to Freesias, per bunch to Galas, green and bronze.. 1000 .75 to Leucothoe, per 1000 j 4.00 to to I to 4.00 8.00 3.00 .05 12.00 '3'.66 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 10.00 .50 1.00 .15 .20 .10 1.50 1.00 7.50 CARNATIONS— Inferior grades, all colors . White Standard Varieties \ Pink I Red . Yellow and var. White I Pink I Red Yellow and var. *Fancy (•Highest Grades of Standard Varieties) Novelties Asters Forgetmenots, per bunch Chrysanthemums, per doz. . . . per bunch, DahUas Gardenias, per doz Gladiolus Gladiolus, Baby, per doa Iris, per bunch Lilac, per bunch : . . . Lilies. Longifioruro Rubrum Lily of the Valley Mignonette, per doz Narcissus, P. W., per bunch. . . Narcissus, DafTodils, per bunch. Pansies Peonies, per doz Poinsettias, per doz Primula, per bunch Orchids. Cattleyas Cypripediums, per doz Dendrobium formosum Oncidiura Smilaz, per doz. strings Stevia. per bunch Stocks, Double, per bunch Single, per bunch Sweet Peas, Ord., doz. bunches. Spencers Tulips, per doz Violets, Double Single, Princess of Wales Single, Gov. Herrick. . . . Wallflowers, per bunch .50 to 1 .00 .50 to 1.00 .60 to 1 .00 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.50 to ... to ... to .50 to 1.50 1.00 to 2.00 ... to ... to .... ... to 4,00 to 6.00 4.00 to 5.00 1.00 to 4.00 ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to 20.00 to 75.00 . . to . . to . . to .75 to 1.00 . . to . . to . . to . . to . . to . . to . . to . . to . . to . . to All the New and Standard Fine Grade and all Seasonable WALTER F. SHERIDAN, ROSES CARNATIONS CUT FLOWERS 133 WEST 28lh ST., NEW YORK TELEPHONE, FARRAGUT 3532 William KESSLER-V^/io/esa/e Florist 2335 a^^d'T356Ta",™gut 1 1 3 Wcst 28th Strcct, NEW YORK Peonies, Carnations, Orchids, Calendulas, Spencer Sweet Peas, Centaureas and a general line of Summer Flowers George C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, Farragut 608-609 The best source of supply in the city ORCHIDS. VALLEY, ROSES, VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS Persona JAttention — CoDeignmenU Solicited Satisfactioo Guaranteed Wben ordering, pleiiae m'-ntlon The Rxcbanitr B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street, New York VI f\ I PTC CARNATIONS « V a. ■« ■ ;3 AND ROSES Shipping orders receive prompt attention Whfi' n'-,iorlnp pIppwi Th,. Pt,'honr# Louis M.NOE LouisA.Noe Wholeaale Commiuaion Floriatt Telephone, Madison Square 756 American Beauties A Specialty MATHEW SAMPSON. Jr. Manager 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK U'h^n nrHprtnp nl^ww» m'-ntlnn Th» P]T<*h)iBgg Carnations, Roses, Pansies, Single Violets D. C. ARNOLD & CO., be, "^"^ 112 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Farragut 2287 Whea orderlmt, plesae mention The Brehaair Goldstein & Futterman Wholesale Florists CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 102 West 2gth Street, New York O'ty Telephone, Farragut 9761 When ordering, pleage mention The Bzebanc* Growers' Cut Flower Co. Cut Flowers at Wholesale E. J. Van Reyper, Manager I CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephones — Farragut 6237-3663 When ordering, please mention The Erebapge William Stuart Allen Co. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephone — Madison Square 356 When ordering, please mention The Eicbaoge Alfred H. Langjahr Wholesale Florist 130 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Telephones— Farragut 4626-4627 ^\"hpn ordering, please mention The Eichang. ^^ ^^^ ^ Y 7" ^^1 W T ^^ W^ A ^ T ''°'"' ^o""^ George HUdenbrand EDW. C. HORAN John Young & Co. 5S West 28th St, NEW YORK Telephones { 1*62 ^Madiaon Square Qut FIOWCFS at WhoIeSalC WkM uliiiai. »|MM anllM Ik. ■zekuc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, MADISON SQUARE 7362 When ordering, pleaae mention Tb. Exchanf. 314 The Florists' Exchange New England Florist Supply Co. SPECIAL— >« ii^EP'^ Sphagnum Moss, $3.50 276 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. TolophonM: Fort HiU, 3469— Main, 4789 W Open 6 a. m. to 7 p. m. Whfn nrdprlng. pli'asf mention The Kxchanpp McALPiNE & McDonald s?"'^ Roses, Carnations, Peas, Violets, Pansies, Valley, Lilies, Orchids, Anemones and Iris CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED FULL LINE OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES T.i. Fort HiU 3630-3631-3632 256 DevonsUre Street, BOSTON, MASS. When ordering, pleawe mention The Eich- Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted BufiFalo July 31,1918 Cincinnati July 30, 1916 NAMES AND VARIETIES Boston Aug. 1, 1916 St. Louis July 31, 1916 Pittsburgh July 24, 1918 20.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2.00 to 25.00 .... to 20.00 to 16.00 to 10 00 to S.OO to to 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6 00 to 'e.dotS 8.66 to 2.00 to 6 00 4.00 to 6.00 Roses— A. Beauty — Special Fancy Eitea No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 10.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to to ... to iO.OO 10.00 6.00 4.00 466 4.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 600 G.OO ■4.66 4,00 600 1.00 ■.60 .40 366 3 00 3.00 3.00 8.66 5.00 40.00 ■'.SO to to . , . : to to to to 20.00 to 25.00 12.60 to 15-00 6.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 3,00 to 1.00 tn 3.00 to 7.00 Hadley 1.00 to 100 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to . . . , to 3.00 to 8 00 White Killarney .... to .... to ... to .... 2.00 to 6.00 .... to .... 2 00 to 6.66 to . ... to .... 1.00 to 4.00 to to 1.00 . . . . to . . 2 00 to 8 00 2.00 to 4.00 2,00 to 4 00 9 00' to 8 00 3.00 to 6 00 to 7.00 4.00 to 7 00 Ophelia 4 00 to 10 00 Frince.de Bulgarie (Mrs. Taft).. 3.00 to 6 00 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 to .... to 1.00 .25 to .50 .20 to .25 .20 to .26 to 2 00 to 10 00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4 00 Killarney Brilliant .50 to 1.00 75 to I 25 to .... Aatirrhinums. per bunoh . ... to .... to ... .... to to .... to . , .. Asparagus PlumoBus, per bunch. Sprengeri, per bunoh. Callas .26 to .25 to to .25 to .50 .25 to 40 to to to to .... to to .30 to .35 25 to .50 to 1,00 to 1,50 to to to Carnations. Inf. grades, all col., , . . . . to 2 00 to 200 to 2 00 to 2.00 to . . . . to 1.00 1,00 to 1.50 Standard 1 Pink ... to . , , to L Yellow and Tar. . •Fancy rWhit^ 1 60 to 2.00 to to to . , ,. to . , , . 1.60 to 2.00 to .... .... to .... . to 1.50 to 2.00 grades of stand-S Rgd ... to , , . . to , . . . ard var,et,c8) ^ YeUow and var, . Daffodils to to to to .60 to .15 to to to .. .. to 4.00 25.00 to 50.00 to to .... 1,00 to 1.25 to Daisies to .20 to .16 to ,10 ..:. to.i2}4 6.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 10.00 to 50.00 to 60.00 1.50 to 1.80 to to 6.00 to 4.00 to 20.00 to to Lily of the Valley to 20.0n to 50.00 1 ,')0 to 1 80 60.00 to 60.00 1.80 to 2.00 Orchids — Cattleyas. , .50 to 1.00 .... to .... Sweet Peas Violets, Single .25 to , . . , to to 2.00 to 4.00 .,., to 3.00 Water Lilies , , , . to to WELCH BROS. CO. Write for quotations before ordering elsewhere Wholesale Cut Flower Market Daily consi^ments from leading growers Fiill Une of Florists* Supplies MaTn'l5M-6l68 226 Devonshire St., BOSTON, MASS- Wtien ordering, please mention The Eicbange :*]in(nmiii]iiiiiniiiiiEiitiiiniiitiE]irMiiiiiuiE]iMiMiiuii[]iiiiiiiMnic]iiiininini]iiiiiiiiiiiii]iiMiiMuii[]iinniiiiiiE}iiiiinii^ BOSTON anJ VICINITY | Wholesale Market and Local News | ■.iiiiiiiiiiiijEiJiiiiiiJiiiitiii lutiin iiciuiiin [iiriiiiiiiiiitiiiiii iiciiijiiiiiriutiijii luuuiinmiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiimiKiruiiiiuuit?' The Market Aug. 1. — Conditions in the whole- sale cut flower markets are practically .similar to those of last week with the exception that Asters and Gladioli are much more plentiful. Probably more rain fell last week in this vicinity than during any previous week of the year. The continuous wet weather has a tell- ing efTcct (Ui outdoor flowers and Peas and other flowers are of very poor qual- ity. Sea shore business lias improved considerably and the business from that quarter is indeed welcomed at this sea- son. The supply of American Beauty Roses is not as largo, nor is the (luality as good, as it was a few weeks ago. De- mand for this Uose is not large and there is a sufliciont supply at piices varying from Ic. to 20c. each. It is surprising the fine quality hy- brid tea Roses that arc reaching this market from certain growers, while other growers are sending .iust as poor ma- terial. Killarney, White Killarney. Ward and Sunburst still from Ic, to 6c, each, Killarney Brilliant, Maryland, Scott Key and Ophelia from Ic. to 8c, each. There are a few specials that sell slightly higher than the above prices. There are a few orchids which are moved with difficulty. Gardenias are slightly more abundant and are moving fairly well at ,$L' and ,$3 per doz. Carnations are quite limited in supply and the only variety that has any quality attached to it is Morning Glow, Prices now are from 2c. to ;{c. each. It looks now as if by another week there will be very few Carnations reaching this mar- ket. Gladioli are increasing in quantity and many more varieties are reaching the market. The quality of the stock is not good and one would think that growers would pay more attention to quality than quantity. There are very few perfect spikes in the market at the present time. As in every other class of flowers, there is good market for better grown Gla- dioli, Prices vary from 2c, to 4c. each, and if the weather is good they will be lower soon. Patrick Welch ^^^ '^'™"^"' ^' Wholesale Florist BOSTON, MASS. Store open for business at 6 a. m. Telephone Main 2698 American Beauties, Orchids. Valley, Carnations, Calendulas, Cornflowers. English Primroses, Yellow Daisies, Sweet Peas and Llllum Lonftiflorum. All the novelties in the Cut Flower Market furniwhed on short notice. Prices quoted on application. No retail orders accepted. Flowers shipped out of Boston on early trains. When ordering, please mention Tbe Kicbange B. A. SNYDER CO. S:^'' Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. • a'iVi W Telephone, Fort HiU I08J-25017-2555J or(1«^rlng. pleaflf mpptlon Tbe Exchappe PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. Whfii iH-ilPrliig. nlPHHP m ntjnn Th'* F.xfhniipp HOLTON&HUNKELCO, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phone — Main 874 P. O. Bol— 103 WhPti ordering, please mention The Excbanice Asters are becoming much more abun- dant. The quality is not very good but with better weather there would soon be an improvement. Lilies are more abundant this week and there is a fair demand for them at 6c. and Sc, each. Sweet Peas are in small supply and quality poor. Lily of the Valley is in medium supply at 4c. and 5c. each. There are a number of miscellaneous flowers which sell in small quantities. There is a plentiful supply of all kinds of greenery, but demand at this time is very light. Summer Somnolence Summer conditions are at their worst now. Many of the gfowers send practically no flowers to the market and most of the salesmen are away on vaca- tions. There is a general shortage of flowers with the exception of Gladioli, Jackson Dawson, superintendent of the Arnold Arboretum, has been on the sick list for several weeks, and we are sorry to report that he is not regaining his strength as quickly as his many friends would wish. Robert Laurie, a ■ well-known gardener and expert plantsman, who has been for some bme greenhouse foreman for R. & J. Farquhar & Co., at their extensive range of greenhouses at Dedham, has ac- cepted the management of the Mentor Nurseries, Mentor, Ohio. He left here on July 2.1 and Mr. Laurie's many friends wish him much success, Sam Trockman and Joe Shuman, em- ployees of the Henry M. Robinson Co., are on their vacation at Moon Island, Mass. Mi-s. Fred Mathisou of Waltham has sold her greenhouses and gnninds. There are about 40,000 sq. ft. of glass and about ten acres of land. At one time this estate was famed for its Roses, The new company is to grow, in the green- houses, a variety of plants. The Waban Rose Conservatories will occupy their new salesrooms in Winthrop Square about Aug. 1.5. Fred I-. Sly of Stoughton is fortunate at this time "in having some nice Sweet Peas and a good supply of early Asters. He is also niarketiug as good Tomatoes as are reaching this city and getting as high price for them as any one in this locality. William Sim of Cliftondalc is cutting and sending in in quantity, the follow- ing varieties of Gladioli. Ilalley, Myr- tle, Leucretia, Gleam, Willie Wigman, Lily Lehman and priniulinus h.vbrids. The iirincipal growers who are send- ing Asters to the Co-operative Market are Kast Sudbury Flower Co,, H. Zun- brunner. J. W. Simpson, Perry Green, Robert Montgomery and E. J. Aheru. Edward Rogean. the popular salesman, at the ]ti>ston Flower Exchange, is spending bis vacation on tbe coast of Maine in bis motor boat. Those accom- panving him are W. H. Vose of Hyde Park and James Maohlin of Cambridge, Patrick Welch paid n flying visit to the citv fixing up si>me business matters and returning to Old Orchard, Me., the same day. The finest Roses that can be seen any- where at this season are being shipped by the Budlong Rose Co. to its sales- men at the Co-operative Market. The Roses are practically just as good as Roses seen in the Winter. The most nr>teworthy varieties are Scott Key, Stanley. Ophelia. Maryland and Kil- larney Brilliant. Hadley is to be dropped and Hoosier Beauty is to be planted in its place. The company is trying a house of Gardenias. It had a small patch last Winter and was much pleased with the results. The Welch Bros. Co. report good busi- ness considering the weather conditions we have bad lately. While visiting there we noted some excellent Gladioli of the varieties Halley, Pendleton. America, Pink Beauty and PrimuHnu«. The com- pany o. is insolvent and should be declared bankrupt. .\naoonda. Mont. — Dr. A. F. Tanner, botanist from Helsingfor.s. Finland, an- nounces that he will build a model home and greenhouse in Butte before October. His plan is to raise all food for the home table in a greenhouse which he will build for any one for $1400. According to I>r. Tanner, fifteen persons in Butte have signified their intention of building homes patterned after his model. August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 315 to place your order for Groin Carnation Plants We have ready for immediate delivery 25,000 C. W. Ward 25,000 Akehurst 10,000 L. P. Enchantress 10,000 White Enchantress 25,000 Matchless 5,000 White Wonder 5,000 White Perfection 10,000 Beacon 5,000 Victory 5,000 Champion Place your order at Headquarters. The savings you make dealing here are doubly valuable, because of the reliability of everything we sell. Let us figure on your order. 1,200 Hadley Plants, 3-inch pots, $12.00 per hundred, plants. We guarantee the quality and value. E.\tra fine THELEONIESSENCO. 'WHOLESALE FLOBISTS N.V/. Cor. IZTf e,RaceSts.Philadelphia.Pa. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Philadelphia, July 31, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Roses — A. Beauty, Special Fancy Extra No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 15.00 12.00 8.00 6,00 4.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 Miladv 1.00 Prince de Bulgaria (Mrs. Taft). 1.00 1.00 J. J. L. Mock 2.00 Mrs. Charles Russell 2.00 Mrs. Francis Scott Key 2.00 1.00 Hadley 2.00 Ophelia 1.00 .75 Antirrhinum, per bunch Asparagus Plumosus. per bunch " Sprengeri, per bunch Asters ■ .25 .25 Ciirysanthemums, Ordinary. . I>affodils to 20.00 to 15,00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 6,00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to to to 6.00 to to to to 6.00 to 6,00 to 8.00 to 15.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 6,00 to 1,00 to to to .50 .50 Carnations, Standard Varieties. Fancy Varieties if. grades, all col.. White Pink Red Yellow and var. . White Pink Red Yellow and var.. Daisies Ferns, Hardy Forget-Me-Nots Freesia Galax Leaves Gladiolus Lilac, per bunch, , Lilium Longiflorum Rubrum Lily of the Valley Mignonette Fancy Narcissus (Paper White). . Orchids — Cattleyas Cypripediuras Pansies, per 100 bunches.. Peonies Smilax, per doz, strings.. . Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas Tulips, Single Double Violets, Single Double Water Lilies Oto 1.60 to to to to to to .... to to to . . , , )to .15 to 8.00 3. 00 .10 to .15 1.00 to 4,00 ... to to 10.00 to . to 5,00 to to to , , 40.00 to 50.00 to . to . to . to 2.40 to . to . to . to , to to •>]iiiiiiiiiiii[ii[iiii!iiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiunnin[:iiiiiniiiii[iiiiiiiuiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiit]iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiitiiriiiniiiii[iiiiiiiiniiir]iiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiimi[>:* I PHILADELPHIA I Wholesale Market and News of the City i ?<]iiiiuiiiiiic]iiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiii]iiiiiiiuiii[iiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiuiiiiiic]iiiiiiiiiiu[]iiiMiiniii[]iiiiiiiiuiii]iiiii[iuiiic)iiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiit]iiiiiiiiiiiic*:« Fair Business for the Season The market is lightly supplied with flowers ; there are fewer arriving than at any time this Summer. Yet there is a fair amount of Summer busi- ness that assimilates, to a certain de- gree, the limited supply. This city has been sweltering in a heat wave that, from all reports, is general over the country. Roses are not arriving very freely and what there are of them are running mostly to shorts and culls. The best of the varieties now to be had are Russell, Mock, Ophelia, Euler and Maryland. Some few new crop local Am. Beauty are in of excellent quality and meet with approval. Carnations are almost over. Orchids have tightened up with the di- minishing supply. The receipts of Lily of the Valley remain light. Asters are Berger Bros. j Wholesale Florists j Choicest Seasonable Flowers I In Quantity I 1225 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. I When ordering, please mention The Exchange increasiug and the quality is showing some improvement ; most of the stock is Iclcal grown, with some few arriving from Rochester, N. Y. Easter Lilies are in full supply but are clearing well. I There is a good iuflu- of Gladioli that I is in active demand at fair prices, in strong comparison with that of tlie same time a year ago, when more Gladioli were thrown out than sold. The usual SWEET PEA SEED WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEAS Novelties for 1916-17 MRS. CHARLES A. ZVOLANEK. Finest lavLMidt-r. C.)peiis dark laveiuItT, but when fully developoti ie the clearest lavender; the same color as Laveuder Nora, but of largest size and beiiutiful wavy shape. ZVOLANEK'S BLUE. One of the 6nest Bhies, the same color as the Grandifiora Blue Jay, very large wavy flower, usually blooming one week earlier than any Orchid Sweet Pea. MRS. A.LEHMANN. Light blue. It is the same size, color and shape as the late Flora Norton Spencer. MISS LOUISE GUDE. Finest clear pink. It is two shades darker, larger and a stronger grower than the well-known Mrs. A. A. Skach. BLACK LADY. Dark maroon of the largest size. Price on all the above, 14 oz. $4.00, 3^2 oz. $7.00, I oz. $12.00. OLDER WINTER ORCHID-FLOW- ERING SWEET-PEAS Bicolor PINK AND WHITE ORCHID. Well- known Blanche Ferry color, of large, well formed flower. Price, 3-. oz. 50c., 1 oz. 75c., 4 ozs. $2.50, 1 lb. $9.00. CHRISTMAS PINK ORCHID (1915), This is a great improvement over the former. Price, 1 oz. S4.00, 4 ozs. $12.00. 1 lb. $40.00. Shell Pink MRS. A. A. SKACH. No doubt this va- riety was mostly grown in the past three years. Many growers have planted several green- houses to this variety on account of their beauti- ful selling color, which improves the longer it is out or on plants. Price, 1 oz. $1.00, 4 ozs. 83.50, 1 lb. $12.00. MRS. JOSEPH MANDA. A shade lighter, of curlv flower, on extra long stem. Price', 1 oz. $1.2.5, 4 ozs. $4.00. 1 lb. $14.00. MORNING STAR. Light pink, larger flower, longer stems than both preceding, very strong and free bloomer. Price, 1 oz. $4.00, 4 ozs. $12.00. 1 lb. $40.00. DOLANSKY ORCHID. Light shell pink. Price, 1 oz. $1.25, 4 ozs. $4.00, 1 lb. $14.00. BOHEMIAN GIRL. Darker shell pink, standard orange blush. Price, 1 oz. $2.00, 4 ozs. $6.00. White and Blush WHITE ORCHID. Grown by thousands of florists for years. It is of the dwarfer habit. Price, 1 oz. $1.00, 4 ozs. $3.50, 1 lb. $12.00. BRIDAL VEIL. More frilled and pure white. Price, i oz. $1.75. MRS. M. SPANOLIN. Of purest white, during bright weather, coming with slightly pink on the tips, fine curlv flower on long stems. Price. 1 oz. $1.25, 4 ozs. $4.00. 1 lb. $14.00. VENUS. Tlie ground is white, around the edges pink blushed. One of the grandest flowers of this tvpeand the best liked among the florists. Price,"] oz. $1.50, 4 ozs. $5.00. 1 lb. $15.00. Lavender, Blue and Maroon LAVENDER ORCHID. Lavender pink of largf'.st size. .\ well-known old timer. Price, 1 oz. $1.00, 4 ozs. $3.50, 1 lb. $12.00. XMAS CAPTAI ORCHID. Standard maroon, wings sky blue, nearly 90 per cent. true. Price, 1 oz. $4.00, 4 ozs. $12.00. NUBIAN ORCHID. Dark maroon blue, selfs. nearly 90 per cent, fixed. Price, 1 oz. $4.00. 4 ozs. $12.00. LAVENDER NORA. No doubt the finest lavender in all the Sweet Pea family, and well liked by every florist. LAVENDER QUEEN. Very large, of good lavender color. Price. 1 oz. 50c., 4 ozs. $1.75, 1 lb. $6,00. Rose, Red and Orange ORCHID BEAUTY. Dark rose, blushed with orange, very large flower, and the best commercial seller in this color. Price. 1 oz. 7oc., 4 ozs. $2.50, 1 lb. $9.00. OTHER SPENCER VARIETIES Rose Queen. Color beautiful shade of pink, produces extra long stems and usually four flowers per stem. One of the most popular varieties on the mar- ket. Prices: Strictly greenhouse seed. $4.00 per oz., $15.00 per 1-4 lb., $50.00 per lb. Fordhook Pink. This is a distinct shade of pink suffused with lavender throughout. Flow- ers are large size, exquisitely waved, produced in threes and fours on long stems. Per J4 lb. .$4.00. 315.00 per lb. Fordhook Rose. Flowers of largest size usually borne in threes and fours. A charming shade of rosy carmine, $1.50 }4 lb., $4.50 ii lb., $18.00 per lb. Yarrawa. Flowers exquisitely waved and of large size. Color, bright rose pink with lighter wings. $1.00 per oz., $3.50 per '.* lb.. $12.00 per lb. DURING JULY AND AUGUST. CLOSING TIME 5 P. M.; SATURDAY, 1 P. M. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK 117 West 28th Street BALTIMORE Franklin and St. Paul Sts. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow Street WASHINGTON 1216 H Street, N.W. <5a*ri'^ ^ 5f. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Removing to 1615 Ranstead Street* where we will be pleased to see all our customers and growers also all those who are not acquainted with us. We have vacancies for several more grower PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Growers desiring a ohanse should consult us. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. 1517 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. GLADIOLUS, LILIES and all SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS Closing Daily At 5 P. M.; Saturdays 1 P. M. Wholesale Florist TT M .J* D /% l\ 12 K 12 South Mole St., Philadelphia, Pa. Local Gladiolus, Sweet Peeis Bell Telephone Keystone Telephone Komada Brothers Jfrfe^r^f WIRE DESIGNS FLORISTS* SUPPLIES Anv Wire Dengn at thori noiic* tOOS vine Street PHIALDELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Stuart H. Miller A complete line ol eTerytbing in Cut Flowers Philadelphia Quality 1617 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wtiea ordering, please mention The Bzcbmnx* 316 The Florists' Exchange FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Wholesale Commission Cut Flowers Winterson's Seed Store wabash Ave SEEDS, BULBS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD, Etc. DAILY SHIPMENTS FROM SIXTY GROWERS . Chicago \^^lp|l ordering, pliiiap meatlon The Exchangp H. E. Philpott. Pres. V. Bbzdek, Vice-Preg. Lonft Distance Telephone Central 3373 Nettie L. Pabkeb. Sec'y A. T. Pypbb, Treas, & Manager Everything in Cut Flowers A. T. PYFER & CO. 30 EAST RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. When ordering, please mention The Excbange WHOLESALE FLORISTS The Chicago Flower Growers Association PAUL R. KLINGSPORN, Manager Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants 182 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO BEAUTIES, LILIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS and Everything Seasonable E. G. HILL CO. Wholesale Florists Richmond, Indiana When ordering, please mention The Exchange Florists' Supplies McCallum Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE 80 East Randolph St. CHICAGO supply of outdoor flowers continues abundantl.v, all of which is in demand from time to time as the occasion calls. Club Meetingr It was a hot subject for a hot night. Cornelius F. Roland of the Na- tional Tube and Pipe Co. was present to address the club on "New Ideas on Heat- ing and Piping." This notice was a misnomer, as the gentlemen did not speak on heating but g.ive a four reel picture on the process of pipe manufac- ture, showing the entire process from taking the ore from the ground, on through till it emerged as the finished product. The pictures were splendid and most entertaining and interesting and they were thoroughly enjoyed by the limited number of members present. Prior to this, John K. L. JI. Farquhar of Boston, who was present, was called' upon to say a few words, and he re- sponded with a very interesting account of what E. H. Wilson of the Arnold Ar- boretum had accomplished for floricul- ture in his exploration of China. A short account of Lilium regale and other LiUes and plants proved of ijiterest. Mr. Farquhar was closely followed, as he is a very interesting speaker. The routine part of the meeting was quickly disposed of, there being nothing new on the table. Notes .\s far as can be learned up to the present vmting, there is no one going from here to the convention of the S. A. F. at Houston, Texas, outside of the salesmen in charge of the e.xhibits of the supply houses, .\rthur Zirkman V i'-' '" '■''"'■ge of the exhibit of the M. Kice Co., where the company will have on view a complete line of its'staple supplies and latest novelties. The Henry A. Dreer, Inc., will have an ex- hibit of aquatic plants. No pot or green- house plant exhibit is to be made. The Loo Niessen Co. is receiving some new crop American Beauty in splendid form, grown by Adolph Farenwald. Some very good Asters were also noted here from local fields and from New York State. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. have prepared a large exhibit of their well known sup- plies and novelties for the S. A. F. con- vention. Sydney Bayersdorfer is very exultant over the fact that the business for .July trebled that of last year. Paul Berkowitz is wisely side stepping the heat by remaining at .Xtlantic City, where, with rod and reel, be is beguil- ing the pleasant Summer hours. I Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Chicago, Aug. 1, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES — American Beauty. Sppcials per doz, Sfi-inch stem?' 30-inch stems 24-inch stems " 18 to 20-inch Short .->; Cecile Brunner 2.,')0 to 3.00 2.00 to 2.50 1.50 to 2 00 1.00 to 1.50 .75 to 1.00 4.00 to, 6.00 1.00 to 2,00 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 . . to 3 00 CARNATION!}— st-curd /Sk!::::;:::: ..50 to .75 .50 to .75 ..50 to -75 .25 to .35 I.OOto 1..50 1.00 to 1.50 I.OOto 1.50 to 1,00 Varieties ^^^^ Splits, assorted colors ♦Fancy f White (•The HlnheatJ pjnk Geo. Elftar Varn-tie,.) L White and Pink Klllarney. .25 to .35 .25 to .30 50.00 to 60.00 1.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3-00 I.OOto 2.00 I.OOto 2-00 .... to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 1 4.00 to 6 00 3.00 to 4-00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to fi.OO 3.00 to 4.00 Killarney Brilliant, specials. . , Short Ferns. Hardy, per 1000 Galas Leaves, per 1000 I.OOto 1.60 1.50 to 2.00 4.00 to 6-00 .25 to .50 to 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 .... to .75 Short 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 3 00 to 4 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward, special Lilium Auratum, $1.50 doz... 2.00 to 3.00 10.00 to 12,00 ,8.00 to 10.00 6 00 to 8 GO Lily of the Valley Mrs. Chas. Russell, special.. . . Firsts 3.00 to 4.00 6.00 to 7,50 5.00 to 6.00 5.00 to 6.00 I.OOto 1.50 2.00 to 4,00 2.00 to 3.00 ... to 15 00 Short . 3.00 to 4,00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4,00 to 3.00 Pansies, per doz. bunches Short 2.00 to 3.00 6.00 to 8.00 ' 4.00 to 6.00 Smilax Sunburst, special Snapdragons 2.00 to 4-00 .35 to ,75 to , . - Seconds Mrs. Taft. 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 to 3 00 ... to .... to Short Ophelia, special Select .... to . - , . . . . to to Short 2 00 to 3 00 to . — ^1 All the Leading Varieties oj RoSCS and CamatioilS PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Wholesale Cut Flowers Headquarters for American Beauty Boiea WTien ordering, please mention The Exchange J. K. L. M. Farquhar of Boston. Mass., was in town last week. Jos. G. Neidinger states that their basket making department is working full time with additional help. The Summer business here has been far ahead of last season. The Henry F. Michell Co. is mailing out its annual Sweet Pea booklet and from the orders already received, the in- dications are that there will be consid- erably more space devoted to Peas than ever before. The Pennock-Meehan Co. is offering a full list of Carnation plants from the lield, ineluding novelties and all the standard varieties. A large number of orders have been booked for immediate and future delivery. 1 The Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' j Exchange is showinji some very fine .\s- : ters. Tliese are being shipped in from ! Lancaster county. i George Aueglc is having the offices of ' the Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. very I attractively painted and fitted up. He is meeting a good demand for some of the best Gladioli seen about town. | Fred Cramer and Harry Kisele, two of | the I.oo Niessen Co.'s hustling salesmen, are off on n two weeks' vacation. F. C. is shark baiting at the shore, while H. E. is scaling the lofty peaks that abound in Manayunk. Wesley Clark of the P.-M. force has returned somewhat browned from a two weeks' trip to sea and country. Emile H. Geschick, who is a veteran motorist, finds fresh delights in a new Hudson Super Six. The Jos. 6. Neidinger Co. is well pleased over the Summer business and report a continued activity in all lines. The M. Rice Co. will be one of the prominent exhibitors at the S. A. F. convention at Houston. Tex. Max .V. Fierstein of the Moore Seed Co. has departed on an extensive west- ward trip of several months' duration. John J. Ilabermehl comes up bright and early every morning from .\tlantic City. Walter Van den Hengel and fam- ily have departed for one of the quieter nooks along the coast where, with paint and brush our artist will transcribe dune and sea to canvas. Mr. Van den Hengel is a painter of landscapes and marine views of decided merit, who devotes all his spare lime to the pursuit of his art. S. S. Skidelsky, who has been afflicted with cataract of the eye for the past three years, and who kept at his work with difliculty. underwent an operation a week ago and had the cataract re- moved. He tells us that the operation was eminently successful and vision has been restored. He feels once again that life is worth living. We are very glad indeed to have this news as will his many friends. WiETOR Brothers WHOLi-SAlK GROWER.S OF CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Orders / Given Prompt Attention 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. A. L. Randall Co. Wabaah Avenue and Lake Street Wholesale Cut Flowers Florists' Supplies ^Tien 'Ttleiinp. pN-.TSp mentk^n The EiobHn^e Pittsburgh, Pa. The Market We have just gone through one of the dullest weeks the flower business has experienced this Summer. The tem- perature has been atxive 90 degrees all week, which naturally will affect busi- ness. There are very few good flowers to be had now until the late Asters ar- rive, which will not be long. Hilda, Shawyer, Ophelia and Mme. Euler are the best Roses obtainable. The market has been receiving plenty of early Asters, which are short stems and small flowers. "There is an abundance of the smaller va- rieties of Gladioli which do not sell as readily as America, Panama, King and Niagara. Most all the shops have the appearance of the people being away on their vacations, but the windows display Water Lilies and any other good Sum- mer flowers. There has been very little funeral work this week. IToteB Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Reiglemier and family left on Sunday morning on a motor tour visiting Philadelphia, Atlan- tic City, New York and returning via Buffalo. Joe Koenig of the A. W. Smith Co. has left for his vacation in the Moun- tains of West Va. Edw. Niggel and family motored to Bedford and back last Sunday. Edward had a pleasant trip except for several blow outs on the return trip, due to the newly oiled roads. George L. Huscrott of Steubenville, O., has suffered from two strokes the past week. We hope for his recovery soon. James Reily of the McCallum Co. has left for a motor trip with Ross Adgate calling on the trade in eastern Ohio and West Virginia. Edw. McCallum is sut fering from a very sore toe the past week. He hopes to be able soon to motor East on business. George Wessenauer of Sewickley has been elected president of the new Horti- cultural _ Society of Sewickley. We know "Wess" will make a success of his new undertaking as he has in all propo- sitions. His work on the outing for the Florists' Club has proven this. George JlcCallum has returned from his vacation looking tanned and much heavier in weight. Visitors: E. Shaw of Piltsfield, Mass. E. J. JIcC. F.vRoo. N. D.— The Smedley noral Co. announces the arrival of a new manager for the store on Broadway in the per- son of Chas. F. Edgar, recently at Lan- caster. Pa. The advertising columns of THE EXCHANGE will not flood you with useless Inquiries that iire co.irly to you. August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 317 EST. 1765 HEWS STRONG RED POROUS INC. 1904 POTS STANDARD, AZALEA, BULB, ORCHID, FERN, HANGING, EMBOSSED, ROSE, CARNATION, PALM, CYCLAMEN, CUT FLOWER, SPECIAL SHAPES TO ORDER. CHICKEN FOUNTS, PIGEON NESTS, BEAN POTS, ETC. Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of Flower Pots in the World. A. H. HEWS & CO. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WAREHOUSES Cambridge, Mass. New York. N. Y. •Miijiiiiiiiu[iiiiiij i:iriiiiiiiiii[]ijiiiijiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiii[]jiiiijiiriii[iDiiiiijiiiir]iniiiuiiiitiinmiiiiii[iiriirniiiiJtimiiiiiiiijciiiiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiiic-:< I CHICAGO and the WEST I I The Wholesale Market and News of the City | •:<)iiiiiijiiiiit:iiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiji[]iiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiijiit]iiiiniiiiiii]iiiiiiiiiiu[iiiiiiiiuiiiEiiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiriii[iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiijii[? Heat Tig-hteng Market Aug. 1. — Chicago has just passed through oue of the longest periods of ex- tremely warm weather in its history which terminated on Monday after the mercury had gone to over 101 d«g. in the shade. When the warm spell first set in it resulted in the production of a large amount of poor stock that was thrown upon the market and had to be sold for whatever it would bring. The continuance of the great heat resulted differently, for soon all outdoor stock was injured and greenhouse stock suf- fered as it has never done before. This caused an extremely tight market the past week. The supply has all been reduced to a minimum. There is no good stock and it has come now that stock of any kind finds a ready market at a very good price. One dealer re- marked on Monday that quality consid- ered, all stock was bringing Christmas prices. The shipping trade is good, as the heat wave has hurt all flowering stock over the country. Local trade has been good too, especially in funeral work, the death rate in the city from excessive heat having been very large. It is an unprecedented condition tor this time of the year. Roses of all kinds are of very poor quality, being small and off in color. Am. Beauty Roses are on the short side, some dealers handling only small young stock. Mrs. Russell that so long held the sway as a leades has suffered also. The stock is poor in color and buds quite soft. The same applies to all other varieties, but the trade wants Roses, and the stock, as poor as it is, cleans up daily at a better price than such stock has ever brought before on a Midsummer market. Carnations are all gone ; the heat wave put an end to the supply so far as the old crop is concerned. Gladioli and Asters have been the only salvation of the market the past week. There was a good supply of both, and all stock sold as quickly as it was received, some good Asters going as high as .$3 per 100. Gla- dioli have suffered from the heat ; there is much to be desired in quality but good, bad, and indifferent as they are, they are in great demand and bring highly satisfactory prices, quality con- sidered. _ Outside of the supply of Roses. Gla- dioli and Asters, there is not another item of stock in the combined supply of Summer flowers that is in sufficient quantity to be worth of a mention in this report. There are some good auratum Lilies in limited quantities that are sell- ing at IL.TO per doz. Ferns are in full supply, all good stock, at from $1 to $1.50 per 1000. General News Bassett & Washburn report a good sale of field grown plants of their new Carnation Belle Washburn. Tom Best of the Stuppy Floral Co., St. Josephs, Mo., was in the city on Sunday, on his way home from a trip to Buffalo, N. T., and other points in the east. Letters have reached Chicago to the effect that Samuel Seligman, for a long time the popular representative of the ribbon house of Wertheimer Bros., New York, is no longer connected with that firm. Rumor has it that Mr. Seligman will be an active partner in a new wholesale cut flower and florists' supply house soon to be started in Chicago. Felix Reichling of the Peter Reinberg wholesale cut flowei^ house, says that the very poorest Roses are bringing $2 per 100 that could hardly be sold at any price a few weeks ago. A good trade in field grown Carnation plants is reported from the greenhouses. Fred Lautenschlager of the Kroeschell Bros. Co., expects to make the trip to the convention at Houston. Mr. Lauten- schlager is busy in making preparations for the Vegetable Growers' convention to be held in Chicago the end of September or beginning of October. A meeting and banquet for the executive committi'i' for the purpose of arranging further details regarding this convention which was to have been held at the Planters Hotel on Thursday evening last, was called oft on account of the intense heat. A. F. Longren, well known traveling man, spent a few days in the city the past week and left on Sunday for an extended trip, during which time he will make his arrangements to be at Hous- ton for the convention. Thos. Conlon, superintendent of the plant department of the Poehlmann Bros. Co. at Morton Grove, has nearly 10,000 'Mums grown in 6in. pots, good commercial sizes and varieties that will be ready for Fall trade. According to some of the wholesalers, the number of deaths in the city caused either directly or indirectly from the I great heat wave was greater than the loss of life in the Eastland disaster a little over a year ago, and the demand for flowers for funeral work was quite as active. Harry Conn, manager of the Harry Rowe flower store, is" receiving the sym- pathy of his friends and the trade in general in the death of his wife, which occurred suddenly one day the past week. The Kroeschell Bros. Co. report an exceedingly heavy demand for boilers. Although the temperature has been in the nineties for the past two weeks, flo- rists are ordering boilers in a manner that they would indicate they were of the opinion tliat snow would soon fly. One mail the past week brought in sev- eral orders from many different sections of the country. A No. 15 Kroeschell water tube steam boiler is being pre- pared for shipment to the well known establishment of L. M. Noe, Madison, N. J. ; a No. 6 Kroeschell goes to Wal- i tham, Mass., and a No. 2. Merriam Park I Floral Co., St. Paul. Minn. A No. 7 I goes to Crawsfordsville, Ind. ; a No. 8 to 1 Clayton. Mo. : a No. 49 water tube steam boiler to Williamsport, Pa. ; and a No. , 37 tubular steam boiler to Eau Claire, Wis. Boiler material is running low and with the heavy demand for boilers, florists contemplating ordering boilers this seasno should not delay in sending their orders in early. The third annual horticultural show under the au.spices of the New Trier Horticultural Society of Winnetka, 111., will be held at the Winnetka Community House on Thursday, Aug. 10. from noon to 10 p.m. The premium list is already out and can be obtained from Carl Nie- mann, secretary. Winnetka, HI. Peter Seller of 1S35 Birehwood ave., has been missing since July 11. His wife and children fear that he is dead. Mr. Seller conducted a greenhouse and was in good circumstances. At the time of his disappearance he had more than $200 with him. Police searcli for the man has been unavailing. The Poehlmann Bros. Co., has re- cently added 30.000 more sq. ft. of glass to the palm department, giving at the present about 75.000 sq. ft. devoted exclusively to palms. All leading com- mercial varieties are grown, with Ken- tias the leading specialty. This depart- ment is also working up a trade in home THE PETERS ^ REED POTTEKY CO. SOUTH ZANESVILLE, OHIO RED POTS WM. M. WARRIN 16 Weat 23d St.. NEW YORK SPECIALTIES I. G. KIMBLE 6 East Laka St.. CHICAGO Made of Washed Clays — Uniformly Burned — Carefully Packed WteQ ordering, plenae mention The dctuiDg. SAeWHILLDIN PoTTERY COMPANY FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHSA WAREHOUSE iN LONG ISLAND CITY. N Y Wlien ordering, please mention The Exchange Hello! Something New j^>^ BUNZEL BROS." Hand-D-Pot Bracket Write for price list Bunzel Bros. R. D. No. 4 Norristown, Pa. grown Dracaenas of aU standard varie- ties, and will in the course of a short time be another valuable adjunct to the entire plant department. H. M. Oeser, the superintendent of this department, under whose superior management it has grown to such importance, is deserving the commendations of all. The salesroom of Zech & Mann has, in addition to its Randolph st. entrance, a Wabash ave. entrance also. A door was placed on the north wall that gives egress to Wabash ave.. which will be a great convenience to the customers. Allie Zech returned from his vacation July 30. Fort Wayne, Ind. Heat TJp to 105 deg-. The fourth week of intense heat is well under way in this city and all humanity is sweltering in a temperature of 100 deg. and over. The highest offi- cial temperature last week was 105 deg. Several heat prostrations and deaths have occurred here. Business is prac- tically at a standstill, with the excep- tion of funeral work and an occasional wedding. A large proportion of the flower buying public has departed from the cit.v, seeking cooler regions. All out- door flowers are suffering from the hot sun and lack of rain. Mr. and Sirs, E. J. Lanternier are spending a week at Lake James near Angola. Ind. Will J. Vesey, Jr., has returned from Peru, Ind., where he went on a business trip. Robert Hero, representing Zinn & Co.. New York City, was a visitor. The Doswell Floral Co. has had a call for wedding work during the past week. Its new Rose house. 100ft. long by .30ft. wide, is nearing completion and will be devoted to growing the Russell and Hoosier Beauty varieties. A magnificent wreath of Roses was sent b.v the school-children of this cit.v to the funeral of the poet Riley at In- dianapolis last week. The wreath was bought with penny subscriptions. D. B. SYRACUSE Standard Red Pots STRONG-LIGHT-POROUS Wiiit for Catalogue and Prices Syracuse Pottery L. BREITSCHWERTH, Prop. SYRACUSE, N. Y. When nrdering. please mentlop The Erchange Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where f, you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are goins to spend this Summer to stocic your greenhouses. Think of US. Write us. Try ua The' Keller Pottery Co. 213-223 Pearl St. : : Norrittown, Pa. When orderine. please mention The Exchanee Peirce Paper w/ Flower Pot I^fade in standard sizes of 3-in. to G-in. The best Paper Pot for shippine purposes. Samples fur- nished free. Ask your dealer for them. E. ALLAN PEIRCE 40 Oak St.. Wallham. Mais Whtn I'lderln::. please mention The E.'ccbanS'- A horticultural calendar, that iSi one in which many of the fiowers are mentioned and hints given for the working days of the year, is part of the Gardeners and Florists' Annual for 1916. 50 cents, from this office. 318 The Florists' Exchange LIQUID = 40',i NU:<)IINK 8-lb. can $1(1.50 4-lb. can o.dO 1-lb. can 1.5() l^-lb. can 50 PAPER 2SS-shoet ran $7..")() M4-sheet can 4.00 li-1-sheet can 85 THRIPS, APHIS SPRAYING— VAPORIZING— FUMIGATING YOUR DEALER HAS THESE PRICES Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO.. Incorporated, LoulsvtUe, Ky. ^ Wlien oriloi-iiid, plrnsii nionIi*>n Tlio Excli.nncc \]d)^ ■""" •■■°i'"'"" I*"" ' I""" ""■I'*'"i' I"'iii'iiiii'l»liili*l You must prepare your soil right and feed your plants properly, if you are to realize bountiful crops of either Flowers or Vegetables. Magic Complete Plant Foods, Magic Pure Bone Meals and Magic Pure Carbonate of Lime possess the necessary amount of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium and Calcium Carbonate to assure you greatest production at smallest cost. Let us tell you more about the Magic Way of Feeding. This valuable information is yours for the asking. Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co. 810 Exchange Avenue Union Stock Yards CHICAGO ^100 LBS ' I FERTILIZER WTien ordering, please mention The Exchange "THE BLACK STUFF FINE BRAND" EXTRA STRONG FOR DUSTING 100-POUND BAG i.OO— 50-POUND BAG $1.75— 25-POUND BAG $1.00 ON CARS YORK, PA. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO^ YORK, PA., MAKERS ■■■■■■WMWitliimiMiiiiiMiwWIMIWiliiiWMMMIi^ The Renowned Food For Plants MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND 'tiering. pl<'iisf iiionl j.-ii Tlie l■'\l^)Mlll^:t■■ Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT I USE FOR RESULTS FRIEDMAN'S BEST lb. bags TOBACCO POWDER, 4clb TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. ii"lZ TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. ,1," Tgs TOBACCO STEMS, 75c. Tbale Large Bale, wiigliing 300 to 400 lbs., $2..50 Special prices in Tons and Carload Lots I I Fripilinan 285-289 Metropolil J.J rilCUUldU, BROOKLYN,? an Ave. N. Y. j The Middle West i St. Louisy Mo. The Market Gladioli are cleaning up right along at 4c. to 5c. America appears the best. Asters are just beginning to come in and although small, sell well at 2e. to 4c. Roses and Carnations have almost dis- appeared. A few Russell and Ophelia are seen occasionally, as well as some small Carnations. Lilies hold up well and fill the demand for white flowers at .$8 per 100. Valley is sufficient to fill all demands. Greens are plentiful. Notes A visit to the establishment of E. Schray finds everyone busily engaged re- pairing damage done by the last hail storm. Mr. Schray was visited twice this year by hail and had just succeeded in repairing the first damage. Some few of the houses were in need of masonry and ber.ch work and these are receiving general overhauling and painting. H. W. LJodres, vice-president of the Westover Nursery Co.. will not continue his landscape work (contrary to the last report), but will devote his entire time to the management of the New Rothen- heber plot aud the original Westover property on the Price rd. In the words of the treasurer. F. Roon Windegger, "the company will be devoted to the growing and marketing of the biggest grade of 'acclimated stock.' " Werner Bros, have planted their two new houses in Ophelia. Milady aud other Roses. Fred C. Weber had several large or- ders for funeral work this week. A large part of the designs of the Britton funeral w-ere on display on Friday morn- ing. The death of Oscar .Tohnson of the Intcruatiotial Shoe Co. also gave oc- casion fur smue large orders. Dave (ieddis is the proud father of a baby boy. Frank I'ilmore has a nice crop of As- ters ready for the market. Although good, the haii and hot weather will pre- vent them fnun being as fine as in previ- ous years. F. L. S. Cincinnati, 0. The Market Roses are in a fair suppb'. Among the olTerings are .some excellent Antoine Rivoire, My >laryland and Maman Cocliet. Early Asters are iu a good supply and up to this time have been meeting with a brisk sale. The re- ceipts in Gladioli are heavy and the bet- ter blooms lind an excellent nuirket. Easter Lilies are plentiful. Rubrum and auratum may also be had. Some good hardy Hydrangea blooms are coming into the wholesale houses with Water Lilies and Snapdragon. The supply of greens is adequate and includes some excellent new green Galax The Recognized Standard Insecticide A .spray remedy for grf;en, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Qt., $1.00; rVIKOTIAINA A 12 per cent, nicotine solution prop- erly diluted for fumigating or vapor- izing. Qt., $1.50; gaJ.t $4.50. Until further notice shipments of our products Fungrine, Termlne and BcaUne will be subject to conditions of the chemical market. rrnmpt shipments can be guaranteed on Aphine and Kilcotiana. APfflNE MANUFACTURING CO. MADISON, N. J. When ord^rlne, please nientl'^m The Exchange A High Grade SHREDDED HUMUS HUMUS^ FOR LAWN FOR GARDEN A pure plint food, unleached and un- burnt; proven by analysis to contain potash, phosphoric acid and nitrogen. Absorbs Nature's moisture and spreads its fertilizing elements through the soil. Requires months of preparation. Try a bag ! One lOOIb. bac. $1.3S | Foar 100-lb. htgt, (4.00 Two 100-tb. bag*. 2.50 Five 100-lb. basi, 4.50 Three 100-lb. lag; 3.50 I Six 100-lb. h*s». S.OO F. O. B. New York or Jersey City on any Railroad or Steamboat Line Send check or money order with order MAGIC HUMUS CO. G. W. Chandler, Sales Agent 264 WEST 34th STREET, NEW YORK or 40 PETERS PL.. RED BANK. N. J. Wh**!! itriliTinp. please nieiiliiMi The exchange When nrdprlng. please meiifii NIKOTEEN For Spraying a APHIS PUNK For Fa mi gating Aak your dealer for it Nicotine Mf^. Co. ST. LOUIS bp Exchange BKflNb 'hflNURES Uneqnaled for Greenhouse and - Landscape Fertilizing The Pulverized Manure Co. 34 UNION STOCK YARDS CHICAGO Whfn iM.hMJiic. pIfHse lili'iitl'-n The Rxcbangg NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK For destroying insect life on Plants, etc. Per box ( 1 doz. rolls) J0.60 Per case (12 doi. roUs) 6.50 Get our list of other supplies GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, ^ISlS?" ItM Pin* St., St. Loolt, Mo. WlieD ordtrlnc. pl»aj« mention The Bxcbaaffa August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 319 ?%9 Your New Greenhouse Should Be a KING Before you decide on a greenhouse we want you to send for our Free Bulletin No. 51, on King Steel Frame Greenhouses. ^ In this Bulletin we show why we can claim our framing designs to be the best in details for Maximum Strength and Minimum Shadow We have the equipment and facilities to build your greenhouse to any design you may prefer. King Construction Co. 26 King's Road, North Tonawanda, N. Y. "S^ mi Boston Office; 113 State St., Boston, Mass. Philadelphia Office; Harrison Building, 15th and Market Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. lUP wmmn iiiiiimjm^^ m Ifliilllillll lililiiril When ordering, please mention The Exchange AVESTERN STATES— Continued and Leucothoe. Fern has been having a good market. Eddie Bossmeyer and Jos. Beman of C. E. Critchell's force have been on their vacations during the past fortniglit. Roger Peterson's new home was strucli by lightning during a recent storm. Recent out of town buyers who were in the city were Martin Weber. Brooli- ville, Ind.. Fr€d Rupp, Laurenceberg, Ind., and Ernst E. Shafer. Dayton, O. C. E. Critchell has been having an ex- cellent lot of Harrisii and rubrum Lilies Other visitors included Frank .1. Farney of M. Rice Co.. Philadelphia, Pa., and Jos. Hill. Richmond, Ind. Teddy. I Kansas City, Mo. Kotes The growers in the suburban dis- tricts of this city are feeling the effects of hot weather with no rain. Many a grower would give a good sum of money for a nice shower. Wm. D. Rock of Rock's Flower Store, who has been taking a vacation at Lake- view, returned to Kansas City one day Jast week for a look at the business. He immediately took a return train for his vacation town. Walter Oberg has re- turned. Miss Murray of the J. E. Murray & Co., florists, will go to Michigan. She reports that Gladioli are wilting from the intense glare. T. Papadakos, and wife, of the Apollo Flower Shop have returned from their camping trip through Colorado. The trip, taken in a motor car, proved very refreshing. Miss Fould. who had charge during the vacation, has postponed hers until after August 5. The A. Newell Flower Co. is having a fairly good funeral business. Miss Kline will leave on her vacation in the near future. T. J. Noll of the T. J. Noll & Co. has returned from his vacation which he spent in the north. The following prices are quoted by Mr. Noll : Gladiolus, 4c. to 6c. ; Roses, 4e. to 8c. ; Asters, 3c. and DREER'S FLORIST SPECIALTIES New Bra nd New Style "HOSE RIVERTON" Furnifibed Id lenfthfl up to fiOO feet withoat seam or Joint. TheHOSEforthe FLORIST ^.incb. p«r ft., 16a. ReelofSOOft. " 14^0. 2 Reels. 1000 feet • - H-inoh - Reels. 800ft. " 12 Couplings furnishfl HENRY A. DREER. 14 Chestnut BtrMt, PbiUdelphls, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange .fi]- IL W\ 1 14o. 13o. a* ■PIPE- Wrought Iron of sound second-hand quality with new threads and couplings. 16-foot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We guarantee entire satisfaction or return money. Established 1902 Pfaff & Kendall, ^^"l^^^^r^^,^"'' When ordeiiug. please mention The Exchange 4c. ; statice, 50e. per bunch ; and Easter Lilies. $10 per 100. The manager of the Fabian Flower Shop, Charley Fabian, is taking advant- age of the dull season by building a house for the family. It is now nearing completion. Mr. Fabian recently or- dered 500 Chrysanthemums from the Pe- terson Floral Co., of Gibson City, HI. After some time when the plants had not yet arrived, Mr. Fabian sent a telegram of inquiry. The order had been mis- placed. Mr. Fabian said he did not know what he would do without them. Mrs. Hardy of the Hardy-Bernard Floral Co., reports that her flowers are burning up. E. Chandler, proprietor of the Elm- hurst Nursery, with his family will soon leave for their annual vacation. This year it will be at Yellowstone National Park. They will stop off at Denver to visit friends and relatives. James B. Masson. florist, is looking around for a harp on which to teach his little girl to play. His boy is already GrebThouse glass S^J'otrp"- '•" SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., Chicago, 111. When ordering, please mention The E.\change CA FOR GRtENHOUSE GLAZING USE IT NOW Mas tica Is elastic and te- nacious, admits of expansion and contrac- tion. Putty be- comes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed ^^ • without break- ing of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. F. O. PIERCE CO., 12 W. Bro«dw«y. New York When ordering. nlf>nse nr'nttnn The Rxchsnee GLASS 6 K 8 to 16 X 24. Single or Double, at lowest possible prices. Get our prices before placing your order. L. SOLOMON & SON 199-201 Wooster Street, NEW YORK WHOLESALE WINDOW GLASS When ortlpi'lng. please mcptinn The Exclinnge Change of Name FROM Quaker City Machine Co. TO Tiie John A. Evans Co. Greenhouse Glass Double and single thick selected Glass all sizes, from 6 x 8 to 16 x 24 Ten boxes or ntore at wholesale prices Royal Glass Works 120 Woosler St., NEW YORK, N. Y. RICHMOND, INDIANA 1 Wlien orderlDx. please mention The Exchange Whfn ordering, please mr.nl inn Tho Exchaiig LIQUID PUTTY MACHINE Wilt last a lifetime. $125 EICH Adjustable — can and frame separate — easily cleaned. Frame all one piece, of malleable iron. More praty- tical and more easily oper- ated than any other. Seal-tight Uqiiid patty at $1.25 per r*Uoii MKTROPOUTiN MATBBIIL CO, 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN. N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Clay Tile Benches Low factory cost of material. No skilled labor required. It is fireproof. Nothing to wear out — will last a lifetime. Can be taken dow^n and reset. No home for vermin or bugs. .\re now furnishing our new beveled rounding corner 9-ln. width Floor Tile. Write for particulars. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., CleTeland, 0. When ordering, please mention The EichaBS*^ 320 The Florists' Exchange Everything for the Greenhouse Ready for Immediate Delivery In Any Quantity Should you desire to purchase the various parts and do your own building, see us. Cypress Gulf Cypress, thoroughly air dried, in any quantity up to cargo lots. Boilers All kinds. All sizes. Scientifically perfect. Fuel saving. Ventilating Apparatus Simple but reliable. Easy to operate. Fittings For heating, irrigating, benches, construction. Hotbed Sash Putty and Glass ^" '"' I iniiiH Piittv ^" ''"' Thousands in stock tiiqUIU 1 Ulljf Any quantity Our stock comprises anything and everything per. taining to greenhouse construction. We Can Save Money For You S. JACOBS & SONS Greenhouse Builders 1365-1379 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. \NTieD ordering, pln-asc mentlun The IJlxobaiiKe Greenhouse Material ^^^ Hot-Bed Sash t of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts— Patent V and U Gutter* Our Grade Invariably the Best Our Prices Right A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield Ave., Chicago, IW. I Greenhouse Lumber "ALL HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. PIPE CUT TO SKETCH It will pay Co correspood with us Wrought Iron Pipe, Tubes and Fittings NEW AND SECOND HAND Thoroughly overhauled, with new threads and couplmga, in lengthB of 16 feet and over Guaranteed to give fiatisfaction ALBERT & DAVIDSON, Inc., 21 7-223 Union Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. HIGHEST PRICED «. CHEAPEST GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers aiBUJN * oo. 1*7 Bnwd Street. Utlca. N. T. LBT US TELL TOU ABOUT THKM WESTERN STATES— Continued leaniing i>u the vidlin. The two, he thinks, wuuld make a good combination. Mrs. Stovall of Stovali & Son intends to take a vacation during the dull period. She will soon leave tor Emporia. Kans. Her son. Benjamin Stanford Stovall, will take charge of the shop. W. H. Biedermann, Biedermann & Son, florists, does not like to stay at home and yet he has misgivings about taking a vacation. If he does take a vacation he will attend the convention at Houston. Tex. Ed. Ellsworth, manager of the Rosary flower shop, has over 10,000 Chrysanthe- mums in the benches and about 2000 in pots. He also has several hundred Poin- settias in preparation for Christmas. Mr. Ellsworth is spending most of his time at his Summer house at" Forest Lake. The employees are given free run of his place at the Lake and every other day one of them starts for a rest at the Lake. All of the luxuries of the re- sort, swimming, fishing and boating, with several others are open to the boys. B. S. B. St. Paul, Minn. Hottest on Becord St. Paul for the past ten days has experienced the hottest spell on rec- ord, the mercury running to 90 deg. with hot dry winds. Many of the lawns and parks that were a verdant green a few days ago are now nothing but baked ground. The growers are endeavoring to finish planting houses which had been de- layed owing to the late Spring 'trade, but report that, owing to the heat, high speed is an impossibility. Business with florists has been brisk owing to an ex- ceptional amount of funeral work. Holm & Olson are placing another Ikrge White delivery truck in service this week in addition to four they have al- ready. The interior of their store on Fifth St. has recently been remodeled witli up-to-date equipment to handle their fast increasing business and to expedite their service, of which they nre justly proud. This finn reports an extra rush on garden hose. ^ They have been exceptionally busy with funeral work during past week. Large quantities of Lllium giganteum have been supplied from the greenhouses daily. Henry Pufogel, on Grand and Chats- worth, has broken ground for an elabor- ate residence which he will occupy as soon as completed. Henry Boardman, florist, it is reported has filed petition in bankruptcy with lia- bilities $5000, assets $200. Mr. Johnson representing A. L. Ran- dall Co., Chicago. 111., was a caller this week. W. E. T. WbeQ orderlD£, pleaB« mentloa The Bxchaoff* Oklahoma City, Okla. Good Delegution for Houston The retail trade is fine consider- ing the extremely hot weather. Stock is scarce, with the exception of Gladioli, and Lilies. We are getting plenty of Carnations from Colorado for local trade only. Funeral work is heavy throughout the State. Prom reports there will be a good representation from Oklahoma to the Houston convention. The delegates will leave Oklahoma City at noon on the 14th, arrive at Houston at 7.30 a.m. morning of 15th. The park superintendent is busy pre- paring the parks along the river for re- seeding, which was made necessary by the floods of the first part of June. The continued floods of June caused the loss of all the plants in Wheeler Park, as well as a number of the native trees. Sept. Flower Sliow The Confederated Womens' Clubs of the city will hold a flower show at the Lee Huckins Hotel. Sept. 23. The florists are co-operating. The State Pair and Fashion Week opens Sept. 24. This always marks the opening of the Pall flower business. The outlook for business is very promising. Crops are all good and prices are high; the results are, money being plentiful. The nurserymen are all out taking or- ders for Fall delivery and report heavy sales. The civic pride which has been awakened during the last year, is re- sponsible for the heavy demand (For nur- sery stock. L. P. Painting and Glazing Greenhouses DONE BY Owen & Van Haren Formerly with Hitchings & Co. 275 Claremont Avenue Jersey City, N. J. Phone, Bergen 4516 Drop UK a line and our repreMentatioe will call ALL WORK GUARANTEED M-"- Non-Kink Woven Hose In any length (one piece) with couphnga. 14c. per foot. Un- equaled at the price. Rem- Dant3. shorter than 50 feet, 10c. per foot, with coupUnga. Hose Valve— 70c All brass except the hand wheel. Has a removable leather disk which is easily replaced to keep water tight. Stuffing boi prereDts leaks at stem. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. 139a-1408 MetropolitkB ir., Brooklyn, S. T Vjuin>' For 10 r A Genuine "Red Devil" Glass Cutter Will cut thick or thin, plain or plate glass with the lightest pressure and without breakage. A handsomely finished tool with ball-head for tapping glass. Glass CiUler booklet free SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., Inc. 90 Chambers Street, New York City PIPE New and Second Hand ALSO PIPE FITTINGS All Pipe guaranteed absolutely per- fect or replaced without charge Largest Stock of Second Hand Pipe in the East Prompt Shipments Special Price* to Ftoriala EAGLE PIPE SUPPLY CO., inc. 30 Church Street. NEW YORK CITY )reer's Peerlessl Glazing Points For Greenhouses Diive easy and inie, because both bevels ate on the same side, Can'l twist and break the class in dtivinE- Galvan- ized and will not nisu No I tiehts oi lefts. The Peerless Glazine Poin isratented. Nooihrrs like it. Older from yout dcalc^ or direct from us. 1000, :5c. r«>stpai Sainrlcs flee. HENRY A. DREES. I 714 Cbeitnnt Street^ ruiftdslpbifc. When ordering, please mention Tlie Exchange August j. 191G. The Florists' Exchange 321 I The Pacific Coast | I California— Oregon— Washington | Los Angeles, Cal. Conventions Going* and Comingr The conveution of the Pacific Coast Association of Nurserymen, held recently in Medford, Ore., was not so largely attended as is usually the case ; but what it lacked in numerical strength was compensated for in the volume and nature of the business transacted. It is a trite saying that most of us can stand adversity — it is pro.sperity that finally is our undoing. In the language of Pat, "God help the rich, the poor can stand it." A period of unusual activity in economic and ornamental stocks leads to extravagance, not only in volume of plants produced, but also in methods of doing business. With the advent of de- clining markets there has come a shrink- age of values and a period of business depression. This has necessarily led to new economic conditions to which the convention was keenly alive and sought to find ways and means of overcoming many of the difficulties which now con- front the nursery industry on the Pa- cific Coast. It was the sense of the meeting that ways and means must be provided that will standardize nursery products, establish closer and more equitable relations in the trade so as to reduce as much as possible over-produc- tion and so eliminaf e the brush pile ; to strengthen credits with a view to a better and safer system of salesmanship ; to render inspection of plants, on the part of horticultural authorities, more efficient while at the same time strength- ening with safety the free exchange of all horticultural products; to at once en- courage the eradication of insect pests and disease by all avilable means known to science, a consideration which nur- serymen have failed to sufficiently appre- ciate for their individual good and the welfare of horticulture as a whole; and finally to place the industry on a sound financial footing so that it shall takes its place with other lines of industrial ef- fort. These are certainly vital issues, and it is gratifying to learn that ways and means are now in the making that will do much to bring about a healthier condition of things in the trade. The following officials were duly elected : President, F. A. Wiggings, Toppenish, Wash. ; vice-presidents, B. A. Mitchell, Orenco, Ore., A. L. Wister, Grass Vel- ley. Cal., P. A. Dix, Roy, Utah, Charles T. Hawkes, Caldwell, Idaho, D. J. Tighe, Billings, Mont., P. H. Brughehaus, Sum- mer, Wash., Richard Layritz, Victoria, B. C. : secretary-treasurer. C. A. Tonne- son, Tacoma, Wash. ; executive commit- tee, A. Brownell, Portland, George C. Roeding, Fresno, Cal., and S. A. Miller, Milton. Ore. Tacoma, Wash., was se- lected for the next meeting. An automo- bile trip among the orchards was a fea- ture of the convention ; also an entertain- ment at the Eden Nursery by N. S. Ben- nett. California will of course be adequately represented at the coming Houston con- vention of the Society of .\merican Flo- rists, but not in such large numbers as many of us could have wished. The spirit among the clans is willing, but the pocket book with many is rather weak. The 1915 exposition year was a source of expenditure to Californians from *hich many of us have not yet recovered. What the delegation may lack in numbens, however, will certainly be largely made up in individuality and virility of purpose. With Pres. " Mac- Korie. Angelo ,1. Rossi. Eric James, C. W. Ward. Mrs. .John Vallance and their friends in the lead, with here and there delegates from the central and southern parts, the Golden State will not be without a delegation worthy of its best traditions and its standing as a country of horticultural production. Trade ITotes and Personals While the writer was North on a business trip, S. .1. Mitchell, the Texas correspondent of The Flobist.s' Ex- change, gave this office a call. It was a regret to the writer that he was awav from home ; in spite of that, however, it IS pleasant to record that Mr. Mitchell found much to interest him in California, not the least of which wefe its horticul- tural and pomological development. .1. D. Meriwether, of the Fancher Creek Nurseries, Fresno, called one day It Takes The "Cuss" Out Of Your Grate Cussings HERE are four real live stralght-from- the-shoulder reasons why there's no grate " cuss " to the Burnham boiler's grates. 1. The Burnham boiler's grates shake half-at-a-time, which just naturally makes them twice as easy to shake. You can clean your fire half at a time. And in mild weather you can bank up the back half with ashes and run your fire on the first half — getting just the heat you actually need and burning only just the coal you actually need to get it; and no more. Or you can start up half your fire when you want to and leave the other half slumbering. So you see, this half-at-a-time feature makes the Burnham boiler easier to operate and cuts down your coal bills at one and the same time. 2. E^ch grate bar is built like a roof. Half the ashes are on one side, and half on the other. Because of this the shghtest move- ment of the bar will shake the ashes down. So you can accomplish at least a third more with a third less shaking. But that's not all that the roof shape does. The peak of the ridge digs into the ashes and stirs up the fire; a result accomplished with the usual flat-topped grate only by dint of violent shaking. 3. Every Burnham boiler grate bar is kept No. 3. — This shows how the grate end rests in the lug before turning No. 4. — Showing the grate end turned and ready to be lifted right out of the lug absolutely warp- proof hy heavy trussing from underneath on both sides of the ridge. This trussing will keep the entire grate bar true and right in line for years. 4. And here's a last-but-not-least point that takes out the cuss that is probably the cussiest cuss of all your grate cussings. When for any reason you want to remove a grate bar you can do so by the one simple operation of turning the grate into the posi- tion shown in line cut No. 4. It will then lift right out of the lug. No bolts to remove- None of the disposition-destroying stunts that you've had to go through with other grates. And the grate end is at such an angle that it won't " bounce out " of the lug when you shake your grates — no matter how hard you shake them. It takes a pronounced and decided pull forward to put it in the position from which it can be lifted right out. Line cut No. 3 shows how the end of the grate lays in the lug, before turning to re- move. These grate differences are just a few of the differences that make Burnham boilers dif- ferent from other cast iron boilers. Make sure of surely having your Burnham boiler when you need it by ordering it now before you need it. ord^uRsirnKamio. NEW YORK 42d St. Bldg. SALES OFFICES BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER TrcmontBldg. Widener Bldg. Rookery Bldg, Granite Bldg. TORONTO: Royal Bank Bldg. MONTREAL: Transportation Bldg FACTORIES Irvington, N. Y. Des Plaines. 111. St. Catharines. Canada CLEVELAND Swetland Bldg. wm ii iiii;.-ai 11 i i ill Made of Best Material Greenhouse Woodwork Specializing in Greenhouse Woodwork for the past quarter of a century Send us your requirements and let ua figure with you Inspection of our plant cordially inyited n I 17 A L FoIloB, Rom & Dwifht Sts.» rrank Van Assche, jersey city, n. j. When ordering, please mePtlon The Escbange When ordering, ploase mention The Exchange WtiPn nrdprlng. plpas» mention The Eiobange The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY Hot-Bed Sash Greenhouse Material ^"'^^t'au^"^ Pecky Cypress V. E. REICH & SONS 1429 Metropolitan Ave. , Brooklyo, N. Y. PERFECT GREENHOUSES GET OUR PRICES NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE ».!i.,IJillJLH.tUJJ.I.I.IIHjLMnTUlJlll'JlllTli.W4.'llJJlJ.I 1503 MASONIC TEMPLE BUILDING 322 The Florists' Exchange fc..^. . .^^..^ . ,.^^ ._.- .aSidid&L'tb - "1 _ Mi m . ' L.^ma^ ■^^:::!^^,r^ "" ' t>!"f' ''' " '^^^^^^^^IR^S '^ i»jjjjjjjy^| ^^^^=»srjfeit!«^ . ■i 1 Houses of Stearns Cypress 26 Years In Use BUILT IN 1889 HOT BED SASH ^ PECKY CYPRESS BENCH STOCK Our f Last longer than iron Cypress \ Break less glass than iron Houses [ Are less expensive than iron ASK FOR CIRCULAR E The A.T. Stearns Lumber Company, Neponset-Boston, Mass. When ordering, pkase mention The Exchange i THE IDEAL GREENHOUSE FOR THE IDEALIZED GARDEN SETTING PERHAPS this title is a bit idealized itself — but let us explain what we have in mind, and see if after all we are not fully warranted in the statement. To spend freely both thought and money on your garden, in making it quite the most charmingly interest- ing of gardens, and then associate with it, a greenhouse not keyed up to it. '\^ to say the least regrettable. Consisteney, you must admit, " is a jewel." U-Bar green- houses, because of their wonder- ful bubble-like (■ oust r.u (■ t i o n : their consistency in design and rare care in execution, are fittingly fit for the idealized gar- den setting. It is not a boastful statement to laim that no other green- house can equal the U-Bar, because no other greenhouse construc- tion is constructed like the U-Bar. If none are like it, you can't com- pare it with others. If you can't compare it — then it be- comes a house unique unto itself. If it's this top-notch in li rt'cn house - ilnm you want, tlien you want III.- U-Bar. Send for '■ata- log. Or send for us. Or both. There is no insistently dominating note in this delightful garden of Miss E. Jonkms, at Balti- more, Md. What charm has such harmony' '^. U-BAR GREENHOUSES^ P1&R50N U-BAR CO ONt MADISON AVt. NtWYOR^ PRICES ADVERTISED ARE FOR THE TRADE ONLY PACIFIC COAST— Continned last week on liis return from the Mil- waukee Convention of the American As- sociation of Nurserymen. Mr. Meri- wether is chairman of the Transportation Committee of the California Association, and through his efforts a committee from the Transcontiinental Traffic Association is to hold a meeting in California this Winter. There are freight problems that pertain peculiarl.v to Pacific Coast con- ditions that render expedient a meeting in California, on which occasion it is to be hoped the nursery, seed and plant in- dustry will be well represented, and that its deinands will be presented in a con- cise, emphatic and statesmanlike manner. Cor^mencing with its August meeting the Los Angeles Hortienltural Society will hold its open session meetings in the rooms of the Ij. A. Chamber of Com- merce. The meeting night has also been changed from the first Tuesday of each month to the first Wednesday. Walter T. Clarke, sales manager of the Cottage Gardens Nurseries "f Eureka, has been touring Southern Cali- fornia in the interests of his firm for the past two weeks, which is carrying on extensive plantings of Azaleas and Rhododendrons. an. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 215-217 HaYemeyer St., Brooklyn, N.Y. GREENflQUSl BOILERS STEAM OR HOT W^TER 256 SIZES; Wroooht Steel or CUsrwj; TO FILL ANY REQUIREMENT, -FROM FACTORY TO YOU - Saw orMyflRiccs a-- iioriv.rsi /Za.^.Vv Av-:rc ■ BO/LER To riSAT lOCOnrTcrui.^ ec- -'.ITA JO/I.CK TOtl£:AT l3007i!7rM,>s W 4J--^ BOfLCR TOHEAT ZOOO.'iCT.rOua etf eU eOlLERTOHEAT 3600 fis:- jt^m.- 60' 96 BO/LER TO HCAT i-tiOOr^r ^i-in., $5.00 per 100, $40 00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St.. New York^ BOX TREES BOX TREES— Standards, Pyramids and Bush. Price list on demand. Juiius Roelirs Co., Rutherford. N J BOXWOOD BOXWOODS PYRAMIDS — Broad. hea\'j- specimens, 2 ft. $1.90 each; 2'A ft., S2.00 each; 3 ft.. $2.50 each; 4 ft.. 34. 50 each. Price includes tubs, f. o. b., Dun- dee. 111. Write for prices on larger sizes. BUSH SHAPE— 10-12-in., balled, 30c. each; IS-in., balled, 60c. each; 30-in., balled, $1.75 each.. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., INC., Box 407 DUNDEE. ILL BULBS AMERICAN GROWN BULBS Northern grown Golden Spur are superior to Imported stock, force two to three weeks earlier, also Emperor, Darwin Tulips, etc. Write for list and prices. Geo. P. Buck & Son, Collingswood, N. J BULBS Hyacinths, Tulips, Daffodils, Narcissus, Spanish Iris. Get our prices before placing your order Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything vou need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. CANNAS CANNAS — Ohio grown, fresh cut, Mme. Cracy, $1.50 per 100, $12 50 per 1000; Gladioflora. 2.00 per 100. $17.50 per 1000: Beacon, $6.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Special rates on targe lots and started planta. Cash please. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio. C.\NNAS — Variegated, 3-in., $3.50 per 100. Cash with order. James F. O'Malley, 1412 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, Pa. Continned to Next Page 324 The Florists' Exchange _STOCK FOR SALE ^^^^^^ CABNATIOWS FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Ready for shipment now. If you order now. we will rosorvc for you vmtil you arc ready for them. The quality 18 guaranteed, we assume all risks except the growing. PINK 100 1000 Alice Coombs J15.00 $120.00 Miss Theo 16.00 120.00 Nancy 15.00 120.00 Alice , 8.00 75.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.50 60.00 Mrs. C. Edward Akehurst 7.50 60.00 Pink Sensation 8.00 75.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 7.00 55.00 Enchantress 7.00 5S.00 Pink Delight 8.00 75.00 Siegwart : 7.50 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7.00 55.00 Rosette , 7.50 60.00 Dorothy Gordon 7,50 60.00 Northport 7.00 .55.00 GloricMa 7.50 60.00 RED Belle Washburn 15.00 120.00 Nebraska 1500 120.00 Aviator 15.00 120.00 Champion 7.50 60.00 Princess Dagmar 7.50 60.00 Beacon 7.00 55.00 Pocahontas 7.50 60.00 Harlowarden 7.00 65.00 Victory 7.00 55.00 TheHerald: 7-50 60.00 WHITE Matchless 7.00 55.00 White Wonder 7.00 55.00 White Enchantress 7.00 55.00 White Perfection 7.00 55.00 Alma Ward 7.00 55.00 YELLOW YeUowPrince SOO 70.00 VARIEGATED Benora ■.■ 7.50 60 00 New Carnations to be dissemmated 1916-17: Cottage Maid »1200 8100.00 Merry' Christmas 12.00 100.00 Rrnaftlift 12.00 100.00 oidGoid.;:::::::::::: 12.00 loo^oo Complete description on application. Order now for December and January delivery. Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. FIELD CARNATION PLANTS Strong, clean, healthy, low-branched plants, at reasonable prices. Matchless White Wonder White Perfection Mrs. C. W. Ward Beacon Rosette Harlowarden Victory Light Pink Enchantress Benora Prospector „„„ J6 50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Enchantress Supreme $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000 Nebraska (new red) $15.00 per 100 250 of any one variety at the 1000 rate. Also a few hundred more nice Chrysanthemum cuttings left, $1.25 per 100. Cash with orders, please. ARTHUR COOMBS, West Hartford, CONN. ' FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS 100 1000 Enchantresa Supreme $750 $60.00 C.Akehurst 7.50 60.00 Alice 800 75.00 C.W.Ward •■•■ 6.50 65.00 L. P. Enchantresa 650 55.00 R. P. Enchantress 6.50 55.00 Dorothy Gordon 7.00 55.00 Siegward 7.00 60.00 Matchless 6.60 56.00 White Enchantress 6.60 55.00 White Perfection 6.50 56.00 Alma Ward 6.50 55.00 White Wonder 6.50 55 00 Champion 7.50 60.00 Beacon 7.00 55.00 Victory 6.50 55.00 250 of one variety at 1000 rate. We guarantee all plants to be in healthy con- dition at the time of delivery. THE LEO NIESSEN CO. N. W. COR. I2TH & RACE STS.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Carnation Plants Heavy, Field-Grown Stock Enchantress St. Nicholas Philadelphia Champion Ward Delhi White Wonder White Enchantress $6.00 per 100, S50.00 per 1000 250 at 1000 rate Cnsh with order JOY FLORAL COMPANY Nashville Tennessee Contlnned to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE CARNATIONS Carnation Plants 10,000 STRONG, BUSHY PLANTS Matchless, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon, Good Cheer, White Wonder, Perfection $4.';.00 to $.^.0.00 per 1000 W. H. & J. C. RYDER WANTAGH. LONG ISLAND. NEW YORK FIELD-GROWN CARN.\TION PLANTS 100 1000 10,000 White Perfection $6.00 $50.00 15,000 White Enchantress 8.00 60.00 20,000 Pink Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Heady for shipment now or will reser\'e for later delivery. We guarantee plants to be in healthy condition at time of shipment. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., Carnation Growers PITTSBURGH, PA. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS 100 1000 Mrs. C. W.Ward $5.50 $50.00 Matchless 5.60 50.00 This stock is the same as we have used for our own planting and is extra 6ne. They are healthy and at the price a big bargain. _ Large and thrifty and ready for housing immediately. If you are in the market for either of the above varieties, come and see them growing or give me a sample order. I want your business on the square. ENOS W. KOHR LANCASTER, PA. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Fine, healthy stock from limestone soil; DO stem rot. 7000 White Enchantress 4000 Enchantress 1000 Victory $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000 250 at 1000 rates. Cash, please. Jno. F. Sabranaky Kenton, Ohio CARNATIONS— Belle Washburn, Miss Theo, Nebraska, Nancy, $15.00 per 100. Alice, Ake- hurst, Sensation, Herald, $7.50 per 100, $60.00 Eer 1000. Benora, Champion, Gorgeous, Poca- ontas. Rosette, Supreme, $7.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Alma Ward, Mrs. Ward, Matchless, Philadelphia, $7.00 per 100. $55.00 per 1000. Select stock. Cash. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio. CARNATION PLANTS— Field-grown, strong and healthy. Enchantress and White linchantress, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Cash with order. W. Pinchbeck, RidgeSeld, Conn. CARNATIONS — Field-grown Carnation plants, in all varieties; Ist-class stock. See display ad, page 285. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W, 28th St., New York. CHRYSANTHEMUMS CHOICE ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS 100 1000 YELLOW Maj. Bonnaffon $1.50 $12.00 Comoleta l.SO 12.00 Golden Eaton 3.00 PINK E. A. Seidewitz, best late pink 1.25 10.00 Chieftain 1.50 12.00 HirondeUe 3.00 WHITE Oconto 200 17.50 White Chieftain 3.00 SINGLES Garza 160 12.00 Mensa 150 12.00 POMPONS Western Beauty 1.75 15.00 Golden West 1.75 15.00 JOHN R. COOMBS WEST HARTFORD CONN. CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN 2'A-IN. POTS. The following kinds are the choicest of the commercial varieties. They are far ahead of the old varieties in quality and size of flowers, also in percentage of good blooms: Each 300 Golden Queen, extra early 6e. 300 Marigold. " " 5c. 1600 Yellow Frost, " " 3c. 300 Crystal Gem, " " 6c. 600 October Frost, " " 3c. 1200 NIensa, best white Single Pompon, same as large Daisy 3c . BASSETT & WASHBURN, 17.S N. Wabash ave.. Chicago. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Pink White Mrs. C. H. Totty Smith's Advance Chieftain White Cloud Yellow Roman Gold Chrysolora Yellow Eaton Two-inch plants, just right. %'20.Q0 per 1000. Cash with order, please. JOY FLORAL CO.. NASHVILLE. TENN EM MA A QvBa-Anemo&e, Doubt* Pompon, paU pink. It's ft djiod^ I You will m&k« do mut&ke in buyiof ■took of thu 'Mum; cornea into bloom about Not. 16th. finiahea early in December. Cuttingi ready DOW. $15.00 per 100. GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, INC. Wholeaale Florlata 101 Wett 28th Street, NEW YORK CHRVSAXTIIKMUMS— ;iOO each. J. Nonin, Christmas and Cliieftain. ^-in., $;i,00 per 100; 100 Chrvsolora, 3-in., $3.00 per 100; 500 Maj. Bonnaffon, 3-in., $4.00 per 100. Cash. Chas. H. Green, Spencer, Mass. OontiAiied to Next Ooluaut STOCK FOR SALE ^HRYSANTHEMTTMS CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Chrysolora, Col. Apple- ton, Mai. Bonnaffon, Chieftain, Unaka, Wells' Late Pink, Dr. Enguehard. Wm. Turner, T. Eaton and Harvard. Pompons — Diana, Queen of White, Klondyke, Fairy Queen and L. Doty. Rooted cut^ tings, »15.00 per 1000, $2.00 per 100; 2H-in. pote, 125.00 per 1000, $3.00 per 100. Oconto rooted cut- tings, $2.50 per 100; 2!^-in. pots, $3.50; Odessa rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100; 2>j-in. pota, $4.00. Larchmont Nurseries, Larchmont, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— At reduced prices. Over a hundred varieties. A 1 plants from pots and Rooted Cuttings. Advance, Frost. Ivory, Patty, Diana, etc. ; rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100. Razer, Oconto. Chieftain, Odessa, G. Chmax, G. West, etc., rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100. Crystal Gem, G. Queen, Marigold, etc., rooted cuttings, $2.50 per 100. For plants from pots add $1.00 extra per 100. Stafford Conservatories, Stafford Springs, Conn. SPECIAL FOR A FEW DAYS A No. 1 Cuttings E. A. Seidewitz, Garza, Mensa, Western Beauty and Golden West, $1.35 per 100, $10.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. JOHN R. COOMBS, WEST HARTFORD. CONN. POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— Diana, Baby, Quinola, Klondyke, Sol. d'Or, Helen Newbury, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready April 1st. White Bros., Medina, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS — Good commercial va- rieties, 2>i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Write for list of varieties. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— PrincipaUy eihibiUon varieties. Send for list and prices. Scott Broe., Ehnsford, N. Y. CIITERARIAS CINERARIAS— Dreer's Prize Dwarf, from 3-in. pots, S4.00 per 100. Cash with order. Hopkins, The Florist, Brattleboro, Vt. CLEMATIS SO CLEMATIS PANICULATA— 4-in. pots, strong, 15c. each. A. Schlevogt, 1713 E. 16th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. CROTONS CROTONS — From 3-in. pots, 8 to 10-in. high in 8 varieties, $15.00 per 100; from 2W-in. pots, in 10 varieties, $5.00 per 100. B. M. Wichers & Co., Gretna, La. CYCLAMEN CYCLAMEN 100 1000 2M-in., extra good $7.00 $60.00 3-in., extra good 8.00 75.00 4-in., extra good 20.00 New crop seed ready now. English and German grown. All the best strains $8.00 to $12.00 per pound. Mi.Ked varieties, $6.00 per pound. Write today for a copy of our plant bulleting and bulb list, it contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. CYCLAMEN CYCLAMEN BEST STRAIN OF COLORS 'XmasRed, Rose of Marienthal, glowing dark red, white with red eye, pure white; strong plants out of 2}i-in. pots, $6.50 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Wonder of Wandsbek (best salmon), $6.00 per 100. Satis- faction guaranteed. Cash with order, please. J. H. FIESSER HAMILTON AVE. NORTH BERGEN, N. J. CYCLAMEN— Improved Wandsbek type, 3-in., separate or mixed, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Salmon separate, $10.00 per 100. Ernest Rober, Wilmette. 111. CYCLAMEN— Giant flowering, best strain, 2>i- in. pot», $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $76.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. CYCLAMEN— 1000 2>4-in. Wandsbek Cyclamen, good, clean stock, $6.00 per 100. D. G. Grill- bortser, Alexandria, Va. DAHLIAS DAHLIAS — Large, field-grown clumps. Sylvia, Jack Rose, Rec Hussar, Black Beauty, Blue Oben and other varieties. Extra large tubers, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Hatboro Flower and Fruit Farms, Hatboro, Pa. DAISIES DAISIES— 2 ti -inch 100 1000 Boston Yellow $6.00 $50.00 Mrs. F. Sander 6.00 50.00 Marguerites 6.00 60.00 Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything vou need. S. S. PENNOCK-.MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. DRACSNAS STOCKjm^ SALE FERNS FERNS. 100 1000 Scottii. 2M-in $5.00 $45.00 Boston, 2H-in 5.00 45.00 Teddy, Jr., 2H-in., extra good 6.00 50.00 6-in. of the above, $50.00 to $75.00 per 100. 100 1000 Scottii. 4-in $25.00 $200.00 Teddy. Jr. 4-in 25 00 200.00 Roosevelt. 4-in 25.00 200.00 6-in. of the above, $60.00 and $75.00 per 100. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. 8C0TTI, 2K-in., $36.00 per 1000; 3-iD., $7.00 per 100. Scotti, Teddy Jr.. Rooeevelt, 4-in., $12.00 per 100. Scotti, Teddy Jr., 6-in., $35.00 per 100. Roosevelt and Teddy Jr., 7-in., 4Se. each. Ask for prices on larger fema. Csah, pleaae. M. Hilpert. Sta. O., 313 Belair Rd., Baltimore, Md. FERN SEEDLINGS AND OTHER FERNS— In any quantity; see advertisement on pace 2H6. J. F. Anderaon, Fern Specialiat, Short Hills. N. J. FERN SEEDLINGS— In sU varieties; also all other Ferns, 2^-in.. etc. See display »d., pan 285. Roman J. liwin. 108 W. 28th St., N. Y. BOSTON FERNS— From bench, ready for .5-in. pots, 15c. Good, strong plants. Brant Broe , Inc., Utica, N. Y. FREESIAS FREESIAS Direct from the Grower Immediate Delivery 1000 Special size (9-16 in. up) $5.00 4-8 in. to 5-S in 4.00 3-8 in. to 4-8 in 2.00 Cash with order, 5 % off, otherwise C. O. D Privilege of examination. 5% off in lots of 10,000 or over. Less than thousand lots, 10% higher. LOS ROBLES NURSERY AND GARDEN, Santa Cruz, California. FREESIAS — Early clearance sale fine Purity Freesias, 4-8, 3-8 and bulbleta. Samples and prices sent on request. Wholeaale only. Calla- Freesia Bulb Growers, J. M. Frits & Co., Santa Crus. Cal. OABDEWIAg GARDENIA VEITCHEII 2'. 2-in. pots, ready now Extra fine, $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1000. 4-in., extra good. $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. Write today for our plant bulleting and bulb list, containing evervthing you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— 5000 strong plants— S. A. Nutt, Poitevine, Ricard. Doyle, J. J. Harrison, Mad. Landry. La Favorite and Mad. Sallcroi. 3'^-in. pots, in bud and bloom, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000; 300 at 1000 rate. Orders booked for R. C. of above varieties. Fall delivery, $10.00 per 1000. S. G. Benjamin, Fishkill, N. Y. GERANIUMS— Rtcard, Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, double Gen. Grunt, Viaud, Jean Oberle, and Mad. Languitb (silver leaf], fine, 4-in., bud and bloom, $6.00 per 100. Also 2>iin. stock of the above. $2.00 per 100. John C. Daly. 1510 Hackenaack Plank Rd.. No. Bergen, N. J. GERANIUMS — Nutt, Ricard. Poitevine, Buchner. strong. 3>^-in and 4-in.. $6.00 and $8.00 per 100 Mme. Salleroi. 3-in.. $4.00 per 100. Cash. F. Sokol, College St., WorcesUr, Mass. GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings sent with guar- antee that puts all risk on me. See display advertisement. Albert M. Herr. Lancsster, Pa. GERANIUMS-^-in., bushy; S.' A. Nutt. A. Ricard and Poitevine, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Cash. C. Betscher, Dover. Ohio GLADIOLI GLADIOLUS SPIKES— America, Augusta. Mra. Francis King and other leading cut flower varie- ties, $2.60 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. N. Leon Wintzer. West Grove, Pa. HYDRANGEAS -Extra heavy, 6-in., F. Sokol, College St.. DRAC.ENA INDIVISA- $20.00 per 100. CaA. Worcester, Mass. DRAC^NA Indivisa— 3><-in. pots. $10.00 100. Earl Shults, Horseheads, N. Y. Contlnned to Next Colnmn FRENCH HYDRA.NGEAS 2>i-in. pots, $4 50 per 100. In the following varieties; Hydrangea La Lorraine, Mme. Emile Mouiliiere, General Vi De Vibraye, Mme. .Maurice Hamar, Radiant, Avalanche, E. G. Hill, Bouquet Rose. Cash with order, pleaae. J. H. Fieaser. Hamilton Ave, .North Bergen, N. J. HYDRANGEA OTAKS.\— 3-in. at $5.00; 6-in. and 8-in., in bloom, 35c., 50c., 76c. and $1.00 each. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. IRIS Plant now for best results the choicest of all GERMAN IRIS Per 100 Pallida dalmatica $15.00 Iving of Iris 15.00 Mrs. Neubronner 16.00 Rheine Nixe 12.00 Niebelungen 10.00 Princess Vic. Louise 10.00 Madame Chereau 4.00 Cash with order. Mountain View Floral Co. ^ Portland. Ore. Contlnned to Next Face August S, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 325 STOCK FOR SALE STOCK FOR SALE IRIS PEOIflES IRIS — German: Purple, blue and yellow clumps, $50.00 per 1000. Three to five shoots to a clump. Japanese Iris. White, purple and lavender Divisions, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson, Springfield Gardens, L. I., N. Y. GERMAN IRIS — Mixed, good varieties: single corms at $1.00 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Cash. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. JASMINUM LOPEZIA LOPEZIA RACEMOSA— A very neat Xmas plant. covered with thousands of red flowers from November until May. Out of 2-in., $3.00 per 100. Very bushy plants out of 4-in., $7.00 per 100, $1.00 Esr doz. Emil Baudiscb, 753 Hamilton Ave., North ergen, N. J. MOSS — Strictly Ist-class, $1.00 per bale. Cash. Adolphus B. Cranmer, Mayetta, N. J. MYRTLE WE HAVE 10,000 nice clumps of Myrtle for sale, perfectly hardy, price $6.00 per 100. or $50.00 per 1000. Tonie Cascio, 551 Watchogue Rd., Fort Richmond, N. Y. NURSERT STOCK ORNAMENTAL STOCK OF QUALITY CAN SUPPLY QUANTITY OF FOLLOWING ITEMS: AZALEA mollis. Bushy plants, with plenty of buds, 12 to 15 in. high, 35c. each, $4.00 per doz., $30,00 per 100; 15 to 18 in. high, 45o. each, $5.00 per dot., $40.00 per 100. BOXWOOD— Pyramids, 35 in. high, very fine, $1.75 each; 42 in. high, very fine, $2.25 each; 48 in. high, very fine, $3.25 each; 54 in. high, very fine, $4.00 each. RHODODENDRONS— Best, hardy-named sorts, bright foliage and full of buds, IS to 24 in. high, 75c. each; 24 to 30 in., $1.00 each. These cover the entire list of Parson's Hardy Hybrids. Seedling RHODODENDRONS— Mixed colors, 18 to 24 in. high, very bushy and full of buds, 55c. each; 24 to 30 in. high, and correspondingly bushy, 70c. each. ARISTOLOCHIA Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe)— Ex- tra strong plants, 4 ft. of tops, 25c. each, in any quantity. HYDRANGEA Paniculata grandiflora— Tree form, 3 to 4 ft. bodies, fine heads. $25.00 per 100. Bush form, 3 ft. high, $10.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA Aiboresoens grandiflora alba— 3 to 4 ft. high, bushy, $20.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., bushy, $14.00 per 100. BARBERRY Thunbergii— 18 to 24 in. high, very bushy, $7.00 per 100; 15 to 18 in. high, very bushy, $5.00 per 100. PRIVET, CALIFORNIA— Very bushy, 18 to 24 in high, $2.50 per 100; 24 to 30 in. high, $3.00 per 100. PRIVET AMURENSE (Amoor River, Hardy Northern Type)— 18 to 24 in., $5.00 per 100; 24 to 30 in., $7.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville ----------- Ohio NORWAY MAPLES, Pin Oaks, Oriental Plants in all sizes. Send for price list. Audubon Nur- series. Box' 731, Wilmington, N. C. PANDANUS PANDANUS VEITCHII— For a few days only will make special low price for cash with order. Size for 2H->n. pots, $4.50 per 100. Size for 3 -in. pots, 6.00 per 100. Size for 4 -in. pots, 8.00 per 100. Size for 6 -in. bote, 12.00 per 100. Best pot-gown, nicely variegated, S-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Pandanus suckers, $2.00 and $4.00 per 100. J. J. Soar, Little River, Fla. PANDANUS VEITCHII— 6-in., at 75c.; 7-in. and 8-in., $1.50 to $2.00 each: 10-in. and 12-in., from $3l00 to $5.00 each. Fine specimens. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. PELARGONIUMS PELARGONIUMS We have lots of Easter Greeting, but August is too hot to ship to advantage. We are booking orders for Fall deUvery and hope to meet all de- mands, but it's doubtful. Better be thinking about tbem for 1917. S. C. Templin, Easter Greeting Specialist, Garrettsville, O. PELARGONIUMS— E. G. WurtenburgU, Schwab- ian Maid, 4-in., $15.00 per 100. Cash. C. Betssher, Dover, Ohio. FEONXES PEONIES — Large stock, low prices, for strong roote strictly true to name. Our Festiva Maxima easily won first prize, and Duchesse de Nemours easily won second price, at the American Peony Society Show, June 9. S. G. Harris, Tarrytown, N. Y. PEONIES — The money makers. Send for our list. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio. Contliined to Next Oalnmn JASMINUM GRANDIFLORUM^ in. pots, Strang plants, $2.00 per doz., $12.50 per 100. Cash with order. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. JERUSALEM CHERRIES JERUSALEM CHERRIES— Very fine stock, 2M- in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. H. Fiesser, Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. Peonies 3 to 5 eye roots. Best Cut Flower Varieties. Many new ones. Description and prices on application. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. PERENNIALL Perennials Complete list ol the best Varieties with prices that will interest you. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. POINS£TTIAS POINSETTIAS— Nice plants, out of 2}4'\n., $4.50 and $5.00 per 100. Cash. Fisher Bros., Cham- bersburg. Pa. PBIMXTIAS Primulaa with a Reputation. Now Ready. Large-flowering Chinensis Fimbriata. Defiance, Xmas red. Karfunkelstein, blood red. La Duchesse, flesh color. Morgenroethe, blush rose. Alba, white. Atrosanguinea, blood red. Cierulea, true blue. Kermesina splendens, carmine. Rosea, bright rose. Silver Dollar size Obconica grandiflora and gigantea. Alba, white. Appleblossom. Caerulea, light blue. Kermesina, best red. Rosea, bright rose. Compacta. Violacea, dark lilac. Oculata, dark -eyed. Strong 214-in. stock, 83.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000 Primula obconica Salmonea, salmon pinK. New. Primula Malacoides rosea, $3.50 per 100. Cash. See ad of Berried Plants. Henry Schmidt, 673 Church Lane, North Bergen, N. J. PRIMULAS Ready July 30th to August 20th. Obconica Grandiflora, choicest mixed colors: Vesuvius, crimson; Crispa, rose: new; Fimbriata, fringed, mixed; Compacta, lilac. In 2J4-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Obconica Gigantea, best mixed colors: Kermesina, crimson; Rosea, pink; Lilacina, pale lilac. In 2Jf-in. pots, $2.50 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. Forbesi. "Baby," in 2J^-in. pots, $1.76 per 100. Malacoides, best mixed, in 2^4-in. pots, $2.25 per 100. Chinensis, Chinese, highest grade, mixed colors. Alba Magnifica, white. In 2M-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Also Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, in 2^- in. pots, at $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE, O. " The Primrose Man." PRIMULA — Obconica, transplanted seedlings, Ronsdorf strain, finest in existence, separate or mixed, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Malacoides, white or pink, transplanted, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. PRIMULA MALACOIDES ROSEA— New, brU- liant pink variety. Certificates wherever shown. August or September delivery. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 ber 1000. Fred H. Lemon & Co., Richmond, Ind. PRIMULA OBCONICA— Miller's Giant, fine 3-in., $4.00 per 100. Chinese, large-flowering, and Malacoides, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. These plants will please you. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. PRIMULAS — Hardy and greenhouse kind from 2Ji-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Gus. E. Dalstrom, WellaviUe, N. Y. PRIMULA MALACOIDES— Nice 2-in. plants, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. Hopkins the Florist, Brattleboro, Vt. ROCKPLANTS ROCKERY PLANTS— Rare Himalayan and other Rhododendrons, Herbaceous Plants, rare Shrubs and Aquatics, Seeds of Alpines, etc.; catalogues on application. G. Reuthe, Kepton, Kent, England ROSES 3-INCH STOCK Own Root 100 1000 American Beauty $10.00 $90.00 Hadley 10,00 90.00 Red Radiance 17.50 160.00 White Killarney 8.00 75.00 Pink Killarney 8.00 75.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward, 3H-in 12.00 100.00 American Beauty, 4-in 25.00 Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list, it contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. Continned to Next Colnnui ^T^CKJTOR^SALE^ ROSES R0f5ES Each 1200 American Beauty, extra choice young plants, 4-in. pots 8c. 4000 Grafted White Killarney in 2H-in. POts, good, big plants 8c. 2000 Grafted Richmond in 2i4-in. pots, good, big plants 8c. 5000 .Sunburst, own root, in 2H-in. pots, extra fine plants 4c. 2000 Cecile Brunner, own root, 3-in., choice stock 4c. 2000 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, own root, in 2J^-in. pots 4c. BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 N. Wabash ave., Chicago, 111 ROSE PLANTS— Own root. Pink Killarney, Arenberg, My Maryland and Mignon. 4-in., at $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000; 3'4-in., $0.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Lady Hillingdon, 4-in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000; 3j4-in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. 250 plants at the 1000 rate. Good, strong stock. Brant Bros., Inc., Utica. N. Y. ROSE PLANTS— Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. .3-in., at $6.00 per 100; Richmond, 3-in. at $6.00 per 100; Maryland, 3-in., $8.00 per 100; American Beauty, 4-in., $8.00 per 100. Other varieties. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAFTED ROSES— Fine stock, 1500 White Kil- larney, 1500 Jonkheer Mock, 1500 Prince de Arenberg. Aug. Doemling, Lansdowne, Pa. ROSES— 250 plants of Taft, grafted bench Roses, at $6.00 per 100. Newton Rose Conservatories, Newtonville, Mass. 2i4 and 4-in., 1-yr. field-grown to pot 5 to 6 in. Leedle Co., Expert Rose Growers, .Springfield, Ohio. SEEDS WE HAVE Sweet William seeds, mostly dark colors, grown from 4 to 6 inches high, perfectly hardy, $2.50 per oz. Also assorted color Pansy seeds. We have the best Pansies in New York State, requiring the mixed colors, large flowers, and good colors, $4.00 per oz., $55,00 per lb. Tonie Cascio, 551 Watchogue Rd., Port Richmond, S. I., N. Y. [ ] SMILAX STOCK FOR SALE Smil ax 100 1000 21^-inch $3.50 $30.00 3 -inch 6.00 50.00 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. SMILAX — 2H-inch fine, bushv plants cut back twice. $2.50 per 100, $22.50" per 1000. Cash, please. R. Wittman, 806 Ann St., West Hoboken, N.J. SMILAX — Strong plants, 2i.5-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Carl Holken, Huntington Station, N. Y. SMILAX— 2}i-in., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000, 250 plants at the 1000 rate. Brant Bros., Inc., Utica, N. Y. ^__^ SMILAX — 2Ji-in. stock, twice pinched back, good, stocky plants, $2.50 per 100. Cash. W. W. Day & Son, Port Byron, N. Y. SMILAX— 2M-in,, $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rate. W. L. Jones, Nutley, N.J. SMILAX— Out of 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. M. H. Baumann, Park Ridge, N. J. SNAFDRAOONS SNAPDRAGONS Extra fine topped and branching. 100 1000 Ramsburg's Silver Pink, 2)^-in $5.00 ^0,00 Phelps' White, 2J.S-in 5.00 40 (111 Phelps' Yellow, 2).^-in 5.00 4U.()0 Giant White, 2H-in .- S.OO 40.00 Giant Yellow, 2H-in 5,00 40.00 Nelrose, 2H-in 5.00 40.00 Nelrose, •3-in 8.00 70.00 Nelrose, 4-in 12,00 100,00 Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. SNAPDRAGONS 100 1000 Neh-ose $4.00 $35.00 Phelps' White 4.00 35.00 Phelps' Yellow 4.00 35.00 S. J. REUTER & SON, INC., WESTERLY, R. I. SNAPDRAGONS — Silver Pink, Giant White, Giant Yellow, 2M->n. Pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. SNAPDRAGONS— Buxton's Silver Pink from originator's seed: clean, bushy plants from 2>^-in. pots at $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. Hopkins, Florist. Brattleboro, Vt. SNAPDRAGONS— Ramsburg's Silver Pink, rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. John R. Coombs, West Hartford, Conn. SNAPDRAGON— 3000 4-in., fine Snapdragons (Keystone), a fine pink, well branched, $8.00 per 100. D. G. Grillbortser, Alexandria, Va. Continued to Next Colnmn STEVX&S STEVIA— Fine stock, 500 from 2i.<-in. pots at $2.50 per 100. Bouvardia pink and red, $5.00 per 100. Boston ferns from 2}^-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Whitrnanii ferns, same size $5.00 per 100, $45,00 per 1000. We have a few early and late ChryBantheniunie, 21,4 -in. pots, $2.50 per 100. All fine, healthy plants. Cash, please. Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St., Scranton, Pa. STEVIA— Compacta, 2ii-in. poU, $2.00 per 100, Cash, please. Paul Fischer, Florist, Wood-Ridge, STBA'WBERHY PLAWTg STRAWBERRY PLANTS— Pot-gro»-n and run- ners for August and Fall planting. Standard and Everbearing varieties. Also Raspberry and Black- berry plants, and fruit trees. Catalogue free. Harry P. Squires, Rcmsenburg, N. Y. SWEET PEAS SWEET PEA SEED The very best varieties, including Zvolanek's New and Older Varieties in Orchid and Grandiflora Send for complete list with prices. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-20 Ludlow Street. PHILADELPHIA SWEET PEAS— Zvolanek's varieties. Note my ad., page 285. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th st . New York City. VINCAS VINCA VARIEGATA— Good. 4-in. .took, $12 00 to $14.00 per 100. Csdi. WUIi«m Capstiok, Auburndale, Man. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK WE HAVE FOR SALE— 2100 3-in. and 150 2-in. Richmond rose plants; 900 3-in. and 1200 2-in Maryland rose plants; 400!.3-in. and '375 2-in Kil- larney rose plants. $35.00 to $40^00 per 1000 Poinsettias, true type, $5.00 per 100. July and August delivery. Ratcliffe & Tanner, Inc 207 N 6th St., Richmond, Va. FOR SALE — 500 Cecile Brunner and 2000 Madison Rose plants, 4-in. pots, at 6c. Also 1800 ft IM- in. Reading black wrought pipe at 7c. a foot. Never used; as good as new. Brant-Hentz Flower Co., Madison, N. J. ■*^F6?*'^^*^ — Plumosus, 2-in. (stocky, ready for shift) $2 60 per 100. Also 2M-in. Smilax (cut back), $2.25 per 100. W. S. Gigney, Hagerstown. Md. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE TO EXCHANGE OR WILL SELL— Geraniums leading varieties, 2M-in. pots, $2,50 per 100, for desirable varieties of Carnations, field grown. Mish s Lebanon Greenhouses, Lebanon, Pa. VEGETABLE PLANTS Vegetable Plants Per 1000 60,000 Celery. Strong Plants. 20,000 White Plume $1 fin 10,000 Golden Heart 175 15,000 Winter Queen ] 50 5,000 Golden Self-Blanching, Ameri- can strain 1 50 3.000 Golden Self-Blanching, French strain 1,75 15,000 Shoemaker 1 75 $1,25 per 1000 in 10,000 lots. $1.10 in 20,000 lots. 30,000 Late Cabbage, strong, $1 .00 per 1000 75c. per 1000 in 10,000 lots. Order early. Stock will please you. ESTATE OF CARLMAN RIBSAM 31 WaU St. Trenton, N. J. PLANTS 300,000 Celery, White Plume. Winter Queen, Giant Pascal, Fordhook, Emperor (Burpee's New Dwarf Winter Celery), Golden Heart. $1.00 per 1000. Our re- rooted plants (finest root systems ever seen on plantal, $1.40 per 1000. 500,000 Cab- bage Plants, Succession, Copenhagen Mar- ket, Flat Dutch, Danish Ballhead, $1.00 per 1000, 5000 $4.00. Re-rooted plants, $1.25. Wholesale price list free. Immediate ship- ment. Cash with order. " Not how cheap but how good." F. W. Rochelle .S Sons, Chester, N. J. CAULIFLOWER CABBAGE CELERY— Our prices for July: Cauliflower, $2.50 per 1000. Cabbage, $1.00 per 1000, all leading va- rieties. Celery — White Plume, Winter Queen and King, strong, well-rooted plants, $1.25 per 1000; re-rooted plants, $2.00 per 1000. Golden Self Blanching transplanted from flats, $5.00 per 1000. Peppers, $3.00 per 1000. Cash, please. Lester's Plant Farm, Plainville, Conn. Continued to Next Page 326 The Florists' Exchange _ STOCK FOR SALE _ VEGETABIiE PLANTS CABBAGE PLANTS— Danish Ballhead, Flat Dutch, Succession and Winnigstadt, $1.25 per 1000; 2000 or more, $1.00 per 1000. Cauliflower, $2.50 per 100. Cash. S. G. Benjamin, Fishliill, STOCK WANTED Wanted 1,.500 Chadwick Chrysanthe- mums, yellow, or Major BonnafTon, or anything similar. C. C. YOST, 154 North Eighth St., LEBANON, PA. WANTED — At once, two or three thousand Princess of Wales Violet Plants. Send sample and price to David Bisset, Garrett Park, Md. FOR SALE OR RENT For Sale 10,000 feet of glass in ninniDg order on five acres of good land; six-room cottage and outbuildings in Richmond Borough, New York City. For particulars apply, Metx Richter New Springville New York to LET The basement Store of our Building. Suitable for the florist business or any other line connected with the florist trade. In the center of the wholesale florist district. Apply, A. L. YOUNG & CO., 54 W. 28th St.. New York. FOR SALE — Corner plot. 300ft. x362ft., on one of the best macadam automobile roads on Long Island. Hundreds of automobiles pass daily. Ele- gant location for florist or grower; soli all your products at door to automobile trade at pood prices. Plot contains small frame two-story four-room house and outbuildings. Price, S4.S00 00, subject to a mortgage of $1,875.00. Also another corner plot nearby. 363ft.x451 ft., no buildings. Price, S4,500.00 subject to a mortgage of $1,478.00. Address Edward Moss, Barnum ave. cor. Wilson rd., East Meadow. Hempstead, L. L, N. Y. R. F. D. No. 1, Box 64. FOR SALE— An elegant florist location and business, amounting annually to $10,000, which can be greatly increased. Six miles from Atlantic City and close to other seaside resorts. Owner wanta to sell, and can give immediate possession. Terms easy. Place must be seen to be appreciated. Address John B. Seibiel, Manager. Northfield. N.- J. FOR SALE — 2 greenhouses, 25 ft. wide, 152 ft. long each. With stock steam heat, six-room house and 7H acres land, city of 50,000. The only green- house in city. Snap for florist. Owner has other business. Fine opening for wholesale florist. Good terms. Jno. J. Brownugg, 2025 16th Sj... Hunting- ton. W. Va. FOR SALE — Greenhouses and stock, situated in Borough of EUzabethtown, Pa. Houses and Btock in good condition. About 12.000 sq. ft. of glass; two acres of land. Price reasonable. Good reason for seUing. For further information, apply or write to E. S. Rutt, EUzabethtown. Pa. 9 ACRES or less in Alexandria County, Va., 6 miles from Center Market, Washington, D. C. Near 2 electric car lines. Running water. Easy terms. A. Schlevogt. 1713 E. 16th St., Brooklyn. N.Y. FOR SALE — An old established flower store in center of shopping section of Hoboken. Up-to- date fixtures; stock and good will. A good chance for a live florist. Other business cause of selling. Address N. M., care The Florists' Exchange. THREE GREENHOUSES, old established. Pros- perous city. Some land. Doing good business. Rent, $25.00 per month. Tenant must be in a posi- tion to take over stock. Address N. G., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE ON L. I. — Greenhouse plant with stock; 3 new greenhouses, each 30 by 75 ft., with 25 acres land; dwelling house, etc. Apply 37 Trout- man St., Brooklyn, N. Y. ^ ___^ FOR SALE^As a whole or in part, or will incor- porate, my florist business, paying a net profit for 15 years of $10,000 yearly. Louis LI Green, 60 State St.. Boston. Mass. GREENHOUSE FOR SALE— 100 ft. x 22 ft.. Ist-class condition. Ideal heater. Price, $500. Call and see it Frank J. Boinay, So. Natick, Mass. Continued to Next Column Tuesday night is closing time for classified advertisements. MaD your copy in good time and avoid disappointment. SUNDRIES FOR SALE 1 7-Scctional Metropolitan Boiler, No. 72 $110.00 1 No. S Scollay's 50.00 2-ln. Wrought Iron Pipe 06 4-ln. Cast Iron Pipe .12 Ventilating Machine (Hltchlngs') 5.00 12il6 Glass, per boi 1. 5a 10il4 Glass, per box 1.50 V. E. REICH & SONS, 1429 Metropolitan ave., Brooltlyn, N. Y. FOR SALE — .3 boilers, on account of enlarRing our plant; 1 Putnam .Steam boiler, run six months, gross rating 4650 sq. ft. List price $1600: our price $.325. F. O. B. 1 Lord & Burnham, used one year. No. S-36-S. $275. 1 Lord & Burnham, used two years, witii two new sections. Hot water, 9 sections, price $300. These are ail in perfect condition. F. O. B. cars Quidniclt. R. I. Quidnicit Green- liouses. Quidnicit, R. I. GROWERS ATTENTION— Twenty-five tons of wire suitable for wiring Carnation, etc., 16, 17 and 18 gauge. Coppered lacquer finished and annealed at three and one-quarter cents per pound. F. O. B. Worcester. Cash with order. Place your order immediately. Midgley & Prentice, Dealers in Steel and Wir*, Worcester, Mass. FOR SALE— SECOND-HAND PIPE, threaded and coupled, ready for use, 1-in.. 3c.; l>4in. 4c.; l>^-ia., 5o ; 2-in., 6c. per ft. PECKY CYPRESS. $17.00 and up per thousand sq. ft. Metropolitan Material Co.. 1398-1408 MetropoUUn Ave., Brooltlyn. N. Y. SIX sectional American Radiator boiler, $65. H. Iffinger. 1211 Seattle Ave.. Ozone Parle. N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES — Best staple on the market, 35c. per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postage paid. Michigan Cut Flower Eiohango, 264 Randolph St., Detroit. Mich. SPHAGNUM MOSS SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbl. bale $2.10. 5 bales $9.25; 5-bbl. bale $1.00, 5 bales $4.25. Jersey Peat, 75c. per bag. Burlapped, 40o. estra. Cash, 5c. less. Jos. H. Paul, Box 156, Manabawkin, N. J. SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbl. bale $2.00, 10 bales $19.00. Cash, 7c. less. Orders rushed Mana- bawkin Moss & Peat Co., Box V, Manahawkin, N.J. TOBACCO STEMS FRESH TOBACCO STEMS— In bales. 200 lbs. $2.00; 500 lbs., $4.00; 1000 lbs., $7.00; ton. $13.00. Also Dust. Scharff Bros., Florists, Van Wert, Ohio. WIRE WORK WE are the largest manufacturers of Wire Work in the West. E. F. Winteraon Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago, III. MISCEU-ANEOUSJW^ WANTED — Boiler stack in good condition, 22-in. diameter, 35 ft. long. C. W. Espy & Son, Brook- ville, Pa._ A L. Young & Co., Inc. The annual dividend of 8 per cent, on the capital stock of A. L. Young & Co., Inc., will be paid on Sept. 1, 1916, to the stockholders of record as they appear at the close of business on Aug. 15, 1916. The transfer books will not be closed. A. L. YOUNG, President. New York, Aug. 1, 1916. Heating for Four Large Houses Will tubular boiler 3£t. x 12ft., 36-3in. tubes, heat the following sized houses? How large should the grates be under the boiler? House No. 1, 18ft. x 145ft., 9ft. to ridge, wood walls, s. gable glass, growing Chrysanthemums followed by Peas, 50 deg. House No. 2, 18ft. x 135ft. to ridge, east wall wood, glass partition in west wall, s. gable glass, Roses, 60 deg. Houses No. 3 and 4, each 30ft. X 145ft. connected, with No. 2 on east, open together, west wall wood, s. gable glass, 14ft. to ridge, Carnations, 50 deg. All close built houses. House No. 2 has 3in. main, 4, l%in. returns, heated to 30 deg. past three years. House No. 2 to be repiped using Sin. tubes for returns and 4in. flow. Houses No. 3 and 4 will have 4in. tubes. How many? Outside temperature averages 18 deg., 10 deg. sometimes, and zero has been recorded for a short time. Boiler is tapped for 6in. pipe, flow and return to the houses, reduces on enter- ing houses same for returns. Could I u.w hot water? Boiler is in pit, about 3ft. from top of boiler to lowest point of return from greenhouses. Could ele- vate expansion tank l.^>ft. above boiler. Can give flow Sin. fall in 100ft. and returns the same. The houses all have solid beds, so pipe will have to be on walls and post in wide houses, and wall in the small houses. Can I use tubes PRICES— Net F. O. B. Richmond Big ADVANCE Ventilating Machine. Complete with pipe post $12.00 each Less pipe post 11.00 each Truss Type Arms. Complete with bolts 30 each Hangars. Complete with screws 10 each .Shaftings Pipe, 1)4", complete patent pipe couplings .07 foot Patent Pipe Couplings for I'/i" P'pe, separate 15 each All Prices ab.solutely the same to each and every customer. We can make immediate deliveries. For further information and prices, get our catalog, sent FREE on request. Remember our complete line of GREENHOUSE FITTINGS. We solicit your business and guarantee to handle it for you in a satisfactory manner. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. When ordering, please mention The Exchange for returns in wide houses? Have 1400ft. of 4in. tubes, 870ft. of IViin. pipe, 800ft. of l%in. pipe, 150ft. of 2in. pipe. 300ft. of Sin. pipe, 600ft. of Sin. tubes. Advise me best plan, and most advisable one, steam and water. — E., Ga. —Tour 3ft. X 12ft. boiler with 36 Sin. tubes and a grate 3ft. x 5ft. should heat the houses you describe with hot water to the temperatures you mention when the mercury outside is 14 deg. above zero. You give the height of the ridges but you do not give the height of the verti- cal sides, so I have assumed that the sides are 5ft. high and the length of the glazing bars each side of ridge as fol- lows : House No. 1, lift, long ; house No. 2, lift, long; houses Nos. 3 and 4, 17ft. long. If these lengths are correct and the houses are heated with hot water, house No. 1 will require 623 sq. ft. of radiation for 50 deg. ; house No. 2 will require 799 sq. ft. of radiation for 60 deg. ; house No. 3 will require 948 sq. ft. of radiation for 50 deg. ; house No. 4 will require 972 sq. ft. of radiation for 50 deg. I understand that the boiler is in a cellar and the top of the boiler is 3ft. below the greenhouse floor. The main flow and returns can be carried in a trench across the north ends of the houses and low enough to pass under the door sills. Connections can he taken from these mains to the coils in the houses. With this arrangement the mains both flow and return would grade up from the boiler to the east house. This grade should be not less than lin. in ever.v 10ft. All coils would also grade up to the south end of the houses and be air vented at their highest point. The size of the flow and return mains across the north ends would he as follows: At the boiler use a tee 5in. x 4in. x 6in. Car^T a 4in. flow and return main from the 4in. outlet of this tee to house No. 4 and from the Sin. outlet carry a 5in. flow and return to the center of house No. 2 where the mains can be reduced to 4in. to heat the No. 1 house. Should yon decide to use an overhead main system, T would carry a 4in. over- head main through each house. The highest point of the main can be at or near the boiler and must be air-vented at hishest point. These overhead mains should have a down grade to the south end of house where connections are made to the coils. The cross mains at south end should he the same size as if placed rnder the levels as above described. There is no reason why you can't use the 4in. tubes you have on hand for either flows or returns, providing you can make the ioints tight. The radiation required for each house above mentioned is (sq. ft. of radiation) so in proportioning the coils bear in mind that 1 lin. ft. of 4in. tubing equals 1 sq. ft.; IVi lin. ft. of Sin. tubing equals 1 sq. ft., and 2 lin. ft. of l%in. pipe equals 1 sq. ft. To heat the above mentioned houses with steam yon would undoubtedly re- quire n night fireman. The houses can be satisf.ictorilv heated by hot water and can be left much longer without atten- tion than if steam is used. Aquatic Life The only American monthly magarine devoted to the care and breeding of goldfish, tropical and native fishes in the home aquarium. Freely :IIu»- trated, a magazine of the better class. Yearly subscription, $1.00; per copy, ten cents. Sold by goldfiflh dealers throughout the United States and Canada. .Attractive discounts to florists hand- ling goldfish. JOSEPH E. BAUSMAN PUBUSHER 542 East Girard Ave. , Philadelphia, Peniia. are suffering still more because, not con- nected with city water, their wells not- withstanding enormous capacity, are empty. Henry Foster has returned from a two weeks' vacation at the flats. Robt. M. Rahaley is getting some splendid results from his Summer bouse on the Canadian Shore. Alb. Pochelon is casting out lines at his northern fishing grounds. E. Peterson of Cincinnati gave a pass- ing call while touring through this city. At the last club meeting Henry Goetz of Saginaw was our welcome guest, but the meeting called at the lawn of Mr. Sullivan was, owing to hot weather, slimly attended. The plea of Mr. Goetz for a State Association was received with favor. After a lengthy debate the president appointed Messrs. Street, Bloy and Stock to meet a similar committee from Bay City to further discuss this question. Frank Danzeb. Detroit, Midi. tfo Bain 1)nt Mnob Heat The warm smile which old Sol is beaming upon us has not yet relaxed "nd that means that we have not had a drop of rain for three weeks. During this time the lowest night temperature was 79 deg., and the highest day temperature 98 deg. at the weather bureau. Some of the florists, like Thos. Brown, Kalamazoo, Midi. £abor Problem Is Serlons With the hottest weather for 20 years and the dullest season of the year coming together, there is indeed little to record in the way of business. The re- tail man gets into the coolest part of his store and makes the best he can of the situation, or takes what he calls a "well earned vacation," while the philo- sophical grower proceeds to "prepared- ness" for the next season, and you will find him building new benches and fixing up things in readiness for planting. Of course Roses and 'Mums are long since planted, but with respect to Carna- tions, not much is done yet as the in- tensely hot weather of the past three weeks does not agree so well with them, and then again the help question is a most difficult one this season, as there is absolutely no extra help obtainable at any price. Common labor can get all the employment it wants at $2.50 per day of eight hours, while farmers are vainly offering $3 to SS.oO with board. So you see the old-time hustle at plant- ing in time has got a kink put in the works. However, we shall get through with It somehow, and no doubt will be all ready for business at the proper time. Cer- tainly Carnations are about as well off in the field as anywhere while the weather holds as it is. Under these cir- cumstances it is only reasonable to re- mark that only the necessary repair? and alterations will be accomplished this Summer, as one cannot yet consider the conditions at present existing to become normal, but if they do. then certuinl.t here in the Middle West the growing end of the trade is due to experience a few jolts of first class magnitude. S. B. August 5, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 327 THE RIGHT WAY GIVES US THE RIGHT OF WAY Every Metropolitan greenhouse is planned with an eye to results — successful crops. Our cares do not cease with the mere mechanical part of tlie work. And, while we no doubt owe a great deal of our success to the high-grade character of our labors, still, we base our claims for your consideration upon our ability to erect the right kind of a greenhouse, in the right manner, at the right price. PUT YOUR GREENHOUSE PROBLEMS UP TO US We go anywhere in the U. S. to submit plans and prices Metropolitan Material Co. PATENTED GREENHOUSES 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, N. Y. When ordering, please mention Tbe Kxciiange Quality, Durability, Efficiency are obtained in a Green- house, Conservatory or similar structures when built by George Pearce 203 Tremont Ave. Orange, N. J. (Telephone— 962 M) at a less cost than asked by others for indifierent work. Distance no object. Write or SEE ME before placing your order elsewhere and save money. WTiep ordering, please mention The Exchange Jennings Cast-Iron Gutters and Fittings Our Gutters are EXTRA WIDE ahd EXTRA HEAVY and are drilled to measure. Our Jennings Patent Roof -supports and Bench-fittings have all connections and braces SPLIT TO BOLT TOGETHER, giving the full strength of threaded pipe fittings at a fraction of their cost, and GREATLY SIMPLIFY- ING ERECTION. These Bench and Brace Fittings are used in the numerous Plant Culture Stations of the United States Government. We mould and fit this material and OUR PRICES ARE ROCK BOTTOM. Send for our catalogue. CASKEY & KEEN, 6th and Berks Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Is Yours A Rush Job? If it is, you'll be surprised to see how mucii time we can save you. We have the facilities which insure prompt service on every order. All our steel work is fabricated right here in our own shops; our wood work is made in our own mill. There is no time lost waiting for "sublet" work. Whether you are in a hurry or not, it will pay you to let us handle your order. You can be assured of complete satisfaction with Moninger Greenhouses and Moninger service. Our " Proof book " tells you why. May we send you a copy? JOHN C. MONINGER COMPANY CHICAGO 911 Blackhawk St. EVERYTHING FOR THE GREENHOUSE CINCINNATI NEW YORK 2309 Uaioa Central Bld£. 807 Marbrldge Bld^. Wtieg ordering, pleaae mention Tbe Exchange GREENHOUSES IRON FRAME PIPE FRAME OUR FACILITIES ARE THE BEST FOR DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING ANY TYPE OF HOUSE, AND OUR EXPERIENCE ASSURES YOU A STRUCTURE WHICH WILL BE FOUND DESIRABLE IN EVERY RESPECT AND REASONABLE IN PRICE. "PROMPT SHIPMENTS" The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 3075 South Spaulding Avenue - - CHICAGO When ordering, pleaae mention The Eicbaage WE MANUFACTURE HOTBED SASH at 75c. each Oure are all made from the very best grade of Gulf Cypress. Glazed Hotbed Sash from $1.65 up. Double Light Sash up to $4.00. We carry a large stock of all sizes. Write us for estimate. S. JACOBS & SONS, 1365-1379 Flushing Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Wheu ordering, please mention The Exchange When ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange 328 The Florists' Exchange August 5, 1916. M It. Houses To Visit On Your Boston Vacation Visitation Visit On Decoration Day I was talking with a leading New York State florist about his vacation, when he dove into his inside pocket and pulled out an advertisement containing a partial list of our houses in and around Boston. Handing it to me. he said: " I am going to Boston on my vacation and shall visit some of those houses. If the fellow who wrote that ad. had put in the directions how to get to the houses, and also what each grower grows, it would have been a big help to me." Then I promptly offered to do that very thing for him. And now it occurs to us that you may also be going to Boston and would like just such a list. So here it is. Here's hoping you will have a jolly good time and come away with a bundle of helpful ideas. Of course, you'll call on Mr. Elder, our Eastern Manager. Lord & Burnham Co.'s office is in the Tremont Building, and you will be warmly welcomed. M i < '1. i < I I i * i < M I I i < i < i < i < M ^< Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass. Grow Roses. Have one house 24'x300', two houses 2 1 'x700', and one 40' x947'6". Take B. and A. train from South Station. 1 8 miles. 42-minute run. A. A. Pembroke, N orth Beverly, Mass. Grows Carnations. One house 60' X 525'. Take B. and M. train from North Station. 21 miles. 44-minute run. Or take train to Beverly and trolley to North Beverly. John Barr, South Natick, Mass. Grows Carnations. Has Semi- iron Frame house 35'x31 !'. Take B. and A. train from South Station to Natick. At Natick, take trolley car to South Natick. 1 8 miles. 42-minute run. Thomas Roland, Revere, Mass. Grows Sweet Peas, Tomatoes and Roses. Has one house 50'x600',one6l'x525',one house 76' X 650'. TakeClif- tondale-Saugus car at Scollay Square. Car passes green- houses. 35-minutes' run. Willam Sim, Cliftondale, Mass. Grows Sweet Peas, Violets, Tomatoes. Three Semi- iron Ridge and Furrow houses 20' x20r, one 43' X 400', one 20' X 100', one 30' X 243'. Take Cliftondale-Saugus car from Scollay Square. 5 1 min- utes. Or take B. and M. train from North Station, 9 miles, 28-mmutes' run. W. A. McAlpine, Exeter, N. H. Grows Roses. Has two houses 60' X 400', one 80' x 600'. Take B. and M. train from North Station. 5 I miles. 1 hour, 40 minutes' run. William Nicholson, Framing- ham, Mass. Grows Camations and general plants. One house 23'6"x207', one 30'x214', one 5 2' X 200'. Take Boston and Albany train from South Station. 22 miles. 42-minute run. Strout's, Inc. Biddeford, Me. Grow Carnations and general plants. Semi-iron Frame house 22'6"x55 . Iron Frame house 49'xl83'. Take B. andM. train from North Station. 97 miles. 3 hours, 3 mmutes' run. Tord,§]Btiriiham PUines. III., Si CatKaiinca. Canada A WEEKLY TRADE MEDIUM FOR FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN, NURSERYMEN AND THE ALLIED INDUSTRIES CHICAGO 143 North Wabash^Ave. i Vol. XLII. No. 7 AUGUST 12,1916 One Dollar per Annum ] «8 to"^!? w°f 77h st. NEW YORK Hydrangeas for Summer Blooming We have an unusually fine stock of Hydrangeas — fine, symmetrical plants, well-shaped and well budded, which will remain in bloom during August. These plants are in great demand at Summer resorts, for lawn and piazza decoration. We have a fine lot of Otaksa. Strong plants, in 5-inch pots, one to two flowers each, $3.00 per doz. ; 14-in. tubs, very well budded, $3.00 and $4.00 each; fine specimens in half-b.arrels, well budded, $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00 each. FERNS Nephrolepls elegantissima compacta. 2>-4-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 3K-in.. $3.00 per doz.; 6-in., J6.00 per doz.: 8-in.. $12.00 per doz. Nephrolepls elegantisslma. 2}i-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in.. $12.00 per doz. Nephrolepls Teddy Jr. 2ii-io. pots, $6.00 per 100; 3H-in., $2.00 per doz., $16.00 per 100; 6-in„ $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 per doz. Nephrolepls Smlthll. 214 -in. pots, $8 00 per 100; 3H-in. pots, $3.00 per doz.; 5-in., $6.00 per doz. Nephrolepls muscosa. 3H-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. Dracaena Indivisa Fine, large plants for centers of large vases, 8-in. pots, $2.00, $2.60 and $3.00 each. Ficus Elastica Fine plants, 6-in. pots S6.00, S'.l 00 und $12,00 per doz. BOXWOOD Pyramids. 3 ft. liigh, $2.50 each; 3}i ft., $3.00 each; 4 ft., $4.00 each. English Ivy Strong plants, 4-in. pots, bushv, $12.00 per 100. F. R. PIERSON CO/T™™ Seasonable Stock ARAUCARIA Excelsa Fine large plants. 6-in., 18 to 22 in. high, $1.00 each 7-in , 22 to 34 in. high, 1.50 each ADIANTUM Croweanum Ready now. Fine plants. 2Ji-in., $5.00 per 100; .3-in., $8.00 per 100. BOUVARDIA Double pink, single pink, single white (Humboldtii), 3-in., $8.00 per 100. GARDENIAS 21.4-in., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000; 3-in., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. FERN FLATS Ready for immediate shipment. $2.00 per flat; 10 flats at $1.90 per flat; 25 flats at $1.75 per fiat. Lastrea chrysoloba Pteris cerrulata cristata Pteris cretica albo-Ilneata Pteris Mayil Pteris Victoria Pteris Wilsonii Pteris Wimsetti FOR 1917 We offer our new Crimson mercial sort. See it growing this Carnation ARAWANA, a good corn- Fall and Winter. ROSE PLANTS IN THIS ISSUE A Discussion on the Producing of Roses . T^odern Business J^etnods and Cost Figuring Retailers Employees Flowers of August Pink and White Killarney. 2i9-in. own root, $6.00 per 100, $5.5.00 per 1000; Sji-in., own root, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Bon Silene. 2} 2-in., own root, $4.00 per 100. Geranium Cuttings Orders taken now S. A. Nutt, Ricard, Achievement, Improved Poitevine, (little larger than Poitevine), Madam Landry, Buchner, La Favorite, Eucemortmore, E. G. HilL John Doyle, Eugene Viaud, Tiffin, Trego. $10.00 per ICOO. 2-inch stock later, $17.00 per 1000. GLASS 100 boxes 16x24, A double. Write for quotations. WM. F. KASTING CO. th^f^TA. ARFlEHSON Mc. ^^"CjpMwm. Com GERANIUMS Alphonse Ricard, Beaute Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, Gen*l Grant, Mad. Buchner, Mad. Recamier, Jean Oberle, Abbie Schaefer, Mad. Landry, La Favorite, Jean Viaud and other good kinds, in good 3-mch atock, at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000, 2-inch at $2.00 per 100. We have a large stock on hand for immediate shipment and are booking orders for next season. BOSTON FERNS 4-inch, $15.00 per 100; 7-inch $6.00 per doz.; S-inch, $1.00 each, $9.00 per doz. Large plants, in 11- and 12-inch pots, $2.50 and $5.00 each. 2-)n. 100 ALYSSUM. Dwarf and giant. $2.00 $18.50 COLEUS. Ten varieties 2.00 CCPHEA Platycentra 2.00 LEMON VERBENAS 2.00 MOONVLNES 2.00 PARLOR rVY, S. Scandens 2.00 POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2.00 SALVIA. Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 SWAINSONA. White 2.00 2-in. 1000 18.50 3-in. 3-in. 100 1000 $3.00 $25.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 26.00 18.60 3.00 2500 18.50 3.00 26.00 18.50 3.00 26.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 25.00 18.50 3.00 26 00 CELERY White Plume, Giant Pascal and Golden Heart $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 and over 85c. per 1000 PARSLEY Dwarl Fern Leal, 25c. per 100, $1.25 per 1000. Cash with order. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH MARYLAND 330 The Florists' Exchange ^(l^lkP^ 30 & 32 BARCLAY ST. NEW YORK Early Flowering sSn Spencer Sweet Peas LONG SEASON For Winter Flowering Under Glass Since the introduction of Yarrawa Spencer Sweet Peas, great effort has been made on the part of Californian and Australian growers to produce Early-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas. We offer a list of varieties by one of the most prominent Californian and one of the moat prominent Australian growers. One of their chief characteristics is their long season, period of blooming, frequently remaining in bloom for four months. Every one of the crosses were made from the old Early-flowering or Christmas Grandiflora types on the late or Standard Spencers ^s parents. We feel that there will be little demand for the rommon nr Grandiflora Winter-flowering Tj'pe and have, therefore, decided to discontinue offering the same. Californian Varieties Immediate delivery EARLY MORNING STAR The color is a deep orange scarlet or flame color in standard, with rich, orange- pink wings. The flower is practically the same color as the Late-flowering Spencer Thomas Stevenson. It does not burn out in the open and under glass will be mag- nificent. The flowers are large and of best Spencer form, and borne in threes and fours in wonderful profusion. Pkt., 15 seeds, 25c.; }i oz., $1.50; oz., $5.00. ElARLY SNOWFLAKE This is one of the best Early-flowering White-seeded White Spencers. The blossoms are very large and of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne in wonderful profusion on long stems. The form is every bit as good as White Spencer. Pkt., 15 seeds, 25c.; 14 oz., $1.50; oz. $5.00. EARLY SPRING MAID Those who are familiar with the Late- flowering Spencer Mrs. Hugh Dickson, will have a good idea of what a handsome variety this is. The color is a light pink on a cream ground, and the blossoms have the same splendid characteristics of Mrs. Hugh Dickson for a florists' flower. It is a most effective flower and, like our other Early-flowering Spencers, it carries a great wealth of blossoms borne in fours on long stems. There is no Early Spencer Cream Pink which is as attractive as Early Spring Maid. Pkt., 25 seeds, 25c. ; i4 oz., $1.25; oz., $4.00. EARLY MELODY This is a deeper shade of pink than Early Song Bird on white ground, closely resembling Countess Spencer and near Hercules. It might be described as rose pink on white ground. The elTect, when bunched, is most pleasin'g. It is very floriferous. The flowers are borne on long stems and mostly four large, well waved blossoms to each stem. Pkt., 25 seeds, 2Sc.; a oz., $1.25; oz., $4.00. EARLY SONG BIRD The flower is the same color as Florence Morse Spencer and Lady Evelyn Eyre, and a bit lighter than Elfrida Pearson. It has the same excellent form and features of Mrs. Hugh Dickson, but is on a white ground. The placement of the flowers is splendid for packing and the flowers are borne on long stems in threes and fours. When in full growth it seems as though every stem carries four large blossoms. Pkt"., 25 seeds, 25c.; H oz., $1.25; oz., $4.00. Californian Varieties —Continued EARLY HEATHER BELL This will be one of the most popular shades with all florists, as it will be useful for making up for any occasion. It is a little like the variety known as Anita Wehrman, but vastly superior in every way. The flowers are very large, borne in fours and threes on long, stout stems, and are of beautiful, bold Spencer form. The color is a rich but pleasing mauve, but after standing in water the color becomes a beautiful mauve lavender. Pkt., 25 seeds, 25c.; I4 oz., $1.50; oz., $5.00. Australian Varieties CONCORD STRAIN Ready for delivery NOW Pkt., 18 seeds each of any of the following varieties, 35c.; 5 pkts., $1.50. CONCORD PINK A beautiful, new varietj' of a most attractive shade of delicate pink. The flowers are large and of true Spencer form. The stems, which are long and stropg, usually carry 3 large flowers. CONCORD CRIMSON A variety of great merit on account of its glowing color. It is a rich crimson: the flowers, of true Spencer form, are borne on strong, stiff stems. CONCORD LAVENDER Without a doubt this is the finest of all Lavender Winter-flowering Sweet Peas. The color is a beautiful shade of rich, rosy lavender. The flowers are of true Spencer form. CONCORD WHITE A splendid, pure white variety of wonderful vigor and substance. The flowers are pure white and of ideal Spen- cer form, borne three and four to the stem. CONCORD SALMON A rich shade of .^^alnion pink and very free flowering. The flowers are borne tlu^ee and four to a stem and are of true Spencer form. CONCORD BLUE This magnificent variety is of a beau- tiful sky-blue color, sometimes varying darker, the variation, however, being slight. Quite the finest skv-blue we know of. CONCORD PURPLE A leader in its color. When first open- ing, a delightful shade of mauve purple, changing, as the flower ages, to purple blue. The flowers are of ideal Spencer form and quite large. Place Your Orders Now YARRAWA EARLY SNOWFLAKE The finest Rose Pink Winter Flowering Spencer; the ideal Florist variet.v. Pkt. 15c., }i oz.iZc, }■> oz. 60c., oz. $1.00, i-i lb. $3.25, lb. $12.00. 30 and 32 Barclay Street NEW YORK tJiriuj:, pi 'Hsc luoution Tbe Cxcliniigi' August 12, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 331 Advance Co 379 Albert & Davidson ... 370 Allen. J. K 364 Allen Co., Wm. S....365 American Bulb Co 332 Am.Gnhs. Mfg. C0...374 Anderson, J. F 348 Anderson, S. A 356 Angermuller, G. H. . .349 Anglin & Walsh Co.337-»3 Aphine MIk. Co 349 Armes, H. VV 360 Arnold & Co., D.C... 365 Aschniann Bros 347 Aschmann, Godfrey. . 348 Ashley, Ernest 356 Atlas Preservative Co. 349 Avenue Floral Co. . . .358 Badgley & Bishop. . . .365 Baker Bros 357 Baker, Wm. J 367 Baltimore Wholesale Flor. & Supply Co.. 361 Barclay Nurs-*. 336 Barrett, The Florist .359 Barrows & Son, H.H..347 Baumer, A. R.. , 357 Baur & Steinkamp. . .348 Bayersdorfer & Co. . .301 Bay State Nurs., The. 350 Beaven, E. A 360 Beckert's Seed Store.. 336 Begerow Floral Co... 358 BembFloralCo., L. ..356 Berger Bros 367 Bertermann Bros. Co.. 357 Blick, The Florist 358 Boddington Co., A.T.339 Bolgiano & Sons, J. . . . 340 Bonnet* Blake 365 Bonnot Bros 365 Bowe, M. A 358 Brant Bros.. Inc 359 Brown, Peter 344 Bryan, Alonzo J 344 Buchbinder Bros 360 Buckbee, H. W 359 Bunyard, A. T 358 BunyardCo., H. A...342 Burnett Bros 337 Burpee. W. A.. & Co.. 342 Butler AUllman 358 ByerBros 346 Caldwell The Woods- man Co 360 Campbell Bros 347 Camp Conduit Co. . .372 Carbone, Florist 456 Carnation Support Co347 -348 Caskey & Keen 370 Chicago Feed & Fer- tilizer Co 345 Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Ass'n. The 368 Childs, John Lewis. ..336 Chinnick. W. J 348 Christenscn, Thos. P. 347 Clare. W G 362 Clarke's Sons, D 358 Clay & Son 349 Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The 356 Coan, J. J 364 Cockcroft, J. D 348 Conard & Jones 346 Conine Nurs. Co., The F. E 350 Coombs, Florist 357 Cowee, W.J 360 Cowen'a Sons. N 370 Craig, Robt 340 Crawhuck Co., G. W.363 Crouch, Mrs. J. W...356 Crowl Fern Co 362 Crump, F. F 356 Cumbie, J. L 360 Cut Flower Exch 365 Danker, Florist 356 Day Co., W. E 359 De Buck, John 346 Dietsch Co., A 372 Dillon, J. 1 346 Dohb3& Son 356 Dorner & Sons Co.... 348 Dreer, H.A.,Inc.347-69-71 Eagle Pipe Supply Co..371 East End Nurs. Co. 350 Eble, Chas 358 Edlefsen-Leidiger Co. . 358 Edwards' Folding Box Co 360 Eichholz, Henry 346 Elliott & .Sons. Wm. . . 336 Emmans. Geo. M . . . . 346 Emmons. F. A 343 Erne & Klingel 368 Eskesen, Frank N 348 Etter. M S 343 Evans Co.. J. A 372 Evans. W. & H. F..346-48 Evenden Bros 359 Eyres, Florist .356 Fallon. Florist 359 List of Advertisers Fenrich, Joseph S 363 Florists' Hail Ass'n.. 362 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co.. 372 Ford, M.C 303 Ford, Wm. P 364 Fottier, Fiske, Rawson Co 336 Fowler, Mrs. L. P 369 Freeman-Lewis.. ..... .357 Friedman, Florist 356 Friedman, J. J 349 Froment, H. E 365 Frost. Chas 340 Furrow & Co 358 Galveston Floral Co.. 357 Galvin, Thos. F 358 GasserCo., J. M 356 Gibhn& Co ...371 GilDbons, The Smilax Man 362 Girvin, Willis B 346 Gloeckner, Wm 356 Goldstein & Futter- man 365 Gorman. J. F 372 Gove, The Florist 356 Graham & Son, A. . . .356 Greater N'. Y. Flo- rist Ass'n, Inc 365 Growers' Cut Flower Co 365 Gude Bros. Co 359 Gunther Bros 365 Guttman & l^ynor. . 363 Habermehl'a Sons... 359 Hanford. R. G 346 Harris, Chester 359 Harris, Ernest 344 Hart, Geo. B 360 Hatcher, John C 356 Heacock Co., Jos 347 HeissCo 356 Henderson & Co., A,. 336 Henshaw Floral Co. .364 Hentz & Nash, Inc. . .365 Kerr, A. M 344 Hew8Co.,A.H 369 Highland Pk. Gnhs.. 357 Hill Co., E. G 368 Hill Floral Co., E.G.. 356 Hill Nurs. Co., D 350 Hitchings&Co 380 Holm & Olson 369 Hollywood Gardens. . 359 Holton & Hunkcl Co.. 366 Home Correspondence School 362 Koran. E. C 365 Horticultural Adver- tiser 346 Howard Rose Co 346 Idle Hour Nurs 357 Igoe Bros 360 Imperial Seed & Plant Co 336 Irwin, R. J 345 Jackson & Perkins . . . 350 Jacobs, S., & Sons. 370-72 Jennings. E. B 336 Johnston Bros 359 Johnston & Co., T. J.. 359 Joseph's Florist 359 Joy Floral Co 358 Kasting, Wm. F.. Co.. 329 Keller. John A 357 Keller Pottery Co 369 Keller Sons, J. B 359 Kenney, H 362 Kerr, The Florist 357 KervanCo., The 362 Kessler, Wm 365 King Construe. Co. 342-70 KnobleBros 356 Komanda Bros 367 Kottmiller, Florist.. . .358 Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 370 Kuebler, Wm. H 365 Lang Floral & Nurs. Co 356 Lange, A 356 Lange, H. F. A 359 Langjahr, A. H 365 Leahy's 356 Leedle Floral Co 348 Leonard Seed Co 336 I.ittlefield & Wyman. . 350 Littlefield, Florist 359 Lockland Lumber Co. 372 London Flower Shop 359 Lord & Burnham.. 373-74 Lovett, J. T 350 Lud wig Floral Co 359 MacNiff Hort, Co. ...343 Mader, Paul .342 Mahonev Co.. Geo. L.350 Marshall & Co., W,E.337 Marvin, Ira G 340 Massmann, F. W 358 McAlpine & McDon- ald 366 McCallum Co., The. .368 McClunic, Geo. C... 357 McConnell, Alex 368 McCray Refrigerator Co 362 McHutchison & Co.. 336 McManus. James 365 Menand, L 356 Metrairie Ridge Nurs. Co., Ltd., The 358 Metropolitan Material Co 370-71 Mette. Henry 340 Meyer, Chas. F 336 MichellCo., H. F....338 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 360 Michler Bros. Co 357 Miller, A. L 344 Miller, Stuart H 367 Mills, The Florist. .. .357 Mohawk Gnhs. Co. ..348 MoningcrCo., J.C. ..371 Moore Seed Co 336 Mountain View Floral346 Mullanphy, Florist. . .359 Murray, Samuel 357 Nagel, Rudolf 344 Naeon. L. B 365 Nat'l Florists' Board of Trade 362 Neiilinger, Jos. G. . . .360 New England Florist Supply Co .360 Nicotine Mfg. Co. . . .349 Niessen Co., Leo 367 Noe, L. M 365 Olson &Co 348 Ouwerkerk, P 347 Palmer, F. E 356 Palmer & Son, W.J... 350 Park Floral Co.. The. 356 Park Floral Co 359 Parsholsky Bros.. Inc.372 Peacock Dahlia Farms342 Pearce. Geo 372 Peirce. E. Allan 369 Penn. The Florist 356 Pennock-Meehan Co.. S. S 349-67 Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co 369 Peters & Son. Geo. . . . 348 Peterson, C. A 347 Peterson Nursery 350 Peterson & Sons, J. A. 344 Pfaff & Kendall 370 Philadelphia Cut Flower Co 367 Philadelphia Whole- sale Flor. exch 367 Philips Bros 358 Pierce & Co 356 Pierce Co., F. O 370 Pierson, Inc., A. N...329 Pierson Co., F. R. ...329 Pikes Peak Floral Co. . 350 Pillsbury, I. L 348 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 366 Polykranos, G.J 364 Potter Fldral Co 357 Pulverized Manure Co., The 349 Pyfer & Co., A. T 368 Quadland's Sons. C . . 344 Ramsburg, G. S 340 Randall. A. L. Co... .359- 368 Randall's Flower Shop359 Rawlings, Elmer 346 liawson. The Florist. .357 Reck, John .t Son. . . .356 Reedi- Keller 362 Reich. V. E., & .Sons. .374 ReidelA Meyer, Inc.. 363 Reinberg, Peter 368 Rice Co., M 360 Richards, G. H 343 Ritohy. F. W 344 Robbinsville Nurs. ... 3.50 Robinson & Co.. H.M.362 Robinson Co., H. M. .363 Robinson, L. D 359 Rochester Floral Co. 3.59 Rook Flower Co., W. .357 Roehrs Co., Julius 346 Rolker & .Sons. A 336 Rosemont Gardens. . . 358 Roscry Flower Shop. . 356 Royal Glass Works. . .371 Rupp. John F... .342 Russin & Hanfiing.. . .360 Salter Bros 3.59 .Saltford Flower Shop 3.59 Sauter, A 365 Sceery, Ed 3.58 Schlatter & Son, Wm.362 Schling. Max 358 •Schmidt. J. C 344 Scholtz. the Florist... 3.56 Schulz Co.. Jacob 357 Schwake & Co., C 336 Scollay, Inc., John A. , 372 Sharp & Partridge Co.370 Shendan. Walter F. . . 385 Sicbrecht. Geo. C 365 Skidelsky Co. . S. S . 336-38 Skinner Irrigation Co.370 Slinn. B. S.. Jr 365 Small & Sons, J. H.... 358 Smith, E, D., & Co... 346 Smith &. Fetters Co. .366 Smith & Hemenway. .371 Smith, Henry 357 Smith Co., W. &T...360 Smith, P.J 364 Smith, The Florist. ... 356 SnyderCo., B. A 366 Solomon & Son, L 371 Stecher Litho. Co 337 Steele's Pansy Gar- dens 337 Stoothoff Co.. H. A.. .349 Storrs & Harrison .... 343 Stumpp, Geo. E. M..3S8 Stumpp & Walter Co. 33fr40 Syracuse Pottery Co.. 369 Thompson & Co., C. B 357 Thorl>urn&Co.,J. M.342 Tomlinson Key Floral Co 357 Totty, Chas. H 348 Traendly & Schenck..366 United Cut Flower Co., Inc 363 Van .\ssche, Frank . . 374 Van Bochove, G. & Bro 357 VanGelderen,G.W..350 Vaughan's Seed Store. .341^2 Vick's Sons, James. . , 336 Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., R 329 Virgin, U.J 358 Walker Co., The F. . .357 Wallace & Co., R....346 Waller Seed Co 337 Warendorff, A 358 Watkins & Simpson, Ltd 343 Wax Bros 356 WeeberA Don 336 Weiss. Herman 364 Welch Bros. Co 366 Welch, Patrick 366 Welch, The Florist. . .357 Western Orchid Co. . . 346 Wetthn Floral Co 344 Whilldin Pottery Co.. 369 Whitted Floral Co.. . . 368 Wietor Bros 368 Williamsport Floral Co 359 Wilson Floral Co 356 Wilson. H. E 359 Wilson. R. G 366 Winterson's Seed Store368 Wolfinger, Florist 358 Wood Bros 343 Woodlane Nurseries. .350 Woodrow & Marketoe365 Woodruff & Sons, S. D 342 Young & Co., A. L..363 Young & Co.. John. .365 Young's Florist 359 Zvolanek. Ant. C 340 (T =5Cr Handy direct index to every- thing advertlaed In this week*8 display columns INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED The Exchange is the only paper with this special feature — in- valuable to advertiser and buyer =ac= Adiantum . . . 329-45-47^8 Hydrangeas 329- Wistaria 350 Ageratum 348 343^5-47-50 Zinnias 340 Alsophila 348 Iris 336^6-50 j,,„„^, , .-,„„„„ Alyssum 329-44-48 Ivy. . . 329-36-43-15-4fr48 MISCELLANEOUS Asplenium 344 Japanese Maples 350 Aphine 349 Ampelopsis 350 Jerusalem Cherries. . . 345- Araucarias. . 329-16-17-50 346 Arborvitffi 350 Kalmias 350 Areca 347 Kentias 346-17-48 Asparagus 336- Larkspurs 340 .. .„ .. .- ... ...T ,a Latania 347 Lilac 347-50 Lilies 336-38-42-47 Lily of the Valley.... 336 Magnolias 350 Mignonette.. 336-39-41-45 Moonvines 329 Narcissus 343-45 Auctions 343 Baskets 343-60 Benches 372 Bench Fittings 370-72 Birch Bark 362 BoUers 370-71-72-74 Cabinets 342 Books 346 Canes 343 Boxes 360-62 Chamagorea Leaves. .362 Boxwood 362 Cycas 362 Brackets 379 Cypress 372 339-43-44-45-46-47-48- 350 Aspidistra 346 Asters 340 Aucubas 350 Azaleas 347-50 Balsams 340-50 Bay Trees 350 Begonias 336- 340-43-14-45-46-48 Berberis 350 Bleeding Heart 347 Bouvardias 329-13-15 Boxwood 329-50 Bulbs 329-32-36- 337-38-12-43-45 Caladiums 343 Calceolaria. ,339-11-12-15 Cannas 343-46-48 Carnations. Nasturtiums 337-40 Norway Maples 350 Norway Spruce 350 Nursery Stock. . 346-47-60 Onion Sets 336-10 Orchids 346 Oriental Plants 350 Palms 347 Pansies 336- 337-39-40-41-42-46, Pelargoniums 345 ■ 329- Peonies 347-50 Peppers 345 Perennials .336-50 Petunias 340 Phoenix 347 Phlox 340-43-50 Pines 350 Poinsettias. .336-43-45-18 Primroses... 342-4 3-44^6 Primulas 340- 341-42-13-14-15-16 Privet 350 Rhododendrons. . . 347-50 Rock Plants 346 Rose Bushes 343 Roses 329- 343-46^7-48-50 Rubber Plants 346 Sago Palms 336 Salvias 329-48 Scabiosa 340 Seeds 330-36-37- 338-39-10-11-12-13- 345-49 Shrubs 346-50 SmUax 343-44-46-46 Snapdragon 336- 338-10^3-15-46 336-10-13-15-46-18 Cherries 345-46-50 Chrysanthemums. . , 329- 343-46-18 Cinerarias 339- 340-11-42-43-14-15 Clematis 347-50 Coleus 329 Columbines 342 Conifers 350 Crotons 346 Cuphea 329 Cut Flowers 363- 364-65-66-67-68 Cycas 336-46 Cyclamen 336- 343-44-46-17 DahUas 342 Daisies 342-15 Dracffinas 329- 342-43-45^6 Dusty MUler 348 Elm 350 Eremurus 346 Evergreens 350 Ferns 329- 343-44-45-46-17^8 Fern Flats 329-36 SpirKa 347-60 Editorial Contents Feverfew 343 Ficus 329-17 Firs 350 Forget-Me-Nots342-13-44 Freesias 336-37-38-15 Fruit Trees 350 Funkia 346 Star of Bethlehem 348 Stevia 343-14^8 Stocks 339-10-1.5 Swainsona 329-43 Sweet Peas 336-37-38- 339-40-41-15-19 Trees 350 Gardenias 329 Tulips 343 ^ : oon ..o ..^ ..o .jgyga 350 Vegetable Plants. . 329-44 Vegetable Seeds 336- 340-42 Verbenas.. . .329-10-13-16 Vincas 343-46-16 Violets. . .343-45-46-17-48 Geraniums. .329-43-44-46 Gladiolus 336 Gloxinias 340 Heliotrope 343 Hemlock ..350 HoUy 350 Hyacinths 343 American Dahlia Society 354 American Rose Society 352 Asters Dying 368 Bay Trees, Scale on 364 Cape Jessamine at Alvin, Texas (lUus.) 354 Clubs and Societies: Holyoke and Northampton (Mass.) Gardeners and Florists' Club; Essex Co. (N. J.) Florists' Club; Southampton (N. Y.) Hort. Soc..345 Flowers of August, The 352 Gardenia Culture 335 Gas as Fuel 349 Geraniums, Trouble with 335 Gladioli, Propagation of 335 Horticultural Society of New York. . .354 Houston, All Eyes on 352 Middle Atlantic[States 360 Middle West 369 New England' States 348 Ninth Story Window, From a. . . .352 Nursery Dept. (lllus.) 351 Obituary: Dawson, Jackson (Portrait) ; Charl- ton, John; Sherwood, N. N.; Dillon, Mrs. Louise H.; Langer, Alois; Dunbar, Richard H 353 Pelargonium, Unnatural Growth on a. 348 Publications'^Rcceived 378 Question BoK 378 Retail Dept. (lUus.) : Florists' Round^Table; Steamship Sailings. 355-59 Roses. A Discussion on the Pro- ducing of (lllus.) 333 Schedules Received 345 Seed Trade Report 337 S. A. F. Convention Notes 354 Southern States 341 Sweet Pea Show Stalwarts, Some of the (lllus.) 364 Sweet Peas 344 Tales of a Traveler, by S. S. Skidelsky 334 Trade Notes: Baltimore 343 Boston 366 Bridgeport 348 Buffalo 361 Chicago 368 Cincinnati 369 Cleveland 369 Dayton 370 Hartford 348 Houston 341 Indianapolis. . .364 Kalamazoo. . . .374 Kansas City... 370 Lancaster 367 Louisville 342 Montgomery. .341 New Haven . . . 349 New Orleans.. .341 Newport 349 New York 363 Pittsburgh 367 Portland 374 Rochester 362 St. Louis 364 St. Paul 369 Syracuse 360 Washington . . . 343 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses 355- 356-67-58-59 Dagger Ferns 302 Evergreens 362 Fancy Ferns 360-62 Fertilizers 343-15 Fibre 362 Fittings 370-71-79-80 Florists' Accounts In- sured 362 Florists' Supphes. . . .360- 361-62 Fumigators 343 Galax Leaves 362 Glass 329-16-70-71-72 Glass Cutters.. .336-38-71 Glass Insurance 362 Glazing Points 336- 338-71 Grasses 362 Greenhouse Construc- tion. 370-71-72-73-74-80 Greenhouse Material 371-72-73-74-80 Greening Pins 362 Ground Pine 362 Gutters 370-72 Heating 370-71-72-74 Hose 336-38-71 Huckleberrv Branches 362 Insecticides. . . .337^3-19 Irrigation 370 Knives (Pruning). . . .343 Laurel 362 Leucothoe Sprays. . . .362 Lithographic Work. . .337 Lumber 372 Lyrata 336-60 Manure 34549 Mastica 336-38-70 Moss 360-62 Mushroom Spawn... 343 Nikoteen 349 Pans 369 Paper Pots 369 Pecky Cypress 372-74 Pipe 346-70-71 Plant Food 345-49 Posts 372 Pots 369 Princess Pine 362 Putty 336-38-70 Puttv Bulbs 338 Putt'v Machines 370 Raffia 343 Refrigerators 360-p2 Ruscus 362 Sash 370-72-74 Schools 362 Shelf Brackets 379 Smilax 360-62 Sphagnum Moss 362 •Stakes 338-60 Staples 348 Supports 347-18-60-70 Tobacco Products 349 Toothpicks 360 Traps 346 Tubes 370 Tubs 338-69 Valves 371 Ventilating Apparatus Wants 375-76-77-78 Weed KiUer 349 Wheat Sheaves 360 Wholesale Florists. . .363- 364-65-66-67-68 Wire 360-62 Wire Designs 360-62 Wreaths 362 Variegation, What is ? 362 Washington Botanical Gardens, Addi- tion to 368 Week's Meetings and Events 352 Week's Work, The: Making Callas Pay; Grand Soleil d'Or Narcissi; Carnations in Pots; Araucarias; Cocos Weddelli- ana; Crotons; Phoenix Roebelenii.335 Greenhouse Building Washington, N. J. — Alonzo J. Bryan is building his ninth greenhouse on his truck farm on East Washington ave. This building will be used for truck plants and covers over 5000 sq. ft. Mr. Bryan expects to build two more houses this Fall. HoMEB, N. Y.— J. J. Arnold aud son, C. H. Arnold, are preparing to remove the greenhouse at the southwest corner of the greenhouse plant and replace it with a wider house, which will be raised up to a level with the houses at the North end of their plant. Another house will also be erected at the East side of their present houses. Both will be en- closed separately from the other houses, but opening into them. The houses wiU be 26ft. X 50ft. and 16ft. x 50ft. respec- tively, all of steel frame construction. 332 The Florists' Exchange ROBERT NEWCOMB ALBERT KOEHLER A. MILLER SAMUEL SELIGMAN American Bulb Company 172 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. Capital $100,000 The officers of this Company take pleasure in announcing to the florists and seedsmen of America that they have completed their organization for the sale of florists' and seedsmen's requirements. The connections of this Company abroad are of the very best, and with the experienced force it will be well qualified to render intelligent and efficient service to the entire trade. AMERICAN BULB COMPANY, Per A. MILLER. President. A. MILLER SAMUEL SELIGMAN DIRECTORS; ROBERT NEWCOMB WILLIAM NEWCORN ALBERT KOEHLER BENJAMIN MILLER WATCH US GROW The Florists' Exchange 333 A Discussion on the Producing of Roses Modern Business Methods and Close Figuring By EBER HOLMES ENOUGH cultural notes to fill volumes have been written, during the past 35 years in the various florists' trade papers. While these are always more or less welcome and helpful, particularly to the younger generation, the business of Rose growing and Rose selling has attained such proportions during the past decade that this part of the subject has been re- receiving attention from our best writers. While the fundamental principles of Rose growing never change, a radical alteration, almost amounting to a revolution, has been effected in the supply, owing chiefly to the multiplication of varieties and the ever increasing large glass areas being erected for the pur- pose of Rose growing. In addition to this there is the factor of a large number of establishments that were erected and devoted to growing other plants that are fast being turned over into Rose growing. Methods which sufficed when prices were high and the supply was limited, are still practised in some places where the flowers are sold at home or in places remote from large centers of the Industry, and good results are obtained in some old houses with Rose plants, either being grown alone, or in company with other stock, particularly in the Summer time. But these methods do not meet the demands of the keen competition that exists today. The increasing cost of labor, coal, building ma- terials and supplies of all kinds make is necessary to have more systematic methods of accounting and up-to-date production and disposal of the stock. The good Rose grower was never in greater demand than he is at the present time, but his efforts as a grower alone are of little use unless backed by ef- ficient management, either of his own or of some one working with him. In these days of large and costly establishments there are a number of things of great import- ance. First is the right location where there is good soil, water, ease of trans- portation for coal, manure and all other stock bought or sold. Then there is the proper lay out of the place, the best building possible for the money expended, the best boilers properly placed, the proper amount of heating pipes so arranged and located as to give the best results at all seasons, with the least expenditure of fuel. The installation of any mechanical devices that , will save labor and reduce operating expenses is also to be considered. A good grading and packing room with cold storage in connection is essential on all places of any size, but is not absolutely necessary at first, and many growers have to wait for some time before building the right place, using some makeshift arrangement in the mean- time. This is especialUy true where the place has to make money to pay for the improvements. Then there is the preparation of the soil and the buying of plants beforehand from some good firm so that there will be no delay when the house is ready, also the proper planting and the best methods of growing and marketing the product. Another point is always the careful buying of supplies and the prevention of waste, which requires the services of trained men. The tendency of growers to establish themselves near the beaten track is marked, and new men often find it liard to compete with the large concerns already es- tablished near the chief cities, while there are still good sections of the country undeveloped as yet by the Rose growers, that offer to the young man great op- portunities. If anyone who contemplates starting in the business would take a look around the country and find out the possibihties awaiting him in numerous places, he would be much better ofl'. In operating any establishment the labor question is of first importance and economy of labor, labor saving devices, and the proper handling of help is a special study. The last mentioned is a very live question today and deserves the careful consideration of every em- A basket of the beautiful salmon yellow Lyons Rose shown at a London exhibition ployer. Then there is the accounting system; keep a record of every Rose cut every day throughout the year and the price obtained; take all the operating expenses plus interest on the investments, taxes, insurance, de- preciation and all charges that belong properly to this head, and you will find out how much it cost you to produce each Rose. You can then figure on your con- tracts if you sell your goods for six or twelve months ahead. The cost of building has increased largely, and opinion is divided as to the outlook for the future in this re- spect. The proper upkeep of any place is of import- ance and this feature needs careful attention. On a small new place there is Mttle to be . done for a time beyond giving good general care to the plants as a whole, but on large places where there is more or less ma- chinery, it is necessary to have good men of many trades to care for the same and to keep everything tuned up to the proper state of efficiency. Such large places, however, are few, and in ordinary cases the owner or manager will do this work himself, with his own repair men. This does not mean taking the growers out of the houses to do this, which is a mistake, and nearly every place of any size will keep at least one handyman for repairs. Next to labor, coal is the largest single item of ex- ))ense. (ias is used for fuel in some favored sections of the country, and it may be possible that oil will soon be generally available, for an apparatus has been per- fected for burning crude oil such as is used on the streets. An outlay of $3.75 for oil is stated to give results equal to those obtained from one ton of the best coal, without the labor and dirt attending the use of coal. It should be the aim of every grower to produce all the flowers that he can of the best quality during the months that the demand is greatest. We have now reached the point where Roses are never out of season. They are a necessity in towns and cities every month of the year, but this does not mean that the grower must run his houses, or his flower factory to its full capacity at all times. On the contrary, he will so arrange his place that the work is divided throughout the year and the output is regulated to suit the re- quirements of the market. The statement is some- times heard that we have too many varieties today. This question answers it- self in the general reply that the public demand is for novelty, and the buy- ers are always looking for something new. There can- not be too many varieties, for whatever is not profit- able or in demand by the public is soon dropped. There is no necessity for any grower to attempt to grow all the kinds listed, take the ones that you can do the best, in the proper proportion of colors, pink, wliite, red and yellow in the standard varieties, with perhaps a few of the miniature kinds such as are now in favor. You can try any new ones as they come along which, in your judgment, would be good for your conditions of growth and your mar- ket. There are some kinds Uke the Killarneys, Ophe- lia, and others which do well everywhere in widely scattered sections of the country. Others vary in their habits, some doing better in one State and some in another, while others, often listed in the market as specials, have the peculiar habit of growing weU with one man while his neighbor across the street may have poor results with the same variety. This would seem to indicate that, broadly speaking,, when growing Roses under glass, it is not so much location and environment that counts, as the methods applied and the men back of the methods. The question of houses has often been debated as to the best type for Rose growing and while there are special types which are considered to be the best of all, it is a fact that the average modern house is well adapted for this purpose. As to whether Roses should be grown in solid beds or on raised benches — there is no difference when everything is considered, but the con- struction should be such that the surface of the soil in the beds receives the' sunlight in the Winter. It is easy to produce Roses in the Summer; the pinch comes along about the last of January and through February. The present is the time to lay plans and to start things moving with this end in view. We will assume that planting is now finished, and perhaps was finished from one to two months ago on many places, although I know of large plantings that were made last August which gave fair results all (Continued on page 354.) 334 The Florists' Exchange DDQ 'BOB f THE TALES OF A TRAVELER* '^ Reminiscences and Reflections from Twenty-Eight Years on the Road By S. S. SKIDELSKY 30 The author continues Part II of his narrative, which recounts the early strug- ■ gies of a traveling salesman of a quarter of a century ago. The first instalment ap- peared in The Exchange of July 1, and others have been published each week since. Speculating on a Carnation During the month of April, 1897, I made my second trip for myself, which extended as far as St. Louis and Chicago. In those days there were no wholesale plant growers in the vicinity of Chicago. My success, therefore, was facilitated. I had no hesitancy in approaching the best of the trade; and such men as Ernest Wienhoeber, C. A. Samuelson, Kidwell Brothers, A. McAdams, the George Witt- bold Company, and many others (I mention these names, because they were among the most conservative men in the trade, and therefore the most difficult of ap- proach) gave me orders for William K. Harris and Robert Craig. My gain was twoiold; I did the business I aimed at and made acquaintance with men who in all likelihood would perhaps never have given me a chance in the supply hne. I began to acquire new customers, men whom I had never met before. And whereas in former years I had confined myself to the stores exclusively, now I found it necessary to make the outskirts of the cities to visit greenhouses. Naturally this took more of my time; but time did not count so long as it paid. I was perfectly satisfied with my results, and the future looked bright and promising. Twenty years ago the horticultural business was exclusively in the hands of florists. Department stores had not as yet entered the field. It was John Wana- maker, of Philadelphia, who first conceived the idea of adding a line of foliage plants to his numerous other lines. The older florists may remember that a promi- nent concern in Philadelphia refused to sell to him, and by doing so enhanced its standing among the florists, the impression going abroad that the concern safe- guarded the florists from the invader, or invasion into a line belonging exclusively to them. Nothing daunted, however, John Wanamaker's buyer turned to William K. Harris and purchased a lot of plants. I never knew of this incident until I reached Cincinnati. In that city I learned it for the first time in this manner: Approaching a prominent florist one fine morning with a line of Areca lutescens, which I was told he could use, I informed him that I represented a house whose stock I knew would please him. "And whose house is that?" he inquired. "William K. Harris, of Philadelphia," I replied promptly, taking it for granted that the very name would insure an immediate order. To my great surprise, he blurted out : "You may as well save your time and breath. I wouldn't buy from William K. Harris if I could not get a plant anywhere else in the world!" "What's the trouble?" I asked. "Any concern that sells a department store need expect no trade from florists. Why," he added after a moment, "the florists of Philadelphia itself have boy- cotted him!" This incident gave me a new point of view, however, and for a while I was somewhat guarded and abstained from mentioning the name of Wm. K. Harris wherever I deemed it wise not to do so. Here again I must refer to the character of the man whom I admired so much. He could foresee things which were to happen in the near future, and like all great men in advance of their times was bound to be misunderstood and condemned for a while by his contemporaries. The fact that one large concern refused to sell to a department store he well knew would not deter the department stores from entering the field of horticulture if they found it to their advantage to do so. When John Wanamaker came to Mr. Harris's place to purchase rubber plants, Pandanus Veitchii, Arecas, and so on, he could see no reason why John Wanamaker's money should be powerless to pur- chase his plants. As he later told me himself, the florist business, like any other, is a matter of dollars and cents, and not sentiment; and you cannot draw the line against a department store any more than a department store can draw the line against the florist handling jardinieres or other paraphernalia handled by depart- ment stores. "The time will come, and very soon, too," he said, "when every grower will be only too glad to market his output wherever marketable. The fact that I am the first one to sell to a department store may help some for the time being; but they will all come around to my way of thinking before long. As to the florists who seem to have it in for me because of John Wanamaker, I am not in the least dis- turbed by them. They have the privilege to buy wherever they please." Needless to add, William K. Harris's words were realized. My second trip ended in July, 1897. I had managed to save a few dollars, enough at least to keep myself and family in comfortable circumstances until the Fall season commenced. Not wishing to waste my time during the enforced leisure at home, I took up a line of iron plant stands from a Western house, and man- aged to sell quite a few in Philadelphia. In the Fall of 1897, I made jny third trip. At this time I had no more "tooth- picks and automobiles" to offer, but managed to get along quite nicely with the few lines I had. In fact, I found it greatly to my advantage to reduce my lines, and to make the best of those I had. The Carnation business held out special charms for me. Unquestionably the flower itself, its sesthetic rather than its business side, appealed to my fancy. While pushing the other lines, I made of the Carnation a specialty. The introduction of new varieties on my own account never occurred to me then. 1 was well satisfied with the varieties offered by reputable houses, and endorsed by growers who saw them in different stages of growth. I may add here •CopyrlKht, l»ie, A. T. De La Mare Pis. and Pub. Co.. Ltd. that I was always scrupulously careful not to lend myself to the dissemination of any variety the merit of wiiich was questionable. It was about this time that the late E. Marquise of Syracuse was about to in- troduce his new pink Carnation Marquisee, a gem of its time. The Carnation con- vention was held in February, 1898, in the city of Philadelphia. Mr. Marquise's success was most gratifying to him. The judges at the convention (I cannot now recall their names) awarded him the silver medal. At the banquet, I remember 'I ex-Mayor Smith of Philadelphia, who happened to be toastmaster, presented the medal to Mr. Marquise, and made an appropriate speech in his own inimitable style, concluding with these words : "Mr. Marquise, permit me to congratulate you; for you have made your mark — see? (Marquisee)." I took up that Carnation and helped in its dissemination with all the energy and hard work 1 could muster. In connection with this Carnation, I made some- thing of a mark myself. By actual count, I sold about thirty thousand. My com- mission on the sales netted me a nice little sum, more money than I had ever had at any one time. But aside from the monetary consideration, my success with Marquisee bore other fruit. It stimulated my energies and proved to me beyond any shadow of doubt that hard work, coupled with enthusiasm and a thorough belief in the merit of the article itself, could not possibly fail to accomplish results. I saw great possibilities in the horticultural line; I saw a great future, well realizing that the florists' business was still in embryo. I became an enthusiast, feeling that I was somewhat of a factor in helping to fulfill those latent possibilities. Queen Louise, introduced by J. L. Dillon, was the next variety on my list. Queen Louise was a small bloom, a variety that would have no possible chance today ; but in its time it was most meritorious in every respect. The late Mr. Dillon spoke to me about it a year prior to its introduction, and when he finally concluded to put it on the market, he equipped me with photographs taken from time to time, calculated to show its manner of growth and productiveness during various periods of the Winter season. His idea was a novel one, and it would be well for growers introducing new varieties to follow that idea today. My success with Carnation Queen Louise was as encouraging as with my first Carnation venture. I marketed quite a quantity, and I may add that no grower was ever disappointed with the variety. Thus I continued from season to season, plunging more and more into things horticultural and floricultural, and I am quite sure that had I the means at the time I should in all likelihood have built a Carna- tion range myself. Along abouf February, 1899, I happened to be in Indianapolis, and among others I paid a visit to E. A. Nelson. I had never met nor heard of Mr. Nelson prior to that time. Entering his shed, I walked along looking into one greenhouse and another, but could not see anyone around the place. One of the greenhouses attracted my especial attention, and I wanted to enter it. To my surprise it was Vjcked. I could see through the glass an excellent crop of pink Carnations, a va- riety which it seemed to me I had never seen before. A few minutes later, Mf. Nelson appeared. I introduced myself and stated the object of my call. He re- ceived me kindly, and volunteered to show me through his place. Unlocking the door, he let me into the Carnation house. "What sort of variety is this, anyway?" I said. "I does not look like Scott — ^in my estimation it looks much finer than Scott." "Why, this is a seedling of my own, which I have had for the last three years," he replied. "What do you intend to do with it?" "I have not fully decided yet. One grower offered me three hundred dollars for the stock, but I would not dream of letting it go at such a price." "Neither would I," I concurred. "You have a mighty fine thing in this Car- nation and you ought to make money." Mr. Nelson thought so, too, but found it hard to put it on the market It required money; besides, it entailed a lot of work for which he had not the facilities. "Can you propagate it" I asked. "Yes, indeed ! It propagates like a weed." I saw my chance, and right on the spot I made him a proposition. "Mr. Nelson," said I, "I think, in fact I am sure, that I am the man to put it on the market for you. I have an extensive acquaintance among growers: I have handled successfully two varieties, such as Marquisee and Queen Louise, and I can see no reason why you and I should not get together on this deal. Of course I am a stranger to you. But I can easily assure you as to my honesty and reliability. Ask Anthony Wiegand, or E. G. Hill, or dozens of growers whom I can mention if you wish. Besides, there will be no outlay of money on your part. I will undertake to pay all advertising and travelling expenses ; you will grow the stock and attend to the shipment of all orders ; and at the end of the season we will apportion our profits, I getting a certain percentage of the gross receipts." My idea appealed to him, and I was to see him the follov\nng morning to settle upon definite terms. On the day following I called again, and our bar- gain was clinched. The Carnation was to appear the year following. It gave me a year's time to talk about it, to introduce it, to lay out my plan of cam- paign. I felt that here was my chance, which could not possibly get away from me. First of all, I wrote up a descriptive circular, and had printed a great number of copies. I spread this broadcast over the length and breadth of this.great land of ours. The Nelson Carnation must become well known to every grower having any ambition at all to grow the best. I induced several dealers in the East and in the West to catalog it, to put it in the hands of their salesmen; in a word, there was nothing left undone in so far as my end of the work was con- cerned. As a consequence, long before a Carnation cutting ivas put in the bench, I had thousands upon thousands sold. I was making money so fast and furiously that I was simply overwhelmed with the enormity of my "great fortune" — wasn't I literally making money while I slept? If Henry F. Michell, J. C. Vaughan, or Henry A. Drecr sold E. A. Nelson cuttings, didn't that mean so much money in my pocket? , August 13, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 335 Making Callas Pay How to Handle Them Some of us who have grown Callas for over 30 years and at one time thought it impossible ever to get along without them, finally gave it up and today en- tirely depend on Easter Lilies. With formosums and cold storage giganteums one can have flowers to cut every day in the year and that is what counts. To have just Lilies in Easter week doesn't pay. The retail grower needs flowers for funerals and other decorative work every day and it is on that account more than any other, that Callas are still grown by so many. Whether planted out on a bench or grown in pots for months, flow- ers can be cut which, if at all properly cared for, will keep in good condition for many days. One of my good neighbors couldn't be made to consider Lilies except for Easter just because he has excellent success with his Callas all throughout the Winter months, and here is the way he treats them ; when through flowering in Spring the pots are laid on their sides. About the end of July the tubers are taken out of the pots and repotted into 6in., Tin. or even Sin. pots, according to the size of the tubers. The tubers are planted deep and the pots filled with good soil, but only two-thirds full. The other third is made use of during the Winter months to apply mulching and fertilizing, while the pots are placed close together as long as the plants are small. More room is allowed for each plant as needed, and no crowding is ever permitted to pro- duce long, drawn, weak plants. Ccnlin- mg the roots, well manured soil, heat and sunshine will make Callas flower and pay for themselves. Those who save their tubers can plant and thereby start them earlier than those who have to purchase them and by so doing not get at the planting until late. Grand Soleil d'Or Narcissi Am Excellent Early Sort As is well known, many thousands of Trumpet Major and Golden Spur Nar- cissi proved absolutely worthless last year for early forcing. Immature bulbs, heating and delay in shipping, were some of the causes, and while this is not going to stop any of us from forcing just as many as ever this year, it is very un- likely that shipping conditions on any bulbs coming from Holland will improve by the time we get our supply of bulbs. Neither the Paperwhite Narcissi, the Grand Soleil d'Or, nor the Roman Hya- cinths are grown in Holland and as the shipping from France and England is not intercepted, I think it advisable for every retail grower to stock up well with that grand early-flowering Polyanthus Nar- cissus Grand Soleil d'Or. It paid us bet- ter last Winter than any other bulb we forced. Extra early planting will make It possible to have flowers for Christmas and New Year, a time when yellow flow- ers are not too plentiful but in demand. Let a customer call up for yellow flow- ers in early January and you tell her that you have some nice yellow Narcissi without the Paperwhite odor and a sale at $1 per doz. is as good as made. Get your order in if you- haven't done so al- ready and when the bulbs reach the freight house get busy in the potting shed with the proper soil and the flats. Every day the bulbs are out of soil means a day lost. When your Golden Spurs and Daffodils once begin to appear on the market they demand the stage for them- selves. Get your Grand Soleil d'Ors in ]ust a little ahead of them. It will mean money into your pocket. Carnations in Pots Make Use of 'X'our Snrplns With the retail grower it frequently happens that during the Fall and early Wiilter a bench or part of one will be found when either a crop has just been taken off or stock is not doing as well cs it ought to. This means to have plants of some kind ready to fill up with some- thing which wiU bring in dollars. With all of the good remedies on hand to over- come disease or fight fungi or insect pests, time, labor and space under glass are too valuable to try to bring on a poor bunch of stock. I don't care very much whatever it may consist of, it is quicker and cheaper to fire out a lot of plants and refill a house with healthy stock than to try and coax stunted Car- nations, Roses or anything else into WEEK'S WORK FRITZ BAHR shape. The specialist doesn't keep any- thing sickly or poor on a bench for the reason that it doesn't pay. Why do so, many retail growers have a lot of truck on side benches or in corners? Sure, such plants will gather, but there is nothing on earth like a good house clean- ing every so often. An empty bench is not nearly as bad looking as one filled with worthless stock. At this time of the year one can prepare so as to be able to fill a bench or house later on if neces- sary with Carnations. While early planting is the best way, plants grown on in pots can be benched at any time and will go ahead without interruption. You may have on hand a nice lot of field stock, maybe plants which were just a little too small for housing three weeks ago. Why not pot up a good number of them and plunge the pots out in a cold frame? It they are kept pinched back and watered they can be benched any Cocos Weddeliana The time to stock up with Cocos Wed- deliana is not when you want the plants for the filling of your first ferndish orders but right now. Don't make the mistake of trying to grow your own supply from seed ; it will never pay you. For the amount of plants you want when you can buy nice stock ready for filling dishes with at $12 to $15 per 100 you had bet- ter devote the time it takes to grow such plants in advertising and taking orders. AVith all the many plants you may men- tion as desirable for ferneries there is nothing to beat this Cocos for graceful- ness, but even as single plants, when grown as specimens 2ft. to 3ft. high, they make grand sellers. If you got your supply of small ferns well under way and have forgotten the Cocos don't lose any time in ordering what you think you Group of white Lilac Marie Legraye. These plants had been held in cold'storage for fully eleven months and then brought into flower by John Scheepers' Co. of New York, in November last year. The flowers are in demand occasionallylbylthose who are willing to pay the tall prices asked.for Lilac. time up to November and made to pay for themselves. Have you ever had a call tor Carnations for outdoor flowering during the Summer months? Small field grown stock, potted up late in Fall and carried over either in frames or a cold house, will make the best kind for this purpose and flower all Summer long. Araucarias Most Valuable Around Christmas As red is the most desirable color in cut flowers as well as blooming plants for Christmas, so are the Araucarias among the decorative stock used during the holidays. The first impression one gets on beholding them is their similar- ity to the Norway Spruce or Christmas Tree used everywhere to help celebrate the great holiday. No matter what your plant arrangement may be, how simple or elaborate, you can never make a mistake to include in it an araucaria, or you can use single specimens which, with very lit- tle trimming, will make ideal plants for gifts. A little inexpensive plant out of a 4in. pot, costing about 35e., placed in a little basket or hamper, a little Holly ribbon and a few Winterberries will make the arrangement worth $1.50. If you have the space and look forward to next Christmas you can't do better than stock up well now with Araucarias of all sizes, ranging from 4in. to Tin. pot plants. A. excelsa is the old standby and as good as any for ordinary purposes. When you want single specimens and plants for which a better price can be obtained, A. robusta compacta is better and by far more showy and so is A. excelsa glauca. will need, and just a few more. You will want them. Crotons stock Up Now With Plants The Crotons, with their gorgeous col- orings, are always in demand during the Fall and Winter months but they won't stand low temperatures and usually are not very desirable as house plants, yet you can't very well do without them when it calls for foliage effects in a plant decoration. If you have the room, stock- ing up with 3%in. and 4in. pot plants now will pay you, for there is plenty more heat and sunshine to come between now and when firing starts. The plants will make considerable growth and you will have them on hand when ready for them. More than ever Crotons and all other decorative foliage plants will be made use of during the coming Winter, so get ready. Phoenix Roebelenii This is one of the best palms intro- duced of late years and it is only re- cently that large specimens can be bought at reasonable prices, while even the small- est plants are of great value, both as single plants or for the center of fern dishes. To see the plant at its best one has to have a large specimen In a Sin. or lOin. pot with a 3ft. spread. There is no palm we handle which will thrive with less care or attention than this Phoenix and you could not invest in any- thing better than a nice lot of assorted sizes at this time. They are bound to sell next Winter. You could not get anything better for store decorations, and if you have plants left over next Spring, perhaps just a little damaged, but still in fair shape, you can use them for cen- ter plants in your vases for outdoors. Gardenia Culture Will you please give me some infor- mation on Gardenias. I want to have them in flower by the middle of Decem- ber. I am taking off all the buds now as they appear; when shall I stop dol-g this? What temperature should they be grown in? When is the best time to put in cuttings for the following year? "This information will be much appreciated. — C. R., Ga. ^New stock Is used every year, as it has been found through experience, that it is much better in every way. Old plants or two-year-old plants seem to be too hard, and never give the long, healthy growth that young stock raised annually does. In old plants not only is the growth short but the flowers are also small. Fifty per cent, of our blooms this year will average from ISin. to 30in. in length, 25 per cent, from 12in. to ISln. and 25 per cent, from 6in. to 12in. I think this result could not be obtained from two-year-old stock, therefore, al- though there is a little more expense and labor connected, I am convinced that the profit made in this way is much more than from the old way of growing two- and three-year-old plants. It is very important to select cuttings from the very best plants and to use strong healthy shoots. If the stock is selected for a year or two, the result is most wonderful ; so much so that a per- son would almost imagine that a new race of plants had been produced. The plants are more vigorous, more easily grown, and much more flonferous. Propagation commences in January and is carried on through the Spring months. The houses are not all planted at the same time. We make three different plantings, so as to have the plants flower in rotation from September to June. In this way July and August is about the only time you may be without flowers, and It does not pay to have them at that time, owing to the limited demand. The plants are grown In shallow benches and the compost is much the same as is used for Roses. Care is needed in watering and ventilating, but if one will give the care that is required to grow good Roses he will be amply paid with an excellent crop of Gardenias. — F. J. DOLANSKT. Propagation of Gladioli Can you please give us some informa- tion In regard to the commercial propa- gation of Gladioli, both of the blooms and the bulbs? What kind of soil is neces- sary for their success — A. K. W., Fa. — For the commercial propagation of the Gladiolus In order that the corms may be of good size and not too soft, the fertilizer best used is one usually termed a Potato phosphate, rich in phos- phoric acid and potash. Frequent cul- tivation is also strongly advocated. A medium loam is the preferred soil. Cer- tain Holland firms are raising bulbs cheaply and competing, but the bulbs are thought not to be as clean of disease. Good stock can be grown from cormels or "spawn," planting 2in. or 3in. deep and cultivating very persistently. Trouble with Geraniums I am enclosing some Geranium leaves and would you please let me know the cause of their turning yellow and whether a change of soil would help them. — A. J. L., Me. — The trouble would appear to be that the soU Is badly drained and it is pos- sible that this condition has given rise to the unhealthy appearance of _ the plants. We do not think that it is a case of starvation, nor a poor soil al- together, but simply that the plants can- not assimilate what is there. You do not give us any particulars, however, and we can only surmise. The yellow leaved variety is simply one of the cream-colored or golden varieties. Try drying out the soil a little, see that the drainage is free and good, and If that does not work an improvement the alternative Is that the soil may require some little feeding. 336 The Florists' Exchange ••••••••••••*****^ Ground Bone Fine Granulated Rose, 200 lbs $5.00 Sheep Manure Ram's Head Brand, Fresh, 100 lbs $1.75 Repairing Materials Glazing Points,No.2 1000 60c.,5000 $2.75 Glazing Hammers 40c Glass Cutters, Diamond Guide Wheel $3.25 Putty, Twemiow's bid English $1^60 Mastica, Gals $1.40 Machines $i]30 ^ "^.^ WM. ELLIOTT & SONS iV^Vo^a 5f -r- ^^ ""'• l-IJlilUll Ot LJUnj NEW YORK yL. . Mhen ordering, please mention The Exchange Sweet Peas Early or Winter Flowering Spencers Yarrawa Grown by the originator See Special Florist List now being mailed If you have not received it, ask and we will mail it FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO., z^^w^^.. Faoeuil Hall Square, Boston Rainbow Freesias In fine mixture of fancy shades, yellow, orange, California-grown, true stock, first size bulbs, $10.00 per 1000. Purity Freesias August Rolker & Sons 51 BARCLAY STREET or P. O. Box 7S2 New York ME;YER'sTbRAND FORMOSUMS— GiGANTEUMS— MULTIFLORUMS THE LILY WITHOUT A PEER ORDER NOW FOR FALL DELIVERT. EX NEW CROP " rr CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER, 99 Warren Street,''NEW YORK Wbeii iTrderlae, pleaae meutlou The Exchange Our Exhibit of German Iris Won First Prize At the International Garden Club Summer Show, Pelham Manor June 1-4, 1916 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y. M'hen ordeiing montl,iii The Exchaiipe SECDS and BULBS Beckert's Seed Store 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (N„„h Side) PANSY SEED MY GIANT PANSY SEED, NEW CROP, READY NOW Finest miitures. in superb colors, all grown from •elected stock. Pkt of 5000 seeds, 11.00; 1 os t4.00; 3 01.. $10.00. Caah with order. E. B. JENNINGS Lock Boj 254 SOUTHPORT, CONN. Grower Only of The Finest Pansles Wben ordering, please mention The Eichange Watch This Space for FALL BULBS The Barclay Nursery, m. aronowitz. Prop. 60 Barclay St. and 14 W. Broadway. NEW YORK Telephone. Cortlandt 1518 MAMMOTH PANSY ^Vantler's Strain) Large flowering variety, saved only from select flowers. 1 pkt. 25e • 6000 seeds. Jl.OO; 1 os. J4.00. IMPERIAL SEED A PLANT CO. -:- Bsltimor., Md. Now Is the Time to Place Orders for PANSY SEED. Special florists' mixture, extra fine strain, $5.00 per oz. MIGNONETTE SEED. Giant strain, greenhouse grown, $5.00 per o». SNAPDRAGON KEYSTONE (New). Clear rose pink. Winter blooming variety, $1.00 per pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED, English. Separate colors, $8.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEED. Greenhouse grown, $3.50 per 1000, $30.00 per 10,000. ZVOLANEK'S SWEET PEA SEED. Complete list at his prices. RAINBOW FREESIAS. New and worth while. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 2!^-in., strong, $5.00 per 100, S 15.00 per 1000, extra heavy 3-in., $8.00 per 100. POINSETTIAS. Strong, 2H-m. (true Xmaa type), $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Strong, field-grown CARNATION PLANTS. Best varieties. Stock and prices right; write us for same. Write us regarding Fern Flats: Bostons, Scottii, Roosevelt, Whitmani, Teddy Jr., and other varieties for immediate or later planting. Have you placed your order for LILIUM Giganteum, Rubrum, For- mosum and Album? We aim to supply the best produced in Japan and invite correspondence regarding our stock. Having any trouble with your hose? The MAGIC Hose — best made — will do away with all your troubles. We handle that brand and no other. J^inch (2 ply), 15c. per ft.; 54-inch (2 ply), 16c. per ft. Couplings included. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Building PHILADELPHIA, PA WtifD orderlpg, please meptlop The ExcbHPge OUR MOTTOi "TH£ BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS" Valley CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK Orders taken now (or 1916 crop of German, Swedish, Dutch Pips TIME TO SOW PERENNIALS If you want stocky plants to resist the winter. Write for Special offer of Choicest Perennial Flower Seeds. It contains everything desirable in Perennials WEEBER & DON 114 CHAMBERS STREET NEW YORK BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS ^^'^i(^^for Prices LEONARDS^ CO 226-230 ONION SETS WestKm5ie-St,.-eHlCAGO GROWERS FOR THE TRADE RAINBOW FREESIAS Grown and hybridized for a number of years by Mr. A. Frey, of Crown Point, Ind. The colors are varied and include several shades of yellow, orange, lavender and pink, alt, however, harmonizing with each other, even when bunched together. Bulbs offered are of good blooming siie and in a mixture of colors. Separate colors cannot be offered as yet. Delivery in July, as soon as bulbs are harvested and cured. Price: $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000, $187.50 for 5000. For sale by A. FREY A. HENDERSON & CO. Crown Point. Ind. 211 N. State St., Chicago Lily Bulbs Fall Shipment fromi Japan Prices quoted F. O. B. New York. Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, and London, (Ont.) Write for quotations stating quan- ity, variety and size requited. McHutchison & Co. THE IMPORT HOUSE 95 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS (SAGO PALMS) Strong and healthy bulbs, aiie H to 6 Ibl. 25 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. tl.OO. 300 Iba. «25.00. 5t)0 Iba. $40.00. THE MOORE SEED CO. 125 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. When orrterliic, plBuse roinllon The Ezcbanft Florists' Forcing Sweet Peas All the new and standard varieties Write for prices Fait Wholesale and Retail Catalogues ready w tb In a few days. Send for copy James Vick's Sons Rochester -:- -;- New York When orderiniT. please meotloD The ExcbaocC August 12, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 337 ^ SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President. KiRBy B. White, Detroit. Mich.; firat vice-pres. F. W. Bolciano, Washington, D. C: second vice-pre3 , L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis,, secretary-treasurer, C. E. Kendel, 2010 Ontario St., Cleveland. O.: assistant secretary, S. F. WiLLABD, Jr.. Cleveland, O. European Notes We are still awaiting the hot wave fr»m yi>iu- side. In the meantime Dutch travelers who have recently returned from the land of the free report that conditions are very little, if any, better in your usually most favored country. The theory that our troubles are due to the big guns, which are at this moment sounding in the ears of the writer, is therefore a fallacy. The Gulf Stream and the icebergs are a more reasonable solution. Except for the retarding influence of these chilly conditions and the help it gives to the growth of the weeds, which unhappily we have not suflicient labor available to check, crops generally are looking fairly fresh and green. But the time of the harvest is drawing nigh : July 20 has on several occasions seen us proudly bearing our new Wheat to the market, but it is not so today. We must still "wait and see." One crop especially causes us consider- able anxiety ; this is Spinach. Of the worry and anxiety to dealers in this ar- ticle last season it is not needful to write ; the facts are fresh in the memory of us all. It is, however, quite safe to predict that if the same extraordinary demand continues during the coming sea- son the difficulties will be increased five- fold. There is nothing left over from last season ; the crop will be harvested this year fully three weeks late ; the grower is too busy with other and more profit- able crops ; labor is very scarce and dear, and much of the seed wiU be lost by inexperienced workmen and at pres- ent we do not know if the export will be prohibited or not. In the meantime, frantic appeals for extra early delivery reach us by every mail from your side. We are powerless. The tempting offers made daily by con- tractors to the German government are more than the growers can resist. They are only human after all and when, as now, it is a case of ready money and no risk w'e do not wonder that they fall into the trap. There will be a very rude awakening some day. Chas. M. Jackman has returned to London from Holland en route to France. At present he is the only representative of the American seed trade in Europe. Etikopean Seeds. Imports Aug. 4. — S. S. Allanton — P. Anderson. 25 bis. roots; J. C. Kuyper & Co.. 191 cases bulbs ; ,T. W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., 2.55 cases bulbs ; C. Wyman." 1.50 cases bulbs; Stunipp & Walter Co., 99 cases bulbs ; C. H. Cobb, 112 cases bulbs. S. S. Kirkcswald — Stumpp & Walter Co., 175 eases bulbs ; Downing Co., .36 cases bulbs ; Maltus & Ware, 869 cases bulbs. New York Seed Trade The seed stores of this city are experi- encing a moderate demand for seeds for late planting, of Radishes, early Turnips, early Beets, early Snap Beans, early Peas, early Sweet Corn, Fall Spinach, Winter Kale, Endive, Lettuce, Corn Salad, pickling Cucumbers, Kohlrabi, perennial flower seeds, Pansies and Win- ter flowering Sweet Peas for forcing un- der glass. Purity Freesia are meeting with a very active demand, and the supply is very short. Many of the seedsmen liave received the invoices of their orders for French bulbs, but so far as can be learned none of the French bulbs have actually ar- rived. The reports of the great short- age in the crop of French bulbs has alarmed the seedsmen, and many of them are trying to secure enough from other seedsmen to cover their orders. Lilium Harris!! bulbs have arrived, and the quality of the bulbs this season is re- ported to be good. The sales of Winter flowering Sweet Peas of the Spencer type for forcing un- der glass for early results are reported on every hand to be very large. Such seedsmen as make the filling of export orders a feature of their busi- ness report that the present demand for seeds is very active. The large reduction in the store force of employees caused by vacation, is not- able in all of the seed stores this week. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St.. has received this week 170 cases of Lilium formosum bulbs, both the green and black stemmed varieties, direct from Yokohoma, Japan, and from France 502 oases French bulbs, comprising Narcissus, P. W. grandiflora. Narcissus Trumpet Jlajor. Roman Hyacinths, and Allium Xeapolitauuni. These are among the earliest and largest shipments of bulbs arriving in New York City this season from Japan and France. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., has received this week a large shipment of French bulbs and is shipping these out to fill orders already booked. George H. Dicks, of Cooper, Taber & Co.. London, arrived in New York on Monday of this week on the S. S. "Or- duna." He will possibly make an eight weeks' tour of the LTnited States, going as far west as Chicago and as far south as St. Louis. He called at The Ex- change oftice on Wednesday morning. He informed us ho is liable to be called hack at any time on military duty with the British Army. His address while in the United States will be care R. J. Godwin's Sons, 15 Whitehall st.. N. Y. C. California Seed Notes The fierce liot weather reported by this writer in The Exchange, July 1. pre- vailed in California every day in the month of .Tuly, without let up, and at present writing, early in August, it in- dicates continuing at least two more weeks before fogg.v w^eather, which usu- ally brings coolness here in August, may be expected. Thus far. the duration of this extreme tropical heat spasm, in the seed farm sections of California has exceeded the traditional forty days, and the various seed crops have suffered considerably. In the Delta dis- trict, the damage to the Onion seed crop has been estimated at from 35 to 50 per cent, so that, while the crop will not be such a failure as last year, there will be approximately 500,000 pounds less seed than was expected six weeks ago. After threshing, cleaning and drying, when the loss has been more definitely known, there may be shown a still greater shrink- age in yield. Damage to Lettuce ranges around the same ratio as with Onion : 35 to 50 per cent. The damage to all crops is con- sidered slightly less in the Santa Clara district, nearer the Coast, than it is in the Delta district. While yet too early to make estimates with due positiveness. still with the most conservative figuring, the following deliveries are now ex- pected : Carrot — according to variety — 50 to 100 per cent. T.pttuce — according to location grown — Big Boston.lNewiYork and Grand Rapids, 75 to TOO per cent. Onion — White Portugal — according to location — V 65 to SO per cent. " — White Globe — according to location — 75 to SO per cent. " — Red Wethersfield — according to loca- tion— 65 to 75 per cent. "T — Danvers — according to location — SO to 90 per cent. " — Yellow Strasburg — according to loca- tion— SO to 90 per cent. " ^Australian Brown — 100 per cent. Parsley — according to variety — 60 to 75 per cent. Radish — according to variety — 50 to 100 per cent. Salsify — according to location — 25 to 50 per cent. Sweet Peas — Eckford Mixed — 40 to 50 per cent. " Spencer Mixed — 90 to 100 per cent. " " — Named sorts, according to variety' — 25 to 65 per cent. California Seeds. CALLAS Aethiopica. Ua to 2 in S70.00 per 1000 Godfrey. More prolific than Aethiopica. (All flowering bulbs). 1 to iVz in., $8.00 per 100; lH to 2 in., S14.00 per 100 FREESIAS Fischer's Purity. Florists' size (H to Vs ms. diameter) $7.50 per 1000 ANGLIN & WALSH CO., waiiamsbridge, PHONE, WOODLAWN 1470 When ordering, please meatlon Tbe Exchange Mastodon Pansies Is our name for a genuine American .strain of Pansies originated by us, and comprising a marvelous number of new shades and varieties, as well as miproved types from other lands. All are of excellent form, of the richest colors, and of great size — up to three and seven-eighths inches in diameter. Mas- todon Pansies represent twenty-three years of special and ezciusire cultivation under our personal direction and con- stant supervision, and large sums expended in securing the finest stock grown by specialists all over the world. When you come to know us and our Pansies, you will never be without superb Pansies. Our customers are hanging up germination records that are mar- velous in all climates. .Separate colors. 1915 Catalogue Ready. 1916 CUT PRICES MASTODON MIXED. H oz. 65c <■, oz. S2.25, oz. 4,00, 4 oz. $12.00. PRIVATE STOCK MIXED. M oz. .SI. 00, J2 oz. S3.25, oz. Sii.OO, 4 oz. $20.00. GREENHOUSE SPECI.U- (New) H oz. $1.00, i2 oz. $4 00. oz. SS.OO. STEELE'S PANSY GARDENS, Portland, Oregon ^N'lit^'i ordoring. pli'usp lueiilioii Tbe EKchaiige The L. D.WALLER SEED CO. GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA Wholesale Growers of FLOWER SEEDS, SWEET PEAS AND NASTURTIUMS. Corrempondencm Solicited When rirdp~lng. please meptlon Tbe K\cbangp Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN Catalogue on application 98 Chambers Street, NEW YORK CITY rvi„n -ii-Horlnp nl" Seedsmen W. L Marshall & Co. Write for samples and prices on Lithographed Envelopes, Folding Boxes, Catalog Covers, Plates for Seedsmen Stecher Lithographic Company Dept. S ROCHESTER, N. V. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Seeds Bulbs Insecticides 166West23dSt.,NEWYORK Mhpn ordering, please mention The Exchange 338 The Florists' Exchange 3« m Zvolanek's Well Known Winter-Flowering Orchid Sweet Pea Seeds In original packages at Iiis prices. 1 oz. 4 oz. Mrs. A. A. Skach. Widely known shell pink $4.00 13.50 $12.00 Mrs. Joseph Manda. A shade lighter 1.25 4.00 14.00 Mrs. M. Spanolm. Purest white 1.25 Venus. White ground. Edges pink blushed . 1.50 Bohemian Girl. Darker shell pink 2.00 White Orchid. Dwarfer i .00 Orchid Beauty. Dark rose, blushed with orange. Very large 75 Pink and White Orchid. Blanche Ferry color and very large 75 Lavender Nora. The finest lavender 50 Lavender Orchid. Lavender pink, large. . . i.oo Christmas Pink Orchid. Improved bicolor. 4.00 The Czar. Similar to above 4.00 Red Orchid. Large, free and very fine. ... i.oo Miss Flora Fabing. Pink, yellow and salmon 1.00 3.^0 4 oz. lib. We handle all of his varieties, including novelties introduced this year for the first time, and give the following list of the best of those already introduced . 1 lb. 1 oz. Bridal Veil. Frilled pure white Si. 75 Apricot Orchid. Salmon and cream 2.00 For others, write us for complete list. 5.00 $15.00 4.00 14.00 5.00 15.00 6.00 3-50 12.00 2.50 9.00 2.50 9.00 1.75 6.00 3-50 12.00 12.00 40.00 12.00 40.00 3-50 12.00 Also Yarrawa, widely known rose pink, i oz. $2.00, 4 oz. $5.25, I lb. $16.00. Rose Queen. The widely known clear pink we introduced. Strictly greenhouse grown seed; originator's strain. S5.00 per oz. ; I15.00 per J^ lb.; $50.00 per lb. This is worth 'the differ- ence from the outside seed. Keystone Snapdragon Undoubtedly the best Winter-blooming clear pink on the market. $1.00 per pkt., $5.00 for 6 pkts., $10.00 for 13 pkts. S. S. Skidelsky & Company, Philadelphia,^ pa. Wlipn orflfiing. pjfnse mention The Excliange MichelFs Seasonable Florists' Supplies KEYSTONE PLANT TUBS MADE OF WHITE CEDAR Size Inside Inside Each Doz. 100 No. Top Diam. Depth 6 $0.30 $3.25 $25.00 2 i l|7 7 .32 3.50 26.00 3 t I 8 4 xLt 9 8 .35 3.75 27.50 • 9 .40 4.00 30.00 5 10 9 .45 4.75 35.00 6 11 10 .55 5.75 42.50 7 12 11 .65 6.25 50.00 8 13 12 .75 8.00 62.50 9 14 13 .85 9.25 72.50 10 15 14 .90 10.00 77.60 11 16 15 1.00 11.00 87.60 12 . 17 16 1.20 13.00 105.00 13 - 18 17 1.40 15.00 117..50 14 19 18 1.80 19.00 150.00 If stamped steel aide handles are A-anted. add 8c. per pair to th of each tub in single or dozen lots: 7c. per pair in hundred lots. :' Headquarters for C ane Stakes 100 1000 .1000 10,000 Southern, s to 9 ft., selected qualitv .50.75 S3.25 S6.UU $27.50 Japanese. Ver>- thin about 6 ft. 1 JUg . . .80 3.25 6,25 30.00 Japanese Green Cane Sta kes 100 500 1000 100 ,100 1000 IM ft 10.35 $1.25 S2.25 1.75 3.25 2.25 4.00 $3.0( 3.7. ) $5.50 2 ft 45 4 ft.... 85 2J^ ft 55 ) 7.00 Also Galvanized Steel Wire Plant Stakes and Wire Stakes. GLAZING MATERIAL GLAS.S CUTTERS GREENHOUSE PAINT PUTTY GLAZINt; CEMENT MASTICA PUTTY BULBS GLAZING POINTS MASTICA MACHINES ZEMENTINE ■Myo Rubber Hose. Hose Couplings, Hose Bands, Hose Washers, etc Lilium Harrisii Bulbs * No. of Size Bulbs I in. per Case Doz. 100 1000 6 to 7 335 $0.S5 $5.75 $52.50 l7to9 200 1.30 8.75 82.50 FREESIA BULLS Fischer's Strain Purity. First size bulbs, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Send for our Wholesale Catalogue and Price List, if you haven't a copy HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 518 Market St., Philadelphia Wbe.t ordering, pkase mention The Exchange Restrictions on the Importation of Bulbs Owing to certain misunderstandings whicti have arisen on the part of nur- serymen and seedsmen as to the restric- tions recently placed on the importation of bi'Jbs into the British Islands, the Horticultural Trades Association inter- viewed the Controller of the Imports Re- strictions Department of the Board of Trade. As a result of the representa- I tions made by the former body, through a deputation consisting of Wm. Cuth- I bertson and Geo. Barr. it was elicited that all importations from Holland, Den- I ■■■'d Sweden are inter- dicted, the prohibition applying no less to parcel post deliveries than to the usual shipments. In regard to certain licenses which were mentioned some time ago, as possible in the case of growers who ac- tually possess bulb stocks under cultiva- tion in Holland, we are informed that no such licenses will be granted. In respect to Japanese bulbs the Board of Trade has decided that growers may import 50 per cent, of the quantities they imported last year, provided shipment is effected not later than October 31 next. The new restrictions do not apply to bulb importa- ! tions from France. — Oardeners' Chroni- I cle. I AmericanBulb Company Organized The American Bulb Company, the in- I corporation of which was reported in The Florists' Exchange last week, has ' been formed by a number of well known ! men in the florists' business. The com- pany is a .$100,000 corporation, with of- fices at 172 N. Wabash ave., Chicago, 1 111. [ A. Miller, until recently a partner of A. Henderson & Co., is well known in the trade and is the president of the new company. Robert Newcomb, for a long time with \*aughan's Seed Store, has traveled extensively through the West as far as the Coast, and is thoroughly ex- perienced, having been in the business tor 20 years. "Bob," as he is popularly known has always been idenlitied with trade organization matters. Samuel Seligman has been with Wertheimer Bros., New Tork for a number of years and is well known throughout the trade. .\lbert Koehler was for sixteen years in the offices of Vaughan's Seed Store and is qualified to fulfill the position that he occupies with the American Bulb Co., as secretary-treasurer. The new venture has the good wishes of the many friends of the directors for all success. Governmental Appropriations Free Seeds — Plant Disease Problems — Seed Testing The free seed graft is destined to re- main available for another year if the action of the conferees of the Senate and the House of Representatives is ratified, for these worthy gentlemen have decided that with respect to the para- graph "For purchase, propagation, test- ing and congressional distribution of valuable seeds, bulbs, trees, shrubs, vines, cuttings and plants, • » • • $252,- 540," that the Senate shall recede from its objection and the appropriation be made. It is coming election time and to give up the privilege of sending a packet of seeds to the farmer's wife would give an unfair advantage to the opposition. In the agricultural appropriation bill this .vear there is an appropriation of $38,500 for investigations of plant dis- eases and pathological investigations and $6;5,615 tor the investigation of diseases of orchard and other fruits. The sum of $250,000 is authorized for Citrus can- ker investigations in addition to $S7,- 175 for the investigation of diseases of forest and ornamental trees and shrubs, including a study of the nature and habits of the parasitic fungi causing the Chestnut bark diseases, the White Pine blister rust, and other epidemic tree dis- eases, for the purpose of discovering new methods of control' and applying meth- ods of eradication or control already dis- covered. For the investigation, testing and improvement of plants yielding drugs, spices, poisons, oils, and related products and by-products, and for general physio- logical and fermentation investigations, there is made available $53,320. The sum of $28,700 is made available for use in studying and testing commer- cial seeds, including the testing of sam- August 12, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 339 WINTER-FLOWERING Spencer Sweet Peas The varieties offered below are now too wcU known to need much description; we cUssily colors to make ordering easy. All our stocks are re-selected and can be thoroughly relied upon to come true to description and color. PINK AND WHITE Christmas Pink Orchid. An Oz. irnprovonient . lb. Lb. on Pink and White Orchid $3.00 SIO.OO S35.00 Pink-and-White Orchid. Similar in color to Christmas Pink 65 2.00 7.50 Sensation. Newman & Legg's variety of the Christmas Pink Orchid 3.00 10.00 .S5.00 The Czar. Standard rose, wings white, mottled with pink 3.00 10.00 35.00 WHITE AND BLUSH Bridal VeU. Best pure white. . 1.00 3.50 12.00 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Double, white 1.00 3.50 12.00 Venus. Standard slightly blush pink 1.50 4.50 White Orchid. Pure white. . .65 2.00 Selma Swcnson. Light, soft Oz. \i lb. Lb pink «1.0C Yarrawa. Bright rose pink. Introducer's re-selected stock. 2.00 California-grown seed 65 RED AND ROSE Belgian Hero. A beautiful rose-colored variety 3.00 $10.00 Fordhook Rose. Rosy carmine 1.50 4.00 Orchid Beauty. Dark rose- . pink, with orange blush 75 2..50 Red Orchid. Bright cherry red .75 2.50 Sensation Scarlet. Bright scarlet. $24.00 8.00 35.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 3.00 10.00 35.00 15.00 7.50 1200 35.00 PINK AND LIGHT PINK Bohemian Girl, One of the finest pink sells 1.50 4.50 15.00 Fordhook Pink. Rose pink on white ground, shading deep pink toward the edge of the standard and wings 1.25 3.50 Morning Star. Self -pink color. 3.00 10.00 Mrs. Jos. Manda. Light shell pink 65 2.00 7.50 Miss Florence Roland. Light pink with salmon 1.50 4.50 16.00 Mrs. A. A. Skach. Beautiful, clear, bright pink 65 2.00 7.50 Rose Queen. A pink of sterling" merit and of most pleasing shade 1.50 5.00 18.00 APRICOT AND ORANGE Apricot Orchid. Mostly apri- cot self 1.50 4..50 15.00 Orange Orchid. Standard or- ange, wings dark salmon pink. 1.50 4.50 15.00 LAVENDER AND BLUE Anita Wehrmann. k beautiful shade of lavender. ;f4 oz. 25c. .75 E. Burke. We recommend this as the best light blue. Tr. pkt. (25 seeds) 50c., M o^- S2.50 0.00 Mrs. John M. Barker. Lilac, with glistening, dark rose wings, light blue on white ground L50 4.50 15.00 Mixed Winter-Flowering Spencers Containing many of the best and most expensive sorts in a wide range ol color. 1^ oz. 20c., oz. 65c., H lb. .S2.00, lb. S7.50. Boddington's Re-selected Winter-flowering Spencers as grown by Wm. Sin>, Cliftondale. Mass. Asparagus Seed PLUMOSUS NANUS. True greenhouse grown. 100 seeds SOc. 250 seeds $1.00, 1000 seeds S3.50. PLUMOSUS NANUS. California grown. 100 seeds 50c., 250 seeds 75c., 1000 seeds 82.50. Bright rose pink, with light wings. Seeds sown ear y m September will flower about December 1st and bloom profusely and continuously until May They are borne us- ually in fours on extra long, strong stems. Awarded CertiBcate ol Ment. International Flower Show. New York, 1914, and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, March, 1915. Hoz. loz. llD. Introducer's re-selected stock *0-60 *2.00 J^4.uu Yarrawa California grown seed. .20 $2.00 .65 8.00 Tr. H Tr. CALCEOLARIA, Boddington's Perfection pkt. pkt. Miied Sl.OO $0.60 CINERARIA, Boddington's Stellata Mlied. 1.00 .60 CINERARIA, Matchless TaU Miied 1.00 .60 CINERARIA. Matchless Dwarf Mixed 1.00 .60 Boddington's Giant Pansies Tr.pkt. H oz. Oz. Boddington's ••Challenge" Mixture.. $0 50 $1.50 $6.00 Sim's Gold Medal Mixture 75 5.00 Knott's Winter-flowering Mixed. Giant flowers of good substance on long stems. Beautiful colors 75 2.50 Triumph of the Giants. Extremely large flowers of beautiful colorings. . . .50 2.00 9.00 Giant Masterpiece (Frilled Pansy). Petals beautifully waved; exquisite colors 25 1.25 4.00 Giant Madame Perret. Wine colored flowers; beautifully marked 25 .So 3.00 I $1.60 Tr.pkt. a oz. Giant Trimardeau. Mammoth flower- ing, and in a good range of color $0.15 $0.50 ; Giant Lord Beaconsfield. Deep purple violet, top petals light blue 25 .60 2.00 Giant Emperor William. Ultramarine blue, purple eye 25 .60 2.00 Giant Golden Queen. Bright yellow; no eye 25 .60 2.00 Giant Golden Yellow. Yellow; brown eye 25 .60 2.00 Giant President McKJnley. Golden yellow, large dark blotch 25 .85 3.00 Giant White. Violet spot 35 .' > 5% discount for cash with order. Tr. H Tr. MIGNONETTE. Boddington's Majesty, pkt. pkt. The finest of all the fancy varieties of Mignon- ette for Winter forcing Per oz.. $7.50$1.00 $0.60 SCHIZANTHUS Boddlngtonii. Select hy- brids. Tr. pkt. 75o.; 3 for $2.00. Stocks (Winter) • ABUNDANCE. Excellent for Summer and Winter flowering. Color fine shade of carmine Tr. K rose, similar to Queen Alexandra pkt. oz. 6 tr.pkts.. $1.00. $0.20 BEAUTY OF NICE. Daybreak pink; one of the best 25 $1.00 Canary Yellow. Undoubtedly the finest yel- low Stock yet raised. Height 15 in 25 Crimson King. Brilliant fiery crimson 25 Empress Augusta Victoria. Color silvery Ulac 25 QUEEN ALEXANDRA. Delicate rosy lilac . . .25 Lenox Purple. One of the handsomest of the light purple Stocks. An especially desirable variety 25 IKlNt Its ALICE. ■White i5 2.00 1.50 1.50 1.00 1.00 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON CO., Inc., 128 Chambers Street NEW YORK CITY wmMfmm7Mmmmfmmjmimm7mmrmmm,tmimm7mmmimm When ordering, please mention The Exchange pies of seeds of grasses. Clover, or Al- falfa, and lawn grass seeds secured in the open market, and where such samples are found to be adulterated or misbranded the results of the te.sts are to be pub- lished, together with the names of the persons by whom the seeds were offered for sale, as is now tlie practice. There is to be spent during the next 12 months in the cultivation and care of the gardens and grounds of the Depart- ment of Agriculture in the city of Wash- ington, including the maintenance of the grounds, and the erection, management and maintenance of conservatories, greenhouses, and plant and fruit propa- gating gardens, $11,690. For horticultural investigations, in- cluding the study of producing, handling, and shipping truck and related crons, and the study of landscape and vegetable gardening, floriculture, and related sub- jects, .$.56,080 will be spent, and $15,000 is provided for continuing the necessary improvements to establish and maintain a general experiment and agricultural station at .\rlington Farms, Va., where the national Rose Garden is also situated. For investigations in foreign seed and plant introduction, including the study, collection, purchase, testing, propagation and distribution of rare and valuable seeds, bulbs, trees, shrubs, vines, cut- tings and plants from foreign countries and from the foreign possessions of the United States, and for experiments with reference to their introduction and culti- vation in this country, $70,400 is to be expended, while there is to he available for the purchase, propagation, testing and distribution of new and rare seeds ; for the investigation and improvement of grasses and forage crops, and to con- duct investigations to determine the most effective way of eradicating weeds, $140,- 920, it being specified that not more than $60,000 is to be used for the purchase and distribution of the new seeds re- ferred to. The Senate is to lose its amendment providing for an appropriation of $3000 to be used in the co-operation of the De- partment of Agriculture with horticul- tural organizations in the standardiza- tion of botanical names in horticultural use. This was tacked on to the appro- 340 The Florists' Exchange YARRAWA The Finest Rose-Pink Winter-Flowering Spencer Sweet Pea The ideal florists' variety. Pi .'.,1 .. ' , <,/.. Sl.'.O. oz. S.-,.01. Early Spring Maid, Early Melody, Early .Songbird, pUt, 2.5 seeds 2.")c., J.i oz. $1.2.'), oz. SI. 01). Early Heather Bell, i)lr the salaries of its einidnytes. and .S(n.:i(>0 to enable the Si'.retar.v of Agriculture to carry into efifect the provisions of the law to regu- late the importation of nursery stock and other plants and plant products, and to establish and maintain quarantine dis- tricts for plant diseases and insect pests, and to permit and regulate the move- ment of fruits, plants and vegetables therefrom. PAGE 331 Seedsmen as Deer Stalkers Mr. G. Cooper, of the well known seed tirm of F. Cooper, Ltd., Wellington. New Zealand, sends u.s a photograph of deer heads which he. with R. Burrow.s, had got on a deer stalking expedition in the Hunter Valley. New Zealand. They each secured four splendid heads, one being a l."> pointer, and live ro.vals (12 pninters). with others. The length of the largest was 4:*.in.. the spread being ."Tin., and the coronet 7'jin. Mr. Cooper says that Uumer Valley and the slopes of the .^outlu'rii -Vlps are considered as among the finest deer stalking countries ill the world. To reach the groinid. f rojn Wellington reipiires a trip of about 1.50 miles by boat. L'lH) miles by rail. 100 niil<"s by motor. :50 miles across a lake in a launch, 12 miles by pack-horse, and 1- miles on foot. Most of the deer ; found at an elevation of ."iOIKift. T'HKtft. in very rough country. The deer there are plentiful, in fact so jilcntifnl thai the .Vcclimntisation .*i)e day the party saw about ItV) deer, iiu'litdiug about 20 stags. In addition to tlie siileiidid s]>ort. the scenery is won- derfully tine, the whole of the -Southern .Vlps of N"w Zealand being at times laH out before the stalkers when on Hie t.'; "f the mountains. Incorporations Wknatciikk. W.^sii. — The Trumble Consulting Horticultural Co. has been iu- I orpciated with a capital stock of $.">000. The incorporators are U. Kdwards and M. K. Trumble. I'onTi.ANn. SIe. — The .TiU'dan-niaiicli- ard Nursery Co. has been incorporated to do a general nursery business. Capi- tal stock. .$10.1100 The incoriiorators uiv Harold C. .Tordaii. (^hester A. .Jordan. .\lvin F. .Jordan. Clarence W. Harber. S. W. .Jordan. I'ortland. Me.: Howard C. Tilanchard. Clill'ord S. lUiimhard. t iimbcrlaud. Me. IOast Somkrmi.i.e. Mass. — McGarry. the florist. 7i>-A Broadway, has closed his store and has moved to his house. '< Brook St.. where be will continue the business. August 1-2, 191fi. The Florists' Exchange 341 Southern States ) Houston, Tex. Pleasant Weather "Kaiiiing tmiay (Aug. 5), witli iiuite luul wfiithiT." This ought to be pleas- ant news to those who are coming to the convention. John Youug linds it far cooler here than he iniagiued it wouUI tie ami there ought not to be any hesitation on account of the weather. \'isitors will hntl it just as pleasant as in New York and more so than iu many Northern cities. Mr. Bates represmiting Lord & Buru- liam Co.. arrived thi.s week and made a Irii) over the city in the interests of his business, lie states that he likes Hous- ton and tluit business for his company htoks good. Mr. Bates inspected tlie house recently erected by the city of lloustcni and for which his company, fur- nished the material. He was pleased with the house as erected, and said he would use it as au illustration to pros- prective customers. It. C. Kerr has gone to San Antonio with others a.s a committee from the Yoiuig Men's Business League to look into the advisibility of bringing to Ilou.s- ton on exposition that was to have been held there. \V. K. Cluxtou of Willis, Texas, the original Bluebell grower, was iu Houston this week and said that he would ha\e a thuusaiul stems of Bluebells fresh every morning at the Convention hall so that visitors would learn what Kustomas look like. The convention is right upon us and we are ready. The more visitors we have the better we will be satisfied. c. "l. b. New Orleans, La. Welcome to Visiting; Florists Florists from all parts of the country are preparing for tlie convention iu Houston. The delegates will pass- through New Orleans, Aug. 14. and the N. U. Horticultural Society intend giving a welcome. The reception committee is composed of C. W. Eichling. and other members of the Horticultural Society. When the Northern delegate.s leave for Houston tlie "Crescent City" delegates will accompany them. H. Kraak has a Hue Gladiolus crop. He also had a bountiful Aster yield, but has disijosed of all of them. Funeral work has kept him ciuite busy. All the New Orleans Uorists report fair business, funeral work forming the chief part. New (Jrleans has had warmer weather than usual ; but we have nothing to com- plain of. for the afternoon showers keep the atmosphere cool. M. BlEKIIORST. Montgomery, Ala. Local Asters Business outside of funeral work is in a very weak state. A few desultory orders occasionally break the calm quiet of the day. So far as local conditions are concerned two large funerals helped swell the volume of business so that the month of July was a fraction ahead of the same month last year, while thus far in August •it is on a par. Quite a nice trade is being worked up in the whidesale market for Asters, which in this market have not been a success until this season. It takes some time for a grower to overcome the many draw- backs this section labors under to grow- any kind of Summer Bowers, but Itose- mont Gardens seem to have mastered the art. if art it is. and are sending out very good stock of the early blooming varie- ties, w-hile the incoming of the larger and finer stock promises the etiual of any grown. Shoirery The recent heavy rains have abated to a large extent, lint sliowers most every day only lighten up tlu' monotony So tliat rain coats and umbrellas must I)e always within easy i-each. Outside flow- ers certainly do flourish and Itoses never were better, improving each day so that it is difficult at times ti> get enough for orders, and at the price of !fl..50 per doz. VAUGHAN'S Mixtures "Cut Flo-wer" Runs to Per Trade Pkt. Per H oz. Per oz. Per K lb. Light Colors $0.25 $0.85 $5.00 $17.50 "Giant" Contains all Per Trade Pkt. Per H oz. Per oz. Per )i lb. The BIG Ones $0.25 $o.60 $4.00 $14.00 " International " Wonderful in Per Trade Pkt. Per Vs oz. Per oz. Per K lb. Range of Colors $0.50 $i.50 $10.00 $35.00 FOR 27 YEARS WE HAVE SPECIALIZED IN PANSY SEED Other dealers have stolen the names of our mix- tures, but so far none have gotten away with the quality of the seeds we supplied Giant Flowered Pansies Indifio King. Indigo blue $2.00 Mad. Perret. Rose and pink. 1.80 Masterpiece. Fluted petals. . 5.00 Orcliid-flowered, Miied 2. 25 Paris Market. Fine mixture. 1.80 PrinceBismarck.Lightbrown. 1.50 Purple. Rich color 1-50 Striped. A fine strain 1.40 Trimardeau. Mixed 1.00 Violet Blue ■ . 1.40 White, very Large, with Violet Eye •• 1-60 Yellow, with Large Dark Eye 1.60 Giant Adonis. Light blue SI. 80 Auricula. Colors 1-80 Aurora. Pure white 1-80 BeaconsBeld. Violetandblue. 1.80 Black (King of the Blacks). . . ISO Bridesmaid. Apple-blossom. 2.40 Bugnot. Extra choice 2.80 Gassier. 3 and 5 blotched.. 2.00 Pres. McKinley 3.00 Pres. Carnot 3.00 Emperor William. Blue 1.40 Fiery Faces. Red with black. 1..50 Golden Queen. Pure yellow 1.50 Calceolaria Hybrida Mixed Extra Choice. Our mixture is composed of the choicest selections of tigered, marbled, spotted and variegated varieties, and we know, will give entire satisfaction. 1000 seeds 50c.. 3 trade pkts. for $1.35. Cineraria Vaughan's Columbian Mixture. It consists of a mixture made up by ourselves of the choicest English, French and German strains, and cannot be excelled in variety of colors, size, shape and substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant. Trade pkt. (500 seeds) 50c., 3 pkts. $1.40. And etty other named sorts. See Mid-Summer List Florist's Seeds Mignonette New York Market. The largest and best greenhouse variety. Trade Pkt. (1000 seeds) 50c., oz. $7.00, Va oz. Sl.OO Primula Sinensis Vaughan's International Mixture Trade Pkt. (350 seeds) 50c., per f, oz. S4.00. Also Separate Colors, at same prices Primula Obconica Grandiflora Mixed. 1000 seeds, 50o. And all separate colors. Primula Malacoides, trade pkt. 25c. Sweet Peas for Fall Sowing NEW EARLY FLOWERING LONG SEASON SPENCERS The originator eaya: "One thing we are absolutely sure of is that these we are offering have come absolutely true for three consecutive years." EARLY MORNING STAR. Deep orange scarlet or flame color, standard rich orange, pink wings The flowers are large and of best Spencer form, and borne in threes and fours in wonderful profusion. 25 seeds 25c.. tr. pkt. (K oz.) $1.25, oz. $4.50 net EARLY SONG BIRD. The flower is light pink on white ground, and borne on long Sterne. Nearly every one carries four large blossoms. 25 seeds 25c. , tr. pkt. ( H oz.) $ 1 .00, oz. $3.50 net EARLY MELODY. Rose pink on white ground, closely resembling Countess Spencej- and Hercules. The flowers are borne on long stems and mostly four large well-waved blossoms to each stem. 25 seeds 25c., tr. pkt. iH oz.) $1.00. oz. $3.50 net EARLY SPRING MAID. Color light pink on a cream ground, and the blossoms have the same splendid characteristics of Mrs. Hugh Dickson for a florist's flower. It is a most effective flower and carries a great wealth of blossoms borne in fours on long stems. 25 seeds 25c.. tr. pkt. (^oz.) $1.00. oz. $3.50 net EARLY SNOW FLAKE. Best early-flowering white-seeded Spencer Very large and of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne in wonderful profusion on long stems. 25 seeds 25c.. tr. pkt. (^ oz.) $1.25, oz. $4.50 net EARLY HEATHER BELL. Flowers are very large, borne in fours and threes on long, stout stems: beautiful, bold Spencer form. The color is a rich but pleasing mauve; after standing in water the color becomes a beau- tiful mauve lavender. 25seeds25c.. tr. pkt. (i^ oz.) $1.25. oz. $4.50 net Winter Flowering— Unwin Types Tr. pkt. Oz. Lb. Blue Jay. Bright blue self color... $0.15 $0.50 $6.00 Lavender Nora . Most pleasing lavender; long stems. A splendid com- mercial variety 20 .75 Winter Flowering— Spencer T^pe (Trade packets contain >^ oz.) Tr. pkt. Oz. Lb. Anita Wehrman. Clear vlavender $0.25 $0.75 $9.00 Lavender Bicolor 20 .75 10.00 Lavender Pink 20 .75 10.00 Mrs. A. A. Sltaach. Flowers exceedingly large, much fluted, usually 4 to a stem, bright shell pink 20 .65 8.00 Tr. Pkt. Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell pink : extra long stems .... $0.20 Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Appleblossom pink 30 Mrs. W. Sim 20 Mrs. Spanolin 20 Pink and White. Blanche Ferry type. One of the best commercial varieties. . ..^0 President Woodrow Wil- son. Magenta rose 30 Rose Queen, Beautiful rose pink 50 Red Orchid i» Selma Swenson. Clear, light, soft pink 3** Venus. Perfect shape, stan- dard white, slightly blushed] pink wings, in Winter near- ly white 25 White Orchid. White flow- ers of good substance .... Yarrawa. The color on open- ing is rose, changing as the flower develops to a hght pink standard, tinted buff, with blush wings. The flowers are exquisitely waved, many being double flowered and produced on long stems. . - Winter Flowering Spencers Mixed 20 .20 20 Oz. Lb. J0.65 $8.00 1. 00 .75 10.00 .75 10.00 .65 8.00 1. 00 2.00 .75 10.00 1.00 12.00 .75 9.00 .65 8.00 .65 8.00 .65 8.00 Complete Mid-Summer List of Flower Seeds Ready VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph St- NEW YORK, 43 Beu-clay St. Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange 342 The Florists' Exchange French Paper White Grandiflora First Arrivals Fancy (1250 bulbs to case) Star Brand (1000 bulbs to case) WRITE Precocious, Vaughan's Extra Early Grandiflora > FOR Select Bulbs PRICES Mammoth Bulbs , Lilium Formosum (New Crop) 7-9 inch (250 bulbs to case) per 1000, $58.00 9-10 inch (180 bulbs to case) per 1000, 80.00 i?r-' FREESIAS PURITY (TRUE) ino and up $1.75 V>-in. to %-in 1.25 %-in. to %-in 1.00 %-in. VAUGHAN'S IMPROVED PURITY 1000 100 1000 $15.00 %-in. and up $2.00 $18.00 10.00 i/a-in. to %-in 1.75 15.00 7.00 %-in. to %-in 1.50 12.00 FRENCH GROWN looo Jumbo, 3/4-in. and up $10.00 Mammoth, %-in. to %-in 8.00 LILIUM HARRISII COLD STORAGE LILIES 1000 Lilinm multiflorum. 9-10 in. $75.00 Valley Pips, Holland grown 17.00 Valley Pips, German grown 25.00 Valley Pips, Danish grown 20.00 Best Bermuda Stock 1000 G-7 in. (335 to case) $55.00 7-9 in. (200 to ease) 85.00 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK ^^']iOD ordcTJiig. pli'Jise nn'iilinti The IC.\eliiinge Convention Report Number OUT NEXT WEEK Mail all advertising instructions to reach us not later than next TUESDAY NIGHT XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE IMPROVED ritii grown. Many colors mixed. flSOaeeda $l.oO; half pkt. 6O0.; prr 1000, $1.25; colore aeparate, aleo. PRIMULAJKewensia. Sweet Yellow. Dwf. 25o. PRIMULA Malacoidee. Giant Baby. 25c. CALCEOLARIA. Dwarf giant spotted. Pkt. 25o. CINERARIA. Large fl. dwarf; 1000 eeeds. 50o. COLUMBINES. New fancy varieties, mixed, 25o. DAISY (Bellls) Monstrosa. New monatrous. double, giant-flowering, mixed. Pkt. 25o. FORGET-ME-NOT Triumph. Extra 6ne. 25o. f lAMT PAM^Y '^^® ^^*' large-flowering \J1/111I l/ll^Ol varietiee. critically selected. 6000 BBftds. $1.00; H pkt. 50o.. oz. $3.00. A liberal extra pkt. of Giant Mme. Ferret Pansy seed added to every order for Panty seed. Our Pannes are very &De this year. Cash. Liberal extra count. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange DAHLIAS Best new and standard varietiei. Write for prices before ordering else^vhere* PEACOCK DAHLU FARMS BERLIN, N. J. When ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange SOUTHXRN STATES— Continned for the best, with .$1 for seconds, are a paying proposition. In inside stock Mock is easily the leader, while whites are not up to the standard, but with the advent of cooler weather will improve. So far as the actual readings of the tliermometer are concerned we are far below the North, but the unusual amount of humidity more than makes up the difTerence. During J. H. I'aterson's visit north with the Shriners he made a careful study of the many floral stores that he visited, getting pointers with a view of making improvements in his firms own, and from present plans, the long cher- ished idea of having one of the finest floral stores in the South will be verified. We are looking forward to visits from many of our brethren, both north and south, on their way both to and from the convention. Rosemont Gardens will, be represented, and is prepared to enligh'ten those present of the superior advantages of this city as a shipping point. Southern Cultural Notes Get your business in such a shape that you can attend the convention without worrying about home matters. Cultivate a smile that won't wear off and profit by the teachings given there. You will be wiser, richer and happier by so doing. W. C. Cook. CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids Our strain of Cyclamen is second to none; Pink, Blood Red, Xmas Red, White with Carmine Center, White, Salmon; strong planU, from 2>2-in. pot3, $5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; from 3-in. pots. $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. PRIMULA Obconlca Grandiflora and Glgantea (Ronsdorfer Hybrids). In all standard colors, from 23^-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. DRACAENA Indlvlsa. From 5-in. pots, $2.50 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, E... S.roud.bur,. When ordoi lug. pie mention The Exchange Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to these who plant for profit When ordering, please mention T^e BxcbaDft Louisville, Ky. The hottest weather recorded in years was experienced in Louisville during the latter half of July and the early part of August, antl as a consequence stock has not been in good shape. Funeral work has been heavy for this season. Accepting an invitation extended by August R. Baumer to the Kentucky So- ciety of Florists, a number of its mem- bers met on Wednesday evening, Aug. 2, at Summers' Park for the August meet- ing. Following the business session the florists were the guests of Mr. Baumer at an old-fashioned picnic dinner, served by the ladies of Zion's Reformed Church, which gave its annual Sunday School outing at the park that day. Mr. Baumer being a member of the Sunday School, and forced to attend, "killed two birds with one stone," by asking the flo- rists to bring their wives and attend the picnic. About the only matter of busi- ness importance brought up was in con- nection with the joint meeting of the Kentucky and Indiana societies, at New Albany, Ind., in October. The committee of the local organization, composed of Louis Kirch, Joe -Ible, August Baumer and H. Kleinstarink, .Jr., will go right ahead with plans for the joint meeting, and will take up the matter with Anders Rasmussen of New Albany as soon as the later returns from his vacation at Bay View, Mich. The florists enjoyed an exceptionally good picnic dinner and a cool evening. A good attendance was present as everyone was glad to get an opportunity to get outdoors for a few hours. Mrs. C. B. Thompson, head of C. B. Thompson & Co., is on a vacation trip with a party of friends in the vicinity of East Bernsteadt, Ky., in the Cumber- land mountains. Jliss Mary Schleeter, a neice of Mrs. Thompson, has returned from her vacation spent near Bardstown, and is tjusy at the shop again. Mr. Cohen of the ribbon and supply house of Cohen & Heller, New York City, was recently in Louisville, where he called on the retail trade. The hot weather of the past few weeks has been extremely hard on Asters and several florists have been forced to throw their plants out. One _ florist has two houses which have had big buds for three weeks, but which he claims just won't open. Outside stock has been affected by stem rot and other diseases. Roses are also in poor conditions but Lilies are doing well. August R. Baumer has been named as one of the charter members of the Louis- ville Optimists' Club which has just been organized and which will operate along similar lines to those of the Rotary Club. It is claimed that this club will be one of the livest social and business organiza- tions in the city, and will be affiliated with a national organization. .■According to the florists of Owensboro, Ky., the people of that city are taking a great deal more interest in flowers than ever before in the history of the city. One of the Owensboro papers recently printed a column or so describing the in- King Seed Cabinet 50 DRAWERS 3 inches wide, 2J^ inches deep. 8 inches long. Oak case and partitions. Oak fronts and backs to drawers. Steel bottoms and sides to drawers. Just the thing for your potting sheJ. Price, $15.00 net f. o. b. factory. KINO CONSTRUCTION CO. NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. iniiiminmiiniiinniiiiimiiimtiinimTiminminmHiiinmiUHMUl— —^ Wbrn nrd.-rinc, ph'ase nu-iiti..n Tlie Excbaiige Lilium Harrisii BULBS Per 100 Per 1000 5 to 7 ins. $5.00 $40.00 7 to 9 ins. 9.00 80.00 9 to 1 1 ins. 22.00 For immediate delivery J. M. THORBURN & CO., 53 Barclay St., through to 54 Park PI., NEW YORK CITY Wbt-u ordering, ploase mention The Exchange GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety: also other item* of the ehort crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 8] Dey St.. NEW YORK, and ORANGE. CONN When orderlnc. please mention "Hie Excbanfe The Uptown Seed Star* Harry A. Bunyard Co., inc. 40We»f28UiS(, NEWYORK Wh.ri nr.l.Tlnc. plpupp mt'nil.'n The Eicban^ THE EXCHANGE— Alert and upto-dat* August 12, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 343 HOLLAND GROWN BULBS HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, ROSE BUSHES, ETC. Write for information about the Mammoth Auction Sales that we will hold during the coming Fall Season, of Holland's latest and choicest varieties The MacNiff Horticultural Company 52, 54 and 56 Vesey Street The Largest Horticultural Auction Rooms in the World NEW YORK CITY PlnV KlUarney, White Killamey, KlUamey Queen, Double Pink KiUarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Mrs. Taft CAntoine Rivoire), My Maryland, Lady Hillingdon, Richmond. Grafted, from 3 and 3 tj-inch pots, $15.00 per 100. Own Root, 3-in., $8.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Bonsilene, Kaiserin. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. Sunrise, Sunset. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. Hadley, KiUarney Queen, Sunburst. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Kaiserin A. Victoria. Grafted, 3-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. Carnations FIELD-GROWN ENCHANTRESS SUPREME BENORA WHITE WONDER PINK DELIGHT $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000 ENCHANTRESS LADY BOUNTIFUL MATCHLESS $7.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000 LADY NORTHCLIFF WINSOR WHITE WINSOR $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 Miscellaneous Plants Ready for Immediate Sales Size pots 100 ASPARAGUS Sprengerl 2M-in. $3.00 ASPARAGUS 3 -in. 6.00 ASPARAGUS Hatcherl 3 -in. 8.00 FORGET-ME-NOT 2J4-in. 8.00 POINSETTIAS 2)i-in. 6.00 SMILAX 2}i-in. 3.00 SWAINSONA Alba 3 -in. 6.00 STEVIA Compacta 2J<-in. 3.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE Wood Brothers Fishkill, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Bxchange GOOD STOCK At Reasonable Prices 100 DRACAENA IndiTisa. 3-in. pots $5.00 DRACiBNA Indivisa. 4-in. pots 10.00 FEVERFEW, Little Gem. 2>i-in. pots. . . 2.00 GERANIUMS, Mme. SaUerol. 2i4-(n. pots. 2.00 GERMAN IVY. 2>i-in 2.00 IVY GERANIUMS. Fine mixed. 2M-in. pots 3.00 ROSE GERANIUMS. 2ii-m. pots 2.50 LEMON VERBENA. 3-in. pots 3.00 LEMON VERBENA. 4-in. pots 6.00 HELIOTROPE. 2ii-m 2.00 SILVER PINK SNAPDRAGON. 2ii-m.... 2.50 (RAMSBURG'S STRAIN) VINCA Variegata. 3-in 3.00 VINCA Variegata. 3H-in 5.00 r. A. EMMONS, w„, Kenaekiuili. Me, When ordering, pleaae mention The Exchange creased demand for flowers and the im- provement in the look's of the city since the people took more interest in good looking yards, etc. Tapscott and Nanz are the two florists handling cut flowers, l.lants, etc., while Milne deals only in pot plants. G. D. C. CHINESE PRIMROSES Fine, 2-inch, $2.00 per 100 Best, large flowering strain, in bright colors Malacoides and Cinerarias 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Cash. M. S. ETTER, The Home of Priaroiei SHIREMANSTOWN, PA, Washington, D. C. Business is quiet but some of the stores are cleaning and painting up. The ma- jority of the help are away on their j vacations. The Gudes have 13 off to date from the store. Geo. Shaffer is getting ready to build a larger icebox. He will have a refrigera- tor plant installed at the same time. J. McCabe has torn down two houses and is building two new ones. The Jenkins at Sutland have just com- pleted putting concrete solid beds in two houses they have finished planting to 'Mums. Almost all the early Asters around here have been a failure on ac- count of the wet weather. Wilton W. West of Sutland, the Mushroom grower, is putting up three houses to grow Carnations. John Bickings is still improving. The new Carnation Mrs. Young, which originated at the Soldiers Home green- houses, is looking fine. They will have several thousand plants thio year. It is a beautiful pink cross between Perfection White and Pink Enchantress. The store windows are filled with Zinnias and dou- ble Marigolds ; these are to be seen more this year than ever before. E. P. Rodman is down the Potomac doing landscape work that will keep him busy until some time in September. The new Rose Mme. Euler, grown by D. Grill- bortzer at Alexandria, Va., is attracting considerable attention on account of the beautiful pink and its fine keeping quali- ties. O. A. 0. O. When ordering, please mention Tb* Exchans* I Baltimore, Md. The Market Gladioli are fairly plentiful, with prices tending upward. Americas are selling at around $3 per doz., Augusta at $3 to $4. A number of Panama sold at around $4 per 100. A consignment of Rochester White created very favorable comment and sold well at $6 per 100. Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora is com- ing in in quantity and selling for $1 to $2 per 100. Asparagus is selling fairly well. At no time of the year has good stock been as scarce as at present, and while the demand is likewise very small the marked dearth of stock is responsible for some fairly good prices for the best. White Roses are unusually scarce, the supply being considerably shorter than the demand and this stock is mostly very short stemmed. Mrs. Charles Russell, Radiance and Hadley are easily the best sellers and also command the highest prices. Russell and Hadley specials aver- age about $6 per 100. Radiance spe- cials about $4 to $.5 per 100. Asters have all along been of very poor quality, but at present are of con- siderably better grade. This will explain the range of prices from 50c. to $2 per 100.' Nursery Notes The property of the Franklin Davis Nursery Co., which concern has been in the hands of receivers for some moiiths past, will be sold at the com- pany's farms at Mitchelville, Prince George Co., Md., on Aug, 23, by order of Anglin^aWalshCo. WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y. 'Phone, Woodlawn 1470 ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2Ji-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Seedlings, $8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, at $7.50 per 1000. Sprengerl Seedlings, $6.00 per 1000; 2M- in., $25.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS. Chatelaine. Seed- 100 1000 lings from soU $3.50 $30.00 2Ji-in 5.00 45.00 Lorraine. 2M-in 12.00 100.00 Cincinnati. 2)i-in 15.00 140.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2K-in. .25.00 200.00 Rex. 2}i-in., very best varie- ties, assorted 5.00 40.00 Erfordii. 2U-in 3.00 25.00 4.00 35.00 3-in 3-in. Semperflorens White. Vernon. 2-in 3-in Bedding. Assorted. 2)i-in. 6.00 2.50 5.00 4.00 20.00 BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pink and White. 2}i-in 5.00 40.00 CALADIUM Esculentum. 6-io., $2.00 per doz. CANNAS. King Humbert. 3-in., $4.00 per 100: 4-in.. $7.00 per 100. (Except King Humbert.) 3-in., $3.00 pep 100; $25.00 per 1000. CARNATIONS Field-Grown 100 1000 White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 Matchless 6.00 50.00 White Perfection 6.00 50.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 50.00 Light Pink Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 50.00 Beacon 6.00 60.00 Victory 6.00 50.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.00 60.00 White Wonder 6.50 55.00 Yellow Prince 7.00 60.00 Benora 7.00 60.00 POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. All pop- ular varieties. $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Hardy Varieties. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. 50.00 45.00 CYCLAMEN. Xmas Red, Pink, Salmon, Pure White, White with Eye. Dark Red, 2}i-in.. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; 3-in., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. DRACAENA IndiTisa. 2U-in., per 100, $3.50; 3-in., $8.00; 3H-in., $7.00; 4-in., $15.00; 5-in., $25.00. Seedlings. $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. jqq lOOO FERNS. Table Ferns. 2}i-in. $3.00 Cyrtomium Falcatum, 3-in . . 8.00 4-in 15.00 Boston Ferns. 2}i-m 4.00 $35.00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt, Whltmanl com- pacta. Scottil. A112>i-in.. 5.00 40.00 Elegantissima Improved and Elegantissima compacta. 2>i-in 6.00 Teddy Jr 5.00 Whitman!. 5H-in. 75o. each. Table Fern SeedUngs. $2.00 per flat; 5 flats, $1.75 per flat; 10 flats, $1.60 per flat. HYDRANGEAS. Best varieties. 2}i-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. mm 100 1000 rv Y, English. 2}i-in $3.00 $26.00 LEMON VERBENAS. 2-in 2.50 Strong, 3-in 6.00 PHLOX, Hardy. Mixed. Clumps. 5.00 Fireball. 4-in 7.00 POINSETTIAS. 2Ji-in 6.00 50.00 PRIMULA. Obconica, CUnen- sls, Malacoides. Giant flow- ering. Separate or Mixed Colore 3.00 SNAPDRAGON. Silver Pink, Giant Yellow, Giant White, Tango and Salmon. 23^ -in. 4.00 VINCA Variegata. 2-in 2.50 2>i-in 3.00 VIOLETS. Marie Louise. Clean stock. Rooted Cuttings 2.25 Plants from soil, ready Aug. Ist. 4.00 VIOLETS. Princess of Wales.. 2.60 27.60 36.00 20.00 26.00 20.00 36.00 22.50 When You Want to Buy Horticultural Sundries From England You caonot do better than write for my Trade Price List and a quotation for just what you want from time to time Large stocks of the following are always on hand RAFFIA in 3 standard quaUties and prices, extra prima long white broad Majunga, 1st quality Majunga and first quality Tamatave Samples Sent Post Free. Bamboo Garden Canes, Mottled and Tapering Canes. Best English and French Secateurs. XL ALL Budding and Pruning Knives. Garden Tnig Baskets. Mushroom Spawn. All kinds of Fertilizers, XL ALL Insecticides, Fumigators, etc., etc. Trade only supplied. G. H. RICHARDS, 234 Borough, London, S. E., ENGLAND Manufacturer and Shipper of all Sundries Cable Address : "VAPORIZING" LONDON Pedigree Seeds WATKINS & SIMPSON, Ltd. 12 Tavistock Street Covent Garden, LONDON, ENG. The Storrs & Harrison Co. NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN PAINESVILLE. OHIO 344 The Florists' Exchange BEGONIAS GLORY OF CINCINNATI Strong, 2H-in $15.00 per 100 Heavy. 4-in 30.00 per 100 MELIOR Strong, 2M-in $20.00 per 100 Heavy. 4.in 40.00 per 100 MRS. J. A. PETERSON Strong, ly^-ln $25.00 per 100 Heavy, 4.in 50.00 per 100 Cyclamen Giganteum Our own carefully selected strain Strong, 3-in $10.00 per 100 Heavy. 4-in 25.00 per 100 Heavy. 5.in 40.00 per 100 Asplenium Nidus Avis Strong. 4-in $0.50 each Strong. 5-in 1 .00 each Strong, 6-in 1 .50 each All of above good value, and ready for re-potting Cash with order from unknown correspondents J. A. PETERSON & SONS Westwood, CINCINNATI, O. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Primroses and Cinerarias Per 100 nniKiiiTi A /-U" Mixed or separate colors, from 2yi-\n. PRIMULA Chinese, p^j^ ^ f* $3 oo PRIMULA Obconica, Gigantea and Grandiflora. In mixed or separate colors, from 2J4-in- Pots. $3.00 per 100, 3-in. 5.00 CINERARIAS "Dreer's prize dwarf." From 2-in. pots 2.50 ASPARAGUS PlumOSUS. Extra strong, from 2H-in. pots ... 3.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Extra heavy, from 3-in. pots 5.00 BEGONIA Chatelaine. From 2; i-i"- pots o.oo WETTLIN FLORAL CO., Hornell, N. Y. \Mien ordering, pk-ii.-^f m".'nlii-in. CYCLAMEN. 8 varieties 6.00 3-in S.OO Abundance of other stock. Alonzo J. Bryan, wrsHiNGTON?' n.'j. When ordering, please mention The Exchange etc. 1000 $25.00 25.00 20.00 70.00 55.00 70.00 Special Offer SMILAX. Strong, 2}^-in., several times cut back, $2.00 per 100, S17..50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS. Plumosus anci Sprengeri. 2]4-in., S2.0O per 100, SCO for $5.00. GERANIUMS. Strong, 2i^-in.; fine for next Winter flowering; of the following varieties: S. A. Nutt, Buchner, Poite- vine, Mrs. Lawrence, Jean Oberle, S2.00 per 100, S17..50 per 1000. FORGET-ME-NOT, Giant Double ALYSSUM, PRIMULA Chinensis, CINERARIA (Prize Strain), out of 2^ 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, 300 for 55.00. CELERY and CABBAGE PLANTS. Ail leading varieties. Strong plants, Sl.OO per 1000, S8.50 per 10,000. PARSLEY. Double Curled. From field. Si. 25 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT BRISTOL PENNSYLVANIA 11^, [il'uae un-Lili"!) '1 I. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Ricard, Poitenne. Castellane, Doyle, Perkin*, Viaud. Nutt and Buchner. $10 00 per lOOQ. Cub with order. FRED. W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa. till- United States IHstrict Court for Maryland. Willis K. flyers is referee. Charles B. Woods is attorney for the oompany. This company has for years been one of the largest growers of fruit trees and also doing a local business in ornamental stock. It is expected that the concern will lie reorganized and en- gage more specially in the growing of or- namental stock, for which there is a large field locally. F. J. LeClair. Sweet Peas Inoculating Sweet Pea Seeds with Nitroculture Ilecognizing that the Sweet Pea be- Inngs til tlie legume family and that the growth (if such plants can be increased by tlie use of nitroculture to inoculate the seed. I write to inquire if this culture has ever been tried on Sweet Peas for forcing. If S(i. can yr 101), ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. $8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, at $7.50 per 1000; in 2'.i-in., $3,00 per 100, $25 00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri Seedlings. $6.00 per 1000; 2H-in.. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $10.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Hatcheri Seedlings. $1 .00 per 100, $8,00 per 1000. BEGONIAS. Chatelaine 100 1000 2li-in $5.00 $45,00 3-in 8.00 75.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2Ji.in. . .25.00 200.00 Rex. 23-4 -in., very best varieties, assorted (5.00 BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pink and White. 2^- in. Excellent stock. $6.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BOSTON rVY (Ampelopsis Veitchu). 2)-4-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. CHERRIES, JerusaIem.2Kin-, $300 per 100. DAISIES. Best Winter cut flower varieties. 100 1000 Boston Yellow. 2,i4'-in $6.00 Strong Rooted Cuttings 4.00 $35.00 Mrs. F. Sanders. Strong, 2-in. plants 3.00 26,00 DRAC.4NA Indivisa. 2;4--in., $4,00 per 100; 3-in.. $7.60 per 100; strong 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Strong, transplanted seedlings, $2.00 per 100, $17.60 per 1000. FERNS. Table Ferns. In best 100 1000 varieties. 214-in $3.00 Boston Ferns. 2}i-in 4.00 $35,00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt. Whitman! com- pacta. Scottii. All 2M-in . 5.00 40.00 Elegantissima Improved and Elegantissima compacta. 2M-in 6.00 Teddy. Jr 6.00 Table Fern Seedlings. In best varieties 1 flat, $2,00 per flat; 5 flats, $1.75 per flat; 10 flats, $1.60 per flat. Shipped in or out of flats. Field Grown Carnab'on Plants Place your order now. White Enchantress, Matchless, WhitePerfection, Mrs. C.W.Ward, Light Pink Enchantress, Philadel- phia, Beacon, Victory. SO.OO per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Enchantress Supreme. $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. White Wonder. $6 50 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Yellow Prince. $7.00 per 100. Belle Washburn (New Red) $12.00 per 100. Other varieties. Prices on application. 250 of one variety at thousand rate. All of the above will be strictly first class stock which I stand back of and assure satisfaction on. HYDRANGEAS. Best French varieties. 2U-in,, $4,00 per 100, 3-in.. $6.00 per 100; 6-in. and larger, in bud and bloom. Prices on application. PELARGONIUMS. Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker, Wurtembergla. Fine 2-iD., $7.50 per 100. PEPPERS, Bird's Eye. For Xmas. Bright red. 2Ji-in., $3.00 per 100 POINSETTIAS. 2;,4--in., ready 100 1000 August 10th and later $6.00 $30.00 PRIMULAS. Obconica. Chi- nensis. Malacoides. 23.4 -in., giant flowering, finest strain, in separate colors or mixed. . 3.00 27.60 SMILAX. Strong, 2;4-in 3.00 25.00 SNAPDRAGON. Silver Pink. Giant Yellow. Giant White, Nelrose. 2>i-in 4.00 35 00 Keystone. 2Ji-in 5.00 45.00 VINCA. Variegated. 2-in 2.60 20 00 VIOLETS. Marie Louise (Rhein- beck grown ) Clean stock Plants from soil, ready -A.ug. 1st. 4.00 35,00 ROMAN J.IRWIN PLANTS - CUTTIMCS-BUIBS-SEEDS Phones3738- 2326 Farra^ut 1 08 west 28ti: St. NewYorK 346 The Florists' Exchange Craig Quality Cyclamen PRIZE WINNING STOCK Our Cyclamen are conceded to be the best strain in all colors. 75,000 ready for immediate delivery. From 4-inch pots, at $25.00 per 100. Robert Craig Company 4900 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Branch, NORWOOD, PA. Choice Stock at Reasonable Prices, Such as Araucarias, Kentias and Other Good Stock ARAUCARIA Eicelsa. 3 .""s-^ 9-1 ' '[V YS^,' 50c.; ;i-» tiers, 12-14 ui. high. l)Oc,; 3-4 tiers. 14-16 in. high. 75c. ARAUCARIA Robusta Compacta. b-in. pots. 12-14 in. high. S1.2o. ARAUCARIA Excelsa Glauca. 3-iUeTS, 16 in high. S1.25; 18-20 in. high. $1.50. KENTIA Belmoreana. 4-in. P"''' 35=; 5-m. pots, 16-lS in. high, 75c.; 6-in. pot«, 22-24 m. high. 5-G leaves. $1.00; 6-in. pots. 24-26 in. high, 6-7 leaves, $1.25. ,- „ ■ KENTIA Forsterlana. 4-in. pots. Jbc: b-in. pots 22-24 in. high, 5 leaves. 75c.; 6-m. pots. 1-6 leaves, 26-28 in. high, $1.00; 7-m. pots, :J0-.32 in. high, $1.25; 7-in. pots 32-34 m. Wgh, $1.50 caih; 7-in. pots, 38-40 in. high, $2.00. . „ ASPIDISTRAS. Suitable for porches. Oreen kaved. 6-in. pots, $1.00 each; variegated, $1.25 each. . ^ »e on ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 3-in pots, $5.00 per 100; 2;.2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash with ASPARAGUS Spreneeri. 2}2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. HARDY ENGLISH IVY. 3-m. pots, $5.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. COCOS WeddelHana. 3-in. pots, 15c. each. CROTONS. 4-in. pots, 25c. each. DRAC/ENA Indivlsa. 5-in. pots, 30c. FUNKIA Variefiata. 4-m. pots. $12.00 per FERNS, such as Whitmanii, Scottii. Teddy Jr. and Boston. .5-in. pots, 30c.; 6-in. pots, 40c. . „- DRAC^NA Terminalis. 4-in. pots. 26c. DRAC/ENA Fraftrans. 5-in. pots, 35c. RUBBER PLANTS. 6-iQ. Pots, 50c CYCAS Revolula. Large plants, $1.U0. Sfl.^0 and 31.50 each. BEGONIA Vernon. 4-in. pots. 7c. BEGONIA Gloire de Lorraine. 4-in. pots, 30c PRIMULA Obconica. "l-in. pots 10c. . SMALL FERNS FOR DISHES. 2).2-m. pots, assorted varieties, $4.00 per 100. order ^^ _ _ A. t— ^_.^ Importer and Grcncer of Godfrey Ascnmann, potted piants 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ,se meotiun Tbe Exchaiigo SECOND HAND GLASS PIPE 8000 sq. ft. . .IM to 2 inches 2500 sq. ft 16x24 TOAP*! 5000 sa ft 10x16 iKAra 5000 sq' ft . . .-. . 10x12 2 Moorehead Steam Traps PLUMBING and BUILDING MATERIALS from 4000 sq. ft. of comparatively new greenhouses. Reduction in plant IRA G. MARVIN, F,a'^st. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT DRAC.«NA Indivlsa. 2-in., 6c.; 3-in., lOc; 4-in.. 15c.: 5-in., 25c. each. REX BEGONIAS. 2>i-in., $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poitevlnc, Ricard, Per- kins and Buchner. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in.. $5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-in., lOc: 4-in.. 15c.: 5-in., 25c. i VINCA Variegata. 2-in., $2.00: 3-in.. $5.00 per I 100. I Cash with order. 1 GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. I JERUSALEM CHERRIES Melvina and Aunum. iVi-ia., $2.00 per 100. PRIMROSES. 2-in. $2.00 per 100; Obconica ; Giants, Grandiflora and Malacoides. Fine i plants. j SMILAX. 2-in., $1.50 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Pink, white and yellow. __2-in., $1.50 per 100._ Cash. is _ BYER^BR0THERS7Chambe7sburg, Pa". When ordering, please mention The Rxcbange Western Orchid Co. Alameda, California ORCHIDS, PALMS I Sole. Agency for Pacific Orchid Peat I When ordering, please mention The Rxchang^ ORCHIDS Collector John De Buck la Still collecting in South America the best Com- mercial Orchids. Plants are arriving now. For prices write to E. DE BUCK, ^'1, '='•"'""' ^""' When ordering. SECAUCUS. N. J. please mention The Exchange dering. please mention Tbe Exchange We are the Large$t Growers of ROSES-PORTLAND ROSES Superior Quality, Choice Varieties Sell better, Grow better. A«k for catalogue, place your order now. Mountain View Floral Co., Portland, Ore. When orderlmt. please mention The Exchange ROSES, CANNAS and SHRUBBERY WRITE FOR PRICES The Conard © Jones Co. WEST GROVE. PA. Wbcn ordering, please mention The Exchange All Nurserymen Seedsmen and Florists Wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "HorticultureJ Advertiser" This is The British Trade Paper being road weekly by all Horticultural traders. It is also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage, 76 cents. Money orders payable at LowdEam. Notts. As the H A.. |S a purely trade medium applicants should, with the sub- scriptions, send a copy of their catalogue or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trades. -Address Editors of the "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD. N. J. ORCHIDS PALMS and Plants of Every Variety Revised SMITH'S Chrysanthemum Manual (Third Edition.) By ELMER D. SMITH. Who has made a specialty of C^hrysanthenium Culture for the last twenty-five years. The best work on Chrj'santhenium Culture. Both amateur and florists have been provided with articles for their special needs ONE HUNDRED AND SIX PAGES. ONLY SOc, postpaid. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. When orderlnK. please mention The Exchange J. L DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Our Specialties Roses. Carnations. Verbenas Wbea ordering, plea«« mention T%f Bxcbaof* Irises Our introiJiirlions include Crusader, Goldcrest. Kashmir White. Lady Fos- ter, Miss Wlllmott. Rinfidove. Viola and other first cla^n noVp]ti(-8. and we hold Kood stocks of Alcazar. F,d. Michel, Isoline. Orlflamme and all the best Btand- ard varif'tifs Eremurus A unique culU-otion of .luly-flowering hy- brids b*?twpcn I']. OIi^EP ipinkt and E. Buogei (ycllowj, including shades of white, prim- rose, rich yellow, pale pink. SRlmon and orange. Awarded the Gold Med^ of the It. II. S, 101.5. Herbaceous and Rock Plants Wo hold iitifi of tlif largest and most varied collections in the country. American Nurserymen interested in hardy plants should send us their card with a note as to their own specialties. R. WALLACE & CO. Colchester, England W h'Mi iinleiliiK. pl'-asc nii.»tlMn Tbe Kxchange New List Now Ready — Let a» «end it Not necessary for you to write. Just send your letter headand we will do the rest. ii0^Mj» B^05£- C« W'hr-u 'irtltTinc. please meiitUm The Exchange VINCA VARIEGATA Strong plants, from 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. DRACAENA INDIVISA Good thrifty stock, from 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, S18.00 per 1000. Our stock IS up to the standard, also our pacldns. and we can guarantee satisfaction and safe arrival. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholesale Grower. Allegany. New York When ordering, please mentioii Tbe Exchange 170 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Stronc plants, ij-in.. fine to plant out. 5c. each for the lot. ASPARAGUS Sprenfteri. Extra fine pUnta. 3-in. pots, 6c. R. G. HANFORD. Norwalk. Conn. Snapdragon Nelrose We have several thousand well rooted planta of NELROSE Snapdragon from rooted cuttings. 100 1000 Out of Thumb Pots «3.50 $35.00 Out of 3-inch pots 5.00 50.00 Fine, well rooted plants ready now W. & H. F. EVANS, PH.gCptu-'i?;!?: PA Asarpagus Plumosus 2H-inch pots. J2.-.,00 per 1000. ^c^ib^s^ Carnation Plants Matchless. C. >V. Ward and .\kchurst. Good strong planls. $6.00 per 100. $5o.00.per 1000. Leola. Pa. 1 1 ion Tbe Exchange W. B. GIRVIN. Whpn orderlnp, please men At Present Sold Out Of All Young Stock Thank you for past favors HENRY EICHHOLZ, WAYNESBORO, . - PA. When orderlDB. please mention Tbe Eichant* August 12, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 347 DREERS PALMS We are, as usual, carrying a full line of sizes in the usual Dreer quality, and particularly call attention to the made-up plants of Kentias, which are heavy, bushy specimens made up of first-class material. We shall be pleased if you can call at our Nursery and inspect our stock. If you are not ready to accept immediate delivery, let us book your order and we will set aside an6 reserve the plants, making delivery at any time between now and October 1 5th. Kentia Forsteriana MADE-UP PLANTS Each inch tubs, 3 plants in a tub, 30 to 36 in. high $3.00 9 10 Pots 2M in. 3 in. 4 in. .') in. 6 in. Bin. Tin. Tub.s 7 in. Sin. Sin. Pot5 2],i-\a. 3 in. 4 in. Pots 5 in. 6 in. 6 in. Tubs 7 in. 38 " 4.00 40to42 •■ 5.00 42 to 45 " 6.00 4to4;2ft. high 7.60 4;.^ to 5 •' 10.00 5 to 5}^ " 12.00 SINGLE PLANTS 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 5 to 6 6 6 to 7 6 to 7 Height S to 12 in. 12 to 15 in. 15 to IS in. 100 1000 Doz. i\.M S12-00 $100.00 2..50 18.00 150.00 5.00 40.00 Each Sl.OO 30 to 32 in 1.50 34 to 36 in 2.00 38 to 40 in 2.50 40 to 42 in 4,00 45 to 48 in 5.00 24 Kentia Belmoreana SINGLE PLANTS 1 in. .S in. Leaves 4 5 S Leaves 6 to 7 6 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 Height S to 10 in . 12 in, 15 in. Height 18 to 20 in, 24 to 28 in, 28 to 30 in . Doz, ,$1,50 . 2..W . 5.00 100 $12,00 18,00 40,00 30 to 36 in 3.OO 36 to 38 in 4.00 38 to 42 in 5,00 Kentia Belmoreana MADE-UP PLANTS lOiicI, 7 in. tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 36 to 38 in. high $-1 01) 8 " 4 " ■• 38 to 40 '■ 5,1111 8 ■■ 4 ■■ '■ 40 to 42 ■• i;illl Phoenix Roebelenii Unquestionably one of the prettiest and most gracefMl Palms grown, which quickly made a piacf for itself among the popular standard varieties, particularly so for apart- ment decorations. We have a splendid stock, and ofTer: 4 in. pota ; $6.00 per dor.. $50.00 per 100 Each 5 in. pots, 15 in. high, 18 in. spread $1.00 6 " 1 '-2 ft. high. 2 ft. spread 2,00 7 in, tubs, 1 1^ to 2 ft. high, 2 ft. spread 2.50 8 " 2 " 21^ •■ 3,00 10 " 2to2K " 2H " 5,00 10 " -I'i " 3 " 7.50 Areca Lutescens 6 in, pots, bushy plants. 24 to :i0 in high . , Each $1.00. Cocos Weddelliana Doz. 100 pots, 5 to 6 in, high $1,.50 $12.00 8 to 10 " 2.00 15,00 Latania Borbonica Doz. 100 .$3.50 $25.00 Made-up Kentia 5.00 9,00 40.00 5.00 For a complete list of Palms and other Decorative Stock, as well as a full line of all other seasonable stock, see our Current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for the trade only When ordering, pl< ase mention The Kxfhango WHY NOT Send us a post card, gi\*ing the number of Carnations you grow in a short row, cross- wise of the bench, and we will send you our Improved Continuous Ring Supports for 100 plants, free of charge. Be sure and state the number of plants in a row, as we furnish as many rings in each connected strand as the grower has Carnations cross- wide of his bench. These Carnations Supports overcome the objectionable features of all other makes. The Carnation Support Co. Connersville, Ind. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Table Ferns Ironi .-"4 -in. po b, in best varieties, at S3.00 per IJO, $25 on per 1010. ADIANTUM eloriosa (Hardy Farleyensel. Fine strong plants, in 3-in. pots, at $15.00 per 100. KENTIAS and COCOS for center plants, from 2H-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Thomas P. Christensen, Sbort Hills, N. J. fttii-n ordering, please mention The Exchange Joseph Heacock Co. WYNCOTE, PA. Growers of Kentias When ordering, please mention The Exchange P. Ouwerkerk 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas,Spiraeas, Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts PRICES MODERATE 100 1000 Whltmaui Improved $5.00 140.00 Whltnianl Compacta 6.00 40.00 Rooeeislts 6.00 40.00 Bostoira 4.00 35.00 350 at 1000 rate HENRY H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. FERN SEEDLINGS Best stock in country, assortment of 15 best varieties, strong, undivided clumps, $1.00 per 100, $9,50 per 1000; S9,00 per 1000 inl0,000 lots. Ferns for Fern Dishes. Full-grown, fineptock, from 2^4- in. pots, $3.00 per 100, 825.00 per 1000; from 3-in. $6,00 per 100, $55,00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus, fieedlings, $1.00 per 100, $8,00 per 1000. High Grade Stock. Cash or satisfactory references. C. A. PETERSON. Wood Conrt, Tarnrtown-on-Hodion, N.Y- Palms, Ferns and Araucarias Now is the time to stock up your houses with foliage plants for the Fall trade. We have a very fine stock of plants for immediate delivery that you will be pleased with. KENTIA Forsteriana. 4-in. pots, 15 to 18 in. tall, 3oc. each; 6-in. pots. 5-6 leaves. 24-28 in. 7oc.; e-in. pots. Oleaves. 2S-30in., Sl.OO; 7-in. pots, 7 leaves, 40-42 in., §2.50. extra heavy. Made-up plants, 7-in. pots, 36 in. tall, with 3 small palms on side. $2.50 each. Made-up plants. 36 to 42 in. tall, extra hea\'yi 9-iii- cedar tubs, S5.00 each. KENTIA Belmoreana. 4-in. pots, 15-18 in. tall, 35c. each; 7-in. pots, 5-6 leaves, 26-28 in. tall, SI. 50 each. NEPHROLEPIS Teddy Jr. extra fine, in 6-in. pots, SO-00 per doz. Cash with NEPHROLEPIS John Wanamaker. 6-in , S6.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Scottii. 6-in., S5.00 per doz. 4-in. FERNS, ready to shift. S20.00 per 100. SMITHI! FERNS, 4-in., S3.00 per doz. ARAUCARIA Excelsa. 6-in. pots, very fine. this Spring's importation, 60c., 75c. and Sl.OO each. FICUS Elastica. 6-in. pots, 40c. and 50c. each, 7-in. pots, 75c. eacn. CYCLAMEN Giganteum. 4-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. DISH FERNS. 2M-in. pots. $4.00 per 100. order. ASCHMANN BROS., bSl"st1 Philadelphia, Pa. ^Mien ordering, please mention The E.xchange Ferns Roses. T*»<^r^■«7• \f 8-ln., Jl.OO each. 7-in , 75c each K^yxKxyf tTM., 6.i„., 50o. each. 4-in., 20c, each, 2K-in., J6.00 per 100. JSOOO per 1000 G#«<-kf-4-ii 2H-in., $5 00 per 100, (40.00 per 1000, »3*-*-'«-ll» 6-inch. 50o. each. John Wanamaker f-^^sf'^h ■"' ""'■ Madison. Own root, 3-in. J8.00 per 100 Campbell Bros., Penliyn, Pa. Wlien ordering, please mention The Exchange "Sweet Peas for Profit," $1.50; From this office 348 The Florists' Exchange ROSE STAKES Length 3 ft. 3 ft. 6 In. 4 ft. 4 ft. 6 In. 5 ft. PER 1000 Straiftht $9.60 10.75 11.90 1.1.05 14.20 Tie S11.60 12.75 13.90 1S.05 16.10 NEVER SLIP IN STOCK SELF-TYING FLOWER SUPPORTS TIME SAVERS OVER 1,000,000 IN USE Tlie Carnation Support Co., Connersville, Ind. SELF-TV ING CARNATION SUPPORTS CONTINUOUS RING $18.00 PER 1000 PLANTS 3 RINGS TO EACH PLANT SEND FOR A FREE SAMPLE (inlcrintr. jiligist- meotluii TI'C Kxfhnnce Carnation Plants Enchantress, White Enchantress, Mrs. Ward, Northport, White Perfection, White Wonder, Matchless $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 Remember, We Guarantee Satisfaction J. D. COCKCROFT NORTHPORT A. F. J. Baur Long Island, N. Y. O. E. Steinkamp Merry Christmas The scarlet Carnation you will eventually grow. Order it now. Dissemination will begin next December. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 BAUR & STEINKAMP, Indianapolis, Indiana Carnation Breeders Carnation Plants Enchantress, Mrs. Ward, Beacon, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Enchantress Supreme, White Wonder, White Per- fection, Alice, $6.50 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. Our stock of plants is fine and healthy George Peters & Son Hampstead, L. I^ N. Y. Wl)«»ti orrferlQE. plfa**- mpntlnn Th> F.irhiinp*' Carnations F. Dorner & Sons Co LA FAYETTE, IND. When ordering, plpase mentktp The Exchange «^ On Own Roots M^ ^V #% ^V t% ^^ ^^^ 4-inch ■\ II Vr^%( P°t»' l-year-Seld. A m^^f^^^^^ grown to pot 5 to 6 inch. "*^^1-L L U LE ^.SPRIMCriEUDOHIO J Split Carnations Quiokly, easily »nd oheAply meoded. No tools rpquircd Pillsbury Carnation Staple Putenttd 1906 1000 39o, 3000 tl.OO poitpaid I. L. PILLSBURY Galmburs, lU. WhPn nrrlpHng, pl.^ns.. mnntton Thf r>:<-Tifinj;e Ncarlj 10,000 lubscribe for THE BXCHANGB and we are gaining q«w reader* weekly. I New England States | Hartford, Conn. Rains Harm Carnations Owing larpcly to copious rainfalls-ex- poriencMl in this .sec-lion the past few weeli-in. stock, in best aaaortment. $3.00 per 100, »25,00 per 1000. KENTIA Belmoreaiui. Clean, thrifty, 2>i-in. stock, right size for center planta. $1.30 per dos.. $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense Glorloaa. Strongest, prettiest and most productive of fancy Adlan- turns. Always in demand, requirea no more beat or care than a Boston Fern. Well grown, 3-in. $2.50 per doi., $20.00 per 100. Large cut fronds, shipped safely any distance, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense. Splendid 2-in. stock, $1.30 per dos., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Cuneatum. Beet common, com- mercial Maidenhair Fern for pot or cut. Well grown, 2K-in. stock, $3 SO per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Strong Seedlings, $1.00 per 100, $9.S0 per 1000. ALSOPHILA Australls. Extra strong seedlings, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Strong seed- tings from best greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. In 5000 lots. $7.00 per 1000. J. F. Anderson FERN SPECIALIST SHORT HILLS, N. J. Wben ordering, please mention- The Exchange Chrysanthemums Carnations and Roses Chcirles H. Totty MADISON NEW JERSEY ■UTjen ordering, please mentloD The Exchange POlNSETTlAS Clean, thrifty plants, from 2,^4 -in. pote. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; 3-in., $9.00 per 100. FERNS FOR DISHES. Strong, healthy plants, best varieties. 2^4-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. ASPAR.\GUS Plumosus Nanus. 2'.i-in., $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Seedllnds. readv for potting, $1.00 per 100, $S.OO per lOOfl. KENTIA Belmoreana, 2>i-in.. $10.00 per 100. FRANK N. ESKESEN, Madison, N. J. Al STOCK p„,oo ALYSSUM, Double. 2-in $2.00 BEGONIA, Chatelaine. 2>-.>-in 3.00 Erfordia and Vernon, tUed, Wliite and Pink). 214-in 2.50 STAR OF BETHLEHEM. Something new. 2-in 5.00 STEVIA, Rooted Cuttlnfts 75 Cish, please. Olson & Co., Vbolrsilf Flut Growtrs, Webater, Mass. When ordering, please mention The Exchange SALVIA splendens. +-in. pots, $7 00 per 100. KING HUMBERT CANNAS. 4-in. pots, 10-in. tall, $S.00 per 100. DUSTV MILLER. 2tj-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. GERMAN IVY. 2.i;-in. pots. $2.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. .Wn. pots, $3S0per 100 AGERATL'M. 3-in. poLs, $3.50 pir 100. Mohawk Greenhouse Co. 320 Van Vranken Ave.. SCHENECTADY. N. Y. VIOLETS- VIOLETS Marie Louise. Clean and healthy. 3-in pots, S5.00 per 100. Cash with order. WM. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N. J. WheD orilerlng, please meatloo The Exchange August 12, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 349 The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Qt., $1.00; gal. f2.50. IVIKOTIAINA A 12 per cent, nicotine solution prop- erly diluted for fumigating or vapor- izing. Qt., $1.50; £ral., $4.50. Until further notice shipments of our products FnnfiTine, Termiue and Scaline will be subject to conditions of the chemical market. Prompt shipments can be guaranteed on ApMne and Nikotiana. APHINE MANUFACTURING CO. MADISON, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchange HflNURESi Uneqnaled for Greenhoase and Landscape Fertilizing The Pulverized Manure Co. 34 UNION STOCK YARDS CHICAGO When ordering, please mentton The Eicbaage FRIEDMAN'S BEST lb. bags in 100 lb. bags in 100 TOBACCO POWDER, 4c lb /t TOBACCO OUST, 2c. lb. TOBACCO OUST, Ic. lb. ,b TOBACCO STEMS, 75c. Ke Large Bale, weighing 300 to 400 lbs., $2.50 Special prices in Tons and Carload Lots J I FripHman 285-289 Metropolitan Ave. .J lllCUUldU, BROOKLYN, N. Y. W££D-KILL£R One Quart (covers 150 sq. ft.) $0.50 One Gallon 1,50 Write for discounts and further particulars ATLAS PRESERVATIVE COMPANY OF AMERICA Dept. A. 95 Liberty St., NEW YORK CITY Whi'n ordering, please nii-titinn The E.Ki-lialige NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK For destroying insect life on Plants, etc. •Per box ( 1 doz. rolls) $0.60 Per case (12 doz. rolls) 6.50 Get our list of other supplies GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, "V}"!!."?" 1824 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo. Wten orderlne. please mention The RxehHnc* NIKOTEEN For Spr&ying APHIS PUNK For FamJitatiDR Aak your dealer for it Nicotine Mf^. Co. ST. LOUIS When ordering, please mention The Exchange Printed noteheads, billheads and business cards Identify you with The Trade. An urgent order for stock is apt to be held up, if your wholesale man is unable to connect you as one of the craft NEW ENGI.AND STATES— Continued Dahlias and Liliiiin.s auratum and ru- brum which come in very handy owing to the scarcity of cut flower stock. His son John is uu his vacation on Long Island. Geo. Pflomm reports business good. Some splendid Lilies are being cut, with as high as 2.5 to 30 flowers on one stem. G. 0. Bouton Ik Son expect to finish planting their Carnations this week. 'Mums are coming on nicely. They are cutting some fine Mrs. Francis King, America, and Augusta (iladioli. Sweet Peas with them did very well. They have been repairing and painting some of their houses. F. E. B. New Haven, Conn. Temperature in the Nineties Today tlie thermometer regi.stcred in the nineties. Many of New Haven manufactories closed down during the morning on account of the heat. About 3 o'clock in the afternoon a thunder shower deluged the streets, tearing awn- ings into shreds and breaking large limbs from the trees. The storm cooled the air however. Munro the Florist, makes a wonderful window show. It is not so much the blooms as the arrangement. He has hun- dreds of spikes of Gladioli. Mr. and Afrs. Munro and the two children left for Canada, Mrs. MunrO's home, on Thursday of this week. What with fishing and boating, Mr. Munro ex- pects to have two weeks of solid enjoy- ment. The S. H. Moore Co., florists, are full of business. It is wonderful what a hold they have. Mr. Hooghkirk has just re- turned from tw'o weeks' vacation in New Hampshire. Mr. Jlyers of the Myers Flower Shop feels that he has earned a rest. He has had a very successful year and expects to leave on Saturday for two weeks' holi- days. Jno. N. Champion, the veteran florist of New Haven, is going to take a rest at home this year. This will be some- thing new, for ever.v year has seen him cruising on the water, his favorite pas- time. Joseph J. Sokol is raising some elegant Gladioli. He has also a large growing of white Lilies. Mr. Sokol is keeping close at work, probably feeling that he will take his vacation later in the season. W. C. McI. Newport, R. I. Business continues to improve some- what. Two big events this week were the coming-out balls for Miss Whitney and Miss Carter. Good stock is not overplentiful, yet enough can be found to meet the demand. Hitchmgs Co. are putting the finish- ing touches on a new curve eaved green- house tor Miss Edgar on old Beach road, together with a modern potting shed with Mushroom cellars beneath. An extensive range of glass is shortly to be erected for Arthur Curtis James on Beacon-hill Road. Fruit growers are having even a more strenuous time in saving the product of their greenhouses than the flower grow- ers. This aitplies in particular to (.Trapes, Peaches and Nectarines. Alder- man James McLeish is a heavy loser. Alexander MacLellan. Gas as Fuel Would you please be kind enough to let me know if gas is used for fuel for heating with hot water in greenhouses. If so, what sort of boiler or stove is used.— L. IL, N. Y. Natural ga.s is used as fuel in the na- tural gas districts, but I know' of no greenhouses heated with illuminating g.-is as fuel. Any good b'uler can be arranged for burning gas if a suitable g«s burner is installed. Several Varieties Blinks. — Did you have anything in your garden this Spring? •links. — Oh. yes, several varieties. Blinks. — What, for instance? Jinks, — Oh, Plymouth Rocks and Leg- horns.— Judge. SWEET PEA SEED WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEAS Novelties for 1916-17 MRS. CHARLES A. ZVOLANEK. Finest lavender. Opens dark lavender, but when fully developed is the clearest lavender; the same color as Lavender Nora, but of largest size and beautiful wavy shape. ZVOLANEK'S BLUE. One of the finest Blues, the same color as the Grandiflora Blue Jay, very large wavy flower. Usually blooming one week earlier than any Cfchid Sweet Pea. MRS. A. LEHMANN. Light blue. It is the same size, color and shape as the late Flora Norton Spencer. MISS LOUISE GUDE. Finest clear pink. It is two shades darker, larger and a stronger grower than the well-known Mrs. A. A. Skach. OLDER WINTER ORCHID-FLOW- ERING SWEET-PEAS Bicolor PINK AND WHITE ORCHID. Well- known Blanche Ferry color, of large, well formed flower. Price, J2 oz. 50c., 1 oz. 75c., 4 ozs. $2.50, 1 lb. $9.00. CHRISTMAS PINK ORCHID (1915). This is a great improvement over the former. Price, 1 oz. $4,00, 4 ozs. S12.00, 1 lb. $40.00. Shell Pink MRS. A. A. SKACH. No doubt this va- riety was mostly grown in the past three years. Many growers have planted several green- houses to this variety on account of their beauti- ful selling color, which improves the longer it is out or on plants. Price. 1 oz. $1.00, 4 ozs. $3.50, 1 lb. $12.00. MRS. JOSEPH MANDA. A shade lighter, of curly flower, on extra long stem. Price, 1 oz. $1.25, 4 ozs. $4.00, 1 lb. $14.00. MORNING STAR. Light pink, larger flower, longer stems than both preceding, very strong and free bloomer. Price, 1 oz. $4.00, 4 ozs. $12.00, 1 lb. $40.00. DOLANSKY ORCHID. Light shell pink. Price. 1 oz. $1.25, 4 ozs. $4.00, 1 lb. $14.00. BOHEMIAN GIRL. Darker shell pink, standard orange blush. Price, 1 oz. $2.00, 4 ozs. $6.00. White and Blush WHITE ORCHID. Grown by thousands of florists for years. It is of the dwarfer habit. Price, 1 oz. $1.00, 4 ozs. $3.50, 1 lb. $12.00. BRIDAL VEIL. More frilled and pure white. Price, 1 oz. $1.75. Many other varieties. DURING JULY AND AUGUST. CLOSING TIME 5 P. MRS. M. SPANOLIN. Of purest white, during bright weather, coming witb slightly pink on the tips, fine curly flower on long stems. Price, 1 oz. $1.25, 4 ozs. $4.00. 1 lb. $14.00. VENUS. The ground is white, around the edges pink blushed. One of the grandest flowers of this type and the best liked among the florists. Price. 1 oz. $1.50, 4 ozs. $5.00, 1 lb. $15.00. Lavender, Blue and Maroon LAVENDER ORCHID. Lavender pink of largest size. A well-known old timer. Price, 1 oz. $1.00, 4 ozs. $3.50. 1 lb. 812.00. XMAS CAPTAI ORCHID. Standard maroon, wings sky blue, nearly 90 per cent. true. Price, 1 02. $4.00, 4 ozs. $12.00. NUBIAN ORCHID. Dark maroon blue, selfs, nearly 90 per cent, fixed. Price, 1 oz. $4.00, 4 ozs. $12.00. LAVENDER NORA. No doubt the finest lavender in all the Sweet Pea family, and well liked by every florist. LAVENDER QUEEN. lavender color. Price, 1 oz. 50c., 4 ozs. $1.75, 1 lb, Very large, of good $6.00. Rose, Red and Orange ORCHID BEAUTY. Dark rose, blushed witb orange, very large flower, and the best commercial seller in this color. Price, 1 oz. 75c.. 4 ozs. $2.50, 1 lb. $9.00. OTHER SPENCER VARIETIES Rose Queen. Color beautiful shade of pink, produces extra long stems and usually four flowers per stem. One of the most popular varieties on the mar- ket. Prices: Strictly greenhouse seed. $4.00 per oz.. $15.00 per )4 lb., $50,00 per lb. Fordhook Pink. This is a distinct shade of pink suffused with lavender throughout. Flow- ers are large size, exquisitely waved, produced in threes and fours on long stems. Per )-4 lb. $4.00, $15.00 per lb. Fordhook Rose. Flowers of largest size usually borne in threes and fours. A charming shade of rosy carmine. $1.50 }^ lb., $4.50 i^ lb., $18.00 per lb. Yarrawa. Flowers exquisitely waved and of large size. Color, bright rose pink with lighter wings. $1.00 per 02., $3.50 per M lb., $12.00 per lb. Send for complete list. M.; SATURDAY, 1 P. M. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK 117 West 28th Street BALTIMORE Franklin and St. Paul Sts. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow Street WASHINGTON 1216 H Street, N.W. ^SSS^ "THE BLACK STUFF FINE BRAND" EXTRA STRONG FOR DUSTING lOO-POUND BAG $3.00— 50-POUND BAG $1.75— 25-POUND BAG;;$1.00 ON CARS YORK, PA. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO., YORK, FA., MAKERS The Plcints Reno'wued Food For MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND When ordering, please mention The Exchange 350 The Florists' Exchange <*iramraini]nmiuiiniriuimiriii]iiiuinmitiiimimmiiu»Minuiirnnmimi]mnmmit]niiiinnniiniiiin»iii]mmiiiiiiniinimiiiiinriinin»K]mnniiiii[]m I CALIFORNIA PRIVET I Over two million plants of superior quality | I All sizes from one foot to four feet Very low rates in carload lots I I Also Polish Privet, Amoor Privet and Berberis Thunbergii in quantity j J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, New Jersey <*]iiirimiiiK]iiiiiinnriC]iiiHiiiiiiic3Miiinniri[iiuiHiiHMi3iiMiiniiriE]rriiniiii[i[3r»iririiiir[]iiiimiiiiiE]riiiiiiiiiir[]iiiHiMiiiK]iin(HiiHit)HHim^ ^^^ When orderlDs. pli'use mciiilca WHOLESALE GROWERS and IMPORTERS Box 404. DUNDEE. ILL Nursery Stock t Florists Trade Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Roses, Clematis, Phlox, Paeonies, Herbaceous Perennials Ampelopsis Veitchii California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Write For Our Wholetale Trade Lift W. ®. T. SMITH CO.. Geneva. N. Y. 70 YEARS 1000 ACRES SEND FOR OUR PEONY LIST IT IS YOURS FOR THE ASKING Our assortment this season is especially good for Florists' use, botii for planting and cutting purposes. Florists can select from our list an assortment whicii will bloom from early season until late. NOTE—Vse printed stationery. We sell to the TRADE only. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York Order Now for Fall Delivery P,t;ONIA off. rubra plena P.EONIA Off. alba plena P/EONIA Off. rosea plena $6.00 per 100, $50 00 per 1000 THE EAST END NURSERY CO. BOSKOOP. HOLLAND Care A. MORAIO. Florist RYE. N. Y. URGE PINES. SPRUCES, HEMLOCK, RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS, ETC. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. Stratford, Conn. Reference : Dunn & Brailitreet. Established 21 years Uiieu ordering, pleaae mt-Dtlon Tbe ExcliiiDce Peonies and Iris CATALOGUE NOW READY Our Guarantee WE WILL REPLACE WITH THREE ALL PLANTS NOT PROVING TRUE TO DESCRIPTION PETERSON NURSERY, ^mactlaS \MieD ordering. pKase mention The Eicbange 5,000 NORWAY and SUGAR MAPLES. l^-S-in. cal. 25,000 ORIENTAL PLANTS. 4-10 ft. for growing on. 500 AMERICAN HOLLY. 12-30 x 12-30. Shapely plants. 500 NORWAY SPRUCE. 5-7 ft. sheared. Will sell cheap. Send us list of your wants of the above for special prices Woodlane Nurseries MT. HOLLY, NEW JERSEY When ordering, please mention The Exchange Special Bargains NORWAY SPRliCE. Tu-ice transpliint.-.l. Hue Block, 2 to 21a ft., $10.00 per 100. $90.00 per 1000, Also WHITE PINE. RED PINE. ARBORVIT,*. HEMLOCK. BALSAM FIR. cic GEORGE L. MAHONEY & CO. 26S Beach Street SACO, MAINE \\ lii-ii onliMliLt:. iilt'nse nientioii 'Hie Kxrliange Berberis Thunbergii Seedlings to 3 feet. Prices right Specimen TSUGA CANADENSIS Liittlefield & W^yman North Abington, M£iss. Wh^n orderjo^. please mention The Excbange EVERGREEN TIME This is Everifreen time. The best of tiiiiea to decide just what yoa need. Don't wait till Spring to plant. m^^»j ^i^i*^^^^ ra '■' in nit;!" ■n.-n. ni i n BUY NOW >\ Buvnow-plantin AntnjBt 1 or September. Hiiy Bay j .^talH ^owu ETentreen*. They have l«ck l>one. I They hare tlie rootA. 1 They .*re top Dolca In ] eTery way. Wt>.»n -^rrt^rlnr pl»w mention T^^ F.Tohnnre Largest stock in the country Low prices for Fall Delivery California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Asparagus Roots The RobbinsviUe Nurseries ' 'p^J^'' RobbinsvUie, N.J. ^^^hen ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange VERY GOOD ^Sm OFFERED BY VAN GELDEREN& CO., Boskoop, Holland Wholesale only. Ask for catalogue. niien onlerlng. nl-^nfie mention The Kxrhange READ FOR PROFIT 1 USE FOR RESULTS Our Advertising Columns August 12, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 351 URSERY DEPARTM CONDUCTED BY JOSEPH MEEHAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN— President, John Watson. Newark. N. Y.: Vice- President, Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana. Mo.; Treasurer. Peter Youncers, Geneva, Neb.; Secretary. John Hall. Rochester, N. Y. I Viburnum Opulus Sargenti (Subject of this week^s 'dlu^trnt'wn) As is generally understood, the common, old fashionetl Snowball bush is a sterile form of Viburnum Opulus, sometimes called V. Oxycoccos. Our illustration is of the one known as V. Opulus Sargenti, which is undoubtedly a great improvement on the old Opulus. It is so different that in former days it would have been listed as a species, probably, but at the present time species are not made by botanists as readily as before; instead, variations are considered as such only, and varietal names given. Any one familiar with the common Viburnum Opulus, and who looks on the specimen in our picture will note at once what a superior looking bush it is. The old form had not the bushy appearance of this one. Ours is more vigorous, and very different from the rather straggling growth of the old Opulus, The leaves are thicker and larger, so are the flowers, so that in all its parts we may say it is an improve- ment on the old Opulus, It was sent to the Arnold Ar- boretum for the common Opulus, from Pekin, China, and as it grew the great difference between it and the other was observed, and it was named Sargenti, There are numerous other minor differences in this variety, which botanists readily observe, but to the horticulturist its excellence will be thought to consist in its more robust growth and flowers and improved shrub-like habit. There is one merit of Opulus itself which this improved variety does not so fully possess. This is in the display of fruit. It is not so pro- fuse as the other, though it does display some clusters. Whether seedlings of it would prove true to its type we do not know, but there is open to propa- gators the usual method of increas- ing stock from layers; made in early Sununer, every one rooting well during the season. It is not a l.ugc shrub even when grown outdoors, and when in a pot takes to the situation very well. This staphylea when grown outdoors flowers early. Its display is made about the time Lilacs are ending theirs. As its habit of growth is of an erect rather than a spreading one, much in the way Lilacs grow,, it is not unusual for persons who are strangers to it to imagine it is some species of Lilac, its pleasant odor leading them somewhat in this direction. While mentioning this species, colchica, we may say that trifolia is not found in collections as often as it should be. It is not that the flowers are particularly attractive, though not without merit, but there is great interest in its seeds. These are in a bladder-like en- closure, light brown when ripe, attracting attention by their oddity. It is this that accounts for its name. Bladder Nut. With us we have not noticed colchica to bear seeds, though it doubtless does, in which case its propagation Citrus trUoliata T( Tazus canadensis Among evergreens for rock work and purposes where low, spreading evergreens are useful, the several sorts of Junipers have found favor, and deservedly so, but there is another one, the Spreading Yew, which in many eases would be bet- ter than the junipers. This Yew is Taxus canaden.sis. It is quite possible that the reason why it is not oftener used is that but few nurseries here can supply it, native though it is, European nurseries, especially those of Germany and Holland, used to offer it, and in time it is hoped they will again; in the meantime if possible to obtain cuttings of it, it would be well to do it, as there will surely be a demand for this Yew, The habit of this evergreen is entirely of a spreading nature. Plants of many years' growth will be but of say two feet in height, while its spread would be perhaps ten feet in diameter. There was at one time a bush of it growing on the Johnson estate, Germantown, Philadel- phia, which had a diameter many times more than ten feet. While there are situations the Jumpers aforementioned fit better than any other evergreen, there is something particularly pleasing in Taxus canadensis. The bright green of the foliage of Yews as a class is proverbial, to which canadensis is no exception. Cuttings placed under glass in November are looked to to be well rooted by Spring. «. , _ There is seen at times among the plants that c 1 W florists force for Easter and other occa- o c lea sions, a pretty species of Staphylea, S, colchica. It is represented in our native flora by another species,, S. trifolia, commonly nown as the Bladder Nut, Both of these bear clusters of white flowers, but in S, colchica there is in both flower and foliage an im- provement on trifolia. The flowers are sweet scented to some degree, and with the foliage make a superior dis- play to that of trifolia. Viburnum Opulus Sargenti would be easy. To this way layering could be added. Attention has been called to the great Budding beauty of the varieties of Hawthorns Hawthorns ^^,it[, eoi„red flowers, such as the pink, the scarlet, also of some sorts having double flowers. There is particular pleasure in the appearance of these Crataegus when in bloom. The clusters of flowers are well displayed by the deep green and pretty form of the foliage of the species from which these varieties sprang, C. Oxyacantba. The beautiful varieties referred to are of particular interest to florists, as they have proved tractable to be used for forcing purposes, if given the care such sub- jects for forcing demand. The propagation of these Hawthorns is chiefly effected by budding, though grafting is sometimes performed instead. As Hawthorns do not make late growth they are ready for operating on in early summer; August sees the stocks ready in most seasons. The common species Oxyacantha, is the best stock to place the buds on. There is a double white Hawthorn, a favorite with many, as well as other interesting forms, such as vari- gated leaved; yellow berried; which are increased by budding, as well as the others mentioned. Rhodora canadensis is a native shrub,, Rhodora ^j „,y(,|, beauty when in flower. Who- ever sees it for the first time is always canadensis delighted with its beauty. It is of low growth, two or three feet being near its highest growth. The flowers are in small clusters, rosy purple in color, and come in advance of the leaves. Some idea may be gained of the general appearance of this shrub when we say it has been variously classed as a Rhododendron and as an Azalea, as well as Rhodora. The latter is the oldest name, so we use it here — we mean the oldest name in general use. The Rhodora has deciduous foliage, which is of a whitish downy appearance on the underleaf. The different names under which this shrub is classed is from a difference of opinion as to its generic char- acter, one author thinking it represents the Rhododendron, another the Azalea, and others who think it distinct from either and call it Rhodora. To increase it seeds are usually relied on, but it is probable Summer made cuttings under glass would root, in the way Azaleas do. It appears to those acquainted with Citrus trifoliata and its worth, that it is not nearly as often seen in plantings as it should be. it has always appeared as one of the most orna- mental of shrubs. There is its vivid green foliage, its white flowers and its orange like fruit. It is fieciduous, dropping its leaves in late ,\utumn. These leaves are trifoliate and are well recognized as adding to the general worth of the shrub. The flowers are white and of the usual Orange appearance, but are not sweet scented, or but slightly so. .\fter they fall the oranges form. These are round, or nearly round, not much abo^■e an inch in diameter, of a light orange color when ripe. With the background of the pretty foliage this orange fruit is most ornamental, hut it is not edible. In fact there is little to it beyond the skin and seeds, and what else there is is very bitter to the taste. The flowers itf tliis hardy orange ajjjjear very early, the same time in early April that Peaches are in bloom, and before the leaves are made. The fact of this Orange being so much hardier than ordinary ones are led the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture to hybridize it with some edible ones in the hojie that some of its seedlings might prove as hardy as it, and in this they have been fairly suc- cessful. Many seedlings were the result, and these j)r(ived of varying degrees of hardiness, at the same time having fruit that has some merit besides that of ornament. These seedlings are called Citranges. The common Hardy Orange, to which these notes chiefly refer, is hardy as far North as New York City, maybe farther, so one may look for a surprise in time when the Citranges come into collections. The Hardy Orange Citrus trifoliata, grows freely from seeds; the Citranges are grafted on it. - . Among the oldest of our common shrubs ^onicera ^^^ ^|,g f,^^], Honeysuckles, for they were 2Lylosteum valued and used by planters before very many of the shrubs we now use w'cre known to us. They are still in good repute, being hardy, forming well shaped bushes and are among the earliest of those that greet us with flowers in Spring. The Fly Honeysuckle is the common name of Lonicera Xylosteum, one of those we are thinking of, differing in foliage and flowers from those known as Tartarian Honeysuckles, though having all the merits claimed by the latter. Its flowers are of a yellowish white color, coming in great numbers on the new growth of Spring. Though not the very first of Spring flowers, it is but a week or two of May with us until the bush is in bloom. Like the Tartarian Honeysuckle, to which we have before re- ferred, the Fly Honeysuckle is a natural bush, requiring no pruning. We have seen bushes of it ten feet high, but these were very old ones, and a bush of it half this size would be called a large one. The Fly and the Tartarian Honeysuckles are still desired by those who knew their worth, the former with its yellowish flowers, the latter with its pinkish ones, and several of the latter have ornamental berries. The usual method of propagation is by hardwood cut- tings, set out in Spring. 352 The Florists' Exchange POTTHDED IW 1888 All Eyes on Houston A Weekly Medium of Intercbange for f l<>^'«t»' ^'^"'^- A w^^^^y ^^^edBmen and tHe Trade in General Exclusively a Trade Paper Enured at Ne^ York PoH Offlc^^^SecondCla^ tg. and Pub. Co Ltd.. P'-°P"?^°'^Ve, president and .... „ C°V^"l' ?'TelaMare,°p-esrdent and 37fh St., New York. AT De La Mare p reru?T"elsS?e'r°^TM'e?s of the oMc^rs .s ^th^e a^ ^rS'^oT^e. IS?K^.'lef/pt?n^, Greeley 80. 81. 82. BeplBtered cMle^^d6x^BBi^lorox^Ve^7or^^____ CHICAGO: -^omce^.ere ij.^ '|oMVd; PBINCIPAIi BBANCH OPPICBS KararJuy. 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'"'"""' tion expires and is our °"'y//^"/'P; '""^New York Office Advertl8ln?.-Copy should reach the New ^^ following on Tuesday to =«"[^ '?o?ms go to press Wednesday, '^iitnrdav Advertising Iorms> &" •■ *^ , ,, ■ „ «i nn- Telegram..-Telesrams received at this office uP^t^.^^^ '^ no!n Wednesday containing changes in ^^^^^^y will receive attention for tnei^bb ^^^^^^j.^.^ „at- lowing; likewise tflegrairj columns will be received ter intended for our news column forwarded after up to Wednesday """"j.^w "Night Press Message, Lte""^^!! be Torward^ed by tie telegraph com- panies at newspaper rates^ ^^^________ The Week's Meetings and Events ^ofonJo^^ao-.'a^'^'-^-rd^So^/a'nd'rroris^..- Club of Bo.ton (Ma..,. Wednesday, Aug. 16.-The Weeders' Club, Haverford Pa Thuradav \ug 17.-The Garden Club of Hartford Co. Md. Ho»er ^'Sh"w of Ihe^Gardea Club, Ne.-porl, R. I, Aug. 17-19. Friday, Aug. 18.-North Shore (Mass.) Horticultural bociety. The Cuiivi-iition of llic S. A. F. und (). II. al Houston next week promise.s to be as representative of the craft as the California convention was last year, or, indeed, more so. It will also be rather more enter- taining than .some of the conventions of recent years, owing, largely, to the governmental profxisals that emanated from ex-President Welch. Among those, which necessitate amendments to the constitution and by-laws, the most material deal with the selection of the meeting place of the convention for two years ahead, and also for the provision of an ornamental garden in the cities where the convention will be held. The meeting date of the convention may be made movable instead of, as at present, on the third Tuesday in August of each year. The object of this latter amendment is to suit the cUmatic con- ditions of the section of the country into which the convention may be invited. This is in accordance with the arrangement that exists in some other societies. Two other amendments are entertained: (1) To the affihation scheme, whereby a guarantee of the expressed desire of the membership of a society and the actual number of that membership shall be fur- nished to the S. A. ¥. before the affihation can be made complete. ('2) The method of voting at the conventions, which will hereafter be done according to alphabetical sectional order. We wish the convention the fullest success, and feel sure that it will be one of the most noteworthy of the series of over thirty that have passed into history. The Flowers of August American Rose Society The foUowing new Roses have been registered with the American Ho.se Society: Bv l-'KAUK I.. MoouK, Chatham, N. J., Muriel Miiiire. The flower is white; when in bud it is a bluLsh white. The bud is longer than tliat of iMy Maryland and not quite so double. Tlie foliage is distinctly different, the leaflets liaving a rich green color, are narrower and have edges more finely serrated; in fact, the edges are almost .smooth. It i.s a jirofuse bloomer 15V HowAiU) & Smith. Los Angeles, Cal., Lx)S Angeles. Cohir Hame i>ink shaded to yellow, toned with salmon, t'oliage light green, extra heavy. Buds longer and pointed, opening to a bloom of large proportion. Origin or progeny: a cross between Madame Segon Weber and Lyon's Rose. Growth exceedingly vigorous; has none of ■ the die-back habits of Lyons Rose. The Rose test garden committee report on examina- tiim of the Hartford test garden as follows: The committee appointed to jvidgc the new Rose entries visited the Hartford Test Garden on July ,5th. The varieties of this season s entry were not considercil in condition to judge until better estabhshed. Among those entered previous to this season, the following cliniliing Roses were examined and received awards: ■ Dazzling Red. 79 points, entered l).v W. A. Mandn. Mrs. Lonfiwood. 7S points, entered by Connrd & .Jones. It was a source of gratification to the judge.s to note the splendid behavior of the varieties previously awarde-l silver medals, every one of which stood out conspicuously among the older entries — nallace U. Pieraoii. Alei. Cumming. Jr., John F. Huss. Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., Aug. 5, 191fi. Secretary. Some writers have asserted that the garden in August is at its dullest. The assertion cannot be true of the gardens along our eastern seaboard. They are exceedingly bright at this time. One may see great splashes of the orange of the King Humbert or red of Firebird Canna. Around the corner will be huge, circular masses of blue Hydrangeas, the Hortensis variety, which is also to be had in white, pink and intermediate shades, while the almost too ubiquitous Hydrangea paniculata is now at its best or nearly, in every yard. The Golden Glow Rudbeckia illuminates many a corner, and is undoubtedly a precious plant. With these are scattered beds or lines of Daldias, Geraniums, Four O'Glocks, Roses, Salvias, Nas- turriums, and very few places are without the graceful and brilliant Gladioh, even the newer Primulinus type may be seen in quantity in small suburban places. If we consider slirubs, certainly there are fewer, but sometimes even in the smaller places one finds the Pepper Rush, the late-flowering, graceful Tamarix, the beautiful blue, cloud-Uke Vitex Agnus-caslus, the white and red clustered Clerodendron viscosum, and the handsome purplish Ruddleia magnifica; but gayest, freest and most frequent of all are the Hibiscuses. This is the season, too, when the water gardens and sluggish streams are best bedecked with water loving flowers, notably Nympha;as, the Sacred Ltitus, the beautiful white Sagittaria, and the blue Pickerel-weed, the delightful red Rhexia, down to the httle Cotton Grass and the still smaUer Eriocaulou. Perhaps the rock garden is the least showy place, as Spring is admittedly the season of the alpine plants. Still, we have nice white patches of Nierembergia, the tender grey-blue of Sedum ceeruleum, the true blue of the Platycodon and Gampanula carpatica with the deeper hue of the Horned Violet and the misty clouds of the creeping dwarf Gypsophila. Here there are many lesser tilings, beautiful in themselves but not flaunting to the gaze. Even the lanes and lields furnish their floral brilliance, as the earUest of the Goldeiu-ods are appearing; the Willowherb and Lythrum give color. Jewel Weed ap- pears, the soft pink of the Soapwort edges [he wayside with many another interesting flower, tall, dwarf or climbing. If our gardens were always as brilliant as they are m August they would indeed be delightful, fitting places for homes of art and refinement. SoMiTiMKS the tni.- .Meaning of certain woriU is not well understood. The darky who said "The humility of the air is extraordinary," was off the track a little; but hew often do all of us tise the word "lurid- wrongly! Look it ui) in the dictionary and see. In a letter to a New York paper la.st week it is shown that the meaning of the word "fair" in weather reports issued by the Weather Bureau, Ls a day on whieli precipi- tation does not occur in excess of one one-hundredth of an inch. So that it may actually be a dampish day and yet be called l>y the Bureau a fair day. Yes, great philosopher as this writer is, the non-flower- ing of Uruss an Teplit/. Rose in his garden is beyond him Someone .says that it is becau.se the plants are on their own roots and lack the needful restraining power that converts crude sap into something tluit makes beautiful blooms. "On tlieir own roots!" I wish them on the dump. The death of Jackson Dawiion recalls the fact that in the borders of his pretty garden we saw the indoor type of Carnation flowering freely and doing well .jiLst a week or two ago. It is a wonder that these Carnations are not planted more freelv for Summer decoration out of doors. They are made use of to a good extent in some of the English gardens in this way. One result of the heat wave and prolonged hot spell in Chicago has been to .shorten up all outdoor flowers, so that those who wish to have a good stock have been com- iielled to resort to the retail florists. Prices have been a.s high the last two weeks as at Christma-s almost, so that the florist, "By devious ways of heat and cold. Amasses much of silver and gold." Pi.vNTS that are forced early, if placed out of doors afterward, would be killed were they not gradually inured to open air conditions. If hardened off gradually no harm comes to them. That is also nature's way. If we had been placed in the liroiling heat of the present days out of the cold of March, very likely thousands would have been taken off, but by gradual warming up. our systems get used to 911 degrees in the shade! Like- wise, "through the long "Indian Summer"' which we hope is ahead of us, we get toned down and ready again for the rigors of Winter. So much for Ninth Story philosophy. The Columbine is another of the flowers suggested for adoption as a national emblem. Among its claims to recognition these have been given: "(1) It grows in every State in the Union, from the cold latitudes of the Canada border to those of sub-tropical Florida. (-2) It is the only plant (?) that produces flowers in the three nati.mal colors— red, white and blue. (3) Its botanical name, vVquilegia, designates tlie eagle, our national emblem. (if The common nanie. Columbine, means doves, because of the resemblance of the petals to the heads of doves gathered in a ring about a dish— many in peace and union. Also, the name is very near Co- lumbia, in which the discoverer Columbus is honored. (a) The five siiurred petals when removed from the flower are so many Liberty cajis for the Republic's goddess. (6) The five petals remaining on the stem after removal of the Liberty cajis form a perfect five- pointed star for the flag." Peonies are now entirely over, even in the most north- erly section, for another year. On tlie whole it has been a very successful season from the commercial standpoint, and ."i notable one inasmuch as a new Western Peimy Society, representing chiefly .Minnesota we believe, has been established. This strikes us a.s not lieing allogethei generous to the Amcricin Peony Society which, althougti having 75 per cent, of its membership east of the Ohio, and more than 511 per cent, in Pennsylvania, New ^ orl and Massachusetts, hius held a considerable proiKirtioi of its exhibitioas in the Middle West. The U)13 exhibi- tion was held in Cleveland, in I'lU the exhibition went t( Chicago, in 1915 it w.as in Boston, this year in Ne« York, next year it will be in Philadelphia, and so oi around the circle. The .show, by the w.iy, is the smalleS' part of the society's work. A great deal of mimey ha: been spent on the trials of Peonies at Cornell and als( on literature. While the shows have been in tlie W es comparatively small accretions of member.ship have re suited, and as a matter of fact it Is one of the "dcs o the society that wherever J.5 meiubers agree to hold show the' Peony Society will hea.l the prize list with med.il or other jiri/.es. Just why a new society should b established therefore, does not seem very evident. August 13, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 353 6 [ (gbitnatg I ^ Jackson Dawson Although his death was not unexpected, seeing that for several months he had been in a frail and declining condition, the news of the demise of Jackson Dawson of the Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass., on Thursday, August 3, was received with much sorrow by his many friends. We had the privilege of seeing Mr. Dawson at his beautiful home in the grounds of the Arnold Arboretum when on our way to the Sweet Pea show at Bar Harbor on July 15, and at the same time saw the two or three long, spanned roofed, old-fashioned greenhouses in which Mr. Dawsosi had done so much of his successful work. His reputation was international as a propagator of trees and shruh.s, especially in grafting and budding upon little known stocks. He passed away at the Ar- boretum in his 75th year. Jackson Dawson was born near Hull, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, in 1841. He came to the I'nited States when four years of age, and when he was eight he was started in the nurseries of his uncle at Andover. After a few years he went to Cambridge to "Hovey's," whose plant was then the only great estab- lishment of the kind in the country. The Civil War, in which he fought, interrupted his gardening for more than tliree years. He was wounded twice, wounds which until his death reminded him of his service in the South. While there he gave attention to the plants of those States, and he sent many packages of seeds home. His introduction to a large pidjlic came through his recognition of the Scottish heather which had been grow- ing wild in Massachusetts and his making the fact known to the world. He had found the heather at Tewksbury. In 1871 he was offered a position under Francis Park- man of the school of horticulture of the Bussey Insti- tution. Then after two years Prof. Sargent took the place of Mr. Parkman, and a little later he became director of the Botanical Gardens of Cambridge. Mr. Dawson supplied him with plants for the gardens, and thus he became familiar with plants from all parts of the world. He was handling plants from Japan, Hawaii, South Africa and other remote regions, and sometimes as many as 25,1)00 a year were exchanged with different institutions. In an interview with a reporter for a daily paper in Boston, some years ago, Mr. Jackson said: "It was thus that I became interested in the wild Roses of Japan and started to hybridize them. I got at last a break in tlie color of the multiflora, and thus I produced the Dawson Rose." Mr. Dawson was the first man that raised one of the so-called rambler Roses. He crossed the garden Rose with the Japanese Rosa multiflora and thus it was that "the rambler business began." These Roses are jiow one of the principal features of all modern gardens. "I believe it was I that showed the Massachusetts nurserj-men how to graft conifers. I was the first to grow Rhododendrons from the seed in an improved man- ner. I have grafted many hard-wooded plants, as Oaks, Chestnuts, Hickories, Maples, and so on. "When Prof. Sargent is away I take charge of the seeds that are sent to the Arboretum and care especially for those which are perishable. When he was in Japan in 1893 or thereabouts I had the Oaks he sent me alwve ground before lie came home. Eternal vigilance has been the secret of the success which has come to me. All the Oaks, Elms, Ashes, Catalpas, Birches, Beeches, conifers. Junipers, and tlie rest of the thousand and one varieties and species of trees and shrubs which we have here have been under my eye all the time through these years. In one year I collected 50,000 native shrubs to plant in the Arboretum. I also collected all the Laurels and the Yews." To become a part of the Arboretum proper requires, roughly speaking, five transitions; first, from the spot where the .seed is first found to the flowerpot in the greenhouse where Mr. Dawson plants it; second, from this fiower]iot to a second one, where a cutting from the tender ])lant is grafted on a hardier stock of the same or a nearly allied variety; third, from the green- house to the coid pit, thus tVdlowing most exactly the process of nature itself; fourth, from the cold pit to the outdoor nursery, and fifth, from the nursery to the final resting— or rather growing — place in the Arboretum. Prof. Sargent has said: "Dawson .seems to be able to look at a plant and tell you what its affinities are — that is, what it may be grafted upim. He is a real wizard in this line. He seems to know the art of grafting by intuition, what stock to use, in what condition to use it and how to use it. This knowledge and skill he has acquired by patient practice and by hiving the things with which he work.s. Plants seem to respond to aft'ection, and he has that aft'ection in large measure. In addition to the great numbers of trees and shrubs he h;is raised here, ik) one can tell how many hundreds of thousands he has sent to every part of the United States and to all the countries of F.urope." He received many medals for his exhibits, his highest honor perhaps being the George Robert White Memorial medal which was presented in 1911. Mr. Dawson's family is also intimately connected with floricidtural and horticultural activities; his son Charles is in charge of the Eastern Nurseries, while Fred, another son, is an associate member of Olmsted Bros., the well known landscape architects; a third is an artist in the University of Pennsylvania, and a daughter teaches horti- cidture at Groton, Mass., and has been interested in our n:itive plants. The obsequies were held from St. John's church on the afteriioon of Aug. 5. Among the honorary pall bearers were the following: Professor Charles S. Sargent, head of the Arnold Arboretum; Professor Ben- jamin \\'ats(in (if Plymouth, who formerly was associated with the -Arnold Arlioretum; former Judge Charles W. The Late Jackson Dawson Hoitt of Nashua, N. H.; William Warren Harper, pro- prietor of the Andorra Nurseries at Chestnut Hill, a suburb of Philadel])hia ; with John K. M. L. Farquliar, president of the Horticultural Club, and Ernest H. WiLson. John Charlton .lohn Charlton, one of the best known nurserymen and florists in Western New York, died at his home in Rochester on Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the age of 80 years. Mr. Charlton was born in Horningsham, Wiltshire, England, on Nov. 19, 1835. He received his education at the village school. He was always fond of plants and flowers and it was this love for them that led him to take up the profession. At the age of 17 he was apprenticed at the Garden of Longleat, the County Seat of the Marquis of Bath, which was then, as now. one of the show places of the west of England. He was chosen out of 24 applicants. Mr. Charlton spent the first year of his apprenticeship among the fruit trees and to all fruits. The second year he was in the flower garden, and the third in the forcing houses where he learned how to grow fruits under glass. He left I/Ong- leat at the end of his three years and went to the Island of Guernsey, where he took charge of the garden of Peter De Jersey. He arrived in New York in the Fall of 1856. The first Winter he spent in Canada for a time as gardener to Sir David McPherson at Toronto, Canada, after which he came to Rochester, where he resided thereafter. He was engaged by the late George .1. Whitney, staying with him until the Fall of the following year when his enqiloyer secured him a position with Joseph Hall, a horseman, miller and agricultural implement maker. ThLs he held until Mr. Hall's death. In 1865 Mr. Charlton resolved to enter into business for himself. He secured two acres of lancl and built a greenhouse, afterwards replacing it with larger (mes. From time to time he added to his land until he had 150 acres under cultivation and was later assisted by his sons, John A. and Joseph M. Charlton, under the firm name of .John Charltcm & Sons. Mr. Charlton introduced many new varieties of plants, .among them being Ampelopsis Veitchii, the Peter Hen- derson tree Carnation, the PcKkington Grape, the Golden Prolific Gooseberry. He also helped to introduce the James Vick Strawberry and was among the first to grow hardy Grapevines for market. He was well known as an exjjert grower of Fuchsias and noted for th^ growing of Roses, flowering shrubs and Peonies. Mr. Charlton was a quiet, unassuming English gentle- man. Of late years he went out very little, but never- theless was keenly interested in his profession, and though not present at the meetings was an active mem- ber of the Rochester Florists' Association. His death is a distizict loss to the profession and to the whole community. He leaves his wife, Sarah; two sons, John A. and Joseph M.; two daughters, Mrs. W. B. Kerr and Miss Margaret Charlton, and three grandchildren. H. B. S. N. N. Sherwood We regret to record the death recently in Ixindon of N. N. Sherwood, head of the wholesale seed firm of Hurst & Sons, Houndsditch, London, one of the oldest and best known in the seed business there. Mr. Sherwood had not taken an active part in the business since the breakdown of his health some twelve or more years ago, at which time he made an extended tour of the British Colonies and Dominions. He was long connected with the firm and married a daughter of the founder of the business. He was of a very charitable and generous dis- position and one of the most respected and beloved of the members of the British seed trade. Mrs. Louise H. Dillon The death is recorded of Mrs. L. H. Dillim, sole owner of the C. L. Dillon florist lousiness in Bloomsburg, Pa., who died on July 25 last. The florist business in Bloomsburg, Pa., was founded in 1875 by J. L. Dillon, father of the present owners, under whose successful management it grew to the largest in this section of the state. .\t his death in 1906, the business went to Mrs. Dillon, who greatly enlarged and improved the plant and houses. The biusiness will be continued under the name of J. L. Dillon, and the management of Charles H. Dillon. Alois Langer AVe regret to record the death on July 23 of Alois Langer after an illness of eleven days, from a severe operation. He was buried on Wednesday, July 26. The deceased was born on the 5th of Dec., 1859, at Brunn, Austria. He received his early training at ^'ienna where he served full time as an apprentice. Afterward he was superintendent on well known estates there. He came to this country and was with the firm of Pitcher and Manda. Later he was head gardener for Miss Tuckemian at Stockbridge, Mass. For many years he was in charge of General Carrol's estate at Tarrytown, N. Y., and was head gardener on the R. J. Schaefer estate at Larchmont, N. Y., when he became ill. His wife survives him. C. F. W. Richard H. Dunbar Richard H. Dunbar, for many years engaged as a retail florist and grower of flowers, died at his home, Bristol, R. I., on July 28, after an illness extending over several years. He was born in Bristol in 1858, the son of the late Robert and Ruth (Coggeshall) Dunbar. His ancestors were among the early settlers in this country and were prominent in colonial times and at the revolution. Mr. Dunbar entered the greenhouse business at an early age and was very successful He was one of the early members of the Florists and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island, and one of the committee appointed for the convention of the Society of American Florists, held in Providence in 1896. Mr. Dunbar continued in business up to about three years ago, when, owing to poor health, he retired. C. A. K. 354 The Florists' Exchange A Discussion on the Producing of Roses (('unlinufd from ;/lanting. II there is any planting still to be done it should he linished as quickly as possihle. Fill the beds or benches level full of well prepared soil; put this in when It is in a moderately dry condition for if put in when wet it Ls hard to handle and is never so good. It is liable to cake when firmed down and it never dries out properly inside. When the beds are filled, if the soil is in the right condition it should be trodden down. Let the men walk over every part of it unless your soil con- tains a very large "amount of clay, or is of such a nature that "it packs down naturally. In this case it may call for a little different treatment, but generally speaking, all soil for Rose growing should be well firmed down before being planted. \ loose soil holds a large amount of water, like a sponge, and the roots will n( t work into this the same as they do into a. firm, sweet soil that you can feed and water more freqm-ntly. When ])lanting set out the plants carefully, grading the tall ones in the back row down to the smallest in the front. Fill in the soil carefully around each plant and then pound It down with a good liardwood stick. Afterwards water well in the depression in the soil around each plant. Do not water again until the soil or ball of the plant dries out a little, which may be in a few days or not for a week or more according to conditions but you should syringe the plants occasionally and damp the house down several times daily, especially in hot bright weather. One or two weeks after planting commence to culti- vate by scratching over the surface of the soil, taking care not to go down deeply. Just scratch over the top to kill the y(mng weeds and to keep the ground in good condition. When the flower buds appear and are about the si/.e of peas, cut them off with the top leaf attached. It is better not to do this all at once but to go over the plants several times weekly, as occasion requires. Fumigate hy using tobacco in some form if green fly appears. During hot, scorching weather, this pest is not troublesome, but in cloudy, muggy weather they breed very fa.st. If shade of any kind has been on the liouses it should be taken off at once and the plants given the full sunlight at all times. Keep plenty of air on day and night, regulating this to suit changing conditions. Have your heating plant overhauled immediately and he ready for the cool nights which will soon be here. As the plants grow they will call for liberal sup- plies of water, and this should be increased in amount as needed, using care at all times. Plants that were benched early will now take a light topdressing of good cow manure. I would prefer to have this partly rotted for the beginner to use, but if you can only get it fresh, spread it on the beds lightly and give a good watering with a rose sprinkler or the end of the hose, as soon as applied; or you may put on a little manure and cover with a sprinkling of fine soil. In the absence of rich topdressing a weekly application of liquid cow- manure will be of benefit to early plantings which are now making a large growth. If the roots of such are near the surface and wash bare with the watering, they must be covered with some good material — cow, sheep or horse manare, alone or mixed w-ith soil, the two former kinds of manure being preferable. If no bone- meal was incorporated in the beds at planting time it is well to put on a light sprinkling before applying any topdressing. A little air slaked lime or commercial land lime is beneficial at times, but should be applied a week or so before any manuring is done. Sprinkle on the lime, rub over the surface of the soil lightly and water in well. .\ view of the railroad station at Alvin, Texas, showing flower beds and neatly liept lawns Any old plants being carried over should not be allowed to get too dry. Cut them down, scrape off the h)ose top soil, apply bonemeal and good cow manure and start them up as fast as you are ready. You can regulate the crops by pinching as required and it is iietter to get things going. If you wait too long it is harder to get them to start. You may have one or more houses where the plants do nr)t do well during the Winter on account of shade or insufficient heat. If these plants are doing well now it would probably be wise for you to run them along until Christmas and then keep them cool and dry for a couple of montlis, then you can start them up in the regular manner and you will get a quantity of Roses of good quality all through the Spring and Summer. K. Hoi.mks. American Dahlia Society Executive Meeting ■■\n executive committee meeting of this society was held at the Grand Hotel, 31st st. and Broadway, New York, on Tuesday last, Aug. 8. The meeting was a small one, presided over by President Vincent, who was on his way to Houston. The new certificate was inspected and pas.sed upon, also the drawings for the die for the society's medal. The matter of judges was discussed and names were clioscn. The president, sec- retary and treasurer were named a cciimiittee of three to make arrangements for the diimcr to be held in con- junction with the annual meeting. A letter was read from Prof. F. H. Hall, in charge of'the Dahha trials at Geneva, N. Y., which was encouraging. The president's address and the annual report of the secretary were gone over, and suggestions made for advertising the show. The treasurer's report shows a balance at the present time of over $300. Silverware was on exhibition from the International Silver Company as samples of what might be chosen for the society's special prizes. I. S. Hendrickson and the secretary were appointed a com- mittee to make the final choice. A gift of .$5 toward the expenses of the dinner was made by A. C. Phillips, a visiting member. It was proposed that the matter of the annual dues be reduced to make $1 cover associate membership and .$3 active membership, thus doing away with the initiation fee. For further particulars aliplv to J. Harrison Dick, 1436 Seventy-third St., Brooklvn, N. Y. S. A. F. Convention Notes In addition to the rates already quoted the South- western Passenger Associatiim announces under date of Aug. 7 that interested lines liave individually authorized an open rate of fare and mie-third for the round trip from New Orleans, La., and Shreveport, La., to Houston, Tex., and return, tickets to he on sale .\ug. 12, 13 and 1 1, 1916, limited for return to reach original starting jioint prior to midnight of Sept. 5, 1916. — Michael Barker, chairman Transportation Committed', Chicago Florists' Club. From New York The names of those who are journeying from New York to Houston, will be found in the newsletter in another cohmm. Our Houston letter this week speaks of cool weather and of showers, so that it would appear that the meteor- ological conditions will be agreeable. Our editorial deals with a few of the amendments to the constitution and liy-laws which will be up for discussion. The meeting ))rnmises to be a very interesting one. From Washington, D. C. Adolph Gude, Wm. F. Gude and son, Ernest, and Mr. ;ind Mrs. C. Schellhorn, expect to leave on the Southern Railway rn Friday night, Aug. 11, so as to give them a day in New Orleans. Wm. F. Gude has never been in New Orleans, and he says he wants to spend a day there and land at the convention early in the afternoon en Monday, so as to get thoroughly familiar with things ami the general layout before the show begins on Tuesday. The Horticultural Society of New York The scciety will Imld an exhibition on Saturday and Sunday, August 19 and 20, in the museum building. New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, New York City. It will be mainly a Gladiolus show, but premiums are also offered for Montebretias and also collections of annual flowers. The exhibition committee is also author- ized to award jirizes for exhibits not included in the regular published schedule of premiums. Such exhibits will be welcome. Schedules ari- now ready for dis- tribution and will be sent on application to the Secre- tary, George V. Nash, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, New York City. Shipments of Cape Jessamine from Alvin, Texas, Thia slio\vs the mode of shipment to all tlie iriiportj^nt cities: Cheyenne. WyominE: New Hiiven, Conn; Santa Fe, New Mexico; New York, also Chicago and otfier Middle Western Cities. Cape Jessamine at Alvin, Texas The Cape Jcss.-iminc. ((lardenia fli>rida or jasminoides) \\liich is ship]H'd frttm Texas, is really grown by a coni- jiaratively small colony "ho are scattered on lines simitar to the Rhineluck Violet growers along the Hudson River in New York, the Jessamine growers being situated around Alvin, Texas. The bl(V)ms are brought in to one man at .\lvin, who ships out ]>rob;ibly 40 per cent, of the total output. Improved nu'thods of packing have been adopted so that there is very little complaint of the con- dition of flowers upcm arrival. Tlie balance of the 6(* per cent, of supjily of the growers Ls shipped out by iliem direct, either on order or to -coinmission florists in the different cities. In conversation with J. C. Carlisle lie estimated that probably over $25,000 worth of bloiuns were shiiiped o\it altogether last Spring. The blooms are placed in five grades, the best quality having 12 in. to 24 in. stem.s, and the price wherever possible arranged before the blooms are .shipped. The patches of plants or bushes seemed to be in plots of six, eight or ten acres, but there were many such on different farms or sections. August 12, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 355 "a ../r "ll£XX.0'- =^. XT The Florists' Round Table Consider the Retailers' Employees: they W^ork Long Hours— Educate the Public Away from Sunday Business— Profit-Sharing as an Investment Hours of Labor and Salaries OF course every .employer lias liis troubles over the propositions of hours of labor and amount and manner of payment of those who work for him. They are unavoidable, like the eternal problems of what to eat and how to get it. But the florist, especially the retail florist, is one of those employers whose problems of this kind are unusually hard to solve. This is bound to be true in a business which is subject to such ups and downs as the retail florist's. There is almost no way to escape extra hours of work except by letting the business go. Then the same thing happens to the human being who ceases to obtain and eat food. That is one of the reasons why there are so many discontented flo- rists' employees and so many driven, over-worked and harrassed employing florists. The force begins an ordinary day with the slate well cleared. Per- haps two or three of them have en- gagements for a little pleasure during the evening. The day proceeds with things going smoothly. Along about the middle of the afternoon comes a telephone call. A prominent person is dead. There is a hst of orders to be made up and ready for delivery at ; o'clock that evening. Another telephone call comes from an undertaker who is leaving at (i o'clock the next morning on an early train to direct the funeral of a citi- zen in an adjoining town. The family has instructed him to bring the pall and various other pieces. Perhaps it is Saturday afternoon. It means a hurry-up communication Eind delivery from the nearest wholesaler, and work for all hands up until midnight, to say the least, after which more Vork on Sunday morning to get out the regular orders for the Sunday dinners and for the sweethearts and belles of the community. Thoughtlessness of the Public It is more than likely that the larger part of that work might as well have been ordered on Saturday morning, instead of on Saturday af- ternoon. Then the day's labor could have been taken care of accordingly; there would have been time to call in some of the available jissistants. The bulk of the designs could have been completed in time for a late dinner for everybody, and then the Sunday morning work would not have been as much of a drag. "Nobody seems to consider the flo- rist or the florist's employees," com- plained one florist recently. "If people would think a little they would understand that a late order would have to be filled after regular hours of work. But they also appear to think that if they give the order early that it will be filled ahead of time, and that the flowers which will be delivered will have wilted before they arrive. Many buyers who ought to know better come in late day after day and leave orders, or telephone them, and then the whole lot of us have to do over- time when we ought to be getting rest. "But we have to put up with that kind of customers. We have got to have their business. If we try to argue with them about it they will talk about taking their business somewhere else — to those who appreciate it and want it. The worst of it is that the very religious people seem to be the worst of all about Sunday de- liveries. Instead of being as keen to see that other people can have their day of rest as they ought to and as they take for themselves, they often make us more trouble and over-time Sunday work than anybody else." By G. D. GRAIN Principally a Matter of Education (T if them onUDL£j PnUJ*, CLEVELAND. OHIO -^^& CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Avenue Allentown, Pa. Can fill your Telegragh Order. Greenhouses, Bethlehem Pike Ernest Ash/ey FLORIST Store, 943 Hamilton It. Both Telephones Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y, EST. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y. e^soN gm0^^ COLQkADO SPRINGS, COLORADO Telegraphic orders will be carefuUy and promptly filled. Personal attention given. Usual discount allowed. ?Sr^ Colorado Springs ^r^MTv promptly and carefully executed by The Pikes Peak: Ploral Co. 104 North Tejon Street [verythiag io Flowers AUBURN, NEW YORK 140-150 SOUTH DIVISION STREET We deliver to all points in Central New York. Wells and Cornell Colleges Burlington,Vt. Orders for Ver- mont and North- em N. Y. filled to your entire eatis- fac- ^ tion. DALLAS, TEXAS LANG FLOmiL AND NORSERY CO. FINE FLOWERS— Prompt service f Jlorisl] BALTIMORE, MARYLAND and ALL SOUTHERN POINTS ;tomii(5l7 North Charles Street [florisl) „j^^ ^^^^^ ^f Flowers' CHARLOTTE. N. C. f' FLORISTS <^^> DAY TON, O M I O <*"^^ 112 South/^„^] Main St. V J Charlotte and Vicinity mcsi. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass CartHine BOSTON MassachusettSs 342 Boylston Street Flowers CHICAGO, ILL. 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel Courtesies Eitended to all Florists CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. VA. DENVER, COLO. Park Siorai Co. ^.t^^^x '':::i'- Western Nebra.'Jca 1643 Broadway and Wyoming poinU reached by express- Orders promptly filled. Usual discounta DETROIT, MICH. If we fill your order, our repu- tation is your guar- antee of efficiency* Telegraph Us. ALDOrr POCHELON." DES IVfOINES IN THE CENTER OF IOWA J.S.WILSON FLORAL CO, We cover all points in Iowa. 1^ ^ BOSTON MASsMHUsrna 143 Tremont St. The rentrally located Florist bbop. Yours for reciprocity. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. John Reck & Son 98S MAIN STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO E. G. Hill Floral Co. 532-34 RACE STREET Also Motor Delivery to Newport, Covington and Dayton, Ky. CLE V E lXn^T^^hTo THE CLEVELAND CUT FLOWER CO. Will 611 your orders for Dengns or Cut Flowert id NORTHERN OHIO QMTTH THE FLORIST KJiril 1 llf EAST ORANGE, N.J. We deliver bjr automobiles in East. West and South Oruico, abo Glen Ridge, Montolair, Bloomfield. Newark and New York. Leahy's — Telegraph Florist ^^ of Elizabeth, N. J. <^> We give the best of service 1169 E. Jersey Street Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 360 to 362 August 13, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 357 • Directory of Reliable Retail Houses • Dawson the Florist ^\^'^^' Vr* '■*^ *^ 107 W. Market St. !>• ». Deliveries to Ithaca, Bln£hamton, Homell, Coming and other poiotB- Cut Rowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co. EL PASO, TEXAS <^> Baker Bros. \r FLOWERS - TLANTS • TREES Galveston Floral Co., Quality in Cut Flowers, Plants and Floral Work. Mrs. N. Updika Mgr. Orders for Texas and Steamers frooa Galveston, Texas HENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. K,„,... f741 Main Street Stores. 1 3^ Asylum Street Greenhouses: Benton Street QEORQE O. McCLUNIE /S\ HARTFORD. CONN. ^■■^ ' 165 MAIN STREET, SOUTH FLOWERS ANDREW W.WELCH GEORGE PLANE ISO ASYLUM STREET Hartford ConnecticQt Highland Park Greenhouses Telephones HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 75 and 85 Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of Chicago, as far aa Milwaukee ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS <^^ INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 241 Massachusetts Ave. Prompt and efficient service rendered points in Illinois, ^£A^^ Ohio and Indiana. Bertermann's flowers excel ^'^K.^Jy'^ The Florist, inc. 35 West Forsyth Street MILLS,, „ JacksonTille, We reach all Florida and South TTlo Georgia points Jacksonville, Florida We reach all Florida and all Georgia Points Largest flower store south of Washington, D C. 219 Main Street Tomlinson-Key Floral Co. KALAMAZOO, MICH. retty sure to be a business of which the em- ployees do o\ertinie to a large degree, and where salaries are low and work trying and laborious. In fact it might almost he said that wlicn tlic tlorist finds himself obliged to do much night work and over time, there is .something wrong al)out his system or organi- zation whicli would repay careful study. Consideration of Employees Pays The more the employing florist can consider the wel- fare of liis emi)loyees the more work tliey will be al)le to accomplish in a given time. Tliis will mean that he is attending carefully to the general routine, so ;is to apportion the work as well as possible and distribute it evenly where he can. A certain shop that might be mentioned gives the caller no impression of anybody being rushed. Things are quiet and in order here. The atmos|)liere is jileiusant; nobody shouting to any- body else; no rushing this way or that. Of course it is a successful business, established and all that, but it was conducted on the same basis before the con- cern arrived in the front rank. "Yes," said the principal owner, "we close at 5 or half-past through June, July and August, and at 6 or half-past in the Winter, and very few Sundays in the year will find us 0])en. We decided at the out- set that a florist's business could be run on some- thing like normal hours, and all the way along have tried our 'derndest' to live up to the rule. We have been going after the highest class trade, as everybody does, more or less, and we have found that the average customer is usually glad to co-operate in helping us to keep decent hours. In the Summer, if we get a late order, we ask if it may go over until the follow- ing morning, or if we get an order for Sunday, we explain that we are trying to keei) closed and give the reasons, and when they can, most of our customers will accept the deliveries on Saturday evenings. "The result is that the employees of this store as a rule do not have to put in a great deal of extra time. Of course when an emergency order comes, we han- dle it promptly; hut we have by now got our trade so well trained that the.se emergency orders are for real emergencies. And I do not see where we have lost a single item of liusiness by that kind of a sys- tem. We look out for the best interests of our trade, of course. We have to, to hold it. The other Saturday I got a telejihone order for a decoration for a Sun- day church service. The customer, a good one, said she did luit want anybody to come down Sunday to handle it and that it could' lie delivered that afternoon. I replied, however, that a delivery to the church dur- ing the hot weather would be a mistake and told her we would be glad to handle that order on Sunday morning. One of the boys overheard what I said, volunteered, and liiniself came down the next morning." Profit-Sharing a Practicable Plan This florist started out with the intention of estab- lishing a. profit sharing jilan as soon as it could be worked out. He had had a valuable experience in connection with a large manufacturing establishment in tlie way of business management and applied his knowledge to his own liusiness. One of the first things wa.s to give the heads of departments an actual interest in the liusiness. The bookkeeper got a few shares of stock, so did the head decorator, the head salesgirl, etc. Immediately it was evident that these people took a greatly increased interest in their work. They felt a direct personal interest, and they saw to it that those who worked under them also attended to their duties ]iromptIy and in a more thorough and workman- like way. The first year, after that, was unusually profitable, and the dividend checks tliese department heads received showed them that their increased in- terest in the business paid in dollars and cents. During the same year and the next the effort was made, witli the assistance of the department heads, to give the employees under them such an even break as was possible in tlie way of hours of labor. For instance, during the Summer time, it was frequently possible to give the girls whole afternoons otf. Then during the Winter months, when the emergency and the overtime rush work developed these same people were glad to make up for the time that had been given them in the Summer. And invariably, whatever happened, each employee in the house was given one whole day off dur- ing the week. The next step, which is to be worked out shortly, will be extension of the profit-sharing plan to the whole force of em]iloyeeii. Details have not as yet been decided on, but the head of the concern believes that there is only one way to keeji up the sustained interest of employees in the house for which they are KANSAS CITY, MO. Samuel Murray 1017 GRAND AVENUE LEXINGTON, KY. OHM Ao EiElLlLER EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. MicMLiER Bro^o Co. Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky Prompt Delivery to all So. Calif. Points 212 West 4tli S(. LOS ANGELES, CAL. Louisville, Ky. MASONIC TEMPLE " AUGUST R. BAUMER KENTUCKY The South' s Most Modern Floral an J Art Establishment ip50 fourth Avenue Louuville gft-j ■■Si" — -^ ^ ^2 Fourth Ave. Louisvj/fe, Ky. The F. Walker Co. 312 W. Chestnut Street LOUISVILLE, KY. JJidionall [ florist! Send Your Orders FOR DIXIE LAND TO IDLE HOUR NURSERIES Hacon, Georgia All Choice CUT FLOWERS in Season Orchids and Valley a Specialty Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 360 to 362 358 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses J. H. SMALL & SONS FLORISTS New York and Washington Announce the removal of their New York Store to 505 Madison Avenue at 52nd Street WASHINGTON, D. C. 15th and H Streets Fioral and Landscape Work NEW YORK Waldorf-Astoria and 505 Madison Ave. EDLEFSEN-LEIDIGER CO. Milwauikee, Wis. 419 Milwaukee St. 349 Third St. Whitted Floral Co. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. H. B. WHITTED, 0»I>. OPERATING THRER STORES TO HARRy PAPWORTH JtitMriar'K Rid_geMur3«rjj Co,Lt>v->V 1^ ^\ ^3 ^r ^^ I 1^ or any place iXalionall I^V^rrr V^UrV in Virginia (jl„risl) BLICKS, Norfolk. Va. ^^-^ H^^^^PI^^Q NorthamptoD, Mass. Succeeded by Smith College Floriil BUTLER & ULLMAN <^> -^ Furrow & Company ^ OKLAHOMA CITY - GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA Edward Sceery PATERSON and PASSAIC, N. J. The " Design Book de I-uxe," with colored plates is the only one suitable for the finest retail trade. For $2.50 we will send you a copy, postage paid. August 12, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 359 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses PHILADELPHU, PA. The BeUevue-Stratiord and Diamond & 22d Sts. Do you want flowers in Philadelphia? We furnish the best, artistically arranged W2^(^ PHILADELPHIA: 1800 Chestnut St. ATLANTIC CITY: 2517 Boardwalk Pittsburgh, Pa 710 East Diamond Street mM^ North Side OUR ONLY STORE WE SERVE YOU BETTER 6T0PE OrEK DAY AND NIGBT SXLTrOBD POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. B> nn/BB Vas»aT College Glen Eden rLUWEK Putnam Hall SHOP Bennett School Taconic School PROVIDENCE, R. I. AND ▼• J- JOHNSTON & CO. NEW ENGLAND POINTS ITI WEYBOSSH ST., PROVIDENCE Providence, RHODE ISLAND Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS ^sj^'JliB,^ 38 Dorrance Street <^^ Roanoke, Va, Fallon, Florist Rochester Floral Co* ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Give tM your order for Southern Minnesota ROCHESTER, N. Y. 25 Clinton Ave., North Flowers delivered ^.^^^it,^ promptly in Rochester and surrounding country. Com- <^p'r^P> plete line always ready. ^""•vj,"-'''^ ytcr Bros. TT'"' FLORISTS 38 Main St., West ROCHESTER, N. Y. MT/ /^\/^^A ^^ Main Street, East Tim Iwy^/nf ^® ^^'^^ ^ C"^^ 0V^*r^^Ww€u%y Western N. Y. ySationalC *^lfe> Points v"°"^; ROCKFORD FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES ROCKFORD, ILL. >%^ Quick service to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa Points. Is it any wonder that subscribers tell us — and tell others as well— that the Retail Section of THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE leads in items of interest and value to the shopkeeper? A glance at this department any week will show why. Long Dl>tuia« PhoQas BellTjUr 1104 Elm., Ctntnl 413 SAINT LOUIS, MO. 8th & Locust Sts. All orders by Telegraph or Teley phone most carefully executed at once. Floral desisna a specialty Young*s ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street Out-of-town orderB will receive prompt and careful attention. Wire us your orders. ^§Gm^ St. Paul, Minn. 20-22-24 West Fifth Street /Kitiorajll [iTIoristJ We fill orders for the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwnest. The largest store in America. Large stock in great. variety. Write, wire or phone Open night and da y working, and that is to permit tliem a bigger share in the ])ri)flts than is rejiresented merely by the salaries they draw. "What I want," he said, "is to have my employees interested so that when they see a flower basket on the floor they will stop, pick it up, see that it is in order, and tiien put it carefully back in its place. 1 don't want to have anybody in this shop who is willing to do just enough to 'get by.' And more than that, I believe that those whose loyal service and intelligent co-operation enables a company like this to do a profit- able business are entitled to a share in the profits." Where Specialization Helps It haiipens that this florist numbers among his custo- mers wealtliy people of the community in which he is located. Tliat, in itself, while it is an aid to the man- ner he has adopted of conducting his business, is also a suggestion for other florists. Why not specialize on the class of trade? It would go a long way toward helping in the solution of the problems of hours of labor and remuneration to employees, as well as di- rectly bear on every phase of the business. It would enalile the florist to stock and advertise to get and take care of a standard kind of trade, and in the larger cities there is a possiljility in this direction for all florists. With the florist in question this specializing in the trade of the well-to-do, the exclusive section of the city, means that the trade in the Summer will dwindle sharply. It also means that trade In the Winter will be extremely brisk, and generally profitable. And these ups and downs furthermore mean that the florist is going to have the slack seasons noted, during which, by giving his employees a good deal of time oif, he is able to get them under obligations to him, and to then be more free than most of the trade in calling on them for extra service during the busy season. That this kind of consideration and treatment of employees pays is shown by the fact that they work faster and better. "I really believe," the head of the concern said, "that we turn out more work to each worker than anybody else in town, and the reason is that we consider our workers and they respond to that treatment." Since 'Poe introduced the Design Book the country has been flooded ivith imitations of all kinds, not one of tvhich has stood the test of popular favor in competition tbith those issued by The Florists' Exchange. Un- doubtedly, "there is a reason." L^t.s°rf.3 SAN FRANCISCO Joseph's FLOWERS, FRUITS, FAVORS FLORISTS' Novelties for "Welcoming" and *'Bon Voyage" packages. ^^ Flowers delivered to any part of the world .,.<^XiS&v 233-235 GRANT AVENUE '^gp?^ Seattle, Wash. HoUyvfood Gardens Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1534 Second Ave. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. L. D. ROBINSON, Florist and Decorator 182 MAIN STREET Orders delivered promptly to WESTFIELD. HOLYOKE, CHICOPEE and SPRINGFIELD SUBURBS c;::;^ Syracuse, N. Y. ONONDAGA HOTEL i^.E.D/^r CO. We will carefully execute orders for Syracuse and vicinity. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bastable Building Special attention given to out-of-town orders R. ABBOTT Both Telephones Hiarh Jfloral Company FLORISTS TRENTON, N. J. Greenhouses: Buchanan. Lafayetteand Schiller Aves., Broad St. Park ' ^'^^^^■^^r' Burdett Ave. & Hoosick St. Both Phones, 3850 TROY, N. Y. Prompt delivery and careful attention to out-of-town orders All orders filled from the greenhouses BRANT BROS. inc,UTICA,N.Y. 100,000 sq. ft. of glass devoted to growing Cut Flowers. WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros, Co, Florists <^^^ 1214 F. STREET, N. W. LARGEST GROWERS IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA EVENDEN BROS, <^> WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA WILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS cWrs* Louisa P. Fo^wler RATIONAL FLORIST WILMINGTON. N. C. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square feet of Glass WORCESTER, MASS 407 & 409 Main St. Worcester Mass. 13 Pleasant Street Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 360 to 362 • 360 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists FINISH THE STORY FOR YOURSELF Tlu; Florist in question was in business for over 20 years and, as he t(jl(l our man, he had tried all sorts of basl; Wise Ones will looli Jot the exhibit oj i << Keystone Quality Florists' Supplies at the i S. A. F. Convention in Houston | I Before placing any Fall Orders | I It Will Be The Finest Ever Displayed | M. Rice Co. 1220 Race Street PHILA., Pa. <<]iiiimmii[]niiimiiiii]miiniiitiniiminiiii£]iiimiiMiiciiiiimiiuit]iiiiimmit]imiiirMiit]iinnitrmc]Mm^ Uhrii f>riliTlnp. |>1- iise niniilou Tin- Kxcliaiigp The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports; Galvan- ized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Write for Complete Catalogue 61-73 Metropolitin AveaQC, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Igoe Bros., Natural Green Sheet Moss Long green sheets of the heaviest variety Per bag, $1.00 H. W. Armes, Bryson City , N. C. ICIT FLOWER BOXES lEDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO ukanufacturers PHILADELPHIA. PA. Whep ordering, ph-asi entlt-n Tbe Excban^f Printed noteheads, billheads and business cards identify you with The Trade. An urgent order for stock is apt to be held up, if your wholesale tnan is unable to connect you as one of tbe craft. NEW CROP Green Sheet Moss, $1.75 per bag. Perpetuated Moss, $3.50 per bag. Lyrata. (Evergreen Oak Foliage), $2.50 per case. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN, ALA. I Middle Atlantic States | Albany, N. Y. Tliis city is now under vacation, not only aniong tlio employees of our florista. but also of the public in general. The hut weather has driven a good many lliiw^'r lovers to the sonsliurcs and moun- tains. Oiir Horists have been very busy willi funeral designs and cut flowers. < hir growers are si'uding in quite a few (Jladinji, cnrly Asters and Summer an- niiiils. Carnations and Koses are get- ting very scarce. The Uosery, Steuben st.. has been very busy with funeral designs. Edward Tracey is to attend the Convention at Houston. F. A. Danker, Maiden Lane, has a very fine display of the latest China ornamen- tal Hguns used for exhibiting cut flow- er.s, of dilVercnt varieties which seem to be (tuite a novelty among our retail peo- ple. 11^- alsu has a very fine display of Lilium album, roseum. and rubrum. II. (J. Eyres of State st. has a very fine display of orchids and fancy Cala- diuiii phints. John Moran is going on his vacation sliortly. Holmes Bros.. Steuben st., are having a very large display of Gladioli on their farms on the Western Turnpike. We are glad to report that Byron C. Holmes, who has been sick for the last two weeks, has returned to his position at the store. Whittle & Iliggs. of Hudson ave.. have been very busy the last week with fu- neral designs. They also have had a very good run on cut flowers. Mr. Riggs is preparing to go on a vacation for a term of a few weeks. The Arkay Florist. So. Pearl St., has had a special sale on small palms and cut Oladioli. which has been very successful. The Cut Flower Exchange off Broad- way reports that a stock of Gladioli. Lilies and numerous annuals are coming in. Prices seem to keep up. Club Notes "A regular monthly meeting of the Alliany Flori.sts' Club was held on Thurs- day evening, Aug. 3. at Henkes Bros.. Xcwtonville. President Thomas Tracey in tile chair. The entertainment commit- tee reported that they have "ccmipleted all arrangements for the clam bake, which takes place on Aug. III. at Henkes (irove, Newtonviile. The busses will leave the Cut Flower Exchange at 2 p.m.. and stag-es will also meet the members coming from Troy and Schenectady, at T-athams Corners. An essay on "Propa- gating Plants" was read by Louis H. Schaefcr. Edward Tracey was requested to have an essay to be read at the next meeting, on the "Best Methods and Ways of Conducting the Retail Florists' Busi- ness." Mr. Danker extended an invita- tion to the club to hold its next meeting at his greenhouses, Stop 3-"), Schenectady Road, Sept. 7 . L. H. S. Syracuse. N. Y. The hot weather still continues and is working great harm among all crops. Flowers have never been so scare* and poor in quality. The demand for funeral work continues very heavy. Gladioli and A.sters, which are sucli a help in funeral work, a re very back wa rd. The Asters grown under glass are very pour. \\'erner Huitmann has returned with Mrs. Bultuianu from his vacation in the Adirnndacks aiul reptu'ts bnving had a splendid time as the fishing was very good. Herbert Brown, manager c(f the Baker Floral Co.. with his family is taking a vacation. G. W. Philips has gone to the North woods with a view of catching some of the spcckleti beauties. Your scribe, who is secretary of the American (iladiolus Society, expects to leave on Wednesday to attend the an- nual meeting and show wliicli will be held in Boston, Aug. 11. V2 and 13. WIRE DESIGNS PRICES RIGHT— QUALITY RIGHT Let U8 quote you on your next order. If It's made of wire we can make It. I I George B. Hart, Manufacturer 24-30 Stone Street Rochester. N. Y. NEW CROP GREEN SHEET MOSS. For Hanging Baskets, at $1,75 per bag. PERPETUATED MOSS. $3.50 per bag. LYRATA. (Evergreen Oak), $2.60 per fase E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. Wbea ordering, please mention Tbe Kxefaapcf Southern Wild Smilax September Shipment $2.50 per Case. $1.50 per Half-Case. Send me your orders J. L. CUMBIE, Morris Sta., Ga. When '"■rdfrinff. please mention The Exchange RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Saleeroom 134 West 28th St., NEW YORK CFTY Telepbooe — Madison Square 3053 Manufacturers and Importert of Willow and Fancy Baskets for Florists Dealers in FLORISTS* SUPPLIES (3^0\iT specialties — Wheat Sheavea and Baakatt WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000, $1.85; 50,000, $8.00 Manufactarmd hy W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samplea Free. For Sale by Dealere. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange INCOPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Midi. REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOGUE Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago When ordering, pletse mention The Exchange August 13, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 361 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists milllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll|i|l||||||||||||||'liy^ IIIIIIB THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA E welcome all Florists to the Annual Convention of the S. A. F. and O. H. at Houston, Texas, where we will show you a splendid display of our Florists' Supplies and Novelties. Many new things will be shown. Our Representatives will be glad to see you and give you attention MAKE YOUR HEADQUARTERS WITH US H. BAYERSDORFER & CO, 1129 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES . Continned There are many complaiuts o£ the liack- wardness of the flowers this year. Still, there is every indication that the show will be a good one. Prof. David Lumsden, supt. of the floral dept., N. Y. State Fair, is very olptimistie over the prospects of the ex- hiliition this year, being a record breaker, lie visited the grounds on Wednesday and met the following committee of the Syracuse Florists' Association : Messrs. Bartholome. Hultman, Kay and Youell. The plans were fidly discussed and great changes and improvements will be made. The professor is very sanguine that a new horticultural building will be erected tliis year. Let us trust his hopes will he realized. Syracuse Florists' Association Owing to counter attractions and the absence from the city of several members, the outing to Skaneateles is postponed. A special meeting will be hi^id at Bultmann's store on Monday, .\ug. 14, when the committee on the IState Fair exhibit will report. It is hoped tbere will be a large attendance. II. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. The Market The severe hot weather of the past few weeks has nearly ended the life of indoor stock. Roses have become very poor in qualit.v and not enough Summer Roses are had to take care of the trade. There are some Carnations but these are gradiu\lly becoming less each day. So far the early crops of Asters are a fail- ure and good Gladioli are not too plenti- ful. Lilies have been abundant enough and sales have been satisfactory. Am. Beauty Roses are fairly good and some days sales are encouraging, while other days there is no call at all. Business is very uneven these days, though it is as good as a year previous. We want rain and cooler weather. E. C. B. R. C. Avery, florist at Lackawanna, N. Y.. is rebuilding a greenhouse, 38ft. by 120ft., and enlarging his cement block store. Mr. Avery has been visiting his family, who are spending the Summer at Coneseus Lake. In his absence his son, Robert M. Avery, is in charge of the business. Mr. Avery, Sr., is forming the Victoria Floral .\ssociation, of which he is itri'si we have ever spent." For full particulars write National Florists' Board of Trade 56 Piae St., New York City. When ordHiinK. plr'iti^r nicnlli.n Hlii' E?:change FANCY and DAGGER FERNS of the very best grades. Huckleberry Branches, Mosses and Wild Smilax. We solicit your patronage. Satisfaction guaranteed. GIBBONS, The Smilax Mem. Red Level, Ala. Wh'.n nrfliTlnL'. pli^ase mpntlon Tbe Exchange McCRAY Refrigerators DISPLAY YOUR FLOWERS Send at once for Cat a- logue No. 73. whirh de- scribes fully the McCray Refrigerators and Dis- play Cases for Florists McCRAY REFRIQERATOR COMPANY 689 Lake St. Kendallville. Ind. Time Is Money tol',^^nl^^Z^S'jto'. RISTS' GREENING PINS. 20o.per lb. and you ge from 1000 to 1 100 to the lb. 10 lbs. or over. 16o. per lb. Special Priet* to Jobber; WM. SCHUTTER & SON, Springfield, M>i>. When ordering, please mention The Exchange I When orderliiK, please mention The Bxcbanfre REED & KELLER 122 West 25th Street NEW YORK We Manufacture Our Own - - FLORISTS' SUPPUES \Mien cirilcrlDC. plt^ase mcntidn The Erctiange METALS, WIRE WORK aiul BASKET WORK MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES— Continued Rochester, N. Y. stock Poor and Scarce Business here still continues very qi!i«t. practically nothing going on but the ucc.Tsional run of funeral work. Gen- erally speaking, stock is scarce in com- parison with other years and it is just as well that it is so. the demand not being in excess of the supply. .\s a usual thing Roses are coming in and the stock is good. The weather is extremely warm. Sweet Peas are very short and generally of poor quality. As- ters too are scarce and the quality poor. Carnations are practically over and by the looks of things they will be a scarce artide this Fall. E. C. Colgrove is erecting a new green- house 100ft. X 20ft. on Charles st. Paul Campas is back in the city again after spending the past few months in the country in an effort to regain his health. His brother Jim has taken charge of his affairs while he was away, and it is expected they will both start again in real earnest when the warm weather ceases. We regret to state that Fred \V. Vick has been confined to his home for some time. His condition at present writing remains about the same. H. E. Wihson had a window display representing the Florists' Telegraph De- livery. Steplien Green has been in town look- ing hearty after a months' fishing. George Cramer will have charge of staging the exhibit, decDr-itinns, and so fortli at the flower show to lie held under the auspices of the Kochester Exposition Association. H. B. S. Show at Pittsburgh, Pa. Preparations, we understand, are being made for a large flower show to be held in June at or near Pittsburgli next year by the Garden Club of .Mlegheny Co. Arthur Herrington. :Madison, X. J., will have the management of the show, and from Iiim we will doubtless hear some- thing more definite later. Take Advantage of Our Spring Offer Spheignum Moss Our Large Bales, $1.50; 12 Bales, $15.00. Extra Large Bales, $2.00; 8 Bales, $14.00. Green Lump Moss $1.00 per bag. Shipping instructions and cash with order to ensure prompt delirery. H. KENNEY "1'::;^."'" Brooklyn, N.Y When ordering, please What is Variegation ? A query has been sent to us by a reader who is interested in the question of the variegation of the leaves of Ge- raniums. .Vnyone who has studied this question or has ideas thereon is re- quested to send them to The Exchange. I795-IHS Dcu StTMl mention The Eichange I Offer From STOCK: R.\W UVA GRASSES $15.00 per 100 IIYED UVA GRASSES $30.00 per 100 BIRCH BARK Bale. 220 lbs., 125.00 FLORIDA PALM FIBRE . Bale. 200 lbs.. $16.00 J.\PANESE PALM FIBRE . Bale. 440 lbs.. $66.00 And Will Take import Orders On: ISOLEPIS GRASS, Prepared. SEA MOSS, Raw and Prepared. Rl'SCUS. Raw and Prepared. ADIANTUM FER.N' LE.WES. Prpd. Transparent. ARECA and CHAMADOREA LEAVES. Raw. W. G. CLARE, Fernandina, Florida LANDSCAPE GARDENING Send for catalogue. A course for Garden- ers, Florists and Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell Univer- sity. Progressive Florists recogniie the growing importance of a knowl- edge Cff Landscape Art. We alao ofler a prac- tical course in Floricul- ture, including Green- house Construction and Greenhouse Manage- ment. Address The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. P.. SPRIN(;PIELD. MASS. The Florists Hail Association Insures 41,000.000 square feet of glass and ha* a re- serve Fund of over $36,000. For particulars address JOHN C. ESLER. Sec.. Saddle River. N. J. INSURE YOUR GLASS NOW. August 12, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 363 M. C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Telephone!, Fairaftut 3870-3871 All Kinds of Seasonable Cut Flowers When ordering, plpase mention The Kxcliangp -■aa ■a IS it possible that you are a shipper of flowers and have never shipped to us ? We have unexcelled facilities for handling them, backed by years of experience and ample capital. UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc. Ill West 28th St. NEW YORK CITY When ordering, please mention The Exchange A. I. YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Florists 54 West 28th St. A. L. Young, Pres. and Treat. H. R. ScoMMADAU, Vice-Prea. F. LiGHTFOOT, Sec'y. NEW YORK Tel. Madison Square 3559 When ordering, please mention The Exchange Telephone: Madison Square 6S98 George W.Crawbuck Co. (INC.) Wholesale Commission Florists 57 West 28th Street, New York When ordering, please mention The Exchange Reidel & Meyer Incorporated Wholesale Florists Seasonable Flowers of all kinds. The best of service to Growers and Retail Florists. Twenty-five years* experience in the flower business. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones — 4024 — 4025 Madison Square When ordt'rlr.g. please- mentUm The Exchange For The Month Of August ROSES GLADIOLI VALLEY ASTERS MIESEM'S LILIES RUBRUM LILIES and a full line of Summer Flowers jkjf^r r>¥ Tl^^'/^d? ** '° ^'^' '"^ busineM entruited to me in such IV£ X r^UAX.r^V-/31ii a fair and liberal manner at to make the cus- tomer's relations with me satisfactory and profitable. TELEPHONES 1623-24-25 MADISON SQUARE JOSEPH S. FENRICH 5 1 West 28th Street, New York When ordc-rlng, please mention The BJicbange <*]iinin)uutiiMiiMiiiiic]iPiiiMMHiC]iiiiiiKMiic]iinniiiiiir]MiniMiuic]iniiiniiiiC]iiiiMMiiiir3iiitiniiiiiE]iiiiiitiuiiciiuiiiiiiiiit]iiiiiiitii^ I NEW YORK I I Wholesale Market and ^News of the City j .:.iiiiuiiiiiiii]ijNuiiiiii[]ijiiiiijiiiii]iiiiiiiiiiiii]iiiiijiMiiic]jiiiiniiiiJt]iiiiiiiiiuj(]iiiriiiiiiiiciinnrniiiiEiuiiiiinniC]Ji>iiiuiui[iiiiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiiic.> Herman Weiss Wholesale Commission Florist 106 West 28th Street, New York Telephones, FARRAGUT 634 and 306S When ordering, please mpptlon The Exchange THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE It th« only trad« paper publlahlng «n Index to stock advertised In saoh Issue, and this feature means that a reader In need of, say. Carnations, ean look at this Index and refer to • II advertisements of Carnations, isrgs and small alike. It brings the results of Classified Advertise* ments Vi addition to the regular dlspla;- jdvertlsements, and with no •xtra cost, except to us. Can you think of better advertising servlos than thlsT A Dead Market .Vug. S. — Tlie wholesale cut flower market this week is, as far as sales are concerned, "a good quiet corpse." The pronounced feature is the excessively heavy arrivals of Gladioli of remarkably fine quality, and of Lilies, especially longifiorums, and the fairly large and in- creasing supply of Asters of rather in- different quality. The supply of American Beauty Roses is on the increase. There are already some arrivals of blooms from the new plants. They are meeting with only a fair demand, and special grade blooms are realizing from So. to 20c. each, with occasional sales of very choice selections in small lots at 25c., and the other grades at corresponding prices. The supply of hybrid tea Roses though not large, is about normal for the season. The quality of the blooms in general is poor, and very many of them arrive in wide open condition, and are unsalable. Top grade blooms are selling at from 3c. to Sc. each, and bottom grade blooms at from 25c. to $1 per 100. the latter price obtaining only in the case of a few varieties. There are only small scattering arrivals of Carnations, not enough so that it is worth while trying to quote prices. Cattleyas are in very short supply, and for that reason rather than because there is any large demand, the demand in fact being chiefly confined to their use for funeral orders, prices have advanced from 40c. to $1 each, though it should be noted that a few small blooms of very indifferent quality are selling at as low a figure as 20c. each. Longiflorum Lilies, as has been previously remarked, are in over supply. The ruling price today is $4 to $5 per 100. the latter figure being difficult to maintain. The demand, as compared with the supply, is inconse- quential. Lily of the Valley is in very short supply, not enough indeed to satisfy the rather limited demand, consequently prices have advanced to $5 per 100 for extra special grade blooms. Al^l^Vf 'PI IV^Fr^ Al is not expected by us for doing our \^^^^*^L^ LyM.MZiM^J-%.M^ j^ty ijy ouj. consignors and customers We have 20 years' experience behind us: Asters, Lilies, Gladioli, Prima Donna Roses, Asparagus and Smilax All Other Seasonable Flowers Wholesale GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, Inc. Er r-^^^sh'-S^^^i lOl West 28th SL, New York When ordering, please mention The Bxcbange The present supply of Gladioli is larger than that of any other flower in the mar- ket ; the quality is fine, but the sales relative to the supply are so small that there are already heavy accumulations in the iceboxes. Prices range in general from 50c. to $1 per 100. with occasional sales of extra choice varieties at $1.25 to $1.50 per 100. The supply of Asters is moderately large, and not many of good quality are seen. Prices range from 25c. to $2 per 100 ; they are meeting with a fair demand. There is a moderate supply of miscel- laneous flowers, the most notable of which are the fine blooms of Hydrangea panicu- lata now arriving, also Delphiniums, a few Dahlias, a little Buddleia and Tam- arix, a few Golden Glow Chrysanthe- mums, Celosia. Rudbeckia, gathered from the fields, some small shipments of Sweet Peas, whose keeping qualities are very poor, and a few bunches of other wild and cultivated flowers of several kinds. Both indoor and hardy greens are sell- ing in general sympathy with the pres- ent market conditions. General News The members of the New York party which is going to attend the S. A. F. and O. H. Convention at Houston, Texas, which will be held Aug. 15th to Aug. ISth inclusive, left this city at noou, Wednesd.ay, ou the S. S. Momns of the Southern Pacific Steamship Line. They were as follows : R. Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md. ; Mrs. R. Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md. ; John A. Vincent, White Marsh, Md. ; John G. Esler, S.iddle River, N. J. ; Miss Marie Esler, Saddle River, N. J. ; Joseph A. Manda, West Orange, N. J. ; Joseph Heacock, Wyn- cote. Pa.; A. T. De La Mare and J. R. Lewis, New York City. The party ex- pects to arrive at New Orleans Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. and thence to take an eleven hours' journey by train to Houston. So many are absent now on vacations from the wholesale florist stores of this city and the retail stores also that these places of business have a lonesome look. However, the volume of business now being daily transacted in the wholesale flower district and among the retailers requires no very large force of men. Miss Mabel Oonkling, bookkeeper for H. E. Froment of 148 West 2Sth St., has just returned, much benefited by a four weeks' vacation in camp at Sacketts Lake, Sullivan County, N. Y. Philip Ditzenberger, head salesman for H. E. Froment, is just back from three weeks' vacation. Mr. Ditzenberger unfortunately was unable to spend his vacation as usual, away from home, since he was not able, without great difficulty, to get his children out of the city on account of the present infantile paralysis epidemic. Edwin Ancker, head salesman for Traendly & Schenck, 436 Sixth ave., has Time and Money Saved It takes a long while to grow stuff, Mr. Grower, so don't permit any delays on yo?(r returns when it finally 7s sold. While we primarily en- deavor to sell consigned stock at the top price, we are not fully satisfied, even then. We feel that our work is well done on/y after a quick and satisfactory re- turn has been made to the grower. So, let us show ;}'0u on your «,?.ar/ s/izp- nient. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26lh Street Mou, Ynrlr Telephone : 13 and 3180 Farrasat IICVV 1 UI III When ordering, please mention The Exchange 364 The Florists' Exchange Mid - Summer ! But our indoor Stock Is Still in Good Shape ROSES, in great variety Carnations, Geirdenias, Cattleya Gigas, Valley, Lilies, Etc., Etc Asters, Gladioli, Spiraea, Phlox, and all out- door stock in quantity and of the best quality Our facilities, our system, our organization are unsurpassed. If we are not selling to you or for you, give us a trial. It's all we ask The Henshaw Floral Co., Inc. A. M. HENSHAW, President 127 West 28th St., New York *Phone8, 8310—3311—3312 Farragut When crdfrltis. pl-'ase mention The Escbangtf ASTERS, GLADIOLI, LILIES, ROSES WILLIAM P. FORD, 107 Wesl28lhSt., New York Wholesale Florist Telephone Farragut 5335 Wbeu ordering, please mention The Exchange just returneri from a two weeks" vaca- tion whifh he has been passing in sev- eral parts of New .Jersey. Myer Othile, of Riedel & Myer. 4S) West 28th St., has just returned from three weelis' vacation, much of which he has passed in the State of Michigan. During his trip he took in Niagara Falls and also visited the cities of Buffalo and Detroit. Miss I. Miller is the nfv; bookkeeper for .1. K. Allen of ILS West 2.Sth st. .Joseph I.. Barnit. designer and sales- man for Alex. McConnell. returned (m Monday of this week from a month's vacatiiln at C'rvstal Beach. Canada, and his son .loseph I... Jr.. has just returned from the same place after a tour through Canada, during which he called on some of the leading flori-sts in Toronto and other cities. V H Martin is the new bookkeeper f,>r the Henshaw Floral Co., 127 West " Chas. Eble. well-known florist cif 121 Baroune st.. New ( )rleans. was a visitor at The Exchange office during his stay in New Yiu-k this week. Mr. Kble and his daughter have been touring through the Middle West by way of ^^t. l.ouis. ('inciiinati. Cleveland, and in the East, having left New Orleans on .Inly 14. Thev will thus have been one month on vacation traveling, by the time thi>y re- turn on Aug. 14 with the New York party that is going to Houston. its run for the season at $2 to $3 per KMI. .\ few Cattleyas are availaljle at 3.")c. to i>Oc. each. Huge quantities of Golden Glow are effective fur window trimming at .$1..50 to .$2 per lUO sprays. •Some tine specimen cuts of Butterfly luish sell readily at .$2 to .$3 per lOO sprays. Much short stock that usually goes to waste is now availalile for fu- neral work which lias been extremely heavy owing to the great nuirtality dur- ing the murky weather. Notes p'lank Faruey of I'hibulelphia is look- ing after trade in this city. Alvin Schreiber and llarry .Jones of I:terternianns' force have both returned from their vacations. The former from Lake Erie and the later frtmi a visit with Ills parents in n<.)rtlierii Indiana. John Kieman has Ijegtin the remodeling of his store in Massachusetts ave. Someone threw a large stone through the plate glass window of the Pahud Floral Co. at Illinois and Ohiii sts.. doing considerable damage. ROSES in all the leading varieties. CARNATIONS of high quality. Longiflorum and Rubrum LILIES throughout the year. LILY OF THE VALLEY. All Other Flowers in their season. P. J. SMITH, Wholesale Florist FJrV^^^'?2^,%,, 131 W. 28fh St., NEW YORK CITY J. K. ALLEN 118 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK E.STABLISHED 1887 Pioneer Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers Phones, FARRAGUT 167 and 3058 ConiienmenU o( good itock solicited. Choice Carnations. Roses, Orchids, Lilies. Bulbous Stock, and other Seasonable Flowers J. J. COAN. WHOLESALE FLORIST 115 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone*) Fairaftut 5413-5891 CoTisignmenU Solicited GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist ^ CoDsignments Solicited 104 West 28th Street FaTrtSt°2"64 NEW YORK \Vtien ordering, please mention The Exchange The Smith & Young Co. says that its outlook for Winter Apples is exceedingly fine and that all florist friends should now make apidications for a sample bar- rel or two of them. Otto Lawrenz is at the lakes in north- ern Indiana for a two weeks' rest. There will not be many visitors from this part of the country to Houston. The extremely hot weather in this section has tended to keep them away. E. A. Nelson has been extremely busy with funeral work of late and is a heavy buyer in the cut flower market. The Co-operative (iardens at Spencer, Ind.. are sending a heavy quantity of Gla- dioli to this city. Sec'y Steinkamp of the State Florists' .\.ss'n says that the joint meeting with Kentucky, to be held in Oct'dier. will be an extremely popular one. as many mem- bers have already signified their inten- tion of going. Jlr. Jensou, the fancy pottery man of Benton. .\rk.. is booking orders with the retailers. Indianapolis, Ind. The Market Were weather conditions at all propitiims the llower business would be right good. Amid such great liumidity and high temiierature it is difficult to give satisfaction. Flowers do not Iteep as thev sliould, and patrons are almost wilted ou the streets. Heavy rains in adjoining SHK-tions of the State have made the flower supply much better than last wJM'k. Gladioli in particular are coming in by the thousands at $2(1 to .f.'ll). Fairly good Asters may be had at $.")U to ,$1 per ItlO. Itulirum and album Eilies are splendiil a I $4 to .<(! per KIO. A few auratum at .$12..")0 and giganteum at $1(1 per 1(X> are obtainable. The best Summer Roses available are American Beautv at Tf.T to $2.") per IfKI, Miladv at $4 lo .$.s per lOO. Bussells at $.- t.i' $'2."> per KXl and Radiance at $.S to $12 per 100. The retail price of Rosea ranges from $1 to $:{ per dozen. There are no good Carnations. A few short ones are offered at .50c. to 7.5c. per 100. Hydrangea paniculata has begun Some of the stalwarts at the Bar Harbor Sweet Pea show. Left to right. standing: Edward Jenkins, A. E. Thatcher, S. W. Curlquist. Sealed: Geo. W. Kerr, and llarry .\. Bunyard, the president and secretary, respectively, of the American Sweet Pea Society Harry Balsley says that his pot busi- ness lias been the best ever and that Indianapolis is no exception. Reynolds, the Ohio st. florist fur- nished tlie decorations for a large bank opening in this citv last week. I. B. St. Louis, Mo. The St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co. hopes to open, about Sept. 4. a com- plete new building at 1410 Pine st.. as one of the Iwst supplv houses of the Mid- dle West. Paul Scheiiler is engaged in pottiuK ferns from the bench for Fall trade. He has several thousand fine ones in 7s and .Ss. Fred Wallner likewise is putting his fern house in good shape. He has one house of ".Mums, the plants of which are advancing nicely. A. Senger has just completed repotting his ferns from the bench. He has some fine Boston, Wliitmanii and Roosevelt in all sizes. Scale on Bay Trees Enclosed please find a leaf of a Bay tree on which you will find numerous black spots. Could yon inform me as to what these are and what treatment to give to clear tliem? — W. E. T.. .Mass. — Your plants ai-e attacked by brown scale, as may be seen by looking at the back of the leaves. Take a magnifying glass and yon will discover some live scale, and some of which merely the sliell remains. In onler to satisfactorily clean these it would be necessarv * sponge each leaf and to take a M instrument, lUie a plant label, and ofl" eacli of the scales. Otherwise we Would advise repeated spraying witli Scalicide. We would rather recommend that you keep the jilants well nourished and watered in order to sustain the sap ;ind strengtii of tlie leaves, tliis being ex- tracted by the .scale. Coi.i-.Miif.s, Miss. — William t). Wil- kins. a designer in the emplo.vnient of T. (i. Owens, a well-known li>cal florist, dieil at his home on Weilne.sday. July 111. his death having resulted from typhoid fe\-er following an illness of ten days' duration. Deceased was .3.5 years of age and is survived by a wid«iw\ August 5, 1916. The I^lonsts' Exchange 365 C. Bonnet G. H. Blake Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephones: Main 1293-4 OUT-OF-TOWN ORDERS CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO Give us a trial Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Avenue and 25th Street COOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers Wall space for advertising purposes for Rent V. S. DORVAL, Jr., Secretary BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE FLOOR COOGAN BUILDING Open AU Day Tel. Mad. Sq. 830 H. H. Jahn. Pre!. Root. G. Wilson, Treaa HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST \/AI I C \/ ALWAYS GRADE OF VML1-C.T ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES. CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. 7.^/^^°^^^ '05 W. 28th St.. New York Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Telephone Madison Square 3S60 George C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, Farragut 608-609 The best source of supply in the city ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES, VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists 436 Sixth Ave,, bet, 26th and 27th Sts. New Yorit City and Cut Flower Exchange Consignments Solicited Phones: Farragut 797-798-799 GREATER NEW YORK FLORISTS ASSOCIATION, Inc. Wholesale CommisBion Dealers in Cut Flowers and Supplies 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Francis G. Van Mater, Sec'y and Manager Established 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florists no West 28th Street, New York Telephone, Farragut 551 Consignments of Choice Flowers Solicited WiLUAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willonghby St., BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephone, Main 4591 Badgley & Bishop, Inc. Phone {}|^} Mad. Sq. 34 West 28th St., New York City Receivers and Distributors of CHOICE CUT FLOWERS L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 2315 Consignments Solicited Wholesale Florist 53 West 6th Street, NEW YORK Telephone. Madison Square 8946 WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37-39 West 28th St., NEW YORK H. E. FROMENT, ""^^SlfsT 148 WEST 28th STREET tel{|o?} farragut NEW YORK AMERICAN BEAUTIES, THE KILLARNEYS, RICHMOND, OPHELIA, SUNBURST, SHAWYER, STANLEY, HOOSIER and WARD ROSES VIOLETS, CARNATIONS AND ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers New York, August 8, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted | Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m. Tuesday ROSES— A. Beauty, Special Fancy " Extra No. 1 No.2. No. 3 Killarney. KiUarney Brilliant Killarney Queen White Killarney My Maryland Richmond Ulrich Brunner Hadley Hoosier Beauty Key Lady Hillingdon Cecile Brunner,Elgar,etc. bun. Bridesmaid Bride ■ Mme. PI. Euler (Prima Donna) Prince de Bulgarie Radiance. Mrs. George Shawyer Sunburst Mrs. Aaron Ward Lady Alice Stanley Ophelia J. J. L. Mock Mrs. Charies Russell Adiantum Cuneatum Hybridum and Croweanum. Antirrhinum, per bunch Asparagus Plumosus, bunches, Sprengeri, bunches Bouvardia, per bunch Calendula, per bunch Callas, per doz Daisies Ferns, per 1000 Freesias, per bunch Galax, green and bronze.. 1000 Leucothoe, per 1000 8.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 5.00 1.00 to 2.00 .50 to 1.00 .25 to 3.00 .25 to 3.00 .25 to 3.00 .25 to 4.00 .25 to 3.00 .25 to :!l>0 to to .23 to 4.00 1.00 to li.QO .25 to 3.00 .01 to .05 to to 2.00 to 12.00 to .25 to 3.00 .25 to 4.00 .25 to 4.00 .25 to 4.00 .50 to 5.00 .25 to 5.00 1.00 to .S.OO ..50 to 8.00 .25 to .50 .75 to 1.00 .05 to .15 .10 to .20 to to .05 to .10 to to 1.00 to 1.50 to .75 to 1.00 4.00 to 7.50 to CARNATIONS— Inferior grades, all colors. ; White. Standard Varieties ♦Fancy (♦Highest Grades of Pink. Red Yellow and var. White Pink Red Yellow and var.. standard VarietieB) Novelties Asters Forgetmenots, per bunch Chrysanthemums, per doz. . . . '■ per bunch. Dahlias Gardenias, per doz Gladiolus Gladiolus, Baby, per doz Iris, per bunch Lilac, per bunch Lilies, Longifiorum Rubrum Lily of the Valley Mignonette, per doz Narcissus, P. W., per bunch. . . Narcissus, Daffodils, per bunch. Pansies Peonies, per doz Poinsettias, per doz Primula, per bunch Orchids, Cattleyas (^ypripediums. per doz Dendrobium formoaum Oncidium _. Smilax, per doz. strings Stevia, per bunch Stocks, Double, per bunch " Single, per bunch Sweet Peas, Ord., doz. bunches. " Spencers Tulips, per doz Violets, Double " Single, Princess of Wales '* Single, Gov. Herrick Wallflowers, per bunch. . . . ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ,., to ... to ... to .25 to ... to ... to ... to ... to .60 to .50 to ... to ... to to 4.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to to to to to to to to 20.00tol0 ... to ... to ... to .75 to ... to 1.60 1.50 5.00 3.00 5.00 to to to to to to to to to All the New and Standard ROSES Fine Grade CARNATIONS and all Seasonable CUT FLOWERS WALTER F. SHERIDAN, 133 WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK TELEPHONE, FARRAGUT 3532 William KESSLER-H^Ao/esa/e Florist Telephones : 2335 and 2336 Farragut 113 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Peonies, Carnations, Orcliids, Calendulas, Spencer Sweet Peas, Centaureas and a general line of Summer Flowers EDW. C. HORAN 55 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones {;«|^ Madison Square Qut FlOWCrS at WholcSalc Persona lAttention — Conaignments Solicited Satisfaction Guaranteed Wben ordering, please mention The Exohwngf B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street, New York Vg g\ m PTC CARNATIONS m \f m^ E^ I 9 and roses Shipping orders receive prompt attention Louis M.NOE LouisA.Noe Wholeaale Commission Florists Telephone, Madison Square 756 American Beauties A Specialty Mathew Sampson, Jr., y^^,.. 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK Wht»n orHprine tiIi^m ^Tien ordering, plfase mention The Exchange Carnations, Roses, Pansies, Single Violets D. C. ARNOLD & CO., inc., ToLnJl 112 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Farragut 2287 When ordering, please mention The Ercfaaog* Goldstein & Futterman Wholesale Florists CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 102 West 28lh Street, New York City Telephone, Farragut 9761 When orderlnE. please roentloo The Exi-tia ngg Growers' Cut Flower Co. Cut Flowers at Wholesale E. J. Van Reyper, Manager I CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephones— Farragut 6237-3563 When ordering, please mention The Excbangs William Stuart Allen Co. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers S3 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephone — Madison Square 356 When ordering, please mention The Eichange Alfred H. Langjahr Wholesale Florist 130 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Telephones— Farragut 4626-4627 When nrdprlng. please mention The Exobange John Young George Hildenbrand John Young & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, MADISON SQUARE 7362 Wlien ordering, please mention The Exchange 366 The Florists' Exchange New England Florist Supply Co. Sphagnum Moss, $3.50 SPECIAL—'" IXli^"- 276 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephones: Fort Hill. 3469— Main, 4789 W Open 6 a, m. to 7 p. m. When ctrdprlny. plrnse mention The KxchnnKO McALPiNE & McDonald str'^ Roses, Carnations, Peas, Violets, Pansies, Valley, Lilies, Orchids, Anemones and Iris CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED FULL LINE OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES T«i. Fort Hiu 3630-3631-3632 256 DevoDshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Wlien ordering, pleaae mention The Eich- Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Buffalo July 31,1016 Cincinnati Aug. 7, 1916 NAMES AND VARIETIES Boston Aug. 8, 1916 St. Louis July 31, 1918 Pittsburgh Aug. 7, 1916 20.00 to 25.0C 15.00 to 20.0C 10.00 to I2.0C 6.00 to 8.00 .... to 25.00 to 20.00 1... to 16.00 1 to 10.00 Roses— A. Beauty— Special Fancy Extra No. 1 No. 2 10.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 1.00 to 4.00 ... to to to to 20.00 to 25.00 12.50 to 15.00 6.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 4.00 . , . , to 8.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2.00.... to .... No. 3 Hadley Kaiserin Augustus Victoria. . . . to to ' to 1.00 to 6.00 .60 to 4.00 .50 to 4.00 1.00 to 6.00 .50 to 4.00 2.00 to 10.00 1.00 to 6.00 to .... to . . . . to 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.0C 1.00 to 4.00 to .... W .... 2.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 8.00 2.00 tc 6 00 White IGlIarney 2.00 to 4 00 .... to . . . . 4.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 6 OOl .... to .... to 7.00 2.00 to 6 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. Chas. Russell 2.00 to 6.00 to to . .. 2.00 to 6.00 .... to . 4.00 to 8.00 2 00 to HC\(i Mrs. George Shawyer 2.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 7 00 4.00 to 6.00 Ophelia 2.00 to 10.00 .... to .... 1.00 to 4.00 to , to Prince de Bulearie (Mrs. Taft).. Richmond 3.00 to 6 00 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 to ....to 1.00 .25 to .50 .20 to .26 .20 to .25 1.00 to 2.00 to to .... 1.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4.00 Killarney Brilliant 100 to 6 00 .60 to 1.00 ....to 1.00 to 1-00 to 1.25 .10 to .20 .30 to .40 .30 to .50 to .... Antirrhinums, per bunch . . . to . .... to .... to Asparagus FlumosuB, per bunch. '* Sprengeri, per buuoh. .40 to .50 .26 to .40 .25 to .50 .25 to 40 .... to Callas to . . 1.00 to 1.50 to to .... to .... to .... Carnations, Inf. grades, all col.. . r White 1.00 to 1.60 100 to 1.50 100 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.50 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 1.50 Standard I Pink . . . . to .... to .... Varieties ] Red to L Yellow and Tar. . •Fancy rWhite 1 60 to 2.00 to to .... to to 1.60 to 2.00 (•Thehiglieat J Pink . . to .... to 1.60 to 2.00 grades of stand-S 'R^d to ard varieties) ^ Y,Uow and v»r. . DaSodlla . . . . to .... to .... to .... .... to . . to . to 1.00 to 1.25 to to .15 to .10 to Daisies to to 50 to ....to .16 to 12W to .20 Ferns, Hardy to to 15 to .16 Galax Leaves . . . . to .... to to .... Gardenias 8.00 to 15.00 12.00 to 20.00 5.00 to 6,00 3.00 to 6.00 25.00 to 50.00 . . . . to to .... to .... 1.00 to 4.00 6.00 to 10.00 .... to .... 50.00 to 60.00 1.60 to 1.80 to to .... Gladiolus to 6.00 to 10.00 6 00 to 6.00 Lily of the Valley .... to 4.00 25.00 to 50.00 30.00 to 50.00 1.50 to 1.80 to 60.00 to 60.00 Orchids — Cattleyas 1.80 to 2.00 Smilaz, per do». stringa .50 to 1.00 Sweet Peas .35 to .50 .. .. to . . to .... to Violets. Single to to Double to .... . . . . to 3.00 Wallflowers to 2.00 to 4.00 .... to...., Water Lilies WFITH RRH^ C(\ wholesale Cut Flower Market if 1j1j\/0 DlW/tJe Vvr* Daily consi^nmenta from leading growers Full hne of Florists' Supplies 226 Devonshire St., BOSTON, MASS. Write for quotations before ordering elsewhere Telephone Main 6267-6368 Wbeo ordering, please meptlon The Eichange :«]HiMuui(]MninMiii[]iiiiniiiiuc]iriuiumit3iniinuuit]iiiiiiiuiH[]UMiiiiinic]iiiiininm]iiiiuiiiiiiC]riiiniiiiiic]iiinnu])inu^^^ BOSTON and VICINITY | i Wholesale Market and Local Nevsrs _ | h miiiiti iiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiuciiniiiiiiiiinuiiin ci iiiiiiiciiiimiuiui iiiiiiiciiiii iiitiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiijiiiiii[iiniininiK]iiiiiiiiiuit.> Market Report Aug. S. — There is no improvement in the supply of flowers at the wholesale flower markets. If anything the supply is less of most kinds of flowers. The in- creased heat and humidity has not helped the supply or yet the demand. However, in spite of the weather conditions, from reliable sources we have learned that the Summer business has been very satisfac- tory indeed. The scarcity of flowers has made prices good. Roses are rather scarce in supply. American Beauty Roses are not very plentiful but at this time there is no beav.y demand for this Rose. The price remains much the same as last week — Ic, to 20c. each. The supply of hybrid tea Roses is rather meagre and those who pay particular attention to their Roses for Summer use are getting Win- ter prices for good flowers. Prices vary from 50c. to $10 per 100. This variation in price will in itself show the dififereut variety of flowers that are being sold. Carnations are very scarce and al- though there is no special demand for them a few good flowers can always be sold. The new variety Morning Glow has proved this Summer to be one of the best kinds for the hot months. The price ranges from le. to l%c. each. The latter figure is only obtained for a limited num- ber of flowers. Orchids are not over abundant but there was a good call for them during the week for funeral work. Cattleyas are from 25c. to 50c. per 100. Gardenias are not very plentiful at this time; the supply is not large at prioea from $1 to $2 a dozen. Asters are becoming more abun'^ant but the quality is poor. Prices are Ic. to 3c. according to quality. Gladioli are each day becoming more plentiful and there is a big glut in sight in a few days. Prices fluctuate very much and at the Ic. to 2c. for most grades, but this may not hold up to the end of the week. Patrick Welch ^'^ ^'""*^' ^' Wholesale Florist BOSTON, MASS. Store open for business at 6 a. m. Telephone Main 2698 American Beauties, Orchids. Valley, Carnations, Calendulas, Cornflowers, EntUlsh Primroses, Yellow Daisies, Sweet Peas and Llllum Lonftlflorum. All the novelties in the Cut Flower Market furnished on short notice. Prices quoted on application. No retail orders accepted. Flowers shipped out of Boston on early trains. When ordering, pii-aae meptloD Tbe Eachange B. A. SNYDER CO. S?r ' Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort HiU 1083-25017-25552 ordering, please mention The Eicbange PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. WWpii "mfrititr. J± m'-ntlon Tlip KsolintiL'e HOLTON&HUNKELCO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 462 Milwanliee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Plione— Main 874 P. O. Box— 103 When ordering, please mention The Eicbange Sweet Peas are very scarce and quality low. The wet weather has been extremely severe on Peas this season. Lilies are more plentiful at 5c. and 6c. each. There is quite a scarcity of outdoor flowers and this makes prices better for greenhouse flowers. There is an abundance of Asparagus but the demand is light at this season. There are very few plants offered at this time. General Neiips The U-Bar Co.. is building a range of greenhouses for E. R. Pierce, Wellesley Farm, Mass. Archibald Flagstaff is in charge of the estate. B. Hammond Tracy of Wenham has cards out inviting lovers of Gladioli to inspect his fields of these showy flowers, which are in fine bloom at this time. There may also be seen in his large stor- age house demonstrations of artistic ar- rangement of these beautiful flowers. The Welch Bros. Co. will shortly move from 226 Devonshire st. to its new sales- rooms at 262- where new icechests, office and other necessaries are being fixed up. The funeral service for Jackson T. Dawson was held on Saturday at St. John's Episcopal Church, Jamaica Plain. There was a large attendance of horticul- turists from this vicinity and quite a few froro_ a distance who came to do honor to th'e memory of their friend. The hon- orary pall bearers were Prof. Charles S. Sargent, Benjamin B. Watson of Ply- mouth, Judge Charles W. Hoitt of Nashua, N. H., Wm. Warren Harper of the Andover Nurseries, John J. Si. L. Farquhar and Ernest H. Wilson. The burial was at Andover, Mass. The fu- neral remembrances of flowers which were sent by friends, were handsome and in large quantity. Wm. Carr, a popular salesman at the Boston Flower Exchange, and Miss Helen Scorgie, who was many years book- keeper for the Wm. W. Edgar Co., were married on Aug. 3 and are now spending their honeymoon at Moosehead Lake, Maine. The respected David Welch has re- turned from a few weeks vacation which was spent in the Northern part of New York. His brother Edward Welch is at Old Orchard enjoying the sea breezes. The funeral of Eben D. Jordan brought a good deal of work to the retail stores. Thomas F. Galvin had the larger share and the casket cover of orchids was as handsome a piece of work as has been seen in this city for some time. Edward Rogean of the Boston Flower Exc. returned from the coast of Maine, where he has been with his motor boat. He says the amount of fog on the ocean has made his outing rather unpleasant. Wm. H. Elliott of Brighton is spend- ing his vacation in Maine. The town or village where he is located is unknown to any in this section. In former years Mr. Elliott procured a guide and went to the woods where he would not be dis- turbed by war news or anything else. He is sensible that is the only way to get a thorough rest from business. Sam Wax of Wax Bros, is spending the first part of his vacation at Old Or- chard. From there he is going further north, where fishing is better. Mr. Wax is considered one of the most expert fish- ers we have among the florists. His fish- ing stories are always backed up by the goods and when his catch is good he does not forget his friends. Henry M. Robinson and his family are spending the Summer months at their cottage at Green Harbor, Mass. Joseph Margolis of the firm of Henry M. Robinson & Co. has returned from a month's vacation which was spent at Wreutham with his family. He is now in charge of the business while the other two partners are on vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Penn are spend- ing their vacation in Slaine. Wm. Penn has returned from his and is now in charge of the store. The picnic of the Gardeners and Flo- rists' Club, which proved such a success, was not only due to the good management of the ofiicers but partly due to the gen- erous support which the following firms and persons gave in the way of money for prizes. Those who contributed were Thomas Roland, James Wheeler, T. J. Grey Co., Duncan Finlayson, the Lunt Moss Co.. Mrs. W. W. Edgar, A. K. Rogers, David Weir, Lord & Burnham Co., H. H. Bartsch, S. J. Goddard, Peter Fisher, Donald McKenzie, Knight & Struck Co., J. G. Duguid, James Bole, Robert Cameron, Wm. J. Kennedy, W. N. Craig, A. H. Hews & Co., Joseph Brock & Sons, A. T. Stearns Co., David Illiffe, J. P. Shea, the Boston Plate and Window Glass Co., W. H. Judd, F. E. Palmer, R. F. Goodrich Co., W. W. Edgar Co., Revere Rubber Co., H. W. Clark. King Construction Co., Fiske, Rawson Co., P. M. Miller, John E. Ness, W. C. Rust, D. J. Creighton. W. H. Elliott, H. M. Robinson Co., C. P. Sweetzcr and John Smith. Charles Robinson of the Henry M. Robinson Co. and his family are in the White Mountains, N. H., for a month. The Caledonian picnic and games were held on Saturday. Aug. 5, at Caledonian Grove. It was pleasant to see so many Scotch florists and their families cnjo.v- ing this annual outing. Most of them brought their families in their own tour- ing cars. The Mass. Hort. Society in combina- tion with the American Gladiolus Soci- ety, will hold its annual exhibition of these flowers on Friday. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11, 12 and 13. In addition to Gladioli there are prizes offered for tuberous-rooted Begonias in pots, peren- nial Phloxes. China Asters, annuals, also for .\pples. Pears. Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Blackberries, Blueberries, Melons, hot house Grapes and vegetables. R. C. Amherst. Ma.ss. — Arthur S. Thurs- ton of the Department of Floriculture at the Agricultural College has accepted a position as assistant professor of flori- culture at the Iowa State College. Your paper is the best florists' trade paper of all, and if growers would fol- low the advice given in your pages, they would seldom or never go wrong. G. P. Mazzeo. Jefferson City, Mo. ugust 12, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 367 The Houpe that offers you top quality and the lowest market prices is the place to do your buying. We will mention a few items that we can recommend to you: GLADIOLUS 'MVVoo'" We handle the best of the standard var- ieties. AQTCDQ $l.00-$2.50 J^J 1 £Jl\k:> per 100 Most of the Asters roming in now are of the better quality. BEAUTIES 'p'eralL": Local stock of a good color. Mostly of the long and medium. EASTER LILIES pV'm An ample supply of them — Lilies of un- usually good quality. No matter what you need you will always find it here in a better quality and a larger selection. 1,200 Hadley Plants, 3-inch pots, $12.00 per hundred, plants. We guarantee the quality and value. Extra fine THE LEO NIESSEN CO. WHOLESALE FLOiaSTS N.V/. Cor. IZ^.f&RaceSta. Philadelphia, Pa. When orderinp, pli'ase mentlnu The Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers r"^ iPhiladelphia, Aug. 7, 1916 [Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Roses — A. Beauty, Special " Fancy " Extra No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Kaiserin Aug. Vic Killarney White Killarney Lady Hillingdon Milady Mrs. Aaron Ward My Maryland Prince de Bulgaria (Mra. Taft) Radiance Richmond Sunburst Killarney Brilliant J. J. L. Mock Mrs. Charles Russell Mrs. Francis Scott Key Mrs. Geo. Shawyer Hadley Ophelia Adlantum, Ordinary " Farleyense Antirrhinum, per bunch Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch " Sprengeri, per bunch Asters Bouvardia Callas Chrysanthemums, Ordinary. Daflodils 15.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 I.OO 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 .75 to 20.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to to 5.00 to 6.00 to to to to 6.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to .25 .25 to to to to to to to Carnations, Inf. grades, all col.. White Pink Red Yellow and var. . White Pink Red Yellow and var.. Standard Varieties. Fancy Varieties Daisies Ferns, Hardy Forget-Me-Nots Freesia Galax Leaves Gladiolus Lilac, per bunch Lillum Longiflorum Rubrum Lily of the Valley Mignonette Fancy Narcissus (Paper White) . . Orchids — Cattleyaa Cypripediums Pansies, per 100 bunches.. Peonies Smilax, per doz. strings.. . Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas Tulips, Single Double Violets, .Single Double Water Lilies 1.00 to 1.50 to to to to to to to to .10 to to to .10 to 1.00 to to 8.00 to .... to 3.00 to to to to 40.00 to to to to 1.80 to to to ....Ito Ito to Ito 2.00 to !4.00 Philadelphia, Pa. Our usual Philadelphia newsletter had not been received up to late Wednesday afternoon at the time of going to press. We regret to be without news from Phila- delphia but such Failures are always li- able to occur. Happily they are rare in The Exchange. Lancaster, Pa. Funerals are-* again active in keeping up the florist business and they are do- ing it remarkably well. The Rosery worked all night the past week to get out orders for the following day. The Rose Shop has a fair proportion of this trade and of course the old reli- ables, H. A. Schroyer, B. F. Barr, and Mrs. George Goldbach. are all busy. P. K. Murphy, of the Barr store, is visiting his western friends during his Summer vacation. R. Nagle advises me his 20,000 'Mums do not allow him many afternoons away from the job, and that hot or not hot he has plenty to do. Liancaster's Geraniums The writer's Geranium cuttings are going into the sand as regularly as clockwork and it is to be hoped that the demand will keep going as regularly, for Lancaster turns out some Geranium cuttings. Nagle, Brown, Ritchey, and Herr all have their full quota of cuttings in the sand and plenty more to go in, but I predict that low prices will eventu- ally drive some of this energy into other directions, as it is simply impossible to meet some of the competition in this line and furnish good stock. It is to be hoped that our growers will have enough pride in Lancaster not to send out inferior stock. Talking of quality stock, a visit to Ira Landis, Paradise, shows that he is Gladiolus King for this section. Aside from having them by the acre he cuts no inferior blooms and has aU the best va- rieties and trial grounds for all the prom- ising novelties. Mr. Landis is not only big in stature but big in almost every- thing he undertakes, as he fuUy believes that success is measured by effort and is not afraid to use the effort. ASTERS In all colors, white parti- cularly plentiful, splendid for funeral work. The mid-season varieties are commencing to come in, much better quality than the early ones. $L00, $2.00 and $3.00 per 100. S.S.Pennock-MeehanCo. The Wholesale Floristt oi Philadelphia NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA 117W. 28thSt. 1608-1620 Ludlow St. BALTIMORE WASHINGTON Franklin & Si. Paul Sts. 1216 H St., N.W. 2f. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange 1615 RANSTEAD STREET We have vacancies for several more growers. Weekly returns made. All eeasonatjle cut flowers- s°houid"o'!"ii;"f." "*""'"' PHIUDELPHU, PA. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. 1517 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. GLADIOLUS, LILIES and all SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS ■"■^ Closing Daily At 5 P. M.; Saturdays 1 P. M. Wholesale Florist W M • J* D/4 1\ 11 K 12 South Mole St., Philadelphia, Pa. Gladiolus, Asters and Adiantum Stuart H. Miller Elmer and Charles Weaver, Ira Ranch, and Walter Dcnlinger all have about cleaned up their Aster crop. J. Wade Galey of Strasburg is now cutting some very fine stock. A Visit to Park's A visit to George W. Park's mail- ing establishment found them busy, as usual, with what I believe is the largest collection of plants in the country, I mean the largest number of varieties : they pretty nearly cover the scope of liailey's Cyclopedia of Horticulture. Mr. Scott, the genial manager of this place, has his hands full and apparently loves work, for he manages both ends, the growing and distributing, and with some 300 orders a day as an average, that means work. The seed and publishing end of this business is a separate branch and equally weU managed and in volume larger than the plant end. Their magazine, pub- lished monthly, has a wide circulation and is almost a business in itself and helps to increase a love of flowers among a class far from the ordinary city mar- kets. The grounds are a source of continual surprise, being filled with every imagin- able flower and plant, and the houses for the employees, being of uniform size and style, malie a very interesting village. Mr. Park's own residence is the mod- ern suburban style, and situated in the midst of his estate, on the banks of the beautiful Conestoga, makes a fitting cli- max to the picture. Albert M. Herb. '.A complete line of everything in (Cut Flowers J Hra Philadelphia Quality * '^tf^ 1617 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA*. Bell Telephone Keystone Telephon* Komada Brothers DESIGNS Manufacturer^ of all kindi of WIRE Pittsburgh, Pa. Business conditions are about the same as the previous week. There is very lit- tle good stock to be had, especially good Roses. There are some Am. Beauty Roses which are good, but not in long stems, mostly the shorter grades. This is earlier than usual for Am. Beauty FLORISTS* SUPPLIES Any Wire Detign at $hoTt notic* 1008 Vine Street PHTALDELPHIA. PA. Berger Bros. Wholesale Florist* Choicest Seasonable Flowers In Quantity 1225 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Roses in this market. Good Gladioli are scarce and would bring good money if they were to he had ; most of the local growers were handicapped in planting on account of the rains we had in the late Spring. The early Asters are about over, and the late varieties are not ready, so we may look for a shortage in flowers for a few weeks. Carnations are about done tor this season. Some good Cattleyas are to be had which sell very readily. Fu- neral work has been very plentiful the past week, which always helps out in Summer. Notes Will Murdoek of Cannonsburg has been spending his vacation at Chatau- qua Lake, N. Y. J. B. Murdoek left last 368 The Florists' Exchange SEEDS, BULBS, BAY TREES,' BOXWOOD, Etc. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Wholesale Commission Cut Flowers °*'^i¥t¥ growIrs"''" Winterson's Seed Store wabash Ave. Chicago The Chicago Flower Growers Association I'AII. K. KLlN(;.SI'OR\, Whoteitale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants IH2 \ UMtSSM A\J,. <:u\<:\i.i) BEAUTIES, LILIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS .SM) KVKRVrillNG .SKA.SON.Mtl.K U'lifti nriij:'.v.v.'.v.v.v.:'.'.'.::::: to Short to AUtbeLeadingVarietiesoj Roses and Camations PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph Si , CHICAGO, ILL Wholesale Cut Flowers Headquarters /or American Beauty Roies ^]||lmm1nc]llllllllllllC]mlll1llllt^mllrmmtIlllrllnll^c]lmnllllll[lllllllmlnf]llllumnlClllmnllmcImlmllll^^ CHICAGO and the WEST I The Wholesale Market and News of the City | :*]iiiiirHiuir]iiiMniiiii[]MiHiMriMi]iiiiiiiiiiuEiiiMiiiiiiiiE]niiuHiHi[]inuiMiiiic]iiiuiuiHii]iiiiriiii»it]innininu]iiiiiiMniiE]iiiiinni^ Prices are Good Aug. S. — There lias been eousiderable ii'lief from the recent heat wave, hut the iinpri'ccflcnted eoiulitinns it lias hnmjjht about s'ill remain. Tliere is a scar<'ity (if all kinds of stock never bcftire cx- IM-rii'Tict'd in Auffust. All stock clears np rhiily. regardless of quality. What little goiid st«K-k there is brings the be.st prices on record for this season and low grade stock is hi-inging more in propor- tion to its cpnility than it has ever done during Midsummer. The ilemand is ac- tive liotji local and shi^>ping. and the wholesalers find much dimculty in gel- ting stock to satisfy it. , There is no sur- plus of anything. ' There is a good supply of AnuM-ican Beauty Koses all from yovmg stock, wliich is sold for $li per doz. There is nnn-h shorter stock that docs not bring this amount. Mrs. Uussell has sutTered from the heat and is ofT in color, bul its good kit'i'i'ig qualities .still inalntain for ii a 1 lead in sales. Whlb' and Pink Killarney and Killarney I'rilliant. Ophelia, Sun- burst and \\"ard are tin' ]U im ipal varie- ties on the market. These have to be cut very tight to get them to the market in anything like fair condition and the greater part is short and small. There are no Uoses sold for less than .$2 per 100 and whenever a little good stock can be se. V. Kiiy in the seed business and will have charge of the new store to be opened in Lake Forest immediatelv. A. F. Keenau, 130(» E. Sixty-first st.. has an electrical fountain and Lily p(M)l in his window that is attracting much attention in his section of the city. ilr. Keenan ri'poi ts an nnusinil busy Suni- nu'r. having all the funeral work ho caa take .-are of. John Furr4iw. oi Furrow Bros., Guth- rie. ( >kla., left on Sunday for home after spending several days in the city. lie was accompanied by Phil Foley, who is making the trip to St. Joe. Mo., where he will remain a few days before leav- ing f"U- the S. A. F. convention at Hous- ton. Albert Cide. of the E. C. Amliug Co., is back from a vacation spent in a trip through the Wreat I^akes. Mr. Cole takes pleasure in telling his friends of the luxuriance and b»'auly of the flowers ia the islands and resorts along the route. Sweet I'eas and Shasta Haisies surpassed in beauty anything to be seen south of these points. Thos. ('onion superintendent of the plant department* of the roeblmann Bros. Co.. was in the city on l*uesday seeing his family off for a visit to their old home and friends in New yi>rk and vicinity. E. (.). Orpet. Lake Forest, was in the city on Wednesday <-alling on his old friends and attending to business matters. Sidney Wertlteimer. of Wertheiraer Bros., New York, is in the city. A. F. I-ongren left on Sunday for Kansas City. Mo., and a few other ptiints in that State that he will make before proceeding to the convention at Houston. Tom M<'Aliister. of A. Lange's store force is one of the njnst enthusiastic boosters tliere is for the Houston conven- tion. He has made all reservations for the trip, including apartments at the Uice Hotel, the headquarters of the society. liigust 1.', 191(). The Florists' Exchange 369 EST. 1755 HEWS STRONG RED POROUS POTS STANDARD, AZALEA, BULB, ORCHID, FERN, HANGING, EMBOSSED, ROSE, CARNATION, PALM, CYCLAMEN, CUT FLOWER, SPECIAL SHAPES TO ORDER. CHICKEN FOUNTS, PIGEON NESTS, BEAN POTS, ETC. Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of Flower Pots in the World. A. H. HEWS & CO. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WAREHOUSES f^ambridfte, Mass. New York, N. Y. The Middle West Cincinnati, 0. Phe Market Knses are in ouly n fair supply, riie Koorl ones are finding a gdod sale. .\stfi-s have becnme fairly plentiful. Tlie lietter grades sell readily, (ilailioli are in lieavy sujiply ; lislit cidors. however. It times run shoi't. The receipts in Eas- ter Lilies are suttieient for present needs, liiilirunis and album I.ilies sell well. Water Lilies en.jc>y a fair market. The crt.\' in one of the (lew Snnnn<;r resorts. Vi'm. a. M.\torp. St. Louis, Mo. ; August opens with business duller than ■'or seasons past. Except for occasional 'imeral work, nothing of note is rejKirted. Iladioli. Hearing the end of their run, ind shortening in crop due to the exces- sive hot weather, are bringing 3c, to 6c. Vsters, still early and rather short, are ■omiug in in small quantities at 2e. to 4c. Vu occasional bunch of Roses, mostl.v :hort. is all that is coming in at present, .ilies help to fill up the demand for ieeping flowers. There are as well iome excellent L. rubrnms which appear It intervals and go at Sc. to 10c. \al- ey is sufficient to go around. Greens are ilentiful. I). ('. l''i;nn|it.ui. representins I'. .M. Ferry & Co. of Detroit, has been in t.pwn for tin' past week, Mr, Framriton reports th:it additional agents havi' been secured in this territory to distribute the Ferry seeds. Conditions at the trial grounds near Detroit are good, he says, .Ino. Steidle and -V. .Tablonski have cc?mpleted their Carnatnni planting. The store of the Sanders Nursery Co. was robbed on Thursday last. The thief, however, confined his effoi-ts to small change and checks left in the regis- tei- and neglected tampering with the safe. Dave Geddis has resigned from the Scruggs-Vandevooi't and Barney st(n'e to take up his new duties as an officer of the St. Louis Wholesale Cut Flower Co. ilr. Westernuui succeeds him as mana- ger. Tom Carr's stand at the T'nion Mar- ket always looks in fine shape. Not only are the cut flowers kept in trim, but a seasonable bunch of plants, including ferns, are ke]]t on hand during the Sum- mer months, A beautiful bouquet of Gladioli, the product of one of the apt N, Savoy, 111. ; vice-president, W. S. Forgey. St, Louis ; treasurer. W. F. D. Bat/.er, Rodgei-s. .\rk. The executive committee consists of the officers and the following directors : R. H. S'lnpson. A'in- cennes. Ind. : W. T. Cox. ProctersviUe. (I.. Louis B. Magid. Tallalab Park, Ga„ and S. .1. T. Bush. Jlorton. N. Y. H. C. Sash, formerly connected with Shaw's Gai'den in St. I^ouis. was chosen to act as secretary of the new organization, which starts with more than SO members. The time and place of the next meeting was left to the executive conunittee. F. L. S. Cleveland, 0. Publicity for the Florists The Cle\*elanil Hi.irists are believers in advertising. They also have discov- ered that conununity advertising is the most iirodiiitive of good results. The Cleveland Florists' Club, backers of the Cleveland flower show of last Winter, will stage a remarkable display as a fea- ture of the floral section of the Indus- trial Exposition and Fair in Cleveland. Sept, 2 to 0. .\ fund has been raised by the club to put on this demonstration. It is an example of the close co-opera- tion of Cleveland florists. Timothy Smith, chairman of the flower show committee, has apr>ointeil F. C. W. Brown, of the J, M, Gasser Co., Chas. Russell of the Jones Rn.ssell Co., Prank Pitzenthaler of Knoble Bros., to execute this most interesting display. The com- THE PETERS S^ REED POTTERY CO. SOUTH ZANESVFLLE, OHIO RED POTS WM. M. WARRIN 16 We«t 23d St.. NEW YORK SPECIALTIES I. G. KIMBLE 6 East Lake St.. CHICAGO Made of Washed Clays — Uniformly Burned — Carefully Packed When ordertpg, pleaee mention Tin* Ercb.PE^ DREER'S"RIVERTON SPECIAL" Plant Tub No.Diam.Each Doz. 100 10 20 in. »1.60 117.50 $145.00 20 18 in. 1.45 15.50 130.00 30 16 in. 1.10 12.25 100.00 I 40 14 in .70 7.75 60.00 50 12 in. .50 5.50 45 00 60 10 in. .40 4.40 35.00 70 Sin. .30 3.50 28.00 Manufactured for ub eiclusivcly. The beat tub ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops The four largest sizes have drop handles. HENRY A. DREER, ^^'""^J's^lhi'^'-^'- 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. nblic to the ■ lidi's piv.giess in Cleveland. Exhibitors at the Show Amoug those who alread.v have taken space in the flower show tent are r.. Hammond Traiy, (Tladiohis specialist, Wenham, ■^^ass, : Stiimpii & Walter Co, Inrlhs and seeds. New York Cit.v ; Temp- Itn-Crocket-Bradle.v, operating childreos' dower mis.sion ; .Tohn Scheepers Co., New Vcirk Cit.v : Cleveland Bird Lovers' Ass'n. Kagle \Yire Works. Cleveland; Liquid Fertilizer Co,, Cleveland : Garden Soil Co. ; Storrs & Harrison, I'ainesville. .\ model greenhouse will he erected b.v Hitchings and Co., Elizabeth, N, .T. Florists' Cluh Meeting .\ meeting uf the (Meveland Florists' Club was held on Monda,v at M p,m, at the Holleuden Hotel. The f.dlowing nominations for oflicers for the ensuing .vear were made : President, S. N. Pente- cost : first vice-president, Timothy Smith : second vice-president, H. P. Merrick of Lord & Burnham Co. : secretary, Al. Barber : treasurer. A, C. Fox. M. A. Vinson reported progress being made with the Fall flower show to be held in Edgewater Park, beginning Sept. 9. Frank Ritzenthauler gave the report of the eutertaiument committee on the SYRACUSE Standard Red Pots STRONG-LIGHT-POROUS Write for Catalogue and Prices Syracuse Pottery L. BREITSCHWERTH. Prop. SYRACUSE, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Eichange Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are goine to spend this Summer to stock your greenhouses. Think of US. Write us. Try ua The' Keller Pottery Co. 213-223 Pearl St. : Norrittown, P«. When orderiDE. please mnntlop lb.- K\ciiftugf A horticultural calendar, that i^i one in which many of the fiowerS are mentioned and hints given for the working days of the year, is part of the Gardeners and Florists' Annual for 1916. 50 cents, from this office. 370 The Florists' Exchange WE GUARANTEE ^Metropolitan Boilers TO DO THEIR WORK CONSUMING LESS FUEL THAN ANY OTHER Because of their proven scientifically perfect construction, Metropolitan Patented Boilers will heat a given amount of water quicker, with less fuel, and less attention than any other boilers on the market. The remarkable heating efficiency and quick steaming qualities of these boilers are due to their large and effective heating surface. Just a few points of Metropolitan Patented Boiler merit: Smooth, perfect finished castings. Push nipple connections. Large fire-box, providing ample combustion chamber, and permitting 3. sufficient charge of fuel to require attention only at long intervals. Deep ash pits, making the removal of ashes a slight task. Large flues, making the boiler easy to clean. Grates that are made for hard usage and long .service. They are Fuel Saving, Not Fuel Wasting. And, above all, they cost less and are cheaper to operate than any other. We also make soft coal boilers which are smokeless, and save 50% in coal. Put Your Heating Problems Up To Us We've Been At It For 44 Years METROPOLITAN MATERIAL COMPANY 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Jennings Cast-Iron Gutters and Fittings Our Gutters are EXTRA WIDE and EXTRA HEAVY and are drilled to measure. Our Jennings Patent Roof-supports and Bench-fittings have all connections and braces SPLIT TO BOLT TOGETHER, giving the full strength of threaded pipe fittings at a fraction of their cost, and GREATLY SIMPLIFY- ING ERECTION. These Bench and Brace Fittings are used in the numerous Plant Culture Stations of the United States Government. We mould and fit this material and OUR PRICES ARE ROCK BOTTOM. Send for our catalogue. CASKEY & KEEN, 6th and Berks Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Greenhouse GLASS 2:::'.ST'pS2!''" sharp, partridge & CO., Chicago, 111. PIPE CUT TO SKETCH It wUl pay to corre«pond with us Wrought Iron Pipe, Tubes and Fittings NEW AND SECOND HAND Thoroughly overhauled, with new threads and couplings, in lengths of 16 feet »nd over Guaranteed to give Batisfaction ALBERT & DAVIDSON, Inc., 21 7-223 Union Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories and all other purposes. Get our figure before buying. Estimates freely given. GLASS NPAUICM'C Cnil '^'*^ Wooster St. . vUnCR d OUn, new york ■PIPE- Wrought Iron of sound second-hand quality with new threads and couplings. 16-foot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We guarantee entire satisfaction or return money. Established 1902 Pfaff & Kendall, ^'"^i^ilZ"^7jf"- WE MANUFACTURE HOTBED SASH at 75c. each i ^^ Ourg are all made from the very b««t grade of Gulf Cypress. Glazed Hotbed ^ Sash from $1.65 up. Double Light Sash up to $4.00. We carry a large stock of all sizes. Write us for estimate. s. JACOBS & f>r^lVI^ 1365-1379 Flushing Ave., atJINO, BROOKLYN. N. Y. King GREENH WESTERN STATES— Continned recent picnic at WillouRhbeach, as fol- lows: Total receipts, .$145; total ex- penses, .$108.10; balance, '$,36.90. The entertainment r-ommittec is planning a Ijall game f.ir Labor Day. Further no- tice will be published. • Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Cook & Son go to Detroit for a weelt's stay. Cleveland is experiencing some record- breaking warm weather. Ella Gbant Wilson. Dayton, 0. There is no reT<>T<>T<>T<>T<>T<>T<>X<>X< Valuable Aid Id Transplanting Carnations JUH ARTHUR TAYLOR, of Boonton, N. J., writes: "The Skinner .System is highly valuable in transplanting Carna- tions from the field to the green- house. After watering them the night before, the soil was in ideal condition so that we could dig the plants up with every root intact. The plants were strong and started right off growing. They have done better than any lot of plants 1 have ever had." 'YSTEM ow innioATioH The Skinner Irrigation Co. 225 W.ter St., Tror, Ohio ASTICA fOR GRftNHOlSt MAZMG USE IT NOW M a a 1 1 c a 1 • elastic and te- nacious, admit, of expansion and contrac- tion. Putty In- comes hard and brittle. Brolien glass more easily removed witliout brealt- ing of other glass as occurs witli hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. F. O. PIERCE CO., 12 W. Bro.dw.T, N.« York Wbpn nrdprlng. pl''i'''<* T\\'> F.Tohnrige LIQUID PUTTY MACHINE Will last A lifeUine. >L2^ BlCH Adjustable— can and fram* separate — easily cleaned. Frame all one piece, of malleable iron. More pra-ntion The Kxehauge Greenhouse Material ^^ Hot-Bed Sash 1 of Loaisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts— Patent V and U Gutters Our Grade Invariably the Best. Our Prices Right. A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield Ave., Chicago, III. t 91-1813616 /'ALL HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. Greenhouse Lumber Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange GREENHOUSES IRON FRAME PIPE FRAME OUR FACILITIES ARE THE BEST FOR DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING ANY TYPE OF HOUSE, AND OUR EXPERIENCE ASSURES YOU A STRUCTURE WHICH WILL BE FOUND DESIRABLE IN EVERY RESPECT AND REASONABLE IN PRICE. "PROMPT SHIPMENTS" The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 3075 South Spaulding Avenue - - CHICAGO WTien orderlDg. please mentiop The Eichange Change of Name FROM Quaker City Machine Co. TO The John A. Evans Co. RICHMOND. INDIANA When ordering, please mention The Eschange TVESTERN STATES {Continued from page 370) Mrs. L. M. Drear, wife of Mr. Orear of the Humfeld-Orear Floral Co., 1010 East 31st St., and her son Richard are spending their vacation in Chicago. Burton B. Crane, 27 South 16th St., Kansas City, Kans.. is rebuilding his three greenhouses and getting the place in readiness for the Fall season. Fine Newr Store Charles P. Mueller, Wichita, Ivans., is making and has made recently, a large number of impro%'ements in both his shops and greenhouses. A short time ago Mr. Mueller put in a shop on Douglas ave., in addition to the old one on North Main. The woodwork is fin- ished in Kaiser gray, with the French gray walls and the beamed ceiling. This combination, together with the artistic arrangement of the flowers and ferns produces a charming effect. Canaries in beautiful little houses are also sold here and add their part to the attractive room. Mr. Mueller is at present at work on a $.3000 two story addition to the Main St. store. The second floor of this will be turned into a conservatory, while the first floor will be divided into a work- room at the front and a garage in the rear. The basement is to be used as a storeroom. A new Ford trui'k has been purchased, making a total of four. Three new greenhouses, devoted exclusively to the growing of Roses, have been com- pleted recently and already the bushes are making fine headway. W. 11. Biedermann. .34th and Prospect, reports a good business in spite of the very warm weatlier. .V number of fu- nerals and weddings have kept him busy. Miss Rose Jr. Fisher and Jfiss Emma .T. I'almor. formerly of Holden, Mo., will build a greenhoHse at Forty-ninth st. and the State line. The city park board recently appro- priated si'ffioient funds for the building of an addition of five new greenhouses with a boiler room at the citv nursery at Swope Park. L. H. Noll, brother of T. .T. Noll of the T. .T. Noll & Co., is head gardener of the city.. Tt is the plan of Mr^ Noll to fnrnish all of the plants that Kansas City uses in decorating the park system. Last year the Swope Park nursery supplied over 40.000 Geraniums (Confiniird on page 374) GLASS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASHES Our prices can be bad by malt, and it will pay you to get them. We carry the larRest stock of SpeeUlly Selected Glass in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to ft carloao on a one-day notice, and at Roolc Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 215-217 Havemeyer St. , Brooklyn, N.Y. GRESfftQUSE BOIJLEiRS Steam Or HotVAAter Z58Sizes.Wrt. Bldg. SALES OFFICES BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER CLEVELAND Tremont Bldg. Widener BMc Rookery BUk. Granite Bldg. Swetland BIdg. TORONTO: Royol Bank Bldg. MONTREAL; Tranaportation BIdg. FACTORIES Irvington, N. Y. Des Plaines, III. St. Catharinea, Canada u ^^ Greenhouse Woodwork specializing in Greenhouse Woodwork for the past quarter of a century Send \IB your requirements and let ua figure with you Inspection of our plant cordially inrited Xi \ \1 ' k L FaltoB. Roac & Dwigbt Sta., rrank Van Assche, jersey city. n. j. When ordering, pleaM neDtlon The ExchaDge Hot-Bed Sash ^^IvIatfriS^" Greenhouse Material '"".^eta'ii'^'' Pecky Cypress V. E. REICH & SONS 1429 Metropolitan Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. PERFECT GREENHOUSES GET OUR PRICES NO M.XTTER WHERE YOU LIVE Wben ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange 1501 MASdNii: riMi'1,1. ui ii,iiiN(; When or(lerln>:. please mention The Kxchanpe \7z;sti:rn states (Continued from page 372) for the Spring planting. Next year the number of these hardy plants, and shrubs will be still larger. The city has bad need of additional flower houses for some time. A five-room dwelling house will also be built for the head gardener. B. S. B. The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY Kalamazoo, Mich. The excessive heat of the past month ha-s effectually banished trade ; even the old standby funeral work feels the effects. Certainly when the thermometer ranges from 102 to 107 for an entire week, the principal thoughts of us all naturally center on how to get through with the least exertion each day, and although there are some things that must be at- tended to, a general slackening up all round is noticed. Happily in this sec- tion at least the drought is broken and most Fall crops are to a large extent saved, but the heat still remains much too high to work in comfort, yet the finishing of the planting in must be got along with, likewise the necessary repair work. In reference to the proposed strike of railroad employees there is of course great interest manifested as the shippers will as usual be put to much loss and iuconvenience, but fortunately for us, this is our dullest period and surely something must be done to relieve such a serious situation before too much dam- age is sustained. Business conditions are, generally speaking, good and unless something spe- cially happens we expect to start off in good shape for the Fall business, which is rather unusual for a Presidential elec- tion year. S. B. Portland, Ore. Notes There is little to report for busi- ness generally. With the exception of funeral work there is little doing. Au- ratum Lilies are getting more plentiful and are being put to good use. There are also some of the best Easter Lilies coming in, but they are of little use as the Auratums are much more in demand at this time of the year. The cool weather still keeps the quality of the Car- nations exceptionally fine for this time of the year. As a matter of fact, all out- side stock has produced abundantly and so at no time was there any shortage of stock. Water Lilies have been enjoying an exceptional demand. The usual fine Asters are now to be seen and this is about the best to be had in flowers. Gla- dioli are also seen at their best and every year improvements in new varieties are in evidence. Edgar Straus, formerly with Lubliner florists, has taken his old position at Baker, Ore. He secured a salary that is about double that which he was getting previously. He says he can see very little in the flower business either in the retail or the growing end. Chas. Sullivan, mgr. of the Hollywood gardens of Seattle, is a visitor in the city. Max M. Smith has just returned from a trip to Seattle in his auto. There was rejoicing at the Bamford home when Mr. Bamford became the proud father of a bouncing 81b. boy. This is contrary to the rule, as all the florists seem able onlv to get girls. A. Rahn of the Rahn & Herbert Co. recently took a spin through Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma. H. Welfare, formerly of Tacoma. has taken a position with the People Floral Company, O. E. Panzer is having a heavy cut of Helichrysum. Rahn & Herbert Co. is sending in the first Chrysanthemums Smith's Advance. They were grown outside. At the range of Martin & Forbes at Haines. Ore., the entire place being de- voted to Roses, there is an outlook for an exceptional large cut this Winter. Mr. Martin says that the season has been ex- ivptionally fine for Rose growing. Ophelia is seen at its best here. Some plants bringing as many as 36 blooms to the plant. Clarke Bros. Rose range at Hillsboro is also in tip-top shape. This firm is de- voting a great deal of space to the Rus- sell Rose. They also have a large num- ber of Ophelia that are in prime condi- tion. H, XlKLAS. August 12, 1916. ine i^iorists' Hrxcnange 375 I Classified Advertisements TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— By florist and gardener. German. ^Single; middle-aged ; life experience on first-class private and commercial places. Under- stands Carnations, Chrysanthemums and general stock. Can assist in making up. Steady position wanted where good help is appreciated. Sober, obliging and thoroughly reliable. First-class refer- ences from past and last employers. Give particu- lars and wages in first letter. A. B., care Zoerb, 209 W. 14Qth St., New York. SITUATION WANTED— By German. 2S; life experience growing cut flowers, bedding plants, Christmas, Easter stock and potted plants of all kinds; experienced landscaper, also maker-up. Can intelligently handle men, and show results. Desire place where there is room for developing original ideas. Please state salary and particulars, Address V., care Tischler, 1354 Brook Ave., N. Y. SITUATION "WANTED— As head gardener or foreman on private or commercial place. Life- long experience in all branches, including green- houses, vegetables, flowers, fruit and all kinds of landscape work. Ist-class references. Married; German; small family. Strictly sober and indus- trious. Address Carl Ebers, Loudonville, Albany, JJ- V- SITUATION WANTED— By experienced grower, indoor and outdoor Chrysanthemums, Carna- tions, Palms, Ferns and Orchid culture, general garden work, decorating, etc. English; 28; single; total abstainer. References. Private or com- mercial. Thos. Wilson, Grant Hall, West Point, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By Dutchman, 29 years, married, one in family. Ist-class grafter and propagator of Roses, Rhododendrons, Azaleas and' general nursery stock; 14 years' thorough experience in grafting and can grow good stock. Kindly state wages and particulars in first letter. Care A. Koloos & Co., Nurserymen, Gouda, Holland , SITUATION WANTED— By practical, expe- rienced grower with original, up-to-date ideas. Would like to hear from party who knows how to appreciate not only manual labor, but good common sense, honesty and reliabihty. Prefer to work on shares or wages with share of profit. Address O. F., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED—Head gardener wants position on gentleman's place. Understands growing and care of all kinds of cut flowers and vegetables under glass and outdoors, also care of lawns, trees, Roses, hardy flowers. Married. Ist-claas references. Address O. P., care The Flo- rists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman or grower by thoroughly experienced German, 44. 20 years in United States. A No. 1 Carnation and 'Mum grower, Roses, general line of greenhouse Stock, also good propagator. Sober, reliable. Good references. Address O. S., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As greenhouse foreman. Life experience in growing cut flowers, pot plants and vegetables for wholesale market. American, 35, sober and reliable. In answering, give par- ticulars in first letter. Address O.- D., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By Englishman who has had 16 years* experience on private places. Understands Roses, Carnations, Mums, Cyclamen, and general line of pot plants. Can furnish (lest of references. Ad-. dress O. B., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By young man, 21 years of age, of Bohemian descent, with all around experience in greenhouses and outside gardening; can assist in other work also. Can furnish reference. Sober, wilhng and experienced. Joseph Yezek, Box 209. Islip, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— As foreman by uptodate grower of Roses, Carnations and general stock; retail or wholesale. Age 48; married ; Ufe esperience. Active and energetic; best of references as to character and ability Desires s change. Address M. A., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By head gardener for private place. Swiss; married; 37 years old; one child. Over 20 years' experience in both hemi- spheres. Would build up also a new country place. Best of references. Address Weber, 20 E. 28th St., Bayonne. N. J. ' SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman, .good, all around grower. Good reference. Mar- ried, 2 children ; 34 years of age; 18 years' experience. Commercial, wholesale or retail. Address O. Q., care The Florists' Exchange. ► ' >- 1 ^^ SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman on private or retail place, by American, married, age 26. 8 years' experience bedding and pot plants. Carnations and 'Mums. Address O. A., care "The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By young woman, experienced; desires position, Saturday, Sunday and evenings. Good designer and seller. Able to take full charge of books. Excellent reference. Address O. H.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By young woman, with college training, practical greenhouse experience; seeks position in small greenhouse establishment or store. Good references. Address O. J., care 'The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By single man, compe- tent grower of Carnations. Experienced. Ad- dress Florist, 154 E. 27th St.. New York. Continaed to Next Colnmn The columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or other Wants: also of Greenhouses, Land, Second-hand Materials, etc., for Sale or Rent. Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like this, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Advts. set in heavy faced type, 15 cts. per line (6 words to the line). Display advts. in these columns, S1.50 per inch. If replies to Help Wanted, Situation Wanted or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, please add 10 cts. to cover expense of forwarding. Copy must reach New York office, P. O. Box 100 Times Square Station, by Tuesday night. Advertisers in Western States desiring to ad- vertise under initials, may save time by having answers directed care our Chicago office. Address I New York: Box 100 Times Square Station, either f Chicago: Room 307, 143 No. Wabash Ave. SITUATIONS JVANTED^ SITUATION WANTED— By Swede, single, 2-5 years of age, 5 years' private and commercial experience in this country. Wishes position on gentleman's estate. Can furnish best of refer- ences. Address O. N., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By married man, as first or second gardener on private estate. Ex- perienced in all branches of greenhouse work and outside gardening. Can handle help. Steady and sober. L. A., 1.38 Mayficld Ave., Akron, Ohio. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener, no chil- dren, 15 years' experience; wishes position on private place. Address J. Emhopp, Brook Farm, Rye, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By young married gardener on private or commercial place. 12 years' experience. Honest, sober and reliable. Address 0. O., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By Ist-class designer and decorator; buyer, and able to manage. 15 years' experience. Sober. Address O. M,, care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By Swede; single; age 25. Experienced in pot plants. Desires position in commercial or retail place. Best of references. Address N. E., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By first-class designer and decorator. Able to manage. Years of experience. A 1 references. State salary. L. Reed, 110 Howard at., Springfield, Mass. ^^3I^LPWANTE^^ 2 Men Wanted A Rose grower and a Carna- tion and 'Mum grower. Wages $17.00 per week. Addrees O. U., care The Florists' Exchange Wanted Several men with' experience in nursery work. Call in person or send references. COTTAGE GARDENS COMPANY, Inc. QUEENS. N. Y. STOREMAN WANTED Young man, single, with experience as assistant. Position open late in September. References re- quired. Charles Henry Fox, "The Sign of the Rose." 221 So. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. WANTED Man to take charge of a section; able to grow Ferns, Roses and decorative plants for Easter and Christmas; also bedding plants and 'Mums. Must be highly recommended. Wages 345.00 per month and board. Address T. MALBRANC, Johnstown, Pa. WANTED AT ONCE— Young man with a little experience in general greenhouse work and in the handling of perennials. Permanent position with big opportunities for young man who is a hustler and desires to learn a specialty which is in its in- fancy and growing fast. State salary expected and give reference. Address N. J., care The Floriste' Exchange. WANTED — Gardener for greenhouse assistant on private place; unmarried; one who fully under- stands 'Mums, Carnations, Cyclamen, Sweet Pea culture, etc. State fully your experience, wages expected and enclose copies of references. Address O. C, care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Married man, sober and industrious for commercial greenhouses where Carnations, Sweet Peas and Chrysanthemums are grown. Wages, $60.00 per month and house. Apply Henry Lustgarten, Manhasset, L. I. WANTED — Greenhouse assistant; married. Cot- tage with all improvements on place; wife to fur- nish meals for few men. Good wages. Address, with full particulars as to experience and references Address O. K., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Young man to help in greenhouses. Permanent position. Good chance for advance- ment. State particulars regarding previous work, and reference. Address O, L., care The Florists* Exchange. , , Continued to Next Oolnma ___HE1PJ^^ANTED___ WANTED AT ONCE— 2 young men for general greenhouse work; one willing to do light firing, and one with some store experience. Slate wages expected. Address O. T., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Good, reliable, travehng salesman for market garden and retail trade. Steady employ- ment. Give full particulars as to experience and territory. Salary and references. J. F. NoU & Co., 115 Mulberry St., Newark, N. J. EXPERIENCED ASSISTANT— Wanted in fruit section. Must be single and have- good refer- ences. Good wages. Apply A. A. Macdonald, Duke's Farm, Somcrville, N. J. WANTED — Man to take charge of a section, able to grow Palms, Ferns, Roses and Decorative Plants for Easter. Wages, $15.00 per week; extra for Sunday work. Address K. F., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Section man for Roses, also one for Carnations and pot plants, under foreman. Must be good grower. State wages. No references wanted. Address M. D., care The Florists' Ex- change^ WANTED — Man with some experience in Carna- tions. One who could assist at general repairs for a steady position. State wages and reference. Stafford Conservatories, Stafford Springs, Conn. WANTED — Young man as potter and general greenhouse help, also one who is handy at packing plants. Steady position; good chance for advance- ment. J. L. Schiller, Toledo, O. WANTED — A sober, active, and reliable all 'round man. Must be good grower of a general variety, A retail place of 7000 ft. Address N. C, care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Young man about 25 for Carnation section, who can help in design department. $18.00 a week. 300,000 ft. of glass. Location, west. Address N. P., care The Florists' Exchange . WANTED AT ONCE— Man to work in Rose sec- tion; 3 or 4 years' experience. Address Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. _BUSiriESS_OPPmTW^^ Here is a wonderful opportunity for a wide- awake, up-to-date, enterprising florist, nur- seryman or market gardener. If you are such a man you can make your fortune on this proposition %vithin a few years. What I have to offer is an operating 12-acre flower farm on Fresh Kill Road in the Borough of Richmond, New York City. It has a road frontage of approxi- mately 600 ft. There is a commodious, well built residence on the premises, erected in 1910, a good sized barn and four greenhouses, each 152 ft. long, 14,000 sq. ft. of glass all told. The Richmond trolley to St. George, connecting with the Muni- cipal Ferry to the Battery is but a quarter of a imle away. The distance to St. George, over one of the best automobile roads in the country, is only 7H miles. The land couldn't lay be'tter, having a Southwestern exposure, and soiJ of the right kind for flower and tree culture and market gardening. Within the next four years when Richmond is connected with the other boroughs by subway, as is already planned, Richmond land values will go booming and $500 a lot will become an extremely low figure for these 12 acres. This farm would cut up into 168 city lots, which at even $300 a lot would amount to $50,400. This splendidly located farm, right in the city of New York, will be sold to a quick buyer today at $900 per acre. The owners, who on account of advancing age are desirous of retiring from business, are willing to take back a moderate second mortgage, thus enabling' a buyer to come into the ownership of this fortune making farm for a comparatively small amou it of cash. For further information address Eiwin S. Piper, 26 Court St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Phones. 3472 Main and 990 Midwood. STRONG SIDE LINE WANTED — Salesmen now calling on retail fio- rists, to handle strong specialty on liberal com- mission basis. Now used and highly endorsed by progressive florists in all parts of the country. Territory still open: New England, Southern States and Pacific Coast. Write fully; your reply will be kept confidential. Address N. H., care The Florists' Exchange. __STOCK FOR SALE AMPELOPSIS ^^ AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII— 4-in., JIO.OO ^ 100, strong plants. A. Schlevogt, 1713 E. I6th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Coatinned to Next OoInaiB ^O^CK FOR SALE ARAPCARIAS " '" ARAUCARIAS 2 tiers, 45c. each, $5.00 per dozen. 2-3 tiers, 60c. each, $6.50 per dozen. 3^ tiers, 75c. each, $8.00 per dozen. ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE, ILL. ASPARAGUS EXCEPTIONALLY FINE LOTS OF PLUM0SU8 PLANTS. „, . . _, . 100 1000 2H-m., eitra heavy $3.00 $25.00 ?-!■> 7.00 60.00 MO 12.00 100.00 Asparagus plumosua seedlings, $7.50 per 1000 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERL 2M-in $3,00 $25.00 3-in^.. 6.00 60.00 Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Plants, A 1 quality. 2H-inch $3.00 $25.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI Extra heavy, .3-inch 6.00 50 00 PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO 116-1 IS .SEVENTH ST., PITTSBURGH, PA. ASPARAGUS PLU.MOSUS o,y ■ . 100 1000 2i4-m. pots $2.25 $20.00 3M-in. pots 6.00 55.00 BLACKMON BROS., Center St., Trenton, N. J. ASPARAGUS Plumosua seedlings. Immediat« shipment. Strong. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. 5000 at $7.00 per 1000. S. J. REUTER & SON. INC., WESTERLY, R. I. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— Strong seed- lings, from best greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting, $1 00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000; in .5000 lots, $7.50 per 1000. J. F. Anderson, Short Hill. N. J. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— 2X-in. pots, $3 00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 4-in., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Cut sprays, assorted lengths. $1-00 per 100. S. G. Benjamin, Fishkill, N. Y. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEEdI LINGS— $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Cash with order. J. H. Fiesser, Hamilton Ave., No. Bergen, N. J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS AND SPRENGERI— Fine 3-in. plants, $4.00 per 100. These will pleaae you. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown. ASPARAGUS — Plumosus, Sprengeri and Hatcher Seedlings, 2hi, 3 and 4 in. Note my ad., pag» 345. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York City. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSU&— 2Ji-in. pots, $2 50 per 100, S22.00 per 1000. Carl E. Holm, Florist, Madison, N. J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— $1.00 per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Collingdale Green- houses, Collingdale, Pa. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANA— True, 2 -in^ ready for shift, $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. BAY TREES BAY TREES— Write (or Hfaoleule price lUt Julius Roehre Co.. Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS BEGONIAS . 100 1000 Begonia Cbateiaine. 2}i-in $5.00 $45.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 4-in 12 00 S. J. REUTER A SON. INC., WESTERLY, R. I BEGONIAS — Delivery from May 15th. Mrs. J. A. Peterson (New). 2ii-in. pots, $25.00 per 100, $200.00 per 1000. JULIUS ROEHRS, CO., RUTHERFORD, N. ]. BEGONIAS— All varieties. See display ad., page 345. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St.. n7y. BOPVARDIA BOUVARDIAS— Excellent stoek. Red, pink and white, 2>^-in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. BOX TREES BOX TREES — Standards, Pyramids and Bush. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. BOXW^OOD BOXWOODS PYRAMIDS — Broad, heavy specimens, 2 ft. $1.90 each; 2!4 ft., $2.00 each; 3 ft., $2.50 each; 4 ft.. $4.50 each. Price includes tubs, f. o. b., Dun- dee, III. Write for prices on larger siy.es. BUSH SHAPE— 10-12-in., balled, 30e. each; 18-in., balled, 60c. each; 30-in., balled, $1.76 each.. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., INC., Boi 407 DUNDEE, ILL Ooatianed to Next P»e« 376 1 he Morists' li.xcnange STOCK FOR SALE BPIBS BULBS Hyacinths. Tulips, Daffodils, Narcissus, Spanish Iria. Get our prices before placino your order Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. 8. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. AMERICAN GROWN BULBS Northern grown Golden Spur are superior to Imported stock, force two to three weeks earher, also Emperor, Uarwin Tulips, etc. Write (or list and prices. , ». t Geo. P. Buck & Son, Collingswood, N. J CAWNAS CANNAS — Ohio grown, fresh out, Mme. Craty, J1.60 per 100, »li.60 per 1000; Gladioflora. 2.00 per 100, $17.60 per 1000; Beacon, J6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Special rates on large lota and started plants. Cash please. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio. CARNATIONS FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Ready for shipment now. If you order now. we will reserve for you until you are ready for them. The quality is guaranteed, we aasume all risks except the growing. PINK 100 1000 AUce Coombs $15.00 $120.00 Miss Theo 15.00 120.00 Nancy 15.00 120.00 Alice 8.00 75.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.60 60.00 Mrs. C. Edward Akeburst 6.00 60.00 Pink Sensation 8.00 76.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 7.00 56.00 Enchantress 7.00 55.00 Pink Delight 8.00 75.00 Siegwart 7.60 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7.00 55.00 Rosette 7.50 60.00 Dorothy Gordon 7.50 60.00 Northport 7.00 55.00 RED Belle Washburn 15.00 120.00 Nebraska 15.00 120.00 Aviator 15.00 120.00 Champion 7.60 60.00 Princess Dagmar 7.50 60.00 Beacon VOO 55.00 Harlowarden 7.00 55.00 Victory 7.00 55.00 WHITE Matchless V.OC 56.00 White Wonder 7.00 56.00 White Enchantress 7.00 55.00 White Perfection 7.00 55.00 Alma Ward 7.00 65.00 YELLOW YeUowPrince 8.00 70.00 VARIEGATED Benora 7.60 60.00 New Carnations to be disseminated 1916-17: 100 1000 Cottage Maid $12.00 $100.00 Merry Christmas 12.00 100.00 RosaUa 12.00 100.00 Old Gold 12.00 100.00 Complete description on appUcation. Order now for December and January deUvery. Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and buJb list. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. ~ FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $7.60 $60.00 C. Akehurst ■. 7.60 60.00 AUce 8.00 75.00 C. W. Ward 6.50 65.00 L. P. Enchantress 6.60 65,00 R. P. Enchantress 6.60 65.00 Dorothy Gordon 7.00 56.00 Siegward 7.00 60.00 Matchless. 6.50 56.00 White Enchantress 6.50 55.00 White Perfection 6.60 66.00 Alma Ward 6.60 55.00 White Wonder 8.50 55.00 Champion „. . . 7.50 60.00 Beacon i 7.00 56.00 Victory 6.50 56.00 250 of one variety at 1000 rate. We guarantee all plants to be in healthy con- dition at the time of delivery. THE LEO NIESSEN CO. N. W. COR. I2TH & RACE STS., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Carnation Plants Heavy, Field-Grown Stock RED St. Nicholas Champion PINK Enclian tress, $ 1.'. oil ptr 1000 Philadelphia White Wonder Delhi $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 250 at 1000 rate Cask with order JOY FLORAL COMPANY Nashville Tennessee CARNATIONS— Field-grown Carnation plants, in all varieties; Ist-class stock. See display ad, page 345. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28tb St., Now York. Continued to Next Colnmn STOCK FOR SALE ^ """^^AJftNATIONS 86.000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Fine atock at reasonable prices. White Enchantress White Perfection L. P. Enchantress Harlowarden $6.00 per 100, $-15,00 per 1000 Rosette Benora Prospector Victorj- Beacon Mrs. C. ^ . Ward Alice Champion $5.50 per 100 EnchantrcBs Supreme 87.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000 250 of one variety at the 1000 rate Cash with order, please. ARTHUR COOMBS W. HARTFORD. CONN. EMMA A Garza-Anemone, Double Pompon, pale pink. It's a dandy t You will make no mistake in buying stock of this 'Mum; comes into bloom about Nov. 15th, finishes earlv in December. Cuttings ready now. SI5.00 per 100. GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, INC., Wholesale Florists 101 West 28th Street. NEW YORK. Carnation Plants 10.000 STRONG, BUSHY PLANTS Matchless, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon, Good Cheer.White Wonder, Perfection $45.00 to $50.00 per 1000 W. H. & J. C. RYDER WANTAGH. LONG ISLAND. NEW YORK FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS 100 1000 10.000 White Perfection $6.00 $50.00 15,000 White Enchantress 6.00 50.00 20,000 Pink Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Ready for shipment now or will reserve for later delivery. We guarantee^ plants to be in healthy condition at time of shipment. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., Carnation Growers PITTSBURGH, PA. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS 100 1000 Mrs. C. W. Ward $5.50 $50.00 Matchless 6.50 50.00 This stock is the same as we have used for our own planting and is_eitra fine. They are healthy and at the price a big bargain. Large and thrifty and ready for housing immediately. If you are in the market for either of the above varieties, come and see them growing or give me a sample order. I want your business on the square. ENOS W. KOHR LANCASTER, PA. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Fine, healthy stock from limestone soil; no stem rot. 7000 White Enchantress 4000 Enchantress 1000 Victory $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000 250 at 1000 rates. Cash, please. Jno. F. Sabransky Kenton, Ohio CARNATIONS— Field-grown Carnation Plants, C W. Ward. Alma Ward. Light Pink Enchan- tress, $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000; Enchantress Supreme, S6.50 per 100. $60.00 per 1000; Cornell, our own red, never before on market, prolific bloomer, does not split, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Surplus due to change in growing plans. See display ad page 346. Ira G. Marvin, 23 So. Franklin St.. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Per 1000 Beacon *60.00 j^}\ce 60.00 White Enchantress ^"SS Pink Enchantress ■ oO-OO JOHN A. NELSON & SON FRAMINGHAM CENTRE MASS. CARNATIONS — Belle Washburn. Miss Theo, Nebraska, Nancy, $15.00 per 100. Alice, Ake- hurst, Sensation, Herald, $7.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Benora, Champion, Gorgeous, Poca- hontas, Rosette, Supreme, $7.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Alma Ward, Mrs. Ward, Matchless, Philadelphia, $7.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Select stock. Cash. C. Betscher. Dover. Ohio. 1200 CARNATIONS Enchantress, field grown, strong plants, S6.00 per 100, S50.00 per 1000. Cash. WM. J. MARSHALL CopelandSt., CAMPELLO MASS. CARNATIONS — Field-grown Carnation plants; fine, healthy stock, No. 1. L. P. Enchantress. R P Enchantress, W. Enchantress, Uosette. White Wonder, Herold, $6.00 per 100. Cash, please. Engelmann. 379 Elm St., Pittsfield, Mass. CARNATION FIELD PLANTS— Beacon. Ist size. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000; Enchantress, Ward and Beacon, 2d size, $35.00 per 1000. Ed. Buchtenkirch. Sea Cliff, N. Y. CARN-'^TION PL.\NTS — Field-grown, strong and healthy, Enchantress Supreme, Matchless, Alice and Eureka, $0.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. H. Knight. Shrewsbury, Mass. CARNATION PLANTS— Field-grown, strong and healthy. Enchantress and White Enchantress, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Cash with order. W. Pinchbeck, Hidgefield, Conn. Contlnned to Next Colnmn The advertisements under our Miscel- laneous Stock heading offer a variety of stock — consult them. STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSAKTHEMTJMS CHOICE ROOTED CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS 100 1000 YELLOW Mai. Bonnaffon $1.50 $12 00 Coraoleta 1-60 12.00 Golden Eaton 3.00 PINK E. A. Seidewitz, best late pink 1.26 10.00 Chieftain 1.50 12.00 Hirondelle 3.00 WHITE Oconto 200 17.50 White Chieftain 3.00 SINGLES Garza 150 12.00 Mensa 1-50 12.00 POMPONS Western Beauty 1-75 15.00 Golden West 1.76 15.00 JOHN R. COOMBS WEST HARTFORD CONN. CHRV.SANTHEMUM8 IN 2K-IN. POTS. The following kinds are the choicest of the commercial varieties. They are far ahead of the old varieties in quality and size of flowers, also in percentage of good blooms; Each 300 Golden Queen, extra early 6c. 300 Marigold, " " 5c. 1600 Yellow Frost, " " 3c. 300 Crystal Gem, " " 6o. 600 October Frost, " "' 3c. 1200 Mensa, best white Single Pompon, same as large Daisy 3c. BA.SSETT & WASHBURN, 178 N. Wabash av^.. Chicago. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS Pink White Mrs. C. H. Totty Smith's Advance Roserie White Cloud Chieftain YeUow Golden Chadwick Yellow Eaton Roman Gold JOY FLORAL CO., NASHVILLE. TENN. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— At reduced prices. Over a hundred varieties. A 1 plants from pots and Rooted Cuttings. Frost, Ivory, Patty, Diana, etc.; Rooted Cuttings, $1.25 per 100. Razer, Oconto, Chieftain. Odessa, G. CUmai, G. West, etc.. Rooted Cuttings, $1.50 per 100. G. Queen, Marigold, etc.. Rooted Cuttings. $2.00 per 100. For plants from pots add $1.00 extra per 100. Stafford Conservatories, Stafford Springs. Conn. SPECIAL FOR A FEW DAYS A No. 1 Cuttings E. A. Seidewitz. Garza, Mensa, Western Beauty and Golden West, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. JOHN R. COOMBS, WEST HARTFORD. CONN. POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— Diana, Baby, Quinola, Kloodyke. Sol. d'Or, Helen Newbury, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready April Ist. White Bros.. Medina. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Good commercial va- rieties. 2}i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. $26.00 per 1000. Write for list of varieties. Henry Smith. Grand Rapids. Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Principally exhibition varieties. Send for list and prices. Scott Bros., Elmsford. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Strong, 2K-in., Wm. Turner, Chieftain, $2.50 per 100. Frank J. Weiss, Port Jervis, N. Y. CINERARIAS CINERARIAS— Dreer's Prize Dwarf, from 3-in. pots. $4.00 per 100. Cash with order. Hopkins, The Florist. Brattleboro, Vt. CLEMATIS 50 CLEMATIS PANICULAT.\— 4-in. pots, strong, 15c. each. A. Schlevogt, 1713 E. 16th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. CBOTONS CROTONS — From 3-in. pots. 8 to 10-in. high in 8 varieties, $15.00 per 100; from 2>i-in. pots, in 10 varieties, $5.00 per 100. B. M. Wichera & Co., Gretna, La. CTCI.AMEN CYCLAMEN 100 1000 2H-in., extra good $7.00 $60.00 3-in., extra good 8.00 75.00 4-in., extra good 20.00 New crop seed ready now. English and German grown. All the best strains $8.00 to $12.00 per pound. Mixed varieties. $6.00 per pound. Write today for a copy of our plant bulleting and bulb list, it contains everything .vou need. S. S. PENNOCK-.MEEUAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. CYCLAMEN — Improved Wandsbek type, 3-in., separate or mixed. $S.OO per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Salmon separate, $10.00 per 100. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. CYCLAMEN — Giant flowering, best strain. 2W- in. pots. $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots. $8.00 jper 106, $75.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin. 108 W. 28th St., New York. CYCLAMEN— 1000 2H-in. Wandsbek Cyclamen, good, dean stock, $6.00 per 100. D. G. Grill- bortzer, Alexandria, Va. Continned to Next Colnmn STOCK FOR SALE DAHIiIAS DAHLIAS — Large, field-grown clumps. Sylvia, Jack Rose, Hec Hussar, Black Beauty, Blue Oben and other varieties. Extra large tubers, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Hatboro Flower and Fruit Farms, Hatboro, Pa. DAISIES DAISIES— 2)i-inch. 100 1000 Boston Yellow :$6.00 $50 00 Mrs. F. Sander 6.00 50 00 Marguerites 6.00 .50.00 Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, P*. DRACiENAS Dracaena Indivisa Transplanted. Now in fiatfl 10 to 15 inches high. Good color and form. $35.00 per 1000. Writ€ today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb Li*t containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. P«. ERICAS Ericas, young stock for growing on, strong and well rooted plants out of 2J4 and 2)i-inch pou. Erica Fragrans -Melanthera $10 per 100 " Regerminans $10 " Cupressina $15 " GraciHs Autumnalia $10 " *' Persoluta Rosea $10 " " Persoluta Alba $10 " •■ Globularia $10 " " President Carnot $15 " President Faure $15 " Ventricosa Rosea $15 Cash with order, please. ANTON SCHULTHEIS 316 19th St. College Point, N. Y FERNS FERNS. 100 1000 Scottii. 2H-in $5.00:$45.00 Boston, 2H-in 6.00 45 00 Teddy, Jr., 2H-in.. extra good 6.00 50 00 6-in. of the above. $50.00 to $75.00 per 100. 100 1000 ScottU. 4-in $25.00 $200.00 Teddy. Jr. 4-in 25.00 200.00 Roosevelt. 4-in 25.00 200.00 6-in. of the above, $60.00 and $75.00 per 100. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. FERNS— Scottii. 3-in., $7.00 per 100; Scottii Teddy. Jr., 6-in., $35.00 per 100; Scottii, Teddy Jr. and Roosevelt. 7-in., 45c. each. Ask prices on large plants, any size. Cash, please. M. Hilpert, Sta. O., 313 Belair Rd., Baltimore, Md. FERNS — 2-in. and 2M-in. pots, strong plants Boston. Whitmani, Whitmani compacts. Teddy Jr., Roosevelt. $6.00 per 100. Heller Bros. Co., New Castle, Ind. FERN SEEDLINGS AND OTHER FERNS— In any quantity; see advertisement on page 348. J. F. Anderson, Fern Specialist, Short Hills. N. J. FERN SEEDLINGS— In all varieties; also all other Ferns, 2)ii-in., etc. See display ad., page 345. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St.. N. Y. BOSTON FERNS^From bench, ready for 5-in. pots, 15c. Good, strong plants. Brant Bros., Inc., Utics, N. Y. FREESIAS FREESIAS Direct from the Grower Immediate Deliver^' 1000 Special siie (9-16 in. up) $5.00 4-8 in. to 5-8 in J-OO 3-8 in. to 4-8 in ■. ■ • -j,- .39^ Cash with order, 5 % off, otherwise C. O. D Privilege of examination. 5% off in Iota ol 10.000 or over. Less than thousand lots, 10% hicher LOS ROBLES NURSERY AND C.\RDEN. Santa Cruz, California, FREESIAS— Early clearance sale fine Purity Freesias, 4-S, 3-8 and bulblets. Samples and prices sent on request. Wholesale only. Calla- Freesia Bulb Growers, J. M. Friu & Co., Santa Crus. Cal. FREESIA PURITY BULBS— 500.000 H in. to ii in., $4.00 per 1000; 200.000 H in. to 'a in^ $2.50 per 1000. Express prepaid When cash with order, 5 per cent, discount C. O. D. Pacific BuUi Co., Seabright, Cal. QABPENIAS GARDENIA \TSITCHEII 2H-in.pots. readv now Extra fine. »S.OO per 100, $70.00 per 1000. 4-in.. extra good. $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. Write today for our plant bulleting ana bulb lisft containing ever.vthing you need. S S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.^ Philadelphia. P» Continned to Next Fac* Tuesday night is closing time fo classified advertisements. Mail your cop] in good time and avoid disappointment. August 12, 1916. intj riunsts EiXcnange 377 STOCK FOR SALE GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— Ricard, Poitevine. Viaud, Gen. Grant, Nutt, Oberle. Buchner, rooted cuttings, SIO.OO per 1000: 2i4-in., $20.00 per 1000. John C. Daly, 1510 Hackensack Plank Rd., North Ber- gen. N. J. ■ GERANIUMS — Rooted Cuttings sent with guar- antee that puts all risk on me. See display advertisement. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Fa. GERANIUMS— 4-in., bushy: S. A. Nutt, A. Ricard and Poitevine, J8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Cash. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio GLADIOLI GLADIOLUS SPIKES— America, Augusta, Mrs. Francis King and other leading cut flower varie- ties, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. N. Leon Wintzer, West Grove, Pa. HYDRANGEAS FRENCH HYDRANGEAS 2>i-in. pots, $4.50 per 100. In the following varieties: Hydrangea La Lorraine, Mme. Emile Mouilliere, General Vi De Vibraye, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Radiant, Avalanche, E. G. Hill, Bouquet Rose. Cash with order, please. J. H. Fieaser, Hamilton Ave., North Bergen. N. J. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA— 3-in. at $5.00; 6-in. and 8-in., in bloom, 35c., 50c., 75c. and $1.00 each, Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. IRIS Plant now for best results the choicest of all GERMAN IRIS Per 100 Pallida dalmatica $15.00 King of Iris 15.00 Mrs. Neubronner 15.00 Rheine Nixe 12.00 Niebelungen. 10.00 Princess Vic. Louise 10.00 Madame Chereau 4.00 Cash with order. Mountain View Floral Co. Portland, Ore. IRIS — German: Purple, blue and yellow clumps, $50.00 per 1000. Three to five shoots to a clump. Japanese Iris. White . purple and lavender Divisions, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson, Springfield Gardens, L. I., N. Y. GERMAN IRIS — Mixed, good varieties; single corms at $1.00 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Cash. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. IVY ENGLISH IVY" PLANTS— Field grown, 38.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Theo. Knocke, Princeton, N. J. JASMINUM JASMINUM GRANDIFLORUM^l in. pots, strong plants, $2.00 per doz., $12.50 per 100. Cash with order. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. JERUSALEM CHERRIES JERUSALEM CHERRIES— Very fine stock, 2K- in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. H. Fiesser, Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J, MYRTLE WE HAVE 10,000 nice clumps of Myrtle for sale, perfectly hardy, price $6.00 per 100. or $50.00 per 1000. Tonie Cascio, 551 Watchogue Rd., Port Richmond, N. Y. MURSERY STOCK ORNAMENTAL STOCK OF QUALITY CAN SUPPLY QUANTITY OF FOLLOWING ITEMS: AZALEA mollis. Bushy plants, with plenty of buds, 12 to 15 in. high, 35c. each. $4.00 per doz., $30,00 per 100; 15 to 18 in. high, 45c. each, $5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. BOXWOOD— Pyramids, 35 in. high, very fine, $1.75 each; 42 in. high, very fine, $2.25 each; 48 in. high, very fine, $3.25 each; 54 in. high, very fine, $4.00 each. RHODODENDRONS— Best, hardy-named sorts, bright foliage and full of buds, IS to 24 in. high, 75c. each; 24 to 30 in., $1.00 each. These cover the entire list of Parson's Hardy Hybrids. Seedling RHODODENDRONS— Mixed colors, 18 to 24 in. high, very bushy and full of buds, 65c. each; 24 to 30 in. high, and correspondingly bushy, 70c. each. ARISTOLOCHIA Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe)— Ex- tra strong plants, 4 ft. of tops, 25c. each, in any ■ quantity. HYDRANGEA Paniculata grandiflora — Tree form, 3 to 4 ft. bodies, fine heads, $25.00 per 100. Bush form, 3 ft. high, $10.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA Arborescens grandiflora alba — 3 to 4 ft. high, bushy, $20.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., bushy, $14.00 per 100. BARBERRY Thunbergii— 18 to 24 in, high, very bushy, $7.00 per 100; 15 to IS in. high, very bushy, $5.00 per 100. PRIVET, CALIFORNU— Very bushy, 18 to 24 in high, $2.60 per 100; 24 to 30 in. high, $3.00 per 100. PRIVET AMURENSE (Amoor River, Hardy Northern Type)— 18 to 24 in., $5.00 per 100; 24 to 30 in., $7.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville ----------- Ohio NORWAY MAPLES, Pin Oaks, Oriental Plant* in all sizes. Send for price list. Audubon Nur- ■erie«, Boi 731, Wilmington, N. C. Contlnned to Next Golnmn STOCK FOR SALE STOCK FOR SALE FANDANUS PANDANUS VEITCHII— For a few days only will make special low price for cash with order. Size for 2H-in. pots, $4.50 per 100. Size for 3 -in. pots, 6.00 per 100. Size for 4 -in. pots. 8.00 per 100. Size for 6 -in. pots, 12.00 per 100. Beet pot-gown, nicely variegated, 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Pandanus suckers, $2.00 and $4.00 per 100. J. J. Soar, Little River, Fla. PANDANUS VEITCHII— 6-in., at 75c.; 7-in. and 8-in., $1.60 to $2.00 each: 10-in. and 12-in., from $3.00 to $5.00 each. Fine specimens. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. PELARGONIUMS PELARGONIUMS We have lots of Easter Greeting, but August is too hot to ship to advantage. We are booking orders for Fall delivery and hope to meet all de- mands, but it's doubtful. Better be thinking about them for 1917. S. C. Templin, Easter Greeting Specialist, Garrettaville, O. PELARGONIUMS— E. G. Wurtenburgia, Sohwab- ian Maid, 4-in., $15.00 per 100. Cash. C. Beteoher, Dover, Ohio. PEOWIEg Peonies 3 to 5 eye roots. Best Cut Flower Varieties. Many new ones. Description and prices on application. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. THE WORLD'S BEST PEONIES— Fifteen fine named Peonies for S2.50, or 25 for S5.00. all different and truly labeled, a chance to obtain a fine collection at half price, comprising such varieties as Festiva maxima, Delachei, Achillea, Lady L. Bramwell, Couronne d'Or, Prolifica, Tricolor, Louis Van Houtte, and various other fine sorts. With any order of above for $5.00 I will include one plant of Baroness Schroeder free. I have the largest stock in America of Lady Alexandra Duff (absolutely true) and many other fine varieties. Send for catalogue. W, L. Gumm, Peony Special- ist, Remington, Ind. PEONIES — Large stock, low prices, for strong roots strictly true to name. Our Festiva Maxima easily won first prize, and Duchesee de Nemours easily won second price, at the American Peony Society Show, June 9. S. G. Harris, Tarrytown, N. Y. PEONIES — The money makers. Send for our list. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio. PERENNIALL ' Perennials Complete list ol the best Varieties with prices that will interest you. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. HARDY PLANTS — Cypripedium acaule, pubes- cens and spectabile. Lilium Canadense and Philadelphicum 25 varieties Hardy Ferns, also hardy perennials and shrubs. L. E. Williams, Exeter. N. H. PYRETHRUM. Jap. Iris, Phlox, mixed, Iris Sib. Orientalis, blue, and Narcissus bulbs, home grown. Munsell & Harvey. Ashtabula, Ohio. POINSETTIAS POINSETTIAS— Niceplants, out of 2^-in., $4.50 and 35.00 per 100. Cash. Fisher Bros., Cham- bersburg. Pa. PRTHfUIiAS Primulas with a Reputation. Now Ready. Large-flowering Chinensis Fimbriata. Defiance, Xmae red. Karfunkelstein. blood red. La Duchease. flesh color. Morgenroethe, blush rose. Alba, white. Atrosanguinea, blood red. Cffirulea, true blue. Kermesina splendens, carmine. Rosea, bright rose. Silver Dollar size Obconica grandiflora and gigantea. Alba, white. Appleblossom. Cfsrulea, light blue. Kermesina, best red. Rosea, bright rose. Compacta. Violacea, dark lilao. Oculata, dark-eyed. Strong 2K-in. stock. $3.00 per 100. $27.50 per 1000 Primula obconica Salmonea, salmon pink. New. Primula Malacoides rosea, $3.50 per 100. Cash. See ad of Berried Plants. Henry Schmidt, 673 Church Lane. North Bergen, N. J. PRIMULA MALACOIDES— Nice 2-in. plants, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. Hopkins the Florist, Brattleboro. Vt. Continued to Next Colnnui PRIMUIiAS PRIMULAS Ready July 30th to August 20th. Obconica Grandiflora, choicest mixed colors; Vesuvius, crimson: Crispa, rose; new; Fimbriata, fringed, mixed; Compacta, lilac. In 2,!,i-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Obconica Gigantea, best mixed colors: Kermesina, crimson; Rosea, pink; Lilacina, pale hlac. In 2Ji-in. pots, $2.50 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. Forbesi. "Baby," in 2j^-in. pots, $1.75 per 100. Malacoides, best mixed, in 2i4-m. pots, $2.25 per 100. Chinensis, Chinese, highest grade, mixed colors. Alba Magnifica, white. In 2}i-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Also Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri, in 2^- in. pots, at $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, DELAWARE. O. " The Primrose Man." PRIMULA — Obconica, transplanted seedlings, Ronsdorf strain, finest in existence, separate or mixed, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Malacoides, white or pink, transplanted, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. PRIMULA MALACOIDES ROSEA— New, bril- liant pink variety. Certificates wherever shown. August or September delivery. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 her 1000. Fred H. Lemon & Co., Richmond, Ind. PRIMULA OBCONICA— Miller's Giant, fine 3-in., S4.00 per 100. Chinese, large-flowering, and Malacoides, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. These plants will please you. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. ROCK PLAKTS ROCKERY PLANTS— Rare Himalayan and other Rhododendrons, Herbaceous Plants, rare Shrubs and Aquatics, Seeds of Alpines, etc: catalogues on application. G. Reutbe, Keston, Kent, England ROSES ROSES Each 1200 American Beauty, extra choice young plants, 4-io. pots 8c 4000 Grafted White Killarney in 2H-in. pots, good, big plants 8c. 2000 Grafted Richmond in 23^-in. pota, good, big plants 8c. 5000 Sunburst, own root, in 2^-in. pots, extra fine plants 4c. 2000 Cecile Brunner, own root, 3-in., choice stock 4c. 2000 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, own root, in 2>^-in. pots 4c. BASSETT & WASHBURN 178 N. Wabash ave., Chicago, 111 3-INCH STOCK Own Hoot 100 1000 American Beauty $10.00 $90.00 Hadley 10.00 90.00 Red Radiance 17.50 150.00 White Killarney 8.00 75.00 Pink Killarney S.OO 75.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward, 3}^-in 12.00 100.00 American Beauty, 4-in 25.00 Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list, it contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. ROSES — Own root bench plants; Killarney, 3 years old, 1000 white: 2 year, 1250 white, 1800 pink; 1 year, 700 pink, 2000 white. Richmond, 400 one-year-old, $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000. Also 3J.^-in. Killarney and Richmond, S6.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. See display ad, page 346. Ira G. Marvin, 23 So. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ROSE PLANTS— Own^rlxit; PinlTlCillarney, Arenberg, Mv Maryland and Mignon. 4-in., at $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000: 3i.;-in., $6 00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Lady Hillingdon, 4-in , $6.00 per 100, S55.00 per 1000; SJ.-in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. 250 plants at the 1000 rate. Good, strong stock. Brant Bros., Inc., Utica, N. Y. ROSE PLANTS— Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, 3-in., at $6.00 per 100; Richmond, 3-in. at $6.00 per 100; Maryland, 3-in., $8.00 per 100; American Beauty, 4-in., $8.00 per 100. Other varieties. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAFTED ROSES— Fine stock, 1500 White Kil- larney, 1500 Jonkheer Mock, 1500 Prince de Arenberg. Aug. Doemling, l.ansdowne. Pa. 2H and 4-in., l-yr. field-grown to pot 5 to 6 in. Leedle Co . Expert Rose Growers, Springfield, Ohio. SEEDS WE HAVE Sweet William seeds, mostly dark colors, grown from 4 to 6 inches high, perfectly hardy, $2.50 per oz. Also assorted color Pansy seeds. We have the best Pansies in New York State, requiring the mixed colors, large flowers, and good colors, $4.00 per oz., $55.00 per lb. Tonie Cascio, 551 Watchogue Rd., Port Richmond, S. I.. N. Y. __^ SMIL AX Smil miiax 100 1000 214-mQh $3.50 $30.00 3 -inch 6.00 50.00 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Continued to Next Column STOCKJFOR^SALE SMELAX SMILAX PLANT.S— 2).4-in. pots, nice plant* r,*^";' ??'^'°°' »S»-90 P" low Carl £.&; Florist, Madison, N. J. ^^l^^'^—^^i-in $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000. jj 250 ^an^ at the 1000 rate. Brant BrM., Inc.; SMILAX— Out of 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. M. H. Baumann, Park Ridge, N. J. SWAPDRAQOWa SNAPDRAGONS Extra fine topped and branching. Ph5'^^"^K-.®"Vifx ?'"''• ^^■"' *5.00 $40.00 lh» K • vH'i"^' -^;"' 5.00 40.00 r&wh!;""^!! ^"'° 5.00 40.00 Giant YeUow, 2H-m 5.00 40.00 Ne rose, 2i;2-m g qO 40.00 Ne rose, .3-in g.oO 70.00 fvelrose, 4-in J2.00 lOO.OO Keystone, 2H-ln 8.00 30.00 1, iKr i . y '°'' " ''"Py "' O"' plant bulletin and DUID list^ It contains everything you need S. S. PENNPCK-MEEHAN CO 1608-1620 Ludlow St.T PhUadelphia, Pa . SNAPDRAGONS », , 100 10001 ?h!K5^i"* 400 35.00 Phelps Yellow 4 00 0= no S. J. REUTER & SON INC WESTERLY, R. I. SNAPDRAGONS Ramsburg's SUvcr Pink, 214-in. pots, strong plants. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Cash WM. J. MARSHALL „.. Copeland St., CAMPELLO ^ MASS. SNAPDRAGON SEEDLINGS OUT OF ■"^ IN AND 2H-IN. ■ Kamsburg s Sdver Pink $3.00 $25 00 Ck I ^?Wi--; 300 25.00 Phelps White 3 00 2t on BLACKMON BROS.. Center St.,' Trenton, N J . SNAPDRAGON.S— Keystone, Sc; Silver Pink. Nelrose, Giant Yellow, Pink, Red and White, 2^- in., 3c. Cash. Good stock. Fairview Green- houses, Milton, Pa. SNAPDRAGONS— Ramsburg's SUver Pink, nice clean plants, 2Ji.in., at $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. Buxton's all sold out. Hopkins, the Florist, Brattleboro, Vt. SNAPDRAGONS— SUver Pink, Giant White, Giant Yellow, 2Ji-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. SNAPDRAGON— Nelrose, bushy plants, cut back. $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. M. H. Bau- mann. Park Ridge, N. J. STi:VIAS STEVIA — Rooted cuttings. $8.00 per 1000; 2-in $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F Johnson. Springfield Gardens, L. I., N. Y. STEVIA — Strong, bushy, field-grown plants, $6.00 per 100. Blackmon Bros., Center St., Trenton. N.J. SWEET PEAS SWEET PEA^EED~ The very best varieties, including Zvolanek's, New and Older Varieties in Orchid and Grandiflora. Send for complete list \vith prices. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-20 Ludlow Street. PHILADELPHIA SWEET PEAS— Zvolanek's varieties. Note my ad, page 345. Roman J. Irwin. 108 W. 28th st , New York City. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK STEVI.\— Fine stock. 500 from 2M-in. pots at $2.50 per 100. Bouvardia pink and red. $5.00 per 100. Boston ferns from 2>4-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Whitmanii ferns, same size $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. We have a few early and late Chrysanthemums. 2,J4-in. pots, S2.50 per 100. All fine, healthy plants. Cash, please Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St., Scranton, Pa. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS— Extra fine, large, transplanted plants ready for 3-in., $10.00 per 1000; 2>4-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $4.00 per 100. All ready to shift. Primula chinense and Obconica Primroses, mixed, none better; large, strong planta ready for shift, 3-in., S3.00 per 100; 200 for $5.00 Edward Whitton, City & Green Sts., Utica, N. Y. FOR SALE — 500 Cecile Brunner and 2000 Madison Rose plants, 4-in. pots, at 6c. Also ISOO ft. 1>^- in. Reading black WTOught pipe at 7c. a foot. Never used; as good as new. Brant-Hentz Flower Co., Madison, N. J. ASPARAGUS — Plumosus, 2-in. (stocky, ready for shift). $2.50 per 100. Also 2i.i-in. Smilax (cut back), $2.25 per 100. W. S. Gibney, Hagerstown, Md. ^ CANNAS — French and Fall bedding, 4-in., $5.00 per 100. Vinca variegated, 3-in., $3.50 per 100. Cash with order. James F. O'Malley, 1412 Wyo- ming Ave.. Scranton, Pa. Continued to Next Page 378 The Florists' Exchange FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE SUNDRIES FOR SALE TO EXCHANGE OR WILL SELL— Geraniums. leading varieties, 2J'i-in. pots, $^..'30 per 100, for desirable varieties of Carnatioiia. field grown. Misb's Lebanon Grcenhouaefl, Lebanon, Pa. STRAWBERRY PLANTS STRAWBERRY PLANTS— For Auuust and Fall f)lantinp:. Runner and pot-Krown plants that 1 bear fruit next Summer. Standard nii.i Ever- bearing varieties. Also Raspijerry, Blackberry, Asparagus Plants, Fruit Trees. Catalog free. Wholesale price list sent to florists. Harry P. Squires, Reniaenburg, N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS PLANTS 300,000 Celery, White Plume, Winter Queen, Giant Pascal, Fordhook, Emperor (Burpee's New Dwarf Winter Celery). Golden Heart, SI. 00 per 1000. Our re- rooted plants (finest root systems ever seen on plants). »1.40 per 1000. 600,000 Cab- bage Plants. Succession, Copenhagen Mar- ket, Flat Dutch, Danish Ballhead, $1.00 per 1000. 5000 $4.00. Re-rooted plants. $1.25. Wholesaloprice list free. Immediate ship- ment. Cash with order. " Not how cheap but how good." F. W. Rochelle & Sons, Chester. N. J. CAULIFLOWER CABBAGE CELERY— Our prices for July; Cauliflower. $2.50 per 1000. (Sabbage. $1.00 per 1000, all leading va- rieties Celery— White Plume, Winter Queen and King, strong, well-rooted plants, $1.25 per 1000: fe-rooted plants. $2,00 per 1000. Golden Self Blanching transplanted from flats, $5.00 per 1000 Peppers, $3.00 per 1000. Cash, please. Lester's Plant Farm, PlainviUe, Conn. FOR SALE ORRENT_ For Sale 10,000 feet of glass in running order on five acres of good land; six-room cottage and outbuildings in Richmond Borough, New York City. For particulars apply, M2« Richter N«w Springville New York toTlet The basement Store of our Building. Suitable tor the florist business or any other line connected with the florist trade. In the center of the wholesale florist district. Apply, A. L. YOUNG & CO., 54 W. Mth St., New York. FOR SALE AT INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— Green- houae well stocked, 35x120 ft., H acre of ground, house, barn, horse and wagons, ever>-thing in good condition; located at three cemetenes "ith no competition. Doing a yearly business of S3U00, and 3 market days weekly during the year. Every- thing improved. Reason for selbng, on account of death To be sold at. a reasonable cash offer. Mrs Lange. 2246 S. Meridian St.. IndianspoUs, Ind. ■ FOR SALE — An elegant florist location and business, amounting annually to $10,000. which can be greatly increased. Six miles from Atlantic City and close to other seaside resorts. Owner wants to sell, and can give immediate possession. Terms easy. Place must be seen to be appreciated. Address John B. Seibiel. Manager. Northfleld, N. J. FOR SALE — 2 greenhouses, 25 ft. wide, 152 ft. long each. With stock steam heat, six-room house and 7H acres land, city of 50,000. The only green- house in city. Snap for florist. Owner has other business Fine opening for wholesale florist. Good terms. Jno. J. Brownugg, 2025 16th St.. Hunting- ton, W. Va. FOR SALE — Greenhouses and stock, situated in Borough of Eliiabethtown, Pa. Houses and stock in good condition. About 12,000 sq. ft. of glass; two acres of land. Price reasonable. Good reason for selling. For further information, apply or write to B. S. Rutt, Elizabethtow^n^ Pa. FOR SALE — Flower shop in town of 11,000, near Pittsburgh. Only store on main street doing good business. Will invoice $450. Owner has other business. Grand chance for a man with small capital. Address O. E., care The Florists Exchange. FOR SALE — An old established flower store in center of shopping section of Hoboken. Up-to- date fixtures: stock and good will. A good chance for a live florist. Other business cause of selling. Bonnot, 55 West 26th St.. N. Y, 9 ACRES or less in Alexandria County. Va.. 6 miles from Center Market. Washington. D. C. Near 2 electric car lines. Running water. Easy terms. A. Schlovogt, 1713 E. 16th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. , FOR SALE — As a whole or in part, or will incor- porate, my florist business, paying a netprofit lor 15 years of $10,000 yearly, Louis L. Green, 60 State St., Boston. Mass. GREENHOUSE FOR SALE— 100 ft. i 22 ft., Ist-class condition. Ideal heater, Pnoe, $500. Call.snd Bss.it^jVank J. Boinay, So, Natiok. Mass. OoBtlnned to Nest Oolnma BARGAIN — Florist's place, a few thousand feet of glass, good heating plant, lot of equipment and stock, etc., to be moved off the property. Owner retiring from business. Plenty of land nearby. Controls large retail business. Will pa.v its cost in short lime. Snap for a good man who will act (luickly. Address O. R., care The Florists' Ex- change^ FOR S.\LE — Rebuilt Morchead Return Steam Traps, ready for use, with complete installation directions from engineer, with eight years' expe- rience in design of return trap systems. Capacities 65, 135 and 200 boiler horse power. *' Cure your circulation troubles this Fall." James V. Colpitis, Engr., 27 South 18th St.. Philadelphia. Pa. FOR SALI^ — Due to reduction in plants, building anil pltiiTibing materials from greenhouses cover- ing .)(l.(l(li) sq. ft. Glass, 16x24, 10x15, 10x12. .-Mso 2 .Moorehcad Steam Traps, in use one year. See display ad, page 346. Ira G. Marvin, 23 So. Franklin St., Wilkcs-Barre, Pa. GROWERS ATTENTION— Twenty-five tons of wire suitable for wiring Carnation, etc., 16, 17 and 1.S gauge. Coppered lacquer finished and annealed at three ana one-quarter cents per pound. F. O. B. Worcester. Cash with order. Place your order immediately. Midgley & Prentice, Dealers in Steel and Wire, Worcester, Mass. FOR SALE— SECOND-HAND PIPE, threaded and coupled, ready for use, 1-in., 3c.; IJiin. 4o.: IJ^-in., 5c ; 2-in,. 6c. per ft. PECKY CYPRESS. $17.00 and up per thousand sq. ft. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 ^MetropoUtan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. 1 Jacobs' 0 Sectional Boiler $50.00 1500 ft. 4-in. cast iron pipe, per ft 12 2d hand Bars, per ft 01 V, E. REICH & SONS, 1429 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. FOR SALE — Florist's covered wagon, fine con- dition: cost $160: offer at $75. Write for full description. For both single and double. Fair- view Greenhouses. Milton, Pa. •->-»■»■ >^ >H FORISALE — Eleven section Radiant Hot Water Boiler, in best condition. Address Ira H. Landis, Paradise, Lancaster Co., Pa. OAKNATION STAPLES SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES — Best staple on the market, 35c. per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postage paid. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. SPHAGNUM MOSS SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbl. bale $2.10, 5 bales $9.25; 5-bbl. bale $1.00, 5 bales $4.25. Jersey Peat, 75c. per bag. Burlapped. 40c. extra. Cash. 5o. less. Jos. H. Paul, Box 156, Manahawkin, N. J. SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbl. bale $2.00, 10 bales $19.00. Cash, 7c. less. Orders rushed. Mana- hawkin Moss & Peat Co., Box V, Manahawkin, N. J. MOSS — Strictly Ist-class, $1.00 per bale. Cash. Adolphus B. Cranmer. Mayetta. N. J. TOBACCO STEMS FRESH TOBACCO STEMS— In bales. 200 lbs. $2.00; 600 lbs., $4.00; 1000 lbs., $7.00; ton, $13.00. Also Dust. Scharft Bros., Florists, Van Wert, Ohio. WIRE WORK WE are the largest manufacturers of Wire Work in the West. E. F. Winterson Co., 168 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 111. , MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO RENT— With option to buy, greenhouses with small cottage and few acres, preferably Long Island. State price and particu- lars. Address O. G.. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Boiler stack in good condition, 22-in. diameter, 35 ft, long. C. W. Espy & Son. Brook- ville. Pa. "^ " INTERESTANDDiyi^^ A. L. Young & Co., Inc. The annual dividend of 8 per cent, on the capital stock of A. L. Young &. Co.. Inc.. will be paid on Sept. 1, 1916, to the stockholders of record as they, appear at the close of business on Aug. 15, 1916. The transfer books will not be closed. Checks will be mailed. A. L. YOUNG, President. New York, Aug. 1, 1916. '"'"" General Trade Notes EVANSVILLE, iND. — The Evansville Floral Co. has filed a decree of dissolu- tion. HouLTON, Me. — Harold Chadwick was married on Aug. 2, at Toledo, O., to Miss Nell Johnston of that city, MiDDLEBURY. Vt. — Edmund G, Hunt, Jr., has purchased an automobile truck which he will use about his greenhouses. Camden, N. Y.— The firm of Brown Bros., who conducted a greenhouse busi- ness on Railroad st,, has been dissolved. Manasquan, N. J. — George H. Greg- ory has bought the Uev. William L. Lina- berry property. Mr. Gregory will use the land in his business as a florist. Ali.entown, Pa. — E, N. Kroninger, the florist, purchased a fine 44% acre farm in Salisbury, adjoining his green- house farm. Fabgo. N. D. — Chas. F. Edgar, for- merly with the Penn Floral Co, of Bos- ton, is now employed with Smedley & Co. of this city. Des Moines, Ia.— Articles of incor- poration have been i.ssued to tlie Pratt Greenhouse Co. Capital stock $25,000. L. W, and B. E, Pratt, incorporators. Baltimore, Md, — The Baltimore Wholesale Florist and Supply Co, has recently rented the three-story building at 13 E. Centre st. for a term of years. Houston, Tex. — Paul M. Carroll, former manager of the Kerr Floral Co., will open a new flower shop on Texas ave. about Aug. l.i. The location is just opposite the Kice Hotel. St, Paul, Minn, — Henry A. Board- man, florist, 13,36 Mississippi River blvd., filed a petition in bankruptcy July 26 in the United States District Court. The liabilities are $.5,744.54 and assets of $200. All assets are exempt. PncENixviLLE, Pa. — George M. Roney, 50, of Roney Bros., florists, was killed on July 21 while at work in the Har- mont road greenhouse at West Grove, when a section of a boiler, which he was repairing, fell and broke his neck, Newark. N. J. — Mrs. Anna Marie Gunsel of 25 Thirteenth ave. and Benja- min Levi were married on Aug. 2. The bride is the widow of Frederick Gunsel who for a number of years conducted a florists' business .at the above address. Tannersville, N. Y. — Clarence Mac- Daniel, florist, was in New York last week and purchased a carload of large specimen evergreens from the Elizabeth Nursery Co. of Elizabeth. N. J., to be used on one of his landscape jobs. He reports a busy season. St. Peter, Minn.— The St. Peter Greenhouse, owned by Emil Samuelson for a couple of years, was sold recently to A. J. Loegering of New Ulm, who moved here Aug, 1 and will take formal possession one month later. The deal also includes 28 acres of land just west of the city. Webster City, Ia. — The Curtis Floral Co. has received several carloads of iron and steel and other material for the building of an additional greenhouse on its property. With the new addition the Curtis Floral Co. will have one of the largest concerns of its kind in the northern part of Iowa. Vinton, Ia. — A number of substantial improvements are being made by J. M. Fisher at his greenhouses. Their ca- pacity will be doubled and a cement cel- lar provided for the storing of cut flow- ers and bulbs. Mr. Fisher and his daugh- ter Miss Grace, have been in the busi- ness five years and enjoy a splendid busi- ness. Fond du Lac, Wis. — Sarantos P, Kordatos, who has leased the rooms be- neath the First National Bank, some time ago opened a flower shop there. The place has been fitted up at a cost of $2000. Kordatos formerly conducted the Princess Flower Shop at Appleton. He has named his new place of business the Fond lu Lac Florists' Shop. Publications Received Vegetable Growers' Ass'n of Ontario, Eleventh Annual Report. — A very complete publication of one hundred pages, covering many questions in which vegetable growers arc interested, such as crop production, diseases and insect pests, green- house problems, irrigation systems, work of the agricultural colleges and general marketing. This is nicely illustrated and is pubUshed by the Ontario Government, from Toronto. Potatoes, a bulletin of eighty-eight pages, illus- trated. Ont. Dept. of Agriculture. Bulletin No. 239. by C. A. Zavitz. Toronto. May. 1916. The Grape in Ontario, fortv-eight pages, illustrated. Ont. Dept. of Agriculture. Bulletin No. 237. by F. M. Clement, published at Toronto. Canning of Fruits and Vegetables for Home. Eleven pages, illustrated, showing how to bottle and can the products of the cardcn. Ont. Dept. of Agriculture, Bulletin No. 236, by E. Davies. Lime and Its Uses. Bulletin Ko. 238, by R, Harcourt. Ont. Dept. Agr. Journal of Royal Horticultural Society, May, 1916, The contents include a very complete essay on rock gardening and alpine plants, by E. A. Bowles. Another important contribution is that on the history of the classification of the .\pple, by E. A. Bunyard. There arc a number of other notes and contributions which make this a valuable periodical. Fruit for Home Use, a bulletin of thirty-nine pages, describing cultivation of fruit in the Great Plains area, with illustrations. U. S. Dept. -Slti. Bulletin No. 727, by H. P. Gould. Dewberry Culture. P^igliteen pages, illustr..' i. U. S. Dept. Agri. Bulletin No. 728. The Red Spider on Cotton and How to Con- trol It. U. H. Uept. Agri. Bulletin No. 725. ClnsenA Diseases and Their Control. Dept. Agri. Bulletin .No. T.ili. Food Products and Drugs. Internatioi Fort of the Conn. A(jri. ICxperiment .Station oi laven. Conn., dealing with canned fruit, ci lemon and other extracts, medicinal drugs, < Soy Beans. Report of a test made by the Conn. Agri. Experiment Station. Lime and Magnesia for Soils. Bulletin No. 115, Amer. Exp. Sta., University Tenn. Journal of N. Y. Botanical Garden. May, 1916. Among the more important contribution! is that on the natural vegetation on the Isle of Cuba, by Dr. Britton. Bulletin of the Mo. Botanical Gardens, June, 1916. Contains contributions of tuberous Begonias. Papaws. and of the birds seen in the Botanical Garden. May 15-22. Leafhoppers of Maine, life history. Maia* Agri. Exp. .Station, bulletin No. 252. published from Orono; freely illustrated. Apple Spraying. Maine Agri. Exp. .Station, Bulletin No. 249, containing a record of six years oi experiment work there. Pests, the Suppression of, bulletin No. 1, Vol. 6. The Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture has recently issued two separate bi-montnly zoological bulletins dealing with pests of truck, farm, garden and livestock, and with the lime sulphur solution, which valuable information is contained in this bulletin. Cabbage Aphis. A short bulletin published by the Purdon University of Lafayette. Ind. Ohio Agri. Eip. Sta. Bulletins 293-396. Also monthly bulletins for June and July, dealing with all the work done at that important establish- ment. aiadloll for IdentlScation. — We have mailed in separate package a few of the blossom tops of a hardy Gladioli we have had for some years. Would much like to get the right name for them. They have gone by owing to the severe heat In a hurry, but perhaps you can get an Idea from what you can find in the package. — O. F. C, N. T. — The Gladioli blooms were so fully withered when received that It was quite impossible to make out their true color and markings. Apparently the main color was purple and there Is little doubt that the species Is either atrovlo- laceous or bj'zantinus: the first Is hardy or nearly so, and the latter entirely hardy. Both bear purple flowers. Orowlntr PlowerB for W. T. Market. — I am to start growing flowers for N. T. market and would you kindly advise me what kind of seeds to sow, so that I may keep up a supply all winter for profit. — W. K., N. T. — We would advise you to procure a copy of "Principles of Floriculture" at a net cost of $1.75 from this office. It will give you excellent information cov- ering your question, which we could not attempt to do in a paragS-aphlc answer. Bemedy for Sow Bugs. — We have mil- lions of sow bugs or wood lice. The house Is also full of small black snails. — C. H.. N. T. Some very full information waa given In regard to both these pests In the Gardeners & Florists' Annual for 1915. This edition has probably rather more information on this than the 1916 edition, and can be had at a cost of SOc post paid from this ofllce. As It con- tains much other helpful matter on pesta and problems connected with growing establishments we would advise you to procure a copy. Banchlng riowerg and Qreens. — Some- time ago 1 saw a reference to bunching flowers and greens, the size and numbei to the bunch. I cannot And this In th« Exchange, — could you help me?. — T. S., N. J. — You will find. In the Gardeners S Florists' Annual for 1916, pages 73-74 an article on this subject which seU out in detail the number of stalks oi branches of all the chief flowers founc on the N. T. wholesale market. This, w< believe, must be the article to which yoi refer. The cost of the Annual Is 60< post p.iid. ICame* of Planta. — (F. D.. N. Y.).— White and blue forms of Peach leavec Campanula. C. perslclfolla. The othei specimen Is Rubus odorus. (H. C. S. Mass). — Scrophularla leporella, the Hari Flgwort August 12, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 379 Here is a Surprise for You — Our Net Price List — On a Few of the Parts We Manufacture Big Advance Ventilating Machines, complete with the $10 QQ Pipe Posts • • • • • • • • • • * 11.00 Same, complete less the Pipe Posts Truss Type Arms, com- plete with galvanized bolts $0.30 Hangers, complete with gal- vanized screws .10 Patent Pipe Couplings for 1 34 inch shafting pipe ,15 Patent Pipe Couplings for 1 inch shafting pipe ,10 Advance Ventilating Machine for side vents 10.00 Little Wonder Machines 5.75 Shelf Brackets, single, for any size column ,12 Shelf Brackets, double, for any size column ,13 $ Pipe Carriers to attach to columns % inch to 2 inch and to carry heating pipe Ji inch to 4 inch, ranging from gc. to 13c. Split Tees, from J^ inch to 2 inch, ranging in price from 6c. to 13c. Gutter Brackets, I inch to 2 inch 10c. to 20c. Column Brackets, size u inch to 2 inch, prices ranging from 6c. to 15c. Y Fittings, from M inch, to 2 inch, ranging in price from 15c. to 27c. Galvanized Pipe Straps, U inch to I inch and 1 J4 inch. $1 .00, $1 .25, $1 .35 per hundred All prices listed are our net prices to each and every customer f. 0. b. Richrrxond, Indiana. For prices on particular sizes of fittings and also on other designs of fittings mentioned in the above list — get our catalog. We are in business to help you and want you to give us an opportunity to assist you in remedying such difficulties that you may have that come in our line. Better write us today for our catalog. It is a mighty handy reference to have for it completely illustrates and describes our entire line of Ventilating Apparatus and Greenhouse Fittings and absolutely gives you a net price on each and every article. Use it for comparing maherials and prices if you like. You will find it will save you money to purchase of us. Mr. J. E. Jones will be in charge of our Exhibit at the S. A. F. Conven- tion in Houston, Texas. ADVANCE CO. RICHMOND, Ind. Send a Card for one of our Catalogs today. I I i I I i \Mieii orderlug. plfjise meutiuu Tbe Excluuige 380 The Florists' Exchange August \2. I'lio. s« «^S: mmmMBmMMBmmM^mmmm'mMBmmmmmmmmmi aS^'Sa m m m ^4 Jakobsen Floral Company Build More Half Iron Frame Houses F you know Mr. Jakobsen, you know he knows the difference between being a bustler and thinking he is a hustler ; and being a hustler and having no use for a bustler. Jakobsen is a hustler— the kind that takes off his coat and jumps right into the work, just as if it was the joUiest, most picnic-like thing that ever happened. You can't stop such men; because they never stop short of success, and then they don't stop, but keep on building a larger success. Mr. Jakobsen started with one of our Half Iron Frame houses, and is adding to his range as success permits. The company has ample land for many future houses that are bound to come. Space there is for some good, husky Iron Frame ones. The present ones are the best, next to the Iron Frame, that money buys. Our 30 -year -old bolted -through -and - through fittings are used on all columns and cross ties. Next year building costs won't be any lower — looks as if they would be higher. Now's the time to build. You know we go anywhere to talk busi- ness. Or do business. HHcKings^fimpany NEW YORK— 1170 Broadway General Offices and Factory— ELIZABETH, N. J. BOSTON^9 Federal Street PHILADELPHIA— 40 South 15th Street ^^s-•M*'c(^^■ W^en ordering, ple*fce mention TLe Excbange A WEEKLY TRADE MEDIUM FOR FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN, NURSERYMEN AND THE ALLIED INDUSTRIES CHICAGO 143 Norfh Wabash^Ave. t Vol. XLII. No. 8 AUGUST 19,1916 One Dollar per Annum ) «8 ."STs w^^yfh st. NEW YORK Fine Ferns FOR SUMMER AND FALL TRADE The fancy varieties of NEPHROLEPIS especially are very much in demand, and find a ready sale during tlie Simimer and P'all months. Now is the time to lay in a. stock. Owing to the great demand for Ferns in the late Spring, we became sold out. and were not able to fill all of our orders, but now we have an unusually fine stock of plants of exceedingly good value. You will find them the most salable plants that can be handled. NEPHROLEPIS elegantissima coznpacta. 214-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 3^2-in.. S3. 00 per doz.; G-in., SO. 00 per doz.; S-in., $12.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS elegant is sima. Ji^-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., .S12.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Teddy Jr. 214-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 3}^-iu., $2.00 per doz., SI5.00 per 100; 0-in., $6.00 per doz.; S-in., $12.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Smithii. 2i^-in. pots. $8.00 per 100; 3i^-in., $3.00 per doz.; o-in., $0.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS muscosa. 3?2-in- Pots, S3.00 per doz. Lilium Harrisii FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY We offer a selected stock of the original true Harrisii for early forcing. This stock was grown from the original true type, and will be found splendid stock for early forcing, for which purpose Harrisii is so valuable. The crop is much shorter than usual this season, but we are in position to supply a nice lot of selected stock. 6 to 7-inch bulbs, $5.50 per 100, or $16.00 per case of 350 bulbs. 7 to 9 inch bulbs, 9.00 per 100, or 16.00 per case of 200 bulbs. Freesias Purity (ready for immediate deliverv). ^ -j to 34 in., $1.50 per 100. S12.00 per 1000. Azore (for later delivery). Pure wliite. ^i to 34 in.. $1.25 100, per $10.00 per 1000. F. R. piERsoN cor^r- Seasonable Stock ARAUCARIA Excelsa Fine large plants. 6-in., 18 to 22 in. high, $1.00 each 7-in., 22 to 34 in. high, 1.50 each ADIANTUM Croweanum Ready now. Fine plants. 3-in., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. BOUVARDIA Double pink, single pink, single white (Humboldtu), 3-in., $8.00 per 100. GARDENIAS 2Ji-in., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000; .S-in., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. FERN FLATS Ready for immediate shipment. $2.00 per flat: 10 flats at SI. 90 per flat; 25 flats at SI. 75 per flat. Lastrea chrysoloba Onychiuni Japonica Pteris cretica albo-lineata Pteris Daviana Pteris Mayii Pteris Palmata Pteris Victoria Pteris Wilsonii FOR 1917 We offer our new Crimson mercial sort. See it growing this Carnation ARAWANA, a good corn- Fall and Winter. IN THIS ISSUE ROSE PLANTS Pink and White Killarney 2H-in. own root, $6.00 per 100, $.5.5.00 per I000;3H-in., own root, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000 Bon Silene. 2}fin., own root, $4.00 per 100 Geranium Cuttings Orders taken now S. A. Nutt, Ricard, Achievement, Improved Poitevine, (little larger than Poitevine), Madam Landry, Buchner, La Favorite, Eucemortmore, E. G. Hill, John Doyle, Eugene Viaud, Tiffin, Trego, $10.00 per 1000. 2-iuch stock later, $17.00 per 1000 BULBS LILIUM FORMOSUM DUE NOW 7-9 Case of 250 $15.00 7-9 Case of 300 18.00 8-10 Case of 225 19.00 9-10 Case of 100 14.00 Convention of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists : Reports of Committees and of the Opening Proceedings ^fe'CipMwm Conn Per 100 Per 1000 $7.00 $56.00 7.00 55.00 8.50 80.00 9.00 82,50 PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA Per 100 Per 1000 13 ctm. and up (1300 to case) $1.25 $9.00 14 ctm. and up (1000 to case) 1.50 11.00 GLASS 100 boxes 16x24, A double. Write for quotations WM. F. KASTING CO. ''' *"'''"^°" '' BUFFALO, N. Y. GERANIUMS Alphonse Ricard, Bcaute Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, Gen'l Grant, Mad. Buchner, Mad. Recamier, Jean Oberle, Abbie Schaef er. Mad. Landry, La Favorite, Jean Viaud and other good kinds, in good 3-inch stock, at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000, 2-inch at $2.00 per 100. We have a large stock on hand tor immediate shipment and are booking orders for next season. BOSTON FERNS 4-inch, $15.00 per 100; 7-inch $6.00 per doz.; 8-inch, Sl.OO each Large plants, in 11- and 12-inoh pots, $2.50 and $5.00 eac 2-in. 2-in. 100 1000 ALYSStTM. Dwarf and giant S2.00 $18.50 '.00 per doz. OOLEUS. Ten varieties 2.00 18.50 CUPHEA Platycentra 2.00 18.50 LEMON VERBENAS 2.00 18.60 MOONVINES 2.00 18.50 PARLOR rVY, S. Scandens 2.00 18.60 POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2.00 18.60 SALVIA, Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 18.50 SWAINSONA. White 2.00 18.50 h. 3-in. 100 $3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3-in. 1000 $25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 25 00 /-^I7f CO'V White Plume, $1.00 per 1000; 10.000 and over 85c. per 1000 ^til-iI-ilX. I Self-Blanching, S2.50 per 1000 PARSLEY Dwarf Fern Leaf, 25c. per 100. $1.25 per 1000. Cash with order. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH MARYLAND 382 The Florists' Exchange # For Immediate Planting LOOKING DOWN BROADWAY FROM MURRAY STRl K Ralph M.Ward The following bulbs are from the very best sources of supply in the world. Order now — the supply is not very large this year. LILIUM HARRISll Per 100 Bulbs $5.00 $16.00 per case of 400 6.00 17.00 " " 350 9.00 17.0U '■ " 200 20.00 per case of 100 bulbs LILIUM FORMOSUM Size Per 100 Bulbs 6x8" $5.00 $14.00per caseof 350 7x9" 7.00 17.00 ■• " 270 9x11" 10.00 14.00 •• ■' 150 10x11" 11.00 14.00 •• " 140 11x13" 12.00 14.00 '■ ■• 120 Paper White Grandiflora Size 5x7" 6x7" 7x9" 9x11" Per 500 First Size $6.00 Ejttra Size 8.00 Bulbs $12.00 per caseof 1250 15.00 •' " 1000 ROMAN HYACINTHS 12 and over. $4.50 per 500, $26.00 per 1000 $50.00 per case of 2000 bulbs Cold Storage Giganteum Limited quantity only Size 7x9" $10.00 per 100 Size 8x10" 15.00 per 100 BAMBOO CANES Natural Canes 5 to 6 ft. long $6.75 per bale of 1000 5 to 6 ft. long 11.50 •• •• 2000 8 ft. long 10.50 •• '• 1000 Colored Green 3 ft. long $10.00 per bale of 2000 31/, ft. long 11.00 " •• 2000 5 R. long 8.00 " '• 1000 5 ft. long 15.00 " " 2000 The famous Horseshoe Brand Giganteum will be due to arrive from Japan very soon now, and you may need some of them. Prices are as follows :J LILIUM GIGANTEUM Size Per 100 Bulbs 6x8 $4.00 $14.00 per case of 400 7x9 6.00 15.00 " •' 300 "xlO 10.00 19.00 ■• " 200 Other sizes quoted upon application. Remember, if you order in time, we can deliver from various cities in the U. S. A. and Canada. THE LILY HOUSE 71 Murray Street, New York City When orderlD£, please mention Tbe Excbanc« August 19, 1016. The Florists' Exchange 383 Advance Co 439 Albert & Davidson ... 430 Allen, J. K 424 Allen Co., Wm. S....425 American Bulb Co 392 Am.Gnlis. Mfg. C0...433 Anderson, J. F 397 Anderson, S. A 416 Angermuller. G. H. ..430 Anglin & Walsh Co.395-97 AphineMfR. Co 430 Armes, H. W 421 Arnold & Co., D.C... 425 Aschmann Bros 396 Aachmann, Godfrey. . 395 Ashley, Ernest 416 Atlas Preservative Co.430 Avenue Floral Co. . . .419 Hiidgley & Bishop. . . .425 Haker Bros 41S Baker, Wm. J 427 Barclay Nurs 395 Barrett, The Florist . . 420 Barrows & Son, H.H..398 Raumer, A. R 418 Baur & Steinkamp. . .397 Bayersdorfer & Co. . .421 B.iy State Nurs., The. 402 Beaven, E. A 422 Reckerfs Seed Store.. 38S Beserow Floral Co... 419 Bemb Floral Co., L... 416 Bf^rger Bros 427 Bertermann Bros. Co. .418 Blick, The Florist: . . .419 Boddington Co., A T 303-04 Bolgiano&Sons.J 390 Bonnot A Blake 425 Bonnot Bros 425 Bowe, M. A 419 Brant Bros., Inc 420 Brown, Peter 400 Bryan. Alonzo J 395 Buchbinder Bros 422 Buckbec, H. W 420 Bunyard, A. T . . .419 Bunyard Co., H. A . . . 3SS Burnett Bros 395 Burpee, W. A., & Co.. 390 Butler & UUman 419 Ryer Bros 400 Caldwell The Woods- man Co 422 Campbell Bros 396 Camp Conduit Co. . .431 Carbone, Florist 416 Carnation Support Co400 Caskey & Keen 439 Chicago Feed & Fer- tilizer Co 4.30 Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Ass'n. The 428 Childs, John Lewis ... 388 Chinnick, W, J 400 Christensen, Thos. P. 396 Clare. W G 421 Clarke's Sons, D 419 Clay & Son 430 Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The. ..., 416 Coan, J.J 424 Conard & Jones 399 Conine Nurs. Co., The F.E 402 Coombs, Arthur.. . . . .401 Coombs, Florist 418 Cowee, W.J 421 Cowen's Sons, N 431 Craig, Robt 398 Crawhuok Co., G. W.423 Crouch, Mrs. J. W...410 Crowl Fern Co 422 Crump, F. F 416 Cumbie. J. L 422 Cut Flower Exch 425 Danker, Florist 416 Day Co., W. E 420 De Buck, John 400 Dietsch Co., A 432 DiUon, J T 401 Dobbs&Son 416 Dorner & Sons Co.... 401 Dreer, HA. , Inc.. 396-431 Eagle Pipe Supply Co..431 East End Nurs. Co. 402 Eble, Chas 419 Edlefsen-Leidiger Co. .419 Edwards' Folding Box Co 421 Eichholz. Henry 397 Elliott & Sons, Wm. . . 388 Emmans, Geo. M. . . .395 Erne & Klingel 428 Eskesen, Frank N. . . .396 Etter, M. S 402 EvansCo., J. A 434 Evans, W. & H. F.396-401 Evenden Bros 420 Eyres, Florist .416 Fallon. Florist 420 Farquhar & Co., R. & J 384 Fenrirh. Joseph S 423 List of Advertisers Florists' Hail Ass'n.. 421 Foley Gnhs. Mlg. Co.. 434 Ford, M. C 423 Ford, Wm. P 424 Fottier, Fiske, Rawson Co 3.S8 Fowler, Mrs. L. P 420 Freeman- Lewis 418 Friedman, Florist 416 Friedman. J. J 430 Froment. H. E 425 Frost. Chas 3,89 Furrow & Co 419 Galveston Floral Co..41S Calvin, Thos. F 419 Gasser Co., J. M 416 Giblin & Co ...439 Gibbons, The Smilax Man 421 Girvin, Willis B 400 Gloeckner. Wm 416 Goddard, S.J 401 Goldstein & Futter- raan 425 Gorman, J F 431 Gove, The Florist 416 Graham* Son, A 416 Growers' Cut Flower Co 425 Gude Bros. Co 420 Gunther Bros 425 Guttman & Kaynor. . 423 Habermehl's Sons... 420 Hanford, R. G 400 Harris, Chester 420 Harris, Ernest 400 Hart, Geo. B 421 Hatcher, John C 416 Heacock Co., Jos 396 HeissCo 416 Henderson & Co.. A.. 388 Henshaw Floral Co.. 424 Hentz & Nash, Inc. . .425 Herr, A. M 400 Hews Co., A, H 429 Highland Pk. Gnhs.. 418 nmCo., E. G 428 Hill Floral Co., E G..416 Hill Nurs. Co., D. 398-402 HitchingsA Co 434 Holm & Olson 1.420 Hollywood Gardens. . 420 Holton & Hunkel Co. . 426 Home Correspondence School 421 Horan, EC 425 Howard Rose Co 398 Idle Hour Nurs 418 IgoeBros 422 Imperial Seed & Plant Co 3.88 Irwin, R.J 399 Jackson & Perkins. . .402 Jacobs, S., & Sons. 432-39 Jennings. E. B 388 Johnston Bros 420 Johnston & Co., T. J.. 420 Joseph's Florist 420 Joy Floral Co 419 Kaating, Wm. F.. Co.. 381 Keller, John A 418 Keller Pottery Co 429 Keller Sons. J. B 420 Kerr, The Florist 418 Kervan Co., The 422 Kessler. Wm 425 King Construe. Co. . . .431 Knoble Bros 416 Komanda Bros 427 Kottmiller, Florist.. .419 Kroescheli Bros. Co.. 434 Kuebler, Wm. H 425 Lager & Ilurrell 400 Lang Floral & Nurs. Co 416 Lange, A 416 Lange, H. F. A 420 Langjahr, A. H 425 Leahy's 416 Lecdle Floral Co 401 Leonard Seed Cb .338 Littlefield & Wyman. . 402 Littlefield, Florist 420 Lockland Lumber Co.431 London Flower Shop. 420 Lord & Burnham.. 433-40 Lovett, J. T 402 Ludwig Floral Co 420 MacNiff Hort. Co 397 Mader. Paul 397 Magic Humus Co. . . .430 Mahoney Co., Geo. L.402 Marshall & Co.. W.E.394 Massmann, F. W 419 McAlpine & McDon- ald 420 McCallum Co., The. .428 McClunic, Geo. C. . . 416 McConnell, Alex 419 McCray Refrigerator Co 421 McHutchison & Co. .388 McManus, James 425 Menand. L. 416 Metairie rRidge Nurs. Co.. Ltd., The 419 Metropolitan Material Co 431-32-.!9 Mette, Henry 392 Meyer, Chas. F 388 MichellCo., H. F 390 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 421 Michler Bros. Co. ...418 Miller, A. L 397 Miller, Stuart H 427 Mills, The Florist 418 Mohawk Gnhs. Co. . .396 MoningerCo., J. C. ..439 Moore Seed Co 388 Mountain View Floral402 Mullanphy, Florist. . .420 Murray, Samuel 418 Nagel, Rudolf 400 Nason, L. B 425 Nat'l Florists' Board of Trade 421 Neidinger, Jos. G. . . .422 New England Florist Supply Co 426 Nicotine Mfg. Co. . . .4.30 Niessen Co., Leo 427 Noe, I.. M 425 Olson & Co 400 Ouwerkerk, P .397 Palmer. F. E 416 Palmer ci Son, W.J. ..416 PannevLs, A. J 402 Park Floral Co. The416 Park Floral Co 420 Parshelsky Bros., Inc. 434 Peacock Dahlia Farm. 400 Pearce. Gen 439 Peirre, E. Allan 429 Penn, The Florist 416 Pennock-Meehan Co., S. S 427 Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co 429 Peterson, C. A 396 Pfaff & Kendall 431 Philadelphia Cut Flower Co 427 Philadelphia Whole- sale Flor. Exch. . . .427 Philips Bros 419 Pierce & Co 416 Pierce Co., F. 0 434 Pierson, Inc., A. N. . .381 Pierson Co., F. R 381 Picr.son U-Bar Co. . , .432 Pikes Peak Floral Co. . 416 Pillsbury. I. L 401 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 428 Polykrano". G. J 424 Potter Floral Co 418 Pulverized Manure Co, The 430 Pyfer 4 Co., A. T 428 Quadland's Sons, C. .400 Ramsburg. G S 392 Randall, A L. Co 428 Randall's Flower Shop420 RawUngs, Elmer 397 Rawson, The Florist. 4 1 8 Reck, John & Son 416 Reed A Keller 422 Reich, V. E.. & Sons. .433 Reidel & Meyer, Inc. . 423 Reinberg, Peter 428 Rice Co., M 422 Richards. G. H .384 Ritchy, F. W 400 Robbinsville Nurs 402 Robinson & Co., H.M.422 Robinson Co., H. M. .423 Robinson, L. D 420 Rochester Floral Co. .420 Rock Flower Co., W.. 418 Roehrs Co., Julius 400 Roesch, Lewis 400 Rolker & Sons, A 388 Rosemont Gardens. . .419 Rosery Flower Shop. .416 Royal Glass Works. . .432 Rupp, John F 39S Ruasin A Hanfling.. . .421 Salter Bros 420 Saltford Flower Shop 420 Sauter, A 425 Sceerv, Ed 420 Schlatter A Son, Wm.422 Schling. Max 419 Schmidt, J. C .395 Scholtz, the Florist . .416 Schuiz Co.. Jacob 418 Schwakc & Co., C .3.88 Scollay. Inc.. John A. .434 Spfton .Mfg. Co.. The 421 Sharp A Partridge Co.432 Sheridan, Walter F. ..425 Siebrecht, Geo. C ... .425 Skidelsky Co . S, S 38.8-90 Skinner Irrigation Co.431 Slinn, B. S.. Jr 425 Smith, E. D., A Co... 401 Smith A Fetters Co. .416 Smith A Hemenway. .432 Smith, Henry 418 Smith Co.. W. AT... 402 Smith. P. J 424 Smith. The Florist. .416 Snvd-rCo., B A 426 Solomon A Son. L... 431 Stccher Litho. Co 395 Steele's Pansy Gar- dens 390 Stoothnll Co.. H A.. .430 Stnrrs A Harrison. . . .388 Stumpp, Geo. E. M..419 Stumpp A Walter Co.395 Syracuse Pottery Co.. 429 Thompson A Co., C. B 418 Thorburn A Co.. J. .M.394 Tomlinson Key Floral Co 41S Totty, Chas. H 401 Traendly A Scbenck..425 United Cut Flower Co.. Inc 42.3 Van Assche, Frank . . 433 Van Bochove, G. & Bro 4IS Van Gelderen, G. W. .402 Vaughan's Seed Store. 389-01 Vick's Sons, James. . .396 Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. R 381 Virgin, U. J 419 WalkcrCo. TheP. ..418 Wallace* Co.. R 398 Waller .Seed Co 392 Ward. Ralph M 382 Warendorff, A 419 WatkioB & Simpson, Ltd 392 Wax Bros 416 Wceber A Don 38X Weiss. Herman.. ... .423 Welch Bros. Co 420 Welch, Patrick 426 Welch, The Florist. . .418 Western Orchid Co. . 398 Wettlin Floral Co 395 Whilldin Pottery Co.. 429 White A Mullin 425 Whitted Floral Co... .419 Wietor Bros 428 Williamsporl Floral Co 420 Wilson Floral Co 416 Wilson. HE 420 Wilson. R G 416 Winterson's Seed Storc428 Wolfiueer. Florist 419 Wood Bros 401 Womilane Nurseries 402 Woodrow A .Marketos425 Woodruff & .Sons, S. D 395 Young A Co., A. L..423 Young A Co., John.. 425 Young's Florist 420 Zvolanek, Ant. C. . . .394 Handy direct Index to every- chinA advertised in tills week's dispiay columns INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED The Exchange is the only paper with this special feature — in- valuable to advertiser and buyer AdiantuiM 381-97-99 Ageratum 396 Alsophila 397 .Myssum 381-JOO Ampelopsis 402 Araucarias. 381-95-96^02 .Arborvitse 402 Areca 396 Asparagus 388- 395-96-97-99-400-01-02 Aspidistra 395 Asters 392-95 Aucubas 402 Azaleas 397-402 Balsams 392-402 Bay Trees 402 Begonias 388- 392-95-97-99-400 Belladonna 395 Berberis 402 Bleeding Heart.... ; . .397 Bouvardias 381-97-99 Boxwood 402 Bulbs .381-82-84- 388-89-92-94-95-97- 399^27 C'aladiums 397 Calceolaria 391-98 Cannas 396-97-99 Canterbury Bells 395 Carnations 381-88-92- 397-99^00-01-27 Cherries 399-400-02 Chrysanthemums.. . .381- 400-01 Cinerarias 391- 392-95-98-99 Clematis 397-402 Coleus 381 Columbines 395-98 Conifers 388^02 Coreopsis 395 Crotons 395 Cuphea 381 Cut Flowers 423- 424-25-26-27-28 Cycas 388-95 Cyclamen 388- 395-96-97-98-99 Dahlias 400 Daffodils 427 Daisies 395-98-99 Delphinium 395 Dracajnas 396-97-99 Dusty Miller 396 EremuruB 398 Evergreens. . . . 388-98-402 Ferns 381- 388-96-96-97-99 Fern Flats 381 Ficus 396 Firs 402 Forget^Me-Nots. . 398-401 Foxgloves 395 Freesias 381- 388-89-94-95-99 Fruit Trees 402 Funkia 395 Gardenias 381 Geraniums, . . .381-95-400 Gloxinias 392 Hemlock 402 Hullv 402 HoUvhocks 395 Hyacinths 397-427 Hydrangeas 397- 399^00-02 Iris 388-98-427 Ivy 381-95-96-97-99 Japanese Maples 402 Jerusalem Cherries.. .399- 400 Kalmias 402 Kentias 395-96-97 Larkspurs 392 Latania 396 Lilac 397-402 Lilies 381- 382-84-88-89-94-95-427 Lily of the Valley. 388-97 MagnoUas 402 Mignonette. . . .388-91-99 Moonvines 381 Narcissus 381- 3S2-89-94-97-!27 Nasturtiums 392 Norway Maples 402 Norway Spruce 402 Nursery Stock 388- 397-402 Onion Sets 3.88-90 Orchids 398-100 Oriental Planes 402 Palms 396 Pansies 388- 389-90-91-92-98-99 Pelargoniums 399 Peonies 397-402 Peppers 399 Perennials 388-95-402 Petunias 392 Phoenix 396 Phlox 392-97-402 Pines 402 Poinsettias 388- 396-97-99-401 Primroses 39.5- 398-400-02 Primulas 391- 392-96-97-98-99 Privet 402 Rhododendrons. . 397-402 Rook Plants 398 Rose Bushes 397 Roses 381-SS- 396-97-98^01-02 Rubber Plants 395 Sago Palms 388-95 Salvias 381-96 Scabiosa 392 Seeds 388-89-90- 391-92-94-95-96-98-99- 427 Shrubs 3.88^02 Smilax 395- 397-99-400-01 Snapdragon 388- 390-92-96-97-99 Spiraa 397-400-02 .Star of Bethlehem . . 400 Stevia 395-400-01 Stocks 392-99 Stokesia 395 Swainsona 381-401 -Og Sweet Pea."^ .. .388-90-91- Tulips 397-427 394-95-90-99-427 Vegetable Plants. . 381-95 Sweet WiUiams 395 Vegetable Seeds 388- Trees 388-402 390-92-95 Tsuga 402 Verbenas .. 381-92-97 Vincas 39,3-97-99 \ lolets 395-97-99-400 Weddelliana 395-96 Wistaria. 402 Zinnias 392 MISCELLANEOUS Aphine 430 Auctions 397 Baskets 394^21 Benches 431 Editorial Contents Agricultural Notes, Dept. of 391 Aster " Yellows," Remedy for 42S Bar Harbor, Mc., Garden of 400 Bulbs to Bloom, Time Required for. .428 Carnations, Betscher's Outdoor 424 Canadian Horticulturists Meet 404 Dahlias (Illus.) 412 Evergreens in .\merica. The Use of. .405 Federal Seed Import Law Amended. .389 Flower Garden, Let's Make a 414 Freesie to Come Up, Time Required for 401 Freesias, The Rainbow 391 General Notes 438 General Trade Notes, 424 Gladioli, Some Seedling .424 Gladiolus Show at Boston .^ . .413 Greenhouse Construction, Commer- cial 414 Hollyhock Leaf Rust 438 Horticultural Names 404 Insects, Chewing, on Cabbage, To Prevent 424 Meetings and Events, Coming 404 Meetings and Exhibitions, Com- ing 422 Middle 'West, The 430 New England States 394 Ninth Story Window, From a 404 Nursery Dept. (lOus.) 403 Nurserymen's Convention 438 Obituary: Grandy, Jr., Mrs. J. W 405 Pacific Coast, The 438 Poinsettias in Pots, Growing 401 Practical Landscape Gardening 405 Princeton Nurseries, Visit to the .... 399 RetaUer, The (Illus.) Essentials to Success in the Retail Business: A Broken Wheel; Na- tional Florists' Telegraphic and Cable Code; Not Business Ethics; The Florist as a Business Man; Steamship Sailings 416-420 Rochester Flower Show 412 Sanders, Prof. J. G., Goes to Penn- sylvania 428 Seed Trade Report 389 Seeking Publicity 404 Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. .Vnnual Convention at Houston, Tex 385, 406 Society of American Florist Botan- ists* Report on New Trees and Shrubs 410 Southern States 392 Spirieas, Shrubby 424 Tales of a Traveler, Facing. . •. 386 Texas Nurserymen's Association. .. .413 Texas State Florists* Association (Annual Meeting) 411 Violets in Greenhouses 429 Trade Notes: Austin 392 Buffalo 398 Boston 426 Chicago 429 Cincinnati 430 Cromwell 394 Dallas 393 Dayton 430 Kansas City ... 433 Lancaster 398 Louisville 393 Lynchburg .... 393 Week's Work: Annuals for W'inter Flowering; Young Stock ; Calendulas ; Winter Stocks; Lupinus; Schizanthus; - To Destroy White Fly; To Destroy Worms on 'Mums; W'in- tering Seedling Perennials; Sweet Peas Destroyed by Creosote Fumes 387 Welcome of the South, The 404 Wenham, Mass., Gladioli at 398 Western Tour. A 438 New Haven. . .394 New Orleans.. ,392 Newport 394 New York 423 Omaha 431 Pawtucket 397 Philadelphia.. .426 Providence .... 397 Punxsutawney 398 St. Louis 430 St. Paul 433 Washington. . .438 Bench Fitting.s 431-39 Birch Bark 421 Boilers 431-33-34-39 Books 401 Boxes 421-22 Boxwood 422 Burrs 421 Canes 382-94 Chamagorea Leaves. .421 Cycas 422 Cypress 431 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses 416- 417-18-19-20 Dagger Ferns 421-22 Evergreens 422 Fancy Ferns 421-22 Fertilizers 394-430 Fiber 421 Fittings 439 Florists' .Accounts In- sured 421 Florists' Supplies. . . ,421- 422-27 Fumigators .394 Galax Leaves 422 Glass 431-32-34 Glass Cutters 388-432 Glass Insurance 421 Glazing Points, .388-431 Grasses 421 Greenhouse Construc- tion 431- 432-33-34-39^0 Greenhouse Material 432-33 Greening Pins 422 Ground Pine 422 Gutters 439 Heating 431-32-33-39 Hose 388-431 Huckleberry Branches 421 Humus 430 Insecticides 394-430 Irrigation 431 Knives (Pruning)-, 394 Laurel 422 Leucot hoe Sprays ,..422 Lithographic Work. . -.395 Lumber 431 Lyrata 422 Manure 388-4.30 Mastica 388-434 .Moss 421-22 Mushroom Spawn. , . . 394 Nikoteen 4.30 Paper Pots 429 Pecky Cypress 431-33 Pipe 431-39 Pipe Fittings 431-39 Plant Food 430 Posts 431-32 Pots 429 Princess Pine 422 Putty 388-432 Puttv Bulbs 434 Putt'v Machines 432 Raffia 394 Refrigerators 421-22 Ruscus 421 Sash 431-32-33-34-39 Schools 421 Smilax 422 Sphagnum Moss 422 Stakes 422 Staples 401 Statice 421 Supports 400-22 Tobacco Products. . . .430 Toothpicks 421 Tubes 439 Tubs 429 Valves 431 Ventilating Apparatus 432-39 Wants 435-36-37-38 Weed Killer 430 Wheat Sheaves 421 Wholesale Florists ,42.'i- 424-2.5-26-27-28 Wire 422 Wire Designs 421-22 Wreaths 421-22 ] General Notes i Mrs. Daisy Shaffer, wife of George C. Shaffer, Washington, D. C, Aug. 6. She was buried Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 8, at Congressional Cemetery. Max A. Fierstein, salesman, repre- senting the Moore Seed Co., Philadel- phia, Pa., has departed on his annual Western trip of tour months, visiting all the large cities in the Middle W'est and West. On his way he will stop ofiE at Detroit, Mich., to visit his parents who live there and will spend a few weeks with them for his vacation. The Florists' Exchange e Regal Lily Lilium regale (myriophyllum) Price, $10.00 per doz., $75.00 per 100 Florist's Price, $60.00 per 100 Sold by the leading up-to-date dealers in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and other cities M„t;t. BOSTON, MASS. August 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 383 ~» — acr — r- nnxm: Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists Annual Convention at Houston, Texas, August 15, 16, 17, 18 ^x—r -T~^xr~r Agreeable Weather, an Excellent Attendance, Business-like Proceedings, Goodwill and Harmony I Mark this First Visit of the National Body to the Far South ■T — — .^ HE proceedings were opened by Vice-Presi- |^IS2 dent R. C. Kerr at 2 p.m. on Tuesday last, j^l^ in the Convention Hall, according to the pro- gram. Invocation was offered by Rev. W. S. Jacobs, followed by an address of welcome by the Hon. Ben. Campbell, Mayor of Hous- ton, who expatiated on the beauty and refining influ- ences of flowers and their value to the citizens of Hous- ton in adorning their homes and home surroundings. The mayor's speech was a most happy one, and in con- cluding "he extend't'd the freedom of the city to the dele- gates. The response was by Wm. F. Gude, who con- gratulated Houston on its ideal weather conditions. He referred also to the splendid Roses in the Conven- tion Garden. He had seen finer Roses grown here than anywhere else. Horticulture in the South is yet in its infancy hut holds untold possibilities in Texas as well elsewhere. He referred to the typical hospi- tality of the Southern friends, and could not forbid allusion to the magnificent hotels of Houston. After these opening exercises, President MacRorie's address was then delivered. President MacRorie's Address Ladies and Gentlemen: It hardly seems a year ago that our great national society sat in convention at San Francisco, California. I distinctly recall the genuine pleasure and the pride that 1 experienced at that time; the pleasure of seeing in the West so many representative members of our national society, and the pride of being honored with a visit by these men, who had traveled thousands of miles to fur- ther the interests of our organization. To you, brethren, in this beautiful city of Houston, I bring from Cali- fornia and the West the hearty good wishes of all the craft. Our brothers from the East, the North and the Middle West, by their presence bespeak their loyalty. This convention in Houston means a great victory to you, and you should liliewise feel a pleasure and a pride in the work that you have accomplished. It has not been a simple matter to instill into the minds of all our members the necessity of making our society in ev€ry sense a national one, nor was it a simple matter to bring this convention to Houston, but when I look about me and see this wonderful representation, I feel that our efforts have not been in vain. I feel that the South "knows how" and 1 feel that the Society of Ameri- can Florists has acquired an added power, the power of the spirit of the South. We need that spirit and we welcome it, and hope that it will work with us, not only today, but every day in the future. With the advent of the first convention in the South, the Society of American Florists has opened a new chap- ter in its history, and of those here assembled in con- vention 1 am sure that there is not one member who is not fully convinced that our move to this wonderful Southern Field was a move in the right direction. It is my sincere desire that the support from the South shall be unwavering and constant. When I say support, I allude partly to a platform of increased membership. This has been an issue of our society for several years, and it is no less important today than it has been in the past. It is not so much the idea that any one of as should distinguish himself by bringing in a great number of new members. Every one of us individually should exert himself to influence every elegible person in his district with whom he comes in contact to join our National Society. Our members number today about two thousand and I hope that before another year is over that we can boast of a membership of three thousand. The effort of this increase should not rest entirely upon the State vice-presidents, it should be the effort of every member individually. It should not be necessary for me to expound to you the advantages to be gained by such an increased mem- bership. Our usefulness as a national society increases as our membership increases. I would impress upon you particularly the fact that when this convention is over the work of enlargement in this southern territory will continue with the same unity of purpose with which it started, for in such unity there is strength, and we need that strength to accomplish the work that lies before us, and to accrue those benefits which can only lb -f I Convention City 1917 - New York | ( Convention City 1918 - St. Louis l I Officers for 1917 | President, ROBERT C. KERR, Houston, Tex. Vice-President, A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. ( / Treasurer, J. J. HESS, Omaha, - Nebraska ^ New York j Secretary, JOHN YOUNG i. I be accomplished by thorough organization. Although this is the first convention held in the South, it shall not be the last. As a national society we must necessarily convene from time to time in all parts of the country, without discrimination, and our society should represent every man engaged in horticulture, whether he be from the North, the South, the East or the West. Reviewing the divers matters that were brought before the executive board at its .meeting in March of this year, 1 wish to say that I am heartily in accord with every- thing that has been set down and touched upon by my ?= -^ President Daniel MacRorie, in an interesting address, refers to the *' new power of the spirit of the South." He advances an urgent plea for increased membership from all sections. It is suggested in his address that every second year the annual convention should be held at the time of the National Flower Show and in connection there- with. President MacRorie favors the elimination of elaborate entertainment at the annual conventions. ** Business first," is his motto. Finally, he recom- mends: 1, the greater encouragement of school gardening; 2, the institution of a permanent secretaryship; 3, the forma- tion of a permanent committee on Mother's Day to stimulate that move- ment. (S-= I JX1= --^ predecessors, but would ask your indulgence while 1 review some of the matters that have come up during my tenure of office. National Flower Shows The greatest and most successful undertaking in the history of our society was the Philadelphia Flower Show of 1916. Philadelphia crowned herself with honors at that show. We cannot bestow upon Chairman Asmus and his able committees too much praise for the splendid work they accomplished in staging this exhibition, and we cannot overlook the co-operation of the subsidiary societies, whose wonderful displays of Roses, Carnations and Sweet Peas made the show even more attractive, and whose special days brought many thousands of visitors through the gates who had already visited the show. The total gate receipts, representing over one hundred thousand paid admissions, are an indication of how won- derful the displays were. I know that this show will pass into history as the greatest flower show ever held on the American continent. Taking the exhibition from every point of view I flunk that we must agree that the exhibits were far ahead of anything that has ever before been attempted. At this point I wish to touch upon the advisability of holding our conventions on concurrent dates with the National Flower Shows; that is to say, I believe that every second year our annual conventions could be held in March or in April, or at such a time as we decide to have our National Flower Show. The old idea that it would be impossible to secure a good attendance at our conventions at any other date than .(August, has not proved itself to be a fact. I observed with keen in- terest at the National Flower Show in Philadelphia, that a great many representative men of our profession from all parts of the United States and Canada were present. It is just this material that is wanted at our national conventions. To m^ the National Flower .Show had more of the convention spirit than many of the conventions that I have attended. At this show we all concentrated (/ur thouglits on the work that is common among us, and when we left we all felt that we had learned a great deal that would help us in the future. I beUeve ihat the Springtime is the logical time for our national shows. A great factor in making a national show a success in the Spring is the fact that all humanity awakens with a keen appreciation of the beautiful, after a long season when plant life has been dormant. Just as the flowers burst forth to welcome the sunshine of the Spring, so the spirit of human nature hursts forth with a keen appreciation and eager desire to see and enjoy the beauties of nature. There are many matters of in- terest that appertain to our work that are called to our attention at National Flower Shows. These matters could be taken up while we are in convention and I believe that the immediate benefits that would be derived by discussion and through the comparison of notes would be of far more benefit to us than the social pro- grams which of late years have been cliaracterizing our August conventions. There are undoubtedly from six to eight large cities in the United States where the Na- tional Flower Shows could be held and where they would he very successful. With this number of cities to draw on, a number of years would naturally elapse before we would complete our circuit and no one city would ever he burdened with a succession of shows. In the smaller cities where we could convene on alternate years, it should bt the privilege of the host city to set the date for the convention, for when a man invites a guest to his home he aims to have it at its very best; so the con- vention city should also have that privilege. Before 1 leave the matter of conventions I want to say that I have noted in past years that there has been a decided tendency to indulge in extended social pro- grams. This, of course, has been very pleasant and duly appreciated, but it seems that we are in a measure los- ing the purpose for which we assemble. Our conventions are primarily for trade benefits, and much of the time that is given to entertainment could be utilized for better purposes. Many of the smaller cities that would be glad to have a convention hesitate because of the ex- pense of entertaining our members, and this condition should not exist, for our purpose as a national society is the promotion of the great work that lies before us. I would, therefore, urge the board of directors to care- fully weigh these matters: First, the joint sessions of the National Flower Show and the annual convention on every second year; second, the ehmination of elaborate entertainment at annual conventions, and a strict adher- ance to matters that will he of trade benefit. Convention Gardens Another instructive feature of our con\'entions is the "Convention Garden." The merits of such displays have been well outlined by my predecessors, Theodore Wirth and Patrick Welch, and I heartily agree with them in their views. Children's Gardens Still another pha.se of our work toward which I would direct your attention is the promotion of an interest in children's gardens. We all know that the love of flowers i» indicative of the highest form of civilization, and it is the mission of every member of the Society of Ameri- can Florists to help to instill the love of flowers and plant life in the hearts of the young. I do not think that we fully realize the extent of the influence toward the moral uplift and aesthetic development that is due to the love and appreciation of flowers, and I would, therefore, urge that the society give its fullest support toward the promotion of the school gardens. I hope that every member of the Society of American Florists has read with interest the excellent report of our School Garden Committee of 1915. This committee must have stimulated a great interest in school gardens throughout the country. However, our work does not end there. Further reaching influence can he exerted by parental oversight and encouragement. It is, therefore, also an (Continued on page 406) 386 The Florist's Exchange ODD 9D 1 THE TALES OF A TRAVELER* Reminiscences and Reflections from Twenty-Eight Years on the Road By S. S, SKIDELSKY °ii Th glen of peared since. a QD -rBBB \e author continues Part II of his narrative, which recounts the early atrug- a traveling salesman of a quarter of a century ago. The first instalment ap- in The Exchange of July 1, and others have been published each week The Speculation That Failed Yes, just think how tempting and alhiring it is to count your fortune before it actually materializes! The very thought of its possibility is irresistible. We allow ourselves all sorts of luxuries spending it in our imagination, and perhaps that gives us almost as much pleasjire as spending it in reality ! Every order booked 1 forwarded at once to Mr. Nelson, accompanying each order with roseate and most optimistic letters. I never neglected to remind him of the great fortune in store for us both. The enthusiasm I acquired became " contagious; for Mr. Nelson himself became quite enthusiastic over his prospects, so much so, in fact, that on the fortune to come a year hence he contracted to build a range of Rose houses which he was anxious to finish that very Fall. But this undertaking was the unsuspected rock that wrecked our glowing hopes. In the Spring of 1890 the Carnation show was to take place in Indian- apolis. Aside from the quantity already sold I expected that many more thousands would be booked right at the show when the growers assembled there would go out to Mr. Nelson's place and see the variety for themselves. But alas, things took a different turn, much to our discomfiture and financial loss. The first intimation I had of Mr. Nelson's failure with the variety was in Dec- ember, 1899, when Mr. Albert M. Herr wrote me a pointed though friendly letter, intimating that there was something wrong with the "E. A. Nelson," that in the first place he had received but a small part of his order, and in the second the cuttings received were of a very inferior quality, being infected with fungus, weak and altogether worthless. A similar letter soon reached me from another source. I was then in Pittsfield, Mass., intending to make my New England trip in time to go West and reach Indianapolis during the week of the Carnation show convention. I felt too uneasy, however, to delay investigating conditions with the Carnation. I spoke about my troubles to John White, the old-time florist of Pittsfield. He suggested to me that my place in the circumstances was in Indianapolis, not in Pittsfield. I acted upon his suggestion, and boarded a train direct for Indianapolis. I arrived there the evening of the following day, too late to see Mr. Nelson. It was a worried and sleepless night for me. I had forebodings that things were going wrong, that not only had my anticipated fortune melted away, but my chances for doing business for the future were being impaired. I had backed this thing so warmly ; and I was afraid that growers who had bought on my recom- mendation would doubt my judgment and my representations in the future. The following morning, bright and early, I went out to see Mr. Nelson. My appearance seemed to strike him with something like fear; he stammered some- thing or other, evidently greatly confused. I tried to relieve the situation by diverting the subject to other things, but I finally came to the point. "What was the trouble?" I asked. He broke down, and cried like a child. "The blamed thing wouldn't root," lie said. "I can't account for it. I gave it all kinds of treatment, bottom heat, and no heat, but the results are dis- astrous." I saw our finish there and then. There I beheld thousands of cuttings in the benches ; every one of them sold at seventy-five dollars per thousand, ready to go on the dumps. In other words, so many dollars were cast into the rubbish heap. It was unfortunate; it was nothing short of a calamity. Bui what were we to do? It was still December. We had promised no deliveries until January. There was still a chance to redeem ourselves and our fortune as well. There were plenty of stock plants in sight, with thousands of cuttings to be stripped. Who could tell but that the next lots might behave better? So why despair? I suggested to Mr. Nelson to cast his gloom aside and to take up the good work of rooting the cuttings. He agreed with me, though I perceived an expres- sion of doubt on his face. I bade Mr. Nelson good-bye, and took my departure for Indianapolis, to return four weeks later when the Carnation show would be in session. The four weeks passed. The Carnation show was a successful affair. In this respect Indianapolis may pride itself upon its good work. The florists of that enterprising city always work in unison ; and whatevbr they undertake, whether it be a Carnation show in the Spring or a Chrysanthemum show in the Fall, their work is always carried out without a hitch. It would be indeed hard to point out a body of men more progressive and enterprising than the State Society of the Indiana florists in general, and the florists of Indianapolis in particular. So when the show was opened at Tomilson Hall, everything in sight promised -well. The blooms were staged in time, the judges were ready to do their work, visiting florists were scattered about the hall, viewing the magnificent display and making notes about the varieties that caught their fancy. I noticed that E. A. Nelson variety attracted especial attention. The vase of a hundred blooms was indeed a magnificent sight. What a pity that this grand flower should behave so provokingly at a time when the fortunes of two men depended so much upon it ! I well knew that quite a number of growers, practically all the visiting flo- rists, would evince a desire to go out to Mr. Nelson's place and see the variety at its own habitat. And so it happened. That same afternoon about fifty florists •OnnvriBht, 1»1«, A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co.. Ltd. went out to Mr. Nelson's place. Some of these men had already placed their orders, others intended to do so. I shall never forget the embarrassment of Mr. Nelson when he was confronted by this large body of his brother florists. Failure and shame invariably go hand in hand. In the same measure that we feel proud of our success we are ashamed of our failures, whether we be responsible for them ourselves or whether they come upon us through a combination of unfortunate circumstances. Mr. Nelson that afternoon was borne down by the weight of his failure, and the visit of the florists was very painful to him. Yet he had to face the situation in spite of himself. He took them through the house, and showed them the propa- gating benches. A glance at the stock sufficed to convince almost everyone of them that the variety was doomed. To the credit of the visitors let it be said, sympathy rather than disgust and condemnation was expressed in every one's face. They saw a fellow member in trouble, and their impulse was to help him. Sugges- tions flew thick and fast ; some thought a little more bottom heat would do the trick, others that no heat at all would save the variety. Others again suggested one kind of sand in preference to another kind. One prominent Chicago grower volunteered to purchase five thousand unrooted cuttings, and root them himself. E. G. Hill (and of him 1 will have a little more to say later) offered his services to help out Mr. Nelson by rooting the cuttings in Richmond. Quite a number of smaller growers were willing to risk the unrooted cuttings. We felt more en- couraged. Unfortunately the variety refused to respond to the most expert treat- ment and proved a failure in the end. Those who succeeded with part of the stock found it to be a very meritorious variety, and what was most surprising to us, its behavior during the next few seasons was splendid. It rooted well, and produced excellent blooms throughout the Winter months. My experience with the Nelson variety had for the time being knocked my enthusiasm into the proverbial cocked hat. The failure of the Carnation was later easily explained. In his eagerness to finish the new range of greenhouses, Mr. Nelson killed the goose that laid the golden egg. By neglecting to lift the plants from the field in the proper time (he left them out in the field late into October), he impaired their vitality, and the cuttings would not root. My acquaintance with E. G. Hill dates back to i8g8 when I first met him at a Chicago show. I had often heard of Mr. Hill before (and who in the trade has not?) and it was my pleasure now to meet the Sage of Indiana face to face. Mr. Hill possesses many charming qualities, chief of which is that of making a stranger perfectly at ease and avoiding any semblance of superiority which might embarrass him. He has the faculty of putting himself on a level with his visitor, a faculty that might to good advantage be studied and emulated by many a man who has achieved much less in life than has Mr. Hill. And by achievement I do not mean only in the matter of worldly goods. To be sure, Mr. Hill has not failed in that respect cither. Mr. Hill in the first place is a man who thoroughly knows his business. In the world of horticulture he will ever be known as one of its chief exponents. His contributions toward the improvement of the flower are well known to all. Some of the best Chrysanthemums, standards of today, are the results of his painstaking efforts and intelligent selection. The best Carnations of a generation ago, such as Flora Hill, Armazindi, Jubilee, Triumph, and others, are to be credited to Mr. Hill. The Richmond Rose is still a standard of today among red Roses, and his recent introductions of Sunburst and Ophelia need not be dwelt upon at length here. It is true the last two varieties are foreign Roses; but it was E. G. Hill who brought them to this side, tested their merit, and gave them to the Rose lovers of this country. It often takes a keen eye to see a good thing. Mr. Hill is endowed with that particular faculty. He knows a good thing when he sees it. About a year after this first meeting I had the pleasure of being introduced to Mr. E. G. Hill's family. A highly interesting family it is. Mrs. Hill, a kindly intelligent woman, who upon many occasions has bade me welcome and given me the hospitality of her home, his two interesting daughters, both happily married. Flora to Fred H. Lemon and Mary to Earl Mann, Toe Hill who is proving him- self a fitting inheritor of the mantle of his father, and Miss Sarah Hill, his sister, constitute his household. Miss Samh Hill is perhaps the best known woman horti- culturist in the country. Her knowledge of floriculture is remarkable. It is gen- erally known that Miss Sarah Hill has been to her brother as able an assistant as any man could possibly wish for. Her handwriting, in the days before typewriting came into general use, was familiar to almost every florist in the coimtry; nor was it the handwriting alone, but a certain characteristic quality in the substance of the letters that made letters from the E. G. Hill Company just a little different from ordinary business communications. Her annual descriptive catalogs- have been commented upon not only in this country but in Europe as well, for the lucidity and precision of her way of describing every flower and variety. My business connection with the E. G. Hill Company has been both profitable and pleasant for the past eighteen years. During my younger days, in Russia, I often entertained the aspiration of becoming a journalist; in fact, my imagination carried me much further than that. I had visions of myself startling the world with great poetry, novels, and plays. ( Alas for the dreams of youth ! Upon my landing in this coimtry, I was correspon- ' dent for a while for a few Russian papers. For a time I entertained the same idea here. But Fate decreed otherwise. I married and had a family. .\s Bacon has said, "He who hath a wife and children hath .given hosta.ges to fortune." It is a matter of debate whether a man is spurred on to greater efforts by the respon- sibility that rests upon him when be is accountable for other lives besides his own, or whether that responsibility hampers him and impedes his race for success. In any event, certain it is that a married man must lay aside his dreams and deal with practical issues. Whether he is the better or the worse for that is the question. In my particular case it meant that my dreams of authorship had to make w-ay for sonic more practical activity. I found it, as I have already set forth, first in florists' supplies, nnd thence by a natural step in horticulture. But something of the old impulse remained with me. I conceived the idea of translating some of the Russi.in works, and in the evenings, when my day's work was over, I would give myself up to translations. August 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 387 Annuals for Winter Flowering Desirable for the Retail Grouper About ten years ago we started a batch of Calendulas from seed sown in October. These flowered during the early Spring months, but in spite of the fact that they were well grown, had good stems, large flowers and the real or- ange yellow color, they wouldn't sell. We did not have more than two dozen flowers to cut at a time and, while they attracted attention, we could not sell enough to even pay for the seed. Last year we had a 100ft. bench devoted to Calendulas and retailed them all up to April when they flowered just a little too freely for home consumption ; and so with a whole lot of other annuals. The demand for these flowers during the Winter and, early Spring months has in- creased right along and will keep on doing so. If you are a retail grower you can make every bit as much money out of these flowers as you make from Carna- tions or Roses — and in fact, more. In order to treat Roses or Carnations prop- erly and make them pay you must have modern, up-to-date houses and make a specialty of them. A little bench of Roses doesn't pay ; it is all right to have such on the place for your patrons to look at — in fact, to my mind it helps ; but what you actually take in dollars and cents does not amount to anything, while a small bench, or even a part of one, of Calendulas, Poppies, Mignonette, Schizanthus or Sweet Peas will bring you good returns. Any of these and many other so-called annuals will do fairly well with but little care and don't require the latest type of house. Get your Roses and Carnations from the spe- cialist or the wholesale house and de- vote more space to the others. No bet- ter time than the present to get started ; the sooner the better with some sorts. To Destroy Worms on 'Mums Young Stock I To Gtosv on For Winter As I stated before in these notes, it is always advisable for the retail grower to have young stock coming on ready to tak^ the place of some crop which has not made good or is not going to. What of it if you have to throw away a few hundred small 2i,4in. pot plants because you have no use for them? That's a small loss compared with the value of such stock in case you were obliged to make use of it to replace other plants on a bench. Sow out Snapdragons ; root cuttings if you have stock plants on hand. Start Sweet Peas in pots and have the young plants coming on so when the 'Mums are beginning to leave the benches you have something on hand to follow up with. No, you don't want to allow the small stock to become sunted. A Snapdragon shouldn't re- main in a 2i4in. pot more than five or six weeks at the longest; after that it should be pinched back and shifted into 3's or 3%'s, even 4's if you have the room ; or if you are short on bench space throw the plants out and fill the pots with smaller stock, transplanted seedlings or rooted cuttings. The same holds good with sweet Peas; you can't crowd six to ten plants into a 2%in. nor a 4in. pot for any length of time, nor let the plants grow up to 20in. in height before they are benched. Are you getting some Forgetmenots started for benching? A few always pay. While they are not desirable cut flowers during the Summer months they surely are during Winter and when grown in a cool house and the side shoots are kept removed from the flow- ering stems fine flower heads will be the result on long stems. Another little flower which every retail grower should have is the double Alyssum. When planted along a Carnation bench it will flower all Winter and can be used to good advantage for funeral design work. Calendulas If you sow Calendulas now and keep the plants agoing they will flower in about 16 weeks, which would bring you close up to Christmas. The first flow- ers these plants will bring will be rather short stemmed, hut usually there is no trouble in obtaining even tor such a fair price. Calendulas, like almost any of the other annuals we grow under glass, require a cool house in order to do toell. This holds good with the Schizanthus, the Sweet Peas, Mignonette and the Cornflowers. A hot, dry atmosphere will kill the best of them in short order, while a cool, moist house will prolong their flowering period. Get the best strain of seed, sow in a flat or seed pan, transplant the seedlings later on into 2%in. pots and bench whenever space will permit. A Calendula, if left in a small pot, will throw up a stem and later on a flower on top and that finishes the plant ; while when handled right the plants will develop into bushy specimens and flower for months. A good, rich soil and well drained is neces- sary and allowing the plants about 12in. of space. Of the six or eight sorts on the mar- ket. Orange King is one of the best and sells better than either the light yellow, striped or even the white sorts. If you are anxious to have all the Calendulas possible on good stems, 5 second sowing should be made about November first and another in January. This will give you fine stock to cut from up to the time the first ones flower outdoors next June. You can grow good Calendulas to give you flowers from February on up to July. To behold stocks at their best culture under glass is necessary and some beautiful spikes can be had by growing the plants cool and allowing enough space between them. Lupinus For Indoor Flo^vering It may not pay you in actual cash returns to grow Lupinus under glass, but if you want something a little out 0 the ordinary and attractive for the show window nest March or April, the annual Lupinus will surely do it. 'Those unacquainted with the culture of Lu- pinus under glass will object to carry- ing the plants six to seven months be- fore they flower, but when you look at other things we handle under glass you will find that there are but few which do much undei- five months from the time the seed is sown or the cuttings put into the sand ; a long time, to be sure, and enough reason for doing all that is possible to have a crop turn out well ia order to make it pay. Sow Our proposed National Flower, the Kaltnla, as a pot plant shown at a London (Eng.) exhibition Here is a sea of bloom, with Euonymus japonica albo-marginata as an edging in pots during the Winter months, but if wanted for cut flowers bench culture is the best as the longest stems can be obtained in that way. Winter Stocks Time to Sonr Seed Princess Alice for a white. Beauty of Nice for a lovely pink and Queen Alex- andra for light blue or lilac are as fine sorts of Stocks to grow on for Winter flowering as anyone wishes to have. If you only have a limited amount of space to devote to them, make use of just one color, either the white or the pink, but if you have the room, plant enough of all three. Sow out now. As soon as the seedlings are large enough to get hold of transplant into 2%'s. Stocks, like Mignonette, don't like to have their roots disturbed ; therefore, the plants can be handled far better in pots before you plant them out on a bench. A good strain of seed will produce a high per- centage of double flowers, but even with the very best you are bound to get sin- gles, and if you retail most of the flowers you grow it really doesn't make much difference because you can always make good use of the single flowers; in fact, we frequently have patrons who actually ask for them and prefer them over the doubles, but that doesn't hold good when you ship to the market. Stocks in six inches of good soil and a light airy house of about 48 deg. dur- ing January make great, bushy speci- mens and should have about from i2in. to 15in. of space between the plants, and. as with the Calendulas, you can make two, three or eveli four sowings Lupinus now and grow on similar to Stocks. The sky blue is as desirable a color as any. Schizanthus Schizanthus wisetonensis is the one best known for either pot or bench cul- ture under glass and by far more of them should be grown by the retail growers. To be successful with Schizan- thus you should not permit the small plants to become potbound. Keep them pinched back, shifted and grow in a cool house. In that way wonderful speci- mens can be had. It is the nature of the plants to spread out and you need not plant three to four seedlings in a pot in order to get a fair-sized, bushy plant later on. Let them have space, good soil and attend to the watering the way it should be. By sowing now plants in flower can be had in Mid- winter; it grown in pots they flower the minute they become really potbound. To Destroy White Fly What remedy for white fly on Fuch- sias in the field? We cannot use the gas as we do inside. What spraying preparations will kill white fly?^-C. F. C, N. T. — It is suggested that the inquirer spray his Fuchsias with lead arsenate, using three pounds of the arsenate in paste form and one and one half pounds in dry form to 50 gallons of water. He might: also try Pyretbrum powder, ap- plying it with a powder gun or bellows. I am enclosing sample of Chrysanthe- mum leaves with the worm that is at- tacking them in tlie hope you can tell me what to do to get rid of them. We syringe regularly, also spray with nico- tine. As we have never had anything like this before we would appreciate your suggestions. — J. R., N. Y. — It is suggested that the inquirer spray the Chrysanthemums with lead arsenate, using three pounds of arsenate in a paste form or one and a half pounds in dry form, to 50 gallons of water. Spray the plants thoroughly with this solution being careful to reach the un- dersiilc of the foliage. Wintering Seedling Perennials We were much interested in your answer to "H. D. Y., Pa.," in the last issue of The Exchange in reference to wintering young perennials. We have quite a number coming on of the va- rieties mentioned by "H. D. Y." and several others. The seed was sown in June and they have been transplanted into 2%in. paper pots in flats. We were expecting to set these plants out in rows this month. Do you think they will stand the Winter without any pro- tection? We can hardly spare the room in the coldframes. Some plants are 5in. to Tin. tall, others smaller, according to variety. We will set out pot and all when planting. Any information will be appreciated whether in "The Ex- change or by mail. — F. B., Pa. — If the seedling perennials are trans- planted in the open field early in Sep- tember so that they will make a good root growth and become firmly estab- lished before the Winter sets in, and if the temperature where the inquirer lives does not fall much below zero during the Winter, probably most of the plants would come through safely, with little or no protection. We think it would be better to take them out of the paper pots when planting them in the field; they would have a broader and deeper root growth than if grown in the pot and would probably withstand better the Winter weather. For all of this we would be inclined, if possible, to cover the plants a little with marsh hay or straw and throw above this branches of evergreen, or if these are not obtainable branches of deciduous trees to keep the hay or straw in place. Sweet Peas Destroyed by Creosote Fumes I wish to avail myself of your cour- tesy to subscribers in regard to the loss of my outdoor Sweet Pea crop, presum- ably through the discharge of gas from a newly established creosote refining works in the vicinity. The gas that comes from the factory at times is yel- low, thick and pungently offensive and drifts aroimd very much like fog. The Sweet Pea vines were in full vigor and bloom but now the blossoms are blasted, the bud shoots have wilted and the vine tips seem to be dying. I have heard from other growers who have resided ir» the East that this is not an uncommon occurrence where factories of this na- ture are located. I should like to know if I am within my rights in entering claims for actual loss and would par- Heularly appreciate information cor- roborative of the injury to florists' flow- ers through like causes. Will you kindly advise me on these points? — W. W. W., Wash. — The fact has long ago been well es- tablished that illuminating gas and also the coal gas escaping from defective fur- naces and flues, even in small portions, is destructive to all plant life. Many cases have been brought during the last few years against gas companies for in- jury to plants and flowers by illuminat- ing gas and in nearly all cases the courts have given a verdict for the plaintiff. We would advise the inquirer to have some flower growers of much experience and of good reputation and character examine the Sweet Peas and make a note of the injury which has been done in order that in case of a suit, which we think the inqurer would be fully justified in bringing, these growers could be used as witnesses. See issue of The Exchange, p. 61, July 8. '' 388 The Florists' Exchange Ground Bone Fine Granulated Rose, 200 lbs $5.00 Sheep Manure Ram's Head Brand, Fresh, 100 lbs $1.75 Repairing Materials Glazing Points, No. 2 1000 60c.,5000 $2.75 Glazing Hammers 40c Glass Cutters, Diamond Guide Wheel $3.25 Putty, Twemlow's Old English $1.60 Mastica, Gals $1.40 Machines $1.30 ^^^!:WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 42 Vesey St.. NEW YORK )f)f'¥^'y^¥'¥-¥'^'¥^^-¥^-¥^'¥'^-¥^-¥-¥'-¥^^'¥"¥"*-¥^-¥-¥-¥-¥- Sweet Peas Early or Winter Flowering Spencers Yarrawa Grown by the originator See Special Florist List now being mailed If you have not received it, ask and we will mail it. FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO., rh.seedstore Paneuil Hall Square, Boston .Gielen Nurseries^ Oudenbosch, Holland: — Examine their interesting new Trade List just mailed, with low offers in CONIFEROUS EVERGREENS: FOREST and ORNA- MENTAL Trees and Shrubs; HARDY small Evergreens for Window or Porch; hardy ROSES, Bush and Tree Form; all fall delivery. If not received, apply to the American agents. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, '' ^o^n^^o^^fr New York MEYER'S I BRAND FORMOSUMS— GiGANTEUMS— MULTIFLORUMS THE LILY WITHOUT A PEER ORDEB NOW FOR FAIX DEXIVERT. EX NEW CROP CORP. OF CHAS.' F. MEYER, 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK Lily Bulbs Fall Shipment from Japan Prices quoted F. O. B. New York, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, and London, (Ont.) Write for quotations stating quan- ity, variety and size requited. McHutchison & Co. THE IMPORT HOUSE 9S CHAMBERS STREET. NEW YORK When iTil"i liiL', jili-aye l)ii'iitintion that we so sadly need, and under a shade temperature of S3 deg. Fahr,, and an average of 12 hours of bis brightness every day. our crops are rip- ening up in splendid fashion, and our harvest should not be more than 20 days after the average date. The extent of the aforesaid harvest has been long foreshadowed in these notes: events are daily proviug the ac- curacy of our prognostications. There is no need to worry. No good would be effected by it if we did. At auy rate we may reasonably hope that, i£ present very favorable conditions continue, what our harvest lacks in quantity it will certainly make up in quality, and that is the main thing after all. As regards crops already harvested, Turnips are very disappointing with the exception of the earlier yellow fleshed varieties which seem to be en- dowed with a stronger constitution, and this has enabled them to withstand the rigors of a most inclement season. All the white fleshed varieties, early, mid- season and late, have sufliered badly and the crop of some of the coarse-growing field varieties, in all countries in Europe where they are grown, is almost nil. This applies to the yellow Aberdeen va- reities as well as to the white fleshed kinds. As the demand for Turnip seed has been exceptionally brisk the stocks on hand from last season have been cleared out at famine prices and we have now only the new crop to satisfy our needs. It will not be a question of price this season but simply one of sup- ply. Rutabaga and Rape are much more satisfactory, the former is really a very agreeable surprise. As regards the lat- ter, we cannot at present say if the ex- port will be permitted on account of the great need of the oil it contains. Dur- ing the past few days Holland has placed Poppy, Caraway, Maw, Mustard and some other oil yielding' seeds on the pro- hibited list, and Rape can hardly escape being included. The crop in England, although larger than for several years past, will not be sufficiently large to compensate for the lack of Holland grown seed, and: the French crop, which is reported to be an average one, will doubtless all be required at home. Buy- ers of this article must therefore be pre- pared to pay very high prices again this season. As regards Rutabaga, the wretched crops of the two previous years, coupled with an unusually good demand, have ef- fected an almost entire clearance and a good price will easily be obtained for the better crop which we are now busy har- vesting. As was to be expected, the green and bronze top yellow fleshed, and the white fleshed varieties are the most abundant. Spinach is the other crop now being Harvested and it is best to say at the outset that it is very disappointing. The persistent and heavy rains which abounded as the seed was coining through the ground damaged many crops beyond possibility of recovery. Second sowings were maile in some cases but the inclement weather retarded the develop- ment of the plant, and but for the op- portune arrival of the sunshine, the labor would have been in vain. One other effect of the sunshine is the ap- pearance of fiowers on our Nasturtiums, many fields of which had for some weeks past the appearance of a green lawn. By the death of Nathanael N. Sher- wood, the seed trade of Europe loses a noble and a noteworthy man. Genial, courteous, generous, full of energy and a business capacity rarely equaled, the admiration of his compeers and the bless- ings of the widows and orphans, to so many of whom he was a friend, follow liim to his rest. Geo. H. Dicks, who has been busy among the crops of Cooper Taber & Co., in England and France, has left for your side. His father, who has visited the seed grounds of Italy, France and Holland, is resting by the sea. Return- ing from Holland he missed the running tight between the cruiser fleets by a very few hours. EuBOPEAN Seeds. Federal Seed Import Law Amended The Federal Seed Import Act of Aug. 24, 1012, was amended by the approval of the president on Aug. 11, of the Agricultural Appropriation Bill, as fol- lows : Seeds of Vetch and Rye grass are added to the list of seeds contained in the original Seed Import Law, and the fol- lowing new provisions are added, "and, hereafter, when any kind or variety or mixture of the seeds subject to the pro- visions of said Act of August twenty- fourth, nineteen hundred and twelve, as hereby amended, shall contain less than sixty-five per centum of live pure seed as distinguishd from dead seed, chaff, dirt, other seeds, or foreign matter, such seeds or mixture thereof shall be deemed unfit for seeding purposes within the meaning of said Act approved August twenty-fourth, nineteen hundred and twelve, and the importation of such seed or mixture thereof is prohibited : Pro- vided, however, that seed of Kentucky blue grass and seed of Canada blue grass shall not be considered unfit for seeding purposes when they contain fifty per centum or more of live pure seed." This amendment, of so great interest to seedsmen and the purchasers of seeds, was suddenly offered by the Senate com- mittee on agriculture and forestry to the Senate while considering the Agricul- tural Appropriation Bill. The Senate agricultural committee adopts. this amendment without notice or the grant- ing of any hearing to those interested in this important matter. There was no opportunity given to object to this amendment in the Senate except by rais- ing the point of order against the pro- vision as new legislation, and of course such proceeding was impossible. Prompt and strenuous opposition to this incon- siderate action of the Senate was made to the conferees of the Senate and House, but these eight gentlemen de- cided the case. CtJRTis Nye Smith. New York Seed Trade French, Dutch, Japan and Bermuda bulbs are beginning to arrive. The larg- est French shipments of the season, though the steamer bringing them has been several days in port, had not been put on the pier last Monday. Grass seeds. Vetches and some kinds of Clover are in considerable demand, and the ex- port trade in seed Potatoes and other seeds is quite active. Harry A. Bunyard Co. Inc., 40 W. 28th St., report the arrival of several varieties of French bulbs, including Nar- cissus Paperwhite grandiflora, Roman Hyacinths and also Preesia Excelsior, a white variety said to be equal or su- perior to Fisher's Purity. This com- pany ia making large shipments of grass seeds. There is noted on its counters for sale, bowls in several sizes which are made especially for growing Chinese Sa- cred Lilies and Paperwhite Narcissus in prepared cocoa fibre. These receptacles appear to be well adapted for this pur- pose. Knight & Struck Co.. 258 Fifth ave., is ^ow well settled in its new quarters, where it has ample space not only for the offices but also for handling and packing seeds, bulbs and so forth. The company is very busy now executing or- ders for perennial flower seeds, pot grown 'Mums, which is one of its spe- French Paper White Grandiflora 7-9 inch (250 bulbs to case). 9-10 inch (180 bulbs to case) First Arrivals Fancy (1250 bulbs' to case) Star Brand (1000 bulbs to case) . . . WRITE Precocious, (• FOR Vaughan's Extra PRICES Early Grandiflora Select Bulbs Mammoth Bulbs Lilium Formosum (New Crop) per 1000, $58.00 per 1000, 80.00 FREESIAS PURITY (TRUE) 100 1000 %-in. and up $1.75 $15.00 V.-in. to %-in 1.25 10.00 %-in. to Va-in l.OO 7.00 VAUGHAN'S IMPROVED PURITY 100 1000 %-in. and up $2.00 $18.00 %-in. to %-in 1.75 15.00 %-in. to %-in 1.50 12.00 FRENCH GROWN 1000 Jumbo, %-in. and up $10.00 Mammoth, %-in. to %-in 8.00 LILIUM HARRISII | COLD STORAGE LILIES Best Bermuda Stock 1000 6-7 in. (335 to case) $55.00 7-9 in. (200 to case) 85.00 ,.,, , . 1000 Iiilium multiflorum. 9-10 in. $75.00 Valley Pips, Holland grown 17.00 Valley Pips, German grown 25.00 Valley Pips, Danish grfwn 20.00 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK New Early- Flowering or Winter- Blooming GIANT PANSIES An entirely new and distinct strain of Pansiea. The main advantage of these new Pansies over all hitherto existing Pansies is the extreme earliiiess of Bpwering and its unusual hardiness, which enables them to withstand quite severe V, inters and to bloom right on into the Summer hown at the same time as other Pansies, they begin flowering the early part of March or as soon as the snow is off the giound. many limes hav- ing four or 6ve large fiowers to a plant, when all other Pansies are on y showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragrant Thev are highly recommended for .\utumn planting on graves and for very earlv beddine. as well as for early cut flowers »uu lor verj I 16. CELESTIAI, QUEEN. Light or sky blue I 17. CHARM OF MARCH. Da?k veLeZ m"! ,- uj 'i^iT .. '<"; Pl'int, when all other Pansies are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragrant Thev are highly recommended for .\utumn planting early bedding, as well as for early cut flowers. 14. WINTER SUN. Golden yellow, eye. 13. ICE KING. Silvery white, with eye. I 17. CHARM OF MARCH. DarkVe'lvTty blue The above four colors with other shades and variations. Each color separate or 18. MIXED. mixed. 500 seeds ."iOc., 1000 seeds $1.00. )^ oz. $2.00, }i oz. $3.75 1 oz $15 00 20. PRINCESS. The New Upright Pan-sy. This strain is entirely distinct from all others It IS absolutely compact, upright growing, and extremely weatherproof, enduring many storn,^ without damage to its flower. The flowers are mostly blotched and frilled Ulce the .MasternieJ-i of good form and heavy, velvety texture, on heavy stems carried weU above the foliage iiir»^' tive by the brilliancy of its colors. --^tirac- 500 seeds 20c., 1000 seeds 35c., )4 oz. $1.00, }i oz. $2.00, 1 oz. $7 50 22. KENILWORTH MIXTURE. A coUec- tion of beautiful colors and markings. 24. KENILWORTH SHOW. An extra fine strain of immense flowers. 26. KENILWORTH CUT FLOWER MIX- TURE. Has long stems and large flowers. 28. MASTERPIECE. A large flower with curled, wa\'y petals. 30. THREE AND FIVE BLOTCHED FLOW- ERS. Of rich velvety colors and great sub- stance. 32. PARIS. Enormous blotched flowers, very showy. . 34. BRONZE. A mixture of bronze, brown and copper shades. PRICES OF KENILWORTH PANSY SEED: All sorts and mixtures except the new Pansy Princess and the Early Flowering or Winter Blooming are S5.00 per oz., $1.2.5 per '4 02 ; 5000 seeds Sl.OO: trade pkt. of 1000 secd,i 23c.; any 3 pkts. Sl.OO. Please order by iiuinbtT. 42. ADONIS. Light blue, white center 82. ORCHID FLOWERED. A mixture of rose, pink, blush mauve, fawn, light brown orange and chamois. ' 118. PSYCHE. Curled whit«, blotched. 138. WHITE. Large, satiny white 140. WHITE, with violet blotch. 142. YELLOW. Large golden yellow. RAINBOW. With every Sl.OO worth of Pansy seed I will send 1000 of Rainbow free, and with other amounts in like propor- tion. Wlien ordering, please mention The Exchange 390 The Florists' Exchange ^ ^ Zvolanek^s Well Known Winter-Flowering Orchid Sweet Pea Seeds In original packages at his prices. We iiandle all of his varieties, including novelties introduced this year for the first time, and give the following list of the best of those already introduced: 1 oz. 4 oz. 1 lb. Mrs. A. A. Skach. Widely known shell pink $1.00 $3.50 $12.00 Mrs. Joseph Manda. A shade lighter 1.25 4.00 14.00 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Purest white 1.25 Venus. White ground. Edges pink blushed. 1.50 Bohemian Girl. Darker shell pink 2.00 White Orchid. Dwarfer i.oo Orchid Beauty. Dark rose, blushed with orange. Very large 75 Pink and White Orchid. Blanche Ferry color and very large 75 Lavender Nora. The finest lavender 50 Lavender Orchid. Lavender pink, large. . . i.oo Christmas Pink Orchid. Improved bicolor. 4.00 The Czar. Similar to above 4.00 Red Orchid. Large, free and very fine. ... i.oo Miss Flora Fabing. Pink, yellow and salmon i.oo 3.50 4.00 14.00 5.00 15.00 6.00 3.50 12.00 2.50 9.00 2.50 9.00 1.75 6.00 3-50 12.00 12.00 40.00 12.00 40.00 3-50 12.00 1 oz. 4 oz. 1 lb. Bridal Veil. Frilled pure white $1.75 Apricot Orchid. Salmon and cream 2.00 S6.00 $15.00 For others, write us for complete list. Also Yarrawa, widely known rose pink, i oz. $2.00, 4 oz. $5.25, I lb. I16.00. Rose Queen. The widely known clear pink we introduced. Strictly greenhouse grown seed; originator's strain. S5.00 per oz.; 1 1 5.00 per J^ lb.; $50.00 per lb. This is worth the differ- ence from the outside seed. Keystone Snapdragon Undoubtedly the best Winter-blooming clear pink on the market. $1.00 per pkt., $5.00 for 6 pkts., $10.00 for 13 pkts. S. S. Skidelsky & Company, Philadelphia, pa. When orderlpg, please mention The Exchange Mastodon Pansies Is our name for a genuine American strain of Pansies originated by us, and comprising a marvelous number of new shades and varieties, as well as improved types from other lands. All are of excellent form, of the richest colors, and of great size — up to three and seven-eighths inches in diameter. Mas- todon Pansies represent twenty-three years of speciai and exclusive cultivation under^our personal direction and con- stant supervision, and large sums expended in securing the finest stock grown by specialists all over the world. When you come to know us and our Pansies, you will never be without superb Pansies. Our customers are hanging up germination records that are mar- velous in all climates. Separate colors. 1916 Catalogue Ready. 1916 CUT PRICES MASTODON MIXED. H oz. 65c., 1-2 OZ. «2.25, 02. 4.00, 4 oz. $12.00. PRIVATE STOCK MIXED. H oz. SI. 00, l-^ oz. $3.25, oz. $6.00, 4 oz. $20.00. GREENHOUSE SPECIAL (New) . H oz. $1.00, li oz. $4.00, oz. $8.00. 97th YEAR J.BOLGIANO&SON Wholesale Garden and Field Seeda, Onion Sets. Seed Potatoes Growers of Pedigree Tomato Seeds BALTIMORE, MD. STEELE'S PANSY GARDENS, Portland, Oregon When ordering, please mention The Exchange MichelFs Seed House 518 Market Street PHILADELPHIA Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to these who plant for profit When ordering, plosso mpntlon ThP Kxchangp ^ WTipn nrdprlng. plpaw* m<>nt1rtn Tho Bx^hTig* The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY. When ordering, please mention Tbe Exchaoee cialties at this season of the year, and Iris Toots. It has just received the early flowering Dutch Hyacinths, espe- cially adapted for forcing for Christ- mas, and Colchieum autumnale. The American Seed Tape Co., for- merly occupying oflices at the Woolworth Bldg., has now moved to the 13th floor of the Masonic Bldg., at 71 W. 23d st. The MacNifE Horticultural Co., 52-56 Vesey St., has received its shipments of Lilium Harrisii from Bermuda, and is expecting the arrival of its first ship- ments of French and Dutch bulbs soon. The retail plant department of this com- pany is making an unusual Summer dis- play of pot plants such as ferns, palms, Dracaenas and Pandanus, which is. daily attracting much attention from passers- by, and is meeting with a steady and in- creasing demand. Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers St., re- port the arrival of Lilium Ilairisii. and that Alfalfa and Timothy seeds are be- ginning to move freely. Jack Hunter of the oflice force is now taking his vaca- tion. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambere St., have been making a comprehensive win- dow display of perennial flowers. They are in receipt of Colchieum autumnale major and Crocus bulbs from Holland. It is reported on good authority that the Lilium formosum crop this year is 40 per cent, short. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., report the arrival, in addition to the bulbs named as being received at this store last week, of French Freesias and of Colchieum autumnale from Holland. Pansy and Sweet Pea seeds continue to meet with a large demand, and grass seeds and also Vetches, Clover and Al- falfa are moving freely. Wm. EUiott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., are in receipt of shipments of Lilium Harrisii. Ralph M. Ward Co., 71 Murray sL, opened an office in Rotterdam. Holland, Aug. 1. This oBice is in charge of J. Henry Thomas, who has been 13 years with this company. Stumpp & Walter Co., 30-32 Barclay St., is featuring in its window display this week grass and Clover seeds, which are meeting with an excellent demand. The California and Australian varieties of the Sweet Peas which its is offering are also selling very largely. J. Vosburg of the vegetable seed de- partment of J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., is now on his vacation. This firm has received its Lilium Har- risii bulbs, and reports export orders for seeds continue to be steady and large. W. E. Marshall & Co.. 166 W. 23d St., report the arrival of Lilium formosum. Mr. Marshall is on a business trip to the several parts of Pennsylvania. At Peter Henderson & Co., 35-37 Cort- landt St., the vrindow display of aquatics with the old mill and its water wheel, and the windmill as a setting, and the aeroplane hovering over the pond of aquatics, is attracting much attention of passersby. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Henderson are passing their Summer va- cation in Canada. Henry Rue of the oflice staff is on his vacation. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82-84 Dey st, are very busy exporting the new crop of seed Potatoes to Cuba and South Amer- ica, also other seeds, especially Toma- toes and Egg Plants. They report that there is only a 50 per cent, crop of Beet seed in Connecticut, on account of the damage during the harvesting period by rain. The Connecticut Onion seed up to date are looking well and promise a good crop. The harvest will begin about Aug. 20. Chicago Seed Trade Vaughan's Seed Store is shipping Winter Onion sets. The crop is excel- lent and well cured because of continued dry weather. Carl Cropp and wife, of Vaughan's Seed Store, left Sunday for a trip to California. They expect to be gone sev- eral weeks. August 19, 1916. The various members of the American Bulb Co. returned from the East the past weelr and are getting their office at 172 N. Wabash ave. fitted up with the most approved oflice furniture and fix- tures. Geo. Thompson, of Northrup King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn., was in the city Saturday on his way back from a trip to California. Mr. Thompson reports a great crop of Onion seed with the Cali- fornia growers, who are looking for- ward to the best season they ever had. Winterson's Seed Store reports a strong demand for Paperwhite Narcissus and the indications are that high prices will prevail before the season gets well started. Dealers do not know yet to what extent their orders will be filled. Miss Belle Peek, long with Vaughan's Seed Store in New York and well known to commercial florists and private gar- deners there as a most efficient office woman, is spending her vacation at Chi- cago— her first visit. Miss Peek is tak- ing in the various departments of the business here, the greenhouses, nurseries, warehouses, and the Homewood farm, as well as a steamer and auto outing along the east shore of Lake Michigan. A. Henderson & Co. report a strong demand for Freesia Purity as well as the Rainbow types and are busy in getting out orders for same. Mr. Henderson finds important business transactions at home will prevent him from attending the S. A. F. convention at Houston. The A. A. Berry Seed Company of Clarinda. la., increased the capital stock from $150,000 to $300,000. Ninety guests were entertained in Shenandoah, la., on Aug. 5, by the seedsmen and nurserymen, who gave a dinner for the Iowa and Nebraska hor- ticulturists who stopped there to go through the Henry Field seed houses, the Mount Arbor nurseries, and the Shenandoah nurseries. James Fisher is now the sole repre- sentative of Carters Tested Seeds Inc., Chicago, and has his office at" ISO N. Dearborn st. This agency was formerly held by A. L. Berry & Co., 320 N. La Salle St., with whom Mr. Fisher was formerly associated. Department of Agriculture Notes Dr. Perley Spaulding, pathologist, and George F. Gravatt, assistant patholo- gist in the division of forest pathology, bureau of plant industry of the Depart- ment of Agriculture, are spending the month of August in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and several of the New England States, conducting in- vestigations of diseases of forest and or- namental trees. L. P. Byars, pathologist in the bureau of plant industry, has left the Depart- ment of Agriculture for a month's trip that will take him to Savannah, Ga., Florence, S. C.. and Brooksville, Fla., where he will endeavor to secure data on the control of parasitic diseases of plants. Prank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer of the bureau of plant industry, has left for a tour of the cities of Western TJnited States, following which he will leave for the Orient. Mr. Meyer will be absent from this country for about ten months and during that time he will visit Yokohama, Nagasaki and Shimono- seki, Japan ; Korea, China, the Philip- pines and Manchuria. The object of this extended trip is to secure new and rare plants and seeds. Miss Cora Jacobs, of the seed labora- tory of the bureau of plant industry, goes to Lafayette College for a period "of ten months, during which time she win be in charge of the seed testing at the Purdue University Seed Laboratory. The Rainbow Freesias Will you allow us to say a few words about the Rainbow Freesias? We ad- dressed the grower who has been hybrid- izing these Freesias for the last seven years for particulars and obtained in con- sequence a strain superior to the best Holland grown bulbs. The reproduction of fixed shades being still uncertain, they can only be offered in the general mix- ture of sundry neutral tints. But these tints blend very harmoniously and run from a lavender, old gold, yellow to pink- ish shades, giving in their combination an orchid-like effect that should be highly appreciated by the scrutinizing better trade. They must, after proper in- troduction, become a necessity in the better class store cut flower work. The Florists' Exchange 391 VAUGHAN'S Mixtures "Cut Flower »> Runs to Per Trade Pkt. Per H oz. Per oz. Per H lb. Light Colors $0. 25 $0.85 $5.00 $17.50 "Giant" Contains all per Trade Pkt. Per H oz. Per oz. Per H lb. The BIG Ones $0.25 $o.60 $4.00 $i4.oo " International " Wonderful in Per Trade Pkt. Per H oz. Per oz. Per H lb. Range of Colors $0.50 $1.50 $10.00 $35.00 Gieintj Flowered Pzinsies FOR 27 YEARS WE HAVE SPECIALIZED IN PANSY SEED Other dealers have stolen the names of our mix- tures, but so far none have gotten away with the quality of the seeds we suppHed Oz Giant Adonis. Light blue $1.80 Auricula. Colors 1-80 Aurora. Pure white 1-80 Beaconsfield. Violet and blue. 1-80 Black (King of the Blacks)... 1.80 Bridesmaid. Apple-blossom. 2.40 Bugnot. Extra cnoioe 2.80 • Gassier'. 3 and 5 blotched. . 2.00 Pres. McKinley 3.00 Pres. Garnet 300 Emperor William. Blue.... 1.40 Fiery Faces. Red with black. 1.50 Os. Indigo King. Indigo blue $2.00 Mad. Perret. Rose and pink. 1,80 Masterpiece. Fluted petals. . 5.00 Orchid-flowered, Mixed 2 25 Paris Market. Fine mixture. 1.80 Prince Bismarck. Light brown. 1.50 Purple. Rich color 1.60 Striped. A fine strain 1.40 Trimardeau. Mixed l.OO Violet Blue 1.40 White, very Large, with Violet Eye 1.60 Calceolaria Hybrida Mixed Extra Gholce. Our mixture is composed of the choicest selections of tigered, marbled, spotted and variegated varieties, and we know, will give entire satisfaction. 1000 seeds 50o., 3 trade pkts. for $1.35. Cineraria Vaughan's Columbian Mixture. It consists of a mixture made up by ourselves of the choicest English, French and German strains, and cannot be excelled in variety of colors, size, shape and substance of flowers and perfect habit of plant. Trade pkt. (500 seeds) 50c., 3 pkts. $1.40. Golden Queen. Pure yellow 1.50 1 YeUow, with Large Dark Eye 1.60 And fifty other named sorts. See Mid-Summer List Florist's Seeds Mignonette New York Market. The largest and best greenhouse variety. Trade Pkt. (1000 seeds) 50o., oz. S7.00, H oz- *l-00 Primula Sinensis Vaughan's International Mixture Trade Pkt. (350 seeds) 50o., per A o?- »4.00. Also Separate Colors, at same prices Primula Obconica Grandlflora Mlsed. 1000 seeds, 50o. Primula Malacoides, trade pkt. 25o. And all separate colors. Sweet Peas for Fall Sowing NEW EARLY FLOWERING LONG SEASON SPENCERS The originator eaya: " One thing we are absolutely sure of is that these we are offering have come absolutely true for three consecutive years." EARLY MORNING STAR, Deep orange scarlet or flame color, standard rich orange, Eink wings. The flowers are large and of est Spencer form, and borne in threes and fours in wonderful profusion. 25 seeds 25c., tr. pkt. iH oz.) $1.25. oz. $4.50 net EARLY SONG BIRD. The flower is light pink on white ground, and borne on long stems. Nearly every one carries four large blossoms. 25 seeds 25c.. tr. pkt. (H oz.) $1.00, oz. $3.50 net EARLY MELODY. Rose pink on white ground, closely resembling Countess Spencer and Hercules. The flowers are borne on long stems and mostly four large well-waved blossoms to each stem. 25 seeds 25c., tr. pkt. 04 oz.) $1.00, oz. $3.50 net EARLY SPRING MAID. Color light pink on a cream ground, and the blossoms have the same splendid characteristics of Mrs. Hugh Dickson for a florist's flower. It is a most efi'ective flower and carries a great wealth of blossoms borne in fours on long stems. 25 seeds 25c., tr. pkt. iH oz.) $1.00, oz. $3.50 net EARLY SNOW FLAKE. Best early-flowering white-seeded Spencer. Very large and of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne in wonderful profusion on long sterna. 25 seeds 25c., tr. pkt. (3^ oz.) $1.25, oz. $4.50 net EARLY HEATHER BELL. Flowers are very large, borne in fours and threes on long, stout stems; beautiful, bold Spencer form. The color ia a rich but pleasing mauve; after standing in water the color becomes a beau- tiful mauve lavender. 25 seeds 26c., tr. pkt. (3< oz.) $ 1.25. oz. $4.50 net Winter Flowering— Unwin Types Tr. pkt. Os. Lb. Blue Jay. Bright blue self color $0.15 $0.50 $6.00 Lavender Nora. Most pleasing lavender; long stems. A splendid com- mercial variety 20 .75 Winter Flowering— Spencer Type (Trade packets contain ^i oz.) Tr. pkt. Oa. Lb. Anita Wehrman. Clear lavender $0.25 $0.75 $9.00 Lavender Bicolor 20 .75 10.00 Lavender Pink 20 ,75 10.00 Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Flowers exceedingly large, much fluted, usually 4 to a stem, bright shell pink 20 .65 8.00 .50 Tr. Pkt. Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell _ pink; extra long stems. . . .$0.20 Mrs. ~ Woodrow Wilson, f^ Appleblossom pink 30 Mrs. W. Sim 20 Mrs. SpanoUn 20 Pink and White. Blanche Ferry type. One of the best commercial varieties.. .20 President Woodrow Wil- son. Alagenta rose 30 Rose Queen. Beautiful rose pink Red Orchid Selma Swenson. Clear, light, soft pink Venus. Perfect shape, stan- dard white, slightly blushed f)ink wings, in Winter near- y white 25 Wliite OrcWd. White flow- ' ers of good substance 20 Yarrawa. The color on open- ing is rose, changing as the flower develops to a light pink standard, tinted buff, with blush wings. The flowers are exquisitely waved, many being double flowered and produced on long stems -20 Winter Flowerinft Spencers MUed 20 Oi. Lb. $0.65I$S.00 1.00 "W .75 10.00 .75110.00 h .65 8.00 1.00 2.00 .75 10.00 30 1.00 12.00 .75 9.00 .65 8.00 .65 8.00 .65 S.OO Complete Mid-Summer List of Flower Seeds Ready VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph St. NEW YORK, 43 Barclay St- When orderiog, please mention The Excbance 392 The Florists' Exchange ROBERT NEWCOMB ALBERT KOEHLER A MILLER SAMUELISELIGMAN American Bulb Company 172 N.Wabash Avenue Capital CHICAGO, ILL. $100,000 The officers of this Company take pleasure in announcing to the florists and seedsmen of America that they have com- pleted their organization for the sale of florists' and seedsmen's requirements. ^ The connections of this Company abroad are of the very best, and with the experienced force it will be well qualified to render intelligent and efficient service to the entire trade. AMERICAN BULB COMPANY, Per A. MILLER, President. WATCH US GROW A. MILLER SAMUEL SELIGMAN DIRECTORS: ROBERT NEWCOMB WILLIAM NEWCORN ALBERT KOEHLER BENJAMIN MILLER StCDLWC Siller hl\ ^njpdnpn. ^incM inn. , Cimo 45 lUwtr ihwu. ftduiiie «I tidt fivth i' bUf ll iht llTt iMit Vila. idler riik Seedliirtl revt)' tl iblp. August for Dollars By October you will have cut the early *mum3 arjd vacant space will be accumulating* August ia the month in which to start snap seedlinge to follow 'mums. So get busy and Sow Snapdragon Seed at once. Seedling plants will be stronger and healthier and give better results than plants from cuttings. Grow plenty aa there will be a quick market for any surplus. New crop seed of the following good ones : Our original Silver Pink. $1.00 per pkt.; 3 for $2.50; 7 for $5,00. Seed of Nelrose, Phelp's White, Yellow, Garnet and Fancy Mixed. 35c. per pkt.; 3 for $1.00. Free cultural directions. All orders cash. G. S. RAMSBURG, - Somersworth, N. H- To the Trade. Established In 1787 Henry METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all Choice Vegetable, Flower and Farm Seeds ^nprialfipc • Beana, Becta, Cabbages, Car- OpeCiaiUeS . ^^^^ Kohl Rabi. Ueks. Let- tuces, Onions, Peas, Radishes. Spinach, Tur- nips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Car- nations, Cinerarias, Cloxinias, Larkspurs, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phlox, Prim- ula, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinniaa, etc. Catalogue fret on application. Henry Mette*8 Triumph of the Giant Pansies (mixed.) The most perfect and most beautiful in the world. $6.00 per oz.. $1.75 per H ot.. SLOO per H o*- Pottage paid. Cath %DiOi order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal superviaion on my own vast firounds. and aro warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I also grow largely seeds on contract. The L D.WALLER SEED CO. GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA Wholesale Growers of FLOWER SEEDS, SWEET PEAS AND NASTURTIUMS. CorT«aponrf«nc« SotMtmd Pedigree Seeds WATKINS & SIMPSON, Ltd. 12 Tavistock Street Covent Garden, LONDON, ENG. I'erhaps the growers may feel that they do not like the risk at the seem- ingiy higher cost than the ordinary re- fracta alha and the Purity strains but such florists who run store and green- houses, should find the Rainbows to be moneymakers, since they have a branch- ing habit, the main shoot producing side shoots, often three to four, and the larger bulbs producing repeatedly two and even throe main .shoots. Thus the first cost of the flower proper is minimized, even at a wholesale price of $-40 per 1000 bnlbs. The treatment is the same as that of the ordinary Freesia and, if planted timely, flowers should be got for Christ- mas and thereafter. When the first Preesaa refracta alba were introduced by lis to the American trade the bulbs were sold at .$40 the lOlKI. and proved a paying investment. The Cape people, who consigned us those bulbs, called them African Lily of the Valley. Winifred Roei.kek. Firm of August Roelker & Sons. X. Y. The advertising columns of THE EXCHANGE will not flood you with useless Inquiries that are costly to you. I Southern States | New Orleans, La. The New Orleans Fair grounds from Xo- vember 11 to 19, inclusive, will be the scene of the National Farm and Live Stock show. C. W. Eichling who is superintendent of the department of horticulture, announced last week that the greatest feature of the show will be the floral display which will be in fact the greatest floral display the South has ever witnessed. Mr. Eichling has visited all the exhibitors, and is positive of strong support from them. A large tent erected on the grounds will house the exhibits. Mr, Eichling is urging all to take an active part in this affair and offers to coach all amateurs who contemplate exhibiting at the fair. Mr. Eichling will confer with anyone who wishes assistance from him. Xew Orleans is rich in its spacious and beautiful public playgrounds for children which are found in almost every district of the city. The largest of them is the St. Roch playgrounds. It is well kept and is the scone of many beautiful festivals. On Sunday, August 13, a festival was held, the feature I being a flower parade. The Commission of Playgrounds offered prizes for the best of the fifteen floats that were in line. Gover- nor R. G. Pleasant and Mayor Behrman will ' attend and speak. M. B. Austin, Tex. Austin is experiencing " unusually damp weather, and lawns and shade trees consequently look fresher than is customary in August. A visit to the Ilyde Park Floral Co.'s grounds shows some excellent cutting flowers. The Lathyrus are fine. There are some fair Carnations, and Helen Gould Roses. In the greenhouse, a fine beach of Chatelaine Begonias and sev- eral benches of very good Asparagus plu- mosus are ready for cutting. In the Inth-house. or sheds, the Cyclamen and iiher young stock w^is gijite \igoroJS. Fred Hall, who was run over by an automobile, is now showing rapid im- provement and it is hoped he will soon August 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 393 WINTER-FLOWERING Spencer Sweet Peas The varieties oSered below are now too well known to need much description; we classify colors to malie ordering easy. All our stocks are re-selected and can be thoroughly relied upon to come true to description and color. PINK AND WHITE Christmas Pink Orchid. An Oz. ^ lb. Lb. improvement on Pink and White Orchid $3.00 $10.00 $35.00 Pink-and-White Orchid. Similar in color to Christmas Pink 65 2.00 7.50 Sensation. Newman & Legg's variety of the Christmas Pink Orchid 3.00 10.00 35.00 The Czar. Standard rose, wings white, mottled with pink 3.00 10.00 35.00 WHITE AND BLUSH Bridal Veil. Best pure white . . 1.00 Mrs. M. Spanolln. Double, white 1.00 Venus. White. Standard shghtly blushed pink 1.50 White Orchid. Pure white . . .65 PINK AND LIGHT PINK Bohemian Girl. One of the finest pink selfs 1.50 Fordhook Pink. Rose pink on white ground 1.25 Morning Star. The most vig- orous grower and longest stem of all the self-pinks 3.00 Mrs. Jos. Manda. Light shell pink 65 Miss Florence Roland. Light pink with salmon 1.50 Mrs. A. A. Skach. Beautiful, clear, bright pink 65 Rose Queen. A pink of sterling merit and of most pleasing shade $150 $5.00 $18.00 35.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 3.50 12.00 3.50 12.00 4.50 15.00 2.00 7.50 4.50 15.00 3.50 12.00 0.00 35.00 2.00 7.50 4.50 15.00 2.00 7.50 RED AND ROSE Belgian Hero. A beautiful rose-colored variety 3.00 10.00 Fordhook Rose. Rosy carmine 1.50 4.00 Orchid Beauty. Dark rose- pink, with orange blush 75 2.50 Red Orchid. Bright cherry red 75 2.50 Sensation Scarlet. Bright scarlet 3.00 10.00 35.00 APRICOT AND ORANGE Apricot Orchid. Mostly apri- cot self 1.50 4.50 15.00 Orange Orchid. Standard or- ange, wings dark salmon pink. 1.50 4.50 15.00 LAVENDER AND BLUE E. Burke. We recommend this as the best light blue. Tr. pkt. (25 seeds) 50c., }4 oz. $2.50 6.00 Mrs. John M. Barker. Lilac, with glistening, dark rose wings, light blue on white ground 1.50 4.50 15.00 Mixed Winter- Flowering Spencers Containing many ol the best and most expensive sorts in a wide range ol color. }4 oz. 20c., oz. 65c., 14 lb. $2.00, lb. $7.50. Yarrawa Bright rose pink, with light wings. Seeds sown early in September will flower about December Ist and bloom profusely and continuously until May. They are borne us- ually in fours on extra long, strong stems. Awarded Certificate of Merit, International Flower Show. New York, 1914. and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, March, 1915. ^ 02. 1 oz. 1 lb. Introducer's re-selected stock $0.60 $2.00 $24.00 California grown seed 20 .65 8-00 Boddln^on's Re-selected VVinter-fiowerinft Spencers as grown by Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, Mass. ABUND.\NCE. Excellent for Summer and Tr.. H Winter flowering. Color fine shade of carmine pkt 02. rose, similar to Queen Alexandra 6 tr. pkts.. S1.00.$0.20 BEAUTY OF NICE. Daybreak pink; one of the best 25 $1.00 Asparagus Seed PLUMOSUS NANUS. True greenhouse grown. 100 seeds 60c.. 250 seeds $1.00. 1000 seeds S3.50. PLUMOSUS NANUS. California grown. 100 seeds 50o. 250 seeds 75o.. 1000 seeds $2.50. Stocks (Winter) Tr. pkt. 14 oz. ANARY YELLOW. Undoubtedly the finest yellow Stock yet raised. Height 15 in $0 25 $2.00 CRIMSON KING. Brilliant fierv crimson .. . .25 1.50 EMPRESS AUGUSTA VICTORIA. Color silvery Ulac 25 1.50 5% discount for cash with order. Tr. H Tr. CALCEOLARIA, Boddington's Perfection pkt. pkt. Miied $1.00 $0.80 CINERARIA, Boddington's Stellata Mlied. 1.00 .60 CINERARIA, Matchless TaU Mlled 1.00 .60 CINERARIA. Matchless Dwarf Mixed 1.00 .60 MIGNONETTE, Boddington's Majesty. The finest of all the fancy varieties of Mignon- ette for Winter forcing Per oz., $7.50 1.00 .60 Ur. pkt. Koz. QUEEN ALEXANDRA. DeUcatc rosy Ulac. .$0.25 $1.00 LENOX PURPLE. One of th« handsomest of the light purple Stocks. An especially desir- able variety $0.25 $1.00 PRINCESS ALICE. White 25 1.50 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON CO., Inc., 128 Chambers Street NEW YORK CITY When nrdprlng. pleose mention The Exchange be in chaisp of tlie field and greenhouse departmenl.^i. to the great relief of his busy pareuts. The natioual convention is much talked of, and many florists and uni- versity men attended the meeting at Houston. Chas. Alf, Sr., is doing a good busi- ness and has a fine lot of home grown material. Our lady florists, Mmes. Hillyer and Olsen, are kept busy with local and out-of-town business. Eugene Howard, at his place east of town, has cleaned up a nice profit on wholesale flower growing. Sweet Peas were his leading feature. The Ramseys are showing fine spikes of their single Tuberose ; they intro- duced this Mexican variety and have featured it for over 20 years. They have brought in most that is best in this section in exotics, and have put forward many native plants that had been overlooked. H. B. B. Lyndiburg, Va. Miss iicCarron, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. T. E. .McLaughlin, left Sun- day for .\tlantic City, Xew York and other northern points. While away Miss IStcCarron will buy her supplies, oflice furniture, etc., for her new store, which she will occupy November 15. Dallas, Tex. The Importance of Membership in the S. A. F. andiO.lH. We hear this at every convention : Why should I join the S. A. F. and O. H.? For the same reason that all other crafts join their organizations — to better their conditions for doing busi- ness. Take, for instance, the lumber- men, hardwaremen, leathermen, grocers, and others too numerous to mention, all organizing to take up the most impor- tant questions that fall in line with their business, which it would be impossible to handle successfully by any individual. In our line it is more important, as we cannot manufacture but have to grow our wares. Instances of successes and failures are introduced by mernbers for discussion and usually interesting prob- lems are solved by some of the many members. The discussions are printed in book form and circulated for the benefit of all members in good standing: Membership in the S. A. F. and O. H. proves that .vou are one who is willing at all times to work and pay for all the different benefits derived from the work of the society. The day of selfishness and jealousy is fast passing away and co-operation in all parts of our business is taking the day. Legislation work for the benefit of all florists is carried on at Washington by the legislative committee of the S. A. F. and O. H. This committee looks after your interests at all times. Take, for in- stance, the express rates on plants which have been a big saving to all florists, whether members of the S. A. F. and O. H., or not. At the present time our Hon. Wm. F. Gude, chairman of this committee, is working hard to stop the dumping of bulbs on the market at re- duced prices after the booking of all flo- rists at the regular market prices. The auction houses sell to the department stores at far lower prices than we can buy them at when the growers are book- ing orders. These are only a few of the many benefits all florists receive from the work of the S. A. F. and O. H., and why should only a few carry all this expense when we all gain by it? Don't be a back number. .Join the S. A. F. and O. H. and be a live wire. You will never regret it. Here's hoping that we are not only the largest state, but will have the larg- est membership in the S. A. F. and O. H. Dallas. Henet F. Gbeve. Louisville, Ky. According to the Louisville florists, they are at present experiencing the dull- est time of the past year, but at that are finding a fair demand for stock. Funeral orders continue up to the aver- age, and the Fall wedding season is promising. From general indications. Sep- tember will be as big a wedding montli as it was last season, which was a record breaker. Stock continues in very poor shape. Roses are rather scarce, and good Roses very hard to find, although they are quoted at 2c. to 6c. Gladioli continue in excellent shape, and the most-used stock on the market at oOc. to 50c. a dozen, according to quality. Asters are nearly done for. but are still bringing 2c. Lilies are in good shape, good heads bringing 10c. each. Representatives were in Louisville last week from the Pennock-Meehan Co. of Philadelphia, Pa., and the pottery supply house of A. H. Hews & Co. of Cambridge, Mass. Mrs. C. B. Thompson returned last week from a trip to western Kentucky, but left almost immediately for West Baden. Ind., to join her son, Edward Thompson, who has been at that place for two weeks. Catalogs and entry blanks for the 394 The Florists' Exchange m m READY FOR Immediate Shipment LILIUM HARRISII (True Bermuda Easter Lily) Best Bermuda Stock. From Roftued Fields. 101) Case 1000 7- to <)-iiich, 200 bulbs in a case $9.00 $17.00 $85.00 LILIUM LONGIFLORUM FORMOSUM (Reselected Grade. About 4.5 per cent, black stems.) 100 Cane 1000 7- to 9-inch, 250 bulbs in a case $0.50 $15.50 $62.00 9- to 10-inch, 200 bulbs in a case 9.75 18.00 90.00 NARCISSUS Grand Soleil d'Or. The "YeUow Paper-White." Guernsev-grown, 'can be flowered for Thanksgiving lO" looo and Christmas $1.70 $15.50 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA Bermuda-grown, X, for earliest flowering. J^^-in. in liameter and up I FREESIA, PURITY 100 1000 ;0.90 $;5.75 LiDum longifiorum Formosum Flowers are snowy white, of laige size, and borne in great profusion on long stems, i^-iit. in diameter lO" looo and up $0.90 $7.00 Arthur T. Boddington Co., Inc. 128 Chambers St., BARcrAv"^ 7,so\nT7m New York City illllllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII II IIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Illllllll Illlllllllllllllllllllllili iJlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllill^^^ Illlillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilll nl'Tinrr. pl".*!-^^ When You Want to Buy Horticultural Sundries From England You cannot do better than write for my Trade Price List and a quotation for just what you want from time to time Large stocks of the following are always on hand RAFFIA in 3 standard qualities and prices, extra prima long white broad Majunga, 1st quality Majunga and first quality Tamatave Samples Sent Post Free. Bamboo Garden Canes, Mottled and Tapering Canes. Best English and French Secateurs. XL ALL Budding and Pruning Knives. Garden Trug Baskets. Mushroom Spawn. All kinds of Fertilizers, XL ALL Insecticides, Fumigators, etc., etc. Trade only supplied. G. H. RICHARDS, 234 Borough, London, S. E., ENGLAND Manufacturer and Shipper of all Sundries Cable Address : "VAPORIZING" LONDON My New Price List of WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED has been mailed. If you have not received a copy, send postal for it. Part of new crop will be ready early in July. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK LOMPOC, CAL. WheD ordering, please mention The Exchange W.E. Marshall & Co. Seeds Bulbs Insecticides 166West23dSt.,NEWYORK Our Advertising Columns When ordering, please mention The Exchange ' Read for Profit — U«e for RmuUs Lilium Harrisii BULBS 5 to 7 ins 7 to 9 ins 9 to ins. Per 100 Per 1000 $5.00 $40.00 9.00 80.00 22.00 For immediate delivery J. M. THORBURN & CO., 53 Barclay St., through to 54 Park PI., NEW YORK CITY SOUTHERN STATES— Continued Kentucky State Fair have been mailed, and several of the florists are preparing their entries, which must shortly be sent in. Dates upon which the various en- tries close are as follows: Department M, plants and flowers, Friday, Septem- ber 8: Dept. L. horticulture, Saturday, Sept. 9 ; Dept. J, field seed and grain, Monday, Sept. 4 ; Dept. I, vegetables and melons, Friday, Sept. 8. The fair starts on Monday, Sept. 11, and lasts one week. Last year only a few florists made showings, as it was thought the florists would hold a flower show, but this plan was later abandoned, and it is said that a larger number will exhibit this year. Anders Rasmu.ssen of New Albany, Ind.. has returned from Bay View, Mich., where he enjo.ved a two weeks' vacation. Mr. Rasmussen managed to get away from the city during the hot- test weather experienced for several sea- sons. Louisville florists are somewhat grati- fied over the announcement by the ice manufacturers last week that in the fu- ture the manufacturers would absorb the meltage loss in delivery, instead of the customer standing it. This was the result of a campaign started by John Headley, inspector of weights and meas- ures, who after several tests came out in the papers with a statement to the effect that the consumer was not get- ting what he was paying for. and order- ing the ice men to carry scales on their wagons, and weigh all ice delivered. However, a compromise was effected with the manufacturers, who claimed that it was not nece.ssary to use scales, n.s ice is sold by weiglit computed on the number of cubic inches, and that scales would take up a great deal of room in the wagons. Every year is I>roving to the larger florists that re- frigerating systems are the only thing for the florist. O. B. Tliompson & Co. decorated tlie house and furnished the flowers for tlie wedding of Miss Naniiie Stallings to Mir. Walton Ilarri.s last week. This was one of the best weddings the com- pany has handled since .Tune. Henry Baiimer. connected with his brother. R. Banmcr, in the florists' trade. lias been active for the past two weeks on one of the committees which is arranging for tiie annual picnic of the Kosair Temple Patrol, the local Shriner organization, at Fontaine Ferry Park. Herbert Walker, head of the F. Walker Co.. reports tlial he has finally completed benching his Carnations and Chrysanthemums, and now has things well started for Fall. Louisville women accounted for four of the first prizes and six of the second awards in the floral hall exhibits of the Blucgrass Fair, at Lexington, Ky., on Aug. 8. Mrs. M. E. Brown of Louisville took one first, and five seconds ; Mrs. R. A. Locke, two firsts and Mrs. G. Lee a first and second. The weed war started by Louisville authorities late in July has spread all over the State, and the officials at New .•Vlbany, Ind., have also started a cam- paign which is bearing results. In ifjouisville two dozen cases against prop- erty owners were dismissed last week, marked "nuisance abated." A quantity of flowers was damaged in a distressing collision in New Albany, Ind., between a rapidly moving automo- bile and a hcar.se on its way to the cemetery on Aug. 10. The afito hit the hearse with such force that the glass sides were knocked from the vehicle, which was overturned, spilling the cofiSn into the street. The driver at the auto- mobile was later arrested. F. N. Wallace, state entomologist for Indiana, has advised owners of shade trees to spray trees with arsenate of lead for the tussock moth, and a spray of lime-sulphur for the cottony maple scale and webb worms. These pests have damaged trees all over the State this season by thousands, the weather having apparently been unusually favor- able for them. Fruit growers in the neighborhood of Seymour, Ind.. have asked Mr. Wallace to start an investigation of a disease that has attacked their Apple trees, and which is claimed to be cedar rust. It asserted that this fungus growth is ini'uring both the leaves and fruit. G. D. C. I New England States | ♦~'~- ...— ^.^~..~- — « Cromwell, Conn. Miss Irene Fay has concluded her duties at the A. N. Pierson, Inc., as she is to take a position teaching horticulture at the Lowthorpe school at Groton, Mass. A. N. Pierson, Inc., has finished planting its Carnation section. The stock was in excellent shape this year, as the weather was ideal for outside Carnation growth. Edward R. Blevin is cutting some fine Asters, for which he is meeting with a'brisk demand. New Haven, Conn. The Horticultural Society There was a fuU house at the regular meet- ing of the New Haven County Horticultural Society, held last Tuesday evening. Much of the time of the meeting was taken up in discussing the details of the annual exhibition, which takes place Sept. 13 and 14, in Republi- can Hall, 110 Temple st. There were several exhibits made. C. Louis AlUng, the Dahlia specialist of 251 Court St., West Haven, showed magnificent specimens of the foUonnng Dahlia blooms: D. M. Moore, Pride of New Haven, Yellow Colosse, Mingo and Basilisk. Herbert F. Clark of 626 Savin ave.. West Haven, showed several Gladiolus spikes of ex- cellent quality. ,Iohn \V. Anderson made an extensive show- ing of over fifty blooms in competition for the gold medal, also William Talbot. S. H. Ward of Branford had five assorted seedlings. 'I'he judges in^ated him to make another ex- hibition of these and to classify them. B. G. Lecper of West^^lle exhibited seedling No. 50. Pride of Edgewood, for which the judges granted a certificate of merit. Seedling No. .3. Edgewood Monument, was also shown. The judges in\-ited Mr. Leeper to exhibit this bloom later. John H. Slocombe made a magnificent ex- hibit of eighteen blooms. Three of these were granted certificates. Pride of New Haven, a beautiful yellow; Beatrice Slocombe, a fine red; Glory of New Haven, an exquisite pink. A vote of thanks was tendered. Seymour M. Judd was present as a visitor and a vote of thanks was tendered him for his aid to the society. W. C. McI. Newport, R. 1. Under the auspices of the New- port Garden Club and Newport Horti- cultural Society, John Davey, the tree expert, lectured on tree surgery on Thursday. Aug. 10. X thunderstorm (Conti/iued on page 397) August 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 395 YARRAWA The Finest Rose-Pink Winter-Flowering Spencer Sweet Pea The ideal florists' variety. Pkt. 15c., 34 oz. 35c., y2 oz. 60c., 1 oz. $1.00, M lb. $3.25, lb. $12.00 WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS— Early Morning Star, Early Snowflake, pkt. 15 seeds 25e., J4 oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00. Early Spring Maid, Early Melody, Early Songbird, pkt. 25 seeds 25c., M oz. $1.25, oz. $4.00. Early Heather Bell, pkt. 25 seeds 25c., M oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00. Pkt. 18 seeds each of any of the following varieties 35c., 5 pkts. $1.50: Concord Pink, Concord Crimson, Concord Lavender, Concord White, Concord Salmon, Concord Blue. STUMPP & WALTER CO., 30-32 Barclay Street, NEW YORK CITY WhiTi nrilcriiig. pleaae mention The Escbapge Special Offer Mixed, out of 2j2-in. pots, $1.75 per 100, $15.00 Winter-flowering FORGET-ME-NOTS. Strong plants, our of 2'2-in. pots, $2.00 per ASTER PLANTS, Crego. per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS. 100; 300 for $5.00. GERANIUMS. Strong, S'j-in., fine for next Winter flowering, of the follow- ing varieties: S. A. Nutt, Buchner, Poitevine, Mrs. Lawrence, .$2.00 per 100, .117.50 per 1000. HARDY PERENNIAL. Is one of our specialties. We have strong plants of COREOPSIS, FOXGLOVES, COLUMBINE, SWEET WILLIAMS, STOKESIA, SHASTA DAISY, CANTERBUkY BELLS. Strong seed- lings, .$2.50 per 1000; 5000 for $10.00. HOLLYHOCKS. Double and single, in pink, white and yellow; DELPHINI- UM, BELLADONNA and FORMOSUM. Strong seedlings, $5.00 per 1000. All the above Hardy Plants out of 2i<-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 300 for $5.00; $15.00 per 1000. VIOLETS, Princess of Wales and Lady Campbell. Strong, field clumps, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. CELERY and CABBAGE PLANTS. All leading varieties; strong plants- $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. J. C. SCHMIDT BRISTOL PENNSYLVANIA XA'lieii (I riicrin^'. phase mention The Exchange Choice Stock at Reasonable Prices, Such as Araucarias, Kentias and Other Good Stock ARAUCARIA Escelsa. 3 tiers, 9-11 in. high. 50c.; 3-4 tiers, 12-14 in. high, 60c.; 3-4 tiers. 14-16 in. high. 75c. ARAUCARIA Robusta Compacta. 6-in. pots, 12-14 in. high, SI. 25. ARAUCARIA Escelsa Glauca. 3-4 tiers, 16 in. high. 81.25; lS-20 in. high, $1.50. KENTIA Belmoreana. 4-in. pots, 35c.; 5-in. pots, 16-lS in. high, 75c.; 6-in. pots, 22-24 in. high, 5-6 leaves, $1.00; 6-in. pots, 24-26 in. high, 6-7 leaves, $1.25. KENTIA Forsteriana. 4-in. pots, 35c.; 6-in. pots, 22-24 in. high, 5 leaves. 75c.: 6-in. pots, 5-6 leaves, 26-28 in. high, $1.00; 7-in. pots, 30-32 in. high, $1.25; 7-in. pots, 32-34 in. high, $1.50 each; 7-in. pots, 38-40 in. high. $2.00. ASPIDISTRAS. Suitable for porches. Green leaved. 6-in. pots, $1.00 each; variegated, $1.25 each. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 2ii-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprenfterl. 2>i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100: 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. HARDY ENGLISH IVY. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100: 4.in. pots. $15.00 per 100. COCOS Weddelliana. 3-in. pots, 15c. each. CROTONS. 4-in. pots, 25c. each. DRAC/ENA Indivisa. 5-in. pots, 30c. FUNKIA Varlegata. 4-in. pots. $12.00 per 100. FERNS, such as Whitmanii, Scottil. Teddy Jr. and Boston. 5-in. pots, 30c.; 6-in. pots. 40c. DRAC.«NA TerminaUs. 4-iji. pots, 25c. DRAC/ENA Fraftrans. 5-in. pots, 35o. RUBBER PLANTS. 0-in. pots, 50c. CYCAS Revolula, Large plants, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 each. BEGONIA Vernon. 4-in. pots. 7c. BEGONIA Gloire de Lorraine. 4-in. pots, mc. PRIMULA Obconica. 4-in. pots, 10c. SMALL FERNS FOR DISHES. 2>2-in. pots, assorted varieties, S4.00 per 100. Cash with order Godfrey Aschmann, -'^"'^ -"'- '"'^"^ 1012 West Ontario Street, Potted Plants PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention Thf E-\fhaii)4'' io,ooo Bench-Grown Ferns Scottii, Whitmani, Scholtzil, Roosevelt, etc. Fine plants. $15.00 and $20.00 per 100. 2M-in. ASPARAGUS Plumosus and 100 1000 Sprengeri. Large plants $2.75 $25.00 2H-in. SMILAX PLANTS 2.75 25.00 2K-in. STEVIA. Dwarf or tall 2.25 20.00 3-in. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 10 varieties 7.50 70.00 2}i -in. CYCLAMEN. 8 varieties 6.00 56.00 3-in 8.00 70.00 Abundance of other stock. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington?"?)! j. When ordering, please mention The Exchange A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT DRAC^NA Indivisa. 2-in., 6c.; 3-in., lOc; 4-in., REX BEGONIAS. 2k-in., $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poitevine. Rlcard, Per- kins and Buchner. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5,00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-in., lOc; 4-in., I5c.; 5-in., 25c. VINCA Varleftata. 2-in., $2.00; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. 25 hoses of 16x16 and 16xlS, Double B Glass, $3.00 per box. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. T\'hen ordering, please mention The Exchange m^<-' % •f>'0*ii~;^'-^. CALLAS Aethiopica. li^ to 2 in S70.00 per 1000 Godfrey. More prolific than Aethiopica. (All flowering bulbs). 1 to IH in., $8.00 per 100; VA to 2 in., $14.00 per 100 FREESIAS ty. Florists' size (3^ to"5^ ins. c ANGLIN & WALSH CO., WiUiams^ridge, Fischer's Purity. Florists' size (3^ to"^ ins. diameter) $7.50 per lOOO PHONE, WOODLAWN 1470 When ordering, please mention The Exchange Primroses and Cinerarias PRIMULA, Chinese mo CYCLAMEN Gigantea loo From 3-in. pots $5.00 From 3-iii. pots $8.00 PRIMULA Obconica, ASPARAGUS Plumosus Gigantea and Grandi- From 2;,2-in. pots 3.00 flora. From 3-in. pots 5.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri CINERARIAS " Dreers' From 3-in. pots 5.00 prize dwarf." From 2-in. BEGONIA Chatelaine pots 2.50 From 2} o-in. pots 6.00 WETTLIN FLORAL CO., Hornell, N. Y. ■SMieu ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange PRICES ADVERTISED ARE FOR THE TRADE ONLY GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT, PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other items of the ehort crop of this paet season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey St., NEW YORK, and ORANGE. CONN AVhpn orderlne. please meDtlon The Exebange Seedsmen Write for samples and prices on Lithographed Envelopes, Folding Boxes, Catalog Covers, Plates for Seedsmen Stecher Lithographic Company Dept. S ROCHESTER, N. Y. Wbeo ordering, please mention Tbe Ezcbange Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN Catalogue on application 98 Chambers Street, NEW YORK CITY Whpn nrderlnff. ploaRe mention The Exchange Watch This Space for FALL BULBS The Barclay Nursery, m. aronowitz, Prop, 60 Barclay St. and 14 W. Broadway. NEW YORK Telephone, Cortlandt 1518 When ordering, please mention The Exchange 396 The Florists' Exchange / DREBR'S /::o']iv^ i usual, darrylngafulllintfof size^inthe'iisualDi-eereiuality, and particularly call attention to the made-up plants df'Kehfias, which' '■'■'• • SfJeqifne'ns rpade up of first-cUss materfaJ. / -.• fv.- f ;.- ^ f ''•';.•' f iP' T )'' i 'l*^!'!' I •' ' ' / ' -f'-f '/(f I'fSJ ' We are, as arfe heavy, bushy — ^_- We shall be pleased ityou can call at pur Nursery and inspect our stock. If you are not ready to accept immediate delivery, let us book yout ^.order and we will set aside and reserve the plants, making delivery at any time between now and October i5th. Kentia Forsteriana MADE-UP PLANTS Each 7 inch tubs, 3 plants in a tub, 30 to 36 in. high J3.00 9 10 Pots 2Jiin. 3 in. 4 in. , 5 in. 6 in. Bin. 7 in. Tubs 7 in. Sin. Sin. Pots, -'J-f-in. 3 in. 4 in. Pots 5 in. 6 in. 6 in. Tubs 7 in. 7 in. Sin. 38 " 4.00 40to42 " ;.. . 5.00 42 to 45 " 6.00 4to4>ift. high 7.50 4Hto5 •• 10.00 .'■jtoo,'^ " 12.00 SINGLE PLANTS Leaves 4 4 to 5 5 to6 5 to 6 6 G 0 to7 Heiglit 8 to 12 in. 12 to 15 in. 15 to IS in. Doz. 100 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 1000 $1.50 $12.00 $100.00 2.50 18.00 1.50.00 5.00 40.00 Each 24 in $1.00 30 to 32 in 1.50 34 to 36 in 2 00 38 to 40 in 2.50 40 to 42 in 4 00 45 to 48 in 5.00 48 in 6.00 Kentia Belmoreana SINGLE PLANTS !_/ Leaves 4 5 5 Leaves ■ 6 to 7 (! 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 Height . Doz. 8 to 10 in $1.50 12 in ;... ■2..50 IS in •.:.- 5.00 ■Height 18 to 20 in 24 to 28 in.. t-^. •. ^'. .t.. 28 to30i» \...J. . — I ' — \ 100 $12.00 18.00 40.00 ■f 30 to 36 in, ^ ,300 36 to 38 in; . ...j; ., .U .i^.-. . cJ. .[.Z ['1 4'm 38 to 42 m.- T..^ 5.00 Kentia Belmoreana j MADE-UP PLANTS tubs, 4plant8is^4u'b, 36.t<<38 in. High : 4 " " 38 to 40 " 4 '■ " 40 to 42 '■ ;i/.^..l : EacK' , .$4.00 . . 5.00 . 6.00 Phoenix Roebelenii Unquestionably one of the prettiest and most graceful Palms grown, which quickly made a place for itself among the popular standard varieties, particularly 80 for apart- , ment decorations. We have a splendid stock, and, oflfer: 4 in. pots ..'..'.;;; . . je.OO per doz., tSO.OO per IQO . Each pots, 15 in. high. 18 in. spread.. .Sl.OO 1 '4 ft. high, 2 ft. spread- 2.00 tubs. i;.J to 2 ft. high, 2 ft. sprfeatt. 2.50 2 •• 214 " r ..„.. 3.00 2to2H " 2}4 " ..C. .;..... 5.00 2^ ■■ 3 " :..;./.„...'. 7.60 5 in .6 7 in ,^ 10 10 Areca Lutescens 6 in. pots, bii3hy plants, 24 to. 30 in. high Each $1.00> Cocos Weddelliana Doz. 100 2 in. pqts, 5 to 6 in. high, . . .^ $1.50 $12.00 3 1_...8.>q(10_,"_ __^. .2,h . . .i,. ..;y. ...._,.., 2.00 15.00 4 in. pote. , . Latania Borbonica Made-up Kentia For a complete list of Palms and other Decorative Stock, as well as a fuUiline of.all other seasonable stock, see our Current Wholesalel List. Doz. 100 $3.50 $25.00 . .5.00 40.00 . 9.00 75.00 HENRY A. DREEFt^ 714-716 Chestnut St, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ..l.f The above prices are intended for' the trade only - *■ J When ordering, phase mentifin The Kxchaiige Palms, Ferns and Araucarias Now Is the time to stock up your houses with foliage plants for the Fall trade We have a very fine stock of planta for Immediate delivery that you will be pleased with. KENTIA Forsteclana. 4-in. pots, 15 to 18 in. tall, 35c. each ; 6-iu. pots, 5-G leaves, 24-28 in. 75c.: 6-in. pots, 6 leaves, 28-30 in., $1.00; 7-in. pots, 7 leaves, 40-42 in., $2.50. extra heavy. Made-up plants, 7-In. pots, 36 in. tall, with 3 small palms on side, $2.50 each. Rlade-up plant*. 3(j to 42 in, tall, extra heavy, 9-in. cedar tubs. S5.00 each. KENTIA Belmoreana. 4-iTi. pots, 15-18 in. tall, 35c. each; 7-in. pots, 5-6 leaves, 26-28 in. tall, $1.60 each. NEPHROLEPIS Teddy Jr. eitra 6ne. in 6-in. pots, $6,00 per doz. Cash with order. NEPHROLEPIS John Wanamaker. 6-in , $6.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Scottil. 6-in., $5 00 per doz. 4-in. FERNS, ready to shift, $20.00 per 100. SMITHII FERNS, 4-in , $3.00 per doz. ARAUCARIA Excelsa. 6-in. pots, very fine, this Spring's impo.rtation, 60c., 75c. and Sl.OO each. FICUS Elastlca. 6-in. pots, 40c. and 50c. each. 7-in. pots. 75c. each. CYCLAMEN GIganteum. 4-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. DISH PERNS. 2H-in. pota, $4.00 per 100. ASCHMANN BROS, bS^-Js^ Philadelphia, Pa. \Mien ordering, please mention The Exchange Ferns Roses. Xeddv .If 8:'°-. » LOO each. 7-1d.. 7Sc. eaoh M. CUUy, «f r. e-ln,, 5O0. each. 4-in.. 20c. eaob, 2)i-in.. $«.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000 Scottii^«" John Wanamaker $6.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000, O-inch. 50o. each. 2M4d., $10.00 per 100, 7-tii.. 7ffo. e»ch CampbellJBros., Madlaon. Own root, 3-in. $8.00 per 100 Penllyri, Pa. Wben ordertnc, ple««* mention Th« Bxchaoc* :...jj F.^. BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM POINSETTIAS Clean, thrifty plants, from 2 '-4 -in. pots. $6.00 per 100. $50,00 per 1000; 3-in., $9.00 per 100. FERNS FOR DISHES. Strong, healthy plants, best varieties. 2M-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 2J4-in.. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Seedlings, ready for potting, Sl.OO per 100, $8.00 per 1000. KENTIA Belmoreana, 2)i'-in., $10.00 per 100. FRANK N. ESKESEN. Madiaon, N. J. SALVIA splendens. 4-in. pots, $7,00 per 100. KING HUMBERT CANNAS. 4-in. pots, lO-in. tall, $8.00 per 100. DUSTY MILLER. 2K-in. pota, $2.00 per 100. GERMAN IVY. 2,'.4-in. pots, $2,50 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. 3-in. poto, $3.50 per 100 AGERATUM. 3-in. pota, $3.50 per 100. Mohawk Greenhouse Co. 320 Van Vranken Ave.. SCHENECTADY. N. Y Florists' Forcing Sweet Peas AH the new and standard varieties Write for prices Fall Wholesale and Retail CfltaloKues ready w th In a few days. Send for copy James Vick's Sons Kocheiter -:- -:• New York When nril.rlng, nl.... m..ntl»n Th^ KT<*liHng. Snapdragon Nelrose We have several thousand well rooted plants of NELROSE Snapdraiton from rooted cutlingt. 100 1000 Out of Thumb Pota. ;<..,,* $3.60 $35.00 ' Out of 3-inch pota 5,00 50.00 Fine, well rooted planta ready now RowUidrille, PHILADELPHIA, PA W. & H. F. EVANS, FERN SEEDUNGS Best stock in country, assortment of 15 best varieties, strong, undivided clumps, $1,00 per 100, $9.50 per 1000; $9.00 per 1000 intO.OOO lots. Ferns for Fern Dishes. Full-grown, fine stock, from 2'4- in. pota, S3,00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; from 3-in. $6,00 per 100, $55,00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Seedlings. $1,00 per lOff. $8.00 per 1000. High Grade Stock. Cash or satisfactory references C. A.PETERSON. Wood dirt, T«itt1»w.-ob-Hdmpacta 6.00 40.00 I Roo«ei«lta 0.00 40.00 I Boaton.i 4.00 35.00 150 at lOM rate HENPY H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. Joseph Heacock Co. WYNCOTE, PA. Growers of Kentias \\tu^n i^nlerlnc. pl(*ase mention The Excbauji:? Table Ferns Iroiii . '4 m, IK. B, in best varieties, at $3.00 per IJtj, (25 0I1 net KKO. ADIANTl'M alrrtosalHardyFarleyense). Fine Btrong plant«, in 3-in. pota. at $15.00 per 100. KENTIAS and COCOS for center planu. from 2).4-in. poU, $10.00 per 100. Thomas P. CliristeD$en, Sbort HilU. N. J. When ordering, please mention TbB Ezcbanf • Aueust 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 397 HOLLAND GROWN BULBS HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, ROSE BUSHES, ETC. Write for information about the Mammoth Auction Sales that we will hold during the coming Fall Season, of Holland's latest and choicest varieties The MacNiff Horticultural Company 52, 54 and 56 Vesey Street The Largest Horticultural Auction Rooms in the World NEW YORK CITY FERN SEEDLINGS. By the million, now ready for potting, best etock ever produced, every plant guaranteed to please, or money back. Assort- ment of 15 best Pern Dish varieties, strong, un- divided clumps, Sl.OO per 100, $9.50 per 1000. In 10.000 lots, »9.00 per 1000; in 25,000 lots, $8.50 per 1000. Ask for Price List illustrating 30 best Table Ferns to select from. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown, 2>i-in. stock, in best assortment, t3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. KENTIA Belmoreana. Clean, thrifty, 2}i-m. stock, right size for center plants. $1.30 per dox., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense Clorlosa. Strongest, prettiest and most productive of fancy Adian- tums. Always in demand, requires no more heat or care than a Boston Fern, Well grown, 3-in. $2.50 per do:., $20.00 per 100. Large cut fronds, shipped safely any distance. $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense. Splendid 2-in. stook, $1.30 per doi., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Cuneatum. Best common, com- mercial Maidenhair Fern for pot or cut. Well grown, 2>i-in. stook, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Strong Seedlings, $1.00 per 100, $9.50 per 1000. ALSOPHILA Australia. Extra strong seedlings* $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Strang seed- lings from best greenhouBe-grown seeds, ready for potting, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. In 5000 lots, $7.00 per 1000. J. F. Anderson FERN SPECIALIST SHORT HILLS, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchange CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids Our strain of Cyclamen is second to none: Pink, Blood Red, Xmas Red, White with Carmine Center, White, Salmon; strong plants, from 2K-in. pots, $5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; from 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. PRIMULA Obconica Grandlflora and Glgantea (Ronsdorfer Hybrids). In all standard colors, from 2J^-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. DRACAENA Indlvisa. From 5-in. pots, $2.50 per doz., S20.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, E^s, Str„^ud.bur,. When ordei Inp, please mention The Exchange At Present Sold Out Of All Young Stock Thank you for past favors HENRY EICHHOLZ, WAYNESBORO, - - PA. VINCA VARIEGATA Strong plants, from 2-in. pots, S2.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. DRACAENA INDIVISA Good thrifty stock, from 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. 818.00 per 1000. Our stock is up to the standard, also our packing, and we can guarantee satisfaction and safe arrival. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholesale Grower, Allegany, New York When ordering, please mention The Exchange NEW ENGLAND STATES— Continued coming up at the time interfered with the attendance, which was rather limited considering the importance of the sub- ject. The pictures shown on the screen were clean and well done. To destroy insects, protect the birds, not all, how- ever. Kill crows, owls, and English sparrows. Also destroy domestic cats and squirrels — or tree rats, as the speaker called them. Two young society women per week, making their d6but, is sufficient to make quite a stir in the flower trade. For Miss Ethel Borden Uarriman a dance was given on Saturday evening at the Newport Clambake Club. The decora- tions were by Leiken.s. Prior to the dance many dinners were given in honor of the occasion. On the afternoon of the same day Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Morgan held a reception at Beacon Rock in honor of their daugh- ter. Miss Catherine Avery Morgan; and with tennis on the way this week there will be lively times. On Monday. Arthur Herrington, manager of the Midsummer Show, which opens on Thursday, Aug. 17, arrived here and immediately started in to look up exhibits. He met with the executive eiunmittee in the afternoon, when ar- rangements were completed, including the appointment of the judges. Estate owners appear to esteem it quite a compliment to have their gar- dener elected president of the Horticul- tural Society, and show their apprecia- tion by providing a dinner at the Mid- summer for the judges and workers. This year it falls to the lot of Gov. R. L. Beekman, who never does things by halves, and his gardener. John B. Urqu- liart, announced that Thursday evening at 8 o'clock, the event would take place, Gov. Beekman gracing the occasion by his presence. Alexander MacLellan. Pawtucket, R. L Asters and Gladioli are becoming quite plentiful, but the rainy weather has done considerable damage to outside stock. Funeral work is keeping the flo- rists quite busy : while more could be taken care of, the month of July has proved to be much better than in a num- ber of years. Joseph L. Savard, 91 Merida ave., Woonsocket, has started to erect a greenhouse and boiler room at the above named place. Martin Shoonman of the Quidnick greenhouses was struck by lightning and rendered unconscious at the greenhouses OU: Aug. .8. The executive committee of the Woon- socket Agricultural Society are to meet on Monday to decide whether or not to hold an agricultural fair this year. Alonzo Vose. Woonsocket. intends to remodel one of his greenhouses in the near future. C. A. K. Providence, R. I. Bu.siness for Midsummer has been very good, but storemen are having 'dif- ficulty in filling their orders with satis- factory stock. Asters have not been very plentiful as yet ; what were consid- ered ordinary flowers last year are the number ones of this season, and are bringing as high as $2. per 100. Roses are entirely off crop with the local flo- rists. Gladioli are coming in fair quan- tities. Hogan the florist is building a new house 2.8ft. by KXIft., which he intends to use for Carnations. Anglin^aWalshCo. WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y. •Phone, Woodlawn 1470 ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2>i-in.. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Seedlings, $8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, at $7.50 per 1000. Sprengerl Seedlings, $6.00 per 1000; 2>i- in., $25.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS. Chatelaine. Seed- 100 1000 lines from soil $3.60 $30.00 2>i-in 5.00 45.00 Lorraine. 2M-in 12.00 100.00 Cincinnati. 2>i-in 15.00 140.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2H-in. 25.00 200.00 Rex. 2>i-in., very best varie- ties, assorted 5.00 40.00 ErfordU. 2}i-in 3.00 25.00 3-in ; 4.00 35.00 Semperflorens White. 3-in.. 6.00 Vernon. 2-in 2.50 20.00 3-in 5.00 Bedding. Assorted. 2>i-in... 4.00 BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pink and White. 2}i-in 6.00 40.00 CALADIUM Esculentum. 5-in., $2.00 per doz. CANNAS. King Humbert. 3-in., $4.00 per 100; 4-in.. $7.00 per 100. (Except King Humbert.) 3-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. CARNATIONS Field-Grown 100 1000 White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 Matchless 6.00 50,00 White Perfection 6.00 50.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 50.00 Light Pink Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 50.00 Beacon 6.00 80.00 Victory 6.00 50.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.00 60.00 White Wonder 6.50 55.00 Yellow Prince 7.00 60.00 Benora 7.00 60.00 POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. All pop- ular varieties. $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Hardy Varieties. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. A. F. J. Baur 50.00 45.00 CYCLAMEN. Xmaa Red, Pink, Salmon, Pure White, White with Eye. Dark Red, 2}i-in., $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000; 3-in., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. DRACiENA Indlvisa. 2M-in., per 100, $3.50; 3-in., $6.00; 3H-m., $7.00; 4-in., $15.00; 5-in., $25.00. Seedlings. $2.00 per 100. $17.50 per 1000. lOO 1000 FERNS. Table Ferns. 2>i-in. .$3.00 Cyrtomlum Falcatum, 3-in. . 8.00 4-in 15.00 Boston Ferns. 2)i-in 4.00 $35.00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt, Whltmanl com- pacta, Scottil. All 2}i-in. . 6.00 40.00 Elegantisslma Improved and Elegantlsslma compacta. 2)i-in 6.00 Teddy Jr 5.00 Whltmanl. 5H-in. 75o. each. Table Fern Seedlings. $2.00 per flat; 5 flats. $1.76 per flat; 10 flaU, $1.60 per flat. HYDRANGEAS. Best varieties. 2>i-'n., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. 100 1000 rVY, English. 2K-in $3.00 $26.00 LEMON VERBENAS. 2-in 2.50 Strong. 3-in 6.00 PHLOX. Hardy. Miied. Clumps. 6.00 Fireball. 4-in 7.00 POINSETTI AS. 2)i-in 6.00 PRIMULA. Obconica, Chlnen- sls, Malacoldes. Giant flow- ering. Separate or Mixed Colors 3.00 SNAPDRAGON. Silver Pink, Giant Yellow, Giant White, Tango and Salmon. 2>i-in. 4.00 VINCA Variegata. 2-in 2.60 2M-in 3.00 VIOLETS. Marie Louise. Clean stock. Rooted Cuttings 2.25 Plants from soil, ready Aug. 1st. 4.00 VIOLETS. Princess of Wales. . 2.60 50.00 27.60 35.00 20.00 25.00 20.00 35.00 22.50 I O. E. Steinkamp Merry Christmas The scarlet Carnation you will eventually grow. Order it now. Dissemination will begin next December. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 BAUR & STEINKAMP, Indianapolis, Indiana Carnation Breeders Asparagus PLUMOSA 4-inch pots, at $8.00 per 100. Ex- ceptionally fine stock for planting out. SMILAX 2-inch pots, at $2.00 per 100. A. L. MILLER, JAMAICA. - LONG ISLAND Printed noteheads, billheads and business cards Identify you with The Trade. An urgent I order for stock is apt to be held up. if your wholesale ' nam is unable to '-ooneot you as one of the craft. P. Ouwerkerk 316 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraeas, Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts PRICES MODER.\TE 398 The Florists' Exchange Craig Quality Cyclamen PRIZE WINNING STOCK Our Cyclamen are conceded to be the best strain in all colors. 75,000 ready for immediate delivery. From 4-inch pots, at $25.00 per 100. Robert Craig Company 4900 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Branch, NORWOOD, PA. \Vhf:i ordering, please mention The Excbanpe Irises Our introductions include Crusader, Goldcrest, Kashmir White, Lady Fos- ter. Miss Wilimott, Ringdove. Viola and other first class novelties, and we hold Kood stocks of Alcazar. Ed. Michel, Isollne. Orlflamme and all the best stand- ard varieties. Eremurus A unique collection of July-flowering hy- brids between E. Qlgas (pink) and E. Bungei (yellow), including shades of while, prim- rose, rich yellow, pale pink, salmon and orange. Awarded the Gold Medal of the R. H. S, 1915. Herbaceous and Rock Plants We hold one of the largest and most varied collections in the country. American Nurserymen interested in hardy plants should send us their card with a note as to their own specialties. R. WALLACE & CO. Colchester, England When ordering, please mention The Exchange New List Now Ready — Let us send it Not necessary foriyou3to write. Just send your letter headand we will do the rest. HEntT cit->roit>t/Ull|l AIIOI varieties, critically selected. 6000 seeds, $1,00: H pkt. 60o , os. $3.00. A liberal extra pkt. of Giant Mme. Ferret Pansy seed added to every order for Pansy seed. Our Pansies are very fine thia year. Cash. Liberal extra count. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. NEW ENGLAND STATES— Continued Miss O'Connor had the family order for Taylor's service, one piece being a blanket. John Marshall is making extensive im- provements on one of his houses, re- arranging his heating system and put- ting in new cement beds. W. A. B. Gladioli at Wenham, Mass. The Boston Transcript of Aug. 8 had a writeup and account of the fete that was to be held on Aug. 9 at Cedar Acres, the farm of B. Hammond Tracy, the Gladioli specialist at Wenham, Mass. The place was opened to the public for the benefit of the American Ambulance Hospital at Neuilly, France. All the North Shore was interested in the suc- cess of the undertaking, and it was hoped that a large sum would be secured for this war philanthropy. One may drive or motor along a mile and three-quarters of fine roadway where 27 acres of B. Hammond Tracy's estate are aglow with gorgeous colors. There are many thousands of spikes of Gladioli and Mr. Tracy donated to the committee in charge of the benefit all the blossoms that will be sold. When it is realized that the estate is able to cut 12,000 spikes a day at the height of the season some idea may be obtained of the extent of Mr. Tracy's generosity. A sloping field of mixed varieties is sur- mounted b.v a grove of tall Fir trees which lends a pleasant touch. There are little dells where thick bushes clus- ter around some half-hidden pond and then, at a turn in the road, the visitor comes nearer fields of flaming red or pink and at other points masses of the more snowy white or delicate pink varie- ties. In the show rooms in the- large con- crete store house the Gladioli were on sale. The spikes were exhibited in fancy jars, tall slender vases, hampers and baskets. The arrangement was the work of Mi*s. Tracy. S. A. F. and 0. H. Department of Flout BegiBtratlon Public notice is hereby given that as no objection has been filed, the follow- ing registration becomes complete: — Salvia splendens var. Elizabeth Dunbar, by John Dunbar, Rochester. N. Y. Aug. B, 1916. JOHN YOUNG, Secty. Punxsutawney, Pa. V. E. Carr of the East End Green- house, having disposed of his former premises, has bought a 200ft. lot front- ing on Greenwood ave. and within about ten minutes' walk of two large ceme- teries. He reports that his first season in this place has been a decided success. Everything available was sold out for Memorial Day, and vegetable plants of all kinds have sold well. He has dou- bled his sales every year so far and will build an addition to his house this Fall to take care of the increased trade. He will grow a much larger stock for bedding purposes next season. Lancaster, Pa. News from Lancaster needs very little space, as it is the same old and oft-re- peated item : "Trade slow, but funeral orders keeping up the running expenses." The heat seems to have burned out all the county telephones, for not once in the month of August has the tele- phone given me a news item. Evjn the Florists' Club had a heat stroke and met one week earlier than its usual date. I. Rosnoski of the H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, was present at this meeting and gave us some valuable pointers toward the success of our Fall flower show to be held in the Heimenze Audi- torium, corner of Orange and Prince sts., Lancaster, Pa., on the 9th, 10th and 11th of November. The meeting of the club was devoted to flower show matters and the en- thusiasm of the members was shown by the goodly number that turned out for an Augu.st meeting. T. J. Nolan was at the meeting and looking after his building interests in the county. Lancaster is not represented at the S. A. F. meeting this season. The writer and family hoped to get there, but a combination of circumstances has prevented it and we are all looking for- ward to the Florists' Exchange for convention news. Albert M. Herr. Buffalo, N. Y. The Market .Stock was really scarre the past week; in fart, there was not enough good stock to fill orders completely. The very dry season has burned up the early crop of Asters and what there is coming in are of poor quality. Gladioli of good qualityTare not plentiful, though they clean up ^daily. Carnations are coming in only in small quantities and these are small and poor. Roses are small, poor and full open these days. About the only good Roses to be had are double White Killarney and Maryland, though these are not jilentiful. The hot weather had a bad effect on Lilies. Japans sold well, as did Hydrangea blooms. Asparagus, Adiantum and Greens are plentiful enough. E. C. B. Annual Outing Perfect weather, an ideal location, a liigh-quality banquet and plenty of diversion were among the features of the recent annual outing of the Buffalo Florists' Club. The picnic was held at the country home of the Buffalo Automobile Club at Clarence, N*. Y., about IG miles from the downtown section of Buffalo. Upward of 200 persons, including the florists, their families and store and greenhouse employees, were in attendance. Tlie visitors motored to the scene of the outing. The ride over the well paved road- way and through charming rural scenes wa« very enjoyable. There was plenty of room on the spacious lawn and baseball diamond for the various games for the grown-ups and children. The entertainment committee was com- posed of Eniil Brucker, \V. H. Grever, Rol>ert Scott, E. H. Stratemeyer and Mark Palmer. Every detail in the amusenient line was given the best of attention and the program went through without a hitch. E. H. Strate- meyer and J. J. Rieblinger had charge of the distribution of prizes. The following kept a record of the various games: Otto Ehmann. Florists' Review; W. A. Adams, Ameriran Florist, and Joseph A. McGuire, Florida* Exchange. In a closely contested baseball game the storemen defeated the greenhouse men, the score being 2 to 1. The rule of having only nine men on a side was suspended. The store players were: E. Slatter>-, captain; Moesel, Fiebelkorn, Jerome, Stroh, Lawrence, House, Roach, Gillies, Berg, Taylor, Rodie, AVaither, Grever and Kramer. The green- house team was composed of Taylor, captain; C. Berner. Wilke, A. Berner, Harrington. Gittere, Tighe, O'Brien, Bardo, F. Berner, Christman, Compton, Brennan and Schlitz. The batteries were: Store team — Kramer. pitcher; Stroh, catcher. Greenhouse team — Gittere, pitcher; Tighe, catcher. The winners in the 50-yard dash for boys were' Sidney Stall, 1st; Chauncey Xeubeck, 2d; John Hunt, 3d. The 100-yard dash for men, IS years old or over, was won by Bren- .nan, 1st: Slatterj-, 2d: Stuntz, 3d; Kraus. 4th; Kinkel, 5th. Winners of other contests: Small boys and girls' race — Donald Scott, 1st; Fannie Prie- sach, 2d; Geraldine Reichert, 3d; John Kast- ing, 4th. Girls' race — Miss Wilson, Ist; Miss Blessing. 2d; Miss Redmond, 3d; Misa Sewell, 4tb. Hurdle race for men — Brennan, 1st; Leo Neubeck, 2d; Kinkle, 3d; Tobin, 4th. Three-legged race — A. E. Kiefer and Leo Neubeck, 1st; Ed. Stroh and John Kra- mer, 2d. Throwing the baseball (men* — Roach, 1st; Grever, 2d; Booker, 3d: Scott, 4th. Throwing the baseball (ladies) — Miss Blessing, 1st ■ Miss Berner, 2d; Miss Hoffman, 3d; Miss White, 4th. The greenhouse team won against the store men in the tug-of- war. L. H. Neubeck made an admirable umpire of the baseball game. In his decisions he was as firm as the rock of Gibraltar and his stentorian voice could be heard throughout all parts of the grounds. He also was in demand in announcing the names of ,the prize winners. The prizes were valuable and in the competition for them there was plenty of keen rivalry. Joe Sangster was the official dispenser of ice cream and soft drinks and he worked untiringly to make everybody happy. The management of the Buffalo Automobile Club received the highest praise for providing a high-class banquet as well as lively music for those who desired to dance. The service at the club was quick and courteous. " The outing was a great success." said Emil Brucker. president of the Buffalo Florists' Club. " The attendance was very satisfactory and everybody had a delightful time." Trade and Other Notes D. Newlands & Co., florists at 1S3S Main st., had char^re of the floral decorations at the Church of the Good Shepherd and at the home of the bride in Jewett ave.. in connection with the recent Kennedy-Patch wedding in this city. The church embellishments were entirely in white, Gladioli and Hydran- jieas being used. The house was deco- rated in white and pink. The flowers for the bride and party were supplied bv S. A. Anderson and those for the bridal table by W. J. Palmer & Son. Miss Ruby Mark, Miss Margaret Tumulty, Otto Ehmann and Ben Brooker. employees of W. J. Palmer & Son, are on their vacations. " Our stocks of Gladioli. Asters aiid Sweet Peas were never so scarce," said E. .V. Shiltery. manager of Palmer's main store. "We cannot get them be- cause they were nearly all burned up by the hot weather." Ei oz. $3.00, oz. $6 00. PANSY SEED. Wm. Sim's Giant Exhibition Mixture. Finest strain known. Tr. pkt. $1.00, a oz. $3.00. oz. $10,00. All The Abocm PantUa Are American Grourt SNAPDRAGON. Greenhouse Forcing Varieties Phelp's White Tr. pkt. $0.50 Giant Yellow " .50 Garnet " .60 Buxton's Silver Pink Tr. pkt. $0.60 Ramsburg's " 1.00 Keystone Deep Rose Pink. . . " 1.00 Neirose Deep Pink " .50 STOCKS. Beauty of Nice Pink. Ready Aug. I5th. 90% Double. This stock took first prize at New York Flower Show, March, 1916. It sold in New York market at 25o. to 35o per spray. Tr. pkt. $1.00, H 02. $2.00, 02. tr.OO. SWEET PEAS, Zvolanek's Winter Orchid, Flowering in all varielies, I have the Eastern agency lor this season. Xmas Pink Orchid. Best pink and white. >5 02. $2.50, 02. $4.00, 4 02. $12.00. Mrs. Spanolin. '^ oz. 75c., 02. $1.25, 4 oz. $4.00 Mrs. A. A. Skach. H oz. 75e., 02. $1.00, 4 02. $3.50. Pink and White Orchid. H 02. SOc, 02. 75o., 4 oz. $2.50, lb. $9.00. Venus. H 02. 85c.. 02. $1.50. 4 oz. $5.00. Rose Queen, J-i oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00, 4 oz. $16.00. White Orchid, Red Orchid and Lavender Orchid. Mo2.65c.,oz.$1.00, 4 02. $3.50. Orchid Beauty. H 02. SOc, Oz. 75c., 4 oz. $2.50. Lavender Nora. 3^ oz. 30c., 1 oz. SOc. 4 oz. «'..75. Yatrawa. Selected Australian grown. H oa. $1.25; 02., $2.00. Yarrawa. M oz. 60c., 02. $1.00, W lb. $2.75, K lb. $5.00. Mrs. Cbas. A. Zvolanek. (New.) Finest lavender. H 01. $4.00, 14 oz. $7.00, oz. $12.00. Mrs. Jos. Manda. W 01. 75c., 02. $1.26, 4 oi . M.OO. Bohemian Girl. H o«. $1.25, 01. $2.00, 4 o«. $6.00. The Czar, ii 01. $2.25, 02. $4.00, 4 oi. $12.00. Bridal Veil. O2. $1 75. Miss Flora Fabing. Oz. $1.00, 4 oz. $3.60. Apricot Orchid. >5 os. $1.25, 02. $2.00, 4 ol. $6.00. Mrs. Sim Orchid. !4 02. $1.25, 02. $2.00. .Ml other new and standard varieties and grandiflora types at Zvolanek prices. His catalogue on application. FREESIAS Purity. RAINBOW FREESIAS. ,'-2-m. and up; fine bulbs. Sl.UU per lOU. postpaid. $7.50 per 1000. fNew.) Many bright colors. Bulbs, }-i5-in.to M-in . $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000. $187.50 per 5000. ADIANTUM Gloriosa Hardy Farleyense. 3-in., $2.00 per doz , $16.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. $8.00 per 1000; in 6000 lots, at $7.60 per 1000; in 2^i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri Seedlings. $6 00 per 1000; 2iii-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in.. $6.00 per 100; 4-in.. $10.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Hatcheri Seedlings. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Chatelaine 100 1000 2>4-in $5.00 $45.00 .3^in 8.00 75.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2M.-in.. .25.00 200.00 Rex. 21^-in., very best varieties, assorted 6.00 BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pink and White. 2K- in. Excellent stock. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BOSTON rVY (Ampelopsis Veitchii;. 2Jf-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. CHERRIES, Jerusalem.2l4 -in, $3.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN. Strong. 4-in., $3.50 per do2., $25.00 per 100. DAISIES. Best Winter cut flower varieties. 100 1000 Boston Yellow. 2^-™ $6.00 Strong Rooted Cuttings 4.00 $35.00 Mrs. F. Sanders. Strong, 2-in. plants 3.00 25.00 DRAC^NA Indivisa. 2i-i-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $7.50 per 100: strong 4-in. pots, $16.00 per 100. Strong, transplanted seedhngs, $2.00 per 100, $17.60 per 1000. FERNS. Table Ferns. In best 100 1000 varieties. 2|4-in $3.00 Boston Ferns. 2yi-in 4.00 $35.00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt, Whitmani com- pacta, Scottii. All 2Ji-in . 5.00 40.00 Eiegantissima improved and Elegantissima compacta. 2K-in 6.00 Teddy. Jr. 6.00 Table Fern Seedlings. In best varieties. 1 flat, $2.00 per flat; 5 flats, $1.75 per flat; 10 flats, $1.60 per flat. Shipped in or out of flats. Field Grown Carnation Plants Place your order now. White Enchantress, Enchantress Supreme, Beacon, White Wonder, Pink Sensation, Alice, Matchless, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Enchantress, Champion, Victory, Rose Pink Enchan- tress, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Northport, White Perfection, Philadelphia, $6 00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Harlowarden, $6.00 per 100. Yellow Prince, $7.00 per 100. Benora, $S.OO per 100. Belle Washburn (New Red) $12.00 per 100. Other varieties, price on application. 250 or more of each variety, at 1000 rates. HYDRANGEAS. Best French varieties. 2Ji-in., $4.00 per 100. 3-in., $6.00 per 100; 6-in. and larger, in bud and bloom. Prices on appUcation. PELARGONIUMS, Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker, Wurtembergia, Swanbian Maid. Fine 2-ia., $7.50 per 100. PEPPERS, Bird's Eye. For Xmas. Bright red. 2>i -in., $3.00 per 100. POINSETTIAS. 2M-in., ready 100 1000 August 10th and later $6.00 $50 00 PRIMULAS. Obconica, Chi- nensis, Malacoides. 2>^-in., giant flowering, finest strain, in separate colors or mixed. . 3.00 27.50 SMILAX. Strong, 2>i-in 3.00 25.00 SNAPDRAGON. SUver Pink. Giant Yellow, Giant White. Neirose. 2M-in 4.00 35.00 Keystone. 2)i-in 5.00 45.00 VINCA. Variegated. 2-in 2.60 20.00 VIOLETS. Marie Louise (Rhein- beck grown.) Clean stock. Plants from soil, ready Aug. 1st. 4.00 35.00 ROMAN J.IRWIN PLANTS - CUTTIMCS-BUIBS-SEEDS Phones 3738 - 2326 Farra^ut 1 08 west 28l£ St. New YOFK 400 The Florists' Exchange ROSE STAKES Length 3 ft. 3 ft. 6 In. 4 ft. 4 ft. 6 in. Sft. PER 1000 Straight J9.60 10.75 11.90 1.1.05 14.20 Tie J11.60 12.75 13.90 15.05 16.10 NEVER SLIP IN STOCK SELF-TYING FLOWER SUPPORTS TIME SAVERS OVER 1,000.000 IN USE The Carnation Support Co., Connersville, Ind. SELF-TYING CARNATION SUPPORTS CONTINUOUS RING $18.00 PER 1000 PLANTS 3 RINGS TO EACH PLANT SEND FOR A FREE SAMPLE wtu-u nrijorinc, iil'affr menHoD Tt'e Exchange GERANIUMS ^tL GUARANTEED to any point in tlin United States as far west as Chicago. If they do not suit you. Bend them back and get your money refunded. You run no risk. Per 1000 S. A. NUTTand BUCHNER $10.00 RICARD and POITEVINE 12.50 READ THIS: Aug. 7th. in the midst of the heat, a customer writes: " Your cuttings were received, as fine and fresh as if just from the sand. They wer't very fine and it is a great satisfaction to receive such stock," . ANOTHER WRITES: " I can frankly say your cuttings are the best I have had in my experience of twenty years." POT PLANTS, from a Spring surplus of cuttings, at an attractive price. Samples ana prices submitted on request. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. Good value, at SS.TiO per 100. This stock can be procured only from nie direct. Have no agents. ALBERT M. HERR. Lancaster, Pa. When orderlnjr. please mention The Exchange GERANIUMS Fine 2-in. stock of NUTT and POITEVINE. $15.00 per 1000. Price only good until Sept. 15th. Fine 2H-in. stock of NUTT, RICARD and POITEVINE, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, September delivery: S. A. NUTT and BUCHNER. $10.00 per 1000. SCARLET BEDDER, RICARD and POITE- VINE. $12.50 per 1000, Cash, please. Rudolf Nsigel 515 South We«t End Ave,, LANCASTER, PA, GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Ready in October. Write for prices ERNEST HARRIS Delanson, N. Y. \yhen nr(1.^rlng. pleaBp iii..ijtloD The gxphapge Geraniums cutlbgs NUTT, POITEVINE, BUCHNER, RICARD $10.00 per 1000. Stock guaranteed. C. OUADLAND'S SONS 328-340 Houghton St., North Adams, Mass. WtpD ordering, please mention The Exchange Geraniums READY FOR SHIPMENT ROOTED CUTTINGS — Ricard, PolteTine, Doyle, Nutt. Buchner, JIO.OO per 1000. 2-inch fine stock of Poitevlne, Doyle, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA. When ordprlnc. ph-nse mention The Exchange GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Rioard, PoittTioe, Caatellane, Doyle, Perkins, Viaud, Nutt and Buohner, $10 00 per 1000. Cub with order. FRED. W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa. Asarpagus Plumosus 2H-inch pots, $25.00 per 1000. GROWN Carnation Plants Matchless, C. W. Ward and Akehurst. Good strong plants, $15.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. W. B. GIRVIN, Leola. Pa. M'hen ordering, ploase mention The Exchan^ SWEET PEAS FOR PROFIT J. HABBI80R DICK $1.50 ▲. T. DkLaMjlu Pt«. 4 Pub. Go., N. T. Morris Co. (N. J.) G. and F. Society Fall Show The dates of the twenty-first annual flower show of the Morris County Gar- deners and Florists' Society are Oct. 26-27. 1916. to be held in Assembly Hall. Madison, N. J. Schedule will be sent later. EDWARD REAGAN, Sec'y. Nassau Co. (N- Y.) Hort. Society The monthly meeting of the Nassau Co. Horticultural Society was held in Glen Cove on Wednesday evening, Aug. 9, President James McDonald presiding. The schedule of the coming Dahlia show, which had been prepared by the executive committee, was read by Robert Jones, chairman of the com- mittee, and was very favorably received. It contains 63 classes, covering exhibits of Dahlias, Roses, other outdoor flowers and vegetables; also a class for the best decorated dinner table. It was decided to adopt it as read. With only one or two exceptions, the classes are open to all for competition and all exhibitors i\'ill be welcomed. Secretary Gibson is still receiving many offers of prizes for our Chrysanthemum sliow, and the outlook is most favorable for a very successful exhibition. John Ingraham of Oyster Bay had a gor- geous display of Gladioli on exhibition, for which he was awarded a certificate of culture and the thanks of the society. Harry Good- band was awarded 1st for 12 spikes of Gladioli and 1st for 12 Asters. John W. Everett won 1st for 6 Tomatoes. John Johnstone, Joseph Robinson and Thomas Twigg acted as judges. By request, Mr. Ingraham gave a talk on Gladioli, in which he told of his method of culture and also mentioned the varieties which he had found to be most suitable for growing conditions on Long Island. James McCakthy, Corr. Sccretori/. Westchester (N. Y.) and Fairfield (Conn.) Horticultural Society The regular monthly session of this society was held in Hubbard Hall. Greenwich Ct., August 11. Pres. Sealey presided. The at- tendance was very good indeed; four new members were enrolled and several petitions for membership were received and filed. The fall show committee reported progress and stated that the preliminary schedules were now ready for distribution. Copies may be obtained from J. B. McArdle, Greenwich, Ct. A feature of the meeting was the fine display of vases of outdoor flowers arranged for effect. Competition was open although it assisted gardeners only. Four vases were in evidence and all reflected great credit on the exhibitors; the first prize went to James Tough, the second to Andrew Gale. Alex- ander Clarkson and Wm. Freund were highly commended. Other exhibits staged were displays of seedling Tomatoes and runner Beans from Anthon Pederson. They were accorded a vote of thanks. Strawberries from Thos. Ryan also received a vote of thanks. A dis- play of Gladiolus from P. W. Popp was awarded a certificate of merit. Resolutions of sympathy and respect were ordered to be sent t(i tlic bereaved family of the late Thos. Robinson and a copy included in the minutes of the society. The next meeting will be held September 8. A fine display of seasonable outdoor flowers is anticipated. Don't forget your exhibit. The sixth annual outing of the Westchester and Fairfielcl Horticultural Society was held in conjunction with that of the Tarrytown Hnrticultural Society, Aug. S. at Rye Beach Inn. It was a pleasing innovation and many old friends were enabled to renew the friendships of years gone by. The members of both societies with their families and friends as well as many friends in the trade, to the number of over 200 enjoyed the shore dinner provided by the hotel manaRcmeiit. Owing to a heavy shower of rain many of the sport events were eliminated. The honors were pretty well divided by the member.s. the Fairfield contingent being in the lead. Tlie match game of quoits was won by the Tarrytown boys. The athletic contests for ladies provided an exciting and picturesque feature. P. W. POPP Gardens of Bar Harbor, Me. During the period of the Sweet Pea show at Bar Harbor in July it was our privilege to visit one or two of the gardens of that famous northern Summer resort. Among these was the garden of A. C. Gurney where Chas. L. Shand is gardener. There is a nice piece of glass here, and a notable feature was the flow- ering of Bougainvillea, 10ft. deep on the wall, and by a system of his own, in which the foliage of the plants is taken off, Mr. Shand declares he can regulate the flowering of these plants and so have them in succession. Chrysanthemum S-evenoaks in pots was also in bloom in July, and other notable features were the large Geraniums used on the piazza and the great specimen Hydrangeas. Be- gonia fuchsiodes robusta was much made use of also as a pot plant for outdoor decoration in large vases ; it is most graceful, free flowering and brilliant, the flowers being rosy salmon. The grounds are well wooded with evergreens as are all those of the gar- dens of Mt. Desert. Picea pungens, 35ft. high, was the largest we have seen. The Spruce hud moth is a great pest in these northern woods and does much damage by nipping out the points of the grow- ing shoots. The fruit and vegetable garden is in splendid order, all the crops in great vigor of health ; while the flower garden proper with its long borders and grass paths contained magnificent masses of such plants as Antirrhinums, Delphin- iums, Foxgloves. Phloxes. Gypsophila, Canterbury Bells. CEnothera. Anchusa. Sweet Williams, and other tall and mag- nificent growing Summer flowers, as well as hedge plants of Nemesia. Salvia patens, the beautiful blue Sage that only grows in these cool northern gardens, as it does in English gardens. A border of fringed Pinks was a won- derful sight; the plants are covered with Pine boughs for protection in the Winter. Sweet Peas were a great feature but were jnst beginning to bloom, July 15. There were forty varieties, grown in a great semi-circular hedge, and the plants were in fine form. Hedges of Norway Spruce were noted, backed by Pines, which gave fine shelter. Dahlias are another pet sub.iect of Mr. Shand. and he has at least one good seed- ling, a crimson show variety. He also has two good Roses, one a rich dark car- mine, very free and vigorous, which he believes to be unnamed. Frau Karl Druschki and Caroline Testout are other varieties that succeed well. Passing on quickly to the estate of Mrs. .Tos. T. Bowen, where A. R. Chil- man is gardener. other rich gar- dening was seen, particularly around the house, and in n large reserve garden a liKlo distance through the woods. In these Bar Harbor gardens the flower sections are not so very spacious or extensive on the whole, but are inten- sive, that is to say, the borders are main- tained aglow witii floral color, nil neat, properly supported, and beautiful in their cleanliness and orderliness; at the same time formality is by no means the key- note. It could not he with such sur- roundings. Almost from any point the bays and winding channels of the sea may bo seen, together with the rugged islands lying all about. Among the banks of shrubs noted at Mrs. Rowen's were great masses of the double red and white Rosa nigosa. the Snowherry. the beautifnl Berberis Thun- l>ergii, the attractive Xeviusia, with its yellow variety. The taller trees are chiefly Balsam and Norway Fir. Pines, Oak and Birch. The large porch or sheltering piazza here was covered with Actinidia arguta. flowering like Lily of the Valley, a very SPIRAEA Van Houttei HYDRANGEA, P. G., etc. Iris, Or. Poppies, Hollyhocks, etc. Bif -Inr-k, -i.lr i,.li.l jAauX'- W l,r,l,.-al.- li-t Ive LEWIS ROESCH, Box Y, FREDONIA, N.Y. ORCHIDS Collector John De Buck Is BtlU collecting in South America the beat Com- mercial Orchids. Plants are arri\'ing now. For prices write to EriF RI TPW 719 Cbeatnut Street . LIE. DU^IV, SECAUCUS. N.J. WbPD orderlDg. pleaBe mention Tbe Excbapge Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS PALMS and Plants of Every Variety ORCHIDS FRESHLY IMPORTED. Wo offer the folowinj: CATTLEYAS Sklnnerl, Lablata, Triana. MosslK, Perdvallana, Gaskelliana; Ly£LIAS acuminata, auperbiens; ONClDtUMS blcallo* sum, Cebolteta, ornithorynchum, sphacela- tum, Bplendidum and the Holy Ghost Orchid' PERISTERIA data. WHU for prices. Lager & Hurrell, ''''^■''steff,*N.'j"'^'" When ordering, please roentlop The Exchang*' DAHLIAS Best new and standard varletle*. Write v flowered annual species, a very pretty thing. Here too were Iceland Poppies, Diely- tra spectabilis, Lcptosyne Douglasi, Gil- lenia trifoliata. Statice sinuata, the. true Adonitum bjcolor. Campanula Jatifolia macrantha, as well as the Peach-leaved and the Carpathian BeUflowers. These, with Henchera sanguinia and numerous ^ther subjects, all combined to make a ■ brilliant display. Mr. Chillman has also cultivated Sweet Peas in the form of tables and large vases, quite a novelty, biit hardly to be commended for this graceful plant. Passing over to the oppcsite or west side of the island, the estate of E. B. Dane at Seal Ha.rbor, under the superin- tendcncy of Wm. McKenzie was admired, both for its splendid location, the rugged ■grandeur of the steep rocks, and the fine seascape to the south. The chief feature in the garden is a long double border with grass path be- tween, the border being backed by rocks and shrubs. The plants were in patches or rectangular masses of a kind, occupying something like 6ft. by 4ft. of space each, and all in the finest keeping and beauty of health. Among the subjects noted were the following: .Saxifrage ligultita, Geum Mrs Bradshaw, the orange and sul- phur colored Trolliuses, the white flow- ered Cimieifuga. .shrubby Calceolarias, such as are used largely in bedding in the British Islands, Lychnis coronaria and ■ _ others. Spanish Irises. Canterbury Bells, Antirrhinums, Pinks. Fuchsias, Heu- cheras. Nemesias. Sedum spectabile. Spi- raea filipendula, Lilium regale, Sehizan- thus — an uncommon plant to be out of doors, but doing well ; Lobelia cardinalis. Iceland Poppies, also Poppy Mrs. Perry, Love-in-a-Mist, or Nigella, the Northern Star and Eastern Star Chrysanthemums, annual varieties ; Centaurea dealbata, Lychnis chalcedonica. At the upper end of the flower borders are situated the Rose beds, which contain some of the newer varieties, notably one called Constance, a vigorous golden salmon, also Mme. Herriot. and some of the newer Irish Roses. It was remarked that the beds of Roses were dust mulched, or rather mulched with finely screened soil, kept raked and always neat. One could have wished to see and make note, of other similar places, but time was against us. They are good and cap- ANNOUNCEMENT Commencing December, 1916, 1 shall disseminate my Doris Awarded A. C. S. Certificate at St. Louis, January, 1916, scoring 88 points, after being in the boxes on the trip 48 hours. This will give some idea of its keeping and shipping qualities Habit erect, producing an abundance of high grade flowers on long, stiff stems; _.i_j fine color; cah^x very seldom splits. Price: $100.00 per 1000, $12.00 per 100 S. J. Goddard, Framingham Centre, Msiss. able men, these Bar Harbor gardeners, and from amid nature's rugged grandeur they have fashioned jewel spots of floral brilliance, comfortable home grounds antl fruit Aud vegetable gardens that yield palatable delights. Time Required for Freesia to - -^-:-— .r; Come Up -^— ^ ^ Will "you kindly tell me ' when t may 'expect ^Freesias to begin to show above the sod that were planted in a solid bed in the greenhouse by themselves the second week in July, Any points with regard to growing, watering, feeding, if any. will be greatly appreciated. — H. W., N. t. — The Purity Preesias which were planted the second week in July will probably be out of the ground when the inquirer reads the answer to this ques- tion or soon afterward. Freesias should not be forced but grown in a fairly cool temperature. The plants should be sup- ported by twigs or in some way so that the flower stems will he straight. Ap- plications of fertilizer, when the plants are forming their buds, will be benefi- cial. Growing Poinsettias in^Pots We have had good success growing Poinsettias in benches, but not in pots. In the pots they either grow from one to two feet tall, have good heads but lose most of their leaves, or else they only grow Sin, to"12in. high and have very small heads. We do not know just what size head or how tall the plant should get for an ideal ."jin. or 6in. pot Vr pan. We intend to buy plants from 2iAin. pots. Please tell us where to get these and something about planting and caring for them to make nice pot plants. To have a pan of ferns and Poinsettias, would you plant the fei'ns in the pans when you put in the Poinsettias? — W. C. G., N. C. — The habit which the Poinsettia has of dropping its foliage under any adverse cultural conditions gives much trouble to growers. This foliage dropping is caused either by too much or too little water in the soil. The ideal condition is to have the soil constantly moist, but never over wet and soggy. A sudden drop in the temperature will also cause the foliage to drop, which, of course, indicates that for retention of foliage an even temperature is desirable. The ideal Poinsettias for pots or pans are of only medium height, e. g., 12in. to 16in., carrying foliage nearly to their base, and bearing large heads, and such are produced by skillful growers, and command the highest prices in the mar- ket. The small plants which the in- quirer mentions are usually the product of the latest propagation, and are either sold in .3in. or^ 4in. pots or used in making up combination baskets or boxes of plants. The ferns and Asparagus which ate used .for trimmings . may be set out in the pans at the same time that the Poinsettias are. but usually are put in considerably later, Just' long enough before sales so that they will become established. ' , ' , Wlien ordering. pl<-iiBe meptlon Tbe Exchange 75,000 ^V'own Carnation Plants Fine, healthy, well branched plants. Pleased to have you come and see them. lOO 1000 White Perfection $5.50 §42.00 P. Lawson .....;.. ..... .. 5.50 42.00 White Winsor .'.-. .t;;^: .v .•.;-. .6.50 42.00 White EncharitreS8„...„._,,„'7:.^„6.Q0 48.00 Enchantress .'.:..-. j ..'.. 6.00 48.00 Harlowarden .;.*'.; .-. 5.60 48.00 Mrs. C:. W. 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'Yhen ordering, please mention The Kxchance We are the Largest Growers of ROSES-PORTLAND ROSES Superior Quality, Choice Varieties Sell better. Grow better. Ask for catalogue, place your order now. Moontain View Floral Co. , Portland, Ore. When nrilerlnc. please iiientlun The Kxchance When or'li'rinc CHINESE PRIMROSES Fine, 2-lncb. $2.00 per 100 Best, large flowering strain, in bright colors M.\LACOIDES 2-in., »2.00 per 100. Cash M. S. ETTER, The Home of Prinroies SHIREMANSTOWN PA. mention The KxchaDee F. E. BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM August 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 403 URSERY DePARTM CONDUCTED BY JOSEPH MEEHAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN— President, John Watson, Newark. N. Y.; Vice-President, Lloyd C. Stark. Louisiana. Mo.: Treasurer, Peter Youngers, i^v ~- Geneva. Neb.: Secretary. John Hall. Rochester, N. Y. ^ • '-" Halesia Meehani (Subject of this week's illnstration) Halesia Meehani is one quite distinct from both the H. tetraptera and the H. diptera. It not only differs in its flowers, which are much smaller than those of either of the others, but also in its foliage and in its habit of growth. The foliage is smaller and more clus- tered than the others, while its growth is less rampant and far more bushy. This hybrid, or form, whichever it may be, originated in a lot of seedhngs. It appears unknown whether the seeds were home product or collected in other parts. The plant itself was set out with others in a nursery row, and appears to have been unnoticed for a time. Later it was singled out and set by itself. When it flowered, its individuality, which its foliage had indicated, was further shown by the quite different flowers it bore. Its hybrid origin was suggested by the f.ict that it is practically seedless ; though the sterility of hybrids is not universally conceded. The writer has never noted seeds on the original tree nor on smaller trees, hut others have said they have seen one or two now and again. It originated in the nursery of the late Thomas Meehan, Philadelphia. This and the two other sorts already mentioned form a trio of beautiful shrubs, or small trees flowering in the early days of Spring. Its propagation is by layers or by grafting it on either the H. tetraptera or H. diptera; the former is the more easily oljtained stock. Though flowering when but a few feet high these Halesias all make small trees, espe- cially when grown to a single trunk. In the Silver Bell, or Snowdrop not often listed as growing .so tall, but it does, as we have noted. It is seen to the best advantage when growing by itself where other shrubs do not attract at- tention from it. There it forms a large bu.sh, with branches well up from the ground where they may be the better observed. Its propagation is by layers put down as early in Spring as the new shoots will permit of it. It is consid- ered an advantage to let the layers be undisturbed for two seasons. „ . Spira'a sorbifolia, though one of the long- h'f H ^^' known of Spirieas in our plantings, is one not often seen except in old gardens. Halesia tree, as the Halesia is called, from olptera ^^^ form of its flowers, there are two distinct species well known in cultiva- tion, the H. tetraptera and H. diptera. The former is the better known because it may be grown farther north than diptera. Both are of Southern origin, the tetraptera from Virginia south; the diptera in much the same situations though commencing in its wild condition farther south than Virginia. Both are evidences of plants enduring more cold than they met with in a wild condition, and both thrive well north of Virginia. Although tetraptera is the better known, for the reason already stated, diptera is considered the better by some acquainted with both. Its flowers are larger, tlie bush, or tree, of more bushy growth, its leaves are larger. The flowers are white and bell-shaped and come in great profusion towards the close of May, later than those of the other one mentioned. Following the flowers seeds form, which have a two angled light brown coating. These two angled seeds well distinguish it from tetraptera, which has four angled ones; but there are several other means of knowing them apart. Both of these Halesias are in company with many other plants in being treated as shrubs while they attain to the height of small trees in time. All such plants flower when quite small, hence are well planted as •shrubs, just as many Magnolias and other trees are. Seeds are relied on to increase stock, but as they are very hard the usual way is to keep them in a box of soil for a year, sowing them then in Autumn, when the seedlings may be looked for in Spring. No doubt layers would root if laid down in Spring in the usual wav. Hamamelis japonica Corylopsls spicata Corylopsis spicata has been in collections now for many years, and from its different appearance from any other known hardy shrub, it is still wanted for shrubbery planting. It is one of the very early flowering shrubs, its flowers ap- pearing in advance of its leaves. They are borne in small racemes, and are of a light yellow appearance. The general growth of this shrub, its foliage and branches, remind one much of the Hazel, Corylus, but not so with the flowers. These are really of some at- traction, calling for the planting of the shrub for this reason alone, but the yellow is too light to give it the value a deep yellow would. The height of this Corylopsis is often six feet, though Halesia Meehani Why this is, is hard to say, for it has many merits. It may be for the reason that it is quite unlike the usual run of shrubby Spira?as seen in collections. In the Hrsl place it has large pinnate leaves, in some respects re- sembling the herbaceous class of Spirasas rather than the shrubby ones to which it belongs. This foliage is am- ple, and from this base of green its thyrse-like panicles of white flowers arise, again more resembling herbace- ous sorts than shrubs. These plume-like flowers appear in the latter part of June, a season that witnesses the decadence of the great mass of Spring flowers. In some lists the height of growth of this Spiraea is given as from three to six feet, but of the many we have seen in our time three feet is the height we would give as among the largest. It does not seem to make woody shoots freely, but to hold a position between the her- baceous and the shrub sections. Its specific name, sorbifolia, indicates the resemblance of its leaves to those of the Sorbus, the Mountain .\sh. In Germantown, Philadelphia, where several companies of a "Bucktail" regiment were formed in the Civil War, it is called the Bucktail Plant, because its plume of flowers resembles one, and a large clump of it grew on the field of Gettysburg when the regiment fought in that battle. It is propagated by divisions of its roots. There is a great deal of merit in the Itea fr®* virginica, one of our native shrubs, which Tirginlca nurserymen generally fail to recognize, or they would have it to offer to their customers, some- thing but few of them can do, inasmuch as their cata- logs show. It is not only an attractive flowering shrub, hut is famed for having remarkably attractive Autumn foliage. The flowers are white, in terminal racemes, flowering towards the close of June. With the coming of Autumn the foliage becomes of a scarlet and orange, ranking among the best of shrubs for such displays. Owing to the leaves having some resemblance to those of some Willows and the liking of the shrub for the proximity of water, as shown in its wild state, it has been called Virginian Willow, but one seldom hears any other name for it than Itea. As it grove's in cultivation it forms a luishy, though slender growth, usually of a height of about three feet. In its wild state it is found, ranging from Pennsylvania to far south, and these wild plants are some- times offered by collectors. Such plants sometimes bear the appearance of having been made by dividing older ones. This sug- gests a way of increasing it, in addition to thait of cuttings and layers and seeds. In the Hamamelis japonica, the Japanese Witch Hazel, we have the counterpart of our own species, the H. virginica, in many resjiects. The foliage, flowers and general habit are the same, as is it.s flowering on naked stems. The essential distinction is that this Japanese one flowers in Spring, in- stead of late ."Vutunin, as our virginica does. What we have seen of this Japanese one tends to place it among a few other shrubs and vines from Japan, which show such a desire to flower in Spring that they cannot await the final departure of Winter, .some- times blooming so early that late frosts catch them. But there comes to mind here a point in their favor. If these plants have their shoots cut off and placed in bottles of water towards the close of Winter they will open in a dwelling room, their flowers giving much pleasure in this way. There are two sorts of this Hamamelis japonica, one more tree-like than the other, which is only seen as a large shrub. The stronger form is called arborea. Wliile these Japanese sorts add to the variety of our collections they cannot dis- place our H. virginica in the welcome it re- ceives when in flower. What can equal the pleasant surprise one meets with on a late diy in November in a woods when amidst the trees and shrubs bare of foliage he comes on a bush of this Hamamelis in full flower amidst the general desolation surrounding it! The writer has seen such bushes in flower, not always surrounded with leafless trees and shrubs, but at times amidst groups of Hemlocks, Tsuga canadensis. Layering increases it, and it bears seeds regularly. Wlien the pods open they fire the seeds some distance away, as some other plants are known to do. p To those acquainted with the beauty of hisTd m*^ the Pterostyrax hispidum when it is in P bloom it is a cause of wonderment that it is so rarely met with in collections. Many boasted collections of trees do not contain it. This, too, in face of the fact that it seeds freely and these germinate very well. The Pterostyrax is a small tree, of a spreading, rounded outline, but in company with many other trees it flowers when of a shrub size. The flowers are white, in pendulous racemes, coining with the leaves in early June, at about the same date as blooming of such well known Magnolias as macrophylla, glauca and acumin- ata. M'ith all its branches loaded with these pendu- lous racemes of flowers — for it is a profuse bloomer — it ranks as one of the showiest of small trees. It well deserves the name of the Wistaria Tree, which some apply to it, though its racemes are not nearly of the length of a Wistaria. We would give the height as of about 15ft. to 20ft., with a good spread of branches. The leaves are very large, 3in. to 4in. in length, and, truth compels us to say, they lack a bright green color which, had they it, would be an additional merit for tliis beautiful flowering tree. 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The Welcome of the South Closing our pajics in llic ciirly uI'lcriKiuii of Wednesday last, the report of I he annual convention of the national llorists' society, the S. A. F. and O. II. in this is.sue can only take in tht^ proceedings of the opening day. As it happens, these are the most important, coverinf; in review largely the work of the whole year, and this time there wt^rc a nuinht'r of far reaching amendments to the Ijy-laws and constitution to be considered. Each of these, as puhlislied previously for tlie consideration of the members, was tidopted. Hereafter, the date of the meeting can be made movable to .suit the climate of the section where the convention will be held. Iviiially important was the change by whicli th(> place of meeting will be chosen two years ahead. There was a special object in this, namely, to allow of the development of a garden suitable to the status of the society, and to assist the superintendent or others who have charge of such garden. Other changes that have been made are all pro- gressive, and only tlie hide-bound conservative surely can find objection to them. They make for elasticity, and must react for tlie good of the society and its members in all parts of this great country. This thirty-second convention has been notably successful. The torrid weather which was beUeved would be a great obstacle to the realization of the success of this meeting, was found non-esastent. The reports from New Orleans and from Houston tell of quite bearable weather, an atmosphere that had been cooled by thunderstorms, and altogether agreeable. Those who journeyed by way of New Orleans are full of praise for the fine reception accorded by the florists in that business-like and eager horticultural center. This line welcome at the gateway of the South for eastern and northern delegates sent them to Houston in the liighest spirits, prepared for a busy, pleasant week, smd the anticipations with which they started from their respective homes had been more than realized. The convention haU is a splendid building; the headquarti^rs at the Rice Hotel are magnificent, and no credit is too great to be paid to the work of C. L. Brock, the superintendent of the convention garden. Laboring under very great drawbacks, he has per- formed a miracle and given to the Houstonites a thing of joy which they ought assuredly to treasure and develop. Looking back a year or two it seems hardly credible that we could be able to write at this moment of an S. A. F. convention so far south as Houston and one that has passed, as this one has, with flying colors and a record not only of work well done, but in a measure a work that marks a new epoch for the mother society of American florists. and one small articles which, nevertheless, are in daily use. The whole point of the matter, however, is this, that the public has become educated to the use of adver- tisemenls. It looks to placards or to the daily announce- ments through the newspapers for what it wants. 'I'his is a literal fact, and it is for the florists to take advan- tage of this dependence of the buying public on adver- tising, in order to get them acquainted with flowers and the beauty and all the tender feelings that flowers in- spire, and by getting them habituated, in that way to sohdify and crystallize the whole iloral business into something Uke steady permanence. At any rate, from the foundation that has been already laid in many iilaces it should be easy to erect a superstructure, and it would amply repay the whole } trade to have its combined income assessed at two or three per cent, toward a fund for national advertising of the lines herein parlly suggesteil. Horticultural Names Government Appropriation for Standardizing You will be interested to hear that the Agrictiltural Appropriation Bill as amended and passed by the Senate, contains (p. 25) an item of $3000 to co-operate with horticultural organizations in the standardization of botanical (sic) names. Of course the House will have to concur in this amendment. Curtis N. Smith, 19 Congress st., Boston. Counselor-at-Law. Seeking Publicity Canadian Horticulturists Meet The nineteenth annuiil convention of tlie Canadian Horticultural Association opened at Kitchener, Ont., on Aug. 10, with about IIJO delegates in attendance. Mayor Hett warmly welcomed the visitors, and the response was delivered by E. B. Hamilton of London, Ont. Presi- dent F. W. Adams, Toronto, Ont., reviewed the progress of horticulture in the Dominion during the jircsent year to date. The reports of the secretary-treasurer and the tariff committee then were presented hy .Itilius I.uck, Montreal, Que., and K. I. Mepstcad, Ottawa, Out. E. J. Hayward of Montreal addressed the delegates on "Commercial l>'erns." On Tuesday afternoon the delegates were taken in automobiles through Kitchener and the ' adjoining town of Waterloo. In the evening George Baldwinof Toronto gave an illustrated lecture on "Suc- cess with a Home Garden," and Harry Tattle oif Toronto spoke on "Commercial Culture of Peonies and Dahlias." B. Kuhl. To oiir mind, one of the greatest imdertakings before the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Hor- ticulturists now or in the near future, is the solution of a national publicity scheme for Flowers. There is something in the air that leads one to think that this consummation cannot be long delayed. From the report of the society's publicity committee it will be •seen that that body recommends united efl'ort with the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. In another part of the present issue a report of the latest meeting of the Wholesale Ornamental Growers, a nurserymen's body, shows that the same que-slion, pubhcity, was' also a chief sulijcct of discussion at their recent meeting in New York. This matter Uke- wise occupied a very prominent, perhaps the most prominent, place at the annual convention of the national nurserymen at Milwaukee, and was by no means a neglected subject before the seedsmen's con- vention at Chicago. Glancing around in the subway trains of the great cities one sees attractive advertisement's of California fruit, such as Apples and Oranges; one sees .\rrow collars, face pomades, hosiery, including garters to hold your stockings up, chocolates, razors, and a hundred I^'loiiists are well known at church altars in connection with marriage ceremonies, not as the principals but as decorators. One of them was asked why he thought that part of the church was called the altar. He replied that it was most likely because people altered their names there. We mentioned la.st week that sometimes the true mean- ing of certain words was not well understood. How would you define the exact shade of meaning of "sur- prise" "and "astonish"? A story was told us the other day that exemplifies this: A man's wife found him kiss- ing the cook. He was surprised and she was aston- ished. We spend very pleasant hours together in the meetings of our 'i'exas Florists' Association. We also find oppor- tunity for making the time profitable from a monetary standpoint in an indirect way, by finding out through our fellow florists what to do and what not to do. The successful man is usually willing to tell others of his success and how it was attained, and the unsuccesful one does not, as a general thing, object to saying a few words. So thus we learn by listening to both parties. The reference to the Sumachs in another paragraph brings to mind the fact that Rhus Toxicodendron has a climbing variety which is used the same as the Virginian Creeper, as a wall plant, in some English gardens, and the poisonous character of the foliage has often been commented upon in the English horticultural papers. Very many call this simply R. radicans, as though it were a species, while others, we believe, have applied the name Hoggi, or possibly Ampelopsis Hoggi, to it. It apjiears, however, to be simply the true climbing form of R. Toxicodendron. A COBBESPONDEXT Writes: "Now that the custom has been introduced of wearing flowers for mother and father, why should not parents wear them on Children's Day? Wouldn't you like to see 'from a ninth story win- dow,' loyal citizens wearing red, white and blue simple flowers that children love, on the second Sunday of June? l.el's advertise it." To this we s.ay: .All very well, but if I'm left with U children and should marry a widow with four and twenty more, who's to provide . the flowers? We would have "a flower show along our alley ! Thousands of bushes of Thunberg's Berberis are sold and planted every year, and not one too many can come from tlie nurseries. This, with Regel's Privet, are two excellent and heiiitiful shrubs. If we had to select what we believe to be the one all around best and most meri- torious medium growing shrub, it would be Berberis Thunbcrgii. It is neat growing, compact, entirely depend- able in practically all soils, seemingly insect and disease proof, of pleasing shape either as a specimen or for forming hedges; has beautiful bright green, ovate leaves and in Winter is usually decked with little oval scarlet fruits a quarter of an inch long. Its flowers are not very showy, but bright withal. In and around New York and Brooklyn, close up against manv of the houses in the busy, dusty streets, will be found characteristic trees of the Ailantus. This tree, which is .lapanese and commonly called the Tree of Heaven because of its erect early growth, attains in its later years a lanky, somewhat branching character; the leaves becoming much smaller than they are on those August 19, 191(j. The Florists' Exchange 405 immensely vigorous straiglit young slioots tliat come up from the ground year by year when this plant is kept cut down. The name is frequently wrongly spelt as Ailanthus, the "h" being a foreign addition which has no right there. It is a very handsome plant in its young state in certain parts of the pleasure grounds, the long, pinnate leaves giving a graceful, sub-tropical effect. Once before in this column the writer pointed out that certain common names used for plants in England and America refer to different botanical genera. Thus, for instance. Burning Bush in this country is Eloeagnus atropurpureus, whereas in England it is Embothrium eoccineum. In both countries the I'raxinella or Dictam- nus is also called Burning Bush, although here the term Gas Plant is more conunon. Bridal Wreath in the United States is Spira;e Van Houttei; in England it is Francoa ramosa. Dusty Miller and Bachelor's Buttons are common names for quite distinct plants in the two countries, while the Rose of Sharon here is Hibiscus syraicus, while in England, Hypericum caJycinum, also called St. John's Wort, is just as often called by this name, and so one might go on. It Ls for this reason that scientific names, which are known alike in all coun- tries, are adopted as a standard. An old trick seems to have been practised in the Syracuse section recently, by which a young man witli a persuasive tongue sokl what he called Christmas Lily bulbs to several ladies interested in church work. He sold these at $1.50 each, saying this was something new; that he had bought the whole stock, much to the annoy- ance of other florists, and that he would agree to buy back two or three of the small bulbs that the parent bulb produced and would pay for them. Each purchaser had to sign an agreement not to sell bulbs to anyone but the vendor, so that he could control the stock. The idea was that eacli bulb would bring in a nice profit which could be turned (ner to the cluirch. The upshot was that when the bulbs flowered they were nothing more nor less than Von Son Narcissus. Years ago P. T. Barnum made a remark that seems quite applicable today. A wEi.i. KNOWN friend of mine read a short paper recently in which he advanced proofs to sliow that Sam- bucus canadensis and not S. nigra, is the tyjie plant from which came the Golden Elder. Hitlierto ])ractically all the authorities have named the Golden Elder as a Tariety of the common European holder, S. nigra, and being a "common plant" it is possible that the difference had not attracted the scientific men closely until now. Eari.y in the Spring an English correspc ndent re- ported in The Exchanof. that he liad tried bard to find any refernce to our Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) in any of the British standard horticultural and botanical works. Curiously, we found it listed in two well known and much used encyclopedias, and later heard that the plant grows and berries well in the famoiis Kew Ciardens. That being so, one would imagine that so good a plant would be much more used in parts of the British Isles for its decorative effect. Several of the Sumachs or Rhus family are also grace- ful trees and attain a fair height in some instances. This genus is interesting in many ways. It contains over three dozen species, not to mention V2 or more varieties of these, some of which are tender or greenhouse plants. The best known of the hardy ones are the Stags- horn Sumach, R. typhina; with K. glabra, the smooth leaved species ; copallina, the Mountain or Dwarf Sumach ; • also the Smoke Sumach, Cotinus, and the Poison Ivy, R. Toxicodendron. Typhina has several common names as Virginian Sumach, Fever Rhus, Vinegar Tree and the other name already given. Stagshorn is thought to refer to the fruiting truss, which is reddish, and branches somewhat like the antlers of a deer; others think that It is simply given because of the reddish hairiness gen- erally. The leaves and bark of this and the Smoke Tree, Cotinus, are used in tanning and dyeing. The leaves color brilliantly in the Autumn. The Question of Prices It would seem that the English nurserjTnen are trying hard to raise the price of their stock just as our home nurserymen are endeavoring to protect theirs. At a recent trade convention in London the matter was dis- cussed. "There appeared to be absolutely only one opinion as to the .state of the nursery trade, and it was that unless some alteration took place quickly the trade was doomed. "The universal rise in expenses is too pressing and obvious to need detailing, while sales of nursery stock have gone off, and prices still fall sooner than rise. Tliere was only one opinion as to the necessity of raising prices, the only difference appearing to be as to the possibility of putting prices up to a profitable level, and compelling members of the trade to keep in line. - "One or two nurserymen seemed to think that the pro- posed scheme to use compulsory powers was too drastic, and might be injurious to members who were honestly desirous of conducting their business with due regard I for the general interests. "Others, and these decidedly in the majority, thought the proposals did not go far enough, and that still stronger methods should be employed against price-cutters and auction-dumpers. It was suggested that members of the Horticultural Trades Associations should bind them- selves to a strict boycott of offenders black-listed by the council, and decline to buy or sell, or do any kind of busi- ness with them. It was also suggested that they might be prevented from advertising, and also from exhibiting at flower shows. One member pointed out that most flower shows were now mainly supported by trade exhibits, and that it wiis in the power of the trade, if they held to- gether, to give show committees the option between refusing exhibits from black sheep, or the ruin of the show." — Horticultural Advertiser. Practical Landscape Gardening* Nowadays, when people ai>preciate much more than they did even a few years back, the value of improving their property, a book like this, that tells how the work can be undertaken, must fill a decided want. The owners of places in the suburbs, and in the im- mediate environs of towns, know that to improve their property adds to its value. Moreo\er, the fact of smart. The late John Charlton See obituary page 353, August 12 issue well kept home grounds is distinctly elevating to the mind of the family, and reacts upon the immediate neigh- borhood. We have seen how a garden that was formerly undeveloped, even neglected, when brightened and well kept has been an example that showed the way to a dozen others on either side of it, and those dozen, were examples for scores beyond, and in this way beautiful homes resulted, and out of these beautiful residential districts. Mr. Cridland, the author of this book, has had the best of practical experience, graduating through the nurseries, where he was well grounded in the cultivation and the needs of trees, shrubs and plants, and having good judg- ment and taste improved also by his academic course, is eminently fitted as the author of a guide on landscape gardening. Never have we seen a book more simply and directly written and arranged, never one more fully illustrated, on all essential points, such as grading, the location of the house with regard to shelter, sunlight, dryness, and all other features; while the grouping of shrubs, the placing of trees, the making of paths and drives, fountains, lakes, lawn.s, terraces, and all such like, are not only described in text, with accompanying tables of plants to select and how to compound them, but each subject is very fully covered with pictures that actually mean more, or tell more than could pages of descriptive text. Glancing over the pages, one sees plans and elevations for Sununer houses, garden seats, tile flooring, swimming pools. Water Lily pools, sundials, bird baths and other architectural features of the garden. Plans occur show- ing a scheme for a garden on three levels, combining a terrace, a Winter garden and a Rose garden, with plant- ing key; also excellent photographs showing the finished gardens with grass or brick paths, pergolas, borders of flowers, fences behind the borders, and the proper placing of the trees and shrubs. Farm houses and small places well out in the coimtry are not forgotten. These are too often neglected, and examples are shown of unplanted properties, and those that have been much improved by suitable screening, orderly arrangement of outbuildings and careful plan- ning of walks and drives. There is no need to praise such a book; we can only warmly recommend it, and those who at any time will have, or do have ground planning operations and garden making to do will find this an excellent reference and ■ help. The book runs to 266 pages with a very complete index, and is opulently illustrated. The book is dedicated to Jos. Meehan, who is writer of the Nursery Department of the Exchange. The printing is superb, every detail of the finest — even the lights and shadows being brought out most effectively. * Practical Landscape Gardoning By Robert B. Cridland. i'ul)- lished by A. T. Do La Marc Printing . 25, 1915; .\lbert McCullough (pioneer), Jan. 13, 1911); Robert Haentze (life). May 5, 191IJ; Max Ru- dolph, Feb. 22, 1916; Conrad Be'rgstermann, Feb. 20, 1916; William Young, Nov. 11, 1916; Jos. H. Cunning- bani, March 4, 1916; August Krueger (life), March 3, 1916; Wra. F. Kasting (life), June 15, 1916; Walter P. Stpkes (life), Julv 1, 1916; Wm. Tricker, Julv 11, 1916; Ji'hn W. Pnehlinann, July 11, 1916. It is with jirofound regret that in this list I have to chronicle tlie death of three more th in ordinarily promi- nent members of our trade; Edwin Lon'dale, W. Atlee Eur))ee and William F. Kasting. .Mr. Lonsdale was a past president of our society, and for one year served as its secretary. He was a pioneer nienilier, and keenly interested in our organization. His services were at all times available in any work of the society in which his knowledge and skill were of use, and he gave them unstintingly, officially or other- wise. His willingness to help a fellow member when- ever po.ssible to solve horticultural problems was heart- ily appreciated, and he will be greatly missed by many of us who have sought his counsel. Mr. Burpee was a life member, his membership dat- ing from 1886, the second year of the society's exist- ence. He took a great interest in the society's affairs, and gave evidence of his interest by his earnest support of everytliing tending to advance our work. He was one of tin- most widely known nteniliers of our organi- zation, anil his delightful pcrs:nialily cndeired him to all who came in contact with him. In th.- death of Mr. Kasting, our late highly esteemed treasurer, our society sustains a great loss. His sud- arent organizatiim. Mr. Pepper submitted numer- ous jilans for national advertising, but as many of them were necessarily expensive it was deemed best to submit the whole thing to the committee once more for maturity. The start that has been made by our national body is ccrt.'iinly along good lines. There cannot be too much publicity or too much thought given this important topic but the amount spent must compare with the returns gained therefrom. Of course every particular line of business thinks it ought to be exploited directly, hut is it not true that if any one line is exploited, the others are sure to benefit in propegislati\c Committee: Many matters have been brought to our attention af- fecting the different branches of our profession. Early in the year, the matter of postage on catalogs and cir- culars was taken up on the request of several of the large mail order seed houses. The request made was not for a reduction in postage, but simply for "permission to mail circulars and catalogs at the pound rate (irrespective of zone) at the same rate that now pertains to the mail- ing of catalogs. A bill was introduced in the United States Senate to bring relief to the members requesting this change, but after conferring with the powers that be, it was found to have this permission granted might materially affect other lines of business, as well as our own, adversely, and we therefore decided not to press the matter. Mail Censobship. During the Spring months a seri- ctory committee, reported favoring the publication of such a directory, to be controlled by the society and under the ptrsnnal supervision of the secretary. He asked for an aiipropriation of $3000, and when the directory is complete he suggested that it be sold at a cost only sufficient to cover expenses and perhaps yield a small revenue. This directory would include the names and addresses of growers, retailers, wholesalers, park and cemetery superintendents, members of the florists' supply trade and allied trades. It was pro- [losed that S." A. F. State Vice-Presidents be asked to assist in tlve work of collecting data. .\etiiin on Mr. Peterson's report, on the motion of \. T. De La Mare, New York, was referred to the executive committee for consideration, with power to ,u-t. The various State vice-presidents' reports were or- dered to be printed in the Proceedings. Secretary "^'oiing s;iid that practically everyone had sent in a report this year and congratulated these officers. August 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 409 The business of the evening session, wliich was held at the Rice Hotel, was confined to the casting of the ballot for the convention cities, whicli was done by the secretary, favoring the proposals as made. The recep- tion to President MacRorie was then held and was of a most enjoyable character, witli music, dancing and refreshments. Wednesday and Remaining Days On Wednesday the annual meeting of the Ladies' S. A. F. took place, and a visit to the market and shopping districts was planned as an entertainment. The same morning the Florists' Telegraph Delivery had a meeting, and the report of the conunittee on the president's address was submitted and discussed. The report of the National Flower Show Committee was submitted by Chairman Geo. Asnius, following which the nomination for officers for 1917 was received. Chairman Asmus on National Flower Suggests That the Guarantee Fund Subscriptions Remain as a Permanent Support of the National Flower Show I have the honor to report that the Fourth National Flower Show, held at Philadelphia, March i2!i to April 2, was a success from every point of view. It was a suc- cess through the influence the society was able to exert among its local members, through its friends, in tlie trade and out of it, and through the kindly patronage of the thousands in and around Philadelphia interested in horticulture and floriculture. In comparison with previous shows it displayed a great advance in the realization of the possibilities at- taching to such a show, your committee did not fail to profit by the experiences resulting from the first three shows. Foremost was the matter of organization, and to the extent of the ability of your committee this was made as perfect as, to them, seemed possible. It is most gratifying to be able to state that the local bodies es- tablished, nobly carried out the work assigned to them, working most harmoniously to the common end — success. Very long before the dates fixed for tlie show it was realized that the space afforded by Convention Hall, the only building in Philadelphia available, was inadequate for our purpose, yet those in charge of tlie show were not discouraged, and by the conservative use of discretionary powers, a huge show was housed which entailed little or no friction among the large number of exhibitors in the different sections. In this connection, the thanks of the committee are extended to those exhibitors in our trade section who cheerfully consented to tlie different changes in location of their exhibits made necessary by contraction of space in order that our exhibits in the competitive section might have due prominence. Unfortunately for us, the laws in force in Philadelphia prevented a public opening of the show on the two Sundays during the show period, and we were not enabled to profit by the large influx of visitors which we are as- sured would have been in evidence on those days although on the second Sunday we were permitted to sell associate members badges at 25 cents each, and the gross sale of these badges amounted to $1217. In the arrangement of the hall, its heating and light- ing, the committee was confronted by conditions the settlement of which entailed much negotiation, but which resulted to the great advantage of the society. The min- utes of our committee descrilie these fully, and they need form no part of this report. This show was financed entirely by the society througli the guarantee fund provided by those in its membership, who were and are confident that tile Na- tional Flower Show lias become an established feature of the work of our society. It is pleasing to be able to state that those sub- scribing to this fund have not only been reimbursed as regards the 50 per cent, call made upon their siibscrijition, but have received a dividend of 10 per cent, upon the entire amount subscribed. I would make the suggestion, concurred in by many, that these subscriptions remain as a perma- nent support to National Flower Shows under such conditions as the society may determine upon. This would obviate the necessity of inaugurating a fund for each future show, and thus entailing much unnecessary work upon tlie part of the committee and its officers. The thanks of the coimnittee are extended to tlie subscribers to the guarantee fund, for their en- dorsement of our work in a pe- cuniary way, and their willingness to share with the society the various liabilities attending the promiotion of a National Flower Show. In this expression, I am sure the society as a body will join us. [The list of subscribers and donors of prizes was here given. — Ed.] To one outside the circle of those actually engaged in the work of inaugurating a National Flower Show, the labor involved in the staging of such a show can hardly be realized. While your committee conducts its work as a directing body, much of the detail must be accom- plished by the local organization, and as chairman of your committee, I have felt myself particularly fortunate in having been able to assist in effecting an organization in Philadelphia whose work was a most important factor in the success of the show. 1 should feel that I were remiss did 1 not particularize in regard to this work. To William Kleinheinz, chairman of the committee on exhibits, our thanks are extended for the work performed by his committee in the securing of e.xhibits in the com- petitive classes, and for his personal effort in this direction. We are gratefully mindful of the fact that W. F. Therkildson, chairman of the committee on publicity, was instrumental in obtaining for us publicity for the show of a very high order and extensive character. Mr. Therkildson's work in this connection is worthy of the society's highest commendation. The work of Louis Burk, as chairman of the committee on concessions, was most thorough, and the arrangements made by this committee were both admirable and profitable. Robert Craig, as chairman of the "committee at large," with his committee, cared for many things without the province of other committees, and helped materially the work of the organization. The committee on lectures, of which J. Otto Thilow was chairman, instituted and directed a program of lec- tures on horticultural subjects which was an important and popular feature of the show, and consequently a source of much gratification to those interested in its success. Samuel S. Pennock gave unstintingly of his time to Chrysanthemums m Texas Tills picture shows a house of 6000 Chrysanthemums, crown by Wolfe the Florist, and shown at the Cotton Palace Grounds. The Governor of the State of Texas said that this was one of the finest sights he had ever witnessed The $75,000 home'of J. W. Link located in the suburbs of Houston, Tex- attend to his duties as chairman of the committee on printing. Much important work devolved upon the committee on lease, contracts and hall, of which Adolph Farcnwald was chairman, all of which was carried out with a zeal much appreciated by our organization. The committee on trade tickets, whose chairman was E. J. Fancourt, gave service which was long and con- tinuous. The work of this committee was most important, and was accomplished in a most skillful manner. Wm. P. Craig, as chairman of the committee on special premiums, was instrumental in the addition of many donations to our list of special prizes. The committee on information was a somewhat new feature of our show organization, and we must con- gratulate Fred Cowperthwaite, chairman of the commit- tee, on his having proved the necessity for a bureau such as was established, and the good results accomplished. Chas. Henry Fox, chairman of the advertising commit- tee, which ultimately merged witli the publicity com- mittee, with his committee rendered admirable service in matters concerning the advertising of the show. The committee in charge of decorations, John P. Haber- mehl, chairman, through the skill displayed in the deco- rations installed, met thoroughly the expectations of the National Flower Show committee. The committee on special features, of which Chas. H. Grakelow was chairman, did excellent work. It is to be greatly regretted that some very important features ar- ranged by this committee were, owing to unexpected lack of room, impossible of accomplishment. Franklin Barrett, as chairman of the committee on aquariums, was instrumental in the staging of an aquarium exhibit which was a highly attractive feature of the show. The nursery interests were looked after by the nursery- men's committee, of which Wm. Warner Harper was chairman. The work of this committee was, it is to be regretted, limited by space accommodations. Leo Niessen, chairman of the committee on music, de- serves great credit for the musical features provided. Arthur A. Niessen, as secretary of the local executive committee, is also to be congratulated on the successful carrying out of all the detail work of that office. The National Flower Show committee is also deeply grateful for the valuable services rendered by Daniel C. Donoghue, one of the leading attorneys of Philadelphia. iMr. Donoghue has a wide acquaintance with the florists of Philadelphia and vicinity and is greatly interested in their work. Mr. Donoghue did not render any bill for his services, and our committee would recommend that the society shows its appreciation of his work by appoint- ' ing him attorney for the society. The details as to receipts from all sources, and the linancial report of the show have been published, and each member present should be in possession of a copy. [The profit shown was over ,1>12,000.— Ed.] Your committee was fortunate in having the support of the American Rose Society, American Carnation So- cietj', and American Sweet Pea Society, all of whom di- rected the sections made up of their representative flowers, and added to the premium list of our society with special prizes donated by members of their own bodies. The co-operation of these societies was greatly appreciated. The afternoon of the second day was given over to an automobile ride over the city to places of interest, while the judging of the trade exhibits and of the ex- hibits at the Convention Garden was accomplished. The official opening of the Convention Garden was set for the evening of Wednesday. A special moving pic- ture show had been arranged by the local committee and friends for tlie S. A. F. members at the Queen 410 The Florists' Exchange Theater, and a band concert in Sam Houston Park wound up a busy and liappy day. Thursday morning opened with a business session for tlie completion of the election of officers, to receive the judges' reports, and to consider any deferred business. The Rotary florists and the S. A. F. members lunched at noon at the Kotary Club, on the roof garden of the Kice Hotel, the afternoon and evening being given over to a trip on the ship Canal, and visit to the battle ground at San Jacinto. Friday was called "Buyer's Day," for those wishing to do business at the trade exhibition, while a bowhng party was held at the Turner Hall. The afternoon of Friday was devoted to a trip to the famous seaside resort Galveston, where bathing and other forms of amusement were indulged in, to the profit and enter- tainment of all. New Yorkers at New Orleans The trip by boat from New York to New Orleans occupied five days, and the party of ten had a pleasant, restful time. After landing, an automobile ride was given to the delegates in the late afternoon. All parts of the city were covered, both in the modern and ancient French Creole quarters. The crowning act of hospitality ot New Orleans was the supper given on Monday night at Kolb's German Restaurant on Charles St. It was a most enjoyable affair, especially the Louisiana chicken gumbo. Dancing was indulged in by the young people between courses, and speech making followed. C. W. Eichling acted as master of ceremonies, while Paul Abele, president of the New Orleans Horticultural So- ciety extended a hearty welcome. P. A. Chopin also spoke, congratulating the brave few who had ventured all the way from New York. On behalf of the visitors, Richard Vincent, Jr., A. T. De La Mare, Joseph Hea- cock, Jos. A. Manda, A. Kakuda and John G. Esler, returned thanks for the wonderful display of real Southern hospitality. Dancing closed the evening, and at 11 o'clock the guests w-ere taken to the railway depot, accompanied by thirty of their hosts and entrained for the convention city. List of Delegates The following is a full list of the delegates at the convention: Anderson, C. G.. Lincoln, 111. Hannah. H. O., Sherman, Tex. AlfF Chas., wife and Miss Hagenburger, W. A., Mentor, O. Therese, Austin, Tex. Hillyer, Mrs. F. .S., Austin, Tex. Archias, L, H., Sedalia, Mo. Joy, H. M., Nashville, Tenn. Adolph, Wni. F., and wife, Jung, Mrs. G., San Antonio, Tex. Dickinson, Tex. Janssen, J. F., and wife, Spring- Albrecht, Mrs. Chas.. San Anto- field, lU. nio, Tex. Jones, J. E., Richmond, Ind. Atwood, Miss B., Beacon, N. Y. Judge, E. W., Tyler, Tex. Abele, Paul, New Orleans, I.a. Kerr, R. C, and wife, Houston. Baum, Has. I.., Knoxville. Tenn. Kaden, H.. Gainesville, Tex. Baum, Floyd and wife, Knox- Kakuda, A., New York. ville. Tenn. , Koehle, A. F., Sherman, Tex. Bowyer, J. George, San Benito. Kuhlinann, Henry H., Sr., Hous- Tex. ton, Tex. Baker, Robt. D., and wife. Port Kendall, Mrs. W. C, Pales- Arthur, Tex tine, Tex. Berning, H. G., and wife, St. Kuerth, Robert, Denver, Colo. Louis, Mo. „, „,.„„,^ T. Longren, A. F.. Chicago, 111. Begbie, Jas. W hhreveport La. i_^„«| Q^orge R., Houston. Berkow^tz Pg"''. J.'^;'''5'='^r"'- Lautenschlager, Fred, Chicago. Bates. IL E Roclitster N V . ^ang. A., and Mrs., Chicago. Baker, W J., Ft W orth, Tex. *-^ ^ York. Beck. H. B.. .Austin, lex. Tnm T D Chicann Brock, C. L.. Houston. Tex. I'°"e. T D ""icago. Brown. D. A., Cincinnati, O. Manda J. A W Orange, N./. Carroll, Paul M., and wife, ^.'^-tel . S. J Houston, Tex. Houston, Tex. , ^ ?,?"'"'/''■ V"^?' ^tucago. Cheeseman. H., New York. . MUlar, A.. Dallas, Tex. CruniD W E., Colorado Springs. Monard, Miss M. A., San (^q\q Antonio, Tex. Carter, Geo. M., Evergreen, Ala. McCabe, Frank, Chicago. Cohen,' Geo. W., New Vork. MacRorie, D,, San Francisco. Chopin, P. A., and wife, New McNaughton, D. H., Palestine, Orleans, La. , Tex. Carlisle. J. C, and wife, Alvin, McAdam, J. E., Ft. Worth, Tex. Tex. ™ V. ,. , Newcomb, Robert, Chicago. De La Mare, A T New ^ ork. ^,^■^^^ ^ j, Lake Charles, La. Dunbar, John, Rochester R\ p^^,^^^^ VVaUace B., Mont, Darbce, Mrs. R. E., San Fran gomery, .41a. Cisco, Cal. ,, . ,*.-.-• .' /-. Dcrnison, S„ New York. !;'';''"°";,f ,A- Cincinnati. O Drumm, R., Ft. Worth, Tex. Palmer, W. K., Jr., Benvyn, 111. Esler, John G., Saddle Uiver, N.J. J erring, A. L., Houston, Tex. Esler, Miss Marie, Saddle River, Y/"'i"-h w ^ii, •^'"'S^°' "'■ p,j J Reed, T. W,, Waco, Tex. Evans John A., Richmond, Ind. Uoyer, H, S.. Philadelphia. Pa. Farley, E. A., New Orleans, I.a. .Sievers. W. H., and wife. Buffalo. Fagen.' Miss Mary C, Houston. Seliginan, Samuel, Chicago, 111. Foley, Philip J., Chicago. Schellhorn, C, Washington, D. C Farley, E., Denison, Tex. StelTen, Mrs. C. L., Brownwood, Ford, D. W., Madi.sonville. Tex. Tex. Greve, Henry, Dallas, Tex. Scott, C. W., New York. Gude, Ernest, Washington, D. C. Scott, Mrs. E. A., Navasota, Tex. Grifflng. W. D., and wife, Port Stone, E. E., and wife. Dickinson, Arthur. Tex. Tex.. Gunterberg, Martha C, Chicago. Stuppy, Frank. St. Joseph, Mo. Heacock, Joseph, Wyncotc, Pa. Timm, Fred, Dallas. Tex. Hensel, F. W., Jr., College Sta- Tackett, L. J., Ft. Worth, Tex. tion, Tex. \'incent, John A., White Marsh, Hill, E. G., Richmond, Ind. Md. Hess, J. J., and wife, Omaha, Neb. Vincent, Jr., R., White Marsh, Hall, Edgar, Austin, Tex. j^j^j Harris.WalterK Brooklyn, N.Y. yineent. Jr. Mrs. R., White Hansen, Mrs. M. A., Galveston, Marsh Md HeTrCeo. W., Washington, D. C. ^^'^^I,"' ^'"""^ ^- ^°"' A"-">"^' Hawser, Chas., Jr., San Antonio, ^.^.^^;^^ ^j ^ Philadelphia, Pa. Hess, Wm. E., San Antonio. Tex. ]Y°^'^' T- J- Waco, Tex. Hillyer, Miss T. S. J., Houston. Young, John, New \ork. Hammond, Benj., and wife, 5^ell, J. C Dallas, Tex. Beacon, N. J. Zirkman, Arthur, Philadelphia. V- S. A. F. Botanist's Report on New Trees and Shrubs i Submitted by John Dunbar, Rochester, N. Y. ' ) DURING the past eighteen years a large number of species of hardy, or relatively hardy trees and shrubs have been introduced to cultivation from eastern Asia and North America, to scientific institu- tions, parks and gardens, and a large number of varie- ties, crosses, and hybrids among some genera of orna- mental shrubs, have been introduced from various sources to cultivation. We propose to mention a limited num- ber that have been partially tested and appear promising in the city parks of Rochester, N. Y. Syhinoas. Perhaps the most popular of all garden shrubs are the Lilacs, and our parks and gardens have been wonderfully enriched during late years with su- perb varieties and hybrids that have completely out- classed many older varieties that we thought could not be improved upon. The introduction of new species of Lilacs from western China, by E. H. Wilson, through the Arnold Arboretum, has been a wonderful revelation. Syringa reflexa is one of the most beautiful lilacs from western China and has flowered with us for two years. It has curving panicles of rosy pink flowers, eight to ten inches long, about June 1. It has good, ample foliage. Syringa Sweginzowii, from eastern Asia, has loose dainty clusters of fragrant white flowers, shading to pink. It flowers about June 10 and is a strong, vigorous shrub. Syringa Tomentella, from west- ern China, has a compact, much-branched habit and jiroduces clusters of rosy-pink flowers about June 7. Mr. Wilson states that when he first saw this Lilac growing in the wild, he thought it was the most beautiful Lilac he had ever seen. It is very variable in its char- acters and some forms of it were named S. Wilsonii, and S. Rehderiana. The specific name Tomentella, how- ever, stands for the group. Syringa Wolfii is a native of Manchuria, and came into cultivation through Petro- grad botanists a few years since. It is in full flower from June 1 to 5, and has panicles six to seven inches king of ro.sy-purple flowers, and blooms most profusely. It has very distinct oval shaped leaves. A few years since, the Lemoines of France introduced a most important race of early flowering Lilacs to cul- tivation by hybridizing Syringa Affinis Giraldi with some of the earliest flowering vulgaris forms. The former is an early blooming Lilac from northern China that has been in cultivation a good many years. These new hybrids blossom much earlier than the vulgaris group. Four of them have flowered with us for several years. Lamartine has single, elegant panicles of mauve-pink flowers ; Mirabeau, single panicles of mauve-lilac blos- soms. Berreyer has double, large panicles of mauve flowers, and Vauban, double, numerous, prominent pani- cles of rosy mauve flowers. It is a somewhat difficult task to select a few of the best of the most recent single and double flowering Lilacs among the vulgaris varieties and hybrids, when these varieties run into the hundreds. Among single, various shades of blue and bluish Lilac, and bluish violet, we would recommend Crampel, Decaisne, Gilbert, Presi- dent Lincoln, and Ronsard; in single, lilac-pink shades, lilarosa, Lovaniensis, macrostachia, and Schermerhornii; (lilarosa, Lovaniensis and Schermerhornii have been in cultivation for a good many years). A very distinct shade in salmon-pink is shown in Lucie Baltet, and in this particular color it stands alone; in shades of purple- red to violet-red, Cavour, Danton. Laplace, Marceau, Milton, and Monge; in single, white, Kate Harlin, Madame Florent Stepman and Vestale. Vestale is per- haps the best single, white flowering Lilac in cultivation. The large, pure white blossoms, partly reflexed, on large compound clusters, give it a most distinctive apjie.irance. In double crimson-red, purple-red and violet-red, we would recommend y\delaide Dunbar, Charles Joly, De Saussure and Paul Hariot; double, blue, bluish Lilac, and bluish Violet, Godron, Marechal Lannes, Olivier de .Serres, President Viger and Victor Lemoine; double Lilac pink shades, Comte Kerchove, Edouard Andre, Louis Henry, President Fallieres and Waldcck-Rous.scau; double, white. Dame Blanche, Jeanne d'.\rc, Madame de Miller, Miss Ellen Willmott and Rabelais. Deutzias. Some beautiful Deutzias have been intro- duced from western China, and a large array of most beautiful hybrids and varieties have been introduced by the Lemoines. The long branching sprays of these new hybrid Deutzias in white, rosy-pink and purplish-red flowers should be splendid plants for cut flower purposes for florists. Deutzia discolor with its white, dense corymbs of flowers is a very showy shruh. Although dis- covered a good many years since, it is only lately that we secured it. Deutzia glomeruliflora is a neat shriU) from western China, with grayish white leaves, and pro- duces very numerous, dense, white, small flower corymbs. Deutzia longifolia is an upright branching shrub with oblong leaves. The flowers are exceedingly variable, shading through rosy-pink to purplish-red. Among the numerous hybrids and varieties, perhaps some of the most distinct are: D. rosea campanulata. in which the long curving branches, covered with the bclKsliaped, white flowers, are remarkably beautiful; 1). rosea earininea has profuse light pink flowers, tinted carmine outside; D. rosea floribunda has very large blossoms, porcelain white, tinted with rosy-pink outside of the petals; D. rosea grandiflora is a gem, and has large, well expanded blossoms, white, flushed with pink and carmine buds; D. carnea lactea has rnilky white blossoms in great profusion, and sulphur-white anthers; D. excellens has most distinct flowers, bearing a re- semblance to Hawthorn blossoms. The pure white flowers are borne on loose panicles; D. elegantissima is an ele- gant flowering shrub with slender branches thickly cov- ered with corymbs of rose tinted flowers, and with carmine buds. It is true that some of the above hybrid Deutzias were produced 12 to 15 years since, but they are still little known. Philadelphus. Philadelphus Magdalenae is an inter- esting new species from western China, with showy, white flowers and distinct, ovate, acuminate toothed leaves. It was first introduced from China by Maurice de VU- morin and re-introduced by E. H. Wilson. P. purpuroscens is another new Chinese species. It is a strong growing shrub with somewhat drooping branches. The pleasingly fragrant, white, bell-shaped blossoms are produced freely from all of the branchlets. A very large number of beautiful varieties and hybrids of Philadelphuses have been sent out by the Lemoines during recent years, and we will mention only a few of them. Philadelphus Albatre is very floriferous and the slender branches produce dense clusters of pure white, very double flowers which are particularly attractive to many people. P. Argentine is an erect growing shrub and produces large, double white flowers, over two inches wide. The petals have a distinctly imbricated appear- ance. P. Banniere is a gem. It is a tall growing shrub and the semi-double, very large, pure white blossoms are borne abundantly on the branches and branchlets. P. Mer de Glace is a tall growing shrub and has perhaps the largest blossoms of any Philadelphus. The snow white blossoms are double to semi-double and have some- what the appearance of a rose. P. Virginal is surely a shrub for the florists to grow. It is vigorous in habit and produces an extraordinary profusion of pure white double flowers in dense clusters, and the branches hang down under their weight. It would appear to be a fine shrub for cut flower purposes. A number of years since, there was considerable attention given in some nursery circles to the first appearance of P. purpureo maculatus, which showed a distinct reddish pink color on the lower part of the corolla. I remember how en- thusiastic the late John Charlton of Rochester, N. Y., was in describing this Philadelphus to me, sometime before I had an opportunity of seeing it. A number of varieties in this group have since appeared, and have all flowered with us. Among them are P. Etoile Rose, P. Romeo, P. Sibylle and P. Sirene, and they all show single flowers in various shades of rosy pink to purplish red on the lower part of the corolla. They are small growing bushes and are somewhat tender. The red color has been derived from a Mexican species. In our judgment they are very pretty and are desirable garden ])lants. CoTONEASTEHs. If Mr. Wilsou had done nothing more than introduce the large number of species of beautiful liardy Cotoneasters for the embellishment of the gardens and parks of North eastern America, he would then have achieved a splendid success. We have a number of them under cultivation and some of the most di.stinetive are as foUows: Cotoneaster amicna is a dense, compact shrub. The flowers are inconspicuous, but the globose, orange-red berries are very ornamental in October and November. C. divaricata is an upright, robust shrub, thickly covered with small, deep green, glossy leaves. The ovoid, bright red fruits are remarkably pretty in September. C. foveolata is a most vigorous growing species, with larger leaves than most of the other kinds. The flowers have a reddish appearance, and the fruit is black. The foliage turns to orange-red in the .Autumn. C. Franchetii is a most graceful shrub, with branches somewhat pendulous. The leaves are most attractive, deep green above and whitish beneath. The small flower corymlis have a pinkish appearance. Tlie ovoid, or.ange-red fruits ripen in October and November, and are very attractive. C. Henryana is a low spreading shrub with distinct, oblong, dark green leaves. The whitish flower clusters are attractive. The fruit is red. C. nuiltiflora is perhaps the showiest flowering of all of tlie Cotoneasters. The white flowers, borne on the arch- ing br.inches, are very beautiful. The roundish, bluish green leaves are very attractive. C. Zabelii is a beauti- ful shrub, with slender, graceful, spreading branches find oval leaves, dull green above, yellowish white below. It lias pinkish flower corymbs, and roundish, red, droop- ing fruit clusters in September. Berbekis. A large number of beautiful new Barberries August 19, 191G. The Florists' Exchange 411 have come from western China. Berberis aggregata is an upright, dense growing shrub with brownish red stems, smallish, tapering leaves, deep green above, pale below. The dense spikes of yellow flowers are borne on the branchlets during tlie first week in July. B. dictyo- phylla is the most distinct of all of the Barberries. The angular branchlets are covered with a white bloom. The leaves are pale green above and chalky white be- neath, which gives the whole plant a whitish aspect. The fruit is dark blue with a glaucous bloom. It is a very interesting species. B. polyantha is a very dense, upright species with the lower branches spreading. The small leaves are obovate, olive green above, whitish beneath. It has dense compound spikes of yellow flowers during the first week in July. B. Poiretii latifolia is a beautiful, dense shrub, with a drooping habit, and has showy red fruit in the Autumn. 15. verruculosa is a handsome, hardy, low evergreen Barberry from western Szechaun. A really hardy evergreen Barberry is very desirable. Our plants are about one foot high. The dense branches, thickly covered with small, deeply lus- trous green leaves, render it most attractive. The small deep yellow flowers are very pretty. B. Wilsonie is a dense compact bush, thickly covered with very small, tapering leaves. It is the latest of all Barberries to flower with us and blossoms about the middle of July. The coral-red fruits are remarkably pretty in late Au- tumn. The tips of the branches are occiisionally winter- killed with us. ViiiuKNUM. Some important new Viburnums have been introduced. V. Carlesii, from Korea, is perhaps one of the handsomest plants introduced into American gardens in recent years. The splendid merits of this shrub have already appealed to some American nursery- men. It blooms with us about the end of April and first week of May. The unfolding pink buds and white, or faintly blush fragrant flowers, which follow, are remarkably attractive. The habit is compact. V. bud- dleifolium from western China, has oblong leaves from five to six inches long and two inches wide, dark green and rugose above, densely covered with a felty white tomentum beneath. About the middle of May it pro- duces pinkish tinted flower clusters, not particularly showy. It is quite hardy and its foliage is very orna- mental. V. rhytidophyllum is a handsome evergreen species. The rugose leaves are six inches long and two inches wide and covered with a pale rusty tomentum beneath. The whitish flower corymbs open about the middle of May, and the black fruits ripen in September. V. Veitchii has leaves that bear a resemblance to V. lantana, but they are much handsomer. This species has not yet flowered with us but it appears to be hardy. (To be concluded) Trade Exhibition, S. A. F. Convention While the exhibition on this occasion was small there were several displays of much interest, notably the ferns from H. C. Doescher, New Orleans, also the dis- plays of the A. L. Randall Co. and American Bulb Co.. each of Chicago, and GuUett & Sons, Lincoln, Neb. The hall was well arranged, light and finely adapted. The new enterprising firm, the American Bulb Co., had an attractive exhibit of tricatin velvet novelties, collapsible canopy, agate head pins, baskets, bird cages and Holland ware novelties. Samuel Seligman, Robt. Newcomb, Geo. Cohen and A. Miller were in charge. Geo. Cohen had under his care the silk novelties, rib- bons, chiffons and other new offerings. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia Pa., had a dis- play baskets, vases, artificial wreaths, metallic de- signs and accessories. Paul Berkowitz and H. S. Royer were in charge. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind., had its usual table exhibit of fittings and Advance machines. J. E. Jones in charge. Wertheimer Bros., New York, exhibited samples of ribbons, etc. Walter E. Harris in charge. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, displayed baskets, vases, wreaths, ribbons and accessories. Burlington Willow Ware Shops. Burlington, Iowa, had attractively shaped willow baskets, lined and plain. A. P. Loiigren in charge. A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, had a large attractive display of new electric fountains, jet ware, Egyptian baskets, combination vase and flower stands, and aquar- iums. H. G. Knowlton and Frank McCabe in charge. J. A. Peterson & Sons. Cincinnati, O., had an exhibit of Begonias, ferns, Dracaenas and Cyclamen. Poehlman Bros. Co., Chicago, had an attractive dis- play of palms, Araucarias, Dracaenas, Crotons. E. C. Pruner in charge. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, displayed photographs and diagrams of the well known Kroeschell high pres- sure steam boiler, ice machine and a complete line of boiler accessories. P. Lautenschlager was in charge. E. E. Stone, Dickinson, Texas, had an exhibit of finely grown Asparagus plumosus. Mr. Stone in charge. Cottage Gardens Nurseries, Eureka^ Cal.; exhibited Pacific Coast grown bulbs. Hyacinths, Tulips. Narcissus. W. D. Praser was in charge. Foley Mfg. Co.. Chicago, had samples of different types of Foley greenhouses, also ball bearing ventilating machine accessories. P. F. Foley in charge. John A. Evans Co. Richmond, Ind.. had a neat ex- hibit of Challenge "ventilating machine, also Little Giant, shown in actual operation, and other accessories. John A. Evans in charge. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, Neb., had an attractive ex- hibit of foliage plants, palms, ferns, Crotons, Begonias, Pandanus, Dracaenas, Christmas Peppers, Asparagus, Poinsettias and Cyclamen. C. G. Anderson was in charge. H. C. Doescher. New Orleans, La., had an exhibit of beautiful Nephrolepis ferns in many varieties, among which were many not usually seen. Lord & Burnham Co., Philadelphia, Pa., exhibited a small greenhouse, erected to show construction and material. M. C. Wright in charge. Texas State Florists' Association Annual IVleeting, August 14 THE second annual meeting opened at Houston on Monday, Aug. 14, with 150 present. The address of welcome was made by J. J. Pastoriza, mayor ])ro tem., and the response thereto was by E. E. Stone of Dickinson. It was resolved and carried that the 1917 convention be held at .San .Vntonio, with the Fall flower show of this year (191(i) at Dallas. The following officers were elected: President, T. J. Wolfe; vice-president, F. J. Sachy, San Antonio; secre- tary-treasurer, L. J. Tackett, Ft. Worth; press repre- sentative, C. L. Brock, Houston; educational director, F. W. Hansel, College Station. Directors: E. E. Stone, Dickinson; Bird Forrest, Waxahachie; H. B. Beck, Austin; II. O. Hannah, Sherman; E. F. Koclde, Sher- man; J. E. McAdanis, Ft. Worth. The evening meeting was held at 8 p.m. on the Rice Hotel roof gartlen, with a dinner, after which remarks were made by E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; Geo. W. Hess, Washington, D. C; Wm. F. Gude; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; Otto Lang of Dallas; Phil. Foley, Chi- cago; Mrs. Barbee, of San Francisco and others. President's Kerr's Address It is with great pleasure that the florists of Houston are to entertain the members of the Texas State Flo- rists' Association and the Society of Aimerican Florists T. J. Wolfe, Waco Elected President Texas State Florists' Assn. and Ornamental Horticulturists during the same week. It is needless to say that I feel greatly honored to be the presiding oflicer of the Texas State Florists' Asso- ciation. Texas florists have made a record of which I am very proud, in fact all of us should feel justly proud, con- sidering that this is the first convention of its kind ever held in the South and that our activities have only cov- ered the short jieriod of two years. In this short time we have caused the florists of the whole country to ob- serve the progress that has been made. The work that has been done and the good that has been accomplished, are due to the full co-operation of the florists of the whole State. Let us see to it that the association is built up and its intiuence increased by the condiined efforts and with the full co-operation and assistance of all Texas florists. I predict that the State of Texas, in a few years to come, will be one of the greatest flori- cultural States in the LInion. More Wholesale Concerns in Texas I believe the florists of Texas will agree with me that there is no greater field in the whole country for a large wholesale growing concern than there is in the State of Texas. The mere fact that 90 per cent, of the flowers that are sold in Texas are bought from without the State proves conclusively this fact. Why should this condition exist, when we have the most wonderful cli- mate, California not excepted, in the whole country, for growing flowers? Our soil is rich, our climate mild. The market is here. Our coal bills are 85 per cent, less than in the Northern and Eastern States. Our green- house construction is ligljter and thereby the cost of building is far less than in the colder climates. Then tell me, with these many advantages, why should we not only grow enough for our own use but be able to sell to other markets. I can cite you, even now, a number of instances where some of the florists of Texas and other Southern States are growing more stock than in previous years and are quickly grasping many of the opportunities that present themselves. There is our good and loyal friend, McAdams, of Ft. Worth, who grew every Carnation that he used last Winter, and I understand that they were up to the standard grades from the Northern markets. There is Drumm, of the Drumm Seed and Floral Co., of Ft. Worth, who has done more wholesaling this year than ever before. There is the Green Floral Co. of Dallas, growing more and better stock than ever. Tom Wolf of Waco, the Easter Lily King of Texas, is becoming famous for his Lilies. Harry Papworlh of New Or- leans, so I umlerstand, is producing some wonderful Roses. Why cannot we do the same in Texas? There are many others whom I could name who are growing good stock, but I enumerate these only to show you that we are making progress, and what we need is more of this stock. I sincerely heUeve that the day is close at hand when we will grow every flower that we need to furnish the great demand in Texas. Our State Flower Shows Our first two shows have not as yet put any money in the treasury, but the success of such shows is not to be measured by the profits derived from the door receipts, but by the great good done by educating the puljlic in the love and admiration for horticulture and floricul- ture, thereby increasing a demand for flowers and plants. We believe it will prove a safe investment for this society, from now on, as our past experience has been of great value to us, and of course to make these shows a success we must have the full co-operation of all the florists of the whole State. When we have our show this Fall, let every florist of the State make an exhibit. Do not take it for granted that because the show is not held in your own city that you will not gain directly from your exhibit. I say to you, it will be of direct benefit to you, for it means an increase in the demand for flowers throughout the State. The day for such narrow views is passing. Let us be in line. Trade Exhibits in Future Conventions I wish to recommend to this society that we invite the wholesale trade to make exhibits at each convention, and that arrangements be made for such exhibits for all future conventions, and that a small charge be made for cost of staging such exhibits. Publicity I recommend that a publicity committee be appointed by the president. The duty of this committee will be to carry on a publicity campaign for the florists of Texas; make a close study of our local conditions, and carry on a campaign that will give direct results to the florists of Texas. Welfare Committee I wish to recommend to this organization, the appoint- ment of a welfare comimittee whose duty it will be to consider the best methods of procedure for this organi- zation to accomplish the greatest good, also to recom- mend to this body, the support of such enterprises that will help the florists of the State. A Credit Bureau I feel the pressing necessity for creating a credit bureau for the florists of Texas. I recommend that a committee be appointed to look into this matter aiid recommend plans of procedure along this line. State Experitnental Greenhouses I wish to recommend that a committee be appointed to co-operate and work to the end of an experimental range of glass for this State. Your Duty to This and Other Organizations It is the duty of every florist in Texas to join the Texas State Florists' Association. It means the up- building of our profession in the State, it means direct returns to you in dollars and cents. When a Texas florist tells me that he is not interested in tliis organi- zation I take it for granted that he is not a man alive to his own interest. He is a man that does not take an interest in his own city. Yes, I might say that he is a man that is not interested any further than the front door of his greenhouse, or he would get out and take an active part in the affairs that mean the future of the floriculture in Texas. Now to sum it up, the florist in Texas who is not a member of this organization is a dead one. I appeal to you, as members, to go out as a committee of one, for this organization and tell the non-members, the great work we are doing. Point out to them the meaning of these conventions. In coming together and getting acquainted, "know thy neighbor," meet the good fellows that live in your adjoining town, tell them of the great good to be de- rived by coming together and discussing the different 412 The Florists' Exchange lines of our work, exchanging ideas, improving our growing of flowers and our stores. Do you lonsibilities that fall on you, do not fail to progress. Keep moving with those about you or you will find yourself isolated and alone. Keep yourself on a mental parity with your co-workers and friends. This wiU make you a welcome companion. Progress, keep moving, be modern. The pathway of life is longest and roughest to those who lag behind the procession. Life is worth living and it is worth living right up to the minute. At this meeting the following paper was read by W. J. Baker of Ft. Worth: Belter Freight Rates for Texas We spend very pleasant hours together in tlic meet- ings of our Texas Florists' Association. We also find opportunity for making the time profitable from a monetarv "standpoint in an indirect way, by finding out Ihnmgh our feUow florists what to do and what hot to do. The successful man is usually willing to tell others of his success and how it was attained, and the unsiKvessful one does not, as a general thing, object to saying a few words. So thus we learn by listening to both parties. But coming to our subject, "Freight Rates, we be- gin to talk of money directly. Who ever heard the words "freight rates" and didn't think at once of money, and I a good deal of it? We usually like to think in large terms of money, but in this case, where the large amounts are invariably going out and none of them being re- turned to our own cofl'ers, we are prone to frown when the words are mentioned, especially in Texas. Some one says, "Hut why should we have peculiar reason for complaint? Does not every business man have the same high freight rates to contend with?" Let us see if this is true. 1 have a list of a few items of the tariff which was compiled and handed me by the Southwestern Traffic Bureau on my request. This list was published in the Southern Florist some time since, so you may have all seen it. Here is the list as published, with minor changes; the rates are given to Ft. Worth or Dallas to eastern common points, and tlie comparisons arc taken from other goods of the same grade: Rate Should lie Flowors stands, iron, crated *i^'5? *o"?« l)i.>j|)lav stands, wiiiidi-n, set up, crated ;'■« ^-J* Same, lckcd down, crated •*•»'» J-*? Flowers, natural and plcserved, boxed f** }'^ Flowers, artificial J-^* JJ; liaskets, nested in, bundles f** f "I Same, nested, bo.ved f.-^* J-'? Baskets, not otherwise specified o.ss J.m Staves, Rattan or Willow, boxed ■io'* , l-'- Besides these items there are many other articles used by florists that are carrying a higher rate on the tariff sheets than the bulk or risk would justify. Then, most astonishing of all things, there are articles that are listed under one head at one rate and under another head at a much higher rate. For example: Florists are beginning to use considerably in their business goldfish aquariums, etc. A confectionery bowl and a fish bowl are identical, but if billed as a fish bowl the tarifi' is Method Jof Staking Dahlias by the Use of Ordinary Plasterers' Laths much higher. A glass show case is practically the same thing as a square aquarium; in fact, the risk is a little greater on the show case as it has one more glass side, and is generally much more bulky in (iroportion to its weight. Yet the square aquarium rate Ls nearly, if not quite, double that of the show case. Now, these facts do not necessarily mean that florists have been discriminated against, but it does mean that we have not been wide awake. It means that we had better be up and doing. It signifies that the confectioner and the merchant who uses quantities of show cases, the lumber man and others have been presenting their causes, while we have been sitting quietly by and are conse- (Miently being robbed of much of our profit. Let us wake up and work together. One shipper alone with his protest might hanllv be noticed, but the voice of this entire association, registered as one, might he loud and strong enough to be heard and heeded. Dahlias season, as the first was followed by a strong southeast wind and the second by a gale from the northwest, the two leaving jiractically two-thirds of the plants flat on the ground, though all had been made stocky by re- moval of the center shoots early in the season. A most disagreeable and disheartening day's work for two men in straightening up and mounding up the jilants only partially remedied the damage; for all the prostrated plants ceased to grow for two weeks or more while re-establishing themselves, and a large proportion of than were broken off from the tubers completely, and died. In a very few cases shoots came up from the roots of such plants and furnished a blossom or two late in the season but not one-quarter as many blossoms were produced by the whole collection as it should have shown. It was then decided that we would, in any future work with Dahlias, tie them up in some way; but as we planned an extensive collection for this season it was necessary that the expense for indiviaual plants should he small. Trellising with posts and wire would be inexpensive, but would forbid cultivation in more than one direction and would make it difficult to pass from row to row— a feature to be avoided if possible. Single stakes were considered, but quotations on those of satisfactory height and size were thought prohibitive; so merely as a matter of cheapness we decided to use the ordinary plasterers' laths. At first it was thought that three of these, in tripod form, would be necessary for each plant. This, however, was found to make a cumbersome and unsatisfactory arrangement; but the use of two laths to a plant has given us a support that has surprised us by its neatness, strength and general utiUty; and has received most favorable comment from all who have examined it. At an expense less than one- half that of single stakes we have secured a much more rigid support and one which greatly simplifies the mat- ter of tying up the plants, while it provides an admir- able medium for displaying the plant labels. To secure the greatest rigidity, with the most grace- ful shape, the two laths should be driven into the soil on opposite sides of the plant, from eight to ten inches apart, with faces opposed, and standing upright or inclined slightly away from the plant. The tops of the laths are then drawn together so that their faces touch for five or six inches, and fastened in this position by one or two turns of annealed wire. If pierced pot- labels or tree-labels are used for identification, one end of the wire used may be left long enough to pass through the hole in the label and secure the latter. If unpiereed pot-labels are used, these may be driven between the faces of the laths and so he'ld securely; while wired labels are very easily attached to the wires about the laths. In wiring the laths a small bicycle wrench is very handy for holding them firmly together while the wire, previously cut to the right length, is passed round the laths and twisted tight with a pair of pliers. Stout twine might be used for holding the laths together, as is the case in the figures shown. This work can be very rapidly done, much more quickly than it can be de- scribed; and the result, as will be seen by the figures, is an attractive, vase-shaped support. This is surpris- ingly rigid, as the soil is under compression at two places on opposite sides of each lath, and they are pre- vented from sbpping by the wire about them. But this is not all; for instead of having to wrap the twine or raffia about both stake and stem or branch in order to hold them in place, it is merely passed about the two laths, at any desired height, tied with just enough pull to draw the laths slightly together, when it will be firmly held and give adequate support to the plant. The ' tightening of the cord by wet weather merely draws the laths together— lay col- lections grown on clay or clay-loam soils. On such soils a long-continued rain destroys the supporting power of the earth about the plant, and any strong wind will then break the stems from the roots or tubers and seriously check growth of the plants, if it does not kill thciii. Two heavy rains in early August last year practically ruined the Station collection for the * Prepared by Prof. F. H. Hall lor the bulletin of the American I>at)lia Society. Rochester Flower Show September 4-9 V flower show is to be held in connection with the annual F.xposition at Kochester. N. Y., September + to !). It is to be along different lines from the one held last year, when some of the best growers in the country made exhibits, all of which were arranged in a beautiful garden effect. This \ear it h.as been decided to have a competitive exhibit aiid prizes are being offered. There are classes for amateurs as well as professionals, also a division in which both compete. Prize list may be ob- tained from Secretary F.dgar F. Edwards, 309 Powers Building. Rochester, N. Y. August 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 413 I Texas Nurserymen's Association I Summer Meeting, College Station, Tex., July 26 to 28 The Texas Nurserymen's Association met at College Station, July 26, as appointed in program in Badge Book, was called to order by Vice-President J. M. Kamsey, the president. Will B. Munson, being absent on account of sickness. B. Youngblood, Superintendent of the State Experi- ment Station Department of Texas, delivered an address outlining the work being done for Texas horticulture by his department and also work which he has in con- templation and showing the need of his department having an horticultural investigator, that this work may be more effectually done, not only testing trees and plants but also making and reporting new investiga- tions in horticulture. The subject "Legitimate and Helpful Co-operation among Nurserymen" was discussed at length, led by Vice-president J. M. Kamsey. The discussion brouglit out the fact that in nursery products the prices of today are too low and had not kept pace with the general high cost of living, labor and other requisites, in fact that the prices of nursery stock should be ma- terially raised to meet these new conditions, and that our nurserymen should co-operate together in many ways for the mutual interest of all. Co-operation with tlie American Association of Nurserymen was discussed at length. This discussion was led by C. C. Mayhew, in a letter to the secretary which follows: Sherman, Tex., July 22d. 1916. Mr. Jno. S. Kerr. Sec'y Texas Nurserymea's Association, College Station, Tex. Dear Sir. — I regret very much my inability to attend this meetinK of Texas Nurserymen's Association, but have been unexpectedly called out of the state for a part of next week. I feel, however, that it is quite important for the Texas nurserymen who failed to attend the two last meetings of American Association, to familiarize themselves with the work which is being undertaken by the American Association of Nurserymen. At the Detroit meeting, 1915, the American Association was prac- tically reorganized under a new constitution and by-laws, providing for the handling of the affairs of the association by an executive com- mittee, selected from the various sections of United States. The first executive committee did some splendid work; at the Mil- waukee meeting it was clearly demonstrated that the members of the National Association were enthusiastically with the executive com- mittee. One of the most important features of the work of the executive committee was the employing of an attorney to handle certain affairs of the association; give them advice, and also to advise any member at any time, without cost, on any question pertaining to the nursery business. At the Milwaukee meeting the executive committee added to the duties of the association's attorney, Mr. Curtis Nye Smith, of Boston, to such an extent that it virtually makes Mr. Smith busine.s8 manager of the association. In addition to Mr. Smith's duties as attorney, he is secretary of the association, publishes the trade bulletin (which goes only to members), installs a collecting agency, which will handle all accounts, both wliolesale and retail, which are placed with the collecting agency by members of the association. Mr. Smith also will work with and advise the various committees, probably the most important of which are, first, of course, the executive committee, committee of transportation, committee on legislation, and a new committee whose duties will be to prepare a trade mailing Ust. This new committee, which was appointed at Milwaukee, is made up of the vice-presidents of the various states, whose duties will be to select additional state committeemen and make up a state list of nurserymen and dealers who are entitled to receive trade lists. After this work has been done in the various states the data will be gotten together, compiled in a convenient form for use as the official mailing list of members of the American Association of Nurserymen. As vice-president from Texas. I request that the Texas Nurserymen's Association suggest a Ust of five nurserymen who will be best qualified to assist in the making up of a list of nurserymen and dealers who are entitled to receive the wholesale trade lists of nurserymen. I regard this as a very important piece of work. We all know that wholesale trade lists go to a vast number of people who are not entitled to buy from our wholesale lists. Another committee of the National Association which has been doing some splendid work is the committee on arbitration. Mr. W. C. Reed, of Vincennes. Ind., is chairman of this committee, which was appointed directly after the Detroit meeting. Under a resolution adopted ac the Detroit meeting, which created the arbitration com- mittee to arbitrate differences between members, no firm can retain membership in the National Association who declines to submit his differences with a fellow member to the committee on arbitration. You can see at a glance the worth of the work of this committee. Differences between members arc reduced to writing; correspondence or contracts backing up their contention are assembled, data placed with the chairman, who goes carefully through same, renders his verdict, places it in an envelope under a number, forwards data to another member of his committee, who renders his verdict, and forwards same to the chairman, who forwards date to another member, and so on until it goes the round, no member knowing what any other's opinion has been until it a!l reaches the hands of the chairman. After opinions have been received from all members of the committee, the chairman accepts the findings of the majority, which makes the verdict that must be accepted by both parties to the controversy. This assures as fair, as economical, and as quick a settlement as could be hoped for in any other way. The committee on arbitration have settled several differences between members. Their findings have been accepted, as far as I was able to learn, by all parties interested, and I think, as a rule, members who have used the arbitration com- mittee feel very grateful for their splendid work. Perhaps the most important and far reaching work of committee on legislation is their work on a uniform state inspection law. Co- operating with this committee is a committee from the entomologists and nursery inspectors, who have agreed with the committee from the American Association of Nurserymen on a fair and workable state law, which can, and doubtless will, be adopted by most of the states, thus practically the same law in every state in the Union, which will certainly be very much more desirable than the various laws under which we are at present operating. The conmiittce on transportation is also doing some splendid work. Every nurseryman in the United States, whether he is a member of the National Association or not, is indebted to the executive committee of the National Association and is also indebted to all other committees of the National Association for the work which is being done. Every man engaged in the nursery business should become, by all means, a member of the American Association of Nurserymen, and do his part toward making the American Association of Nurserymen what it is possible to make this association. No nurseryman actively engaged in the business can afford to miss the benefits which will be derived frum the publishing of bulletins by the American Association i»f Nurserymen's manager. No nurseryman can afford to miss the splendid service it is possible for him to receive, practically without cost, from the association's attorney. No nur- seryman can afford to mi.ss the help he will get in many ways from the National Association, provided lie is a member. Of course, he will get general benefits whf;tlier he is a member or not, though there are many benefits which will be received only by members of the asso- ciation. The cost of membership in the National Association, which gives the privileges before enumerated and many others, is 85.00 per year, plus a certain amount based on the volume of business done. Application for membership should be filed with tlie an.>lace for the Fail meeting of Tex;is Nurserymen's Association, which is to be licld on the fourth Tuesday and Wednesday, which is 2()th and 27th of September. This Fall meeting is the regular annual meeting of this association. Coming us it does just before the busy Fall shipping season, much gurc iron statute or pillar at Delhi, India, was erected twenty- eight centuries ag<) and has been hardly aft'ectcd by tiu* weather. Though the jmrity of the inui in this cotuinn wjLS accidental, not the rule in those times, still the statue stands, an apparently everlasting example of the rust-resisting qualities of pure iron. For a good many years the railroad engine manu- facturers have been using wrtuight iron for engine frames. They found from their vast experience that it stands the stress and strain better, resists shocks, and has a tendency to crystalize very slowly. As yi^u know, one of the very serious things about steel, when it is subject, to constant vibration, is its tendency to crystal- ize. The fire box stay-bolts on engines are also of pure wrought iron. There is no more crucial test to any mcfnl than that of its office as a boiler stay-bolt, where oiur end will be subject to almost a melting point of heat, the midrlle be variant and perhaps the outside in a bel(tu--/.ero tenqierature. Wnnight iron, liy tlw very nature of its manufacture, is much purer than steel. It is the foreign matter in iron that induces its oxidization. As you know, steel is madi- at a very high temiierature. In its cooling jiro- ccss the rc'idue slag which it is impossible to dear it of, is apt to form itself in segregations, which has nmch to do with accounting for the variable strength of any given steel bar. Wrought iron, however, is made at a nnich lower temperature, and in its puddling pro- cess and consequcnl slower cooling, the silicate or slag tonus itself aruurul the strands of the metal and pro- tects them friuii oxidization. So thin is this insulation from the air, th.it it has no eff'ect on the strength of the metal. ■ A paper read before tiie Lancaster (I'a ) Florists' Club by M. C. Wriglit of the I.ord & Burnliam Co. Let's Make a Flower Garden* This is a delightful account of a garden by a wmnan who has made one. livery inch of which she h:is labored to make of interest to herself. Gardens are personal things. iMrs. Rion has filled the liook with epigrams which are excellent. She says: "The only time a garden is disappointing is when we are taking strangers through it." "Above all we have a right to be frankly ourselves in our own home surroundings, and the less the personal garden expresses the professional perfection, the more does it hold of loving intimacy." As a little rebuke to the nurserymen, she remarks: "And the men who label the Roses — surely the perfume goes to their heads, for how often they mix the labels!" She advises the amateur to "Take a trip to the West Indies or Sicily about the middle of March so you may avoid the unconquerable temptation to uncover your Roses too soon." Regarding ants she reports: "I once almost bought a two-dollar book on 'The Wonderful .\nts,' but I've suftered so much at their hands and I've had such ample opportunity to study their wonders, and I've been so licked to a" standstill' by them, that I could now write a ¥4.98 book myself on 'Ants Strategy in Warfare.' " Succession of flowers in the garden is described as a vaudeville performance. There are several excellent chapters on birds. The chapter, "What my garden means to me" is ex- cellent: "The greatest gift of a garden is the restoration of the five senses." For the lady who seems enthusiastic over flowers as she enters the flower store or greenhouse, this book is just the one to have her read. It is written so that she will believe she is the author herself. .\ good book to introduce to vour customers. *Let'sMaliea Flower Garden. I)v Hanna Rion. N'ew York: McBrid Nasi & Co. A Useful Plant for Florists Cone-like mass of W. A. Manda's Linaria Cymbalaria varieKala, liaves creamy rose, very attractive. Makes a 6ne hanRing plant for tlie cool house „„ August 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 413 FLORISTS* HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 43,000,000 SQUARE FEET OF GLASS INSURED. Over $38,700 RESERVE FUND Tlie annual meeting of the Florists' Hail Association was lield on Wednesday, Aug. Ifi, at Houston. Anders Rasmussen and J. J. Hess of Omaha were elected directors. Section 7, article 5, in the by-laws was changed to read "five years" instead of "three" for hazardous risks. The Texas people showed great interest in this meeting and matters of Importance were discussed. Besides the officers already mentioned as elected, the following were nominated for directors: Frank Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo.; George W. Hess, superintendent Botanic Garden, Washington, D. C; W. W. Coles, Ko- komo, Ind. Two out of these three were elected on Thursday. SECRETARY'S REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING AUGUST st, 1916 Subdivided by States, the insurance on glass, effective .\ugust 1, 1916, in the Florists' Association, is as stated below: 5^i Arkansas 16,740 Colorado 481,901 Connecticut. Delaware. . . . . 18,166 Florida 24,150 Georgia. . 29.638 Illinois 234.741 Indiana. 121,000 Iowa 200,263 Kansas 539,148 Kentucky 39,202 Louisiana 2,200 Maine 624 Maryland 70.561 Massachusetts Michigan 79,275 Minnesota 48.789 Missouri 845,841 Montana 20,580 Nebraska. .. 378,189 New Hampshire North Carolina 4,902 North Dakota New Jersey 28,096 New Mexico 4,768 New York 81,340 Ohio 304,126 Oklahoma 106,136 Oregon Pennsylvania 283,325 Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota 32,500 Tennessee 70,000 Texas 157,339 Virginia 15,745 Washington. 12,910 West Virginia Wisconsin 50,787 Wyoming 8,200 Dist. of Columbia. . . . 4.220 Canada 9,055 p O o 7,670 956,880 84,419 3,.S71 52,050 55,537 4,379,070 2,238,908 2,228,152 1,077,260 180,887 3,320 40,785 246,007 207,146 1.001.7.SS 1,446,559 2,262,285 36,688 388,488 39,829 59,369 110,624 1,527,697 27,066 651,087 3,060,668 388,388 8,684 3,188,486 9,950 8,202 133,808 900 469,219 1.55.023 27,000 45,148 708,674 12,280 71,576 351,838 «).2 5= Q W i.2"- $64.96 109,631 106,886 43,986 212,911 651,942 2,100 10,828.81 '20.80 86,279 535,465 49,187 ,128,131 50.99 12.780 299,908 70,007 228,362 143.32 19,595 747,842 44,146 400,771 1.5.611.00 26,126 76,740 338,216 670,461 2,810.98 3.200 42,780 159.18 3,456 1,100 6,225 14,996 20,000 8,900 60.750 98.35 14,405 17,294 171,809 211.03 12,000 132,524 2,400 632,876 860.68 105,599 313,279 363,271 1,268,637 14.986.52 2,800 2,556 231.98 88,346 106,853 109,204 181,250 4,104.37 4,902 85,356 30,589 ■ 4,768 25,006 27,066 113.12 750 33,730 6.400 64,026 63.00 40,436 410,020 24,826 434,445 859.55 23,780 103,823 221,023 913.80 2,340 148,705 9,136 671,812 9,950 8,202 13,200 32,500 44,578 900 587.36 14,080 27,901 143,317 33,903 1,381.20 ■ 4.450 ' 8,575 46,71 7 S.OOO 8,200 4.220 4,280 71,576 95.20 2,762 246,693 1,170.45 Total. 4,324,460 27,942,185 532,176 3,105,783 1,433,591 7.582.375 855,372.74 The total expenditures, as per Trfasurer's Report, for the year ending August 1, 1916, are $64,572.52. The cash balance on hand is «9,207.85. of which $743.04 belongs to the Reserve Fund. The Reserve Fund now amounts to $38,743.04, of which $38,000 is invested in first-class municipal bonds, and $743.04 cash in hands of the Treasurer The amount of interest collected on bank deposits for the year is $426.86. The amount of interest collected on Reserve Fund invest- ments for the year is $1,912.50. Two thousand, three hundred and eighty-five losses have been adjusted since the organization of the F. H. A., involving a total expenditure of over $370,000. An equivalent of 270,913 sq. ft. of single thick glass was broken by hail during the past year, for which the Association paid $13,545 65. And an equivalent of 597,530 sq. ft of double thick glass was broken, which cost the Association $41,827.10. The only liabilities of the Association at the close of this Report are three unadjusted losses, aniounling to less than $200. The F. H. A. has paid out more money for losses during the past year than in any previous year since its organization. It has more glass insured than at any previous time. It has taken in more new business than in any previous year of its history. The F. H. A. is equalizing risks by charging a greater premium upon risks that have entered the hazardous class. It has a large Reserve Fund, which is rapidly growing, in- ^ creasing thereby its stability. The F. H. A. stands for a square deal, and a prompt adjust- ment of losses; and the Officials of the Organization desire to extend their thanks for the many letters of commendation which they have received from members who approve of their methods of administration. Market Value 4 County of Bergen Road 5 per cent., 1918 $4,068.40 2 Borough of Fairview School 5 per cent., 1934. . . . 2,161.20 1 Borough of Fairview School 5 per cent., 1935, . . . 1,083.50 2 Borough of Fairview .School 5 per cent., 1938 2,182.80 2 Borough of Fairview School 5 per cent., 1939 2,187.80 1 City of Waco, Texas, Street 5 per cent., 1921 1,022.20 1 Borough of Homestead, Pa., 4 per cent., 1922 1,000.00 2 City of Scranton, Pa., 4 per cent., 1924 2,006.80 2 Atlantic City. N. J., Paving 4 i-i per cent.. 1927., 2,059.60 1 Allegheny County, Pa., Road, 4 per cent., 1935 . 1,000.00 12 South River, N. J.. Elec. Light, 5 per cent., 1940. 6,625.25 4 Bor. of Edgewater, N. J., School 5 per cent., 1934. 4,322.40 5 Prov. of Alberta, Canada. 4 H per cent.. 1924. . . , 4,837.00 1 City of Houston, Tex., Municipal 5 per cent., 1925 1,036.70 1 City of Houston. Tex., Municipal 5 per cent., 1929 1,048.80 3 King Countv, Washington, Court House 5 per cent., 1933 3,270.30 The above is equivalent to an insurance upon 43,101.590 sq. ft. of glass. The number of members at date of closing this report is 1,658. The total receipts for the year ending August 1, 1916, and including last year's balance, as per Treasurer's Report, are $73,780.37. $39,912.75 The above gives the market value of The Florists' Hail I Association bonds as appraised by Harris, Forbes & Co., the I leading bond house of New York City. I JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary. Special Offer on florists' stationery Only to thick of it! In this day and generation hundreds of florista have no printed envelopes, letterheads, etc This IS not to their advantage. Every florist in the land should have a complete suppiy of printed matter where- with to conduct his business in befitting style. We have the largest plant in New York devoted solely to horticultural printing, and we understand the wants of the Trade. The Price List herewith shows how inexpensive is the stationery necessary to give your business tone and diguity. 250 600 lfy>o Notehcads 5^x8^ »l-50 $2.00 $2.75 BlUheads 7x6^ 1-60 2 00 2.75 Statements 6Mx8J^ 1.60 2.00 2.75 Envelopes 3^x6 1.25 1.75 2.50 Tuslness Cards. 4i^x2^ 1.50 2.25 3.00 Bags 5J4x2K l-^O 2.00 2.50 Cash with order from new customers. Goods will be forwarded by express, F. O. B. New York. A Day Book and a Ledger added to either of above for $1.75 additional. Please Read This Before You Order Write plainly and send "copy" for each article wanted. Notehends will be furnished in smooth writing paper with ruled lines Linen paper, ruled or ud- ruled, can be had instead if so ordered. Day Book and Ledger are large enough fot or- dinary purposes Ledger is indexed ana will hold 200 accounts. At Extra Cost. — Special designs, trade marka, etc^ engraved to order. A rose, violet, or other flower can be printed on your letterheads and bill- heads, plain or in color, to order. The quality of all the above work, at the price charged, is guaranteed to be away ahead of that used by the majority of florists in the smaller towns. Address aU orders to A.T.DeLaMarePtg.&Pub.Co.M Offices ! 438-448 West 37th St., N.Y. P. O. Boi 100 Times Square, N. Y. Publishers "The Florists' Exchange" Commercial Carnation Culture Edited ly J. FTaiibison Dick It covers the cnltivntion of the Carna- tion in all sections of the country. Will prove a boon to growers of this stock. Price: $1.50 net, postpaid. Your order will he fillf^d hv return mnil. A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. Ltd imMmmjimmM^jmjmimmw/mmmmmmmmmmmAmmmAmimmmmm Over 1500 Progressive Retail Florists have received TRIPLETS circulars We l;now these 1 500 men all know the value of printers' ink in their business — had they been ignorant of advertising knowledge we would not have troubled to send them the valuable information now in their hands, for we have given them the key to the pro- curement of good business for this coming Fall and Winter. It's all up to them, now. As an evidence of the estimation in which the TRIPLETS are held, one enterprising florist company who recently gave us an order for 1000 of one of the Triplet set is the seime firm that wrote us last December: " Our advertising expense for Sept., Oct. and Nov., 1915, amounted to over $1000. A small share of this went to you for Albums, ($100.00), which brought us in quicker and better results than were received from any other class of advertising." We admit the weather is just now so hot that it makes it hard to realize that in eight weeks more Fall business will be starting up. and a multitude of reinvigorated customers, fresh in from their vacations, will be besieging the live retail advertisers with orders. Are you ready? We have a few more circulars to spare. Do you want one? Those profit most who are best prepared. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE IN NEW YORK : 438 to 448 WEST 37th STREET IN CHICAGO : 143 NORTH WABASH AVENUE The word TRIPLETS is a distinguishing name we have given to our three new Design Booklets, our latest productions for best private trade 416 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses I Plorlata In ftood standing throughout the country can aval themselvea of the adrertlaers* ofiFera in this Department and accept, without hesitation, orders from thdr local customers, transmit them to an advertiser in these columns, and thus avail themselves of the opportunities for extention of trade which are open to all. Let your customers know you fill orders by tele- graph to any part of the country. When the design U placed In the advertiser's card It Indicates * membership In the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, n. y. Not how Cheap But how Good I should like to write a little essay OD " The Sweet Perfume of Courteous Service " but actions speak louder than words- Flowers are my hobby and my business- If you have orders for delivery in N. E., BOSTON, MASS. '• R©nri, tt-i© Telesraph Plorl»t" Member of FtoriBt^' Telegraph Delivery AasociatioD 13 4 XRBMOINT 8TRBBT ALBANY, N. Y. 106 State Street fCJ yM^^ Cut flowers or floral deaigns delivereii to ^"^ any part of Albany and vicinity on tele- graphio order. Personal attention given and satiefaction guaranteed ALBANY N.r. William Gloeckner We guarantee absolute satisjaclion. Send your orders for the CAPITAL DISTRICT, which inoludefl all ot Eaatero New York State, to /iyiaraill [ Jflorisl J ESTABLISHED 1842 ALBANY, N. Y. Florist and Nurseryman Rural and St. Agnes Cemeteries Ave. Writ*, Tetaphon* or Telegraph. AU ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street BROOKLINE, MASS. ^'^ ^^^H^rl^'^'' LARGEST FLORIST IN THIS DISTRICT Fr n,n 1 .M /% M 220 Washington St. . E Palmer BR(»«>KL.N.M^^^^^ Brooklyn, N.Y. Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Phone, Prospect 6800-6801-6803 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Long Island. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN ST., BUFFALO, N Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO. NIAGARA F.\LLS, LOCKPORT and WESTERN NEW YORK. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE '^ CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 Euclid Avenue We can fill your orders Day or NIftht tor Cleveland and State of Ohio Always have complete stock on band. Regular discount allowed the Trade. STREET, ,OHIO KNOBLE BROS., '^^E^gfSD",^ The beat flowers and prompt service to out-of-town orders Allentown, Pa. Can fill your Telegragh Older. Greanhouses, Bethlehem Pike Ernest Asniey FLORIST Store, 943 Hamilton St. Both Telephones Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y, EST. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y. CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Avenue WJ.PALMERV^ ' SON ■"- ' COLQEADO SPRINGS, COLORADO Telegraphic orders will be carefully and promptly filled. yt^J^tt. Personal attention given. Usual discount allowed. ^<^^^p>^ Colorado Springs vraMT. promptly and carefully executed by The Pilces Peak Ploral Co. 104 Nortli Tejon Street AUBURN, NEW YORK 140-150 SOUTH DIVISION STREET (verytlii; ■ rkwers We deliver to all points in Central New York, Wells and CorneD Colleges. Burlington.Vt. (.'rders lor Ver- mont and North- em N. Y. filled to your entire satis- fac- tion. Jfilorist ] BALTIMORE, MARYLAND and ALL SOUTHERN POINTS )tonai(517 North Charles Street <^^ "The House of Flowers" P^ rtolte, t\\t JlnrtBt, Jnr. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Charlotte and Vldnlty CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass CHICAGO, ILL. DALLAS, TEXAS LANGFLOBULJINDNURSEilVGO, FINE FLOWERS— PROMPT SERVICE DAY TOIN , OHIO f~^^ 112 South/jf^^\ M«ln St. V^"™/ f' FLORISTS <^^> Caitone BOSTON Massachusetts 342 Boylston Street Flowers 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel Courtesies Eitended to all Florists CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. VA. DENVER, COLO. <5D_„/. J5V^«— .y/V. J. A. VALENTINE, President J'ark J'lOral i^O. colorada. Utah, ^,^<=.j. Western Nebraska ^pT^^ 1643 Broadway and Wyoming points ^--X^ reached by express. Orders promptly filled. Usxial discounts. DETROIT, MICH. If we fill your order, our repu- tation is your guar- antee of efficiency* Telegraph Ua AUOT POCHELON,- tM-IM «ATCdaX K^ ^ BOSTON MaSSACHUSETTt 143 Tremont St. The centrally located Florist bhop. Yours for reciprocity. BRIDGEPORT, CONN John Reck & Son 985 MAIN STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO E. G. Hill Floral Co. 53234 RACE STREET Also Motor Delivery to Newport, Covington and Dayton, Ky. CLEVELAND .OHIO THE CLEVELAND CUT FLOWER CO. Will fill your orders for Dengna or Cut Flowers in NORTHERN OHIO DES MOINES IN THE CENTER OP IOWA J.S. WILSON FLORAL CO. <^i:fe> We eover all points in Iowa. ^^vU^^*^ ^MTTH ^HE FLORIST of Elizabeth, N. J. <^> We give the best of terrice 1169 E. Jersey Street Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 421 anb 422 August 19, 191G. The Florists' Exchange 417 ■a -.rr "Tlfx^- \\= Essentials to Success in the Retail Business Know All Your Costs and More Than Cover Them— Be Strictly Honest: It Begets Confidence ==D By G. D. GRAIN, JR. WHEN the florist who is setting up for liimself has determined on his location, fitted out his establishment and has got his stock in condi- tion where he is ready to begin establishing a trade, lie should also have determined on a definite policy for running his business. First essentials to a successful business, of course, include desirable location, adequate and reliable plant, knowledge of the technical side of the business, and working capital. But they make up only the ingredients of the cake, as it were. They must be handled, and mixed, and baked and then served in the right way or they may not mean anything to the .success of the business. Like the man Raymond E, Hitchcock used to sing about, a florist with all these desiralile arti- cles might be described as "All Dressed Up and No Place to Go." In every kind of business you have seen men with ramshackle equipment doing all they could handle, and on the other hand men with the very latest agony in stores and fixtures, stocks in trade and delivery outfits, fail to make good. The reader prob- ably can call to mind men who have begun business as florists on shoe- string capitalization and who have gradually climtied to success and pros- perity, and on the other hand also name others who have had ample funds to get together everything they thought they could possibly want, only to close out the whole venture at a loss. This can only mean one thing. Important as sufficient equipment is, and it is necessary, a business of any kind will succeed or fail according to the way this equipment is used and according to the manner in which it is administered. The same qualities which make a man successful will make a business succeed. The individual has his plant. He has a sound body and health; he has brains and tongue to talk with. eyes to see with, hands to work and write with. If he uses them well and orders his activities with charity and wisdom he succeeds. You may call a man successful without his having made money, but he has had other compensations to make up for the lack of this world's goods. But a business must measure its success by the returns it brings, because the receipts are the only practicable way people can show their appreciation of the .service done by it. So having his equipment and his stock and his capi- tal, whether he is a beginner or a veteran, it is necessary that the florist be sure that when he sells he sells at a profit. He must know his costs before he can set a price on that which he produces. He must know what a Begonia, for instance, has cost him up to the time it is delivered to a customer's door and what it will cost him after that to get the money in, before he can fix the price on the! Begonia and the pot it is delivered in. Nothing else will avail him in the least to keep him from failure unless he can be sure he is doing business at a profit. That is the only way to get justice either for himself, or his customers, or for the florist trade in general. Many an expert grower, learned in the lore of plants, of plant breeding, of soils and plant culture, skilled in maintaining the health and quality of his stock, with an exquisite eye for color and a knack in decorating, has lost his all and gone back to work for somebody else, simply because he did not appreciate the abso- lute necessity of keeping his costs. There is nothing here to scare anybody from making a beginning. The statement is a strong one because it is the first essential of any business. There is no magic in finding and keeping costs. The Oarrleners and Florists' AnniuiJ has outlined methods, and associations of florists discuss them. There are chance successes, perhaps, which do not emphasize this feature, but they are rarer than they may seem to be. But this matter of costs is not the thing that makes a.business successful. It is the foundation on which the greenhouses stand, the soil in which the flowers are grown, the "works" back of the face of the clock. It concerns the inside of the business and, if h)oked to, will insure that the other essentials of success will not be employed in vain. All these things are by way of getting ready for what a florist's business is all about. They can all be controlled by the proprietor. For the rest of it he has got to depend up m the impression he makes on the public to which he must ap|ieal. Any- body can make a plant ready and install a cost finding system. Then conies the real work. Then is when the florist will have his measure taken. Then he will show ■" t 1^ '*. ■ 'JL-Jifctt ¥f^% ' ^Jfc^^R &, 1 ^SBJ.Jjt' I^R 1 %■ 3 » *><^ 91 .:r'^ ^"^ ^-^ -i -^ ^^■^a .. "T*! * »* .1" ■ . IF ^^3B|^r, Bl 1 , \ j5PjjMmH%>j^^ n P. f^PFfl ^^,'|- r- \i ' IPI^ W f!Wf^' .■■■.:■ ,."*«?.;. ^«- : -r««t-._ Broken Wheel, designed lor the funeral of the oldest engineer on the See notes whether he can organize a business to have the same high qualities that a man should have. These quahties are all he needs to build up a successful business. One of these essential qualities, of course, is honesty. It pays. On the other hand the penalties attached to dishonesty are swift and sure. No business will make a lasting success on any other policy hut h(mesty. Once deceived, a customer is always suspicious. Once convinced, even at a loss to the florist, of his honest intentions, that same customer will acquire a confidence that will take much to remove. This means honest values. If they cannot be placed on the stock and still show a profit, that means something is wrong. That is one of the things the cost-finding system is for. The truth is one of the greatest things in the world. Just as the individual who succeeds must have faith in the ideals toward which he works, the florist should believe in his business. He must have believed there was an opportunity for the new venture or he never would have embarked in it. But his belief in himself, his stock, his methods and his trade should be one of the big things about the enterprise. People want flowers and will respond to honest, confident effort. Believe in them and they will not fail you. Your confidence in your business and your stock in trade will come from the knowledge that you are producing quality goods, on a profitable basis. Extend that confidence to the custo- mers you are after. They will respond if they are ap- proached in the right spirit. If they seem slow to buy do not consider that they are not to be moved or that you cannot move them, but examine your methods to see where they can be improved. It is the spirit of a business, the atmosphere about a store, the attitude of the head of the concern which impresses people strongly. Until success comes it may be hard to assume the confidence, and the assurance that will give the florist proprietor the air that will be- get the confidence of the trade. Once business begins to come that will be easy, but the florist should start out with the understanding that several essentials in connection with his dealings with his customers are also of first importance. After he believes that they want flowers and expect to give value received, he must consider that he Is serving them. He must desire to create good will for his store. This calls for absolute courtesy, jninctuality, sureness in meeting wants and filling orders, willingness to make complaints right. The florist should understand that the people to whom flowers ajipeal most, those who will buy at times other than ivlien custom calLs for flowers, are those of taste and artistic temperament. They must be met and handled with tact and consideration. This does not mean that the service of the florist should or need be in the slightest de- gree colored «ith servility. Honest self respect is another essential which will take care of that. All these things mentioned above are essentials. They will insure suc- cess provided they are backtd up by industry. They make up the sea- worthy boat and its equipment, and they show the course that must be steered. All that is needed is steam. Without them steam would only tend to send a good ship farther from the destination set out for; with them steam will surely bring the craft into the harbor of success. And industry means unceasing industry; it means perseverance, steadfastness, vigilance, wide-awakeness, alertness. With these things provided for and backed up by work that never lags, that is not dis- couraged by temporary disappoint- ments, success and big success is assured. Just how some men succeed is a perfect marvel. We have known them to take an order and leave the cus- tomer waiting two weeks, at the end of which time the order was still unfilled and not even a reason vouchsafed. Date, place and name could be given if wanted. Yet this man still keeps going. One can only think that in the hands of a really competent man the business could be converted from one that brings in a mere living to something highly profitable. Ciet all the knowledge you can. If possible be first with the novelties. Offer them to the trade even. Do not stop short just where you are, but branch out. At the same time temper your decisions with conservatism, and with the attributes herein outlined, you cannot fail. ,\. C. L. Road A Broken Wheel The illustration on this page, showing a broken wheel, was a funeral design made by Palmetto Nurseries of Florence, S. C, for the funeral of Robert Mack, who is said to be the oldest engineer on the A. C. L. road. He had been in the service of the railroad for half a century, and was a charter member of the Brotherhood of Ixicomotive Engineers. The Brotherhood asked for one-half of a -tft. locomotive driving wheel as a floral design, being an emblem of his occupation, and of a half century's service. The frame was made liy the shop mechanics, the design being composed at the Nurseries under the direction of DeWitt House. Tlie script on the rim of the design read, "A Half Century's Service," while other inscriptions were the "Pee Dee Division, No. 2(15," his lodge, with the figures 18fi.5 on the left and 1916 on the right. DeWitt House, we understand, is also an engineer, and has run passenger trains for 16 years on the same road as the late Mr. Mack, whom he knew well. 418 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses "Rdwson ih^ Florist EJly^f . ■* Vr* '"*^*^^^' * 107 W. Market St. i^' >• DeUverles to Ithaca. Blnghamton. Homell, Coming and other points, (yf Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co. EL PASO, TEXAS Baker Bros. ^^T FLOWERS - 'PLANTS •» TREES Mrs. N. Updike Galveston Floral Co., — K." Quality in Cut Flowers, Ptaata and Floral Work. "'"HU^J^t:^''"' Galveston, Texas THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH HENRY SMITH, MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. f 741 Main Street Stores: | j^ Asylum Street Greenhouses; Benton Street National Florists' Telegraphic and Cable Code Tliis code- liiis lieen pr.-pared fur the purpose of cutting down tclcKniph tolls when ordering flowers by telegraph. The use of the code Is very simple— merely substitute the code word for the expression preceding same. For ex- ample— suppose you wished to send the foUowmg telegram: Akron Flower Shop, 274 S. Main Street. Akron. Ohio . Deliver to Mrs. A. B. Webster, 42.3 I'ine Street, funeral design costing five dollars. Enclose card with sympathy of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith. By the use of this code this message would read as follows : Reflex Mrs. A. B. Webster, 423 Pine Street, Sublime Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith. There would be a saving of ten words in this message, amounting in cash to a saving of from 20 cents to 70 cents, depending upon the distance. By the use of this code you can cut down your tele- graph tolls and there can be no mistake about the message. GENERAL Deliver immediately to S°aaII Deliver to-morrow to .■■i, i, n ™I Deliver immediately 1 doz. American Beauty Roses to .Keport Deliver immediately $5 box Roees to Kenown CARDS Enclose card from i'lr'"' Enclose card with deepest sympathy of ""JP,""'' Enclose card with best wishes .Salute Enclose card wishing you bon voyage ; - ■ sample Enclose card heartiest congratulations and best wishes from ®1.""'X Enclose card affectionately yours ^ ,tl Enclose card love and best wishes. . . J^etlle Enclose no card iS""^""; Enclose card reading ' 1- i ;i Enclose card reading Mr. and Mrs ..^""^ Mr. and Mrs I>!!'sman Mr. and Mrs. and family Kindred QEOROE G. McCLUNllE lARTFORD.CONN. 165 MAIN STREET, SOUTH FLOWERS Hartford Connecticut MILLS „. We reach all Florida and South Fla Georgia pomta Jacksonville, Florida Wo Toixi'h ail Florida and all GeorRia Points Largest flower store south of Waabington, D C. 219 Main Street Tomlinson-Key Floral Co> - and family . Kernel CORSAGES Deliver immediately corsage bouquet to - Concern Deliver immediately corsage bouquet Sweet Peas to. • ■ .t^onn Deliver immediately corsage bouquet Lilies of the Valley to. .. Contact Deliver immediately corsage bouquet Lilies and Orchids to uircle Deliver immediately corsage bouquet Lilies and Orchids, price $5, to • •■ • ■ ■ ■■■.■ ■ ■ Combine Deliver immediately corsage bouquet Lilies and Urcbias, price SIO, to, Compleii FUNERALS DeUver immediately $5 funeral design to - Reflex Deliver immediately $10 funeral design to li X Deliver immediately S15 funeral design to Kespona DeUver immediately S20 funeral design to n i Dehver immediately $25 funeral design to 'i ici immediately Deliver $5 funeral design Roses to Deliver $10 funeral design Rose Deliver $15 funeral design Rot^ Highland Park Greenhouses Telephones HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 75 and 8ii Deliveries in any o( the North Shore towns of Chicago, aa far as Milwaukee ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS (S^/^^mamim^ indunapolis, ind. ^ •— ^^■^^■■— "^ 241 Massachusetts Ave. Prompt and efficient service rendered points in Illinois, Ohio and Indiana. Bertermann's flowers excel T/ie Florist, inc. 36 West Forsyth Street KANSAS CITY, MO. <^^ Samuel Murray 1017 GRAND AVENUE LEXINGTON, KY. John A, Keller EAST SIXTH STREET ^=^ LEXINGTON, KY. MiCMLlER Br©^. Co. Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky ^Prompt Delivery to /all So. Calii. Points 212 West Ith S(. LOS ANCiELES, CAI.. Louisville, Ky. MASONIC TEMPLE AUGUST R. BAUMER Fulfil Foreign . . Futile Deliver $M funeral design Roses to F"J,t''er Dehver $5 funeral wreath to 4 *■ 7 Deliver $10 funeral wreath to ►! i-^u ■ Deliver $15 funeral wreath to v'l."^ Deliver $20 funeral wreath to •,;*''! Deliver $25 funeral wreath to \?™ , Deliver for funeral of child vil Deliver for funeral of young man pcver Deliver for funeral of young lady ■ ■ ^ **^°^ Dehver for funeral of old man - ■ -1.° j^.*; Deliver for funeral of old lady .- if. , ,, DeUver in time for funeral floral design costing $0 to fraction Deliver in lime lor funeral floral design costing $10 to "".KMe Dehver in time for funeral floral design costing $15 to t'rigul Deliver in time for funeral floral design costing $20 to .frugal Dehver in time for funeral floral design costing $25 to I'requent Dehver in time for funeral floral design costing not over freeaom ANNIVERSARIES DeUver in time for reception flowers costing V^k"'* Deliver in time for wedding flowers costing. A„n„v Dehver for hirlliday anniversary flowers costing. ;„,;„,:; Deliver f.ir silver wedding anniversary Roses costing Antique Deliver for golden wedding anniversary flowers costing i;„,°Yl DeUver to lady in hospital flowers costing. . ., iJiVi,„ Deliver to gentleman in hospital flowers costing iClfitvr DeUver memorial wreath for grave costing S.™! Dehver memorial wreath costing $5 for grave of M^^t DeUver memorial wreath costing >10 for grave of JSr DeUver memorial wreath costing $20 for grave of iii„h?v DeUver one bunch single Violets to Sn™ DeUver one bunch double Violets to ' Mv„,ie Deliver two bunches single Violets to Si™ Deliver two bunches double Violets to Meiiow STEAMER DeUver to steamer Hamburg-American line in time for ^^^^^ DdTyer'to'stMmer'Nortii' German Lloyd line in time for ^ olhi'i^^to sieimVrWhiVe Stir iinV in time' foV^iiing Beaide Deliver to steamer in time for saihng isciong KENTUCKY ^cobSchnh&ThcsouiK 1 THE fLOWEB. STiOF |550 fourth Avenue toutrv Louisvil/e, Ky. The F. Walker Co. 312 W. Chestnut Street LOUISVILLE, KY. S3Z Foarlh Ave. FLOWERS KALAMAZOO, MICH. and Vicinity _ G. Van Bochove & Bro. Satisfaction Guaranteed Steamship sailings will be found on page 420 One doz. American Beauty Roses oJS One doz. Roses q^^ One doz. Orchids ■■■•',••:.- .•.■•* hhwv One steamer basket flowers your selecUon costUK ^K One bunch Lilies of the Valley ■>"»" One bunch single Violets Orran One bunch double Violets. ^'«»" Two doz. American Beauty Roses Outlet American Beauty Rosea SUBSTITUTION If no American Beauty Roses in stock, you are privileged ^^^^^ If 'no Orchidfs'fn slick; you are privileged' to siiijstiVute I.' .'.' .'.■.'.■Debate If no Uvcbiaamjioc^ .^i^^^^ ^^P ^^^ privileged to subsUtute. . . Devote Do not substitute but wire mmiediatcly DemS Do not substitute ■ ;,;■■■■.•. iSi^mand Send bill immediately and wo wiU remit uemanu Send Your Orders FOR DIXIE LAND TO IDLE HOUR NURSERIES Macon, Gwrgia All Choice CUT FLOWERS In Season Orchids and Valley a Specialty Supply Advertisements will be found on page? 421 and 422 August 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 419 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses EDLEFSEN-LEIDIGER CO. Milwaukee, Wis. 419 Milwaukee St. 349 Third St. Whitted MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. H. B. WHITTED, ^op- - —J OPERATING THRfiR f^lOrSll ^O. STORES Montclair, N. J. i^osemont Sardens MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprietor CorrespondeDce Solicited ^iortsi BIRTHDAYS Send appropriate flowers costing So for birthday of Noarlest S)>ml :\ppropriate flowera costing SIO for birthday of Nestle Siiii 1 appropriate flowers costing S15 for birthday of Normal Send appropriate flowers costing S20 for birtliday of Nimble Send appropriate flowers costing $25 for birthday of." Noble GRADUATION Send appropriate flowers for graduation costing Enter PRICES Noie. — These prices are net, that is, cover the actual amount to be remitted to the florist after commission is deducted. One dollar Panel One dollar and twenty cents Pallid One dollar and sixty cents Pardon Two dollars Parry Two dollars and forty cents Patent Three dollars and twenty cents Perceive Four dollars Permit Four dollars and eighty cents Persist Five dollars Perplex Eight dollars Polite Twelve dollars , Pillage Fifteen dollars .^ Planet Sixteen dollars Ponder Twenty dollars Prefer Twenty-five dollars Prescribe Forty dollars .■ Preside Fifty dollars ■ Pursue Copyright 1916 by National Floral Corporation. H*" Nashville, Tennessee 200,000 Feet of Glass « NEWARK, N. J. ' 946 Broad Street ^/Q^&^i'^y^*^ » Ueiiveriea throughout the State w and to all steamship docks in Hoboken. N. J. and New York Fresh Flowers and Beat Service PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street KlEWA^Kp lK]o Jo We do the most extensive Floral and Steamer Work in the Stats ^h /f if * ^^^ Broad St. yf..r V«»l, 561 Filth D-_|.„_ 1 Park Street 11 eW lOrK Avenue DOSlOn 799 BoyUton street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Madison Avenue and 49th Street, NEW YORK Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 783 Highest Award at the iDternational Flower Show, April Ilth, Grand Central Palace ~ Out-of-town Ordera 8olioited. Location CentraL Personal Attention. ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLINC 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel European Orders Executed Best Florists in tlie States as References «< fW If we say it, ive will do It' A. WARENDORFF ARTISTIC WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Bioadway, NEW YORK CITY <<^^> MY ONLY nORE ACCOUNTS INVITED ^CJ3*^ We will fill your orders for /s_<'0\ IVI f\ D r ^ Furrow & Company ^ OKLAHOMA CITY - GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA The " Design Book de Luxe," with colored plates is the only one suitable for the finest retail trade. For $2.50 we will send you a copy, postage paid. 420 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Edward Sceery "^ PATERSON and PASSAIC. N. J. PHILADELPHU, PA. The Belleyue-Strattord and Diamond & 22d Sts. Do you want fiuwera in Philadelphia? We furnish the best, artistically arranged ^^^6^ SAINT LOUIS, MO. 8th & Locust Sts. AU orders by Telegraph or Teley phone most carefully executed at once. Floral deaigos a specialty PHILADELPHIA: 1800 Chestnut St. ATLANTIC CITY: 2517 Boardwalk QIllP Unnbon Mown Pittsburgh, Pa. \e-/-«/ro. ZIO East Diamond Street North Side OUR ONLY STORE WE SERVE YOU BETTER 6T0FE 01 IK DAY AM) MOHT CMa SSLTFOBD FLOWER SHOP POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. VoMsar College Clert Eden , Putnam Hall Bennett School Taconic School ROVIDENCE, R. I. T. J. JOHNSTON a OO. 171 WEYBOSSn ST.. PROVIDENCE AND NEW ENCUND POINTS Providence, RHODE ISLAND Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS ^,£^fiii^ 38 Dorrance Street '^^^1^ Roanoke, Ka. Fallon, Florist Rochester Floral Co. ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Oive us your order for Southern Minnesota ROCHESTER, N. Y. 25 Clinton Ave., North Flowers delivered ^.--•^T'iti^ promptly m Kochcatcr and eurrounding country. Com- '^^TT'j^* plete Une always ready. ^"^l'-"''^ Salter Bros. "TT'"" FLORISTS 38 Main St., West ROCHESTER, N. Y. 0try ^\/^^^ ^^ Main Street. East Jv^'^W^wi^y^ Western N. Y. )jto>nal( «^Sfe>pomti. U"'"'^; ROCKFORD 0^^ pnnp..<:x riTv FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES ROCKFORD, ILL. >%/v Quick service to Illinois, Wisconsin. Indiana and Iowa Points. Young's ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street Out-of-town orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Wire UB your order*. ^^^m^ St. Paul, Minn. 20-22-24 West Fifth Street We fill orders for the Tnin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The largest store in America. Large stocki n great variety. Write, wire or phone. Open night and da>' Management Many a fir.st-class grower makes a very poor manager. He is far too easy in his methods and willing to take over all the responsibility from his employees. This is a mistake. He should foster reliability, which is best gained by accepting responsibility. Every one under his supervision should be responsible for a certain amount of work, even down to the boy that washes the flower pots. The real manager will never expect a man to do a thing that he would not like to do him- self. He should pay him a fair wage for the amount of goods he is capable of producing. He should not take all the holidays and forget his man at home. If a man is not worth a holiday he is not worth keeping. He should be courteous to all his employees and try to make them happy, as it is only the contented man who will do a real day's work. The manager should always try and see all the visitors that call on him, and treat them with the same courtesy that he would expect to receive himself when calling on other members of the trade, remembering always that courtesy lubricates the wheels of business. A manager must be a sticker. He must stick to busi- ness no matter what drawbacks and disadvantages crop up. He ought to take an interest in his local florists' club meetings, remembering they are being held for his benefit. He should be a regular exhibitor at horticul- tural and floral shows, presenting his goods before the public and thereby keeping in touch with the members of the trade. He should always try to be on hand at all flower exhibitions to give advice to the amateur whenever asked, remembering always that the amateur is the backbone of the trade. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS Sailings of foreigr owned steamships may be canceled without notice From New York Sailing D&7 Hoar Aug. 21-12.00 m. " 22-12.00 m. " 23-12.00 m. Pier W. 14th St. 5th St., Hoboken W. Slstfit. DestiiutioD New Amsterdam. Rotterdam Azores-Gib. - Nap. -Gen. San Juan Liverpool Bergen Bordeaux-Paris Glasgow San Juan Copenhagen Baiiia-Brazil Philadelphia. ..: . . Saxonia. Kristianiafjord.. . La Fayette Calif orniia Carolina HfllifiOlav Montjinan Bnllir ** 23- 1.00pm. |Pierll.Bkyn. " 26- S.OOpni.iW. i4thSt. " 26- 2.00 pm. Bush Dks. " 26- 3.00 pm. W. loth St. " 26-12.00 m.W.24thSt. " oftT'>nn ^ |Pier35.Bkyn.,nr. 26-12.00 m. Hamilton Ferry " 31- 2.00 pm.l 17th St., Hoboken " 31- i29thSt.,Bkvn. " 31-12.00 m- Pier 60 N. R. Carpathia Rot-lmnibeau Cameronia S, S, Vauban. . . . Sept. 2- 6.00 pm. 2- 3.00 pm. " 9-12.00 ra. 9- 6.30 am. W. 14th St., W. 15th St. W. 14th St. Bush Dks. W. 14th or 24th Liverpool Bord.-Paris Liverpool So. Am. ports Liverpool Falmouth. Lon. Falmouth. Lon Piinnonia An WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA WILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS ^rs* Louisa P. Fo'wler 9{AT10NAL FLORIST WILMINGTON. N. C. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square feet of Glass WORCESTER, MASS 407 & 409 Main St, Novelties for "WeloominK" and "Bon Voyage" packages. Flowera delivered to any part of the world 233-235 GRANT AVENUE Seattle, Wash. Holiyyifood Gardens Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1534 Second Ave. Fu^T^ Worcester Mass. 15 Pleaseint Street ^^ Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 421 and 422 August 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 421 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists THE FLORISTS SUPPLY HOUSE OF AMERICA Prepare for the Fall and Winter Now is the time to make up your work — and we have the goods to do it with. Minerva Grass in all colors. Marl Thistles, all colors, and an assortment of other Grasses for Wreaths. Red and Green Ruscus, Statice, Cat-tails, Burrs, and don't forget we have ready made-up Wreaths WRITE FOR CATALOGUE H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.. Phfladelphia, Pa. 1129 ARCH STREET LANDSCAPE GARDENING A course for Garden- era, FloriBts and Home makere, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell Univer- sity. Progreaaive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. We also offer a prac- tical course in Floricul- ture, including Green- house Construction and Greenhouse Manage- ment. Address The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. P.. SPRINC. FIELD. MASS. Prof. Bbal Send for catalogue. I Offer From STOCK: RAW UVA GRASSES $15.00 per 100 DYED UVA GRASSES . . $30.00 per 100 BIRCH BARK Bale. 220 lbs., $25.00 FLORIDA PALM FIBRE ..Bale. 200 lbs., $16.00 JAPANESE PALM FIBRE. . ..Bale, 440 lbs., $66.00 And Will Take ImportOrdersOn: ISOLEPIS GRASS, Prepared. SEA MOSS, Raw and Prepared. RUSCUS. Raw and Prepared. ADI ANTUM FERN LEAVES. Prpd. Transparent. ARECA and CHAMADOREA LEAVES, Raw. W. G. CLARE, Fernandina, Florida FANCY and DAGGER FERNS of the very best grades. Huckleberry Branches, Mosses and Wild Smilax. We solicit your patronage. Satisfaction guaranteed. GIBBONS, The Smilax Man. Red Level, Ala. When nrdpring. pleRsft mentloo The Exchange A Recent Subscriber to our CREDIT and INFORMATION LIST says: "Think it the best nione> we have ever spent.*' For full particulars write National Florists' Board of Trade 56 Pine St., New York City. When nrderltig. please men t ion Tlie Excbange Natural Green Sheet Moss Long green sheets of the heaviest variety Per bag, $1.00 H. W. Armes, Bryson City, N. C. Whpp ordpring. please mention The Exchange A^ C CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CD ll«ANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4- k Wben ordering, please mention Tbe Exctaanse When ordering, please mention The Kxchange Michigan Cut Flower Exchange INCOPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Salesroom 134 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone — Madison Square 3053 Manufacturers and Importers of Willow and Fancy Baskets for Florists Dealers in FLORISTS* SUPPLIES t^-QuT specialties — Wheat Sheaves and Basketa ' WIRE DESIGNS PRICES RIGHT— QUALITY RIGHT Let us quote you on your next order. If tt*i made of wire we can make It. George B. Hart, Manufacturer 24-30 Stone Street Rochester, N. Y. The Florists Hail Association Insures 41.000,000 square feet of glass and has a re- serve Fund of over S36,000. For particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec, Saddle River, N. J. INSURE YOUR GLASS NOW. Readers wUl confer a favor upon us of mora than passing value If. when orderlnft stock of our advertisers, they will ment on seelnfl tha adv. In TH£ EXCHANGE. "sefton" your flowers Corrugated Fibre Board makes the ideal package for ship- ping flowers. The dead air cells of the corrugations give protection from heat and frost ; and the arches form a cushion that takes up all the shocks and jars. Sefton Boxes have played an important part in improving shipping conditions. The board in them has higher cor- rugations and more of them to the inch than any other kind. Look for the Anchor Brand trade mark; it's an important part of the box. Ask your paper jobber The Sefton Mfg. Co. 1315 W. 35th Street Chicago, 111. McCRAY Refrigerator rkicDi AW^tm Send at once for Cata- DISPLAY TOUR logue No. 73, which de- _, ^■wmTr T> c "" '*>«» f^y ""e McCray FLOWtKo Refrigerators and Dis- play Cases for Florists McCRAY REFRIQERATOR COMPANY 689 Lake St. Kendsllyille, Ind. WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10.000, $1.85; 50.000. $8.00 Manufacturmd by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Smmple* Free. For Sale b7 Deeltrs. 422 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists DAGGER and FANCY FERNS Finest Ouality $1.00 per 1000 GALAX Bronze- Green $1.00 per 1000 $7.50 per 10,000 Sphagnum Moss $2.00 per bale BOXWOOD, $15.00 per 100 lbs. PRIINCtSS PIINE. 10c. per lb., $8.00 per 100 lbs. LAUREL FESTOONING, $6.00 per 100 yds. LAUREL, 50c. per bu. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, Hf^ p" "0 $7.50 per 1000 MANILA BOXES 18 X 21 I 24 X 28 X 21 X 30 X 24 X 5x314 5x31^ 5x3H 8x5 5x3J4 8x5 Per 100 ..$2.50 . . 2.90 . . 3.60 . . 4.50 . . 4.60 . . 4.90 . . 5.20 Per 100 28 X 8x5 $5.70 30 X 8x5 6.90 36 X 8x5 8.50 30 X 12x6 10.00 36 X 14x6 12.00 36 X 12x6 11.80 BOUQUET BOXES Toj 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $7.50 19 x9x 8 Mist Gray. .10.00 WREATH BOXES Per too 16 X 16x7 $8.50 18 X 18x8 10.50 Per 100 20x20x9 $12.50 22x22x9 15.00 MIST GRAY BOXES 18x 5x 3 $3.05 21 xSxSJ^ 3.85 24x5x3H 4.20 28i5i3H 5.10 21 X 8 x5 5.10 30x5x3J4 5.30 36x 5 X 314 7.00 100 24 X 8x5 $6.50 28 1 8x5 7.80 30 X 8x5 9.70 36 X 8x5 10.65 30 I 12x6 12.90 36 X 12x6 13.75 Printina 50 cunts i-stra per IIJOO. CYCAS LEAVES Size 8 to 12. . 12 to 16.. 16to20.. 20 to 24.. 24 to 28.. COMPARE OUR PRICKS WITH OTIiER.S Per 100 Per 1000 .$1.65$12.50 . 2.25 16.00 . 3.00 21.00 . 3.25 26.00 . 3.75 32.00 Size 28 to 32.. 32 to 36 . 36 to 40. . 40 to 44 . . 44 to 48.. Per 100 Per 1000 $5.00 $37.00 . 5.,50 42.00 6.00 50.00 . 6.50 55.00 . 7.00 60.00 HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., inc., WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET Boston, Mass. Telephones Main. 2439-2615-2617-2618 Fort Hill. 25290 A* MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS J* Unknown customers please give reference, or cash with order. \Vhpn ordering, plf-atie meatlon The Kichange SphagnumMoss $1.50 per Bale. Ten Bales $14.00 Write today for our' specially low Summer price on large orders. Buy your Winter's supply now and get the advantaga Our moss is good clean stock, every bale is wrapped. 7' Wire Designs and Florists' Supplies. The largest stock of fresh cut decorative evergreens lin America. THE KERVAN COMPANY 119 West 28th Street, NEW YORK, N. Y. When ordering, pleaae meption The Kicbanj:* NEW CROP.FANCYiFERNS AND DISCOUNTS ON LAUREL FESTOONING, for Summer wed- dings: notliing betteV. Fresli Btocli supplied on short notice. Wire or phone your orders. We will do the rest. 4c.. 5c. and 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, very fine and large. $.5.00 per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green, $1.00 per 1000, or S7.0(X per case of 10,000. Telegraph Office, New Salem, Mail. DAGGER FERNS, $1.00 per 1000 LARGE ORDERS SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40c. per sack. ' BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35o. GROUND PINE, 8c. per lb. Made into festooning, 6c., 8c. and 10c. per yd. LAUREL WREATHS, $1.75 to $3.00 per doz. PINE WREATHS, $1.60 to $3.00 per del. We also make special sizes when wanted. Samples sent if desired. ; SOUTHERN SMILAX, 50-lb. cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.00 per 50-lb. case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. All Kinds of Evergreens. CROWL FERN CO. MILLINGTON, MASS. Wlieii ordering, pl'-asp irentlon The Exchange M. RICE CO. •• KEYSTONE QUALITY " — Florists' Supplies Excel— IZ20 Raoa Street PHILADELPHIA. PA WTien ordering, please mention The Exchange REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOGUE ^ Buchbinder Bros. "518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago iniMitloti TTie Kxi'hatige T:_« !• M^nAn Save H the time greening 1 ime IS Money your designs by using FLO- RISTS" GREENING PINS, 20o.per lb. and you ge from 1000 to 1 100 to the lb. 10 lbs. or over, 15o. per lb. Special PrictM to JobberM. WM. SCHLATTER & SON, SpringfieU, Mm. Whpn ordprlnc. itli>ii«e m>>nt1nn The Bxchnnjce lur Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT! USE FOR RESULTS REED & KELLER 122 West 25th Street NEW YORK We Manufacture Our OwD > * FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Wbeg ordering, please mention The Ercbange METALS, WIRE WORK and BASKET WORK Southern Wild Smilax September Shipment $2.50 per Case. $1.50 per Half-Case. Send me your orders J. L. CUMBIE, Morris Sta., Ga. When ordering, please mention The Exchange The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports; Galvan- ized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards. Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Write for Complete Catalogue lrrr\^ D»*4%e 61-73 MetropoUtao ATenae, IgOe DrOS., BROOKLYN. N. Y. JOS.G.NEIDINGERCO..florisls'Siipplies 1309-11 North Second Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. WTien ordering, please mention The Exchange NEW CROP Green Sheet Moss, $1.75 per bag. Perpetuated Moss, $3.50 per bag. Lyrata. (Evergreen Oak Foliage), $2.50 per case. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN, ALA. NEW CROP GREEN SHEET MOSS. ForHangmg Baskets, at $1.75 per bag. PERPETUATED MOSS. $3.50 per bag. LYRATA. (Evergreen Oak), $2.60 per case. E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. When ordering, please roentlop The B^cbange gineerlng Society Bldg.. 25-33 W. 39th St., New York, Nov. 8-10. Sec'y Wm. A. Eagleson. The American Institute, 322-324 W. 23d St. Oranefe, N. J. — Dahlia show of the N. J. Florlcultural Soc. FittgliaTgrli, Pa. — Flower show of the Garden ' Club of Allegheny County; propcsod dates, June 13 to 16, 1917. Providence, K. I. — Dahlia show of R. I. Hort. Soc. Sept. 12-13. Providence, B. I. — Flower show of R. I. Hort. Soc, Nov. 14-15. Bocbester, K. T. — Flower show in con- nection with the exposition, Sept. 4 to 9. Sec'y E. F. Edwards. St. IiOnls, Mo. — Spring show, March IS- IS, 1917. Syracuse, N. T. — N. T. State Fair, Sept. 11-16. Tarrytown, S. Y. — Chrysanthemum show of the Tarrytown Hort Soc. In Music Hall, Nov. 1 to 3. Washington, D. C. — Annual meeting of National Potato Ass'n of America, Nov. 13-14. West Spring4eld, Mass. — Opening of the Eastern States Agricultural Exposi- tion. October. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Coming Meetings and Exhibitions (Secretaries are requested to forward ua promptly particulars as to forthcoming exhibitions). Amherst, Mass. — Field day for market gardeners at the Agricultural College, Sept. 6. Cleveland, O. — Flower show and Indus- trial fair, Sept. Florence, N. Y. — Floral and vegetable carnival, Sept. 7 and 8. The secre- tary is Mrs. J. G. Helwig, Box 68, Clarence, N. T. Oreenwich, Conn. — Fall flower, fruit and vegetable show of the Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 1916. Ziancaster, Pa. — Flower Show, Nov. 9-11. Z,ewiBton, Me. — Annual flower show of Lewiston and Gardeners' Union, Aug. 24 and 25. Maplewood, N. J. — Second annual Dahlia exhibition, Sept. 23. Sec'y, G. W. Moreland. Mount ElBCO, M. T. — Fall show of the Northern Westchester County Hort. and Agri. Soc, Oct. 27-29. Sec'y A. G. Ross, Annandale Farm. New Orleans, lia. — Flower show Nov. 11-19. New York, N. Y. — Amer. Dahlia Soc.'s annual snow Sept. 26-28, in Engineer- ing Bldg., 25 W. 39th St. Sec'y J. H. Dick. Newport, B. X. — Flower Show of the Garden Club, Aug. 17-19. New York. — Fall exhibit Horticultural Society of New York at Museum of Natural History, Nov. 9-12. Sec'y Geo. v. Nash. Botanical Garden, BrortX Park, N. Y. New York. — Annual Chrysanthemum show of the American Institute, En- Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson, the florist, has consolidated his two stores into one on Farnam st. Elykia, O. — The L. C. Hecock Floral Co. has been incorporated with a capi- tal of from $20,000 to $50,000. Minneapolis, Minn. — Members of the park board have ordered the bam, greenhouses and other small structures at Fair Oaks to be removed. August 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 423 M. C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Telephone*, Farmtut 3870-3871 All Kinds of Seasonable Cut Flowers When ordering, pleaje meptlon The Eicbapge V/OU cannot afford to overlook the New York Market if you are a shipper of flowers. New York prices are always the best prices and the demand is always good. You do not need to take our word for it either — just investigate. UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc. Ill West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY When 'irflninir, please mention The Exchange A. I. YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Florists 54 West 28th St. NEW YORK A, L. Young, Pret. and Treas. H. R. ScoMMADAU, Vice-Pres. F. LiGHTFOOT, Sec'y. Tel. Madison Square 3559 When ordering, please mention The Exchange Telephone: MadiBon Square 6£98 George W.Crawbuck Co. (INC.) Wholesale Commission Florists 57 West 28th Street, New York When orderinR, please mention The Exchange Herman Weiss Wholesale Commission Florist 106 West 28th Street, New York Telspbonet, FARRAGUT 634 and 3066 When ordering, please mention The Erchange THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Is ths only trade paper publishing an Index to stock advertised In aaoh Issue, and this feature means that ■ reader In need of, say. Carnations, ean look at this Index and refer to all advertisements of Carnations, largs and small alike. It brings ths results of Classified Advertise- ments Vi addition to the regular display jdvertlsements, and with n« •xtra cost, except to us. Can you think of better advertising service than thlsT Reidel & Meyer InooTpo rated Wholesale Florists Seasonable Flowers of all kinds. The beat of service to Growers and Retail Florists. Twenty-five years' experience in the flower business. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones — 4024 — J025 Madison Square When ordering. pleas» mention The Exchange For The Month Of August ROSES GLADIOLI VALLEY ASTERS MIESEM'S LILIES RUBRUM LILIES and a full line of Summer Flowers m yf«^ ^>Y T17 1D/~\CC ** '° "'^^ '"'' '>'"''>°" cntruited to me in such IVi I MT kJ M\.Mr\JtjM—i a fiir and liberal manner ai to make the cu»- tomer's relations with me satisfactory and profitable. TELEPHONES 1623-24-25 MADISON SQUARE JOSEPH S. FENRICH 51 West 28th Street, New York When ordering, pleaae mention The Bichange <«]iiiiuiiiUit]iiiiMiniiic]Mnminui]iniimiinc]iiiniiiiiiic]iiiiinriu)C]miiiimiit]iiiMniiiiinnmiiiiiiic]i j _ NEW YORK I y Wholesale" Market and .News ''of Ithe City | <.iumuiniii]ijiji]iiiiii[]iiiMniiiiic]iiiiiiiiiiiii:iMuiiiiiii[»iMiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiiiE]iiiimiiiiic)iniiiiuiiinuMiiuiiMtinMiiiimi[iiniiiiuiii[]iiiiiiiiiiiic.: The Market Aug. 15. — The volume of sales this week, so far, in the wholesale cut flower market is exceedingly small. The arrival of flowers is confined largely to Gladioli in a great variety of colors and of excellent quality ; and to an in- creasing supply of fairly well grown Asters. American Beauty Roses are in short supply, but the demand for these is not large. Prices remain about the same as last wek, namely, 8c. to 20c., with oc- casional sales at 25c. for special grade blooms, and the other grades at corre- sponding prices. The supply of hybrid tea Roses now arriving is very small indeed. The highest grade blooms are in general selling for about $3 per 100. A few of the newer or more desirable varieties are realizing $6, $8 and $10. . Bottom grade blooms are selling at from I 50c. to $1. There are still a few blooms coming into the market from the old Carnations, which it is hardly necessary to say are of poor quality, but as yet no flowers from the new plants have been noted. The supply is so small it is not wortli while to quote prices. Cattleyas are in very short supply in- deed, and though the demand for these is not at all active, yet it is sufficient so that blooms of not very high quality are selling at from 40c. to $1. A few very inconspicuous blooms are selling at from 20c. to 30c. each. The supply of Longiflorum Lilies is decidedly shorter this week, and thev are meetiug with a fair demand at about $8 per 100. Few Rulirum Lilies are seen, which are sell- ing at from .$3 to $4 per 100. Lily of the Valley is in very short supply, and the best blooms are selling at $5 per 100. with occasional sales at $6. The supply of Gladioli is very large. Though the sales of this at the present time are probably larger than that of any other flower, they are not suflicient to absorb the supply. Prices range from .50c. to $1..50 per 100. but 7.5c. to .$1 is A GOLD MEDAL is not expected by us for doing our duty by our consignors and customers We have 20 years' experienoe^behindjus : SS Asters, Lilies, Gladioli, Prima' Donna Roses, Asparagus and Smiletx All Other Seasonable Flowers Wholesale GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, Inc. ^o^ttr ,7^d^:!Sl.^m lOl West 28th St, New York When ordering, pleaae mention The Excbange about the price in most sales. The sup- ply of Asters is increasing, and the qual- ity is somewhat better, but no blooms of the highest quality have as yet been seen in the market this year. These are meeting with a verv fair demand at from 25c. to $2..50 per 100. There is a moderate supply of miscel- laneous flowers, wild as well as culti- vated, including Calendulas, Marigolds, White Bouvardia, Snapdragon, Daisies, Rudbeckia, Dahlias, Hydrangeas, a few Golden Glow Chrysanthemums, Delphin- iums and Cosmos ; all of which are mov- ing very slowly. Greens of all kinds are in small de- mand. General Ne-ws More of the proprietors and employees in the wholesale flower district seem to be on their vacations this week than at any other time so far this season. H. E. Froment, 148 W. 28th st., is passing his vacation at various points of interest in New York and other States. E. C. Horan, 55 W. 28th st., is pass- ing the week-ends at his Summer home in Berkshire Hills, Mass., and looks so much improved in health when seen in the wholesale flower district that he really appears to be renewing his youth. This we conjecture is partly attributable to the fine air of the Berkshires, and in even a larger measure to the fact that Mr, Horan is an usually appreciative obseiTcr of nature and country life. Chas. Mathews, salesman for E. C. Horan. has just returned from a very enjoyable two weeks' vacation in Orange Co., N. Y.. and Wm. Her, Mr. Horan's store manager, is now taking a vacation, part of which he is passing at Lake Mohonk, N. Y. Miss C. B. Abrams, bookkeeper for Reidel & Meyer, 49 W. 28th St., is now taking her vacation. Mr. Spiro. buyer for Chas. Abrams. Brooklyn, N. Y'., Walter Stillman, head salesman for J. J. Coan. 115 W. 2Sth St.. New York City, and Robt. Jackson, salesman for Reidel & Meyer. Inc., 49 W. 28th St.. are camping out for two weeks, at Moodus. Conn. This town is situated on the Salmon River, a branch of the Connecticut, where there is said to be excellent fishing. Goldstein & Futterman, 102 W. 28th St.. have completed the Summer renova- tion and changes in their store, which is now in first-class shape for the Autumn business. They are receiving a fine line of Summer flowers, among which are some especially good Asters and Gladioli. Wm. Doyle, manager for A. Sauter, 55 W. 26th St., and Mrs. Doyle, are on a three weeks' vacation. Wm. Kessler, 113 W. 28th St., is now receiving shipments of unusually fine Golden Glow 'Mums. The blooms are large, and the long stems are well foli- aged. He is receiving a steady supply of these flowers from H. C. Kolbe, Ro- selle Park, N. J. It's Your Move If you would find more satisfactory returns from your consignments. We feel that "The Grower is the foundation of our business" and we always see that the grower is satisfied, first, last and always. If you would learn what real, concientious repre- sentation is, Mr. Grower, send us that next ship- ment. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street Mp„ Vftvlf Telephonei : 13 «nd 3180 Farrwol HCTT IWJIi When ordering, please mention The Exchange 424 The Florist's Exchange Mid-Summer! But our indoor Stock Is Still in Good Shape ROSKS, in great variety Carnations, Gardenias, Cattleya Gigas, Valley, Lilies, Etc^ Etc Asters, Gladioli, Spiraeei, Phlox, and all out- door stock in quantity and of the best quality Our facilities, our system, our organization are unsurpassed. If we are not selling to you or for you, give us a trial. It's all we ask The Henshaw Floral Co., Inc. A. M. HENSHAW, President 127 West 28th St., New York 'Phonei, 3310 — 3311 — 3312 Farragut When ordering, please mention The Exchange ASTERS, GLADIOLI, LILIES, ROSES WILLIAM P. FORD, 107 West28tliSt., New York Wholesale Florist Telephone Farragut 5335 When ordering, please mention The Exchange <;. K. Bradshaw. foreman for Wm. Ivessler. has just returned from his va- cation, which he spent mostly in fishing He tells the following fish story : "While out on the fishing banka one day with a party of growers, every time a large bass was hooked by any one of the party a shark would snap oil the bass, leaving only the head for the fisherman ; where- upon one of the growers made the re- mark. -Well, Braddie, these sharks are like some of the people I know in .ioth St. It is with regret that we note in the daily press a notice of the death of Miss Catherine Dnnton of Palo Alto ave., Holhs, L. I., who was to have been married next month to David Ward, son ? V ^."'^ '^'''■-- '-"■ "^^'- '^^'"'■d of Queens, c t. Dunton. who was a daughter of Fred'k. W. Dunton. nephew of the late Austin Corbin, was at the time of her death vi.siting at the Summer home of_her fiancf at Springfield, N. II. _ Wni. Halvac. well known to all flo- rists in the Coog.Tn BIdg., .5,5 W 26th St.. and who had been for eight years or more with the Asmus department of the New York Cut Flower Co., was over- come with the heat on Wednesday, Aug, •i. when on his way home, and was taken to the Bellevne Hospital, where he suffered a hemorrhage, and where he died soon afterwards. Mr. TIalvac was unmarried and lived at the farailv home at :^15 E. T.'id St., this citv. The fu- neral services were held at 2.^0 Satur- day last at his late residence. Mr. Hal- vac was 27 years of age at the time of his death. Many handsome floral pieces were sent from the several florists' firms in the Coogan Bldg. Matthew McXair. retail florist of Providence. R. I., was a caller at The Exchange oflice on Saturday of last week. S. Masur. 2.50 Fulton st.. Brooklyn, and four friends returned on Tuesday of last week from a six days auto trip up the State, during which they visited Albany, Lake George, and many other points of interest. The Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. 162 Livingston St., Brooklyn, has sold its business to White & Miiilin. Mr. Win. E. F. White, has been for 17 years connected with the florists busiiK'ss in Bl'ookJyn, and wa.s with the Greater New York Florists' Ass'n from the time of its formation. 15 years ago, and is well and favorably known to the trade, Harrj' I*. Abig, for many years with the Greater New York Florists' Ass'n, will continue in the employ of the new firm. Printing Staff Goes Picuicing If you meet with a word like this, cntairsno. in our Aug. 19 issue, attach the blame to the annual outing of the F. E. staff, which took place last Sat- urday. The boys have been doping out ways and means for some time, and their efforts resulted in a most enjoy- able time for all. New Dorp Beach, S. I., was selected, and we reached there at 2 p.m. A good sized umpire took charge of the baseball match between the composing and press rooms, which re- sulted in a win for the latter with the score reading at 9-4. A bunch of "hams" was the expT.ession of one of the staff who had not been picked to play. After- wards, various races were contested for prizes that were donated by some of the men, followed by a swim in the in- viting waters. A substantial supper brought a pleasant day to a close, with wishes that a similar outing tie held next year. Some Seedling Gladioli Sample blooms of .seedling Gladioli were received at The Exchange oflice on Aug. 10, in excellent condition. These were sent by Alfred Walker, Oyster Bay, L. I., who mentioned that they were cut on .\ug. S. exactly 15 months from the time the seed was sown. Several of them have crooked stems, which Mr. Walker attributes to lack of potash in the soil. The spikes of flowers were all very long and the flowers themselves, which were of largest size, were not placed over closely on the stalks, all of which characteristics add to the decorative value of Gladioli. The blooms showed a considerable range of attractive colors, comprising two of a lavender gray, sev- eral in the light and deep pink, one handsome red, and one deep crimson. Several stalks were quite crooked in- deed, as the grower remarks, but this is not uncommon in Gladioli, and, though it may be owing, as the grower conjec- tures, to a lack of pot.^sh, the writer is inclinen on the old Clyde property. West Plains ha.s long been in need of an ui)-to-date greenhouse and Mr. Har- old will receive ample encouragement from the business people and other citi- zens of the town. Rochester. JIinn. — The Queen City Greenhouse Co.. a new concern which has been in the process of organization for several months, has been incorpor- ated for .$50,000 and held its first meet- ing as a corporation on .\iig. 5. The incorporators are Dr. Wm. C. XlcCarty, Geo. N. Sherman. Oscar V. Elanson, W. F. Kleo and D. M. Wigle. The com- pany is incorporated for 3t^ years with 500 shares at ?1IX) each. It is the in- tention of the company to erect large greenhouses and go into the flower busi- ness on a large scale.- WHY? The retuica to b« had from the adverttalot column* of The Exchaofte are such that weekly cbanftea of copy are absolutely nec««earyi ** Take all the Polnsetdaa out of my ad.*' or any other etock, as the case may be. I* ■ familiar requeeC to our advertlelnft man. August 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 425 G. H. Blake Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 LivingstoD St., BROOKLYN, N,Y. f Telephones: Main 1293-4 lUT-OF^OWN ORDERS CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO Give US a triat Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Avenue and 26th Street COOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK Open every Mominj? at Six o'clock for the Sale II of Cut Flowers Wall space for advertising purposes for Rent ; V, S. DoRVAL, Jr.. Secretary' BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE FLOOR COOGAN BUILDING Open AH Day Tel. Mad. Sq. 830 White fel^ulHiiT Wholesale Commission Dealers in Cut Flowers 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Phones, Main 3642 and 3 Wten ordering, please mention The Exchange Established 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florists 110 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, Farragut 551 Consignments of Choice Flowers Solicited WiLUAM H. KUEBLER I^Bj Wholesale Commission Dealer in ^ CUT FLOWERS 28 Willou^hby St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone, Main 4591 Badgley & Bishop, Inc. Phone {}^^ I Mad. Sq. 34 West 28th St., New York City Receivers and Distributors of CHOICE CUT FLOWERS L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 2315 Consignments Solicited Wholesale Florist 53 West 6th Street, NEW YORK Telephone. Madison Square 8946 HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST \/Alil TV ALWAYS GRADE OF VMIiLtLT ON HAND GARDENIAS. DAISIES, ROSES. CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS., J^i-;^,^^\;°^i^ 105 W. 28th St.. New York Frank H. Traendly TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Wholesale Florists 436 Sixth Ave., bet. 26th and 27th Sta. New York City and Cut Flower Exchange Consignmenta Solicited Phones; Farragut 797-798-799 Charles Schenck I Telephone Madison Square 3860 WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37-39 West 28th St., NEW YORK H. E. FROMENT, ""^^^MsT 148 WEST 28th STREET tel{|«°| farragut NEW YORK AMERICAN BEAUTIES, THE KILLARNEYS, RICHMOND, OPHELIA, SUNBURST, SHAWYER, STANLEY, HOOSIER and WARD ROSES' VIOLETS. CARNATIONS AND ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers New York, August 15, 1916 Prices quoted are by the iiundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m. Tuesday ROSES— A. Beauty, Special " Fancy Extra No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 KiUarney Killarney Brilliant KiUarney Queen White Killarney My Maryland Richmond Ulrich Brunner Hadley Hoosier Beauty Key Lady Hillingdon CecUe Brunner.Elgar.eto. bun. Bridesmaid Bride Mme. PI. Euler (Prima Donna) Prince de Bulgarie Radiance Mrs. George Shawyer Sunburst Mrs. Aaron Ward Lady Alice Stanley Ophelia J. J. L. Mock Mrs. Charles Russell Adiantum Cuneatum. Hybridum and Croweanum. . Antirrhinum, per bunch Asparagus Plumosus, bunches. . Sprengeri, bunches Bouvardla, per bunch, Calendula, per bunch Callas, per aoz Daisies Ferns, per 1000 Freesias, per bunch Galas, green and bronze.. 1000 Leucothoe, per 1000 8.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 1.50 to 1.00 to .50 to .50 to .50 to .50 to .SO to .50 to to to .50 to 1.00 to .25 to .01 to to to 2.00 to to to .50 to .50 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1 .00 to .25 to .75 to .05 to .10 to to ... to .05 to ...to ...to 1.00 to ...to .76 to 4.00 to ...to ... to 20.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 1.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 CARNATIONS— Inferior grades, all colors . ." White. , Standard Varieties Pink Red Yellow and var. White Pink Red Yellow and var. 3.00 s.oo 3.00 .05 12.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 .60 1.00 .15 .20 .10 1.50 1.00 7.50 ♦Fancy <*Highest (Iradesof Standard Varieties) Novelties to Asters 25 to Forgetmeaots, per bunch to . Chrysanthemums, per dos. ... 1.00 to 1 " per bunch to . Dahlias to . Gardenias, per dos to ■ Gladiolus 60 to 1 Gladiolus, Baby, per doz to . . Iris, per bunch to . . Lilac, per bunch to . , Lilies, Longiflorum to 8 Rubrum 3.00 to 4 Lily of the Valley 1.00 to 5 Mignonette, per doz to . . Narcissus, P. W., per bunch to .. Narcissus, Daffodils, per bunch to . . Pansies to . . Peonies, per doz to . . Poinsettias, per doz to .. Primula, per bunch to .. Orcliids, Cattleyas 20.00tol00 Cypripediums, per doz to . . Dendrobium formoaum to .. Oncidium to .. Smllaz, per doz. strings 75 to 1. Stevia, per bunch to . . Stocks, Double, per bunch to . . " Single, per bunch ,.... to Sweet Peas. Ord., doz. bunches.. .... to >.50 {.50 00 Spencers. Tulips, per doz Violets, Double ** Single, Princess of Wales " Single, Gov. Herrick Wallflowers, per bunch. ... to to to to to to All the New and Standard ROSES Fine Grade CARNATIONS and all Seasonable CUT FLOWERS WALTER F. SHERIDAN, 133 WEST 28tli ST., NEW YORK TELEPHONE. FARRAGUT 3532 William KESSLER-w^Ao/esa/e Fhrist 2335 a^t2^35?"/^gut 113 West 28th Street, NEW YORK A Complete Line of Summer Flowers When ordering, please mention The Exchange EDW. C. HORAN 55 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones {}|62 1 M^„„sq„„3 Qut Flowcrs at Wholcsalc When ordering, please meotlon The Exchange George C. Siebrechf Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, Farragut 608-609 The best source of supply in the city ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES, VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS ; Persona Attention — Consignmenta Solicited , Satisfaction Guaranteed When ordering, please mention The Eichange' B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist ' 55 and 57 West 26th Street, New York VI ^ I fj X tt CARNATIONS ■ V 1- t I 3 AND ROSES Shipping orders receive prompt attention Wh**" nrderlnc plpnwp nr'ntl'm Tht^ KT..I.Bnp» Louis M.NOE LouisA.Noe WholetcUe Commisnon Floriata Telephone, Madison Square 756 American Beauties A Specialty Mathew Sampson, Jr., Manage, 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK Carnations, Roses, Pansies, Single Violets D.C. ARNOLD & CO., Ibc.,'?i:1^' 112 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Farragut 2287 Wtea ordering, please mention The Bxcha— t Goldstein & Futterman Wholesale Florists CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 102 West 28th Street, New York City Telephone. Farrafiut 9761 When orderlnr. please mpntlon The Exchan^t Growers* Cut Flower Co. Cut Flowers at Wholesale E. J. Van Reyper, Manager CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED / 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK/ Telephones — Farragut 6237-3563 When ordering, please mention The Eichapte : William Stuart Allen Co. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephone — Madison Square 356 When ordering, please mention The Ercbame Alfred H. Langjahr Wholesale Florist 130 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Telephones — Farragut 4626^627 When ordering, please tpentlon The Excbangg John Younft Georfie Hllden brand John Young & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 Weat 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, MADISON SQUARE 7362 When ordering, plea.* nentlon Til. Bxehanc* 426 The Florists' Exchange New England Florist Supply Co. SPECIAL- 10 BARREL " BALE Sphagnum Moss, $3.50 276 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. T«l«phonM: Fort HiU, 3469 — Main. 47R9 W Open 6 a. m. to 7 p. m. When ordcrlps. pleaae mention The ExcbapRe McALPiNE & McDonald ssr'^ Rose*, Carnations, Peas, Violets, Pansies, Valley, Lilies, Orchids, Anemones and Iris CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED PULL LINE OP FLORISTS' SUPPLIES T.I. Fort HIU 3830-3831-3632 256 DevoDshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Wlien ordering, please mention The Bxch Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted BuOalo July31,l«lS Cincinnati Aug. 14, 1916 20.00 to 25.00 16.00 to 20.001 10.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2.00 3.00 to 7.00 to .... 3.00 to 6 00 3.00 to 8 00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4 00 4.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 6.00 to 7.00 4.00 to 7 00 to 3.00 to 6 00 3.00 to 6.00! 2.00 to 4.00 .50 to 1.00 to to to to to 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.50 to to 160 to 2.00, 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00] to to 1.00 to 1.26 to .20 to .15 to to to to to to to to ) to 6 00 ) to 6.00 )to 600 to NAMES AND VARIETIES Roses — A. Beauty — Speeial. " Fancy. . Eitra. . No. 1.. No. 2.. No. 3... Hadley .■•••.■■ Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Killarney White Killarney. Boston St. Louis | Plttsburfth Aug. 15, 1910 Aug. 14. 1916 Aug. 14. 1916 10.00 6.00 4.00 to 20 00 to 10-00 to 6.0U to to )to 8.00, to ) to 6 00 ) to 6.00 to )to 6,00 ) to 6.00 to to l.OOi to ... ) to .25 ) to .25 ) to 4.00 to to to to 6.00 to 10.00 to 5 00 to 6.00 60.00 to 60,00 1.80 to 2 00 .50 to 1.00 to to to to 2.00 to 4.00 .15 .10 to to to to to Uo 4.00 ) to 10.00 to to to to 1.50 to to .... to 300 2,00 1 00 1 00 Killarney Queen. ■ 2,00 Mrs, Aaron Ward I 1 .00 Mrs. Chas. Russell I 2.00 Mrs. GeoFRe Shawyer ! 1.00 My Maryland 2.00 Ophelia 2.00 Prince de Bulgarie (Mrs. Taft) Richmond 1.00 Sunburst 1 ,00 Killarney Brilliant 2 00 Adlantum, ordinary j . . . . Antirrhinums, per bunch | , . . . Asparagus PlumOBUs, per bunch. | .25 " Sprengeri, per buncL.i .25 Asters ' . . . . Callas I . . . . Carnations, Inf. grades, alt col.. ..... ( Wljit. J Pink I , . . . \ Red L Yellow and Tar, {Whit. Pink Red YeUow'i^dVv. DaSodlls Daisies Ferns, Hardy Galax Leaves Gardenias Gladiolus /. . . Lllium Longiflorum Rubrum :i.66 Lily of the Valley 3.00 Orchids— Cattleyas I Smilax, per dos. strings Sweet Peas Tuberoses Violets. Single Double Wallflowers Water Lilies to . to . to 8.00 to 6.00 to 4 00 1,00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 4.00J 1.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to 4.00 to 4,00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to to .60 .40 ...to ...to ...to .. to , . - to . . 4.00 to 6.00 . 20.00 15,00 10.00 6,00 300 1.00 2.00 1.00 Standard Varieties •Fancy (♦The hieiiest 2.00 8.00 .60 to to to to ... . to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 4.00 to 10 00 to 6.00 to 5.00 to to to .75 .26 .25 1.00 to 4,00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 2.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to . .. 2 00 to 500 2.00 to 4.00 to .... to 1,00 to .10 to ,60 .30 to 33 .36 to 3.00 .75 to . to to .... to to to to ... . to to .... . . to .50 to .15 to .121^ 12H to 4.00 2.00 to 10.00 10.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 35.00 to to 4. .00 to to to 25 00 to l,s,00 to 12, .50 to 8,00 to 4,00 to 1 .00 to to to 8.00 to 8.00 to to to , . , , to 8.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to to to to to 1.25 to .25 to ,35 to .60 to 3.00 to to 1.00 to to ... . to to to to to to to to to i to to )to 8.00 ) to 12.00 to )to 8 00 to 50 00 to 1.80 to to to to to to .16 .15 WFlfH RRO^ Ci\ Wholesale Cut Flower Market f I JJJj vll DIlvO* Vv* Daily Gonai^iimenti from leading grower! Full line of Florista' Supplies 226 Devonshire St., BOSTON, MASS. Write for quotatioui bafore ordering elsewhere Telephone Male 6267-6368 When ordering, pleaae mention The Eicbange v]imnuuu]iiiiMinnic]iiiiiiiiiiiic]iiuiiiuuit]iiiiiiiuiii[]iniiK[iiiic]uiuiiiMiiC]iiiuiMiiiu]nimiiiniE]iiiiMiiiiitc]iiMiiiiiiME]u^^ j BOSTON and VICINITY j I Wholesale Market and Local News I •:<:iiiininiii[iiiiiiiiMni[iiniiiiiiiu[iiiiiiiiiiMi[]iiiimiiMi[:»iiiMiini[]niuMuinEiiiJuiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiit]iJiiiiiiiiiii]iiiiiiiuiii[imiiiiinii(]iiiiiuiiuii.: Market Report Aug. 15. — There i.s quite a short- age of flowers in the wholesale flower market. The long continued wet weather along with severe wind and storms has left very little good material out of doors. Indoor flowers are rather meagre in suppl.v. owing principally to the fact that the stock has only been recently planted and the flowers produced are of rather poor quality. It is quite fortun- ate that the demand is not excessive at this time. American Beauty Koses are not abun- dant as yet nor are the flowers of the highest quality. There is a fair demand for them at prices varying from 3c. to 20c. each. Hybrid Tea Koses are of poor quality with the exception of those coming from growers who make a spe- cialty of growing Summer Roses. As there is not an over abundant supply, prices are well maintained, and range frum 2c. to 6c. with higher prices for the very best grades. Owing to too much rain, Asters are not over abundant and the daily supply reaching the market is easily consumed. The quality of the Asters is not very high. Prices vary from Ic. to 3e. There are very few midseason Asters reaching the market. Carnations are at their very lowest this week and prices are not worth quot- ing. Gladioli are the only flowers that show an abundant supply. They are cleaning up fairly well owing to the shortage of other flowers. Orchids are quite scarce and the de- mand is very light, their principal use being in funeral work. Lilium longi- Horuin is in medium supply and is in fair demand at 8c. and 10c. each. Small lots of ('osraos arc to be seen even at 75c. to ,$1 per 100. There is a medium supply of Lily of the Valley from 3e. to 5c. each. In miscellaneous flowers there is quite Patrick Welch ^^^ "^"""^^ ^' Telephone Main 2698 Wholesale Florist BOSTON, MASS. Store open for bunneis at 6 ft. m. American Beauties, Orchids. Valley, Carnations, Calendulas, Cornflowers, English Primroses* Yellow Daisies, Sweet Peas and Lllium Lon^florum. All the novelties in the Cut Flower Market furnibhed on short notice. Prices quoted on application. No retail orders accepted. Flowers shipped out of Boston od early trains. VViit-ii •>rt\erlng, please meotlon The Excbauge B. A. SNYDER CO. ^'^'" ' Florists Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort RIU 1083<250t7-25552 ofdecln^. please meptlop The Exchange PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. a little Feverfew and Candytuft but they are hard to move. Sweet Peas are quite scarce and of poor quality. There is an abundance of all kinds of greenery, but it is hard to move as there is little call for its use. General Xews There is quite a scarcity of flow- ers in this section. Outdoor flowers have been more or less spoiled by the frequent rain storms, and indoor flowers are scarce because most growers are busy or have just finished planting their houses. Probably no person in the busi- ness remembers having paid higher prices for flowers than they did this sea- son. The William W. Edgar Co. of Waver- ley is again making new additions to its place. A large new concrete shed for the storage of coal is being built. An- other large new greenhouse is also being erected. The stock of plants growing along for Fall and Winter use is looking healthy and prosperous. The Halifax Garden Co. is sending now to the Boston Flower Exchange a nice clean lot of Roses from its young stock which include such varieties as Hadley, Ward, Killarney. Maryland and White Killarney. The exhibition of the products of Chil(l,!en's Gardens will take place at Horticultural Hall on Saturday and Sunday, September 2 and 3. F. W. Leavitt, salesman for the Mont- rose Greenhouses, left on Aug. 16 for a two week's vacation in the woods in Maine. During his absence Mr. Me- Namara of the N. F. McCarthy Co. will look after bis business at the Boston Flower Exchange. H. P. Noble of Cleveland, O., was a visitor this week, coming all the way in his powerful motor car. We are pleased to report that Fred Becker of Cambridge Is doing well after bis operation a few weeks ago. The houses are now well stocked with plants for Winter use. Cyclamen, Chrysanthe- mums, ferns, Begonias and Primroses are the principal things grown and they are looking well. Arnold N. Pembroke, the genial sales- man for F. J. Dolansky and A. A. Pem- broke, is spending a two weeks' vacation at Boothbay, Maine. The annual fishing trip of the sales- men at the Boston Flower Exchange took place on Tinirsday of this week. Joliie Roos of Milton has leased a sttill at the Boston Flower Exchange where he is sending some good Gladioli. He captured several prizes at the recent Gladiolus exhibition. This exhibition, by the way, brought a number of visitors to town, including T. A. Havemeyer, N. Y. ; Prof. Beal, Cornell University ; Arthur Cowee, Ber- lin, N. Y. ; I. S. Hendrickson. Floral Park. N. Y. ; H. Vouell. Syracuse, N. Y. The Boston Flower Exchange mes.sen- ger service will open on Sept. 1.% cater- ing principally to the salesmen and cus- tomers. George Detfleson of Beckers in Cam- bridge has JTist returned from a two weeks' vacation which was spent in Maine. He looks brown and well. R. C. HOLTON&HUNKELCO. H.^. ~ WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phone— Main 874 P. O. Boi— 103 When ordering, please mention The ExcbiPg, KlMlllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllCllllmllKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIilllllCiC I Philadelphia i XlllllllllllllI] Illlllltlllllll IllllllllllllllJIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIMIIIItiC Market Conditions The usual Midsummer conditions prevail in the cut flower market, the pro- nounced feature of which is the very limited supply of good flowers that are to be had, and also a demand that does not overtax the supply. Outside of some good new crop local Am. Beauty Roses there is very little to speak of in the way of Roses with the exception of a few Maryland. Russell and Prima Donna that are worthy of attention. The ma- .iority of the Roses now arriving are scarcely worthy of the name. Cattleya orchids are scarce and high in price and Lily of the Valley continues to remain in the exclusive class that makes it almost unobtainable on some days. Carnations are now over. As- ters are arriving poorly, the best of them are snapped up on arrival. Gladioli are increasing but arc clearing well. There is a good supply of Lilies that are mov- ing well as they give best satisfaction for keeping qualities at this time of the year. There is a good supply of outdoor flowers in variety for which there is no special demand. There is no activity in greens. General 'Nevps The writer has no excuse to offer for the non-appearance of his weekly letter in last weeks' issue. Uncle Sam's mail service slipped a cog somewhere. In all probability there will be another advance in the price of pots. The Whilldin Pottery Co. report that all of their men are out on a strike for higher wages and shorter hours. J. G. Whill- din and P. M. Read have returned from an extended trip through New York State in the Buick Six. Fred Cowperthwaite. who has been as- sociated with the Henry F. Michell Co. for the past several years, has accepted a position with the King Construction Co. at their Philadelphia oflices in the Hfarrison building. Wm. J. Muth is manager. .Toseph Heacock is the only Philadel- phian as far as can be learned who is attending the S. A. F. Convention at • Houston, Tex. He left with the New York contingent last Wednesday on the S. S. Momus. .\. R. Burton, manager of the plant department of the Henry F. Michell C«., is taking a two weeks vacation" through northern Pennsylvania. Mr. Burton will visit some of the growers in that vicinity. Arthur A. Niessen is taking a few days recreation by miitoring through I./ancaster count.v and adjacent territory. (ieorge D. Clark, of the H-Ty .\. Diver, Inc.. is taking an extent..'! '.i ';- dav bv going to California. ,T. Otto Thilow will leave for Porto Rico early in September. Sydney Bayerisdorfer and ,Tohn Walsh jumped into the Ford on Monday after- noon of this week and shouted back that August 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 427 WHEN PLACING YOUR ORDER FOR Carnation Plants ino lOon Ench. Supreme. . . .$7.50 $60.00 C. Akehurst 7.50 55.00 Alice . . 7.50 65.00 C. W. Ward . . 7.00 55.00 L. P. Ench . . 7.00 55.00 R. P. Ench . . 7.00 55.00 D. Gordon . . 7.00 55.00 100 1000 Matchless $7.00 $55.00 White Ench 7.00 White Perlection . 7.00 Alma Ward 7.00 White Wonder 7.00 Champion 7.50 Beacon 7.00 Victory 7.00 55.00 55.00 55.00 55.00 60.00 55.00 55.00 Satisfaction guaranteed. With few exceptions, we see all the plants in the field before we use any, as we want to satisfy ourselves that the plants are in good condition. Of some of the varieties, the supply is getting low and we find that in general the sur- plus of Carnation plants will be less than usual. For this reason early ordering is advisable. THE LEO NIESSEN CO. "WHOLESALE FLORISTS N . W. Cor. 12'^i:' & RaceSts. Philadelphia. Pa. WhpD ordering, please mention The Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Philadelphia, Aug. 14, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Roses — A. Beauty, Special Fancy Extra No. I No. 2 No. 3 15.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 KiUarney White Killarney 1.00 1.00 Milady 1.00 1.00 Prince de Bulgarie CMre. Taft). 1.00 1.00 J. J. L. Mock 1.00 Mrs. Charles Russell 2 00 Mrs. Francis Scott Key 1.00 1 00 1.00 Ophelia 1.00 Adlantum, Ordinary .75 Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch " Sprengeri, per bunch Asters .25 .25 1 GO Callas Chrysanthemums, Ordinary. . Daflodlls to 20.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 8,00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to to 4.00 to 6.00 to to to to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 t^ 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to to to .60 to .60 to 2.00 to to to to Carnations, Inf. grades, all col. . White. Standard Varieties. Fancy _ Varieties Pink. Red Yellow and var. White Pink Red Yellow and var. Daisies Ferns, Hardy Forget-Me-Nots Freesia Galax Leaves Gladiolus Lilac, per bunch Lilium Longiflorum Rubrum Lily of the Valley Mignonette Fancy Narcissus (Paper White). . Orchids — Cattleyaa Cypripediuras Pansies, per 100 bunches.. Peonies Smilas, per doz. strings.. . Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas Tulips, Single Double Violets, Single Double. Water Lilies. 1.00 .10 1.00 8.00 3.00 1.80 to 1.; to ... to .. . to ... to ... to ... to .. , to ... to ... to ... to .1 to ... to ... to .1 to 4.C to . . . to lO.C to . . . to 5.C to .. . to ... to ... to 50.0 to .. . to .. . to ... to 2.4 to . . . to ... ... to ... to ... to 2.00 to 4.00 Wholesale Florist 12 South Mole St^ Philadelphia, Pa. Gladiolus, Asters and Adiantum WIVI.J.BAKER they would be in Washington in five hours. They intend staying there for several days. W. Cleaver Harry, of the "Sign of the Rose," finds enough business to break the monotony of the tedious Summer hours. Raymond Brunswick states that the new building of the M. Rice Co. is al- most completed and will be ready for occupancy by Sept. 1. Alvah R. Jones of the Pennock- Meehan Co. is back again at his ac- customed place after several weeks vacation. The business of Louis A. Jonas of No. 18th St., has been sold. The fixtures were disposed of for almost nothing. Mr. Jonas is seriously ill in the hos- pital. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., have a very cool and inviting Summer window dis- play with a variety of blooming Nym- BeU Telephone Keystone Telephone Komada Brothers o"Tld?r;t- WIRE DESIGNS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Anv Wire Daien at ahort notice 1008 Vine Street PHIALDELPHIA, PA. pha?as floating about in tanks. Another window of fancy-leaved Caladiums adds color to the settings. Josephs, the Columbia ave. florist, is bemoaning the loss of his pet Ford. It strayed away after Its owner had left it unattended on the street. The Henry F. Miehell Co. made quite a hit last week with a Strawberry win- dow showing different varieties in arti- ficial form that very closely resembled the genuine. A large number of orders SWEET PEA SEED MRS. M. SPANOLIN. Of purest white, during bright weather, coming with slightly pink on the tips, fine curly flower on long steme. Price. 1 oz. S1.25. 4 ozs. $4.00, 1 lb. $14.00. VENUS. The ground is white, around the edges pink blushed. One of the grandest flowers of this type and the best liked among the florists. Price. 1 oz. $1.50, 4 OZB. $5.00, 1 Tb. $15.00. Lavender, Blue and Maroon LAVENDER ORCHID. Lavender pink of largest size. A well-known old timer. Price, 1 oz. $1.00. 4 ozs. $3.50. 1 lb. $12.00. XMAS CAPTAI ORCHID. Standard maroon, wings sky blue, nearly 90 per cent. true. Price. 1 oz. $4.00, 4 oze. $12.00. NUBIAN ORCHID. Dark maroon blue, selfs. nearly 90 per cent, fixed. Price, 1 oz. $4.00. 4 oza. $12.00. LAVENDER NORA. No doubt the fines t lavender in all the Sweet Pea family, and well liked by every florist. LAVENDER QUEEN. Very large, of good lavender color. Price, 1 oz. 50c., 4 ozs. $1.75. 1 lb. $6.00. Rose, Red and Orange ORCHID BEAUTY. Dark rose, blushed with orange, very large flower, and the best commercial seller in this color. Price. 1 oz. 75c., 4 ozs. $2.50. 1 lb. $9.00. OTHER SPENCER VARIETIES Rose Queen. Color beautiful shade of pink, produces extra long stems and usually four flowers per stem. One of the most popular varieties on the mar- ket. Prices: Strictly greenhouse seed. $4.00 per oz., $15.00 per >i lb., $50.00 per lb. Fordhook Pink. This is a distinct shade of pink sufi"used with lavender throughout. Flow- era are large size, exquisitely waved, produced in threes and fours on long stems. Per }4 lb. $4.00. $15.00 per lb. Fordhook Rose. Flowers of largest size usually borne in threes and fours. A charming shade of rosy carmine, $1.50 K lb., $4.50 ^ lb., $18.00 per lb. Yarrawa. Flowers exquisitely waved and of large size. Color, bright rose pink with lighter wings. $1.00 per oz., $3.50 per H lb., $12.00 per lb. PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, HYACINTHS. GIGANTEUM LILIES. DAFFODILS, TULIPS. IRIS. Let us quote you. Many other varieties. Send for complete list. DURING JULY AND AUGUST. CLOSING TIME 5 P. M.; SATURDAY, 1 P. M. WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEAS Novelties for 1916-17 MRS. CHARLES A. ZVOLANEK. Finest lavender. Opens dark lavender, but when fully developed is the clearest lavender; the same color as Lavender Nora, but of largest size and beautiful wa\'y shape. ZVOLANEK'S BLUE. One of the finest Blues, the same color as the Grandiflora Blue Jay, very large wavy flower, usually blooming one week earlier than any Orchid Sweet Pea. MRS. A. LEHMANN. Light blue. It is the same size, color and shape as the late Flora Norton Spencer. MISS LOUISE GUDE. Finest clear pink. It is two shades darker, larger and a stronger grower than the well-known Mrs. A- A. Skach. OLDER WINTER ORCHID-FLOW- ERING SWEET-PEAS Bicolor PINK AND WHITE ORCHID. Well- known Blanche Ferry color, of large, well formed flower. Price, H oz. 50c., 1 oz. 75c., 4 ozs. $2.50, 1 lb. $9.00. CHRISTMAS PINK ORCHID (1915). This is a great improvement over the former. Price, 1 oz. $4.00. 4 ozs. $12.00, 1 lb. $40.00. Shell Pink MRS. A, A. SKACH. No doubt this va- riety was mostly grown in the past three years. Many growers have planted several greeri- houses to this variety on account of their beauti- ful selling color, which improves the longer it is out or on plants. Price, 1 oz. $1.00, 4 ozs. $3.50, 1 lb. S12.00. MRS. JOSEPH MANDA. A shade lighter, of curly flower, on extra long stem. Price, 1 oz. $1.25. 4 ozs. $4.00, 1 lb. $14.00. MORNING STAR. Light pink, larger flower, longer stems than both preceding, very strong and free bloomer. Price, 1 o2. $4.00. 4 ozs. $12.00. 1 lb. $40.00. DOLANSKY ORCHID. Light shell pink. Price, 1 oz. $1.25, 4 ozs. $4.00, 1 lb. $14.00. BOHEMIAN GIRL. Darker shell pink, standard orange blush. Price, 1 oz. $2.00. 4 ozs. $6.00. White and Blush WHITE ORCHID, Grown by thousands of florists for years. It is of the dwarfer habit. Price, 1 02. $1.00, 4 ozs. $3.50, 1 lb. $12.00. BRIDAL VEIL. More frilled and pure white. Price. 1 oz. $1.75. BULBS S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow Street NEW YORK 117 West 28th Street BALTIMORE Franklin and St. Paul Sts. WASHINGTON 1216 H Street, N. W. WTien orderlpg. please mention The Escbapge 7A, ■Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange 1615 RANSTEAD STREET We have vacancies for several more growers. Weekly returns made. All seasonable cut flowers Growers desiring a change PHII ADPI PHIA PA should consult us. rnii^ucij-niA, r«. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. 1517 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. GLADIOLUS.ILILIES and all SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS Closing Daily At 5 P. M.; Saturdays 1 P. M. When ordering, please loentlon The WxehHuge Stuart H. Miller Berger Bros* A complete line of eTerything in Cut Flowers Philadelphia Quality 1617 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange WholesiJe Floristt Choicest Seasonable Flowers In Quantity 1225 Race St., PHILADBXPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange 428 The Florists' Exchange rLUKloio oUr rLItiij trees, boxwood, eic. Wholesale Commission Cut Flowers ''^'^.Yty ^grow^ers'''*" Winterson's Seed Store wabash Ave. Chicago The Chicago Flower Growers Association PAUL R. KLINGSPORN, Manager Wholeaale Grotoert of Cut Ftoufera and Plant* 182 N. WABASFI AVK. CHICAGO BEAUTIES, LILIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS AND EVERYTHING SEASONABLE WTien orderlDg. pK-aiie mentlop The Exchange When ordering, pli-cae roeptlon The Exchange E. G. HILL CO. Wholesale Florists Richmond, Indiana When orijerlng. please meotioD The Exchange Florists' Supplies McCallum Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. When ordering, please njentloii 'ITie Exchange ERNE & KUNGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE . 80 East Randolph St. CHICAGO Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange for Strawberr.v plants are being booked. E. R. Martin has closed up his Chest- nut St. store and will devote his entire time to his Passayunk ave. store. George Burton, who has been very successful in the handling of the Had- ley Rose, has planted out a bench of Prima Donna for trial this season. He has been cutting some very good Thora this Summer. This variety is a desh colored Maryland and most prolific. Mr. Tabor of the London E^lower Shop reports excellent business for the month of July, the 'principal call for flowers being for use over the mortuary route. Stuart H. Miller finds time to dodge a little of the terrific heat that has en- veloped Philadelphia by short trips to nearby resorts. John Cunningham, salesman par ex- cellence of the Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange, is looking up the August furniture sales. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham arranged to depart on a honeymoon trip on the 15th. The largest growers of Primula ob- conica in this city are the Aschmann Bros, of Second and Bristol sts., who annually grow between IS.OOO to 20,000 of these popular Winter flowering plants. They grow them both in the houses and in sash frames, and they are as fine a lot of plants as the writer has ever seen. In a tour of the place, Howard Aschmann pointed to a house of Cyclamen that were just being shifted from 4in. to 6in. pots ; he has every reason to be proud of them : they are fine. A smaller house of them looks equally as well. More ferns are grown here this year than in the past and the varieties are confined to the old reliable Scotti, first for quantity, then Teddy, Jr., which is well thought of and in con- stant demand. John Wanamaker is added fcir novelty, and Sinithi is con- sidered the best in the lace-leaved sorts. Two houses and a long frame contain thousands of table or di.sh ferns. It is only within the past year that this en- terprising firm has gone in strongly for palms and one of the larger houses is filled with Kentias in the best decora- tive sizes. A large shipment of Araucarias was received from Belgium in June and they are now establishing themselves in a lath-house. A long frame of Ficus elas- tica resembled a sheet of shimmering bronze as viewed in the sunlight. Sev- eral thoii.sand pot grown American Beauty Roses were plunged out in preparation for next Easter's call. Ed- ward Aschmann stated that the material has been received from the Lord & Burn- ham Co. for the erection of the first house of a range at their new place of ten acres at Cottman st. and Bustleton pike. The house will be Ifilft. x 28ft.; two more houses of like size are ordered for Spring delivery. An 80 horse power H. E. Philpott, PrCT. V. Bb2dek, Vice-Prw. ETerythlng In Cut Flowers Lonft Distance Telephone Central 3373 A. T. PYFER & CO. 30 EAST RANDOLPH STREET. CHICAGO, ILL. Whep ordering, pleaae meptlon The Exchange Nettie L. Paeker. Sec'y A. T. Ptfsr, Treas, & Manager WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1 = Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Chicago, Aug. 15, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— American Beauty. Specials. per doz. 36-inch stems 30-inch stems " 24-inch stems *' 18 to 20-inch 2.50 to 3.00 2.00 to 2.50 1.50 to 2 00 1.00 to 1.50 .75 to 1.00 4.00 to 6.00 1.00 to 2.00 1:00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3,00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 1,00 to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 10.00 to 12.00 8,00 to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6,00 3 00 to 4 00 CARNATIONS— -, , , IWhite .50 to jr, > .SO to ,7S .SO to .75 .75 to 1. 00 .75 to 1.00 .76 to 1.00 to 1.00 Standard J p,nk .. i! ] ! ! 1 ! ! I ♦Fancy fwhite Short Orades of St'dl nrT Vanetlea. ) J^^xtea Fire Flame Asparagus. Bunch. " Sprengeri .25 to .35 .25 to .30 50.00 to 60 00 1.00 to 2,00 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 White and Pink Klllarney. Killarney Brilliant, specials. . . Shasta Daisies Ferns, Hardy, per 1000 Galax Leaves, per 1000 Gladioli per 100 1. 00 to 1.50 1.50 to 2.00 2.00 to 4.00 .25 to .50 to 6.00 to S.OO 4.00 to 5,00 to .75 Short Lilium Auratum, $1.50 doz... Llllutn Longiflorum Lily of the Valley . . Mrs. Aaron Ward, special Mrs. Chas. Russell, special.. . . 3.00 to 4.00 6.00 to 7.50 S.OO to 6,00 S.OO to 6.00 2.00 to 3,00 Orchids — ^Cattleyas, per doz Dendrobiums Short Pond Lilies .75 to 1.00 .SO to .75 2,00 to 3,00 1,00 to 2.00 Short 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 2 00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 3 00 to 4.00 2.UII to 3,00 1 00 to 2 00 .... to .... Medium Seconds Mrs. Taft. .... to .... .... to .... Short .... to .... Select .... to . . . Short t,n i| All the Leading Varieties oj Roses and Camatioiis PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St, CHICAGO, ILL Wholesale Cut Flowers Headquarters for American Beauty Roses portalile steam boiler is also being de- livered. This boiler will heat ten houses of the above size. Hydrangeas, Roses and Dahlias are planted out at this place and ten tons of hay have be€n cut from it. Samuel S. Pennock, president of The American Rose Society, states that he has signed the contract for Prof. Massey of the Cornell University to proceed with his investigations on the cause and cure of black spot. The fund of .$1000, to defray the expenses of Prof. Massey, is almost subscribed, only lacking .$200, which amount Mr. Pennock states will soon be turned in. The Leo Niessen Co. has added a G. M. C. truck and a Ford to its de- livery fleet. This makes four Fords and one large truck for local deliveries. The day of the flower boy is on the wane. Theodore Schober, manager of the Palm department nf the Joseph Ilcacock Co., at Wyncote, is enjoying life al At- lantic City. Carl Corts will soon hie himself to rural parts of Maryland and lead the simple life. Prof. J. G. Sanders Goes to Pennsylvania The State agricultural commission has announced the appointment of Prof. .T. G. Sanders as economic zoologist of Pennsylvania, the appointment having met with the approval of the Governor. Prof. Sanders will start on his work in the care of orchards and plant indus- tries of the State during the month of September. Prof. Sanders is a man of ability and considered to be one of the highest per- sons of his profession in the country. He is secretary of the American Asso- ciation of Horticultural Inspectors: is greatly interested and is a strong worker in favor of the adoption of a universal horticultural inspection law which has been adopted by many States, making inter-State shipments of plants, trees and fruit much easier than heretofore. Prof. Sanders was born in Canton, O., in 1880, graduating from the Mans- field, Ohio, High School in LSOtj, and from Oberlin University in lOOl. lias since been connected with the Ohio -State University and has much to do with the scale insects and care of nurseries and orchards in the State of Ohio. For several yeni-s. Prof. Sanders was con- nected with the U. S. Department of Agriculture at Washington, D. C., in charge of the inspection of imported plants. From Washington, Prof. Sanders was offered the positon of economic zoologist at the Wisconsin University and was also appointed chief ins|)ector of nur- series and orchards of tiat State, and is now the State entomologist of Wis- consin. Fruit growers and all others will \w interested to know that the ser- vice of such a capable man has been se- cured for the State of Pennsylvania. WiETOR Brothers WHOLB^Aie GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Tele^^ph and Telephone Ordert Given Prompt Attention 162 N.Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL. When ordering, please mention The Exchtng* A. L. Randall Co. Wabasb ATenue and Lake Street Wholesale Cut Flowers Florists' Supplies Wbfn urilerlng. plPBse mentloa The Exchange Time Required for Bulbs to Bloom Approximately, how long does it take in South Carolina to bring Narcissus into bloom at Thanksgiving also Hya- cinth for the middle of December and Easter Lilies for the beginning of March?— M. S., So. C. — Narcissus bulbs require the usual storage for from six to eight weeks after they are planted. It will take from four to six weeks after they are taken from storage and placed in the greenhouse to bring them into bloom. Dutch Hya- cinths require about 12 weeks storage and about six weeks after they are re- moved from storage to bring them into bloom. Easter Lilies will require eight we.eks storage and about the same period of time after they are removed from storage before they bloom. The inquirer can probably obtain the information re- quired from this data. It is really very dilEcuIt to give the precise period of time in the matter of bringing bulbs into bloom after they are brought out of storage because so much depends upon the temperature to which they are sub- .iected. Remedy for Aster " Yellows " Could you, through The Exchange, tell me what the trouble is with my As- ters and what to do to prevent it an- other year. They turn yellow and die; they are all badly affected. The roots seem to be affected but I cannot find many lice on them. They are on the ground I had my Carnations on last year, which was limed a year ago last Spring. They seemed to be all right until about two weeks ago. Everybody's in this section I have seen look the same.— T. S. S., N. J. — Prevention is the onl.v lhin,g for this .\ster di-sease, which is known as ''Yellows." The Asters should be set out in a field where Asters have not been grown for several years. We would not select a field where Carnations had been grown for setting out Asters, but would be inclined to set them where Corn had been grown a year previous on sod ground or where some grain crop had been grown the previous year and the stubble plowed in either in the previous Autumn or Spring. In growing good Asters much depends upon a constant supply of moisture at the roots. An- other necessity in growing 6ne Asters is that the plants which are set in the fields should receive no check in their growth from the time that they appear out of the ground until they are trans- planted into the field. THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE la th« only trade paper publlatiing an Indax te ■tock advertised In eacti Issue, and thia faature meana that a reader In naa4 •t, aay, Camatlona, can look at th)a Indra and refer to all advertlsementa of Car* natlona, large and amall alike. It brinta tha reaults of Clatalfted AdvertlaamonM In addition to the regular diaplay adw* tiaaments, and with no extra coat, *w oapt to ua. Can you think of battar •#* vartlalng aarvie* than thiat August 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 429 EST. 1765 HEWS STRONG RED POROUS POTS STANDARD, AZALEA, B0LB, ORCHID. FERN, HANGING, EMBOSSED, ROSE, CARNATION. PALM, CYCLAMEN, CDTFLOWERrSPECIAL SHAPES TO ORDER. CHICKEN FOUNTS, PIGEON NESTS, BEAN POTS, ETC. Oldest and Largest Manufacturer* of Flower Pot» in the World A. H. HEWS & CO. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WAREHOUSES Cambridge, Mass. New York, j^_ y. ^^^hen ordering, please meiil •MiiiiitmiiiE] iiiiiiiciiiiiunniiniiiriiniiiiciiMJUimnciMninniiiCHiiiiiHiiiinuiiuuiiutJiiiminuiniMmininEiiiininiiiiciiniiiiiiiiinih ! CHICAGO and the WEST j I The Wholesale Market and News of the City | •Tltluiii, Miu Whtn ordering, ptease mention The Eschaage A horticultural calendar, that is, one in which many of the flowers are mentioned and hints given for the working days of the year, is part of the Gardeners and Florists' Annual for 1916. 50 cents, from this office. 430 The Florists' Exchange wmmm m^ •THE BLACK STUFF FINE BRAND" EXTRA STRONG FOR DUSTING 100-POUND BAG $3.00— 50-POUND BAG $1.75— 25. POUND BAG {1.00. ON CARS YORK. PA. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO^ YORK, PA., MAKERS mimmmmmmmmmm Wlieii orderlo. The Renowrned Food For Plants MAJMUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND WTien nrdertng. plrase mention The Eicbane^ :A High Grade.SHREDDED HUMUS FOR LAWN FOR GARDEN A pure plant food, unleached and un- burnt; proven by analysis to contain potash, phosphoric acid and nitrogen. Absorbs Nature's moisture and spreads its fertilizing elements througli the soil. Requires months of preparation. Try a bag ! Ooe 1001b. bag, $1.3S I Foor 100-lb. bagi, KOO Two 100-lb. bag), 2.50 Five 100-tb. bags, 4.50 Three 100-lb. bags. 3.50 I Six 100-lb. bags, 5.00 F. O. B. New York or Jersey City on any Railroad or Steamboat Line Send check or money order with order MAGIC HUMUS CO. G. W. Chandler, Sales Agent 254 WEST 34th STREET, NEW YORK or 40 PETERS PL.. RED BANK, N. J. tiflNURES Uneqnaled for Greenbouse and Landscape Fertilizing The Pulverized Manure Co. 34 UNION STOCK YARDS CHICAGO When oiderliig. please mention The Exchange iitltiii i lie Kxoiiuuge FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 4c. Ib-ii^C TOBACCO DUST, 2c. Ib.,^°^°^ TOBACCO DUST, Ic, lb. ,iTg» TOBACCO STEMS, 75c. rb'bi!^ Large Bale, weighing 300 to 400 lbs., $2.60 Special prices In Tons and Carload Lots J.J Friedman, ""*'"*'"■""'"*"■ BROOKLYN. N. Y. The Recognized Standard Insecticide NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Qt., $1.00; gal. J2.60. INIKOTIAINA A 12 per cent, nicotine solution prop- erly diluted for fumigating or vapor- izing. Qt., $1.50; g-al.. $4.50. Until further notice shipments of our products Fnngine, Vennlne and Scallne will be subject to conditions of the chemical market. • Prompt shipments can be guaranteed on Aphine :ind Nikotiana. APHINE MANUFACTURING CO. MADISON, N. J. When ordering, plense mention The Exchange ITL^S W££D-KILL6R Grass and Vkreed-KllUnir Chemical One Ouart (.covers 150 sq. ft.) $0.50 One Gallon 1,50 Write for discoiinta and further particulars ATLAS PRESERVATIVE COMPANY OF AMERICA Dept. A, 95 Liberty St.. NEW YORK CITY When ordering, please mention Tbe Excbange For destroying insect life on Plants, etc. Per box ( 1 doz. rolls) $0.60 Per case (12 doz. rolls) 6.60 Get our list of other supplies GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, *p1oiu?'' 1324 Pine St., St. Lonli, Mo. Wiien orderlnK. plense mnntloD Tile Bxchanx. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK For Fumigating Ask your dealer (or it Nicotine Mf^. Go. ST. LOUIS nii>nfli>n TtiP Exchange ■When ordorlnc SERVICE Our classification of itock and Indei thersto were created solely tor the benefit of tbe buyer, wboae welfare !■ our constant study. At this la the man you are after, Mr. Grower, our adfertlslnft columns make a direct appeal to you. Try our next Issue. Forms close Tuss- diy nlgbr. I The Middle West | Dayton, 0, Ne-WB Mr. and Mrs. Dickman and fam- ily, who ar<,' in the wholesale florists' business in Wheeling, West Virginia, have motored to Dayton and are calling on the various florists, after- which they will motor farther north. R. R. Harris, who is in the wholesale nursery business in Huntsyillc, Alabama, is a Dayton visitor this week. Mr. A. Leganger, representing A. L. Randall, of Chicago, 111., called on the trade this week. Mr. Geo. B. Frisch, sprang a sur- prise on his many friends Monday even- ing by his marriage to Miss Viola Kir- ley. They will make their home for the present with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Frisch, Sr., on Huffman Hill, but expect to build a home of their own im- mediately. Mr. and Mrs. Lampert and daughter of Xenia, O.. have returned from a month's visit in California. A part of the time they were visiting a son, Mr. Will Lampert. of Los Angeles. Mr. Geo. Frisch, Sr., is erecting a new greenhouse, the dimensions being about 100ft. by 15ft. K. E. Y. Cincinnati, 0. The Market Beginning early Sunday morning the weather became much cooler than it was. It was the first real relief this city and vicinity has had in the past seven weeks. The cool spell, however, came after the outdoor flowers had been pretty seriously affected by the heat and the lack of rain. Gladioli are in an elegant supply and the offerings include many choice blooms. Asters at this time, are be- tween seasons. The first of the later ones are just coming in while the last of the early ones are the only ones avail- able in quantity. Easter Lilies are in a good supply. Good offerings in Roses are rather limited. Hardy Hydrangeas have been excellent and have been meet- ing with a good market. Other offerings in- clude Rubrum and Album Lilies, Water Lilies and a few Snapdragon. Notes Thomas Windram has returned from the Lake Shore Ferneries, at Lees- burg, Fla. Jos. Ermeking, manager of the Max Rudolph Store, has the sympathy of his friends in his bereavement in the death of his mother, Mrs. Frances Ermeking at Oldenburg, Ind. C. E. Critchell has been handling some very excellent Gladioli. The floral trade was very shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. Cathe- rine Carmichael. wife of Dan Car- michael of the J. M. McCuIlough Sons Co., and sympathize with Mr. Car- michael in his bereavement. Recent visitors include John Evans, Richmond, Ind. ; Jos. Hill. Richmond, Ind. ; Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Beckman, Middletown, O, : Floyd .tVnderson, Xenia, O. ; H. N. Brothers, of J. M. Gasser Co., Cleveland, O. : W. J. Marion, Circle- ville. O. ; Oscar I^istner, Chicago, 111. ; and O. A. Fagin, Mt. Holly, O. Teddt. St. Louis, Mo. The Market Business continues as dull as is expected during this month. Gladioli hold up from 4c. to 6c. and are far from plentiful. Roses appear occasion- ally but only small and short. A few Sweet Peas, local stock, have been com- ing in for the last three days. Out-of- door Sweet Peas were considered about tinished but the recent rains have re- vived them to some extent. Lilies fill the bill for funeral flowers at Sc. to 10c. A quantity of Rubnims have been coming in for the last week. These are quotwi at 10c. per flower. Valley is in fair supply and greens plentiful. Club Meeting The "big" meeting of the St. r^uis Florists' Club took place .\ug. 10, on the estate of John T. Davis, Clayton and Hanley roads, St. Ix)uis County. inute Are you one of those who have not yet found Fer- tilizers that produce results ? If so, you should not, for your best interests, give up trying. Give the Magic Fertilizers a trial before you give up hopes of finding what you want. Take our word for it, you'll not be disappointed with the Magic Brand. Send us shipping instruc- tions for your needs of the following Magic Fertilizers, which will be shipped promptly at "Factory-to- Consumer Prices." 3-50 Steamed Bone Meal 4J^-40 Raw Bone Meal 28% Bone Flour 6-30 Blood and Bone 16% Dried Blood 16% Acid Phosphate 95 Pure Carbonate of Lime 4-6-1 Complete Fertilizer 4-3-1 Complete Fertilizer 2-3-1 Tankage Fertilizer 6% Manure Ash Potash 3M-M-H Pure Peat 2-lH-l Pulverized Sheep Manure Shredded Cattle Manure Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Company '^Specialists in Soils and Plant Foods" Union Stock Yard 810 Exchange Ave CHICAGO WTien ordering, please mention The Bxchan^s p August 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 431 KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, North Tonawanda. N.Y GREENHOUSES — We Claim Maximum Strength and' Minimum Shadow. Investigate Boston Office \ 113 IState St., ( BOSTON, MASS. Philadelphia Office : ■) """-" ^l^'.'^k'^fELPH.X'pA'"''' ^'"' Some 01 iii> xijcto Oil iio^ ...nci iiejtiufi uouers: Boiler to Heat 1,000 Feet of Glass, 60° $37.50 Boiler to Heat 1,300 Feet of Glass, 60° 48.00 Boiler to Heat 2,000 Feet of Glass, 60° 61.50 Boiler to Heat 2,600 Feet of Glass, 60° 73.50 Boiler to Heat 3.000 Feet of Glass, 60° 90.00 Boilers, Steam or Hot Water, up to 60,000 feet of Glass Heating Capacity J.;F. GORMAN, 250 West I28lh St., new YORK Non-Kink Woven Hose In any length (one piece) with couphngs, 14c. per foot. Un- equaled at the price. Hera* nants. shorter than 50 feet, 10c. per foot, with couplings. Hose Valve — 70c All braaa except the hand wheel. Has a removable leather disk which is easily replaced to keep water tight. Stuffing box prevents leaks at stem. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Av„ Brooklyn, N. 1 )reer's Peerless! Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same Eide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No lights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poin is patented. No others like it. Order from your deale^^ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid, f Samples free. HENRY A. DREER,! 714 CbeBtaut 8treetX FLiUdelpblft. PIPE New and Second Hand ALSO PIPE FITTINGS All Pipe guaranteed absolutely per- fect or replaced without charge Largest Stock of Second Hand Pipe in the East Prompt Shipments Special Pricet to Floritta EAGLE PIPE SUPPLY CO., Inc. 30 Church Street, NEW YORK CITY When orde.rlng. DRECR'S FLORIST SPECIALTIES New Bra nd New Style "HOSE RIVERTON" Fumished in lengthe up to 600 feet withoat seam or Joint. TheHOSEforttieFLORIST I li-inoh< per ft.. 15o. ReelofSOOft. " UHo. 2 Reels, 1000 feet - - •■ 14o. H-inoh - - " l3o. ReelB.600ft. " 12Mo Couplings furniBhed HENRY A. DREER, 14 Chestnut Street, PbiUdelphis. Pa. plesse mention The Exchange About 75 members were present and en- joyed a dandy good time, due to the kindness of the host, Mr. Stephen Bier. The election o£ officers was the most important business and resulted as fol- lows; Jules Bourdet, president; August Hummert, vice-pres. ; J. J. Windier, see'y ; W. C. Smith, treas. ; F. A. Wind- ier, trustee. After a lengthy debate, amendments to the charter and by-laws were adopted providing for an associate membership, it being the intention to obtain the co- operation of those interested in amateur floriculture, to the end that such suits be encouraged in and about St. Louis. It is ijruposed to give frequent exhibitions of flowers for the benefit of the members and friends and to give lec- tures on timely floricultural topics at ttiese exhibitions. The associate mem- bers are also to aid in making a success of the St. Louis Spring Flower Show to be held next March 15 to 18. It will be conducted by the St. Louis Flower Show Association with Jules. Bourdet as manager, and W. W. Ohlweiler, as ex- ectitive secretary. Sub-committees have been chosen and the management is exploiting the show among exhibitors in all parts of Amer- ica and even abroad. The chairmen of the various sub-committees are : Finance, W. A. Rowe; premium, A. Janacke; publicity, F. A. Windier; guarantee fund, A. H. Hummert; special premi- ums. G. B. Windier ; entertainment, J. S. Carter; admission, C. Beyer; pro- gram, J. J. Windier; auditing, H. G. Berning ; patrons, • W. W. Ohlweiler ; judges, J. F. Ammann, reception, J. J. Benecke ; trade display, W. J. Pilcher; growers and nurserymen's display, Frank Weber ; retail display, F. C. Weber, Jr. ; private gardeners, L. P. Jensen; parks and gardens, E. Strehle ; school exhibits, H. C. Irish ; landscape gardeners, C. de Fullgraf; special ex- hibits, W. S. Wells; exhibition and hall, W. C. Smith ; decoration, D. S. Geddes. Jno. Boerm is having his store painted and renovated throughout. Fixtures and even the floor are receiving attention and the place should be in excellent shape for the Fall trade. Grim & Gorly have a beautiful aqua- tic display in their window. Real rocks, moss and water Lilies combine to make a seasonable and sensible window. Jos. Witek, likewise, has an attractive window. Variegated Caladiums, cibot- ium ferns and Pandanus Veitehii are daily re-grouped with fresh flowers to make a pleasing appearance. J. J. Windler's store showed an ad- vertisement for the "Flowergram" busi- ness. Small telegraph poles and wires, with intersecting points representing cities in the United States and Canada, showed the scope of the Florists' De- livery. Kalish Bros, are building a small cot- tage on their five acre place on the Olive St. road near the nine-mile house. Werner Bros, have nearly finished planting Carnations. Windier is receiving some "home grown" Sweet Peas. F. L. S. Omaha, Neb. After the Heat The unprecendented duration of intense heat and drought seems to have paiSsed (Aug. 12), and we have enjoyed a few real cool days. Cut flowers were plentiful, but on account of the intense heat they were of poor quality ; this was very noticeable with Roses. Flower stores reported good business. There was plenty of funeral work ; the intense heat and many auto accidents were re- sponsible for a good share of this. J. J. Hess went to the S. A. F. con- vention. Louis Henderson planned also to go, but someone told him it was all as hot in Texas, if not hotter than in Omaha, so he bethought himself of "safety first" and stayed in his store near to his large and roomy icebox. Equip Your Frames With Skinner System of Watering As Conard & Jones Have ROBERT PYLE, president of thelCoDard & Jones Company, is one of the live wires in the business^ — no matter whether it's Roses, Cannas or shrubs. One of the secrets of his company's success is their method of keeping things growing vigorously in the days of their youth; giving them that vigor to withstand field hardening hardships. , ^ A large factor in securing such growth is not alone ample^ watering — but^ correct watering. Watering that will not pack th ■ soil, injure the plants and that will al all times be done with equal uniformity \ All these things — and more — the Skinner System of Irrigation succesdiully accom- plishes. It is not an expense; because it pays its way from the start. Send for catalog. It contains full description of our new nozzles, the auto- matic turning equipment, and numerous facts and figures of vital interest to you and your business. THE SKINNER IRRIGATION CO 225 WATER ST. TROY. OHIO Wtea ordering. pU'H li The Exchange Greenhouse Lumber 9 1-186 "ALL HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Clay Tile Benches Low factory cost of material. No skilled labor required. It is fireproof. Nothing to wear out — will last a lifetime. Can be taken down and reset. No home for vermin or bugs. Are now furnishing our new beveled rounding corner 9-in. width Floor Tile. Write for particulars. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., Clevelaad, 0. When ordering, please mention The Exchange For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories and all other purposes. Get our figure before buying. Estimates freely given. GLASS MPniUCU'C Cnil l^-l* Wooster St. . llUlffCn O dlin, NEW YORK When ordering, please mention The Exchange GLASS 6 X 8 to 16 5 24. Single or Double, at lowest possible prices. Get our prices before placing your order. L. SOLOMON & SON 199-201 Wooster Street, NEW YORK WHOLESALE WINDOW GLASS When ordering, please mention The Exchange ■PIPE- Wrought Iron of sound second-hand quality with new threads and couplings. 16-foot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We guarantee entire satisfaction or return money . Established 1902 Pfaff & Kendall, ^'"^^HZ"^:"!^''- When ordering, please mention The Exchange 432 The Florists' Exchange If Your Greenhouse Location Problem Is Difficult, Put It Up To Us IT happens that we have been particu- larly successful in working out location problems, where it has seemed next to impossible to build a greenhouse, save at an almost prohibitive cost. In such in- stances, we have found satisfactory solu- tions, both from the side of attractiveness and that of practicalness, This one is in a rapidly sloping loca- tion, which condition has been turned to distinct advantage by utilizing the space beneath, as a work and storage room; which need would otherwise have re- quired a special building. The house it- self is constructed of U-Bars, giving to it that light, bubble-like result which means so much to you, in both the qual- ity arid quantity of blooms produced. Other houses may at passing glimpse, look like the U-Bar, but that's the only way they are like it. No other house is constructed with U-Bars or has the U-Bar constructed curved eave. It is a construction as indestruc- tible as it is of proven highest producing efficiency. ^, Look into the U-Bar. Send for Catalogue. Or send for us. Or both. U-BAR GREENHOUSES S. Jacobs & Sons Greenhouse Builders Upon ^^^ ^^h- IScoue^r D/CQY TniMO rbe THC COMPLCTC CeCTT/ON 'tlCATING 3 VCNniAT/ON OrMODCEN QONSTBUCTI ON G/^OCN/l0U5C5 OPTIONAL nOTDOD DA5n We can^build any kind of a Greenhouse, irrespective of style w No job is too large or too small for us to go after We \now what to do And what not to do What's more, we can save money for you 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y, Greenhouse Material -^ Hot-Bed Sash ft of LoDisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts— Patent V and U Gutters Our Grade Invariably the Best Our Prices Right A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield Aye., Chicago, III. ft AVESTEKN STATES— Continued The Omaha and Council Bluffs flo- rists' picnic was a grand success and a record breaker in attendance. One hundred and ninet.v-three sat down for supper. The afternoon was passed with various games. Our worthy president, F. Lainson, won the fat men's race. Chas. Ederer was t(X) modest to participate in any games as he thought two prizes were enough to a family ; his wife won the ladies' ball throwing con- test and his daughter the lady clerks' race. There was a lively interest in the men's ball throwing contest in which Frank Voss was the winner. The cli- max came with the tug-of-war between Omaha and Council Bluffs, but the Bluffs florists were bound to show the Omaha bunch that they are a factor not to be slighted, and so they walked away. I^ewis Henderson was the busiest man at the picnic, making photographic rec- ords of the swiftly moving events. The photos show two samples of his work. The Omaha and Council Bluffs Flo- rists' Club will hold its monthly meeting and annual election of ofBcers Sept. 14. R. T. For 8c— A Genuine "Red Devil" Glass Cutter The standard glazier's tool of the world. Saves labor, effort, time, mdbey, glass. Isn'i Sc to tost these claims? Write for Booklet. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., Inc., 90 Chambers Street. New York *1 t it worth I rk City | GREEJiJiousE GLASS S^'*.S'p"- '•" SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., Chicago, lU. LIQUID PUTTY MACHINE Will taat a lifetime. $1-25 EACH Adjustable — can and frame feparate— «aaily cleaned. Frame all one piece, of m&Ueable iron. More prao- I tical and more easily oper- I at«d than any otlier. S«al-ti|bt Uqoid potty «t tl.2S per K*noii MKTROPOUTiN MATIRIU CO. 1398-1408 MctropoliUn Ave. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Greenhouse Glass Double and single thick selected Glass all sizes, from 6 x 8 to 16 x 24 Ten boxes or more at wholesale prices Royal Glass Works 120 Wooster St., NEW YORK, N. Y. When ordering, please mentlun The Exchange I When ordering, please mention The Excbinge Omaha (Nebr.) and Council Bluffs Florists' Picnic Top picture shows men's ball throwing contest; the lower one shows the picnic committee August 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 433 St. Paul, Minn. Insect Pests The hottest and longest duration of torrid weather known to this city, lasting all through the month of July, reached its height last Sunday, with a temperature of 98 deg. The spell was broken by an electric storm, since which time weather conditions have been normal. This extremely dry spell, with its hot winds, seems to have given us a harvest of thrips and the soft-shell borer, which are playing havoc with crops, both in- side and out. Dahlias have especially been attacked by the former and all greenhouse concerns who value their stoi-k have been energetically spraying. Rain has given bene- ficial results to all florists' crops in the field. The park plantings and box^ on the lamp- posts which are so attractive in the Twin Cities are again looking at their best. Como Park planting is full of color and the Cannaa are in full bloom with the exception of the late varieties. The large pond is resplendent with the numerous blooms of both the day and night blooming varieties of Nymphaeas. The Victoria regias have made unusual growth. The stretch of water at the park, with its numerous aquatics, attracts large crowds. P. Holm of Holm and Olson is moving back to town from Chicago where he has spent the past month on the numerous lakes in that vicinity. Holm and Olson still con- tinue busy with funeral work. The death of Alpheus B. Stickney, the second railroad promoter to pass away within the last few weeks, occasioned many out of town orders besides local business. Gus Colberg is closing out his store on East Sixth St.. where he has conducted the florists' business formerly operated by J. W. Hoffman. Dean Bros, have cleared their range of Cucumbers and have planted it with Carna- tions. They report that this firm intends to grow more cut flower stock and less bedding stock than formerly. Henry Pufogel lost his case against the city, in which he sued for damage. A large limb of a tree fell through the top of his automobile while driving on Summit ave. The new house of John Christensen planted with Killarneys, looks very promising and he will be cutting Al stock by the middle of September. Several benches of Ophelia, Russell and Hoosier Beauty are planted in the other houses. The new house across the street connected by subway will be com- pleted shortly and will be planted with two- year-old stock for early spring trade. Aaron Johnson, with Holm & Olson, will take his vacation and Miss Anna Hanson ap- parently will accompany him on a honey- moon for the next two weeks. Harry Balsey was a caller this week and was in his usual happy mood. W. E. T. Kansas City, Mo. Interesting Nen^s Items E. E. Stockdale, owner of the Stockdale Greenhouse, 2804 North ISth St., is now engaged in putting new- benches in one of his greenhouses^ Mr. Stockdale recently built two new green- houses to take care of his growing trade, and has filled them with Carnations and 'Mums. These are doing very well. He also has a nice bunch of Cyclamen and Begonias. The Rudy-Patrick Seed Co., Ninth and Santa Fe st., recently purchased a large warehouse and elevator on the Kansas side and is busy remodeling it. When completed, it will be used for seed cleaning and to relieve the crowded con- dition at the present location. Miss Hammond, of the M. H. Smith Floral Company, 6th and Monroe sts., is tpeuding her vacation in Nevada, Mo., visiting fiiends. 8he will return within two or three weeks. Mr. Smith says his 'Mums are doing fine and the rest of his stock is in very good condition. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Chandler, of the Elmhurst Nursery Co., Argentine, Kans., who are spending their vacation in Yellowstone National Park and vi- cinity, are having a most enjoyable time, according to word received here. The weather has been delightfully cool and they have been doing plenty of fishing. Jas. B. Masson. who has a florist shop at 627 Troupe ave.. Kansas City, Kans., reports business as rather dull, though he has had a good deal of funeral work. His Carnations, Roses and 'Mums are looking well, though everything outside seems to be drying up. During the warm weather Mr. Masson has been tak- ing short trips into the country, and making the most of these vacations of a day or two. Without any preliminary warning to her friends, Miss Lura Hoover, secre- A mm r p 'ut Number I, showing deep, larrow water ways directly iver the hottest part of the fire Cut Number 2. A rough sketch of the over-the-fire water ways to em- phasize in your mind their key hole shape Cut Number 3. Shows the secondary crown sheet at the right The Burnham's Secondary Crown Sheet A Great Economy Feature f ET'S get right down to bed rock on the question of the Burnham's economies. Let's see what they actually are: and prove to each of ourselves that Burnham Greenhouse Boilers have some surprising economy construction features. Crown Sheet Glance at Cut No. I and you will see that, running across the boiler, directly over the fire, are deep, narrow waterways, between which the flames, when hottest, come in direct contact. They form the crown sheet of the boiler^ The fire comes against two sides and the bottom of these deep Waterways, instantly giving to the water its greatest heat. Why Key Hole Shaped Now look at Cut No. 2. It shows you the actual key hole shape of these same across the boiler waterways. You can see how narrow and deep they are, making it possible for them to carry a thin amount of water that will heat quickly. Their shape is based on exactly the same principle as a kitchen stove with a wide- bottomed pan filled with but shallow water heating so much quicker than a narrow- bottomed kettle containing exactly the same amount, but deeper water. It's just common every-day kitchen sense, applied to a boiler. Rapid Circulation Now, another thing about the key hole- shaped waterways. That increased size at the top gives ample room for expansion and rapid circulation — a point of no small importance. So much, then, for the harnessing up of the hottest part of the fire. Now let's take a glance at what next happens to it, on its way to the chimney. Secondary Crown Sheet Between each section on each side of the boiler are flue openings, up which the fire goes, coming in contact with waterways on the sides and top. Going up these side flues as it does, with cofisiderable speed, it comes forcibly in contact with the waterway at the very inside top of the boiler, which forms, as you now see, a secondary croum. sheet. With the water boiler this secondary crown sheet gives an extra push to the water at a point where it is about to leave the boiler and go into the mains. It means increased circu- lation speed. With the steam boiler it means a hotter, drier steam. This secondary crown sheet is one of the Burnham's important economy features. Back and Forth Travel After coming in contact with the secondary crown sheet, then starts that famous Burnham "3 limes back and forth fire travel " for which the boiler is so well know n. It's "that long fire travel that also has much to do with making the short coal bill." Back and forth the hot gases travel, until they reach the smoke box and chimney, with only just enough heat left in them to produce the necessary draft. There are several other Burnham economies well worth mentioning, but these are the big ones — the ones to keep in mind when some one tries to tell you that any other cast iron boiler can heat a greenhouse as economically as the Burnham Greenhouse Boiler can. Railroads are crowded fwith business. Freights are slow. So order ahead of time if you want your boiler on time. lofi&IliiniiKamg. Builders of Greenhouses and Conservatories BOSTON Tremont Bldg. TORONTO: Roynl Bank Bldg, Irvington, ISJ. Y. ^ SALES OFFICES WJ^P^Rm"''"' b^';*"='^S? ROCHESTER W.denerBldi. Rook<.ry Bldg. Granil,; Bldg. FACTORIES MONTREAL: Transportation Bldg CLEVELAh Swetland BIc Des Plainea, III. St. Catharines, Canada When ordering, please mention The Bsctaange Hi I i In PERFECT GREENHOUSES GET OUR PRICES NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE 1503 MASONIC TEMPLE BUILDING When ordering, please mention The Bscbaoge Hot-Bed Sash "»^|°'ri?r' Greenhouse Material ■^"oetiu^'' Pecky Cypress V. E. REICH & SONS 1429 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Greenhouse Woodwork Specializing ia Greenhouse Woodwork for the paat quarter of a century Send ufl your requirements and let us figure with you Inspection of our plant cordially inyited rraoK^van Asscne, jersey city, n.j. When ordering, please mentloD The Bxchanr* 434 The Florists' Exchange For wide houses we have just developed a special vibration proof training that we would like to tell you about Some Greenhouse Side Construction Facts No matter how little or how big a house may be, we always make the rafter and side post in one solid piece. No riddling of the rafter and post with bolt holes for heavy, cumbersome splice plates at the eave. just where you want all the freedom from heavy members and all the light possible. Don't think for a minute, however, that we weld to- gether the rafter and post. It's all in one piece and bent when at a white heat. A specially constructed HitcKift GE^fERAL OFFICES AND FACTORY, ELIZABETH, N. J. NEW YORK OFFICE BOSTON OFFICE PHILADELPHIA OFFICE 1170 Broadway 49 Federal Street powerful machine called the "Bull Dozer" does it. Then another thing; the post itself does not extend below the ground, but is bolted above the grade line to a heavy 4-way braced cast iron foot piece, which is bedded in concrete. Every one admits that cast iron will outlast any kind of iron or steel when it comes to rust. That's why we use it. You know we go any- where for business. Or to talk business. ?/ 40 South 15eh Street GREENHOUSES IRON FRAME PIPE FRAME OUR FACILITIES ARE THE BEST FOR DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING ANY TYPE OF HOUSE, AND OUR EXPERIENCE ASSURES YOU A STRUCTURE WHICH WILL BE FOUND DESIRABLE IN EVERY RESPECT AND REASONABLE IN PRICE. "PROMPT SHIPMENTS" The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 3075 South Spaulding Avenue - - OIICAGO When ordering. pl''ase meiUlop The Exchange Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT I USE FOR RESULTS tary of the William L. Rock Floral Co.. recently married A. 11. Sehaulis. For nearly a month iMrs. Sehaulis was at work in the floral shop without anyone knowing of the event. It was a sur- prise to all members of the force. Mrs. Sehaulis will continue as secretary of the Rock Co. Ernest Moore, a young florist of Kan- sas City, after spending several weeks in the sliops of the Ford Company here, decided that he was not cut out for a mechanic and is again trying to locate in the floral liusiness. Young Moore was formerly in business for himself, in addition to being store manager for the Gilday-Skidmore firm and Pat Larkin. Business Conditions, Clean-ups, Vacations, Etc. Arthur Newell says that business is fine, that stock is hard to get and that it is hot! This summarizes conditions in Kansas City at present. The past week has been a fair one with most members of the industry. There has been a good demand for stock and busi- ness has been fairly brisk. According to Mr. Newell, flowers are not costing him much as he is unable to buy many. The annual cleaning of Rock's Flower Store is now under way. This affair at Rock's is different from that of the aver- age shop. Generally, painting, repairs and some remodeling are necessary, but the great care taken in the first work of the Rock shop and the good quality of furnishings installed have eliminated much bother and expense when it comes to annual cleanups. All that is being done there is to give the walls and ceil- ings a thorough washing. This bright- ens them up and shows what the place . really looks like. An Irish crocheted bed-spread ex- hibited in the window of the Alpha Flo- ral Company is attracting much atten- tion to the display in that firm's win- dow. This spread is one that won first prizes in local and State fairs and has a value of over .$1000. It was made in Ireland and is the property of a local church. While business is not rushing, Larkin's shop, in the Meuhlebach Hotel, is get- ting its clean-up work finished. Decora- tors have just finished there and the store is presenting a newer and fresher appearance. Business conditions at Larkin's are summed up by the follow- ing brief statement : "If promises amount to anything we will do a great business this Fall." Vacation time has started in earnest at Rock's Flower Shop. Although vari- ous members of the force have been away during the Summer, the second wees in August finds a larger number than ever gone. M. Carter, manager, goes for a couple of weeks to the Ozarks. William Wade and J. C. Schaeffer will also leave. Miss Seamore, head lady, Mrs. A. H. Sehaulis, secretary and Harry Eib, shipping clerk, drop their duties for half a month and will try to enjoy themselves. Mr. Rock may miss his first National Florists' Association meeting for a long period. This comes while Mr. Carter, manager, is away, and Mr. Rock will have to remain on the job. Miss Florence Fuller, bookkeeper for the Kellogg Flower and Plant Co., is undergoing a siege of sickness that would make the strongest person help- less. During May and June Miss Fuller was confined to her home with pneu- monia. On July 1 she returned to work. After three weeks at her desk she was forced to stop work. She had developed a severe ease of typhoid fever. She is no better since then and doctors have advised her thut a long rest is her only hope. Miss Fuller has obtained a leave of absence from the Kellogg people until November 1. On that date she will re- turn to her old position and make an- other attempt to keep up with the busi- ness. Rock's Flower Shop has had in its window recently a large plant of Eng- lish hothouse IJrapes wliich is attract- ing much attention. Grapes in large hunches hang on it and a card affords the information that the fruit was forced at Rock's local greenhouse. F'rom present indications it appears as if the Kansas City Florists Club is no more. Something was done sovir.il weeks ago about reviving the aniin.il picnic of that bo- be- comes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without break- other glass as occurs with hard putty, longer than putty. Easy to appU'. PIERCE CO.. 12 W. Bro*i-in. pots. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 4-in., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Cut sprays, assorted lengths, $1.00 per 100. S. G. Benjamin, Fishkill, N. Y. ASPARAGUS PLUMO.SUS AND .SPRENGERI— Fine 3-in. plants, $4.00 per lOU. These will please you. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa^ ASPARAGUS— Plumosus, Sprengeri and Hatcheri Seedlings, 2}^, 3 and 4-in. Note my ad., page 399. Roman J. Irwin, lOS W. 28th St., New York City. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI — J-in. pots, fine stock at $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. L. H. Butts, Wyomissing, Pa. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS— 2>i-in. pots, $2.50 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. Carl B. Holm, Florist, Madison, N. J^ ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— $1.00 per 100, $5.00 per 1000. CoUingdale Greeo- houses, CoUingdale, Pa. BAY TREES BAY TREES— Write tor wholesale price list Julius Roehri Co.. Rutherford, N. J. BEOONIAS BEGONIAS 100 1000 Chatelaine, 2H-inch S6.00 $50.00 3-inch 9.00 SO.OO 4-inch 12,00 Luminosa, 2>'2-inch 6.00 50.00 3 and 4-inch .. $8.00 and 12.00 Magnifica, 2K-inch 6.00 50.00 3-inch 8.00 75.00 4-inch.... : .12.00 Other varieties, prices on application. Write today for our plant bulletin and bulb list, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. BEGONIAS 100 1000 Begonia Chate aine. 2>i-in Jo-OO $45.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 4m 12.00 S. J. REUTER & SON, INC, WESTERLY, R, I BEGONIAS— Delivery from May 15th. Mrs. J. A. Peterson (New). 2>i-in. pots, $25.00 per 100, $200.00 per 1000. JULIUS ROEHRS, CO., RUTHERFORD, N J BEGONIAS — All varieties. See display ad , page 399. Roman J. Irwin, IPS W. 28th St.. N. Y. BOUVABDIA BOUVARDIAS— Excellent stock. Red, pink and white, 2>i-in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Roman J. Ir«-in, 108 W. 28th St., New York. BOX TREES BOX TREES— Standards, Pyramids and Bush. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. ^ BOXWOOD BOXWOOD— BUSH FORM 12-15 in.. S3.00 per doz., S20.00 per 100. 15-lS in., 5.00 per doz., 35.00 per 100. 18-24 in., 7.50 per doz., 60.00 per 100. BRECK-ROBINSON CO., LEXINGTON, MASS. Continned to Next Page 436 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE BOXWOOD BOXWOODS PYRAMIDS— Broad, hMvy specimens. 2 ft. $1.90 each; 2^-in. pots, in- cluding all best florist varieties. Pompon, Anemone and single at the reduced price of $2,00 per 100. $20,00 per 1000, Stafford Conservatories, Stafford Springs, Conn, ■ Continned to Next Colnmn STOCK FOR SALE Chrysanthemums SPECIAL FOR A FEW DAYS A No. I Cuttlnfts E. A. Seldewltz. Gar/.a. Mensa. VVe.stcrn Beauty and Golden West, $1,25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. JOHN R. COOMBS, WEST HARTFORD, CONN. POMPON CHRYSANTHEMU.M CUTTINGS— Diana, Baby, Quinola, Klondyke, Sol. d'Or, Helen Newbury, $2,00 per 100, $15,00 per 1000. Ready April 1st. White Bros,. Medina. N. Y. CHRYSANTHE.MUMS— Good commercial va- rieties, 2>i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000, Write for list of varieties. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids. Mich, CHRYSANTHE.MUMS— Principally exhibition varieties. Send for list and prices. Scott Bros., Elmsford, N, Y. cinerarias CINERARIAS— Dreer's Prize Dwarf, from 3-in. pots. $4,00 per 100. Cash with order Hopkins, The Florist, Brattleboro, Vt. CINERARIAS— Half dwarf, finest mixcil, 2i.i-in., $3,00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York, crotons CROTONS — From 3-in, pots, 8 to 10-in. high in 8 varieties, $15,00 per 100; from 2W-m. pots, in 10 varieties, $5.00 per 100. ,B. M. Wichers & Co., Gretna, La. cyclamen cyclamen 100 1000 2H-in., extra good $7.00 $60,00 3-in,. extra good 8,00 75,00 4-in.. extra good 20,00 Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list, it contains everything you need. S. S, PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa, CYCLAMEN— Improved Wandsbek type. 3-in., separate or mixed, $8,00 per 100, $75,00 per 1000, Salmon separate, $10.00 per 100, Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. CYCLAMEN— Giant flowering, best strain, 2)i- in. pots, $6,00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75,00 per 1000, Roman J. Irwin, 108 W, 28th St„ NewjYork^ CYCLAMEN— 1000 2H-in, Wandsbek Cyclamen, good, dean stock, $6.00 per 100. D. G. Grill- bortzer, Alexandria, Va. DAHLIAS DAHLIAS — Large, field-grown clumps. Sylvia, Jack Rose, Red Hussar, Black Beauty, Blue Oben and other varieties. Extra large tubers, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Hatboro Flower and Fruit Farma, Hatboro, Pa. DAISIES DAISIES— 2Jii and 2>^-inch pots. Erica Fragrans Melanthera $10 per 100 " Regerminans $10 " Cupressina $15 " " Gracilis Autumnalis $10 " " Persoluta Rosea * .$10 " " Persoluta Alba $10 *' " Globularia $10 *' " President Carnot $15 " President Faure $15 " " Ventricosa Rosea $15 " Cash with order, please. ANTON SCHULTHEIS 316 19th St. College Point. N. Y Continued to Next Colnnin The advertisements under our Miscel- laneous Stock heading offer a variety of stock — consult them. STOCK FOR S ALE^ EOONYMUS EUONYMUS RADICANS FOR SALE^— Several thousand from rooted cuttinga to sturdy plants, ( and .T years old. This is a large leaf, quick-grow- ing variety of Radicans, It originated in tliis town and is extremely desirable. Price and sample plants on application. F. E, Palmer, Inc., Brook- line. Masa. FERNS FERNS. 100 1000 Scottii 2V^-in WOO M5.00 Boston, 2H-in S.OO 45.00 Teddy, Jr„ 2}^-in,. extra good 6.00 50.00 6-in. of the above, $50,00 to $75.00 per 100, 100 1000 Srottii. 4-in $25.00 $200.00 Teddy, Jr 4-in 25.00 200.00 Roosevelt 4-in 25 00 200.00 0-in. of the above, $60.00 and $75,00 per 100. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need, S, S, PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1808-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. 10,000 Ferns from Bench Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmani .$15.00 per 100 E. R. SEYMOUR WARREN. R. 1. FERNS— Scottii, 3-in„ $7.00 per 100: Scottii Teddy, Jr.. 6-in., 835.00 per 100; Scottii. Teddy Jr. and Roosevelt, 7-in.. 45c, each. Ask prices on large plants, any size. Cash, please. M. Hilpert, Sta. 0„ 313 Belair Rd„ Baltimore, -Md. FERNS — 2-in. and 2,ti-in. pots, strong planU Boston, Whitmani, Whitmani compacta. Teddy Jr., Roosevelt. $6.00 per 100. HeUer Bros, Co., New Castle. Ind. FERN SEEDLINGS AND OTHER FERNS— In any quantity; see advertisement on page 397. J. F. Aodereon, Fern Speeialiat, Short Hilla, N. J. FERN SEEDLINGS— In all varieties; also all other Ferns, 2^-in,, etc. See display ad,, page 399. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., N. V. BOSTON FERNS— From bench, ready for 5-in. pots, 15c. Good, strong plants. Brant Broe., Inc.. Utica, N. Y. FERNS — 6-in. Boston, Elegantissima and Whit^ mani, $4.00 and S5,00 per doz., Frank J. Weiss, Port Jervis. N, Y. FORGET-ME-NOTS FORGET-.ME-NOTS (Myosotis)— Best Winter- blooming, nice, strong plants from soil. $1.00 per 100; 2,lt!-in,. $2,00 per 100. Cash with order. Newton Rose Conservatories, Newtonville, Mass. FREESIAS FREESIAS Direct from the Grower Immediate Delivery 1000 Special size (9-16 in. up) $5,00 4-S in. to 5-S in 4,00 3-S in. to 4-3 in 2.00 Cash with order, 5 % off, otherwise C. O. D Privilege of examination. 5% off in lota of 10.000 or over. Less than thousand lota, 10% higher. LOS ROBLES NURSERY AND GARDEN, Santa Cruz, California. FREESIA PURITY BULBS— 500,000 M in. to % in,, $1,00 per 1000; 200,000 J^ in. to H in., $3,50 per 1000, Express prepaid when caah with order, 5 per cent, discount C. O. D. Pacific Bulb Co., Seabrigbt, Cal, GARDEinAS GARDENL\ VEITCHEII 2. 4 -in. pots, ready now Extra 6ne. SJOO per 100, $70,00 per 1000, 4-in,, extra good, $20 00 and $25,00 per 100, Write today for our plant bulleting and bulb list. containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-.MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St , Philadelphia, Pa. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— Ricard, Poitcvinc, Viand, Gen. Grant, Nutt. Oberle. Buchner, rooted cuttings, $10.00 per 1000; 2t4-in„ $20,00 per 1000. John C. Daly, 1510 Hackensack Plank Rd.. North Ber- gen, N, J. GERANIUMS — Rooted Cuttings aent with guar- antee that puta all risk on me. See dbplay ad vertisement. Albert M. Herr, Lancaatcr, Pa, GERANIUMS — 4-in., bushy: S. A, Nutt, A. Ricard and Poite^■ine, $8.00 per 100, $75,00 per 1000. Cash. C. Betscher. Dover. Ohio GLAbIOI.1 GLADIOLUS SPIKES— America, Augusta, Mrs. Francis King and other leading cut flow-er varie- ties. $2,50 per 100, $20,00 per 1000. N. I^on Wintzer, West Grove, Pa. HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGE.4 OTAKSA— 3-in. at $5.00; 6-in. and S-in., in bloom, 35c,, 50c,, 75c. and $1,00 each. Henry Smith. Grand Rapids, Mich. ContUmed to Next Faee August 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 437 STOCK^FOR^LE HYDRANGEAS FRENCH HYDRANGEAS 2^-in. pots, S4.50 per 100. In the following vanetiea; Hydrangea La Lorraine, Mme. Emile Mouilliere, General Vi De Vibraye, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Radiant, Avalanche, E. G. Hill, Bouquet Rose. Cash with order, please. J. H. Fieeser, Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. IRIS Plant now for best results the choicest of all GERMAN IRIS Per 100 Pallida dalmatica S15.00 King of Iris 15.00 Mrs. Neubronner 15.00 Rheine Nixe 12.00 Niebelungen 10.00 Princess Vic. Louise 10.00 Madame Chereau 4.00 Cash with order. Mountain View Floral Co. Portland, Ore. IRIS — German: Purple, blue and yellow clumps, $50.00 per 1000. Three to five shoots to a clump, Japanese Iris. White, purple and lavender Divisions, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson, Springfield Gardens. L. I., N. Y. GERMAN IRIS— Pallido dalmatica, Mme. Che- reau, S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. John Mar- shall, Prop. Fruit Hill Greenhouses. Providence, R, I. IRl.S — German, 10 named varieties. $2.00 per 100; Japanese, white, purple, mixed, $5.00 per 100. Amon Heights Nurseries, Camden. N. J. IRIS — German. Pallida, dalmatica, best lavender and fragrant flowers, divisions, $10.00 per 100. C. L. Schmidt, Lebanon. Pa. GERM.\N IRIS — Mixed, good varieties; single corms at $1 00 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Cash. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. IVY ENGLISH IVY PLANTS— Field grown, $8.00 per 100, S75.00 per 1000. Theo. Knocke, Princeton, N.J. JERUSALEM CHERRIES JERUSALEM CHERRIES— Very fine stock, 2X- in. pots. $.3.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. H. Fiesser, Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. MYRTLE WE HAVE 10,000 nice clumps of Myrtle for sale, perfectly hardy, price $6.00 per 100. or $50.00 per 1000. Tonie Cascio, 651 Watchogue Rd., Port Richmond. N y. NURSERY STOCK ORNAMENTAL STOCK OF QUALITY CAN SUPPLY QUANTITY OF FOLLOWING ITEMS: AZALEA mollis Bushy plants, with plenty of buds, 12 to 15 in. high, 35c. each. $4.00 per doz., $:J0,00 per 100; 15 to 18 in. high, 45c. each, $5.00 per doz,, $40.00 per 100. > BOXWOOD — Pyramids, 35 in. high, very fine, SI, 75 each; 42 in, high, very fine, $2,25 each: 48 in, high, very fine, $3.25 each; 54 in. high, verv fine, S4.00 each. RHODODENDRONS— Best, hardy-named sorts, bright foliage and full of buds, 18 to 24 in. high, 75c. each; 24 to 30 in., $1,00 each. These cover the entire list of Parson's hardy Hybrids, Seedling RHODODENDRO.NS— Mixed colors, IS to 24 in high, very bushy and full of bud«. .55c. each; 24 to 30 in. high, and correspondingly bushv, 70c. each. ARISTOLOCHIA Sipho (Dutchman's Pipet— Ex- tra strong plants. 4 ft. of tops. 25c, each, in any quantity, HYDRANGEA Paniculatagrnndiflora-Tree form, 3 to 4 ft. bodies. One heads, $25 00 per 100. Bush form, 3 ft. high, $10 Oil per 100 HY'DRANGEA Arborescens granditlora alba — 3 to 4 ft. high, bushy, $20.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., bushy, $14.00 per 100. BARBERRY Thunbergii— 18 to 24 in. high, very bushy, $7.00 per 100; 15 to IS in. high, very bushy, $5.00 per 100. PRIVET, CALIFORNIA— Very bushy. 18 to 24 in high. $2.50 per 100; 24 to 30 in. high, $3,00 per 100. PRIVET AMURENSE (Amoor River, Hardy Northern Type)— 18 to 24 in., $5.00 per 100; 24 to 30 in., $7.00 per 100. , THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Paineaville --------.-- Ohio ROSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE— Can be moved now. $12,000 worth at Western Springs. Ill,, all sizes. Let us quote you. VAUGHAN'S SEED .STORE. CHICAGO and NEW YORK lUGLANS QUERCIFOLIA— Oak Walnut hybrid; with dark green oak leaves and California wal- auts. Wild Plant Improvement Gardens, Santa \nna, Cal, NORWAY MAPLES, Pin Oaks, Oriental Plants in all sizes. Send for price list. Audubon Nur- leries. Bos 731, Wilmington, N. C. PALMS PHOENIX ROEBELENI— Out of 4-in. pots; very well established plants, 12 in. above the pot, 835.00 per 100, Anton Schultheis. 316 19th St., College Point. L, I., N. Y. Continned to Next Colnmn Tuesday night is closing time for classified advertisements. Mail your copy ■n good time and avoid disappointment. STOCKj;OR SALE Balms' SINGLE PLANTS Belmoreana, 4-inch $40.00 per 100. " 5-inch 75c. to $1,00 each. 6-inch $1.25 to $l..';o each. Forsteriana, 2K-inch.. $20.00 per 100, 4-inch $40,00 to $45,00 per 100. 5-inch $1.00 to $1.25 each. 6-inch $1.25 to $2.00 each. 7-inch $1.50 to $2.50 each. Made up plants. Prices on application. PHOENIX ROEBELENII 4-inch $6.00 per 100. 5-inch $1.25 to $1.50 each. 6-inch $2.00 to $2.50 each. 7-inch $2,50 to S3..50 each. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. PALMS — Phcenix canariensis seedlings from plants, $1.50 per 100, $10.50 per 1000, prepaid. Florist sample for 10c. Cash, Abele Bros., 520 Joseph St., New Orleans, La. PANDANUS PANDANUS VEITCHII— For a few days only will make special low price for cash with order. Size for 2H->n. pots, $4,60 per 100. Size for 3 -in. potis, 6.00 per 100. Size for 4 -in. pots, 8.00 per 100. Size for 6 -in, pots. 12,00 per 100, Best pot-gown, nicely variegated, 3-in. pots, $10,00 per 100, Pandanus suckers. $2,00 and $4,00 per 100. J. J. Soar, Little River, Fla. PANDANUS VEITCHII— 6-in., at 75c.: 7-in. and S-in.. $1.50 to $2.00 each- 10-in. and 12-in.. from $3-00 to $5.00 each. Fine specimens. Henry Smith. Granc' Rapids. Mich PELARGONIUMS PELARGONIUMS— E, 0. Wurtenburgia. Schwab- ian Maid. 4-iii,. $15,00 per 100 Cash. C. Betechei, Dover, Ohio. PEONIES Peonies 3 ,to 5 eye roots. Best Cut Flower Varieties. Many new ones. Description and prices on application. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. THE WORLD'S BEST PEONIES— Fifteen 6ne named Peonies for S2.50, or 25 for $5.00, all different and truly labeled, a chance to obtain a fine collection at half price, comprising such varieties as Festiva maxima, Delachei, Achillea, Lady L. Bramwell, Couronne d'Or, Prolifica, Tricolor, Louis Van Houtte, and various other fine sorts. With any order of above for S5.00 I will include one plant of Baroness Schroeder free. I have the largest stock in America of Lady Alexandra Duff (absolutely true) and many other fine varieties. Send for catalogue. W. L. Gumni, Peony Special- ist, Remini^ton, Ind. PEONIES— $20,000 worth of best named varieties at our Nursery, Western Springs, III. Now is planting time. 1-ct us quote vou. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO and NEW YORK PEONIES— Get the rare ones, true stock. So- lange, Tourangelle, Mme. Jules Dessert, Mons, Martin Cahuzac, La France, Rosa Bonheur, Mig- non. Therese, Germain Bigot, Primevere, La Fay- ette, Eugene Verdier. Send for list. D. W. C. RufT, Buena Vista Gaadens, St. Paul, Minn. PEONIES — The money makers. Send for our • list. C. Betacher, Dover. Ohio. PERENNIALL Perennials Complete list oi the best Varieties with prices that will interest you. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. HARDY PLANTS— Cypripedium acaule, pubes- cens and spectabile. Lilium Canadense and Philadelphicum 25 varieties Hardy Ferns, also hardy perennials and ehrubs. L. E. Williams, Exeter. N. H. TO CLOSE OUT— Golden Yellow Iris. 75c. per 100; efTective for massing or in solid borders. Fine hardy Phlox, $1.00 per 100, in pink, white and crimson. E. K. Hess, Richmond Hill, L. I., N. Y. PYRETHRUM, Jap. Iris, Phlox, mixed. Iris Sib. Orientalis, blue, and Narcissus bulbs, home grown. Munsell & Harvey, Ashtabula, Ohio. PHI.OX PHLOX— White or pink, S3.00 per 100. Amon Heights Nurseries, Camden, N. J. Continued to Next Column STOCKJPOR^ALE POIXSETTIAS POINSETTIAS— .Stronit, from 214-in. pots, clean healthy stock, $.5,00 per 100, R. .Jamison & Son, Chelten Ave. & Muagrave .St., Germantowh, Phila., Pa. POINSETTIAS— Nice plants, out of 2K-in., $4.6" and $5.00 per 100. Cash. Fisher Bros,, Cham- bersburg. Pa. POINSETTIAS— Heavy, 2;i-in., $6,00 per 100: 2}ii-in., $5.00 per 100. Erie Floral Co.. Erie, Pa. PRIMULA 300,000 PRIMROSES Best strain in existence, as usual, specialty for many years, always reliable, 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000. except where noted. MALACOIDES, lavender and white. MALACOIDES, pink and crandiflora, ii-ic. OBCONICA, LARGE FLOWERING, 9 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA LARGE FLOWERING FRINGED, 5 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA GIANT FLOWERING. 6 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA SALMON QUEEN $3, .50 per 100. We grow HYDRANGEAS, ALL BEST KINDS by the acre. Let us quote you. J. L. SCHILLER, TOLEDO, O. PRIMULA — Obconica, transplanted seedlings, Ronsdorf strain, finest in existence, separate or mixed, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Malacoides, white or pink, transplanted, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, III. PRIMULA MALACOIDES ROSEA— New, bril- liant pink variety. Certificates wherever shown. August or September delivery. S5.00 per 100, $40.00 ber 1000. Fred H. Lemon & Co., Richmond, Ind^ PRIMULA OBCONICA— Miller's Giant, fine 3-in., $4,00 per 100. Chinese, large-flowering, and Malacoides, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. These plants will please you. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, PRIMULA MALACOIDES— 2;.2-in. pots, extra strong plants, ready to shift. $2.50 per 100. H. J. Toher. aS Concord St., Providence. R. I. ROCK PLANTS ROCKERY PLANTS— Rare Himalayan and other Rhododendrons, Herbaceous Plants, rare Shrubs and Aquatics, Seeds of Alpines, etc.; catalogues on application. G. Reuthe, Keston, Kent, England ROSES 3-INCH STOCK Own Root 100 1000 American Beauty $10.00 $90,00 Hadley 10 00 90,00 Red Radiance 17.50 150.00 White Killarney 8.00 75.00 Pink Killarney 8.00 76.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward, 3H-in 12.00 100.00 American Beauty, 4-in 25.00 Write today for acopy of our plant bulletin and bulb list, it contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. OWN ROOT BENCH PLANTS Pink and White Killarnev. one to three years old, Richmond, one year old', $5,00 per 100. $40,00 per 1000. 3,' 2-in. Killarney and Richmond, $6.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. IRA G. MARVIN 23 So. Franklin St., WILKES-BARRE, PA. ROSE PLANTS— Own roots. My Maryland, 3'-2-in., Pink Killarney, SJ-a-in,, Cecile Brunner. 3>2-in., Arenburg, 4-in,, 3).4-in., $6,00 per 100, $55,00 per 1000; 4-in,; $7,00 per 100, $65,00 per 1000. Lady Hillingdon, 4-in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Good strong stock. 2,50 plants at the 1000 rate. Brant Bros,, Inc, Utica, N, V. ROSE PLANTS— Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, 3-in., at $6.00 per 100; Richmond, 3-in. at $6.00 per 100: Maryland, 3-in., $8.00 per 100; American Beauty, 4-in., $8.00 per 100. Other varieties. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAFTED ROSES— Fine stock, 1600 White Kil- larney, 1500 Jonkheer Mock, 1500 Prince de Arenberg. Aug. Doemling, Lansdowne, Pa. 2^4 and 4-in., 1-yr. field-grown to pot 5 to 6 in. Leedle Co , Expert Rose Growers, Springfield, Ohio. ^_ SEEDS WE HAVE Sweet William seeds, mostly dark colors, grown from 4 to 6 inches high, perfectly hardy, $2.50 per oz. Also assorted color Pansy seeds. We have the best/ Pansies in New York State, requiring the mixed colors, large flowers, and good colors, $4.00 per oz., $55.00 per lb. Tonie Cascio. 561 Watcnogue Rd., Port Richmond, S. I.. N. Y. SMILAX Smilax 100 1000 2)4-inch S3.50 $30.00 3 -inch 6.00 50.00 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. SMILAX — Out of 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. M. H. Baumann, Park Ridge, N J. Continned to Next Colnmn STX)CKJFOR^AL£ SMILAX SMILAX PLANTS— 2i.i-in. pots, nice plants, $2,25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Carl E. Holm. Florist, Madison, N. J. SMILAX— 2j4--in,, $2.25 per 100, $20,00 per 1000. 260 plants at 1000 rate. W. L. Jones, Nutley, SMILAX— To close out. 800 fine 2J4-in. stocky plants for $15,00 cash. W. W. Day & Son. Port Byron. N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS Extra fine topped and branching. „ . 100 1000 Kamsburg s Silver Pink. 2H-in $5,00 $40 00 Phe PS White. 2)^-in 5.0O 40.00 Phelps Yellow. 2 J4-in 5.00 40 00 Giant Yellow. 2H-in 5.00 40 00 Ne rose. 2J;^-in 6.00 40.00 Ne rose. .3-in ,. . g.oo 70,00 Nelrose. 4-in 12.00 100,00 Keystone, 2H-in 6.00 30.00 Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everything vou need S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa SNAPDRAGON SEEDLINGS OUT OF 2<4 IN AND 2M-IN. T, u . o-, .,. , 100 1000 Kamsburg a Silver Pink $3.00 $26 00 ^elrose. 3.00 25.00 Phelps White 3 on 25 00 BLACKMON BROS., Center St.! Trenton, N.J. SNAPDRAGONS u , „., „. . 100 1000 Kamsburg s Sdver Pink $3,00 $25 00 Nelrose. ... 3.0a 26.00 Nice. 2l4-m. plants that will please you. Cash with order. Hopkins The Florist. Brattleboro. Vt. SNAPDRAGONS 100 1000 Nelrose $4.00 $35.00 S. J. REUTER & .SON. INC.. WESTERLY. R. I. SNAPDRAGONS— Keystone. Sc; Silver Pink Nelrose, Giant Yellow, Pink, Red and White, 2J<. in., 3c. Cash. Good stock. Fairview Green- houses, Milton, Pa. SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink, Giant White. Giant Yellow, 2)i-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St.. New York. SNAPDRAGON— Nelrose. bushy plants, cut back, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. M. H. Bau- mann. Park Ridge. N. J. SNAPDRAGON— 3000 4-in., fine Snapdragons (Keystone), a fine pink, well branched, S8.00 per 100. D. G. GriUbortzer, Alexandria, Va. STEVIAS STEVIA — Rooted cuttings, $8.00 per 1000; 2-in $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson, Springfield Gardens, L. I., N. Y. STEVIA — Strong, bushy, field-grown plants, $6.00 per 100. Blackmon Bros., Center St., Trenton, N. J. SW^EET PEAS SWEET PEAS— Zvolanek's varieties. Note my ad., page 399. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York City VINCAS VINCA INCANA— For borders and edging, plants from open ground. $5,00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. .Southworth Bros., Beverly, Mass. VIOLETS FIELD-GROWN VIOLETS— Strong clumps of Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000 California, $4.00 per 100. Campbell, $5.00 per 100. All strong, healthy plants, packed to carry safely by express, Chas. Black. Hightstown, N. J MISCELLANEOUS STOCK Each AUGUST BARGAINS Bush Bos, extra heavy, balled. 30-in $1.00 24-in 90 18-in so 12 to 15-in 30 10 to 12-in 20 8 to 10-in 12 Peonies. Large clumps 20 3 to 5 eyes 05 Peach Trees. 5 to 7 ft., standard varieties. . . .07 Apple Trees, 6 to 7 ft., standard varieties. . . .12 Willows. Laurel If., 6 to 7 ft 08 White. 6 to 7 ft 10 Spirsea Opulifolia. 5 ft 06 Van Houttei. 3 ft 08 Golden If.. 4 ft 09 Lonicera Morrowi 09 Philadelpbus Mock Orange, var., 4 ft 08 White Lilacs. 3 ft 09 Rosa multiflora. 2 to 3 ft 07 Celastrus Scandens. 2 to 3 ft 05 Cash with order. Satisfaction guaranteed. Paul Revere Nurseries, Concord. Mass. STEVIA— Fine stock. 600 from 2i-i-in. pots, at $2.50 per 100. Bouvardia pink and red, $4.00 per 100. Boston ferns from 2}4-m. pots, $3 50 per 100. $30,00 per 1000. Whitmanii ferns, same size, $5,00 per 100, $45,00 per 1000. Cash, please Morel Bros.. 622 E. Market St., Scranton, Pa. Continned to Next Page 438 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS STOCK ASPARAGUS — PlumosuB. 2-in. (stocky, ready for Bhift), $2.60 per 100. Also 2Ji-in, Smilax (out back), $2.25 per 100. W. S. Gibney, Hagerstown, Md. CANNAS— French and Fall bedding, 4-in., $5.00 per 100. Vinca variegated, ;i-in., $3.50 per 100. Cash with order, .lames F. O'Malley, 1412 Wyo- ming Ave., Scranton, Pa. SNAPDRACiONS— Nclrose, fine, large plants, 75c. per doz. Field-grown Carnations — Enchantress, 75c. per doz. E. K. Hess, Richmond Hill, L. I., N. Y. ^ FOR^AIUEOREXCHANGE TO EXCHANGE OR WILL SELL— Geraniums, leading varietiea, 2>^-in. pots, $2.50 per 100, for desirable varieties of Carnations, field grown. Mish's Lebanon Grcenhousee, Lebanon, Pa. TO EXCHANGE— Or will ecll, Geraniums, leading varieties, 2i4-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. for desirable varieties of Carnations, field-grown. Mieh'd Lebanon Greenlniiisos. l.obanon, Fa. STRAWBERRY PLANTS STRAWBERRY PLANTS— For August and Fall Slanting. Runner and pot-grown plants that bear fruit next Summer. Standard and Ever- bearing varieties. Also Raspberry, Blackberry, Asparagus Plants, Fruit Trees. Catalog free. Wholesale price list sent to florists. Harry P. Squires, Good Ground. N. Y. STOCK WANTED Wanted 1,500 Chadwick Chrysanthe- mums, yellow, or Major Bonnaffon, or anything similar. C. C. YOST, 154 North Eighth St., LEBANON, PA. For Sale 10,000 feet of glass in running order on five acres of good land; six-room cottage and outbuildings in Richmond Borough, New York City. For particulars apply, Max Richter New Springville New York TO LET The basement Store of our Building. Suitable for the florist business or any other line connected with the florist trade. In the center of the wholesale florist district. Apply, A. L. YOUNG & CO., 54 W. 28th St.. New York. FOR SALE — Greenhouses and stock, situated io Borough of E!izabethtown, Pa. Houses and stock in good condition. About 12,000 sq. ft. of glass; two acres of land. Price rBasonable. Good reason for selling. For further information, apply or write to E. S. Rutt, Elizabethtown, Pa. FOR SALE — Flower shop in town of 11,000, near Pittsburgh. Only store on main street doing good business. Will invoice S450 Owner has other business. Grand chance for a man with small capital. Address O. E., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — Property of two acres of cultivated land, two greenhouses, outbuildings, five-room dwelling, modern improvements, in suburb of Washington, D. C.; would rent greenhouses separate to reliable man. Inquire Mr. Hammond, 723 8th St., Washington, P. C. FOR SALE — On account of other business interests will sell well equipped store with established trade, best locality in a city of 100,000 population: 15 miles from New York City. Address P. V.. care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE OR RENT— Florist 8hop72602 F^diral St., Camden, N. J.; 10 rooms, all conveniences; well extablished and best of location. August Jackcl. 2602 Federal St.. Camden. N. J. FOR sale; — As a whole or in part, or will incor- porate, my Porist business, paying a net profit for 16 years of SIO.OOO yearly. Louis L. Green. 60 State St., Boston, Mass. GREENHOUSE FOR SALE— 100 ft. z 22 ft., Ist-dass condition. Ideal heater. Price, $500. Call and see it Frank J. Boinay, So. Natick, Maae. ^NDRIE^FpR SALE^ FOR SALE — Eleven section Radiant Hot Water Boiler, in best condition. Address Ira H. LancUs, Paradise, Lancaster Co., Pa. COntinned to Next Colnmu ^SUNDRIES FOR JALE^ FOR SALE— SECOND HAND Building and Plumbing Materials From comparatively new greenhouses covering 10,000 sq. ft. Glass, 10x12, 10x15, 16x24. Pipe. li.;i-in., I3^-in. and 2-in., also fittings. 2 Moorehead Steam Traps. Ventilating machines and apparatus. Reduction in plant. IRA G, MARVIN 23 So. Franklin St., WILKES-BARRE. PA. FOR SALE — 3 boilers, on account of enlarging our plant; 1 Putnam Steam boiler, run six months, gross rating 46.50 aq. ft. List price SIOOO; our price $325. F. O. B. 1 Lord & Burnham. used one year. No. S-3&-8, $275. 1 Lord & Burnham, used two years, with two new sections. Hot water, 0 sec- tions, price $300. These are all in perfect condi- tion. F. O. B. cars Quidnick, R. I. Quidnick Greenhouses, Quidliick, R. I. BARGAIN — Florist's place, a few thousand feet of glass, good heating plant, lot of equipment and stock, etc., to be moved off the property. Owner retiring from business. Plenty of land nearby. Controls large retail business. Will pay ite cost in short time. Snap for a good man who will act quickly. Address O. R., care The Florists' Ex- change. FOR SALE— Rebuilt Morehead Return Steam Traps, ready for use, with complete installation directions from engineer, with eight years' expe- rience in design of return trap systems. Capacities 65, 135 and 200 boiler horse power. " Cure your circulation troubles this Fall." James V. Colpitis, Engr., 27 South ISth St., Philadelphia. Pa. FOR SALE— SECOND-HAND PIPE, threaded and coupled, ready for use, 1-in., 3c.; ll^in. 4o.; IH-in., 5c,; 2-ia.. 6c. per ft. PECKY CYPRESS. $17.00 and up per thousand eq. ft. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 v Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. 1 Jacobs' 6 Sectional Boiler $50.00 1500 ft. 4-in. cast iron pipe, per ft 12 2d hand Bars, per ft 01 V. E. REICH & SONS, 1429 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. FOR SALE — Hot water, tubular, horizontal boiler » in good condition, $50.00 cash. F. O. B. Taun- ton. Mass., E. F. Rose, Taunton, Mass. FOR SALE— No. 5 Mills Boiler, fine condition, for steam or hot water. Price $150. Tripp Floral Co., Walton, N. Y. ^_^^_^^_^ . SIX sectional American Radiator boiler, $65. H. Iffinger, 1211 Seattle Ave.. Ozone Park, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES — Best staple on the market, 35c. per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postage paid. Michigan Cut Flower Eichange, 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. SPHAGNUM MOSS SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbl. bale $2.10, 5 bales $9.25; 5-bbl. bale $1.00. 5 bales $4.2.5. Jersey Peat. 75c. per bag. Burlapped. 40c. extra. Cash, 5c. less. Jos. H. Paul, Box 156, Manabawkin, N. J. SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbl. bale $2.00, 10 bales $19.00. Cash, 7c. less. Orders rushed. Mana- hawkin Moss & Peat Co., Box V, Manahawkin, N.J. MOSS— Strictly Ist^class, $1.00 per bale. Cash. AdolpfauB B. Cranmer, Mayetta, N. J. TOBACCO STEMS FRESH TOBACCO STEMS— In bales, 200 lbs. $2.00; 500 lbs., $4.00; 1000 lbs., $7.00; ton, $13.00. Also Dust. Scharff Bros., Floristo, Van Wert, Ohio. _^^_ WIRE WORK WE are the largest manufacturers of Wire Work in the West. E. F. Winteraon Co., 168 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 111. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO RENT— Greenhouses with small cottage and one or two acres of land. New Jersey preferred. Address Jaa. Marr, Wyandancli. L. I., N. Y. WANTED — Boiler stack in good condition, 22-in. diameter, 35 ft. long. C. W. Espy & Son, Brook- ville, Pa. A Western Tour G. K. Parker, manaEer of the Kellogg Flower and Plant Shop, left on Aug. 12 for a two weeks' automobile tour of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri. Accom- panied by his wife and daughter and three other persons, Mr. I'arker expects to have a great time in his Paige. Ho- tels will be avoided, he says. Enough equipment has been taken along to allow out-of-door sleeping and in case of bad weather farmers along the roads will be appealed to. Six days will be spent in Chicago, where the party has leased a cott.ige on the lake front. Swimming, Iwating and automobile tours will con- stitute the main porlion of the pleasure. While there Mr. Parker expects to re- vive some old acquaintances in the floral business, men who have left Kansas City and located in Chicago. During his ab^ sence C. E. Thomas will be in charge. I The Pacific Coast | I California— Oregon— Washington j Portland, Ore. The Market Stock still continues to be very plentiful with the exceptions of Valley and orchids. Peas are still good nl- though sfttuowliat shorter. The excep- tionally cool, cloudy weather has caused some of the vines to mildew even al- though they were grown in full sun- shine ; that is to say, in the open field The Aster is now in all its glory and can be seen as fancy, good, bad and in- different. The large supply of other flowers at the present time somewhat curtails its demand. The Zinnia is again making its appearance in all its many colors and is selling well. The first of the new red Dahlia Mina Burgle that sold so well last year, is making its appearance, and we hope to see it as popular, as it was bringing .$1 a dozen then. This Dahlia is the only one we have so far that can be cut with long stems and will keep. Some good Scabiosas and Centurea imperialis are adding to the variety. Picnic On Sunday, Aug. 6, the I'ortland Floral Society had another of its pic- nics, which are always a success. It was held at Schnoerr's Park as ]sist year. The weather in the morning was somewhat threatening and it looked as if the crowd was going to be rather slim, but before noon quite a large number had followed the regular car which left the city at 10 a.m. Others came in the cars, principally Fords, as that seems to^ be the florists' favorite. The com- mittee generously provided lunch for all the bachelors and others that misjudged their appetite or otherwise. There was ice cream and soda pop for the kiddies and the elders too, also refreshments for the men folks, which took well. All in all, everyone joined in the fun and spent a jolly good time. There was also dancing and although the only music available was the Oregon City Sym- phony, everyone managed to keep time and either rag or dance. Races were run. The committee in charge comprised Van Kirk, Scottie, Aug. Zitzewitz and Henry Birchler. O. E. Panzer has provided himself with a Ford and he adds that he is well pleased as now he is back home by din- ner time whereas with the horse and wagon he was never home until 3 or 4 p.m. Glide Lester, of Lest«r & Toung, Walla Walla, was a visitor last Sun- day and enjoyed the picnic with the florists of Portland. H. Niklas. Nurserymen's Convention There is already a lively interest being manifested in the forthcoming conven- tion of the California Association of Nurserymen at Santa Barbara next Oc- tober. The Chainber of Commerce is showing a lively interest in the event, and the local nursery, seed and florist interests are evincing an interest that gives assurance of a large gathering. .\bout the time that this paragraph sees print in The Florists' Exchange, it is the intention of Pres. John S. Arm- strong to motor up to Santa Barbara with some of the members from Los An- geles and vicinity for the purpose of ar- ranging the preliminaries with a view of giving the convention State-wide pub- licity. At the present writing the out- look is bright for one of the best meet- ings in the liistory of the organization. Washington, D. C. Business is now at ebb tide : stock is plentiful enough for the amount of busi- ness being done. Asters are coming bet- ter. Tlu' (fladiolus is used more each year, it lieing a very satisfactorj' flower for funeral work. Carnations are as good as can be expected, thev bring T.'ic. to .$l..ill per 100. The Washington fli>rists delegation for the S. A. F. convention under the leader- ship of Wm. Gude, left here Friday night for Houston. J. J. McCallum and wife, of the Scholtz Floral Co. of Charlotte, N. C, were in town this week. A visit to i>ur suburb, Alexandria, Va., this week fouiu! the florists busy with work for the funeral of the late Mrs. Stewart, a very prominent Vir- ginia I>ady. A number of out of town pieces were in evidence, some being from Norfolk, Richmond. I'hiladclphia, New York and Wasliington. The flowers made a beautiful showing in the old historic Christ Church. They consisted of wreaths, clusters and crossf.'S of every description. One cross was Oft. long and hung in front of the pulpit. The Dunbar Co. made the casket cover of American Beauty Rose and Adiantnm which presented a beautiful showing. We paid a visit to th epast presiihi.i Fred Cowperthwaite, who has joined the the Philadelphia lorcc of the King Construction Co. of the and fou shape, finished Donna looking Chas. ing up City. florist club, David Grillbortzer nd everything at his place in good The two new houses he had just glazing contained 1000 Prima Roses and looked well. He ■ is for big residts. Scarbrough, of Gude's, is motor- through Philadelphia to Atlantic O. A. C. Oeiimleb. Hollyhock Leaf Rust A patron of my business has handed me a Hollyhock leaf which is diseased. Will you kindly tell me what can be done to prevent the leaves from being ruined? — H. E. V. R.. Pa. — This is a very old complaint and a very common one, one which, at one time was very greatly dreaded, and rightly, as it threatened to destroy the whole of the Hollyhocks and prevent their cultivation. It appears that plants in deep and moist soil, well drained, are seldom or never attacked. It is also stated by Massie in his "Diseases of Cultivated Plants." that a plant once infected is immune there- after. Your specimens are certainly badly affected and the only thing that can be done now is to remove the worst of the leaves and to spray those remain- ing with a fairly strong solution of Bor- deaux mixture. This preparation (sul- phate of copper or blue stone) is com- posed as follows: I lb. lime, 1 lb. sul- phate of copper, )() gallons water. First dissolve the stdpbatc in a little hot water and the lime in a Utile cold water; when cooled, pour together into the ten gal- lons of water, stir thoroughly and applj with a fine sprayer or syringe. It is also suggested that you supply as water to the roots a 3 per cent, solution of Cop- per Sulphat*. When using the portrait illustration of Paul .\bele of .\bcle Bros., New Orleans. La., which appeared in "The Exchange," p. 274, it should have been stated that he is presi- dent of the New Orleans Horticultural So- ciety, to which honor he was recently elected. While local florists would appreciate this fact, others at a distance might not. and we feel it our duty to Mr. .^hele to make menrion of the fact here and now. The society is .-ir- rangingla large flower show for the near future. I Aumist 19, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 439 WE GUARANTEE ^Metropolitan Boilers TO DO THEIR WORK CONSUMING LESS FUEL THAN ANY OTHER Because of their proven scientifically perfect construction, Metropolitan Patented Boilers will heat a given amount of water quicker, with less fuel, and less attention than any other boilers on the market. The remarkable heating efficiency and quick steaming qualities of these boilers are due to their large and effective heating surface. Just a few points of Metropolitan Patented Boiler merit: Smooth, perfect finished castings. Push nipple connections. Large fire-box, providing ample combustion chamber, and permitting a sufficient charge of fuel to require attention only at long intervals. Deep ash pits, making the removal of ashes a slight task. Large flues, making the boiler easy to clean. Grates that are made for hard usage and long service. They are Fuel Saving, Not Fuel Wasting. . And, above all, they cost less and are cheaper to operate than any other. We also make soft coal boilers wliich are smokeless, and save 50% in coal. Put Your Heating Problems Up To Us We've Been At It For 44 Years METROPOLITAN MATERIAL COMPANY 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Quality, Durability, Efficiency are obtained in a Green- house, Conservatory or similar structures when built by George Pearce 203 Tremont Ave. Orange, N. J. (Telephone— 962 M) at a less cost than asked by others for indifferent work. Distance no object. Write or SEE ME before placing your order elsewhere and save money. PIPE CUT TO SKETCH It will pay to correspond with us Wrought Iron Pipe, Tubes and Fittings NEW AND SECOND HAND Thoroughly overhauled, with new threads and couplings, in lengths of 16 feet and over Guaranteed to give satisfaction ALBERT & DAVIDSON, Inc., 217-223 Union Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. When ordering. pU-aap meation The ExchanRe HIGHEST PRICED ..» CHEAPEST GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers .^ _ aiBUJIN A oo. 107 Broad Street, Udca, N. T. LBT US TELL YOU ABOUT TBEM WbeD ordering, please meation Tbe Exchange No Building Is Stronger Than Its Foundation And this applies to greenhouses, too. Every year a good many greenhouses are wrecked by wind storms simply because their construction is weak in this respect. In all Moniger greenhouses the load each post will be called on to carry is carefully figured and a gen- erous "safety factor" allowed. In our All-Steel houses we use double chan- nels placed back to back and hot- riveted together. This gives the strongest and most durable post on the market. You will find convincing proof of this and other reasons for Moniger superiority in our Proof Book. Send for it today. JOHN C. MONINGER COMPANY EVERYTHING FOR THE GREENHOUSE CHICAGO CINCINNATI 912 Blackhawk St. 2308 Union Central BIdg. NEW YORK 806 Marbridge Bldg. \\ hen ordering, ph'ase mention Xtie Exchange The first cost is the only cost when buying Advance Ventilating Apparatus and Greenhouse Fittings Let us send you our catalogue. Write to Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Jennings Cast-Iron Gutters and Fittings Our Gutters are EXTRA WIDE and EXTRA HEAVY and are drilled to measure. Our Jennings Patent Roof-supports and Bench-fittings have all connections and braces SPLIT TO BOLT TOGETHER, giving the full strength of threaded pipe fittings at a fraction of their cost, and GREATLY SIMPLIFY- ING ERECTION. These Bench and Brace Fittings are used in the numerous Plant Culture Stations of the United States Government. We mould and fit this material and OUR PRICES ARE ROCK BOTTOM. Send for our catalogue. CASKEY & KEEN, 6th and Berks Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. WE MANUFACTURE HOTBED SASH at 75c. each Oura are all made from the very best grade of Gulf Cypress. Glazed Hotbed Sash from $1.65 up. Double Light Sash up to $4.00. We carry a large stock of all sizes. Write us for estimate. JACOBS & SONS, 1365-1379 Flushing Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. 440 The Florists' Exchange Anjrust I!l, 1916. 1^ ^ ^ J^ ^ Places To Visit On Your Philadelphia Visitation Visit Trip V^HEN you land in good old Philadelphia on your vacation trip, leave your luggage at the station, and come right over to the Widener Building, only three short blocks away. We will not only be jolly well glad to see you. but consider it a pleasure to tell you about the hotels best to stop at, so they won't take all your money away. Then we can talk over the greenhouse construction points you are particularly interested in, and we will tell you just where you can see the houses that best show them. Perhaps one of us can visit some of the houses with you, which would indeed be a pleasure to us. As a preliminary guide, below is a list of a few of our houses in and around Philadelphia* 1 Rose Growers JOHN STEPHENSON'S SON, Oak Lane. Phila.. Pa. One iron frame house 72'x850'. Take car No. 24 on 16th St., marked Willow Grove. No. 55 on 1 Ith St., marked City Line. Get off at City Line and walk one square. MYERS & SAMTMAN, Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill. Pa. Range of iron frame houses, 55' and 50' wide by 300' long. The most direct route is by train from Reading Railroad, Chestnut Hill Branch, to Wyndmoor Station. Time, 40 minutes. GEORGE BURTON, Wyndmoor. Chest- nut Hill, Pa. Iron frame house 60'x300'. Direc- tions same as for reaching Myers & Samtman. JOHN BURTON, Wyndmoor. Chestnut Hill, Pa. Iron frame house 50'x300'. Direc- tions same as for reaching Myers & Samtman. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Roelofs. Pa. One iron frame house 55'x600'. One iron frame house 72'x600'. Train via Phila. & Reading R.R. from Reading Terminal. MALCOLM FRANKLIN, Yardley. Pa. One iron frame house 72'x600'. Directions for reaching same as for Joseph Heacock Co. STEPHEN MORTENSEN, Southamp- ton. Pa. Range of pipe frame houses: also iron frame house, 60'x300'- Take train on Phila. & Reading R.R. at Reading Terminal, get off at Southampton. Mr. Mortensen also grows Car- nations. ELLENWOOD GREENHOUSES, Hatboro, Pa. Range of pipe frame houses; also two iron frame houses, each 60'x200'. Take train on Phila. & Reading R.R.. at Reading Terminal, get off at Hatboro. Also grow Carnations. AUGUST DOEMLING, Unsdowne. Pa. Large range of pipe frame houses. Take train on Penn. R.R. at Broad St. Station; get off at L-ans- downe. Carnation Growers H. M. WEISS & SONS CO., Hatboro. Pa. Large range of pipe frame houses, each 35'x 300'. Train by Reading R.R. to Hatboro. Trains at frequent intervals. R. M. EISENHART, Torresdale. Pa. Range of pipe frame houses: also one Tron frame. 55'xl50'. Penn. R.R. from Broad St. station: get off at Holmesburg Junction. Then take trolley east on Frankford Road, which passes Mr. Eisen- hart's place. Also grows Violets. RICHARDS BROS., Kennett Square. Pa. Iron frame greenhouse 4rx400'. Penn. f^.R. from Broad St. Station to Kennett Square. J. HOWARD THOMPSON, Kennett Square, Pa. Range of pipe frame houses and two iron frame houses, each 4I'x200'. Directions for reaching same as Richards Bros. E. C. MARSHALL, Kennett Square. Pa. Range of pipe frame houses; also one iron frame house41'x200'. E. N. KRONINGER, Allentown, Pa. Two iron frame houses 56'x400'. Take Phila. & Reading R.R. at Reading Terminal; get off at Allentown, Pa. THOMAS T.\NSEY, Crescentville, Pa. Pipe frame house 35'x300'. Take Phila. & Reading R.R. at Reading Terminal, and get off at Crescent- ROBERT CR.\IG CO., Norwood, Pa. Grow plants. Eight houses 40'xl50', and range of pipe frame houses, each 28'x300'. Penn. R.R. from Broad St. Three squares from station. MACAW BROS., Norwood. Pa Grow plants. Four pipe frame houses, each 35'x 1 50'. Directions for reaching same as- Robert Craig Co. ALBAN HARVEY & SONS, Brandy- wine Summit. Pa. Grow Sweet Peas. Range of pipe frame houses: also one iron frame 60'x200', and one iron frame, 72'x500'. Take Perm. R.R. from Broad St. Station: get off at Brandywine Summit. H. J. MULLER, Bala. Pa. Grows Or- chids. Iron frame house 20'xlOO'. and one 20'x 200'. Take Penn. R.R. at Broad St. station and get off at Bala. SEABROOK FARMS CO., Bridgeton. N. J. Grow vegetables. Range of six iron frame houses 60'x300'. Take Penn. R.R. from Market St. Ferry. Camden. N. J. Get off at Finley Station, N. J. Mr. Seabrook will meet any visitors at Finley Station and take them over to the greenhouses. WAY BROS., Kennett Square. Pa. _ Grow vegetables. Two iron frame houses, each 45'x400'. Take Penn. R.R. from Broad St. Station: get off at Kennett Square. ^1 Builders of Greenhouses and Conservatories »., ccr>FFiri:<;J NEW YORK BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER CLEVELAND TORONTO SALtb OI-MCtS^ 42nd Sweet BMg. Tremont Bid,. Widener Bldg. Rookery BIdg. Granite Bldg. Swell.nd Bid.. Roy.l B.nk BIdg. FACTORIES: Irvington, N. Y., De. Pl.ines. 111., St. C.th.iines. C.n.d. A WEEKLY TRADE MEDIUM FOR FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN, NURSERYMEN AND THE ALLIED INDUSTRIES CHICAGO Western Office 143 North Wabash Ave. Vol. XLII. No. 9 AUGUST 26, 1916 One Dollar per Annum ] 438 t"44Tw°f7th s,. NEW YORK Fine Ferns FOR SUMMER AND FALL TRADE The fancy varieties of NEPHROLEPIS especially are very mudi in demand, and find a ready sale during the Summer and Fall months. Now is tlie time to lay in a stock. Owing to the great demand for Ferns in the late Spring, we became sold out. and were not able to fill all of our orders, but now we have an unusually fine stock of plants of exceedingly good value. You will find them the most salable plants that can be handled. NEPHROLEPIS elegantissima compacta. 2',4'-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 3J-2-in., S3. 00 per doz.; 6-in., Sli.OO per doz.; S-in., $12.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS elegantissima. 2ii-in. pots, .$6.00 per 100; 6-in., Sfi.OO per doz.; N-in., S12.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Teddy Jr. 2\i-m. pots, $6.00 per 100; 3K-in., S2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Smithii. 2}i-m. pots, $8.00 per 100; 3}4-iD., $3.00 per doz.; 5-in.. $6.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS musoosa. S'o-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. Lilium Harrisii FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY We offer a selected stock of the original true Harrisii for early forcing. This stock was grown from the original true type, and will be found splendid stock for early forcing, for which purpose Harrisii is so valuable. The crop is much shorter than usual this season, but we are in position to supply a nice lot of selected stock. 6 to 7-inch bulbs, $5.50 per 100. or $16.00 per case of 350 bulbs. 7 to 9 inch bulbs, 3.00 per 100, or 16.00 per case of 200 bulbs. Seasonable Stock Freesieis Purity (ready for immediate delivery). 3^ in., $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. Azore (for later delivery). Pure white. H in., $1.25 100, per $10.00 per 1000. F. R. PIERSON CO. H to .'■2 to TARRYTOWN, N. Y. ARAUCARIA Excelsa Fine large plants. 6-in.. 18 to 22 in. high, $1.00 each 7-in., 22 to 34 in. high, 1,50 each ADIANTUM Croweanum Ready now. Fine plants. 3-in., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. BOUVARDIA Double pink, single pink, single white (Humboldtii), 3-in., $8.00 per 100. GARDENIAS 2M-iD., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000; 3-in., $12.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1000. FERN FLATS Ready for immediate shipment. $2.00 per flat: 10 flats at $1.90 per flat; 25 flats at $1.75 per flat. Lastrea chrysoloba Onychium Japonica Pteris cretica albo-lineata Pteris Daviana Pteris Mayii Pteris Palmata Pteris Victoria * Pteris Wilsonii FOR 1917 We offer our new Crimson mercial sort. See it growing this Carnation ARAWANA, a good corn- Fall and Winter. IN THIS ISSUE ^^hat Interest Are You Taking in Alpine Plants? Conclu ROSE PLANTS Pink and White Killamey 214-in. own root, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000;3J^-in., own root, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000 Bon Silene. 2>2-in., own root, .$4.00 per 100 Geranium Cuttings Orders taken now S. A. Nutt, Ricard, Achievement, Improved Poitevine, (little larger than Poitevine), Madam Landry, Buchner, La Favorite, Eucemortmore, E. G. Hill, John Doyle, Eugene Viaud, Tiffin, Trego, $10.00 per 1000. 2-inch stock later, $17.00 per 1000 H. onclusion of the S. A. F. & O, Convention He^ort Plant Pollen a Cause of Hay Fever AN PlERSON Mc. Cl^MVBIl. OONH BULBS LILIUM FORMOSUM DUE NOW Per 100 Per 1000 7-9 Case of 250 $15.00 $7.00 .$56.00 7-9 Case of 300 18.00 7.00 55.00 S-10 Case of 225 19.00 8.50 80.00 9-10 Case of 160 14.00 9.00 82 50 PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA Per 100 Per 1000 13'ctm. and up (1300 to case) $1.25 $9.00 14 ctm. and up (1000 to case) 1.50 11.00 GLASS 100 boxes 16x24, A double. Write for quotations WM. F. KASTING CO. «' *'*^"" '' BUFFALO, N. Y. GERANIUMS Alphonse Ricard, Beaute Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, GenU Grant, Mad. Buchner, Mad. Recamier, Jean Viaud, Jean Oberle, Abbie Schaefer, Mad. Landry, La Favorite and other kinds, in good 3-inch stock, at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 2-inch at $2.00 per 100. We have a large stock on hand for immediate shipment and have orders booketl for nest season BOSTON FERNS 4-inch, $15.00 per 100; 7-inch, $6.00 per doz.; 8-inch, $1.00 each, $9.00 per doz Large plants, in 11- and 12-inch pots, $2.50 and $5.00 each. 2-in. 2-in. 100 1000 >2.00 S18.50 2.00 1S.50 ACALYPHA ALTERNANTHERA BEGONIAS, Vernon 2.00 18.50 COLEUS 2.00 18.50 CUPHEA Platycentra 2.00 18.50 HARDY ENGLISH IVY 2.00 18.50 LEMON VERBENAS 2.00 18.50 LANTANAS 2.00 18.50 MOONVINES. White and bhie 2.00 18.60 PARLOR rVY, S. Scandens 2.00 18.50 POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2.00 18.50 SALVIA. Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 18.50 SWAINSONA. White 2.00 18.50 3-in. 3-in. 100 1000 $3.0U S25.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 300 300 3.00 3.00 25.00 26.00 25.00 25 00 25.00 26.00 25.00 25.00 26 00 CELERY PARSLEY WHITE PLUME $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 and over, 85c. per 1000 DWARF FERN LEAF 25c. per 100, $1.25 per 1000. Cash with order. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH MARYLAND 442 The Florists' Exchange Early Flowering sSn Spencer Sweet Peas For Winter Flowering Under Glass Since the introduction of Yarrawa Spencer Sweet Peas, great effort has been made on the part of Californian and Australian growers to produce Early-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas. We offer a list of varieties by one of the most prominent Californian and one of the most prominent Australian growers. One of their chief characteristics is their long season, period of blooming, frequently remaining in bloom for four months. Every one of the crosses were made from the old Early-flowering or Christmas Grandiflora types on the late or Standard Spencers as parents. We feel that there will he little domand for tho mmmon or CranHiflnra Winter-flowering Type and have, therefore, decided to discontinue offering the same. Californian Varieties Immediate delivery EARLY MORNING STAR The color is a deep orange scarlet or flame color in standard, with ricli, orange- pink wings. The flower is practically the same color as the Late-flowering Spencer Thomas Stevenson. It does not burn out in the open and under glass will be mag- nificent. The flowers are large and of best Spencer form, and borne in threes and fours in wonderful profusion. Pkt., IS seeds, 25c.; I4 oz., $1.50; oz., $5.00. EARLY SNOWFLAKE This is one of the best Early-flowering White-seeded White Spencers. The blossoms are very large and of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne in wonderful profusion on long stems. The form is every bit as good as White Spencer. Pkt., 15 seeds, 25c.; }4 oz., $1.50; oz. $5.00. EARLY SPRING MAID Those who are familiar with the Late- flowering Spencer Mrs. Hugh Dickson, will have a good idea of what a handsome variety this is. The color is a light pink on a cream ground, and the blossoms have the same splendid characteristics of Mrs. Hugh Dickson for a florists' flower. It is a most effective flower and, like our other Early-flowering Spencers, it carries a great wealth of blossoms borne in fours on long stems. There is no Early Spencer Cream Pink which is as attractive as Early Spring Maid. Pkt., 25 seeds, 25c. ; K oz., $1.25; oz., $4.00. EARLY MELODY This is a deeper shade of pink than Early Song Bird on white ground, closely resembling Countess Spencer and near Hercules. It might be described as rose pink on white ground. The effect, when bunched, is most pleasing. It is very floriferous. The flowers are borne on long stems and mostly four large, well waved blossoms to each stem. Pkt., 25 seeds, 25c.; a oz., $1.25; oz., $4.00. EARLY SONG BIRD ' The flower is the same color as Florence Morse Spencer and Lady Evelyn Eyre, and a bit lighter than Elfrida Pearson. It has the same excellent form and features of Mrs. Hugh Dickson, but is on a white ground. The placement of the flowers is splendid for packing and the flowers are borne on long stems in threes and fours. When in full growth it seeni,.^ as though every stem carries four large blossoms. Pkt., 25 seeds, 25c.; ■.{ oz., $1.25; oz.. $4.00. Californian Varieties-con.inued EARLY HEATHER BELL This will be one of the most popular shades with all florists, as it will be useful for making up for any occasion. It is a little like the variety known as Anita Wehrman, but vastly superior in every way. The flowers are very large, borne in fours and threes on long, stout stems, and are of beautiful, bold .Spencer form. The color is a rich but pleasing mauve, hut after standing in water the color becomes a beautiful mauve lavender. Pkt., 25 seeds, 25c.; '4 oz., SI. 50; oz., $5.00. Australian Varieties CONCORD STRAIN Ready for delivery NOW Pkt., 18 seeds each of any of the following varieties, 35c.; 5 pkts., $1.50. CONCORD PINK A beautiful, new variety of a most attractive shade of delicate pink. The flowers are large and of true Spencer form. The stems, which are long and strong, usually carry 3 large flowers. CONCORD CRIMSON A variety of great merit on account of its glowing color. It is a rich crimson; the flowers, of true Spencer form, are borne on strong, stiff stems. CONCORD LAVENDER Without a doubt this is the finest of all Lavender Winter-flowering Sweet Peas. The color is a beautiful shade of rich, rosy lavender. The flowers are of true Spencer form . CONCORD WHITE A splendid, pure white variety of wonderful vigor and substance. The flowers are pure white and of ideal Spen- rer form, borne three and four to the stem. CONCORD SALMON A rich shade of salmon pink and very free flowering. The flowers are borne three and four to a stem and are of true Spencer form. CONCORD BLUE This magnificent variety is of a beau- tiful sky-blue color, sometimes varying darker, the variation, however, being slight. Quite the finest skv-blue we know of. CONCORD PURPLE A leader in its color. When first open- ing, a delightful shade of mauve purple. changing, as the flower ages, to purple blue. The flowers are of ideal Spencer form and quite large. Place Your Orders Now EARLY SNOWFLAKE YARRAWA The finest Rose Pink Winter Flowering Spencer; the ideal l''lorist variety. Pkt. 15c., oz. 3jc., i.ioz. 60c., oz. $1.00, lb. $3.25, lb. $12.00. 30 and 32 Barclay Street NEW YORK Wkta •rtcrlDCi plMwe mention Tb« G^xchange August 26, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 443 Advance Co 499 Albert & Davidson ... 493 Allen, J. K 4S4 Allen Co., Wm. S 485 American Bulb Co 4.53 Am. Gnhs. Mfg. C0...493 Anderson, J. F 4.55 Anderson, S. A 476 Angermuller, G. H. . .490 Anglin & Walsh Co. . . .461 AphineMfK. Co 490 Armes, H. W 482 Arnold & Co.. D.C...4S5 Aschmann Bros. . . . .- .458 Aschmann, Godfrey. . 460 Ashley. Ernest 476 Atlas Preservative Co.490 Avenue Floral Co 478 Badgley & Bishop 485 Baker Bros 477 Baker, Wm. J 4S7 Barclay Nurs 452 Barrett, The Florist. .479 Barrows & .Son, H.H..460 Baumer, A. R 477 Baur & Steinkamp. . .457 Bayersdorfer & Co. . .480 Bay State Nurs., The. 462 Beaven, E. A 482 Beckert's .Seed Store.. 448 Begerow Floral Co... 478 Bemb Floral Co., L... 476 Berger Bros 487 Bertermann Bros. Co.. 477 Bliok, The Florist 47S Boddington Co., AT. 451-54 Bolgiano & Sons, J.. . .450 Bonnet & Blake 485 Bonnot Bros 485 Bowe, M. A 478 Brant Bros., Inc 479 Brown, Peter 456 Bryan, Alonzo J 454 Buchbinder Bros 482 Buckbee, H. W 479 Bulk & Co 462 Bunyard, A. T 478 BunyardCo., H. A...461 Burnett Bros 450 Burpee, W. A., & Co..44S Butler & UUman 478 Byer Bros 455 Caldwell The Woods- man Co 482 Campbell Bros 458 Camp Conduit Co. . .492 Carbone, Florist 476 Carnation Support Co. 456-61 Caskey & Keen 499 Chicago Feed & Fer- tilizer Co 456 Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Ass'n, The. . . .488 Childs, John Lewis . . . 448 Chinnick, W. J 454 Christensen, Thos. P. 458 Clare, W. G 482 Clarke's Sons, D 478 Clay & Son 490 Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The 476 Coan.J. J 484 Conard & Jones 462 Conine Nurs. Co., The F. E 460 Coombs, Florist 477 Cowee, W. J 482 Cowen's Sons, N 491 Craig, Robt 454 Crawbuck Co., G. W.483 Crouch, Mrs. J. W...476 Crowl Fern Co 480 Crump, F. F 476 Cumbie, J. L 482 Cunningham, J. H — 460 Cut Flower Exch 485 Danker, Florist 476 Day Co., W. E 479 De Buck, John 461 Dietsch Co., A 499 Dillon, J. 1 460 Dobbs&Son 476 Corner & Sons Co.. . .456 Dreer, H.A.,Ino 459- 489-91 Eagle PipeSuppIyCo..491 East End Nurs. Co. 462 Eble, Chas 478 Edlefsen-Leidiger Co.. 478 Edwards' Folding Box Co 480 Eichholz, Henry 460 Elliott & Sons, Wm. . . 448 Emmans, Geo. M. . . .455 Erne & Klingel 488 Eskesen, Frank N. . . .455 Etter.'M. S 454 Evans Co., J. A 493 Evans, W. & H. F. . 456-61 Evenden Bros 479 Eyres, Florist 476 Fallon. Florist 479 List of Advertisers Farquhar & Co., R. J. 453 Fenrich. Joseph S. . . .483 Florists' Hail Ass'n. .480 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co.. 499 Ford, M. C 483 Ford, Wm. P 484 Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co 448 Fowler, Mrs. L. P 479 Freeman- Lewis 477 Friedman, Florist 476 Friedman, J. J 490 Froment, H. E 485 Frost, Chas 449 Furrow & Co 478 Galveston Floral Co.. 477 Galvin, Thos. F 478 GasserCo., J. M 476 Giblin&Co 494 Gibbons, The Smilax Man 480 Girvin, Willis B 455 Gloeckner, Wm 476 Goldstein & Futter- man 485 Gorman, J. F 492 Gove, The Florist 476 Graham & Son, A 476 Growers' Cut Flower Co 485 Gude Bros. Co 479 Gunther Bros 485 Guttman & Raynor. . 483 Habermehl's Sons... 478 Hanford. R. G 455 Harris, Chester 479 Harris, Ernest 456 Hart, Geo. B 482 Hatcher, John C 476 Heacock Co., Jos 455 HeissCo 476 Henderson & Co., A. .448 Henshaw Floral Co.. 484 Hentz & Nash, Inc . . . 485 Herr, A. M 456 HewsCo.,A.H 489 Highland Pk. Gnhs.. 477 HillCo., B. G 488 HillFloralCo., E G..476 Hill Nurs. Co., D 462 Hitchings&Co 500 Hogewoning & Sons. 453 Holm & Olson 479 Hollywood Gardens. . 470 Holt, E. W 4.58 Holton & Hunkel Co.. 486 Home Correspondence School 482 Horan, E. C 485 Howard Rose Co 460 Idle Hour Nurs 478 IgoeBros 4S2 Imperial Seed & Plant Co 448 Irwin, R. J 457 Jackson & Perkins. . .462 Jacobs, S., & Sons. 491-99 Jennings, E. B 448 Johnston Bros 479 Johnston & Co., T. J.. 478 Joseph's Florist 479 Joy Floral Co 478 Kasting.Wm. F.,Co..441 Keller, John A 477 Keller Pottery Co 489 Keller Sons, J. B 479 Kentucky Tobacco Prod. Co 490 Kerr, The Florist 477 Kervan Co., The 481 Kessler, Wm 485 KingConstruc. Co. 452-91 Knight & .Struck Co. .457 KnobleBros 476 Komada Bros 487 Kottmiller, Florist... .478 Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 492 Kuebler, Wm. H 485 Lang Floral & Nurs. Co 476 Lange, A 476 Lange, H. F. A 479 Langjahr, A. H 485 Leahy's 476 Leedie Floral Co 456 Lemon*& Co. . Fred 11 , 455 Leonard Seed Co 448 Littlefield & Wyman. .462 Littlefield, Florist 479 Lockland Lumber Co 494 London Flower Shop. 478 Lord & Burnham 493 Lovett, J. T 462 Ludwig Floral Co 478 MacNiff Hort. Co. . . .4.55 Mader, Paul 455 Mahoney Co., Geo. L.461 Marshall & Co.. W.E.4.52 Maasmann, F. W 478 McAlpine & McDon- ald 486 McCallum Co., The. .488 McClunie. Geo. C. ...477 McConnell, Alex 478 McCray Refrigerator Co 481 McHutchison & Co. .448 McManus, James 485 Menand. L 476 Metairier Ridge Nurs. 478 Co., Ltd., The. . . . Metropolitan Material Co 492-94 Mette, Henry 452 Meyer, Chas. F 448 .MichellCo.. H. F....450 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 480 Michler Bros. Co. ...477 Miller, A. h 454 Miller, Stuart H 4,87 Mills, The Florist 477 Mohawk Gnhs. Co.. .461 MoningerCo., J.C...499 Moore Seed Co 448 Mountain View Floral462 Mullanphy, Florist. . .479 Murray, Samuel 477 Nason. L. B 485 Nat'l Florists' Board of Trade 480 Neidinger, Jos. G. . . . 482 New England Florist Supply Co 486 Nicotine Mfg. Co. ...490 Nieasen Co., Leo 487 Noe, L. M 485 Obon & Co 4.55 Ouwerkerk, P 460 Palmer, F. E 476 Palmer & Son, W.J... 476 Park Floral Co, The 476 Park Floral Co 479 Parshelsky Bros., Inc. 494 Peacock Dahlia Farm. 450 Pearce, Geo 491 Peirce, E. Allan 489 Penn, The Florist 476 Pennock-Meehan Co., S. S 487 Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co 489 Peterson, C. A 468 Ptaff & Kendall 491 Philadelphia Cut Flower Co 487 Philadelphia Whole- sale Flor. Eich....487 PhiUpsBros 478 Pierce* Co 476 Pierce Co., F. O 494 Pierson, Inc., A. N. . .441 Pierson Co., F. R 441 Pikes Peak Floral Co. .476 Pillsbury, I. L 460 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 486 Polykranos, G. J 484 Potter Floral Co 477 Princeton Nurs 462 Pulverized Manure Co.. The 490 Pyfer&Co., A. T....488 Quadland's Sons, C. .456 Ramsburg. G. S 455 Randall's Flower Shop479 Rawlings, Elmer 460 Rawson, The Florist.. 477 Reck, Joha cfe Son 476 Reed&KeUer 480 Reich, V.E.,4: Sons.. 491 Reidel & Meyer, Inc. .483 Reinberg, Peter 488 Rice Co., M 482 Richards, G.H 452 Ritchy, F. W 456 Robbinsville Nurs. . . . 462 Robinson & Co., H.M.482 Robinson Co., H. M. .483 Robinson, L. D 479 Rochester Floral Co. .479 Rock Flower Co.. W.. 477 Roehrs Co., Julius 461 Roesch. Lewis 461 Rolker & Sons, A 448 Rosemont Gardens. . .478 Roserv Flower .Shop. . 476 Royal' Glass Works). . . 494 Rupp. John F 452 RuMln & Hanfling... .480 Salter Bros 479 Saltford Flower Shop 478 Sauter, A 4.85 Sceery. Ed 478 Schling, Max 47.S Schmidt, J. C 457 Scholtz, the Florist. , .470 Schulz Co., Jacob 478 Schwake&Co.,C....448 ScoUay, Inc., John A.. 491-99 Sharp & Partridge Co.492 Shendan, Walter F. . .485 Siebrecht, Geo. C 485 Skidelsky Co. . S. S . 448-49 Skinner Irrigation Co.492 SUnn, B. S.. Jr 485 Smith, E. D., & Co... 457 Smith & Fetters Co. .476 Smith & Hemenway. .492 Smith, Henry 477 Smith Co., W.&T... 462 Smith, P. J 484 Smith, The Florist.. . .476 Snyder Co., B. A 486 Solomon & Son. L 492 Stearns Lumber Co., The A. T 494 Stecher Litho. Co. . . .452 Steele's Pansy Gar- dens 450 Stoothoff Co., H. A. . . 490 Storrs & Harrison. . . .449 Stumpp, Geo. E. M. .478 Stumpp & Walter Co. 442-52 Syracuse Pottery Co.. 489 Taylor. E. J 460 Thompson & Co., C. B 478 Thorburn & Co., J. M.452 Tomlinson Key Floral Co 477 Totty, Chas. H 457 Traendly & Schenck..485 United Cut Flower Co., Inc 483 Van Assche, Frank.. 491 Van Bochove, G. & Bro 477 Van Gelderen. G. W. .462 Vaughan's Seed Store. 450-61 Vick's Sons, James . . . 449 Vincent, Jr.. & Sena Co., R 441 Virgin, U.J 478 Walker Co.. The F. . .478 Wallace* Co.. R 460 Waller Seed Co 448 Ward. Ralph M.& Co.444 Warendorff. A 478 Watkins * Simpson, Ltd 461 Wax Bros 476 Weeber & Don 448 Weiss, Herman 483 Welch Bros. Co 486 Welch, Patrick 480 Welch, The Florist. . .477 Western Orchid Co. . .461 Wettlin Floral Co.... 454 Whilldin Pottery Co.. 489 White* Mullin 485 Whitted Floral Co.... 478 Wietor Bros 488 Williamsport Floral Co 479 Wilson Floral Co 476 Wilson, H. E 479 Wilson, R. G 476 Winterson's Seed Store488 Wolfinger, Florist 478 Wood Bros 456 Woodlane Nurseries. .462 Woodrow & Marketo8485 Woodrufit & Sons, S. D 452 Young & Co.. A. L..483 Young * Co., John. .485 Young's Florist 479 Zimmer. Chas 455 Zvolanek. Ant. C 452 /f= Handy direct Index to every- thing advertised in this week*s display columns $ INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED $ The Exchange Is the only paper with this special feature — In- valuable to advertiser and buyer Adiantum. . .441-57-58-82 Ageratum 461 Al.vssum 455 Ampelopsis 461-62 Araucarias... .441-58-60-62 Arborvit« 461 Areca 459-82 Asparagus. .448-54-55-56- 457-58-60-61 Aspidistra 460 Asters 452-57 Azaleas 460 Balsams 452-61 Bay Trees 462 Begonias... .448-52-54-55- 457-60-61 Belladonna 457 Berberis 462 Bleeding Heart 460 Bouvardias 441-57-61 Boxwood 448-62 Bulbs,44 1^44-18-50-52-54- 455-87 Caladiums 461 Calceolaria 452-57 Callas 461 Cannas 461-62 Canterbury Bells 457 . Carnations 448-52-55^ 456-57-60-61 Cherries 457 Chinese Sacred Lilies. 452 Chrysanthemums. .455-61 Cinerarias 452-54-57 Clematis 462 Columbines 452-57 Coreopsis 457 Crotons 460 Cut Flowers. . .483-84-85- 486-87-88 Cycas 448 Cyclamen.. . 445-48-51-54- 455-57-58-61 Dahlias 450 ■Daffodils 487 Daisies 452-57 Delphinium 457 Dracanas. . .455-57-60-61 Dusty MiUer 460 Eremurus 461 Evergreens 462 Ferns. . . .441-54-55-57-58- 460-61 Fern Flats 441 Ficus 458-60 Firs 461 Forget-Me-Nots... .452-56 Foxgloves 457 Freesias 441-44-48-30- 452-54-57-61 Fruit Trees 460-62 Funkia. 460 Gardenias 441 Geraniums 441-56-57 Gloxinias 452 Heather 457 Hemlock 460-61 Hollyhocks 457 Hyacinths 444-55-87 Hydrangeas. . . .457-60-61 Iris 448-60 Ivy 457-60-61 Jerusalem Cherries.. .455- 461 Kalmias / 460 Kentias 458-59-60 Larkspurs 452 Latania 459 Lilac 460 Lilies. 441-44-48-60-52-54- 460-87 Lily of the Valley 448 Lily of the VaUey Pips448 Magnolias 481 Mignonette 448-53-57 Narcissus.441-50-54-55-87 Nasturtiums 448-52 Norway Maples 461 Norway Spruce 461 Nursery Stock 448 Onion Sets 448 Orchids 461 Palms 458-59 Pansies.. .448-19-50-52-57 Pelargoniums 457-61 Peonies 460-62 Peppers 457-61 Perennials . . . .4.57 Petunias 452 Phoenix 459 Phlox 452-61-62 Pines 460 Poinsettias. .448-55-56-61 Primroses 452-54-55 Primulas... .452-54-55-57- 460-61 Privet 462 Rhododendrons 460-62 Rock Plants 460 Rose Bushes .455 Roses 441-56-57-60-62 Rubber Plants 460 Sago Palms 448 Salvias 461 Scabiosa 452 Seeds. . . . 442-48-19-52-57- 461-87 Shrubs 462 Smilax 454-55-56-57 Snapdragon.448-4 9-55-57- 461 Spiriea 460-61 Star of Bethlehem.. . .455 Stevia 454-55-56 Stocks 452-57 Stokesia 457 Swainsona 456 Sweet Peas..442-48-49-51- 452-57-61-87 Sweet Williams 457 Trees 460-62 TuUps 455-87 Vegetable Plants 457 Vegetable Seeds. . .448-52 Verbenas 452-61 Vincas 455-57-60-61 Violets 454-57-61 Zinnias 452 MISCELLANEOUS Aphine 490 Baskets 452-80 Benches ;492-94 Bench Fittings 494 3C== Birch Bark 482 Burrs 480-82 Cycas ■*'*?'SS Boilers 491-92-99 Cabinets (Seed) 452 Cypress 491-94-99 Books 457 Canes 444-52 Directory of Rehable Boxes 480 Cedar 499 Retail Houses . .476-76- oxwood 480-82 Chamagorea Leaves. .482 477-78-79 B Dagger Ferns 480-82 Fancy Ferns 480-82 Fertilizers. . .448-19-52-56 Fiber 482 Fittings 491-92-99 Editorial Contents Alpine Plants, What Interest Are You Taking in? 445 Asparagus Pluniosus. Growing 4S4 Aster Blooms, Sample "i^? Canadian Horticulturists Meet 464 Catalogs Received ^^^ Clubs and Societies; Lancaster Co. (Pa.) Florists' Club.. 461 Connecticut Nurserymen's Assoc. 464 Dahlia Seeds. Saving 447 Gladiolus Show at Cleveland 465 Hardy Plant Trade, The 464 Heating Queries 498 Hyacinths and Narcissi, Growing . . .461 Meetings and Events, The Week's. 464 Meetings and Exhibitions, Com- ing,. 452 Middle Atlantic States 489 Middle West, The 491 New England States 484 Newport (R. I.) Midsummer Show. . .465 Ninth Story Window, From a .... 464 Nursery Dept. (lUus.) 463 Obituary: Thorburn, Mrs. Emily 465 One Society, One Country 464 Parasitic Dodder, The 460 Peony Foliage, Cutting Off 447 Physalis Franchetti, Habit of 447 Pinks, Hardy Border 460 PubUcations Received 498 Question Box 460 Readers' Views, Our: The Late Jackson Dawson; Pollen and Hay Fever 465 RetaUer, The (lUus.) : Florists' Round Table;. Annu.al Meeting of F. T. D.; Steamship SaUings ■. 475-479 Schedules Received 451 Seed Trade Report 449 Sewicklcy (Pa.) Hort. Soc 498 Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists: Report of Houston Ciinvcntionr.*460 Southern Cultural Notes 480 Southern States ,.. 454 Tales ol a Traveler, by S. S. Ski- delskv 446 Texas Blue Bell (Illus.) 459 Texas State Florists' Association. .473 Trade Notes: -\lbanv 490 Baldwinsville..461 Baltimore 458 Boston 486 Buffalo 490 Chicago 488 Cincinnati 491 Detroit 492 Houston 454 Kalamazoo.. . .493 Kansas City ... 494 Lancaster 491 Louisville 459 Montgomery. .454 Nash\Tlle 455 New Haven. . .484 Newport 484 New York 483 Niagara Falls. .460 Pawtucket. . . .484 Philadelphia.. .487 Pittsburgh. . . .490 Portland 494 Pro\-idence .... 484 Rochester 489 St. Lotiis 492 St. Paul 493 Syracuse 489 Topeka 492 Vineland, (Ont)484 Trees and Shrubs, New, by John Dunbar 474 Tulips, Darwin, and the War 450 Week's Work, The: Chrysanthenumis; Bouvardias: Li- lium Candidum; Wallflowers; Carnation Pointers; Cyclamen. .447 Florists' Accounts In- sured 480 Florists' Supplies. . . .480- 481-82 Furaigators 452 Galax Leaves 480-82 Glass 441-91-92-94 Glass Cutters 450-92 Glass Insurance 480 Glazing Points 448- 450-91 Grasses 480-82 Greenhouse Construc- tion 493-99-500 Greenhouse Material 491-92-93-94-99-500 Greenhouse Wood- work 491 Gutters 499 Hammers 448 Heating 491-92-99 Hose 458-92 Huckleberry Branches 480 Insecticides 452 Irrigation 492 Knives (Pruning) 452 Laurel 480-82 Leucothoe Sprays. .480-82 Lithographic Work. . .452 Lumber 494 Manure 490 Mastica 448-50 Mats 448 Moss 480-82 Mushroom Spawn ...452 Nikotccn 490 Paint 450 Paper Pots 489 Pecky Cypress 491 Pipe 491-92 Pipe Fittings 491-92 Posts 494-99 Pots 489 Princess Pine 482 Putty 448-50-91 Putty Bulbs .. .348-50-91 Puttv Machines 494 Raffia 452 Refrigerators 481-82 Ruscus 480-82 Sash 491-94-99 Schools 480-82 Smilax 480-82 Sphagnum Moss.. .480-82 Stakes 450-61-82 Staples 460 Statice : 480 Supports 461-82 Tobacco Products 490 Toothpicks 482 Tubes 492 Tubs 450-89 Ventilating .Apparatus 491-99 Wants 495-96-97-98 Weed Killer 491 Wholesale Florists, . .483- 484-85-86-87-88 Wire 480-82-87 Wire Designs.. .480-82-87 Wreaths 480 Attention, Mr. William Randolph Hearst "The Florists' Exchange : Enclosed find cheque for one dollar in payment for one year's subscription to 'The Best Paper on Earth.'— S. T. PniLLiPS, Mt. Carmel. Pa." THE FLORISTS' E.XCHANGE is the only trade paper publishine an index to stock advertised in each issue, and this feature means that a reader in need of. say, Carnations, can look at this index and refer to ail advertisements of Carnations, large and small alike. It brings the results of Classified Advertise- ments in addition to the regular display advertisements, and with no extra cost, except to us. Can you think of better advertising service than this? 444 The Florists' Exchange Order Now-For Immediate Delivery All bulbs as good as the respective crops will permit — noi better anywhere. none LOOKIN<; DOWN BROADWAY FROM MURRAY STREET LILIUM HARRISII Size Bulbs 7x9" $9.00 per 100 9x11" 12.00 per 50 Bulbs $17.00 per case of 200 20.00 per case of 100 LlLlUM FORMOSUM Size 6x8" 7x8" 7x9" 8x9" 8x10" 9x10" 9x11" 10x11" 11x13" Per 100 $5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 Bulbs $15.00 per case of 350 15.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 15.00 320 270 260 220 160 150 140 95 Paper White Grandiflora Per 500 First Size $6.00 Extra Size 8.00 Bulbs $12.00 per case of 1250 15.00 " " 1000 ROMAN HYACINTHS 12 and over, $14.50 per 500. $27.00 per 1000. $52.00 per case of 2000 bulbs FRENCH FREESIAS Per 1000 Mammoth $16.00 Firsts 12.00 Second Size 10.00 Cold Storage Giganteum Bulbs Size 7x9" $10.00 per case of 100 Size 8x10" 15.00 100 FRESH GIGANTEUM (Due October) Order Now SAVE FREIGHT-Get deliveries through us from any of the following cities in size 7x9" at S15.00 per case of 300 bulbs. The finest Lily bulbs produced: New York Chicago Toronto Philadelphia Boston Buffalo Cincinnati Pittsburgh Nashville Minneapolis Galveston Omaha Grand Rapids San Francisco Vancouver All other sizes at the right'^prices, f.o.b. New York and other Eastern cities. BAMBOO CANES Fine stock at standard prices, as per last issue of The Florists' Exchange. Ralph M.Ward&Co.;7 THE LILY HOUSE 73 Murray St., New York City Wben ordering, please mention Tbe Exchanc* The Florists' Exchange 445 XLJ7 What Interest are You Taking in Alpine Plants The Rock Garden Idea Has Caught on in America and the Nurserymen and Florists Would Do Well to Get Better Acquainted with It By M. FREE, BROOKLYN, N. Y. THERE are many reasons why the cultivation of alpine and rock plants will become very popular. In the first place, many of the alpine and saxatile plants are among the most beautiful that we have. The brilliance of coloring, the large size of their flowers in proportion to the rest of the plant, exercises a fascina- tion that is absent in other classes of plants. I have never known of anyone, having become possessed of an interest in alpines, deserting his love in favor of any other kind of plants. Indeed, most of iis Become cranks of the first water — talking alpines, thinking alpines, dreaming alpines, and sometimes even stealing alpines if we cannot get them in any other way ! Alpines can be grown equally well by the man having a large estate of many acres, or by the man whose landed possessions consist merely of a sub- urban backyard. On the large estate the rock gar- den can be made a strik- ingly picturesque feature of the landscape, with bold rock masses and large groups of showy plants. On the other hand alpines ap- peal especially to the man who has but limited space because many of them are so diminutive that they do not occupy much room, and a large number of species, giving great variety, can be grown on a small area. Then, again, the problems connected with their cul- ture (and there are prob- lems) are just such as will appeal to the man who has to look after his own place, who, if he is a true gar- dener, is not content with such easy conquests as are presented by growing Ge- raniums and Scarlet Sage, but who yearns for more difficult and glorious fields to conquer. Although it has been fre- quently stated that alpines cannot be grown success- fully in this part of the country (New York), such is not the case, as can be proven by the fine collec- tions maintained in the gardens of several amateurs in this vicinity. Clarence Lown at Poughkeepsie has a splendid collection of true alpines, thoroughly estab- lished, and presenting an extremely healthy appearance. Among the plants recently seen thriving in Mr. Lown's garden were seven or eight species of Androsace, (usu- ally considered to be very captious subjects,) including A. sarmentosa, lanuginosa, and its variety lanuginosa Leichtlini, also carnea, foliosa, and semperviviodes. Many species of Saxifraga were also noted, as well as such plants as Soldanella alpina, Uentiana verna. Campanula puUoides, Erodium corsicum, Olobularia nana and many others. No doubt conditions at Poughkeepsie are more favorable for the growth of alpines than at places situ- ated nearer the coast, but lest it be said that the fact that alpines can be grown at Poughkeepsie does not necessarily mean that they can be grown in the vicinity of New York for instance, let me say that here in Brooklyn we have quite a number of alpines established, enough to convince me that they can be grown provided that one proceeds about the business in the right way. In England when the first attempts at rock gardening were made it was also stated that their culture was abso- lutely impossible owing to climatic conditions, but sub- sequent events have proved the prophets of pessimism to be completely wrong. Probably it would he no exaggera- tion to say that there are more species of alpines growing in England than there are on the Alps, for the whole world is being ransacked (or was before the war) to provide new alpine and rock plants for British gardens. and tlieir collections have been greatly increased by the addition of new species from the mountains of China and Tibet, the Himalayas, New Zealand, etc. Alpines can be grown in N. E. United States if proper conditions with regard to soil, moisture and shade are supplied, and attention given with reference to protecting them in Winter. No one who knows any- thing of gardening expects to grow orchids satisfac- torily by giving them the same cultural conditolns that one would to Carnations, and similarly, one cannot grow many alpines by treating them as one would ordinary border plants, although there are a few that will suc- ceed under such conditions. A bold, natural looking rock garden, flower bedecked The SoU A primary consideration in growing them is the pro- vision of a suitable rooting medium. Whilst many al- pines grow equally well in calcareous and non-calcareous soils, some cannot exist when their roots are brought into contact with limestone; others simply starve if the soil in which they are placed is deficient in lime. It is necessary to know their likes and dislikes in this respect. Another thing to be remembered is that in nature many of these plants are watered with snow water or by the melting glaciers, and consequently their roots are always cool. Others grow in rock fissures where their roots penetrate to a depth of several feet, thus ensuring their coolness. If we bear these facts in mind we shall, when preparing positions for tlie more captious alpines, provide a deep stony soil in which their roots may penetrate and thus be out of harm's way when the hot Summer sun is beating down upon them. A deep stony soil also provides efficient drainage which is an absolute necessity for the majority of alpines. In addition to those alpines which require open, stony soils either with or without lime, there are some which succeed best when the soil is of a peaty nature, or contains much vegetable matter. Such plants as Solda- nella, Pyrola and Androsace carnea do best under these conditions and a peat bed should be constructed in the rock garden, part of it shaded, for the reception of such plants. Many alpines whicli are considered to be difficult of culture succeed admirably when planted in a moraine. A moraine, in rock garden parlance, is an area in the rockery which has been dug out to a depth of 18 inches or two feet and filled in witli crushed stones mixed with a proportion of vegetable matter. Various combinations have been tried such as, limestone and leaf soil, lime- stone and peat, granite or blucstone and leaf soil, or peat, or a mixture of limestone, bluestone and peat. Some alpines do better in one mixture and some in another, but probably the liest all-round combination for a moraine is crushed limestone five parts, the pieces lieing small enough to pass through a one inch sieve, loam half part and leaf soil half part. The mo- raine may be made with an impervious clay or cement bottom so arranged that water percolates through the mass of stones and soil forming the moraine. In this case the moraine must be made nearly level with a small flow of water en- tering continuously at one end, and an outlet pipe at the other end so disposed that the water is prevent- ed from coming nearer than about nine inches to the surface of the moraine. Another method is to rely on overhead watering in or- der to keep the moraine moist. Local conditions must determine which of these two methods is most convenient. Watering Too much emphasis can- not be laid on the necessity for an ample supply of water in connection with the rock garden and if it can be conveniently ar- ranged some system of sub- irrigation should be estab- lished. If this is not fea- sible a sprinkler system may be installed which will ensure the thorougli soak- ing of the soil to a depth of at least 18 inches when- ever water is applied. A plan which I have found of great help in the culture of alpines is to provide a mulch of small stones on the surface of the ground. This not only helps to prevent the evaporation of mois- ture from the soil, but it also assists in keeping the roots cool and prevents moisture from standing around the plants at the junction of root and stem. This is a vulnerable point in alpines and unless there is efficient drainage at this part they are liable to damp off during the Winter. Crushed bluestone makes a good and easily obtainable stone mulch. Shade iMany of those plants which succeed perfectly in their native habitat or in England fail over here because of the fierce heat of our Sunmiers. Such plants there- fore, of which the mossy Saxifragas are examples, do' best when planted in shade or partial shade. They are also helped by having flat stones four to six inches in diameter placed around them as this helps to keep the roots cool and prevents undue evaporation of mois- ture from the soil. Shade is best provided by the con- formation of the rock garden or by large rocks. The shade of trees is generally not desirable as the plants suffer from drip and are unable to compete successfully with the tree roots. Winter Protection In those districts where snow does not stay on the ground all Winter, it is necessary to provide some form of protection that will prevent the alternate freezing and (Contimted on page 473) 446 The Florist's Exchange THE TALES OF A TRAVELER* Reminiscences and Reflections from Tweniy-Eigfit Years on the Road a By S. S. SKIDELSKY °gl _Bfi i^Bfi The author contiimes Part II of his narrative, which recounts the early strug- gles of a traveling salesman of a quarter of a century ago. The first instalment ap- peared in The Exchange of July 1, and others have been published each week since. The Newspaper Correspondent Some of the writer's Russian translations appeared in llie Philadclfhia Times, now extinct, in The Evening News, and in the Sunday School Times. Before that I had translated, in conjunction with Mr. Nathan Haskell Dole, a well-known man of letters now in Boston, a novel called "The Vital Question," which in the '6o's created quite a furore in Russian society. We got a publisher for it, and the little sum it brought in was a very opportune help to me. That was in the early days before my association with the florists' business. When I say that just about then I had had printed in one of the newspapers an article, "How to live on $8 a week," which was based upon sober experience, it will be well understood how opportune that help was. My journalistic tendencies naturally led me to turn toward trade journalism. The little sum I could realize every week would he a welcome addition to my legitimate income. So one day while in Chicago I called upon Mr. G. L. Grant, at that time editor of the American Florist, and su.ggested to him the idea of sup- plying him with trade notes from various towns on my route. Mr. Grant agreed to accept my notes, and pay for them, providing I would confine myself to matter of interest to the trade, outlining the work I was to do. In addition, he offered me the chance to solicit subscriptions to the journal, and advertisements. I com- menced my work, and for a few years thereafter I supplied him with weekly notes from many centers on my route, si.gning my articles "Homo." The work, at first dull and arduous, became quite a pleasant task in the end. I would do this work in the trains, now and then at the railroad station while waiting for a train, and more often on Sunday morning at the hotel. Much as I endeavored to hide my identity, "Homo" and I soon became one to the florists, i was often welcomed, not as a representative of horticultural houses, but as a correspondent for the American Florist. It was amusing how some little grower would take me through his house, and show me some insignificant seedling, expecting me to give at least a column of glowing description to it. Again some would call my especial atten- tion to a Tomato plant, considering it meritorious enough to deserve a large photograph on the first page, with a two-column description in the body of the journal. One incident in particular comes back to me. It happened in a small town in the interior of Ohio. The florist on whom I called, a man of about forty-five, short and stocky of build, not especially prepossessing in appearance, with an accent that might have been a cross between Irish and Swedish, upon being told who I was immediately proceeded to address me by the name of "Mr. Homo." "And you are just the man I wanted to see," he said. From the tone of his voice I gathered that my visit afforded him some pleasure, and that he intended to avail himself of my services in some manner. "Now let me show you something," he went on. "I am always glad to see things," I replied. And thereupon he ushered me into a little rickety greenhouse, the rafters of which were badly in need of replacement, and proceeded to show me a geranium which in his opinion was bound to make a mark and put all other Geraniums out of existence. I confess I never was and am not today, a Geranium specialist. Nevertheless, little as I knew about Geraniums, I could readily see that the man was too enthusiastic about his product, and that the "special merit" that placed it above all other Geraniums' was not in the least in evidence in that variety. If I remember rightly, it was cerise color, rather dull, single, of no vigorous growth, and altogether anything but attractive. "And what is the special merit about it?" I inquired. "Why, can't you see?" he answered in a tone of surprise. "Look at the color! Look at the habit! It's a wonder, I tell you — it's a wonder! Blooms all the time. If that Geranium was in the hands of some big fellow he could make a fortune of it in no time. Of course, I am a small man, not known." "Well and good," I said. "But what can I do about it to help you?" "You c:m do a lot," he said. "Give it a good write-up in the paper, and let the trade know what a good Geranium means. You are handling Geraniums, I understand; what would be your commission?" I never thought of that. Disregarding my lack of response, he proceeded to offer me liberal returns. He would pay me fifteen per cent, commission on all sales I made, and for my "write-up," especially if it were a good one, he would reward me with two or three dollars. "Glad you came, glad you came !" he concluded, cheerily. The pleasure, however, was one-sided, for such undertakings never appealed to me. I broached my goods.Jiy way of changing the subject, and was rewarded by selling him a few packages of seeds amounting to less than a dollar. At another time, I came across a man who was in possession of a "gem" in the form of a Carnation seedling. "You are just in time. Mr. Correspondent," he greeted me. "An order, sure," I thought to myself. "I am always glad to be on time," I added, aloud. "Now come on and I'll show you an eye-opener!" he said. Taking up the lantern, for it was growing dark, he preceded me to the Car- nation house, and there amidst the plants he pointed out one or two. Holding his •Copyrlg-ht, 1916, A. T. Do La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd. lantern close to one of the blooms, he wanted to know immediately my unquali- fied opinion about the merits of his discovery. "What is it — a sport?" I inquired. "A sport, nothing!" was the answer. "It's a seedling." "How many plants have you got of these?" I asked. "Two," he replied. "I put out about a dozen in the field, but the boys neg- lected them. Besides they were put out too late in the season, and all I saved was two. But look at them! Now what do you think?" I could not possibly enter into his spirit and enthusiasm. "And what is the cross, may I ask?" "Cross? I can't tell you exactly," he said. "But talk about your hybridizers and all that rot — I just took a fine camel's hair brush, combed down the pollen of one Carnation, and slapped it on to another one and here's the result." I could hardly suppress a smile. "Do you intend to put it on the market?" I asked. "Well, I can't tell yet. But say, you ought to give it a good write-up ! Some- thing that would make them sit up and take notice." I promised to do something, and the following week among my notes ap- peared the following: "Mr. X of Spondulick has a Carnation seedling which, in his opin- ion, is a gem. He has only two plants, the remainder of a dozen. Mr. X may put it on the market, if the two should happen to survive and multiply." My write-up didn't cause any special sensation among the trade, and I never heard of any grower's sitting up and taking notice ; nor did Mr. X ■ of Spondulick ever take any notice of me after that. A few years later, I decided to extend my journalistic work in another direc- tion. The Florists' Exchange, of New York, appealed to me as a journal most likely to accept my services as itinerary correspondent. I wrote to the late Alex- ander Wallace, whom I had met a few times before, and whom I learned to ad- mire for his many remarkable qualities. Mr. Wallace was indeed a great man, modest and unassuming to a fault. He was regarded by all who knew him as a potent factor in the process of horticultural development. He always aimed for the higher standards in horticulture, floriculture, and their allied branches. In horticultural journalism he carried his ideal ever onward, disregarding expedien- cies and circumstances. To be sure he made some enemies, but what great man does not? I formed an especial attachment for Mr. Wallace, and felt a keen de- light in spending an occasional hour in conversation with him. When I applied for the position as correspondent, I never doubted that the response I would re- ceive would be a favorable one. ."ind so it happened. Mr. Wallace wrote me a friendly letter, giving me the benefit of his best experience, making several practi- cal suggestions, and wishing me success in my work. For upwards of a year I continued to correspond for The Exchange, under the pseudonym of "Itinerant." I was now correspondent for two trade journals. The income I derived from my pen fully sufficed to keep me in clothes and tobacco. While I corresponded regularly for the two journals, I was scrupulously careful that my notes did not conflict with each other, For all practical purposes, "Homo" and "Itinerant," like Dr. .Tekyll and Mr. Hyde, were two distinct individuals. My journalistic career, however, had to come to a close, and it happened in this manner: A very much infuriated florist from some place that I need not mention, wrote a very indignant letter to the American Florist, complaining about my par- tiality to a rival of his in the same town. It happened that the rival he spoke of was. rather a prominent man and a good customer of mine. As usual I made a few notes about his place and doings, but failed to mention a word about the other man. I cannot recall the exact words that were addressed to the editor of the American Florist, but in substance it meant that if they intended to retain the in- dignant writer of the letter as subscriber, and if they wanted to deal out justice to all. they should instruct their correspondent to be fair to all and give every one of the florists an equal write-up. I suspected all along before this incident hap- pened that while I was making friends on the one hand I was making enemies on the other. It was utterly impossible to deal equally with all since some florists by virtue of the superior slock they grew, their modern equipment, and so on. de- served more notice than the man who could produce a Tomato plant or a Geran- ium of no merit at all. I thought it best, under the circumstances, to cut my journalistic career short. After all, it was a side issue, and I could not let it act as a deterrent in my regular business. As I look back over the years and contrast events of a generation ago with those of today, the tremendous changes that have taken place stand out start- lingly. Let us look at the business methods, for example, of the florist of a generation ago, and contrast them with those of the florist of today. Twenty-five years ago the modern, well-equipped, well-regulated flower store that one now sees on every side even in smaller tow-ns, was practically unknown. The florist did his business at the greenhouse, and it was no uncommon sight to behold ■ well-dressed lady step into the shed to purchase flowers. The florists in th- days, the majority of them, anyway, thought very little of clean collars, and mu. less of neckties, during working hours. Some went even so far, in the ea-: democracy of their attitude, as not to deem it neccssarj- to remove their pipc< from their mouths when dealing with their feminine patrons. The long-stemmed flowers were not thought of in those days; ani.'thing in the shape of a flovi-er was salable. (I am speaking particularly of conditions in the smaller towns.) If a lady, for example, asked for some flowers, it meant ■ bouquet of miscellaneous truck, such as Tuberoses in season. Calendulas, a: Zinnias; and even Geranium and Verbena blooms were pressed into servi. Wire played an important part, and when the whole mass was wired up and gathered to.gether, the bouquet paper would come out and the thing was ready. The cut flower boxes of today were then unknown. Anything in the shape of a box answered the purpose. It now and then happened that a lady would receive a box of flowers or a bouquet with an inscription on the box: "Men's fine balbriggan undershirts." I have often seen a florist holding a bunch of flowers in one hand while with the other he picked up a dust>' newspaper to wrap with. August 26, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 447 Chrysanthemums Selecting the Flower Buds Selecting the buds which are to flower in six weeks or later, usually starts toward the middle of August. The extra early sorts in particular are ready to be confined, using all that is good in tlie plants to develop that little green bud at the ton of the stem into a showy flower. With the single stemmed plants every- thing out.side of that bud in the way of smaller side buds, shoots or growth at the base of the plants must be removed and kept removed until the flower starts to open. While you can't expect an extra sized flower on plants which have been allowed to suffer one way or an- other, no matter how well you treat them after this date, one can help along a whole lot with disbudding, feeding, and right watering from now on so as to get all possible out of the stock. That much for the single stem. With the pompons and the singles, if your plants are not over large you can still pinch them back a little but not much more after the end of this month, nor with extra early sorts. Some of the singles are best when partly disbudded, just allowing two or three flowers to the stem, late pinching is not advisable for these plants, as you want a fairly long stem to go with the flowers and so with the outdoor early flowering sorts. Staking up the pot plants such as you grow into bush form is necessary, not alone to support the stems properly but to get a good outline on the plants and space the flowers so as to make the best showing. If you can get fresh cow manure you should use it by all means in diluted liquid form ; it is one of the very best fertilizers for heavy, firm foli- age and extra large flowers. Bouvardias If you have Bouvardias planted out it is time to think about bringing them inside ; they don't mind the transfer, but exposure to the hot sun will cause them to wilt considerably and is liable to give them a set back which can be avoided by shading the plants. If you are ready to lift your stock give a thorough wa- tering a day or so before, lift with a good ball of soil, and don't expose the plants any longer to sun and wind than is absolutely necessary. After planting, either mud-wash the roof of the house or provide some other kind of shade for a week or so after the plants are planted. Stake, keep free from aphis and white fly and don't keep the house too hot. Mayl>e you want to pot up a few plants; they flower every bit as well in pots. Place the plants into a deep frame until established, after which they can be brought indoors. Lilium candidum While we don't use the candidum or Annunciation Day Lily much for indoor forcing, the demand for it for outdoor growing is on the increase again. We see more of it used in the hardy border, as well as for cutting, and it is deserv- ing of it. If you expect bulbs get them planted as soon as they arrive; they really are never quite dormant and in that respect differ from the other Lilies we use. The longer they are exposed the more they lose in vitality. Get them planted and if you don't handle many I think as good a way as any is to pot them up into 5's or 6's and let them come along in a coldframe. You can plant them out if you wish at any time and if your customers want some for . their hardy border next October you can let them have all they want and be sure that the plants will flower next June. Wallflowers And a Few Other Old Favorites To have Wallflowers in bloom during February and March is easier done with pot plants than such as have been planted out on a bench. Plants in the field now can be potted o • and be placed in a frame where they can remain until the end of December. Bring them to a Violet house after that and still later to a Carnation house. There isn't a retail grower who won't find Wallflowers a profitable crop to handle and the reddish brown shades of the large single sorts seem to be more in demand than the yellows or the doubles. Talk about new and wonderful introductions in the way of plants and flowers for the retail grower ! Listen — Wallflowers, Mignon- ette, Lily of the Valley, single Violets. P^reesias, Forgetmenots, Pansies and Sweet Peas : these are just a few of the old favorites and among the sweetest of flowers which ever grew and all of which you can have in full bloom as early as the end of February and from then on. They can be successfully grown in al- most any house and the florist who has a good supply to offer to his customers will not complain about no business or not doing much. I don't mean to say that there isn't all kinds of room for the new, but the great majority of growers would be benefited by far more if they would make uP their minds to pay more attention to the beautiful flowers we have on hand and would actually do their best to find out just how well they could grow them. Never before in the •".6 years I have been connected with the growing of flowers have I noticed a greater demand for what is called old- fashioned flowers and I predict in lo- calities where this isn't the case as yet, it is bound to come, so get into line and get your share of the business. now. Neglect any of them and you pay for it sooner or later. The successful Carnation grower is not the man who knows of something the other doesn't know, but rather the one who looks after his plants every day and attends to the little details the other fellow doesn't think worth his while to bother with. From now on until the middle of October you can, by good culture, help much toward developing small or me- dium sized plants into good specimens and good ones can l>e made better still. You can't get them too good. Cyclamen Make Their Best Growth From Now On The time for your Cyclamen to make tlieir best growth is yet to come. From the moment when the nights begin to get cool again the plants seem to notice the change; new life gets into them and if at all encouraged with plenty of root room, proper watering and spraying, not only can the plants be made to produce a li>t of new leaves yet before they start Acacia cordata Our illustration is typical of the nice, stocky young plants of this and similar Acacias and hard-wooded plants grown by the Knight & Struck Co. at Flushing. L. I. This plant was in a 5-in. pot, and was 2-ft. in diameter. Saving Dahlia Seeds Carnation Pointers For the Newly Housed Stock Are you keeping up cultivating? This is indeed important work with the newly housed Carnations, especially if yours is a rather heavy soil. It doesn't ^ take long to run over a bench and stir up the surface of the soil ; it will stimulate active growth and help to keep the plants healthy. The work with Carna- tions under glass is never done ; you can't keep the plants too clean nor the soil over-cultivated at this time of the year, and it depends entirely as to the care you give the stock now as to what is to be expected in dollars and cents out of the plants lat«r on. For every cent taken in of flowers allowed to develop on stock not properly established you lose a nickel. While it is important to care properly for the plants when once starting into flower, it is far more so to bring them to that point. Carnations may thrive for a time if left to them- selves out in the field but when once under glass it depends entirely on yoii as to results. Keeping all decayed foli- age cleaned away, pinching back weak flower shoots, cultivating faithfully and applying water at the right time are the main tilings demanding attention just setting buds, but the leaves already on the plants can be made to grow larger and thereby help to make good sized plants. With a Cyclamen, tine foliage which had all the space necessary to develop properly, is every bit as impor- tant as the flowers. Too much shade may develop large and well outlined leaves but a lack of flowers. Too much sun on the other hand, may spoil the leaves yet produce hundreds of flower buds. To strike a happy medium is the thing. If ever you let aphis or greenfly get hold of your plants, deformed leaves will be the result, so don't wait with spraying or fumigating until you notice bad ef- fects of the insect pest but attend to it in good time. Have you thought about sowing seed for plants in bloom wanted for Christmas. 1917? Rather a long time to look ahead but we have to if we want to be ready. Good flowering plants of Cyclamen can be grown in from twelve to fourteen months, but if two extra months can be allowed so much the better. The extra early stock will flower earlier and more freely around the Midwinter holidays, a time wlien you realize the highest price for the plants. For best results sow now and keep the plants moving along with- out interruption at all times. Could you give me a little information as to the methods used in gathering seed from Dahlias? Should all but the larg- est flowers be pulled off? Any other information you will be able to give on this subject would be appreciated. — J. S. F., N. J. — Single and semi-double varieties of Dahlias produce seeds most abundantly. The extremely double varieties as a rule do not produce seed, but sometimes a few seeds can be gathered from these. Though it may not be entirely necessary to remove all except the largest blooms from the plants, it will do no harm to follow out this procedure, and it will certainly be advisable to save seeds only from the large, well formed blooms. Seeds which have been saved may be planted in March in shallow boxes of soil, and transplanted as soon as large enough to handle into small pots or other boxes of soil, and shifted on until the dangers of frost have passed, when they may be .set out in the open ground. They will produce blooms usually in the Autumn, and the grower will be able to u^/ike a selection from these seedlings and save the tubers of those which he considers desirable for next .year's use. Sample Aster Blooms There was received at the oflice of The Exchange on Friday of last week, a bunch of Asters from A. Schlevogt of 16th St. and Avenue Q. Brooklyn, N. Y. They were Vick's strain, grown from seed raised in Oregon, The blooms were lavender, purple, dark and light pink, of large size, perfect form and borne on stems of good length, well covered with foliage. The writer of this note has had the pleasure of seeing the plot of Asters from which Mr. Schlevogt gathered the blooms and can testify to the very high average excellence of the flowers, due largely, beyond a doubt, to the excellent culture and to the freedom of the plants from disease. Mr. Schlevogt also grows some of the choicest kinds of Dahlias and Gladioli, both of which, at this writing, are 'be- ginning to produce some excellent blooms and promise a good crop. Cutting Off Peony Foliage Would you tell me it the foliage of Peonies should be cut off after they have finished blooming to strengthen the roots, and if so how soon after blooming period, or should foliage be allowed to die off naturally?— E. A. S., 111. — The inquirer is advised that be cer- tainly should not cut off the Peony foli- age after the plants have finished bloom- ing. It should be allowed to remain on the plants during the entire Summer and Autumn, during which period the plants should be kept free from weeds, the soil about them culrivated. and in case of a severe drought the plants will be bene- fited by occasional application of water in sufficient quantities to penetrate to the bottom of the roots. In late Fall or early Winter after the ground begins to freeze, the tops should be cut off within about 4in. of the ground and thrown above the plants to serve as a partial mulch during the Winter. Habit of Physalis Franchelti I have some plants of Physalis Fran- chetti which I have just shifted from .3in. pots into 6in., and would like to know if they will bear fruit this Fall and how long they will retain it. Can you tell me if there is any other means of propagating this plant excepting by seeds, and also if they make good deco- rative house plants? — R. W. Y.. N. J. — Physalis Franchetti is an annual, and produces its brilliant orange red fruit in its large glowing red calyxes in the Autumn of the same year in which seeds are sown, and retains- these all Winter or longer if wanted. Some writ- ers speak of the plant as a perennial. They are grown from seeds sown indoors in the north in early Spring. They make a bright, showy, decorative plant and it is a thousand pities that more of the "lanterns" or red calyxes are not spcn on our markets. 448 The Florists' Exchange *•••••*••••*••••*** Lest You Forget J AVOID DELAYS. THEY ARE COSTLY Glazing Points, No. 2 1000 60c., 5000 $2.75 " Hammers 40c. Diamond Guide Wheel Cutters $3.25 Putty, Twemlow's. Gal $1.60 Mastica. GmI .' $1.40 " Machines $1.30 Putty Rubber Bulbs 85c. Chinese Lily Bulbs. Baskets of 30 bulbs $2.25 Mats. 120 bulhs $7.20 Clay's Fertilizers. 112 lbs $7.00 42 VESEY STREET NEW YORK Wlioii ordering, please mc-nlloii The Exchange Wm. Elliott & Sons, Sweet Peas Early or Winter Flowering Spencers Yarrawa Grown by the originator See Special Florist List now being mailed If you have not received it, ask and we will mail it. FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO, rheseedstore Faneuil Hall Square, Boston Boxwood in bush, pyramid or standard shapes, for Fall delivery, from The Terra Nova Nurseries at Aalsmeer, Holland, the largest and best growers. Tlie new TRADE CATALOGUE is received and will be mailed to applicants by their American Agents New York AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 51 BARCLAY STREET, or P. O. BOX 752 MEYER'S I BRAND FORMOSUMS— GiGANTEUMS— MULTIFLORUMS THE LILY WITHOUT A PEER ORDER NOW FOR FAIX DELIVERY. EX NEW CROP CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER, 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK Lily Bulbs Fall Shipment from Japan Prices quoted F. O. B. New York, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, and London, (Ont.) Write for quotations stating quan- ity, variety and size required. McHutchison & Co. THE IMPORT HOUSE 95 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK Our Exhibit of German Iris Won First Prize At the International Garden Club Summer Show, Pelham Manor, June 1-4, 1916 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. Inc. Flowerfield. L. I.. N. Y. When nrderltiB, pU-iiyy uielitliiu Tbc Esehaiige PANSY SEED MY GIANT PANSY SEED, NEW CROP, READY NOW Finest mixtures, in superb colors, all growD from •elected stock. Pkt of 6000 seeds, tl.OO; 1 oi.. $4.00i 3 oi.. (10.00 Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS Lock Boi J54 SOUTHPORT, CONN. Grower Only of The Flneet Panelea When ordering, please meotion The Bxcbaofe The L D.WALLER SEED CO. GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA Wholesale Growers of FLOWER SEEDS, SWEET PEAS AND NASTURTIUMS. CoPT««ponrfenc« Solieitmd MAMMOTH PANSY ,Vantier'8 Strain) Large flowerinR variety, saved only from select flowers. 1 pkt. 25o.; 6000 aeeds. $1.00; 1 oi $4.00 IMPERIAL SEED & PLANT CO. -:- Balliwtn.Md. When ordering, please mention The Exchauge Now Is the Time to Place Orders for PANSY SEED. Spftcial florists' mixture, extra fine strain, 85.00 per oz. MIGNONETTE SEED. Giant strain, greenhouse grown, $5.00 per o». SNAPDRAGON KEYSTONE (New). Clear rose pink, Winter blooming variety, $1 00 per pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED. English. Separate colors, $8 50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEED. Greenhouse grown, $3.50 per 1000, $30.00 per 10,000 ZVOLANEK'S SWEET PEA SEED. Complete list at his prices. RAINBOW FREESIAS. New and worth while. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 2!.^-in., strong, $5.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000, extra heav\- 3-in., $S.00 per 100. POINSETTIAS. Strong, 2i.i-in. (true Xmas type), $0.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Strong, field-grown CARNATION PLANTS. Best varieties. Stock and prices right; write us for same. Write us regarding Kern Flats: Bostons, Scottii, Roosevelt, Whitmanl, Teddy Jr., and other varieties for immediate or later planting ilave you placed your order for LILIUM Giganteum, Kubrum, For- mosum and Album? We aim to supply the best produced in Japan and invite correspondence regarding our stock. Having any trouble with your hose? The MAGIC Hose — best made — will do away with all your troubles. We handle that brand and no other. J4-inch (2 ply), 16c. per ft.; ^-inch (2 ply), 16c. per ft. Couplings included. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Building PHILADELPHIA, PA OUR MOTTO. "THB BEST THB MARKET AFFORDS' Valley CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK Orders taken now for 1916 crop of German, Swedish, Dutch Pips LILIUM HARRISII The true Bermuda stock for early forcing Extra selected picked bulbs, 7 to 9 inch, S8.50 per 100; $16.00 per case of 200 bulbs. WEEBER & DON "rnd^Voter^ 114 Chambers St., New York WluMi i>[i!irini;, pi'-ase oieDtioii The L'xcbange BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS W'rilefor Prices ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TR.\DE RAINBOW FREESIAS Grown and hybridized for a number of years by Mr, A Frey, of Crowo Point. Ind. The colors are varied and include several shades of yellow, orange, lavender and pink. all, however, harmonizing with each other, even when bunched together. Bulbs offered are of good blooming siie and in a mixture of colors, Separate colors cannot be offered as yet. Delivery in July, as soon as bulbs are harvested and cured. Price: $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000. $187.50 for 5000. For sale by A. FREY A. HENDERSON & CO. Crown Point. Ind. 2U N. St«te St.. Cluca»o SCCDS and BULBS Beckert's Seed Store 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. , North Sid.) W\ f i^ M Burpee s Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue lUt of Wholesale Prices mailed only to these who plant for profit When ordering, ple«se mention 11>j Bzchanc* CYCAS REYOLUTA STEMS (SAGO PALMS) Strong and heftlthy bulbs, wia ^ to 6 lb.. 25 lbs. $2.50. 100 lb.. J».00. 300 lb.. $25.00, 500 lb>. $40.00. THE MOORE SEED CO. 12S l«ui.t Street, Pbil.delpkU, P.. August -'6, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 449 W. SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President, Kirby B. White, Detroit. Mich ; firet vice-pres. F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C.; second vice-pres, L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., secretary-treasurer, C E. Kendel, 2010 Ontario St., Qeveland, O.: assistant secretary, S. F. WiLLABD, Jr.. Qeveland, O. European Notes The glorious spell of Summer weather .still continues, and crops, especially in the south, are ripening with marvelous rapidity. Everybody concerned with them longs to be possessed of at least Iwo pairs of hands so that none of the precious grain be wasted. We can only be thankful for what we are able to se- cure. Judging by the reports .iust to hand from the northern markets, the crop of Rape seed is turning out much better than was anticipated and prices are al- ready lower. If the Dutch crop is allowed to come on to the western markets there will be a further decline in value. The latest reports on the oriental article are very unfavorable. The southern crops of Spinach (prin- cipally the ViroBay variety) just re- ceived are most disappointing both in quantity and quality. The great heat south of Valence and the shortage of labor are responsible for the starved ap- pearance and dirty condition of the seed. In spite of this the grower's idea of the price he ought to receive for his wretched and almost worthless crop is of the most exalted character. Another crop that is occupying our time just now is Carrot, of which a very considerable quantity has already been harvested in the south: our western crops are not yet ready. As regards the crops in Provence it has already been noted that the acreage planted is far in excess of any planting during the past ten years and the crop produced thereon is abnormally large. But while it is manifestly unfair to condemn it all as worthless, it is well within the mark to say that more than one-half of it is only fit to be used for the purpose of extracting liqueur. The cultures are practically all free, and in answer to our inquiries we are assured that the variety grown is the Xautaise Improved, which, by the way, is the variety that fetched the highest price last season. A careful examination of the seed producing roots revealed very sportive tendencies, for long and short, pointed and round, red and orange, have all been pressed into service, in addition to which the different varieties had in many cases been planted quite close to each other without any attempt at di- vision. This is a very serious indictment; ex- perience will show that it is thoroughly just. The reason of these abnormal occur- ences is to be foimd iu the extraordinary events which have transpired since the month of June last year. The incar- ceration of the heads of some of the most important firms, and the departure to the front of their most capable work- ers gave the freelances their opportun- ity, with the results already set down. The acreage growing in the west is limited in extent and the condition is not promising, but such crops as are worth harvesting will be of excellent quality. Beet and Mangel must wait a while. European Seeds. Imports Aug. 14.— S. S. Bermudian— C. P. Darrell & Co.. 1 case Lily bulbs; H. F. Ijer, 31 pkgs. bulbs ; Maltus & Ware, 10 lioxes Lily bulbs, 2 boxes plants, 3 boxes palm leaves; P. R. Plerson Co., 32 cases Lilv bulbs; J. P. Roosa, 1 case bulbs; P. B. Vandegrift & Co.. 1 box seeds, 1 case palm leaves; R. M. Ward & Co., (53 pkgs. bulbs. Aug. 15— S. S. River- dale— W. D. Scariett Co., 200 bags Clover seed ; A. Dickinson Seed Co., 255 bbls. Clover seed. New York Seed Trade To the Freesias, Lilium Harrisii, Lilium formosum. Narcissus Paperwhite grandiflora, White Roman Hyacintus, Colchicum autumnale, Narcissus Silver Spur and Golden Spur from Guernsey, the arrivals of all of which have been previously reported, there is added this week in the bulb line the Sacred Narcis- sus, better known as the Chinese Sacred Lily. Of the last named bulbs there is said to be a fair supply this year, much better than last, but that probably high prices will prevail, particularly on ac- count of the excessively heavy freight charges tliis season on these bulbs. Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers st., are showing at their store this week samples of their very attractive new Tomato, which has been named Burnett's West- chester Pride. This firm is now sending out its Autumn bulb catalog, one of the first sent out by the seedsmen of this city this season. W. J. Elliott of the Elliott Auction Co.. will auction off a number of market stalls at the Wallabout Market, Brook- lyn, Sept. 1. The seed department of VVm. J. Elliott & Sons at 42 Vesey St., is receiving its bulbs, which are excep- tionally fine considering the war trou- bles. Weeber & Don. 114 Chambers St., have received their first shipment of Chinese Sacred Lilies, also white Calla bulbs. They are also in receipt of their invoices for French bulbs, which show that they are now afloat and are daily expected. "This firm report that they are making a full delivery of all their booked orders for French bulbs. Joseph Hahn of the implement department ds now on his vacation. Arthur T. Boddington Co., Inc., 128 Chambers st., has received a shipment of Silver Spur and Golden Spur Nar- cissus from Guernsey. R. M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., are expecting 2020 cases of French bulbs on the S. S. E. K. Venizelos, sailing from Marseilles, France, and due at this port on Wednesday of this week. The same firm is also expecting Formosum Lilies on the S. S. Toyooka Maru, sail- ing from Yokohoma, Jap,in, via the Panama Canal. Stumpp & Walter Co., 30-32 Barclay St.. have received a shipment of Paper- white Narcissus grandiflora bulbs. The new California and Australian varieties of early forcing Winter Sweet Peas which this company is offering, are meet- ing with a continued steady demand. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., are in receipt of a shipment of Chinese Sacred Lilies. They report that the Lilium Harris! received this year are of excellent quality, and are meeting with a large demand, and that Pansy seed are also moving very freely. At Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., Sweet Peas and Pansy seeds, French bulbs and grass seeds, are reported to be all meeting with an excellent demand. J. M. McCauIey, manager for S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82-84 Dey St., is now taking his annual vacation. This firm is meeting with a large and continued demand for new crop seed Potatoes for planting in the South. Chicago Seed Trade Vaughan's Seed Store is mailing its retail Fall catalog this week. The whole- sale price list for the trade will be ready in a few days. Formosum Lilies are in good demand ; nearly two cars were shipped the past week. There is an in- teresting exhibit of cut Gladioli in the store that is replenished daily from the Iloraewood farms, where all the new and choice varieties are grown to perfection. A. 11. Smith, treasurer of the Leonard Seed Co., left for Mackinac, Mich., for a three weeks rest. Mrs. Smith accom- panied him. Zvolanek's Well Known Winter- Flowering Orchid Sweet Pea Seed In original packages at his prices. We handle all of liis varieties, including novelties introduced this year for the first time, and give the following list of the best of those already introduced: \ a?.. 4 oz. 1 lb. Mrs. A. A. Skach. Widely known shell pink .Sl.OO .S3.50 $12.00 Mrs. Joseph Manda. A shade lighter 1.25 4.00 14.00 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Purest white 1 .'25 4.00 14.00 Venus. Wliitc ground. Edges pink blushed 1..50 5.00 15.00 Bohemian Girl. Darker shell pink 2.00 0.00 White Orchid. Dwarfer 1.00 3.50 12.00 Orchid Beau ty . Dark rose, blushed with orange . . Very large 75 2.50 9.00 Pink and White Orchid. Blanche Ferry color and very large 75 2.50 9.00 Lavender Nora. The finest lavender 50 1.75 6.00 Lavender Orchid. Lavender pink; large 1.00 3.50 12.00 Christmas Pink Orchid. Improved bicolor 4.00 12.00 40.00 The Czar. Similar to above 4.00 12.00 40.00 Red Orchid. L.arge, free and very fine ., 1.00 3.50 12.00 Miss Flora Fabing. Pink, yellow and salmon 1.00 3.50 Bridal Veil. Frilled pure white 1.75 Apricot Orchid. Salmon and cream 2.00 6.00 15.00 For others, write us for complete list. Also Yarrawa, widely known rose pink 2.00 5.25 16.00 Rose Queen. The widely known clear pink we introduced. Strictly greenhouse grown seed; originator's strain. $5.00 per oz., $15.00 per \i lb., $50.00 per lb. This is worth the difference from the outside seed. Keystone Snapdragon Undoubtedly the best Winter-blooming clear pink on the market. $1.00 per pkt., $5.00 for 6 pkts., $10.00 for 13 pkts. S. S. SKIDELSKY & COMPANY 1004 Lincoln Building Philadelphia, Pa. WteD ordering, please mention The Excbauge New Early- Flowering or Winter- Blooming GIANT PANSIES An entirely new and distinct strain of Pansiea. The main advantage of these new Pansies over all hitherto existing Pansies is the extreme earliness of flowering and its unusual hardiness, which enables them to withstand quite severe Winters and to bloom right on into the Summer. Sown at the same time as other Pansies, they begin flowering the early part of March or as soon as the snow is off the ground, many times hav- ing four or five large flowers to a plant, when all other Pansies are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragrant. They are highly recommended for Autumn planting on graves and for very early bedding, as well as for early cut flowers. 14. WINTER SUN. Golden yellow, eye. I 16. CELESTIAL QUEEN. Light or sky blue 15. ICE KING. Silvery white, with eye. I 17. CHARM OF MARCH. Dark velvety blue 18. MIXED. The above four colors with other shades and variations. Each color separate or mixed. 500 seeds 50c.. 1000 seeds $,1.00. H o^- $2.00. \,i oz. $3.75. 1 oz. $15.00. 20. PRINCESS. The New Upright Pansy. This strain is entirely distinct from all others. It is absolutely compact, upright growing, and extremely weatherproof, enduring many storms without damage to its flower. The flowers are mostly blotched and frilled like the Masterpiece, of good form and heavy, velvety texture, on heavy .stems carried well above the foliage. Attrac- tive by the brilliancy of its colors. 500 seeds 20c.. 1000 seeds 35c., H oz. $1.00, \i oz. $2.00, \ oz. $7.50. 42. ADONIS. Light blue, white center. 82. ORCHID FLOWERED. A mixture of rose, pink, blush mauve, fawn, light brown. orange and chamois. 118. PSYCHE. Curled white, blotched. 138. WHITE. Large, satiny white. 140. WHITE, with violet blotch 142. YELLOW. Large golden yellow. 22. KENILWORTH MIXTURE. A collec- tion of beautiful colors and markings. ' 24. KENILWORTH SHOW. An extra fine strain of immense flowers. 26. KENILWORTH CUT FLOWER MIX- TURE. Has long stems and large flowers. 28. MASTERPIECE. A large flower with curled, wavy petals. 30 THREE AND FIVE BLOTCHED FLOW- ERS. Of rich velvety colors and great sub- stance. 32. PARIS. Enormous blotched flowers, very showy. 34. BRONZE. A mixture of bronze, brown and copper shades. PRICES OF KENILWORTH PANSY SEED: All sorts and mixtures except the new Pansy Princess and the Early Flowering or Winter Blooming are $o.00 per oz., $1.25 per \i oz.; 5000 seeds $1.00; trade pkt. of 1000 seeds 25c.; any 5 pkts. $1.00. Please order by number. RAINBOW. With every SI. 00 worth of Pansy seed I will send 1000 of Rainbow free, and with other amounts in like propor- tion. lotched. - A When ■-iriierinp. plrafle mention The Evchaiige The Storrs & Harrison Co. NURSERYMEN. FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN PAINESVILLC. OHIO When ordering, please mention The Exchange Florists' Forcing Sweet Peas All the new and standard varietiea Write for prices Fall Wholesale and Retail Catalogues rea y w tb In a few days. Send for copy I James Vick's Sons I Rochester -:- -:- New York I When orderlDx. pleast mentloa Tbe Eixchiinff« 450 The Florists' Exchange MichelFs Seasonable Florists' Supplies KEYSTONE PLANT TUBS Size No. 1 2 3 4 o 6 7 8 9 in U 12 y.i 14 It of ea Insitlc Top Diam. K 7 S 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 17 IS 19 MADE OF WHITE CEDAR Depth 6 7 S 9 n 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Huch S0.30 .32 .35 .40 .45 .55 .65 .76 .85 .90 1.00 1.20 1.40 1.80 Doz. $3.25 3.50 3.75 4.00 4.75 5.75 6.25 8.00 9.25 10.00 11.00 13.00 15.00 19.00 100 $25.00 20.00 27.50 30.00 35.00 42.50 50.00 62.50 72.50 77.50 87.50 105.00 117.50 160,00 stamped steel side handles are wanted, add Sc. per pair to the price ch fun in single or dozen lol.*;, 7c. per pair in hundred lots. Headquarters for Cane Stakes 100 500 1000 6000 Southern. 8 to 9 ft., selected quality $0.75 $3.25 $6,00 $27.60 Japanese. Very thin, about 6 ft. long 80 3.25 0,25 30,00 Japanese Green Cane Stakes IK ft. 2 ft. . . . 2'A ft. 100 .$0,35 . .45 . .55 ;oo $1.25 1,75 2,25 1000 $2.25 3.25 4.00 3 ft. 4 ft. 100 600 1000 .$0.75 $3.00 $5.50 . .85 3.75 7.00 Also Galvanized Steel Wire Plant Stakes and Wire Stakes. GLAZING MATERIAL GLASS CUTTERS GLAZING CEMENT GLAZING POINTS GREENHOUSE PAINT PUTTY MASTICA PUTTY BULBS MASTICA MACHINES ZEMENTINE Also Rubber Hose, Hose Couplings, Hose Bands, Hose Washers, etc Lilium Harrisii Bulbs Size No. of in. bulbs per case Doz. 100 1000 6 to 7 3.35 $0,85 $5,75 $52.50 7 to 9 200 1,30 8.75 82,50 Freesia Bulbs Fischer's Strain Purity. First size bulbs, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. .Send for our Wholesale Catalogue and Price List, if you haven't a copy HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 518 Market St., Philadelphia ring, plt'ase mention The Exchange Mastodon Pansies Is our name for a genuine American strain of Pansies originated by us, and comprising a marvelous number of new shades and varieties, as well as improved types from other lands. All are of excellent form, of the richest colors, and of great size — up to three and seven-eighths inches in diameter. Mas- todon Pansies represent twenty-three years of special and exclusive cultivation underour personal direction and con- stant supervision, and large sums expended in securing the finest stock grown by specialists all over the world. When you come to know us and our Pansies, you wiU never be without superb Pansies. Our customers are hanging up germination records that are mar- velous in all climates. Separate colors. 1916 Catalogue Ready. 1916 CUT PRICES MASTODON MIXED. H oz. 65c.. h2 oz. S2.25, oz. 4.00, 4 oz. $12.00. PRIVATE STOCK MIXED. H oz. SI. 00, H oz. $3.25, oz. $6.00. 4 oz. $20.00. GREENHOUSE SPECIAL (New). y^ oz. $1.00, }i oz. $4.00. oz. $8.00. m STEELE'SIPANSY GARDENS, Portland, Oregon WTie-i ordering, plfase mention The Eicbange DAHLIAS Best new and standard varietiei. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS BERLIN, N. J. Wbpn nrrl«'rliig. plp» roeptloD Tin* Brcbapg* When ordering, pleaae tneptloD The Bicham« The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchangfc are for THE TRADE ONLY. Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN Cfttatocue on ftppUo«tion M ChambetB Street, NEW YORK CITY French Paper White Grandiflora Write for Prices ;j^^ Lilium Formosum (New Crop; 7-9 inch (250 bulbs to case) per 1000. $58.00 9-10 inch (ISO bull)!! to case) per 1000, 80.00 FREESIAS PURITY (TRUE) 100 1000 ■i-in. to H-in $1.25 $10.00 H-in. to H-in 1.00 7.00 VAUGHAN'S IMPROVED PURITY KKI 1000 >n-in. to H-in $1.75 $15.00 ?i-in. to ;,T,-in 1.50 12.00 LILIUM HARRISII COLD STORAGE LILIES Best Bermuda .Stock , ,,, , .„ „ „, . ,ic'i'„ '^*""'" multinoruin. 0-10 in $75.00 lUOO Valley Pips, Holland grown 17.00 6-7-in, (335 to case) $55.00 Valley Pips. German grown 25.00 7-9-in. (200 to case) 85.00 1 Valley Pips. Danish grown 20.00 Fall Book for Florists Now Ready CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork Wlien ordering, plfase meptiop The Exchange 97th YEAR J.BOLGIANO&SON Wholesale Garden and Field Seeda, Onion Seta, Seed Potatoes Growers of Pedigree Tomato Seeds BALTIMORE, MD. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Winterson's Seed Store has its Fall catalog ready for mailing. The whole- sale price list was mailed the past week. The first I'aperwhile Narcissus came in the past week ; while slightl.v under size the bulhs are of good quality. Invoices have been received for over three-fourths of all French stock. Secretary Schaefer is back at his desk after two weeks' spent on his farm in .southern Illinois. D. D. P. Roy will attend the meeting of the Wisconsin State 'Horticultural So- ciety that meets this week at Lake Ge- neva. The private gardeners on the large estates there have prepared a splendid entertainment for the horticul- turists and the occasion is looked for- ward to with much interest. Mr. Henry of Henry & Lee, New York, is in the city and is staying at the Hotel La Salle. The display of the American Bulb Co. at the Houston Convention, representing the accessories department, in charge of Samuel Seligman. was awarded a de- nloma of merit by the judges. Darwin Tulips and the War Arthur T. Boddington Co., Inc., 12S Chambers St., New York City, in sending out its wholesale price list of bulbs for this Fall, says of Darwin Tulips that owing to war conditions the better va- rieties of these and of May-flowering Tu- lips are cheaper this year than they ever have been or probably will be again. The company points out that these bulbs bloom and thrive for yeare without de- terioration, and as they sell so well in late May and on Memorial Day they are good florists' flowers. They add to the attrat;tiveness of the home grounds also. The Boddington Co. says : Tiie large flowering sorts with 30in. stems and blooms 4in. to 6in. in diameter are comparatively unknown to the general public, hence the florist planting such sorts as Pride of Haarlem. Clara Butt, Baron de la Tonna.ve, where they may be seen by people passing will cause a sen- sation in his town with an advertising value in excess of the cost of the bulbs." Mrs. H. L. Holmes, wife of Harry Holmes, the noted seedsman of Harris- burg, Pa., and son Jack Holmes, motored to Canton, O., to visit 11. L. Holmes, Jr., president and general manager of Holmes-Ijetherman Seed Co, Louisville Seed Report While the I'JIO Onion set crop in Jef- ferson County will run about 75 per cent, of the normal yield, the sets are of very good quality although a little coarse. Farmers are holding their sets, and high prices are looked forward to. A few quotations have been made at around $3 to .$4 per barrel for white or yellow varieties. Orchard grass is also very scarce and high and reports are being received of a few sales as high as .$2.12 -er bushel, the highest price ever paid for seed. In Borne localities the farmers have sold their crops at $1.75 to .$2 per bushel. The price last season was about $1.46, Suit has been filed against W. N. Ar- terburn, president of the seed house of Wood-Stubbs & Co., for $15,000 by Mrs. Mary App, alleging that this sum rep- resents her loss in the recent death of Philip App, a motorcyclist who was killed by running headlong into Mr. Ar- terbum's machine. At the inquest it was proved on the stand that the man met his death through intoxication, and there is barely any chance of a win, being recorded in this suit for the plaintiff. B. D. Goff of Winchester. Ky.. re- cently sold to Charles Brent & Bro. of Paris, Ky., 15.000 bushels of old grass seed at SOc. a bushel, the seed not being even cleaned. This seed was held over from the bumper crop of 11113. and is very low considering the short crop this year of Bluegrass. G. D. C. liOuisTille Nursery Notes Mrs. Edna Monabam Dahl. 44 years old. wife of John Dahl, nursery expert on the big estate of Judge Alex. Humphrey, at Glenriew. a few miles from Louisville, died of typhoid fever last week. The remains were brought to the home of her niece. Mrs. I»nis Dolt. I.SIS Dear Park ave„ at which place the funeral services were held. Id- teritient was in Cave Hill Cemetery. Beside her husband she is survived by four daughters. Christiana, Etina, May and Ada Dahl, J. F. Dunbar, a farmer living near Liberty, in the Princeton, Ky.. vicinity, recently exhibited some Apples from a tree which is over 1(X) years old. The tree bears every other year, this year's crop being abundant and of good ^luality. G. D. C. Baltimore Seed Trade J. Henry Joyeux, field seed manager for J. Bolgiano cS: Son and Claude B. Ramsay, advertising manager of that firm, have just returned from a week end trip, spent with Charles J. Bolgiano at his Summer home in the Alleghany Mountains, near Mountain Lake Park, Md. August 36, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 451 wmmMmmimmmmjmjmjmmmmjMJkwmjmmmimmvmMWimmmm\m WINTER-FLOWERING Spencer Sweet Peas Oz. APRICOT ORCHID. Apricot self.. SI. 50 BOHEMIAN GIRL. Pink self .. . 1.50 BELGIAN HERO. Rose color. . . . .3.00 BRIDAL VEIL. Pure white 1.00 CHRISTMAS PINK ORCHID. Pink and wliite 3.00 MRS. A. A. SKACH. Bright pink. .65 MRS. JOS. MANDA. Shell pink. . .65 MRS. M. SPANOLIN. White 1.00 MORNING STAR. The most vig- orous grower and longest stem of .-ill the self-pinks 3.00 ORANGE ORCHID. Standard orange, wings dark salmon pink. . 1.50 ORCHID BEAUTY. Dark rose litink, with orange blush 75 PINK- AND- WHITE ORCHID. Similar in color to Christmas Pink. .65 14 lb. Lb. $4.50 $15.00 4.50 15.00 10.00 35.00 3.50 12.00 10.00 35.00 2.00 7.50 2.00 7.50 3.50 12.00 10.00 35.00 4.50 15.00 2.50 10.00 2.00 7.50 RED ORCHID. Bright cherry red, ROSE QUEEN. Rose pink SENSATION. Xewman & Legg's Christinas Pink SENSATION SCARLET THE CZAR. Standard rose, wings white, mottled pink , VENUS. Blush pink WHITE ORCHID. Pure white .. . YARRAWA. Bright rose pink. In- troducer's Au.stralia-grown seed. . California-grown seed Oz, S0.75 1.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.50 .65 2.00 .05 M lb. Lb. $2.50 $10.00 5.00 18.00 10.00 35.00 10.00 35.00 10.00 35.00 4.50 15.00 2.00 7.50 7.00 2.25 24.00 8.00 Mixed Winter-Flowering Spencers ,t oz. 20c., oz. 05c., I4' 111. .S2.U0, lb. S7.5I). Boddington's Gigantic Cyclamen English Saved Seed Just Arrived — Sow Now Tr, pkt. CHERRY RED $0.50 CRIMSON 25 CRIMSON AND WHITE 50 LILAC 25 PINK. Soft pink • 25 Boddlngton's Re-selected Winter-flowering Spencers as grown by Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, Mass. ROSE. Liglit rose 25 SNOWFLAKE. White 25 S YRINGA-BLUE 25 WHITE BUTTERFLY 50 PEACH BLOSSOM. Rose 25 PHOENIX. ( lierrv crimson 50 PURPLE KING 25 PRINCESS MAY. Pink, blotched crimson. .50 ROSE OF MARIENTHAL. SoftsheU pink .25 SALMON KING. The finest salmon 50 SALMON QUEEN. Beautiful salmon ... .50 SALMONIUM SPLENDENS. Fine salmon Iiink 25 VULCAN. Rich crimson 50 WONDER (Glory) OF WANDSBEK. Brilliant, intense sainion-red variety 50 MIXED " 25 5% discount, cash with order. 100 1000 seeds seeds $1.00 $9.00 .65 6.00 1.00 9.00 .65 6.00 .65 6.00 .65 6.00 .65 6.00 .65 6.00 1.00 9.00 .75 7.00 2.00 18.50 .80 7.50 1.00 9.00 .65 6.00 1.00 9.00 1.00 9.00 .80 7.50 2.00 18.50 1.00 9.00 .60 5.50 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON CO., Inc., Boddington's Gigantic Cyclamen 128 Chambers Street NEW YORK CITY When nrderJDg. please mentlop The EJscbange A most excellent piece of forethought was displayed by the firm of J. Bolgi- ano & Son, when they purchased early in 1916 their entire requirement of pa- per, to be used in the various issues of their catalogs, during not only the year 1916 but also the entire year of 1917, This consisted of several carloads of paper and amounted to a considerable outlay of money, but they have already realized a saving of over 100 per cent, with the price of paper advancing almost daily. Springfield. Mo. — The SpringGeld Seed Co. has purchased the stock and equipment of the Summerfield Floral Co.'s downtown store. Mr. Summerfield will, from now on, concentrate ou the growing of choice cut flowers. His green- houses, 1350 North Florence st., cover 30,000 sq. ft. of ground. Kansas City, Mo. — The Rudy-Patrick Seed Co, recently enlarged its capacity to make poultry seed when it added more machinery for this product. B. S. B. Spbing Lake, N. J. — Owing to the ba'!ise me iiii Tho I'^Xfhanpe 1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Illllll Illlllllllliiliillilililllllllllllllllllllllillllillllllllli Craig Quality Cyclamen PRIZE WINNING STOCK Our Cyclamen are conceded to be the best strain in all colors. 75,000 ready for immediate delivery. From 4-inch pots, at $25.00 per 100. Robert Craig Company 4900 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Branch, NORWOOD, PA. orderlpg. ploasf mentlnn The lOxchjinge m m Primroses and Cinerarias PRIMULA, Chinese ,00 From 3-in. pots $5.00 PRIMULA Obconica, Gigantea and Grandi- flora. From 3-in. pots 5.00 CINERARIAS " Dreers' prize dwarf." From 2-in. pots 2.50 CYCLAMEN Gigantea loo From 3-in. pots $8.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus From 2J.^-in. pots 3.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri From 3-in. pots 5.00 BEGONIA Chatelaine From 2J.-^-in. pots 6.00 WETTLIN FLORAL CO., Hornell, N. Y. Wtieii ordering, pleaae mention The Kxcliange VIOLETS- VIOLETS Marie Louise. Clean and healthy. 3-m. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. WM. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N. J. Wbea ordartDf, please mention Tile Kxchnace CHINESE PRIMROSES i-inch. $4.00 per 100. stroiiii plants Fine. 3-lnch, $1.00 per 100 Beat, targe Bowering strain, in bright colors 2-in MALACOIDES M. S. ETTER, The Home of Priwotei $2.00 per 100 Cash. SHIREMANSTOWN, PA. io,ooo Bench-Grown Ferns Scottli, Whitmanl, Scholtzil, Roosevelt, eto. Fine plants, $15.00 and $20.00 per 100. 2H-in. ASPARAGUS Plumosus and 100 1000 Sprengeri. Large plants $2.75 $25.00 2M-in. SMILAX PLANTS 2.75 25.00 2}i-in. STEVIA. Dwarf or ta« 2.25 20.00 3-in. FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 10 varieties 7.50 70.00 2)i -in. CYCLAMEN. 8 varieties 6.00 55.00 3-in 8.00 70.00 Abundance of other stock. Alonzo J. Bryan, wrsHpNGTON?' n" j. WTifn nrdtrlng. ploHSP mention Thp Kxchangg Asparagus PLUMOSUS 4-inch pots, at $8.00 per 100. Ex- ceptionally fine stock for planting out. SMILAX 2-inch pots, at $2.00 per 100. A- L. MILLER, JAMAICA, - LONG ISLAND When ordering, please mention !%• Bxcbance Houston, Texas City's Nenr Greenhouses The now city park department greenJiouses, just completed at a cost of nearly .$5000, located on the site of the Old Wright flower gardens on Wash- ington ave,, were thrown open to th-.- inspection of Houston and visiting flo- rists on Friday night, Aug. 11. The occa.sion was also the monthly meeting of the Houston Florists' Club, and in addition a number of visiting florists and supply men who were in. the city to attend the State and S. A. P. convention were present. The new building, one of the most modern in the State, was greatly ad- mired. In it will be grown all the nur- sery stock for the city's public parks, school grounds, and for use around the fire stations and other public buildings, C. L. Brock, superintendent of parks, was host for the evening and expressed himself as being pleased with the new building, which is complete to the small- est detail. The material was furnished by Lord & Burnham Co. and the build- ing was erected by W. M. Goyen of Houston. Ice cold Watermelons, cigars and other refreshments were served the visitors and the evening was spent in a pleas- ant, informal manner. Arrangements were discussed for the conventions of the next week. Among those present from out-of-town were the following : John Young of New York, secretary of the S. A. F., M. C. Wright of Philadelphia, representing Lord & Burnham Co., G, W. Cohen and Walter Harris of Xew York, supply men ; Otto Lang & Son of the Lang Floral Co., Dallas; Phil. J. Foley of Chicago, manufacturer of greenhouse supplies; Philip Kruner of Chicago, wholesale florist, and E, C. Pruner of Chicago, representing Poehlmann Bros. Co., wholesale growers. The weather is delightful. 0. L. B. Montgomery, Ala. A Pictnre of the Ideal With the mercury registering 90 deg. and over during the day, with some slight change at night, an atmos- phere just choekful of humidity, is it any wonder that any unnecessary exer- tion is a task on the vitality of the in- dividual? Well, just try it and see. Rather you would want to seek some shady, secluded spot with as few gar- ments on as the law allows, with plenty of ice and liquid refreshments, a palm leaf fan. and if convenient, a nearby late, pond, or stream plentifully supplied with fish. Such at least is the opinion pre- vailing among the bovs at Rosemont Gardens. Work? \\'bat's the use? Once in a while a rush order for a few funeral designs which occur at unsea- .«onable hours, then nothing but wonder- ing when its going to get cool and where money is coming from for the next pay day. Such is the condition at present in this the first capital of the Confederacy, and not any evidence of a change. Flowers are plentiful. Carnations just coming in and very good ones for so early in the season, which readily sell for 50c. a dozen retail. Asters we still have with us and are mostly sold whole- sale, for our out of town florists still show signs of life. The crop of brides seems to have been gathered so that wed- ding orders are a rarity. 'The new houses of the Rosemont Gar- dens are now fully completed and planted, and the employees are relieved of the strain that was placed on them and a much needed rest is in order. J. P. Paterson is rusticating with his family in the country. Wallace is at the convention. Will is trying his hand at fishing and picnicking, while .Tho. H. is arranging fishing dates ahead when Wallace retums. Rupert Wilson di- vides his time between picture shows and rustling for the necessary cash, while your correspondent is wrestling with about as aggravated a case of hay fever as ever mortal had. E. G. Hill and John Evans were re- cent visitors. We are hoping to see some of our Northern brethren this way on their re- turn home. We surely can insure them a "warm" welcome. W. C. Cook. I Vugust 2«, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 455 HOLLAND GROWN BULBS HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, ROSE BUSHES, ETC. Write for information about the Mammoth Auction Sales that we will hold during the coming Fall Season, of Holland's latest and choicest varieties The MacNiff Horticultural Company 52, 54 and 56 Vesey Street The' Largest Horticultural Auction Rooms in the World NEW YORK CITY SOUTHERN STATES— Continued Nashville, Tenn. itock Scarce After Rain The past few weeks have beeu the :uuiest Summer weeks we have had ince we came to this city. Of late there las been almost uo sunshine, perhaps I'ss than M per cent, of what was pos- ible the last two weeks. Stock of all jnds is scarce, in fact good stock of ny kind is off of the market. There re some Roses to be sure, and a fair uantity of Gladioli, but they are only aleable because there is little else. As- ers should be coming well, being suited 0 this sort of weather, but W'e have not een a single dozen of good oues this eason. But there may be some poor comfort Q the thought that there is no business t present anyway, and if there were ileaty of good stock it would be wasted. There has been considerable funeral *'ork of late, but the stock we have goes i nto design wiirk pretty well. tome Good Cannas We made an excursion of the larks and many of the better private 'laces about the city last week, and bed- ing stock is certainly showing well, 'annas are surpassing themselves this eason. We were especially impressed i'ith some beds of some of the newer arieties. We saw a good bed of each f the new varieties Eureka and Flag if Truce growing near each other in 'entennial park. These are rivals for he first place as white bedders. Neither re white of course, but both are as learly so, as Mt. Blanc Improved. Both lave as much vigor and as good flower eads as any of the reds or yellows, and ! oth were a mass of bloom. Flag of >uce seemed to be showing the better ; f the two however. We saw a large ' ed of City of Portland that was a sight vorth going a long way to see. This, D our estimation, is by all odds the lest pink Canna we have ever seen. | ja Fayette was another new variety i hat pleased us very much. It is some- bing like -Meteor, but by long odds a tetter Canna in every way. In fact it s the best red bedding Canna we have een. rhe New Chinese AVool Plant ' ^ Another plant that struck us as (laying real merit as a bedder was the "hinese Wool I'lant. We had taken lit- le interest in the exploiting this plant vas receiving, supposing it to be of no H'actical value. As a matter of fact one iif the brightest beds we saw on our ■ounds w'as of this plant. We predict _hat this will soon become very popular 'or this purpose. Harold Joy and wife were in Texas ittending the S. A. F. meeting. Geny Bros, have both been out of own most of the Summer. They are at :heir Summer homes, and liave left their business much in the bauds of their -oremen. Mclntyre Bros, have a sort of roof !arden over their flower store that is showing up well at present. Haury & Sons are cutting plenty of Roses this Summer. They were fortu- late in hitting it just right to have a ;ood supply when every one else was short. Hillcrest School Farm is making an ittempt to reduce its stock of Iris at present. Leslie Littel is selling a lot of Peo- lias and Iris at present as well as tak- ng orders for bulbs to be delivered later. The past week saw a decided change In the situation here in several respects. There has been little rain, and the sun- shine brought the Roses forward in good SHrKJNC Siitr fnk Snipdrugon. fincM met. Camtt 4S Fhwet ikMU, Mctujife «I tide (fiwth II Ust •! tht (ivr itui Silver hik SM-ilui(t mijy » ibif. August for Dollars By October you will have cut the early 'mums and vacant space will be accumulating. August is the month in which to start snap seedlings to follow 'mums. So get busy and Sow Snapdragon Seed at once. Seedling plants will be stronger and healthier and give better results than plants from cuttings. Grow plenty as there will be a quick market for any surplus. New crop seed of the following good ones : Our original Silver Pink, $1.00 per pkt.; 3 for $2.50; 7 for $.5.00. Seed of Nelrose, Phelp's White, Yellow, Garnet and Fancy Mixed. 35o. per pkt.; 3 for $1.00. Free cultural directions. All orders cash. G. S. RAMSBURG, - Somersworth, N. H. 0 Li MY SPECIALTY FERN SEEDLINGS. By the million, now ready for potting, best stock ever produced, every plant guaranteed to please, or money back. Assorts ment of 15 best Fern Dish varieties, strong, un- divided clumps, $1.00 per lOO, $9.50 per 1000. In 10,000 lots, $0.00 per 1000; in 25,000 lots, SS.50 per 1000. .-^sk for Price List illustrating 30 best Table Ferns to select from. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown, 2'4-in. stock, in best assortment, $3.00 per lOU. $25,0(} per 1000. KENTIA Belmoreana. Clean, thrifty, 2}i-in' stock, right size for center plants. $1.30 per doz., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense Glorlosa. Strongest' prettiest and most productive of fancy Adian- turns. -Always in demand, retiuircs no more heat or care than a Boston Fern. Well grown, 3-in. $2. .50 per doz., $20 00 per 100. Large cut fronds, shipped safelv any distance, $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense. Splendid 2-in. stock' $1.30 per doz., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Cuneatum. Best common, com- mercial Maidenhair Fern, for pot or cut. Well grown, 214-in. stock, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Strong Seedlings, $1.00 per 100, $9.50 per 1000. ALSOPHILA Australis. Extra strong seedlings, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Strong seed- lings from best greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting, $1.00 per 100, $8,00 per 1000. In 5000 lots, S7.00 per 1000. J. F. Anderson FERN SPECIALIST SHORT HILLS. N. J. Fffrn« (nrnUll<>4-in . $3 00 per 100^ $25,00 per 1000; .'^c,■.lliIl^;,sre;^d\■ for potting, SI, 00 per 100. $,S,00 per 1000, KENTIA Belmore- ana, 214-in . $10-00 per 100. BOSTON and HARRISII FERNS, 6-in,, at 50c.; 7-in, at $1,00; S-in, at $1,50; 10-in. at $2,00. NEPHROLEPIS Whitmaniand Elegantissima. 0-in,. at 50c,; 7-in. at $1 00 each. FRANK N, ESKESEN M.dison, N. J. Joseph Heacock Co. WYNCOTE, PA. Growers of Kentias Primula Malacoides Rosea Florists who grow stock for tlie Retail Trade should obtain jJants of this charming little Primrose during September and October for St. Valentine's Day and Ea.ster LATE SOWN MALACOIDES ROSEA FOR BEST RESULTS CERTIFICATES WHEREVER SHOWN 214-iiifli pot plants $.5.00 per 100, S40.00 per 1000 FRED H. LEMON & CO. RICHMOND INDIANA W'ltep nrdtTJng. pjoose CYCLAMEN Splendens Gisanteum Hybrids Our strain of Cyclamen is second to none: Pink, Blood Red, Xmas Red, White with Carmine Center, White. Salmon; strong plants, from 2H->n. pots, $5.60 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; from 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. PRIMULA Obconica Grandiflora and Gigantea (Ronsdorfcr Hybrids). In all standard colors, from 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. DRACAENA indivisa. From 5-in. pots, $2.50 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed East Stroudsburg, PA. PAUL MADER, A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT DRAC^NA Indivlsa. 2-in., 5o.; 3-in., lOc; 4-in., 15c.; 5-in., 25c. each. REX BEGONIAS. 2M-in.. $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poitevlne, Ricard, Per- kins and Buchner. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-in.. lOo.; 4-in., 15c.; 6-in.. 25c. VINCA Variegata. 2-in.. $2.00; 3-in., $5.00 pei 100. 25 boxes of 16x16 and 16x18, Double B Glass, $3.00 per box. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N, J. Poinsettia Plants in 2;4-inch pots, extra good plants, S6.00 per 100, S50.00 per 1000. S6 Cash with order, please. CHAS. ZIMMER, W<.t Coiiinf.wMd. N.J. meption The Excbaiig*:- 170 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Strong plants, 3-in,, fine to plant out. 5c. each or the lot. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Extra fine plants, 3-in. pots, 6c. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. W'hPH friierlng. pl^nsp mpntlon The Exchange A 1 S T O C K Per 100 AL YSSUM, Double. 2-in $2.00 BEGONIA, Chatelaine. 2M-in 3.00 Erfordia and Vernon, (Red, White and Pinki. 2M-in 2.50 STAR OF BETHLEHEM. Something new. 2-in 5.00 STEVIA, Rooted Cuttings 75 Cash, please. OlsOD & Co., Vholes&le PIiDt Growers, Webster. Mau. When ordering, please mention The Exchange JERUSALEM CHERRIES Melvlna and Annum. 2H-in.. $200 per 100. PRIMROSES. 2-in. $2.00 per 100; Obconica Giants. Grandiflora and Malacoides. Fine plants. SMILAX. 2-in., $1.50 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Pink, white and yellow. 2-in., $1.50 per 100. Cash. BYER BROTHERS. Chambersburg, Pa. Asarpagus Plumosus 2H-inoh pots, $25.00 per 1000. S'rS^n Carnation Plants Matchless, C. W. Ward and Akehurst. Good strong plants, $6.00 per 100, $56.00 per 1000. W. B. GIRVIN, Leola, Pa. When ordering, please roentton The Eichange THE EICHANGE-BestAdiftftuinslediM 456 The Florists' Exchange rifTrtf Magic Complete Fertilizers For Growers of Flowers and Vegetables Ma}^ic Raw Bone Meal Magic Steamed Bone Meal Maftic Bone Flour MaiSic Pure Carbonate Lime Magic Manure Ash Potash Magic Complete Fertilizers Magic Blood and Bone Magic Dried Blood Magic Tankage Fertilizer Magic Acid Phosphate Magic Pure Humus Magic Pulverized Sheep Manure Pulverized Cattle Manure Shredded Cattle Manure Raw Sheep Manure NAME OF FIRM TOWN AND STATE [] , , Do you want your soil analyzed at cost ? Number of sq. ft. glass ? Type of soil in use ? Kind of Fertilizer used ? Where obtained ? Kind of Manure used ? Where obtained ? Type of New Soil ? Where obtained ? Number of Rose plants ? Number of Carnation plants ? Number of Chrysanthemum plants ? Number of Fern plants ? Number of Geraniums and other Bedding stock ? Number of Pot Poinsettias and Flowering Plants grown for Christmas, exclusive of Holland forcing stock ? . Number of Flowering Plants grown for Easter ? Number of Lilies ? How much Bench Space Devoted to Sweet Peas ? Violets ? Snapdragons ? Daisies ? Smilax ? Tear this out, fUl in the blanks and mail same to us today Upon receipt of same, will send you our famous Feeding Charts Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Company 810 Elxchange Ave., Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111. Geraniums geraniums RF.ADY FOR SHIPMENT ROOTED CUITINGS — Ricard, Poltevlne, Doyle. Nutt. Buchner. $10.00 per 1000. 2-iDch fine stock of Poitevine, Doyle. $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. f'oah with order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA. Geraniums cuSings NUTT, POITEVINE, HUCIINER. RICARD $10.00 per 1000. Stock guaraoteed. C. OUADLAND'S SONS 328-340 Houghton St., North Adams, Mass. ROOTED CUTTINGS I Ricard. Poit«*'ne. Castellane, Doyle, Perkioa, Viaud, Nutt and Buchner. $10 00 per 1000 Cub with order. FRED. W. RITCHY, LarKaster, Pa. GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Ready in October. Write for prices ERNEST HARRIS Delanson, N. Y. GERANIUMS ^r^t. GUARANTEED to any point in the United States as far west as Chicago. If they do not suit you, Bfiid them l>ack and get your money refunded You run no risk. p^,. mnn ' S. A. NUTT and BUCHNER . Jio 00 RICARD and POITEVINE ; ; . loiso READ THIS: Aug. 7th, in the midst of the heat, a customer writes: " Your cuttings were received, as fine and fresh as it just from the sand I hey were very fine and it is a great satisfaction to receive such stock. ANOTHER WRITES: •■J can frankly sav vo.ir cuttings are tlie Ijcst I have had in mv experience ,>( twenty years." POT PLANTS, from a Spring surplus of cuttings, at an attractive price .Saniph-^ and prices submitted on request. ASPARAGi S Plumosua. Good value, at $2.50 per 100 This stock can be procured only from me direct Have no agents. ALBERT M. HERR. Lancaster. Pa Exclusively in THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE AN INDEX TO STOCK AND MATERIAL ADVERTISED. Page 44,^ Pink Killarney. White KUIarney, Killarn Queen, I>ouble Fink Killarney, Mrs. Aar< Ward, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. Mrs. Taft fAotoi Rivoirp), My Maryland. Lady HlUlngdo Richmond. Grafted, from 3 and 3H-inch pots, $15.00 per If Own Root. 3-iti., $>i.00 per 100. Bride. Bridesmaid, Bonsilene, KaUeiin. Own Root, ;Mn. pots, $7.00 per 100. Sunrise, Sunset. Own Root. 3-in. pots. $8.00 per 100. Hadley. Killarney Queen. Sunburst. Own Root. 3-in. pots. $10 00 per 100. Kalserln A. Victoria. Grafted. 3-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Own Root, 3-in. pota, $7.00 per 100. Carnations FIELD-GRO\VN WHITE WONDER J7.00 per 100. J60.00 per 1000 ENCHANTRESS LADY BOUNTIPt MATCHLESS J7.00 per 100, 155.00 per 1000 LADY NORTHCLIFF WINSC WHITE WINSOR J6 00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000 Miscellaneous Plant Ready for Immediate Sale* SiEe pot« 1( ASPARAGUS SprenSerl 2>i-in. t) ASPARAGUS 3 -in. t ASPARAGUS Hatcher! 3 -in. 8 FORGET-ME-NOT 2)i-in. I POINSETTIAS 2>i-ill. 6 SMILAX 2ii-iB. 8 SWAINSONA Alba 3 -in. t STEVIA Compacta 2)i4n. 3 SEND FOR CATALOGUE Wood Brother FishkiU, N. Y. WhPH 'irdf ring, please mention Tit* Kichst NOTICE Send us a post card giWng the nu: of Carnations you grow in a short i crosswise of the bench, and we will se: you our improved Continuous Ring Su ports for 100 plants, free of charge. I sure to state the number of plants in row, as we furnish as many rings in et< connected strand as the grower has Ca nations crosssrise of his bench. These Carnation Supports overcome the objectionable features of all other makn The Carnation Support C( CONNER.SVILLF,. IND. Wbt-n orderlpg. please meiitl"n Tfae Excbm Carnation Plants FIELD GROWN" Ready now. 500U MATCHLESS, S per IIIUU W. & H F. EV.\NS Rowlandville, Philadelphia, Pa. When ,tr(lering nleim,- m^ntLni Th-' Kli'h>Bi On Own Boo 2}4 and 4-in. pots, l-year-fiel KfoWD to pot 6 1 G inch. Roses flif I rrnrrf LORAL COMPMY . $1.26, 4 oi. $4.00. Bohemian Girl. H oi. $1.25, ol. $2.00, 4 o«. $6.00. The Czar. H o». $225, oz. $4 00 [oi. $12.00. Bridal Veil. Oz. $1.75. Miss Flora Fablng. Oz. $1.00, 4 oz. $3.50. Apricot Orchid. M oi. $1.25, oz. $2.00, 4 oi. $6.00. Mrs. Sim Orchid. H oi. $1.25, oz. $2.00. .\11 other new and standard varieties and grandiflora types at Zvolanek prices. application. His catalogue on FREESIAS Purity. RAINBOW FREESIAS. i-a-in. and up; tine bulbs. Si.OO per 100, postpaid, $7.50 per 1000. (New.) Many bright colors. Bulbs, H-in.to 5i-in., $5 00 per 100. $40 00 per 1000. $187.50 per 5000. ADIANTUM Gloriosa Hardy Farleyense. 3-in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. $S.00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, at $7.50 per 1000; in 2i.i-in . $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri Seedlings. $6 00 per 1000; 2l-4'-in., S3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 3-in.. $6.00 per 100 : 4-in., $10.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Hatcheri Seedlings. $1.00 per 100, 88.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Chatelaine 100 1000 2Vi-in $5.00 $45.00 Slin 8.00 75.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2K.-in.. -25.00 200.00 Rex. 2 f^4-in., very best varieties, assorted GOO BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pink and White. 2H- in. Excellent stock. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BOSTON rVY (Ampelopsis Veitohii). 2^-ia., $3,00 per 100. $25,00 per 1000. CHERRIES. Jerusalem.2y-in., $3.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN. Strong, 4-in., $3,50 per doz., $25,00 per 100, DAISIES. Best Winter cut flower varieties. 100 1000 Boston Yellow. 2K-in $6.00 Strong Rooted Cuttings 4.00 $35.00 Mrs. F. Sanders. Strong, 2-in. plants 3.00 25.00 DRAC/ENA Indivisa. 2>.i-in., $4,00 per 100; 3-in,, $7.50 per 100; strong 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Strong, transplanted seedlings, S2.00 per 100, $17..50 per 1000. FERNS. Table Ferns. In best 100 1000 varieties. 2>4-in $3.00 Boston Ferns. 2K-in 4,00 $35,00 3-in S.OO Roosevelt, Whitman! com- pacta, Scottli. All 2 ii -in . 5.00 40.00 Elegantissima Improved and Eleganrissima compacta. •Jl-j-in 6.00 Teddy, Jr 6.00 Table Fern Seedlings. In best varieties. 1 flat, $2,00 per flat; 5 flats, $1.75 per flat; 10 flats, $1.60 per flat. Shipped in or out of fiats. Field Grown Carnations 100 1000 Mrs. C. W. Ward $7.00 860,00 White Perfection 7,00 60.00 White Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Matchless 7.00 60.00 Rose Pink 7,00 60,00 Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Beacon 7.00 60 00 Philadelphia 7.00 00 00 Victory 7.00 60.00 White Wonder 7.00 60 00 Pocahontas 7.00 60.00 Benora S.OO 70.00 Harlowarden 7,00 60.00 Enchantress Supreme 8,00 70,00 HYDRANGEAS. Best French varieties. 2U-in., $4 00 per 100. 3-in., J6.00 per 100; 6-in. and larger, in bud and bloom. Prices on application. PELARGONIUMS, Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker, Wurtembergia, Swanbian Maid. Fine 2-in. pots, $7.50 per 100. PEPPERS, Bird's Eye. For Xmas. Bright red. 2}i-ia.. $3.00 per 100. PRIMULAS. Obconica, Chi- 100 1000 nensis. Malacoides. 21-1 -in., giant flowering, finest strain, in separate colors or mixed. .83.00 $27.50 SMILAX. Strong, 2 M -in 3.00 25.00 SNAPDRAGON. Silver Pink, Giant Yellow, Giant White, Nelrose. 2K-in 4.00 35.00 Keystone. 2i.i-in 5.00 45.00 VINCA. Variegated. 2-in 2.50 20.00 VIOLETS. Marie Louise (Rhein- beck grown ) Clean stock Plants from soil, ready .A.ug. Ist. 4.00 35.00 ROMAN J. IRWIN PIANTS - CUTTIMCS-BUIBS-SEEDS Phones3738-2326 Farra^ut 108 west 28ii!St. NewYorK When orderiag, please mentum The Eicbange 458 The Florists' Exchange : ■ i^iV^M^»M'<»^»iM»»i^^>^^W*»i^^>^i«^»i^V^'%^»'<»^' Factory Sale of Rubber Hose 25 Per Cent. Off Regular Prices Send for it now— only a limited quantity left. This is moulded and seamless greenhouse hose and will give you good service, better than some of the higher priced hose you have bought. MOULDED GUM HOSE Retiular Price M-inch Ilj4c a foot. 15c. a foot 5^-inch I0l4c a foot. 14c. a foot 34-inch 9%c a foot. 13c. a foot Coupled in 50-foot or 25-foot pieces and delivered free of charge within 1000 miles of New York City ALSO WHITE COTTON CSfo") HOSE ^^-inch 7>^c a foot i^-inch 6%c a foot Coupled in 50-foot and 25-foot lengths and delivered free of charge within 1000 miles of New York City Above hose is a first-class hose for use in spraying Arsenate of Lead and other chemicals HANDY HOSE REPAIR OUTFIT. 1 dozen joints of either J/2-inch, s/,.inch, or 3^-inch, as wanted. Complete with tool (postpaid) $1.25; 1-inch (postpaid) $2.00. Please send cash with your order E.jW. HOLT, Gansevoort Market, New York City REFER YOU TO: DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Brooklyn, N. Y. CHAS. H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. WM. H. SIEBRECHT, Sr., Chappaqua, N. Y. 25 YEARS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB ' : \\ hfii nniiTlnt,', plriiso inC'l.tl 8-iD., $1.00 each. 7-iii., 76c. esoh 1 CUUy, •fr. 6-in.. 60o. each. 4-in., 20c. each. 2}i-m., (6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 G^^.-.-H-iS 2)i-u>.. tS.OO per 100, (40.00 per 1000, 0\,\3\.\.\\ S-inoh, 80o. each. John Wanamaker ?il^7io"2i2h '"""°- Madlaon. Ovn root, 3-iii. tS.OO per 100 Campbell Bros., Penllyn, Pa. WTi^n ortlffliijE. pltwut^ mention Tbg Exchang* FERN SEEDLINGS Rest sWck in country, assortment of 15 best \'iirietie8, strong, undivided clumps. $1 00 per 100, $9.50 per 1000; »9.00 per 1000 inl0,000 lots. Ferns for Fern Dishes. Full-grown, fine stock, from 2\^' in. pots, (3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; from 3-in. $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Seedlings, $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. High Grade Stock. Cash or satisfactory references C.A.'PETERSON. Wood Court, Tarrrtown-on-HodioD, N.T Table Ferns l-Yoni 2|4'in. po<0, in best varieties, at $3.00 per 100, *25 on ner UK 0. ADIANTUM eirriosa (Hardy Farleyeneo). Fine strong plants, in 3-in. pots, at $15.00 per 100. KENTIAS and COCOS for center plants, from 2M-'i>. pots, $10.00 per 100. Thoma$ P. Christensen, Short Hillt, N. J. When ortlpring pleam. metitinn Tbf Eichan^. THE SHORTEST WAY X^I^Yt °'"' *'^°^*' PACE 443 AND MATERIAL INDEX SOUTHERN STATES— Contianed quantities. The quality is gooil for tlie season, Russell especially. A call for four auto-loads of designs for a single funeral, and that was the number one firm had one day last week, means cleaning up pretty close at an off season. Carnations from the new crop are be- ginning to appear. Tuberoses are also seen. We saw something new in the way of cut flowers at .Joys' this week. It was some large yases of Physostegia. This perennial seems to bid fair to be a popu- lar subject for cutting at this time of year. There are also a few Montbretias on the market, the first time they have been seen here. T. C. .Toy did not get away to the con- vention, being detained by the work on his new houses. Leo Geny. of Geny Bros., left for Louisville. Ky.. by the Overland (auto) route, taking his family with him. Af- ter spending a week visiting friends in that place, he will go to Cleveland, re- turning home by way of Chicago. Mr. Wood, of the Cumberland Seed Co.. is taking a i-est at the Rural Sani- tarium, near the city. Mclntyre Bros, have some good or- chids blooming in their windows this week. Dan lias been ill for Ihe last fi'W days, being confined to his bed most of the time. M. Brai.liar. New Orleans, La. The New York delegates to the S. \. P. convention arrived in this city on Monday morning. .Vug. 14. on the steamer .Momus. They were met by members of the New Orleans Horticul- tural Society. C. W. Eichling was chairman of* the reception committee and he had committees stationed at each of the railroads. In Ninv Orleans tlie party, as reported in a previous issue, were hospitably entertained and greatly en.ioyed their short stay. The reception committee to greet the visitors in New Orleans was composed of the following: C. W. Eichling. chair- man; Otto and Paul Kbele. A. -Most. 11. Mische, .1. Bernard. J. BoUwinke, T. H. Becker, P. \. Chopin, H. Doescher, T. Dormoy, C. Bble, Ricliard Eichling, E. Harlev. H. Kraak. William Wilson, C. L.'ory. C. R. I'anter, H. Rehfeld, F. Roeves. M. Scliiinnk, 11. SchueiTuan, J. Sleekier. U. .1. Virgin. A. Verlinde Dam- meran, F. II. Trillot. .\. -V. Dinkel and L. J. Lashley. -M. B. Baltimore, Md. Business has Imt seldom been so steady as it has been this Summer. The call for insecticides is still active. Prepa- rations for the Fall trade are well under wav. The firm of .1. C. Bolgiano & Son re- port the arrival of consignments of Freesias from California and Lilies and otlier bulbs from Bermuda. Advance or- ders for seed business for Fall shipments to the South have so far been very good, giving reason to say that the South is at present firmly on its feet and enjoying a period of prosijcrity. Mr. and .Mrs. Robert Graham have l)een spending the past fortnight at .At- lantic City anil at this writing are ou their way to Ocean Grove for a week's Mr. and Mrs. .Tohn P. G. Schunke have gone to .Tacksonville, Florida, by way of Merchants' and Miners' Steam- ship Co. The Baltimore Cut Flower Co. has re- lently addeil to its stm the acid works of fertilizer factories at Brook- lyn and ahuig Curtis Bay are killing trees and crops in that vicinity. Benja- min Stoll anil Bros., florists, who lodged a complaint with Mr. Linthicum, asked him to try to interest the forestry ser- vice in the matter. The Baugh Fertilizer Co. of Baltimore City, through its attorneys, made appli- cation to the courts for permission to withdraw a recent suit against the Davidson Chemii^al C«. to force it to live up to the terms of au alleged contract by which the latter w.as supposed to deliver August 26, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 459 DREER'S PALMS We are, as usual, carrying a full line of sizes in the usual Dreer quality, and particularly call attention to the made-up plants of Kentias, which are heavy, bushy specimens made up of first-class material. We shall be pleased if you can call at our Nursery and inspect our stock. If you are not ready to accept immediate delivery, let us book your order and we will set aside and reserve the plants, making delivery at any time between now and October 15th. Kentia Forsteriana MADE-UP PLANTS Each 7 inch tubs, 3 plants in a tub. 30 to 36 in. high $3.00 7 " 3 '■ " 38 " 4.00 S " 3 " '■ 40 to 42 " 5.00 8 " 3 " " 42 to 45 •• 6.00 8 " 3 " " 4to4).<;ft, high 7.50 9 " 3 " " 4J.-2to5 " 10.00 10 " 3 •• " 5 to 5)2 " 12.00 SINGLE PLANTS Pots 2Min. 3 in. 4 in. Leaves 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 5 to 6 6 6 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 . Height 8 to 12 in. 12 to 15 in. 1.5 to 18 in. 24 in Doz. 100 1000 SI. 50 $12.00 $10000 2.50 18.00 150,00 5.00 40.00 Each SI .00 . . 1.50 34 to 36 in . . 2.00 7 in. Tubs 7 in 38 to 40 in... 40 to 42 in.. . . . 2.50 . . 4.00 . . 5.00 8 in. 48 in.... . . 6.00 Kentia Belmoreana Pots 2H-in. Sin. 4 in. Pots 5 in. 6 in. 6 in. Tubs 7 in. 7 in. Sin. Leaves 4 5 5 Leaves 6 to 7 6 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 SINGLE PLANTS Height Doz. 8 to 10 in $1.50 12 in 2.50 15 in 5.00 Height 18 to 20 in $1.00 24 to 28 in 1.50 28 to 30 in 2.00 30 to 36 in 3.00 36 to 38 in 4.00 38 to 42 in 5.00 Kentia Belmoreana MADE-UP PLANTS 7 in. tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 36 to 38 in. high. 8 " 4 •• " 3Sto40 '■ S " 4 " " 40 to 42 " Each .$4.00 . 5.00 . 6.00 100 1000 $12.00 S 100.00 18.00 150.00 40 00 Each Made-up Kentia Phoenix Roebelenii Unquestionably one of the prettiest and most graceful Palms grown, which quickly made a place for itself among the popular standard varieties, particularly bo for apart- ment decorations. We have a splendid stock, and offer: 4 in. pots $6.00 per doz., $50.00 per 100 Each 5 in pots, 15 in. high, 18 in. spread Sl.OO 6 " 1^2 it. high, 2 ft. spread 2*00 7 in. tubs, IJ^ to 2 ft. high, 2 ft. spread 2 50 S " 2 " 2H '■ : sioO 10 2to2H " 2>^ •■ 5.00 10 2H " 3 ■• 7.30 Areca Lutescens 6 in. pots, bushy plants, 24 to 30 in. high Each $1.00. Cocos Weddelliana Doz. 100 2 in. pots, 5 to 6 in. high $1,50 $12.00 3 " 8 to 10 " 2.00 16.00 Latania Borbonica Doz. 100 I in. pots t3.5o 825.00 „ .5.00 40.00 9.00 75.00 For a complete list of Palms and other Decorative Stock, as well as a full line of all other seasonable stock, see our Current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are Intended for the trade only When ordering, please mention The Exchange 50 tons of sulphuric acid per week. lu the civil courts they have entered suit for breach of contract and damages re- fiultinp therefrom, same being estimated at $500,000. ■ The Baltimore Wholesale Florist and Supply Co. has moved in its new build- ing at 1.3 East Center st. Louis Glick has undertaken the management of this concern and is assisted by bis brother Harry Glick. F. J. Le Clalk. Louisville, Ky. Kentucky State Fair Business with the Louisville flo- rists has been very quiet during the past week, only a small volume of funeral work brightening things up. Stock has slH.iwn up somew'hat better since cooler weather set in, and some of the florists are now making their first cuttings on Fall stock. Business is expected to con- tinue slow until about the first of the month, but after that time should pick up with a rush. Arrangements are rapidly being shaped up for the opening of the Ken- tucky State Fair in Louisville, starting Sept. 11 and la.sting one week. A total of 28 different classifications are an- announced. and first, second and third prizes of money, cups or ribbons will be Texas Blue Bell This attractive flower was exhibited by R. A. Cluxton, Willis. Texas, at the Houston convention. Its proper name is Gentian or Eustomo Russellianum, and he is growing both alba and rosea. The latter, a pink variety, is. however, not yet ready for market. This plant grows wild in the Held to the same size as shown in the picture herewith, and is propagated by seed. Jlr. Cluxton has been experimenting for various colors. If the seed is sown in November a goodly crop of flowers can be obtained by June 15. and the blooming period extends to the end of August or early September. Mr. Cluxton has found that the Texas Blue Bell can be shipped long distances, some having been shipped as far as New Tork. and they maintained their good condition for as long as fifteen days after cutting. This flower is achieving wide- spread popularity in the South. Oneco, Fla. — George Thomas, florist of New Orleans, paid an appreciated call at the Royal Palm Nurseries at Oneco, Fla., on Aug. 14. Mr. Thomas is mak- ing a tour of Florida going to all the leading points and visiting the trade in liis vacation. The Texas Blue Bell, grown by R. A. Cluxton, Willis, Tex. given to the winning exhibitors. While the prizes are not very large a number of the florists will probably compete for^ them. The largest prizes are $50 as first for the best collection of decora- tive foliage and flowering plants, mth li2 ^"'1 |15 as second and third; also *^o as first for a collection of cut flowers. E. G. Reimers of E. G. Reimers & Son Co. reports that he has just completed the erection of one additional greenhouse ot large size, and that all hands are now busy on a second house. Anders Rasmussen of Xew Albany, who receiitly returned from a vacation at Bay View, Mich., has gone into Wis- consin on a short fishing trip and ex- P*"^? to return inside of a week or so. . Ihe East End Floral Bazaar took part in arrangements for the annual picnic of the Market Street Improvement Associa- tion at Fontaine Ferry Park, on Thurs- day. Aug. IT. The merchants of Mar- ket St. have organized the improvement .issociation for the purpose of boosting -Market st. trading, and this is the sec- ond picnic given. Each member dis- tributed cards to his customers, these cards being good for admission to the park, and to the various amusements. 1 he stub bore a number which was good for one chance on a grand prize, and ^•arlous prizes were given awav during the day. Over 30,000 tickets were dis- tributefl. J. F. Link returned last week from a short vacation spent in Indiana, visit- ing at Jasper. Huntingburg. and other points. Mr. Link reports that he is cut- ting a nice lot of Carnations and Gladioli but his Asters were failures. In commenting about the many ived- dmg announcements of prominent Louis- 460 The Florists' Exchange Choice Stock at Reasonable Prices, Such as Araucarias, Kentias and Other Good Stock ARAUCARIA Eicelsa. 3 tiers, !I-U in. liish. SOc; 3-4 tiers. 12-14 in. high. 00c. ; 3-! tiers. 14-16 in. high. 75c. ARAUCARIA Robusta Compacta. 6-in. pots. 12-14 in. high. $1.25. ARAUCARIA Excelsa Glauca. 3-4 tiers. 16 in. high. $1.25; 18-20 in. high, $1.50. KENTIA Belmoreana. 4-in. pots. 35c.; 5-in. pota. 16-18 in. high. 75c.; 6-in. pots. 22-24 in. high. 5-6 leaves. Sl.OO; 6-in. pots. 24-26 in. high. 6-7 leaves. $1.25. KENTIA Forstcrlana. 4-in. pots. 35c.; 6-in. pots, 22-24 in. high. 5 leaves. 75c.; 6-in. pots. 5-6 leaves. 26-2S in. high. $1.00; 7-in. pots. 30-32 in. high. $1.25; 7-in. pots. 32-34 in. high. SI. 50 each; 7-in. pots. 38-10 in. high. $2.00. ASPIDISTRAS. Suitable for porches. Green leaved. 6-in. pots. Sl.OO each; variegated. SI. 25 each. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 3-in. pots. $5.00 per 100; 2;4-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash w ASPARAGUS Sprenfteri. 2;^-in. pots. S3,00 per 100; 4-in. pots. $10.00 per 100, HARDY ENGLISH IVY. 3-in. pots. $5.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. COCOS Weddelllana. 3-in. pots. 15c. each. CROTONS. 4-in. pots, 25c. each. DRAC/ENA Indivisa. 5-in. pots. 30c. FUNKIA Variegata. 4-in. pots. $12.00 per 100. FERNS, such as Whitmanll, Scottil. Teddy Jr. and Boston. &-in. pots. 30c.; 6-in. pots. 40c. DRACi«NA Termtnalls. 4-in. pots. 25c. DRAC/ENA Fraftrans. 5-in. pots. 35c. RUBBER PLANTS. 6-in. pots, 50c. CYCAS Revolula. Large plants, Sl.OO, $1.25 ■ and SI. 50 each. BEGONIA Vernon. 4-in, pots. 7c. BEGONIA Glolre de Lorraine. 4-in. pots, 30c. PRIMULA Obconica. 4-in. pots. 10c. SMALL FERNS FOR DKHES. 2H-in. pots, assorted varieties. $4.00 per 100. I order Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA Importer and Grower of Potted Plants When orderliiK. pl'atie mepluiu 'llie KxchHime Field-Grown Carnation Plants Per 100 WHITE PERFECTION $5.00 WARD .5.00 NORTHPORT 5.00 Per 100 HARRY FENN; $5.00 VICTORY 5.00 BEACON 6.00 E. J. TAYLOR, Green's Farms, Conn. Wbfii ordering, pli'ase meatJou Tbe Exchange Split Carnations Quickly, easily and cheaply mended. No tools required Pillsbury Carnation Staple Patented 1906 lOUU 35c,, 30un SI 'I" iio.st.paid PILLSBURY Galesburg, III. Whfn ordt'iing. plonse meptkin Thp Exchange I. L. Carnation Plants Field- Grown Matchless, Comfort, May Day, White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Enchantress $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000 J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Whpn nrdiTlng. plt-app mention The Exchange VINCA VARIEGATA Strong plants, from 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. DRACAENA INDIVISA Good thrifty stock, from 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. SIS.OO per 1000. Our stock is up to the standard, also our packing, and wo can guarantee satisfaction and safe arrival. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholesale Grower, .\Uegany. New York WhPri nrdprlnc. pli^nsp mentloD The Bxchange laO 1000 Whitman! Improved - - $5.00 $40.00 Whitman! Compacta - 5.00 40.00 Roosevelts 5.00 40.00 Bostons 4.00 35.00 250 at 1000 rate HENRY II. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. WTion nrdi^rlng. plcnwe mention The Exchange At Present Sold Out Of All Young Stock Thank you for past favors HENRY EICHHOLZ, WAYNESBORO, - - PA. Nearly 10,000 subscribe for THE EXCHANGE and we are gaining new readers weekly. ville people, announced for September, Fred Haupt stated that while many of the announcements were played up strong on the society pages of the local newspapers, investigation generally proved that only a very few amounted to much from the florists' standpoint, the actual sales of flowers oftentimes nar- rowiug down to $5 or $10. New Carnations and some other stock are now in bloom at the greenhouses of William Korb, and while the early cut- tings are not of any great brilliance they are very promising. There is real qual- ity to the early stuff which, as a rule, is poorer that the early cuttings this sea- son. Mr. Ivorb had better luck with his Asters tliis year than most of the florists. Joe Able, secretary of C. B. Thomp- son & Co.. returned last week from a short trip to Danville, Ky. Miss Nellie Able on Friday. Aug. 18, had charge of a booth at the big picnic given by Kosair Patrol, Louisville Shriners, at Fontaine Ferry Park. One of the handsomest displays at the Elk's Fair, at Owensboro, was that of the Tapscott Floral Co., which had a display of flowers on the second floor of the exhibit building. Flowers, ferns and trailing vines were tastefully arranged around a trellis effect and showed up well. G. D. C. Niagara Falls, Ont. John Dnhliie. florist of Victoria ave., Niagara Falls, Out., Canada, has not heard any word from his son. Private Gordon Dobbie. who three weeks ago was reported among the missing in the Euro- pean war at the front in France. Young Dobbie had been on the firing .line since the early part of the conflict. When last seen during the Ypres battle Gordon was assisting a comrade and it is feared that he lins been killed, as he has not been reported among the list of Canadian prisoners. Geneva. N. Y. — Friends of Prof. F. IT. Hnll. vice-director of the New Turk Agricultural Experiment Station hero, and all others whndhnms. Ltd. (Shirley, Southamp- ton, Eng. ) have been specializing for some years in these plants, and have ad- New List Now Ready — Let^os send it Not Dcceaeary for you to write. Just send your letter headand we will do the rest. Whon ordering, please tnt-ntt'in The Exchange Irises Our iniroductiona include Crusader. Goldcreat, Kashmir White. Lady Fos- ter. Miss Willmott, Ringdove. Viola and other first claas novpliies. and we hold good stocks of Alcazar, Ed. Michel, Isotine. Oriflammeand all the beet stand- ard varieties. Eremurus A unique collection of July-flowering hy- brids between E. Olgse (pink) and E. Bungei (yellow), including shades of white, prim- rose, rich yello'A. pale pink, salmon and orange. Awarded the Gold Medal of the R. H. S., 1915. HerbaceoDS and Rock Plants We liold one of the lareest and most varied collections in the country. American Nur»«erymen tntirested in hardy plants should send us their card with a note as to their own specialties. R. WALLACE & CO. Colchester, England When ordering, ^'^•'■i'' [ili'.n The Exchange P. Ouwerkerk 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendroiis,AzaIeas,Spiraeas, Japonica, Lilium Speciosiim, Peonies, Bleedb^ Heart, Pof- Grown Lilacs Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts PRICES MODERATE PRIMULAS Per 100 Chinese. Choice mixed, in 2l4-in. pots $2.00 Forbesi. In 2Ji-in. pots 2.00 Malacoides. In 2j4'-in. pots 2.25 At present sold out of Obconicas; may lia\e more later. ASPARAGUS Plumosus and Sprengeri, in 214-in. pots, S2.00 per 100. CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM DEL.WVARE, OHIO When iirdtri.ir,', plojise uivntion The Kxobanfse URGE PINES. SPRUCES. HEMLOCK, RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS, ETC. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. Stratford, Conn. Reference : Dimii & Bradttreet. Estibliihed 21 jtui Wh^a orderlDC, pleaae mentloQ Tbe Bxchaoc* lust 26, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 461 ROSE STAKES Length 3 ft. 3 ft. 6 In. 4 ft. 4 ft. 6 In. 5 ft. PER 1000 Straight $9.60 10.75 11.90 l.'i.OS 14.20 Tie $11.60 12.75 13.90 15.05 16.10 NEVtK SUP IN STOCK SELF-TYING FLOWER SUPPORTS TIME SAVERS OVER 1,000,000 IN USE The Carnation Support Co., Connersville, Ind. SELF-TYING CARNATION SUPPORTS CONTINUOUS RING $18.00 PER 1000 PLANTS 3 RINGS TO EACH PLANT SEND FOR A FREE SAMPLE When ordering, please meptiop The Exchange Sweet Peas sow NOW All the Winter-Flowering Spencers and Christmas-Flowering Grandifloras FALL BOOK FOR FLORISTS NOW READY VAUGHANf'S SEED STORE CHICAGO: 31-33 W. Randolph Street NEW YORK: 43 Barclay Street Wbeu ordering, please mention The lixchiiiigt- jcei- ip., $26.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS. Chatelaine. 100 1000 2>i-m $5.00 $15.00 Lorraine. 2 Ji-in 12.00 lUO.OO Cincinnati. 2)4 -in 15.00 140.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2>i-in. .25 00 200.00 Rei. 2\i-\n., very best varie- ties, assorted 5.00 40.00 BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pink and White. 2)i-iP 5.00 40.00 BULBS FREESIA Purity, ,'2-ip. and up, $7.50 per 1000. CALLA jSthiopica. $7.50 per 100, $70.00 per 1000. CALADIUM Esculentum. 5-in., $2.00 per doz. CANNAS. King Humbert. 3-in., $4.00 per 100; 4-ip.. $7.00 per 100. (Except King Humbert.) 3-ip.. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. CARNATION PL ANTS-Field -Grown 100 1000 Alice $8.00 $75.00 C:omfort 6.00 50.00 Lady Bountiful 6.00 50.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 6.00 50.00 White Encliantress 7.00 00.00 Matchless 7.00 0000 White Perfection 7.00 GO. 00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 7.00 6000 Light Pink Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Philadelphia 7.00 60.00 Beacon 7.00 60.00 Victory 7.00 60.00 Enchantress Supreme 8.00 70.00 White Wonder 7.00 60.00 Yellow Prince 8.00 70.00 Benora 8.00 70.00 POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. All pop- ular varieties. $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per ifWO. Hardy Varieties. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Snapdragon Nelrose We have several thousand well rooted plants of NELROSE Snapdragon from rooted cuttings. 100 1000 Out of Thumb Pota $3.50 $35.00 Out of 3-inch pot3 5.00 50.00 Fine, well rooted plants ready now W. & H. F. EVANS, Rowlandvtlle, PHILADELPHIA, PA. SALVIA splendens. 4-ip. pots, $7,00 per 100. KING HUMBERT CANNAS. 4-ip. pots, lO-ip. tall, $8.00 per 100. DUSTY MILLER. 2>i-ip. pots, $2.00 per 100. GERMAN IVY. 2M-m. pots. $2.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. 3-ip. pota, $3.50 per 100 AGERATU.M. 3-ip. pots. $3.50 per 100. Mohawk Greenhouse Co. 320 Van Vranken Ave., SCHENECTADY. N. Y. When ordering, please rnfiitlon The Exchange Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS PALMS and Plants of Every Variety ortloring. plf mention The Exchange ORCHIDS Collector Jo^^ Dc Buck Is still collecting ip South America the best Corp- mercial Orchids. Plants are arriving pow. For prices write to Ireet ...J. ease mention The Exelmnge EDF RliriC 7'9 Chestnut St . lyC D\J\..r\., SECAUCUS, N. 50.00 45.00 CYCLAMEN. Xmaa Red. Pink, Salmon, Pure White, White with Eye. Dark Red, 2M-in.. $6.00 per 100, $50 00 per 1000; 3-in., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. DRACAENA Indivisa. 2>i-ip.. per 100, $3.50; 3-in.. $6.00; 3!^-lp., $7.00: 4-in., $15.00: 5-ip., $25.00. SeedUngs, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. iqo lOOO FERNS. Table Ferns. 2i<-in. $3.00 Adiantum Gloriosa Hardy Farleyense 15.00 Boston Ferns. 2)i-ip 4.00 $35.00 3-ip 8.00 Roosevelt, Whitmani com- pacta. Scottii. AU2Ji-in.. 5.00 40.00 Elegantissima Improved apd Elegantlssima compacta. 2J^-in 6.00 Teddy Jr 6.00 Table Fern Seedlings. $2.00 per flat; 5 flats, $1.75 per flat; 10 flats, $1.60 per flat. HYDRANGEAS. Best varieties. 2X-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. 2M-in., S3.00 per 100. ,00 looO IVY, English. 2)i-ip $3.00 $25.00 LEMON VERBENAS. 2-iD 2.50 Strong. 3-ip 6.00 PEPPERS FOR XMAS, Bird's Eye. .Scarlet. 2.'..i-in 3.00 PHLOX, Hardy. Mixed. Clumps. 5.00 Fireball. 4-in 7.00 PELARGONIUM Easter Greet- ing. L'-in 8.00 POINSETTIAS. 2i<-in 6.00 50.00 PRIMULA. Obconica, >::hinen- sis, Malacoides. Giant flow- ering. Separate or Mixed Colors 3.00 27.60 SNAPDRAGON. Silver Pink, Giant Yellow. Giant White, Tango and Salmon. 2J^-in. 4.00 VINCA Variegata. 2-in 2.50 2)i-in 3.00 VIOLETS. Marie Louise, Prin- cess of Wales. I'lapts from soil. 5.00 45.00 35.00 20.00 25.00 Pedigree Seeds WATKINS & SIMPSON, Ltd. 12 Tavistock Street Covent Garden, LONDON, ENG. When ordering, ptea-se mention The Exchange Western Orchid Co. Alameda, California ORCHIDS, PALMS Sole Agency for PaciBc Orchid Peat When ordering, please menft'ip The Excbanga The Uptown Seed Store Harry A. Bunyard Co , inc. 40 Wert 28th Sf, NEW YORK When onleiin When ordering, pipaso mpiitlon ThP Eichamr> Special Bargains NORWAY SPRUCE. Twice transplanted, fine . stock, 2 to 2K ft.. $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Also WHITE PINE, RED PINE, ARBORVITiE. HEMLOCK, BALSAM FIR. etc. GEORGE L. MAHONEV & CO. 265 Beach Street SAGO, MAINE \A hen orderlnir. please mention The Exchange The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange arc for THE TRADE ONLY. 462 The Florists' Exchange i •>iiaaumni]mnmniiiiiiuiiniint]iiiamim[]iiuiunmiiuMUiiiiini»mniii]ninimni[iniiiiimiii]iiriirnim[iiniiiumit]niiiinimiirmiiimni]mnm^ CALIFORNIA PRIVET I Over two million plants of superior quality i All sizes from one foot to four feet Very low rates in carload lots I Also Polish Privet, Amoor Privet and Berberis Thunbergii in quantity J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, New Jersey 1^ :*]iiiiiiiiiirrt]iiiiimMiit]iuHmitMC]iiMiiiimiciimHmitotinmiiii[]timiMiirrnimiiriinitiimimiiii[]iii^ When ordfrlog, pli-ase tut'iUltiD Tbe Exchange Hill's Choice Landscape, Decorative and Forcing Stock R/tvurnnrIc Pyramids. Standards, DOXWOOaS Globes, Bush ~ Dwarf — one of our leading specialties. Stocked in enormous quantities. D__ T-rtrtQ Standards, Half standards, Day irCcS Pyramids. We can save you money and give better quality. Let UB prove it. Hardy Tubbed Evergreens Clipped Specimens in Taxus, Thuyas, Juniperus Abies varieties in Pyramids, Globes, and natural-shaped, in large assortment. Araiipariae ^^^^ ^°^^^- ^^^^ values, in ni aULoI laft both small and large sizes, for immediate effect and growing on. I7a».m!m^ C4aaI«> Azaleas, Rhododen- rOrCing dtOCk drons, Aucubas. Skimmia Japonica, Hydrangeas, Lilacs, Spiraeas, Magnolias. Japanese Maples, Wistaria Chinensis, Japanese Flowering Cherry, Peonies, Roses, in large assort- ment. Choicest quality, best commercial sorts. FOR FLORISTS* TRADE Landscape Evergreens and Conifers ^adet rare and standard and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap- Largest and most extensive collection in America. Window-Box Plants l'^li.?°'^'i''^ for winter use. All hardy and desirable sorts, best selection, lowest prices. Also Bush Box and Dwarf Edging. This line offers wide-awake florists a grand oppor- tunity to increase their sales and profits. Deciduous Trees and Shrubs Our leaders — Norway Maple, American White Elm, and Japanese Barberry. Young Stock for Lining Out Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Trees and Shrub seedlings, rooted cut- tings, grafts, etc., in large assortment at very low prices Annual output. 10.000- 000 plants. Whotciale price list will be mailed promptly on requett. Write for informatioD aod price today. The D. Hill Nursery Company, Inc. evergreen specialists WH OLESALE GROWERS and IMPORTERS LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA Box 407. DUNDEE. ILL Nursery Stock t Florists Trade Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees. Shrubs. Small Fruits, Roses. Clematis, Phlox, Pseonies, Herbaceous Perennials Ampelopsis Veitchii California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Write For Our Wholesale Trade Liat W. th as to the colors that have been added and the floriferousness and healthy character of the plants themselves. Black CranANTS as a crop do not appear to be in favor in this country, yet they are a most healthy fruit to eat, and to many tastes are highly desirable. It is true they are acidulous and sharp, but they far sur- pass in point of flavor the Huckleberry or Blueberry, which are tame antl mawkish compared with the Black Currant. From six bushes in the writer's garden some 15 pounds of Currants at the least have been gathered, and when eked out a little with Rhubarb, make a fine preserve. At the cost of 12 cents a punnet or tliereabout, one can hardly, however, figure out where the grower makes much of a profit, counting cost of package, freight, labor, rent of ground, interest on capital, and many other little items. The Black Cur- rant, however, is a very sure cropper, very hardy, free, vigorous, and not liable to many diseases or insect pests. At present, the huge green caterpillars of the Cecropia moth are feeding heartily on the leaves, and in a day or two made a very considerable impression, so much so that 1 blamed my family for having stripped the shoots. This huge moth, liy the way, is the one that the florists use as an additional ornament to some of their madeup pieces, it being of a sluggish character, very handsome as well as large, and easily controlled indoors. These moths are bred out and sold by dealers to the florists. Gladiolus Show at Cleveland The Gladiolus Society of Ohio held its fourlh annual flower show in conjunction with the Cleveland Florists' Club at the HoUen'den Hotel on Aug. 18 an:l 19. Although the exhibits as a whole were not as large as what was shown last year, still, considering the re- cent drought tliat Northern Ohio has been experienc- ing, a very good showing was matle and some very good individual exhibits were stiown. Joseph Coleman of Lexington, O., walked off with the Cleveland Florists" Club cup for the most meritorious new Gladiolus. Mr. Coleman showed a white seedling of extraordinary purity and size which he intends to name Dream. He showed also a salmon colored seed- ling of very large size. J. F. Rychlik of Painesville, O., took off the largest number of premiums, having a total of six firsts and one second. The Nagirroc Giirdens of the Corrigan estate was well represented. Madison Cooper, editor of the Modern Gladiolus Grower had a fine exhibit. Mun^ell & Harvey of Ashtabula carried off the first prize for the most meritorious display. R. E. Hunting- ton of Painesville won second and showed a very fine vase of Pink Perfection. C. B. Gates of Wayside Gardens, Mentor, O., had a good exhibit. The Cleveland florists who showed tables of Gladioli were Knoble Bros., the Jones & Russell Co. and the J. M. Gasser Co. Those w*o showed baskets were: A. M. Albrecht, Knoble Bros., Paul C. Hahn of the Liberty Flower Shop, and Chris. Wilhelmy. W. C. Werner of Painesville and Carl Hagenburger of Mentor acted as judges. Election of new officers was postponed. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Austin of Wayland, O., through a misunderstanding did not attend the show until Satur- day. They were missed by every one present. Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson returned with Mrs. Austin to Wayland to spend Sunday. Awards Best vase any red variety, 10 spikes, W. Atlee Bur- pee Co.'s prize, 1, J. P. Rychlik, Painesville, Ohio; also Gladiolus society's bronze medal, same. Rest any pink variety, 10 spikes. 1, G. Bates. Cuya- hoga Falls, O. ; 2, Madison Cooper Calcium, N. Y. Rest vase any white variety, 10 spikes, Munsell & Harvey's prize. J. F. Rychlik: 2, Gladiolus society's bronze medal, Madison Cooper. Best yellow variety, 10 spikes, R. E. Huntington's prize, 1, J. F. Rychlik; 2, Madison Cooper. Best vase any other color, 10 spikes, eleven corms Michigan, 1, J. P. Rychlik: 2, 100 corms Black Beauty, Nagirroc Gardens, Wicklitfe, O. Most meritorious display, Chas. F. Falrbank's prize, 1, Munsell & Harvey, Astabula: 2, R. E. Huntington, Painesville. Best vase any variety, 50 spikes. Chas. F. Fairbank's prize, Mrs. R. E. Huntington. Painesville. Best new seedling not yet disseminated, one or more spikes, Chas. F. Fairbank's prize, 1, Jos. Coleman, Lex- ington; 2, James F. Rychlik's prize, Jos. Coleman. New seedling or other variety of merit, not before shown, any color, grown by exhibitor, six or more spikes, society's prize, 1, Munsell & Harvey. Best vase any color, six spikes. The Modern Gladiolus Grower's prizes, 1, J. F. Rychlik; 2, Bldwell & Fobes, Kinsman, O. Best vase Glory, 12 spikes, W. E. Fryer's prize, 1, Bldwell & Fobes. Best display primulinus hybrids, 100 corms Niagara, Harry C. King's prize. 1, Madison Cooper; 2, H. E. Meader's prize, Nagirroc Gardens. Best vase any red variety, old or new, three spikes, 200 corms, Matthew Crawford's prize, 1, J. F. Rychlik. Best vase new seedling, white or light color, 100 corms Rochester White, Jacob Thomann & Sons' prize, 1, Munsell &. Harvey. The most meritorious new Gladiolus, never before exhibited hert. the Cleveland Florists' Club's silver cup to Jos. Coleman, Lexington, Ohio. The Gladiolus Society awarded a silver medal for merit of display from private gardens to the Nagirroc Gardens. C. G. W. The Late Jackson Dawson Editor The Florists' Exchange: The death of -Tackson Dawson deserves more than a passing notice. I knew him well and visited him by the lunir. 1 saw him work his miracles in plant life in that little cramped greenhouse, and while he worked we talked. I questioned him to the utmost, and he was ready to give me all the information I required. 1 have known the most of our great horticulturists, but to me he seemed the greatest of them all. He was all the time securing more varieties. He and his plants were chums ; they seemed to understand each other. I rode with him to the horticultural meeting in Boston. He had six Roses of his own creation. He was a wizard in evolving new creations, and was one of the finest experts in grafting 1 ever knew. I saw him grafting hundreds of choice e\'ergreens. At one time he put a trailing Juniper on an Eastern Savin and made an evergreen umbrella of it and sold it for ^^0. On one occasion he insisted on my taking dinner with him, when he told me of his army days, and said that one of the finest Thanksgiving dinners he ever had was a piece of raw pork and a couple of hard tack crackers — he was so hungry. Then he brought out a little box and there was a story to it. It contained a Bible his mother gave him. He wore it in his pocket over his heart. A bullet struck it and hurled him headlong. It ])assed half way througli the sacred treasure, and he had a little box made for it. We often walked in the arboretum of which he had charge, and he would point out his treasures there, among others that famous japan tree Lilac, which was then 20 years old, from seed, and 3ft. from the ground it measured 30in. around. One day I said to him, "The lovers of the beautiful owe you a great debt." He said, "Perhaps after 1 am dead they will appreciate my work." And so I drop these few lines as a post mortem tribute to a great man. C. A. Harhison, York, Neb. Pollen and Hay Fever Editor The Florists' Exchange: Our attention has been called to aft article in your issue of July 2i, in which, according to our correspond- ent, we believe that the Dandelion and Goldenrod are the chief causes of hay fever. While both of these have pollen which will cause an acute attack of hay fever if applied directly to the nostrils, they cause practically no hay fever except in this way, as shown by the evidence of our glycerin plates. These plates are exposed in various sections and catch the pollen in the air. These show enormous numbers of Rag-weed pollen (Ambrosia elatior and trifida) in the Fall, and grass pollen earlier in the season. While some other pollens are found, such as the Marsh Elder (Iva ciliata). Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus). Water Hemp (Acnida tamarascina), etc, none of the Dande- lion and Goldenrod has been found on these plates. Your article, however, calls attention to the relation of pollen to hay fever, and in this way assists the edu- cational part of our work and is appreciated accordingly. I am requesting the United States Department of Public Health to send you a copy of our recently pub- lished article on "Hay Fever and Its Prevention," which we trust will be of interest. W. SCHEPPEOHELI., President American Hay Fever Prevention Ass'n, 814 Audul)on Bldg., New Orleans. Newport (R. I.) Midsununer Show The third Midsununer show by the Newport Horti- cultural Society and the Newport Garden Club at Hill Top Inn, on 'I'hursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17, 18 and 19, in a general way was a success. In many of the classes no entries were made. The exhibits were shown in tents under large trees. Displays of cut flowers never kept better, nearly all being as fresh on Saturday as they were on the opening day. The arrangements in the tents were very good, making an excellent general eft'ect. The John Scheepers' cup for display of bulbous flower- ing cup was won by James Watt, the group being one of the leading attractions. In it were Lilies Mont- bretias, Amaryllis, Gesnerias, Gloxinias and Pancra- tiums. Mr. Bond had the distinction of winning the largest number of first premiums, also scoring the highest num- ber of points, thus winning the Alfred Rickards sweep- stake prize of |10 in gold, and the Joseph Manda silver cup respectively. Class 19. bed or group of foliage plants on 100 square feet, Crotons predominating, brought out a meritorious display staged by Victor May. This was somewhat out of the ordinary in its style of grouping, which was low, with several large finely colored soli- tary specimens of Crotons throughout the group, these being surrounded around the base by a grand lot of Drac^na Godseffiana. Caladium argyrites made an effective margin. Besides the $25 prize, this group won the Garden Club's sweepstake prize, a silver cup, as the best exhibit in the show; also the Mrs. French Vanderbilt silver cup offered for the best exhibit by private gardeners. Among the commercial men, B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass., as usual put up a fine display of Gladioli. C. M. Bugholt brought in on the second day what was considered the best novelty in the show, a white seedling Gladiolus of great purity and of first class form, to which the society's silver medal was awarded. Donald Hay, gardener for Mrs. French Vanderbilt, won the Stumpp & Walter cup with a collection of vege- tables, first with six specimen Geraniums, also first with an elegant bed of Lilium speciosum rubrum, and he got other prizes. James Robertson was first for a specimen palm and first with hardy flowers in all four classes. William MacKay led for fancy basket and Musk Melon. John B. Urquhart, gardener for Gov. Beekman, car- ried all before him with ferns, also led in many of the vegetable classes. Andrew Dorward, gardener for Mrs. T. J. Emery, was among the winners with fruit and vegetables. James Boyd, gardener for Vincent Astor. was also a winner in many of the classes. Space forbids my giving the full list. Mention, how- ever, must be made of Secretary F. P. Webber's win- ning first with collection of pompon Dahlias and vase of Gladiolus priinulinus bybrids. The only table decoration, put up on the last day, was by ex-Secretary William Gray — five floral pieces of Rose Mrs. Aaron' Ward. Among trade exhibitors were: L. Merton Gage, Natick, Mass., who showed Gladiolus Mrs. Dr. Norton, in fine form, was awarded a silver medal. A first class certificate went to H. E. Meader, Dover, N. H., for Gladiolus Myrtle. Gratuity of $6 to C. W. Brown for collection of Gladioli. Honorable mention to W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., for collection of Caladiums. Honorable mention to Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J., for collection of Delphiniums. Certificate to Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, for display of aquatics. There were more than the usual number of entries staged in the children's classes. Manager Herrington and the judges gave entire sat- isfaction. ALEXANDER MACLELL.\N. The Florists' Exchange is the Best Advertising Medium, because it is the most widely read of all the Trade Papers. I (Sbttuarg j 6 Mrs. Emily Thorburn Mrs. Emily Thorburn, of E. Tenth st. New Y'ork City, widow of the late James M. Thorburn, died at her Summer residence at Patchogue, L. I., on Thursday of last week. Mrs. Thorburn was at the time of her death in her 91st year. 'The funeral services were from Grace Church, New Y'ork City, on Saturday forenoon of this week, and the interment was in Greenwood Ceme- tery. Mr. and Mrs. Thorburn were the first couple ever married in Grace Church, from which she was also buried. 'The store of J. M. Thorburn & Co. was closed out of respect to the deceased, .at .noon -Friday and remained closed until the first business day of this week. 466 The Florist's Exchange Society of American Florists n anc Ornamental Horticulturists Concluding Reports of a Successful Convention which was held at Houston, Texas, August 15-18 HE Houston convention has gone into history. It was long looked forward to; its passing leaves only pleasant memories. At tiie business sessions no involved nor interminable discus- sions were experienced and indeed the whole proceedings were remarkably smooth and expeditious. The continuation of our report covers all the transac- tions. Proceedings Wednesday Morning Session President MacKorie in the chair. Announcement was made of the ballot cast pursuant to instructions of the convention showing a unanimous vote for New York for 1917 convention, and for St. Louis for 1918 con- vention. The St. Louis florists wired their apprecia- tion of the above action and assured the meeting that everything would be done by them to make the St. Louis national flower show and convention successful pleasant and hospitable. The telegram was signed by Jules Bourdet, president St. Louis Florists' Club. In extending the invitation of New York City to en- tertain the convention in 1917, John Young said: "I want to digress from the routine duties of the secretary of the S. A. F. for a few minutes and ap- pear before you as the secretary of another organiza- tion, which I have had the honor to represent as secre- tary for over twenty-six years, viz.: the New York Flo- rists' Club. . "At the regular meeting of the New York Florists Club, held last March, a resolution was introduced and unanimously passed inviting the Society of American Florists to hold its annual meeting in 1917 in New- York City. "I take great pleasure in presenting that invitation to you at this time. We have here with us the usual offi- cial invitations from the Governor of the State, the mayor of New York City, the Merchants' Association, and also invitations from the New York Botanical Gar- den and the Horticultural Society of New York. "I will not take up your time by reading these com- munications at this time. When the suggestion was first broached that the New York Florists' Club in- vite this Society to meet in New York, we were con- fronted with the difficulty of getting a suitable site for the convention garden, but through our affiliation with the Horticultural Society of New York, which society co-operates with us in conducting the annual flower shows, we have been able to overcome that obstacle. Through the influence of Mr. Frederick Newbold, treas- urer of the Horticultural Society of New York and also a trustee of the Botanical Garden, a plot of ground in the Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, contain- ing about six acres, has been placed at our disposal for convention garden purposes. This plot of ground Will be put in condition for planting, and the Garden itself, will be under the direct supervision of Prof. N. L. Brit- ton, director of the Botanical Garden. We have also received an invitation from the Inter- national Garden Club, to have the convention garden located in their grounds, near City Island, and later an invitation was received to have the convention gar- den located in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. We have the choice of two very fine buildings in which the trade exhibit can be taken care of; one of these is the Madi- son Square Garden, the other, the Grand Central Pal- ace, where the third annual flower show was held, and where the big New York flower shows have been held each year since that time and, in all probabilitj', this will be the building selected, if the invitation is ac- cepted to meet in New York. "You will remember that the New York Florists' Club has not had the privilege of entertaining the national society since 1900. You will find among its list of members the leading horticulturists, greenhouse build- ers, representative supply houses, and the foremost men in the private gardening profession. "I am satisfied that if you decide to go to New York in 1917, you will all have a royal good time, and every member of our organization pledges himself to make your visit a successful and pleasant one. "As I said in my annual report as secretary of this society, the S. A. F. has now met in the Far West, and we are meeting now in almost the remote South, and we must have a still broader vision as to the sphere of this society; and if we want to keep up in- terest in this society, and have all the old members pay up their dues and remain in good standing, it will be necessary for this society to meet in the East. "There has been distributed through this haU a pam- phlet, entitled 'New York Invites You,' which will give you a little idea of what you are likely to see outside of the things that will interest you in our profession. "I will not burden you longer with further talk, but wish to say that I would like to see an unanimous vote of this convention cast for New York for the Conven- tion City in 1917, as the guest of the New York Flo- rists' Club. "I thank you." A telegram was read from Eric James, president, signed by Walter A. Hofinghoff, secretary Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, sending greetings and best wishes to brother craftsmen in convention assembled in Hous- ton. A further telegram was read from Patrick Welch, ex-president S. A. F. regretting his inability to be present and sending best wishes. The report of the committee on recommendations on president's addre.ss, by request of Chairman Wm. F. Uude, was deferred until Thursday morning. President MacKorie then made the following appoint- ments: Judges, Convention Garden exhibits: Alex Mil- ler, J. A. Newsham, VV. J. Baker, Joseph A. Manda, J. J. Hess. Judges, Trade exhibits: Wm. F. Gude, Joseph Heacock, Frank Stuppy, P. A. Chopin, Chas. L. Baum. George Asmus as chairman presented his report of the National Flower Show at Philadelphia. The announce- ment of the large profit accruing to the S. A. F. from this show was received with much applause by the delegates. Chairman Asmus called atten- tion to the great amount of detail work connected with arranging for the carrying on and advertising a national flower show, the enormous amount of time and energy necessary to devote to it, and that whoever is given the management in the future should be com- pensated for devoting his attention to it. Great risk and danger would be involved to the society were this work entrusted to incompetent hands or to those who would not properly look after it, in which case instead of a profit it might prove a regrettable loss to the society. Benjamin Hammond moved a vote of thanks to Mr. .'Vsmus for his work on the National Flower Show com- mittee. J. J. Hess moved to amend that the apprecia- tion should take a more substantial form and that the matter be referred to the board of directors with power to name suitable compensation for Mr. Asmus. Motion carried as amended. E. G. Hill highly commended the work of Mr. Asmus and gave illustrations from foreign countries proving that these shows have a tremendous efl'ect in educating the community, and that, as a consequence, wherever held they have resulted in largely increased sales by florists in the community. "We are all grateful to Mr. Asmus for his excellent work, so marvelously done, but this should not be the limit of our appreciation. These shows are making it possible to have floriculture take its destined place in the high estimation of man- kind that it deserves." Mr. Gude heartily concurred in the foregoing. The report of the National Flower Show committee was concurred in, but at the suggestion of Mr. Gude, Mr. Donohue, to whom he paid a high compliment, was endorsed as attorney for the flower show committee but not for the S. A. F. and O. H., who, Mr. Gude thought, should have their counsel at the nation's capital city. Under nominations for officers for the ensuing year, W. F. Gude of Washington presented for president the name of Robert C. Kerr, and the nomination was sup- ported liy Chas. Baum, Knoxville, and H. O. Hannah, Sherman, Tex. I'here being no other name presented, on motion of Mr. Hannah, nomination closed, and Mr. Kerr was called on for a speech, and responded in appropriate manner. John Young of New York City nominated for vice- president Abraham L. Miller of Jamaica, N. Y., and the nomination was seconded by R. Vincent, Jr., of At the convention of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, at Houston August 26, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 467 White Marsh, Md., and Benjamin Hammond of Beacon, N. y., who sounded the slogan, "We are coming, Father Abraham, three hundred thousand more." No other nominations offering, on motion nominations closed. George Asmus presented the name of John Young of New York for secretary, and highly commended his faithful and efficient conduct of the office of secretary, a man whose equal it would be impossible to find, who has been of incalculable assistance to every officer and every committee during the year. The nomination was seconded heartily by A. T. De La Mare of The FlobiSIs' Exchange, New York City, who pronounced Mr. Young the most efficient and faithful secretary the society has ever had. Wm. F. Uude declared that John was all wool and a yard wide, guaranteed not to shrink or tear. On motion of li. Vincent, Jr., nominations closed, and an unanimous ballot was authorized to be cast for Mr. Young for secretary. For treasurer John Jacob Hess of Omaha was nomi- nated by J. A. Peterson of Cincinnati, who declared Mr. Hess a man known of all men and in whom all have confidence. Mr. Uude seconded the nomination in a strong speech. On motion, nominations closed on Mr. Hess. For directors to serve a term of three years, T. J. Wolfe of Waco, Texas, nominated Frank Stuppy of St. Joseph, Mo., seconded by Adolph Gude. John Evans nominated W. W. Coles of Kokomo, Ind., a man who had strong claim to be recognized in this first election under the new constitutional amendments. Benjamin Hammond nominated George W. Hess, Sijpt. Botanical Garden, Washington, D. C, secomded by Adolph Gude of Washington. The report of the nationeil botanist, John Dunbar of Rochester, N. Y., was read and, on motion of George Asmus, that gentleman was given a vote of thanks for his time and services. On motion of Mr. Asmus con- vention now adjourned to 10.00 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 17. Session, Thursday Morning, Aug. 17 At ten o'clock on Thursday, Aug. 17, President Mac- Rorie, after calling tlie convention to order, announced that the polls were now open for casting of ballots for election of officers, and Secretary Young announced tellers of election as follows: A to D — J. A. Peterson, Jasper R. Lewis, J. E. McAdam. E to K — John G. Esler, Henry Greve, Lon Foster. L to R— W. J. Baker, Chas. L. Baum, James W. S to Z— George R. Langley, A. F. Koehle, L. J. Tackett. President MacRorie announced sundry committees on memorials to deceased members and on final resolu- tions, as follows: On tribute to Edw. Lonsdale: E. G. Hill, John G. Esler, J. A. Peterson. On tribute to John Poehlmann: Michael Barker, chairman; PhU. J. Foley, T. J. Wolfe, Henry Berning. On tribute to W. Atlee Burpee: Joseph Heacock, A. T. De La Mare, John Dunbar. On tribute to William F. Kasting: George Asmus, chairman; Aug. Poehlmann, J. J. Hess. On final resolutions: E. G. Hill, A. T. De La Mare, Frank Stuppy. The report of the committee on president's address was read by its chairman, W. F. Gude, viz.: Report of Committee on President's Address Your committee, to whom was referred the several recommendations in the address of the president, Dan- iel MacRorie, respectfully report as follows: President MacRorie has the following to say with reference to holding our conventions on concurrent dates with the National Flower Shows: "I believe that every second year our annual conventions should be held in March or in April, or at such time as we decide to have our National Flower Show; the old idea that it would be impossible to secure a good attendance at our conventions at any other date than August has not proved to be a fact." ♦ ♦ * "There are undoubtedly from six to eight large cities in the United States where the National Flower Shows could be held and where they would be very successful. With this num- ber of cities to draw on, a number of years would naturally elapse before we would complete our circuit and no one city would ever be burdened with a succes- sion of shows, etc." In reference to this matter your committee, having given the subject careful considera- tion, are of the opinion that no specific recommendation is required from this committee, inasmuch as this sug- gestion has been acted on practically by the convention in selecting St. Louis for the convention city for 1918, the National Flower Show Commiltee having already selected said city for the National Flower Show the same year, and it is probably the intention of the board of directors to call the convention on dates in conjunc- tion with the National Flower Show, they having under the amendments as adopted the power to change the dates of the convention as conditions may demand. This will try out the new idea in actual practice at that time. The president's address contains a warm endorse- ment of the idea of children's gardens, and your com- mittee highly commend his remarks in connection there- with, and would recommend concurrence in his recom- mendation that this society give its fullest support toward the promotion of school gardens as a potent in- fluence for moral uplift and aesthetic development of the whole people. We deem it also the duty of indi- vidual fii rists, whether affiliated with organizations or not, to also encourage this movement, which has now received such a strong impetus in this country. Referring to that part of his address wherein the president concurs in the views of his various predeces- sors who have supported the idea of convention gar- dens, your committee fully recognize the educative in- fluence and uplift of the convention gardens, and not only do we believe that this influence is felt in every city where such gardens have been established and will be so felt in the future, but where these gardens after- wards crystallize into permanent features, as it is not impossible in many cases that they will, the effect be- comes a permanent and lasting one that does not expire with the occasion. Nevertheless, your committee, while sensible of the truth of this proposition and rejoicing in what has been accomplished, believe that tact must be used in this as in all matters that require co-opera- tion, and therefore if in some cases it is found that in order to have a convention garden too many other equally valuable matters must be sacrificed, in such case the idea might be relaxed a little rather than be strained to the breaking point; and therefore we be- lieve that the convention gardens ought to be encour- aged wherever feasible in the locality where we assem- ble, if not too great a burden on the society inviting us. The idea always should be, the garden for the society, rather than the society for the garden. In regard to the recommendations of the president as to a permanent secretary, the experience of the largest and best organizations in this country has been along the idea of retaining in office a competent secre- tary so long as he continues to serve acceptably as absolutely necessary to the proper conduct of the asso- ciation's affairs; and we believe that such a man should be retained under conditions that would permit him to give full time and attention to the duties of his office; and it is to be desired that the governing body or the board of directors will be able to work out this prob- lem satisfactorily in the very near future. With regard to the recommendation by the president with reference to Mother's Day being permanently fos- tered and protected, we understand this to mean that the president wishes to see the work carried on thor- oughly and efficiently rather than spasmodically and inefficiently, and that it be in the hands of a perma- nent committee from our own organization that could best enlist the support of our meml)ership. We heart- ily endorse this idea and would further suggest that the committee, if made permanent, be also given charge of looking after the proper observance of any similar days that may hereafter be established. President MacRorie is moved to make most feeling mention of the decease during the past year of one of the beloved members of this society, he who was known and universally esteemed, our late treasurer, William F. Kasting. Your committee feel that they but voice the universal feeling when they suggest that a com- mittee be named by the president to prepare a suitable memorial in the form of engrossed resolutions com- memorating the work of Mr. Kasting and expressive of our sense of bereavement in his taking away. In conclusion we beg to add our word of apprecia- tion of the evident desire of President MacRorie to con- tribute the best that is in him to the advancement of the aims and objects of this society, and we not only commend his suggestions but admire the broad and catholic spirit in which he has treated the problems that confronted him during his administration, and the na- tional view-point that he has manifested. Respectfully submitted: W. F. Gm)E, Chairman, E. G. Hill, Frank Stuppy, J. A. Peterson, George Asmus, Committee. On motion of R. C. Kerr, above report was adopted as read, and the recommendations concurred in. Secretary Young read the report of the judges of trade exhibits: Report of the Judges of the Trade Exhibits American Bulb Co., Chicago, 111., decorative trica- tine novelties, certificate of merit. The balance of this exhibit awarded honorable mention. A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, 111., exhibit of new novel- ties and accessories for retail florists' use, highly com- mended. M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa., exhibit of florists' baskets and accessories, honorable mention. GuUett & Son, Lincoln, 111., display of foliage and flowering plants, honorable mention. Newly Elected Officers of the S. A. F. & O. H. at Houston, Tex. From left to right: J. A. Peterson, director; E. G. Hill, director; Charles L. Baum, director; Daniel MacRorie, president; R. C. Kerr, president-elect; Geo. W. Hess, director; John Young, secretary; George Asmus, chairman National Flower Show Committee; J. J. Hess, treasurer. 468 The Florists' Exchange -S. A. Plant exhibit of Gullett & Hun, Lincoln, 111. K. & O. H. Convention, Houston, Tex., Aug. 15 to 18 Fine fern exhibit of H. C, Doeacher, New Orleans H. O. Doescher, New Orleans, La., exhibit of 32 di.s- tinct types of Neplirolepsis, same being magnificently grown, certifieate of merit. American Bulb Co., Ciiicago, 111., display of baskets for retail florists' use, honorable mention. Also for collapsible folding canopy for decorating purposes, hon- orable mention. Lord & Burnham Co., Irvington, N. Y., exhibit of one improved sectional iron frame greenhouse, of curved glass eaves design, lift, wide by Itift. Sin. long, com- plete with iron and tile plant benches, wiring frames, etc., certificate of merit. Darbee Florist, San Francisco, Gal., cut Chrysanthe- mums and other flowers, certificate of merit. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind., new expansion joint and scale trap, certificate of merit. H. C. Doescher, New Orleans, La., exhibit of Lily bulbs, committee recommend that the exhibitor be en- couraged to continue the growing of these Lilies, as the same appear to be very solid and in healthy condi- tion, sliowing that Lily bulbs may be grown satisfactor- ily in America. Cottage Garden Nursery Co., Eureka, Cal., exhibit of Pacific Coast grown Holland bulbs, of very high quality, and thoroughly ripened, certificate of merit. Magnolia Nursery, New Orleans, La., exhibit of 8 Phoenix Roebelenii, honorable mention. Cohen & Hiller, New York, display of ribbons and novelty accessories, honorable mention. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., exhibit of baskets and accessories for retail florists' use, honorable mention. C. E. Falls, Kansas City, Mo., literature and ma- terial for use of retail florists in advertising direct by mail. Highly commended, and certificate of merit. Burlington Willow Ware Shop, Burlington, Iowa, willow-ware baskets, honorable mention. Poehlniann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111., palms and foliage plants, clean and well grown, showing fine com- mercial cultivation, highly commended. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, Ohio, foliage plants of clean quality, highly conmicnded. Foley Manufacturing Co., Chicago, 111., small modern greenhouse, honorable mention. John A. Evans Co., Ricliniond, Ind., a double clamp- ing of large chain in shafting pipe, also bringing the post in center to equalize tlie weight on roller bearings; also housing wonn gear to protect from dirt and w'ater, certificate (»f merit. KroesehcU Bros. Co., Chicago, 111., your committee reconnncnd in view of the many valuable imjirovements claimed for the new steam boiler, that the judging of this exhibit be passed on to a committee of exi)cpts at some future exliibition. Signed : Wm. F. Gude, R. G. Hill, C. L. Baum, H. A. Ciioeix, Mr. Geo. Asmus, acted as secretary to the judges. On motion of T. ,1. Wolfe, Waco, Tex., the fore- going was adopted as read. Secretary Young read a communication from 11. Mees & Zoontn, l)ankcrs and insurance brokers, Rotterdam, Holland, who stated that they were largely interested as brokers in the insurance of bidbs and plants for transit from Holland to the United States, and to facilitate settlement of insurance adjustments, in places where there are no Lloyd's agencies or some like competent autliority, they desire to secure the co- oper.-ition of tlie American Society of Florists in the way of having representatives of the society at such points verify claims or assist in verification so that the insurers may more safely carry on business of insuring bulbs, etc., destined here. E. G. Hill thought this was a very vital matter, and after the matter liad been discussed by various mem- bers, Messrs. Hill, Vincent, Asmus, Young, Kerr, Gude, and others, Mr. Hill moved that the matter of adjustment of claims on bulbs be immediately referred to nearest State Vice-President with power to act, and that he ask assistance from local members in the ad- justment and statement to be made to the insurance companies. This was seconded by George Asmus, who proposed that it be amended so as to provide that no financial obligation would rest upon the Society of Florists by reason of its co-operation in tliis manner. The amend- ment was accepted, and the motion as amended was duly carried. On further motion by Mr. Asmus, the Tariff and Legislative Committee was instructed to look into the legal aspects of this question and report its recom- mendations to the board of directors at tlie next meet- ing, as to the method of jiroccdure that woidd hold the society harmless and promote the objects sought to be attained so far as practicable tlierewith. Secretary Young read the report of the judges of convention garden exhibits, as follows: Report of Judges of Convention Garden We, the judges of the Houston Convention Garden, desire to submit for your consideration tiie following aiw>ards: To Henry A. Dreer, Water Lily specialists, Phila- delphia, Pa., exhibit in the entire garden, a certificate of merit. To Conard & .Tones Co., West Grove, Pa., a certificate of merit for tlie best Pink Canna and honorable men- tion for balance of exhibit; honorable mention for size of flowers on the Canna Wintzer's Colossal, honorable mention for the color of the foliage of the Canna, Juanita. To Henry A. Dreer, certificate of merit for Canna Eureka as the best white Canna in the garden, and also honorable mention for the Cannas Hungaria, Or- ange Beddrr, and .Schopenhauer. To .Arthur T. Boddington, New York City, certifi- cate of merit- for Canna Boddington's Meteor, as the best red Canna in the garden. To Wm. Tricker & Son, Arlington, N. .1., certificate of merit for the best pink Canna and honoriible men- cate of merit for the best hardy Nymphjea, named Paul Herriot. Honorable mention of the rest of the e.\hibit. To St. Louis Seed Co., certificate of merit for licst red foliage Canna. To Vau'ghan's Seed Store, honorable mention for Canna F'irebird. To Texas Rose Gardens, Rockdale, Texas, honorable mention for Rose exhibit. To C.ilifnrnia Rose Co., Pomona, Cal., certificate of merit for Rose exliibit. .Speei.il mention of the varie- ties. La Detroit, American Beauty and Mme. Edouard Herriot. Special mention of the exhibits of L. H. Read, of Xanthosomas, Carlyle & Sons, ."Vlvin, Texas, Tuberoses, and W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne, for Geranium^. A certificate of merit was awarded to the Park De- partment for the magnificent bed of Crotons. Mr. Manda, one of the members of the committee, stated that it was his understanding that as there was no competition in many cases, in such cases there were to be no awards of first prizes. Without objection, the report was received, with the above understanding. Mr. Asmus piiid a high tribute to Mr. Brock, Super- intendent of Parks, Houston, for his untiring work in arranging for and looking after the convention garden establishment and conduct, and moved a rising vote of thanks to Mr. Brock. The motion carried by rising and unanimous vote, and President MacRorie conveyed the result of the vote to Mr. Brock, who was present and was called on for a speech. He responded that he highly appreciated the action taken by the convention, and believed that all had seen and understood the adverse conditions under which the work had been done. He had tried to do his best. .Secretary Young read a communication from Har- lan P. Keisey, Salem, Mass., dated Nov. 17, 1915, ad- vising that committees have been named by the .\meri- can Nurserymen's Association, the Ornamental Grow- ers' Association, and the .American Seed Trade .Asso- ciation, also a representative of the U. S. Dept. of .Agriculture, to jointly confer and agree upon nomen- clature of notable varieties of trees, shrubs, and plants, both as to scientific and conmion names, so as to remedy the untold confusion and misinformation nou prevalent in this field throughout the country. The co-operation of the S. .A. F. and O. H. is desired and apj>ointment by them of a conference committee, with an allowance for their reasonable expenses. Mr. Youn^ stated that he had agreed to bring the matter before this convention and was now carrying out this promise L^nfortunately the joint conference conunittee had held its meeting at the Biltmore Hotel, New York City, on -Aug. 1 last, but he liked the spirit of co-operation thus manifested by this invitation, and hoped that a com- mittee on nomenclature would be appointed by this siK'iety to co-operate in future with these other asso- ciations. On motion of Mr. Young, the appointment of such committee was duly authorized. Naming of Plants, Shrubs, Trees Tlie communication was as ftiUows: The .American -Association of Nurserymen at its annual meeting ap|>ointed a committee on nomcnclat as follows: J. Horace McFarland. chairman; Harlj P. Kelscy. Henry Hicks, L. A. Berckmans, C. ,1. Malojl The Ornnnicntai Growers' .As.sociation appointed following at its meeting last Fall: Harlan P. Keisey, chairman; C. J. Maloy, T. B. Meehan. To these com- mittees has been added Prof. Frederick V. Coville of the V. S. Department of .Agriculture. I understand lliat there is a similar committee of the .American Seed i'rade .Association, H. CJ. Hastings, .Atlant;!, Ga., being chairman. It is hoped to fix the nomenclature of at least the notable varieties of trees, shrubs and plants. August 26, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 469 both as to scientific and common names, so there will not be the untold confusion and misinformation that is now prevalent tiirougliout the country. In such an important work as this tlie Society of Ame(rican Florists and Ornamental Horticulturalists sliould be represented by a strong committee and they should also be autliorized to malve reasonable expendi- ture as this is a difficult and arduous task which will require the services of some one or two people for quite a length of time. Of course the committees work without pay. Please let me know if you are interested in this matter and what your society could do. Harlan P. Kklsey. Reports by the entomologist, Dr. Thos. F. Headlee, N. J. Agricultural Experiment Station, New Bruns- wick, N. J., H. P. Knoble, chairman committee on de- velopment of American products, and by Chas. W. Ward, of same committee, were on motion considered read and their publication in the Proceedings author- ized. Secretary Young stated that a communication had been received from the pathologist, George L. Peltier, of the University of Illinois, Urbana, 111., which Kir. Peltier did not ask to have read in the convention but to be taken up by the executive board, and as it con- tained matters that would naturally come within the province of the executive board, he would move that it be received and published in the annual Proceedings. Seconded by Mr. Gude, carried, and so ordered. Secretary Young read the following report of com- mittee on memorial to the late W. Atlee Burpee, viz.: In Memory of W. Atlee Burpee The lives of all men are precious, far more so than we stop to realize, for every man is called into the world to perform his allotted part toward making this earth better and brighter. All men may be born free and equal, but it comes about that through environment and development some men became pre-eminently distinguished above their fellows for certain talents, although not necessarily su- perior in all things. W. Atlee Burpee was pre-eminently distinguished among men. Possessed of talents in every direction and with ability to make himself famous in whatever avocation he might choose to take u'p, his wonderful understanding of men, his magnetism with men, individ- uals if not in the mass; his highest gift of endearing himself to others, will always remain fixed in the memory of those whose good fortune it was to knoiv him. No man was ever better loved by his friends. For the rest, a highly successful business man of un- blemished reputation ; a devoted father and husband ; a man and a friend whose loss is irreparable; we mourn his death, and spread this brief tribute to his memory in the pages of our Proceedings that all who read may gauge the affection in which we held him while he was living, and would hallow his memory now that he has gone. A. T. De La Mare, Chairman, Joseph Heacock, Frank Stuppy, Coiiimittee. On motion of Secretary Young, the foregoing was adopted and copies thereof authorized to be sent to the family of Mr. Bur]>ee. On motion a short recess was now taken to deposit ballots, after which, at 11.30 a.m., the convention re- assembled, and concluded its business as follows: The chair called for the report of the tellers of elec- tion, and Mr. Baum submitted same as follows: Unani- mous ballot w.is cast for the election of Kobert C. Kerr, Houston, Tex., for president for the ensuing year; also for A. L. Miller, Jamaica, L. I., N. Y., vice-presi- dent; for John Young, secretary; for J. J. Hess, treas- urer. For directors the result of the vote follows: . Tolal votes, 207, of which there were 45 votes cast for Walter W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind., 89 votes for Frank Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo., and 73 votes for George M'. Hess, Washington, D. C. Messrs. Stuppy and Hess having received majority votes, were duly elected. The chair officially announced the election of the foregoing as reported by the tellers. On motion of Mr. De La Mare, the appointment of a committee was authorized to prepare and include in the published Prcx'eedings suitable memorials on the deaths of Wm. Tricker and Albert McCuUough and other deceased members, during the past year. John G. Esler, A. T. De La Mare and J. A. Peterson were named by the chair as such committee. The next order being memorial on the death of Will- iam F. Kasting, the cliair asked all to rise and remain standing and in silence while the same was read. Past President George Asmus of Chicago, read in a most feeling manner the follmving: Memorial to William F. Kasting "Whom the Gods love die young!" To none can this be more truthfully applied than to William F. Kasting, one time president of this Society of American Flo- rists and for many years its honored treasurer. In- tensely loyal to his friends, with malice in his heart toward no man, outspoken, honest, fearless, he had every quality tlijt might become a man and bind to him his friends with hooks of steel. So frank and sincere was his character, so little there was of any of the lesser frailties of human nature that make for envy, jealousy or spite, that William F. Kasting caused none to envy, but all rejoiced in his progress and suc- cess. His affiliations were many; he belonged to a large number of organizations, to each of whrnn he gave his best, and to none more than to the florists, whom he loved and whose calling he was always proud to repre- sent. In addition to his honors in the national so- ciety he was president of the New York Federation of Floral Clubs, had served as president of the Buffalo Florists' Club, and was a member of many local flo- rists' clubs in other cities, including New York, Chicago and San Francisco. He was a member of numerous secret and fraternal orders and of many philanthropic and social organizations, including the Rotary Club, the Orpheus and other German singing societies. Rarely it has been said has one man had so many friends in such various conditions of life and activity as this one; rarely has a man of such humble beginnings achieved such high success or risen higher in tlie respect and esteem of all his associates and neighbors, those who knew him best. Peace to his fragrant memory. Here let us all drop a floweret of memory to him who was our friend and OUT helper in all that we held dear. He felt asleep and woke, let us fondly hoi)e, in a fairer land. George Asmus, August Poehlmann, J. J. Hess, Committee. On motion of Secretary Young, it was ordered that the foregoing memorial be adopted by rising and unani- mous vote, and that an engrossed copy thereof be sent to the family of the deceased. .\ tribute to the memory of F'.dwin Lonsdale was presented by E. G. Hill, chairman of special com- mittee, as follows: Tribute to Edwin Lonsdale In the death of Edwin Lonsdale, of Lompoc, Cal., the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Hor- ticulturists has lost one of its most valued and tried friends of its earlier days. Mr. Lonsdale served in the capacity of secretary and also was president of the .society; and he gave of his time and money without stint. Much of the growth and development which has since taken place in this society was due to the work of Edwin Lonsdale in no small degree in laying the foundations well. His in- telligent help was always forthcoming when the de- mand arose. Edwin Lonsdale was gifted by nature with a genial, happy disposition, and he was ever ready to give in- formation and cheer to those engaged in floricultural pursuits. He was a great student of plant life, and contributed many valuable articles not only in regard to the hybridization of plants, but also their care and culture. He was greatly interested in the Carnation in its earlier career, and also was an excellent grower of Roses. The society had the services of Mr. Lons- dale upon any and all occasions, and few men belong- ing to our organization have contributed so much as did Mr. Lonsdale to its advancement. E. G. Hill, John G. Esler, J. A. Peterson, Comtnittee, Tribute to John W. Poehbnann John William Poehlmann, president of the Poehlmann Bros. Co., well-known Chicago florists, died at his late residence, 4728 Beacon St., July 14, aged 49 years. He was born in Milwaukee, Wis., of German parentage, and was associated with his father, John George Poehl- mann, in the retail grocery trade in that city until 1890, when he and his brothers, Adolph and .Vugust, formed a partnership and engaged in the florist business at Morton Grove, 111. In the death of Mr. Poehlmann the Society of Ameri- can Florists has lost one of its most successful mem- bers. Starting only a few years ago with very limited means, he was largely instrumental in the development of his firm's splendid business, said to be the largest of its kind in existence. He was a hard worker, con- stantly at his post, and always kindly to his associates and emj>loyees. S. A. F. & O. General view of the trade exhibits in the Auditorium II. Convention at Houston, Tex. Aug. 15 to 18 .\nother view in the Auditorium, from the other side. 470 The Florists' Exchange Mr. PoeMmann-s industry has left deep, lasting Im- Tirints on American floriculture and h.s many friends Seeply n^urn the early passing of one so gitted and so unassuming. Michael Ba«keb, Philip J. Foley, T. J. Woi.FE, Henby Ueeking, Committee. Report of Committee on Publishing Trade Directory J. A. Peterson, chairman, reported as foU"«'S = At the meeting of the board o ^'rectors held n Philadelphia last March, the P"«.f,'^"\"^'u'l%'„" pose was authorized to appoint a committee f°; t^y^"[P,°^^ of taking up the question of preparing a reliable trade directory of the florists of this country. The consensus of opinion of this committee is that the society can well afford to publish ^"^h a directory; hat U should be published, owned and controlled by e S A F and O. H., and that it should be done under the personal supervision of the secretary oe and O. H.; also that it should be revised every and to all who have contributed to our comfort and en- joyment while here. E. G. Hill, A. T. De La Mahe, Frank Stuppy, Committee. On motion of Past-President George Asinu.s, llie foregoing was adopted by rising and unanimous vote. On motion of Jasper R. Lewis of New York City, the convention now adjourned to meet a year hence in New York City. S A. F. '"To'V'j^iirfunds for such an undertaking an appro- priation of about three thousand doUars would be nec-es- L V this to be at the disposal of the secretary When compled, it should be sold at a price which woiUd 'rer iWcost; then it would not be a burden upon the society, but perhaps furnish a small revenue. It wou d be necessiry that such a publication con- tain a full and complete list of all persons engaged m commercial horticulture, and should include growers, reUU and wholesale florists, park and cemetery super- Lteidents, dealers in florists' supplies, and aUied " We' would also suggest that the secretary be allowed a sufficient compensation for the extra work involved in ^he comp lation of said directory. Adver isements in ': 3 and on inside covers of the book would no doubt prove a considerable source of revenue The assistance of the -i^tP'" 1 t nn of thif di! would be a valuable aid in the compilation of this di rectory. Committee: Chas. L. Baum, W. J. Keimel, R C. Kerk, Samuel Murray, Theodore Wirth, J. A. Petebson, Chairman Patrick Welch, Hans Plath, Secretary Young announced that a meeting of the board of director^ would be held on the boat during *'Lcr*e"T Young read the report of the committee on final resolutions, as follows: Final Resolutions Your Committee on Final Resolutions respectfuUy offer for your adoption the following: Whereas, The members and guests and ladies in at- tendance on the thirty-second annual convention of the S A F and O. H. have now for four days enjoyed the hospitality of Houston and its citizens, and have been ovenvhelmed with kindness and courtesy at every turn; expecting to find the weather warm we have been agree- ably disappointed by finding ihat the friendship of our Houston brethren is as pure as their atmosphere, and their hearts as warm as we had expected to find the weather; our experience being that we have been dis- appointed in all that we expected to suffer, and only surpassed in our expectations by all that is agreeable, now desire to record as best we may our gratitude to those who have so well and pleasantly entertuined us; therefore. Resolved, That we tender a special and unanimous rising vote of thanks in commemoration of this occa- sion to the following: To Rev. W. S. Jacobs, who opened our convention by asking the divine blessing on our deliberations; to Hon. Ben Campbell, mayor, who so beautifully welconieart leaf soil, and two parts sand, sifted through a half-inch sieve. Propagation by cuttings commences in July and con- tinues through August and September. Tlie cuttings .should be made of half ripened pieces of Die current year's growth and inserted in sandy soil in a shaded cold frame. Wlien rooted tliey may be potted into small pots and plunged in a cold frame until -the}' are needed for planting. The stronger growing alpine-S are reiulily jiropagated by division. In most cases this is best done immedi- ately they are through flowering. Another plan is to do the dividing in the Fall or Spring when the plants are dormant. The objections to this ]>lan are: 1. If the plants are divided in the Fall their vitality is low- ered and they are in some cases umible to withstand the Winter. 3. Many alpines produce their flowers very early in the season and if divided in the Spring their crop of flowers for that year is impaired or entirely lost. (To be continued) Late Registrations at Houston C. Eble. New Orleans, La.: J. T. D. Fulmer, Des Moines. Iowa; H. C. Doescher, New Orleans. La.; J. G. Strong. Dallas. Tex.; W. R. McDaniel, Alvin, Tex.; Henk Dirken, Houston. Tex.; Aug. H. Hammert and Mrs. Hammert, St. Louis, Mo.; R. A. Cluxton. Willis, Tex.; Alice R. Cluxton, Willis, Tex.; Mrs. James U. McKay, Jackson, Miss.; A. J. McNutt, Knoxville, Tenn. ; Mrs. W. C. Kendall. Palestine. Tex.; Miss Carrie Ken- dall Palestine, Tex.; W. D. Fraser. Eureka, Cat; Michael Barker, Chicago; George Asnius, Chicago, 111.; Mrs. Jas. W. Begbie. Shreveport, La.; August Poelilmann, Chi- cago, 111.; Mrs. U. G. Virgin. New Orleans, La, n TEXAS STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION \l Urgent local problems discussed at Houston on Aug. 14. progress of this young society. Notable IN The Exchange last week we published a summary account of the day's proceedings at the annual con- vention of this association, together with President Kerr's address and the paper by W. J. Baker of Fort Worth. A more detailed report is here given: The third annual convention of Texas State Florists' Association, called to order by President R. C. Kerr, 10 a.m., in banquet hall of Houston City Auditorium on Alonday, Aug. 14. ,1. J. Pastoriza, City Finance C«mmissi(mer, delivered the address of welcome, extolling Houston's development, modern drainage system, permanence of city built con- crete bridges, the Ship Canal and Houston's prominence as a fiiiancial center due to exemption of money from taxati(ui and <'oaxing of it out of stockings into banks. He also referred to the incineration plant and infirmary and so forth, cordially welcoming visitors. E. K. Stone, Dickinslanation is good business and can be made interesting to the average flower buyer. The cus- tomer feels that he is getting information and will be grateful for it. But merely a convincing and informative explanation why the particular requirement cannot be filled is not enough. It ought to be made to lead to a substi- tute sale. Take the case sug- gested above. It is a fine idea to give the reasons why there are no Violets, but that is not the right time to stop. The thing to do is to direct the attention of the customer to some item in the stock that will serve as a substitute. Perhaps the Violet is out of season. It is well to assume that the customer is after something of the color of the Violet, though it is better to say that if that color is wanted this or that other flower would do. Ageratum might meet the needs of the caller; Lilacs might do it, or Asters, or Sweet Peas, or whatever else the florist happens to have in stock. The thing to do is to suggest that these others be substituted. If the cus- tomer is told that there are no Violets on the market, and if the florist enjoys that customer's confidence as he should, the customer will certainly conclude that there is nothing to do but take a substitute. Then the rela- tions between the customer and the dealer are estab- lished afresh. Much the same situation will often be found where the call is for some other flower. Suppose the call is for Killarney Roses. The florist has none. That is no sign he should let the customer get away without buying, if he can tell the truth and the whole truth without it making him look as though he were trying to operate on another stock. Perhaps the only KiUarneys offered that day were of mediocre quality. Then the florist could say he was not able to find any good ones. Perhaps they are high or in big demand. Then he could say that the only sure way to get KiUarneys at that time was to order early or leave the order. That kind of treatment leads the customer to the con- clusion that he can fare no better in any other store than in the one at which he called first. And it ought to be easy then to get him to agree to buy some other pinkish bloom, and so not only increase his interest but get his business at the moment. When the " New " Wears Off A new retail florist in a new store, with new fixtures, a new stock of supplies, accessories and flowers and a new trade to build up, finds many things that are en- Model of the Acropolis at Athens Done in olay, and shown in a New York florist's window (See notes) ccuraging. His store is a cheerful place. Everything works as it should. Dirt does not accumulate in cor- ners and there is no collection of odds and ends of pots, cuttings that have grown into trees in the green- house, and relics of accessory stocks that have not sold. If trade comes as it ought, all will be lovely. With brand new everything it is easy to be prompt. Deliveries are never late in the new and shining car with the new and ambitious delivery boy. The sales- girls can wear white aprons two days without getting them soiled, and the new bookkeeper does not have any slow collections to worry with nor balances which will not balance. The proprietor of the shop finds it easy to be alert and pleasant. He takes a great pride in his shop, and its sleekness and finish stimulate him like wine. Even a retail florist's business will run smoothly under such conditions. Hut the "new" will wear off. The delivery boy will get used to his car and careless with it before it loses its first set of tires. The salesfolk and the decorators will presently miss the stimulation of the fresh, crisp new- ness. The bookkeeper will weary of making marks on his new set of books and they will begin to acquire their quota of blots, and closed up, uncollectible accounts. It will not take the owner him6elf long to get used to the newness. All of a sudden he will notice that one letter in the golden name on the window is blistering. Careless workers have scratched the paint on the fronts of the counters. One or two of the imported tile in the floor have broken and the ice box door won't close tight with- out a jam. Then comes the time when the rtori.it and his staff will get their trial. Then they will show whether they are really in earnest about making a success of things, or whether they were merely dreaming about it. Then will come the time when the business and everybody connected with it will fare better if the man at the head of the venture has carefully planned what he is to do to keep his own and his employees' courage up when they got used to things. School Days and the Florist AU over this country Young Master and Miss America are sadly counting the sunsets between now and "the first day of school." It is almost a na- tional calamity to a very large proportion of the population. It is also a significant day to nearly all the retail trades. The retail shoe men have been stock- ing up on school shoes; the clothiers have been getting ready to fit out boys and girls. The bonk stores are already unpack- ing the books which the School Board has decreed shall be used. Bakers, butchers, confectioners, dealers in lunch baskets and hair ribbons have all been get- ting ready. The laundry own- ers of the country figure confi- dently on a bigger trade. The street car companies and the jitney bus lines will get theirs too. The first day of school is a national institution that means business to the majority of lines of trade. The last day of .school is a busy time for the florist, but he ought not to have to wait that long for his share of the business that results. Between now and the last day of school he should be getting something, either in the way of business or in the way of ad- vertising, through the schools. The practice of pupils taking a bouquet "to Teacher" might be something to take hold of. Not that there would be much money in the sales of bouquets for teachers, but the chance of get- ting the good will of the teacher and the advertisement resulting from being given the opportunity to take a leading part when the study of botany developed at the school. Studies of this kind are becoming more and more im- portant and are being given increased attention. They will extend the appreciation of flowers and that means the demand for them. Where he can work out a plan of getting into the confidence of the school officials the florist has a good lead for inexpensive advertising. Answer the Telephone at Once The telephone is getting to be of greater importance to the retail business man than ever before. Without it the retailer can hardly be said to be on the map. Re- view of an average day's business will show anybody how important it is as the means by which the custo- mers of a concern communicate their wants. Yet the telephone is often given only half the chance it ought to have to do its part by the house. It is often stuck away in an inconvenient place where many steps are lost in getting to it. And when it is answered, often the tone or the words used are not at all the kind that will increase good will. In the first place the florist or his employees can re- member that, to the person on the other end of his line, even the shortest wait seems long, just as it does to the florist himself when he is putting' in a call on his own account. So the first thing to do is to answer the tele- 476 The Florists' Exchange • Directory of Re liable Retail Houses • Florists In good standing throughout the country can avail themselves of the advertisers' offers In this Department and accept, without hesitation, orders from their local customers, transmit them to an advertiser in these columns, and thus avail themselves of the opportunities for extentlon of trade which are open to all. Let your customers know you fill orders by tele- graph to any part of the country. When the design Is placed In the advertiser's card It Indicates < membership in the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, n. y. Not how Cheap Bat how Good I ibould like to write a little essay on ** The Sweet Perfume of Courteous Service " but actions speak louder than words- Flowers are my hobby and my business- If you have oraers for delivery in N. E., wire us. HOSTOIN, MASS. ^yie^ruir •* Menri. the Te eieraoH i^ lorlMt *' Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association 134 TRBMO.'NX aiTREfciT ALBANY, N. Y. 106 State Street Cut flowers or floral desi^s delivered to — any part of Albany and vicinity on tele- graphic order. Personal attention given and eatiefaction guaranteed. ALBANY H.Y. Send your orders for the CAPITAL DISTRICT, which inotudea all ol Eastern New York State, to BROOKLINE, MASS. ^'"^^S^^i?''^^ LARGEST FLORIST IN THIS DISTRICT Fr T\^\ ..M /% M 220 Washington St. . E. Palmer B-o-i. MASS. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY ^""i-^ Fiir-i in AvrMiiir EUCLID AVENUE WUIiam Gloeokner We guarantee absolute satisjaction. Brooklyn, N.Y. ESTABLISHED 1842 ALBANY, N. Y. Florist and Nurseryman Rural and St. Agnes Cemeteries Ave. Write. Teltplione or Telegraph. AU ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street The best flowerB and prompt service to out-of-town orders. Fulton Si. and Greene Ave, Phone. Prospect 6800-6801-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone. Prospect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Long Island. Trade orders cared for from all parta of the country and delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN ST., BUFFALO, N. Anderson aerrlce means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, NIAGARA FALLS, LOCKPORT and WESTERN NEW YORK. '^ CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 Euclid Avenue ^e can fill your orders Pay or Nietit lor Cleveland and State of Ohio Always have complete stock on hand. Regular discount allowed the Trade. KNOBLE BROS., ''Jt^ydTsu'^^^F^- CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Avenue i Allentown, Pa. Can fill your Telegragh Order. Greenhouses, Bethlehem Pike Ernest Ashley FLORIST Store, 943 Hamilton St. Both Telephonea fverythiagi^lo riowers Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. EST. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y, and Cornell Colleges. AUBURN, NEW YORK 140-150 SOUTH DIVISION STREET We deliver to all points \KiA'ntm\{ '° ^^"''^^ ^^'v York, Wells Jflorisf , Sm0^^ COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO TeleKTapbic orders will be carefuiiy ana promptly filled. Personal attention given. Usual discount allowed. ORDERS FOR 8urlington,Vt. Orders for Ver- mont and North- em N. Y. filled to your entire satis- fac- tion. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND and ALL SOUTHERN POINTS ^toiidtSI? North Charles Street <^^ fim- " The House of Flowers " CHARLOTTE, N. C. Charlotte and Vldnlty CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass CHICAGO, ILL. Carbone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street Flowers 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel Courtesies Eitended to all Florists CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. Colorado Springs viaMTv promptly and carefully executed by The Pikes Reak: Ploral Co. 104 North Tejon Street DALLAS, TEXAS LANG FLORAL AND NURSERY CO. FINE Fl OWERS— PROMPT SERVICE DAY TON, OHIO <^-;^ Main St. \L\y v/,, DENVER, COLO. ^ark Jiorai Co. ^.trTtS"' ":r - Western Nebra"Jia 1643 Broadway and Wyoming pointa reached by express. Orders promptly filled. Usual diacounta. DETROIT, MICH. If we fill yovu" order, our repu- tation is your guar- AUIDIT rO CM tLON, •**»««*» antee of efficiency< twiss OATU ox Telegraph Us. [iRorist] PES MOINES IN THE CENTER OP IOWA J.S. WILSON FLORAL CO, We cover all points in Iowa. BOSTON MASSACIUSEni 143 Tremont St. The centrally located Florist Shop. Yours for reciprocity. CINCINNATI, OHIO E. G. Hill Floral Co. 532-34 RACE STREET Also Motor Delivery to Newport, Covington and Dayton, Ky. ^MTTH THE FLORIST Kjlfll 1 M.M.f EAST ORANGE, N. J. We deliver by automobiles in East, Wert and South Ormnce, aleo Glen Ridge, Montolair, Bloomfield, Newark and New York. Leahy's — Telegraph Florist <^> of Elizabeth, N. J. ^^ BRIDGEPORT, CONN. CLEVELAND, OHIO We give the best of service 1169 E. Jersey Street John Reck & Son 985 MAIN STREET THE CLEVELAND CUT FLOWER CO. Will 611 your orrlers for Dengns or Cut Flower, in NORTBBRN OHIO Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 480 to 482 August 26, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 477 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses "Hawson the Florist ^^^^^^ Vr* 107 W. Market St. i>« «• Deliveries to Ithaca, Blnghamton, Homell, Coming and other points. (>„t Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co, EL PASO, TEXAS <^ Baker Bros. '\T FLOWERS " 'PLANTS •* TREES Galveston Floral Co., Quality in Cut Flowers. Plants and Floral Work. Mrs. N. Updike Mgr. |)h(inc — at once. No matter what the conditions may i)c in any .store, it is up to the proprietor to iteep in mind the desirability of this immediate response. Tliere will be times, of course, when it is impossible to answer at once, but the man at the head of the business should see to it that they come no oftener than they have to. And when the call is for the proprietor himself, taken by a subordinate, he should by all means respond immediately, or the person who takes the call should at once explain that Mr. Blank cannot come for a moment or two. Don't say "He is busy now," because that is to intimate that the call is not a business call, but say that Mr. Blank is. engaged for a moment; could you take a message or the number, please, or would the party wait? There are lots of people who seem to think they have got to talk to the proprietor himself or else their business will not be attended to. They are often annoy- ing, but so long as their patronage is worth more than the annoyance costs, and if the proprietor wants their business, he should humor them by answering a call to the telephone promptly. KANSAS CITY, MO. Samuel Murray 1017 GRAND AVENUE Orders for Teias and Steamers from Galveston, Texas HENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. „,„„„. f 741 Main Street stores. ^ 3^ Asylum Street Greenhouses: Benton Street QEORQE a. McCLUNlE fc'\ HARTFORD. CONN. 165 MAIN STREET. SOUTH FLOWERS Hartford Connecticut GEORGE F LftNE ISO ASYLUM STREET INDUNAPOLIS, IND. 241 Massachusetts Ave. Prompt and efficient service rendered points in lltinoia, Ohio and Indiana. Bertermann's flowers excel MILLS fre reach all Florida and South Georgia points The Florist, inc. 36 West Forsyth Street Jacksonville, Fla. flOV/ERS Kansas City, MO. - LEXINGTON. KY. OMN A. KELILER EAST SIXTH STREET Florists' Telegraph Delivery I'ursu.ant to notice previously given, a meeting of the I'lorists' Telegraph Delivery was held in Room 319, Ho- tel Kice, Houston, Tex., at 0 a.m., Aug. 15, 1916. In the absence of President Irwin Bertermann of Indianapolis, Ind., Vice-President W. F. Gude of Washington, D. C, presided. There were present W. F. Gude, Washing- ton, D. C, E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., George Asmus, Chicago, 111., J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; Daniel Mac- Rorie, San Francisco, A. Lange, Chicago, 111., T. J. Wolfe, Waco, Tex., Frank Stuppy, and a number of others. On account of the pressure of other business it was decided to adjourn until seven o'clock in the evening at same place. Room 319, Rice Hotel, and notice was accordingly posted in the lobby and the members notified as far as they could be reached. At seven o'clock the same evening at same place the meeting assembled pursuant to adjournment, Vice- President Gude in the chair. Among those present at this session were the following: George Asmus, T. J. Wolfe, Lon Foster, Chas. Baum, J. J. Hess, Henrv Greve, J. E. McAdam, E. G. Hill, R. C. Kerr, W. F. Gude, A. Lange, Harry Papworth, Frank Stuppy, Mrs. Darhee, Mr. Archias, JJaniel MacRorie, and others. On motion, as the minutes of last meeting were not in hand, their reading was necessarily dispensed with. LEXINGTON, KY. MlCMLER BlRO^o Co. Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky Prompt Delivery to all So. Calif. PoinU 212 West nil St: LOS AiVGELES, CAL. Louisville, Ky. MASONIC TEMPLE "T^ AUGUST R. BAUMER *^^ Is it any wonder that subscribers tell us^and tell others as well— that the Retail Section of THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE leads in items of interest and value to the shopl^eeper? A glance at this department any week will show why. Highland Park Greenhouses reiephones HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 75 and 8S ' Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of ^;^J^^ Chicago, as far as Milwaukee ■xtj^jj^ ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS <^^ Jacksonville, Florida We reach all Florida and all Georgia Points Largest 8ower store south of Washington. D C. 219 Main Street Tomlinson-Key Floral Co. KALAMAZOO, MICH. and Vicinity G. Van Bochove & Bro. Satisfaction Guaranteed The Design Book de Luxe with colored plates is the only one suitable for the finest retail trade. For For $2.50 we will send you a copy, postage paid. 478 The Florists' Exchange • Directory of Reliable Retail Houses KENTUCKY 1^ Tht South's , Mosl Modern ^^^ ^h /f if ' ^^^ Broad St. ■^ l^'o^fCTi^ HtWARK, N. I. Choicest of Flowers Best of Service GEO. E. M. STUMPP NEW YORK ■^» 761 Fifth Avenue !)!JO fourth Aw'niio Louirville, We deliver anywhere in New Jersey and to steamers at Hoboken and New York ORDERS FOR Establishment 532 Fourth Ave. |e^^^^~^ Louisvi//e.Ky. The F. Walker Co. 312 W. Chestnut Street LOUISVILLE, KY. Quality C)^^ and «^ _^ pROMPTNeSS WIRE OR PHONE TO NEW YORK OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLINC 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel European Orders Executed Best Florists in the States as References jJlilionall Send Your Orders FOR DIXIE LAND IDLE HOUR NURSERIES Nacon, Georgia All Choice CUT FLOWERS la Season Orchids and Valley a Specialty NEW ORLEANS, LA, '^florist ^sTeT '^ I wouas ^BVJ oTvv^^^'^^?^:^^^,^^ 38 Cao»* 4^ EDLEFSEN-LEIDIGER CO. Milwraukee, Wis. 410 Milwaukee St. J49 Third St. TEXAS, LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI ORDERS TASBV CARB OP IN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 332 Fifth Avenue •Pt „.. ( 358 I MADISON Phones y 35, } jQUARE Our Motto: THE GOLDEN RULE We Guarantee Satisfaction If we say it, we will do it" A. WARENDORFF ARTISTIC WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Bioadway, NEW YORK CITY s_>v M C\ D C" C\ I \jt <"■ *°y place )iiilional( I^V^rrr V^L.r\ in Virginia (jfilorisl) BUCKS, Norfolk, Va. V-^ H.^V. FIELD Northampton, Mass. Succeeded by Smith College Florist BUTLER & ULLMAN <^> ^ Fnrrow & Company *^ OKLAHOMA CITY - GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA FLORIST NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue at 48th Street Whitted Floral Co. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. H. B. WHITTED, ax>p OPERATING THRET STORES Edward Sceery "^ PATERSON and PASSAIC. N. J- [yiorisj] '^ P^ViD ^RIonal Att«>Dtlon. 710 East Diamond Street North Side OUR ONLY STORE WE SERVE YOU BETTER 6T0BE 01 EN DAY AND NIGHT c/^M\ NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street We do the most extensive Floral and Steamer Work in the State Ileference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondent* Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 480 to 482 SXLTrODD^ ^„ ^, _ Bi mm/B3B Vassar College Glen taen, TLUWCK Putnam Hall SHOP Bennett School Taconie School DROVIDENCE, R. I. r, J. JOHNSTON « OO. 171 WEYIOSSCT ST„ PMVIDDKi ■ MD NEW EN6UND POIHTI I August 2G, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 479 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Providence, RHODE ISLAND Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS ^.C^fHil^ 38 Dorrance Street <^^ Roanoke, VBm Fallon, Florist Rochester Floral Co. ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Gixe us your order for Southern Minnetota ROCHESTER, N. Y. 25 Clinton Ave., North Flowers delivered promptly in Rochester and surrounding country. Com- plete line always ready. ytcr Bros. "^T"" FLORISTS 38 Main St., West ROCHESTER, N. Y. 88 Main Street, East We reach ail /^-''^-'S Western N. Y. )lfali«>nal( .PointaO^^J ROCKFORD FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES ROCKFORD, ILL. >V^ Quick service to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa Points. The oflicial rcjjorter, Donfrlas .\. Brown, w.'is electc(i secretary pro tein to keep the record of tiie meeting. The report of the treasurer was read and accepted, the same having been duly audited by an expert ac- countant. It was voted to proceed to election of officers, after correspondence bet\veen the officers absent and Mr. Gude liad lieen read. On motion, approval of minutes of last meeting was laid on the tabic until the next regular or called meet- ing, owing to the al).senee of the secretary, Mr. baum nominated for presitlent, \V. F. Gudc, Washington, D. C. On motion, nominations closed and the ballot of tlic convention was cast unanimously for the election of W. F. Gude, for president. On motion of Chas. Baum, George Asmus, Chicago, was unanimously elected vice-president, there being no other nominations for the office. ^Ir. Asmus was called on for a speed) and resjjonded briefly. President-elect Gude strongly commended tlie effi- cient work of Secretary Albert Poclielon, and on mo- tion lie was unanimously re-elected as secretary, se\'eral members testifying to his indefatigable industry and zeal in the cause. Mr. Stuppy nominated E. G. Hill, for treasurer, Mr. Hill declined. Mr. Frank Stuppy was nominated and witiidrew. On motion of Mr. Kerr, W. I.. Rock, of Kansas City, was unanimously re-elected as treasurer. Mr. Hess nominated Karl P. Baimi for director. E. G. Hill was nominated but declined. Mr. Stuppy nominated Mr. Thompson of the Dahl Co. for director. Mr. Kerr nominated T. J. Wolfe, of Waco, Tex. On motion, nominations for director closed. On further motion, the three nominees for director were duly and unanimously elected, it being the under- standing that should it turn out that only two of the outgoing dire<^tors' places were vacant, tlien the last named elected director would not take office, and the other two would be understood to take the places of these outgoing, it not being known in the absence of the president and secretary who the directors were whose tenns had expired this year. On motion it was ordered that notice be sent the sec- retary of the above elections by wire the same night. After a general discussion, which elicited the fact that many of the members were entirely ignorant as to the constitution and by-laws, not having a copy of same, and after trade conditions had been discussed, on motion of Mr. Asmus, the meeting adjourned to convene in Chicago on Oct. 11 and 12, 1916. Long Diitues Fhoaes B«U,TTler 1104 Km., (ntnl 41S SAINT LOUIS, MO. 8th & Locust Sts. All orders by Telegraph or Teley phone most carefully eiecuted at once. Floral deaigna a apeoialty Young's ^gkq^ St. Paul, Minn. wid( 20-22-24 (llorisj] West Fifth Street Vl J Joseph's So many times each week THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGp is aslied for the address of a reliable florist in such and such a town. Our first reference is to this DIRECTORY OF RELIABLE RETAILERS. Is your card in it? PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street Out-of-town orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Wire ufl your orders. We fill orders for the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The largest store in America. Large stocki e great variety. Write, wire or phone. Open night and day L".srrS3 SAN FRANCISCO FLOWERS, FRUITS, FAVORS FLORISTS' Novelties for "Welcoming" and "Bon Voyage" packages. Flowers delivered to any part of the world 233-235 GRANT AVENUE Seattle, Wash. Hottyvifood Gardens Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1534 Second Ave. .Sailings of foreign owned steamship s may be canceled without notice From New York HelligOlav Canopic Montanan Baltic Siiling Biy Hour Auk, .'il- 2,00 pm. '■ 31-12.00 m. " 31- ■■ 31-12.00 m. Sept. 1- .\bt Sept 2. Kw 17th St.. Hoboken W. 21st St. 29th St., Bkyn. W. 19th St. W. 23d St. 5th St.. Hoboken W. 23d St. 35 Atl. Basin W. 14t,h St. W. 15th St. 17th St.. Hoboken W. 10th .St. W. 19th .St. W. 27th St. W. loth St. W. 24th St. W. 23d St. Roberts Stores. W. 14th St. Bush Dks. Pier 10, Bkyn. W. 34th St. Bush Dks. W. 14th of 24th St. W. 14th .St. W. 34th St. W. 14th St. Destiutioii Copenhagen Azores Bahia-Brazil Liverpool New York Coamo Carpathia Rochambeau Frederick VIII.. . Bermudian Adriatic Advance Sept. 2-12.00 m. 2- 5.00 pm. 2- 3.00 pm. 6- 2.00 pm. a-U.OOam. " 7-12.00 m. 7- 9- 3.00 pm. " 9- ■• 9-12.00 m. " 9- " 9-12.00 m. 9- 6.30 am. Abt. Sept. 10 Sept. 11- •• 16- ■■ 10- 5.00 pra. " 16- 5.00 pm -Abt. Sept. 20- Liverpool-Lon. San Juan. Porto Rico Liverpool Bord, -Paris. Copenhagen Bermuda. Hamilton Liv.-Lon. Colont Cameronia Philadelphia Glasgow- Liverpool Santos. Brazil Cameronia S, S. Vauban Aeon America Bergensfjord Orduna Pannonia Liverpool So. Am. ports .Adelaide, .\ust. Genoa Bergen Liverpool Falmouth, Lon. Genoa tCiistubal The New Solicitor's Design Book WITH COLOREO PLATES The most popular Book oi Designs for the use of agents and representative of the Retailer. Looks like your very own book. WRITE FOR PARTICULARS A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO., Ltd. p. O. Box 100, Times Square Station, New York SPRINGFIELD, MASS. L. D. ROBINSON, Florist and Decorator 182 MAIN STREET Orders dellrered promptly to WESTFIELD. HOLYOK.E, CHICOPEE and SPRINGFIELD SUBURBS Syracuse, N. Y. ' florist 1 ONO^fDAGA HOTEL iY:E.D;^9^ CO, We will carefully execute order* for Syracuse and vicinity. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bastable Building Special attention given to out-of-town orders R. ABBOTT Both Telepbonea II^arft jfloral Company FLORISTS TRENTON, N. J. Greenhouses: Buchanan, LafayetteandSchillerAvea., Broad St. Park ' ^m^^^^^^" Burdett Ave. & Hoosick St. Both Phones. 3850 TROY, N. Y. Prompt delivery and careful attention to out-of-towia order* All orders filled from the greenhouses BRANT BROS. lnc,UTICA,N.Y. 100,000 sq. ft. of glass devoted to growing Cut Flowers. WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros, Co. Florists <^^^ 1214 F. STREET, N. W. LARGEST GROWERS IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA EVENDEN BROS. ^ WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA IVILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS cMrs. Louisa P. Foivler STATION AL FLORIST WILMINGTON, N. C. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square feet of Glass WORCESTER, MASS . 407 & 409 Main St. FL^^i Worcester Mass. 13 Pleasant Street <^> Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 480 to 482 180 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists The Florists^ Supply House of America Prepare for the Feill and Winter Now is the time to make up your work— and we have the goods to do it with. Minerva Grass in all colors. Marl Thistles, all colors, and an assortment of other Grasses for Wreaths. Red and Green Ruscus, Statice, Cat-tails, Burrs, and don't forget we have ready made-up Wreaths Try a $10.00 assortment as a sample WRITE FOR CATALOGUE H. Bayersdorf er & Co., 1129 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. NEW CROP FANCY FERNS AND DAGGER FERNS, Sl.OO per 1000 DISCOUNTS ON LARGE ORDERS LAUREL FESTOONING, for Summer wed- dings; notliing better. Fresh stock supplied on short notice. Wire or phone your orders. We will do the rest 4c.. 5c. and 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, very 6ne and large. $.1 00 per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green, $1.00 per 1000, H . or $7.00 per case SL s& ^ of 10 000 '^ Telegraph Office, New Salem. Mass. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40c per sack. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35e. GROUND PINE. 8c. per lb. Made into festooning, 6c.. 8c. and lOr. per yd. LAUREL WREATHS. SI. 75 to 83 00 per doj. PINE WREATHS. Sl.50 to S3-00 per doz. We ulao make special sizes when wanted. Samples sent if desired. SOUTHERN SMILAX. 501b. cases. $.') DO. BOXWOOD. The finest that grons, S7 00 per 50-lb. case. Order in advance and have frejih st^ick. All Kinds of Evergreens. GROWL FERN GO. MILLINGTON. MASS. Wheu ordering, please mention The Exchange REED & KELLER We Manufacture Our Own - - FLORISTS' SUPPLIES When ordering, please mention The Erchance 122 West 25th Stree NEW YORK METALS, WIRE WORK and BASKET WORK A Recent Subscriber to our CREDIT and INFORMATION LIST says: *'Thiak it the best mone> we have ever spent.** For full particulars write National Florists' Board of Trade 56 Pine St., New York City. When ordering, please mention The Exchange FANCY and DAGGER FERNS of the very best grades. Huckleberry Branches, Mosses and Wild Smilax. We solicit your patronage. Satisfaction guaranteed. GIBBONS, The Smilax Man, Red Level, Ala. When ordering, please mention The CschanKC RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Salesroom 134 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone — Madison Square 3053 ManufacturerB and Importers of Willow and Fancy Baskets for Florists Dealers In FLORISTS* SUPPLIES pyOur speeialties — Wheat Sheaves and Basket! Michigan Gut Flower Exchange INCOPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. The Florists Hail Association Insures 41.000,000 square feet of filass and has a re- eerve Fund of over $.16,000. For particulars address JOHN G. ESLER. Sec, Saddle River, N. J. INSURE YOUR GLASS NOW. Southern Cultural Notes Now is tlie time to see that your propagating house is in condition for your regular Fall crop of cuttingis. Many florists are in the habit of waiting until October before they coiumence taking wood from outside plants, but this is a grave mistake, as the season for heavy Fall work sometimes comes unexpectedly and many things are overlooked in the rush. Everything you can do now is that much gained, and if you fail in anything you have plenty of time to remedy it. In the past few years the demand for stock has been along old worn lines — the same thing year after year, the pub- lic being satisfied with the old favorites of their fathers. But a change has come and new varieties are demanded, and if you cannot supply them others will, par- ticularly along the line of hardy plants and if you do not have them on hand, seek a supply. Beautiful Climbers There are hundreds of really beautiful plants that succeed well in this Southern country that are not generally offered, and in which a profitable trade could be built up. AVith spare patches of ground you could easily grow a few varieties of hardy shrulis. hedge plants and hardy vines at good prices. Among the many vines that delight the e.ve of the public none can exceed the beautiful Antigonon leptopus or Rosa da Montana as it is generally known. It is now in bloom and will continue until frost, with long panicles of car- mine crimson flowers literally covering the entile plant. It is easily cultivated either from seed or cuttings, which, if taken with a heel, readily root in sand. There is always a demand, indeed, it ha.* been impossible to fill all orders for it, and such a thing as a strong two-year- old plant is not to be had at any price. In some localities it is necessary to pro- tect the tubers with a heavy mulch, but in the central and southern South no protection is necessary. The well-known Clematis paniculata is now in full bloom and can be largely used in funeral work and as it seeds so freely and germinates readily, a stock can be easily obtained. One-year-old plants sell for 2oc. each. Bignonia capreolata is a very hand- some, vigorous growing native climber, producing in April a profusion of trum- pet shaped fiowers about 2in. long, red- dish purple on the outside, with yellow throat. It is a valuable adjunct for covering fences, old trees, etc. In some localities it is rarely out of bloom the entire Summer. Bignonia hybrida and grandiflora are also valuable climbers and are rarely seen, hut when once brought to the no- tice of the public they establish them- «"lvos as favorites. The first named has blood red fiowers, while the last can be i- *_ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO 1 MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4- Ik When ordering, please mention The Exchange We Print Catalogues Estimates Cheerfully Furnished AS GOOD AS THE BEST As Expert Horticultural Printers with many years of experience behind us, and with all the best and latest facilities for thisciass of printing. we are in a position to produce for you a cata- logue that will be far superior to any that could be turned out by a firm not making this work a specialty. In these days the best printed, best illustrated and generally best looking catalogue is the one that purchasers examine the most closely; therefore it stands to reason that to have as much chance of making sales as any of your competitors your catalogue or printed matter must be fully uptodate. In conclusion, we feel that our prices arc as low as any when quality and results, and the free use of our illustrations arc taken into con- sideration. SUPERIOR TO THE MOST A.T.DeLaMarePtg.&Pub.Co. I'roprletorn Th<- KlorUlii' KxcbenKc P. O. Box 100. Times Sq. Sta.. N. Y. ExhUit of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phihulclphia, :it ihv Ilouston convention of the S. A. F. August 26, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 4SI Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists The unusual scarrity of Bronze Galax Leaves has led us to announce this sppciai offer to the trade, Magnolia Leaves "Superiora Brand" The quality that surpasses all others. Beware of imitation*. 1 Box 10 Boxes 25 Boxes Brown $1.25 $1.20 Green 1.35 1.30 $1.15 1.25 Special Quotations on large orders. A REMINDER We have the greatest assort- ment of freeh cut greens in America. Galax. Cut Fern Leaves, English Ivy. Leucothoe Sprays, Southern Smilax, Fresh Cut Pal- metto, Hemlock Boughs, <^ut Boxwood, Sphagnum Moss, Sheet Moss, Cedar Bark. Birch Bark, Cork Bark, Laurel Festooning, Laurel Branches, etc. Florists' Supplies. THE KERVAN COMPANY We maintain on our premises the largest cold storage irs- tern in this country for the preservation of florists' greens. 119 West 28lh Street, New York iNio Up-to-'Ddte Retailer Can c/lfford to be Without OUR NEW BOOK OF DESIGNS Floral Designs de Luxe We have to date printed and sold out five separate editions of Design Books, each one an improvement on its predecessor. With our added ex- perience this new Book of Desipms outclasses all productions to date, not only in point of artistic beaut.v, but in real, practical, every-day usefulness. Every Design shown is a useful Desgin, one that a customer is likely to call for at any moment. Every Design shown has been passed upon by a practical man as being a practical subject. This Edition de Luxe will be sold only in cloth covers, very durably designed. Beyond the title page it contains no advertising and can pass with the customer as your own production. It consists of 12S pages, size 9xl2ins.. solidly filled with illustrations of every necessary subject, to which is added 32 pages of white paper for the purpose of pasting in other designs we may print and which you would like to preserve. The paper used is a heavy cameo plate finish, which lends to the designs an appearance of singular softness and adds much charm to the printed page. There are also four pages of two color effect and four pages of four color effect. Floral Designs de Luxe contains a reproduction of 355 Designs covering every subject required. The use of this book will add greatly to your business. It will please your customers and will show them more clearly than any similar book yet printed the beauty of the retail florist's art. You need this book. Now ready for delivery. Why not order a copy today ? Price $2.50, delivery prepaid Our Ne>v Design Book for Solicitors Embraces a full collection of those Designs in every-day use and is unquestionably the most handy business getter of the day. Needed by every live retailer who has agents and solicitors in the smaller towns and villages nearby. It is selling like hot cakes, manv retailers ordering as high as 100 copies. Thirty-six pages and cover, including two pages in two-color effect and four pages in four-color effect. Every copy will appear as emanat- ing directly from you. your name and address appearing on the front cover, and no other name being printed in the book. Prices: 12 copies. .$4.50: 25 copies, $8.75; 50 copies. $16.50; 100 copies, $30.00. No card printed on an order of less than 12 copies. Send 50c. for a sample copy. THE FLORISTS* EXCHANGE, ''new^'york cTt^ ' grown either as a bush or climber and has large, deep orange flowers. There are other varieties of this favorite class that succeed in some localities and are all desirable. The Newr Jasmine Among the new introductions Jasmi- num primulinum deserves a special place. A native of China, bearing large yellow flowers in early Spring, it continues for three or more months. The flowers re- semble the well known nudifiorHm but are larger, ofttimes fully 2In. in diame- ter. The foliage is a rich dark green and is an evergreen where heavy frosts do not occur. It bears pruning and fertilizing freely. The Rynchospermum jasminum or Malayan Jasmine is about the best ever- green climber we have. In older times this plant was cultivated in northern greenhouses for cut flower purposes and was considered a great rarity, but iu this climate it will grow, in almost any kind of soil and is literally covered with clusters of star shaped, white, fragrant flowers from April until July and can be u.sed with good efl^ect in funeral de- signs. When cut in long branches these add greatly to house decorations. It is easily propagated from cuttings, or layers and small plants bring 2.5c., while larger ones much higher prices. It is best grown iu pots and can be wintered in coldfrnmes witli little or no protection. Probably few florists are aware_ that Solanum jasminoides or Potato Vine is also an evergreen climber and always in bloom, producing clusters of star shaped To Keep Flowers Fresh! Keep your cut flowers fresh until they are sold and you will wipe out a big loss in your business. It all rests with the proper preserving which in turn depends upon the correct method of refrigeration. If you want to minimize your loss through withered, unsalable goods— practically wipe it out- get a McCray Florists* Refrigerator The McCray preserves your goods in an even temperature all the time and keeps them fresh, cool and salable. The McCray System is scientific and is the best method for keeping cut flowers. The McCray with its handsome doors and sides of beautiful plate glass provides for attractive display. Its inviting arrangement helps sell goods. The linings come in either beveled plate mirror or white enamel. The compartments vary in dimensions to allow for the different length stems. The wood designing may be had in any finish to conform with your store decoration. Send for These Catalogs No. lit— For Florists No. 92— For Residences McCRAY REFRIGERATOR COMPANY 689 Lake Street Kendallville, Ind. Chicago, 1000 So. Michigan Ave. New York 7-9 W. 30th St. TTrnnr^T Wlipn ordtTin;:. plra-se mention The Excbaitpe Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT! USE FOR RESULTS! 482 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists DAGGER and FANCY FERNS Finest Quality $1.00 per 1000 GALAX Bronze- Green $1.00 per 1000 $7.50 per 10,000 Sphagnum Moss $2.00 per bale BOXWOOD, $15.00 per 100 lbs. PRINCESS PINf, 10c. per lb., $8.C0 per 100 lbs. LAUREL FESTOONING, $6.00 per 100 yds. LAUREL, 50c. per bu. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, HH Pf' J^nn $7.50 per 1000 MANILA BOXES 18 X 21 I 24 X 28 X 21 X 30 X 24 X 5x3^ 5x334 Sx3H 5x3H 8x5 5x3H 8x5 Per 100 . $2.50 . . 2.90 . . 3.60 . . 4.60 . . 4.60 . . 4.90 . . 5.20 28 I 8x5, 30 I 8x5 . 36 X 8x5 . 30 X 12 X 6 . 36x14x6 12.00 36 X 12x6 11.80 Per 100 .$5.70 . 6.90 . 8.50 10.00 BOUQUET BOXES fjs 19 x9 X 8 Manila $7.50 19x9x8 Mist Gray 10.00 WREATH BOXES 16 X 16 X 7 18 X 18x8 Per 100 . .$8.50 . . 10.50 Per 100 20x20x9 $12.50 22x22x9 15.00 MIST GRAY BOXES 100 18x5x3 $3.05 21 x5x3H 3.85 24x5x3J4 4.20 28x5x31^ 5.10 21 X 8x5 5.10 30x5x3)^ 5.30 36x5x31^ 7.00 24x 28 X 30 X 36 X 8x5 8x5 8x5 8x5 100 .$6.50 . 7.80 . 9.70 .10.65 30x12x6 12.90 36 X 12x6 13.75 Printlnl! 50 cents eitra per 1000 CYCAS LEAVES Siz 8tol2.. 12tol6.. 16 to 20.. 20 to 24.. 24 to 28.. COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH OTHERS Per 100 Per 1000 .$1.65$12.50 . 2.25 16.00 . 3.00 21.00 . 3.25 26.00 . 3.75 32.00 28 to 32. 32 to 36 . 36 to 40 . 40 to 44 . 44 to 48 . Per 100 Per 1000 $5.00 $37.00 . 5.50 42.00 6.00 50.00 . 6.50 55.00 7.00 60.00 HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., inc., WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET Boston, Mass. Telephones Main. J439-J615-26J7-2618 Fort Hill. 25290 A* M ANUPACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OP FLORISTS' SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS J* Unknown customers please give reference, or cash with order. When orderiitf;, pleaae meatlon The Exchange M. RICE CO. •• KEYSTONE QUALITY ' Florists* Supplies Excel - 1230 Rbo* StT««t PHILADELPHIA, PA JOS.G.NEIDlNGERCO.,florists'Supplies 1309-11 North Second Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. WteD ordering, gloase mentlnn The Exchange I Offer From STOCK: RAW UVA GRASSES $15.00 per 100 DYED UVA GRASSES . . $30.00 per 100 BIRCH BARK Bale. 220 lbs. , $25.00 FLORIDA PALM FIBRE Bale, 200 lbs., $16.00 JAPANESE PALM FIBRE ..Bale. 440 lbs.. $66.00 And Will Take Import Orders On: ISOLEPIS GRASS, Prepared. SEA MOSS, Raw and Prepared. RUSCUS, Raw and Prepared. ADIANTUM FERN LEAVES, Prpd. Transparent. ARECA and CHAMADOREA LEAVES, Raw. W. G. CLARE, FernaDdina, Florida When orderlnp. please mention The Exchange WIRE DESIGNS PRICES RIGHT— QUALITY RIGHT Let us quote you on your next order. If tt*« made of wire we can make It. George B. Hart, Manufacturer 24-30 Stone Street Rochester, N. Y. WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10.000, $1.85; 50,000, $8.00 Manufaeturtd by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples Free. For Sale by Dealers. Whfn ordprlnjT. dIphsp mPnllMn Thp KxottHue^ LANDSCAPE GARDENING A course for Garden- ers, Florists and Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell Univer- sity. Progreaaive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. We also offer a prac- tical course in Floricul- ture, including Green- houBe Construction and Greenhouse Manage- ment. Address The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. F., SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Prof. Bbal Send for catalogue. The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports; Galvan- ized Wire Rose Stakes and Tylnft Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Proleciora. Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Write for Complete Calalogus Irrj-kA R*>r^e 61-73 MetropolilkB Avenae, IgOe DrOS.y BROOKLYN. N. Y. Wbfn ordering, please nii'titlini 71n- l^xchange Natural Green Sheet Moss Long green sheeta of the heaviest variety Per bag, $1.00 H. W. Armes, BrysonCity, N. C. Ubpn ordertn£, please mentton The Eicbsnge NEW CROP GREEN SHEET MOSS. For Hanging Baskets, at $1.75 per bag. PERPETUATED MOSS. $3.60 per bag. LYRATA. (Evergreen Oak), $2.50 per case. E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. When ordering, please mention The Eichapg* NEW CROP Green Sheet Moss, $1.75 per bag. Perpetuated Moss, $3.50 per bag. Lyrata. (Evergreen Oak Foliage), $2.50 per case. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN, ALA. Southern Wild Smilax September Shipment $2.50 per Case. $1.50 per Half-Case. Send me your orders J. L. CUMBIE, Morris Sta., Ga. REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOGUE Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicaeo When ordering, please mention The Excbanf* Are Your Own Home Grounds Attractive? Certain evidence of the high standing of Robert Cridland's new book was afforded when, last Sunday, July 16, the New Yorlf^ Herald gave up thirty inches of its space to just one section of the volume entitling the entire production as "a valuable hoo\ on landscape gardening." The appearance of your ovwi grounds, especially of the entrance thereto, should create customers, not repel them. These judge from what they see not from what you say. cridland's Practical Landscape Gardening Just fresh from our presses, mcignificently illustrated with pictures which teach, will guide you in the making of a desir- able landscape plan for your place, cmd through force of example, your customers will be educated to the use of a greater variety of stock to your profit. Postpaid, by mail, $1.65. A. T. DELAMARE PRINTING & PUBLISHING CO.. Ltd. Box 100 Times Square Station. New York )i\mmmmmmmmmmimmmmmmmmmmmmmm(m\ llowers. I liavo sei-ii Iliis vine in full lilooin wlion the ^rouml w.is covered with a heavy fni-st. and it suffered no ill effects. I understand there is a new and jniproviMl variety, Krandillora. but have not seen it tested here. Of otlH^r hardy climbers the Wistarias are well kiiownj, as also the Honey- suckles, while our own (Jelsemimini or Carolina Jasmine is well known but not generally offered. The new double va- riety is said to be a creat imnrnvement, and is recommended for Rrccnhousc cul- ture. produciuK tlowers the entire Win- ter. There are many others that mi(rht lind a re.Tily sale if they were only grown where their good finalities can be seen and api)reciated. It is not necessary to plant them around a residence or buildings to ex- hibit their merits, but many beautiful tndiises can be nutde or pergolas, rustic seats canopied, and a dozen other devices for demonstration purix>ses. 'J\i be successful now that the country is growing rapidly and there is an in- creased desire on the part of the different i'ommunities. it has become a nwessary part of our business to educate the people and it e done .moro ef- fi'ctuallv than bv ocular demonstration. W. ('. COOK. Greenhouse Building I'oitri ANP. < >BF. — (Justave .1, lianlt is building a one story greenhouse at 112 X. 23d St. Ruriv- frame August 36, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 483 M. C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Telephones, Farragut 3870-3871 All Kinds of Seasonable Cut Flowers When ordering, pleaae meptlop The Exchange IT'S LIKE THIS References Bank or any UNITED in West 28th When nrdori n c YOU want good prices, quick sales and prompt returns, and we guarantee all three. Consign that next shipment of flowers to us and — well, we will get your next shipment and many more. The Chelsea Exchange commercial agency. CUT FLOWER CO.. Inc. Street, NEW YORK CITY . plofipe men t inn The Exchange A. I. YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Florists 54 West 28th St. NEW YORK A. L. Young. Prea. and Treat. H. R. ScoMMADAu, Vice-Pres. P. LiGHTFOOT, Sec't/. Tel. Madl8f T^> 13/~\CC' '* '" "^^ '"^ businui entruited to me in tuch rVl I Jt^LJrSLr'^V^dl^ a (air and liberal manner ai to make the cus- tomer's relations with me satisfactory and profitable. TELEPHONES 1623-24-25 MADISON SQUARE JOSEPH S. FENRICH 5 i West 28th Street. New York When ordering, pleaae mention Tb« E?ichange <>]iiiHUUwt]MnniiiiiiC)iniuinuic]iiiiiiiiiHiC]iiiHiiniiiC]iiiuiitiuu]niHiiiiruc]iiiiiniiiiic]iiiiiniiiiii]inMiniiiii]inMiniiiic]iniiiiiriMt]i^ ! NEW YORK I j Wholesale Market and News of the City | .7.iuuuum[]iiuuiiiuiciiiiiinniiit]uiiiiiiiui[]jiiiiiiiiiiic]uiimniiiciuiiiiiiiui[]uimiiiiiit]iiiiiiiuiiiciuiiiriuiiic]uiuiuiui(iiiiiiiuiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiii[>: Whpn nrflprlne. plt^flBp mention The Exchange THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE is the only trade paper publishing an index to stock advertised in each issue, and this feature means that a reader in need of, say, tiarnations, can look at this Index and refer to all advertisements of Carnations, large and small alike. It brings the results of Classified Advertise- ments in addition to the regular display advertisements, and with no extra cost, except to us. Can you think of better advertising service than this? The Market Aug. 'SZ, — Wtj tuok ocoasiou to say a few weeks ago that the whole- sale cut flower market in this city was dead, but we have no hesitation in saying iu the early days of this week that it is deader than ever, if such a comparison is permissible. American Beauty Roses are in fair supply, but are not meeting with quite so active a demand, and the prices have a downward tendency. Special grade blooms are selling at from 8c. to 1.5c. each iu general, and the other grades at correspondiug prices. The arrivals of Hybrid Tea Roses iu the shorter grades are somewhat larger. The demand for these has not improved, in fact, appears to be smaller than last week. Top grade blooms are selling at from Ic. to .5c. each in general, though Russells of that grade are selling at from 8c. to 10c. , and Mme. Paul Euler (Prima Donna), at from 10c. to 12c. Bottom grade blooms of the more common varieties are .selling at from 50c. for No. 3 grades up to $1. and No. 2 from $1 to $2 for the newer varieties. The arrival of a few Carnations from the young plants is reported, but there is as yet nothing like a steady supply. The few that came into the market are reported to have realized from .$1 to .$2 per 100. Cattleya orchids continue to be in e.\- tremely small supply. They are selling at from. 75c. to $1 each in general, a few of the choicest realizing .$1.25 each. Longiflorum Lilies are in moderate sup- ply only, but the demand for these is weaker and they are selling today at .$6 per 100, and as far as supply and demand is concerned the same is true of Rubrum Lilies, which are selling at from .$1 to .$2 per 100 for the stemless blooms, up to $3 and .$4 per 100 for those on long stems. Lily of the Valley is in very short supply, and the highest grade blooms are selling at .$6 per 100. .\sters and Gladioli are now the domi- ■A fl/^f |~) IV^p'r^ A T is not expected by us for doing our •^^ VJV^J-il-y l.^M.M-iM.^^'X.M-i jyjy |jy ^^j, conslgnors and customers We have 20lyears'iexperienoe^ehind'u3: Asters, Lilies, Gladioli, Prima Donna Roses, Asparaigus and Smilax All Other Seasonable Flowers GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, Inc. ?{^,tu!: lOl West 28th St, New York Phuei: Ftmfal SS8, 2036 ul 2037 When ordering, please mention The Excbanc« uant flowers iu the market. The supply of the former is steady and large and the quality fine, and of the latter the supply is daily increasing and the qual- ity appears to be improving. Both are meeting with a fair demand; the Gladi- oli at from 50c, to $1 per 100, and the Asters at from 25c. to $2 per 100, with occasional sales of extra choice blooms at $3. Quite a variety of miscellaneous flow- ers are seen in the market, among these are noted short stemmed Antirrhinum, Sunflowers, Rudbeokia, Cosmos. Dahlias, Tritoma, Gaillardia, Delphinium, Hy- drangea paniculata, of excellent quality, and some other cultivated and wild flow- ers. Indoor greens of all kinds are in small demand, and the hardy greens are not meeting with much better sales. Notes Secretary John Young arrived in New York City on ilouday morning of this week, having left the .scene of his recent labors at the S. .\. F. & O. H. convention at Houston. Te.x.. on Friday of last week. Mr. Young expresses him- self as delighted with his entire trip to Texas, and the convention at Houston, and the mau.v courtesies which were ex- tended to the visiting florists and him- self. Secretary Young says he cannot speak too highly of the indefatigable labor and efforts of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Kerr in looking out for the comfort of the visitors. He regrets that owing to the sudden and severe storm which arose along the Gulf, the railroads refused to carry passengers to Galveston, and the trip had to be abandoned on short notice. Evidently life on the prairie agreed with Mr. Young, as he comes home looking flne, and carrying about 22 pounds less avoirdupois than when he left this cit.v for Houston. Secretary Young further aays that everybody belonging to the craft seems to be delighted that the S. \. P. & O. H. convention will be held iu New York City iu 1917, and that probably it will be the largest convention ever held in the history of the societv. Knight & Struck Co., 258 Fifth ave.. report that the Heather at its growing establishment at Flushing. L. I., is in splendid condition this season; that its Erica melanthera, commonly known as Christmas Heather, is exceptionally fine ; some of the specimen plants being from 3ft. to .5ft. high, and already well set with buds. Thos. J. Gibson, florist of Newport, R. I., was in town this w^eek. Mr. Gib- sou says that the wet season has injured the outdoor stock iii' Newport somewhat, and has also curtailed trade by hinder- ing society events, but that conditions are now better, and that business is im- proving and that a good season from now on is expected. There were noted this week at .Tas. McManus. 105 W. 2Sth st., specialties in cut orchid blooms, beside Cattleya blooms in all the seasonable varieties. Wouldn't It Jar You to find that after all your time and work, your consignments would have profited you better if they had been handled by a house that really does go to any lengths to serve its growers con- scientiously? The faithful manner in which we have per- formed our services to the grower accounts for our strong, permanent relations with successful consignees. We will gladly demon- strate our abilities with your next shipment. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street Kaw Ynrir Tek|il»iwi : 13 •id 3180 Ftmril ''CTT 1 Ul IV When ordering, please mention The Bxchanee 484 The Florists' Exchange The Henshaw Floral Co.,inc A. M. HENSHAW, President 127 West 28th St., New York 'Phones— 3310-3311-3312 Farragut Our facilities, our system, our organization are unsurpassed. If we are not selling to you or for you, give us a trial. It's all we ask WTiep ordering, pleaae mentlop The Exchange ASTERS, GLADIOLI, ULIES, ROSES WILUAM P. FORD, 107 West 28th St., New York Wholesale Florist Telephone Farragut 5335 ^\T)en ordering, please mentioD Th? Exchange some very fine sprays of Hydrangea Paniculata grandiflora, the best of all outdoor blooming shrubs for decorative use. There was noted this weels at the Hen- shaw Floral Co., 127 W. 28th st., a good line of Rose blooms including those of Scott Key, and Hoosier Beauty, also of Asters in several colors, and of other Summer flowers. A. H. Langjabr, 130 W. 28th st., is now on his vacation which he is pass- ing at several points of interest in this and other States. Mrs. Edna W. Tunis, proprietor of the Flower Basket Shop, 147 West 44th St., has gone to Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies, for a vacation and at the .same time to make a selection of the various plants to bring back to New York. The building in which The Flower Basket Shop is situated has been leased by her for ' ten years and altera- tions are now going on. The temporary store is at 14!) West 44th st. The busi- ness is now in charge of the manager, Samuel Berkowitz, Jr., who was for- merly the buver for Max Schling. T. L. Batchelor, who for a number of years has been propagator for Peter Henderson & Co., has become manager for Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Mr. Batchelor is considerea to be one of the best propagators in the country and Mr. Bryan is delighted in securing his services. The marriage of Montague Free, head gardener at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, to Violette Caroline Thayer, was celebrated on Tuesday last in Brooklyn, Mr. and Mrs. Free will live near Jamaica, L, I. I New England States | Vineland, Ontario, Can. Two hundn'd residents of this section on Wednesday evening, Aug. !), honored F, M. Clement, direelor of tlie Vineland Horticultural Experimental Station, who is leaving .shortly to become Professor of IIorticuHure in British Columbia, At a special meeting, held here in Victoria Hall, a presentation of cut glassware was made to Mr. and Mrs. Clement. Robert Barton presided at the meeting and short talks were given by Messrs. T. E. Culverhouse ; Donald Johnson, Fruit Commissioner, Ottawa ; Prof. ,T. W. Crow, Guelph ; Prof. L. Ctesar, Guelph ; C. II. Claus, Reeve of Louth township; S. II. Rittenhouse and Stewart Thomas Kuhl. Providence, R. I. Business has been exceptionally fine for Midsummer, and stock of all grades has been cleaning up daily. Gladioli and Asters have been a little short. John Burke, of Burke & Burns, is spending six weeks at Denver, Col,, with his brother, Albert. Park Greenhouses are tearing down their large greenhouse to make room for some dwelling houses. Mr. Jenson in- tends to use the material from his large house to build several small houses in the rear. Smith the Florist is repainting the in- terior of his store. Johnston Bros, and T. J. Johnston Co. had numerous designs for the Miller service at East Greenwich. W. A. B. Pawtucket, R. I. Home Grounds \VelI Kept Good Asters seem to be very scarce up to the present time, but with good weather the coming week will wit- ness a large increa.se in outside stock. Quite an interest is being taken in home gardens throughout the mill towns in this State, and Governor Beeckman has offered prizes in order to create com- petition. The judging of the gardens and the giving of the prizes are in the hands of the following committee : J. H. Renter, Professor Ernest K. Thomas, Miss Alice Hunt, Mrs, E, L. Moulton, Edward E. Buhner, W. L. Coop, Fred- erick E. Green, supt. of parks for the city of Providence, and Hugo H, De Wildt. a well known landscape gardener, James Hacking, supt. of Moshassuck Cemetery. Central Falls, contemplates the erection of a greenhouse at an early date. George L. Stillman of Westerly had an exhibit of a large number of his prize Dahlias at Newport, Aug. 17, 18 and 111. Tlie claim o f George Johnson for .ft;?. 22 for ilowers and plants against the M"hr Estate was heard in part and con- tiiuu'd to Sept. 7 for a final hearing by Commissioner Charles Matleson. C. A. K. ROSES in all the leading varieties. CARNATIONS of high quality. Longiflorum and Rubrum LILIES throughout the year. LILY OF THE VALLEY. All Other Flowers in their season. P. J. SMITH, Wholesale Florist Far^rf,'uT'2^8?!o8, 131 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY J. K. ALLEN 118 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK ESTABLISHED 1887 Pioneer Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers Phonei, FARRAGUT 167 and 3058 ConiignmenM of good itock soUeiud. Choice Carnations. Rosea. Orchids, Lilies, Bulbous Stock, and other Seasonable Flowers ai>-ii1l<>n '111,- KxolitiliBP J. J. COAN. WHOLESALE FLORIST 115 West 28th Street. NEW YORK Telephones! Fairaftut S413-5891 CimngnmtnU Solicited GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist 104 West 28th Street Telephone Farragut 22M CoDsipmenls' Solicited NEW YORK VVTipn nrdprlng. pl'-afle mentlog The Exchange Newport, R. I. The judge's dinner at the close of the opening day of the flower show was a most enjoyable occasion, about 50 being president. Governor R. Livingston Beekman, whose guests we were, joined the party for a short time and related some of his gardening exi>eriences. He also spoke of the good work being done by the Newport Horticultural Society. It was pleasing to note the good feeling between the Governor of the State and his gardener, our president, John B. Urquhart, whom he addressed as friend. Other speeches followed, and Secretary Webber in his inimitable way, gave sev- eral recitations. The lecture on Irises at Hill Top Inn on Friday was well attended, in fact the^ lecture room was too. small, but those who gained admit t.ince had a rare treat in listening to Arthur Herriugton who, following the beautiful pictures thrown on the screen, discoursed for one hour on that not yet too well known family of plants. In the semi-darkness pencils and notebooks were being freely used. Alexandee MacLellan. mos is plentiful also. The Rose bouses have been very productive. Pink and White Killarney are Mr. Munro's stand- bys, and he is now cutting 600 to 100( a day. lie is not forgetting the future. however. Several houses filled with j Chrysanthemums and Carnations are oc- I cupying the attention of the gardeners I and the plants are strong and healthy. Gladiolus Shoir The New Haven County Horticul- tural Society held its annual Gladiolus show in the West Haven Public Library on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 22 and 23. One of the principal exhibitors was John H. Sloeombe. He showed fif- teen vases of very fine specimens that were the pride of the show. In addition. Mr. Sloeombe made a brilliant exhibition i of Dahlia blooms. A. N. Pierson, Inc., of Cromwell, sm«- tained its reputation as the grea' growers in the East. Its exhibit wa> magnificent one, that showed in its en- tirety the great range of coloring and beantv that there is in the Gladiolus family. W, C, McI. New Haven, Conn. Some Greenhouse Notes The growers among the florists of New Haven are preparing for an active season this Fall. .Joseph J. ,Sokol has a fine lot of Gla- dioli that \vill be in bloom in ten davs. The following are some of the varieties; America, Lillie Lehman, I'ink Beauty, Hallcy, Baton Hulot. Mrs. Francis King. He has two houses of Carnations, principally of the Enchantress type, that are especially strong and healthy plants. Tw-o houses are tilled with sturdy Chrys- anthemums. Here, in one of tlie houses, are a fine lot of Lilies that will be in bloom in a week. There is one whole house of ferns, the kind that will com- mand a ready sale. A refreshing lot of Gardenias and I'oinsettias are some of the remaining kinds that make up one of the best assortments. While Chas. Monro is enjoying him- self on his vacation in Canada, the gar- deners at his forest of greenhouses in Townsend ave. are hard at work prepar- ing for the return of the people next month. He is cutting a large quantity of Gladioli, fine Ilowers. iCvery day the large window of his Chapel st. store is filled with the different varieties. In As- ters he is well stocked and a gocxl crop is sent to the retail store every day. Cos- Growing Asparagus plumosus Would you kindly let me know wl;*^' is the proper time to plant Aspar.i. plumosus to cut during the best pa.v Winter mouths? Also temperature quired, how to care for the plants, n: if they will do well along hot w;r pipes? Do they have to be bunched : marketing? If so. how manv to bunch?— O. C. L., N. T. — Asparagus plumosus for producini fronds for cutting the coming season should be plantel 2.00 to Prince de Bulgaria to Radiance to Mrs. George Shawyer 50 to Sunburst 50 to Mrs. Aaron Ward 50 to Lady Alice Stanley 50 to Ophelia 50 to J. J. L. Mock 1.00 to Mrs. Charles Russell 100 to Adiantum Cuneatum 25 to Hybridum and Croweanum . . .7.5 to Antirrhinum, per bunch .05 to Asparagus Plumosus, bunches, . .10 to SprenReri, bunches to Bouvardia, per bunch to Calendula, per bunch 05 to Callas, per doz to Daisies to Ferns, per 1000 1.00 to Freesias, per bunch to Galax, green and bronze. 1000 75 t,o Leucothoe, per 1000 4 00 to to 15.00 S.OO 6.00 5.00 2.00 1.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 6,00 3.00 3.00 3.00 S.OO 4.00 3.00 4.00 500 S.OO S.OO 8.00 .50 1.00 .15 .20 1.00 7.50 CARNATIONS— Inferior grades, all colors. . White. Standard Varieties Pink. Red Yellow and var. White Pink Red Yellow and var.. ♦Fancy (•Hiphest (Iradesof Standard VarielieB) Novelties Asters Forgetmenots, per bunch Chrysanthemums, per doz. . . . " per bunch. Dahlias Gardenias, per doz Gladiolus. to to to to to to to to , to , .. . to .25 to to 1.00 to . . to 1 .00 to . . . to .50 to Gladiolus. Baby, per doz to to to to 2.00 to 1.00 to to to to to to to to :.50 .00 .50 .66 Iris, per bunch Lilac, per bunch Lilies, LongiSorum Rubrum Lily of the Valley Mignonette, per doz Narcissus, P. W., per bunch. . . Narcissus, Daffodils, per bunch. Pansies Peonies, per doz Poinsettias, per doz I*rimula, per bunch Orchids, Cattleyas Cypripediuras, per doz Dendrobium formosum Oncidium Smilax, per doz. strings * Stevia, per bunch Stocks, Double, per bunch Single, per bunch Sweet Peas, Ord., doz. bunches. " Spencers Tulips, per doz Violets, Double. Sinele. Princess of Wales " Single, Gov. Herrick Wallflowers, per bunch. . . . 75.00tol00.C to . . . to . . . to . . . .75 to l.C to . . . to to to to to to All the New and Standard ROSES Fine Grade CARNATIONS and all Seasonable CUT FLOWERS WALTER F. SHERIDAN, 133 WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK TELEPHONE, FARRAGUT 3532 William KESSLER-w^/io/esa/e Fhrist 2335 aI1.'?356Ta'Aagut 113 Wcst 28th Strcct, NEW YORK A Complete Line of Summer Flowers When ordering, please mention The Exchange EDW. C. HORAN 55 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones {J«| I Madison Square Qut FlOWCrS at W^holeSalC When ordering, please mention The ExchaDge George C. Siebrechi Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORt Telephone, Farragut 608-609 The best source of supply in the city ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES, VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS Persona Attention — Coneignmenta Solicited Satisfaction Guaranteed When ordertng. pIh;jh*' ni- "tt..n Ttif F,xri<:.u:: B. S. SLINN, JR Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 25th Street, New Yorl VI f^ f ■? T C CARNATION ■ f ■- t ■ J3 AND ROSES Shipping orders reoeive prompt attention Louis M. Noe Louis A. Noi Wholesale Commission Florists Telephone, Madison Square 756 American Beautiei A Specialty Mathew Sampson, Jr., Mat.a.er 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORB When nrtlering pl^a«» tn"nTl"n Th*- KTcbw^y Carnations, Roses, Pansies, Single Violetj D. C. ARNOLDS CO., Inc., "S-olS 112 West 28th St., NEW YORK CIT'! Telephone, Farragut 2287 When ordering, please mention The Exchanf Goldstein & Futtermar Wholesale Florists CONeiGNMENTS SOLICITED 102 West 28lti Street, NpwYorkCit Telephone, Farragut 9761 When ordering, please mention The Eichang Growers' Cut Flower Co Cut Flowers at Wholesale E. J. Van Reyper. Manager t CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 129 West 28th Street NEW YORF Telephones— Farragut 6237-3563 When ordering, please mention Tlie Exchang William Stuart Allen Co Commission Merchants in Cut Floweps 53 West 28th Street NEW YORI Telephone — Madison Square 356 When ordering, please mention The Eichang Alfred H. Langjahi Wholesale Florist 130 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Telephones— Farragut 4626-4627 When ordering, please mention The Exchang John Young George Hildenbran John Young & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 West 28th St., NEW YORF Telephone, MADISON SQUARE 7362 Wben orderlnc please mention The Ezcban^ 486 The Florists' Exchange New England Florist Supply Co. SPECIAL— '" glE^"^ Sphagnum Moss, $3.50 276 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. TeUphonet: Fort HiU, 3469— Main, 4789 W Open 6 a. oi. to 7 p. m. Wben ordering, pl'-nse mention The Ricbapge McALPiNE & McDonald st"'^ Roses, Carnations, Peas, Violets, Pansies, Valley, Lilies, Orchids, Anemones and Iris CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED PULL LINE OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES T.i. Fort HiU 3630-3631-3632 256 DevoDslure Street, BOSTON, MASS. When ordering, plpane mention The Bxch' Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prlcea quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Buffalo Cincinnati Aug. 21,1»1S Aug. 21, 1818 Boston St. Louis Pittsburgh NAMES AND VARIETIES JAug. ■22, 1916 .\ue. 21. 1916 Aug. 14, 1916 20.00 to 25.00 15.00 (o 20.00 10.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2.00 3.00 to 7.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4 00 4.00 to 8.00, 3.00 to 6.00 to 7.00 4.00 to 7 00 to 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4.00 .SO to 1.00 to to to to to 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.60 to . to 1 60 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 to to 1.00 to 1.25 to .20 to .16 to 2.00 to 4,00 6.00 to 10.00 to 5 00 to 6.00 60.00 to 60.00 1.80 to 2.00 .50 to 1.00 to . to . to . to 2.00 to 4.00 ..to ...to ...to . .. to ...to . .. to , . . to ;.oo to i.OOto i.OOto . .. to . . . to i.OOto . . . to i.OOto I.OOto . .. to i.OOto i.OOto ...to ...to . . . to .20 to .20 to 1 . JO to . .. to ...to ...to ... to ...to ...to ...to .. . to ... to . .. to Roses — A. Besuty- -Special 15.00 to 20.00 Fancy 1 10.00 to 15.00 Extra 1 0.00 to S.OO to ... to to 4.00 to 12.00 I.OOto 8.00 l.UOto 4.00 ... to ...to ... to ;.oo to i.OO to ) No. 1 No. 2 No. 3.. Httdley .••••.• Kaiseriu Augu8t.i Victoria Killarney White Killarney ■ I.OOto 4.00 Killarney Queen { 1.00 to 6.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward I.OOto 4.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell .... to .... Mrs. George Shawyer 1.00 to 10.00 My Maryland : I.OOto S.OO Ophelia 1.00 to 12.00 Prince deBulgarie (Mrs. Talt).. I to Richmond | 1.00 to Sunburst i 1.00 to Killarney Brilliant I 1.00 to Adlantum, ordinary .... to Antirrhinums, per bunch to Asparagus PtumoBus, per bunch. .25 to " Sprengeri, per bunch. .25 to Asters to Callaa to Carnations, Inf. grades, all ool. ..>... . to 4.00 6.00 8.00 1.00 Standard Varieties •Fancy (•The highest to . . to . . . to ..to . . to ..to . . to .. to .. to .. to . . to r White, I Pink 1 Red to L Yellow and rar to r White to 1 Pinli to grades of 8tand-S Rgd _ , jq ^rd varieties) |_ y,Uow and Ttr. . '.'.'.'. to DaSodils to Daisies to Ferns, Hardy to Galax Leaves to Gardenias to Gladiolus 1.00 to 3.00 Liilum LongiSorum 8.00 to 10.00 Rubrum 4.00 to 6.00 Lliy of the Valley 5.00 to 8.00 Orchids— Cattleyas 25 00 to 76.00 Smilax, per dos. strings \ . . . . to Sweet Peas : . . . . to Tuberoses , Violets. Single. , -Double Wallflowers. . . Water Lilies . to to to- to to 20.00 ....15 00 1 10.00 S.OO 6.00 3.0O 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 1.00 i.bo 4.00! 4.00, .25 .15 1.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to .'S.OO to 8.00! to to to to to to to to to to 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 . 1.00 1,00 .10 .30 .35 .75 1.50 .. 1.50 .. ,00 511 to 3.0U to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 4.00' 2.00 to 10.00 10.00 to S.OO to 4.00 4.00 to to to to 25.00 to 18.00 to 12.50 to 8.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to to to 8.00 to 8.00 to to to , . , , to 8.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to to to to to 1.25 to .25 to .35 to .50 to 3.00 to to 1.00 to to .16! .15! 12>^ .15 .15 to 4..00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 8.00 to 12.00 lo .... to 8,00 to 50.00 to 1.80 to to to to to to WELCH BROS. CO. Write for quot&tioni bafore ordering eltewhere Telephone Main 63*7.6368 Wholesale Cut Flower Market DaiXy comi^nmenta from leading growers Full line of FloriaU' Supplies 226 Devonshire St., BOSTON, MASS. When ordering, pleaae meptlon The Eichange :«iin«uuic]UiiiiniiuciiiuiiiiiHic]inujiuaii]iiHiimiiitinnniuiiic]uiniiiiiuc]iiiiniiiiiU]Hiiuiiniic]niMiiiiiuiiiiiiinu I BOSTON and VICINITY | I Wholesale Market and Local News | :«)iiiiitiiiiuniiiHiiHnic]utiiiiuuc]iiiifiimiit]uiimuiiiniiniinniit]iiimiumciiiim)iHuc]iinniuiiu]inniiuiU[iiniiiimiiumiM Market Report Aug. *J'J. — Market ("(fmlitious are jn-actioally the same as last wock. With the exoeptioii of Gladioli and Uoses there is a light supply of all other kinds of flowers. The supply of American Beauty Roses is very lipht. Prit-es are from iio. to 20c. each with au occasional sale at 2'tc. There is a good supply nf hybrid teas and in stmie cases the tjuality is excel- lent. Prices are from 2r*. to 12c. Some of the best kinds olTered at this time are. Miller. Kaiserin. Stanley. Mock. Shaw- yer, Ward. Killarney, Double White Kil- larney and Hadley. There are just a few Carnations of- fered but it is not worth while to quote prices. Asters arc now more plentiful and the . quality very poor. Outdoor Asters are bringing 2c. and 3c. each. There are a few indoor Asters which are of excellent quality and bring readily 5o. and 6c. eai-h, but the ll.iwtTs liave stems from ISjn. to 2ft. long. Cattleya flowers are quite scarce but there is no noticeable demand for them at this time. The most conspicuous flowers in the wholesale market are Gladioli. There are many fine varieties offered now. Al- though the demand is quite heavy on ac- count of the shortage of other flowers there are more flowers arnviuR than can be used and prices are dropping fast, although at this date the price is $1 to $.S per 100. Tiilies are not over abundant, and prices remain at Sc. to 10c. each. There is a fair demand for good flowers. There are a few Lilium speciosum at 4c. to fie. each. Ijily of the Valley is very scarce and prices are ascending : fie. and 8c. is the price for the past week for the best grade flowers. There is very little variety this season Patrick Welch ''' ^'""''"' ^*- Telephone Main 2698 Wholesale Florist BOSTON, MASS. Store open for busineis at 0 a. m. American Beauties. Orchids, Valley. Camatlona. Calendulaa. Cornflowers. EnftUah Primroses, Yellow Daisies, Sweet Peas and Llllutn Lon^fiorum. AU the novelties in the Cut Flower Market furnished on short notice. Prices quoted on application. No retail orders accepted. Flowers shipped out of Boston on early trains. When ordering, please meotloD The Eichange B. A. SNYDER CO. S?"'^ Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort HIU 1083-250I7-J555J /I'll ordering, pleaJie mention The KzcbADge PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. Whfn 'irniTlng. nlpnsp m"»tt"n Thp Hxfti.ince in fiowors and tlip Kupply of those is only in small liits. Sitlpislnssis arc nf good quality and niecr witli good dfmaud. There are a few Snapdragons. Tliere are no Sweet Peas although frequently called for. There are a few Golden Glow Rud- beckia. some Cosmos, Calendulas and Kuddleia flowers. There is a plentiful supply of Aspara- gus and quality is good, but at this time it is hard to move. There is a dearth of pot plants, with the exception of a few ferns. Lily of tli.e Valley is scarce and soar- ing to very high prices. It is fortunate that the demand is not exorbitant but there is always a demand for some Lily of the Valley. The scarcity comes un- doubtedly from the fact that tlie pips can't be obtained from the European countries at war. This is a native plant and there is no reason why it should not be grown in this country to supply home trade. Plants and Hay Fever Tlie medical profession in this lea,rned city of ours has been busy for the piust year or two procuring evidence against flowers and plants which give fevers such as hay fever and other ail- ments of that kind to certain people. They claim that by inoculating patients with pollen from plants such as Rag- weed, Goldenrod, Roses. Grasses and others they can tell which one causes the illness of the patient, and by inocu- lating the patient once a year he or she is made immune. The other day tlie writer heard the following conversation in a subway train. Two ladies: "Why, I have to go away ever.\' Summer while the Goldenrod is in bloom," and the other one said, '* And I have to go awav on account of the Golden Glow and a fiiend of mine <'an't have a Rose in, the house l>ecause it gives her fever.*' Now, isn't there a slight danger here to the florists' business if they keep on increas- ing the number of flowers which they think causes these disordei-s? Fortun- ately the other cwar of the firm of R. & J. Farquhar & Co., has .ioined his family at Round Pond, Me., where he will spend the nest two .weeks. Bulb dealers in this city are well pleased witli information .iust received from abroad, that bulbs are being shipped and will be Iiere in two weeks. They will reach the seed stores and other dealers practicallv as early as in former years. ,Tohn K. M. L. Farquhar and George Cruickshank left on Monday, Aug. 21. for Baltimore and Washington to look after some landscope work. Xori'is F. Comiey of Burlington is sending to the Co-operative Market some very fine .Asters. This stock is appre- ciated because most of the Asters this season are of poor quality. A coniniiinication has been received at Welch Bros, store from .\lbert Xeed.y. the firm's shipper, who is now on his vacation. The letter stated that he and his wife were having a very fine trip HOLTON&HUNKELCO, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phone— Main 874 P. O. Bol— 103 Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange at Maranacook, Sfe. This is the first information the boys have had of his marriage and they were much surprised and interested. Frank P. Putnam of Lowell, who has been for a few years a very successful grower of pompon Chrysantheniums, has many new varieties this .year and his plants look exceptionally promising. At McAlpine and McDonald's all the assistants have returned from vacations and things are being '^ut in shape for a big Fall business. The company is re- ceiving from McAlpine Bros.. Exeter, X. H., siiuiiiiiiui[:iiiiiiiiiiii(]iMiiiiMnic]iMiuinmi]uiimiiuici(nniium[iiiMiiiiiiiiC]iiMuiiiuitiuimniuii]iiiiinmnciiiiiiiimiitiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiuiniinic>> I PHILADELPHIA I Wholesale Market and News of the City | :*iiiiiunini[iiMniiiiuii:uuiuuni[iiniiiiuuiciinMiiiiiiiciiiiimniiiniiuijimii[iiiiiiniuiiC]iiiiniuiiit]iiinnuui(irniiiiiniit]iiiiiiiimic]iiuiiiiiiiic>:« Cattleyas remain short : the supply Scarcity of Blooms Aug. 22. — There is a general 'biiitage of flowers in the market, a con- Utiuu most unusual for this time of the .'ear. For a number of years past the market here has always been in over supply during the Summer months. Roses are showing up a little better ; :he quality is improving and the supply s also heavier. Maryland, Russell, .Vime. Euler and Ophelia are arriving in ;ood form, and are easily disposed of. Local American Beauty Roses continue ?ood and are moving actively. and demand are light. The Valley mar- ket shows no change. Asters are show- ing improvement ; some of the early samples are in and select stock is bring- ing $3 per 100. There is a good supply of Gladioli ; owing to the general short- age they are clearing nicely at prices that should prove pleasing to the grow- ers. Lilies are moving well, with a good supply. There is a fair supply of all miscellaneous outdoor fiowers but on which there is no specific demand. Del- phinium Belladonna and Hydrangeas are to be had in excellent shape. SWEET PEA SEED SOME NEW AND VERY FINE SPENCER VARIETIES Rose Queen. Color beautiful shade of pink, produces extra long stems and usually four flowers per stem. One of the most popular varieties on the mar- ket. Prices; Strictly (greenhouse seed, $4.00 per oz., $15.00 per H lb., $50.00 per lb. Fordhook Pink. This is a distinct shade of pink suffused with lavender throughout. Flow- ers are large size, exquisitely waved, produced in threes and fours on long stems. Per ^ lb. $4.00, $15.00 per lb. Fordhook Rose. Flowers of largest size usually borne in threes and fours. A charming shade of rosy carmine. $1.50 per oz., $4.50 ^ lb., S1.S.00 per lb. Yarrawa. Flowers exquisitely waved and of large size. Color, bright rose pink with lighter wings. $1.00 per oz., $3.50 per M lb., $12.00 per lb. MORNING STAR. Light pink, larger flower, longer stems than both preceding, very strong and free bloomer. Price, 1 oz. $4.00, 4 ozs. $12.00, 1 lb. $40.00. DOLANSKY ORCHID. Light shell pink. Price, 1 oz. $1.25, 4 ozs. $4.00, 1 lb. $14.00. BOHEMIAN GIRL. Darker shell pink, standard orange blush. Price, 1 oz. $2.00, 4 ozs. $6.00. White and Blush WHITE ORCHID. Grown by thousands of florists for years. It is of the dwarfer habit. Price, 1 oz. $1.00, 4 ozs, $3.50, 1 lb. $12.00. BRIDAL VEIL. More frilled and pure white. Price, 1 oz. $1.75. MRS. M. SPANOLIN. Of purest white, during bright weather, coming with slightly pink on the tips, 6ne curly flower on long stems. Price, 1 oz. $1.25, 4 ozs. $4.00, 1 lb. $14.00. VENUS. The ground is white, around the edges pink blushed. One of the grandest flowers of this type and the best liked among the florists. Price, 1 oz. $1.50, 4 ozs. $5.00, 1 lb. $15.00. Lavender, Blue and Maroon LAVENDER ORCHID. Lavender pink of largest size. A well-known old timer. Price, 1 oz. $1.00, 4 ozs. $3.50, 1 lb. $12.00. NUBIAN ORCHID. Dark maroon blue, selfs, nearly 90 per cent, fixed. Price, 1 oz. $4.00, 4 ozs. $12.00. LAVENDER NORA. No doubt the finest lavender in all the Sweet Pea family, and well liked by every florist. LAVENDER QUEEN. Very large, of good lavender color. Price, 1 oz. 50c., 4 ozs. $1.75, 1 lb. S6.00. Rose, Red and Orange ORCHID BEAUTY. Dark rose, blushed with orange, very large flower, and the best commercial seller in this color. Price, 1 oz. 75c., 4 ozs. $2.50, 1 lb. $9.00 Many other varieties. Send for complete list. PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, HYACINTHS, GIGANTEUM LILIES, DAFFODILS, TULIPS, IRIS. Let us quote you. DURING JULY AND AUGUST, CLOSING TIME 5 P. M.; SATURDAY, 1 P. M. WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING VARIETIES Bicolor PINK AND WHITE ORCHID. Well- known Blanche Ferry color, of large, well formed flower. Price, M oz. 50c., 1 oz. 75c., 4 ozs. $2.50, 1 lb. $9.00. Shell Pink MRS. A. A. SKACH. No doubt this va- riety was mostly grown in the past three years. Many growers have planted several green- houses to this variety on account of their beauti- ful selling color, which improves the longer it is out or on plants. Price, 1 oz. $1.00. 4 ozs. $3.50, 1 lb. $12.00. MRS. JOSEPH MANDA. A shade lighter, of curly flower, on extra long stem. Price, 1 oz. $1.25, 4 ozs. $4.00, 1 lb. $14.00. BULBS S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK 117 West 28th Street BALTIMORE Franklin and St. Paul Sts. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow Street WASHINGTON 1216 H Street, N. W. "SCSS^ When ordering, please mention The Exchange Sf. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange 1615 RANSTEAD STREET We have vacancies for several more growers. Weekly returns made. All seasonable cut flowers Growers desiring a change PHILADELPHIA, PA. should consult us. ' • Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. 1517 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. GLADIOLUS, LILIES and all SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS Closing Daily At 5 P. M.; Saturdays 1 P. M. When ordering, please loentlon Tbft B^xchange Stuart H. Miller A complete line of erersrlhing in Cut Flowers Philadelphia Quality 1617 Ranatead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. General Neivs John Aschmann states that the labor problem has been a serious one with him as well as with other florists. It was a hard task with insufficient and inadequate help to meet the strenuous demands of the Spring business. But with a little more self endeavor, close attention and extended working hours, everything was successfully accom- plished. A large shipment of Azaleas is expected here this Fall. More Arau- carias are promised. A large shipment of them was received in May. Mr. Asch- mann states that this Summer has been Berger Bros. Whoteiale Florist* Choicest Seasonable Flowers In Quantity 1225 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Bell Telephone Keystone Telephon* Komada Brothers ^^^^roi WIRE DESIGNS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Any Wire Datiffn at $hort notics 1008 Vine Street PHIALDELPHIA. PA* THE EXCHANGE— Best AdYertisiosNedin 488 The Florists' Exchange SEEDS, BULBS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD, Etc. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Wholesale Commission Cut Flowers Winterson's Seed Store ^^2TL. Chicago DAILY SHIPMENTS FUOM SIXTY GKOWER8 166 North When orderlog. plt-ase mention The Excbange The Chicago Flower Growers Association PAUL R. KLINCSPORN. Manager Whoteaafe CrowerM of Cut Flowera and Plant* 182 .N. WABASH AVE- CHICAGO BEAUTIES, LILIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS AND EVERVTHLNG SEASO.NABLE il'Tliit.'. plff.fle mention The Exchange E. G. HILL CO. Wholesale Florists Richmond, Indiana When onliTlng. pli-ase Qientloo The Exchang** Florists' Supplies McCallum Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. H. E. PMILPOTT. PrM. V. Bezdek, Vice-Prei, Everything In Cut Flowers I on£ Distance Telephone Central 3373 A. T. PYFER & CO. .?0 EAST RANDOLPH .STREET. CHICAGO, H.L WTipn nrderlng. pli-aBe oientlop The ExcbariKf NETtiF L. Parkef. S*x'y A. T. PyFEB. Treaa. & Manager WHOLESALE FLORISTS When ci-deilnfi. pk-ase ujention The K.xchange ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE 80 East Randolph St. CHICAGO Wh.'ii iinlcrliig. plrase menllon Thi- Exchange hard on C.vclamen, but not detrimental to other stock such as ferns, palms and Begonias, all of which as viewed at the Godfer.v Aschmann greenhouses are in a most flourishing condilicn. I'ike the Florist of Brjn Mawr, has sold his store and business to Miss Annette of Wilmington, Del. The store will re-open in early September under the name of "The Annette Flower Shop." Zieger & Sons of Germantown are cutting some excellent Asters, both from indoor and outdoor grown stock. Their new King house is completed and planted with Chr.vsanthemums. It is principally intended for growing Aspara- gus plumosus strings. Chrysanthemums are grown extensively and a number of houses are devoted to the leading varie- ties, now making splendid growth. A house of Ward Roses that has been pro- ducing steadily for the past three years is now on with a fine Summer crop. A house of Mock is also showing a wealth of buds. A number of the older houses are to be dismantled at the first oppor- tunity, to be replaced by several large modern ones. Altogether Messrs. Zieger & Sons are to be commended on the ap- pearance of their place and on its con- tents. Wm. ,T. Baker is receiving some very fine (;iadioli in variety, that meet with a steady demand. The .Iriseph Ileacoek Co. has closed up Its city salesroom on Kanstead St., to be reopened about Sept. 20. We recently noted some very good Eulor. Ophelia and Maryland Roses at the Leo Niessen Co.'s. Berger Bros, are receiving some splen- did Asters and Faster f.ilies that meet with the retailers' approval. 'i'- Neilson Geiger recently motored to I'ltlsburgh to visit relatives and seek rela.\atien. Bob Stewart leaves for his annual trip to .\tlnntic City. A. B. Cartledge, commodore and navi- gator, escapes the torrid heat of the city by cruising about in his handsome yacht, tlie Marguerite II. The Henry F. Jlichell Co. reports an active demand for Lilium Ilarrisii and Freesias. Large shipments of these have jiist been received. The early orders on Paperwhite Narcissus have all been sent out. Clari'nce V. Liggett of the plant de- partment of the reniiock-Jreehnn Co.. re- ports an active demand for field grown Carnation plants. The I'hiladelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange is receiving some verv fine Gladioli from .Tohn Lewis Childs, Flow- erfield. L. I. Till' Lord & Burnham Co. has taken out a permit to erect on iron frame greenhouse 28ft. x 151ft., northwest cor- nar Bustleton ave. and Cottman St., for Aschmann Bros. ; cost, .$1500. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Chicago, Aug. 22, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES— American Beauty. 2.50 lo 3.00 2 00 10 2.50 1 50 to 2 UO I.OOto 150 .73 lo 100 4.00 to 6.00 1 .00 to 2.00 I.OOto 2.00 I.OOto 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 I.OOto 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3 00 4.00 to 6.00 3 00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3 00 1.00 to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 10.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 10-00 6 00 to 8 00 CARNATIONS— .50 to .75 50 to .75 .50 to .75 .75 to 1.00 .75 to 1.00 .75 lo 1 00 .... to 1 00 .25 to .35 .25 to .30 50 00 to 60 00 .7.'i to 1.50 2 00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3 00 1,00 to 2.00 1 00 to 2.00 ;iO-infh steiii' iiO-int-h stem- 24-iiicli steniB " IS to 20-iuch Short Cecile Brunner Varieties l^'^^^.v.:; ;;:::; ; *Fancy [white Vaiicue.-.) ^^liea Adiantum Asparagus, Bunch. . " SpreDgeri *' Strings Asters, Common Fancy Calendulas Daisies Shasta Daisies Fire Flame U hite and Pink Killarney. Specials Killarney Brilliant, specials. . . Ferns, Hardy, per 1000 Galax Leaves, per 1000 I.OOto. 1.50 1.50 to 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 2.00 to 4.00 .25 to .50 .... to .... S.OO to 10.00 4.00 to 5.00 to 75 Mrs. Aaron Ward, speoml Leucothoe Sprays Lilium Auratum, $1.50 doz... Short Mrs. Chas. Kussell, special Firsts ; Lily of the Valley Mirtnf^n»ttn 3 00 to 4.00 7.50 to 9.00 5.00 to 6.00 5.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 to 15 00 4 00 to 6 00 l' On-hiilK Cntttpvnn. npr Ho7. 3.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 ; 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3 00 Smilax .75 to I.IIO .50 to .75 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6,00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 3 00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 3 00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 ! 1.00 to 2.00 1 Mrs. Taft. to 1 Short Select to Short * ' ••"1 All ibe Leading Varieties oj Roses and Camations PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph Si , CHICAGO, ILL. Wholesale Cut Floivera lle!ni<)UHrter.- /'(T Amerioan Peauty Poie.s :.iiiiiiiiriiii[iiiiiijiiiiii[iiiiiijiiiiiit]iiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiijitriii(iiiiiiiitiiiiiiiriiiuiiiii(]jiiuiiiiii»i(iiiiiiiiiiictiiiiiiiiJiii[iiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiiC'2 CHICAGO and the WEST I The Wholesale Market and Nevxrs of the City | :rd. Since .Tilly 1 to date it is stated there lias been 4^ days on which the temperature kept well above the 00 deg. mark and in several instances re.nched the torrid point of 100 deg. The Berwvn Flower Shop. 1240 Wes- ley ave.. Oak Park, was opened the past week by Frank Radkiewic/ and his sons. A greenhouse for the disp'ay of decora-' five and flowering plants has been com- pleted as an annex to the store. H. G. Knowlton and Frank McCabe. who represented the .\. L. Randall Co. at the S. .\. F. convention at Houston, returned on Monday highly pleased with tl'e liusiness accomplished and the hos- pitality received while on the sunny side of .Mason and Pixon's line. .\nton Then and his sons have been busy for several weeks past makin" manv improvements in their greenhouses on Winnemac ave. Xew benches have been constructed in many of the houses and one house moved about 4ft. to con- August 26, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 489 HEWS INC. 1904 STRONG RED POROUS POTS STANDARD, AZALEA, BCLB, ORCHID, FERN, HANGING, EMBOSSED, ROSE, CARNATION, PALM, CYCLAMEN, CUT FLOWER, SPECIAL SHAPES TO ORDER. CHICKEN FOUNTS, PIGEON NESTS, BEAN POTS, ETC. Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of Flower Pots in the World. A. H. HEWS & CO. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WAREHOUSES Cambridge, Mass. New York_ n. Y. ^\^lell ortlpi'ln;:r, plrase mentioo The ICxrhaiitri- DREER'S'RIVERTON SPECIAL" Plant Tub No Dlam.Each Ooz. 100 10 20 in- SI 60 tl7-50 »145 00 20 IS in 1.45 15 50 130 00 30 16 in 1.10 12 25 100 00 40 14 in 50 12 in 60 10 in. 70 8 in .\liinufactuieil lur ua exL'lm»ivel.% The best tub ever introduced. The neale.-t. lightest and cheapest Painted ereeii. w-ith electric welded hoops The four largest sizes have drop handles. 70 7 75 tiOOO ,51) 5 50 45 00 40 440 3500 3U 3..i0 2»,00 HENRY A. DREER, ^^^°| PL.4NTS. BULBS. and SUPPLIES 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Wtien ordering, please meptJou The Rxchaage I form with the street line. The.y have about 10,000 C.TOlamen eoming on tor Winter trade, and 40.000 small table ferns in splendid condition. Two houses are being especiall.v fitted up for propagating in which the new Carnation TherantL s will be propagated this season. The mother plant of Thenanthos Is being carefully treasured by Mr. Then and his sons. It is three years old and in vigor- ous and healthy growth. Guy Reburn of A. Henderson & Co., has been entertaining L. M. Mason of Streator, 111., the past week, who is in the city spending his vacation visiting friends, having motored here in his car. Mr. Mason has SO.OOOft. of as_ good modern greenhouses as there are in the State. The committees that are taking care of the arrangements for the convention of the Vegetable Growers of America held a meeting on Thursday. Aug. 17, at the Planters Hotel, at which much of the rudimentary work was completed. The dates set for the convention are Sept. 26 to 29. General Trade Notes Haktford, Conn. — Otto Keser has had a new heating system installed in his greenhouses. Atiiol, Mass. — W. M. Boynton has broken ground for a large greenhouse near his home on Wallingford ave. IIouLTON, Me. — Harold L. Chadwick, florist, and Miss Xell M. Johnston were married on Aug. 2. New Britain, Conn. — F. H. Bollerer of Maple Hill has leased the greenhouse on Whiting st., recently operated by Mrs. Eggert. Trot, N. Y. — H. L. Menand's florist shop was damaged by smoke on Aug. 12, as a result of a "fire which broke out next door. { Middle Atlantic States | Rochester, N. Y. Trying Times A general shortage of stock has been prevalent here for the past two weeks and at this time there seems to be no prospect of any change. Asters are decidedly scarce and it is the gen- eral opinion of the growers that they will continue to remain so for the bal- ance of the season. Outdoor crops of all kinds have suf- fered ver.y severely. W^ith the exception of one or two good showers no rain has fallen that would do any material pood. Roses have been coming in steadily and of first rate cjuality. They have, however, saved the situation. Gladioli seem to be getting more plen- tiful now. One prominent grower ad- vises me he lost two acres owing to the early rains. There is no doubt others have had the same experience. Easter Lilies are coming in freely, which helps some, and Sweet Peas are improving in quality though the stems are short. The.v, however, help out dur- ing the scarcity. C. W. Curtis is cutting some very fine Gladioli Rochester White, also some good Asters. Clo.^ attention to irriga- tion is a rule with Mr. Curtis, and the results are plainly evident. We have not seen better Rochester 'RTiite Gladioli for some time. Thomas Sullivan of Geo. B. Hart's staff, has returned from a trip to Buf- falo. Xia.srara Falls and Detroit. Geo. Cramer is the busiest man in Rocliester just now getting ready for the flower show at the exposition. There seems to be a shortage of Car- nation plants this Fall and a number of the growers are inquiring as to where hH^^' ^^HS p 1 1 ■ J; '•- 1 l^ ^BBl^^^l I^K^lmjyMrr i-'i.- jJffilMfc hTT^^It if i^LL fc mf '^'^ai^'' ^IH iSiHHki^^i l^fift m ■^■1 :■'■ *."^ i 1 ■A > i^~^^^^H ^^H ^^M \ s 1 s 1 THE PETERS & REED POTTERY CO. SOL'TH ZANESVILLE, OHIO RED POTS ■ WM. M. WARRIN 16 WMt 23d St.. NEW YORK SPECIALTIES I. G. KIMBLE 6 East Lake St., CHICAGO Made of Washed Clays — Uniformly Burned — Carefully Packed S/ieWHILLDIN PoTTERY COMPAm FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY. N Y they can procure any. The plants have made but little growth in most cases. Mr. Irwin, representing Wm. F. Kast- ing Co., was a recent visitor. He re- ports good business along the }ine. Horace J. Head will be the judge at the Speneerport Flower Show this week. H. B. Stringer. Syra cuse. N. Y. Part of the exhibit of the American Bulb 'Co., Chicago, 111., at the Houston convention of the^S. A. F. Hot and Dry The weather still continues very hot and dry. no rain, and everything dry- ing up. Stock has never been so short and poor. Asters and Gladioli are a failure, the former is hardly procurable and very small and inferior; in fact, the writer has not seen a good flower this .season. Funeral work still keeps very heavy. Will Wheadon, manager of P. R. Quinlan's Warren st. store, is spending his vacation at his old home at Skane- ateles Lake. Fires During a recent thunderstorm the barns of Park Supt. David Campbell at his farm at Warner were struck by lightning and totally destroyed with all their contents. He estimates his loss at .$3000 with no insurance. Chester Harris had the misfortune to have his automobile in a garage that caught fire from some unknown cause. The car was damaged to the extent of $500. with no insurance. Walt Workman, with his wife and part of the family, motored from Oswego in his new seven passenger car which he was anxious to try out. A Gladiolus Wedding The first wedding where Gladiolus blooms were exclusively used occurred last week, when Miss Esther Wing Smith, daughter of Wing Smith, who in past years was a member of the firm of Smitli & Powell, large nurserymen here, was m.arried. Pink and white Gladioli with lavender chiffon were used with good effect. Syracuse Florists' Association There was a large and enthusias- tic attendance at the last meeting held on the 14th. Vice-pres. Kay presided in the absence of the president. Matters connected with the State Fair were dis- cussed. All promised to do their full share to make the show a success. Four new members were admitted. The next meeting will be held at Werner Bult- mann's on Monday evening Aug. 28. President Youell hopes there will be a full attendance as the time is so limited to complete the plans for the State Fair. H. Y. SYRACUSE Standard Red Pots STRONG-LIGHT-POROUS Write for Catalogue and Prices Syracuse Pottery L. BREITSCHWERTH. Prop. SYRACUSE, N. Y. I Whi-n iirdertng. please nietitlon Thp Exchange Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this Summer to stock your greenhouses. Think of us— write us— try us The Keller Pottery Co. 213-223 Pearl St., Norristown, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Peirce Paper Flower Pot Made in standard sizes of --in. to it-in. The beat Paper Pot for shippiog purpo?es. Samples fur- nished free. Ask your dealer for them. E. ALLAN PEIRCE 40 Oak St., Waltiam. Majl Whfn olderlnjr, please mention The Exchange A horticultural calendar, that is, one in which many of the flowers are mentioned and hints given for the working days of the year, is part of the Gardeners and Florists' Annual for 1916. 50 cents, from this office. I 490 The Florists' Exchange LIQUID = 40% NICOTINE 8-lb. can $10.50 4-lb. can 5.50 1-lb. can 1.50 ^i-Ib. can 50 a NICO-FUME "^ PAPER 28S-8heet can $7.50 144-sheet can 4.00 24-sheet can 83 THRIPS, APHIS SPRAYING— VAPORIZING— FUMIGATING YOUR DEALER HAS THESE PRICES Manufacnu-ed by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated. LoulsvOle, Ky. When ordorlns. pl''ii3e mention The Exchange _^_^__ "THE BLACK STUFF FINE BRAND- EXTRA STRONG FOR DUSTING lOO-POUND BAG $3.00— 50-POUND BAG $1.75— 25.POUXD BAG Jl.OO. ON CARS YORK, PA. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO., YORK, PA., MAKERS ■■■■■■■■aiMiiiiiiffliitiiWieitriffliiiii ^\'hpn ordering, plt^ase mention The Eichange Uneqaaled for Greenhouse and Landscape Fertilizing The Pulverized Manure Co. 34 UNION STOCK YARDS CHICAGO When orderliip. pli^ase mention Thp Exchange FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 4c.lb.,i"4°^ TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. ,^°^* TOBACCO DUST, Ic.lb. ,j>°C TOBACCO STEMS, 75c. fb'ba™ Large Bale, weighing 300 to 400 lbs., $2.50 Special prices In Tons and Carload Lots J.J Friedman, 285-289 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN. N. Y. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK For destroying insect life on Plants, etc. Per box ( 1 doz. rolls) »0.60 Per case (12 doz. rolls) 6.50 Get our list of other supplies GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER,*p1Siu?'* 1114 Fin* St., St. Lonll, Mo. When ordering, plpase mention The F.xchango WTien ordering, please mention The Exchange ' (l^& ^ ^ tAeSoil: J^ LONDON^ T^. kj TRADE MARK evEBvcEsumt N, SAC a. SEAL EEARblH.b T«ftDE '.1flR^ The Renowned Food For Plants MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES Continued Albany, N. Y. g The Outing The annual clam bake of the Al- bany Florists' Club was held on Satur- day, Aug. 19, at Henkes' Grove, Newton- ville. About 100 members left the Al- bany Cut Flower Exchange at 2 p.m. in carryalls from the city. On arriving at Henkes' Grove they were received by the reception committee and guests living in the nearby vicinity. Carryalls were sent to Lathams Corners, where they met the .Schenectady and Troy members. On ar- riving at the grove, the bake was opened at 4 p.m., seating about 200 guests. The sporting committee then took up the games among the members and guests, which were very much enjoyed by all those present. At the finish the party disbanded with three cheers. Among the out-of-town guests were Roman J. Irwin and wife, Frederick Goldring, and Will- iam Hannell. The next regular meeting of the Al- bany Florists' Club will be held at F. A. Danker's, Stop .35, Schenectady road, on Thursday evening, Sept. 7, this being the last meeting for the Summer season. All members are requested kindly to attend. The committee of arrangements con- sisted of Louis H. Schaefer, chairman ; F. A. Danker, treasurer ; Thomas Tracey, John H.iggerty, Fi-ank Williams, and Edward Tracey. L. F. S. The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thripa and soft scale. Qt., $1.00; gal. J2.60. rVIKOTIAIMA A 12 per cent, nicotine solution prop- erly diluted for fumigating or vapor- izing. Qt., $1.50; gal., $4.50. Until further notice shipments of our products Fnugine, Venuine and ScaUne will be subject to conditions of the chemical market. Prompt shipments can be guaranteed on ApMiie and Nikotlana. APHINE MANUFACTURING CO. MADISON. N. J. NIKOTEEN For Spraying ai APHIS PUNK For FQmigatiDg Ask your dealer for it Nicotine Mf^. Go. ST. LOUIS When ordering, please mention The Eichsnge ~iTM5 W££D-KILL£R Crass and Weed-Killinir Chemical One Uuart (.covers 150 sq. ft.) $0.50 One <;nnoii 1.50 Write for discounts and further particulars ATLAS PRESERVATIVE COMPANY OF AMERICA Dept. A. 95 Liberty St.. NEW YORK CITY When ordering, ptenae mention Tbe ISzcbange Buffalo, N. Y. Galley Bros., who have a flower store at 161 East Genesee St., intend to build at a later date two or three more green- houses in connection wibh their present property at Gardenville, N. Y. Conrad Galley, president, and Gus Galley, treas- urer At the firm, are in charge of their greenhouses and Andrew Galley, secre- tary, looks after the retail shop. Asso- ciated with him at the store is John M. Fiebelkorn. This firm will make a great feature of 'Mums and Boston ferns dur- ing the coming season. Peter Hoffman of 301 Washington Market is rounding out his tbird year in the riorist business. He has a small, well-filled greenhouse in Peach st. "A liittle Nonsense" Despite the humidity and the scarcity of goods. Buffalo florists still retain their sense of humor and are X>ractical jokers as indicated by an in- cident which happened to Charles Felton, florist at Main and Utica sts. On his r('<-ent return from a motor trip to At- lantic City he stopped at Kasting's. \\'hile he was describing the charms of his journey some florist securely fastened Mr, Felton's car to a hitching post at the rear of the machine. It is hardly necessary to yay that when tlie owner liiiistied 'his (X)nversation and attempted to make a flying start for home his ef- forts were unavailing. His machine had not balked on the long journey and he was amazed that it should "lay dowu" so near home. Ills suspicion was soon aroused by the outbursts of laughter of tile florists who came to his rescue and extricated him from the predicjiment. Mr. Felton is gifte. quote wholesale prices. For that reason It should be treated with care. Copies should not be left lying where they will be seen by outsiders, nor should they on any account be used as wrapping or packing material. Further, the fact that a purchaser not In the trade may seek te obtain goods at trade prices by no means compels you to sell him at wholesale. Racine, Wis. — A tornado swept over this city on Aug. 4, carrying the Jack- son greenhouse into Lake Michigan and wrecking several small buildings in the path of the storm. Cincinnati, 0. The Market The Aster supply has fallen off greatly, until at the time of this writing the Asters available are far short of the actual demand. Gladioli are in heavy supply and were it not for this fact there would be a decided scarcity of flowers in the market. The cut of Roses, particularly good Summer Roses, is very .flight. Easter Lilies are plentiful and are very good. Hardy Hydrangeas are in fair supply. Water Lilies meet with a limited demand. The first Cosmos and Baby Breath of the season came in last week, while a few yellow Chrysanthe- mums have been in the market at dif- ferent times during the past fortnight. Rubrum Lilies have a pretty good mar- ket. Notes J. O. Hetach of Leesburgh, Fla., is spending part of his vacation trip in this city. Geo. Hampton, with Neidinger & Co. of Philadelphia, Pa., and Mr. Legander, with Randall, Chicago, 111., called on their trade in this city last week. BUILT AT A LESS COST BY GEORGE PEARCE 203 Tremont Ave., ORANGE, N. J. Write me and save money Kin Hot-Bed Sash ^"^l^V^iT' Greenhouse Material '^"'^^4u^'' Pecky Cypress V. E. REICH & SONS 1429 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. When ordering, please mention Tbe Excbange fruits & Vegetables Under Glass William Turner. Reduced to $3.50 A. T. Dl LA MARC PTG. * PUB. CO. 4M to 4M Wm* STtk MTMt, M. T. 492 The Florists' Exchange METROPOLITAN GREENHOUSES Thorough In Every Particular The three things of utmost importance after signing the contract to build a greenhouse, are, QuaUty, Speed and Economy. This is a basic truth, and absolutely essential to the success of any greenhouse building operation. Our organization is letter-perfect down to the minutest detail. Along with many other prominent Metropolitan Greenhouse owners, Mr. Martin Metzner, for whom we built the above greenhouse on his estate at Lake Ronkonlcoma, Long Island, will verify our claim that we are capably equipped to build satisfactorily, rapidly and economically. PUT YOUR GREENHOUSE PROBLEMS UP TO US We go anywhere in the U. S. to submit plans and prices METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. PATENTED GREENHOUSES 1 398- 1 408 Metropolitan Ave. Brooklyn, N. Y. When ordering, plense mention The Exchange PIPE CUT TO SKETCH Ic will pay Co correspoad wltb ua Wrought Iron Pipe, Tubes and Fittings NEW AND SECOND HAND Thoroughly overhauled, with new threads and couplings, in lengths of 16 feet and over Guaranteed to give satisfaction ALBERT & DAVIDSON, Inc., 21 7-223 Union Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. WTipn ordering. pU'aae meDti\it Sept. 1. Henry Young is building a greenhouse in the rear of his home on W^aterman ave. This greenhouse will be used for ferns to provide for the Maryland ave. store. A visit to the establishment of W. H. Kruse finds everything in fine shape. Upward of 35.000 ferns are grown here, in all sizes. Mr. Kruse reports business good. MuUauphy has an "old mill stream dis- play." A miniature mill, and a fish pond decorated with small ferns and plants at- tract the eye of passers-by. Shaw's Garden The amateur gardener who wants to have a succession of floral delights and surprises without the work of con- stantly planting, should visit Shaw's Botanical Garden. The knolls, with the winding spring runs and the small Lily ponds, are at their best. Many of the Summer wild flowers are in bloimi show- ing their golden-red and purple color- ings. The Linnean (Jarden and the Rose Garden are planted with the view of aid- ing the amateur gardener in selecting flowers for planting. It is the aim of the management of the Missouri Botanical Gardens to make it of service as well as of interest and pleasure to the general public. The gates arc open every day from early morning until sundown and every Sunday from 2 p.m. till dark. F. L. S. P"OLLOWIN(; is an extract '■ from a letter of Zieger & Sons, of Gennantown, Phila- delphia, Pa. "We cut Asters every day, as many as 10,000 Asters in one day, due to the Skinner System of Irrigation." QKINNER Oystem or iRnioA-riON The Skinner Irrigation Co. 225 Water St.. Troy, Ohio ►X<( ►X<( ►x<< ►:^ ►x^ ►X<( ►x^ ►x<< ►x^ ►x<< When ordering, please mention The Eiclianpe . KRQESCHELl BOILER SEND FOR CATALOGUE Kroeschell Bros. Co. 463 W. Erie St., CHICAGO fauillt Ul 111> tllL^,- II.. II II Boiler to Heat l.UUU IVxi t.; i_,..i--c, l. ) .. ;..." ., Boiler to Heat 1.300 Feet of Glasa. OU' 4S.00 Boiler to Heat 2.000 Feet of Glass. 60° 61.50 Boiler to Heat 2,600 Feet of Glass, 60° 73.50 Boiler to Heat 3.000 Feet of Glass. 60° 90.00 Boilers, Steam or Hot Water, up to 00.000 feet of Glass Heatinj; Capacity J. F. GORMAN, 250 West 128th St., NEW YORK Non-Kink Woven Hose Id any length (oDe piece) nntb couplings. 14c. per foot. Un- equaled at the prioe. Rem- nants, shorter than 50 feet, 10c. per foot, with couplings. Hose Valve — 70c All braa§ except the hand wheel, Has a removable leather disk which is easily replaced to keep watei tight. Stuffing boi prevent* leaki at stem. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. 1398-U08 Metropslittn li, Brooilji, 8. 1 Clay Tile Benches Low factory cost of material. No skiilec labor required. It is fireproof. Nothing tc wear out — will last a lifetime. Can be taker down and reset. No home for vermin or bufis Are now fumishlnft our new beveled roundin| corner 9-in. width Floor Tile. Write for particulars. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO.. CkreU..!, 0, Wbeu ordering, please mentloo The Ezcbaugt August 26, 1916. ■WESTERN STATES— Continued Kalamazoo, Mich. Deadly Dull Tlie liot spell still remains with us, making every small job a burdensome aflair and probably making this season one of the very dullest experienced for many years. Business is practically nothing, and stock very limited. Carnations are off the market. Roses small in size though stem and foliage are good. There are some good Asters and Gladioli but for the balance of the stock not much can be said. However, this doesn't matter much when there is nothing doing, as during the present, even funeral work has been small in both amount done and price paid. The proweis are s!ill toiling away and gradually we find the houses filled up and started for tlie coming season. Of course the weather is hard, very hard, on newly planted stock, but the nights are now becoming cooler and this helps a lot. An Automatic Stoker G. Van Bochove & Bro. are busy installing an automatic stoker which is estimated to cost about $3000 to install, but as they say labor is high and hard to get in the end they expect it will pay. By the way, I have heard several times lately from various sources of those jobs where these up-to-date appli- ances are in use and said to be in great demand by the best class of help in the several lines. For instance, the coal men tell me it is much easier for them to get good men to drive auto trucks than the horse teams, and the former handle much more coal during the day. one large truck doing the work of four and a half teams. Of course all these things are highly expensive and out of the reach of most florists, but it is just as well to know, as sooner or later we shall have to compete with those who will have every invention for reducing the cost of production at their command. S. B. St. Paul, Minn. The second heat wave continues, but we are prepared and are not experienc- ing the diBiculty that was occasioned in the terrific heat of July. There is very little stock finding its way into the mar- ket, therefore the demand is heavy. Gla- dioli are fairly good. Asters appear to be affected by the heat; Sweet Peas are coming from the North in good quality, the growers who have stock are getting record prices. Funeral work continues above normal in Twin Cities. Albert Clausen of Albert Lee, Minn.. has been discharged from mud baths at ■ Shakopee as curetl. His friends wish him continued health. O. J. Olson of Holm & Olson is spend- ing a short vacation at the Lake with his family, coming to town occasionally. Max Kaiser's place will hardly be recognized on the completion of the new- bulb cellar and six modem greenhouses. The cellar is built entirely of concrete and is so arranged that soil can be dumped from above ground line, on bench where the bulbs are laid, from there direct onto the racks. The Cycla- men are thrifty. Max has not forgotten his success at Chicago last year and evidently has something up hi» sleeve. Asters are finished. Poinsettias and ferns and Roses are coming along in good shape. The Hiawatha Greenhouses are all planted with Bostons and 'Mums with Bouvardias in the yard. Aaron Johnson and his bride were re- cipients of many presents, among which was an elaborate mahofany standard lamp presented by employees of Holm & Olson. Chas. A. Math«s, formerly with Dreer's of Riverton, N. J., and Farqu- har's of Boston, has moved to this town and will take charge of the perennial department at the Holm & Olson Nur- series. At Holm & Olson's store in one of the windows there is a display of tln' noted Eocian and Zuma ware, attracting much attention. Another window shows a pool with stream and fountain with a group of fancy Caladiums. Crotons and a few Aquatics with a few blooms of rare Nymphieas fresh daily. The Florists' Exchange 49.1 Look at The Burnham From Every Side Inside and Out WHEN you buy an auto, you look it over — not from one side only, but from every pos- sible side. Then, and not till then, do you decide whether the maker has con- sidered his side most, or your side. Fancy fixings and soft upholstery have nothing to do with the motor's power or endurance. You wave your hand at them until the last thing. What you first want to know is: Will the motor best and most eco- nomically answer your purpose. That's exactly the way to go about boiler buying. Investigate the Burnham along these lines. Being the oldest and largest green- house manufacturer, we are in . [ tion to know greenhouse boiler re- quirements as no other concern. Based on a three-score years' ex- perience, the Burnham Cast Iron Greenhouse Boiler is being made today. It's the oldest and its the youngest greenhouse boiler in the field. Oldest because it was the first greenhouse boiler designed and made by a green- house concern especially for green- house use. A thing that's made for a special work does that work especially well. It's youngest because of con- tinually being improved. Railroads are crowded with busi- ness. Freights are slow. If you want your Burnham Boiler on time, order it time enough ahead of time. c^uj^s^nham^. NEW YORK 42d St. Bldg. Builders of Greenhouses and Conservatories SALES OFFICES BOSTON PHILADELPtllA CHICAGO ROCHESTER Tremonl Bldg. Widenci Bldg. Rookery Bids;. Granite Bldg. TORONTO: Royal Bank Bldg. MONTREAL: Transportation Bldg. FACTORIES Irvington, N. Y. Des Plaines. III. St. Catharines. Canada CLEVEL/ Swetland Bldg A f A f WLen ordering, pleasp mention The Exchange PERFECT GREENHOUSES GET OUR PRICES NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE 1503 MASONIC TEMPLE BUILDING When ordering, please tnentlon The Exchange Many a grower for market would be glad to know ust what constitutes a "btinch" of any given flower. An article on "Bunching Flowers and Foliage," for the New York wholesale market appears in the Gardeners and Florists' Annual for 1916. 50 cents, from this office. Change of Name FROM Quaker City Machine Co. TO The John A. Evans Co. RICHMOND, INDIANA ^"ben ordering, please mention The Exchange 494 The Florists' Exchange Houses of Stearns Cypress 26 Years In Use BUILT IN 1889 HOT BED SASH ii PECKY CYPRESS BENCH STOCK Our f Last longer than iron Cypress ] Break less glass than iron Houses L Are less expensive than iron ASK FOR CIRCULAR E The A.T. Stearns Lumber Company, Neponset-Boston, Mass. Wben ordering, please meotlon The Exchange Greenhouse Lumber 91-186 ."ALL HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. HIGHEST PRICED -. CHEAPEST GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers aiBLJIH A CO. 107 Broad Street, Utlca, N. Y. LET US TELL TOU ABOUT THEM W^ESTERN STATES— Continned H. R. Croak of Willmar, Miun., was in town this week selecting stock to grow on for ChristEQas trade. All growers and florists in the Twin Cities are looking forward to the an- nual State Fair, which will open Sept. 4 to 9 inclusive. The Horticultural ex- hibits bring keen competition. Calvin Kinsman of Austin, Minn., was a caller this weels. W. E. T. Kansas City, Mo. GLASS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASHES Our prices can be had by mail, and it will pay you to get them. We carry the largest stock of Specially Selected Glaaa in Greater New York and can supply any quantity from a box to a carloaa on a one-day notice, and at Rook Bottom Prices. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 215-217 Havemeyer St. , Brooklyn, N.Y. plraBiL' iin-nt In Exchange LIQUID PUTTY MACHINE Wilt last a lifetime. $1.25 SiCH Adjustable— can and frame separate — easily cleaned. Frame all one piece, of m&lleable iron. More prfto- I tioal and more easily oper- I ated than any other. Scal-tifhl liqnid patty at $1.25 per (allon HSTROPOLITiH MlTIRIiL 00. 1398-1401 Metr«poUtu Art. BROOKLTW. N. T. When ordering, please mention Ttie Exchange tng of Lasts FOR GREENHOUSE GLAZING USE IT NOW Mas t lea is elastic and te- nacious, admita of expansion and contrac- tion. Putty be- comes hard and brlctle. Broken (llass more easily removed without break- other glass as occurs with hard putty, longer than putty. Easy to apply. F. O. PIERCE CO., 12 W. Brosdwiy. New York When ordering, nleaae m'-nllMn Th«- Kxchange Greenhouse Glass Double and single thick selected Glass all sizes, from 6 x 8 to 16 x 24 B| Ten boxes or more at wholesale prices Royal Glass Works 120 Wooster St., NEW YORK, N. Y. When ordering. piMlse mention Tlie Bxcbanc* Adolph D. M*>hr, whit has several greenhouses at TGth and Broadway, is busy putting up three additional houses. Mr. Mohr put up two this Spring which, with the new ones will make a total of six. The last houses are each 15ft. x 100ft.. and are to be used principally for pot plants and Christmas stock. Mrs. T. A. Mnsely. a florist at 710 Minnesota ave., Kansas City. Kan., has been taking her vacation a little at a time this Summer. She has a cottage at Forest I>ake. a resort near here, and goes out for short visits every week or so. Mrs. Stnvall. a florist at 4.S1 State st.. Kansas City. Kan., has just returned from a successful business trip in Em- poria. Kan. Ed Bass, a negro florist of East 15th St., Topeka, Kan., sufl'ered a heavy loss by fire on Aug. 17. The fire is thought to have started in the boiler house of the greenhouse about four o'clock in the morning, and by six o'clock the green- house, conservatory, propagating house, pumping station, boiler house, garage, buggy shed, annex, showriioni. and the Bass residence were burned. The green- hou.se was outside the city limits and owing to the failure of the telephone service, the fire department was not called for nearly an hour and a half after the blaze started. The fire spread so raiiidly that practically nothing was siived. .nnd the son. Williiiui. was rescued with difiiculty. The loss amounted to $15,000, about half of which was cov- ered by insurance. Miss J. E. Murray, of the Murray flower shop, has returned from her vaca- tion in Chicago and North. She reports that in her opinion at least the stock in Chicago was in as poor a condition as it is in Kansas City. Mo. Miss Murray has received shipments of Gladioli and Asters from Denver. Colo, and is satis- fied with their color and quality. The Alpha Floral Co., of which Alpha Elberfield is manager, has had 20,000 de sign catalogs printed. T. Peppars Papadakos, proprietor of the Apollo Flower Shop, after returning irou\ his vacation in the West says that he is having a busy time handling fu- neral work. J. DilhofT, of Schloss Bros., ribbonSj of New York City was in Kansas City recently and visited the local florists. The contract for the erection of the ; five new greenhouses at Swope Park hae been let and the work will soon progre"- rapidly. The buildings will be of st' and glass, and when finished will be l. der the supervision of L. H. Noll, brother of T. J. Noll, of T. J. Noll & Co. William L. Rock, of the Wm. L. Kock Flower Co., was forced to recall old friends the other day, when two of hin f I inner employees visited the shop. Frf ' Frumhold, for fifteen years up to l',i, assistant manager of the company, now manager of the Bohannon Flora Co. of Chicago. The other visitor wa- W. A. Miller, now head decorator at tl F. C. Weber & Son Flower Co. M Miller was also employed by Mr. K for many years. G. K. Parker, manager of the Geo. -M Kellogg Flower & Plant Co., has cu tinned his vacation, taking a motor ti to Chicago. He was accompanied by i wife, and in the party were sevei-^ friends. The vacation will last several weeks. „ ^ T. J. Noll, of T. J. Noll & Co., hm purchased another refrigerator of tht same size as the one he now has, 16ft. J 7ft. x 7V2ft. Miss Mamie Klein, of the A. Newel flower shop has returned from her vaca- tion. Miss Klein visited the Lakes anc took a small trip through the East. Th» A. Newell Flower Co. is getting larg< shipments of Asters from California, am reports that Gladioli, coming from Colo rado, are of good quality. „ c .„ B. o. B, Portland, Ore. Witli only two really warm days ant the middle of August almost over, il looks very much as if we were not hav- ing any Summer at all. and so far stool! has continued in over supply. Even in door Roses have been fine the entirt Summer, especially Hoosier Beautj which seems to be the best Summer red available. Ophelia has also been coming in in fine color. Financially the month has been an improvement over last with most of the retailers owing to the numer- ous funerals. Rose Festival Affairs The usual small attendance of th» August meeting of the Portland Floral Society was in evidence. The committee that was in charge of the Rose Festival matter reported that payment of 50 per cent, will be made, the balance to be' paid some time later. Most of the grow- ers will appreciate this, .as money at this time of the year usually looks large^ and the matter has already hung fire for 60 davs. Mr. Lewis reported that the beds at the County Fair were lookinj fine and that there would be a bannr* fair this year. Growers who wish ' exhibit stock at the pavilion are welcome. E. H. White of the W_ ette Dahlia Co. gave a very interesi talk on Dahlias. He is looking for — Dahlia to be quite a factor m the cut flower market when the varieties that keep well become better known. He also predicts that the collarette Dahlias wil! be the most popular as cut flowers, i al- lowed bv some good keeping show and cactus varieties. The meeting afiei^ wards adjourned for refreshments ano cat'ds. , , ,, ,, C. B. Knickman of the McHu; son Importing Co., of New York, ' in the city this week. E. R. Chappell sprained his ankle ttx other day while running for a car through a vacant lot. and he added that inoidentally he missed thai car. The Willamette Dahlia C-o. is unde^ going some clianees in ownership, or rather organization. Unless plans fall it expects to move the entire garden stock from the Willamette lilvd. to some point nearer the city. The company has 666 varieties now on display at their show gardens and approximately l&.tw plants in all, and every one is invited , to visit the gardens any time from now i until frost. H. Niklas. I August 26, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 495 I Classified Advertisements •"•-♦••^i who uiideratand geueral general greenhouse stock, dustrious. Kindly state experience. E. D. KAULBACK & SON, MALDEN, greenhouse work and Must be sober and in- Wagea 316.00 per MASS. WANTED — Good, rellablejoreenhouse man for the growing of pot plants principally. Please state nationality, experience and wages expected. Steady employment. W. A. Riggs, Auburodale, Mass. Continued to Next Column SALESMAN ; Active at present but desires change to up-to- f elate concern. Life experience in the greenhuose, i hulb, seed and nursery lines. Covered Eastern and / W't-stern Statea, and abroad: calling on wholesale, j r.tail and private. Is also a good, experienced / !:;rijwer of pot plants, cut flowers, etc., and able to j take full charge and handle help. Middle aged; f capable; reUable. Address Q. F., care The Flo- j rists' Exchange. / SITUATION WANTED— As head gardener _ or 1 foreman on private or commercial place. Life- [ long experience in all branches, including green- ♦J*! houses, vegetables, flowers, fruit and all kinds of landscape work. Ist-class references. Married; German; small family. Strictly sober and indus- trious. Address Carl Ebers, 121 Ten Bruck St., ■\lbany, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By Hollander, 26; gardener and florist on private estate wants to make change. Have strong recommenda- tions as to ability, as well as character. Dutch, English. German and American experience. Address Q. P., care The Florists* Exchange. LANDSCAPE GARDENING ~ Life experience in England and this country, vdth i'_';uUng landscape architects and nurseries, road f.unstruction, grading, planting, etc., to any extent. Ti'inporary or permanent. Address P. S., care The Florists' Exchange. SI rUATIUN"\VANTED— By young lady in florist iiouse in New York City. 10 years' experience as designer. Competent to wait on customers, rnderstauds the business thoroughly. Best of New York City references. Address Box 146, \\'illiamsport^Pa^ SITUATION WANTED— By gardener; under- stands landscape planting and grading; experience -if 20 years in New England. References fur- nished. Frank Hadden, 326 Washington St.. I'rovidence, R. I. GREENHOUSE MANAGER— At present en- gaged, desires change. Can handle success- fully any size place where flowers are grown for wholesale or retail markets. Good wages expected. References given and required. Address Q. Q.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— In greenhouse work, by single, middle-aged man, who can also do 1st class designing and decorating; 10 years' experience. Wages $15.00 per week. Address "Corey," 16 Prospect Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By general grower; sober, neat, obliging and thoroughly reliable. Scandinavian; married; age 44. Private green- house preferred. Best of references. Address Q. G., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By Carnation grower; 7 years' experience. Married. Can furnish good references. State wages and particulars in the first letter. John Sobischek, Jr., Blue Point, N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— On private place, as grower, or in florist store near New York. Swiss, married, no children; age 40. Life experience. Best reference. Address Q. B., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By storeman. capable in ail branches, with 12 years' Eastern experience; will be free Sept. 1. Make my own sketches for prospective decorations, etc. References exchanged. Address Q. M., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By Oct. 1st, by single, temperate young man who wishes position with commercial Violet grower. Please state wages paid and boarding accommodations offered on place. E. S. Sherman, R. F. D. No. 7S, Lincoln. R. I. SITUATION WANTED— By experienced grower of pot plants, Carnations, 'Mums, etc. Capable of taking full charge and show results. Comes well recommended. Please state salary. Address Q. N., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By competent young woman with store and greenhouse experience. Good designer. Excellent reference. Address Q. K., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By experienced young woman for store in New York City or nearby suburb. Good reference. Address Q. L., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By young lady in up- to-date flower store. Experienced. Excellent references. Address Q. A., care The Florists' ■ Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By single man, good grower of Carnations. Life experience. Address Florist, 152 W. 15th St., New York. HELP WANTED WANTEI5 TWO GREENHOUSE MEN TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER The columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or other Wants; also of Greenhouses, Land, Second-hand Materials, etc., for Sale or Rent. Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like this, without display. No advt. accepted for lees than thirty cents. Advt6. set in heavy faced type, 15 cts. per line (6 words to the line). Display advts. in these columns, $1.50 per inch- n replies to Help Wanted, Situation Wanted or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, please add 10 cts. to cover expense of forwarding. Copy must reach New York office, P. O. Box 100 Times Square Station, by Tuesday night. Advertisers in Western States desiring to ad- vertise under initials, may save time by having answers directed care our Chicago office. r Addres: either •I New York: Box 100 Times Square Station. Chicago: Room 307, 143 No. Wabash Ave. Working Foreman For large place where Orchids, Palms and general collection of Flowering and Foliage Plants are grown. Address with full partic- ulars, stating past experi- ence, and salary expected to GROWER care The Florists' Exchange WANTED — Married man as greenhouse foreman. One who has had wide experience with pot plants. Good references. Wages to commence, $60 per month and house. Also young man as assistant. Good opportunity for one willing to learn. Wages $50 to $55 per month, according to experience. H. E. Downer, Smith College, Northampton, Mass. WANTED — A working foreman. Must be A 1 grower of Roses, Carnations, 'Mums, and a gener- al line of potted plants and bulbous stock. Capable of making up if necessary, by an up-to-date retail establishment of 30,000 ft. of glass. None but a sober, obliging and thoroughly reliable man need apply. Wages $100.00 per month. Address P. E., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— Greenhouse assistant on small com- mercial place up State. Experienced in both growing and making up. Must assist night firing during Winter. Greenhouse right in city and good board within one block at $4 or $5 per week. Per- manent position; pleasant place. Wages $60 per month and room. State experience, etc. Ad- dress P. C, care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A good grower of Carnations and 'Mums, Must be experienced in bulbs and pot plants. Salary to start. $15.00. Must have A 1 reference. The Elmhurst Nursery Co., Queen Blvd., cor. Woodhaven Ave., Elmhurst, L. I., N. Y. ^^_' WANTED AT ONCE— Single man, with general all-around experience in greenhouses, 60 ft. x 05 ft.; have full charge, do most of work. Sober; Protestant. State wages expected, board and room. Frank T. Walker, Massena, N. Y. WAN'TED — Young man about 25 for Carnation section, who can help in design department. $18.00 a week. 300,000 ft. of glass. Location, west. Address N. D., care The Florists' Exchange . WANTED — Clerk in florist's store in suburb of Boston. Must have had experience in selling, designing and decorating. References required. Reply to Q. E., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Competent landscape gardeners as foreman under superintendent. A. W. Smith Co.. Landscape Dept., Pittsburgh. Pa. WANTED — ^Young men as helpers in our Carna- tion and Rose houses. Address Pittsburgh Cut ■ Flower Co., Gibsonia P. O., Pa. WANTED— Man to grow Christmas and Easter stock. Only experienced man need apply. Address Q. 0-, care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED AT ONCE— Experienced Carnation grower. State age and wages e?cpected. Arthur Cockcroft, Northport, L. I., N. Y. WANTED AT ONCE— Man to work in Rose sec- tion; 3 or 4 years' experience. Address Erie Floral Co., Erie. Pa. WANTED— Two men oi place. McQuaid Bros., L a retail commercial Englewood, N. J. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WE HAVE OPPORTUNITY for a Ist-class traveling salesman; highest ideals and morals essential. Replies treated confidentially. Scotch- man preferred. State terms. John Scheepers & Co., Inc., Flower Bulb Specialists, 2 Stone St., N. Y. Continued to Next Oolnmn BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY— An up-to-date re- tail florist of 35, with little capital, wishes posi- tion in retail store. He wishes to correspond with owner that is desirous of retiring from business, and would sell to a good, capable honest man. Address Q. P., care The Florists' Exchange. _^TOCK FOR^^ALE^ AMPELOPSIS AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII— Japan Ivy, 3'A and 4-in, pots, extra strong, 81.25 and $1.50 per doz., SS.OO and SIO.OO per 100. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rocbelle, N. Y. ANTIRRHINUM ANTIRRHINUMS— Virginia. 214-in. pots, limited quantity, quality A 1. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Paul E. Richwagen. Needham, Mass. ARAUCARIAS ARAUCARIAS Excelsa, .3 tiers $60.00 per 100 Excelsa, 4 tiers $75.00 to $100.00 per 100 Robusta, 6 inch $1.25 to $2.00 each Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains, everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa ARAUCARIAS 2 tiers, 45c. each, $5.00 per dozen. 2-3 tiers, 60c. each, $6.50 per dozen. 3-4 tiers, 75c. each, $8.00 per dozen. ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE, ILL. ASPARAGUS EXCEPTIONALLY FINE LOTS OF PLUMOSUS PLANTS. 100 1000 2H-in., extra heavy $3.00 $25.00 3-in 7.00 60.00 4-in 12.00 100.00 Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $7.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 2H-m $3.00 $25.00 3-in 6.00 50.00 Write today for our Plant Bulletin and BuJb List, containing everything vou need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa ASPARAGUS Plumosus Plants, A 1 quality. 100 1000 21^-inoh $3.00 $25.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI Extra heavy, 3-inch 6.00 50,00 PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 SEVENTH ST., PITTSBURGH, PA. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— Im- mediate shipment. Strong. $1.00 per 100 $8.00 per 1000. 5000 at $7.00 per 1000, 2 '.-in' pots, heavy, $3.00 per 100, $25 00 per 1000." S. J. REUTER & SO.N, INC., WESTERLY, R. 1. ASPARAGUS PLU-MOSUS— 2;4'-in.. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Sprengeri, strong 2-year- cld bench plants, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. IRA G. MARVIN 23 So. Franklin St., WILKES-BARRE, PA. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— 10,000 extra heavy fine 214-in. stock, ready for 4-in., $2.50 per 100. Also 500 3,'2-i°- Sprengeri. ready for planting and cutting from at once, $7.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash please. Dobbs & Son, The National Florist, Auburn. N. Y'. ' ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 100 1000 2}i-in. pots $2.25 $20.00 3>i-in. pots 6.00 65.00 BLACKMON BROS., Center St., Trenton, N. J. ASPAR.-iGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— Strong seed- lings, from best greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting, $1,00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, $7.60 per 1000. J. F. Anderson, Short Hills, N. J. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— 2)4-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000; 4-in., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Cut sprays, assorted lengths, $100 per 100. S. G. Benjamin, Fishkill. N. Y. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS AND SPRENGERI^ Fine 3-in. plants, $4.00 per 100. These will please you. Cash, J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Fa. ASPARAGUS — Plumosus, Sprengeri and Hatcheri Seedlings. 23-4, 3 and 4-in. Note my ad., page 399. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New Y'ork City. Continued to Next Colnnin STOCK FOR SALE ASPARAGUS ^^ ASPAR.IGUS SPRENGERI— t-in. pots, fine stock at $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. L. H. Butts, Wyomiasing, Pa. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS— 2i<-in. pots, $2.60 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. Carl E. Holm, Florist. Madison, N. J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— $1.00 per 100, $5,00 per 1000. Collingdale Green- houses, CoUingdale, Pa. ASTILBE ASTILBE XXX Exceptionally fine lot of the following varieties large enough for 8-in. pots: ^., , 10 100 Gladstone $1,25 $10.00 Peach Blossom 1.50 12.50 Queen Wilhelmina 1 50 12 50 S. G. HARRIS TARRYTOWN. N. v! BAY TREES BAY TREES— Write for wholeaale price Hal, Jullm Roehre Co., Rutherford. N. J. BEGOWIAS BEGONIAS 100 1000 Chatelaine, 214-mch $6.00 $50.00 3-inch 9.00 80.00 " 4-inch 12.00 Luminosa, 2>^-inch 6.00 50.00 3 and 4-inch. .$8.00 and 12.00 Magnifica, 2)4-inch 6.00 50.00 3-inch 8.00 75.00 4-inch 12.00 Other varieties, prices on application. Write today for our plant bulletin and bulb list, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. BEGONIAS „ . „, 100 1000 Begonia Cbate ame. 2}i-in $5.00 $45.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 4-in 12 00 S. J. REUTER A SON, INC., WESTERLY. R. I BEGONIAS — Delivery from May 15th. Mrs. J. A. Peterson (New). 2>i-in. pots, $25.00 per 100, $200.00 per 1000. JULIUS ROEHRS, CO., RUTHERFORD, N J BEGONI.\ — Chatelaine, fine 4-in. plants at $10.00 per 100. Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. BEGONIAS— AU varieties. See display ad., page 457. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St.. tf. Y. BOUVARDIA BOUVARDIAS— EiceUent stock. Red, pink end white, 2>iin., $5.00 per 100, $40 00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. BOX TREES BOX TREES— Standards. Pyramids and Bush. Price list on demand. JuUue Roehra Co., Rutherford. N. J. - BOXWOOD i T rT f BoxwooDs ;! PYRAMIDS — Broad, heavy specimens, 2 It. $1.00 each; 2J^ ft., $2.00 each; 3 ft., $2.50 each; 4 ft., $4.50 each. Price includes tubs, f. o. b., Dun- dee, 111. Write for prices on larger sizes, BUSH SHAPE— I0-12-in„ balled, 30c. each; I8-in,, balled, 60c. each; 30-in., balled, $1.76each.. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO , INC., Box 407 DUNDEE; ILL BOXWOOD— BUSH FORM 12-15 in., $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. 15-18 in., 5.00 per doz.. 35.00 per 100. 18-24 in., 7.50 per doz., 60.00 per 100. BRECK-ROBINSON CO., LEXINGTON, MASS. BULBS BULBS Hyacinths, Tulips, Daffodils, Narcissus. Spanish Iris. Get our prices before placing your order Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything vou need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. AMERICAN GROWN BULBS Northern grown Golden Spur are superior to Imported stock, force two to three weel^ earlier, also Emperor, Darwin Tulips, etc. Write for list and prices. Geo. P. Buck & Son, Collingswood, N. J CALCEOLARIAS CALCEOLARIAS This plant i becoming more popular each year. Order now. 2li-inch $7,00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everytning you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. CALCEOL-'VRI.iS — Carter's prize, finest mixed, ready Sept. 1st and later, 2>4-in., $7.00 per 100. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. Continned to Next Page 496 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE CANNAS CANNAS — Ohio grown, freeh cut, Mme. Craiy, tl.SO per 100, Sllf.SO per 1000; Gladioflora, 2.00 per 100, $17.60 per 1000; Beacon, »6.00 per 100, S50.00 per 1000. Special ratea on larKe fota and Btarted plant*. Caan pleaae. C. Betacner. Dover, Ohio. CARNATIONS FIELD-GROWN GAKNATION PLANTS Ready for shipment now. If you order now, we will reserve for you until you are ready for them. The quality 13 guaranteed, we assume all risks except the growing. PINK 100 1000 Alice $8.00 $76.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.60 65.00 Mrs. C. Edward Akehurst 6.00 60.00 Pink Sensation 8.00 75.00 Mrs. C.W.Ward 7.00 55.00 Enchantress 7.00 55.00 Rose Pink Enohantrcsa 7.00 65.00 Rosette 7.60 60.00 Dorothy Gordon 7.60 60.00 Northport 7.00 66.00 RED Champion 7.50 60.00 Princess Dagmar 7.50 60.00 Beacon 7.00 60 00 Harlowarden 7.00 65.00 Victory 7.00 65.00 WHITE Matchless 7.00 66.00 White Wonder 7.00 65.00 White Enchantress 7.00 65.00 White Perfection 7.00 55.00 Alma Ward 7.00 65.00 YELLOW Yellow Prince 8.00 70.00 VARIEGATED Benora 8.00 70.00 New Carnations to be disseminated 1916-17: 100 1000 Cottage Maid $12.00 $100.00 Merry Christmas 12.00 100.00 RosaUa 12.00 100.00 Old Gold 12.00 100.00 Complete description on application. Order now for December and January delivery. Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. 60,000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Fine, healthy, well-branched plants. Pleased to have you come and see them. 100 1000 Lawson 85.00 $45.00 Windsor 6.00 45.00 White Perfection 5.50 48.00 Matchless 6.00 60.00 White Enchantress 6.50 50.00 Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.50 50.00 White Wonder 6.50 55.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.50 60.00 Victory 6.50 Prospector 6.50 Rosette 7.00 Champion 7.00 Alice 7.50 Benora 7.50 Nebraska, fine new red 15.00 100 rates for less than 250 of one variety. These are grown for the trade. Cash with order, ARTHUR COOMBS, . West Hartford, Conn. Carnation Plants Heavy, Field-Grown Stock PINK Enchantress, $45,00 per 10(X) Philadelphia White Wonder RED St. Nicholas Champion Delhi $6.00 per 100, J50.00 per 1000 250 at 1000 rate Cash with order JOY FLORAL COMPANY Nashville Tennessee CARNATION PLANTS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $7.50 $60.00 C. Akehurst 7.50 55.00 AUce 7.50 65.00 C. W. Ward 7.00 55.00 L. P. Enchantress 7.00 55.00 R. P. Enchantress 7.00 65.00 D. Gordon 7.00 55.00 MatchleiiS 7.00 65.00 White Enchantress 7.00 65.00 White Perfection 7.00 55.00 Alma Ward 7.00 55.00 White Wonder 7.00 55.00 Champion 7.50 60.00 Beacon 7.00 55.00 Victory 7.00 55.00 Satisfaction guaranteed. Let us qoute you on your requirements. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 RACE ST. PIIII.A DELPHIA, PA. CARNATIONS — Field-grown Carnation plants; fine, healthy stock. No. 1. L. P. Enchantress, R. P. Enchantress, W. Enchantress, Rosette, White Wonder, Herold, $6.00 per 100. Cash, please. Engelmann, 379 Elm St., Pitufield, Mass. OoBtlnnad to Next Colnmii STOCK FOR SALE CARNATIONS FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS 100 1000 Alice $7.00 $65.00 Champion 7.00 60.00 Rose Pink 6.00 55.00 lOiichantress 6.00 50.00 Matchless 6.00 55.00 White Perfection 6.00 50.00 White Wonder 6.00 55.00 White Enchantress 6.00 55.00 Liberal count. Carefully dug and packed. 250 at 1000 rate. WASHINGTON FLORAL CO., WASHINGTON, PA. Wholesale Carnation Grower. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS We have some fine No. 1 Carnations as follows: 100 Pink Enchantress $5.00 White Enchantress 5.00 Matchless 6.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00 Beacon 4.00 We have some lighter plants with three breaks or more at $3.00 per 100. Terms cash with order. We can ship promptly and pack very carefully. JOS. H. BLACK SON & CO., HIGHTSTOWN, N. J CARNATION PLANTS Field grown; clean, healthy stock. Beacon. .$.500 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. White Enchantress. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. FRANK P. PUTNAM, ,gwiLg°Mi'ss. CARNATIONS— Belle Washburn, Miss Theo, Nebraska, Nancy. $15.00 per 100. Alice, Ake- hurst, Sensation, Herald, $7.50 per 100, $60.00 Eer 1000. Benora, Champion, Gorgeous, Poca- ontaa. Rosette, Supreme, $7.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Alma Ward, Mrs. Ward, Matchless, Philadelphia, $7.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Select stock. Cash. C. Betacher, Dover, Ohio. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Enchantress Supreme, Enchantress, White En- chantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, White Perfec- tion, Mrs. C. W. Ward. Mrs. Patten, Philadelphia. Harlowarden, Beacon, Benora, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. P. R. QUINLAN EST. Onondaga Valley, N. Y. Field-Grown Carnation Plants White Wonder, Matchless, Alice, $0,00 per 100. $55.00 per 1000. Beacon, H, Fenn, Champion, $7.00 per 100, $00.00 per 1000. JOHN BARR, Florist, So. Natick, Ma$$. HEALTHY FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS — Enchantress Rose Pink, Washington (Dark Pink Enchantress sport). Victory, White Enchantress, Matchless, $50.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. Alex. A. Laub, New Hamburgh, N. Y. CARNATIONS— Field-grown plants. Fine, healthy stock. Princess Dagmar, Matchless, Philadel- phia, Benora, Pink Delight, $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000. Alice, $7.00 per 100. Cash with order. H. A. Cook & Son, Shrewsbury, Mass. CARNATION PLANTS— Field grown, 1000 Matchless, $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000; 250 Pink Delight, $7.50 per 100. Cash with order. A. H. Knight, Shrewsbury, Mass. 1200 CARNATIONS— Enchantress, field grown, strong plants, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Cash. Wm. J. Marshall, Copeland St., Cam- pello, Mass. CARNATIONS— Field-grown Carnation plants, in all varieties; Ist-class stock. See display ad, page 457. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. CARNATIONS— 125 Rose Enchantress, 250 EUzabeths. 125 Enchantress, 10S5 Wiiisor. All first size, clean plants, at $5.60 per 100, $75.00 takes the lot. The Chatham Floral Co., Chatham, N. J, FIRLD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS— Matchless, White Encliantress, Alice H. Fenn, Beacon, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Paul E. Richwagen, Needham, Mass. CARNATIONS— White Enchantress and Pink Enchantress, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Cash with order. F. C. Hoffman, 320 .Main St., Pawtucket, R. I. CARNATIONS^^Fieid-grownlSnchantress, White Enchantress, $5.00 per 100. Frank J. Weiss, Port Jervis, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS EMMA A Garza-.\nemone, Double Pompon, pale pink. It's a dandy I You will make no mistake in buying stock of this 'Mum; comes into bloom about Nov. 15th, finishes early in December. Cuttings ready now. $15.00 per 100. GUTTMAN & RATNOR, INC., Wholesale Florists 101 West 28th Street. NEW YORK. SPECIAL FOR A FEW DAYS A No. I Cuttlnga E. A. Seldewltz, Garza, Mensa, Western Beauty and Golden West, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate. JOHN R. COOMBS, WEST HARTFORD, CONN. Contiiined to Next Cclama STOCK ^OR SALE CHRTSANTHEMTTMS^ CHRYSANTHEMUMS— .3.50 Moon Yellow, 100 Maud Dean. 250 Roman Gold. 100 Lynnwood Hall, 100 Pink Gem, 200 Robert Halliilay, 21.4-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. IRA G. MARVIN 23 So. Franklin St., WILlvES-BARRE, PA. POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— Diana, Baby, Quinola, Klondyke, Sol. d'Or, Helen Newbury, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready April let. White Bros., Medina, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Good commercial va- rieties. 2}i-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Write for list of varieties. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Principally exhibition varieties. Send for list and prices. Scott Broe., Elmsford. N. Y. CINERARIAS CINERARIA Half Dwarf Mixed 2'-^-in. pots ready now, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Selected strain from the best colors. S. J. REUTER & SON, INC., WESTERLY, R. I. CINERARIAS— Dreer's Prize Dwarf, from 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. Cash with order. Hopkins, The Florist, Brattleboro, Vt. CINERARIA.S— Half dwarf, finest mi.xed, 2l<-in., $3.00 per 100. $25,00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28tfa St., New York. CBOTONS CROTONS— From 3-in. pots, 8 to 10-in. high in 8 varieties, $15.00 per 100; from 2W-in. pots, in 10 varieties, $5.00 per 100. B. M. Wichers & Co., Gretna, La. CYCLAMEN CYCLAMEN 100 1000 2l4-in., extra good $8.00 $75.00 3-in., extra good 12.00 100.00 4-in., extra good 25.00 Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything vou need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. CYCLAMEN— Improved Wandsbek typo, 3-in., separate or mixed, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Salmon separate, $10.00 per 100. Ernest Rober, WUmette, 111. CYCLAMEN — Giant flowering, best strain, 2H- in. pots, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. CYCLAMEN — 4-in., good, stocky plants, ready to shift. $15.00 per 100. Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, Pa^ DAHLIAS DAHLIAS — Large, field-grown clumps. Sylvia, Jack Rose, Red Hussar, Black Beauty, Blue Oben and other varieties. Extra large tubers, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Hatboro Flower and Fruit Farma,- Hatboro, Pa. DAISIES DAISIES— 2 K-inch 100 1000 Boston Yellow $6.00 $50.00 Mrs. F. Sander 6.00 50.00 Marguerites 6.00 50.00 Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa DELPHINIUMS DELPHINIUM BELLADONNA— Strong clumps for forcing, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Breck-Robinson Co., Lexington, Mass. drac.s:nas DRAC.ENA INDIVISA— Extra hea\->-. strong, 2'^-in,, ready for 4-in. at once. Will make good 5-in. stock for next Spring, 12-in. to 15-in. high now, $3.50 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash please. Dobbs & Son, The National Florist Auburn, N. Y. DRACjENA INDIVISA— From 3-in. pots, fine, strong planta, $8.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. Vose, "The Florist, 241 Main St., Woon- socket, R. I. DRAC^NA INDIVISA— 6000 strong 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Sodcniann & Lind- hardt. Long Branch, N. J. ERICAS Ericas, young stock for growing on, strong and well rooted plants out of 2>^ and 21-4 -inch pots. Erica Fragrans Mclanthera $10 per 100 " Regerminans $10 Cupressina $15 " Gracilis Autumnalis $10 " Persoluta Rosea $10 " Persoluta Alba $10 " Globularia $10 " President Carnot $15 " President Faure $15 " Ventricosa Rosea $15 Cash w*ith order, please. ANTON SCHULTHEIS 316 10th St. College Point, N. Y Contlnned to Next Calnmn STOCK^FOR^SALE EUONYMUS EUONYMUS RADICANS FOR SALE)— SeveTd thousand from rooted cuttings to sturdy plants, 4 and 5 years old. This is a large leaf, quick-grow- ing variety of Radicans. It originated in this town and is extremel.v desirable. Price and sample plants on application. F. E. Palmer, Inc., Broolt- Une. Maes. FERNS FERNS. 100 1000 Scottii. 2H-in $5.00 $45.00 Boston, 2H-in 6.00 45.00 Teddy, Jr., 2J-i-in., extra good 6.00 60.00 &-in. of the above, $50.00 to $75.00 per 100. 100 1000 Scottii. 4-in $25.00 $200.00 Teddy, Jr. 4-in 25.00 200.00 Roosevelt. 4-in 25.00 200.00 6-in. of the above, $60.00 and $75.00 per 100. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need, S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. 10,000 Ferns from Bench Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmani $15.00 per 100 E. R. SEYMOUR WARREN. R. 1. FERNS— Scottii, 3-in., $7.00 per 100; Scott i Teddy, Jr., 6-in., $35.00 per 100; Scottii, Teddy Jr. and Roosevelt, 7-in., 45c. each. Ask prices on large plants, any size. Cash, please. M. Hilpert, Sta. O., 313 Belair Rd., Baltimore, Md. FERNS — Scottii. 5!2-in. and 6-in.. fine planta at $30,00 and $35,00 per 100. Smithii, 4-in., $20.00 per 100. Teddy Jr.. 8-in. specimen plants at $10.00 per doz. Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia. Pa. FERNS — 2j4'-in. pots, strong plants; Boston, Whitmanii, Whitmanii compacta, Teddy, Jr., Roosevelt, $6.00 per 100. Heller Bros. Co., New Castle. Ind. FERN SEEDLINGS AND OTHER FERNS^ In any quantity; see advertiaement on page 455. J. F. Anderson, Fern Specialist, Short Hilla, N. J. FERN SEEDLINGS— In all varieties; alio all other Ferns, 2>i-in., etc. See display ad., pags 457. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., N. Y. BOSTON FERNS— From bench, ready for 6-in. pots, 15c. Good, strong planta. Brant Broe., Inc., Utica, N. Y. FORGET-ME-NOTS FORGET-ME-.\OTS (Myosotis)— Best Winter- blooming, nice, strong plants from soil, $1.00 per 100; 2!4-in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. Newton Rose Conservatories, Newtonville, Mass. freesias FREESIA PURITY BULBS— 500,000 H in. to ii in., $4.00 per 1000; 200,000 >< in. to H in-. $2.50 per 1000. Express prepaid when cash with ■ order, 5 per cent, discount C. O. D. Pacific Bulb Co., Seabright, Cal. GARDENIAS GARDENIA VEITCHEII 2,H-in. pots, readv now Extra fine, $S.OO per 100, $70.00 per 1000. 4-in., extra good. $20 00 and $25.00 per 100. Write today for our plant bulleting and bulb list, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 160S-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— Ricard, Poitevine, Viaud, Gen. Grant. Nutt. Oberle. Buchner, rooted cuttings, $10.00 per 1000; 2>i-in., $20,00 per 1000. John C. Daly. 1510 Hackensack Plank Rd., North Ber- gen, N. J. GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings, Ricard, Nutt, Poitevine, Buchner, $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. Also booking orders for Fall deliveries. A. D. Schciuficld, Secaucus, N. J. GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings sent with tuar- antee that puts all risk on me. See di^lay advertisement. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GERANIUMS — »-in., bushy: S. A. Nutt. A. Ricard and PoiteWne, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Cash. C. Betacher, Dover, Ohio. GLADIOLI GLADIOLUS SPIKES — America, Augusta, Mrs. Francis King and other leading cut flower varie- ties, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. N. Leon Wintier, West Grove, Pa. HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGEA— Otakaa, 3H-in., $7.00 per 100; 5-in., $10.00 per 100. IRA G. MARVIN 23 So. Franklin St., WILKES-B.UIRE, PA. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA— 3-in. at $5.00; 6-in. and 8-in., in bloom, 35c., 50c., 75c. and $1.00 each. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids. Mich. Conttmned to Next Fas* August 26, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 497 STOCK^FOR^ALE HYDRANGEAS FRENCH HYDRANGEAS 2^-in. pots, $4.60 per 100. In the following vaneties: Hydrangea La Lorraine, Mme. Emile Mouilliere, General Vi De Vibraye, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Radiant, Avalanche, E. G. Hill, Bouquet Rose. Cash with order, please. J. H. Fiesser, Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. IRIS Plant now for best results the choicest of all GERMAN IRIS Per 100 Pallida dalmatica $15.00 King of Iris 15.00 Mrs. Neubronner 15.00 Rheine Nixe 12.00 Niebelungen. 10.00 Princess Vic. Louise 10.00 Madame Chereau 4.00 Cash with order. Mountain View Floral Co. Portland, Ore. IRIS — German: Purple, blue and yellow clumps, $50.00 per 1000. Three to five shoots to a clump. Japanese Iris. White . purple and lavender Divisions, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson, Springfield Gardens, L. I., N. Y. GERMAN IRIS— Pallido dalmatica, Mme. Che- reau, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. John Mar- shall, Prop. Fruit Hill Greenhouses, Providence, R. I. IRIS— German, 10 named varieties, $2.00 per 100; Japanese, white, purple, mi-xed, $5.00 per 100. Amou Heights Nurseries, Camden, N. J. IRIS — German, Pallida, dalmatica, best lavender and fragrant flowers, divisions, $10.00 per 100. C. L. Schmidt, Lebanon, Pa. GERMAN IRIS — Mixed, good varieties: single corms at $1.00 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Cash. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. IVY ENGLISH IVY— 200 strong plants, 2H-in., fronds 12-in. to 18-in., $4.00 per 100. IRA G. MARVIN 23 So. Franklin St., WILKES-BARRE, PA. ENGLISH IVY PLANTS— Field grown, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Theo. Knocke, Princeton, N.J. JERUSALEM CHERRIES JERUSALEM CHERRIES— Very fine stock. 2M- in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. H. Fiesser, Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. LOPEZIA LOPEZIA RACEMOSA— A very neat Xmas plant, covered with thousands of red flowers from November until May, out of 2-iD., 3c.: 4-in., very bushy, $7.00 per 100. Emil Baudisch, 753 Hamil- ton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. MYRTLE WE HAVE 10,000 nice clumps of Myrtle for sale, perfectly hardy, price $6.00 per 100, or $50.00 per 1000. Tonie Cascio, 651 Watchogue Rd., Port Richmond, N. Y. iniRSERY STOCK ORNAMENTAL STOCK OF QUALITY CAN SUPPLY QUANTITY OF FOLLOWING ITEMS: AZALEA mollis. Bushy plants, with plenty of buds, 12 to 15 in. high, 35c. each, $4.00 per doz., $30,00 per 100: 15 to 18 in. high, 46o. each, $5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. BOXWOOD— Pyramids, 35 in. high, very fine, $1.75 each: 42 in. high, very fine, $2.25 each; 48 in. high, very fine, $3.26 each; 64 in. high, very fine, $4.00 each. RHODODENDRONS— Best, hardy-named sorts, bright foliage and full of buds, 18 to 24 in. high, 75c. each; 24 to 30 in., $1.00 each. These cover the entire list of Parson's Hardy Hybrids. Seedling RHODODENDRONS— Mixed colors, 18 to 24 in. high, very bushy and full of buds, 55c. each: 24 to 30 in. high, and correspondingly bushy, 70o. each. ARISTOLOCHIA Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe)— Ex- tra strong plants, 4 ft. of tops, 26c. each, in any quantity. HYDRANGEA Paniculata grandiflora — Tree form, 3 to 4 ft. bodies, fine heads, $25.00 per 100. Bush form, 3 ft. high, $10.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA Arborescens grandiflora alba — 3 to 4 ft. high, bushy, $20.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., bushy, ■ $14.00 per 100. BARBERRY Thunbergii— 18 to 24 in. high, very bushy, $7.00 per 100; 15 to 18 in. high, very bushy, $5.00 per 100. PRIVET, CALIFORNIA— Very bushy, 18 to 24 in high, $2.50 per 100: 24 to 30 in. high, $3.00 per 100. PRIVET AMURENSE (Amoor River. Hardy Northern Type)— 18 to 24 in., $5.00 per 100; 24 to 30 in., $7.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville ----------- Ohio KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE— Can be moved now. $12,000 worth at Western Springs, 111., all sizes. Let us quote you. VAUGHAN'S .SEED STORE, CHICAGO and NEW YORK JUGLANS QUERCIFOLIA— Oak Walnut hybrid; with dark green oak leaves and California wal- nuts. Wild Plant Improvement Gardens, Santa Anna, Cal. NORWAY MAPLES, Pin Oake, Oriental Planta in all sizes. Send for price list. Audubon Nur- wriea. Box 731. Wilmington, N. C. Continued to Next Column STOCKJ^R SALE PALMS SINGLE PLANTS Belmoreana, 4-inch $40.00 per 100. 5-inch 75c. to $1.00 each. 6-inch $1.25 to $1.50 each. Forsteriana, 2'^-mch.. .$20.00 per 100. 4-inch $40.00 to $45.00 per 100. 5-inch $1.00 to S1.25 each. 6-inch $1.25 to $2.00 each. 7-inch $1.50 to $2.50 each, Made up plants. Prices on application. PHOENIX ROEBELENII 4-inch $6.00 per 100. 5-inch $1.25 to $1.50 each. 6-inch $2.00 to $2.50 each. 7-inch $2.50 to $3.50 each. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything vou need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. PHOENIX ROEBELENI— Out of 4-in. pots: very well established plants, 12 in. above the pot, $35.00 per 100. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., College Point, L. I., N. Y. PALMS — Plicenix canariensis seedlings from plants, JL.'JO per 100, $10.50 per 1000, prepaid. Florist sample for 10c. Cash. Abele Bros., 520 Joseph St.. New Orleans, La. FANDANUS PANDANUS VEITCHII— For a few days only will make special low price for cash with order. Size for 2H-in. pots, $4.60 per 100. Size for 3 -in. pots, 6.00 per 100. Size for 4 -in. pots, 8.00 per 100. Size for 6 -in. pots, 12 00 per 100. Best pot-gown, nicely variegated, 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Pandanug suckers, $2.00 and $4.00 per 100. J. J. Soar, Little River, Fla. PANDANUS VEITCHII— 6-in., at 76c.: 7-in. and 8-in.. $1.50 to $2.00 each: 10-in. and 12-in., from $3.00 to $6.00 each. Fine specimens. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. PELARGONIUMS PELARGONIUMS— E. G. Wurtenburgia, Schwab- ian Maid, 4-in., $15.00 per 100. Cash. C. Betecher, Dover, Ohio. PEONIES Peonies 3 to 5 eye roots. Best Cut Flower Varieties. Many new ones. Description and prices on application. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. THE WORLD'S BEST PEONIES— Fifteen fine named Peonies for $2.50, or 25 for $5.00. all different and truly labeled, a chance to obtain a fine collection at half price, comprising such varieties as Festiva maxima, Delachei, Achillea, Lady L. Bramwell, Couronne d'Or, Prolifica, Tricolor, Louis Van Houtte, and various other fine sorts. With any order of above for S5.00 I will include one plant of Baroness Schroeder free. I have the largest stock in America of Lady Alexandra Duff (absolutely true) and many other fine varieties. Send for catalogue. W. L. Gumm, Peony Special- ist, Remington, Ind. PEONIES — $20,000 worth of beet named varieties at our Nursery, Western Springs, 111. Now is planting time. Let us quote you. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. CHICAGO and NEW YORK PEONIES — Get the rare ones, true stock. So- lange, Tourangelle, Mme. Jules Dessert, Mons, Martin Cahuzac, La France, Rosa Bonheur, Mig- non. Therese, Germain Bigot, Primevere, La Fay- ette, Eugene Verdier. Send for list. D. W. C. Ruff, Buena Vista Gaadens, St. Paul, Minn. PEONIES — The money makers. Send for our list. C. Betscfaer. Dover. Ohio. FERENNIALL Perennials Complete listol the best Varieties with prices that will interest you. Write today for our Plant BviUetin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MKEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. HARDY PLANTS — Cypripedium acaule, pubes- cens and spectabile. Lilium Canadenee and Philadelphicum 25 varieties Hardy Ferns, also hardy perennials and shrubs. L. E. Williamfl, Exeter, N. H. PYRETHRUM, Jap. Iris, Phlox, mixed. Iris Sib. Orientalis, blue, and Narcissus bulbs, home grown. Munsell & Harvey, Ashtabula, Ohio. FHI.OX PHLOX— White or pink, iS.OO per 100. Amon Heights Nurseries, Camden, N. J, Continued to N^st Galium STOCKJTOR^ALE POINSETTIAS POINSETTIAS— Strong stock, 2'4-m., J6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. IRA G. MARVIN 23 So. Franklin .St., WILKES-BARRE. PA. POINSETTIAS— Nice plants, out of 2K-in., $4.50 and $5.00 per 100. Cash. Fisher Bros., Cham- bersburg. Pa. PRIMULA 300,000 PRIMROSES Best strain in existence, as usual, specialty for many years, always reliable, 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000, except where noted. MALACOIDES, lavender and white. MALACOIDES, pink and grandiflora. 3><;c. OBCONICA, LARGE FLOWERING, 9 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA LARGE FLOWERL^JG FRINGED, 5 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA GIANT FLOWERING, 6 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA SALMON QUEEN $3.50 per 100. We grow HYDRANGEAS, ALL BEST KINDS by the acre. Let us quote you. J. L. SCHILLER, TOLEDO, O. PRIMULA — Obconica, transplanted seedlings, Ronsdorf strain, finest in existence, separate or mixed, $2.00 per 100, $18,00 per 1000. Malacoides, white or pink, transplanted, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. PRIMULA MALACOIDES ROSEA— New, bril- liant pink variety. Certificates wherever shown. August or September delivery. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 ber 1000. Fred H. Lemon & Co., Richmond, Ind. PRIMULA OBCONICA— Miller's Giant, fine, 3- in., $4.00 per 100. Chinese large flowering, 3-in., $4.00; 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Malacoides. 2-in., $2.00 per 100. These plants will please you. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown. Pa. PRIMULA MALACOIDEiS— 2H-in. pots, extra strong plants, ready to shift, $2.50 per 100. H. J. Toher, 58 Concord St., Providence, R. I. RESURRECTION PLANTS RESURRECTION PLANT.S— (Mexican Ever- green), scarce. $3.26 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., New York. ROCK PLANTS ROCKERY PLANTS— Rare Himalayan and other Rhododendrons, Herbaceous Plants, rare Shrubs and Aquatics, Seeds of Alpines, etc. : catalogues on application. G. Reutbe. Keston, Kent, England ROSES ROSE PLANTS— Own roots. My Maryland, SJ'o-in.. Pink Killarnev, 3,'a-in.; Arenburg, 4-in., 332-in., $6.00 per 100. $55.00 per 1000; 4-in., $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Lady Hillingdon, 4-in., $6,00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Good, strong stock. 250 plants at the 1000 rate. Brant Bros., Inc., Utica, N. Y. ROSES — Own root bench plants, 1-3 years old. Pink and White Killarney, 1 year old Richmond, $5.00 per 100, $40,00 per 1000. Stock in prime con- dition. On market due to reduction in plant. 3>..-in. Richmond. $6.00 per 100. IRA G. MARVIN 23 So. Franklin St., WILKES-BARRE, PA. ROSE PLANTS— Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, 3-in., at $6.00 per 100; Richmond, 3-in. at $6.00 per 100; Maryland, 3-in., $8.00 per 100; American Beauty, 4-in., $8.00 per 100. Other varieties. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. 234 and 4-in., 1-yr. field-grown to pot 5 to 6 in. Leedle Co , Expert Rose Growers, Springfield, Ohio. SEEDS WE HAVE Sweet William seeds, mostly dark colors, grown from 4 to 6 inches high, perfectly hardy, $2.50 per oz. Also assorted color Pansy seeds. We have the best Pansies in New York State, requiring the mixed colors, large flowers, and good colors, $4.00 per oz., $55.00 per lb. Tonie Cascio, 551 Watchogue Rd., Port Richmond, S. I., N. Y. SMILAX Smil ax 100 1000 21^-inch $3.50 J30.00 3 -inch 6.00 60.00 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. SMILAX PLANTS— 2i.i-in. pots, nice plants. $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Carl E. Holm, Florist, Madison, N. J. SMILAX— 2M-in., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rate. W. L. Jones, Nutley, N.J. SMILAX— To make room, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. M. H. Baumann, Park Ridge, N. J. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS — Silver Pink, Giant White,. Giant Yellow, 2>i-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00i per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New- York^ Continued to- K^^t CoXmnn. STOCKJFOR^LE SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS Extra fine topped and branching. 100 1000 Ramsburg's Silver Pink, 2>^-in $5.00 $40.00 Phelps' White, 2H-in 5.00 40.00 Phelps' Yellow, 2'A-m 5.00 40.00 Giant Yellow, 2Ji-m 6.00 40.00 Nelrose, 2J^-in 6.00 40.00 Nelrose, .'J-in 8.00 70.00 Nelroae, 4-in 12.00 100.00 Keystone, 2H-in 6.00 30.00 Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, P» SNAPDRAGONS 100 1000 Ramsburg's Silver Pink $3,00 $25.00 Nelrose 3.00 25.00 Nice, 2t^-in. plants that will please you. Cash with order. Hopkins The Florist, Brattleboro, Vt. SNAPDRAGON— Nelrose, 3-in.. strong and bushy, cut back, $5.00 per 100, $45,00 per 1000. Key- stone, new, 3-in., strong and bushy, cut back, fine pink. Winter blooming, $7.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. John F. Horn & Bro., 20 No. Sixth St., Allentown, Pa. .SNAPDRAGO.N.S— Ramsburg's SUvcr Pink, 2'4- in. pots, strong plants, $4,00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Cash. Wm. J. Marshall, Copeland St., Campello. Mass, SNAPDRAGON — Nelrose, bushy plants, cut back, $3,00 per 100. Cash with order. M. H. Bau- mann. Park Ridge, N. J. STEVIAS STBVIA — Fine, 3-in,, twice cut back repotted plants, ready for 6-in,, at 5c. Palmetto Nur- series, De Witt House Prop., Florence. S. C. STEVIA — Extra fine, strong, bushv, field-grown plants, $6.00 per 100. Blarkmon Bros., Center St., Trenton. N. J. STEVIA— Rooted cuttings, $8.00 per 1000; 2-in., $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson, Springfield Gardens, L. I., N. Y. SW^ET PEAS SWEET PEAS — Zvolanek's varietiea. NoU my ad., page 457. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th at.. New York City. VINCAS VINCA INCANA — For borders and edging, plant« from open ground, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Southworth Bros., Beverly, Mass. VIOLETS FIELD GROWN VIOLET PLANTS 100 1000 Princess of Wales $6,00 $50,00 Lady Campbell 6.00 50.00 Marie Louise 6,00 50.00 California 6.00 50.00 Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. FIELD-GROWN VIOLETS— Strong clumps of Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100. $45,00 per 1000. California, $4.00 per 100. Campbell, $5.00 per 100. AU strong, healthy plants, packed to carry safely by express. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J MISCELLANEOUS STOCK Each AUGUST BARGAINS Bush Box, extra heavy, balled, 30-in $1.00 24-in 90 IS-in 50 12 to 15-in 30 10 to 12-in 20 8 to 10-in 12 Peonies. Large clumps 20 3 to 5 eyes 05 Peach Trees. 5 to 7 ft., standard vaneties. . . .07 Apple Trees, 6 to 7 ft., standard varieties. . . .12 Willows. Laurel If., 6 to 7 ft 08 White. 6 to 7 ft 10 Spir£ea Opulifolia. 5 ft 06 Van Houttei. 3 ft 08 Golden If., 4 ft 09 Lonicera Morrowi 09 Philadelphus Mock Orange, var., 4 ft 08 White Lilacs. 3 ft 09 Rosa multiflora. 2 to 3 ft 07 Celastrus Scandens. 2 to 3 ft .05 Cash with order. Satisfaction guaranteed. Paul Revere Nurseries, Concord, Mass. FOR S.ALE — 500 Cecile Brunner and 2000 Madi- son Rose plants, 4-in. pots, at 6c. .^Iso ISOO ft. IJ^-in. Reading black wrought pipe at 7c. a foot. Never used; as good as new. Brant-Hentz Flower Co., Madison, N. J. SURPLUS stock of choice Peonies and Iris at a bargain. Send for list. H. W. Groschner, Napoleon, Ohio. CANNAS — French and Fall bedding, 4-in., $5.00 per 100. Vinca variegated, 3-in., $3.50 per 100. Cash with order. James F. O'MaUey, 1412 Wyo- ming Ave., Scranton. Pa. FQRSAUEORJXCHANGE TO EXCHANGE — Or will sell. Geraniums, leading varieties, 2M-in. pots, $2.50 per 100, for desirable varieties of Carnations, field-grown. Mish s Lebanon Greenhouses, Lebanon, Pa. Continued to Next Page 498 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE VEGETABLE PLANTS IT.ANTS .iOO.OOn CcliTy, VVliito Plume. « iiilcr Qtioen, Giant i'asiral, rordhook, Kmpcror (Burpee's New Dwarf Winter Celery), C.Mi'n Heart. Sinn per lUOO, Our re- roote.l plaiit.H (linrHt runt sv.-*ti'iii.s ever seen oil plants). Sl.jn per KKM). .^.(JU.nfin Cab- baeo I'laiitti. Sueeession Copenliagen, Mar- ket, Flat Duteh, Danish BalUicad. »1.00 per innn. .won $4,00. Re-routed plants, $1.2.'). Wholesale prire list free. Imme- diate shipment. Cash with order. "Not how eheap but how good." F. W. Hoehelle & Sons, Chester, N. J. FIELD GROWN PLANTS— All varieties: Cab- baRe, Sl.On per 1000, $8.50 per 10.000. Celery, $2.00 per 1000. Parsley, *2..50 per 1000. F. M. Pattington, SeipioviHe, N. Y. . STOCK WANTED Asters Wanted CUT BLOOMS. Good prices. Prompt payments. Also consignments of other first-class stock. Ship at onco. A. L. YOUNG & CO., Inc. 54 West 28th Street NEW YORK WANTED— .jOO Ramblers, Tausendschon. 2 or 3- year-old plants, with eanes no less than 3 ft. long. Write to Louis Dupuy, Whitestone. N. Y. FOR SALE OR RENT TRUCK FARM and GREENHOUSES — For Sale — 10 acre Farm, 4 greenhouses, 2, 100 X 25 ft. each, 2, 75 x 16 ft. each; 7 room Colonial house with hot and cold water, bath and furnace ; barn and poultry house; tools, wagons, etc. 15 miles north of Boston. Will be sold at a sacrifice if a buyer can be found at once. Horace S. Crowell, boston.'mass. FOR SALE — Property of two acres of cultivated land, two greenhouses, outbuildings, five-room dwelling, modern improvements, in suburb of Washington, D. C. ; would rent greenhouses separate to reliable man. Inquire Mr. Hammond, 723 8th St-. Washington. D. C. FOIt. SALE — ^Being unable to attend to two stores personally, I will sell my Broadway store at a sacrifice. Established 5 years, doing $8000 to $10,000 yearly l)usiness. Address Q. H., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE AT SACRIFICE— Little money. Commercial garden and nursery establishment- Fine location; eastern Maryland. Ask particulars- Address Q. C, care The Florists' "Exchange. FOR SALE — Afl a whole or in part, or will incor- porate, my florist business, paying a netprofit for 15 years of tlO.OOO yearly. Louis L. Green, 60 State St.. Boston, Mass. SUNDRIES FOR SALE BARGAIN — Florist's place, a few thousand feet of glass, good heating plant, lot of equipment and stock, etc., to be moved off the property. Owner retiring from business. Plenty of land nearby. Controls large retail business. Will pay its cost in short time. Snap for a good man who will act quickly. Address O. R., caro The Florists' Ex- change^ FOR SALE— Rebuilt Morehead Return Steam Traps, ready for use. with complete installation directions from engineer, with eight years' expe- rience in design of return trap systems. Capacities 65. 135 and 200 boiler horse power. "Cure your circulation troubles this Fall." James V. Colpitta, Engr.. 27 South 18th St., Philadelphia. Pa, FOR SALE— SECOND-HAND PIPE, threaded and coupled, ready for ufie, 1-in., 3c.; IM in. 4o.; IH-in.. 5o ; 2-id.. 6c. per ft. PECKY CYPRESS. S17.00 and up per thousand sq. ft. Metropolitan Material Co.. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyp. N. Y. 1 Jacobs' 6 Sectional Boiler $50.00 1500 ft. 4-in. cast iron pipe, per ft 12 2d hand Bars, per ft 01 V. E. REICH & SONS, 1429 Metropolitan Ave., ■ BROOKLYN, N. Y. FOR SALE — Hot water, tubular, horizontal boiler in good condition, $50.00 cash. F. O. B. Taun- ton, Mass^^^ ; Continued to Next Colnmii SUNDRIES FOR SALE FOR SALE— 2000 ft. 2-in. iron pipe, full lengtliN' all threaded with couplings. Also 2-in. pipe hangers. Reason for selling, changing to steam. J. Tailljy & Son, Wcllesley, Mass. FOR SAI,,E — Second-hand building and plumbing materials for greenhouses covering 40,000 sq. ft. IRA G. MARVIN 23 So. Franklin St., WILKES-BARRE. FA. FOR SALE — Eleven section Radiant Hot Wat«r Boiler, in best condition. Address Ira H. Landis, Paradise. Lancaster Co., Pa. FOR SALE — No. 5 Mills Boiler, fine condition, for stream or hot water. Price $150. Tripp Floral Co.. Walton. N. Y. SIX sectional American Radiator boiler, $65. H. Iffinger. 1211 Seattle Ave., Ozone Park, N. Y. ASHES ASHES — Unleached hard wood ashes. Shipped in large or small quantities. W. H. Leidy. Swarth- morc Pa- CARNATION STAPLES SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES — Best staple on the market, 35c. per 1000; 3000 for $1 .00. Postage paid. Michigan Cut Flower Eicbange. 264 Randolph St.. Detroit, Mich. SPHAGNUM MOSS SPHAGNUM;iMOSS— lO-bbl. bale $2.10, 5 bales $9.25; S-bbf bale $1.00. 5 bales $4.25. Jersey Peat. 75c. per bag. Burlapped, 40c. extra. Cash. 5c. less. Jos. H. Paul. Box 156, Manahawkin, N. J, MOSS — Freshly baled Sphagnum Moss, bur- lapped. Shipments from 10 to 50 bales 65c. ach. Cash with order. Write for prices on car lots. Frank Hancock, City Point, Wis. SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbi. bale $2.00, 10 bales $19.00. Cash, 7c. leas. Orders rushed. Mana- hawkin Moss & Peat Co., Box V, Manahawkin, N^_J^ MOSS— Strictly Ist-class, $1.00 per bale. Cash. Adolphus B. Cranmer. Mayetta, N. J. TOBACCO STEMS FRESH TOBACCO STEMS— In bales, 200 lbs. $2.00; 500 lbs., $4.00; 1000 lbs., $7.00; ton, $13.00. Also Dust. Scharff Bros.. Florists, Van Wert. Ohio. WIRE WORK WE are the largest manufacturers of Wire Work in the West. E. F. Winterson Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. MISCEIXANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO RENT— Greenhouses with small cottage and one or two acres of land. New Jersey preferred. Address Jas. Marr, Wyandanch, L. I., N. Y. WANTED — ^A second-hand steam boiler from 2500 to 3500 feet of radiation. Must be in Ist^ class condition. For cash. Poinsard Bros., 1513 Electric St.. Scranton, Pa. WANTED TO RENT— One or two greenhouses in good condition within city or neighborhood of Philadelphia. H. Natho, 1060 Westmoreland St., Philadelphia, Pa. WANTED — Boiler stack in good condition, 22-in. diameter, 35 ft. long. C. W. Espy & Son, Brook- ville. Pa. __^_^_ _A^RESSJVANTED^ OTTO JOHNSSON may learn something of in- terest to him by addressing Q. J., care The Florists' Exchange. HEATING QUERIES Conducted by John McArthur Mjj;r, Heatiiin Dept, Hitchings A: Co. Arranging the Pipes Will you kindly answer the following questions: We are building a greenhouse 22ft. X 135ft. running northeast and southwest; house is even span 6V^ft. to eave with 4ft. glass on sides and service building at northeast end. Full width of house 22ft. x 16ft, We are going to use this house for growing Tomatoes, both Winter and Spring crop- Owing to the plot of ground we were obliged to place the house N. E. by S. W. Would ask if this is desirable or not for the most of the Winter sun and light. Our heating is planned for 2in'. flows over- head, i. e., two 2in. flows under eave and 4ft. 2in. returns. Would one 2^^in. flow and four 2in. returns be better than the 2ft. 2in. flows. Is it any advantage to run both flows and return mains from boiler to colls the full size of boiler tappings. Our boiler is seven section. 4in. tappings and cross mains are re- duced to 3Vjin. and 2li:in. Would it not be better to run full size 4 in. mains right up to the 21n. colls? We are run- ning the returns at the sides of the raised benches Instead of under them. Is the heat as well distributed this way? This house is supposed to be piped for a temperature of 60-65 deg., at zero. We want to put in valves to reduce the temperature to 40 deg. if for other crops. Which end Is best to put the valves on — the boiler room end with valves on flows, or the gable end with valves on returns? Owing to the water near the surface of the ground we cannot go deeper than 50in. below grade In greenhouse for a boiler pit. The trench for return cross main is 20in. deep therefore the top of boiler, which is 68in. high, would be con- siderably above the returns. The bottom of boiler would be 30in. below the re- turn cross main in trench. Is all this right?— W., N. Y. — The house above described has equi- valent to 4686 sq. ft. of exposed glass, and if lightly glazed with double thick glass will require 1790 sq. ft. of radia- tion, which is equal to 2864 lineal ft. of 2in. pipe, and is sufficient for a tem- perature of 60 to 65 deg. at night when mercury outside is at zero, with the mean temperature of the water in the heating coils at 150 deg. The point of the compass on which the house is built should give good results, as far as sxin and light are concerned. The arrangement of the pipes you pro- pose to use inside the house should work O. K., and would distribute the heat nicely. A gate valve should be placed on each of the 2in. flow pipes at end of house nearest to the boiler to control the tem- perature as desired. One 4in. flow and one 4in. return from the boiler is not large enough to supply the entire radiation in the greenhouse. Your boiler has undoubtedly two 4 in. flow outlets and 2ft. 4in. return inlets. I would carry a 3^/^ in. flow and return pipe from boiler to supply the four 2in. flows on the southeast side and carry a separate 3 \ agreed to stage an exhibition of flower.-, fruit and vegetables on Friday and Sat- urday, Sept. 22 and 23. Mr. Wessenauer, the president, has placed his greenhouse at the disposal of the society for thij= event and it is to be hoped the mem- bers will seize this opportunity to show the Sewickley people samples of their skill. It was also agreed to hold a picnic on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 30. Kxcellent progress is being made by this society and a large number of new members is looked for at the next meet- ing. M. C. The advertisements under our Miscel- laneous Stock heading offer a variety of stock — consult them. August 36. 1916. The Florists' Exchange 499 The mechanism involved in an Advance Ventilating Machine is truly a mechanical accomplishment. Nothing simpler can be secured for doing the work it is capable of handling. No complicated parts to get out of order. Neat in appearance and ten times as strong as it looks. Any user will tell you that an Advance machine does more than claimed. Our catalog thoroughly illustrates and de- scribes our entire line, including our Green- house Fittings. All prices in the catalog are NET to each and every customer. A card ad- dressed to us will bring this handy reference catalog direct to you. Ask for it today. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Steam and Hot Water Boilers SECTIONAL OR WROUGHT IRON TYPES HIGHEST QUALITY GUARANTEED Our Engineering Department ujilt cheerfully help you with your problema DO NOT BE AFRAID^TO WRITE JOHN A. SCOLLAY, Inc. 74-76 MYRTLE AVE., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Established Over Fifty Years Wheu ordering, please mentioa Tbe KxchaoKe Jennings Cast-Iron Gutters and Fittings Our Gutters are EXTRA WIDE and EXTRA HEAVY and are drilled to measure. Our Jennings Patent Roof -supports and Bench-fittinga have all connections and braces SPLIT TO BOLT TOGETHER, giving the full strength of threaded pipe fittings at a fraction of their cost, and GREATLY SIMPLIFY- ING ERECTION. These Bench and Brace Fittings are used in the numerous Plant Culture Stations of the United States Government. We mould and fit this material and OUR PRICES ARE ROCK BOTTOM. Send for our catalogue. CASKEY & KEEN, 6th and Berks Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. WE MANUFACTURE HOTBED SASH at 75c. each Ouis are all made from the very best grade of Gulf Cypress. Glazed Hotbed Sash from $1.65 up. Double Light Sash up to $4.00. We carry a large stock of all sizes. Write us for estimate. JACOBS &, SONS, 1365-1379 Flushing Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange HERE is a greenhouse recently built for Daniel Schwey, Portland, Me. It is a pipe frame house, 31x100 feet, with Moninger "Bolted Through The Pipe Construc- tion." The fittings are bolted through the pipe and clamped down on the purlin. At the eaves a galvanized angle iron eave-plate is used. We sent a crew of our trained men from Chicago to erect this house. The size of our organization enables us to handle the complete job for customers in all parts of the country. And every order receives the same high class Moninger service. When you give your order to us you can be sure it will be taken care of by Moninger experts from start to finish. It will pay you to know us better. Send for our Proof- Book today. JOHN C. MONINGER COMPANY EVERYTHING FOR THE GREENHOUSE CHICAGO CINCINNATI 912 Blackhawk St. 2208 Union Central Bldg. NEW YORK 806 MarbrldSc Bldg. When orderlgg, please mention The Exchange GREENHOUSES IRON FRAME PIPE FRAME OUR FACILITIES ARE THE BEST FOR DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING ANY TYPE OF HOUSE, AND OUR EXPERIENCE ASSURES YOU A STRUCTURE WHICH WILL BE FOUND DESIRABLE IN EVERY RESPECT AND REASONABLE IN PRICE. "PROMPT SHIPMENTS" The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 3075 South Spaulding Avenue CHICAGO ^^'heD orderlgg. please mentlop The Eicbange Greenhouse Material ^^i Hot-Bed Sash t of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts— Patent V and U Gutters Our Grade Invariably the Best. Our Prices Right A. DIETSCH CO., 2638 Sheffield Ave., Chicago, III. t When orderlnj?. please mention The E-vehange 500 The Florists' Exchange August 2(!, 191(5. (6tt M imMBmmMBmmMBm^^^^ mmMBmmMBmmM^mmM^mw> m A Little Something m m On The Side m Break-Ups i i ^^i m i BEFORE we get to the " little some- thing on the side," just let us continue right here what we started several weeks ago, and that is to give you one more good, husky, lusty shove toward getting your heating all in shape at once. It's got to be done, no dodging that. It costs no more to do it now. In actual dollars and cents it will cost you more later. You know we go anywhere to talk heating. Or do heating. ^'^^^^^gf&fi""P^ev NEW YORK I 1 70 Broadway W) i w m 1 P I i 111 m I General Offices and Factory— ELIZABETH, N. J. ^'I BOSTON PHILADELPHIA M 49 Federal Street 40 South 15th Street i^ WHEN you look at a cast iron boiler, do you ever give a second thought to the uniform thickness of the casting itself? Ten chances to one you don't. We guarantee that every one of our sec- tions are cast an even thickness throughout. We don't simply guarantee an even thick- ness, and then when, by accident, a section breaks and you come back on us to make good. " make all kinds of a holler." If it's up to us, it's up to us; and we promptly make good. To prevent the need of just such makings- good, we every once in a while deliberately break up a perfectly good section, just to see if we are making them as good and perfect as we claim we are. It costs us a lot of money to destroy these perfectly good sections. But it may cost you a lot of bother and crop loss if we don't. By protecting you against loss, we also protect ourselves. It pays us both. Half and Half Grates HITCHINGS grates shake half at a time. It makes grate shaking easier. But it does a lot more besides. It makes coal bills smaller. Makes them smaller, because when you want only a small fire — just enough to keep the early Fall or late Spring chill out — you can bank the back half of the grate with ashes and fire only the front half. Chimney Kiting HITCHINGS boilers prevent the heat that should go in your coils from going kiting up your chimney. Prevent it because of their special flue arrangement, which causes the burning gases to travel a long way around before they can go out of the chimney. In every inch of that travel the waterways are greedily absorbing heat. By the time the smoke pipe is reached there is just enough heat left to make a draft in the chimney. If it don't go up the chimney it must go in your coils. The more heat going in your coils the less money goes out of your pocketbook. W*h»*n iiri|«*rtne. pl"»pp mpnfNin Th^ I'ti-rinnc* CHICAGO Western Office 143 North Wabash Ave. Vol. XLII. No. 10 SEPTEMBER 2, 1 9 1 6 One Dollar per Annum I He I 438 to 4 Fine Ferns FOR SUMMER AND FALL TRADE The fancy varieties of NEPHROLEPIS especially are very much in demand, and find a ready sale during the Summer and Fall months. Now is the time to lay In a stock. Owing to the great demand for Ferns in the late Spring, we became sold out, and were not able to fill all of our orders, but now we have an unusually fine stock of plants of exceedingly good value. You will find them the most salable plants that can be bandied. NEPHROLEPIS eleeantissima compacta. 2M-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 3K-in., $3.00 per doz.: 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS elegantlssima. 2J-4-in, pots, $6.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., S12 00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Teddy Jr. 2}i-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 3H-in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Smithii. 2Ji-in. pots, $8.00 per 100; 3H-in., $3.00 per doz.; 5-in., $6.00 £er doz. PHROLEPIS muscosa. 3JJ-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. Lilium Harrisii FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY We offer a selected stock of the original true Harrisii for early forcing. This stock was grown from the original true t>'pe, and will be found splendid stock for early forcing, for which purpose Harrisii is so valuable. The crop is much shorter than usual this season, but we are in position to supply a nice lot of selected stock. 6- to 7-inch bulbs, $5.80 per 100, or $16.00 per case of 350 bulbs. 7- to 9-inch bulbs, 9.00 per 100, or 16.00 per case of 200 bulbs. Lilium Formosum NOW READY We offer the black-stemmed variety, which is superior to the green, the cost of the bulbs being a trifle more, but they are well .worth the difference in price. 7- to 9-inch bulbs, $S.00 per 100, or $17.50 per case of 250 bulbs. 9- to 10-inch bulbs, $12.00 per 100, or $9.00 per case of 180 bulbs. Chinese Sacred Lily r'eady Single basket (30 bulbs), SI. 80; original bundle, containing four baskets (120 bulbs), $6.60, Freesias Purity (ready for immediate delivery). S1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. Azore (for later delivery). Pure white. 81.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. F. R. PIERSON CO. to H in., TARRYTOWN, N. Y. JO .uwjqrj 3 — Seasonable Stock ARAUCARIA Eiceka Fine large plants. 6-in., 18 to 22 in. high, $1.00 each 7-in., 22 to 34 in. high. 1.50 each ADIANTUM CrOWeanum Good, strong, Field-Grown CARNATION PLANTS Ready now. Fine plants. 3-in., SIO.OO per 100, S90.00 per 1000. BOUVARDIA Double pink, single pink, single white (HumboIdtU), 3-in., $8.00 per 100. GARDENIAS 2Ji-in., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000; 3-in., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Ready for Shipment Alice, Miss Theo $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000 Rosette, Matchless, Cham- pion, Benora, The Herald, Beacon $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000 White Wonder $6.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000 FOR 1917 We offer our new Crimson mercial sort. See it growing this Carnation ARAWANA, a good corn- Fall and Winter. IN THIS ISSUE ROSE PLANTS Pink and White Killamey 2H-in. own root, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000;3H-in., own root, $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000 Bon Silene. 2i^-in., own root, $4.00 per 100 Geranium Cuttings Orders taken now S. A. Nutt, Ricard, Achievement, Improved Poitevine, (little larger than Poitevine), Madam Landry, Buchner, La Favorite, Eucemortmore, E. G. Hill, John Doyle, Eugene Viaud, Tiffin, Trego, $10.00 per 1000. 2-inch stock later, $17.00 per 1000 BULBS LILIUM FORMOSUM DUE NOW 7-9 Case of 250 $15.00 7-9 Case of 275 16.50 8-10 Case of 200 17.00 9-10 Case of 160 14.00 Annuals for V(/inter and Spring Where Are the Profits? Fall Business Possioilhies The Retail Store and Its Furnishings AJJ.FlERSON Mc. ^W^Ci^pMVELL Conn Per 100 Per 1000 $7.00 $56.00 7.00 56.00 8.50 80.00 9.00 82.50 PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA Per 100 Per 1000 14 ctm. and up (1000 to case) $1.75 $14.00 CHINESE LIUES 30 bulba to the basket, 4 baskets to the bale, per bale, $7.00 . . $50.00 WM. F. KASTING CO. ^BUF^Xfe^. ?: GERANIUMS Alphonse Rioard, Beaute Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, Gen'l Grant, Mad. Buohner, Mad. Recamler, Jean Viaud, Jean Oberle, Abbie Sohaef er. Mad. Landry, La Favorite and other good kinds, in 3-in. stock, at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 2-in. at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. We have a large stock ready for immediate shipment and orders booked for future shipment. BOSTON FERNS 4-inch, $16.00 per 100; 7-inch, $6.00 per doz.; 8-inch, $1.00 each, $9.00 per doz. Large plants, in 11- and 12-incb pots, from $2.50 to $5.00 each. ACALYPHA ALTERNANTHERA AGERATUM 2.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. Extra strong BEGONIAS, Vernon 2.00 COLEUS 2.00 CUPBffiA Platyccntra 2.00 HARDY ENGLISH IVY 2.00 LEMON VERBENAS 2.00 LANTANAS 2.00 MOONVTNES. White and blue 2.00 PARLOR IVY, S. Soandens 2.00 POMPON CEOtYSANTHEMUMS 2.00 SALVIA, Bon&re and Zurich 2.00 SWAINSONA. White 2.00 2-in. 2-in. 100 1000 $2.00 $18.50 2.00 18.50 3-in. 3-in. 100 1000 $3.00 $25.00 18.50 18.50 18.50 18.60 18.50 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.50 18.60 18.60 5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 26.00 26.00 25.00 26 00 26.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 CELERY WHITE FLUME $1,00 per 1000; 10,000 and over, 86c. per 1000 Cash with order. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO, WHITE MARSH MARYLAND ao2 The Florists' Exchange ONE MILLION PAPER WHITES First Size $6.00 per 500 $12.50 per case of 1250 bulbs Extra Size 8.00 per 500 15.00 per case of 1000 bulbs 100,000 ROMAN HYACINTHS First Size $15.00 per 500 $28.00 per 1000 $54.00 per case of 2000 bulbs Extra Size 20.00 per 500 38.00 per 1000 62.00 per case of 1700 bulbs FRENCH TRUMPET MAJORS First Size $15.00 per 1000 $28.00 per case of 2200 bulbs GRAND SOLEIL D'OR $12.50 per 500 $25.00 per case of 1100 bulbs These French Bulbs are the Cream of the 1916 Crop FORMOSUM Immediate Delivery 7x9 $7.00 per 100 $17.00 per case of 270 bulbs 17.00 per case of 260 bulbs 17.00 per case of 220 bulbs 16.00 per case of 160 bulbs 16.00 per case of 150 bulbs 16.00 per case of 140 bulbs 8x9 8.00 per 100 8x10 9.00 per 100 9x10 10.00 per 100 9x11 11.00 per 100 10x11 12.00 per 100 These bulbs are extra fine Horseshoe Brand goods. Nothing better produced. Better have a case or so for early flowering. GIGANTEUM (Due September-October) Size 7x9 cam be delivered from any of the following cities: SAVE FREIGHT NEW YORK OMAHA PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO BOSTON CINCINNATI PITTSBURGH BUFFALO GRAND RAPIDS GALVESTON TORONTO MINNEAPOLIS NASHVILLE VANCOUVER SAN FRANCISCO The price is $15.00 per case of 300 Horseshoe Brand Giganteum 7x9 inches from any of these cities. Good Cold Storage Warehouses in each city above. Buy now — near home — and save money in freight. Lay in your Cold Storage supply for 1917. The best quality lily bulbs in the world. RALPH M. WARD & CO. 71-73 Murray Street THE LILY HOUSE Branch in Rotterdam NEW YORK II Illllll II Illlllllllllllll Illlllllllllll Illlllllllilllllll Ill Illlllll I Illlllllllllllllllllll I Illllllll Illllll I Illlll:lllllillllllllllllll"lllllllllllllllllllllllll I mil illllll I Illlllllllllllllllllllllllll I Illllllllllllllllllllllllllll \Vlien ordering, please mentloli The Exchange September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 503 vance Co 551 )ert & Davidson . . .546 ea, J. K 638 en Co., Wm. S 539 i.GDhs. Mfg. C0...544 deraon, J. F 520 dereon. S. A 530 germuller. G. H. ..534 ■Un&WalflhCo....516 line MfK. Co 534 mes. H. W ,536 nold&Co.D. C...S.39 chmann Bros 517 chmann, Godfrey. . 521 bley. Ernest 530 las Preservative Co. 534 dubon Nura 521 enue Floral Co 632 dgley & Bishop 539 kerBros 531 ker, Wm. J 541 relay Nurs 512 rrett, The Florist.. 5.33 rrows & Son, H.H..520 umer, A. R 531 ur & Steinkamp. . .518 yersdorfer & Co. . .535 y State Nurs., The. 522 sven, E. A 536 ckert's Seed Store.. 50S gerow Floral Co... 532 mb Floral Co., L. . . 530 rger Bros 541 rtermann Bros. Co.. 531 ok. The Florist 532 ddington Co.. A.T 511-12-32 ligano & Sons, J 610 nnet & Blake 639 nnot Bros 539 we, M. A 532 ant Bros. ,Inc 533 own, Peter 516 yan, AlonzoJ 515 ohbinder Bros 535 okbee, H. W 533 Jk&Co 522 nyard, A. T 532 jiyardCo.,H. A...613 "!'' jnett Bros 613 V Tpee. W. A., iCo..513 = irr& Co.. C. R ,122 £ tier & UUman 532 ; erBros 617 ; Mwell The Woods- ; man Co 635 = mpbell Bros 520 ; mp Conduit Co. . .545 ; rbone, Florist 530 Carnation Support Co. 518 Caskey & Keen 546 Chicago Feed & Fer- tilizer Co 542 Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Ass'n, The. . . .542 Cbilds, John Lewis . . . 508 Chinnick, W. J 614 Christensen, Thos. P . 620 Clare, W G 636 Clarke's Sons, D 632 Clay &Son 534 Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The 630 Coan, J.J 638 Cockburn & Son, S. . . 517 Conard & Jones 521 Conine Nurs. Co., The F. E 521 Coombs, Florist 531 Cowee, W.J 535 Cowen's Sons, N 545 Craig, Robt 521 Crawbuck Co., 0. W.637 Crouch, Mrs. J. W. . .530 Crowl Fern Co :536 Crump, F. F 530 Cumbie, J. L 535 Cunningham, J. H 515 Cut Flower Exch 539 Danker, Florist 530 Day Co., W. E 533 De Buck, John 520 Dietsch Co., A 544 Dillon, J. L 518 Dobbs4 Son 630 Dorner & Sons Co 519 Dreer, H.A.,Ino 514- 546-46 Eagle Pipe Supply Co.. 544 East End Nurs. Co. 521 Eble, Chas 532 Edletsen-Leidi^er Co. . 532 Edwards' Folding Box Co 635 Eichholz. Henry 514 Elliott & Sons, Wm. . . 508 Emmans, Geo. M. . . .515 Erne & Klingel 542 Eskesen, Frank N 620 Etter, M. S 514 EvansCo., J. A 546 Evans, W.&H.F 514 Evenden Bros 533 Eyres, Florist 530 Fallon, Florist 532 Fargo, Clarence 513 List of Advertisers Farquhar & Co., R. J. 510 Fenrioh, Joseph S 537 Florists' Hail Ass'n. .535 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co.. 561 Ford, M. C 637 Ford, Wm. P 638 Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co 508 Fowler. Mrs. L. P.... 533 Frederick, J. H 514 Freeman-Lewis 631 Friedman, Florist 630 Friedman, J. J 634 Froment. H. E 539 Frost, Chas 509 Furrow & Co 532 Galveston Floral Co.. 631 Galvin, Thos. F 632 GasserCo., J. M 530 Giblin&Co 544 Gibbons, Tbe Smilax Man 535 Girvin. Willis B 514 Gloeckner, Wm 530 Goddard, S. J 518 Goldstein & Futter- man 639 Gorman, J. F 545 Gove. The Florist 630 Graham & Son, A. . . .630 Growers' Cut Flower Co 639 GudeBros. Co 633 Gunther Bros 539 Guttman & Raynor. . 537 Habermehl's Sons... 532 Hanford, R. G 518 Harris, Chester 533 Harris. Ernest 616 Hart, Geo B 535 Hatcher, John C 530 Heacock Co., Jos 520 HeissCo 530 Henderson & Co.. A.. 508 Henshaw Floral Co.. 538 Hentx &. Nash, Inc. . .539 Herr, A. M 516 HewsCo.,A.H 643 Highland Pk. Gnhs. .631 Hill Co., E. G 642 Hill Floral Co., E G..530 Hill Nurs Co., D.. 521-22 Hitchings & Co 546 Hogewoning & Sons. 504 Holm & Olson 533 Hollywood Gardens. . 633 Holt, E. W 504 Holton & Hunkel Co.. 640 Home Correspondence School 536 Horan, E. C 539 Howard Rose Co 621 Idle Hour Nurs 531 Igoe Bros 535 Imperial Seed & Plant Co 508 Irwin, R.J 617 Jackson & Perkins. . .522 Jacobs, S., & Son8.544"51 Jennings, E. B 608 Johnston Bros 532 Johnston & Co., T. J.. 632 Joseph's Florist 533 Joy Floral Co 532 Kasting. Wm. F., Co.. 501 Keller. John A 631 Keller Pottery Co 643 Keller Pons. J. B 532 Kerr. The Florist 531 Kervan Co., The 536 Kesoler, Wm 639 King Construe. Co. . . .646 Knight & Struck Co. .515 Knoble Bros 530 Komada Bros 641 Kostcr & Co 622 Kottmiller, Florist.. . . 632 Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 644 Kueblcr, Wm. H 639 Lager & Hurrell 620 Lang Floral & Nurs. Co 530 Lange, A 530 Lange, H. F. A 533 Langjahr, A. H 639 Leahy's 630 Leedle Floral Co 518 Leidv, G. H 634 Lemon & Co.. Fred H.516 Leonard Seed Co 508 Littlefield & Wyman. . 521 Littlcfield, Florist 533 Lockland Lumber Co 544 London Flower Shop 532 Lord & Burnham.. 545-52 Lovett. J. T 622 Ludwig Floral Co 532 MacNifTHort. Co. 613-16 Mader, Paul 519 Magic Humus Co. . . .5.34 Mahoney Co., Geo. L.521 Mareball & Co . W.E.512 Massmann, F. W 532 McAlpine & McDon- ald 640 McCallum Co., The. .642 McClunie, Geo. C 531 McConnell, Alex 532 McCray Refrigerator Co 536 McHutchison & Co. . 508 McManue, James 539 Menand. L. 530 Metairier Ridge Nurs. Co., Ltd., The... .532 Metropohtan Material Co 645-46-51 Mette, Henry 510 Meyer, Chas. F 508 MichellCo., H. F....612 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 636 Michler Bros. Co. ...531 Miller, A. L 515-16 Miller, Stuart H 541 Mills, The Florist 531 Mohawk Gnhs. Co. . .514 Moninger Co., J. C. ..551 Moore Seed Co 508 Mountain View Floral Co 621 MuUanphy. Florist. . .533 Murray, Samuel 531 Mushroom Bureau In- dustry 512 Nason.L. B 539 Nat'l Florists* Board of Trade 535 National Nurserymen Pub. Co .'■)2I Neidinger. Jos. G . . . . 536 New ICngland Florist Supply Co 640 Nicotine Mfg. Co. . . .634 Niessen Co., Leo 541 Noe, L. M 639 Olson & Co 617 Ouwerkerk, P 521 Palmer. F.E 6.30 Palmer. Geo 520 Palmer & Son, W.J... 5.30 Park Floral Co., The. 530 Park Floral Co. ... 633 Parshelsky Bros., Inc. 645 Peacock Dahlia Farm. 513 Pearce, Geo 551 Peirce, E. Allan 543 Penn, The Florist 530 Pennock-Meeban Co., S. S 541 Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co 643 Peterson. C. A 520 Pfaff & Kendall 545 Philadelphia Cut Flower Co 541 Philadelphia Whole- sale Flor. Eich 541 Philips Bros 532 Pierce* Co 530 Pierce Co., F. O 645 Pierson, Inc.. A. N. . .501 Picrson Co., F. R 501 Pikes Peak Floral Co. . 630 Pillsbury. I. L 518 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 540 Polykranos, G. J 538 Potter Floral Co 631 Pulverized Manure Co., The 634 Pyfer&Co., A. T....642 Quadland's Sons, C..616 Ramsburg. G. S 514 Randall's Flower Shop633 Rawhngs. Elmer 517 Rawson. Tbe Florist. .531 Heck. John & Son. . . . 530 Reed 4 Keller 536 Reich. V. E., 4 Sons. .546 Rcidei & Meyer, Inc. .537 Reinberg, Peter, i . . . . .542 Rice Co., M 636 Richards, G. H 513 Ritchv, F. W 510 Robbinsville Nuts 621 Robinson & Co., H.M.636 Robinson Co., H. M. . .537 Robinson, L. D 633 Rochester Floral Co. . 632 Rock Flower Co., W.. 631 Roehrs Co., Julius. ... 520 Roeach. Lewis 620 Rolker & Sons. A 508 Rosemont Gardens. . . 532 Rosery Flower Shop. . 530 Royal Glass Works. . . 646 Rupp, John F 612 Rus.sln & Hanfling.. . .536 Salter Bros 633 Saltford Flower Shop. 532 Sautcr, A 539 Sceery,Ed 632 SchUng, Max 632 Schmidt, J. C 517 Scholtz, tbe Florist. . .630 Schulz Co.. Jacob.. 530-31 Schwake&Co.,C....508 RcoUay, Inc.. John A.. 544 Sefton Mfg. Co .535 Sharp & Partridge Co.546 Sheridan, Walter F. . . 539 Shrewsbury Nura 522 Siebrecht, Geo. C 539 Skidelsky Co. , S. S , 608-09 Skinner Irrigation Co. 544 Slinn, B. S.. Jr 6.39 Smith, E. D., &C0...519 Smith & Fetters Co. .530 Smith & Hemenway. .546 Smith. Henry 531 .=!mitbCo., W. &T...522 Smith, P. J 538 Smith, The Florist. ... 530 SnyderCo., B. A 640 Solomon & Son. L .544 Stecher Litbo. Co. . . .514 Steele's Pansy Gar- dens 610 Stoothoff Co., H. A.. .534 Storrs & Harrison. . . .508 Stumpp, Geo. E. M. .632 Stumpp & Walter Co. 610-12 Syracuse Pottery Co.. 643 Taylor. E J 619 Then, Anton 519 Thompson & Co., C. B 831 Thorburn & Co.. J. M.610 Tomlinson Key Floral Co 631 Totty, Chas. H 519 Traendly & Schenck..639 United Cut Flower Co., Inc 537 Van Assche, Frank . . 545 Van Bochove, G. & Bro 631 VanGelderen.G. W..521 Van Klecf, NIarinu8..509 Vaugban's Seed Store. 510-20 Vick's Sons, James. . .508 Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. R 601 Virgin. U. J 532 Walker Co , The F. . .531 Waller .Seed Co 614 Ward. Ralph M. & Co 502 Warendorff , A 532 Watkins & Simpson, Ltd 513 Wax Bros 530 Weeber & Don 508 Weiss, Herman 537 Welch Bros. Co 640 Welch. Patrick 540 Welch, The Florist. . .531 Western Orchid Co. . . 620 Wettlin Floral Co 617 Whilldin Pottery Co.. 643 White & MuUin 539 Whitted Floral Co.. . . 532 Wietor Bros 542 Williamsport Floral Co 533 Wilson Floral Co 530 Wilson, H. E 633 Wilson, R. G 630 Winteraon's Seed Store542 Wolfinger, Florist 532 Wood Bros 516 Woodlane Nurseries. .622 Woodrow & Marketoa639 Woodruff & Sons, S. D 510 Young & Co., A. L..537 Young & Co., John. .539 Young's Florist 633 Zvolanek, Ant. C 512 =3 LINED Good hose for outside work and for Lawns, Gardens and Garages 5^-inch, stands 400 lbs. pressure 7j/^c. a foot J/^-inch, made like fire hose 6%c. a foot Coupled in 50-foot and 25-foot lengths and delivered free of charge within 1000 miles of New York City Above hose is also a first-class hose for use in spraying Arsenate of Lead. Lime and Sulphur, Bordeaux cind other chemical mixtures, and stands the pressure HANDY HOSE REPAIR OUTFIT. I dozen joints of either l-i-inch, 5, -inch, or J^-inch, as wanted. Complete with tool (postpaid) $1.25; 1 -inch (postpaid) $2.00. Please send cash with your order E. W. HOLT, Gansevoort Market, New York City REFER YOU TO: DAILLEDOUZE BROS., Brooklyn. N. Y. CHAS. H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. WM. H. SIEBRECHT, Sr., Chappaqua, N. Y. 5ce Ihe. page ad. on Rubber Hose, Sept. \6lh issue — Something doing, sure O-A^* 25 YEARS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB <»<^>%^«»^i%i>»% Wlien ordering, please mention The Bzchange The Florists' Exchange 503 Annuals for the Winter and the Spring Some Suggestions for the Florist and the Seedsman ^^^ By GEORGE W. KERR, PHILADELPHIA 1 THINK I am safe in saying tliat very few garden- ers realized the latent possibilities in many of our annuals until the florists began experimenting with them under glass, and I must own to the surprise I felt a few years ago on viewing for the first time a ine buneh of the old pot Marigold or Calendula, in he window of a florist during early Spring. In England many of the larger seed firms were in he habit of exhibiting large batches of annuals growing II pots or pans, magnificently flowered, and usually mt of season, notably at the Temple Show early in May or the earlier meetings of the Royal Horticultural inciety. Their exhibits, however, were primarily with he view to seed selling, but were also the means of jroving the desirability of many annuals as pot plants and also demonstrated what ould be done by intelligent cul- tivation. Among the plants thus brought to notice for cut tlowers were the Clarkias and their near relatives the Gode- tias, to mentiit to allow of the per- ect development of the lateral )ranches which naturally form y repeated pinchings. 'The compost for the later re- ottings should be fairly heavy, rich and well Armed, therwise the subsequent growth will be rank and weak. f the last pinching is given at the end of December, hen the plants should be in eight, nine or lOin. pbts, ith quite cool treatment, they should be in full bloom arly in March. When the Schizanthus reaches the I'ering stage the pots are usually a solid mass of lots, and if watering is overlooked at this period the liage will quickly take on a yellow cast and the bot- )m lea\'es will drop. TJiere are many fine strains of this charming annual the market, but the lighter shades are to be pre- !rred. When grown for cutting purposes Calendulas are sually sown in August, started in flats and the seed- ngs set out 12in. apart in benches, either solid or lised when the second pair of leaves are formed. Or grown as pot plants for Spring sale, sow at the end f September. Pinch once, and flower them in a five ich pot. This is a fine subject for Easter trade. The est varieties are Orange King and Lemon Queen. A number of annuals, although valueless for cutting urposes, make excellent pot plants and of those I ave tried I can specially recommend the following: 'xahs rosea, grown in deep flats or bulb pots, allowing Iiree to six plants to each pot according to its diam- er, three to those of four in. diameter, six to five I- flats. From seed sown early in October the plants ill flower, with the coolest treatment, early in March. his is one of the most exquisite little annuals I know of. The habit is compact and bushy, foliage neat and a pleasing shade of light green, but it flowers so freely as to be almost entirely hidden with its charm- ing small pink blossoms. Diascia Barberas, an old annual lost sight of for many years, but now coming into its own again, is another gem. Its deep salmon pink, spurred flowers, somewhat like the Nemesia, and produced in spikes, arc extremely attractive. It must, however, be grown near the glass, otherwise the growth will become spindly. Seed should he sown in September for late March blooming. Linaria reticulata aurea purpurea (what an awful name for such a small flower) always attracts attention with its reddish purple and yellow flowers. Sow thinly in the pots they are intended to bloom in, thio out early. table decoration, used in conjunction with its own foliage. iirachycome iberidifolia is another plca.sing little annual and excellent for cutting. Seed should be sown in late September for Spring flowering. Then the annual varieties of Lupines are also valuable. The blue, white, pink and yellow are all worth growing and very easy to handle. Sow early in October. (Jypsophila elegans in early Spring is always wel- come. Sow thinly in wooden flats early in January, thinning out to three inches apart and keep near the glass, making succcssional sowings every six or 10 days, according to the quantity required. When cut- ting, cut the entire plant at the ground level. This list might be added to considerably, but I have only touched on varieties which 1 know by past experience are in every way what might be termed dependable. "White Bedding" Petunia Why not try sowing these Petunias early in October to have plants in flower by the end of March ? allowing six or eight plants to a four in. pot. If sown early in January will flower during March. Phacelia campanularia, sown early in January, will flower in March. Allow one plant only to a four in. pot. Pinch the early growths to secure a nicely fur- nished plant. The small blue cup or Campanula-like flowers, with white stamens, are very showy. Several of the small flowered Petunias are also ex- cellently adapted for early Spring flowering and when well grown make splendid subjects for pots or pans. Varieties I have found to answer well are Rosy Morn, Baby Blue, Brilliant Rose and White Bedding. Seed sown early in October will flower the end of March. Sweet Alyssum with its dainty white flowers is always admired, and if sown early in December will have pro- duced a perfect carpet of flowers by early March. AUow two plants to a five in. flat. The best variety is Little Gem. Hunnemannia fumariaefolia is not grown even in the open to the extent it deserves. Without exception, it is one of our finest late Summer and Fall annuals. (By the way, it is perennial on the Pacific Coast.) The foliage is very graceful, almost fern like, and of a pleasing glaucous green color. The bright yellow. Tulip-like or Poppy-like flowers are produced well above the foliage on long stems, and it lasts well when cut. This, I feel sure, would be a moneymaker to the cut flower grower. I would suggest growing it either in solid beds or raised benches, starting the seed early in September, as it is rather slow in growth during its earlv seedling stage. 1 know of nothing daintier for " I n addition to the list of use- ful and interesting subjects mentioned by our contributor, there are some others that might very well be tried, among them the Clarkias, Alon- soa Warscewiczi, probably some of the Godetias, the graceful blue Throatwort, Trachelium ca-ruleum, the pretty Lobelia elatior, and even the graceful Humea elegans, which, however, is biennial in its character. Several of the growers have tried some of these plants, and while they are not all good commercial propositions for cut flowers they are certainly excellent for the private grower. The Alonsoa already men- tioned has orange red flowers, borne very freely on bushy plants, somewhat after the style of a Schizanthus, and can be lifted from the open border and potted for a continuation of flowers during the late FaU and Winter. As a basket plant it is excellent, since the slender shoots fall down and are wreathed in pretty flowers. A valuable point, and one that Mr. Kerr has alluded to, is the preparation by early sowing, of displays of annuals to have them in flower for the Spring exhibitions. Shown in attractive groups, the visitors see those Summer annuals just as they are, that is to say, a catalog description and even a color plate is surpassed by the actual individual subject, and sometimes or frequently it may be, the visitors take a liking to a subject hitherto unknown to them, and in that way many a packet of seed is sold before the usual time of sowing in the open air. It is hoped that these notes may lead to the taking up of some plants or subjects hitherto left all too severely alone. American Imports A transatlantic contemporary says: "Reports in the American Press show that in year ending June 30, 1915, the U. S. A. imported from Europe nursery stock to the quantity of 48,989,555 items. Some of the writers over there use these figures as a text to advocate the grow- ing of this stock at home and encourage home industry. We, on the other hand, would point out that it is not always good business cutting ofif imports, especially where there is reciprocal trading, and climatic and other conditions enable the present producer to grow the stuff better and cheaper than could be done in the U. S. A." The foregoing is a Free Trade view. For our part we have always seen very good reasons for Protection and even Free Trade countries have been forced into Protection very recently. 506 The Florists' Exchange BEsa 3 a gg aaaz THE TALES OF A TRAVELER* Reminiscences and Reflections from Twenty-Eight Years on the Road By S. S. SKIDELSKY 20 a The author continues Part II of hit narrative, which recounts the early strug- gles of a traveling salesman of a quarter of a century ago. The first instalment ap- peared in The Exchange of July 1, and others have been published each week since. Stores Then and Now Years ago, the greenhouses as a rule were anything but neat and tidy. The walks were always wet and dirty; and if a lady volunteered to go through them she had to be very careful if she wanted to avoid falling or soiling her clothes. Even in the large cities the flower stores were but mere apologies for stores, as we know the term today. The J. M. Gasser Co., on Euclid ave., in Cleveland, had a little store about one-third the size of the present establishment, with noth- ing of the equipment that belongs today even to the most modest store in a small town. John Breitmeyer & Sons, of Detroit, occupied a small store on the corner of Gratiot ave. and Randolph St., to be sure, the best in its day, but very small in comparison with modern stores in much smaller towns than Detroit. I mention these two firms in particular, for I have known both for upwards of a quarter of a century, and I have watched their growth and development. T«day the store of John Breitmeyer & Sons is in a class of its own, not only in point of size and equipment, but in the magnitude of the business transacted and the modern methods adopted in its management. The J. M. Gasser Co. has likewise grown into an establishment that is in every respect strictly first-class. Now let us look at the methods of today. No florist establishment of any size can dispense with a downtown store, whether the owner himself, his wife, or an assistant is in charge of it. A neat appearance is the first requisite. The window must be kept attractively trimmed, the ice-box must be both commodious and attractive, the counters orderly, the articles displayed about the store ar- ranged with an eye to artistic effect. Instead of the men's undershirt box, the florist must have a folded box of his own, appropriately inscribed. He must have a selection of fine chiffons and ribbons. The wire designs, moss, tinfoil and toothpicks must be kept out of sight altogether, and anything that would mar the appearance of the place must be eliminated. The quality of the stock, if one aspires to the best trade, must be of the best and the freshest. Long stemmed Killarneys, Am. Beauty Roses, and Carnations, the finest of orchids procurable, the very best bulbous stock, rather than Tuberoses and cheap annuals, must fill his vases. The public's taste has been cultivated during the past quarter of a century, and the florist of today, if he is alive at all, fully understands it. In the method of producing stock, and the very equipment of the establish- ment, a like change has taken place. The antiquated little greenhouse with its low roof and in many cases brick flues has been demolished, and in its place modern greenhouses built of cement and iron, with the best boilers procurable, tall chimneys, and so on, have been erected. Like in many another industry, and in a measure more so than in some, the old had to yield to the new with the florist. To the credit of the florists be it said, I have yet to hear any old time florists talk mournfully about the "good old times." If the old times are brought into discussion at all, the word good is generally transferred to the present order. I must not omit here to mention the radical change that has taken place in the method of wholesale distribution. Those who have been in the harness a quarter of a century and more well remember how the wholesale grower of that day had to market his flowers. It was no unusual thing for him to get up at four o'clock in the morning, and prepare his team while his wife was preparing his breakfast. At half-past four, or five, he was on his way downtown to peddle his flowers from store to store. It was an arduous and unremunerative task at its best. The time consumed in the process, the wear and tear on the team, the neglect of work at the greenhouse— all this meant financial loss to the wholesale grower of that day. Aside from this, the cost of production could not ahvays be adequately considered, under certain circumstances. Let me make this a little clearer. If for example a tricky storekeeper meant to take advantage of the weary grower, he would tell him that he could not use any flowers that day, but that he would take the chance if they were given to him as a special bargain. If the market was dull, and the grower could not always ascertain whether it was dull or not, he would readily acquiesce rather than bring his goods back home again with him. In the end, it meant hard work and low profits, and in some cases no profits. Today the wholesale grower is sought after— no peddling from store to store for him ! He ships his flowers to the commission men, and the latter attend to the distribution. It is the commission man's business to watch out for his patrons' interests. And unless the market is very dull indeed he will always manage to market the product and make good returns to the grower. The waste of time and loss of sleep of former days are eliminated from the life of the modern grower. And who will say that this new order of things isn't better than the old ! What I have just said of cut flowers is equally true of plants. Before the advent of the trade papers, and the numbers of traveling men that we have today, there was a great deal of waste in products. On the one hand, fre- quently the man with excellent stock had no market for it. On the other hand, very often a ready market was unable to get hold of the needed stock. The mtthods of today have remedied these evils. If John Smith, of Podunk, has more Geraniums than he can use, there is X'tm Brown of Squedunk, two hundred miles away, who is ready and anxious to use them. Instead of being consigned to the dump, they are packed up in a case, and expressed to Mr. Brown. How •Copyrig-ht, 1916. A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd. did it come about? By the simplest of methods, to be sure: Mr. Smith has plants to sell, and makes that fact known in the trade paper. Mr. Brown needs the plants and consults the trade paper. Hence the business relation between Smith & Brown, and waste is eliminated. The alert traveler of today has in no small measure contributed his mite towards the achievement of this condition of interchange. Whether directly or indirectly interested in a florist's goods, the alert man will never fail to make note of things and bring them to the attention of another florist whenever an opportunity presents itself. This reminds me of a case of my own, and indeed I often wonder now whether it was not this incident, trifling in itself, that diverted my entire business life into the channels where it now flows. About twenty-two years ago, while I was still selling florists' supplies, I called upon Mr. C. F. Baker, in Utica, N. Y. After I was through with my business — Mr. Baker was always one of my favorable customers — he remarked to me casually; "By the way, Skidelsky, I have a fine lot of assorted ferns. Should any of your customers on the road wish to have some, let me know; and if I sell some through your efforts, I'll pay you a commission." To reciprocate the favor of his order, I promised to bear it in mind. On the following day I chanced to be at Pittsfield, Mass., and called upon John White, the old time florist of that city. Mr. White, who happened to be out of ferns, asked me if I knew of anyone who had some to offer. Here was my chance. To be sure I knew of a good place. C. F. Baker of Utica had them, in quality and quantity. Mr. White asked me to write to Mr. Baker, and in a few days he had his ferns. A week or so later I received my little check for the commission. I have since had many such an interchange of products for dollars, and vice versa. A quarter of a century ago advertising would have meant a waste of good dollars to the average florist. Today in one form or another he must come before the public and make known his product, else he is a back number and need expect no results. In some cities the florists have found it profitable to advertise co- operatively for special occasions — Memorial Day, Mother's Day, and other holi- days where flowers play a large part. Only recently I had the privilege of being present at the Detroit florists' meeting. (And when I mention Detroit florists, I must add that they represent a progressive, wide-awake, cultured body of men.) The subject under discussion, and one that demanded immediate action, was co-operative advertising for Mother's Day. It was in no sense an academic dis- cussion, either. Everyone realized that it meant a great deal for each individual concerned. The subscriptions toward defraying the expense of advertising came forward quick and fast ; and within half an hour enough money was subscribed to cover liberal space in six newspapers, with enough left for the nucleus of a similar undertaking on another occasion. Nowhere has the change among the florists been more marked in these last twenty-five years than in the Southern section of the country. Twenty-five years ago it would have been hard to find extensive greenhouses or well-equipped flower stores in any part south of the Mason and Dixon line. In a measure per- haps, it was due to the fact that a quarter of a century ago the South had not as yet fully recovered from the disastrous effects of the Civil War, and was still in the midst of its reconstructive period. At any rate, my several trips through Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana never proved remunerative enough to induce me to continue in that direction. I do not mean to imply that the Southern people were devoid of aesthetic taste and made no response to the appeal of flowers. It was the general business conditions rather than a lack of refinement and cultivation of taste that were responsible for the lack of enter- prise in the floral direction. How things have changed since! When I resumed my journeys about fifteen years later, to that interesting part of the country where the sun shines almost all of the time, where birds sing and plants luxuriate in the pleasant warmth, my surprise was great. The downtown districts in almost every city that I had known of old seemed to have become transformed as by the wand of a magician. The old-fashioned Southern structures had given way to modern business establish- ments. The hustle and bustle on the streets reminded me of the Northern cities. The hotels had become modernized, and even the food seemed to taste better than that of the former hotels. Apace with the general progress was that of the florists. My surprise may be better imagined than described when I beheld the mammoth greenhouse establishment of the Joy Floral Co. at Nashville, Tenn., and their excellent store on Church St., right in the heart of the business district. The Joys, three generations of them, represent a remarkable family. Mr. Joy the grandfather, a venerable old gentleman in the late seventies, is still alert and active, though long since retired from business. Thomas Joy tlie son, the genius of the present flourishing business, is a man of keen business perceptions, one who not only recognizes a good thing when he sees it, but is quick to see the advantage of making it his own. Under his able management his business hi prospered beyond his own expectations. Mr. Joy believes in growing the bei stock that could possibly be grown, and with that end in view he never deems wise to economize in any manner that would have a deterring effect upon h| products. The best Carnations and Roses introduced always 'find room in greenhouses. Unlike the ultra-conservative grower, who is always inclined have some other fellow pay for the experience — a "try it on the dog'' attitudi Mr. Joy is ready to take the risk and make the experiment himself. If he ha| pens to hit upon a good thing, he is that much ahead of the other fellow. If misses, he takes the result as a matter of course, and tries again. Men of sui calibre truly represent the progressive elements in our ranks. Thomas Joy, tl grandson, has the store in his care, and has proven himself an able administrat Note to Ucvders.— 7'/m/ Mr. Skitlelsky's narratii'c will be found of surpassifk interest, we assure our readers. We have promised Mr. Sk'idetsky to put this nar live in book form provided we receive orders for 500 copies. The price will exceed 60c per copy in paper covers, or $J in cloth, and no money w wanted unliil xre announce the book as ready. All we ask is that readers send in their orders* without undue delay. The story will be continued in these columns until compUted.l September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 507 Gettbg Ready for Winter Things You Shouldn't Overlook With the first of September we are Hearing Fall again and approaching Winter and if ever preparations are nec- essary to be made in order to be ready, it is now. Fall work in every line will start and keep on coming. With each day we all will become busier and will remain that way almost all through the Winter months. You cannot do any bet- ter than get the roofs into shape, do what painting is to be done and give the boiler and pipes a thorough examina- tion. If there was a bad leak, there is no better time than the present to get rid of it. The man who has to keep the faucet running all night, just a little, in order to keep his boiler full of water during January, usually doesn't find time to fix the trouble in July, and the only way to stop the rain from creating a muddy walk between the benches is to use the putty bulbs before it rains. Every cent spent now in getting a tight roof, sides and ends will come back with good interest in the coal you save next Winter. How about the propagating bench? You soon will use_ it again. Cleanliness means everything here. Scrub, paint, whitewash, put in clean fresh sand, and be ready when the first batch of cuttings comes along. A lot of trouble with a greenhouse crop could be avoided if the proper attention had been given to the propagating bench while the cuttings were making roots. We know as yet but very, very little about how to cure diseases of plants but find out Dore and more what causes disease which, to a great extent at least, means a way to prevent the trouble. Get ready now with everything pertaining to the inside and outside oit the greenhouses so when the thermometer outdoors gets down far enough you are ready to light the fires and everything will be found in first-class working order. Concrete Frames A Paying Investment If you have time at all, devote it to the construction of a few concrete frames. Few of us ever have too many during Fall, Winter and the Spring raonths. Every foot of space in a cold- frame or hotbed is just as valuable as bench space under glass. The variety of stock you can store away in a deep coldframe over Winter is almost end- less. Why carry or try to carry them below benches when it is much easier to do so in a frame? You use such a frame up to April, for overwintering plants, after which a hotbed is made of it and stock can be grown all throughout the Summer in these frames. A 4in. waU for the ends and sides is all that is nec- essary. As to the depth or the . height of frame above the ground level that de- ; j pends on what plants you want to han- j|dle. By placing the wall on a good cin- der foundation you needn't go below frost level, a 2x4 inbedded every 3ft. into the top course, flush with the sur- farf, will support the sashes. While the -in. lumber necessary for form work is perhaps an expensive item, these forms -■an be used over and over again. If you are short of frames or the ones you have m hand need repairing dont use lum- ber but rather construct concrete ones, which will be there to stay permanently. It's a good investment. Perennials Transplanting the Seedlings With 95 deg. in the shade and a dry spell prevailing, as was the case in many sections of the great Middle West for the last few weeks, the transplant- ing of perennials was almost out of the question. Yet any seedlings of Holly- hocks, Shasta Daisies, Foxgloves or others are bound to suffer if allowed to remain in a crowded condition for any length of time. If you don't handle perennials and biennials on a large scale It should be easy to provide shade and sufficient water to get the newly trans- planted stock re-established. For the retail grower beds of about 5ft. in width are_ most suitable for this hardy stock. This not only affords convenience in tak- 'ng care of the plants but makes it eas- er should you wish to protect the stock with frames and sashes. Almost any of WEEK'S WORK By FRITZ BAHR the perennials to be transplanted will do nicely if given about 5in. of space. The way we do with such plants as Shasta Daisies, Coreopsis, Gaillardias, Pyre- thrums, Achillea. Iceland Poppies, Sweet Williams and others grown from seed is to plant in 5ft. or 6ft. beds in rows .5in. apart. The plants sold during Fall and the following Spring are removed from these beds by taking up every other row and the remaining rows, then lOin. apart, are left to cut from. It some- times happens that we sell out on plants and have none left for cut flowers. So much the better. When one can realize 10c. to 15c. for a (Coreopsis plant why keep the plants? Sell them by all means whenever there is a good chance and grow more the following year. You have Gaillardias, Calliopsis and others to take their place to cut from during Summer. Peonias Early Planting Advisable In early September is the time to transplant Peonias. By so doing the plants are given a chance to become re-established before Winter and go Fall Planting Of Shrubs and Other Hardy Stock The question of transplanting certain stock in perennials, shrubs and small trees in Fall often confronts the florist who has outdoor work to do. We have men advocating and others condemning, Fall planting. There are years where the late planting of Barberry, Loniceras, Weigelias and others proves a failure, especially if the stock has to go through a severe Winter, but for all that I am still in favor of planting all that is pos- sible, in Fall. Of what is valuable in Spring nothing compares with time. You have just so much time to do your work in and no more, while orders keep on coming in. It is on that account more than any other that those who have orders for planting in Fall should not stop in laying out their work or pre- paring the soil, beds or borders, but do the planting by all means. Any shrubs properly planted and watered during Oc- tober or early November still have a chance to get busy with root action. They will become sufficiently established to overwinter nicely under ordinary eon- Useful type of concrete frames (See accompanying notes) ahead early next Spring. "You may have old field clumps on hand which would be greatly benefited by being divided : do it now, that is, if the varieties you have are worthy of it. A Peonia which flow- ers freely is worth having, even if the color is not the best, while the finest named sort with a wonderful flower is of but little use for the florist if it hap- pens to be a shy bloomer. If you haven't much space it will hardly pay you to take is up with Peonias for their flow- ering period is so short, but if field space can be given, by all means stock up with five or six good sorts. The retail florist does not only depend on the flowers he sells during June but there is always a chance to dispose of plants during Pall, as well as early Spring, and a clump which you can lift with a fair amount of soil clinging to the roots is away ahead of stock shipped hundreds of miles by freight. A well drained and deeply ploughed and cultivated soil is necessary. Do your feeding in the way of top mulch- ing when your plants are once well es- tablished. Festiva maxima is every bit as popular as ever it was and you can't very well overstock on it. For those who have the room it is well to give as many varieties as possible a fair trial. There are always some that will do bet- ter than others in certain localities and the only way to do is to find out. But for the beginner I suggest just a half- dozen sorts. Tell your nurseryman you want bloomers and light shades with just one good red to start with. ditions. So with most perennials. What should be done is to plant well, and if possible provide a little protection. Get everything in the way of outdoor plant- ing out of the way this Pall, clear the decks for next Spring. Evergreens or rather conifers, when moved with a good ball of soil can stand it almost any month of the year, but a better way is to have them well established in their new quarters before Winter weather sets in. This means to transplant any time now and faithfully water the stock dur- ing dry spells. Don't overlook the fact that a Spruce, Pine or Arborvitse doesn't want any manure when preparing the soil, but if yours is a heavy loam a good dose of sharp sand mixed in will encour- age root growth. Harrisii Lilies Fop Early Forcing Harrisii Lilies are still extensively made use of for early forcing, for which purpose they adopt themselves nicely. When once well rooted and started into growth they can stand a lot of heat and will produce fine flowers. When the bulbs are potted, as good a way as any is to place the pots outdoors in a frame and cover pots and all with a 6in. layer of soil and if you want to be extra good to them, place short straw manure on top of this again. It will help to main- tain a moist condition which will help root action. Examine the stock from time to time and if necessary apply water. Bring indoors in about six weeks or .so and keep on increasing the tem- perature for those that are wanted early. Gardenias Cultural Notes 'There is no plant- we grow or handle under glass which will object more to poor drainage or an excess of water than the Gardenia. The minute the roots get affected in the least the leaves will show It, and even if you keep such plants on the dry side the color of the leaves will remain sickly looking until proper root action starts again. Watch any plants you may have on hand. While you can't expect to compete with the specialist who watches and attends to every cul- tural detail, you can have fair plants which wi I pay for themselves in the flowers they bring. From now on proper drainage, plenty of sunshine and a night temperature of 60 deg., if pos- sible, are important. ' Hybridizing Experiments „ A' ?]?'' '?st meeting of the R. II. s Scientific Committee, Mr. Montagu All- wood well known in the Carnation world, received a certificate of apprecia- tion for his work in crossing the Per- petual Carnation with the Pink It is stated that a most interesring series of hybrids has resulted, and we hope that horticultural ^aine.—BoriicuHural Ad- vertiser, Aug. 16. [The Perpetual Carnation (out of Dianthus Caryophyllus) is the name given m the British Islands to our Amenca indoor type of Camadon. Some- times they are also caUed "American Car- nations ' there. The Pink is the hardy, dwarf, free-flowering border type, the progenitor of which is Dianthus plu- manus. Ev-idently John Bull is, as usual, plodding steadily onward.— Ed 1' . H,. J The Best Sweet Peas . n "'f k or two ago the British Horti- cultural Trade Journal sent out voting papers to its readers to record their opinions of the best twelve Sweet Peas for market. The response was not so great as expected: many growers, whose experience in growing sfveet Peas fo? market extends over several years, did not record their votes. But the follow- ing list w.is got as a result of the voting • fourteen instead of twelve, as the six at the bottom of the list received equal vo es: Maud Holmes, John Ingman, fier- Wn' ^','/ "'"■' Ro^bellef Countess Spencer Margaret Atlee, Florence Night- ingale Dorothy Eckford, Mrs. Cuthbert- son. King Manoel, Etta Dyke, Helen Lewis, Thomas Stevenson Other varieties which followed closely 'n ''i^^'^' P- ^- Breadmore, King White R. P. Felton and Elfrida Pearson. Value of Barnyard Manure Barnyard manure contains approxi- mately ten pounds each of ammonia and potash and five or six pounds of phos- phoric acid per ton. At prices prevail- ing before the European war a quantity ot these constituents equivalent to those found in a ton of yard manure could have been purchased in nitrate of soda, acid phosphate and muriate of potash for a little more than $2. Tests reported J?!.- T.'^"^"^' Monthly Bulletin of the Ohio Experiment Station show that $2 worth of these chemical fertilizers, if mixed in such proportions as to contain less ammonia and potash and more phos- phoric acid than is found in manure, would produce a considerably larger ef- fect than is commonly obtained from manure. This indicates that when ma- nure costs more than $2 per ton spread on the land, it is wiser to use the chemi- cal fertilizers menrioned than to buy manure. But one asks whether the organic properties of the manure are not to be taken into consideration. Are- they not worth while? 508 The Florists' Exchange ••••••••••••••••**A JACK FROST"^ will get you if you don't watch out AVOID DELAYS. THEY ARE COSTLY Glazing Points, No. 2 1000 60c., 5000 $2.75 " Hammers 40c. Diamond Guide Wheel Cutters $3.25 Putty, Twemlow's. Gal $1.60 Mastica. Oal $1.40 " Machines $1.30 Putty Rubber Bulbs 85c. Chinese Lily Bulbs. Baskets of 30 bulbs $2.25 Mats. 120 bulbs $7.20 Clay's Fertilizers. 112 lbs $7.00 42 VESEY STREET NEW YORK When ordering, please meatloD The Exchange Wm. Elliott & Sons, 3f A- Sweet Peas Early or Winter Flowering Spencers Yarrawa Grown by the originator See Special Florist List now being mailed If you have not received it, .ask and we will mail it. FOTTLER,FISKE,RAWSONCO.,Z^ e Seed Store Faneuil Hall Square, Boston .Gielen Nurseries. Oudenbosch, Holland :— Examine their interesting new Trade List just mailed ' with low offers in CONIFEROUS EVERGREENS; FOREST and ORNA- MENTAL Trees and Shrubs; HARDY small Evergreens for Window or Porch; hardy ROSES, Bush and Tree Form; all Fall delivery. If not received, apply to the American agents. AUGUST RbLKER & SONS, 51 BARCLAY STREET, or P. O. BOX 752 New York When orderlug. please mt-ntlon The Exchange MEYER'S I BRAND FORMOSUMS— GlGANTEUMS— MULTIFLORUMS THE LILY WITHOUT A PEER ORDER NOW FOR FAIX DELIVERY. EX NEW CROP CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER, 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK Our Exhibit of German Iris Won First Prize At the International Garden Club Summer Show, Pelham Manor, June 1-4, 1916 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. Inc. Flowerflald. L. I.. N. Y. W'hoii ordering, please mention The Exchange PANSY SEED MY GIANT PANSY SEED, NEW CROP, READY NOW Finest miztures, in superb colors, all grown from wlMted stook. Pkt oi GOOD seeds, $1.00: 1 oi., $4.00; 3 OS., $10.00. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS Lock Boi 254 SOUTHPORT, CONN. Grower Onl7 of The Finest Pajulea When ordering, please mention The Bxcbange Lily Bulbs Fall Shipment from Japan Prices quoted F. O. B. New York. Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, and London, (Ont.) Write for quotations stating quaa- i ty, variety and size requited. McHutchison & Co. THE IMPORT HOUSE 95 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK When ordering, please mentl)>n The Exchange CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS (SAGO PALMS) Strong and healthy bulbs, site !^ to 6 lbs. 25 lbs. $2.50. 100 lbs. $9.00, 300 lbs. $25.00, 500 lbs. $40.00. THE MOORE SEED CO. 125 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. MAMMOTH PANSY ^Vantier's Strain) Large flowering rariety, aared only from select flowers. I pkt. 25o.: 6000 eeede, SI. 00; 1 oi. $4.00. IMPERIAL SEED & PLANT CO. .;. B^timorcMd. When ordering, please mentloQ The Exchange Now Is the Time to Place Orders for PANSY SEED. Special florists' mixture, extra fine strain, $5.00 per oz. MIGNONETTE SEED. Giant strain, greenhouse grown, $5.00 per oi. SNAPDRAGON KEYSTONE (New). Clear rose pink, Winter blooming variety, $1.00 per pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED, English. Separate colors, $8.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEED. Greenhouse grown, $3.50 per 1000, $30.00 per 10,000. ZVOLANEK'S SWEET PEA SEED. Complete list at his prices. RAINBOW FREESIAS. New and worth while. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 2H-in., strong, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000, extra heavy 3-in., $8.00 per 100. POINSETTIAS. Strong, 2H-in- (true Xmas type), $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Strong, field-grown CARNATION PLANTS. Best varieties. Stock and prices right; write us for same. Write us regarding Fern Flats: Bostons, Scottii, Roosevelt, Whitmani, Teddy Jr., and other varieties for immediate or later planting. Have you placed your order for LILIUM Giganteum, Rubrum, For- mosum and Albuin? We aim to supply the best produced in Japan and invite correspondence regarding our stock. Having any trouble with your hose? The MAGIC Hose — best made — will do away with all your troubles. We handle that brand and no other. H-inch (2 ply), 15c. per ft.; ?4-inch (2 ply), 16c. per ft. Couplings included. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Building PHILADELPHIA, PA OUR MOTTO •THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS" Valley CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK Orders taken now for 1916 crop of German, Swedish, Dutch Pips LILIUM HARRISII The true Bermuda stock for early forcing Extra selected picked bulbs, 7 to 9 inch, $8.50 per 100; $16.00 per case of 200 bulbs. WEEBER & DON ^VL'lVo'^trT 114 Chambers St., New York BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS Write for Prv LEONARDSETOCO 226-230 ONION SETS WesLKm^ieSt-^HICAGC GROWERS FOR THE TRAD; SEEDS and BULBS Beckert's Seed Store 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (North Sid.) RAINBOW FREESIAS Grown and hybridiied for a number of years by Mr. A. Frey. of Crown Point, iDd. The colors are varied and include several shades of yellow, orange, lavender and pick, all, however, harmonixing with each other, even when bunched together. Bulbs offered are of good blooming siae and in a mixture of colors. Separate colon cannot be offered as yet. Delivery in Julyi aa soon as bulbs are harvested and cured. Price: S5.00 per 100. S40.00 per 1000. $187.50 for 5000. For sale by A. FREY CrowD Point, Ind. A. HENDERSON k CO. 211 N. Stale Sl. Cbicaf* Florists' Forcing Sweet Peas All the new and standard varieties Write for prices Fall Wholesale and Retail Catalogues rea ly w th In a few days. Send for copy James Vick's Sons Rochester -:- -:• New York Wben orderlog. pleate mentloD Tbe SCzchanre The Storrs & Harrison Co NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN PAINESVILLE, OHICl! When ordering, please mention The Bxchaili U 1 September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 509 We SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President, Kirbt B. White, Detroit. Mich.; first vice-prcs. F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C.: second vicc-pres , L. L. Olds. Madison, Wis,, secretary-treasurer, C. E." Kendel, 2010 Ontario St., Cleveland, C: assistant secretary, S. F. WiLLARD, Jr.. Oeveland, O. European Notes I .Since our last notes were penned we liave been favored with some welcome rains, which cannot fail of having a very lirneficial effect upon our growing crops, while it will also render possible the work of transplanting the Brassieas, and hflp fonvard the germination of our re- cent sowings of Beet, Mangel, Rutabaga and Turnip for 1917 harvest. In particular it helps us to take a more favorable view of our northern grown crops of Beet and Mangel, the condition of which was causing us con- siderable anxiety. Both in western France and England the plants were badly attacked by the puceron (black aphis). This vermin not only appropri- ates the nutriment in the plant, but also gives the puny seed a very dirty and disagreeable color. Nothing does so mucli good as a smart thunder shower, which washes the vermin down, and thus gives the plant a new lease of life. We have had a good many such showers during the past week, and as a large percentage of the plants are still growing, we ex- pect there will be a considerable addition to what threatened to be a very moder- ate crop. As regards the southern crops, it is too late for them to be benefited as what was worth harvesting has already been gathered in. The long drought hastened the ripening, but destroyed fully one-half of the crop. The result of all this is that these articles are held by the growers for very high prices already, and if there should be an average demand the grow- ers will easily have their own way. This will also seriously affect contract prices for next year; at present we are more concerned to find growers than to quibble about prices, as without the article it- self the price has no existence. EuBOPEAN Seeds. Report on Seed Crops According to reports received on this side, from Cooper, Taber & Co., Ltd., of London, of the seed crops in Europe, the estimated yield after the harvest of 1916 is very variable. Of the Beet crops, eight varieties out of a total of 30 show a full crop, four a failure ; three show 50 per cent, of the average ; one 75 per- cent., while the rest vary from 10 to 20 per cent, of the average. On the whole, the yield is much below average. Brussels Sprouts are half the usual crop. Cabbage vary from 15 per cent, to 25 per cent, in a third of the varieties, about an- other third are a failure, and a fifth or sixth part show a full crop. Capsi- cums and Peppers are aU weak. The Carrot report is sad reading in almost all instances, the only full crop being the Earliest French Forcing Horn. Cel- ery is away below the average and may be put down as a failure. Onions are undecided, mostly however, very poor or a failure. The Radish crop shows all sorts of variations, some varieties being notably poor, others a fuU crop. Spin- ach is about half the average, taken all in all. while Turnips vary from a 10 per cent, average to 30 per cent., with a number of failures, and some yielding full percentage. Rutabaga or Swede Turnips vary from 10 per cent, to 40 per cent., and as high as 75 per cent., but only in the case of Garton's Superlative are they a full crop in the purple top yellow flesh varieties. Several of the green top varieties have a full crop, also each of the white flesh. Sweet Peas are about 75 per cent, of the average and Nasturtiums vary from 40 per cent, to 100 per cent. Printed noteheads. billheads and business cards identify you with The Trade. An urgent order for stock is apt to be held up, if your wholesale man is uoable to connect you as one of the craft. New York Seed Trade French bulbs are arriving rather tardily, aud Dutch bulbs have already begun to arrive in considerable numbers. The steamer Ryndam arrived on Mon- day from Rotterdam, taking 15 days to make the trip on account of being obliged for safety to take the long course north around the British Isles and on accouht of being detained by the British authori- ties at both Kirkwall and Falmouth, at the latter port 146 bags of mail for this country, containing both express and shipping matter, having been seized for examination. Harry A. Barnard, representing Stuart Low & Co., London, England, writes un- der date of Aug. 7 that he has booked out by the S. S. Adriatic due to arrive in New York about Sept. 1. His New York City address while in this country will be Hotel Albert. The MacNiff Horticultural Co., 52-56 Vesey St., will open its auction sales this season on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. and 12 o'clock. At the sale which begins at 11 a.m. the Holland grown bulbs will be offered, and at the sale beginning at 12 o'clock greenhouse deco- rative plants, such as palms, ferns, etc., from the private estate of Mrs. 'T. A. .Sperry of Cranford, N. J., will be of- fered. The auction department of this company will, this year, just as it has always been in previous years, be in charge of Robt. W. MacNiff, who as heretofore will personally conduct the auction sales. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray st., are now offering Narcissus Paperwhite grandiflora and Roman Hyacinth bulbs, also Narcissus Trumpet Major and Grand Soleil d'Or, and in Japanese bulbs are offering Lilium formosum and also Lilium giganteum, which are due in Sep- tember and October. Arthur T. Boddington Co., Inc., 12.S Chambers st., is very busy filling orders for Guernsey grown Narcissus bulbs and the Christmas flowering Spencer .Sweet Peas. Several of the office staff are now on their vacations. At Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers st., the office, which heretofore has been in the rear of the main floor of the store, is now being moved one floor up. The space on the main floor, which the office has taken, will be used for the implement department, to which greater attention will be hereafter paid. Lilium formo- sum bulbs in the larger sizes have ar- rived. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay st., is making this week a very comprehen- sive window display of bulbs, the largest seen in the cit.v this season, comprising Narcissus Paperwhite grandiflora, White Roman Hyacinths, white Callas, Colchi- cum autumnale and Preesia Purity, and refracta alba. This store is now mailing out its Autumn bulb catalog. A large shipment of French bulbs is expected on the S. S. Venizelos due to arrive this week. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82-84 Dey st., report that the Onion seed crop in Con- necticut, which is now being harvested, is the largest and best which has been grown in that State during the last ten years. This firm is very busy shipping seeds South in great quantities ; the whole force is working to fill these Southern orders, night work being nec- essary. Peter Henderson & Co., 35-37 Cort- landt St., received several cases of Dutch bulbs this week on the S. S. Ryndam. Herbert Buck of the traveling force of W. E. Marshall & Co., 166 W. 23d St., is now on his vacation. David F. S. Adams, of the store force, received a painful injury while on his way home on the railroad train on Friday night last. A suitcase or heavy package, which some one had placed in the rack above his head, was shaken out by the motion of the train and in falling struck Mr. Adams in the face, lacerating it badly. Zvolanek's Well Known Winter- Flowering Orchid Sweet Pea Seed In original packages at his prices. We handle all of his varieties, including novelties introduced this year for the first time, and give the following list of the best of those already introduced: \ q^ 4 qz. 1 lb. Mrs. A. A. Skach. Widely known shell pink .$1.00 $3.50 $12.00 Mrs. Joseph Manda. A shade lighter 1 .2.5 4.00 14.00 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Purest white 1.25 4.00 14.00 'Venus. White ground. Edges pink blushed 1.50 5.00 15.00 Bohemian GirL Darker shell pink 2.00 6.00 White Orchid. Dwarfer 1.00 3.50 12.00 Orchid Beauty. Dark rose, blushed with orange.. Very large 75 2.50 9.00 Pink and White Orchid. Blanche Ferry color and very large 75 2.50 9.00 Lavender Nora. The finest lavender 50 1.75 6.00 Lavender Orchid. Lavender pink; large 1.00 3.50 12.00 Christmas Pink Orchid. Improved bicolor 4.00 12.00 40.00 The Czar. Similar to above 4.00 12.00 40.00 Red Orchid. Large, free and very fine 1.00 3.50 12.00 Miss Flora Fabing. Pink, yellow and salmon 1.00 3.50 Bridal VeiL Frilled pure white 1.75 Apricot Orchid. Salmon and cream 2.00 6.00 15.00 For others, write us for complete list. Also Yarrawa, widely known rose pink 2.00 5.25 16.00 Rose Queen. The widely known clear pink we introduced. Strictly greenhouse grown seed; originator's strain. $5.00 per oz., $15.00 per Y^ lb., $50.00 per lb. This is worth the difference from the outside seed. Keystone Snapdragon Undoubtedly the best Winter-blooming clear pink on the market. 1.00 per pkt., .$5.00 for 6 pkts., $10.00 for 13 pkts. S. S. SKIDELSKY & COMPANY 1004 Lincoln Building Philadelphia, Pa. WTieii ordering, please meptlon Tbe Exchange New Early- Flowering or Winter-Blooming GIANT PANSIES An entirely new and distinct strain of Pansies. The main advantage of these new Pansies over all hitherto existing Pansies is the extreme earliness of flowering and its unusual hardiness, which enables them to withstand quite severe Winters and to bloom right on into the Summer. Sown at the same time as other Pansies, they begin flowering the early part of March or as soon as the snow is off the ground, many times hav- ing four or five large flowers to a plant, when all other Pansies are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragrant. They are highly recommended for Autumn planting on graves and for very early bedding, as well as for early cut flowers. 14. WINTER SUN. Golden yellow, eye. I 16. CELESTIAL QUEEN. Light or sky blue 15. ICE KING. Silvery white, wilh eye. I 17. CHARM OF MARCH. Dark velvety blue IS. MIXED. The above four colors with other shades and variations. Each color separate or mixed. 500 seeds 50c., 1000 seeds $1.00, 3^ oz. $2,00, M oz. $3.75, 1 oz. $15.00. 20. PRINCESS. The New Upright Pansy. This strain is entirely distinct from all others. It is absolutely compact, upright growing, and extremely weatherproof, enduring many storms without damage to its flower. The flowers are mostly blotched and frilled like the Alasterpiece, of good form and heavy, velvety texture, on heavy stems carried well above the foliage. Attrac- tive by the brilliancy of its colors. 500 seeds 20c., 1000 seeds 35c., H oz- $1-00, Y^, oz. $2.00, 1 oz. $7.50. 42. ADONIS. Light blue, white center. 82. ORCHID FLOWERED. A mixture of 22. KENILWORTH MIXTURE. A collec- tion of beautiful colors and markings. 24. KENILWORTH SHOW. An extra fine strain of immense flowers. 26. KENILWORTH CUT FLOWER MIX- TURE. Has long stems and large flowers. 28. MASTERPIECE. A large flower with curled, wavv petals. 30. THREE AND FIVE BLOTCHED FLOW- ERS. Of rich velvety colors and great sub- 32. PARISIAN. Enormous blotched flowers, very showy. 34. BRONZE. A mixture of bronze, brown and copper shades. PRICES OF KENILWORTH PANSY SEED: All sorts and mixtures except the new Pansy Princess and the Early Flowering or Winter Blooming are $5.00 per oz., SI. 25 per M oz-I 5000 seeds Sl.OO; trade pkt. of 1000 seeds 25c.; any 5 pkts. SI -00. Please order by number. rose, pink, blush mauve, fawn, light brown, orange and chamois. 118. PSYCHE. Curled white, blotched. 138. WHITE. Large, satiny white. 140. WHITE, with violet blotch, 142. YELLOW. Large golden yellow. RAINBOW. With every $1.00 worth of Pansy seed I will send 1000 of Rainbow free, and with other amounts in like propor- tion. When ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange Important Notice Mr. Marinus Van Kleef, of the firm of Van Kleef Bros., Boskoop, Holland, wishes to announce that he is not connected with any firm in America other than that of Van Kleef Bros. (Signed) MARINUS VAN KLEEF. When ordering, plea«e mention Tbe Bicbance 310 The Florist's Exchange I MIGNONETTE Farquhar's Universal Sow Now for Fall Crop One of the finest varieties for the greenhouse, pro- ducing immense spikes of red- dish green, sweetly scented. The seed we offer was saved for us by one of largest growers of Mig- nonette for the Boston market Onnce ■ $15.00 4 oz. ■ 3.75 2.00 1.00 R.&J.Farquhar&Co. BOSTON, MASS. To the Trade... Established In 1787 Henry Mette, Quedlinburg, Germany Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all Choice Vegetable, Flower and Farm Seeds Soecialties • Beans. Beets. Cabbages. Car- LipeiMUies . ^^^^ KoblRabi. Leeks, Let- tuces, Onions, Peas, Radishes, Spinach. Tur- nips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Car- nations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspurs, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phlox, Prim- ula, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. Henry Metre's Triumph of the Giant Pansies (mixed.) The most perfect and most beautiful in the world. MOO per ox., $1.76 per ii ox., 11.00 per ^ 01. Poeta^e paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast eroUDds. and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I also grow largely seeds on contract. Lilium Harrisii BULBS Per 100 Per 1000 5- to 7-in $5.00 $40.00 7- to 9-in 9.00 80.00 9- to 11-in 22.00 FREESIA Refracla Alba Pit 100 Per 1000 Mammoth size.. .$1.75 $12.00 For immediate delivery Roman Hyacinths 12-15 Paper White Narcissus Grandiflonts /";'" '"' J.M.THORBURN&CO. S3 Barclay Si. , through lo 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mastodon Pansies If you believe that 23 years of undi\-ided attention to the exclusive cultivation of Pansies ought to result in an exceedingly fine strain of flowers, then you can safely send us an order for Mastodon Pansies. Separate colors. 1916 Catalog Ready. 1916 CUT PRICES MASTODON MIXED. X oz. 65c., 'i os S2.2.5. oz. $4,00. 4 oza. S12.00. PRIVATE STOCK MIXED. H oz. $1 00 ' J oz. S:(.25. oz. S6,00. 4 ozs. $20.00. GREENHOUSE SPECIAL (New). H oz $1.00. 1^. oz. $4.00, oz. $8.00. Steele's Pansy Gardens PORTLAND, OREGON KxQliarige WhtMi ■iriliTlii.u, pliM^i^ nii-mloi Printed noteheads, billheads and business cards identify you with The Trade. An urgent order for stork is apt to be held up, if your wholesale nam U uoable to roDDeot you as one of the craft. When ordering, please mention The Exchange GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well aa a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 8J Dey St., NEW YORK, and ORANGE, CONN When ordering, plea8« mention Tlie Bxcbanjre French Paper White Grandiflora We offer, to arrive, a few dosen cases. 1000 Third Grade. 12 ctm. and up, (in t-J OC r^ ._;jf% ^~^1^^^^ *^^^^ '"^^^ while unsold) ^l»OJ ■■ ^^^^ Our advance contracts are being filled ia full with regular grades, either 13 ctm. up or 1-1 ctm. up. Lilium Formosum (New Crop) 7-9 inch (250 bulbs to case) per 1000. tSS.OO 9-10 inch (180 bulbs to case) per 1000. SO.M 10-12 inch (100 to case), per case, 12.0* Per 1000 100.00 FREESIAS PURITY (TRUE) 100 1000 H-in. to 5<-in J1.25 $10.0« H-in. toH-in l-O* 7.0« CALLAS ,„n VAUGHAN'S IMPROVED PURITY ^.y£-t.M-iM^^-m.t^ 100 100 1000 IM-in to IM-in J5.5D H-in. to H-in $1.75 $15.00 IJ^-in. to 2-in 8.50 H-in- to K-"n 1.50 12.00 Fall Book for Florists Now Ready CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork When ordering, please mention The Exchange Araucaria Excelsa Seeds Freshly gathereid. Just received. 100 Seeds $1.25 1000 Seeds $10.00 5000 Seeds and over, $9.50 per 1000 ^mmpp0xilkr&'Z 30-32 Barclay St. New York ^Foreign Dept.) Whpn- ordering, please on The Kxcli/uige 97th YEAR J.BOLGIANO&SON Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Seta, Seed Potatoes Grower* of Pediftree Tomato Seeds BALTIMORE, MD. When orderlnK. please meotlon The Gxchaofie Walter Barnwell, head salesman for Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers st., is now on his vacation. This firm reports that the general business is good, especially in grass seeds; also the arrival of the bulbs of Lilium formosum. Chicago Seed Trade The seed stores are beginning to as- sume tJieir usual appearance for Fall trade. Displa.vs of French bulbs are to be seen at all the stores and the houses that have issued their catalogs report returns from same arriving freely. Vaughan's Seed Store has begun ship- ping Peonies from its nurseries at West- ern Springs, for which there is a good demand, both wholesale and retail. The retail trade is stimulated by a ser- ies of timely advertisements in the local p:ipi>rs that was started a couple of weeks ago. Dutch bulbs are already aSoat for this house. Carl Cropp is en- joying a vacation in California. Winterson's Seed Store finds a good demand for Paperwhite Narcissus; early orders from their wholesale list indicate a good bulb season. More retail florists are taking up the idea of handling bulbs on their counters this season than ever liefore. Reports from Holland are to the I effect that certain varieties of Tuliji will be considerably higher in price tha^ in former years. The difficulty in ob taining labor over there will cause delai in many shipments. Edgar F. Wintet son, Jr., left on Sunday for a two weeb A'acation. D. D. Roy attended the meeting of tb Wisconsin State Horticultural Societ at Lake Geneva last week, and retume with a well filled order book. The me«t iug was quite an interesting one; 183 ax down to the banquet given by the gSI deners of Lake Geneva to the visitors. The American Bulb Co. reports exod lent returns from its representatives o> tJie road in the way of orders for earl; Fall shipment. The deatih of Henry A. Salzer, prem dent of the John A. Salzer Seed Co., I* Crosse, Wis., the news of which was le ceived in Chicago Wednesday, was matter of deep regret to all his friendi in the trade here. A statement showing increase of ca^' tal stock from $100.1X)0 to $150,000 waa filed by the Rudy-Patrick Seed Co. o Kansas City, Mo. C. B. Knickman. of McHutchisoi & Co.. New York, is in the city, bavins made the trip here direct from Portland Ore. Mr. Knickman reports good buji ness throughout the country. Boston. Mass. — The greenhouse of F. E. Emory on Federal st. had lOOt panes of glass- smashed in by hail, amounting to a loss of $500. Also 800 lights were broken in the greenhouse of J. \. Webster on l/ocust st. The loss is estimated at $350. Another loss wa: lO'XI panes broken at the greenhouse of J. W. Foote on Pleasant st., figured a $500. Damage was also done to the stnnll greenhouse of Alfred Ells in West street. September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 511 '^,-^VM WINTER-FLOWERING Spencer Sweet Peas Oz. APRICOT ORCHID. Apricot self.. $1.50 BOHEMIAN GIRL. Pink self .. . 1.50 BELGIAN HERO. Rose color.. . . 3.00 BRIDAL VEIL. Pure white 1.00 CHRISTMAS PINK ORCHID. Pink and white 3.00 MRS. A. A. SKACH. Bright pink. .65 MRS. JOS. MANDA. Shell pink. . .65 MRS. M. SPANOLIN. White 1.00 MORNING STAR. The most vig- orous grower and longest stem of .all the self-pinks 3.00 ORANGE ORCHID. Standard orange, wings dark salmon pink. . 1.50 ORCHID BEAUTY. Dark rose pink, with orange blush 75 PINK- AND- WHITE ORCHID. Similar in color to Christmas Pink. .65 H lb. Lb. $4.50 $15.00 4.50 15.00 10.00 35.00 3.50 12.00 10.00 35.00 2.00 7.50 2.00 7.50 3.50 12.00 10.00 35.00 4.50 15.00 2.50 10.00 2.00 7.50 Oz. RED ORCHID. Bright cherry red.$0.75 ROSE QUEEN. Rose pink 1.50 SENSATION. Newman & X^egg's Christmas Pink 3.00 SENSATION SCARLET 3.00 THE CZAR. Standard rose, wings white, mottled pink 3.00 VENUS. Blush pink 1.50 WHITE ORCHID. Pure white. . . .65 YARRAWA. Bright rose pink. In- troducer's Australia-grown seed . . 2.00 California-grown seed 65 M lb. Lb. $2.50 $10.00 5.00 18.00 10.00 35.00 10.00 35.00 10.00 35.00 4.50 15.00 2.00 7.50 7.00 24.00 2.25 8.00 Mixed Winter- Flowering Spencers ii oz. 20c., oz. 65e., 'i lb. $2.00, lb. S7..50. Boddington's Re-selected Winter-flowering Spencers as grown by Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, Mass. Boddington's Gigantic Cyclamen English Saved Seed Just Arrived — Sow Now Tr. 100 1000 pkt. seeds seeds CHERRY RED $0.50 $1.00 $9.00 CRIMSON 25 .65 6.00 CRIMSON AND WHITE 50 1.00 9.00 LILAC 25 .65 6.00 PINK. Soft pink 25 .65 6.00 ROSE. Light rose 25 .65 6.00 SNOWFLAKE. White 25 .65 6.00 SYRINGA-BLUE 25 .65 6.00 WHITE BUTTERFLY 50 1.00 9.00 PEACH BLOSSOM. Rose 25 .75 7.00 PHOENIX. t:herry crimson 50 2.00 18.50 PURPLE KING 25 .80 7.50 PRINCESS MAY. Pink, blotched crimson. .50 1.00 9.00 ROSE OF MARIENTHAL. Softshell pink .25 .65 6.00 SALMON KING. The finest salmon 50 1.00 9.00 SALMON QUEEN. Beautiful salmon... .50 1.00 9.00 SALMONIUM SPLENDENS. Fine salmon pink 25 .80 7.50 VULCAN. Rich crimson 50 2.00 18.50 WONDER (Glory) OF WANDSBEK. Brilliant, intense salmon-red variety 50 1.00 9.00 MIXED 25 .60 5.50 5% discount, cash with order. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON CO., Inc., BoddlDgton*s Gigantic Cyclamen 128 Chambers Street NEW YORK CITY Wlien ordering, please mention The Excliange Hot Weather and the Bean Crop The extremely hot weather we have had will undoubtedly shorten the crop of garden Beans in the Mt. Pleasant, Mich., locality. We have inspected Bean fields in six counties of central Michi- gan, and wherever we go we find that the crop is not likely to come up to nor- mal. The acreage of Wax Beans is short and the pods are not filling out as they should. I'rom various parts of a 25 acre field of Golden Wax Beans the writer took specimens from 100 rows and found that while they are podded heavily, over half uf the pods contained but one bean. In a field of IS acres of "Wardwell's Kidney Wax we found that more than 90 per cent, of the pods were poorly filled, there being but two to three beans In a pod. All varieties of Beans seem to be af- fected in the same manner and all plant- ings, from the earliest to the latest, have been checked by the heat at some period of their growth. We particularly no- ticed a field of Currie's Rust Proof Black Wax Beans of about 20 acres that was planted late, and that did not begin to bkwsom until after the first hot spell. After the pods were of good size, we had a second hot period and three days later the effect was the same as in the earlier plantings. A very large percent- age of the pods contained but one or two beans. The accompanying photograph will il- lustrate the effect of the heat on the pods. It is impossible to find a plant cent crop, although the acreage is large. Fields were never as free from disease as at present. Blight is almost unknown this year, and anthracnose has put in appearance only in very low places or where weeds are dense. All Beans in central Michigan were put in late, and an early frost would materially cut our present estimate of a half crop. Harris Bros. Seed Co., by C. A. Harris. Normal Garden Beans and others, showing the effect of the extremely hot weather on the pods. (Reduced) in the field that is not more or less af- fected in this manner, and we gather that the Bean crop in this section will be a disappointment to the growers. Black and Red Valentines seem to stand the heat better, and we expect to have a fair crop of both, as well as Early and Late Refugees. Field Beans in this and adjoining counties are badly affected by heat, and around here growers estimate a 50 per Demonstration^Farni Schools Demonstration schools which are usu- ally held for a week at a time under the direction of the agricultural experts sent from the colleges, and particularly Cornell University, N. Y., are again be- ing arranged for the coming Winter. In New York State eighty-seven such dem- onstration schools have been applied for. W. Atlee Burpee, Jr. Readers of The Exchange will be interested to learn of the marriage en- gagement of W. Atlee Burpee, Jr., sec- ond son of the late W. Atlee Burpee and Mrs. Burpee. Mr. Burpee's fiancee's name is Jeanetta D. Lee, daughter of Mrs. J. Drysdale Lee of Philadelphia. The plans of the young couple are now arranged so that they will be married the first of November in St. James's Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, after which they will take a short trip be- fore settling down for the Winter at St. James's Apartments, 13th and Walnut sts., Philadelphia. Our warm congratu- lations are tendered. Incorporations Rochester. Minn. — Queen City Greenhouse Co. was recently incorpor- ated. Elyria, O. — The L. C. Hecock Floral Co. was recently incorporated with a capital stock of $20,000 to $50,000. Seattle, Wash. — The Puget Sound Bulb Nurseries were recently incorpor- ated with a capital stock of $30,000. New York. N. Y. — The American Seed Tape Co. was recently incorpo- rated with a capital stock of $500,000. Tr.e directors are G. A. Mead, A. J. Case. H. E. Monahan. The address of the company is 134 W. 13th st. Des Moines, Ia. — The Pratt Green- house Co. filed articles of incorporation recently with a capital stock of $25,000. The directors are L. W. Pratt, presi- dent : B. E. Pratt, secretary and treas- urer; A. E. Minetor. notary public. West Hoboken, N. J. — Miss Mary C. Goldner, buyer for the Rosery Flower Shop of West Hoboken, has had the honor of being appointed Clerk of the Board of Health, being the first woman ever appointed to public office in the town of West Hoboken. She is the daughter of Recreation Commissioner. Geo. W. GoJdner. 512 The Florists' Exchange YARRAWA The Finest Rose-Pink Winter-Flowering Spencer Sweet Pea The ideal florists' variety. Pkt. 15c., H oz. 35c., Yl oz. 60c., 1 oz. $1.00, \i lb. $3.25, lb. $12.00 WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS— Early Morning Star, Early Snowflake, pkt. 15 seeds 25c., M oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00. Early Spring Maid, Early Melody, Early Songbird, pkt. 25 seeds 25c., M oz. $1.25, oz. $4.00. Early Heather Bell, pkt. 25 seeds 25c., M oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00. Pkt. 18 seeds each of any of the following varieties 35c., 5 pkts. $1.50: Concord Pink, Concord Crimson, Concord Lavender, Concord White, Concord Salmon, Concord Blue. STUMPP & WALTER CO., 30-32 Barclay Street, NEW YORK CITY When ordering, pleaae mention The Etcbange LIUuzn lont^iflorutn^Formosum READY FOR Immediate Shipment LILIUM HARRISII (True Bermuda Easter Lily) Best Bermuda Stock. From Roiued Fields. 100 Case 1000 7- to 9-inch, 200 bulbs in a case $9.00 $17.00 .$85.00 LILIUM LONGIFLORUM FORMOSUM (Reselected Grade. About 45 per cent, black stems.) 100 Case 1000 7- to 9-inch 250 bulbs in a case $6.50 $15..50 $62.00 'I- to 10-inch, 200 bulbs in a case 9.75 18.00 90.00 LILIUM BERMUDIUM A new Lily from Bermuda, said by tlio introducers to be ab- solutely free from disease and more floiiferous than any other white Lily on the market. It is strong in constitution and sturdy in growth. Has proved a decided acquisition for Easter flower- ing. Offered in one size only, 7 to 9 in., 200 bulbs in a case: .$11.00 per 100, $20.50 per case, $100.00 per 1000. FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA Bermuda^grown, X, for earliest flowering. Yi-va.. in lOO looo diameter and up $0.90 $6.75 FREESIA, PURITY Flowers are snowy white, of laige size, and borne in great profusion on long stems. 3^-in. in diameter 'O" '"W and up $0.90 $7.00 Arthur T. Boddington Co., Inc. 128 Chambers St., BARc!."A'V°"737o\ad"r38i New York City iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiwiiiiiiB^^ iiiiiiiiiiiniitiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiii When onU'rlng. plunge mention The Kxchaiige My New Price List of WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED has been maited. If ytfu have not received a copy, send postal for it. Part of new crop will be ready early in July. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK LOMPOC, CAL. When onlprlng. plp^ise nipntlon The Exchange li'M:l'MlklJ:!ilit^^ START CROWING MUSHROOMS l'J^..ll'/l^VV'",.^','rV,,;^l,../V^«li?^•^^','.hr'.'.','m.;; Aitil SIO to $75 « wsek to your t (too ni«. Fl..ri".l.i nL.,lH' money uoinp mmcu under liiiirli.- 1 in 1 -.■(■rihi.i)«n'«. U>» nporO tinin. Mil finii III n itiiiitiiiilliiichprLcoH.niipccially riiiw. ."^tiFi ii.w, DiimiiiidDJifKor than flup- |.ly. S. ri,l )..r hilt rr«« book of expert iiiilhonty, 'TheTn.rh AtKHitMH-lirfw.inw.'- .-r.i.iM.I (lusliroMjii lndnHirj,ll.-|iU 'rthern friends should see it then. The words of our Big Chief, R. C. Kerr, were good : "It is a land of sunshine and flowers." The Watermelons were there, however, and they surely gladdened the hearts of the florists. The Galveston trip, which would have been a charming one, had to be called oft because the storm which had been brewing for several days made its way across the level plains. Thus our glori- ous convention came to an end in kind of a nightmare, but happily the storm did not strike Houston ; it took a different road, so our friends were spared. (Mbs.) G. Jung. Houston, Tex. Gilbert Stuart, who has been with the park department of Houston for the past six mouths, has gone to Gonzales, Texa- to take charge of the Gonzales Stat' I'ark, this park being the location of the tirst battle between Texas and Mexico in 1830. After discussing the S. A. F. convei tion pro and con, the florists of Houst^i; all seem to think that it was a succt.s3 in every way. Business continues very good and the weather is delightful now, with cool nights and a touch of Autumn in the air, which reminds us that it is gettins time to plant our Pansies, English Dal- ies, and Phlox so that we may hav them blooming at Christmas if tb^; weather is favorable. The convention garden continues to draw many visitors to the park and some plants look even better than at the time the convention was held. There are still rumors of a large wholesale growing concern to be estab- lished either here or at Sugarland, which is about 30 miles off. The florists all believe that the con- vention has been a great help to them and to this vicinity, and that there will be more and better greenhouses built here in the near future. 0. Ij. B. New Orleans, La. We have been having warm weather this week. The florists are beginning to get ready for Fall business. With the exception of funeral work there is noth- ing going on. U. J. Virgin's store is undergoing r. modeling for the Fall. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co.'s store i> completed. The interior is newly painted and everything is in tip-top or- der. H. Rehm has a very fine crop of .\ paragus; Mr. Rehm also has an eit; large stock of dwarf pot Asparap which he is selling at from $3 to $- per 100. Peter Kaul htis remained in the city for the Summer, and he and his family have been enjoying themselves durirv.- tbe hot days by touring about the cit}- a seven-passenger automobile. Howard S. Royer has been on a busi- ness visit to New Orleans. He is solicit- ing trade for H. Bayersdorfer & Co. .Mr. Royer said he had to stay longer than he expected, owing to the fine business. He finds business 50 per cent, bctt^'r than last year. The florists have returned from the convention, and all say they had a de- lightful time. M. B. Convention Echoes After the close of the cenvcntionj on Friday, the writer, in company oil E. .-v. Farley. intendc^ ft. high 4>2to6 " 5 to 5K " SINGLE PLANTS Leaves 4 4 to 6 6 to 6 5 to 6 6 6 6to7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 Height Doz. 100 1000 8 to 12 in. »1.50 112.00 »100 00 12 to 15 in. 2.50 18.00 160.00 15 to 18 in, 5.00 40.00 „, Each 24 in $1.00 30 to 32 in i so 34 to 36 in ] 2^00 35 to 40 in [ 2!60 40 to 42 in 4.00 45 to 48 in ' 5*00 48 in '. 6.00 Kentia Belmoreana SINGLE PLANTS Leaves 4 5 5 Leaves 6 to 7 6 5 to7 6 to7 6 to 7 6 to 7 Height Doi. 8 to 10 in Ji.so ;2!n 2..50 15 in 6 00 Height Kentia Belmoreana MADE-UP PLANTS Each 7 in, tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 36 to 38 in. high $4.00 8 " 4 " ■' 38 to 40 " 5.00 8 " 4 " ■■ 40 to 42 " 6.00 Phoenix Roebelenii Unquestionably one of the prettiest and most graceful Palms grown, which quickly made a place for itself among the popular standard varieties, particularly PO for apart- ment decorations. We have a splendid stoclc, and ofTer; 4 in, pots S6.00 per doz., $50.00 per 100 Each pots, 15 in. high, 18 in. spread $1.00 IH ft. high, 2 ft. spread 2.00 tubs, IH to 2 ft. high, 2 ft. spread 2.50 2 •' 2H " 3.00 2 to2H " 2H " 5.00 2H " 3 •• 7.50 Areca Lutescens 6. in. pots, bushy plants, 24 to 30 in. high. . . .Each $1.00. 100 1000 $12.00 $100.00 IS.OO 150.00 40.00 Each 18 to 20 in •! nn 24 to 28 in *, ,n 28 to 30 in !!!.",'!! .'i! i!!! i! ! 2'oo 30 t» 36 in 300 38 to 38 in 4 00 For a complete list of Palms and other Decorative Stock, Cocos Weddelliana 2riD, pots, 5 to 6 in. high, 3\ . , S to 10 " Latania Borbonica Dot. 100 ..,$1.50 $12.00 . ., 2,00 15.00 Made-up Kentia as well as a full line of all other seasonable stock, see our Current Wholesale List. Doi. 100 .$3.50 $25.00 . 6.00 40 00 . 9.00 75.00 HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are Intended for the trade only When ordering, please mention The Kxchange TAKE A LOOK at this picture and see whether you would not like upon your premises a duplicate of it."* It is a picture of a bench of our famous Silver Pink Snapdrafion SEEDLINGS at Memorial. Seed sown any time now will bloom before Memorial Day, but a second crop, such as seen in the ac- companying picture, will come on for May 30, the greatest flower day of the year. Sow Snapdragon Seed Today We have all of the good ones. Seed of our original Silver Pink, SI. 00 per pkt., 3 for $2.50. 7 for S5 00. Seed of Yellow, Garnet, Nelrose. Phelps* White and Fancy Mixed, at 35o. per pkt., 3 for SI. 00. Free cultural directions. All orders cash. G. S. RAMSBURG, - Somersworth, N. H. ^^^ben nnlorlnL-. pl.'nse mention The Exoluinge 150 CAMPANULA PERSICIFOLIA. Blue and white, 4-in,, at 6c. 200 HYDRANGEA OTAKSA. 5-in., 4 to 6 branches, at 12c. 50 HYDRANGEA OTAKSA. 6-in., 6 to 10 branches, at 20c. 200 SWEET WILLIAM. Mostly New- port pink. 5-i'),, very heavy, at 8c. 300 RUDBECKIA PURPUREA. 4-in., at 7c. 200 HOLLYHOCK. Single and double mixed, everblooming, 4-in,, at 7c. J. H. FREDERICK JOHNSTOWN. N. Y. When orderlnp. ploase mention Tlie Eichanfe Seedsmen Write for samples and prices on Lithographed Envelopes, Folding Boxes, Catalog Covers, Plates for Seedsmen Stecher Lithographic Company Dept. S ROCHESTER, N. V. When ordering, plcnwp m*>ntli-in. pots, $2.00 per lOO. GERMAN IVY, 2K-in poW. »2 50 per 100, ASPARAGUS Spren£erl, 3-in. pot*. »3.50per 100 AGERATUM. 3-in. potji, S3.50 per 100. Mohawk Greenhouse Co. 320 Van Vranken Ave.. SCIIENECTADY.N. Y, When ordering, pleaBe mention The Exchange VIOLETS- VIOLETS Marie Louise. Clean and healthy. 3-in. pots, S5.00 per 100. Cash with order. WM. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N. J. WbeQ ordering. [jIpsbp mention Th« Ezcbanx* CHINESE PRIMROSES 3-inch, $4.00 per 100. stronfi plants Fine, 2-inch, $2,00 per 100 Best, large flowering strain, in bright colors 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Cash. M. S. ETTER, The Home of Primroses SHIREM.'VNSTOWTM, PA, MALACOIDES September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 515 Mammoth Auction Sale of Holland-Grown Bulbs on Tuesday, September 1 2th at 11 o'clock, A. M. The MacNiff Horticultural Co, 52-56 Vesey Street, New York THE LARGEST HORTICULTURAL AUCTION ROOMS IN THE WORLD Wlien ordering, ph-ase mention The Exchange Empty Greenhouses Do Not Pay Fill them up. We Iiave the stock. Liberal Extras for Early Orders Size of pots 100 1000 2H-in. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. Sprengeri and Hatcheri $3.00 $25.00 4-ii>. ASPARAGUS Plumosus and Sprenfieri 7.00 65.00 2)i-in. ABUTILON. 8 varieties 2.25 20.00 3-in. BEGONIAS. 12 varieties 10.00 90.00 2H-iii- 12 varieties 6.00 50.00 2>2-in. CHINESE PRIMROSES. 20 kinds 3.00 28.00 3K-iii. 20 kinds 7.50 70.00 2M-in. CYCLAMEN. 8 separate va- rieties 6.00 55.00 3-iil 8.00 75.00 4-in 20.00 176.00 10,000 DRACiBNA Indivlsa. 4-, 5-. 6-in. pots, $15.00, $20.00, $25.00 per 100. 2Ji-m. PRIMULA Malacoides 2.50 22.50 • 2Ji-in. SNAPDRAGONS. White, pink and yellow 4.00 35.00 3M-in 7.00 65.00 3^-m. STEVIA. Dwarf and tall 6.50 60.00 2;.^-in, SMILAX. Large plants 2.50 22.50 4-. S-. 6-in. FERNS. Five varieties. 115 00, $20.00, $25.00 per 100. 100,000 2- and 2>4-in. GERANIUMS, Poitevine, Nutt, Rlcard, Grant, Castellane, Buchner, Montmort. etc. 28 varieties, $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Also abundance of other stock as the season advances. Aionzo J. Dryan, Washington, n. j. .Wlifn nrii,»rtne, oIPflR** mpnflon The Exohanes PRIMULAS Per 100 Chinese. Choice mixed, in 2J^-in. pots $2.00 Forbesi. In 2M-in. pots 2.00 Malacoides. In 2}4-in. pots 2.25 At present sold out of Obconicas; may have more later. ASPARAGUS Plumosus and Sprengeri, m 2J^-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM DELAWARE, OHIO Wbea ordertii^, please mention The Exchange SOUTHERN STATES— Contmned Louisville, Ky. Kentucky and Indiana Florists to Meet The chief topic of interest in Louisrille flora] circles at this time is that of the forthcoming joint meeting of the Kentucky and Indiana florists, to be held in the Falls Cities in October. The Kentucky Society of Florists a short time ago invited the Indiana society to meet in joint session, and the invitation was accepted. On Saturday afternoon, Aug. 26, the committee on arrangements, composed of August Baumer, Herman Kleinstarink, Jr., Anders Rasmussen, Louis Kirch and Joe Able, met at the home of Anders Rasmussen in New Al- bany, Ind., outlined plans, set the date for the convention, and named the vari- ous committees. It was decided that the florists would meet Tuesday and Wednes- day, Oct. 10 and 11, at the Rasmussen establishment. New Albany, Ind., across the river from Louisville. Each society will hold its own two hour meeting in the morning, and a joint meeting in the afternoon. Luncheon will he served by Mr. Rasmussen. In the evening a three hour automobile trip will be made through Louisville, taking in the boule- vards, parks, and principal thorough- fares, winding up at one of the down- town hotels, yet to be selected, and at which a big banquet will he held. Ar- rangements are being made to have a number of addresses from leading speak- ers from both organizations at the ban- quet. On Wednesday morning the flo- rists and their ladies will meet at one of the bowling alleys for a tournament, there being arrangements under way for both men's and women's singles and dou- bles, and a matcb between five men teams from the Indiana and Kentucky societies, the best bowlers being picked for this match. A buffet luncheon wUl be served at the alleys. In the afternoon the florists will be the guests of one of the larger growers, it not having been decided yet as to just who will have the honor. Invitations are to be mailed to all flo- rists in Kentucky, not members of the Xmas and Easter HEATHER in An unusually fine lot of pot-grown plants all sizes, Well budded, for October Inspection invited at our nursery in Flushing, N. Y. delivery. // interested, we will mail you our Fall 1916 ■price list — ready now KNIGHT & STRUCK The Home of Heather 258 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK CO. When ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange Asparagus PLUMOSUS 4-inch pots, at $8.00 per 100. Ex- ceptionally fine stock for planting out. SMILAX 2-inch pots, at $2.00 per 100. A. L. MILLER, JAMAICA, - LONG ISLAND When ordering, please mention Tbe Bxcbance A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT DRACiENA Indivlsa. 2-in., 5o.; 3-in., lOo.; 4-iii., 15c.: 5.in., 25c. each. REX BEGONIAS. 2>i-in., J5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poitevine, Ricard, Per- kins and Buchuer. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMAN! FERNS. 3-iil., lOo.; 4-in., 15c.; 5-in., 25c. VINCA Varieeata. 2-in., $2.00; 3-in.. $5.00 per 100. 25 boxes of 16il6 and 16x18, Double B Glass, $3.00 per box. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchange 516 The Florists' Exchange k»P! "^^SS^E^^t^ A Special Offer on a limited quantity of the following: OTAIIEITE ORANGES. 0-GJ^-in pots. 10-15 fruits $2.00 each ^M 15-20 fruits 2.50 each 7 ..■i*w-i 20-25 fruits 3.50 each GARDENIA Veitchii. 4M-in. pots, 35c. each; h]/2-\n. pots, 50c. each. HYDRANGEA Otaksa. 5-8 branches, field- Rrown, .$20.00 per 100. CROTON Punctata. Highly colored, very bushy, 21^-in. $8.00 per 100; 3-in. $20.00 per 100; 3}^-in. $25.00 per 100. MARGUERITES. 6-in. pots, ready for 8- and 9-in. pots, 35c. each. GENISTAS. 41^-in. pots, 20c. each. BUDDLEIA Asiatica. 6-in. pots, 35c. each; 7-in. pots, 50c. each. Specially Grown for Winter Blooming All the above stock it firat'claaa and grown especially for the critical trade A. L. MILLER JAMAICA - - LONG ISLAND > ^^^9Bs]kSjZ| When ordorlng. ph-ase mentlnn The Exchange Anglin^aWalshCo. WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y. •Phone, Woodlawn 1470 AMPELOPSIS Veitchii. 2H'-m., S3.00 per 100, Si.i.OO per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2\i-\n., $3.00 per 100. J2.5.00 per 1000. Seedlings, »S.OO per 1000; in 6000 lot«, at $7.50 per 1000. Sprenfteri Seedlings. $6.00 per 1000; 2)i- in.. $25.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS. Chatelaine. 100 1000 2Ji-in $5.00 $45.00 Lorraine. 2>i-in 12.00 100.00 Cincinnati. 2}i-in 15.00 140.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2M-in. .25.00 200.00 Rex. 2J^-in.. very best varie- ties, assorted 5.00 40.00 BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pink and White. 2>i-in 6.00 40.00 BULBS FREESIA Purity. H-in. and up, $7.50 per 1000. CALLA /Ethlopica. $7,50 per 100, $70.00 per 1000. CALADIUM Esculentum. 5-in., $2.00 per dox. CANNAS. King Humbert. 3-in., $4.00 per 100; 4-in.. $7.00 per 100. (Eicept King Humbert.) 3-in., $3.00 pet 100; $25.00 per 1000. CARNATION PLANTS-Fleld-Grown 100 1000 Comfort $6.00 $50.00 Lady Bountiful 6.00 60.00 Rose Pinli Enchantress 6.00 60.00 White Enchantress 6.00 60.00 Matchless 6.00 50.00 White Perfection 8.00 50.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 60.00 Light Pink Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 60.00 Beacon .'.... B.OO 50.00 Victory 6.00 50.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.00 60.00 White Wonder 6.50 65.00 Yellow Prince 7.00 60.00 Benora 7.00 60.00 AUce •• 8.00 75.00 POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. All pop- ular varieties. $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Hardy Varieties. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. 50.00 46.00 CYCLAMEN. Xmas Red. Pink, Sahnon, Pure White, White with Eye. Dark Red, 2>i-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; 3-in., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. DRACi«NA Indlvlsa. 2Ji-in., per 100, $3.50; 3-in., $6.00; 3H-in., $7.00; 4-in.. $15.00: 5-tn., $25.00. Seedlings, $2.00 per 100, $17.60 per 1000. joO 1000 FERNS. Table Ferns. 2Ji-in. .$3.00 Adiantum Gloriosa Hardy Farieyense 15.00 Boston Ferns. 2K->a 4.00 $35.00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt, Whitman! com- pacta. Scottll. A112Ji-in.. 5.00 40.00 Elegantissima Improved and Elegantlssima compacta. 2M-in 8.00 Teddy Jr 5.00 Table Fern Seedlings. $2.00 per Sat; 5 fiats, $1.75 per flat; 10 flats, $1.60 per fiat. HYDRANGEAS. Best varieties. 2}i-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. 2M-in., $3.00 per 100. 100 1000 IVY, English. 2)i-in $3.00 $26.00 LEMON VERBENAS. 2-in 2.50 Strong, 3-in 6.00 PEPPERS FOR XMAS, Bh-d's Eye. Scarlet. 2 >i-in 3.00 PHLOX, Hardy. Miied. Clumps. 6.00 FlrebaU. 4-in 7.00 PELARGONIUM Easter Greet- ing. 2-in 8.00 POINSETTIAS. 2>i-in 6.00 PRIMULA. Obconlca, Chlnen- sis, Malacoldes. Giant flow- ering. Separate or Mixed Colors 3.00 SNAPDRAGON. Silver Pink, Giant Yellow, Giant White, Tango and Salmon. 2>^-in . 4.00 VINCA Variegata. 2-iD 2.50 2>i-in 3.00 VIOLETS. Marie Louise, Prin- cess of Wales. Plants from soil. 6.00 46.00 50.00 27.60 35.00 20.00 25.00 Geraniums """'■' Cuttings Wlieni orderliip. please mi'titlon The Kxcbnnpe Primula Malacoides Rosea Florists who grow stock for the Retail Trade should obtain plants of this charming little Primrose during September and October for St. Valentine's Day and Easter LATE SOWN MALACOIDES ROSEA FOR BEST RESULTS CERTIFICATES WHEREVER SHOWN 2M-inch pot plants $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 FRED H. LEMON & CO. RICHMOND INDIANA Wlien orderlnir. pli-awe meiitltui The l''xohaiit.'i' ^ Advertising Nursery Stock in F. E. PAYS and PAYS WELL NUTT, POITEVINE, BUCHNER, RICARD $10.00 per 1000. Stock guaranteed. G. OUADLAND'S SONS 328-340 Houghton St,, North Adams, Mass, When ordering, please mention The Exchange SOUTHERN STATES— Continned organization, asking them to meet with the Indiana and Kentucky organizations, and it is expected that several florists from other towns will be present. The committees which have been named to handle the convention are An- ders Rasmussen, chaii-man of the Wel- come Commitee, Mr. Rasmussen to name his committeemen. Automobile Committee : Anders Ras- mussen, chairman ; L. Kirch, Joe Able, Adam Heitz and George Schulz. Banquet Committee : Joe Able, chair- man ; L. Kirch, August Baumer, Miss Nellie Able, and Miss Emma Klein- starink. Decoration Committee : H. Kleinstar- ink,, Jr., chairman; Joe Able, Herbert Walker, Henry Fuchs, and George Sflmlz. .\musement and Bowling Committee : H. Kleinstarink, Jr.. chairman; L. Kirch, J. Able and William Walker. Reports will be made by these various committees at the September meeting of the association, to be held at the home of Joe Able on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Tentative plans will be worked out in detail at this meeting, and the commit- tees will then get busy with the final preparations. A large attendance is expected at the joint meeting, and through the inter- change of sectional ideas a great deal of good should be accomplished. IiOnisTille News Notes Mrs. C. B. Thompson has re- turned to the store after spending a vacation at West Baden, Ind., with members of her son's family. Sam Pontrich, Twenty-eighth and Greenwood ave., will shortly purchase an additional steam boiler, of about 60 h.p. Mr. Pontrich is cutting some goid Roses, and expects to start cutting Chrysanthemums about Oct. 15. Every- one is now busy planting Carnations. 11. Kleinstarink. Sr., last week put his new ITord delivery truck into com- mission, and is much pleased with motor delivery. His horse drawn vehicles have been discarded. Building has been completed at the William Walker Co., one greenhouse having been rebuilt, and an end house having been built for cold growing. One of the old greenhouses at the plant of E. G. Reimers & Son Co., on Baxter ave., has been torn down and will be rebuilt as a show room, facing its length on Baxter ave., and filled with flowers and growing plants. I^arge plate (Continued on page 51S) Pink Killamey, White Klllamey. Klllamer Queen, Double Plnlc Klllamey, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Mrs. Taft (Antoi&e Rivoire), My Maryland, Lady Hllllngdon, Richmond. Grafted, from 3 and 3H-iQch pota, $15.00 per 100. Own Root, 3-in.. $8.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid. Bonsilene, Kalserin. Own Root. 3-in. pot«, $7.00 per 100. Sunrise, Sunset. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. Hadley, Killamey Queen, Sunburst. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Kalserin A. Victoria. Grafted, 3-in. pota, $15.00 per 100. Own Root, 3-in. pote, $7.00 per 100. Carnations FIELD-GROWN WHITE WONDER $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000 LADY BOUNTIFUL $7.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000 LADY NORTHCLIFF WHITE WINSOR $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 WINSOR Miscellaneous Plants Ready for Immediate Sale Size pots 100 ASPARAGUS Sprengerl 2M-ii". $3.00 ASPARAGUS 3 -in. 8.00 ASPARAGUS Hatcheri 3 -in. 8.00 FORGET-ME-NOT 2}i-in. 3.00 POINSETTIAS 2»i-in. 6.00 SMILAX 2H-in. 3.00 SWAINSONA Alba 3 -in. 6.00 STEVIA Compacta 2Ji-in. 3.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE Wood Brothers FishkiU, N. Y. When ordering. pleaFe mention TbP Richan^ GERANIUMS ^^ GUARANTEED to any point in the Onit«i States aa far west as Chicago. If they do not suit you. send them back and get your money refunded. You run no risk. Per 1000 S. A. NUTT and BUCHNER $10.00 RICARD and POITEVINE 12.50 READ THIS: Aug. 7th, in the midst of the heat, a customer writes: "Your cuttings were received, as fine and fresh as if just from the sand. They were very fine and it is a great satisfaction to receive such stock." ANOTHER WRITES: •* I can frankly say your cuttings are the best I have had in my exi>erience of twenty years." POT PLANTS, from a Spring surplusof cuttings, at an attractive price. Samples and prices submitted on request. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. Good value, at $2.50 per 100. This stock can be procured onlj* from me direct. Have no agents. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancastor, Pft. When orderinc. please mention The ExcbBD^ GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Ricard, Poit«r^ oz. 50c., oz. 75c., 4 oz. $2.60. Lavender Nora. H oz.30o., 1 oz.50c.4 oz.tl.75. Yarrawa. H oz. 60c., oz. $1.00, Ji lb. $2.75. H lb. $5.00. Mrs.Chas. A.Zvolanek. (New.) Finest laven- der. 14 oz. $4.00, M oz. $7.00, oz. $12.00. Mrs. Jos. Manda. H 01. 75c., oz. $1.26. 4 01. H.OO. Bohemian Girl. H oz. $1.25. oz. $2.00, 4 os $6.00. The Czar. H 01. $2.25, oz. $4.00, 4 01. $12.00. Bridal Veil. Oi. $1.75. Miss Flora Fabing. Oz. $1.00, 4 oz. $3.50 Apricot Orchid. !4 oz. $1.25. oz. $2.00, 4 01. $6.00. Mrs. Sim Orchid. H OS. $1.25, oz. $2.00. All Other new and standard varieties and grandiflora types at Zvolanek prices His catalorue application. RAINBOW FREESIAS FREESIA (New.) Many bright colors. B f,,.-,. All, »f 00 P" Wa'$4To°Oper"ioob, $187.50 ^r'5000.'*"'''' S:^hr,fbs.fJ'g6ner^Ta FREESIA Purity. m'^^iZ ADIANTUM Gloriosa Hardy Farleyense. 3-in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. $8.00 per 1000; in 6000 lots, at $7.60 per 1000; in 2i^-iD., S3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri Seedlings. $6.00 per 1000; 2V4-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in.. $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $10.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Hatcheri Seedlings. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Chatelaine 100 1000 2K-in $5.00 $45.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2>i-in.. .25.00 200.00 Rex. 234 -in., very best varieties, assorted 6.00 BOUGAINVILLEAS, Sanderiana. Fine, bushv plants, ready for 5-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. BOUVARDIAS. Red. Pink and White. 2M- in. Excellent stock. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BOSTON IVY (Ampelopsis Veitchii;. 2)i-io., $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. CALCEOLARIA. Hybrida. Carter's prize strain. Finest mixed, 2^-in., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. CHERRIES. Jerusalem.2}i-in.. $3.00 per 100. CINERARIA, Hybrida Grandiflora. Half dwarf, finest mixed, 2>i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN. Selected, 4-in., $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. Strong, 4-in., $18.00 per 100. DAISIES. Best Winter cut flower varieties. 100 1000 Boston Yellow. 2Ji-in $6.00 Strong Rooted Cuttings 4.00 $35.00 Mrs. F. Sanders. Strong, 2-in. plants 3.00 25.00 DRAC^NA Indivisa. 2>i-in.. $4.00 per 100; 3-in.. $7.50 per 100; strong 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Strong, transplanted seedlings, $2.00 per 100. $17.50 per 1000. FERNS. Table Ferns. In best 100 1000 varieties. 2)i-in $3.00 Boston Ferns. 2K-in 4.00 $35.00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt Ferns. Strong, bench plants, ready for 5-in., $2.00 per doz., 15.00 Roosevelt, Whitmanl com* pacta. Scottil. All 2 }i -in. . 6.00 40.00 Field Grown CARNATIONS 100 1000 Alice.. . $7.00 $60.00 White Perfection 7. 00 White Enchantress 7.00 Matchless 7.00 Rose Pink 7.00 Enchantress 7"(X) Beacon 7,00 Philadelphia 7^00 Victory 7.00 Pocahontas. 7.00 Banora 7.00 I^rlowarden 7,00 Comfort. Fine red 7.00 Harry Fenn 7,00 Pink Winsor 7.00 Belle Washburn. (New red.) 12.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 FERNS— Continued 100 Elegantissima Improved and Elegantissima compacta. 2H-in $6.00 Teddy. Jr 6.00 Table Fern Seedlings. In best varieties 1 flat, $2.00 per flat; 5 flau, $1.75 per flat; 10 flata, $1.60 per flat. Shipped in or out of flat« HYDRANGEAS. Best French varieties 2}4-ia., $4.00 per 100. 3-in.. $6.00 per 100; 6-in. and larger, in bud and bloom. Prices on applieation. PELARGONIUMS. Easter Greeting. Lucy Becker, Wurtembergia, Swanbian Maid. Pine 2-in. pots, $7.50 per 100. PEPPERS, Bh-d's Eye. For Xmas. Bright red. 2M-in.. $3.00 per 100. PRIMULAS. Chinensls. :Mal. 100 1000 acoides. 2>i-in., giant flower- ing, finest strain, in separate colors or mixed $3.00 $27 SO MALACOIDES. Rosea. (New.) Fine novelty. 2^-in 5.00 SMILAX. Strong. 2)i-in 3.00 25.00 SNAPDRAGON. SUver Pink, Giant Yellow, Giant White. Neirose. 2>i-in 4.00 35.00 Keystone. 2>i-in 6.00 45.00 VINCA. Variegated. 2-in 2.60 20.00 VIOLETS, Marie Louise (Rhein- beck grown). Clean stock. Planta from soil.. . . '. 4.00 35.00 Gov. Herrick. 2-in 3.00 25.0o ROMAN J. IRWIN PLANTS - CUTTINCS-BUIBS-SEEDS Phones 3738 - 2326 Farra^ut 108 west 28ti:St. HewYOFK When ordering, please mention Tli* Excbanee I 518 The Florists' Exchanae ANNOUNCEMENT Commencing December, 1916, I shall disseminate my Crimson Carnation Doris Awarded A. C. S. Certificate at St. Louis, January, 1916, scoring 88 points, after being in the boxes on the trip 48 hours. This will give some idea of its keeping and shipping qualities Habit erect, producing an abundance of high grade flowers on long, stiff stems; fine color; calyx very seldom splits. Price: $100.00 per 1000, $12.00 per 100 S. J. Goddard, Framingham Centre, Mass. When ordering. pli-Mse tnpntlon The Exchange IN STOCK"^^^'^^^ CARNATION SUPPORTS $18.00 per 1000 Carnations 3 Rings to a Plant Straight Tie Length 1000 1000 3ft $960 J11.60 3 ft 6 in 10.75 12.75 4 ft 11.80 13.90 ROSE STAKES Straight Tie Length 1000 1000 4 ft. 6 in J13.05 J16.05 6 ft 14.20 16.20 5 ft. 6 in 15.35 17.35 THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. Connersville, Ind. O. E. Steinkamp Merry Christmas The scarlet Carnation you will eventually grow. Order it now. Dissemination will begin next December. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 BAUR & STEINKAMP, Indianapolis, Indiana Carnation Breeders R Own Root ,^°':«'^° Field-Grown to pot 5- to 6-in. .OSES ic^i rrni rf-oRAt company^ WliPn orrtprlnc. please mtMitlMti The Etclifttipe Matchless Carnations Nice plants. $6.00 per 100 ASPARAGUS Sprcngeri. Very stronR, 3-in. stock, in fine rondition for planting. Five centa each to closo them out. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. Whea ordering, pleas© mention The Exchange Field- Gro wn Carnation Plants Matchless, Comfort, May Day, White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Enchantress $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000 J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Spli lit Carnations t^uickly. eiLMily and cheaply mended. No toola required Pillsbary Ceunation Staple Patented 1906 1000 35c.. 3000 $1.00 postpaid I. L. PILLSBURY GalMburg, III. Whea ordering, pleaM mention Tb« BzcbanfA SOUTHERN STATES— Continued {Continued from page 516) glass windows will be installed along the side facing the street. Business is a . litUe quiet at the green- houses of John Skrobanek. on the Tay- lor Boulevard, according to Mr. Skroba- nek, who stated that stock had been in such poor shape this Summer that he had very little to offer. It is beginning to look as though flo- rists in the Kentucky district will have to pay a considerable advance on coal this season. Coal prices have been shooting upward due to the scarcity of labor and cars. In some sections of the State the coal dealers are having a great deal of trouble in getting cars unloaded, or deliveries made, labor being high and scarce. George E. Schulz, president of the Jacob Schulz Co., Louisville, has been appointed judge for plants and flowers shown at the Kentucky State Fair, ac- cording to recent announcement issued by Secretary Gooch. Prof. E. J. Kin- ney, of Lexington, has been named judge of the field seed and grain exhibits. G. D. C. Washington, D. C. Business is about the same as it has been during the entire month of August and ,sot much change is expected until the 15th of September. Stock has tight- ened up considerably the past week. As- ters are scarce : very few good ones are to be seen. Dahlias are coming in bet- ter. The P.-M. Co. has been busy the past -week shipping hardy cut ferns to its storage plant in Philadelphia. The Leo Niessen Co. is busy moving into its new quarters. John J. Bicking has left the hospital ; it will be some time before he will be able to get around without crutches. Geo. Shaffer has been away for a week getting a much needed rest. Miss Shay, of the P.-M. Co., is on a two weeks' vacation. Wm. F. Gude can't say enough for the successful S. A. F. and O. H. conven- tion, and the smiling face of Supt. Geo. Hess, now a director, backs him up by saying it was a corker. Both have been receiving congratulations from the friends over their election to office. Wm. P. Gude has been made chairman of the M. O. V. P. B. R., a masonic organiza- tion convention which meets here in June, 1917. Almost every florist in Washington is a member of this body. O. A. C. O. Baltimore, Md. Flowers are Scarce The weather during the past week has become notably cooler and if any- thing has made outdoor grown stock scarcer than before. Good Asters are .•specially shy on this market and Gla- dioli are very nearly off crop. Roses are coming in larger quantity and of verv much improved quality. 'tt'hile business for the local florists, both wholesalers and retailers, has not been rushing during the past month, still it is somewhat ahead of last year, which. coupled with cooler weather, encourage.- us to get ready for a good Fall business, Edwin A. Seidcwitz is enjoying ;t short vacation at Highland Falls, N. J One of our daily papers prophesied the appointment of Charles L. Seybold as general superintendent of parks in Baltimore by October next. Mr. Sey bold wa.s formerly superintendent of Car- roll Park and at one time was a candi date for general superintendent. For th-- pa.st several year.s Mr. Seybold has beejj in charge of the park system of the city of Wilkos-Barre. I'a., an(i has been largely instrumental in helping the great improvement of the parks there and espe- cially the laying of the parkway along the river. An extensive range of glass has been built and later enlarged under his direction. The many friends of Mr. Seybold, and there are thousands of them wherever Charlie Seybold has ever lived, will be glad to welcome him back to good old Baltimore. Frank J. LeClaib. I Middle Atlantic States | Pittsburgh, Pa. Scarcity of Stock Last week we mentioned that plenty of Asters were expected shortly, but later reports indicate othen^-ise. Ad- vices from the Jersey Dahlia growers are also not very encouraging as a re- lief to the Aster situation. Short Roses, Lilies and Gladioli are in good supply. An indication of the scarcity of stock is shown by one east end firm placing last Monday advance orders for practi- cally all good flowers that come into the wholesalers. Daschbach-Crissman Co. is the new title of the Daschbach store on Wood st, Mr. Crissman having purchased an in- terest therein and while not having any previous florists' experience, expects to identify himself actively with the firm. Among those returning from vacations are George McCallum, M. F. Stafford, John Harris, John Mitchell and Dave Hill. J. R. Cowgill of Canton, C, has taken a controlling interest in the Cowgill Floral Co. of Salem, of which his brother is manager. ' Big Flower Shoir This event, scheduled for next June, has begun to make itself heard from by the issuing of the preliminary schedule. It shows a score or more of prizes of $100 or over and a great many ranging from ?5 to .$75. The dates set for the show are June 13, 14, 15 and 16, 1917. It will be held under the aus- pices of the "Garden Club of Allegheny County," the officers being Mrs. J. D. Hailman, chairman ; Mrs. W. H. Mer- cer, vice-chairman ; Priscilla S. Guthrie, secretary, and Stewart Johnston, treas- urer. N. McC. Oswego, N. Y. It is several months since your scribe has been able to pay a visit to his old friends here. Funeral work has been exceptiontilly heavy and has been well distributed. Flowers of all sorts are very scarce. The hot weather and long drought has practi- cally dried everything up. The finest Asters were usually grown here ; but a good one is not to be found now. The Oswego Cut Flower Co., Miss Sibbetts. proprietress, reports business as quite satisfactory. Gladioli are a fea- ture in her window display. At the Floral Art Studio, W. Kinding, prop., quite ,1 business is done in Gla- dioli. Business was reported as being very good. In the Preparedness parade a minute flying machine mounted on a motor cycle represented the store. Miss Florence Workman, who is in charge of her father's store, has every reason to feed proiid of her artistic abil- ity, as the large window presents a scene very rarely seen outside of one of the large cities. A landscape effect is shown, but unlike the ordinary ones, terraces and hills are shown with wide steps lead- ing up them. A fount.iin two feet high, which is always going, has a very cooling effect The basin contains a September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 519 MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES Continued nice collection of various colored Water Lilies at the greenhouses. The 'Mums are in fine shape. The stock of plants for Fall sales is complete. Carl Beckstedt is busy making altera- tions and improvements, having torn down the old corridor connecting all the houses and replaced it with a larger one with concrete walls and bench, which will give him more room. Mr. Beck- stedt is a firm believer in concrete, both for solid beds and benches, and has abandoned all idea of repLicing any wood in the houses. The 'Mums are promising. W. D. Stewart has been badly hit with the drought. He grows Carnnlions large- ly and as a general rule usually has the best plants, but this season they have hardly made any growth. Prof. C. S. Sheldon has a ^orce of men hard at work digging his Tulips and Narcissi, fill of wliich have made a splen- did growth. n. Y. Syracuse. N. Y. We are all vciy thankful that the un- precedented heat wave and long drought have been broken by a heavy thunder storm, and a copious rain, which will be of great help to late Carnations. A shortage is expected. Flowers are still scarce and poor, but as the largest call is for funeral work, the shortage does not hurt so much. The larger portion of our society folks are at their Sum- mer camps and will remain there until the scare of infantile paralysis has passed. Willie Lynch, in P. R. Quinlan's S. Salina st. store, - is enjoying a well earned vacation. The Syracuse Rose Society win at- tempt to make an exhibit at the State Fair. It is questionable if any outside Roses can be found owing to the heat and drought. The Little Gardeners' Club A number of small householders with limited garden space have organized a club with the above title. They have started out with a view of growing vege- tables, of which an exhibit will be made early next month in one of our depart- ment store windows. The Chamber of Commerce has offered $50 in prizes to start with. The Syracuse Florists' Association The regular monthly meeting will he held at Werner Bultmann's .store Sept. 5. The president hopes every member will be present, as matters of much im- portance will be brought before the meet- ing. H. Y. Lancaster, Pa. Funeral trade has been brisk the past week and o.uite a bit of business is done in sending flowers to the sick. H. A. Schroyer reports quite a batch of repeat orders along this line, and whDe business is not quite as profitable as in the height of the season, be is kept busy. B. F. Barr is contemplating some radi- cal changes in his store, all of whiah will be reported as they materialize, and Mr. Murphy reports enough work for aill hands this hot weather. At the club meeting the question of what effect the increased amount of glass would have on the market was brought up without an answer, but a little trip around the stores today develops the fact that Lancaster does not nearly fill the demand for certain varieties of flowers, and there would be plenty of room here for a good Violet and several good Rose growers to supply the local market. Outside of B. F. Barr there is no one who attempts the growing of Roses, and he needs all he can produce, so that his success should be the incentive for some other grower to make a start in a whole- sale way. J. Wade Galey of Strasburg has about completed his new King house and will get it planted to Carnations next week. The weather has not been propitious for the planting of Carnations on ac- count of the unusual heat, but this week will no doubt see most of them housed. Rudolph Xag'Ie is the Chrysanthemum king of this section When it comes to a uniform quality and a big list of varie- ties, and he finds them a profitable thing to grow. The retail growers of course The Home Of The THENANTHOS This photograph was taken July 14, 1916 T HE Thenanthos is the best brilliant Scarlet Carnation in commerce today. Average size of blooms, 3}^ inches; prolific, freeand constant bloomer; entirely free from disease, never being troubled with rust or stem-rot; a first-class keeper. The odor is rich, spicy and enduring. As the best seedling Carnation exhibited at the Chicago Grand Floral Festival, November, 1915, it was awarded the Bronze Medal and the Silver Cup. We will disseminate Thenanthos January I, 1917. Rooted Cuttings, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per Booking Orders Now 1000 ANTON THEN, 2219 Winnemac Ave., Chicago, 111. Wbeii oidering. plinse mepti.ni The Excbanse all have a goodly lot planted, and Willis Girvin of Leola also has a fine lot. He does not go in for so many varieties but what he grows are grown right up to tap notch quaflSty. H. D. Rohrcr is trying out a new stunt in growing Carnations on solid beds and we can look for some high quality stock from this place the coming Winter, as what they do not know about growing Carnations in solid beds is not worth knowing. The writer when a kid, which is some 39 years back, worked on this place, and we then grew Car- nations on solid beds that had a national reputation for quality. They also grow some Chrysanthemums and grow them well. Harry Rohrer, son of H. D., is chairman of our flower show committee and like the good fellow he is, is growing quite a list of the newer sorts to exhibit at the show. Albert M. Herb. White Pine Blister Rust Immediate Action Necessary to Check Spread of Disease Through Valuable Timber The White Pine blister rust has reached a stage where, according to spe- cialists of the United States Department of Agriculture, energetic action is im- perative if the disease is to be con- trolled. Not only is all of the eastern AVhite Pine threatened already but there is little doubt that if rigid State quaran- tines do not stop it. the infection ulti- mately will ravage the great forests of the West. European experience with this disease indicates that its further spread in this country will be a catas- trophe which it is impossible to exag- gerate. Field-Grown Carnation Plants Per 100 WHITE PERFECTION $5.00 WARD 5.00 NORTHPORT 5.00 Per 100 HARRY FENN; 85.00 VICTORY * 5.00 BEACON 6.00 E. J. TAYLOR, Green's Farms, Conn. When ordering, please megtion The Exchange Revised SMITH'S Chrysanthemum IVlanual (Third Edition.) By ELMER D. SMITH. Who has made a specialty of Chrysanthemum Culture for the last twenty-five years, The best work on Chrysanthemum Culture. _ Both amateur and florists have been provided with articles for their special needs. ONE HUNDRED AND SIX PAGES. ONLY 50c., postpaid. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. Wbt-D ordpHng. please rocntlon The Exchange Chrysanthemums Carnations and Roses Charles H. Totty Carnations F. Dorner & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. W'ht'R nrdpriny. please roentlop The Exchange MADISON When ordering. - - - NEW JERSEY please mention The Exchange rVri AUfFlU Splendens, Gigani ^ ■ V/£j«1*11j1^ um. Hybrids, r te- Our strain of Cyclamen is second to none: Pink, Blood Red, Xmas Red, White with Carmine Center, White, Salmon; strong plants, 2H-iD. pots, 100 $5.50. 1000 S50.00. DRACAENA indivisa. From S-in. pot>, S2.50 per dor.. S20.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, East Stroudsborg, Pa. Whpn ordering, please mention The Exchange The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange for THE TRADE ONLY. are 320 The Florists' Exchange An Unusual Opportunity to Secure the Finest Norway IVIaple Shade Trees in New Jersey •« ^^ 5 f Vai^ i'Jh: U^^Km^r>j'JTAt!aa.MIBMm.j: K'^ 1^' ^-': ■ i w^ mm ^g^ Exceptionally fine Trees, 21^^- inch to 6-iiich In diameter. Tliey are healthy, symmetrical, clean bark and pronounced by experts to be the finest lot in the State of New Jersey. They will be offered at spe- cially attractive prices for Fall removal. For particulars, apply to GEORGE PALMER, No. 14 Broad St., Red Bank, N. J. I'ip^;. pli'flse mention Tbe Exchange Ferns TArlHir fv> 8-iii.,S 1.00 each. 7-ln., 7Sc. ueh 1 eaay, «f r. g.i„„ so,, each. *-m., 20c. each, 2yi-iii.. ^.00 per 100, ISO 00 per 1000. Qr><-kH-li ^a-ia., $S00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000, *^*-*-»'-"* 6-inch, 50o. each. John Wanamaker f&iJ'iSh "^ '~' Roses. Madison. Own root. 3-in. (8.00 per 100 Campbell Bros., Penllyn, Pa. Fom. (nr DUhot Stronft. healthy plants, best eras lOr UlSneS varieties, from 2 Ij-in. pots, at (.■(.OO per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6,00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus, 2,'.4-in., S3 DO. per 100, $25.00 per 1000 ; Seedlings ready for potting, ■ $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. KENTIA Belmore- ana. 2)4-in., $10.00 per 100. BO.STON and HARRISII FERNS, 6-in., at 50c.; 7-in. at 81.00; 8-in. at $1.50; 10-in. at $2.00. NEPHROLEPIS Whitmanl and Elegantlssima, 6-in., at 50c.; 7-in. at $1.00 each. FRANK N. ESKESEN Madison, N. J 100 1000 Whitman! Improved - - $5.00 $40.00 Whitman! Compacta - 5.00 40.00 Roosevelts 5.00 40.00 Bostons 4.00 35.00 2.S0 ai 1000 rate HENRY H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. Wlien ordering, pleane mention The Bxcbange Table Ferns Kroni 2 1-4 in. nuia, in beet varieties, at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ADIANTUM i!lrriosa (Hardy FarleyenseV Fine ■trong ptante, in 3-in, pots, at $15.00 per 100. KENTIAS and COCOS for center plant*, from 2H-ia. pote, $10.00 per 100. 1110018$ P. Cliristen$en, Short Hilli, N. J. FERN SEEDLINGS Best stock in country, assortment of 15 beat varietiea, strong, undivided clumps, $1 (K) per 100, $9.50 per 1000; $0.00 per 1000 inlO.OOO lots. Ferns for Fern Dishes. Full-grown, fine stock, from 2ii- in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; from 3-in. $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Seedlings, $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. High Grade Stock. Cash or satisfactory references C.A,"PETERS0N,W(HKlCMrt,Tsn7t»wa-on-H«iU<>n,N.y, Joseph Heacock Co. WYNCOTE, PA. Growers of Kentias Anti-Dumping Legislation Efforts to Protect American Trade The anti-dumping section of the gen- eral revenue bill, now under considera- tion in the Senate, is likely to prove to be a great disappointment to the manu- facturers and dealers who, fearing an onslaught by foreign manufacturers and producers at the close of the European war, have appealed to Congress for leg- islation that will serve to protect Ameri- can interests. William F. Gude, on behalf of the S. A. F. and O. H., who has been closely watching the legislation that has been pending from time to time in Congress, has conferred with a number of the Senators and has followed up these talks with letters wherein he expresses the views of the florists. One of these com- nuinications, as follows, endorses the bill : "Hon. P. M. Simmons, Chairman Plnanco Committee, United States Senate. Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: Referring to my brief talk with you the other evening in reference to the unfair competition or antl-dumplng law, what we would like to have, briefly. Is this: 1. We would like a law that will pre- vent the dumping of surplus shipments Sweet Peas sow NOW All the Winter-Flowering Spencers and Christmas-Flowering Grandifloras FALL BOOK FOR FLORISTS NOW READY VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO: 31-33 W. Randolph Street NEW YORK: 43 Bards; Street When ordering, plnaj^e mentl.m The KictiHiiK'- SPIRAEA Van Houttei HYDRANGEA, P. G., etc. Iris, Or. Poppies, Hollyliocks, etc. Big stock, splendid plants. Wholesale list free LEWIS ROESCH, BoxY, FREDONIA, N.Y. of nursery stock, plants and bulbs here, especially to the auction rooms. Nothing should be shipped unless it is ordered in advance by an American firm. 2, We would like no change made in present tariff and no interference with legitimate trade in the same lines. 3. We want the auction rooms to pay duty on the same value on shipments as are paid by other importers on the same class of goods. We would like to have the above law enacted, and we believe the Holland as- sociation would welcome such a law that would protect their trade, as well as ours, and all others doing a legitimate business. If some such a law is not passed, there will be an avalanche of Dutch bulbs and other nursery stock here this Fall, and the legitimate trade of both shipper and buyer will seriously suffer. Our entire association will greatly ap- preciate anything that may be done in their behalf. WM. F. GUDE, Chairman Committee on Tariff and Legislation, S. A. F. and O. H." A later letter points out what is be- lieved to be a "nigger in the woodpile," a clause that will make entirely in- effectual the working of the law that Mr. Glide in the above letter says is highly desirable. "The Committee on Finance, United States Senate, Washington, D. C. Gentlemen: It has come to the attention of the S. A. ,F. and O. H. that the anti-dumping or unfair competition clause in the gren- eral revenue bill now pending in the Senate, which we have gone on record as favoring, will be entirely ineffectual and will accomplish no purpose what- ever if allowed to be enacted into law in its present form, 1. e., containing the following clause; 'That such act or acts be done with the intent of destroying or in- juring an industry in the United States, or of preventing the estab- lishment of an industry in the United States, or of restraining or monopolizing any part of trade and commerce in such articles in the United States.* In our opinion it would be extremely difficult to prove that any person, firm or combination In a foreign country dumping their products on the American market and working a hardship on American dealers intended to do so. We believe that an anti-dumping clause is highly desirable and we wish to see one enacted into law that will not leave any opening for controversies as to whether or not the intent to evade the provision was present when any particular case of dumping took place. May we ask that your committee take steps to remedy the condition noted? WM. F. GUDE Chairman. Tariff and Legislative Committee, S. A. F. and O. H." In some lines, it has been pointed out, it will be possible to mark the goods "For export only," in which case it will make it impossible to obtain the mar- ket value of such goods at the point of production abroad, as none will be sold there, consequently the affidavit filed with the consular invoice must be accepted in the United States as the foreign value. This condition, held to be largely true in the hosiery line, is equally applicable to all others, for bulbs and nursery stock can easily be produced "For export only" and who is there that can determine, even though the same class of goods is sold in the European countries, what the FERN SEEDLINGS. By the million, now ready for potting, beat stock ever produced, every plant guaranteed to please, or money back. Assorts ment of lo best Fern Dish vaneties, strong, un- divided clumps, $1.00 per 100, «9..50 per 1000. In 10.000 lots. J9.00 per 1000; in 25.000 lota. SS.SO per 1000. Ask for Price List illustrating 30 best Table Ferns to select from. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy. full grown, 2}-i-in. stock, in best assortment, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. KENTIA Belmoreana. Clean, thrifty. 2f^-iD. stock, right size for center plants. $1.30 per doz., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense Glorlosa. Strongest, prettiest and most productive of fancy Adlan- tums. Always in demand, requires no more heat or care than a Boston Fern. Well grown, 3-in. $2.50 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Large cut fronds, shipped safely any distance,' $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense. Splendid 2-in. stock, $1.30 per doz., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Cuneatum. Best common, com- mercial Maidenhair Fern for pot or cut. Well grown. 2>.4-in. stock, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Strong Seedlings, $1.00 per 100. $9.50 per 1000. ALSOPHILA Australls. Extra strong seedlings. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Strong seed- lings from best greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. In 5000 lots, $7.00 per 1000. J. F. Anderson FERN SPECIALIST SHORT HILLS, N. J. ORCHIDS FRESHLY IMPORTED. We offer the folowiiig: CATTLEYAS Sklnnerl, Labiata. Trian». Mossia. PerclvaUana, GaskelUana; L.fLIAS acuminata, auperblene; ONCIDIUMS blcallo- Bum, CeboUeta, ornlthoryDchum, sphaceia. turn, splendldum and tbe Holy Ghost Orchid' PERISTERIA elata. WriU far pricet. Lager & Hurrell, ""''"'s'ilSMi'T.li'r'"'"" Western Orchid Co. Alameda, California ORCHIDS, PALMS Sole Agency for Pacific Orchid Peat W bf n -trflerlnp. please pientlnp The Excbang-* ORCHIDS Collector John £)e Buck Is still collecting in South America the best Com- mercial Orchids. Plants are amN-ing now. For prices write to Er4l7 RI IPK" 719 Chestnut Street . UE. DIJ(...IV, SECAUCUS, N. J. Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS PALMS and Plants of Every Variety September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 521 New^List Now^Ready — Let as send it Not necessary for you to write. Just send II your letter headand we will do the rest. When ordering, please mention The Exchange P. Ouwerkerk 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendroiis,Azaleas,Spiraeas, Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts PRICES MODERATE The National Nurseryman The official or^an of the American Association of Nurserymen. Circu- lated among the trade only. Published monthly. Subscription price, one dollar per year, in advance. Foreign subscriptions, one dollar and fifty cents per year, in advance. Sample copies free upon application from those in the trade enclosing their, business card. THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, Inc. Hatboro, Pa. Whpn ordpripg. please mention Tlie Kxchange Berberis Thunbergii Seedlings to 3 feet. Prices right Specimen TSUGA CANADENSIS Liittlefield & Wyman North Abington, Mass. When ordprlng. please im^ntlnn Thp Exchange ROSES, CANNAS and SHRUBBERY WRITE FOR PRICES The Conard © Jones Co. WEST GROVE. PA. Whfn ordering, please mention The Eicbaoge For Fall, 1916, we offer a complete list of Shade Trees, Shrubs and Evergreens Will be pleased to submit prices. Audubon Nurseries, P. 0. Box 731 Wilmington, N. C. V^'hpn ordering, please mcnllun The Exehange Special Bargains NORWAY SPRUCE. Twice transplanted, fine stock, 2 to 214 ft., 110.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. Also WHITE PINE. RED PINE, ARBORVIT.*. HEMLOCK, BALSAM FIR, etc. GEORGE L. MAHONEY & CO. 26S Beach Street SACO. MAINE When ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange Craig Quality Cyclainen PRIZE WINNING STOCK Our Cyclamen are conceded to be the best strain in all colors. 75,000 ready for immediate delivery. From 4-inch pots, at $25.00 per 100. Robert Craig Company 4900 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Branch, NORWOOD, PA. \VhP!i ordprlng. ploBse menUnn The Exchange LARGE PINES. SPRUCES, HEMLOCK, RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS, ETC. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. Stratford, Conn. RefercDce : Dunn & Bradttreet. Established 21 years actual market value is of the specified goods? During a discussion in the Senate, that clause referred to in Mr. Glide's letter was declared to be ineffectual by Senator Boies Penrose, of I'ennsylvania, who said it would be an absurdity to prove that some trust in German.v, dumping their cheap products on the American market and exterminating the American manufacturer, intended to do it. I Information on Fertilizers The Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co., SIO Exchange ave., Union Stockyards, Chicago, 111., spares no pains to furnish information to its customers, and in or- der to assist them to the utmost has prepared an information blank. This it sends to inquirers, and when the infor- mation blank is properly filled out other correspoudence takes place in order to discover the exact methods employed ni the cultivating of any given crop. The inquirer then receives a fertilizer chart according to the kind of soil that he is using and the particular plants that he is growing. ... j Six different charts are furnished, and a copy of each of these has been sent to us. These mav be useful to a practi- cal man, and we have no doubt that the Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co. will be glad to send similar copies to any one that applies. West Bend, Wis. — Harrison Ashman intends to build three new greenhouses on his property this Fall. He has al- ready received a carload of building ma- terial for the same. Hutchison, Kan. — A bond issue ot $50,000 was registered with the registrar ot deeds on .\ug. 20 issued by the Under- wood Greenhouse Co. to finance the en- largement of the company's establish- ment. Andek.son, Ind. — A new greenhouse, 2.oft X tiOft.. will be built by the Union Traction Co. west of the car shops. The house will be used for housing the plants kept at the Union Traction sta- tions during Summer. Sterling. iLL.^Davis & Steiner have purchased the greenhouse of the A. E. .\Idritt estate and will move the same to Streator. Workmen are now pack ing up the glass and tying up the frames for the removal of the property. Brazil. Ind. — A. Dinkle, florist, re- ceived noticed on Aug. 20 from the su- pei-visins architect at Washington that he had been awarded the contract for beautifying the Federal building grounds. The specifieations call for 365 trees, shrubs and plants to be planted on the post office grounds. Choice Stock at Reasonable Prices, Such as Araucarias, Kentias and Other Good Stock ARAUCARIA Eicelsa. 3 tiers. 9-11 in. high. 50c.; 3A tiers, 12-14 in. high, 60c.; 3-4 tiers, 14-16 in. high, 76c. ARAUCARIA Robusta Compacta. 6-in. pots. 12-14 in. high, $1.25. ARAUCARIA Eicelsa Glauca. 3-4 tiers, 16 in. high. $1.25; 18-20 in. high, $1.50. KENTIA Belmoreana. 4-in. pots. 3Sc.; 5-in pots, 16-18 in. high, 75c.; 6-in. pots, 22-24 in. high, 5-6 leaves. SlOO; 6-in. pots, 24-26 in. high. 6-7 leaves. $1.25. KENTIA Forsterlana. 4-in. pota, 35c.; 6-in. pots, 22-24 in. high. 5 leaves, 75c.; 6-in. pots, 5-6 leaves, 26-28 in. high, $1.00; 7-in. pots, 30-32 in. high, $1.25; 7-in. pots, 32-34 in. high. $1.50 each; 7-in, pots, 38-40 in. high, $2.00. ASPIDISTRAS. Suitable for porches. Green leaved. 6-in. pots, $1.00 each; variegated, $1.25 each. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 3-in. pots. $5.00 per 100; 2H-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Cash with ASPARAGUS Sprenfieri. 2".i-in. pota. $3.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. HARDY ENGLISH FVY. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 4-in. pots. $15.00 per 100. COCOS Weddelllana. 3-in. pots. 15c each CROTONS. 4-in. pots, 25c. each. DRAC/ENA Indlvisa. 6-in. pots, 30o. FUNKIA Variegata. 4-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. FERNS, such as Whltmanli, Scottii, Teddy Jr. and Boston. 5-in. pota, 30c.; 6-in. pots, 40c. DRAC^NA Termlnalls. 4-in. pots, 25c. DRAC/1ENA Fragrans. 5-in. pots, 35c. RUBBER PLANTS. 6-in. pots. 60c. CYCAS Revoluta. Large plants, $1.00, and $1.50 each. BEGONIA Vernon. 4-in. pots, 7c. BEGONIA Gloire de Lorraine. 4-in. 30c. PRIMULA Obconlca. 4-in. pota, 10c. SMALL FERNS FOR DISHES. 2l2-in pots, assorted varieties, $4.00 per 100. order $1.25 pots. Godfrey Aschmann, 'FoT?^d""p&"' 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mentlou The Kxchauge WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS OF ROSES-PORTLAND-ROSES Superior quality, choice varieties, sell better, grow better. Ask for catalogue. Place your order now. MOUIMTAIN VIEW FLORAL COMPANY, Portland, Oregon When ordefloy, pleaae mention The E)ichange VERY GOOD SSS OFFERED BY VAN GELDEREN & CO., Boskoop, Holland Wholesale only. Ask for catalogue. When ordering, pifaae mention The Exchange California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Asparagus Roots The Robbinsville Nurseries '■ "p^fi'^" When ordering, pli-sse mention The E.Tcbange Largest stock m the country Low prices for Fall Delivery Robbinsville, N.J. Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment in large and small sizes. Price list now ready. The D. Hil] Nur$ery Co., Inc., Do>id«. iii. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America When ordering, please mention The Excbangc The Money Makers Ask for our special price list on Paeonias and Rhododendrons THE EAST END NURSERY CO. BOSKOOP. HOLLAND Care A. MORAIO, Florist, RYE, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange 522 The Florists' Exchange <*imiiiiiiiiii]Miiiiiuini}inoimint]niaimiKmuiuiimiiiiuiaiiiii[nimmmtMniinmtinmmiini]mnmimiiiMnnmiimniinm[w^ CALIFORNIA PRIVET j i Over two million plants of superior quality I f All sizes from one foot to four feet Very low rates in carload lots | I Also Polish Privet, Amoor Privet and Berberis Thunbergii in quantity • | I J. T. LOVETT, -> Little Silver, New^ Jersey | •^]iini»iini[iMUiminic]iuiuiiuii[]niniiniii[iiuiiiiuini]niiiin»ii[iiiiiiinuriiiiiiui»iiiiuiiMminiii]iiiniiiinK]iiiuuiiiiit]iLiiuniiiiiiiiumiiiji[iimuMiiiiC]iiniiriiiiiC]iii^ Hill's Choice Landscape, Decorative and Forcing Stock FOR FLORISTS* TRADE n. *.«.J« Pyramids, Standards, boxwoods Globes. Bu9h. Dwarf- one of our leading specialties. Stocked in enormous quantities. B-m TvAAc Standards. Half standards, Day 1 icCS Pyramids. We can save you money and give better quality. Let us prove it. Hardy Tubbed Evergreens Clipped Specimens in Taxus. Thujfas, Juniperus Abies varieties in Pyramids, Globes, and natural-shaped, in large assortment. Avoiii^'kriac ^^^^ sorts, beat values, in iu aUCallaS both small and large sizes, for immediate effect and growing on. Forcing Stock dro^; Aucu°ba°. Skimmia Japonica, Hydrangeas, Lilacs, Spirteas, Magnolias, Japanese Maples, Wistaria Chinensis, Japanese Flowering Cherry, Peonies, Roses, in large assort- ment. Choicest quality, best commercial sorts. Wholeiale price liit will be malted promptly on reqaest, Landscape Evergreens and r^nnifAFC N^^^' '"^'"^ ^^"^ standard VOnUerS varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. Window-Box Plants JSf/E'^e^ptns for winter use. All hardy and desirable sorts, best selection, lowest prices. Also Bush Box and Dwarf Edging. This line offers wide-awake florists a grand oppor- tunity to increase their sales and profits. Deciduous Trees and Shrubs Our leaders — Norway Maple, American White Elm, and Japanese Barberry. Young Stock for Lining Out Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Trees and Shrub seedlings, rooted cut- tings, grafta, etc., in large assortment at very low prices Annual output, 10,000- 000 plants. Write for information and price today. TL r\ UMI M.-w- ^«, r'^^^^r^M-r l«y» EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS The D. Hill Nursery Company, Inc. largest WHOLESALE GROWERS and IMPORTERS GROWERS IN AMERICA Box 407. DUNDEE. ILL Nursery Stock t Florists Trade Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Roses. Clematis. Phlox, Pseonies. Herbaceous Perennials Ampelopsis Veitchii California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Write For Our WholetaU Trade LUt W. ® T. SMITH CO.. 70 YEARS Geneva. N. Y. 1000 ACRES inch er 1 to 2} 2 inch caliper 20,000 Norway Maples ' c°aifp 10,000 Oriental Planes 1,000 Pin Oaks 132 to 3 inch caliper Also larger specimen trees of each variety named above. We grow a full line of ornamental stock. Write for prices. SHREWSBURY NURSERIES Geo. A. Steele, Prop. EATONTOWN, N. J. oriltrlng. please mention Tbe Exchange KOSTER & CO. HoHandia Nurseries Boskoop :: Holland Headquarters for First-Class Nursery Stock U. S. resident representative A. J. PANNEVIS FLUSHING, N. Y. For Fall Delivery AT RIGHT PRICES Berberis Thunbergii 3-year stock 100 1000 2-3 ft $10.00 $80.00 18-24 in 8.00 60.00 12-18 in 5.00 35.00 California Privet 2-year, heavy — cut back 100 1000 3-4 ft $4.00 $.30.00 2-3 ft 2..50 20.00 18-24 in 2.00 17..50 12-18 in 1.50 12.50 Heavy on Ornamental Shrubs, H. P. Climbing Roses, Evergreens, Shade Trees, etc Send for Trade List today and C. R. BURR & CO., Manchester, Conn. SEND FOR OUR PEONY LIST IT IS YOURS FOR THE ASKING Our assortment this season is especially good for Florists' use, both for planting and cutting purposes. Florists can select from our list an assortment which vs^ill bloom from early season until late. NOTE~Vse printed stationery. We sell to the TRADE only. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York 5,000 NORWAY and SUGAR MAPLES. l>2-5-in. cal. 25,000 ORIENTAL PLANES. 4-10 ft for growing on. 500 AMERICAN HOLLY. 12-30 x 12-30. Shapely plants 500 NORWAY SPRUCE. 6-7 ft. 500 HEMLOCKS. 2-2)/^ ft. 5enone. They have the rctota. They Are top nulcn in S every way. *S» i ■"■*iB •'m.l00iii^^sSf BULK & CO. BOSKOOP, Holland Hardy Rhododendrons Wholesale growers and exporters of select Headquarters for First-class Hardy Nursery Stock- Ask for Catalogue. Wli«D ordering. plea8« mentloD Tbe Bxcbance September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 523 URSERY DEPARTM CONDUCTED BY JOSEPH MEEHAN ERICAN ASSOCIATION. OF NURSERYMEN— President. John Watson, Newark, Y.: Vice-President. Lloyd C. Stabk, Louisiana, Mo.; Treasurer. Peter Youncers, Geneva. Neb.: Secretary, John Hall. Rochester. N. Y. Robinia Pseud-Acacia (Subject of this week's illustration) When allowed to grow at will the Yellow Locust, as Kobinia I'seud-Acacia is called, forms a larsre, l.iU tree, but if pruned as it grows, a busUy tree results, a form that permits of enjoying its lovely drooping racemes of cream white flowers better than when it is of tall growth. Our specimen is of medium size, being a young tree, and just entering on a stage of flowering. If this tree were topped to keep it from getting taller, it would become more spreading, with its branches low enough to show off the beauty of the foliage and flowers. As it is it is not so often seen on lawns, being so tall that its flowers are not seen to advantage. This tall growth, however, is what foresters like, as it then furnishes to good advantage the trunk from which posts are made. Its wood is of the most durable character. In former days it was in great demand for posts for greenhouses and for pur])oses where posts were required, as it still is. .Vt no time could sufficient posts be had to meet the demand. This has led to the planting of its seedlings to a great extent to form groves for timber. Besides this Locust there are two more, K. viscosa and K. hispida, natives of this country. R. viscosa bears short clusters of lovely white flowers. It makes oinly a small tree. Undeservedly, it seems little known in cultivation. The other one, hispida, is the well known Rose Acacia, a valued ornamental bush, sometimes seen of the size almost of a small tree. It bears lovely rosy pink flowers, in small racemes. The whole bush has rose colored hairs, and after flowering, seed pods form which also are covered with these hairs — alto- gether a singular and pleasing display. Sow seeds in Spring, flrst soaking them a day or two in hot water. „ ., Ceanothus americana is one of Ceanothus ^ f^^^ -^^^ j,^^^ ;„ ^^^^^ americana of. our States. Its beauty when in flower, in June, is much appreci- ated. The flowers are in panicles, spring- ing from the leaf axils, on long stems. They are white and appear at a season when most of the Spring flowering shrubs are over. There are two other species of well known hardiness, C. ovatus and C. Fendleri. The former is much like americana in growth and flower, but Fendleri is quite different and could be planted to advantage in many places. It is low growing, almost spreading, and nearly evergreen. The flowers are white, in small racemes, altogether a pretty and useful plant. European gardeners who visit us miss the many beautiful sorts from the Pacific Coast States which flourish so well with them. These, with their hybrids, are in several colors and are much prized where they have proved hardy; but none can be called generally hardy here. Americana makes a broad bush of about three ft. in height. Its propagation is by layers and by seeds. The latter are produced freely. . . Araucaria imbricata is never seen here in Im^jri t* "^^ same beautiful condition that it may ncata ^le found in many European countries, but to say that it cannot be grown here, as many do, is a mistake. In its native home, the Andes of Chili, it experiences considerable cold, enabling it to be con- sidered a hardy tree in Great Britain and in many other countries of Europe where quite considerable freezings occur. It thrives in Oregon and Washington and in British Columbia, as well as in many places in California. This Araucaria likes moisture, and where this is se- cured it has a better chance of success than otherwise. This suggests trying it near large bodies of water. Then, if free from much sunlight in Winter, it will pass through 10 to 20 degrees of frost without harm. The climate of Great Britain in Winter is an ideal one for this interesting evergreen. There is little sun- light, it is cloudy and moist, while the freezings are not as severe as ours. Kresh seeds are not hard to obtain from dealers, and they are not difficult of germination. „,, We have so many native species of Vibur- Pa^H^j"™ """^' "''"y "'' *''^'" "f great merit in v/ariiesi f|,eir floral or their fruit display, and some of them in both, that there seems little room for others to be admitted, to say nothing of the numbers of foreign sorts already well known with us. But there is another foreign one, from Korea, which has received commendation. It is Viburnum Carliesi. It has been planted from Philadelphia to Boston, giving entire sat- isfaction as to its beauty of flowers and 'its hardiness. This Virburnum appears to make rather lengthy shoots. The foliage varies, as one sometimes finds it Neviusia alabamensis Kobinia Pseud-Acacia to do on other species. Some of the leaves are almost round, others longer and pointed. It is the flowers that attract the most. White may be said to be its color, but when in the bud these are of an orange red, which color as the flowers expand changes to a pink before reaching the white. As the buds do not all open at the same time the corymb of flowers often present ail these colors at the same time, a combination that gives much pleasure to those who see it. This combination of colors is sometimes seen in the fruit of some Viburnums, the green to red or pink, then sometimes to black, all on the same cluster. There are other trees and shrubs of the same character, all adding to the ornamental value of the plants. So far as we have observed the flowers of this Vibur- num are not in pairs along the shoots, such as they are in V. plicatum, but come singly. The plants, how- ever, have been small, and flowers may appear differently in older plants. No doubt layering and indoor cuttings in Summer will furnish young plants of this species, as with so many others. When Euonynius radicans first Climbing appeared among us there was Euonymus radicans ^^^^y^ ^^-^ ^f its taking the place of English Ivy for the covering of bare walls and other surfaces. This it has done to some extent. Its extra hardiness is answerable for this to a great extent, as it endures far more cold than the Ivy, yet its foliage is so comparatively small that it has not nearly the same mass of green when on a wall that the Ivy has. It is true that it clings more closely to surfaces than Ivy does, but the smallness of its leaves fails to satisfy as the Ivy in the same position would. It will cling to any surface, smooth or rough. Plant it to a plastered or a cemented surface and somehow it hangs fast, as it does as well to painted wood. In this respect it is the superior of the common Ivy. Often it is impossible to get Ivy to cling fast to certain walls, some varieties being worse in this respect than others. The heat of the sun on walls has nnich to do with the well doing or not of Ivy. Dwellings have been known where Ivy flourished on the eastern and northern sides but refused to attach itself to the ' southern. In this case the difficulty may be overcome by planting with the Ivy the Japanese Arnpelopsis Veitchii. This shades the Ivy, allowing it to cling fast and when its work is done it can be cut out; the Ivy then takes care of itself. But wherever a close sur- face of small foliage suits a position, plant Euonymus radicans. Snow Wreath is a name ap- plied to Neviusia alabamen- sis, a comparatively new shrub discovered some years ago growing on cliff's at Tuscaloosa, Ala. It is a shrub of slender growth, making long, fine shoots not unlike some Spiraeas, which bear a large number of small, white flowers. Singly the flowers make little appearance, but when ranged along a length of shoot they do resemble a wreath, hence the name Snow Wreath. Coming from Alabama, the first thought of many persons would be that it would lack hardiness in the North, but this would be a mistake, as this shrub endures the cold of the eastern States. It is not alone in this, very many plants from that State as well as from others enduring much greater cold than met with in their wild homes. We have found this Neviusia to be of the most attraction when good soil and treatment encourages it to flow'er well. The flowers come on the shoots of the previous season and with us are displayed toward the close of May, when the mass of early flowering shrubs bloom. Both Summer cuttings, under glass, and hardwood ones in Spring give good results. Clerodendrons are among the best known of green- house plants, especially to those gardeners who have acquaintance with the greenhouses of other days, when collections of plants of all kinds suitable for greenhouse cultivation were much more general than they are today. In those days the fact of there being a hardy, shrubby one was not known, probably, as it may not be to many at the present day, but there is one, C. trichotomum, a shrubby one which is quite hardy in the milder portion of Pennsylvania at least. And along the coast it will succeed to New York and to Connecticut too. Dictionaries say that it gets cut back in Winter in the Northern States, starting afresh from near the ground. This does not fit it in the region spoken of. Taking Philadelphia as an example. Winters do not hurt it at all, and the shrub makes almost a small tree without any protection. This species has the usual strong odor of Clerodendron leaves, evident when they are handled, not otherwise. Its flowers are much admired. They come as small clusters, white in color, ^with red calyxes, and are sweet scented. Then they come late in Summer, being almost alone among hardy shrubs at the time, it being well into September before the display is made. The propagation of this Clerodendron is from pieces of root. When planted in a garden where spades may injure its roots, young plants will sometimes form from wiiere these injuries are, but when on a lawn where no root disturbance takes place, propagation is from cut- tings of its young growths under glass. The Trade Paper Best Known to the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of America Clerodendron trichotomum 524 The Florists' Exchange FOTTNSED IN 1888 — w^- A Weekly Medium of Interchanje for FlorlitB, Wnrsery- men, Seeasmon and the Trade In General Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office at Second CUut Matter 'pubTlshed every Saturday by the A. T DeLaMare Pte and Pub. Co., Ltd.. Proprietors, 438 to 448 West r7th St New York. A. T. De La Mare, president and manalingedTtorrJas. Griffith, secretary; David Tou- ?itu trelsurer The address of the officers Is the ad- dres4 of tms paper. Short address P. O. Box 100 Times Square Station, New York. Telephone, Greeley 80, 81. 82. BeplBtered Cable Addresg; Florex Kewyort n-air knr\- our office here Is In the charge of CxllCALilJ. James Morton. Letters ^ould be ad- dressed: The PlorlBtB- Exchanjsre, 143 No. WabaBh Ave., Boom 307. Telephone. Central 3481. FBINCIFAI. BBANCH OFFICES Bnffalo N. -S-.: Joseph A. McGulre, B Lewis Block. Telephone, Bell, Seneca 668. Boston: Robert Cameron Cambridge, Majs ^ IndlanapoUs, Ind.: Irwln Bertermann. 241 Massacnu setts ave. KansaB City, Uc: Building. IiOB An^reles, Cal.: lo'ilB^iile Ky.: G. D. Craln, Jr., 1404 Starks Building. FhSaelphlal Wm. H. Engler. 4651 Lancaster ave. Bell Fo'Sl'a'na''"ore^f'S° Nlkl'as, 403 Morrison st. laS^Pra'nolBOO, Cal.! ^ G, A Dalley, care MacRorie- McLaren Co., 430 Phelan Building. „ , ^ ^ Washlnfton, D. Cj!O^^AjC^^^ehmlei\^^329^^ "Tl^raddress label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and 13 our only receipt therefor. AflMTtUlnir— Copy should reach the New York Office £H"Vd%fe."fnV?o%«m?yVl^^^^^^^^^ 4Sdriror°?=-^gJ>"?ou^itfferrn^ »^ IS >oTS^ie" Jr^Tx^ress-MiL^O^rSi^ "i? ?ai^ In money, please register letter. Benjamin S. Brown, 205 Corn Belt Henry W. Kruckeberg, 237 Frank- Fall Business and Its Possibilities Juclfjiiif,' liy Iho way lliat advcrti.sin;; coutracls an- coniiiig to Thk Exmjange, it Wduld seem as llii)iif;li many oC the growers have confidence in the ainouni nl Fall business that will he transacted. The season lias lieen a trying one, first of all b(;cause of the coohiess and wet weather, and latterly by reason of tlu^ pnj- longed hot, dry spell. Outdoor flowers have been shorl, wliile of course the indoor stock is not expected to Ijc in any great supply at tliis tiine. One result of tiie hot weather has also been to shorten the available supply of Carnation plants, and with Carnations short, this has a reciprocal influence upon several other fines. What can we have to help out? There are Antirrlii- nums, Sweet Peas, Violets, Marigolds, Mignonette, the bunch Roses and lastly, Dutch bulbs. According to all accounts the latter are fikely to be in greater supply and cheaper than ever before. An article by a well-known Dutch grower, pubfished in The Exchange early last Spring, told how to force Darwin Tufips, and if the information there given is carried out, a^new fine may be added to the Winter flower supply the coming season. Fall shipments of Azaleas seem to be floating tlirough on schedule tune. We can look forward to good prices and a ready demand for practicaUy aU that is grown. There is every indication that those who show foresight in purchasing, or in advertising what they have to offer, are fikely to reap the reweird. The Week's Meetings and Events ^C^4 %''^ R^SSe?' ^YJ^^Z^. ri'^I^cXSg: cSv -MonUei^TCan ) Gardeners and Florists- Qub-.-New Bed- (& " norists' Ciub.-Retaii Florists' Association of bt. Lou.s T.i'fd'av Sent 5— Florists' Club of PliiladclphiaCPa.1— Los. Angeles ^ Co \calffO Horticultural Socicty.-Paterson (N J^) ,r^°"=f "[^ Society.-Philadciphia (Pa.) Florists' Club.— Buffalo (N Y.) *lo^ fists' Club —State Florists' Ass'n of Indiana.— Florists Club pi WMhineton^Knoxvillc (Tenn.) Florists' Society.-NIinneapolis Mnn) Florists' Club.-Pittsburgh (Pa.) Florists and Gardeners Wednesday Sent. 6.— Tuxedo (N. Y.) Horticultural Society.— The WeSc^s^' cfub; Haverford, Pa.-Kentuclresentative, C. L. Brock. In its pages for years space and ink have been lavishly given to the work of the South, without thought of remunerative return— an investment purely for the good of the order. There seemed no question of a unanimous feeling when Mr. Young proposed the invitation of New York for the next meeting place of the convention, and with like unanimity of feeling there seemed no question about the choice of Houston's candidate, Kobert C. Kerr, for the office of president; in fact a unanimous sentiment seemed to be characteristic of the entire convention. That Mr. Kerr will preside in New York next year in a convention as great as only New York can provide in point of attendance and entertainment, speaks volumes for the good work of Mr. Kerr and his Texas associates. Secretaryship of the American Association of Nurserymen We are advised that at the recent convention of the American As,sociation of Nurserymen at Milwaukee, it was decided to consolidate many of the activities of this association in the hands of one officer, and especi- ally the important new activity of the Credit and Col- lection Bureau. As John Hall, who has been for many years secretary, had expressed a desire last year to withdraw, the executive committee has appointed Curtis Nye Smith as counsel and secretary jointly. Mr. Smith's address is 19 Congress St., Room 91, Boston, Mass. Charles E. Grunewald Cas. E. Grunewald, florist of 934 Madison ave.. New York City, committed suicide on Aug. 26 by shooting himself through the heart. Mr. Grunewald was 57 years old and unmarried. He came from Hamburg, Germany, when a young man, but even then was a skill- ful florist. Mr. Grunewald was formerly of the firm of Roberts & Grunewald of l-2d st. and Columbus ave., and after the dissolution of this partnership carried on business alone at the same place for a number of years, but moved about a year ago to his new store on Madi- son ave. Mr. Grunewald is reported to have bequeathed his business and all he possessed to Andrew Eckrich, who had worked faithfully for him ever since he en- gaged in business for himself. Mr. Grunewald had not been in good health for a number of years, and despond- ency, brought on by disease, caused him to take his own life. Henry A. Salzer We regret to announce the tragic death of Henry A. Salzer, 212 South 17th St., LaCrosse, Wis., president and general manager of the J. A. Salzer Seed Co., who was killed by the overturning of his automobile on the side of a cliff at 4.30 on Tuesday afternoon last week. .\ug. 22. The accident occurred on a ridge road near Dresbach, Minn., where the machine toppled over the edge of a highway, and rolled 40ft. down an embank- ment. Four other occupants of the car miraculously were saved from serious injury and death, including Mrs. H. A. Salzer. Mr. and Mrs. Salzer, with guests, started out early on Tuesday morning in their touring car for a ride in Houston Co., where the scenery is delightful. Going down an incline, however, it seems that the brake slipped, causing the machine to lurch and sway badly in the rough road, and at a turn the auto met a horse and buggy at a perilous part of the incline, and the horse veering, took the buggy directly in front of the auto. The car turned over and rolled down the hillside, taking with it the horse, buggy and the farmer who was driving. Mr. Salzer was pinioned between the car and a tree stump; his right breast and back being crushed and he died in a few minutes without regaining crnsciousness. News of the death of Mr. Salzer came as a shock to the entire city of LaCrosse, where ho wis widely known and highly respected. He had various interests, social, religious and in the business world. He was the second son of John A. Salzer who foimded the large seed house here that bears his name. He came to LaCrosse in 1866 when 16 years of age. Be-. sides Mrs. Salzer, two children, Kenneth, 22, and Ger- trude, 11, survi%'e, also two brothers and three sisters. The funeral services were private and held from the Salzer residence on Thursday, Aug. 24. 526 The Florists' Exchange September and October Planting j By JOSEPH MEEIIAN Evergreens The Kloiusm' Exchange called attention recently to the desirability of planting more evergreens than we do, advice well given, for they are not at all as often used by planters as they should be. The reason has been said to be that there is monotony in too many <-vergreens as they do not lose their foliage in Winter, and have no attractive flowering such as deciduous trees and shrubs afford. The fact is that each adds charm to the other, the evergreen to the deciduous and vice- versa. Besides this, consider how bleak and dreary would be our northern Winters had we not the help of evergreens. It is the evergreens, with the attractive bark of many deciduous trees, that make many grounds beautiful in Winter. September and October are unsurpassed for the planting of evergreens. We would plant them with less fear of failure than at any other season of the year. The two prime requisites for success, warm soil and moisture, are at hand. As the soil has been warmed by nature, the moisture can be provided if necessary. An evergreen dug with its roots in good condition, well protected from dry air until replanted, then abun- dantly Supplied with water, will rarely fail to grow. The warm, moist soil calls out libers from the roots in a short time. One may say that in a week such an evergreen is safe to live. Nurserymen planting for themselves usually have furrows opened to contain the plants. A large tub is handy, in which is a mud and water mixture into which the roots are dipped; the mixture adheres to the roots, safely protecting them from drying until planted. The soil is then filled in around them to cover the roots well after which a thorough watering is given. When this has soaked away fUl the trench with more soil, but not full, as more water should be given the next day. and once or twice more witliin a week. Tliat will prob- ably be sufficient, and the trench may be filled up. Whether for rows of trees or for single specimen, tlie operation is much the same. Get a ball of soil every time if possible. The puddling of the roots is not required as with small plants. Set the tree in its hole, fill in about it with tine, loose soil, as fine as pos- sible; fill the hole lialf or three parts full of soil, then ])our in water to the top. Let it soak away, then refill it with water, perhaps another one, so that the loose- soil has been carried into all crevices, after which tin remainder of the soil may be filled in. Unless uncom- monly dry weather sets in it is not likely more water will be required, the plant being safe to live. Hardly too much water can be given during the first week, it carries the soil to a close fit around the roots which, with the warmth, assures the safety of the tree. It would seem that everything combines to make -September the ideal month for evergreen planting, as in addition to what we have mentioned, the plants have all ripened their season's growth. In a few weeks new roots form, so that when Winter comes, say two months later, the transplanted trees are fully prepared to meet it. Every horticulturist knows the value of shade to transplanted trees, so is pleased with cloudy days while the work is progressing, but with abundance of water at the root it usually does the work. Though coniferous evergreens have been in mind chiefly, as we write, there is no reason why such sorts as Kalmias, Rhododendrons, Andromedas and other well-known evergreen slirubs should not be planted, always seeing that the soil is fine and loose and that an abundance of water is given them. Deciduous Stock September and October planting does not end with evergreens. There is deciduous .stock of all kinds to lie set out. The nurseryman will proceed with his small stock, the landscape gardener with larger sizes. There is little difference in the method between the evergreen and the deciduous stock. The chief one is that deciduous trees and shrubs must have their leaves pulled or cut off in order to be in the same condition tliey would be had the leaves fallen at the close of .\vitumn. This divesting of the leaves can often be ]iartly done by giving a good pruning at the time, which many a tree or shrub would be the better for; Init come off, somehow, they must. Then plant care- fully and give water freely as advised for the ever- greens, though rather less often, will be enough. An interesting experiment is to leave about a half- dozen small leaves on each tree or shrulb planted, one here and one there. In a week or two if the trans- planting should be a success these leaves will fall from the branches, but if unsuccessful they wither up and remain on the twigs. Sometimes when the planting of deciduous trees is done early in September, the leaves all cut off as ad- \ised, the recovery is so quick that a fresh growth of small twigs and "leaves is made. This appears to dn little harm, a waste of sap, perhaps, but when Spring comes growth goes on as if nothing had happened. We have known fruit trees to do this, and really it is a pleasure to know the operation has been a success. .S]5eaking for the vicinity of New York City say, we wrndd say start the evergreen planting at the beginning nf September, that of deciduous stock a month later. The watering of stock in Fall planting has now come into general use. There are two chief reasons for this — the first is that the roots must have water to live; the second, and a very important one, Is that it solidifies the soil around the roots. It is seen now in Winter ))lanting of large trees by the frozen ball system in order to compact the soil to the ball. We will mention here a planting of large Oaks in variety, in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, many years ago, the success of which was remarkable. The trees were aliout 12ft. tall. They had no ball, simply all the roots they had as dug. It was late October. After a close pruning tlie trees were well planted, but were not watered. Before Winter came a carload of soil was dumped around each tree to keep frost from the roots. This soil was removed at the close of Winter. Practi- cally every tree of the hundred or more set out lived. Iris, Lady Foster This is another of the new bearded or German type of Irbes intro- duced by Wallace & Co., Colchester, England, remarkable for it« vigor, and the size of its flowers. This, with other varieties of this section, is now being offered and is among the best of recent novelties The Mistletoe a Forest Pest A recent stunias from Bath amazed all overseas visitors, and at the last Ghent (Belgium) exhibition this firm set everyone agog. The growing skill of this firm is truly wonderful, but even more surprising to the man who stops to think, is the ability to carry these wonderful plants several himdred miles without dropping or even bruising a flower. Of all the specialists no one surpasses this concern. Wonderful exhibits of Roses and other Howers are common, but nothing requires the packing skill that these marvellous double Begonias demand. The flowers may be anything up to seven or eight inches and of great weight, yet I dare venture to say that Black- more & Langdon could, if the sea voyage did not affect the plants, transport a collection in full bloom to New York in perfect order. What Blackmore & Langdon do with Begonias, they do will) Delphiniums, for no firm can compare with them. Awards of merit were fairly numerous, and a few good things were noted. Begonia Mrs. C. E. Langdon is a glorius double orange of huge size. Delphiniums. Mrs. Shirley, a beautiful grayish lavender; Mrs. A. J. Watson, a wonderful blue with deep mauve-overlying the petals, and Mrs. Colin Mclver, a glorious double mauve, are three truly remarkable varieties. Trollius King Cup is a fine clear yellow, a late form of tall growth, shown by K. Wallace & Co. Border Pinks are now in great favor, and there is a strain in many named varie- ties quite apart from the old fashioned Mrs. Sinkins. Tliese new border Pinks are both single and double, and they offer a special field for the cut flower grower. Grown under glass, fairly cool, they would possibly be welcomed in the American markets, being richly scented and in many shades and markings, B, Ladhams of Southhampton has raised a large number of these Pinks, and anyone looking for something new, that will give a big crop, should certainly give them a trial. Another remarkable hardy flower gaining an A. .M. is Campanula persicifolia Telham Beauty. This new Bellflower is about four times as large as the ordinary persicifolia. The color is clear lavender blue. It was September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 527 shown by Barr & Sons, and is certainly a great break in single Campanulas. Alex. Dickson & Sons' new crimson h. t. Rose, C. V. Haworth is a stunner, and if it will force, all the reds in commerce will go under. Hoosier Beauty as a flower simply is not in it. T. A. W. S. A. F. Botanist's Report on New Trees and Shrubs By JOHN DUNBAR (Cmitinnfd from page 474.) Considering further the Prunus family, Prunus mira is a new species of Peach, found by Mr. Wilson in western Szechuan near Tachien-lu. Mr. Wilson regarded this as a remarkahle discovery, as previous to this only one true species of Peach was known. It has the pe- culiarity of having a perfectly smooth stone. The leaves are much narrower than in the common Peach, deep glossy green and perfectly smooth. We have an indi- vidual nine to ten feet tall and 15 feet in spread of branches, but I am surprised and disappointed that it has not produced a single flower, and the young wood passes the Winter in perfect condition. We sincerely hope that it will flower ne.xt Spring. This tardiness in fluwering seems surprising, as the common Peafh flowers so freely in a small state. jEsculus. During recent years a number of new species of Buckeyes have been discovered in different parts of Texas, Missouri, Georgia and adjacent regions. All of them are excellent garden plants. We will call special attention to one form: jfesculus discolor var. mollis, (/Esculus Austrina), is a shrub or sometimes a small tree, and is distributed through southeastern Mis- souri and from Georgia to Texas. It flowered with us last Spring for the tirst time. The scarlet flowers far surpass in brilliancy any of the cultivated red flowering Horse Chestnuts that are cultivated in parks and gar- dens. It is quite remarkable that it seems to be quite hardy so far north of the region of its natural geo- graphical distribution. EvoDiA. The Evodias are entirely new features in northern gardens. All of the known Evodias, until these new species were found in western China, were warm greenhouse shrubs or small trees. We have three species, but E. Danielii seems to be the hardiest and is the only one that has flowered with us. It has blossomed for several years. It has opposite, large, handsome, compound leaves, with seven to eleven leaflets, which have a strongly pungent aromatic odor when bruised in the hands. The terminal, compound, corymbose, whitish flower clusters are borne on the branches and branchlets about the second week in August. Chat^gus. The discovery and description of about one thousand species of American Hawthorns, and the raising from seed of most of them, and their cultivation, is surely one of the most extraordinary botanical and horticultural features of modern times, whicli has been accomplished at the Arnold Arboretum. Twenty-five years ago only 14 species were recognized by American Ixttanists. The American Hawthorns are widely dis- tributed throughout eastern North America. They are particularly abundant along the streams and rivers that run into Lake Ontario. 1 have studied and collected them throughout western New York and Ontario, Can- ada, from London to Ottawa and down the St. Lawrence Kiver as far as Prescott. It is quite remarkable that this vast array of species, in one genus, all come true to seed. Observation has shown that the progeny of the type species comes absolutely true to the parents. When we consider that Crataegus is close to some genera like Apples, Pears, Plums and Amelanchiers, that hybridize freely, this phenomenon appears quite remarkable. They are excellent subjects for the planting of gardens and private estates. They are very showy in bloom in Spring and early Sunmier, and the showy fruits, in varying tints of scarlet-crimson and vermilion-red, whieh extend throughout the different species, from August to early Winter, make them splendid objects for landscape adornment. They are exceedingly virile and hardy. I was asked by a prominent American landscape gardener about two months since, if 1 wOuld name a dozen showy species that would show representative characters in habits, flowers and fruits, for landscape planting. 1 confess that this is a hard problem with such a vast number of species and many of them of splendid merits. I, however, submit 12 species that are very ornamental, and vary in habit from trees of con- siderable size to arborescent shrubs, and give a fine display of fruits from August to early Winter. I do not say that the following are the best, but that they are highly ornamental: Crataegus Arnoldiana, C. Ar- kansana, C. Dunbarii, C. Durobrivensis, C. Elwangeri- ana, C. feeunda, C. gloriosa, C. Jackii, C. Laneyi, C. nitida, C. opulens and C. submollis. Davidia. Davidia involucrata is a remarkably hand- some flowering tree from Northwestern Szechuan and has received the common name of Dove tree. It is de- scribed as having two large, unequal, creamy white bracts, proceeding from the base of the flowers, which are remarkably conspicuous at a long distance. We have one individual over ten feet high which has not flowered with us yet. I do not think it has flowered in rultivation, except in France and in England. We are extremely anxious to see it flower. I am of the opinion that it resents pruning. We have lost a few plants, we believe, on account of this. Removing suckers or pruning to one stem as we treat an Elm, Oak or Maple, we think it resents. AVe shall leave it alone hereafter :md allow it to grow in its natural manner. ^ : What Interest are You Taking ( ) f, — in Alpine Plants? {Coiifinued from page 473.) Plants Suitable for Rock Gardens Too great an emphasis cannot be laid on the fact tliat there is a large number and a great variety of alpine and rock plants that can be grown in this climate. 1 have estimated that there are about 300 species and varieties of true alpine or rock plants (excluding those which are not truly alpine or saxatile, but are suitable for the rock garden) which may be grown without any special care. In the following notes I have only men- tioned those plants that are rare in collections or those which are usually considered difficult of cultivation. I may mention that all of the following plants are being successfully grown at one place or another within 80 or 90 miles of New York. .A-CHiLLEA. In this genus are some of the most beauti- ful of alpine plants. The attractive silvery foliage of some of them remains in evidence practically the whole of the year, and their flowers in early Spring greatly add to their beauty. The species A. ageratifolia, Clavennae, serbica and macedonica are among the best. They all succeed in sunny positions in a well drained limestone soil. /Kthionema. a cruciferus genus, nearly all of them natives of the sunny mountains of the Mediterranean region, most of them having flower heads of bright pink. A. iberideum has white flowers somewhat sparingly pro- duced. A. cordifoUum, grandiflorum and pulchellum are of fairly easy culture in a sunny position in open lime- stone soil. They have the bad habit, however, of some- times dying oft' suddenly without apparent cause and it is advisable to propagate them occasionally from seeds or cuttings in order to have young stock on hand. Androsace. These are typical alpine plants and usu- ally considered difficult to grow successfully. They can, however, be grown if proper conditions ' are provided for them. A well drained peaty soil with a plentiful admixture of small stones will suit most of them. Carnea, Chumbyi, foliosa, lanuginosa, sarmentosa and semper- vivioides have jiroved amenable to culture in this country, and no doubt there are many more that will succeed provided care is taken to select the right position and soil for them. Antiieeicom Liliastkum is an alpine meadow plant, with white flowers on spikes about two feet high, of easy culture. Ahabis AUBiuETiomES is a most beautiful plant with flowers of an exquisite soft pink shade. It is easily grown and propagated, growing well in light loam in full sunshine. It sometimes Winter kills and it is ad- visable to make use of protective measures, or to rely on young plants wintered in a cold frame. Many beautiful easily grown alpine plants are found among the Ahenarias. One of the best is A. balearica, which should be planted on the shady side of a porous rock. It will quickly cover the rock with its soft foliage, spangled in early Summer with starry white flowers. When in bloom the plant is about one inch in height. I.aricifolia, montana nnd graminifoli;i are other good phints, succeeding under almost any C(Uiditions. .AsPERULA HiRTA Is a diminutive Woodruff forming soft cushions of foliage with heads of pink flowers in June. It needs a very stony soil with some limestone. AsTRANTiA MAJOR Is au Umbelliferous alpine plant of a strong growing nature. Whilst not especially beauti- ful its pinkish flower heads are interesting, and it is worth a place in the rock garden. Campanula. This genus contains some of the most beautiful and useful of al]Jine plants. C. caespitosa, a dwarf variety, producing myriads of blue flowers, is one of the best and is of easy culture. C. muralis is another easy grower, and puUoides, a very beautiful hybrid, with large cup shaped flowers of dark blue, may be grown in partial shade in very porous soil. Caelina acaulis is a stemless alpine Thistle which pro- duces an enormous flower head close to the ground. A plant worth growing by lovers of the bizarre. It suc- ceeds in any well drained soil. CoDONopsis ovATA, a Campanula like plant from the Himalayas, with pale blue flowers with beautiful mark- ings in the interior. It has not yet been thoroughly tested as to its resistance to frost. CoTUi.A sauALiuA and bepens are good plants for rapidly carpeting the ground with foliage. Their flowers are insignificant. They will grow in any position. Daphne Bl.vgayaxa is a trailing alpine shrub which produces trusses of creamy blossoms in Spring. It should be planted in well drained soil and the branches held down by stones placed upon them. DiANTHUs. Well known alpine plants of easy culture. D. caesius, (dwarf form) ; D. neglectus, the Glacier Pink, and D. superbus are among the best. They succeed well in sunshine if provided with a limestone soil. Epilobium nummularifohum, a trailing plant which clings closely to the ground. The foliage is glossy and presents a very beautiful appearance. M. Free. (To he rntifiinted.) Beauty in the rock garden — a mass of self-sown Violas 528 The Florists' Exchange 3 TRIPLETS Wedding Designs Social Designs Funeral Designs These three entirely new productions, produced for exclusively high-class trade, constitute the publi- cations which, for brevity's sake, we have dubbed We advertise these booklets as the culminating result of our many years' catering to the Retail Trade, and we challenge all and sundry in our claim that no higher class photographic reproductions have ever been offered. You should personally examine a set and be thus enabled to decide for yourself. We say, confidently, that money spent on The Triplets will bring you in better returns than any other form of advertising (at equal outlay) you may indulge in. Sample set, by mail postpaid. One Dollar. (This includes all three booklets.) PRICES Delivery Prepaid A plain while mailing envelope is included for each booklet Orders for 100 copies and ( 50 copies $9.00 250 copies $35.00 up can embrace (so many <^ 100 copies 15.00 500 copies 60.00 each of) all three ( 1 000 copies $ 1 1 0.00 Without extra charge, your name and address will be carefully printed and embossed on front cover in a color ink to fit in with the design t&in WC U AUr ATIICDC send us your printed letterhead as evidence that you are in the trade, and we will mail AINU WL HAVL UlnljIViJ you, free, our complete circular telling all about our various Design Books and their uses _,, --,, • J. J i7^^i^____^_ (In New York: 438 to 448 West 37th Street Ine rlOriStS IlXCnan§e|in Chicago: 143 North Wabash Avenue To the Growers of Roses Investigations of Diseases Are Now Being Conducted Tliis is to infcirm you that members of the American Hose Society have been raising money to co-operate in employing a trained plant pathologist to investigate diseases of Koses. Sufficient money has now been ob- tained to assure this work, which is already under way. Ur. L. M. Massey of the New York State College of Agriculture, Cornell University, Ithaca, is conducting the investigations. It is hoped that all growers of Roses will n-iw take advantage of this arrangement, not only to obtain what little information there is already at hand, hut to co-operate in ways which will be suggested from time to time. Through co-operation with Dr. Massey, the growers will greatly increase the efficiency of the investigation and obtain the greatest returns from tlieir investment. I'irst of all it seems desirable to make a Hose disease survey .such as will acquaint us with the various diseases, together with their range and the extent of injury caused by them in this country. In order that this sur- vey may reach its maximum efficiency it will be neces- sary for the growers to co-operate by sending specimens of diseiised plants. Franked tags will be supplied on request. It is hoped that each grower will interest him- self in this work sufficiently to collect and send diseased material, together with a ijrief statement regarding varieties affected, nature and extent of injury, time of appearance of the disease and other points of interest which may have been noticed. Acknowledgment of receipt of material will be made and such information as is available in the line of control will be given. Many growers will he visited, hut it is hardly necessary to say that it will he imjiossible to visit all. The material sent should be freshly collected and should show various stages in the development of the disease. Where roots are sent it will usually be unde- sirable to enclose any soil. Where convenient, speci- mens slmuld be mailed so as to reach Ithaca the latter part of the week. Dr. Massey may be away from the city during the early part of the week and the material should receive immediate attention upon its arrival. Place leaves, buds, etc., between the leaves of an old newspaper, a few between each two sheets. Then roll into a tight bundle, wrap in stout paper. Tie well, attach one of the franked tags on which you have written your name, address and mail. It will go post- age free. Yours for success in this undertaking, H. H. Whetzei., Head of the Department of Plant Pathology, New York State College of Agriculture, Cornell University. Evergreens* Early History and Traditions (Concluded from our issue of August 5) Varieties We need consider chiefly the best varieties to use for various purposes and locations in the Middle West. Of the many European species we may dis'ard a number that are not of any particular value. Gen- erally speaking, I believe it is best to confine our Middle West planting to as few varieties as possible — selecting those only which are suited to our conditions. Evergreens are not particular as to soil. They prefer a light sandy soil, but will do well in any that is well- drained. Evergreens must be selected with reference to th- position they are to occupy, the purpose they are to serve, and their relation to the place where they are to grow. For grouping at entrances, near dwelling houses, and for massing in formal plantings, dwarf evergreens are favorites, because they are always cheer- ful, in evidence, and wide awake the year round. ■Among the best for this purpose are Juniperus cana- densis, Pinus Mugho, Globe Arborvitae, Sabina Junipers, Juniperus procumbens, Siberian Arborvitas, .Japanese Yew. The list of medium growing sorts is more extensive, some of the most valuable being Hemlock, Juniperus glauca, Juniperus Schottii, Red Cedar, Pyramidal Arborvitas, American Arborvitae, Swiss Stone Pine, Pfitzeriana Juniper, Coucolor Fir, Peabody's and Douglas Golden Arborvitae, Englemann Spruce. Some valuable tall growing sorts are White Tine, White Spruce, Douglas Fir, Austrian Pine, Black HiU Spruce, Red Cedar, Colorado Blue Spruce. People often say: "I do not like evergreens, they are too melancholy," and questioning will show that their principal acquaintance is with the Norway Spruce. While it is true that the Norway Spruce is useful and valuable for some purposes and locations, still the Norway Spruce has done more than any other tree to injure the popular demand for evergreens. Diseases and Pests of Evergreens The diseases of evergreens are comparatively few, and as a general rule, mostly confined to a few species, and restricted probably to certain conditions of atmos- phere and soil. A common source of disea.se is an im- perfectly drained soil. To be sure, evergreens have some insect enemies, but these are few indeed compared with the myriads of insects preying upon our deciduous trees and shrubs. The most common of the pests usually found upon evergreens in this locality are bagworms, borers, plant- • Paper by A. H. Hill. Dundee, III., read before the North Shore horticultural Society, Lake Forest, III., Jan. 15, IQI.'i. ■mmmm lice and scale insects. Most of these pests can be easily controlled through the use of proper spray mixtures — such as kerosene emulsion, whale oil soap and nicotine washes applied at the proper season. Insect injury is most apparent and severe following a hot, dry season. Trimming and Shearing of Evergreens The entire system of pruning aia evergreen depends very much upon the same principles that govern the trees of other classes. Many evergreens are spoiled through a mistaken idea of beauty by having their lower branches cut off, and thus forming a long naked stem, considered very distasteful to the intelligent evergreen planter. An excellent plan to preserve a perfect shape is to extract the center bud from any shoot that projects beyond the proper limit. Most of the upright Junipers, Hemlocks, Arbor- vitaes and Cedars are benefited by an annual pruning, either in early Spring or late Summer, of the over- luxuriant branchlets, thereby causing them to thicken and otherwise vastly improve in appearance. When the leader or main stem of an evergreen be- comes destroyed by accident or otherwise, a new one may be readily formed by tying up a side branch in as nearly an upright position as possible. Two leaders should never be allowed to remain; the stronger should be selected and the other cut away as soon as noticed. As a general thing, don't be afraid to trim or pnine evergreens, keep the knife on them constantly. Proper trimming will keep them to any desired height for years. Warning to Drug Growers .\s a result of the abnormally high prices that have been obtained for the raw plant materials from which drugs, spices and oils are obtained, many people have been looking into the possibility of profit in the growing of these plant crops. The Department of Agriculture at Washington, however, has issued a caution to pros- pective growers against over hopefuhiess. Over pro- duction is easy, says the Department, and at no time is the demand very heavy. The high prices at present are accoimted for to some extent by the war conditions and the interrupticm of supplies. A slight increase in the expansion of the industry would cause a fall in jirice. The Department has been fostering, to some small extent, the cultivation of certain plants such as Digitalis in case the foreign supply should be entirely cut off. Digitalis is the most important and valuable of heart tonics. Likewise it has encouraged the produc- tion of ))lants for thymol for antiseptic purposes, but as Horsemint yields this drug, and can easily be grown, this is suggested instead of the Indian plant hitherto used in Germany from which thymol has been got. Other plants are mentioned in turn, all with the object of cautioning against over sanguinity. September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 529 XXI =rF ^cu)/7= ^ =0tL THE STORE AND ITS FURNISHINGS ^ A Review of the Furniture and Equipment of the Modern Retail Store Is your interior practical eind attractive? Is it sug- gestive of the Isind of business? Does it malte the right impression? These are the four cardinal points to consider in furnishing the retail florist store. The florist store is still in the process. It is only within the last few years that we can point to a dis- tinctive store interior, one that is entirely difl'erent in its furnishings and appointments from any other line. The old time florist store with its homely furniture, its wall cases and clumsy ice box is no more. We need not go any further back to record the progress that has been made. We are ahead of the Old World in the store end of the business. A thorough search of all the principal cities of Europe will not reveal a flower shop that can in any way compare with those of New York, Chi- cago, Detroit or any of our big towns. It is not the purpose of this article to review the florist stores but to call attention to the practical value and uses of the newer furnishings as re- lated to the business end of store keeping; and to aid in making a better se- lection of store furniture and equipment. The Interior Need Not Bj Elaborate Every man has his owx. ideas and from the con- glomerate furnishings that one sees in the stores ; their ideas differ. Many are over furnished. Others are so overgrown with palms and ferns that they re- mind you of a corner in the jungle of Dahomey. A salesman bobs up from be- hind a huge palm and you have a strange feeling that there must be more than one pair of ears behind that foliage that are listen- ing to what you have to say. New York City haSr many fine stores, but inj their general appearance ==[) By W. CLEAVER HARRY (J^ to the store front and windows. What then are the main points to consider in furnishing the interior? The order in which these points present themselves are: (1) Practicability. (3) Suggestiveness. (3) Attractiveness. (4) Impression. They will be the same whether your proposition is small or large. First of all the furnishings must be practical. They must serve the purpose. A refrige- rator that does not keep stock in good shape is ineffi- cient, no matter how attractive it may be in appearance. Uut if it fulfils its purpose and is attractive it is a Interior of the Flower Store of Fritz Bahr, at Highland Park, 111. A good type of retail store, quiet and simple in its design and furnished with proper accessories. Fritz Bahr, it may be noted, is the well-known writer of The Week's Work in The Exchange there is a marked similarity. You may visit a dozen of them in one day and the chances are you will not be able to recall, in just which one you saw the "blue birds" or the odd looking flower dish. There are notable exceptions and among these, two lately com- pleted interiors stand out. They are the new stores of J. H. Small & Sons in New York and that of Penn in Boston. Both of these are rich in character and simplicity. They show the tendency of tlie times in that direction. The average length of time that a customer spends in a flower shop for a single purchase is less than 10 minutes. Does this warrant the expenditure of solid mahogany at its present price? Much of the richness of some interiors is never seen. The customers do not stay long enough to see anything, outside of the goods, but general effect. It is better to spend the money on effective advertising and compelling window displays, than it is to buy an investment in rare wood and marble that you can never turn into a realization. To furnish the store correctly do not cater to your own taste and vanity exclusively. Consider the business value of your investment. Everything inside ought to be an attribute to the sale. The Points to Consider The theater manager does not put on the films of his personal taste. He stages the attractions that will please the patrons of his house. Let us suppose that we have the location and the right architectural plan silent salesman by suggestion and will undoubtedly make a good impression. A bench must be of such design that it is practical and comfortable. Its presence sug- gests courtesy and hospitality; but if it is dusty and someone sits on it the impression may be such as to void the good qualities. A wrapping table, to be practical, must provide a rack underneath for an im- mediate supply of boxes. A fountain, if kept spotlessly clean, may be very attractive and suggestive, especially on a hot day, and may make a favorable imjiression that will be town talk. There can be no possible relation between the fountain we have in mind and the old fashioned rockery with its slimy pool and grottoes. Mud turtles, bull frogs. Birch bark and Lichen are all right in a Jersey swamp but when they are trans- planted to the florist's store they give the whole estab- lishment an atmosphere of untidiness. Do not over dress the store. The furniture miust never detract from the goods. The tables, pedestals, chairs are properties only, accessories to the sale. They must not be so much in evidence that they stand out. The Arrangement Should Be Clean Cut Have you ever heard the remark: "I don't like the look of the place?" TTie sale often hinges on appear- ance alone. Not so many years ago there were certain traditions which represented the so-called "best people," the "upper ten" the "four hundred." The entree to this circle varied with the locality. In Philadelphia it was the "family tree," in New York it was "great wealth," and in Boston it was "learning." The florist who gained recognition from the leader of the set was awarded the business of society. Such were the barriers of the exclusive business. But times have changed and the descendants of the "Kirst families" are leaving the old time florist. Service and quality of the goods alone are recognized. Nowadays you are accepted by all at your face value. They take you for just what you look to be until they find out difl'erently. The dress oft proclaims the man. And the appearance of the store heralds the quality and style of the goods and the ex- cellence of the service. As arrangement goes for appearance, and it is the woy the thing is done that counts, no plan can be given that can improve on the one you make for yourself. Let the arrange- ment of the furnishings be such that each article is so placed that it will be at its highest efliciency. Up- to-dateness and good ser- vice call for private tele- phone booths even in small stores. If you have none, here is your cue. There are times when the retail florist's business demands as much privacy as that of the lawyer and his client. In the matter of those friends who decorate the store in the evening and sometimes during the day, no friendship that pro- motes lounging should be allowed to exist. Your uncle John D., the gaso- line merchant of Cleveland, gives the following coun- sel: "A friendship found- ed on business is a great deal better than a business f( unded on friendship." A Difference of Opinion The location of the work table has ever been a sub- ject for discussion. Some stores do all their work in a rear room or base- ment. Where there is enough funeral work to make a special department, it is best to have the work made up away from public view. A half finished "Gates Ajar" with its naked portals of gray Sphagnum and Cranberry roots is any- thing but an inspiration. There is no reason for the public to witness the wholesale butchery of second class stock on the guillotine. The superstructure of wood and iron is the mechanical part of the work, not the a rtistic. On the other hand the store should be business looking at all times. Everybody likes to buy at the busy store. I am heartily in favor of doing as much of the work in the store as space permits, making exception at the holiday rush when all orders should be made up in a special department by clerks who are not permitted to meet customers or sell. Confusion and mistakes are the results of trying to do two things at one time. In the ct)urse of ordinary business get the advertising value of having the best work made in full view of the customers. The Floor is of Major Importance In considering an interior the floors cannot be over- looked. A good floor makes a good first impression. A dark oily wooden floor is noisy and unsightly and never satisfactory at any time. Linoleum is the next best to bare floors. It is a non-conductor of sound and moisture. It can be obtained in the fine neutral colors. The best floor, and not nearly as expensive as mosaic, is the cement floor with the small crystals of white 530 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Ploritti In good standind throuftbout the country can avail themselves of the advertisers* offers In this Dermrtment and accept, without hesitation, orders from their local customers, transmit them to an advertiser In these columns, and thus avail themselves of the opportunities for extentlon of trade which are open to all. Let your customers know you fill orders by tele- iLraph to any part of the country. When the desl^ Is placed In the advertiser's card It indicates < membership In the Florists* Telega ph Delivery. Albany, n. y. Not how Cheap But how Good I ibould like to write a little essay on ** The Sweet Perfume of Courteous Service " but actions speak louder than words- Flowers are my hobby and my buainesa- If you have orders for delivery in N. E., BOSTOIM, MASS. ' Penn, tHe Te-esraph RIonist"" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association 134 XRBVIOrST STRBBT ^j ALBANY, N. Y. ^'Ulzy^ 106:jState Street! 16/ yM^^ Cut flowers or floral designs delivered to ^■"^ any part of Albany and vicinity on tele- grapbio order. Personal attention given and satisfaction guaranteed. ALBANY Send your orders for the CAPITAL DISTRICT, which includes all ot Eastern New York State, to [^0^1 ) William Gloeckner We guarantee absolute satisjaction. ESTABLISHED 1842 ALBANY, N. Y. Florist and Nurseryman Rural and St. Agnes Cemeteries Ave. Write, Teltphone or Telegnph. MX ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street The best flowers and prompt service to out-of-town orders. BROOKUNE, MASS. ^^^^^^^ LARGEST FLORIST IN THIS DISTRICT Fr T>,n 1 «M rv M 220 Washington St. . E. Palmer ■rar' Brooklyn, N.Y. Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Phone. Prospect 6800-6801-6803 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone. Prospect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Long Island. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and delivered at theatre, hotel, eteatoer or residence. S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN ST., BUFFALO, N. Y. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, NIAGARA FALLS, LOCKPORT and WESTERN NEW YORK. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE 5523 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO We can fill your orders Fay or Nlftht tor Cleveland and State of Ohio Always have complete stock on band. Regular discount allowed the Trade. KIMORI F RROV: 1836 w. 25th street, ni^tlDLHj DnUd.. CLEVELAND, OHIO CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Areniie Allentown, Pa. Can fill your Telegragh Cider. Gre«nhouses, Bethlehem Pike Ernest Ashley FLORIST Store, 943 Hamilton St. Both Telephones (verythiig Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.V. EST. 1877 SCHENECTADY. N. Y. AUBURN. NEW YORK 140-150 SOUTH DIVISION STREET We deliver to all points in Central New York, Wells „- . and Cornell -Colleges. ilflarist t^ gm^^^ COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO Telegraphic ordera will be carefuUy ana promptly filled. Personal attention given. Usual discount allowed. T^"^ Colorado Springs Crc^MTv promptly and carefully executed by The Pikes Peak F^Ioral Co. 104 North Tejon Street Burlington, Vt. Ordera for Ver- mont and North- ern N. Y. filled to your entire satift- fac- ^ tion. DALLAS, TEXAS LAN6 FLORAL AND IRSEIir CO. FINE FLOWERS— PR6MPT SERVICE [jilorist] ^« antee of efficiency^ i»s-i»» DATftd 91 Telegraph Us. )Nn!iomill [iFlorist] BOSTON MASSACIUSETTt 143 Tremont St. The rentralty located Florist Shop. Yours for reciprocity. BRIDGEPORT, CONN John Reck & Son 985 MAIN STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO E. G. Hill Floral Co. 532-34 RACE STREET Also Motor Delivery to Newport, Covington and Dayton, Ky. CLEVELAND, O H lO THE CLEVELAND CUT FLOWER CO. WiU fill your ordera (or De«U[iM or Cut Flowwi in NORTHKRN OHIO DES MOINES IN THE CENTER OF IOWA J.S.WILSON FLORAL CO. .^|&> We cover all pointa in Iowa. ^^vj^^ of Elizabeth, N. J. <^^ We give the best of service 1169 £. JerMy Street Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 535 to 536 September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 531 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Dawson the Florist ^^^^^^^ Vr*'"*^'^*^" 107 W. Market St. FS. Y. Deliveries to Ithaca, Blnghamton, Homell, Coming and other vcAnxa. (>yj Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co. EL PASO, TEXAS <^> Baker Bros. Vr FLOWERS " TLANTS ^ TREES Galveston Floral Co., *-^^^':^ Quality in Cut Flowers, Plants and Floral Work. Galveston, Texas Orders for Texas and Steamers from HENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. c.„™../741 Main Street stores. 1 3^ Asylum Street Greenhouses: Benton Street GEORGE G. McCLUNIE te'\ HARTFORD. CONN. ^ ' 155 MAIN STREET, SOUTH FLOWERS ANDREW W. WELCH GEORGE FLANE ISO ASYLUM STREET Hartford Connecticut Highland Park Greenhouses Telephones HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 75 and 8h * Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of Chicago, as far as MUwaokee ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS <^^ INDUNAPOLIS, IND. 241 Massachusetts Ave. Prompt and eCBcijent seryce rendered points in Illinois, Ohio and Indiana, oertermann's flowers excel MILLS We reach all Florida and South Georgia points The Florist, inc. 36 West Forsyth Street Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville, Florida We reach all Florida and all Georgia Points Largest flower store south of Washington, D C. 219 Main Street Tomlinson-Key Floral Co. KALAMAZOO, MICH. and Vicinity G. Van Bochove & Bro. Satisfaction Guaranteed The Design Book de Luxe with colored plates is the only one suitable for the finest retail trade. For For $2.50 we will send you a copy, postage paid. flint in a kaleidoscope pattern, set in the smooth sur- face. This floor is light in color and reflects the light. Being neutral in shade it goes with any woodwork ex- cept the dark oak. It does not show footmarks and is very easy to keep clean. One ohjection given is that it causes aching feet and fatigue. The remedy for this trouble is ruhber heels and a mat in front of tables when one is compelled to stand for any length of time. Plenty of Light is Needed A high ceiling is a valuable asset to a store room. All ceilings cannot be high but we must have the light. There is nothing like good light, therefore it is advisable to use white or light tints. Light gray, while cold in itself, is a wonderful background for the color of the stock. The dark oak is not popular any more. It is very rich, however, if you can get lots of daylight; otherwise the effect, even under artificial light, is gloomy and depressing. The dark finish absorbs the light rays. The indirtct lighting scheme is well adapted to the flower shop. The soft rays enrich colors and heighten the detail of the flowers. In the end a dark store is a losing proposition. Not only will people be drawn to the light store, but the gloomy interior has been known to make good employees dissatisfied and cranky. Good light goes for attractiveness and other things being equal, the attractive store draws trade. Bird bath decorated with Dalilias by Max Schling, New York Maintaining Ideals If cleanliness is next to godliness and order is Heaven's first law, let us get busy ! The Fall season is the best time to clean out the corners and paint up. All that has been said about the interior applies to the store front and show windows also. The freshness of the store front and the general effect of the whole is the exposition of your taste, your character and ability. A run down interior or exterior suggests stale goods in the customer's mind and gives a feeling of uneasi- ness and doubt. In ourselves there is always the ever present tendency to "let down." It seems a very harmless thing to leave home in the morning with unclean shoes or without spotless linen. Enter the law of habit ! The first sign of deterioration can often be detected in the carelessness of personal appearance, in the slovenly dress; and one of the worst phases of this carelessness is that it affects the ambition and thereby lessens the quality of the life work. No matter how hard it is at the time or how much it puts you about, force yourself right up to the mark; keep up your standards at any cost. Have the front cleaned and painted regularly and before it needs it. Keep the store furnishings bright and clean with systematic care. No one will question the quality of the goods if the impression is right. We are all KANSAS CITY, MO. <^^ Samuel Murray 1017 GRAND AVENUE floWJERS Kansas City, MO. LEXINGTON, KY. John A, IIeliler EAST SIXTH STREET LEXINGTON, KY. Michli:r Br©^, Co. Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky 'Prompt Delivery to all So. Caiil. Point! 212 West nil Si. -LOS AIVGELES, CAL. Louisville, Ky. MASONIC TEMPLE •' AUGUST R. BAUMER TBI KOWm 5TI0P 1550 Fourth Avenue LDuixville The South' s Mosl Modem Floral and Art -« Establishmenl ^0^^%~^ Louisvi//e.Ky. SS2 Fourth Ave. The F. Walker Co. 312 W. Chestnut Street LOUISVILLE, KY. Send Your Orders FOR DIXIE LAND TO IDLE HOUR NURSERIES Hacon, Georgia All Choice CUT FLOATERS in Season Orchids and Valley a Specialty 532 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses EDLEFSEN-LEIDIGER CO. Milwaukee, Wis. 419 Milwaukee St. 349 Third St. IN IIEARTfOF NEW YORK CITY 332 Fifth Avenue MADISON SQUARE Our Molto: THE GOLDEN RULE •Phones I III j •^^ Fnrrow & Company ^ OKLAHOMA CITY - GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA Whitted MINNEAPOLIS, MINN H. B. WHITTED. iXxtp. ___ , ^-, OPERATING THRKP. 1! lOrSLl V^O. STORES We Guarantee SatlsfacUon NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue at FLORIST 48th Street .^^*t ^,. /^^j^aiStt Montclair, N. J. Tel. L D. 4S8 Edward Sceery <^^^ PATERSON and PASSAIC, N. J. .Jfflorist , p^ViD ^^rKe's Son6 i/iosemont Sardens J^ MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprietor Correepondence Solicited ' { 1553 2139-2141 Broadway NEW YORK CITY r Columbus PHIUDELPHIA, PA. The BelleTue-Stratlard and EHamond & 22dSt». Do you want flowers in Philadelphia ? We f umiah the best. artiBticaUy arranged ESTABLISHED 1S49 M*" Nashville f Tennessee /A^Ai^zA^ Inc. Moi.r V^^.L 561 Filth D_„i__ 1 Park Street l^eW lOrK Avenue DOSIOD 79S Boylaton Street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points PHILADELPHIA: 1800 Cheitnat St. ATLANTIC CITY: 2517 Boardwalk Slti? |[Ionti0n Movon 200,000 Feet of Glass NEWARK, N. J. ■ ^ ' . 946 Broad Street w and to all i ^^ w and to all steamehip docks in Fresh Flowers and Best Service Hoboken, N. J. and New York PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street We do the most extenaive Floral and Steamer Work id the State KOTTMILLER. Florist Pittsburgh, Pa, 426 Madison Avenue and 49th Street. NEW YORK Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone. Murray Hill 783 Highest Award at the International Flower Show, April llUi. Grand Central Palace Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central Perfonal Attention. "FJoral.C° 710 East Diamond Street North Side OUR ONLY STORE WE SERVE YOU BETTER ETOEE 01 EN DAY AND NIGBT ./^M\ NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents ^h /f if * *^^ Broad St. )Vi>s.>^ ^1 ^\ ^9 C" f^ I l^ °' »"y place yJirfionalf I^V^irrV^^rV in Virginia ly\orisl) BLICKS, Norfolk, Va. ^'•Z^ 1^ ^ yj^, FIELD Nortliainpton, Mass. Succeeded by Smith College Floriit BUTLER & ULLMAN ^> Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 535 to 536 ^ ROCHESTER, N. Y. 25 Clinton Ave., North W ^^■■ttS^M^^^^^^^^ Flowers delivered promptly in Rochester and surrounding country. Com- plete line alwaj'3 ready. The New Solicitor's Design Book WITH COLORED PLATES The most popnlar Book of Designs for the use of agents and representative of the Retailer. Looks like your very own book. WRITE FOR PARTICILARS A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO., Ltd. p. O. Boi 100, Times Square Station, New York 1 September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 533 y ter Bros. "7^ ■ FLORISTS 38 Main St., West ROCHESTER, N. Y. ^m, /%% //^*/ 88 Main Street, East Jt*%J*n^iCMi^l% Western N. Y. )&K»nBl( ROCKFORD " POHE.ST riTV FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES ROCKFORD.ILl. >%^ Quick service to Illinois, WisconBln, Indiana and Iowa Points. one piece, a unit; and we cannot keep standards up in one place while they are down in another. We are tied together .so closely and everything about us is so inter-related with every other part that what affects one part affects all. No artist can have quite as delicate an appreciation of lights and shades, or of form and color when he is conscious that he is wearing shabby clothes. Slovenliness in personal appearance mars self-respect; and when the self-respect standard is down, the executive faculty, and in fact all the facul- ties, relax from sympathy. The individuality of a store is a real attractive force. It may be a store of price, in which case the service is tested by the kind and quality of goods sold at a price. It may be modLshness, up-to-dateness or attrac- tiveness of tlie store. These things may all stand out as marks of individuality; but in reality they are the reflection of it, for behind all these is the man who thinks, plans and creates. LoBg Siituioa Phonet B«ll.lTl 1214 F. STREET, N. W. LARGEST GROWERS IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA EVENDEN BROS, <^> WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA WILLI4MSP0RT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FLORISTS cMrs* Louisa P. FcHvler 9CAT10NAL FLORIST WILMINGTON, N. C. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square feet of Glass WORCESTER, MASS . 407 & 409 Main St. Fl^^. Worcester Mass. 13 Pleasant Street mental in the success of the Florist.s' Telegraph De- livery, not forgetting the trade press. Irwin Bertermann. Past President. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS Sailings of foreign owned steamships may be canceled without notice From New York New York Sailing Day lonr Sept. 2-12.00 m. " 2- 2- 3.00 pm. '■ 2- 5- 5.00 pm. 6- 2.00 pm. •• 6-11.00 am. " 6- " 7-12.00 m. " 7- 9- 3.00 pm. " 9-12.00 m. •■ 9-12.00 m. " 9- " 9- " 10- Sept. 11- " 1&- '■ 16- 5.00 pm. '• 16- 5.00 pm " 16- 3.00 pm. Abt. Sept. 20- Sept. 23- 5.00 pm •• 23- 3.00 pm. " 23-12.00 m. ■' 30- 5.00 pm. " 30- 5.00pm. Pi«r W. 23d St. 35 Atl. Basin W. 15th St. Pier 16. E. R. W. 14th St. 17th St.. Hoboken W. 10th St. Pier 16. E. R. W. 19th St. W. 27th St. W. 15th St. W. 24th St. W. 23d St. Roberts Stores, 35 .\tlantic Basin Pier 10. Bkyn. W. 34th St. Bush Dks. W. 14th St. W. 14th St. W. loth St. W. 34th St. W. 14th St. W. 15th St. 14th St. W. 14th St. 14th St. BettiMtion Liverpool-Lon. San Juan. Porto Rico Bord.-Paris. Cplont Liverpool Copenhagen Bermuda, Hamilton Colont Liv.-Lon. Rochambeau Metapan Carpathia Frederick VIII... Bermudian .\lmirante Advance Chicago Cameronia Philadelphia Vauban Colont Bord.-Paris Glasgow Liverpool So. Am. porta San Juan. P. R. Chronos America Bergensf jorti Adelaide. Aust. Genoa Bergen Liverpool Pannonia La Touraine Taormina Andania Lafayette Tuscania Falmouth, Lon. Bordeaux Genoa Falmouth, Lon. Bordeaux Liverpool Falmouth. Lon. Saxonia. ........ Liverpool tCristobal 534 The Florists' Exchange (FORMERLY THB FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS J3.00 per 100 lb. Bag on Cars York, Pa. Xiiiiiiniijiiiniiiin*' __, WE SELL DIRECT TO TH SEEDSMEN CAIiNPT SELL IT TO YOUj U you deJll?Wl^PS«*!?^«|S!«^^ ^ will Burn and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money B«ck,. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF ik CO.. YORK, PA TRADE MARK The Renowned Food For Plants MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND Uhpn nrdprlng. pli'aae meptlon The F.xohangp The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Qt., 81.00: gal. J2.50. NIKOTIAINA A 12 per cent, nicotine solution prop- erly diluted for fumigating or vapor- izing. Qt., $1.50; g'al., $4.50. Until further notice shipments of our products Fnngiiie. Vermlne and Scaline will be subject to conditions of the chemical market. Prompt shipments can be guaranteed on ApMne and Nibotlana. APHINE MANUFACTURING CO MADISON. N. J. A High Grade SHREDDED HUMUS HUMUS^ FOR LAWN FOR GARDEN A pure plant food, unleached and un- burnt; proven by analysis to contain potash, phosphoric acid and nitrogen. Absorbs Nature's moisture and spreads its fertilizing elements through the soil. Requires months of preparation. Try a bag ! One 100-lb. bag. $1.3S I Four 100-tb. bag*. $4.00 Two lOOlb. bag>, 2.S0 Five 100-lb. bag*. 4.50 Three 100-lb. bags, 3.50 1 Six lOOIb. bagi, 5.00 F. O. B. New York or Jersey City on any Railroad or Steamboat Line Send check or money order with order MAGIC HUMUS CO. G. W. Chandler. Sales Agent 264 WEST 34th STREET, NEW YORK or 40 PETERS PL., RED BANK, N. J. ITl^S W6£D-KILL£R Crass ana Weed-KlUing Chemical One Quart (covers ISO sq. ft.) tO.50 One Gallon 1.50 Write for discounts and further particalara ATLAS PRESERVATIVE COMPANY OF .\MERIC.\ Dept. A, 95 Liberty St.. NEW YORK CITY Wtipn nrilprlng. plpnRe mention The Excliangg Tuesday night is closing time for classified advertisements. Mail your copy in good time and avoid disappointment. Uneqnaled for Greenhouse and Landscape Fertilizing The Pulverized Manure Co. 34 UNION STOCK YARDS CHICAGO When orderlue. pN-ase itn-ntt-'n Th** Kxcliftiige FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 4c lb ,l"C TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. .i^C TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. ,LT^ TOBACCO STEMS, 75c. \^]^Z Large Bale, weighing 300 to 400 lbs., $2.50 Special prices In Tons and Carload Lots J.J Friedman, 285-289 IMetropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, N. Y. NIKOTEEN For Sprajriog APHIS PUNK For Famigating Ask your dealer (or it Nicotine Mf^. Go. ST. LOUIS When ordering, please mention The Exchange NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK For destroying insect life on Plants, etc. Per box ( 1 doz. rolls) J0.60 Per case (12 doz. rolls) 6.50 Get our list of other supplies GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER,%1°1!:?'' 1824 Fine St., St. Lonlt, Mo. Whpn nrAr^T\i\o, pl.^nsp iiiontlon Tbo Exchange ASHES Unleached hard wood ashes. Shipped in large or small quantities. W. H. LEIDY SWARTHMORE, PA. When ordering, please mentloo The Exchaoge Among the Secaucus (N.J.) Growers A. D. .Schcinfield, County Road Mr. Schcinfield has been occupying for spvcraj years on lease a range of sixteen (jrcenlKiuscs varying from l.'iOft. to 200ft. long and 12ft. to 20ft. wide. This range some years ago was leased and occupied by Komitsche & Yunge. Jlr. Schcinfield grows Sweet Peas in the Winter, and in the Spring bedding plants also. The rest of the year the houses are given up to growing Chrysanthemums, some r>0,000 to 60,000 of which are now housed therein. These 'Hums, at this writing, .\iig. 18, are looking well. The cut of flowers from this range is shipped to several wholesalers in New York City. Ramm & Lan^li The eight houses of the greenhou-se range of Ramm & Langli are now planted mostly with 'Mums. After the 'Top of bloom.s is harvested, 16,000 La France Violet plants, now growing in the field, will be planted in the houses. This variety. iVIr. Langli says, is a very pro- lific bloomer, the flower being as large :is Princess of Wales and borne on stronger stems than that variety, but the plants are a little more liable to disease under careless culture. Emil N. Savoy, Paterson Plank Road Mr. Savoy is known as the "Bougaln- villea King." That he well deserves the title is clearly shown by 3000 or more I remarkabl.v fine Bougainvillea plants of (iiltejent si^es. grown in a variety of forms, already lifted from the open j ground and potted and in the green- i houses, or undergoing that change. These plants are the acme of fine culti- valtion. There wias also noted about 1000 .\zaleas in pots plunged in outdoor frames, the finest carried over Azaleas we have ever seen. Besides Bougainvilleas there is a house of well colored Pandanus Veitchii, and another of made-up Kentias of un- surpassed quality. Boston ferns, of a type which it has taken M:^ Savoy ten years to establish, and which are remarkably fine, occupy one entire house, and Christmas Peppers already well set with fruits in another house. Genistas in pots, plunged out- side, are in a promising condition. Fred Meerbott, County Road The seven houses of the Meerbott range are mostly used for growing Sweet Peas in Winter and 'ilums the rest of the .rear. About 35,000 'Mums are now growing in this range, largely of the newer varieties. Eighty thousand Pur- ity Freesia bulbs have been already planted this season. Mr. Meerbott find^ the forcing of these more profitable than the forcing of Lily of the Valley, for which part of his range was at one time used. The escape of illuminating gas from the municipal gas mains, which are laid quite close to one of his green- houses, through defects in the mains, has, we learn from Mr. Meerbott, had a very damaging effect upon his Sweet Pea crop for the past few years. The whole matter is now under investigation. Cucumber Mosaic Disease A new disease of Cucumbers, known as the mosaic disease, has appeared dur- ing the past few years in commercial greenhouses and in fields where Cucum- bers are grown for pickling purposes. The disease has been known longest and i.s now most widespread and severe in the Middle West, where the industry of growing Cucumbers for pickling is cen- tered, particularly in the States of Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana. Illinois, and Minnesota. The present indications arc that it can be controlled by the in- troduction of sanitary measures and in- sect control methods. Rigid insect control measures should be started as soon as the plants are up and continued throughout the season. The fields should be gone over repeatedly throughout the season, especially previ- ous to the beginning of picking, and all mosaic diseased plants pulled and de- stroyed, as well as plants with which they have come in contact. Owing to the fact that greenhousie conditions are luuch more completely under control than field conditions, it would seem an en> ii r task to control the disease there. IIackett.stown. N. J. — Extensive im- provements are being made to the Centre St. grecnliouses. Coming Meetings and Eidiibitions (Secretaries are requeeted to forward tij promptly particular* ai to forthcoming exhibitions). Amlierit, Ma««. — Field day for market gardeners at the Agricultural College, Sept. 6. Chicago, lU. — Meeting of F. T. D., Oct 11 and 12. Cleveland, O. — Industrial Exposition, Fair and Flowier Show, Edgewater Park, Sept. 2 to 9. Manager. M. A. Vinson. Florence, H. T. — Floral and vegetable carnival, Sept. 7 and 8. The secre- tary Is Mrs. J. G. Helwlg, Box 68. Clarence, N. T. Qreenwlch, Conn. — Fall flower^ fruit and vegetable show of the Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. 1916. Lancaster, Pa. — Fall flower show, Nov. 9-U. ZiewlBtonf Me. — Annual flower show of Lewiston and Gardeners' Union, Aug. 24 and 25. lonlBVllle, Ky. — Kentucky State Fair,. Sept. 11-16. Maplewood, W. J. — Second annual Dahlia exhibition, Sept. 23. Sec'y, G. W. Moreland. MoTint KiBco, N. 7. — Fall show of the Northern Westchester County Hort. and Agrl. Soc, Oct. 27-29. Sec'y A. G. Ross, Annandale Farm. New Haven, Conn. — Eighty-fourth Ann. Exposition of New Haven County Horticultural Society In Republican Hall, Sept. 13-14. Secretary. W. C. Mcintosh, 925 Howard ave. Hew OrleanB, Taa. — Flower sbow Nov. 11-19. Newport, H. 1. — Flower Show of the Garden Club, Aug. 17-19. Kew York, IT, T. — Amer. Dahlia Soc's annual snow, Sept. 26-28, In Engineer- ing BIdg.. 25 W. 39th St Sec'y J. H. Dick. Hew York. — Fall exhibit Horticultural Society of New York at Museum of Natural History, Nov. 9-12. Sec'y Geo. V. Nash, Botanical Garden, Bronji Park, N. T. Hew York. — Annual Chrysanthemum show of the American Institute, En- gineering Society Bldg.. 25-33 W. 39th St., New York, Nov. 8-10. Sec'y Wm. A. Eagleson, The American Institute, 322-324 W. 23d St. Hew York. — International Flower Show, .March 15 to 22. 1917. Secretary, John Young, 63 W. 28th St. Orang-e, H. J. — Dahlia, Gladlolius, fruit and vegetable show of the N. J. Flori- cultural Soc, Sept. 18. Manager. John L. Collins, Bell St., Orange, N. J. Paterson, H. 3. — Sept. 22 and 23, fifth annual Fall flower show of Paterson Floricultural Society at Young Men's Christian Association Hall. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Flower show of the Garden Club of Allegheny County; proposed dates, June 13 to 16, 1917. Providence, &. I. — Dahlia show of R. I. Hort. Soc, Sept. 12-13. Providence, S. I. — Flower show of R. 1. Hort Soc, Nov. 14-15. Rochester, H, Y. — Flower show In con- nection with the exposition, Sept. 4 to 9. Sec'y E. F. Edwards. St. IionlB, mo, — Spring show, March 16- 18, 1917. Syracnse, H. Y. — N. T. State Fair, Sept 11-16. Tarrytown, H. Y. — Chrysanthemum show of the Tarrytown Hort Soc. In Music Hall. Nov. 1 to 8. 'Washingrton, D. C. — Annual meeting of National Potato Ass'n of America. Nov. 13-14. West Springfield. Mass. — Opening of the Eastern States Agricultural Exposi- tion. October. Sterling, III. — In the local green- houses during the very hot days the mercury went as high as 126 to 132 deg. In the Davis and Steiner greenhous^. where a number of men are employed in putting in soil the heat has been so terrific that the men were unable to en- dure it, so rested by day and worked during the night. Fabgo, N. D. — ^Tlie Smedley Floral Co. has one of the most attractive show windows that have been seen in this city for some time. The window has been fitted up with a little swimming pool for a colony of white Pekin and other spe- cies of baby ducks. The floor of the window is covered with moss and -i bridge spans the pool. WicniTA, Kan.— A half acre will be lovered in glass this season by Colleitie and Hondrox of Hutchison, who hav- been looking over the city for a suitabb location to build a large vegetable grow- ing establishment. The purchase of the block of groimd was completed on Aug. 20 and work will begin immediately so that crops can be planted for Christmas trade. September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 535 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists The Florists^ Supply House of America Prepare for the Fall and Winter Now is the time to make up your work— and we have the goods to do it with. Minerva Grass in all colors. Marl Thistles, all colors, and an assortment of other Grasses for Wreaths. Red and Green Ruscus, Statice, Cat-tails, Burrs, and don't forget we have ready made-up Wreaths Try a $10.00 assortment as a sample WRITE FOR CATALOGUE H. Bayersdorf er & Co., 1129 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10.000, $1.85; 50.000, $8.00 Manufacturmd by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples Free. For Sale by Dealers. WIRE DESIGNS PRICES RIGHT— QUALITY RIGHT Let us quote you on your next order. If lt*e made of wire we can make It. George B. Hart, Manufacturer 24-30 Stone Street Rochester, N. Y. Wlien ordering, please mention The E:ichange FANCY and DAGGER FERNS of the very best grades. Huckleberry Branches, Mosses and Wild Smilax. We solicit your patronage. Satisfaction guaranteed. GIBBONS, The Smilax Man, Red Level, Ala. Wlien ordering, please mention The Ercbange NEW CROP Green Sheet Moss, $1.75 per bag. Perpetuated Moss, $3.50 per bag. Lyrata. (Evergreen Oak Foliage), $2.50 per case. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN, ALA. When ordering, please mention The Blx change The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports; Galvan- ized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower B^ Guards. Writt for Complete Catalogue lr**\.^ D— 4.. 61-73 Metropolitan Aveaoe, IgOe DrOS.y BROOKLYN, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Eicbapge A Recent Subscriber to our CREDIT and INFORMATION LIST says: '•Think it the best money we have ever spent.** For full particulars write National Florists' Board of Trade 56 Pine St.. New York City. When ordering, pleastj mention The Exchange REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOGUE Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago When ordering, please mention The Bxcbsnee The Florists Hail Association Insures 41,000,000 square feet of plass and has a re- serve Fund of over $36,000. For particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec, Saddle River, N. J. INSURE YOUR GLASS NOW. Buffalo, N. Y. The scarcity of stock, especially of outdoor material, is still on and no re- lief in sight, at least until after Sept. 1. The early crop of Asters were a total failure and the late branching do not look promising. Never have there been so few and such poor quality Asters as are seen at this time, and as the Carna- tions are over with there is very little for the merchant to use for floral work except poor quality Koses and Lilies. Lilies have had a demand for some time aud have helped out in many cases, also Nymphsas (Pond Lilies) and Hy- drangea blooms, Gladioli, too, are poor, the blooms are small aud show the effect of the dry season. There has been an ex- ceptional number of weddings during these hot days and the call for Valley and white Roses has been heavy. There are plenty of greens, ferns and Adiantum. E. C. B. Kasting's New Quarters The William F. Kasting Co., wholesale florists of Buffalo, N. Y., will move from its temporary headquarters at 491 Washington St. to 568-570 same street on Labor Day, Sept. 4. The com- pany's future location is a new four- story brick building with a basement. Each floor is 50ft. by 90ft. giving a total floor surface of 22,500 sq. ft. An up- to-date refrigerator plant will be in- stalled in the building, which is equipped with one passenger and one freight ele- vator. The store will be neatly equipped and up-to-date in every respect a^ will be one of the finest wholesale hojlbs in the country. The location is central and is near the busy Washington market. In the new building the company will be able not only to take care of its present business but will increase its facilities by adding everything pertaining to the wholesale florists' trade. E. C. Brucker, treasurer, and W. H. Eiss, secretary, will have charge of the management. Mr. Brueker was identified with Mr. Kasting for seventeen years, and Mr. Eiss was associated with the firm for ten years. The company was incorpo- rated nine years ago. An oasis in the desert is featured in a window display at the florist's shop of J. Benson Stafford of 72 West Chippewa St. A pool of running water, sand, tropical birds, palms. Pampas grass, an Arab's tent and oriental draperies are among the features. Mr. Stafford re- ceives great advertisng benefits from his special displays. His show window is deep, and contains a floor of white tiling and is brilliantly lighted. The interior of his store is made to represent a Ro- man garden, with the ceiling in a blue sky effect. The sides are enhanced by paintings, rich draperies, pergolas and lattice work. No matter what you need for packing and shipping flowers neatly and safely — we make it ; always use Sefton Boxes They cost more than other boxes because they represent more care, more work, more expense. No details are overlooked; every Sefton Box is the most we can give you for the price you pay. The Anchor Brand trade mark is an important thing to find on a box. The Sefton Mfg. Co. 1315 W. 35th Street Chicago, 111. When ordering, please mention The Exchange REED & KELLER We Manutacture FLORISTS' SUPPLIES METALS, WIRE WORK 122 West 25th Stree NEW YORK Our Own - and BASKET WORK When ordering, please mention The Eychaoge CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO. MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. Southern Wild Smilax New crop now ready. Per case $2.50; per half-case $1.50. Wire or write, J. L. CUMBIE, Morris Sta., Ga. When ordering, please mention The Exchsnge 536 The Florists' Exchange DAGGER and FANCY FERNS Finest Quality $1.00 per 1000 GALAX Bronze- Green $1.25 per 1000 Sphagnum Moss $2.00 per bale BOXWOOD, $15.00 per 100 lbs. PRINCESS PINE, 10c. per lb.,$8.00per 100 lbs. LAUREL FESTOONING, $6.00 per 100 yds. LAUREL, 50c. per bu. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS. g^O per 100^ MANILA BOXES 18 X 21 X 24x 28 X 21 X 30 X 24 X 5x3H 5x3V^ 5x3H 5x3H 8x5 5x31^ 8x5 Per 100 ..$2.50 . . 2.90 . . 3.60 . . 4.60 . . 4.60 . . 4.90 . . 5.20 Per 100 28 X 8x5 $5.70 30 X 8x5 6.90 36 X 8x5 8.50 30x12x6 10.00 36x14x6 12.00 36 X 12x6 11.80 BOUQUET BOXES r„„' 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $7.50 19x9x8 Mist Gray 10.00 WREATH BOXES Per 100 16x 16x 7 $8.50 18 X 18x8 10.50 Per 100 20x20x9 $12.50 22x22x9 15.00 MIST GRAY BOXES 100 18x5x3 $3.05 21 x5x3H 3.85 24x5x31^ 4.20 28x5x3H 5.10 21 X 8x5 5.10 30x5x3H 5.30 36x5x3}^ 7.00 100 24 X 8x5 $6.50 28 X 8x5 7.80 30 X 8x5 9.70 36 X 8x5 10.65 30x12x6 12.90 36 X 12x6 13.75 Printing 50 cents extra per 1000. CYCAS LEAVES Sii 8tol2. 12 to 16.. 16 to 20., 20 to 24. 24 to 28. COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH OTHERS Per 100 P.r 1000 . .$1.65$12.50 . . 2.25 16.00 . . 3.00 21.00 . . 3.25 26.00 . . 3.75 32.00 Siz 28 to 32. 32 to 36 . 36 to 40 . 40 to 44 . 44 to 48 . Per 100 Per 1000 $5.00 $37.00 . 5.50 42.00 . 6.00 50.00 . 6.50 55.00 . 7.00 60.00 HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., be, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WIN THROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET Boston, Mass. Telephones Main, 2439-2616-2617-2618 Fort Hill, 25290 i0 MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OP FLORISTS' SUPPLIES HARDY Ctrr EVERGREENS i0 Unknown customers please feive reference, or cash with order. When ordering, pleaae mention The Eicbange The unusual scarcity of Bronze Galax Leaves has led us to announce this special offer to the trade. Magnolia Leaves "Snperiora Brand" The quality that surpasses all others. Beware of imitations. 1 Box 10 Boxe* 2S Boxes Brown $1.25 $1.20 $1.15 Green 1.35 1.30 1.25 Special Qaotationg on large orders. A REMINDER We have the greatest assort- ment of fresh cut greens in America. Galax, Cut Fern Leaves, English Ivy, Leucothoe Sprays, Southern Smilax, Fresh Cut Pal- metto, Hemlock Boughs, Cut Boxwood^ Sphagnum Moss. Sheet Moss, Cedar Bark, Birch Bark. Cork Bark, Laurel Festooning, Laurel Branches, etc. Florists' Supplies. THE KERVAN COMPANY Wc maiotaiD on our premisei the largest cold itorage ays- tern in thii country for the preservation of florists' greens. 119 West 28th Street, New York NEW CROP FANCY FERNS AND DISCOUNTS ON LAUREL FESTOONING, for Summer wed- dings : nothing better. Fresh stock supplied on short notice. Wire or phone your orders. We will do the rest. 4c.. 5c. and 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, very fine and large. $5.00 per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green, $1.00 per 1000, or $7.00 per case of 10,000. Telegraph Office, New Salem, Mat*. DAGGER FERNS, fl.OO per 1000 LARGE ORDERS ; SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40c. per sack. j BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35o. GROUND PINE, 8c. per lb. Made into festooning, 6c., 8c. and 10c. per yd. LAUREL WREATHS, $1.75 to $3.00 per dol. PINE WREATHS, $1.50 to $3.00 per dos. We also make special sizes when wanted. Samples sent if desired. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 60-lb. cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows. $7.00 per 50-lb. case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. All Kinds of Evergreens. GROWL FERN CO. MILLINGTON. MASS. JOS. CNEIDINGERCO.. florists' Supplies 1509-11 North Second Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. M. RICE CO. " KEYSTONE QUALITY ' — Florists' Supplies Excel- 1220 Ru» StTMt PHILADELPHIA, PA McCRAY Refrigerator rkicDi K'v ■vr\iiTi Send at once for Cata- UlbfLAY TUUK logue No. 73, which de- Ti, yviirT-'rto scribes fully the McCray rHJWtKi3 Refrigerators and Dis- play Cases for Florists McCRAY REFRIOGRATOR COMPANY 689 Lake St. Kendallville, Ind. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Michigan Cut Flower Exchange INCOPORATED Wholesale Gommission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. When ordorlng. please mention TTie Exchange Arthur Kowalski, one of the pro- prietors of the Colonial Flower Shop at 219 Delaware ave., is receiving the syra- pathy of his friends on account of the recent death' of his mother. Miss Ruby Marks, of the sales force of Palmer's main store, broke a finger while playing ball during her recent va- cation. Manager Slattery of this shop is receiving some fine Ophelia and Scott Key Roses from Palmer's greenhouses at Lancaster, but he reports that the sup- ply is inadequate for the demand. The store has been renovated and embel- lished inside and out and is in fine shape for the Autumn rush. Edward Stroh, manager of Stroh's Quality Shop, has gone to Fourth Lake, Adirondacks, for his vacation. _ This store has just received its first shipment of 'Mums from Stroh's greenhouses at Attica and they are having a lively sale. Another feature is the daily arrival of 500 Gladioli. Peter Powley, florist at 914 Broadway, reports that he could use 1000 Roses a week if he could get them. He has a heavy business in funeral designs but his trade is handicapped by a shortage of flowers. Mr. Powley is completing his fifth year at his present location. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Scott are taking a ten-day lake trip to Duluth. Recent callers on the trade were Rob- ert Shock, representing M. Rice Co. and Mr. Rudolph, representing the Charles Zinn Co., basket dealers. Mrs. E. J. Ard, of the Schultz flower shop at 44 Young st., Tonawanda, was a recent visitor to the Buffalo market. This store will shortly celebrate its first anniversary. The firm also has green- houses at 185 Delaware ave., that city. Mrs. Leon Neubeck has returned from the Neubeck cottage at Angola, N. Y., where she spent her Summer vacation. Niagara Falls is having one of the largest tourist trades in its history and the extra money in circulation has helped business at the florist store of E. A. Butler & Son at 518-530 Main st. there. E. C. Butler of this firm was a recent caller in the Buflialo market. He re- ports that the evening illumination of the American Falls and rapids is also attracting thousands. His father estab- lished this business at Niagara Falls fifty years ago. Mrs. L. Herrlich and August Domer of the Fillmore Conservatory, 810 Fill- more ave., are introducing many original ideas in wedding novelties. G. L. Kumpf, florist, at 420 Dodge St., besides making a specialty of funeral designs, is also giving attention to "seed- ing, grading, sodding and the planting of shrubs and hedges" for a number of cus- tomers. Joseph A. McGuiee. Jefferson, Wis. — ^The property op- posite the Frank Sietert residence is be- in put in shape for the erection of a new greenhouse which Arthur Rathjen will operate. 1 Offer From STOCK: RAW UVA GRASSES JI5.00 per 100 DYED trVA GRASSES . . J30.00 per 100 BIRCH BARK Bale. 220 lbs. S25.00 FLORIDA PALM FIBRE. Bale. 200 lbs., {16.00 JAPANESE PALM FIBRE . ..Bale, 440 lbs., S66.00 And Will Take Import Orders Od: ISOLEPIS GRASS. Prepared. SEA MOSS. Raw and Prepared. RLSCUS, Raw and Prepared. AUIANTUM FERN LEAVES. Prpd. Transparent. ARECA and CHAMADOREA LEAVES, Raw. W.G. CLARE, Femandina, Florida When rirderlng. please Dipptl.in Tbp Exchan^s LANDSCAPE GARDENING A coura* for Gwden- ers, Florutfl and Home moken, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell Umver> sity. Progreasive Floriata reco^ze the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landacap© Art, We also offer a prac- tical course in Floricul- ture, including Greeo> houae Construction and Gre«nhouae Manage- ment. Addresi Pkov. Bbal Send for catalogue. The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. F.. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Natural Green Sheet Moss Long green sheets of the heaviest rariety Per bag, $1.00 H. W. Armes, Bryson City , N. C. When ordering, pleagg ropntton ITie Eicbamf* NEW CROP GREEN SHEET MOSS. For Hanging Baskets, at $1.75 per bag. PERPETUATED MOSS. $3.50 per bag. LYRATA. (Evergreen Oak). $2.60 per case. E. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. Wht^n ortli-rlTig. ploase mpntlon Tlie Exchange RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Sale«room 134 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone — Madiaon Square 3053 Manufacturers and Importer* of Willow and Fancy Baskets for Florists Dealers In FLORISTS* SUPPLIES tarOur Bpectaltiea — Wheat SheaTea and Baskets When ordering, please mention The Exchange September 2, 1916. The Florists^ Exchange 537 M. C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST- . 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Tetephonea, Farraftut 3870-3871 AH Kinds of Seasonable Cut Flowers When ordering, pleaae megtlon The Exchange \/0U cannot find a better market for your flowers than the New York Market. Neither will you find anyone who will handle your shipments in a more satisfactory manner and give you more prompt returns. UNITED CUT FLOWER CO.. Inc. 1 1 1 West 28lh Street. NEW YORK CITY When ordering, please mention The Exchange A. L. YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Florists Reidel & Meyer Incorporated Wholesale Florists Seasonable Flowers of all kinds. The best of service to Growers and Retail Florists. Twenty-five years' experience in the flower business. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones — 4024 — 4025 Madison Square 'MUMS Entire Cut of MIESEM'S LILIES The New Roses Cleveland, Herriot, Gorgeous and Tipperary Asters, Valley, Asparagus, Ferns and Galax MY PURPOSE to make the customer's is to treat any business entrusted to me in such a fair and liberal manner as relations with me satisfactory and profitable Joseph S. Fenrich 51 West 28th Street .623-24-2^'=^^^ square NEW YORK When orderlnK. pl'flse Ecention Tlie Kyrhjint-''' 54 West 28th St. A. L. Young, Ptm. and Trea4. H. R. ScoMMADAU, Viee-Prea. F. LiGwrFOOT, Sec'y. NEW YORK Tel. Madison Square 3559 When ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange Telephone: Madi%on Square 6298 George W.Crawbuck Co. (INC.) Wholesale Commission Florists 57 West 28th Street, New York When ordering, please mention The Ezcbange ^oiiiiiuuuKiMiiii t]Uiiiniiiuc]iiiKiiiiMfC3iiiinniiHr]iiimiiu«]iiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiic]iiiiniiiinE]inMiiiiiii[]iuiiiimiic]iniuimutiiiLUiUiiiii^ NEW YORK I Wholesale Market and News of the City j >iumuuiiii]iiiiiniiiii[]iiiiininii[iujiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiE]iniij|iiiiiEiiiiiiiiiiiiiciuinniJiii[)uiifliiuiciiuiiiiiiiiiciiiiuiuiiiiEiuiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiiic.i^ toma, Liatris, Delphinium, Sunflowers, Buddlcia, and Hydrangeas, all of which are selling slowly at low prices. The demand for greens both indoor and hardy, is very moderate. Herman Weiss Wholesale Commission Florist 106 Wesi 2S(h Street, New York Telephones, FARRAQUT 634 and 306« When ordering, please mention The Eichaoge THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Is the only trade paper publishing an index to stock advertised in each issue, and this feature means that a reader in need of, say. Carnations, can loolc at this index and refer to all advertisements of Carnations, large and small alike. It brings the results of Classified Advertise- ments in addition to the regular display advertisements, and with no extra cost, except to us. Can you think of better advertising service than this? The Marlcet Aug. 29. — Conditions in the whole- sale cut flower market so far as sales are concerned, remain about the same as last week. There is no improvement in the demand, but the arrivals of Roses and some of the miscellaneous flowers are a little larger. American Beauty Roses are in increas- ing supply. The demand for them today is weak. Special grade blooms are sell- ing at from 10c. to 20c. each, and the other grades at corresponding prices. Arrivals of h.vbrid tea Roses are heavier, but are largely confined to the No. 1, 2 and 3 grades. They are not meeting with an active demand. Top grade blooms are selling at from 3c. to 8c., and bottom grade blooms at from 25c. to $1 ; the 25c. price being for what are known as No. 3 grade. Just a few of the new cut of Carna- tions are coming into the market, and are selling for about $1 per 100. Cattleya orchids are in very short sup- ply ; the demand for these is weak. The range of price, due rather to their scar- city than to the demand, is from 75c. to $1 each. Oncidium is being offered at $3 per 100. Longiflorum Lilies are in moderate supply, but are not meeting with as good a demand as they were a few weeks ago. They are selling at from $4 to $5 per 100, and rubrum Lilies, which are in limited supply, are selling at $4 for the long stem flowers, and $2 for the stemless. The supply of Lily of the Valley is not large, and the demand for it is far from active. It is selling today at about $4 per 100, except the special and extra special grades, which are realizing in occasional sales $5 and $6 per 100. In miscellaneous flowers there are now seen in the market a few bunches of An- tirrhinum, a moderate supply of Asters, which are selling at from 25c. to $2 per 100, with occasional sales at $2.50 and $3; a few Golden Glow Chrysanthe- mums, a few Dahlias, also Celosia, Tri- A flOI D IX/IFTIAI is not expected by us for doing our ■*^ v.JV^J-iJ-^ ij¥M.M-,M^r-%.K^ (jjjjy (jy g^j. consignors and customers We have 20 years' experience behind us: Asters, Lilies, Gladioli, Prima Donna Roses, Asparagus and Smilax All Other Seasonable Flowers GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, Inc. lOl West 28th St., New York Wholesale Florists : : — — PboDet: — Firratat 558. 2036 and 2037 When orderlnjr, please meatloQ The Excbaofe ITotes Eugene DaUledouze of Dailledouze Bros., Lenox rd. and Troy ave., Brook- lyn, N. Y., and Mrs. Dailledouze, who left this city on June 14 for a trip to the Land of the Midnight Sun, returned recently, making the return trip around Alaska by steamer, traveling altogether, since they left this city, some 14,000 miles. Philip P. Kessler, 55 W. 26th St., left on Friday of this week for a two weeks' or longer trip in the Adirondacks. Mr. Kessler will stay part of his time at Old Forge. There were noted this week at Jos. S. Fenrich's, 51 W. 28th St., several of the newer varieties of Roses, including Tipperary, Herriot, Cleveland and Gor- geous. Geo. W. Crawbuck Co., Inc., 53 W. 28th St., is receiving a steady supply of fine Lilium album, also some good As- ters and single and double Dahlias. There was noted this week at the Noe Department of the New York Cut Flower Co., 55 W. 26th st., a choice line of Roses for so early in the season, in- cluding a few in the higher grades. Among these were Key, Sunburst, Rus- sell, Cleveland, Hoosier Beauty, Hilling- don and American Beauty. Wm. Stuart Allen Co., 53 W. 28th st, is receiving fine sprays of Oncidium vari- cosum, also as usual some of the best Lily of the Valley arriving in the mar- ket. Goldstein & Futterman, 102 W. 28th St., are receiving Golden Glow 'Mums which are of remarkably good quality for so early in the season, also some good Asters, and blooms of that little seen perennial, Liatris. Some of the best Gladioli now coming into the market were noted this week at Traendly & Schenck's, 436 Sixth ave., also some fine blooms of the Roses Ophelia, Key, Sunburst and Stanley. Some of the best Tritomas and Ce- losias now in the market were noted this week at J. K. Allen's, 118 W. 28th st. Among the recent callers in this city were A. Lange, of Chicago. 111., on his way back from the convention at Hous- ton, Tex. ; A. H. Stolper, Winnepeg, Manitoba, and T. J. Wolfe, Waco, Tex. J. R. Lewis, for several years a mem- ber of The Florists' Exchange staff, and until now business manager of The Florists' Exchange, has resigned and has accepted a position with Ralph M. Ward & Co. of New York City. Mr. Lewis takes with him to his new work the best wishes of all his associates on The Florists' Exchange for his fu- ture success. Well Get You Yet Because no grower is entirely satisfied until he has the best representa- tion that can be found. We do not say that we handle all the business that comes to New York, but we do say that what we do handle, is handled to our growers' entire satisfaction. li you want des/ service you'll try us, finally. . So w/iy not now? Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26tli Street Kaui Wnrh Telepbonei : 13 and 3180 Farrarot llC W I Ul h When ordering, please mention The Exchange THE EXCHANGE-BestAdrerbsiRsMedioM S38 The Florists' Exchange The Henshaw Floral Co., inc. A. M. HENSHAW, President 127 West 28th St., New York •Phones— 3310-3311-3312 Farragut Our facilities, our system, our organization are unsurpassed. If we are not selling to you or for you, give us a trial. It's all we ask Wbea ordering, pleasg mentlop The Eichange ASTERS, GLADIOLI, LILIES, ROSES WILLIAM P. FORD, 107 West28lhSt., New York Wholesale Florist Telephone Farragut 5335 When ordering, please mention ThP Exchange - New England States | I Providence, R. I. Preparedness season is just at its height; store and greenhouse men are altering and doing the repairs, painting and preparing for the Fall business. Flowers are a little scarce and are bring- ing good prices. Charles Hunt is getting a new Pierce- Arrow delivery. MacNair the florist had a slight fire in the 2 Broad st. store. A defective wire was the cause. Geo. Bngle and wife have just re- turned from a two weeks' auto trip through New Hampshire, Maine and Canada. The Carmichael Orchards, G. A. and W. S. Carmichael of Shannock, R. I., have one of the finest combination fruit and bulb farms in this vicinity. At pres- ent they have about six acres planted to GladioU, and are making shipments to several of the large out of town markets. Wm. a. Bowebs. New Haven, Conn. The annual Gladiolus exhibition of the New Haven County Horticultural Society was held in the West Haven I," T?-., '"'^''y' "°der the auspices of the Village Improvement Association of the borough, on Tuesday and Wednes- day, Aug. 23 and 24. The exhibition was all that could be desired. Honor- able mention was given to John Lewis Childs of Flowerfield, N. T., who exhibi- ted 25- varieties of Gladioli in large vases. During Tuesday night the flow- ers were freshened, and on Wednesday morning presented a beautiful appear- ance. The varieties Peace, Panama, Dazzler and Newport were so exception- ally good that we give them especial notice. Honorable mention was given to E. M. Smith of East Hartford, Conn., who ex- hibited 27 varieties of Gladioli in glass vases. This was also a meritorious ex- hibit. The following varieties were par- ticularly noticeable: Niagara, Mrs. Watt and Wambo. Honorable mention was given to Jno. H. Slocombe of New Haven. Conn., who exhibited Gladioli and Dahlia blooms. The Gladioli were of bright but delicate .coloring, while the large and magnifi- cent Dahlia blooms, many of which had been granted certificates, proved that the exhibit was a particular one. Honorable mention was given to Her- bert F. Clark, West Haven, Conn., who made a meritorious exhibit of Gladioli and Dahlia blooms. Honorable mention was given to C. Louis Ailing of West Haven, Conn., who exhibited Gladioli and Dahlias. The general exhibit was good. Certificate of merit was granted for 1914 Dahlia seed- ling. No. 2 ; color, purple. A. E. Doty of Morris Cove, Conn., made an exhibit of Dahlia blooms of ex- ceptional merit. Among these was a variegated specimen which was admired as a curiosity; also Helen Frances Doty, a beautiful dark red, cactus Dahlia, which earned an award of recognition last year, and which at this time was awarded a certificate of merit. Richard Doty, a very pretty show Dahlia, was granted an award of recognition. B. G. Leeper of Westville, Conn., showed an assortment of Dahlia blooms, all of which had merit. Certificate of merit was granted to 1915 Dahlia seed- ling, Edgewood Mammoth. L. B. Linsley of West Haven, Conn., made an exhibit of Dahlia blooms. Among the blooms, which were all credit- able, was a yellow Peony which was granted a certificate of merit. Hubert Allen, of West Haven, Conn., exhibited a yellow seedling bloom of large size and excellent quality. It was granted a certificate of merit. There were a great number of other exhibitors. Take it all in all, the ex- hibition was a pronounced success and reflected great credit on the care, the taste displayed, and the hard work of a coterie of members of the Horticultural Society. W. C. Mol. Bridgeport, Conn. Weather conditions have not im- proved much as yet, there being- but one light rain in several weeks. As a whole this has been a very unsatisfactory sea- son, not only for the florists, but those who grow vegetables are complaining as well. The first of the season it was wet, cold, and cloudy, and the latter part has been hot and dry thus far. All hands are preparing for a busy Fall and Win- ter trade. The early bulbs are arriving, and are being potted as soon as possible. There promises to be a larger amount of these planted this year than usual, as most varieties are cheaper than last year. Late Asters and Cosmos are mak- ROSES in all the leading varieties. CARNATIONS of high quality. Longiflorum and Rubrum LILIES throughout the year. LILY or THE VALLEY. All Other Flowers in their seaaon. P. J. SMITH, Wholesale Florist FaSut':"2^8'l'!os, 131 W. 28fh Sf., NEW YORK CITY J. K. ALLEN 118 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Cut Flowers Fhonei. FARRAGUT 107 and 3058 ConiicimienU of good nock soliciud. Cholc« Carnations, Rosea, Orchids, LlUea, Bulbous Stock, and other Seasonable Flowers ESTABLISHED 1887 Pioneer Commission Dealer in Whfn nrdprlng w^ m'-nr1nn Thf Exr-hjinirp J. J. COAN. '^"O^^ALE rLORJST 115 West 28th Street. NEW YORK Telephoneii Fairattut 5413-5891 Coimgnmenti Solicited GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist tf 1 04 West 28th Street Telephone Farragut 2264 CoDsipments Solicited NEW YORK When orderiog. please mention The Exchange ing their appearance in the market. There is a large amount of funeral work being done by many, while trade in gen- eral is slack as usual at this time of year. Notes Park Gardens and Flower Shop are cutting ^ few Golden Glow 'Mums. All their inside stock is coming on in fine shape. Fred Kolb has as fine a stock of Car- nation plants inside as one could wish to see. He is growing a big batch of Matchless for the first time this year, also a number of Carnation Alice are being tried out. Julius Reck has his Carnations all housed, , and they are in splendid shape. A fine 'lot of Silver Pink Snapdragon are coming on for later cutting. Asters are in fine shape. George Reck of the above place is on his vacation. James Horan & Son are cutting some fine giganteum Lilies. Their Golden Glow 'Mums are showing color and they expect to cut same in the near future. John Reck & Son have their early bulbs nearly all planted. 'Mums here are coming on in splendid shape. They have several benches of Carnations to plant yet. They are cutting some good late Asters, and early Cosmos. They are contemplating enlarging their Main st. flower shop, and also adding an up-to- date conservatory in the rear. James 10. Btach reports trade fair with lots of fiineral orders. Carnations are all housed, and look very good. A number of new Carnations are being tried this year. G. C. Bouton & Son are also going to try out Carnation Matchless this year. They have a fine bench of Nelrose Snap- dragon, from which they are cutting some splendid blooms. Trade in general with them is fair. Robt. Hawkins had the decorations to furnish for a silver wedding recently which called for Bays, palms. Lilacs, Hydrangeas, etc. FEB Newport, R. I. The regular meeting of the Newport Horticultural Society was held on the 2M instant. President John B. Drquhart presiding. The secretary read a report of the show, and it was voted that the treasurer be authorized to pay premiums awarded in the society's section of the premium list. It was voted to hold a ball at the Newport Beach and Messrs. John B. Urquhart, William Mackav, William F. Smith, Andrew S. Meikle, Fred D. Web- ber and William Gray were appointed a committee to make all necessary arrange- ments. Last week with the florists was the. busiest of the season. Flowers Tiave been more plentiful. For table work Gloxinias are still hold- ing a leading place. Gladioli and Physostegia virginica are being used in great quantities. It is surprising that the white variety of the latter is so seldom seen. Eric Otto, of the A. T. Bunyard force, left on Saturday for New York to un- dergo treatment at the Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital. "The noted fruit grower, James Mc- Leish, is planning for a blow-out Nov. 12, in celebration of the fiftieth anni- versary of his wedding. He and Mrs. McLeish were married Nov. 12, 1866, the year of the big comet. Both are still hale and hearty. As a member of the Newport Board of Aldermen Mae has not time to grow old. The latest word from Joe Leikens is that he is on a ten days' hike, and fast being fitted to make a good soldier, if hardships count. In my flower show notes last week I find that unintentionally full credit was not given to Henry A. Dreer for display of aquatics, which won the Mrs. Hamil- ton Rice prize in Class 41, also the sil- ver medal offered by the Newport Horti- cultural Society, for display of Water Lilies by a commercial grower. Other awards were a first-class certificate to Nymphcea gigantea, certificate of merit to N. formosa and N. Attraction. The John Scheepers Co., Inc., N. Y., won the Mrs. Elisha Dyer, Jr., prize for bed of tuberous Begonias, in a space of 50 sq. ft. Geo. L. Stillman, Westerly, won the Mrs. Hamilton Rice prize with collection of Dahlia blooms; the same exhibit was also awarded the Newport Horticultural Society's silver medal. Credit should also have been given to B. Hammond Tracy, Massachusetts, for winning the Mrs. Hamilton Rice prize of $20, also N. H. S. silver medal for best display of Gladioli made by a com- mercial grower. Alex. SIacLellan. Cltpe, C— The Clyde Floral Co. has gone into bankruptcy. Assets of $6,- 2S6.50 and $1,981.23 liabilities are sched- uled in the bankruptcy proceedings. September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 539 C. Bonnet G. H. Bl-AKE Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephones: Main 1293-4 OUT-OF-TOWN ORDERS CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO Oive Its a triai Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Avenue and 26th Street COOGAN BUILDING. NEW YORK Open every Morning at Sir o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers Wall space for advertising purpoaes for Rent V, S. DoRVAL, Jr., Secretary BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Floristt 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE FLOOR COOGAN BUILDING Open All Day Tel. Mad. Sq. 830 White & Mullin Wholesale Commission Dealers in Cut Flowers 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Phones, Main 3642 and 3 Wteg ordering, please meptlon The Eichange Established 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florists 110 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, Farragut 551 Consignments of Choice Flowers Solicited William H. Kuebler Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Willou^hby St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone, Main 4591 Badgley & Bishop, Inc. Phone {Jim Mad. Sq. 34.West 28th St., New York City Receivers and Distributors of CHOICE CUT FLOWERS L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116 West 281h St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone. Madison Square 2315 Consignments Solicited Wholesale Florist SS West 26th Street, NEW YORK Telephone, Madieon Square 8946 HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST . , - , , g-V ALWAYS GRADE OF VALLtlY ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES. CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. J^i;\l^°^is >05 W. 28th St.. New York Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florist* 436 Sixth Ave., bet 26th and 27th Sts. ' New York City and Cut Flower Exchange Coneigomenta Solicited Phones: Farragut 797-798-799 Telephone Madison Square 3860 WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37-39 West 28th St., NEW YORK H. E. FROMENT, WHOLESALE FLORIST 148 WEST 28th STREET tel{|o?| farragut NEW YORK AMERICAN BEAUTIES, THE KILLARNEYS, RICHMOND, OPHELIA, SUNBURST, SHAWYER, STANLEY, HOOSIER and WARD ROSES VIOLETS. CARNATIONS AND ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers New York, August 29, 1916 Prices quoted are by tlie iiundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m. Tuesday ROSES— 10.00 8 00 " Extra 6.00 " No 1 3 00 No. 2 2 00 No. 3 1.00 25 .25 .25 White Killarney .50 .25 .25 Hadley .25 Key 2.00 Cecile Brunner.EIgar.etc. bun. .01 Bride Mme. PI. Euler (Prima Donna) 2.00 Radiance Mrs. George Shawyer .50 50 .60 50 Ophelia .50 J. J. L. Mock 1.00 Mrs. Charles Russell 1 00 .25 Hybridum and Croweanum.. Antirrhinum, per bunch Asparagus Plumoaus, bunches. . .75 .05 .10 05 Daisies Ferns, per 1000 1.00 Galas, green and bronze.. 1000 Leucothoe, per 1000 .75 4.00 to 20.00 to 12.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 1.50 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to to 3.00 to 8.00 to to .05 to to to 12.00 to to to 4.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 5.00 to 5.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to .50 to 1.00 to .15 to .20 to to to to to to 1.50 to to 1.00 to 7.50 to to .10 CARNATIONS— Inferior grades, all colors. ; White., Standard Varieties Pink. Red Yellow and var. White Pink Red Yellow and var.. •Fancy (♦Highest Grades of Standard Varieties) Novelties Asters Forgetmenots, per bunch Ghrysanthetnums, per doz. . . . " per bunch. Dahlias Gardenias, per doz Gladiolus Gladiolus, Baby, per doz Iris, per bunch Lilac, per bunch Lilies, Longifiorum Rubrum Lily of the Valley Mignonette, per doz Narcissus, P. W., per bunch . . . Narcissus, Daffodils, per bunch. Pansiea Peonies, per doz Poinsettias, per doz Primula, per bunch Orchids, Cattleyas Cypripediums, per doz Dendrobium formosum Oncidium Smllax, per doz. strings Stevia, per bunch Stocks, Double, per bunch " Single, per bunch Sweet Peas, Ord., doz. bunches. " Spencers Tulips, per doz Violets, Double *' Single, Princess of Wales " Single, Gov. Herrick. . . . Wallflowers, per bunch .... to .. to .. to .. to .. to . . ... to .. to .. to . . to .. ... to . . .25 to 2 ... to . . 1.00 to 2 ... to . . 1.00 to 1 ... to . . .60 to 2 ... to .. ... to .. ... to . . 4.00 to 5 2.00 to 4 1.00 to 5 ... to . . ... to .. ... to . . ... to .. ... to .. ... to .. ... to . . 75.00 tolOO . . to . . . . to . . . . to 3 .75 to 1. to .00 to to to to to to to All the New and Standard ROSES Fine Grade CARNATIONS and all Seasonable CUT FLOWERS WALTER F. SHERIDAN, 133 WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK TELEPHONE, FARRAGUT 3532 William KESSLER-M^Ao/esa/ef /orisf 2335 Z^%tsri^^ut 1 1 3 West 28th Street, NEW YORK A Complete Line of Summer Flowers Wlien ordering, plt-aae mention Tbe Exchange EDW. C. HORAN SS West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones {}«!} Madison square Q^^ FloWCrS at WholeSalc When ordering, please mention Tbe Blxcbange George C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, Farragut 608-609 The beat source of supply in the city ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES, VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS Persona Attention — Consignments Solicited Satisfaction Guaranteed When ordering, please mention The Exchange B. S. SLINN, JR.. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street, New York VM g\ W ■• T* C CARNATIONS I VF L E^ I 3 AND ROSES Shipping orders receive prompt attention Wbnn nrdprlng. please mention The Exchange Louis M.NOE LouisA.Noe Wholesale Cor mission Florists Telephone, Madison Square 756 American Beauties A Specialty Mathew Sampson, Jr., Manager 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK When orderlnj?, please mention Tbe Exchange Carnations, Roses, Pansies, Single Violets let.) Flori«t» D. C. ARNOLD & CO., Inc.,'?,:: 112 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Farragut 2287 WTiAn ordering. p]enHe montlon Ttie Rxchnnge Goldstein & Futterman Wholesale Florists CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 102 West 28th Street, New York City Telephone, Farragut 9761 When ordering, please mention The Exchange Growers' Cut Flower Co. Cut Flowers at Wholesale E. J. Van Reyper, Manager CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephones— Farragut 6237-3563 When ordering, please mPntlon The Exchange William Stuart Allen Co. Commission. Merchants in Cut Flowefs 53 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephone — Madison Square 356 When ordering, please mention The Bxchang» Alfred H. Langjahr Wholesale Florist 130 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Telephones — Farragut 4626-4627 orHprintr nlpni5*» itt..n Th" PTJ'hang^ John Young George Hllden brand John Young & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, MADISON SQUARE 13i2 Wbeu ordering, please mention The Exchange 540 The Florists' Exchange New England Florist Supply Co. SPECIAL—'" EiJF'^ Sphagnum Moss, $3.50 276 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telepbonw: Fort HiU, 3469— Main, 4789 W Open 6 a. m. to 7 p. ta. ttlipn ordering, plfase mention The T^xcbaiige McALPiNE & McDonald s^'^ Rose*, Carnations, Peas, Violets, Pansies, Valley, Lilies, Orchids, Anemones and Iris CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED FULL LINE OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES T.i, Fort Hill 3630-3831-3632 256 DevoDshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Whgn ordering, plcawe mention Tbe Eich- Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Buffalo Aug. 23, 19IB 20.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2.00 3.00 to 7.00 to .... 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 6 00 to 7.00 4.00 to 7.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4.00 .60 to 1.00 CindnnaH . Boston Aug. 29, 1918 NAMES AND VARIETIES Aug. 29, 1916 St. Louis ; Pittsburgh Aug. 28, 1916 Aug. 14, 1916 to . to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to 6 to 6 to 6 to to 6.00 to 8.00 to to to to to 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.50 to to 160 to 2.00 l.SOto 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 to to 1.00 to 1.25 to .20 to .15 to 2.00 to 4.00 6.00 to 10.00 to 5.00 to 6.00 SO.OO to 60.00 l.SOto 2.00 .50 to 1.00 to to to 2.00 to 4.00 D to 6 Q to 6. 1) to U, Oto 6. 9 to 6. to .. to 1. to . . [)to 3 to 0 to 4. to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to to to . . 3 to 4.' ) to 10.1 to .. to .. to .. to 1. to .. to .. to .. to .. to . . Roses — A. Beauty — Special ' 15.00 to Fancy 10.00 to Extra I 5.00 to No. 1 I to " No. 2 I to " No. 3 I to Hadley l I.OO to Kaiserin Augusta Victoria 1.00 to Killamey ] i.oo to White Killamey j 1.00 to Kiilarney Queen to Mrs. Aaron Ward 1.00 to Mrs. Chaa. Russell ! . . . . to Mrs. George Shawyer ; 1.00 to My Maryland .... to Ophelia i.oo to Prince de Bulgarie (Mrs. Taft) to Richmond 1.00 to Sunburst l.oo to Kiilarney Brilliant , 1.00 to Adlantum, ordinary .... to Aatirrhlnums. per tsunoh to Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch. .25 to " Sprengeri, per bunch. .25 to Asters 1,00 to Callas , . . . . to Carnations, Inf. grades, all ool... I. . to /White ] to Pink I.,., to 25.00' 15.00: 10.00. ... to ... to ... to 4.00 to ... to ... to ... to ... to 2.00 to 4.00] 2.00 to ... to 1.00 to 3.00 to 6.001 to ' to 6.00 1.00 to to e.ooi. 6.00| . 4.00I 4.00; 4.00 . to 4.00, 1.00 to 6.00 . l.OOl. .. to .. to .SO .25 to .40 .25 to 2.501 1.00 to Standard Varieties •Fancy (•The hiarhest '] Red L. Yellow and rar. . rWhiu . , - J Pink grades of stand-S R^jJ ard varieties) ^ Yelliw Md Vu. '. Daffodils Daisies Ferns, Hardy „ Galax Leaves '.'.]'. to Gardenias ]',.'.] to Gladiolus 1 i.oo to Lillum Longiflorum , 5.00 to Rubrum 3.00 to Lily of the Valley SOOto Orchids — Cattleyas 60 00 to Smllaz, per doi. strings to Sweet Peas to Tuberoses ' to Violets, Single. ! Double Wallflowers. . Water Lilies. 3.00 6 00 .. 4.00 6.00 76.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to 3.00 to to '20.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 18.00 10.00 to 12.60 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 I 3.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 .... I ... . to .... ' to 4.00i 2.00 to 8.00 4,00, 2.00 to 8.00 to 3.00' to 8.00 to 2.00 to 8.00 . .. 2.00 to 8.00 5 00 2.00 to 8.00 to to 4.00 .... to to . . . . 1.00 to 1.2s .10 to .25 .30 to .35 .35 to .50 .75 to 3.00 .. to .. to 1.00 . . to .75 50 3.00 1.50 ... I.50I... 1.50 ... to .15;. to to to to to to to to to to to to to .18 12H to .15 I to 4.00' 2.00 to 8.00 10.00 10.00 to 12.00 S.OO to 4.00 4.00 to 8.00 to 50.00 .... to 1.80 to to to to to to 3.00 . . WFIfH RRH^ C(\ wholesale Cut Flower Market 11 Li Mj\j AM UI\VkJ» Vv* I^aily conaifnmenta from leading growen Full line of Floriata* Siinnlinn Write for quotation* bafore ordering elsewhera Full line of Floristi* Supplies 226 Devonshire St., BOSTON, MASS. When ordering, pleaae mention The Exchange Telephone Main 6367-6268 *>]iiiMOiiii]tiinimrri[]iti iiiciiiiiitiirriic] iiiiiiiEiiiiiiiniiiiciuiiiiiiitiitiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiuuiuiiEiaiiiiiiriiitiiniiiiuuiniuniinuttiiiiiiimiiif* i BOSTON and VICINITY j I Wholesale Market and Local News I •••""""""'" """"""""""""ininiiniitiuiimiiuitiiiiiiimuitimiiiiunitiuiuiiiiiuiirniiiiiiuitiiuiiuumtiiiiiuiuiuoiminuwiiiiunui^ Market Report -\ug. i;9. — There has been uo over- supply this Summer, as in former years at the wholesale flower markets. Busi- ness has not been heavy, but there has been a steady call for flowers in small quantities and prices have been good. American Beauty Ko.-ies are becoming more plentiful but the demand for the best grades is not exorbitant ; neverthe- less the flowers are moving nicely. Prices of the best grades show an upward ten- dency. Specials are going at 20c. to 25c. each ; other grades from Tic. to 15c. each. The supply of short stemmed Roses is increasing and there is a good call for them at from Ic. to 10c. ; a few extra line Roses bring 12c. Carnations are very scarce, also Catt- leyas. The few that reach the market realize from 60c. to 75c. apiece. There has been a shortage of Sweet Peas and at this time the supply is very light indeed. Even Asters are not ovor-abumlant and prices for these are away ahead of that obtained in former years. Few midsea- son Asters are arriving yet. Prices on Asters run from Ic. to 2c., and for ex- ceptionally good ones 3c. each. Gladioli are still arriving in large quantities, but owing to the scarcity of other kinds of flowers, there is a good demand for them and there is little difli- cully in disposing of them. Prices are from .fl to $2..'j0 per 100. Lilies are more plentiful this week, and prices liave sagged to 6c. each. There are a few nice speciosum rubrum. Lily of the Valley is, if anything, shorter in supply than last week; fortu- nately the demand is light, with prices at 5c. and 6c. each. There is a plentiful supply of all kinds' of greenery. The demand for pot plants is very meager. Patrick Welch ''' '^'™"'^' ^'^ Wholesale Florist BOSTON, MASS. Store open (or busineis at 6 ft. m. Telephone Main 2698 American Beauties, Orchids. Valley, Carnations, Calendulas. Cornflowers. EnftUsb Primroses, Yellow Daisies, Sweet Peas and Lillum Lonf^florum. All the novelties in the Cut Flower Market furnisbed on short notice. Prices quoted on appUcatioa. No retail ordert arcepted. Flowers shipped out of Boston on early trains. Wlien orderlDg. please mention The Eichange B. A. SNYDER CO. ^'^'"'^ Florists Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort HIU I083-2S017-25S52 flu I orderlDf, pleaJie mentloa The Bxcbaoge PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. Activities of the Trade The month of August in this City was hot and dry and a deluge of rain on Monday was quite welcome, not only doing good to all kinds of vegetation, but at the same time making it more pleasant for those who have to live in the city during the hot weather. William Sim of Gliftondale continues to be by far the largest shipper of Gla- diolus flowers to this market. The qual- ity of the spikes and flowers has im- proved lately with the drier and warmer weather. The best varieties now being shipped include Schwaben, Mrs. Francis King, Halley, Myrtle, Europa, and Panama. The large consignments reach- ing the market daily are sold by Henry M. Robinson & Co. Part I of the Transactions of the Mass. Horticultural Society for the year 1916 has just been issued. It contains some valuable papers which should in- terest many in the trade. Probably the most interesting for florists are "The Flowers and Gardens of Japan," by E. H. Wilson, "Garden Writings in America," by Leonard Barron, "Methods Used in Propagation of Plants," by T. D. Hatfield, and "Sweet Pea Diseases and Thoir Control," by Prof. J. J. Tau- benhaus. The next meeting of the Gardeners and Florists' Club will be on Sept. 19. E. H. Forbush, State ornithologist, will deliver a stereopticon lecture on birds. Ladies are invited and there will be a collation and dance after the lecture. On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2 and .■?. there will be held at Horticultural Hall the exhibition of the products of cliildren's gardens. It is usually a large exhibition and the secretary says there are many entries already. In former years many of the exhibits would com- pare favorably with those of profession- als, and this year no doubt these will be up to the usual standard. On Saturday, Aug. 26, there was a special exhibition at Horticultural Hall. L. Merton Gage of Natick exhibited the new Kunderd seedling Gladiolus, Mrs. Doctor Norton. The committee thought so favorably of it that it was awarded a sil- ver medal. The color is a beautiful |3ink. George Anderson of Milton, who began business a year ago, is well pleased with the success he has had during that time. He is steadily building up a gooa Gladstone planted out in the open last Fall and force them this year in the greenhouse? Would it be best to put them in cold storage now until time to plant, or to leave them in the ground?— J. S. S. & Son, Va. — The Spirsea clumps may be taken up in late Autumn and placed in cold stor- age for a few months and then be forced or left in the ground until frozen and taken up and forced. The former is, of course, the most convenient way. 'September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 541 Beauties $1.00-$3.00 per dozen in the Philadelphia market you will always find with us. As usual, you can depend on us for the largest supply of Beauties that is to be had in this market. The quality of our Beauties is as good as any you will find at this time and the price is within reach of every retailer. If you are not satisfied with your source of supply, send your next order to us. Some ROSES show very ^ood quality and we recommend to you: OPHELIA-RUSSELL-PRIMADONNA-MARYLAND-HADLEY 1^ , ¥31 J. ^^^^ °"'- °^ 3-inch pots. To Deauty r lants them quick $6o.oo per move $60.00 per 1000 THE LEO HIESSEN CO. WHOLESALE FLOIQSTS IS.W: Cor. l^^'-^&RaceSts.Philadelphia.Pa. WTiPTi nrdprinc, pIphsp mpntloti Thp Fxi-hnngp Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Philadelphia, Aug. 28, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Roses— A. Beauty, Special Fancy Extra No. 1 No. 2 No.3 20.00 15.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 Killarney White Killarney 2.00 2.00 Milady 2.00 2.00 Prince de Bulgarie (Mrs. Taft). 2.00 2.00 J. J. L. Mock ... 2.00 Mrs. Charles Russell 2.00 2.00 Hadley 2 GO Ophelia 2.00 .75 Asparagus Plumoaus, per bunch Sprengeri, per bunch .25 .25 1.00 Bouvardia Callas Chrysanthemums, Ordinary. . Daffodils ) to 25.00 ) to 20.00 ) to 15.00 ) to 10.00 ) to 8.00 )to 4.00 )to 8.00 ) to 6.00 )to 6.00 to to to 4.00 )to 6.00 to to to ) to 6.00 ) to 6.00 )to 8.00 ) to 12.00 to to 6.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 ito 1.00 to to i to .50 ) to .50 to 4.00 to to to to Carnations, Inf. grades, all col. . White. Standard Varieties. Fancy Varieties Pink. Red Yellow and var. White Pink Red Yellow and var. Daisies Ferns, Hardy Forget-Me-Nots Freesia Galas Leaves Gladiolus Lllium Longiflorum Rubrum Lily of the Valley Mignonette Fancy Narcissus (Paper White) . . Orcliids — Cattleyas Cypripediums Pansies, per 100 bunches.. Peonies Smtlax, per doz. strings.. . Stoc]£S, per bunch Sweet Peas Tuberose Tulips, Single Double Violets, Single Double Water Lilies .10 2.00 8.00 to to to to to to to . to . to to )to to to to to to lO.C to . . . to 6.C to ... to ... to ... 60.00 to 75.C to ... 1.80 3.00 1.40 LOO ^H/H/l I RyiK'PD Wholesale Florist ¥¥ Ifm • «f • DIV WWLwCl2 South Mole St., PhUadelphia, Pa. Gladiolus, Asters and Adiantum Oiiniuiniii[iiiiiinn»itiiiuiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiinm[iiiiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiii[]ijiiiiiiiiiiC]iiJuiiJiiiitiiiiiiiiiiui[iiiiiiiimii[]iiiriiiniii[]iriiiiiimiciiiiiiiiiiiDi>:< I PHILADELPHIA I Wliolesale Market and News of the City i ?]iiiruiuiii[iiiiiiiiiiuitiiiiiiiiiini[]iiiiiiiiiiiiriiriiuiiiiiiC]iiiiuiiiiii[]jiimiiiiii[iiiiiiiinDi[iiiiimuini]jiiiiiiiiiiitiniiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiuiiiiJniiiiuiiiiiic? Tlie Market Improves The market is showiug some improve- ment with an increasing supply and a general betterment in the quality. The demand continues active, both locally and shipping. Generally speaking, busi- ness has been very satisfactory all Sum- mer. Roses continue to improve in quality and quantity, with the exception of white, on which the supply is very lim- ited. Hadley, Ophelia, Euler, Russell and Brilliant are showing up well and moving actively at listed prices. Ameri- can Beauty Rcses are in good supply and demand. Cattleyas are almost as rare as Val- ley, and prices have sought higher alti- tudes. Valley is a rara avis in these parts. Better Asters are now to be had with the addition of the Aster 'Mums, fine indoor grown stock, with long stem and large flowers. The finest of these bring 5c. and 6e. with stems 24in. to 30in. long. There is a large supply of Gladioli tliat are moving actively in the better sorts and colors. There has been a fall- SWEET PEA SEED SOME NEW AND VERY FINE SPENCER VARIETIES .Rose Oueen. Color beautiful shade of pink, produces extra long stems and xisually four flowers per stem. One of the most popular varieties on the mar- ket. Prices: Strictly ftreenhouse seed. $5.00 per oz.. $15.00 per 14 lb., $50.00 per lb. Fordiioolc Pinlc. This is a distinct shade of pink suffused with lavender throughout. Flow- ers are large size, exquisitely waved, produced in threes and fours on long stems. Per }4 lb. $4,00. $15.00 per lb. Fordliook Rose. Flowers of largest size usually borne in threes and fours. A charming shade of rosy carmine. $1.50 per oz., $4.50 |4 lb.. $18.00 per lb. Yarrawa. Flowers exquisitely waved and of large size. Color, bright rose pink with lighter wings. $1.00 per oz., S3.S0 per M lb., $12.00 per lb. WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING VARIETIES Bicolor PINK AND WHITE ORCHID. Well- known Blanche Ferry color, of large, well formed flower. Price, H oz. 50c., I oz. 75o., 4 ozs. $2.50, 1 lb. $9.00. Shell Pink MRS. A. A. SKACH. No doubt this va- riety was mostly grown in the past three years. Many growers have planted several green- houses to this variety on account of their beauti- ful selling color, which improves the longer it is out or on plants. Price, 1 oz. $1.00, 4 ozs. $3.50, 1 lb. $12.00. MRS. JOSEPH MANDA. A shade lighter, of curly flower, on extra long stem. Price, 1 oz. $1.25, 4 ozs. $4.00. 1 lb. $14.00. MORNING STAR. Light pink, larger flower, longer stems than both preceding, very strong and free bloomer. ^ ^ „^ Price, 1 oz. $4.00, 4 ozs. $12.00. 1 lb. $40.00. DOLANSKY ORCHID. Light shell pink. Price, 1 oz. $1.25, 4 ozs. $4.00, 1 lb. $14.00. White and Blush WHITE ORCHID. Grown by thousands of florists for years. It is of the dwsrfer habit. Price, 1 oz. $1.00, 4 ozs. $3.50, I lb. $12.00. BRIDAL VEIL. More frilled and pure white. Price. 1 oz. $1.75. MRS. M. SPANOLIN. Of purest white, during bright weather, coming with sbghtly pink on the tips, fine curly flower on long sterna. Price, 1 oz. $1.25, 4 ozs. $4.00. 1 lb. $14.00. VENUS. The ground is white, around the edges pink blushed. One of the grandest flowers of this type and the best liked among the florists. Price, 1 oz. $1.50, 4 ozs. $6.00, 1 lb. $15.00. Lavender, Blue and Maroon LAVENDER ORCHID. Lavender pink of largest size. A well-known old timer. Price, 1 oz. $1.00, 4 ozs. $3.50, 1 lb. $12.00. NUBIAN ORCHID. Dark maroon blue, sells, nearly 90 per cent, fixed. Price, 1 oz. $4.00, 4 ozs. $12.00. LAVENDER NORA. No doubt the finest lavender in all the Sweet Pea family, and well liked by every florist. LAVENDER QUEEN. Very large, of good lavender color. Price, 1 oz. 50c., 4 ozs. $1.75, 1 lb. $6.00. Rose, Red and Orange ORCHID BEAUTY. Dark rose, blushed with orange, very large flower, and the best commercial seller in this color. .„ „- Price, 1 oz. 7Sc., 4 ozs. $2.50, I lb. $9.00. Many other varieties. Send for complete list C» ¥ T 1 DC PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, HYACINTHS. GIGANTEUM B U L O l3 LILIES, DAFFODILS. TULIPS, IRIS. Let us quote you. Store closes at noon Monday, September 4 S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK 117 West 28th Street BALTIMORE Franklin and St. Paul Sts. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow Street WASHINGTON 1216 H Street, N. W. ^SCSTl^ \Vhen firdertng. please meation The Exchange 7A 'Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange 1615 RANSTEAD STREET We have vacancies for several more growers. Weekly returns made. All seasonable cut flowers PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Growers desiring a change should consult us. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. 1517 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. GLADIOLUS, LILIES and aU SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS Closing Daily At 5 P. M.; Saturdays 1 P. M. When ordering, please ipentton The w.^ehanee Stuart H. Miller A complete line of eTcrytMng in Cut Flowers Philadelphia Quality 1617 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange iiig off in the supply of Lilies, Ijut the demand continues strong. The vanguard o£ the Dahlias has arrived ; they appear rather soft and limp from the heat. It is the cool September nights that bring them to perfection. Cosmos, Feverfew, Hydrangeas and Delphinum Belladonna add variety to the general list and are steadily called for. Notes Next Tuesday evening, Sept. 5, will be the regular monthly meeting night of the Florists' Club. Eugene H. Michel, supt. of the Riverview Nurseries of the Berger Bros. Wholesale Florists Choicest Seasonable Flowers In Quantity 1225 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Bell Telephone Keystone Telephon* Komada Brothers ^T^Sl%i WIRE DESIGNS FLORISTS* SUPPLIES Any Wire Design at short notics 1008 Vine Street PHILADELPHIA. PA Wten ordprlng. plpase mpntlnn The Kxchange THE EXCHANGE— Best Advertising MediH 542 The Florists' Exchange SEEDS, BULBS, BAY rLUKlSTS SUPPLIES trees! boxwood, eic Wholesale Commission Cut Flowers DAILY SHIPMENTS FROM SIXTY GROWERB Winterson's Seed Store wSash Ave. Chicago The Chicago Flower Growers Association PAUL R. KLINGSPORN, Manager Wholetate Grower* of Cut FlowerM and Ptanta 182 N. WAB.VSIl AVE- CHICAGO BEAUTIES, LILIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS AND EVERVTHING SEASONABLE When ordering. plt-Dwe meptlop The Exchange Wlien ordering, ph-cwe mention The Exchange E. G. HILL CO. Wholesale Florists Richmond, Indiana Wbi^n orrlprlng, phrase mpntion The Exchange Florists' Supplies McCallum Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. When ordfihig. please mention The Kxchange ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE 80 East Randolph St. CHICAGO Wben orderloj;. please mention The Excbange Henry A. Dreer, Inc., is scheduled to speak on Cannas. Mr. Michel is an au- thority on this subject and his talk should prove of great interest. The Henry A. Dreer, Inc., also intend mak- ing a strong exhibit of these flowers, showing some of the latest introductions and novelties. S. S. Pennock has departed for his annual New England vacation trip with his family. The wedding of W. Atlee Burpee, Jr., to Miss Jeanctte Lee, of this city, is announced to take place on Nov. 1. From all reports from the seed houses there will be a shortage in Paperwhite Narcissus, Roman Hyacinths, Godfrey Callas and Guernsey Spurs. A. R. Burton, manager of the plant department of the Henry F. Michell Co., has returned from a pleasant two weeks' vacation spent in the Cumberland val- ley. Invoices have been received by this arm for the balances of the French bulbs which are now afloat and are to be ex- pected in a week. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. have received a large shipment of Japanese art ware and supplies, including a number of novel- '{'■s- An honorable mention was awarded this firm for its splendid exhibit at the convention at Houston, Texas. r. ^^^',^'' Auegle, of the Philadelphia l_.ut b lower Co. is receiving some superb Astermums that are carried on stems nearly 3ft. long. M. Rice Co. received an honorable mention for its meritorious exhibit at rni ■f" ^' <="'°Tention at Houston, Tex. _ The Leo Niessen Co. has repainted the interior of its spacious salesroom that gives it a very attractive appearance. S. S. Skidelsky & Co. report a large volume of mail order business covering seeds, bulbs and plants. Stuart H. Miller is looking forward to a prosperous and busy season by add- ing another large and commodious icebox The Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exeliange is showing some superb Shavsf yer Hoses grown by James Verner. Miss KobisoD, the bookkeeper, is on her va- cation. M. J. Callahan is meeting a fine Sum- mer business. He is using Gladioli in large quantities as he finds them very serviceable. Samuel Lilly is ready to reopen his store on South Mole st. The planting of the Carnations et Cbalfonte is completed and Mr. Lilly anticipates cutting some top grade blooms the coming season. The Pennock-Meehan Co. is receiving exceptionally fine Russell Roses from Alfred Burton, who has planted this Rose extensively. George Burton is shipping in to the Leo Niessen Co., besides his top-notch Am. Beauty Roses, some very fine Had- ley and Mme. Euler Roses. H. E. Philpott. PrM. V. Bbzdbk, Vlce-Pre». Everything in Cut Flowers Lonft Distance Telephone Central 3373 A. T. PYFER & CO. 30 EAST RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. ILL. When ordering, plPaag mention The Exchange Nettie L. Parker, Sec'y A. T. Pypbr, Treaa, & Manager WHOLESALE FLORISTS Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Chicago, Aug. 29,: 19 16 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES — American Beauty. Specials per doz. 36-inch stems " 30-inch stems " 24-inch sterna " 18 to 20-inch 2.S0to 3.00 2.00 to 2.50 1.50 to 2.00 1.00 to 1.50 .75 to 1.00 4.00 to 6.00 I.OOto 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 I.OOto 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 I.OOto 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3 00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 I.OOto 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 10.00 to 12.00 1 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 I.OOto 2.00 e.oeto 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6 00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 3 00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 CARNATIONS— Standard fe'* Varieties ||S;.;: i ! ! ! ! ! ! ■►Fancy fwUte (•The HIghestJ pini. Grades of .Sfdl g"? .75 to 1.00 .75 to 1 00 .75 to 1,00 I.OOto 2.00 I.OOto 2.00 1 00 to 2.00 to I 00 25 to 35 White and Pink Klllamey. 25 to 30 Strings 50 00 to 60 00 3 00 to 5 00 Killarney Brilliant, specials. . . Daisies I.OOto 2 00 Short Ferns, Hardy, per 1000 Galax Leaves, per 1000 1 00 to 1 50 Short Mrs. Aaron Ward, special Lillum Auratum, $1.50 doz... to .... Mrs. Chas. Russell, special.. . . Lily of the Valley 4.00 to 6 00 Firsts to 75 Orchids — Cattleyas. per doz Short Richmond, special 5 00 to 6 00 Smilax to 15 00 Short Sunburst, special 60 to 75 Mrs. Taft. .... to Short Select Short ::::::;;;:::;::;:::;::::::;:: to AU the Leading Varieties oj RoseS and CamatiOFlS PETER REINBERG SOEaslRandolpbSt, CHICAGO, ILL Wholesale Cut FlowerM Headquarters /or American Beauty Roses ::> CHICAGO and the WEST I The Wholesale Meu-ket and News of the City | :iri[iiiri[niiiiiiiiiii[^ Market Still Tight Aug. 29. — Some eight or ten years ago when there were not half as many growers contributing to the Chicago mar- ket as there are now, tight Summer mar- kets were not uncommon. In recent years the chief characteristics of the Summer market have been a preponder- ance of all stock to the extent that quite a considerable portion of it went to waste, and what was sold brought very low prices. This season the tables are turned as a tighter market has not been experienced in several years. Good stock is very scarce and prices holding up to a point not reached in recent years. The shipping demand is strong, indicating a general scarcity of stock all over the country. It is difficult to get good stock to meet this demand ; many of the orders are only partially tilled. The past week has shown some improvement in the conditions that have existed for weeks, but still it is far from satisfac- tory. There are some that say while stock is scarce the average amount of business in dollars and cents is being accomplished, but this is a highly unsatis- factory condition for all who look to this market for their source of supply. Roses in general are cleaning up well each day and are beginning to show a .slight improvement in quality, but still there is a lot of poor stock that opens quickly which is unfit for shipping pur- poses and has to be sold locally. Good stock for shipping is scarce, and what there is brings good prices. The supply of Carnations is getting a little better ; some few growers are be- ginning to cut from stock that was benched early in the season. A few good ones have sold as high as $2 per 100, but the general run of prices is from $1 to $1.50 per 100. Gladioli are selling unusually well owing to the scarcity of other stock. The continued warm and dry weather has held the quality below the average. Some fancy Niagara, Panama and Mrs. Pendle- ton are bringing from .$4 to $5 per 100. America, Augusta, King and others range in price from $1 to .$.'! per 100. Asters in general are of poor quality but nevertheless they all sell. Some good indoor grown stock have sold as WiETOR Brothers WHOLESAIK GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Teleftiaph and Telephone Order* Given Prompt Attention 162 N. Wabaah Ave.. CHICAGO. ILL. When ordering, please mcptlon The Exchange high as $5 per 100. The general prices range from $1 to $3 per lOO. Easter Lilies are only in moderate supply, this also applies to orchids and Valley. Rubrum Lilies have begun to make their appearance and Golden Glow Chrysanthemums have been in evidence in small quantities for the past ten days or more. A few Sweet Peas are begin- ning to appear from late sowings. Dais- ies and all Summer flowers have disap- peared from the market completely. Green stuff is in good supply and ferns ' are to be had in excellent quality as well as in abundant supply. General News Mr. and Mrs. .\. Lange returned on .Monday from the S. A. F. convention, coming by way of New York, to which point they made the trip by boat. M. Reddin, 820 W. Garfield blvd., re- ports a good season of funeral work, with some little difficulty in obtaining suffi- cient stock during the warm spell. A. T. Pyfer, of A. T. Pyfer & Co., is of the opinion that there will soon be a break in market conditions. Roses and Carnations in the greenhouses will soon be in, quantity to amend for the scarcity of the outdoor crops. Paul M. Klingspom, of the Flower Growers' Association, made a trip on Monday to call on a few growers to look over the prospects for the Fall supply. H. Jacobson is making arrangements to open a cut flower store at 955 E. 55th St. about Sept. 15. He has purchased his fixtures and a complete stock of sup- plies. A. F. Longren reached the city on Saturday on his return from Texas and the convention, and was showing Geo. Blackman of EvansviUe, Ind., around Chicago on Monday. Miss Nettie Parker, of A. T. Pyfer & Co., is back from a vacation spent at Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Miss Olga Tonner was with Miss Parker but returned earl- ier in the week. W. A. Kennedy and wife, and Mrs. C. C. Polhvorth, Milwaukee, Wis., mo- tored here from the Cream City last week, returning on Friday, Aug. 26. Miss Josie Then, daughter of Anton Then of Thenanthos fame, who under- went an operation in a local hospital, was sufliciently recovered to leave the hospital last week. She visited the store this week for the first time in several weeks. Geo. Wienhober's store on Wabash ave. is undergoing a thorough renovation and when complete will present an in- viting appearance. Aug. Poehlmann returned on Sunday from the South where he attended the convention at Houston. He spent a few days in New Orleans and enjoyed many of the attractions of the Crescent City. T. E. Waters, of the supply depart- ment of the Poehlmann Bros. Co., has made several improvements in the office arrangement of his department, includ- ing a rest and reception room for visit- ors. W. N. Rudd and wife of Mount Green- wood Cemetery Association, are at pres- ent in the East. Mr.- Rudd attended the annual convention of Cemetery Superin- tendents at Norfolk. Va., last week. Visitors the past week were Joe Smely. -■Vurora. 111. : Jass. J. Kaims, represent- ing Henry A. Dreer. Inc., Philadelphia, Pa.: .Tohn Faber. Kankakee, III.; Mrs. R. C. Darbee. San Francisco. Cal. ; Geo. Blackmann, EvansviUe, Ind. ; Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111.; Fred RcnUchler, Madison, Wis. September 2, 1910. The Florists' Exchange 543 HEWS INC. 1904 STRONG RED POROUS POTS STANDARD, AZAIiEA, BULB, ORCHID, FERN, HANGING, EMBOSSED, ROSE, CARNATION, PALM, CYCLAMEN, CUT FLOWER, SPECIAL SHAPES TO ORDER. CHICKEN FOUNTS, PIGEON NESTS, BEAN POTS, ETC. Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of Flower Pots in the World. A. H. HEWS & CO. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. ^IFIt \Vh e II ordering, please mention The Exchange I The Middle West | Fort Wayne, Ind. Market conditions have been excep- tionally poor (hiring the last few weeks owing to the continued hot weather, which iinally broke up last Friday. Official thermometers registered 58 deg. on last Sunday. The dry, hot weather burned nearly all the outdoor stock, and with the exception of Gladioli and Roses, there is only a small supply of flowers on the market. There are a great many fine varieties of Gladioli on the market at present and these sell readily. As- ters are scarce and of exceedingly poor quality. Dahlias are not to be reckoned with. Easter Lilies are of good quality and Summer Roses are all that could be asked for. Carnations from the young plants are coming into the market and bring 50c. per dozen, retail. Cattleyas are scarce at present. The best varieties in Roses are Russell, Shawyer, Kaiserin, Ward and Sunburst. Business has im- proved a little since the advent of the cool wave. Funeral work has been plen- tiful and social affairs are becoming more numerous with the return of society folk from Summer tours and resorts. Notes Miss Rhoda Doswell, of the Dos- well Floral Co., has returned from a two weeks' vacation, spent at Winona Lake, Ind. Miss Doswell reports that busi- ness has enlivened considerably and stock is improving, especially Roses. The New Haven Floral Co. is sending some good Asters, White Killarney Roses and Carnations from the young stock into this market. Frank J. Knecht is cutting some extra good Russell Roses. Misses Margaret and Catherine Vesey are spending several weeks on a trip to Yellowstone National Park and visiting relatives at Livingstone, Mont. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Max are visiting their father, Judge W. J. Vesey. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blossom are happy over the birth of a son, Richard Flick, who arrived on Aug. 2. Miss Mildred Flick has returned home after a three weeks' vacation trip to Boston, Mass., and Portland, Me., which she made in company with her aunt, Miss C. B. Flick, of the Patten Flower Shop, Toledo, O. D. B. Topeka, Kan. Ed Bass, the florist whose greenhouses were destroyed by fire recently, is opti- mistic as to the future. Mr. Bass has led a life of disappointments in the way of the flower business, but his next boiler room will be of steel and concrete so that no fire will be able to spread, to the dis- aster of the next greenhouse. Mr. Bass was State landscape gardener in the time of Governor W. E. Stanley. Since that time he has increased liis floral business up to its present standard. It was recently stated that Mr. Bass was a negro. Mr. Bass is not, but he has Delaware Indian blood in his veins. He is three fourths Irish. On Sept. 23 this city will go its limit to be beautiful, for on that date occurs the flower parade. The second larg« gardening contest was held in this city recently by the Women's clubs of Topeka. The gardens included flower and vegetable plots and large prizes were offered the winners. The different kinds of gardens placed^ the winners of the prizes in those classes. B. S. B. Cleveland, 0. Scorching The past week has been a record breaker for heat ; 103 and 104 deg. makes a scorcher. Lawns are dried up to a crisp, and life under glass is almost un- bearable. I took a whiff of the tempera- ture in one or two greenhouses and . thought the men must be salamanders to | stand the heat. Planting Carnation houses with a temperature of 110 deg. is some stunt and makes me think of the phrases I have so often heard : "How I would love to be in the florist business" ; "It must be ideal to grow beautiful flow- ers." I do love to talk to such people of tile "ideal conditions" surrounding the work at Christmas and Easter, all night work and all day too and then one of the "ideal" conditions is glazing or plant- ing houses at 110 deg. in a hot glaring sun, with no shade available. The Gladiolus show was very credit- able considering that some of the grow- ers have had no rain in a month. Your correspondent visited A. H. Aus- tin's Gladiolus farm at Wayland, Ohio. Everything was in fine order, but the Gladioli were a little late in blooming. The best are now coming into flower. Mr. and Mrs. Austin expect to make a display at the Industrial Exposition at Edgewater Park from Sept. 2 to 10. Elm i'arm, at which these Gladioli are grown, is located on one of the highest points in Portage County. You can look for miles over undulating fields and for- ests. Large Florist Establishment I also visited the Cleveland Cut Flower Co.'s place at Newton Falls. This is only seven miles from Wayland. The company has now 250,000ft. of glass. Guy Bate has built a nice home close to the houses. The establishment on Eddy rd. has been dismantled, and the glass and materials shipped to Newton Falls. Newton Falls is located on both the Penn. R. R. and the B. & O. R. B. It is 15 miles south of Ravenna and 50 miles southeast of Cleveland. The houses are built largely of con- crete and iron. They are 400ft. long by 43ft. wide, with a clear space of 25ft. between. They were lifting Carnations for planting on the occasion of my visit and I commented on the size and su- perior quality of the stock. The varie- ties were principally White Wonder, Ward, Beacon, Alice, Enchantress, En- chantress Supreme and Matchless. Be- sides these there are now planted some 35,000 Roses ; of this amount 12,000 are Killarneys, Pink and White, 12,000 Had- ley, Ophelia, and Russell ; the balance is of Ward, Old Gold, Sweetheart and a few other varieties. The company has an artesian water supply of 70 lbs. pres- sure. Two boilers are now in, but two more will be set before Winter, each of 500 horse power. A spur of the B. & O. R. R. runs close to the boUer shed, and coal can be unloaded directly into the shute and conveyed to the boiler, with- out extra handling. Roughly speaking there are 100,000 sq. ft. devoted to Carnations, 75,000ft. to Rcses and the remaining 50,000ft. is given up to Snapdragons, Sweet Peas, Callas, Calendulas, Lilies, Hydrangeas. H. P. Knoble has returned from his 1500 mile auto trip. He reports a great time and he feels fit to work until 1990. He wont feel that way just after Easter, 1917, let alone 1990, but vacations are good things. Knoble Bros, have an elaborately de- signed Summer window. Frank Ritz- enthaler addressed the Lakewood Garden Club on Tuesday in an effort to interest the ladies in the floral display at the Industrial Exposition. Ella Geant Wilson. THE PETERS & REED POTTERY CO. SOUTH ZANESVILLE. OHIO RED POTS WM. M. WARRIN 16 West 23d St.. NEW YORK SPECIALTIES I. G. KIMBLE 6 EB«t Lak* St.. CHICAGO Made of Washed Clays — Uniformly Burned — Carefully Packed CAeWHiLLDiN Pottery Company FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y, Indianapolis, Ind. Shortage of Asters Cooler weather, with a steady de- mand and a fair supply, are the features of the past week. Quite a few of the vacationists are returning home and counter trade shows much improvement. There is a decided shortage of Asters this season ; a few good ones are being re- ceived at 50c. to $2 per 100. Giganteum Lilies at $10 per 100 and rubrum Lilies at $2 to $3 per 100 are being ottered in quantity. The Carnation crop is a little later than usual, and only a tew short ones are obtainable at $1 per 100. The supply of Roses is adequate for all needs at .$2 to $10. Am. Beauty Roses at $5 to $25 per 100, and RusseU at $3 to $10 per 100 have been in most de- mand during the hot spell. Gladiolus are much inferior to last season in qual- ity, but sell better at $1 to $3 per 100. Notes Messrs. Oscar Leistner of Chi- cago, and Mr. Schloss of Schloss Bros., Philadelphia, were recent trade visitors. Richard Kutz, formerly with the Hill Co., is to enter in business for himself at Cincinnati in the downtown district. Homer Wiegand is to erect a new country residence and go back and forth in a newer brand of automobile here- after. A visit to the growers in this vicinity shows everything in flourishing condi- tion. Hartje & Elder, Baur & Stein- kamp, John Grande, Hitz the Florist and several others will soon be in the market with a fine lot of goods. Berterman Bros. Co. has begun an early cut of yellow Chrysanthemums. The Smith & Young Co. is to adjourn to northern Indiana during State Fair week. Fishing tackle, automobiles and a good time are to be taken into serious consideration. Otto Lawrenz has returned from a two weeks' vacation at the lakes. John Eisner is cutting a record lot of Gladiolus for this market, which sell well. The local trade deeply regrets the loss of Wm. Langstaff, an old and re- spected florist of Indianapolis. Mr. Langstaff for many years had charge of the State grounds at the Deaf and Dumb Institute and was a loyal member of the State Florists' Association of Indiana. He was well known for his sterling quali- ties and leaves a great number of friends in the profession. Mr. Langstaff is survived by a married daughter and wife, who are residing in Indianapolis. Mr. Shepherd of Cincinnati called upon local friends last week. SYRACUSE Standard Red Pots STRONG-LIGHT-POROUS Write for Catalogue and Prices Syracuse Pottery L. BREITSCHWERTH. Prop. SYRACUSE, N. Y. When ord<>rln^. please meptlop TTie Exchange Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this Summer to stock your greenhouses. Think of us— write us— try us The Keller Pottery Co. 213-223 Pearl St., Norristown, Pa. Peirce Paper Flower Pot Made in standard sizes of 2-in. to 6-in. The best Paper Pot for shipping purposes. Samples fur- nished free. Ask your dealer for them. E. ALLAN PEIRCE 4S 0iv»«<«i:B. ' Write for particulars. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., CIcTelud, 0. When ordering, please mentloa The Exchange Burnhams are made in over 80 aizes. They will heat from 1,850 to 27.000 square feet of glass. The smoke box damper and every other operating part is right on the front of the boiler Our friend is shaking the grates in the back half only Separate cleanout doors to each flue. Also note the big fire door. Four Points Worth Thinking Over T TF.RF. are just four of the common- sense reasons why the Burnham boiler is so easy to get along with. 1. Every single operating part is right handy on the jront of the boiler. No crawling around in back of it to turn your damper, clean out your flues, or tend to anything else. You can tend to everything from the front of the boiler without moving a step. 2. Grates shake half at a time, which just naturally makes them twice as easy to shake. In mild weather you can bank up your back half with ashes, and run your fire on the front half, get- ting just the heat and burning just the coal that you actually need — no more. 3. Every flue has a separate clean- out door. Makes it easy for you to clean your flues. The easier it is to clean them, the more often you're going to do it. The cleaner your flues are kept, the more economical your boiler's going to be. 4. The fire door is a good, big, generous-sized one. Nothing skimped about it. You can swing a real man- sized shovel full of coal through it with- out danger of banging it against the sides and spilling the coal over the floor. Order your Burnham now and make sure of surely having it when you need it. Qt^uBiirnhaiiiio. NEW YORK 42d St. BIdg. Builders of Greenhouses and Conservatories SALES OFFICES BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER Trcmont BIdg. Widener BIdg. Rookery BIdg. Granite BIdg. TORONTO: Royal Bank BIdg. MONTREAL: Transportation BIdg FACTORIES Irvington. N. Y. Des Plaines, 111. St. Catharines. Canada CLEVELANl Swetland Bid;. El f~ When ordering, pl'nsf mpntl^m The Exchange ■PIPE- Wrought Iron of sound second-hand quality with new threads and couplings, lo-'oot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We guarantee entire satisfaction or return money. Established 1902 Pfaff & KendaU, ^'"^i^^J^r^?,^"'' U'hpn nrdprlng. tilpase mention The Exchange For Greenhouses. Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories and all other purposes. Get our figure before buying. Estimates freely given. GLASS NmmCII'C CAII 14-16 Wooster St. . bUnCn d OUn, new YORK When ordprlng. please mention The Eichange Greenhouse Woodworl Specializing in Greenhouse Woodwork for the pa.- quarter of a century Send iia your requirements and let ua figure with you Inspection of our plant cordially inrited Frank Van Assche, '"'RiiiithTnttl When ordering, pleaae mention The Ezcbanri The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONL^ 546 The Florists' Exchange Just Supposing SUPPOSE that last Spring, when the building rush was at its height, that one of the largest customers from an- other greenhouse concern had come to us. with a nice, snug order. Suppose he wanted our best house and wanted it quick, with no haggling on price. Suppose he complained to us about the poor service he had been receiving and said he came to us because of our reputation for promptness and dependableness. Do you suppose we would have jollied him along and promised an early delivery, when we knew it was next to impossible? Not by a long shot ! We would have been absolutely frank and fair about it. Frank to him. Fair to our old customers. We would have shown him the orders and promises ahead; and pointing out our old customers, declared: "We must take care of them first." Then we would have explained to him that the way we were treating these old customers would be exactly the treatment he would always receive from us, year after year, when he once became our cus- tomer. This "supposing case" gives you a peep into our business policy. If it's the kind of policy that you have been looking for — then we are looking for you. We go anywhere for business — or to talk business. I HitcKitvgs ^ Compatr i ^?Mfef c^-^ GENERAL OFFICES AND FACTORY. ELIZABETH, N. J. \\^ NEW YORK OFFICE BOSTON OFFICE PHILADELPHIA OFFICE :^ 1170 Broadway 49 Federal Street 40 South 15th Street mmmMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm in^:. pl''as, have a special type of iron-frame construction which lends itself to graceful sweeping lines and yet permits great strength without the needfof heavy shadow-casting supports. In a King the plants get all the sunlight all day long, so it's easy to produce a growth and bloom fairly tropical in luxuriance. When you write for Bulletin No. 47, tell us what you have in mind and let our experts show you how artistic a green- house really can be. We will work your ideas into a practical sunny King Greenhouse which will in itself be the beauty spot of your garden. KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 317 Kings Road, North Tonawanda, New York Hot-Bed Sash ^l^l.fn^r' Greenhouse Material '^"'^^tali'""' Pecky Cypress V. E. REICH & SONS 1429 Metropolitan Ave.* Brooklyn, N. Y. WbeD ordering, please mentloD The Exchange Change of Name Jennings Cast-Iron Gutters and Fittings Our Gutters are EXTRA WIDE and EXTRA HEAVY and are drilled to measure. Our Jennings Patent Roof-supports and Bench-fittings have all connections and braces SPLIT TO BOLT TOGETHER, givmg the full strength of threaded pipe fittings at a fraction of their cost, and GREATLY SIMPLIFY- ING ERECTION. These Bench and Brace Fittings are used in the numerous Plant Culture Stations of the United States Government. We mould and fit this material and OUR PRICES ARE ROCK BOTTOM. Send for our catalogue. CASKEY & KEEN, 6th and Berks Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. PIPE CUT TO SKETCH ;;w-WT^»w"»i"'i "Wii" It will pay to correapood with ui Wrought Iron Pipe, Tubes and Fittings NEW AND SECOND HAND Thoroughly OTerhauled, with new threads and oouplings, in lengths of 16 feet and over Guaranteed to give satisfaction ALBERT & DAVIDSON, Inc., 21 7-223 Union Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. WTiep ordering, pleaae mention Tlie E^ichange GreeIouse glass Sn:'JS',S2!"" SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., Chicago, lU. Quaker City Machine Co. TO The John A. Evans Co. RICHMOND, INDIANA When ordering, please mention The Exchange Portland, Ore. The Market At last we are getting real Sum- mer weather, and with the mercury hov- ering around 93 deg., everyone that has not already taken his vacation is doing 60 as fast as possible. Business, with the exception of funeral work, is of course very scarce, and as the weather has not been hot long enough to burn up the remaining outdoor stuff, there are still plenty of flowers of all varieties on the market. A great many more Asters than can be consumed are of course now on the market, and as the weather has been especially favorable for growing this very useful flower there is of course an oversupply. Excellent Gladioli are to be had such as Panama, Mrs. Halley, Miss Ijchman, Niagara, and in white, Europa. Nevrs E. J. Clarke has taken his vaca- tion and is most likely enjoying a nice cool sea breeze at Seaside, Ore., where we all wish we were. Clarke Bros, are also cutting some very fine Asters at their Hillsboro place. R. C. Cook will soon be on the job again as he is feeling quite himself once more. The Tonseth Floral Co. is cutting a crop of Golden Glow 'Mums at present. C. Tonseth has returned from his vaca- tion and is now behind the counter. Fechheinier's had a window of the Lobelia cardinalis, which is a flower rarely seen and had quite a striking effect. Martin & Forbes are beginning to cut some excellent looses, but (the warm weather is bringing them out somewhat too fast. They are already cutting Ophelia with 24in. to 301n. stems. H. NlKLiifl. ..^ Red Devil Glass Cutters >^ *^P^W ^oi" Greenhousemen Used by all alert florists. A sample will demonstrate why. Send 8 c for style No. 024 shown here. Booklet free. -The only genu'oe hand- honed steel wheel glass cutters on the market, which cut more glass vith less pressure and breakage than any other c u t - lers. Smith & Hemen way Co., he. 90 Chambers St.. New York City When ordering, please mention The Exchange LIQUID PUTTY IVIACHINE Will last a lifetime $L25 EACH Adjustable — can and frame separate — easily cleaned. Frame all one piec«, of malleable iron. More prac- tical and more easily oper- ated than any other. Seal-ticht liquid potty tl $1.25 per ralloo METROPOLITlS MITISIIL CO. 1398-1408 MetropoUtaD Are. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Whi-n ordering, please mentioD The Exchange Greenhouse Glass Double and single thick selected Glass all sizes, from 6 x 8 to 16 x 24 Ten boxes or more at wholesale prices Royal Glass Works 120 Wooster S<., NEW YORK, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchang* DREER'S FLORIST SPECIUTIES New Rr« nd N'ew 8tyl« "HOSE RIVERTON" Furnished (n len£t^ up to 600 fe«t wlthcMl •earn or Joint. TheHOSEfortli«FlORIST H inob, per (I.. IS*. R«eloRe«la.lOOO feet - - •• lU. y-lnnh - - •• I»«. !U«la.600ft. •• 13W». CoupHnct farniabM HEDRY A. DREER, 14 CbaatDat BtiMt, PbiUdalphls. Pa. Wlien ordering, pleaaa mention Tb« Ezcbange September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 547 _ i I Classified Advertisements TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— As superintendent or general foreman on commercial place- Life-long European and American experience in all branches, including greenhouses, evergreens and flowering shrubs; perennials a specialty. Correspondence in- vited. None but up-to-date progressive firms need apply. References given and required. At present engaged, but at liberty Sept. 5. Good wages re- quired. Scotchman, age 40. Address R. K., care The Florists' Exchanee, _^_^__ SITUATION WANTED— By young American- single, as Orchid grower on commercial place, or first man on private place. 5 years" experience in Orchids and also experienced in pot, decorative plants, 'Mums, Carnations and vegetable garden- ing. Steady and no boozer. At present first man on private place. State salary in first letter. Ad- dress R. B., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As a working foreman, by a good grower of Roses, Carnations, 'Mums, Christmas, Easter, bulbous and bedding stock. Good propagator and general greenhouse man. German, single, age 41; life experience. Please state particulars and wages. Address R. G., care The Florists Exchange. IF YOU require the services of a Ist-class and well-known traveling representative, and are strictly on the level, and able to meet reasonable competition, the advertiser would like to take the matter up with you. Pre- ferably import or florist supply line. Address R. p.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED By man, with 13 years' experience as salesman, buyer and designer in and around New York. WUling to go out of town. State salary. Age 31, married. Best of reference. Address R. L.. care The Florists* Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As head gardener or foreman on private or commercial place. Life- long experience in all branches, including green- houses, vegetables, flowers, fruit and all kinds of landscape work. Ist-class references. Married; German; small family. Strictly sober and indus- trious. Address Carl Ebers, 121 Ten Bruck St., Albany. N. Y. LANDSCAPE GARDENING Life experience in England and this country, with leading landscape architects and nurseries, road construction, grading, planting, etc., to any extent. Temporary or permanent. Address P. S., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman good, all around grower. Good reference. Mar- ried, 2 children; 34 years of age; IS years' experience. Commercial, wholesale or retail. Address R. A., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As head gardener on a private place. Single, age 29, experienced in all branches of horticulture; Cornell training; 4 years in last place. Best of references. F. J., 88 Lexing- ton Ave-, New York City. POSITION WANTED By experienced designer, decorator and salesman; young, married man, sterling ref- erences. Can come Sept. 15. Address R. E., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By all around good, steady and quick man; 16 years' experience. Desires to work under good foreman who under- stands his business or take care of a small place. Address R. R.. care The Florists' Exchange. GREENHOUSE MANAGER— At present en- gaged, desires change. Can handle success- fully any size place where flowers are grown for wholesale or retail markets. Good wages expected. References given and required. Address Q. Q., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— On private place, as grower, or in florist store near New York. Swiss, married, no children; age 40. Life experience. Best reference. Address Q. B., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener; under- stands landscape planting and grading; experience of 20 years in New England. References fur- nished. Frank Hadden, 326 Washington St.. Providence, R. I. SITUATION WANTED— By grower, 10 years' experience with Carnations, bedding plants, ferns, etc. Address P. M., care The Florists' Ex- change^ SITUATION WANTED— By gardener, private or commercial. Over 20 years' experience in green- house and outdoor gardening. Age 40; single. J. B., 6 Morgan St., New Rochelle, N. Y- SITUATION WANTED— By a single gardener; 35; life experience in all branches private or com- mercial. Al references. Address R. N., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By young lady in up- to-date flower store. Experienced. Excellent references. Address Q. A., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By single man, good grower of Carnations. Life experience. Address Florist, 152 W. 15th St., New York. _ HELP WANTED WANTED^-Competent landscape gardeners as foreman under superintendent. A. W. Smith Co., Landscape Dept., Pittsburgh, Pa. Continned to Next Colnmix The columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or other Wants; also of Greenhouses, Land, Second-band Materials, etc., for Sale or Rent. Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like this, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Advts. set in heavy faced type, 15 cts. per line (6 words to the line). Display advts. in these columne, $1.50 per inch. If replies to Help Wanted, Situation Wanted or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, please add 10 eta. to cover expense of forwarding. Copy must reach New York office, P. O. Box 100 Times Square Station, by Tuesday night. Advertisers in Western States desiring to ad- vertise under initials, may save time by having answers directed care our Chicago ofiBce. Address i either | New York: Box 100 Times Square Station. Cliicago: Room 307, 143 No. Wabash Ave. HELP WANTED WANTED TWO GREENHOUSE MEN greenhouse work and Must be sober and in- who understand general general greenhouse stock. dustrious. Kindly state experience, week. E. D. KAULBACK & SON. MALDEN, Wages $16.00 per MASS. FLORIST WANTED— On large modern green- house establishment, located near Boston. Must be married and have good recommendations. Must have a thorough knowledge of growing Carna- tions. Excellent chance for advancement. Wages to start $60 a month with a dwelling near the es- tablishment. State age, nationality and give full information regarding experience, character and ability. No attention will be paid to answers not giving the information requested. Address R. F., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — One grower and one helper for Carna- tions, Chrysanthemums and general line of pot plants. Steady position. Apply Frank Manker, cor. Gravesend and Greenwood Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. WANTED — A married man. able to grow Carna- tions and general greenhouse stock. Wages $60.00 a month and house. George Stewart, Tuxe- do. N. Y. WANTED AT ONCE— Working foreman. Must be good grower of 'Mums, Peas and bedding plants. Good wages to the man that knows. Address R. J., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Greenhouse assistant on commercia I place. Good wages to right man. Steady posi- tion. Madden, the Florist, 900 Montgomery St. and 823 Westside Ave- Jersey City, N. J. WANTED — A good reliable grower of pot plants, with a general knowledge of green- house work. Good wages to a good man. Address R. C, care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Experienced man with Carnations and 'Mums, who can also plow and take care of horse. Permanent position. John Reimels Sons, Cedar Lane, Woodhaven. L. I., N. Y. WANTED — On commercial place, man with ex- perience in 'Mums and Carnations. Steady position. ^ State wages expected. Address R. P., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Young man about 25 for Carnation section, who can help in design department. $18 00 a week. 300,000 ft. of glass. Location, west. Address N. D.. care The Flonsts^xchange. WANTED^^lerk "in florist's store in suburb of Boston. Must have had experience in selling, designing and decorating. References required. Reply to Q. E., care The Florists* Exchange. WANTED — Man to grow Christmas and Easter stock. Only experienced man need apply. Address Q. P., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED AT ONCE — Experienced Carnation grower. State age and wages expected. Arthur Cockcroft, Northport. L. I., N. Y. WANTED — Ist-class man to manage flower store. Good opportunity for right party. Madden, the Florist, 766 Bergen Ave.. Jersey City, N. J. WANTED — Ist-class all around Rose grower; temperate. Call and see foreman. Green Plain Rose Farm, Yardloy, Pa. WANTED— An all-around man, single, florist about 25; $13.00 per week and room. Address R. S., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Two men o place. McQuaid Bros., a a retail commercial Englewood, N. J. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY An up-to-date retail florist of 35, with little capital, wishes position in retail store. He wishes to correspond with owner that is desirous of retiring from business, and would sell to a good, capable Addresr^O- P-. care THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE. STOCK FOR SALE^^ ANTIRRHINUM ANTIRRHINUMS— Virginia, 2}4-m. pots, limited quantity, quality A 1, S4,00 per 100, S35.00 per 1000. Paul E. Richwagen. Ncedham, Mass. Continued to Next Oolnmn STOCK FOR SALE ARAUCARIAS ARAUCARIAS Excelsa, 3 tiers $60.00 per 100 Excelsa, 4 tiers S75.00 to $100.00 per 100 Robusta, 6 inch $1.25 to $2.00 each Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains ever>-thing you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa ARAUCARIAS 2 tiers, 45c. each, SS.OO per dozen. 2-3 tiers, 60c. each, $6.50 per dozen. 3-4 tiers, 75c. each, $8.00 per dozen. ERNEST ROBER. WILMETTE, ILL. ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Exceptional Value 100 1000 2H-in $3.00 $25.00 3-in., equal to 4-in 6.00 50.00 4-in., very heavy 12.00 100.00 SPRENGERI 2U-in., extra heavy 3.00 25.00 3-in.. extra heavy 6.00 50.00 Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains evervthing you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Plants, A 1 quality. 100 1000 2H-inch $3.00 $25.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI Extra heavy, 3-inch 6.00 50.00 PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 SEVENTH ST., PITTSBURGH. PA. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— Im- mediate shipment. Strong. $1.00 per 100 $8.00 per 1000. 5000 at $7.00 per 1000. 2;2-in pots, heavy, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. S. J. REUTER & SON, INC., WESTERLY, R. I. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS— 2i-4'-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Sprengeri, strong 2-year- old bench plants. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. IRA G. MARVIN 23 So. Franklin St., WILIvES-BARRE, PA. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— 10,000 extra heavy fine 21^-in. stock, ready for 4-in., $2.50 per 100. Also 500 3l2-^n. .Sprengeri, ready for planting and cutting from at once, $7.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash please. Dobbs & Son, The National Florist, Auburn, N. Y. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— Strong seed- lings, from best greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, $7.50 per 1000. J. F. Anderson, Short Hills, N.J. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— 2K-in- POts, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 4-in., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Cut sprays, assorted lengths, $1.00 per 100. S. G. Benjamin, Fishkill, N. Y^ ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS AND SPRENGERI— Fine 3-in. plants, $4.00 per 100. These will please you. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremaustown, Pa. ASPARAGUS — Plumosus, Sprengeri and Hatcheri Seedhngs, 23-i, 3 and 4-in. Note my ad., page 517. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York City. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— 2-in., S2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Fine Northern grown stock. Edw. W. Schuster, Crookston, Minn. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— 3-in. pots, strong stock at S3.00 per 100 to clean up. Cash. Joseph H. Towell, R. F. D. 1, Patersop, N. J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS— Fine 2,>i-in., $2.25 per 100, S20.00 per 1000. Blackmon Bros., Centre St., Trenton, N. J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— $1.00 per 100, $5.00 per 1000. CoUingdale Green- houses, Collingdale, Pa. ASTILBE ASTILBE XXX Exceptionally fine lot of the following varieties large enough for S-in. pots: 10 100 Gladstone $1-25 $10.00 Peach Blossom 1.50 12.50 Oueen Wilhelmina 1.50 12.50 S. G. HARRIS TARRYTOWN. N. Y. Continued to Next Column STOOCJ^RJALE BAY TREES BAY TREES — \ number of standard Bay Trees, large specimens in .\1 condition. For particulars write G. H. Thompson. Lenox. .Mqs.s. BAY TREES — Write lor whole«ale price flat, Jullui Roehrt Co.. Rutherford. N. J. BEGOHIA8 BEGONIAS 100 1000 Chatelaine, 2H-inch $6.00 $50.00 3-inch 900 80.00 4-inch 12.00 Luminosa, 23^-inch . 6.00 50.00 3 and 4-inch. .$8.00 and 12.00 Magnifica, 2H-inch 6.00 50.00 3-inch 8.00 (O.OO 4-inch ...12.00 Other varieties, prices on application. Write today for our plant bulletin and bulb list, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. BEGONLAS 100 1000 Begonia Chate.aine. 2)i-in »5.00 $45.00 " " 3-in 8.00 75.00 4-in 12.00 S. J. REUTER & SON, INC., WESTERLY, R. I BEGONIAS — Delivery from May 15th. Mrs. J. A Peterson (New). 2>i-in. pots, $25.00 per 100, $200.00 per 1000. „„„„ „ . JULIUS ROEHRS, CO., RUTHERFORD, N, J BEGONIA — Chatelaine, fine 4-in. plants at $10.00 per 100. Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. BEGONIAS— All varieties. See display ad, page 517. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St.. ^l. Y_. BOPVARDIA BOUVARDIAS — Excellent stock. Red, pink and white, 2>iin., $5.00 per 100, $40 00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. BOX TREES BOX TREES — Standards, Pyramids and Bush. Price list on demand. Juliua Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. _ BOXWOOD BOXWOODS PYRAMIDS — Broad, heavy specimens, 2 ft. $1.90 each; 2H 't-. S2.00 each; 3 ft., $2.50 each; 4 ft $4 .50 each. Price includes tubs, f. o. b , Dun- dee, 111. Write for prices on larger sizes BUSH SHAPE— 10-12-in., balled. 30c._ each; 18-in., balled, 60c. each; 30-in baUed, $1 To each.. Box J^^ °- "•"'^ ''"''''^ SUNDEJ-: ILL BOXWOOD— BUSH FORM 12-15 in., $3.00 per doz., S20.00 per 100. 15-18 in., 5.00 per doz., 35.00 per 100. 18-24 in., 7.50 per doz., 60.00 per 100. BRECK-ROBINSON CO., LEXINGTON, MASS. BUI.BS BULBS Hyacinths, TuUps, Daffodils, Narcissus, Spanish Iris Get our prices before placing your order Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Fa. AMERICAN GROWN BULBS . Northern grown Golden Spur are superior to Imported stock, force two to three weeks earlier, also Emperor, Darwin TuUps, etc. Write for bst Geo.'^R'Buck & Son, Collin gswood, N. J. TULIPS— Surplus importation fnow on ocean). Early single varieties mixed, only 84. 00 per luuu Bargain. Satisfaction guaranteed. Reserve yours now? Cash or C. O. D. Fargo, Importer, French- town, N. J. CAIiCEOLARIAS CALCEOLARIAS This plant i= becoming more popular each year. ""■^'-inch! $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. -J Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains every tning you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. CALCEOLARIAS— Carter's prize, finest mUed, ready Sept. Ist and later, 2H;1D-. *70U, Pf 100. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New\ork. nANNAS — Ohio grown, fresh cut, Mme. Crasy. $1.50 ^M. »1^.50 per 1000; Gla^oflora, 2^0 oer 100 $17.50 per 1000; Beacon, $0.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000. Special rates on large lots and Sarted plant*. C«s£ please. C. Betscher, Dover Ohio. CARNATIONS CARNATIONS — White Enchantress and Knk Enchtitressr$6.00 per 100, $50^ per. 1«K). Cash with order. F. C. HoBman, 320 Main.St., Fawtucket. R. I. ^ :!_ i Con-tinned to Next Pace 548 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE OARNATTOITS FIELD-GROWN CAHNATION PLANTS Ready for shipment now. If you order now, we will reserve for you until you are ready for them. The quality is guaranteed, we assume all risks except the growing. PINK 100 1000 Alice $7.50 $65.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.60 65.00 Mrs. C. Edward Akehurst 6.00 60.00 Pink Sensation 8.00 70.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 7.00 55.00 Enchantress 7.00 55.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7.00 55.00 Rosette 7.50 60.00 Dorothy Gordon 7.50 60.00 Northport 7.00 55.00 RED Champion 7.60 60.00 Princess Dagmar 7.50 60.00 Beacon 7.00 CO 00 llarlowarden 7.00 55.00 Victory 7.00 55.00 WHITE Matchless 7.00 55 00 White Wonder 7.00 55.00 White Enchantress 7.00 55.00 White Perfection 7.00 55.00 AlmaWard 7.00 55.00 VARIEGATED Benora 8.00 70.00 New Carnations Co be disseminated 1916-17: 100 1000 Cottage Maid $12.00 $100.00 Merrv Christmas 12.00 100.00 Rosalia 12.00 100.00 Old Gold 12.00 100.00 Complete description on application. Order now for December and January delivery. Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list; It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1020 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. 30,000 FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Fine, healthy plants, just right for benching. Will be glad to have vou come and see them. 100 1000 LawBon $5.50 $45.00 Windsor 5.50 45.00 Matchless 6.50 50.00 White Wonder 6.50 55.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.50 60.00 White Perfection 6.50 White Enchantress 6.50 . Enchantress 6.00 Mrs. C. W.Ward 6.50 Prospector 6.00 Ahce 7.50 Benora 8.50 Nebraska. Excellent new Red, a money maker , 15.00 100 rates for less than 250 of one variety. AHTHUE COOMBS, WEST H.4.RTF0RD, CONN. CARNATION PLANTS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme $7.50 $60.00 C. Akehurst 7.50 55.00 Alice 7.50 65.00 C.W.Ward 7.00 55.00 L. P. Enchantress 7.00 55.00 R. P. Enchantress 7.00 55.00 D. Gordon 7.00 55.00 Matchless 7.00 55.00 White Enchantress 7.00 55.00 White Perfection 7.00 55.00 Alma Ward 7.00 55.00 White Wonder 7.00 65 00 Champion 7.50 60.00 Beacon '. 7.00 55.00 Victory 7.00 65.00 Satisfaction guaranteed. Let us qoute you on your requirements. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 RACE ST. PHILADELPHIA, PA. CARNATIONS— Belle Washburn, Miss Theo, Nebraska, Nancy, $15.00 per 100. Alice, Ake- hurst, Sensation, Herald, $7.50 per 100, $60.00 Eer 1000. Benora, Champion, Gorgeous, Poca- ontas. Rosette, Supreme, $7.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Alma Ward, Mrs. Ward, Matchless, Philadelphia, $7.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Select stock. Cash. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio. CARNATIONS— Field-grown Carnation plants; fine, healthy stock. No. 1. L. P. Enchantress. R. P. Enchantress, W. Enchantress, Rosette, White Wonder, Herold, $6.00 per 100. Cash, please. Engelmann, 379 Elm St., Pittsfield, Mass. C.VRNATIO.NB— Field-grown plants. Fine, healthy stock. Princess Dagmar, Klatchless, Philadel- phia, Benora, Pink Delight, $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000. Alice, $7.00 per 100. Cash with order. 11. A. Cook & Son, Shrewsbury, Mass. CARNATIONS— Field-grown, good stock; 1300 White Enchantress, 1500 Enchantress, 500 Gorgeous, $50.00 per 1000; Adams or .\mcrican Express. Cash with order. Bvron Thomas, 32 ,So. Ninth St., Quakertown. Pa. CARNATIONS— Field-grown Carnation plants, in all varieties; Ist-class stock. See display ad, page 517. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. '■NATIONS — 125 Rose Enchantress. 250 i.-abeths, 125 Enchantress, 10S5 Winsor. All tze, clean planU, at $5.50 per 100, $75.00 takes I. lut. The Chatham Floral Co., Chatham, N. J. MUl.D-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS— M:itchless, White Enchantress, Alice H. Fenn, n, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Paul E. ^^agen, Needham, Mass. CARNATIONS — Large and healthy plants, 5000 ■ Victory at $50.00 per 1000; 2000 White Wonder at $60.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Henry l.ustgarten, Manhasset, L. 1., N. V. CoKtinned to Next Colnnut STOCK FOR SALE OARITATIONS CARNATIONS— Large, healthy plants, 1200 En- chantress, 400 Matchless. 300 Victory, 200 White Enchantress, $5.00 per 100. F. W, Godfrey, Ora- deU, N. J. CARNATIONS— Nice field-grown Enchantress, no stem rot nor rust, $5.00 per 100. Frank J. Weiss, Port Jervis, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS EMMA A Garza-Anemone, Double Pompon, pale pink. It's a dandy 1 You will make no mistake in buying stock of this 'Mum; comes into bloom about Nov. 15th, finishes earlv in December. Cuttings ready now. $15.00 per 100. GUTTMAN & RATXOR, INC., Wholesale Florists 101 West 28th Street. NEW YORK, CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 350 Moon Yellow, 100 Maud Dean, 250 Roman Gold, 100 Lynnwood Hall. 100 Pink Gem, 200 Robert Halliday, 2}i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. IRA G. MARVIN 23 So. Franklin St., WILKE.S-BARRE, PA. POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— Diana, Baby, Quinola, Klondyke, Sol. d'Or, Helen Newbury, $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. Ready April 1st. White Bros., Medina. N. Y. CHRYSANTHE.MUM S— PrincipaUy exhibition • varieties. Send for list and prices. Scott Bros., Elmsford. N. Y. CINEKARIAS Cinerarias 2'.2-inch pots Half dwarf, selected strains, best colors: $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; 3-inch, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. CINERARIA Half Dwarf Mixed 2K-in. pots ready now, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Selected strain from the best colors. S. J. REUTER & SON. INC., WESTERLY, R. I. CINERARIAS— Halt dwarf, finest mi.xed, 2>f-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. CROTONS CROTONS — From 3-in. pots, 8 to 10-in. high in 8 varieties, $15.00 per 100; from 2>i-in. pots, in 10 varieties, $5.00 per 100. B. M. Wichers & Co., Gretna, La. CYCLAMEN CYCLAMEN The very best strains and the very best quality. 100 1000 2!<;-inch $7.50 $60.00 2 i.J-inch, equal to 3-inoh 8.00 75.00 3-inch, extra good 12.00 100.00 4-inch, extra good 20.00 Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. CYCLAMEN— Improved Wandsbek type, 3-in., separate or mixed, $8.00 per 100, $76.00 per 1000. Salmon separate, $10.00 per 100. Ernest Rober, Wilmette,Ill. CYCLAMEN — Giant flowering, best strain, 2)^- in. pota, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St.. New York. DAHLIAS DAHLIAS — Large, field-grown clumps. Sylvia, Jack Rose, Rec Hussar, Black Beauty, Blue Oben and other varieties. Extra large tubers, $4.00 per 100, $36.00 per 1000. Hstboro Flower and Fruit Farms, Hatboro, Pa. DAISIES DAISIES— 2 Ji-inch. 100 1000 Boston Yellow $6.00 $50.00 Mrs. F. Sander 6.00 50.00 Marguerites 6.00 50.00 Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa DEC ORATIVE PLANTS LATANIA BORBONICA PALM.S— 15-in. tubs, suitable for decorative work. $5.00 each. Pan- danus Veitchii. 15-in. tubs. $5,00 each. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe & Division Aves., Grand Rapids, Mich. DELPHINIUMS DELPHINIUM BELLADONNA— Strong clumps for forcing, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Breck-Robinson Co.. Lexington, Mass. DRACAENAS DRACfiNA INDIVISA— 6000 strong 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Sodemann i Lind- hardt. Long Branch, N. J. ContiBued to Next Colnaia STOCK j;OR SALE "pRACaNA^"^ DRAC,BNA INDIVISA— Extra heavy, strong. 2''2-in., ready for 4-in. at once. Will make good 6-in. stock for next .Spring, 12-in. to 15-in. high now, $3.50 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash please. Dobbs & Son, The National Florist Auburn, N. Y. ERICAS Ericas, young stock for growing on, strong and well rooted plants out of 2p^ and 2J^-inch pota. Erica Fragrans .Melanthera $10 per 100 " Regerminans $10 " " Cupressina $16 '* " Gracilis Autumnalis ...$10 " " Persoluta Rosea $10 " ■' Persoluta Alba $10 " " Globularia $10 " President Carnot $15 " " President Faure $15 " ** Ventricosa Rosea $15 " Cash with order, please. ANTON SCHULTHEIS 316 19th St. CoUege Point, N. Y. EUONYMUS EUONYMUS RADICANS FOR SALE— Several thousand from rooted cuttings to sturdy plants, 4 and 5 years old. This is a large leaf, quick-grow- ing variety of Radicans. It originated in this town and is extremely desirable. Price and sample plants on application. F. E. Palmer, Inc., Brook- line, Mass. FERNS FERNS. 100 1000 Scottii. 2H-in $5.00 $45.00 Boston, 2H-in 6.00 45.00 Teddy, Jr.. 2M-in.. extra good 6 00 60 00 6-in. of the above, $50.00 to $75.00 per 100. 100 1000 Scottii. 4-in $25.00 $200.00 Teddy, Jr 4-in 25.00 200.00 Roosevelt. 4-in 25.00 200.00 6-in. of the above, $60.00 and $75.00 per 100. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., PhUadelphia, Pa. 2000 Boston Ferns, $10.00 per 100. Boston and Roosevelt Ferns, $15.00 per 100. Extra Strong Roosevelt, $20.00 per 100, $175.00 per 1000. EUGENE SEYMOUR WARREN - RHODE ISLAND FERNS — Scottii. 3-in., $7.00 per 100; Scottii- Teddy, Jr., 6-in., $35.00 per 100; Scottii, Teddy Jr. and Roosevelt, 7-in., 45c. each. Ask prices on large plants, any size. Cash, please. M. Hilpert, Sta. O., 313 Belair Rd., Baltimore, Md. FERNS — Scottii, 5 '-2-in. and 6-in., fine plants at $30.00 and $35.00 per 100. Smithii. 4-in., $20.00 per 100. Teddy Jr.. S-in. specimen plants at $10.00 per doz. Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster .\ve., Philadelphia. Pa. FERN.S — 2.1-4-in. pots, strong plants: Boston, Whitmanii, Whitmanii compacta, Teddy, Jr., Roosevelt. $6.00 per lOO. Heller Bros. Co., New Castle, Ind. TAT ABLE FERNS— Best varieties, fine stock. 2-in. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per ir»0. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe & Division .Aves.. Grand Rapids. Mich. TABLE FERN.S— Best varieties, 2i4'-in., 3c. Orders of 250 at 2,4c.; orders of 1000 $22.50. Brant Bros. Inc., Uitca, N. Y. FERNS — 1000 Boston Ferns ready for 5-in. pots; fine plants, satisfaction guaranteed. Price 15c. Geo. W. Sutherland, --Vthol. Mass. FERN SEEDLINGS AND OTHER FERNS— In any quantity; ses advertisement on page 520. J. F. Anderson, Fern Specialist, Short Hills, N. J. FERN SEEDLINGS — In all varieties; also all other Ferns, 2>^-in., etc. See display ad., page 517. Roman J. Irwin. 108 W. 28th St.. N. Y. FORGET-ME-NOTS FORGET-ME-NOTS (.Myosotis)— Best Winter- blooming, nice, strong plants from soil, $1.00 per 100; 2l2-in.. $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. Newton Rose Conservatories, New^tonville, Mass. FREESIAS FREESIA PURITY BULBS— 500,000 H in. to H in., $4,00 per 1000; 200.000 M in. to H in., $2.50 per 1000. Express prepaid wnen cash with order, 6 per cent, discount C. O. D. Pacific Bulb Co., Seabright, Cal. GARDENIAS GARDENIA VEITCHEII 2,4-in. pots, ready now- Extra fine, $8.00 per 100, $70.00 per 1000. 4-in., extra good. $20,00 and $25.00 per 100. Write today for our plant bulleting and bulb list, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-.MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. Contiiiaed to Next Oolna STOCK J^OR SALE GERANIUMS GERANIUM.S— Ricard, Poitevine, Viaud, Gen. Grant, Nutt. Oberle. Buchner. rooted cuttings, $10.00 per inoO; 2;.i-in.. $20 00 per 1000. John C. Daly, 1510 Hackensack Pknk ltd., North Ber- gen, N. J. GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings, Ricard, Nutt, Poitevine, Buchner. $1000 per 1000. Cash with order, please. AJso booking orders for Fall deliveries. A. D. .Scheinfield, Secaucua, N. J. GERANIUMS— 100 of any of the following vari- eties at $1.25 postpaid: Nutt, Grant, Lawrence, Ricard, Hartman, Viaud and Violet. California Geranium Co., Box 3.'>2, .Santa Monica, Cal, GERANIUIVIS— Rooted Cuttings sent with guar- antee that puts all risk on me. See display advertisement. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GERANIUMS — 4-in., bushy; S. A. Nutt, A. Ricard and Poitevine, $)>.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Cash. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio GLADIOLI GLADIOLUS SPIKE.S — America. Augusta, Mrs. Francis King and other leading cut flower varie- ties, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. N. Leon Wintzer, West Grove, Pa. HYDRANGEAS FRENCH HYDRANGEAS 2^-in. pota. $4.50 per 100. In the following varieties: Hydrangea La Lorraine, Mme, Emile Mouilliere, General Vi De Vibraye, .Mme. Maurice Hamar, Radiant, Avalanche, E. G. Hill, Bouquet Rose. Cash with order, please. J. H. Fieaser. Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. HYDRANGE.4— Otaksa, 3'A-m.. $7.00 per 100; 5-in., $10.00 per 100. IRA G. MARVIN 23 So. Franklin St., WlLKEij-BAHRE. PA. HYDR.ANGEA— Otaksa. 3-in., pots, $5.00 per 100. Flowering sizes, pot grown, 25c. to 50c. each. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe & Division Aves., Grand Rapids, Mich. IRIS Plant now for best results the choicest of all GERMAN IRIS Per 100 Pallida dalmatics $15.00 King of Iris 15.00 Mrs. i^eubronner 15.00 Rheine Nixe 12.00 Niebelungen 10.00 Princess Vic. Louise 10.00 Madame Chereau 4.00 Cash with order. Mountain View Floral Co. Portland, Ore. IRIS — German: Purple, blue and yellow clumiis. $60.00 per 1000. Three to five shoots to a clump, Japanese Iris. White , purple and lavender Divisions, $20,00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson, Springfield Gardens, L. I., N. Y. GERMAN IRIS— Pallido dalmatica, Mme. Che- reau, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. John Mar- shall. Prop. Fruit Hill Greenhouses, Providence, R. I. ___^ IRIS — German, 10 named varieties, $2.00 per 100; Japanese, white, purple, mixed, $6.00 per 100. Amon Heights Nurseries, Camden, N. J. IRIS — German. Pallida, dalmatica. best lavender and fragrant flowers, di\isions, $10.00 per 100. C L. Schmidt, Lebanon, Pa. IVY ENGLISH IVY— 200 strong plants, 2,4-in., fronds 12-in. to 18-in., $4.00 per 100. IRA G. MARVIN 23 So. Franklin St., WILKES-BARRE, PA. ENGLISH IVY PLANTS— Field grown, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Theo. Knocke, Princeton. N.J. JERUSALEM CHERRIES JERUSALEM CHERRIES— Very fine stock. 2H- in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash wnth order. J. H. Fiesser, Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. NURSERY STOCK KOSTER'S BLUE SPRUCE— Can be moved now $12,000 worth at Western Springs, 111., all sizes- Let us quote you. VAUGHANS SEED STORE, CHICAGO and NEW YORK JUGLANS QLTERCIFOLLA— Oak Walnut hybrid; with dark green oak leaves and California wal- nuts. Wild Plant Improvement Gardens, Santa Anna, Cal. ___^ PALMS SINGLE PLANTS Belmoreana, 4-inch $40.00 per 100. 5-inch 75c. to $1 .00 each. 6-inch $1.25 to $1.50 each. Forsteriana, 2H->nch.. $20.00 per 100. 4-inch $40.00 to $46.00 per 100. S-inch $1.00 to $1.25 each. 6-inch $1 25 to $2.00 each. 7-inch $1.50 to $2.50 each. Made up plants. Prices on application. ph6enix ROEBELENII 4-inch $6.00 per 100. S-inch $1.25 to $1.50 each. 6-inch $2.00 to $2.50 each. 7-inch $2.50 to $3 50 each. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing evor^-thing vou need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow- St., Phihidelphia, Pa. CoBttaned to Next Pac* September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 549 STOCKj;OR_SALE XTTRSERY STOCK ORNAMENTAL STOCK OF QUALITY CAN SUPPLY QUANTITY OF FOLLOWING ITEMS: AZALEA mollis. Bushy plants, with plenty of buds, 12 to 15 in. high, 35c. each, $4.00 per doz., $30,00 per 100; IS to 18 in. high, 45o. each, $5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. BOXWOOD — Pyramids, 35 in. high, very fine, $1.75 each; 42 in. high, very fine, $2.25 each; 4S in. high, very fine, $3.25 each; 54 in. high, verv fine, $4,00 each. RHODODENDRONS — Best, hardy-named sorts, bright foliage and fuU of buds, 18 to 24 in. high, 75c. each; 24 to 30 in., $1.00 each. These cover the entire list of Parson's Hardy Hybrids. Seedling RHODODENDRONS— Mixed colors, 18 to 24 in. high, very bushy and full of buds, 55c. each; 24 to 30 in. high, and correspondingly bushy, 70c. each. ARISTOLOCHIA Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe)— Ex- tra strong plants, 4 ft. of tops, 25c. each, in any quantity. HYDRANGEA Paniculata grandiflora— Tree form, 3 to 4 ft. bodies, fine heads, $2500 per 100. Bush form, 3 ft. high, SIO.OO per 100. HYDRANGEA Arboreacens grandiflora alba — 3 to 4 ft. high, bushy, $20.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., bushy, $14.00 per 100. BARBERRY Thunbergii— 18 to 24 in. high, very bushy. $7.00 per 100; 15 to 18 in. high, very bushy. $5.00 per 100. PRIVET. CALIFORNIA— Very bushy, 18 to 24 in high, $2.50 per 100; 24 to 30 in. high, $3.00 per 100. PRIVET AMURENSE (Amoor River, Hardy Northern Type)— 18 to 24 in., $5.00 per 100; 24 to 30 in., $7,00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville ----- ------ Ohio PAI.MS PHOENIX ROEBELENI— Out of 4-in. pots; very well established plants, 12 in. above the pot, $35.00 per 100. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., College Point, L. I., N. Y. PALMS — Phoenix canariensis seedlings from plants, $1.50 per 100, $10.50 per 1000, prepaid. Florist sample for 10c. Cash. Abele Bros.. 520 Joseph St., New Orleans, La. PANDANUS PANDANUS VEITCHII— For a few days only will make special low price for cash with order. Size for 2}2-in. pots, $4.50 per 100. Size for 3 -in. pots, 6.00 per 100. Size for 4 -in. pots, 8.00 per 100. Size for 6 -in. pots. 12.00 per 100. Beet pot-gown, nicety variegated. 3-in. pote. $10.00 per 100. Pandanus suckeis, $2.00 and $4.00 per 100. J. J. Soar. Little River, Fla. PELARGONIUMS PELARGONIUMS— E. G. Wurtenburgia. Schwab- ian Maid. 4-iii.. $15.00 per 100. Cash. C. Bet£3her, Dover, Ohio. PEONXES Peonies 3 to 5 eye roots. Best Cut Flower Varieties. Many new ones. Description and prices on application. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. THE WORLD'S BEST PEONIES— Fifteen fine named Peonies for S2.50, or 25 for $5.00. all different and truly labeled, a chance to obtain a fine collection at half price, comprising such varieties as Festiva maxima, Delachei, Achillea, Lady L. Brarawell, Couronne d'Or, ProHfica, Tricolor, Louis Van Houtte, and various other fine sorts. With any order of above for $5.00 I will include one plant of Baroness Schroeder free. I have the largest stock in America of Lady Alexandra Duff (absolutely true) and many other fine varieties. Send for catalogue. W. L. Gumm, Peony Special- ist, Remington, Ind. PEONIES — Get the rare ones, true stock, Le Cygne, Soulange. Tourangelle. I\Ime. Jules Dessert, Mons. Martin Cahuzac. La France, Rosa Bonheur, Mignon, Therese, German Bigot, Prime- vere, La Fayette, Eugene \'erdier. Send for list D. W. C. Ruff, Buena Vista Gardens, St. Paul, Minn. PEONIES— $20,000 worth of best named varieties at our Nursery, Western Springs, 111. Now is planting time. Let us quote you, VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO and NEW YORK STOCK FOR SALE PEONIES — The money makera. Send for our liat. C. Betacher, Dover. Ohio. PERENNIALS GERMAN' IRIS— Pure, bright yellow, not the muddy, faded color often seen, 75c. per 100. Hardy Phlox. Mrs. Jenkina. The best tall, pure white Phlox, S1.50 per 100. E. K. Hess, Richmond Hill, L. I., N. Y. HARDY PLANTS — Cypripedium acaule, pubes- cens and spectabile. Lilium Canadense and Philadelphicum 25 varieties Hardy Ferns, also hardy perennials and shrubs. L. E. Williams. Exeter. N. H. CoBtinned to Next Calnmn PERENNIALS Perennials Complete list of the best Varieties with prices that will interest you. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. PYRETHRUM, Jap. Iris, Phlox, mixed, Iris Sib. Orientalis, blue, and Narcissus bulbs, home grown. Munsell & Harvey, Ashtabula, Ohio. PHLOX PHLOX— White or pink, $3.00 per 100. Amon Heights Nurseries. Camden. N. J. . POINSETTIAS POINSETTIAS— Strong stock. 2}4-m., S6.00 per 100, S50.00 per 1000. IRA G. MARVIN 23 So. Franklin St., WILKES-BARRE, PA. POINSETTIAS— Nice plants, out of 2'4-in., $4.50 and $5.00 per 100. Cash. Fisher Bros., Cham- bersburg. Pa. PRIMULA 300,000 PRIMROSES Best strain in existence, as usual, specialty for many years, always reliable, 2-in., £3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000. except where noted. MALACOIDES. lavender and white. MALACOIDES, pink and grandiflora, 3Hc. OBCONICA, LARGE FLOWERING, 9 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA LARGE FLOWERING FRINGED, 5 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA GIANT FLOWERING, 6 separate colors or mixed. OBCONICA SALMON QUEEN S3.50 per 100. We grow HYDRANGEAS, ALL BEST KINDS by the acre. Let us quote you. J. L. SCHILLER. TOLEDO, O. PRIMULA — Obconica. transplanted seedlings, Ronsdorf strain, flnest in existence, separate or mixed, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Malacoides, white or pink, transplanted, $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. Ernest Rober. Wilmette. 111. PRIMULA MALACOIDES ROSEA— New. bril- liant pink variety. Certificates wherever shown. August or September delivery. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 ber 1000. Fred H. Lemon & Co.. Richmond. Ind. PRIMULA OBCONICA— Miller's Giant, fine, 3- in.. S4.00 per 100. Chinese large flowering, 3-in., $4.00; 2-in., $2,00 per 100. Malacoides, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. These plants will please you. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown. Pa. PRIMULA MALACOIDES— 2H-in. pots, extra strong plants, ready to shift, S2.50 per 100. H. J. Tober, 58 Concord St., Providence, R. I. RESURRECTION PLANTS RESURRECTION PLANTS— (Mexican Ever- green), scarce, $3.25 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Vaughan'a Seed Store, 43 Barclay St.. New York. ROSES Rose Plants 100 1000 American Beauty. 3-in.. extra fine $8.00 $75.00 White Killarney, 3-in., O. R 900 80.00 Pink Killarney, 3-in., O. R 9.00 80.00 Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. R. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. ROSE PLANTS — Own roots. My Maryland, 3Vi-in., Pink Killarney, 3) 2-in.: .Orenburg, 4-in., 3}3-in., $6.00 per 100. $55.00 per 1000; 4-in., $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. Lady Hillingdon, 4-in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Good, strong stock. 250 plants at the 1000 rate. Brant Bros., Inc., Utica, N. Y. ROSES — Own root bench plants, 1-3 years old. Pink and White Killarney, 1 year old Richmond, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Stock in prime con- dition. On market due to reduction in plant. 3i4-in. Richmond. $6.00 per 100. IRA G. MARVIN 23 So. Franklin St.. WILKES-BARRE. PA. ROSE PLANTS— Pink and White Killarney, 3-in. pots, own roots. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. My Maryland, 3-in. pots, S8.00 per 100. $75.00 1000. Henry Smith, cor. RIonroe and Division Ayes., Grand Rapids. Mich. 2M- and 4-in . 1 yr.. field-grown to pot 5 to 6-in. Leedle Co., Expert Rose Growers, Springfield, O- SMILAX Smilax 100 1000 aH-irK^t S3.50 $30.00 3 -inch. . . ; 6.00 50.00 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Continued to Next Colnmn STOCKjraiR^SALE SMILAX SMILAX— To make room. $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. M. H. Baumann, Park Ridge. N. J. . SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS Extra fine topped and branching. 100 1000 Ramsburg's Silver Pink, 2K-in $5.00 $40.00 Phelps' White, 2i^-in 5.00 40.00 Phelps' Yellow, 2;.^-in 5.00 40.00 Giant Yellow, 2H-in 5.00 40.00 Nelrose, 2H-in 6.00 40.00 Nelrose, .S-in 8.00 70.00 Nelrose. 4-in 12.00 100.00 Keystone, 2H-in 6.00 30.00 Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphi aPa. SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink, Phelp's White and Yellow, 2'4-in., $4.00 per 100, 8:i5.00 per 1000. Keystone, 2ii-in,, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Do not fail to order a packet of our New Key- stone .Snapdragon .Seed, clear pink and an all Win- ter bloomer, $1.00 per pkt. S. S. SKIDELSKY&CO., 1004 Lincoln Bldg. 1004 Lincoln Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, PA. SNAPDRAGONS 100 1000 Ramsburg's Silver Pink $3.00 S2o.00 Nelrose 3,00 25.00 Burton's Pink, 2'4-in 3.00 Phelp's White, 2)4 -in 3.00 Nice. 2.1'4-in. plants that will please you. Cash with order. Hopkins The Florist. Brattleboro. Vt _ SNAPDR.AGON— Nelrose. 3-in,. strong and bushy, cut back. $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000, Key- stone, new. 3-in., strong and bushy, cut back, fine pink. Winter blooming, S7.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. John F. Horn & Bro., 20 No. Sixth St., Allentown, Pa. SNAPDRAGONS — Virginia, seedling plants, from selected stock, cut back and branched. 2-in. pots. $3.00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000. Ramsburg's Silver Pink, white, yellow, garnet, $3.00 per 100. M. P. Ford, Florist, E. Weymouth, Mass. SNAPDR.\GO.N— Grown from seed, strong and bushv plants. Ramsburg's Silver Pink, Phelp's White, 2>,,-in., $3.50 per 100. I. Carter & Son, Mt. Holly" N. J. SNAPDRAGONS— Silver- Pink, Giant White, Giant Yellow, 2>f-in. pots. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. SNAPDRAGON— Nelrose. bushy plants, cut back, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. M. H. Bau- mann. Park Ridge. N. J. S.NAPDRAGON— Nelrose from seed. 2M-in., 2 '2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Blackmon Bros., Centre St., Trenton, N. J. SPIRiEA SPIR.EA — From cold storage. Gladstone, pure white; Queen .Alexandra, pink; Philadelphia, lavender-pink; Mont. Blanc, pure white novelty; Etna, deep pink; Rhenania, beautiful rosy carmine, striking novelty. Delivery right now. Write for prices. Gt. Van Waveren & Kruijff, 14 Stone St., New York City. STEVIAS STEVIA — Fine, 3-in., twice cut back repotted plants, ready for 6-in., at 5c. Palmetto Nur- series, De Witt House Prop., Florence. S. C. STEVIA— Rooted cuttings, $8.00 per 1000; 2-in., $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson, Springfield Gardens. L. I., N. Y. SWAINSONA SWAINSONA — J-in. pots, fine plants. $12.50 per 100. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe and Division Aves.. Grand Rapids. Mich. S'WEET PEAS SWEET PEAS — Zvolanek's varietiea. Note my ad. page 517. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th «t., New York City. VINCAS VINCA INCANA — For borders and edging, plants from open ground. $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000. Southworth Bros.. Beverly. Mass. VIOLETS FIELD GROWN VIOLET PLANTS 100 1000 Princess of Wales $6.00 $50.00 Lady Campbell 6.00 50.00 Marie Louise 6.00 50.00 California 6.00 50,00 Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN C6,. 1608-1620 Ludlow St,. Philadelphia. Pa. FIELD-GROWN VIOLETS — Strong clumps of Princess of Wales. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. California, $4.00 per 100. Campbell, $5.00 per 100. All strong, healthy plants, packed to carry safely by express. Chaa. Black, Hightstown, N . J VIOLETS — Princess of Wales. As we have dis- continued growing Violets, we offer our stock for sale. First pick, $5.00 per 100, $45,00 -per 1000. Extra fine stock. J. B. Braun, Florist, Hightstown, N. J. Continned to Next Colnnui STOCKJFOR^ALE MISCELLANEOUS STOCK BOUVARDI.i — Scarlet and white, 4-in. pots. strong plants. $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Spren- geri— 2-in. pots. $2.00. 2H-in. pots. $3.00. 3-in. pots. $4.00 per 100. Poinsettias — Z'A-in. pots. $4.00. 3-in. pots. $5.00 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th & West. morefand Ste.. Philadelphia,. Pa. BOUVARDI.A- Pink and red. $4.00 per 100. Boston ferns from 23-4-in. pots, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Whitmanii ferns, same size, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Cash, please. Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St., Scranton, Pa. DRACAENA INDIVISA — 4-in. pots, 18-in. to 20-in. high, 20c. each. English Ivy — 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Snapdragon- Silver Pink, 2;4-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. Wm. Mears, Rumeon, N. J^ FOR SALE— 500 Cecile Brunner and 2000 Madi- son Hose plants, 4-in. pots, at 6c. Also 1800 ft. IW-in. Reading black wrought pipe at oc. a foot. Never used; as good as new. Brant-Hentz Flower Co., Madison, N. J. ^ STRA\yBERRY PLANTS STRAWBEKRV PLANTS— For .September and Fall planting. Layer and pot-grown plants of the leading standard and Everbearing varieties. W ill bear fruit next Summer. Also Raspberry, Black- berry, Asparagus plants. Fruit trees. Catalog free. Wholesale price list sent to florists. Harry P. Squires, Good Ground, N. Y. -VEGETABLE PLANTS FIELD GROWN PLANTS— All varieties; Cab- bage, $1.00 per 1000, $8..50 per 10,000. Celery, $2.00 per 1000. Parsley, $2.50 per 1000. F. M. Pattington. Scipioville, N. Y. ^^^^^^^^ STOCK WANTED Asters Wanted CUT BLOOMS. Good prices. Prompt payments. Also consignments of other firsts-class stock. Ship at once. A. L. YOUNG & CO., Inc. 54 West 28th Street NEW YORK FOR SALE OREXCHANGE TO EXCHANGE — Or will sell. Geraniums, leading varieties. 2i.;i-in. pots. $2.50 per 100. for desirable varieties of Carnations, field-grown. Mjsh a Lebanon Greenhouses. Lebanon. Pa. WILL EXCHANGE— Fine 2\-2-in. Nelrose Snap- dragon at $3.00 per 100 for field-grown Carna- tions. Blackmon Bros.. Centre St.. Trenton. N. J. FOR SALE OR RENT TRUCK FARM and GREENHOUSES — For Sale — 10 acre Farm, 4 greenhouses, 2, 100 X 25 ft. each, 2, 75 x 16 ft. each ; 7 room Colonial house with hot and cold water, bath and furnace; bam and poultry house; tools, -wagons, etc. 15 miles north of Boston. Will be sold at a sacrifice if a buyer can be found at once. Horace S. Crowell, bosVoTmJ^s. FOR SALE A profitable retail greenhouse busineBS. consisting of 5 greenhouses. S.OOO ft., double thick glass, in good repair, large modern salesroom and office in a live New EnRland city. Established and owned by the same party for 16 years. Sales and net income this year largest in its history. 'Mums, Carnations, etc., planted all ready for profitable Winter's busi- ness. Price very- reasonable. Personal reasons for selling. No triflers need write. Address R. D., care THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE. FOR SALE OR RENT — Greenhouse property at Highwood. near Englewood. N. J., 5 minutes from depot and trolley. It has on it three large greenhouses, one large, unfinished house, built of cement blocks, and one small cottage. Plot three acres. SeUing price. S13.400. Rental. S60.00 j^er month. R. E. Wortendyke, 1 Montgomery bt., Jersey City. N. J. FOR SALE— Greenhouses, well stocked, 10,000 sq. ft. in city of 100.000 people, close to the largest cemeterj- and near three others. Ten miles from Boston, Mass. With or without cottage house. Frederick Southworth, 35 Hudson St., Lynn, Mass. TO REXT — 4 greenhouses with house, barn and half acre of land in Queens Co. Excellent op- portunity for German. Reasonable price to quick purchaser. Address R. C, care The Florists' Ex- change. Continned to Next Pae* 550 The Florists' Exchange _j;OR^SALEOR^ENT^_ FOR SALE — Afl a whole or in part, or will incor- porate, my florist businoBS, paying a net profit for IS years of $10,000 yearly. Louia L. Grpen. (10 State St., BoKton. Mnm. FOR SALE — 4-rooiii house, plot 57x100, green- house 14x80. C. Hutzler, East 87th St. near Ave L., Canaraie, Brooklyn, N. Y. Sundries for sale BARGAIN— Florist's place, n few thousand feet of glass, good heating plant, lot of equipment and stock, etc., tfl be moved off the property. Owner relinng from business. Plenty of land nearby. Controls large retail business. Will pay its cost in short time. Snap for a good man who will act quickJy. AddresSiO. R., care The Florists' Ex- change. FOT SALE — Rebuilt Morehead Return Steam Traps, ready for use, with complete installation direcUons from engineer, with eight years' expe nence in design of return trap systems. Capacities 65, 1.35 and 200 boiler horse power. " Cure your circulation troubles this Fall.'' James V. Colpitts, Engr., 27 South ISth St., Philadi-lphin. Pa FOR SALE— SECOND-HAND flfH, threaded and coupled, ready for use, 1-in., .Ic; IK-in. 4o.; IfJ'JS- ^j' ^"'"■' '"■ P" "■ PECKY CYPRESS, J17.00 and up per thousand «q. ft. MetropoUtan Material Co.. 1398-1408 » MetropoUtan Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. ^9^^^^*^^ — *^" account of enlarging our plant 1 Putnam Steam Boiler, new last Fall and run only SIX months. Gross rating 4,650 sq. ft. List &"<»• »1600, our price S300. In perfect condition. J. O. B cars Quidnick, R. I. Quidnick Green- houaes, Quidnick, R. I. FOR SALE — Second-hand building and plumbing materials for greenhouses covering 40,000 sq ft No. 6 Moorehead^Steam Trap in use one Winter „„ „ . 'RA G. MARVIN 23 So.^Franklin St.,»>» WILKES-BARRE, PA. FOR SALE — Eleven section Radiant Hot Water Boiler, in. best condition. Address Ira H. Landia. Paradise, Lancaster Co.. Pa. FOR SALE— No. 5 Mills Boiler, fine condition, for steam or hot water. Price $150. Tripp Floral Co., Walton. N. Y. SIX sectional* American Radiator boiler, $65. H. Iffinger, 1211 Seattle Ave., Ozone Park, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES SUPERIOR ^ CARNATION STAPLES — Best ..'.iSP ° °° '''" market, 35c. per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postage paid. Michigan Cut Flower exchange. 264^Randolph St., Detroit. Mich. SPHAGNirM MOSS SPHAGNUM iMOSS—10-bbl. bale $2.10, 5 bales $9.25; 5-bbI. bale $1.00, 5 bales $4.25, Jersey Peat. 75c. per bag. Burlapped. 40c. extra. Cash, 6o. less. Jos. H. Paul. Box 156. Manahawkin. N. J. MpSS--Freshly baled Sphagnum Moss, bur- lapped. Shipments from 10 to 50 bales 65c. ach. Cash with order. Write for prices on car lots. Frank Hancock, City Point, Wis. SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbl. bale $2.00, 10 bales $19.00. Cash, 7c. less. Orders rushed, Mana- hawkin Moss AJPcat Co., Box V, Manahawkin. MOSS—Strictly IstKilass, $1.00 per bale. Cash AdolpbuB B. Cranmer, Mayetta, N. J. TOBACCO STEMS FRESH, TOBACCO STEMS— In bales. 200 lbs .,i^xS*''**,''° ""■• »*"0; lOOO 'bs., $7.00; ton, S!^ "*'•..,. *"° Dust. Scharff Bros., Florists, Van Wert, Ohio. WIRE WORK WE are the largest manufacturera of Wire Work in the West. E. F. WinUrson Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. lU. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO RENT— GreeiSirures' with small cottage and one or two acres of land. New J«rsey preferred. Address Jas. Marr, Wyandanch, WANTED — A second-hand steam boiler from 2500 to 3500 feet of radiation. Must be in Ist^ class condition. For cash. Poinsard Bros., 1513 Electric St.. Scranton. Pa. WANTED TO RENT— Within commuting dit. tance of New York, small place with good house and greenhouse. Address K. H.. cure The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Boiler stack in good condition. 22-in. diameter, 35 ft. long. C. W. Espy & Son, Brook- vllle, Pa. Greenhouse Building i Stobm Lake. Ia. — An pxtensive ad- dition is being built to tlie Munson greenhouse. Denver, Colo. — A. C. Toothacker is putting up a steel grcenliouse at 400 Josephine st., which will cost $700. ;' Philadelpiiia. Pa. — Aschmann Bros, are having a frame greenhouse con- structed, 2Stt. X l.ilft.. on the northwest i corner of Bustlcton avc. and Cottman 1 St.. at a cost of $l.'i00. Atlantic Highlands, N. J. — A greenhouse of the most modern style and construction is being built on "W. B. Parson's property at I-ocust Point at a cost of .$0000. It will be 18ft. x :«ft. with an addition of 18ft. x 20ft.. which will be used as a service building. The Metropolitan Material Co. of Brooklyn has the contract. St. Louis, Mo. St. Paul, Minn. Demand Exceeds Supply The cut doner demands still ex- ceed the supply and consequently all stock is quickly disposed of. The first Carnations were in and a quantity of short stemmed Roses, mostly Killarney. Both florists and growers are looking forward to continued prosperity. With the school openings. St. Paul's fashion week, and also an increased number of Fall weddings, all florists in the Twin Cities express themselves very well tileased with the prospects. Chr.ysantheraum stock in benches is looking excellent. The continued at- tacks of thrips, caterpillars and other pests have been held in check. Boston ferns are potted. Poinsettias, Bouvar- dias and catch crops are being benched. Formosums, Paperwhites and Romans have arrived and in most places are laid. The Aster crops under glass are about finished, and the housing of pot stock from the outside will soon be under way. Chas. Fuhlbregge, with Holm & Olson, left for Chicago this week, and will visit the surrounding places on his vacation. The State Fair Grounds The authorities have started to prepare tor this annual event. Through the courtesy of W. Vasatka, superinten- dent of the grounds, the writer was agreeably surprised to see what has i)een done. Three hundred and fifty acres are enclosed, and same is utilized as a gen- eral show place one week in the year. The Agricultural Building is sectioned off and each county of the State is repre- sented. The Horticultural Building, equal in size to the last named, fur- nishes a unique advantage to all florists and growers to exhibit and advertise their stock. It is stated that there is no other fair in the country whose at- tendance equals this. It is gratifying to realize that horti- culture has not been set aside, and that the trade helps support this part. The grounds, although large, are scattered throughout with libera] plantings of Cannas. Coleus. Geraniums and various ornamental bedding plants. The trees, shrubs, and grass, are all in keeping with this large enterprise handled by the State of Minnesota. W. E. T. The Market Business is getting better as Sep- tember approaches. The recent rains, too, have helped outside stuff wonder- fully, so that quantities of Tuberoses, Gaillardias and Asters are coming in greatly improved. (Jladioli clean up nicely at 4c. with hardly enough to go around. Some .short white Carnations ( field grown ) and a few Roses, are find- ing their way to the market. Oceagion- ally Valley is in sufficient supply, (ireens are plentiful. General Notes The Retail Florists' Association held its regular meeting at the Mission Inn, Aug. 21. About 25 members were present and a very enthusiastic meeting was reported. The principal discussion was the means to combat the closing of the retail stores on Sunday by certain parties in the trade. Grimm & Gorly were showing some very fine decorations of Gladioli and Tamarix the past week. Gladiolus America, used with this shrub, is admirable. They also had on exhibition a new kind of wreath of palm leaves. Fred C. Weber is employing the latest and the "unusual" in his window deco- rations. The new wicker furniture done in cubist design of black and white, makes a hit in his Olive st. window. The force at Geo. Walbart's place is using its spare time repainting and clean- ing. 'Mum plants, the big item for Fall business, appear much improved since the last rain. Paul Scheider, Fred WaUner and Dewever, in fact all the country growers, have excellent fields of these. Cyclamen have improved wonderfully since the cooler weather set in. Thou- sands of these plants at the establishment of Jules Bourdet and Sanders Nursery Co. promise to be better than previous years. Alex. Johnson has just finished shift- ing a house of Boston ferns. A. Jablonski has some fine Begonias coming along. These will have to go some to surpass his productions of previ- ous years for Christmas. The seed companies are receiving their Chinese Lilies and Colchicum autum- nale. F. L. S Cincinnati, 0. The Market Gladioli are proving the one big factor at the present time. Were it not for the large quantities of this flower that are coming into the market there would b& a decided shortage of flowers. A few late Asters may now be had, but the receipts are not nearly as large as Great Ragweed (Ambrosia trifida). whose pollen is one of the chief causes of hay fever. Grows in moist lands. Very abundant on the Gulf Coast. Height 3H fed Wormwood Ragweed (.\mbrosia art^misissfoUa) . Responsible, with the Great Ragweed, for S5 per cent, of Fall hay fever. More common in the Middle and Northern States. Height 2H to 3 feet they should be. Roses are only in fair supply. Both Easter Lilies and rubrum are fairly plentiful, and are proving good property. Other offerings include hardy Hydrangea, Tuberoses, Baby's Breath, Dahlias and Cosmos. Smilax is running short of actual needs in this market. Notes C. E. Critchell returned late last Saturday from his auto trip through the State. The following called on their trade here last week : Julius Dilloff, repre- senting Schloss Bros., New York City;i Milton Alexander, representing Lion &| Co., New York City; Ross E. Adgate,! of the McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Out of town buyers who called in this city included Mr. and Mrs. Purlant, Winchester, Ky., and Miss C. E. Ruchf Shreveport. La. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Schwaz are spending the current fortnight on the Great Lakes. Teddy. Post Office News Item Indemnity for Partial Damage to Re- gistered, Insured and C.O.D. Mail Postmaster Morgan of New York in- vites attention of the public to the new feature in the postal service whereby indemnity is now paid in cases where articles contained in registered, insured and C. O. D. packages are damaged, but not rendered worthless, for the actual, usual, direct and necessary cost of parts required to place them in a serviceable condition. Heretofore the payment of indemnity on account of injury has been restricted to irreparable damage to such articles or parts of articles. This new feature was put into effect so as to gov- ern articles mailed after Aug. 8, 1916. Full paiticulars may be obtained at the post office. Postmaster Morgan invites the atten- tion of the public to the fact that the exchange of parcel post mails with China is now in full operation. Planting Lilies in the Open Ground Will you kindly tell us what is the best time to commence planting in this latitude, either in eoldframes or in the open, such Liliums as formosum, Har- risii and giganteum for early Spring and Summer blooms? We desire to plant quite a lot of them and did not wish to make anv mistake in the time. — O. D. & S. Co., Ga. — The Lilies named are mostly used for forcing into flower under glass. They may be safely planted outdoor for Sum- mer blooms as early in the Spring as the frost is out of the ground sufficientl.v to allow the ground to be prepared. Planting in eoldframes would be possible with safety from four to six weeks be- fore outside planting. Published by American Hay Fever Prevention Association, General Offices. Audubon Bldg., New Orleans Plants and Hay Fever In The Exchange last week several paragraphs referred to the distress caused by hay fever at this time. Our Boston correspondent alluded to the campaign aigainst the use of certain flowers, includ- ing Roses, that the medical profession there is making, as the pollen of the flowers is blamed for causing the fever. Prom Montgomery, Ala., also came a reference to bad cases of hay fever, and thirdly a letter from the president of the Hay Fever Prevention Ass'n at New Orleans, in which certain weeds that grow extensively over the countryside were named, all pointing to the wide- spread annoyance caused by pollen. We publish a cut showing two so- called Ragweeds or Ambrosias, which are among the most abundant weeds whose pollen causes the trouble. In our own So. Brooklyn (N. Y.) section it is safe to say that there are acres of these weeds now at the full point of their flowering, and quantities of golden pol- len is blown from them. They are eas- ily cut over and should be so treated be- fore they actually get to the flowering stage. The advertising columns of THB EXCHANGE will not flood you with useless Inquiries that are costly ot I you- September 2, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 551 METROPOLITAN GREENHOUSES Thorough In Every Particular » The three things of utmost importance after signing the contract to build a greenhouse, are. Quality, Speed and Economy. This is a basic truth, and absolutely essential to the success of any greenhouse building operation. Our organization is letter-perfect down to the minutest detail. Along with many other prominent Metropolitan Greenhouse owners, Mr. Martin Metzner, for whom we built the above greenhouse on his estate at Lake Ronkonkoma, Long Island, will verify our claim that we are capably equipped to build satisfactorily, rapidly and economically. PUT YOUR GREENHOUSE PROBLEMS UP TO US We go anywhere in the U. S. to submit plana and price* METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. PATENTED GREENHOUSES 1 398- 1 408 Metropolitan Ave. Brooklyn, N. Y. When ordering, plense mention The Baicfaange Quality^ Durability^ Efficiency are obtained in a Green- house, Conservatory or similar structures when built by George Pearce 203 Tremont Ave. Orange, N. J. (Telephone— 962 M) at a less cost than asked by others for indifferent work. Distance no object. Write or SEE ME before placing your order elsewhere and save money. PRICES— NET F. 0. B. Richmond Big Advance Ventilating Machine, complete with pipe post.-$r2.00 Big Advance Ventilating Machine, less pipe post 11.00 Truss Type Arms, complete with bolts ' 30 Hangers, complete with screws 10 Shafting Pipe IJ^-in. complete with patent pipe couplings. Per ft. 7c. Patent Pipe couplings for 1 J^-in. pipe, separate. 15 ALL PRI CES absolutely the same to each and every customer. We can make immediate deliveries. For further Information and prices, get our Catalog, sent FREE on request. Remember our complete line of Greenhouse Fittings. We solicit your business and guarantae to handle it for you in a satisfactory manner. ADVANCE COMPANY, Richmond, Indiana Our Advernsing Columns READ FOR PROFIT 1 USE FOR RESULTS Every Green- house Has Its Own Heating Problem IT will pay you to get the advice of experts on the heating plant best suited to your requirements. A poor system will cause all kinds of trouble and inconvenience, besides necessitating large fuel and repair bills. We'd like to tell you some of the things we've learned about greenhouse heating during our fifty years in business. You will find our advice helpful and we will welcome the opportunity to be of service to you. JOHN C. MONINGER COMPANY EVERYTHING FOR THE GREENHOUSE CHICAGO CINCINNATI NEW YORK 912 Blackhawk St. 2208 Union Central Bidg. 806 Marbridge BIdg. GREENHOUSES IRON FRAME PIPE FRAME OUR FACILITIES ARE THE BEST FOR DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING ANY TYPE OF HOUSE, AND OUR EXPERIENCE ASSURES YOU A STRUCTURE WHICH WILL BE FOUND DESIRABLE IN EVERY RESPECT AND REASONABLE IN PRICE. "PROMPT SHIPMENTS" The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 3075 South Spaulding Avenue - - CHICAGO When ordering, pleeee meptlon Tba Eicbange WE MANUFACTURE HOTBED SASH at 75c. each S. JACOBS Gun are all made from the very belt grade of Gulf Cypreaa. Glazed Hotbed Sash from $1.65 up. Double Light Sash up to $4.00. We carry a large ttock of all sizes. Write us for estimate. C /^ IVI C ■ 3es- 1 379 Flushing Av... O^INO, BROOKLYN, N. Y. When ordering, please mention Tbe EIxclians« 552 The Florists' Exchange September 2, 1916. Jack Frost Is Just Around The Corner First thing you know, he will jog your memory about those sash you ought to have bought. We are jogging it gently now. He won't care how roughly he does it. His jogs, cost you money. Our jogs, save you money. Here then is our gentle jog in the form of a Special Sash Offer IT'S your chance to get right in on the ground floor and buy the right sash at decidedly the right price. The remarkable thing about this offer, is, that in, the face of the great advances in price of all the materials and labor that goes into the sash, still we are not raising the price a penny. You can buy 25 to 50 or 100 sash this year at exactly the same Special Offer price you did last year. But the Offer holds good for 30 days only. After that,'[the chances are a sharp advance in price will be made. Offer Unpainted and Unglazed No. 1 . 25 Sash for $26.50 and one Sash free No. 2. 50 Sash for $52 and two Sash free No. 3. 100 Sash for $101 and four Sash free Price Painted, One [Coat For lots of ovor 100 a flat price of 99 cents each. This price does not include any Sash free Builders of Greenhouses and Conservatories NEW YORK 42nd Street BIdt, lont Bld(. CLEVELAND Swetl.nd Bld(. No. 4. 25 Sash for $29 and one Sash free No. 5. 50 Sash for $55.50 and two Sash free No. 6. lOCSash for $110 and four Sash free SALES OFnCES BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO Widener BUg. Rookery BId». TORONTO MONTREAL Royal Bank Bldg. Traniportation Bide. FACTORIES: Irviniton. N. Y.. A WEEKLY TRADE MEDIUM FOR FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN, NURSERYMEN AND THE ALLIED INDUSTRIES Vol. XLII. No. 11 SEPTEMBER 9 1916 One Dollar per Annum fUlCKCa Western Office I vniV./\ViW 14} North Wabash Ave. I Home Office i 438 to 448 W. 37th St. NEW YORK Fine Ferns FOR SUMMER AND FALL TRADE The fancy varieties of NEPHROLEPIS especially are very much in demand, and find a ready sale during the Summer and Fall months. Now is the time to lay in a stock. Owing to the great demand for Ferns in the late Spring, we became sold out, and wero not able to fill all of our orders, but now we have an unusually fine stock of plants of exceedingly good value. You will find them the most salable plants that can be handled. NEPHROLEPIS elegantlssima compacta. 2U-'m. pots, $6.00 per 100; SH-in., «3.00 per doz.; 6-in., S6.00 per doz.; 8-in., S12.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS elegantlssima. 2J^4-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; S-in.. S12 00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Teddy Jr. 2i^-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 3H-in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS SmithlL 2»^-in. pots, $8.00 per 100; 3H-in-t tS.OO per doz.; 5-in., $6.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS muscosa. 3'2-in. pots. $3.00 per doz. Lilium Harrisii FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY We offer a selected stock of the original true Harrisii for early forcing. This stock was grown from the original true type, and will be found splendid stock for early forcing, for which purpose Harrisii is so valuable. The crop is much shorter than usual this season, but we are in position to supply a nice lot of selected stock. 6- to 7-inch bulbs, $5.50 per 100, or $16.00 per case of 350 bulbs. 7- to 9-inch bulbs, 9.00 per 100, or 16.00 per case of 200 bulbs. Lilium Formosum NOW READY We offer the black-stemmed variety, which is superior to the green, the cost of the bulbs being a trifle more, but they are well worth the difference in price. 7- to 9-inch bulbs, $8.00 per 100, or $17.50 per case of 250 bulbs. 9- to 10-inch bulbs. $12.00 per 100, or $19.00 per case of 180 bulbs. Chinese Sacred Lily /?£4dk Single basket (30 bulbs), $1.80; original bundle, containing four baskets (120 bulbs), $6.60. Freesias Purity (ready for immediate delivery). J $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Azore (for later delivery). Pure white. $1.00 per 100, $8.50 per 1000. F. R. PIERSON COJ'Tr- \i to \i to oeasunable Stock ARAUCARIA Eicelsa Fine large plants. 6-in., 18 to 22 in. high, $1.00 each 7-in., 22 to 34 in. higli, 1.50 eacli ADIANTUM Croweanum Ready now. Fine plants. 3-in., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. BOUVARDIA Double pink, single pink, single wliite (HumboldtU), 3-in., $8.00 per 100. GARDENIAS 2M-in., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000; 3-in., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Good, Strong, Field-Grown CARNATION PLANTS Ready for Shipment Alice, Miss Theo $7.00 per 100, $65,110 per 1000 Rosette, Matchless, Cham- pion, Benora, The Herald, Beacon $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000 White Wonder $6.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000 FOR 1917 We offer our new Crimson Carnation ARAWANA, ;i good com- mercial sort. See it growing this Fall and Winter. IN THIS ISSUE FREEZIA Yi to M-in., $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000 Boston Fern Runners $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000 Geranium Cuttings Orders taken now S. A. Nutt, Ricard, Achievement, Improved Poitevine, (little larger than Poitevine), Madam Landry, Buchner, La Favorite, Eucemortmore, E. G. Hill, John Doyle, Eugene Viaud, Tiffin, Trego, $10.00 per 1000. 2-inch stock later, $17.00 per 1000 BULBS LILIUM FORMOSUM DVE NOW Per 100 Per lOOn 7-9 Case of 250 $15.00 $7.00 $56.00 7-9 ..Case of 275 16.50 7.00 56.00 8-10 Case of 200 17.00 8.50 80.00 9-10 Case of 200 18.00 9.50 85 00 PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA Per 100 Per 1000 14 ctm. and up (1000 to case) $1.75 $14.00 CHINESE LILIES 30 bulbs to the basket, 4 baskets to the bale, per bale, $7.00 . . $50.00 WM. F. KASTING CO. SST?: The reader is directed to our business announcement on page 556. The greatly increased cost of production renders this advertised advance in our rates imperative A.N.FIERSON Mc n^'o^m^LL Com GERANIUMS Alphonse Ricard, Beaute Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, Gen'l Grant, Mad. Buchner, Mad. Recamler, Jean Viaud, Jean Oberle, Abbie Schaefer, Mad. Landry, La Favorite and other good kinds, in 3-in. stock, at $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 2-in. at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. We have a large stock ready for immediate shipment and orders booked for future shipment. BOSTON FERNS 4-inch. $15.00 per 100; 7-incli, $6.00 per doz.; 8-inch, $1.00 each. Large plants, in 11- and 12-inch pots, from S2.50 to $5.00 2-in. 2-in. 100 1000 ACALYPHA $2.00 $18.50 ALTERNANTHERA 2.00 18.50 AGERATUM 2.00 18.50 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. Extra strong BEGONIAS, Vernon 2.00 18.50 COLEUS 2.00 18.60 CUPHEA Platycentra 2.00 18.50 HARDY ENGLISH IVT 2.00 18.50 LEMON VERBENAS 2.00 18.50 LANTANAS 2.00 18.50 MOONVINES. White and blue 2.00 18.50 PARLOR IVY, S. Scandens 2.00 18.50 POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2.00 18.50 SALVIA, Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 18 50 SWAINSONA. White 2.00 18.50 $9.00 per doz. each. 3-in. 3-in 100 1000 $3.00 $25.00 5.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25 on 3.00 25 00 300 26.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 26.00 3.00 26 00 CELERY WHITE PLUME $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 and over, 85c. per 1000 Cash with order. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO, WHITE MARSH MARYLAND 5S4 The Florists' Exchange S. & W. Co.'s Giant Panslcs NEW CROP PANSY SEED SPLENDID MIXTURE Our Mixtvirt'S uf Paii.sie.s are iiKnk' vip with a f horough knowledge of the requirements for the florist, and are composed of only the l)est and choicest varieties. S.&.W. CO.'S NON PLUS ULTRA (hir Nun Plus Ultra Pansy Mixture ountains the largest, handsomest, most perfect varieties ever sent out. The beautiful coloring and variety of marking give a bed of these Pansies a most brilliant appearance. The seed has been saved from the greatest assortment of types, including only the best of Giant Cassiers, Hutriiots, Trimardeaux and Giant Enghsh, French and t'n'rnian strains. . Pkt. I4 oz. Oz. Finest QuaUty 80.1.5 SI. 50 ?.5.00 & W. CO.'S GIANT SORTS IN SEPARATE COLORS SPECIAL TYPES Pkt. Giant Azure Blue $0.10 Giant Adonis. Light blue 10 Giant Emp. William. Bright blue .15 Giant Fire King 15 Giant Lord Beaconsfield 15 Giant Purple 10 Giant Snow-white 10 Giant White. I).ark e.vc " .10 Giant Yellow. I*ure 10 Giant Yellow. Dark eye 10 Giant Mixed, S. t*^ W. Co.'s Special .10 ;4 oz. S0.75 .75 .75 1.25 .75 .75 1. 00 .05 Oz. $2.00 2.50 2.50 4.00 2.50 2.50 2.0O 2..iO 3.50 2. .50 2.00 Bugnot's. Large strains; mixed Odier. Finest mixed Cassier's Large-flowering Mixed. \ siilotidid mixture of most bril- liant colors and markings. .-Vll ex- tra large flowers, produced in the greatest profusion Masterpiece. Superb new class of lilotr-hi'd Pansies with large blooms. nio.Ntly undulated or curled. Beau- tiful, rich r-olors EUtc Mixture Lb. $4.50 Pkt. I4 $0.25 $1 .15 1.00 oz. Oz. .25 $4.00 3.U0 .15 1.00 3.50 .50 1. 0.50 .75 CALCEOLARIA Ornamental Greenhouse Plants Pkt James' Giant Strain $0.25 Carter's Prize Strain 25 CINERARIAS S. & W. Co.'s Giant-flowering Mixed. This strain of Prize Cineraria is grown for us by a fainims lOiitiHsh scctl tipecialist. The flowers seldont measure less than three inches in diameter, comprising the fo|- Inwine colors: White, rose, flesh, crimson, blue, violet, etc. The plants are of a very robust dwarf habit, whieh, combined with the mass of giant blooms, makes this strain exceedingly valuable. Pkt. 25c. S. & W. Co.'s Stellata. Delicate, star-like blooms are borne in great profusion tm long stems, jrivini: iliis varictv a ilmiblc use. as ii is excellent for cutting as well as decorative purposes; all shades. Tall Mixed, pkt. 50c. Dwarf Mixed, pkt. 50c. PRIMULAS Malacoides {The (iiarit Maby Primro.sci. The flowers mrasurc 'i *" '4 i"''h acro.ss, ami the phuifj* branch very freely. The llowers arc of a iiretty liudil lilac, are borne in whorls on stems which are graceful and strong. If grnwii in a t:rc<'nliriu>c. can be had in bloom in four or H\e months after sowing. Pkt. '2or.: ii pkts, $I.(Ht.. Malacoides alba. This beautiful new wliitc variety is a welcome aildition to thi.> tjpe of Primula, and lias become a strong favorite. Pkt. 25c., 5 pkts. $1.00. Wlim^^im^ September 9, I91G. The Florists' Exchange 555 Advance Co 607 Albert & Davidaon. . (iul AUen, J. K 802 Allen Co., Wm. S 593 Anierifuii Bulb Co 5(i0 Am. GnhB. Mfg. Co. . . (500 Anderson, J. F 572 Anderson, S. A 584 AngermuUer, G. H. . . 59S Anglin & Walah Co. . . .574 Aphine Mfg. Co 598 Armes, H. W 590 Arnold & Co., D.C... 593 Aschmann Bros 572 Aaohmann, Godfrey. . 569 Ashley, Ernest 584 Atlas Preservative Co.598 Audubon Nurs 576 .■\ustiri-C'(ilemaii Co. .'JtM Avenue Floral Co 586 Badgley & Bishop. ... 593 Baker Bros 586 Baker, Wm. J 595 Barniiril. HA 577 Barclay Nurs 560 Barrett, The Florist. . 588 Barrows & Son, H.H.. 572 Baumer, A. R 586 Baur & Steinkamp. . .574 Bayersdorfer & Co . . . 589 Bay State Nurs., The. 578 Beaven, E. A 590 Beckert's Seed Store.. 560 Bees, Ltd 570-71 Begerow Floral Co... 586 Bemb Floral Co., L. . . 584 Berger Bros 595 Bertermann Bros. Co.. 586 Blick, The Florist 587 Boddington Co., A.T 563 Bolgiano & Sons, J. . . . 563 Bonnet & Blake 593 Bonnot Bros 593 Bowe, M. A 5,87 Brant Bros., Ino 588 Brown. Peter 576 Bryan, Alonzo J 568 Buchbinder Bros 590 Buckbee, H. W 588 Bulk &Co 578 Bunyard, A. T 587 Bunyard Co., H. A ... 560 Burnett Bros 564 Burpee, W. A, i Co.. 566 Burr* Co., C. R 578 Butler 4 UUman 587 Ryer Bros 569 Caldwell The Woods- man Co 589 Campbell Bros 572 Camp Conduit Co. .599 Carbone, Florist 584 Carnation Support Co. 574 Caskey & Keen 607 Chicago Feed & Fer- tilizer Co 609 Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Ass'n, The 596 Childs, John Lewis. . . 560 Chinniok, W. J 572 Christensen, Thos. P. 572 Clare. W. G 590 Clarke's Sons, D 587 Clay & Son 598 Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The 6S4 Coan, J. J 592 Cockburn & Son, S...572 Conard & Jones 577 Conine Nurs. Co., The F. E 576 Coombs, Florist 586 Cowee, W. J 5S9 Cowen'sSons, N 600 Craig, Robt 508 Crawbuck Co.. G. W.591 Crouch, Mrs. J. W...5S4 Crowl Fern Co 590 Crump. F. F 584 Cumbie, J. L 589 Cunningham, J. H. . . . 568 Cut Flower Exch 593 Danker, Florist 584 Day Co., W. E 588 De Buck, John 577 Dietsch Co., A 509 Dillon, J. 1 574 Dobbs&Son 584 Dornpr & Sons Co.. . . 574 Dreer, H.A.,Inc 573- 597-99 Eagle Pipe Supply Co..599 East End Nurs. Co. 577 Eble, Chas 580 Edlefsen-Leidi^er Co. . 586 Edwards' Folding Box Co 5.S9 Eichholz, Henry 572 Elliott & Sons, Wm. . . 560 Emmana, Geo. M . . . .569 Erne& Klingel 596 Eskesen, Frank N 572 Etter,M.S 572 EvansCo., J. A 599 Evans, W.&H.F 572 Evenden Bros 588 Eyres, Florist 584 List of Advertisers Fallon, Florist 588 Fargo, Clarence 564 Farciuhar & Co., R. J. 561 Fenrich, Joseph S. . . .591 Florists' Hail Ass'n.. 690 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co.. 607 Ford, M. C 591 Ford, Wm. P 592 Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co 500 Fowler, Mrs. L. P 588 Frederick. J. H 568 Freeman- Lewis 586 Friedman, Florist 5X4 Friedman, J. J 59.S Froment, H. F. 593 Frost, Chas 502 Furrow & Co 587 Galveston Floral Co.. 586 Galvin, Thos. F 687 Gasser Co., J. M 684 GibUn&Co 602 Gibbons, The Smilaz Man 590 Girvin, Willis B 577 Gloeckner, Wm 584 Goldstein & Futter- man 593 Gorman. J. F 6U0 Gove, The Florist 5S4 Graham & Son, A . . . . 584 Gruutendorst & Sons, F.J 577 Growers' Cut Flower Co 593 GudeBros. Co 588 Gunther Bros 593 Guttman & liaynor. . 591 Habermehl's Sons . . . 587 Hanford, R. G 574 Harris, Chester 588 Harris. Ernest 576 Hart, Geo. B 589 Hatcher, John C 684 Heacock Co., Jos 572 Heiss Co 584 Henderson & Co.. A.. 560 Henshaw Floral Co . . 592 Hentz& Nash, Ino... 593 Herr, A. M 576 Hc.^.^ & Swolicxla 587 Hews Co., A. H 597 Highland Pk. Gnhs. .586 Hill Co., E. G 696 Hill Floral Co., E>G.. 584 HillNurs. Co., D.. 576-78 Hitchings & Co 608 Hogewoning & Sons, 566 Holra & Olson 588 Hollywood Gardens. . 588 Holt, E. W 576 Holton & Hunkel Co.. 594 Home Correspondence School 590 Horan. E. C 693 Horl,. Advertisers 577 Howard Rose Co 576 Idle Hour Nurs 586 Igoo Bros 590 Imperial Seed & Plant Co 560 Irwin, R. J 669 Jackson & Perkins ... 678 Jacobs, S., & Sons. 602-07 Jennings, E. B 560 Johnston Bros 588 Johnston & Co., T. J.. 588 Joseph's Florist 588 Joy Floral Co 686 Kasting, Wm. P., Co.. 653 Keller, John A 686 Keller Pottery Co 697 Keller Sons, J. B 588 Kerr, The Florist 6,86 Kervan Co., The 689 Kessler, Wm 593 liing Construe. Co564-601 Knight & Struck Co. .577 KnobleBros 584 Komada Bros 596 Kottmiller, Florist 587 Kroeschell Bros. Co. . 600 Kuebler, Wm. H 593 Lang Floral & Nurs. Co 584 Lange, A 684 Lange, H. F. A 588 Langjahr, A. H 593 Kentucky Tobacco Pro.1. Co 598 Leach A Suns, M. J. .574 Leahy's 584 Lcedle Floral Co 674 Leidy, G. H 598 Lemon & Co., Fred H.568 Leonard Seed Co 660 Little6eld & Wyman. . 576 Littlefield, Florist 588 Lockland Lumber Co 575 London Flower Shop 5S7 Lord & Burnham 601 Lovett, J. T 578 Ludwig Floral Co 887 MacNifT Hort. Co. . . ..567 Mader, Paul 569 Mann, W. C 568 Marra Co.. Frank, . , 577 Marshall & Co,. W.E.608 Massmann. F. W 586 McAlpine & McDon- ald 594 McCallum Co., The. .596 McClunic, Geo. C 586 McConnell, Alex 587 McCray Refrigerator Co 875 McHutchison & Co. .560 MoManua, James 593 Menand, L 684 Metairie Ridge Nurs. Co., Ltd., The 686 Metropolitan Material Co 599-000 Mette, Henry 564 Meyer. Chas. F 500 MichellCo.. H. F 562 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 590 Michler Bros. Co.. ..580 Miller. A. L 568-69 Miller, Stuart H 595 Mills. The Florist 580 Mohawk Gnhs. Co, . .672 Moninger Co.. J. C. . . 599 Moore Seed Co 566 Mountain View Floral Co 678 MuUanphy. Florist. . , 588 Murray. Samuel 586 Nagel. Uii8 Acacias 577 Acalypha 553 .Adiantum 553-69-72 Ageratum 553-72 Alternanthera 653 Alyssum 509 Ampelopsis 574-77-78 Araucarias 553- 604-69-72-78-95 Areca 572-73 Asparagus 553- 560-08-69-72-74-76-77-78 Aspidistra 669 Asters. 564 Aucubas 578 Azaleas 576-78 Balsams 5(54 Bay Trees 578 Begonias 553- 560-64-68-69-74 Belladonna 569 Berberis 576-77-78 Bleeding Heart 576 Bougainvilleas 669 Bouvardias 653-09-74 Boxwood 578 Buddlcia 508 Bulbs 500-04-06- Bulbs .553-00-64- 565-66-07-69-74-77-95 Caladiums 574 Calceolaria 554-67-69 Calendula 569 Callas .574 Campanula 668 Cannas 572-74-77 Canterbury Bells 569 Carnations 553- 560-04-68-69-74-77 Cherries ; 574-78 Chinese Sacred Lilies 553-00 Chrysanthemums. . , , 553- 674 Cibotium 572 Cinerarias 554- 564-67-68-69-96 Clematis 676-78 Coleus 563 Columbines 569 Conifers 578 Coreopsis 569 Crotons 568-69 Cuphea 563 Cut Flowers 591- 592-93-94-95-90 Cycas 500-09 Cyclamen 560-03-07- 668-69-72-74-77 Dahlias 677 Daisies 567-68-69 Delphinium 569 Dracffinas .507- 508-69-72-74-77 Dusty Miller 672 Elm 678 Evergreens 576-7S Ferns 553-60-67- 508-69-72-74-96 Fern Flats 560 Ficus 572 Forget-Me-Nots 567- 608-69 Foxgloves 569 Freesias, ,553-60-64-67-69 Fruit Trees 677-78 Funkia 509 Gaillardias 569 Gardenias 553-68 Genistas 568 Geraniums. . 553-68-09-76 Gladioli 664 Gloxinias 5&4 Grape Vines 577 Heather 577 Hemlock 576-78 Holly 578 Hollyhocks 568-09-77 Hyacinths 564-6(>-67 Hydrangeas 568- 574-76-77-78 Iris 660-77 Ivy 6.53-09-72-74-77 Japanese Maples .578 Jerusalem Cherries, , ,674 Kalmias 676-77 Kentias 569-72-73 Lantanas 553 Larkspurs 504 Lantania 573 Lilac 576-78 Lilies 563-60-64-07-76 Lily of the Valley 560 Magnolias 678 Mignonette. . . .560-61-69 Moonvines. . . .' 553 Myosotis 568 Narcissus. . . 553-f)4-65-6G Nasturtiums 6(54-67 Norway Maples. . .575-78 Norway Spruce ....,, 578 Nursery Stock 57.5- 576-77-78 Onion Sets 660-62 Oranges 568 Orchids 677 Oriental Planes 678 Orchid Peat .577 Palms, , . .507-72-73-77-95 Pansies 554- 500-02-04-67-69 Pelargoni ums , . 608-69-74 Peonies 576 Peppers 574-78 Perennials 509-78 Petunias 564-09 Phoenix 573 Phlox 564-74-78 Pin Oaks .578 Pines 576 Pinks 669 Poinsettias 560-68-74 Poppies 577 Primroses 554- 567-08-09-72 Primulas 554- 564-67-08-69-74 Privet 577-78 Rubber Plants. . . , 567-69 Rudbeckia , . , .508 Sago Palms 566-69 Rhododendrons, . , 576-78 Salvias 553-72 .568-70-71- Seeds .560-61-02- 572-74-76-77-78 503-64-06-67-69 Shamrock 567 Shrubs 576-77-78 Smilax 668-69 Snapdragon,, .660-61-66- 508-69-72-74-95 Spirica 576-77-78 Star of Bethlehem. ... 569 Stevia 568-69 Stocks 564 Stokesia 509 Swainsona 553-68 Editorial Contents American Sweet Pea Society 580 Anti-Dumping • 576 Aralia penta!>hylla. Propagation of 582 Birds of America 606 Business Troubles 577 Carnations at New Hampshire College Greenhouses 576 Carroll, Paul M. (Portrait).. 572 Catalog^s Received 564 Cleveland Industrial E.xposition . . 582 Baffodils and Tulips in Engrland in 1916 (Illns.) 583 Dry Weather in Illinois 596 Dynamite Satisfactory in Clearing Woodland 590 Editorial Platform. Our.... 580 Eelworm Disease in the Pacific Northwest 601 Exhibitions and Meeting's, Coming' 502 Flower Show at Rochester 582 Flower Shows Are Maintained ... 602 General Trade Notes 606 Greenhouse Building 577 Hardy Flowers at Farquhar's in July 589 Hollyhocks, A City of 577 Horticultural Lectures 592 Importance of True Costs in Im- proving- Accounting* Methods and Business Practice 557 Increased Rates. Notice of 580 Insect Book. An 601 Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety, Transactions of 577 Meetings and Events, The Week's , ."-So Meetings and Exhihitions Coming 502 New Bngland States 575 New York Dahlia Show 582 Ninth Story Window, Prom A. . . .581 N.irthey Berry, The 596 Nursery Bept. (lUus. ) 579 Nurserymen's Activities 580 Obituary: Fitzgerald. James; Lyon. Wil- liam Sclirughani 581 Pacific Coast, The 601 Question Box 577 Readers' XievrB, Our: Advancing of I'rices — Why Not? 582 Retail Sept. (lUus.): Building a Business in the' Sub- urbs 584-588 Rural Roadsides 564 Seed Trade, The 561 Snaiidragon. Crop to Grow with. ..606 Southern CvUtural Notes 573 Southern States 665 Street Trees. Regarding 580 Sweet Pea Novelties of 1916 581 Tales of a Traveler by S. S. Ski- delsky 558 Trade Notes: Aurora 597 Boston 594 Chicago 597 Fort Wayne 590 Fulton 592 Houston 565 Indianapolis 598 Joliet 598 Kansas City 000 Knoxville 666 Lancaster.. . . . , , ,692 Louisville . , 567 Montgomery 565 Watermelons Cure Indigestion Week's Work: < 'hr>'santhemums; Marguerites: Freesias; Mignonette: Propa- gating Bench: Geraniums; 'Ta- ble Ferns; Cincinnati Begon- ias; Christmas Peppers; Prim- ula malacoides; Gathering Sphagnum and Hardy Ferns; Moving Roses and Hydran- geas; Cypress as a Pot Plant (Illus.) 559 Mooseheart 598 New Bedford .575 New Haven 570 New Orleans 505 New York 591 Newport 575 Pawtucket 575 Philadelphia 595 St. Louis 000 St. Paul 606 San Francisco. . . ,601 .Syracuse 592 Washington 573 606 Sweet Peas 560- 561-62-63-67-69 Sweet Williams,. . .568-69 Trees 676-77-78 Tsuga 570 Tulips 564-00 Vegetable Plants 553 Vegetable Seeds 500- 502-64-06 Verbenas 65.3-04-74 Vincas 568-69-74-77 Violets 569-72-74 Wallflowers 669 VV,.,ldclliana..., 569-72-73 Ui.stana 578 Zinnias 564 MISCELLANEOUS Aphine 597 Art Ware 889 Ashes 697 Auctions 567 Baskets 567-89 Benches 599 Bench Fittings 599- 602-07 Birch Bark 589-90 Boilers. .599-600-02-07-08 Books 574 Bowls 589 Boxes 589-90 Boxwood 589-90 Canes 567 Cabinets 564 Cellar t'leaner 601 Cedar Bark 589 Chamagorea Leaves, ,590 Cork Bark 689 Crepe Flowers 589 Cycas 689-90 Cypress 675 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses 584- 586-86-87-88 Dagger Ferns 690 Evergreens 690 Fancy Ferns 590 Expansion Joints fiOl FertiUzers,. ,500-67-97-99 Fiber 590 Fittings 599-601-07 Florists' Accounts In- sured 590 Florists' Supplies 596 Fumigators 567-97 Galax Leaves 589-90 Glass 599-600-01 Glass Cutters 560-607 Class Insurance 590 Glazing Points, , , ,500-99 Grasses 590 Cireenhouse Construc- tion 60O-0W2-07 Greenhouse Material 599-600-01-02 Greenhouse Wood- work 601 Ground Pine. .590-99-607 Gutters .599-607 Hammers 560 Hampers 589 Heating. 599-600-02-07-08 Hemlock Boughs .589 Hose 560-70-000 Huckleberry BranchesSOO Immortelles 589 Insecticides. . . . 566-67-98 Irrigation 600 Ivy 589 Knives (Pruning) 567 Laurel 689-90 Laurel Festooning , 589-90 Leucothoe Sprays. , 589-90 Lithographic Work. , ,560 Lumber, 575 Magnolia Leaves 589 Manure 597 Mastica 560-600 Mastica Machines. . . , 560 Mats 660 Moss 589-90 Mushroom Spawn. . . ,567 Nikoteen .597 Palmetto 589 Paper Pots 597 Pecky C^ypress 575- 599-601-02 Pedestals 580 Pipe 599 Pipe Fittings 599-601 Plant Food 597-99 Posts 575-99 Pots 597 Princess Pine 590 Putty 599-i;0 Putty Bulbs 660 Putty Machines .599 Raffia 507 Refrigerators 575-90 Ruscus 590 Sash 675-99-602-07 Sash Operating Device 607 Schools 590 Smilax 589-00 Sphagnum Moss.. .589-90 Stakes 590 Stands 589 Staples 674 Supports 574-90 Tobacco Products. . . . 597 Toothpicks 589 Tubes 601 Tubs ,597 Valves 600-01 Ventilating Apparatus 602-07 Wants 603-04-05-06 Weed Killer 597 Wheat Sheaves 589 Wholesale Florista 591-92-93-94-95-96 Wire 590 Wire Designs 589-95 Wreaths 590 556 The Florists' Exchange Taking Our Readers Into Our Confidence Notice of Change in Rates For twenty-eight years we have cheerfully given the Trade the best that was in us and at no time have we made a profit commensurate with the magnitude of the work, its responsibilities, and the capital employed. In truth, in our palmiest year we have not exceeded a profit of seven per cent., and many years not over three or four per cent. These results, not through bad or wasteful management and large salaries, but because of our desire to give all the fullest measure of service. Under present-day conditions we are now forced to decide between reducing our publication to a mere advertising sheet, printed on inferior paper and noticeably reduced in its effi- ciency, in order to maintain prevailing rates — or of continu- ing along our present progressive lines and furnishing the Best Trade Paper in America by asking a sufficient advance to enable us to continue to print a worthwhile paper. We have adopted this latter course, feeling the great majority of our subscribers and advertisers appreciate our position that they will understand the action we are taking is not dictated by mercenary motives, but that it is compulsory and due entirely to causes over which we have no control- Everybody has read of the condition of the paper market. The stock on which we print THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE has, since February last, advanced from a contract price of 4 1-lOc. per lb. to over 9c. per lb. in the open market as we write; this is 125 per cent. Competent men tell us paper stock is likely to go to 12 to 15 cts. before Jan. 1. The labor cost has consistently increased since 1904, but nothing has been said of this additional expense: it is now easily 40 per cent, higher than it was ten years ago. Nearly every other item going into the manufacture of our paper has been increased — half-tone illustrations nearly doubled; even the 300 per cent, rise in price of the wire used in binding sheets together has added its perceptible increase. Our readers may not be aware of it, but for many years they have been enjoying an excellent service at a minimum of cost. Until this crisis cemie about we knew of no trade paper in other lines giving the value we have been giving at anywhere near our charges, either for subscription or advertising. However, the item of paper alone has increased our cost of production to the point where it becomes impossible to continue to manufacture at present subscription and adver- tising rates. Therefore, and Until Further Notice EFFECTIVE OCT. 1, the subscription price for THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE will be $1.50 per annum. Until that date any subscriber can renew, FOR ONE YEAR MORE ONLY, at the present rate of one dollar. We cannot longer afford to be generous as in the past with over-due subscriptions; those four weeks in arrears we will be compelled to 'terminate without further notice. EFFECTIVE NOV. 1, the basic rate for advertising space will be $1.25 per inch; 90b on annual contract (as present contracts expire) the run of the paper. Classified advertising, 12j/^b the line. New Advertising Rate cards will be issued in the near future giving fuller particulars. In Closing Under the new departure we expect to lose some business — which would be but natural. But we expect also to be able to keep going; further, we intend to continue to improve the Best Trade Paper, to make it better than ever. Under the able editorship of J. Harrison Dick, who has been a practical working florist since the age of twelve, and who has forged his way upward in life in true American fashion, assisted by a staff of experts who are good enough to assure us of their abiding faith in THE EXCHANGE'S progressive work, we will endeavor to publish a still broader and more helpful trade exponent, more technical and instructive — the work of the past twelve months is fair guarantee for this announcement. A. T. De La Mare Business Manager and Founder of THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE in 1888 The Florists' Exchange 557 >'M«-^^«M'^^M*'^^M<'^^Mt'^^*«*'> •■n*-^^u*-^^tn-^^tm-^^»nt-^^utt-^^u*-^^-f-^^tf-^^u»-^^»t»-^^u»-^^tt»-^^»»»-^^»f- II Importance of True Costs in Improving l| Accounting Methods and Business Practice ■'•»'^^ttl«^«»t'^^»M'^^«t-^^M»'^^*M'^^M« By ROBERT E. BELT tn-^^»tt-^^»tt-^^*»»-^^*»*-^^*>*-^^»tf^^***- m THE subject of costs may not be a very ■^n entertaining one, but is one which should be of great interest to all business men (because it relates to information which is es- sential to the successful conduct of a business. This is a subject that is at present receiving careful attention on the part of many trade associations, intl a number of them have achieved marked success in bettering the accounting methods of their members and thereby improving and strengthening their indus- tries in general. Formerly but little attention' was paid by business men to the question of costs. The necessity for a Isnowledge of costs and its analysis was not so great as the margins of profit were larger. But today mar- gins of profit in most lines are very much narrower than formerly and the necessity for the most efficient management and the closest analysis is felt as never before. It is necessary today for the business man's success that he know on what articles he is making a profit and in what he is incurring a loss. A prominent vehicle manufacturer recently made the statement to the Fed- eral Trade Commission that they were forced, for their own protection, to install an efficient cost system. This showed them, he said, that they had been in the past laboring under wrong impressions. They were sur- prised to find that where they thought they were mak- ing money they were not making it, and that certain lines they were not pushing were affording a far greater percentage of profit than lines they were actively pushing. Unfortunately the value and importance of proper cost accounts are often underestimated. So long as the de- tails of a business can be carried in mind, cost records are not so essential, but when this cannot be done, it becomes absolutely necessary for tlie safe conduct of business that costs be kept. They serve three broad purposes: First, they show the cost of each product; second, they permit the elimination of unprofitable business; and, third, they establish a correct basis upon which to make future prices. Arbitrarily making a price may result not only in a direct loss, but an in- direct loss by reason of the demoralizing influence in establishing a false price for future business. A busi- ness man owes it to his stockholders, his employees, his customers and his competitors to accurately determine his costs of production and distribution. To sell blindly I a product of which the complete cost is not known • almost invariably produces bad results, not only to the I company, but to the industry as a whole. Your most la ifjerous competitor is the man who does not know what his goods cost him. Another marked advantage of properly kept costs is their value as an index of operating efficiency. With properly prepared cost figures the relative efficiency of various departments may be watched and compared. The current results obtained in each department may be checked against those obtained in the past, thereby showing increases in efficiency, or the reverse, and the results of improvements in practice. The judicious use of accurately prepared costs will help to bring to liglit poor and inefficient management, and will enable standards to be set for the less efficient departments, ba.5ed on what actually has been done in departments that are being properly and efficiently administered. In nther words, a complete and properly kept cost ac- cfrunting system will be found to exercise the important and productive function of helping to lower costs, and hiikling them at the lowest practicable level. It is a fact too little realized that 'jCientific cost keeping is fundamentally related to operating efficiency. A cost system in the hands of an executive who thoroughly appreciates its possibilities is a most effective instru- ment of control. In my opinion, the day will come when the success of a business man will depend upon the information a complete and accurate system gives him. It will be as essential as pood workmen and a good organization. The Federal Trade Commission is urging merchants and manufacturers to give this subject the attention it deserves. In its work it has found that a majority of our business failures can be attributed to poor account- ing and inadequate business information. It has found that bad office methods, inadequate and unreliable costs of production and distribution cause a great deal of unfair competition and a heavy business death rate. address by Robert E. Belt, of the Federal Trade Commission, at the annual convention of the American Seed Trade Association. Chicago, III., June 21, 1916 I know I am safe in saying that with better account- ing many of our bad business practices would be brought to light and promptly curbed. When accurate results are known to proprietors and to creditors, conditions never become so bad and losses never so great as good accounting gives reliable information and timely warning. Undoubtedly ruinous prices are due more to the fact that business men do not know what their actual costs are than to a desire on their part to sell at prices which do not yield a fair return on the money invested. At times most business men, as a matter of expediency, are obliged to take orders which return but little, if any, profit; but in the great majority of cases we find that unprofitable prices are made by merchants and manu- facturers as a result of their not knowing their total and complete costs of production and distribution. The trouble is that too many people in figuring profit fail to take into account all the expense incurred r X) Q= =^ ' I iHIS paper points out that sometimes ■*■ the heads of large businesses, from lack of a well-adjusted and careful book- keeping system, have discovered later, when the costs accounting had become more detailed, that they had been selling on certain lines at a loss. The value of careful figuring and close spending and selling was never greater than today. To assist business men of all ranks the Federal Trade Commission published in July a brochure on *' A System of Accounts for Retail Merchants" which may be obtained from Uncle Sam*s pub- lishing ofRce at Washington, D. C. The florists', nurserymen's and seedsmen's business is as varied as that of most others, and in these times are not the least to require studious attention as to costs. in conducting their business. There is no net profit until everything in the way of expense and service is taken care of, including depreciation, taxes, insurance in all its forms, losses from bad debts, price discounts, expense in collecting outstanding receivables, etc. The omission of such items as these is the reason that the final profit and loss account at the end of the year is so often disappointing, and so difficult to reconcile with the profit percentage that was added to the sup- posed cost of the goods. There is another phase of this subject which business men should not lose sight of and that is the attitude of banks in the matter of granting credit. Banks are paying more and more attention to the accounting methods of those to whom they extend credit. They are willing to give larger loans and very often more liberal terms to the luisiness man who keeps his books in a way that enables him to show the bank at any time the true condition of his business. A business man who can give a bank this information will receive more consideration with the same amount of assets, than the one who cannot. Even if he is suc- cessful but cannot conclusively show it because of poor accounting methods, the bank will not consider him a desirable credit risk. The number of unsuccessful business corporations of the country is staggering. There are in the United States 250,000 corporations exclusive of banking, rail- road and public utility corporations. Of this number, over 100,000, or 40 per cent do not earn a penny for their stockholders. This shows clearly that there is an unduly large proportion of unsuccessful business corpora- tions in the country. What is the remedy for this condition? The remedy lies in a large measure in co-operative effort to increase efficiency and to eliminate unintelligent competition. It is the belief of the Federal Trade Commission that if merchants would agree on some standard practical system of accounting, it would go a long way towards eliminating the unintelligent and destructive competi- tion that is so manifest in many of our industries of today. It is of great importance to those engaged in a particular industry that they agree on the elements or fundamentals of a cost practice, especially to make sure that all of the elements of cost are included in their calculations. This is of vital importance. Make sure that you have included in your cost an adequate provision for depreciation and every expense of every description incurred during the year. The test of the accuracy of a cost system is that it dovetails in and co-ordinates with the financial books of account. The costs then, in the aggregate at least, must be correct. Costs, determined by a uniform practice, have been demonstrated to improve trade conditions to a remark- able degree. Excellent results are being attained by trade asso- ciations appointing a man to devote his entire time to visiting the concerns that are engaged in their industry, getting acquainted, preaching the gospel of good ac- counting practice, reconciling differences, and in stand- ardizing methods. When the person engaged for this work has the subject to heart, is congenial and per- suasive and well grounded in the principles of cost accounting, the results in improving the general welfare of the industry are surprising. There should he no selfish motives back of such service. There should be the same willingness and free spirit to help and to aid and bring in line the non-member of an organiza- tion as there is manifested in the member. The non- member is usually the trouble maker. In the interest of the industry, he should be guided by the experience of others. The fallacies and disastrous results of bad business practice should be pointed out to him. Business men are looking upon activities for the general welfare of their industry in a new light. They are being governed by the single purpose to promote the best interests of the community and of the industry in which they are engaged. They are putting aside sec- tional differences, and there is the broadest and most generous co-operation, for the general good. As an example, in the paint industry, one of our largest and most successful manufacturers has a standing invita- tion to its competitors to inspect its cost records, to adopt its efficiency methods, and to profit by its long period of business experience. C; mnptitinn is recognized as one of the most valu- able assets of trade. The competitive spirit, however, should be a striving to see how good a service can be rendered; how good an article can be produced and how well the people engaged in the production and distribution of it can be provided for. It should not mean ruinous price compel;ition with strife, altercations and trade contentions, which sap the vitality of an industry and which are injurious to both capital and labor. If the old adage that "competition is the life of trade" be true, it must mean something that will develop and promote the life of trade, strengthen it, build it up and be of benefit to those engaged in trade. The Federal Trade Commission, under the direction of the vice chairman, Mr. Edward N. Hurley, is aiding and co-operating with trade associations and with indi- vidual merchants and manufacturers in improving ac- counting methods and business practice. The work of the Commission has shown that an amazing number of smaller business men have no adequate system of de- termining their costs, and price their goods arbitrarily. Various associations appearing before the Commission have emphasized the necessity for improvement in this direction before competition can be placed upon a sound economic basis. The lack of a correct knowledge of one's business carries with it various undesirable re- sults. In the first place, the manufacturer or merchant (Continued on page 587) 558 The Florists' Exchange THE TALES OF A TRAVELER* Reminiscences and Reflections from Twenty-Eight Years on the Road By S. S. SKIDELSKY Th glea of peared tince. 0 author continues Part II of his narrative, which recounts the early Strug- a traveling salesman of a quarter of a century ago. The first instalment ap- in The Exchange of July 1, and others have been published each week More About the South The Geny Brothers have likewise modernized and enlarged their facilities of former years. Their new range of houses, in West Nashville, is not only large in scope but in production as well. They grow with success Carnations, Roses, ferns and bulb stock of all sorts; and their retail store in town bears every stamp of able management and progressive spirit. At Knoxville, Tenn., a similar change has taken place. The antiquated little range of houses with which C. L. Baum' started out a number of years ago has long since been demolished. Instead an extensive range of glass, modern in every respect, has been erected. I have known C. L. Baum for a nupiber of years, and aside from his many other qualifications he possesses that of perpetual youth. Mr. Baum never seems to change, the years weighing but lightly upon his head. And his youthful spirit keeps pace with his youthful appearance. (Perhaps the first is responsible for the second.) Since enlarging and modernizing his place Mr. Baum has grown very successfully Carnations, Roses, and orchids. He like- wise grows quantities of Lilies and all sorts of bulbous stock. His loyalty to the interests of the S. A. F. and O. H. has won the recognition of the society and he is now one of its directors. Not only does he consider it his duty to attend every annual convention himself, but he likewise strives to induce other members of the society to accompany him on those pilgrimages. The organization of the Florists' Club of Kno.xville is largely due to his efforts. Mr. Eaum's loyalty and devotion is not limited only to his human friends, but they are carried to the lower animals as well. In his younger days he pur- chased a young and faithful horse. In consideration of the many services of this animal, or as he himself expressed it, in consideration of the fact that the horse helped him make his living in his less affluent days, he considers it his duty to pension the horse, to feed him on Clover and oats for the rest of his life. In his greenhouses he has the able assistance of his younger son, a young m?n- of about nineteen, giving much promise as a horticulturist. His magnificent store in town is imder the very efficient management of his older son Karl, whose const-mt alertness to introduce new ideas contributes to the growing success of the concern. Mr. McNutt has succeeded C. W. Crouch ; I made his acquaintance at a much later date. From all appearances Mr. McNutt will prove a very worthy successor to Mr. Crouch, whose success is a matter of general knowledge in that section of the country. Mr. McNutt will continue the business along the same lines as his predecessor, improving upon it as conditions may require. In Atlanta, Ga., generally conceded to be the New York of the South, great changes have taken place during the same period of time. The C. A. Dahl Co. has expanded in a manner that is simply surprising. Its greenhouse range is a model of modern equipment, and the company's very beautiful store holds its own with any of the finest in the country. Mr. Thompson, the general manager, de- serves much credit for the success of this company. The Warhendorf Brothers, an old established firm, have likewise expanded, and are doing a good business. They have made numerous improvements, and are keeping abreast of the times. I might go on indefinitely, speaking of many other southern cities, and the valued friendships I have forrned in my travels through them ; but what I have said before will suffice to illustrate in general southern progress. The Founding of the S. A. F. and O. H. One of the most potent factors in the growth and development of the florist industry in this country was the founding of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, and the hearty co-operation of all its members to make it a live and flourishing organization. Its influence upon the trade cannot be overestimated. There is after all nothing like an interchange of views and opinions upon matters concerning the interests of the members of an organization. When people are brought closer together, and acquaintanceships are formed, ac- quaintanceships that often ripen into permanent friendships, good results in- variably follow. I can recall instance after instance where some of my friends in the trade at first spurned the idea of belonging to the society, and later became enthusiastic members, as the full value of doing so was borne in upon them. In former years it was more customary than it is today to read papers on sub- jects directly concerning the interests of the members present. If E. G. Hill or Robert Craig were on the program to read a paper on Roses, Chrysanthemums, or plants of any sort, it was certain there would be an audience of eager listen- ers, ready to profit by the remarks and apply them to their own needs as the cir- cumstances required. The closer acquaintanceships and friendships formed were not only among members at distances from each other, but strange as it may seem, among men of the same city as well. I will cite one case which I recall at this moment. J. F. Sullivan and the late Mr. Taplin of Detroit never met in their own city. But they were introduced to each other at the convention in Chicago. They were close friends until the time of Mr. Taplin's death. Robert Craig, in the early days of the society's existence, took a special in- •Copyright, 1916. A. T. Da La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd. terest in its affairs, as indeed he has done ever since. My acquaintance with Mr. Craig dates back to the memorable time when I applied for his line of palms. His easy and amiable manner won me completely at first sight. I had heard of Mr. Craig before. His reputation long preceded my personal acquaintance with him. At the time I met him, he was still in the full vigor of manhood, clear cut ( in his remarks, and to the point, impressing one that here was a man who did not waste any words but whose every word carried weight. Mr. Craig, though rather careless in dress, is a man whose face once seen is never forgotten. He has the noble cast of head and features that we associate with the old Roman emperors, and that leads one to expect at once a mental capacity that is out of the commonplace. Mr. Craig's appearance indeed does not belie his mind; he is not only an able horticulturist, but a scholar as well. Mr. Craig has all his life been a student of philosophy and a great reader; and while he can tell you what is the best kind of fertilizer for a certain kind of plant, or what temperature is required for another kind, he can talk very intelligently, too, on all sorts of ques- tions outside the field of his own special business. But that doesn't by any means intend to say that Mr. Craig has any artificial ideas about "dignity." When it comes to a frolic of any sort, he can be counted upon to be the life of the party. Mr. Craig has a good-sized repertoire of charming old songs, and it is a never- failing pleasure when he can be induced to give them. Not that he takes very much inducing, either; he is whole-souled and spontaneous, and always ready to contribute to the entertainment of his colleagues in horticulture. The annual conventions of the S. A. F. and O. H. are indeed a source of great pleasure to its members everywhere, and are looked forward to w'ith much enthusiasm. Entertainment features are being carried on on a more and more elaborate scale every year, though in this respect it might be well for the society to abstain from over-indulgence. I have often heard remarks that such elaborate entertainments are burdensome to a good many cities. Since no city wants to be outdone by another, quite a number seem rather reluctant to extend the invitation. If I may make a suggestion while on the subject, it would be well for the society to map out its own program, including all the entertainment features in store, and bear the cost itself. The Carnation Society has already recognized the wisdom of such procedure ; its annual banquets, given during its conventions, are paid for by each individual member wishing to attend the feast. Another feature might be mentioned in connection with this, and that is the feasibility of curtailing the sporting features of these occasions. Not that I deplore sport as such, but it seems to me that too much prominence is given this part, to the detriment of the chief object of the conventions. After all, it is a trade organization, and as such it must never lose sight of its real purpose. When sessions are in progress, a full attendance should be in order. Subjects of general interest should be presented and fully discussed. The trade exhibitors, who undertake a great deal of trouble and expense in making their exhibits, should be considered and given the opportunity to do business during the few days that the convention lasts. There should be no outside attractions sanctioned by the officials that prove detri- mental to their interests. I have heard many an exhibitor vow time and again that this is his last; fortunately as a year passes his rancor dies down, and he appears again. Without the trade exhibits, I question if the conventions would be nearly so successful. Our society should follow the example of the nurserymen's association, the fruit growers' association, the canners' association, and many other strictly trade associations, having for their object the promulgation of trade interests for the benefit of all their members. I am heartily in favor of setting a day aside for entertainment and sport ; but I question the wisdom of taking up one afternoon with bowling, a second with clay-pigeon shooting, and a third with baseball and automobile rides through the town. As in the case of the individual, with the society it should be business before pleasure, if the best results are to ensue. The S. A. F. and O. H. is responsible for the organization of the numerous florists' clubs throughout the country. The latter indeed seem to be offspring of the mother society. The good that these clubs have already accomplished is a sure indication of the great benefits that will come to each member if he remains loyal to his organization and does all within his power to promote the interests of the whole. I have attended meetings of many of these clubs, upon many occa- sions, and I know whereof I speak when I say that "in union there is strength." Is there any better place to discuss the subject of supply and demand, the subject of prices, the merits of plants and cut flowers, than a florists' club? If John Smith is accustomed to sell his four-inch Geraniums at ten cents per plant, or three plants for a quarter, and carry on this low scale of prices all along the line, in the end wondering how it happened that he did not save sufficient money to pay last year's coal bill or bulb bill, a progressive member of the florists' club, who pursues a different method, can give Mr. Smith the benefit of his e.xperience by which he not only meets all bills but has a tidy little surplus in the bank. If Mr. Brown has a badly affected lot of Lilies, short and belated, he is apt to find out at the florists' club from a brother member the cause of his troubles, and the remedy. The florists' clubs are great organizations indeed. The smaller towns in various sections of the country are falling into line with the larger ones in this respect. Many florists' clubs and State florists' associa;ions are springing up from time to time. Note to Headers. — That Mr. Skidelsky's narrative trill be found of surpassing interest, we assure our readers. M'e have promised Mr. Skidelsky to put th'is narra- tive in book form provided we receive orders for 500 copies. The price will not exceed 60c per copy in paper covers, or $1 in cloth, and no money is wanted until we announce the book as ready. All we ask is that readers send in their orders %cithoul undue delay. The story ^cill he continued in these columns until completed. Increase In Subscription and Advertising Rates We request <>ur readers to peruse carefully nur advertisement on page ojii, this issue, wbirein we st.ite very fully the causes which are compelling us to make the increase .ind against which we are powerless. It will be seen we are giving fair notice, and this at further expense to ourselves, as every subscription n.nv sold will have to bear the burden ot the liigher price for paper. September 9, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 559 Chrysanthemums Keep Black Aphis Away If you keep the plants free of aphis up to the time the buds start to open up, hardly ever is auy further fumigating or spraying necessary iu order to have the plants remain clean. If you ever had a chance to handle a lot of tine flow- ers but covered underneath the petals with aphis, whether they consisted of your own stock or such as were purchased from the wholesale market, you will be able to appreciate clean stock. No mat- ter how many valuable articles have been written on how to overcome insect pests, there is nothing which will help you more toward best results with your stock than systematic spraying or fumi- gating and thereby keep the plants clean. You have no business ever to allow a greenfly or aphis to attack your Carna- tions or 'Mums, but if there happens to be signs of insects get rid of them now and then keep the plants clean. There are diseases which will attack plants under glass, of which we know, and we .ilso know that among the most common tinubles are greenfly. These take the lead and we further know just exactly what to do to prevent their appearance. Green- fly and black aphis will ruin the best plant ever grown, will spoil an otherwise perfect flower or make it unsalable. Pay more attention to keeping your green- house clean and especially at present with the 'Mums black aphis is ever ready to appear when just> given half a chance. If it is too war mto fumigate, spray and keep it up : it is the only way. Marguerites For Winter Flowering If you want Marguerites to flower dur- ing Midwinter you should grow them in i pots and let them become pot bound. In that way their growth is arrested and they will set buds. Like the Snapdrag- ons they are at their best rather shy bloomers during the dark days of Decem- ber and January, and if the Marguerites are planted out on a bench where they can grow the way they like you can't figure on many flowers until early Spring, for which purpose even cuttings rooted now will give you good results. Freesias Keep on Planting Bulbs There seems to be no trouble in ob- taining Freesias and I suggest that you grow twice, or what is better, three times as many as ever before. Everything is so uncertain this year, with the war in Europe, a whole lot of rainy weather in Holland, which not only delays the ship- ment of bulbs but might affect the bulbs themselves ; strikes threatening on this side, and the shortage of Valley pips for forcing will all help to make us think more than ever of the Freesias. Plant e.iough. of them and arrange it so as to have them come along all through the Winter months up to Easter. Don't treat your Freesias just as a side issue of but little importance ; you can't af- ford it. If they ever paid to grow it will be this coming Winter. Well drained soil, not over-rich, proper wa- tering, not a too hot house and properly supporting the plants are all that they want in order to do well. Your first planted stock is growing nicely now and well under way and the last bulbs should be planted about December. Between now and then keep on planting a few bulbs in 6in. to Sin. bulb pans. Mignonette With a heat spell it is hard to get Mig- nonette started. The seed will germinate and the little seedlings struggle along, but that is about all one can say. Mignonette needs cool weather in order to do well. If you didn't have good success with your first sojving there wiU be plenty of time to do it over again now. While we may get all kinds of good old Summer weather during September, cool nights are bound to be the rule soon, and that's what the small Mignonettes need. There is alw.iys a temptation to plant too close. The little plants don't look like ever taking up much space but if they get into the right kind of soil, are pinched back and treated well, they will cover a foot square before they are through, while crowded stock will never amount to much. WEEK'S WORK FRITZ BAHR The Propagating Bench stock to Be Rooted at This Time When it gets towards the middle of September the florist who depends on bedding stock does well to think about taking a few cuttings of such stock as Aeratum, Rose Geraniums, Impatiens. double Alyssum, Feverfew, Coleus and others. A good batch of cuttings rooted now, potted up later on and kept grow- ing will afford quantities of cuttings dur- ing the Winter and Spring months. If you have a good strain of Rosy Morn Petunias or some extra good double sorts, take cuttings now if you wish to work up a good stock of small plants by Spring. I never yet failed to notice a marked difference in the size, habit and shape of dwarf Salvias grown from seed. There are always plants among them bet- ter than others and it is these that be selected now and potted up to be used for stock to propagate from during the Winter. and crowd each other if too close. You can leave these plants out in the frame until the end of November if at all pro- tected, and if potted up into Sin. and given a Carnation house they will be ready to have their tops removed for cuttings again, and if you wish to keep the plants agoing as well as shifted, each plant will give you from four to six more cuttings by Spring and you can still make the plants develop into fine speci- mens for window boxes and vases. Table Ferns I.et a Second Batch Come Along The little ferns potted up a month ago are making a fine growth now ; heat, shade and plenty of water will do it, especially at this time of the year. In another month when your customer wants her dining table fernery filled, these ferns will be just right and stay in good condition up to December ; after that they most likely will be too large for ordinary dishes and you should have I Geraniums Your Stock for Next "jrear If you depend on your field plants for cuttings and your stock isn't any too large, the present is a good time to start taking cuttings. Usually the first lot of cuttings taken in early September are a little too soft and on that account damp off, but with us here and in many other localities throughout the country it has been a dry Summer and hot. Where plants received little or no water the growth they made is anything but soft and the tops are just right to go to the cutting bench, or. what to my mind is just as well, be rooted in a frame. There isn't a retail grower who won't be crowded until the Chrysanthemums get out of the way and any plants which can, up to that time, be stored away or kept out in a frame mean that much more bench room. An old hotbed where the surface is about 1ft. or so below the sashes will .do nicely to root Geranium cuttings. in. Spread over the soil a layer of sand about 2in. in thickness, tamp well and you are ready for the cuttings. Don't make the mistake of placing them too close, rather allow an inch or so be- tween the cuttings and 3in. between the row.s. The cuttings will require about three weeks to root and after that, as soon as the roots get into the soil below, the young plants will start into growth another batch coming on to take their place because the demand for the filling of dishes doesn't let up until Spring. If you have the room to spare get another lot of fern seedlings during this month. They most likely will come in clumps. Pot up the largest ones and transplant the smaller ones into flats where they can remain for a few weeks. Bear in mind that these ferns in a small state all like a rather light soil, and a little sand iu it doesn't hurt. Cincinnati Begonias Cultural Notes for the Present If you handled your Cincinnati or Lor- raine Begonias successfully up to this time it shouldn't be hard to keep them in good condition after this. Any plant in a good growing condition at this time can stand a few degrees below the 60 deg. point without bad effects. Let it have plenty of space, a rather moist at- mosphere during the day, water freely as long as you are sure of good drainage and the plants will keep on doing well. The man who knows just how to stake these Begonias in order to have them make the best showing should be giveu the job to do it ; a whole lot depends on it. If your plants are rather small don't worry as long as they are growing and making some headway : they have plenty of time yet to make up. Christmas Peppers Get the Field Plants Into Pots Your field plants should be potted up without delay ; if left in the field the stock is likely to grow out of all proportions, while lifting and potting the plants will check their growth to some extent at least. If vou have plants with long .shoots but just a few berries covered up underneath the foliage, pinch the shoots back a little. This can be done so as hardly to spoil the appearance of the plants. There is still time for them to flower, set berries and have them colored nicely bv Christmas. Any of the ''Pep- pers." whether the Celestial or the Jeru- salem Cherries, all require a moist at- mosphere: when exposed to a hot dry house they soon lose their leaves and be- come unattractive. Primula malacoides Don't Overlook This Valuable Plant ^ ^. , It is only due to the fact that I think so highly "of the Malacoides Primrose that 1 write about it again. With us this plant is indispensable. We have nothing during the Winter months quite so dainty and graceful; its almost For- getmenot like flowers, l>oriie on gra<'etul. long stems, make it every bit as valuable to the retail florist as Gypsophila during the Summer and Stevia around Christ- mas, to sav nothing of its long flowering period n.u- the excellent pot Pla"t 'J makes. Combine this with the fact that you handle the plants successfully in al- most anv old house and without much care ; whv shouldn't every retail grower have a good number on hand.' btock up now: vou can't make a bet er myest- ment than in a couple of hundred _M>m. plants. Gathering Sphagnum and Hardy Ferns Will you kindly tell me the proper way to gather Sphagnum moss, how it should be dried, also any other information you can "ive me. I would also appreciate help regarding hardy ferns, the best time to gather them, how to keep them through the Winter in large quantities. — T. J. C, N. Y. — In gathering Sphagnum moss trom the swamps, pains should be taken that it should be as free as possible from any foreign matter in the shape of roots or dried twigs or foliage. It should be spread out and allowed to become nearly drv and then packed in barrels or regular sized bales for shipment. It is usually now packed in bales. It is suggested that you buy a bale of moss of a regular dealer, "and note its condition and how it IS packed for shipment. Hardy ferns are gathered in October aud November in large quantities and placed in cold storage houses. In this wav they are kept fit for use until the new crop is ready the following year. Cyperus As a Pot Plant A few of the several species of Cy- perus are cultivated for decorative uses, aud chief among them are C. alterni- folius. which is illustrated, aud C. Papyrus, from the stems of which the ancient Egyptian scrolls were prepared. The variegated form of C. alternifohus is also very graceful and beautiful. The plants are easilv propagated, either by division or by inserting the seed heads in wet sand in a warm house. The plants enjov warmth, moisture and a rich soil at' all times, but at the same time thev can be hardened off so as to bear a quite cool temperature, and the.v are useful for group arrangements and are also decorative by themselves. Moving Roses and Hydrangeas I have a bed of h. p. Roses and a bed of Hvdrangea paniculata grandiflora that I wish to move to a new location. They have been growing in present loca- tion" about six years. When will be the best time to move them and what treat- ment should I give?— T. E. B., Conn. They may be moved either about the last of October or as early next Spring as the ground can possibly be worked. Either season would be safe in the case of the Hvdrangeas. but we should be in- clined to prefer the very early Spring for the moving of Roses. 560 The Florists' Exchange •*••••**••******•*• JACK FROSTJ 3f 5f 5f 3f )f )f Wm. Elliott & Sons, ''i^l^VS^l" J ^Tiep ordering, please mentlop Tlie Exchange will get you if you don't watch out AVOID DELAYS. THEY ARE COSTLY Glazing Points, No. 2 1000 60c., 5000 $2.75 " Hammers 40c. Diamond Guide Wheel Cutters $3.25 Putty, Twemlow's. Gal $1.60 Mastica. Gal $1.40 Machines $1.30 Putty Rubber Bulbs 85c. Chinese Lily Bulbs. Baskets of 30 bulbs $2.25 Mats. 120 bulbs $7.20 Clay's Fertilizers. 112 lbs $7.00 42 VESEY STREET NEW YORK Sweet Peas Early or Winter Flowering Spencers Yarrawa Grown by the originator See Special Florist List now being mailed If you have not received it, ask and we will mail it. FOTTLER, FISKE, RAWSON CO., neSeedSfore Faneuii Hall Square, Boston ^Rainbow Freesias^ In pleasant harmonizing mixture of yellow, orange, lavender and pink shades. The best and latest addition for florists' Btorework. For closer description, see August 19th issue, pages 391-392. Regular price $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Send U3 ten dollars for a trial lot of 250 by mail. True stock, first size, $10.00 per 1000, so long as limited stock lasts. Address Freesia Purity. AUGUST RbLKER & SONS, 51 BARCLAY STREET, or P. O. BOX 752 New York U'lu-n ordering;. pl'Mse mention The Excluingo MEYER'sTT^J^AND FORMOSUMS— GlGANTEUMS— MULTIFLORUMS THE LILY WITHOUT A PEER ORDER NOW FOR FAIi. DELIVERY. EX NEW CROP CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER, 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK SEEDS and BULBS Beckert's Seed Store 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH. PA. (North Sid.) Lily Bulbs Fall Shipment from Japan Prices quoted F. O. B. New York. Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, and London. (Ont.) Write for quotations stating quan- tity, variety and size requited. McHutchison & Co. THE IMPORT HOUSE 95 CHAMBERS STREET. NEW YORK Wtea ordering, please mention The Exchange Chinese Sacred Lilies p^^SY SEED Just Arrived The Barclay Nursery, m. aronowitz. Prop. M Barclay St. and 14 W. Broadway. NEW YORK Telephone. Cortlandt ISIS MAMMOTH PANSY (Vantier's Strain) Large flowering variety, UTed only from select flowers. 1 pkt. 2£o.; 6000 Meds. $1.00; 1 os. $4.00. IMPERIAL SEED & PLANT CO. •:- B«ltinor«.Md.' When orderiDg, pleu8e mentloD Tbe Bxcliange MY GIANT PANSY SEED, NEW CROP, READY NOW Finest miitures, in superb colors, all growD from ■elected stock. Fkt of 6000 seeds, Sl.OO: 1 OS., $4.00; 3 OS., 110.00. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS Lock Boi 254 SOUTHPORT, CONN. Grower Only of The Finest Pansle* When ordering, please mcotloD The Excbanse Now Is the Time to Place Orders for PANSY SEED. Special florists' mixture, extra fine strain, $5.00 per oz. MIGNONETTE SEED. Giant strain, greenhouse grown, $5.00 per o«. SNAPDRAGON KEYSTONE (New). Clear rose pinlc, Winter blooming variety, $1.00 per pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED, English. Separate colors, $8 50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEED. Greenhouse grown, $3.50 per 1000, $30.00 per 10,000. ZVOLANEK'S SWEET PEA SEED. Complete list at his prices. RAINBOW FREESIAS. New and worth while. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 2l4-m., strong, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000, extra heavy 3-in., $8.00 per 100. POINSETTIAS. Strong, 2J^-in. (true Xmaa type), $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Strong, field-grown CARNATION PLANTS. Best varieties. Stock and prices right; write us for same. Write us regarding Fern Flats: Bostons, Scottii, Roosevelt, WhitmanI, Teddy Jr., and other varieties for immediate or later planting. Have you placed your order for LILIUM Glganteum, Rubrutn, For- mosutn and Album? We aim to supply the best produced in Japan and invite correspondence regarding our stock. Having any trouble with your hose? The MAGIC Hose — best made — will do away with all your troubles. We handle that brand and no other. J^inch (2 ply), 15c. per ft.; J^-inch (2 ply), 16c. per ft. Couplings included. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Building PHILADELPHIA, PA OUR MOTTO 1 "THB BEST THB MARKET AFFORDS' Valley ONAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK Orders taken now for 1916 crop of German, Swedish, Dutch Pips LILIUM HARRISII The true Bermuda stock for early forcing Extra selected picked bulbs, 7 to 9 inch, $8.50 per 100; $16.00 per case of 200 bulbs. WEEBER & DON ^rn'd"^7ote%r 114 Chambers St., New York \Mien orUcrlng. please mentiop The L'lcbange BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS W rile for Prices LEONARD SEED CO WestKinzie_St,,.CHICAGO 226-230_ ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Mastodon Pansies If you believe that 23 years of undivided attention to the exclusive cultivation of Pansies ought to result in an exceedingly 6ne strain of flowers, then you can safely send us an order for Mastodon Pansies. Separate colors. 1916 Catalog Ready. 1916 CUT PRICES M.\STODON MIXED. W oi. 65o.. H or. $2.25. oz. $4.00. 4 ozs. S12.00. PRIVATE STOCK MIXED. M or. Jl.OO, ', oz. $.'i.25. oz. Sfi.OO. 4 ozs. $20.00. GREENHOUSE SPECIAL (New). H oz. Sl.OO. ;, oz. $4,110. oz. $s.oo. Steele's Pansy Gardens PORTLAND, OREGON Seedsmen Write for samples and prices on Lithographed Envelopes, Folding Boxes, Catalog Covers, Plates for Seedsmen Stecher Lithographic Company Dept. S ROCHESTER, N. Y. RAINBOW FREESIAS Grown and bybridited for a number of years by Mr. A. Frey, of Crown Point. Ind. The colors are varied and include several shades of yellow, orange, lavender and pink, all, however, barmoniziDg with each other, even when bunched together. Bulbs offered are of good blooming 8i>e and in a mixture of colors. Separate colon oaonot be offered aa yet. Delivery in Jtily, aa soon as bulbs are harvested and cured. Price: SS.OOper 100, $40.00 per lOOO. $187.50 for 5000. For sale by A. FREY Crown Point, I A. HENDERSON A CO. 211 N. Slate St.. Cluc«ro The Uptown Seed Store Harry A. Bunyard Co., inc. 40 Weat 28th St, NEW YORK September 9, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 561 ^ SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. PrKident, Kirby B. Wh[Te, Detroit. Mich.; firat vice-pres. F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C.; second vice-pres., L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., secretary-treasurer, C. E. Kendel, 2010 Ontario at., Qeveland, O.: assistant secretary, S. F. WlLLARD, Jr.. Qeveland, O. Imports Aug. 21.— S. S. Michigan— P. Hender- son & Co., 12 bags seeds ; F. B. Vande- grift & Co., o3 bags seed. S. S. Nieuw Amsterdam — Stumpp & Walter Co., one bag seed ; Luuham & Moore, 10 bbls. seeds ; Maltus & Ware, 71 cases bulbs ; H. Langeler, 96 cases bulbs; W. Foster, 156 cases bulbs ; A. H. RLngk & Co., one case plants ; P. C. Kuyper & Co., one case plants ; H. H. Berger & Co., 12 cases bulbs ; MaeNiff Hort. Co., six cases bulbs ; R. P. Lang, 58 cases bulbs ; G. W. Sheldon & Co., two eases bulbs ; A. Baldwin & Co., twelve cases bulbs ; J. W. Ramplou Jr. & Co., 205 cases bulbs; R. 1''. Lang, eleven oases bulbs ; O. G. Hempstead & Co., 21 cases bulbs ; Mal- tus & Ware, 172 pkgs. bulbs ; Lunham & Moore, three rase., plants. New York Seed Trade The pronounced features in the seed trade this week are an increased arrival of both French and Dutch bulbs. As re- gards the Dutch bulbs we hear on the one hand that this country is going to be flooded with these this year, and on the other the directly opposite report, that there will be hardly enough to sup- ply the usual demand. As regards the French bulbs, the report that there is a short supply of the most important kinds of these seems now to be an accepted, fact. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., report the arrival of second shipments of French bulbs in large numbers, and that for these and all other bulbs there is a very active demand. Winter-flowering Sweet Pea seed of the Spencer varieties are also moving well. Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers St., re- port the expected return of several of their salesmen, namely Robt. M. Bur- nett, David B. Thom, and P. B. Thomp- son, all of whom have been down on the Mexican border with the Fourth New Jersey Regiment, which has been ordered to return and is due to arrive in New York City this week. Walter Barnwell, head salesman for this firm has just re- turned from his vacation. Orders for grass seed, which are one of the special- ties of this firm, are reported to be ex- ceptionally large for so early in the sea- sen. Arthur T. Boddington Co., Inc., 128 Chambers St., report that the demand for early Winter flowering Spencer Sweet Peas, after a little lull in their sales, has again become active, perhaps because growers have decided to plant more of these on account of the prevailing short- age of French bulb stock which they in- tended to plant. This company is in re- ceipt of large shipments of French bulbs which arrived on the S. S. Venizelos, and the whole store force is very busy execut- ing orders for these. The retail department of the MacNiflE Hort. Co., 52-56 Vesey st., is offering for sale a large variety of remarkably well grown ornamental foliage plants in sev- eral sizes, and report that these are meet- ing with an increased demand. The auc- tion department will open on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Stumpp & Walter Co., 30-32 Barclay St., is making a special offer this week of Pansy seeds of the choicest strains and also of Calceolarias of the finest varie- ties. There is noted in the windows of Peter Henderson & Co. a display of named varieties of the newer Gladioli, which is attracting much attention. This firm is now in receipt of both its Dutch and French bulbs. The auction department of Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., will open on Tuesday, Sept. 19. C. S. Elliott, of this firm has just returned from his va- cation at Deal Beach, N. J. Miss Ger- trude Roche, of the office force, has also returned from her vacation at Atlantic Highlands, N. J. This firm reports the arrival of its French bulbs, including Lilium candidum and also that it is mail- ing out its Autumn bulb catalog. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., re- port the arrival of a full line of French bulbs on Friday of last week on the S. S. Venizelos. The window display this week at the store of this firm in part consists of toy lawn mowers. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay St., announce the arrival of both Dutch and French bulbs, and report that they are meeting with an exceedingly active de- mand. W. E. Marshall & Co., 166 W. 23d St., left the city this week on an extended Western trip. I. Fight, manager for Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., is now on his vacation. Knight & Struck Co. Inc., 258 Fifth ave., report the arrival at the home of- fice last week of W. J. Smart ; their Western representative, and that Mr. Smart has, after a brief visit in this city, left again for the West on Tuesday of this week. This company also reports arrival of a large shipment of French bulbs. Chicago Seed^Trade The seed trade of the city is looking for one of the best seasons on record, judging from the number of orders being booked, and inquiries received for all kinds of stock for Fall planting. There is a general delay in the arrival of the great bulk of French bulbs that is hold- ing trade back considerably. This, how- ever, will not last much longer, as all the leading houses will have their full sup- ply within a week, according to latest information. Vaughan's Seed Store moved two car- loads of Chinese Lilies the past week. The bulk of their shipment of French bulbs reached New York on the S. S. Venizelos and are due in Chicago in a few days. The wholesale and retail cata- logs of this house that have been recently mailed are bringing in good returns. A display of Gladioli from the Homewood farms and perennials and greenhouse plants from the greenhouses and nur- series at Western Springs always adds to the attractiveness of the store. Winterson's Seed Store reports an un- usual demand for lawn grass seed at this season, owing to the fact that the ex- treme warm weather has burned the lawns around the city to a considerable extent. The first Lilium candidum of the season have arrived. All catalogs are mailed and the outlook for the sea- son's business looks promising. There is much satisfaction among the seedsmen over the settlement of the pro- posed railroad strike. With so much stock in transit just at this time it would have worked much hardship and loss to the trade. D. D. P. Roy celebrated Labor Day by moving to his new store in Lake For- est, where everything is ready for oc- cupancy. The store has been fixed up especially for his use. Mr. Roy will have his Fall price list of bulbs and plants ready about Sept. 20. A. Henderson & Co. had 444 cases of French bulbs on the S. S. Venizelos from Marseilles and a carload on the Ryndam which arrived in New York the past week. These wUl reach Chicago by the end of the present week, when the sea- son's trade will begin in full force. Sam Seligman and Robert Newcomb of the American Bulb Co. reached the city last week from their trip through the Southwest. Mr. Seligman, of the ac- cessory department, has on display a line of baskets and chiffons on which he is having a ready sale. The delay in re- ceiving all import goods is holding back temporarily the execution of much busi- ness already booked. L. S. Thorpe of Mayville, N. D., recog- nized as North Dakota's "Com King," says that seed Corn will sell like gold Zvolanek's Well Known Winter- Flowering Orchid Sweet Pea Seed In original packages at his prices. We handle all of his varieties, including novelties introduced this year for the first time, and give the following list of the best of those already introduced: i qz. 4 oz. 1 lb. Mrs. A. A. Skach. Widely known shell pink $1.00 $3.50 $12.00 Mrs. Joseph Manda. A shade lighter 1.2.5 4.00 14.00 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Purest white 1.25 4.00 14.00 Venus. White ground. Edges pink blushed 1.50 5.00 15.00 Bohemian Girl. Darker shell pink 2.00 6.00 White Orchid. Dwarfer 1.00 3.50 12.00 Orchid Beauty. Dark rose, blushed with orange. . Very large 75 2.50 9.00 Pink and White Orchid. Blanche Ferry color and very large 75 2.50 9.00 Lavender Nora. The finest lavender 50 1.75 6.00 Lavender Orchid. Lavender pink; large 1.00 3.50 12.00 Christmas Pink Orchid. Improved bicolor 4.00 12.00 40.00 The Czar. Similar to above 4.00 12.00 40.00 Red Orchid. Large, free and very fine 1.00 3.50 12.00 Miss Flora Fabing. Pink, yellow and saUnon 1.00 3.50 Bridal VeiL Frilled pure white 1.75 Apricot Orchid. Salmon and cream 2.00 6.00 15.00 For others, write us for complete list. Also Yarrawa, widely known rose pink 2.00 5.25 16.00 Rose Oueen. The widely known clear pink we introduced. Strictly greenhouse grown seed; originator's strain. $5.00 per oz., $15.00 per J^ lb., $50.00 per lb. This is worth the difference from the outside seed. Keystone Snapdragon Undoubtedly the best Winter-blooming clear pink on the market. $1.00 per pkt., $5.00 for 6 pkts., $10.00 for 13 pkts. S. S. SKIDELSKY & COMPANY 1004 Lincoln Building Philadelphia, Pa. MIGNONETTE Farquhar's Universal Sow* Now for Fall Crop One of the finest varieties for the greenhouse, pro- ducing immense spikes of red- dish green, sweedy scented. The seed we offer was saved for us by one of largest growers of Mig- nonette for the Boston market Ounce - Hoz. $15.00 - 3.75 2.00 - 1.00 R.&J.Farquhar&Co. BOSTON, MASS. 562 The Florists' Exchange SWEET peas-Sow Soon WINTER-FLOWERING-Spencer Types New Early Flowering Long Season Spencers EARLY MORNING STAR J^^;;;^ ^^"i^^S^ir^la^ EARLY SONG BIRD EARLY MELODY h uraiiKC pink wiiins, .. ^^ *, en 25 seeds, 25c.; trade pkt. (!i oz), $1.25; oz. $4.50 net. This will be the leading pale pink for florists. The flower is the same color as •■Florence Morse Spencer" and a bit lighter than "Elfrida Pearson." It has the same excellent form and features of Mrs. Hugh Dickson 'but is on white ground. 25 seeds, 25c.; trade pkt. (14 oz.), $1.00; oz. $3.50 net. This is a deeper shade of pink than "Early Song Bird" on white ground, closely resemb- ling "Countess Spencer" and near "Hercules." It might be described as rose pink on wliite ground. , », „„ ejcn „. 25 seeds. 25c.; trade pkt. ('4 oz.), $1.00; oz. $i.50 net. PAPIY CPRINr: 1UAin The color is light pink on a cream IjABLI .>rninu IVIAIU ground and the blossoms have the .^lunc splendid characteristics of "Mrs. Hugh Dickson" for a florist's 25 seeds, 25c.; trade pkt. ('4 oz ), $1.00; oz. $3.50 net. 17AI>IV CMflW FIAKP This is the best Early-flowering fcABLl ai>UW rLiAIVEi White-seeded Spencer. The blossoms are very large ami of the best waved Spencer form. , . .„ 25 seeds, 25c.; trade pkt. 1)4 oz), $1.25; oz. $4.50. I?4DTV UlTATHFn RF1 1 The color is a rich but pleasing fcAKLl HEjAlnr^K PIjLiLi mauve, but after standing in water the color become.'* a beautiful mauve lavender. 25 seeds, 25c.; trade pkt. ('4 oz ), $1.25; oz. $4.50 net. WINTER FLOWERING— Unwin Types Trade packets contain one-quarter ounce Tr. pkt. .\nlta Wchrman. Clear lavender $0.25 Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Flowers bright shell pink 20 Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell pink, extra long stems 20 Mrs. M. SpanoHn. Black-seeded white 25 Mrs. William Sim. Salmon pink 20 Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Appleblossom pink 30 Pink and Wiilte. Blanche Ferry type 20 President Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose 30 Rose Oueen. Beautiful rose pink 50 Selma Swenson. Clear light soft pink .30 Venus. Standard white, slightly blushed pink wings 25 White Orchid. White flowers of good substance. .20 Yarrawa. The color on opening is rose, changing as the flower develops to a light pink standard, tinted buff, with blush wings 20 Yarrawa Hybrids 20 Winter-flowering Spencers, Mixed 20 Tr. pkt. Oz. Blue Jay. Bright blue self color ^^'\^ $0.50 Lavender Nora. Most pleasing lavender 20 .75 Lb. $6.00 Oz. $0.75 .65 .65 .75 .65 1.00 .65 1.00 2.00 1.00 .75 .65 .65 .65 .65 Lb. $9.00 8.00 8.00 1.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 WINTER-FLOWERING-Grandiflora Types Oz }sky I- Pink and White 10 iant red. 10 I Daybreak Pink 10 Canary Bird. Early yellow $0.10 Christmas Countess 1 s,^ vi in Mrs. C. H. Totty fSkyblue lu Earliest of All 1 Christmas Pink ) Christmas Meteor. Brilliant red. 10 Christmas Prima Donna Mrs. F. J. Dolansky Christmas White 1 Mont Blanc J Pure white 10 Florence Denzer ) Mrs. Alexander Wallace. Lavender 10 Mrs. E. Wild. Bright rose 10 Mrs. W. W. .Smalley Mrs. William Sim Snowbird Burpee's Earliest White Mrs. Geo. Lewis. Black seeded white 10 Le Marquis. Navy blue 10 Winter-flowering Grandiflora Type, Mixed. . . .10 ■4- lb. $0.25 .35 .30 .30 .30 .35 .35 Lb. $0.80 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.25 1.25 [Salmon pink 10 \ Black-seeded white.. .10 35 1.25 30 1.00 30 1.00 OUR FALL BOOK FOR FLORISTS IS READY; ASK FOR IT AT CHICAGO OR NEW YORK. 31-33 W. Randolph Street CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Greenhouses, Nurseries and Trial Grounds, Western Springs, HI. 43 Barclay Street NEW YORK New Early -Flowering or Winter- Blooming GIANT PANSIES An entirely new and distinct strain of Pansiea. The main advantage of these new Pansiea over all hitherto existing Pansies is the extreme earliness of flowering and its unusual hardiness, which enables them to withstand quite severe Winters and to bloom right on into the Summer. Sown at the same time as other Pansies, they begin flowering the early part of March or as soon as the snow is oET the ground, many times hav- ing four or five large flowers to a plant, when all other Pansies are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragrant. They are highly recommended for Autumn planting on graves and for very early bedding, as well aa for early cut flowers. Id WINTFR SUN Golden yellow, eye. ■ I 16. CELESTIAL QUEEN. Light or sky blue is! ICEKING silveT? wUterwith eye. I 17. CHARM OF MARCH. Dark velvety blue 18. MIXED. The above four colors with other shades and variations. Each color separate or ""'"^"^SOO seeds 50c.. 1000 seeds $^00. H oz. $2.00, M.oz. $3.75 I oz. $15.00. 20 PRINCESS The New Upright Pansy. This strain is entirely distinct from all others. It is absolutely compact, upright gro^-ing, and extremely weatherproof en*ijiriag many storms without damage to its flower. The flowers are mostly blotched and frilled Uke the Masterpiece, of good form and heavy, velvety texture, on heavy stems earned well above the foliage. Attrao '"" ^' ^SS i'e"edr27c..°i000 selSlsSc. H -. $1.00. ^i oz. $2.00. 1 o^. $7.50. 22. KENILWORTH MIXTURE. A collec- tion of beautiful colors and markings. 24. KENILWORTH SHOW. An extra fine strain of immense flowers. .,„, 26. KENILWORTH CUT FLOWER MIX- TURE. Has long stems and large flowers. 25. MASTERPIECE. A large flower with curled. wa^T petals. 30 THREE AND FIVE BLOTCHED FLOW- ERS. Of rich velvety colors and great sub- 32. PARISIAN. Enormous blotched flowers, verv showy. 34. BRONZE. A mixture of bronze, brown and capper shades. PRICES OF KENILWORTH PANSY SEED: All sorts and mixtures except the new Pansy Princess and the Early Flowering or Winter Blooming arc S5.00 per oz.. $1.25 per H oz.; 5000 seeds $1.00; trade pkt. of 1000 seeds 25c.; any 5 pkta. $1.00. Pleaee order by number. 42. ADONIS. Light blue, white center. 82. ORCHID FLOWERED. A mixture of rose, pink, blush mauve, fawn, light brown, orange and chamois. 118. PSYCHE. Curled white, blotched. 138. WHITE. Large, satiny white. 140. WHITE, with violet blotch. 142. YELLOW. Large golden yellow. RAINBOW. With every $1.00 worth of Pansy seed I will send 1000 of Rainbow free, and with other amounts in like propor- tion. 97th YEAR J.BOLGIANO&SON Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Growers of Pedlfiree Tomato Seeds BALTIMORE, MD. Florists' Forcing Sweet Peas All the new and standard varieties Write for prices Fall Wholesale and Retail Catalogues rea ly w th to a few days. Send for copy James Vick's Sons VTben ordering, please mention The Excbange Rochester New York MichelFs Seed House 518 Market Street PHILADELPHIA ) When ordering, please meotlop The Exchange nuggets this Fall and next Spring. Tlie season was so late that little of the Corn wiU ripen. Northern grown seed will be keenly in demand for 1917 planting. The Farmers Gin and Seed Co. of Kmmett, Ark., has been chartered by the State. The incorporators are J. I. Wade, Chas. T. Faulkner, E. H. Hood and R. D. Smith. The company has a capi- tal stock of $4000. The announcement was made Sept. 3 of the marriage of Col. Edward Oliver, the Indiana and Wisconsin "Onion King," to Mrs. Warren Springer, the marriage taking place at Unity Church in Warren ave. Col. Oliver is reputed to possess an estate valued at more than $3,000,000. He is said to be the monarch of Onion growers, devoting many acres of land to the cultivation of Onions in Indiana and Wisconsin. The bride, Mrs. Springer, has long been a well known fig- ure in Chicago, and is noted for her philanthropy. Potatoes, two for 5e., were sold at Valparaiso, Ind., on Sept. 2. They sold like choice fruit at this price. On the Chicago produce market, Au". 31, the price jumped from $1.65 to $2.25 per bushel on account of the pending railway strike. Herbert C. Coy and family, from Val- ley, Neb., spent several days in Chicago tlie past week, having made the trip by auto from Nebraska in three days. L. B. MiCausland. of Ross Bros. Seed Co., Wichita, Kaus., was a visitor also, dur- ing the past week. W?fn "d"ng. pTe'Zie mrn'loD The Bichanie | When ordering, please mention The Exchange Bridgeport, Conn.— Burglars entered the store of the West End Florist estab- lishment on Broad St. recently and robbed the cash register of $15.00. . Notes from Guernsey Writing from Guernsey, Channel Islands, W. Maiiger, of W. Mauger & Sons, says : "You will be pleased to hear that all restrictions on Guernsey grown bnll>s have been removed by the British Board of Trade, and now that Dutch bulbs are prohibited from enter- ing England, we have been flooded with ordi-rs and are practically sold out of everything salable. We have never known such a sea.^on as this, but alas! there is always a fly in the ointment; our trouble is shortage of men. All our best men are otherwise employed, and for how long we do not yet know. We have practically had no rain since eariy in June and the land in the higher parts of (Juemsey is so very hard that many growers have abandoned digging their bulbs. We ourselves, although we began very early, will be unable to lift every- thing. This is a pity, but there it is; we have not the labor so must just do the tvest we can. "Potato growing has been a great suc- cess this year. Although it is only done on a limited scale here compared with • Jersey, we who happened to have a few have done really well with them. We n cleared ours at £16 per ton first week in June. The variety grown by us for early work is Sharp's Express; it is of superior quality and very even ifi size. As a main crop we grow Arran Chief. This is a first rate Potato, keeps well, and is a wonderful cropper. We have dug a few to sample them and it looks as if they would exceed twenty tons an acre. "Many land owners here refuse to let land to bulb growers on the plea that bulbs exhaust the land, but our own crops explode this theory. Our Sharp's Express were planted in a field where bulbs of various kinds have been grown continuously for twenty years and these gave us over thirteen tons to the acre. You will of course understand that we had prepared our land for a crop by applying a heavy dressing of seaweed then a fair dressing of stable manure. 'This was turned in in November, then in February the land was again ploughed and we planted first week in March, ap- plying a good dressing of PeniviaB guano in each row, hence the reason ol good crops." Crop Notes for New York The Government's mid-year crop fore- casts show that New York will have un- usually short crops in all the cereal* most of which will be high in price be- cause of war demands. For example, the promised production of Corn ia 12.600,000 bushels against a final pro- duction last year of more than 24.000,000 bushels; Wheat promises about 7% mil- lion bushels as against 9% million In si year. Barley promises 1,850,000 busV as compared with 2,720.000 last y. The forecast for Rye is almost equal i- the production of last year, when the final estimate was 2,800,000. ' In the Tobacco crop, 3% million pounds is contrasted with 5H million 1 last year. i Potatoes, hay. and pasture are some- 1 what better tliis year. I In fruits and vegetables the Apple- forecast is nearly 12 million bushels u against the final estimate of last yoaPs production of 8% million. Peaches ' " well below last year with about 1 million bushels as compared with a tie more than 2 million bushels in 1915. The condition of Beans is reported M having an average of 70 compared with the ten-year average of 89. Bulb Ship Torpedoed From the English papers we learn that the steamship "Savonian," which was sunk by a torpedo in the Mediter- ranean, after leaving Marseilles recently, carried about two-thirds of the French bulb crop destined for England. It con- sisted of Roman Hyacinths, Freesias, and other French bulbs. The crop was a verv poor one, and the bulbs were small," but it is a loss to horticulture which cannot be replaced this season, and therefore, as no bulbs are allowed to come from Holland, it will be more than ever necessary to consider substitutes. September 9, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 563 ^\jMi)im\mmmiyAK^immmmMiMM\mmmmmjmimvm^^^^ WINTER-FLOWERING Spencer Sweet Peas Oz. H lb. Lb. APRICOT ORCHID. Apricot self.. $1.50 $4.50 $15.00 BOHEMIAN GIRL. Pink self... 1.50 4.50 15.00 BELGIAN HERO. Rose color.. .. 3.00 10.00 35.00 BRIDAL VEIL. Pure white 1.00 3.50 12.00 CHRISTMAS PINK ORCHID. Pink and white 3.00 10.00 35.00 MRS. A. A. SKACH. Bright pink. .65 2.00 7.50 MRS. JOS. MANDA. Shell pink.. .65 2.00 7.50 MRS. M. SPANOLIN. White 1.00 3.50 12.00 MORNING STAR. The most vig- orous grower and longest stem of all the self-pinks 3.00 10.00 35.00 ORANGE ORCHID. Standard orange, wings dark salmon pink . . 1.60 4.50 15.00 ORCHID BEAUTY. Dark rose pink, with orange blush 75 2.50 10.00 PINK- AND- WHITE ORCHID. Similar in color to Christmas Pink. .65 2.00 7.50 Oz. M lb. Lb. Bright cherry red.$0.75 $2.50 $10.00 RED ORCHID SENSATION. Newman & Legg's Christmas Pink 3.00 10.00 35.00 SENSATION SCARLET 3.00 10.00 35.00 THE CZAR. Standard rose, wings white, mottled pink 3.00 10.00 35.00 VENUS. Blush pink 1.50 4.50 15.00 WHITE ORCHID. Pure white. . . .65 2.00 7.50 YARRAWA. Bright rose pink. In- troducer's Australia-grown seed. . 2.00 7.00 24.00 California-grown seed 65 2.25 8.00 Mixed Winter-Flowering Spencers 14 oz. 20c., oz. 65c., '4 lb. S2.00, lb. $7.50. Boddington's Gigantic Cyclamen En^lish^Saved.Seed Just Arrived — Sow Now Boddington's Re-selected Winter-flowering Spencers as grown by Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, Mass. Tr. 100 1000 pkt. seeds seeds CHERRY RED $0.50 $1.00 $9.00 CRIMSON 25 .65 6.00 CRIMSON AND WHITE 50 1.00 9.00 LILAC 25 .65 6.00 PINK. Soft pink 25 .65 6.00 ROSE. Light rose 25 .65 6.00 SNOWFLAKE. White 25 .65 6.00 S YRINGA-BLUE 25 .65 6.00 WHITE BUTTERFLY 50 1.00 9.00 PEACH BLOSSOM. Rose 25 .75 7.00 PHOENIX. Cherry crimson 50 2.00 18.50 PURPLE KING 25 .80 7.60 PRINCESS MAY. Pink, blotched crimson. .50 ROSE OF MARIENTHAL. Softshell pink .25 SALMON KING. The finest salmon SALMON QUEEN. Beautiful salmon... SALMONIUM SPLENDENS. Fine salmon pink , VULCAN. Rich crimson .' . . . WONDER (Glory) OF WANDSBEK. Brilliant, intense salmon-red variety 50 1.00 9.00 MIXED 26 .60 5.50 5% discount, cash with order. .50 .50 1.00 .65 1.00 1.00 9.00 6.00 9.00 9.00 .80 7.50 2.00 18.50 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON CO., Inc., Boddiiigton*s Gigantic Cyclamen 128 Cheunbers Street NEW YORK CITY mmM \Al)en ordering, please mention The Exchange Louisville Seed Trade The Onion set growers in the vicinity of Louisville are holding their sets for higher prices, and at present quotations have advanced to $7 a barrel for white sets, and $6 a barrel for yellows, and the very few reds grown in this vicinity. Bluegrass seed is now quoted at around $1.50 per bushel for desirable cleaned seed, but sales are rather light. Orchard grass is somewhat firmer and is quoted at $2. .30 per bushel or there- abouts. Red Top is now being cleaned and is showing a good demand. Red top is worth 7c. to 8c. to the growers. Charles Durbin of Cecilia, Ky., is ex- perimenting with Sweet Clover, having sown an experimental acre on his farm. Previous to sowing the plot he scattered broadcast 2100 lbs. of crushed limestone. 1000 lbs. of phosphate, and 200 lbs. of quick fertilizer. O. V. N. S. Watermelon Wilt The serious disease of Watermelons, known as wilt, has for many years been prevalent in the Southern States, and has now extended westward to the Pa- cific Coast. In many sections the dis- ease is a serious handicap to the culti- vation of Melons on a large scale. It is caused by a fungus which enters the roots. All commercial varieties of Mel- ons appear to be very susceptible to the disease. Once Melons are attacked, noth- ing can be done to save them, but it is suggested that where fields have been infected, no crop of Melons be grown there again for several years, also if rain water from an infected field washes down upon contiguous lower ground, that ground should not be used. Every care should be taken to guard against in- fection either through the manure ap- plied to the land, or in any other way, while the breeding of resistant varieties is advocated. Low Germination of Crimson Clover Seed Samples of lots of cmmson Glover seed now on the market tested recently by the United States Department of Agriculture usually have contained about one-third of dead seed, and in many samples more than two-ithirds of the seed was dead. It is important, therefore, that farmers know the quality of the crimson Clover seed they intend to sow. Every lot of seed should be tested for Pg[^Kli^[P^ >@@m germination, and tiien iseeded heavHiy enough to insure getting a stand. If the present supply of seed of low germi- nation is sowed without testing, and at a usual rate of seeding, poor stands and failures will follow even under favorable weather conditions. Baltimore Seed Trade Wm. H. Mihn, general business mana- ger of J. Bolgiano & Son, and a party of friends motored from Baltimore through the Alleghany Mountains where they have been the guests for the past few days of Charles J. Bolgiano at his moun- tain home near Slountain Lake Park, Md. King and Queen Watermelon A seed firm at Moscow, Russia, sev- eral years ago, called our attention to the King and Queen Watermelon and ad- vised its extensive planting and dissemi- nation on the Pacific Coast. This al- most unknown Watermelon has not been tested by American growers as it should be, for it possesses valuable features which render it of great importance in the Melon industry. The average weight is 25 lbs., spheri- cal shape, skin white, pink center with black seeds : the most luscious handsome and valuable Winter Watermelon known. It is very hardy, a good drought resister and does well in any soil that grows Jlelons. It never sets imperfectly on its 564 The Florists' Exchange French Paper White Grandiflora We offer, to arrive, a few dozen cases. 1000 Third Grade, 12 ctm. and up, (in ^7 OC case lots while unsold) *P • •"•' Our advance contracts are being filled in full with regular grades, either 13 ctm. up or 14 ctm. up. Lilium Formosum (New Crop) 7-9 inch (250 bulbs to case) per 1000, $58.00 9-10 Inch (180 bulbs to case) per 1000. 80.00 10-12 inch (100 to case), per case, 12.00 Per 1000 100.00 FREESIAS PURITY (TRUE) 100 1000 H-in. to 'A-in J1.25 $10.00 H-in.toH-in 1.00 7.00 r* A T I A S „„ VAUGHAN'S IMPROVED PURITY K^r\.LMi-tr\.tJ 100 100 looo IJi-in to VA-in $5.50 H-jn. to %-}" '{-^S, JjS-OO IH-in. to 2-in 8.50 J^-in. to H->n 1-50 12.00 Fall Book for Florists Now Ready CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork When ordering, please meptlon The Exchange Araucaria Excelsa Seeds Freshly gathered. Just received. 100 Seeds $1.25 1000 Seeds $10.00 5000 Seeds and over, $9.50 per 1000 &Umpp0xdter&. 30-32 Barclay St. New York (Foreign Dept.) Wheni ordering, pipfiae mi'tition Tbo Explinnge "Home of ELM HILL GLADIOLI" Consolidation is announced of A. H. AUSTIN CO. JOE COLEMAN WAYLAND, OHIO LEXINGTON, OHIO Originators of Giant and Distinct forms of Gladioli Address Send for Wholesale List AUSTIN -COLEMAN COMPANY WAYLAND, OHIO When ordering, please mention The Exchange To the Trade..* Established In 1787 Henry METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all Choice Vegetable, Flower and Farm Seeds Henry Mette's Triumph of the Giant Pansles (mixed.) The most perfeot and most beautiful in the world. $8.00 per oi.. $1.76 per H o«-. »100 per H 01. Pottaoe paid. C Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Car- Opeciailies . ^^^^^ Kohl Rabi, Leeks, Lel- tuoea, Oniona, Peaa, Radishes, Spinach. Tur- nips, Swedej, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Car- nationfl,_ Cinerariaa, Gloxinias, Larkspurs, Nasturtiuma, Pansies, Petunias, Phlox, Prim- ula, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinidas, eto. Cataloijut fret on application. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast ftrounds, and are warranted true to name, of stronsest growth, tinest stooka and best quality. I also grow largely seeas on contract. vines and ripens every fruit in less than 120 days. It is a prizetaker everywhere. These Melons can be marketed in Decem- ber, .January and February. When planted at the same time as other Melons it ripen.s in August and does not change its condition for 90 days if not bruised. However, a series of new crops are constantly coming on so that it can be termed an exceedingly valuable early Melon as well as the latest of all Water- melons. The scarlet flesh is sweet and sugary, the shell is very hard, and the Melon ripens to within one-eighth of an inch of it. S. L. Watkins, Pleasant Valley, Cal. Catalogs Received Domestio CordXey & Hayes, 7 and 9 Leonard St., New York. Price list of "Fibrotta" in- durated fiber ware for florists, Ii. Banmann & Co., 3B7-359 W. Chicago ave., Chicago, 111. Fall season catalog of dried goods, foliage, palms, material for garlanding, and other material for the retail florists. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. New Floral Guide Autumn, 1916, with colored covers, of Peonies and Irises. The catalog is devoted to bulbs. Irises and seeds for Fall planting. O. K. Seed Store, 227 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, Ind. Seed Wheat, sec- ond edition. This is more in the nature of a news sheet than a catalog, running to 12 large pages, with illustrations. Wm. Elliott 8e Sons, 42 Vesey St., New York. Autumn catalog, 1916. Flowering bulbs. An illustrated catalog of 33 pp. devoted mostly to bulbs, but also includ- ing plants, shrubs and flower and vege- table seeds, as well as garden sundries, fertilizers. Beth Se Dug'g'an, the Model Seed Store, 87 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, seeds, garden supplies. Autumn, 1916. An eight page illustrated list chiefly devot- ed to Autumn bulbs and roots, contain- ing also a list of flower seeds and requi- sites for the garden. A neat list. Peter Henderson & Co., 36 and 37 Cortlandt St., New York. Autumn cata- log, 1916, very fully and well Illustrated, comprising all varieties of bulbs, to- gether with a selection of hardy flowers for Autumn and Winter, seeds, garden tools. Very finely colored cover. Vanglian's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., New York. An Autumn catalog con- taining list of bulbs in great variety, hardy plants including Lilies for Easter flowering; also ferns, decorative plants for the greenhouse, hardy perennials, Roses, Irises. Peonies, trees and shrubs, and a list of garden tools and sundries. This list is fully illustrated and runs to 56 pp. with index. No German Papers For the past several months we have not been receiving any of the German horticultural or fiorieultural papers. Formerly Moeller^s Deutsche Zeitung and Oartenflora came pretty regularly, and when last reviewed they were about the usual in size and appearance, and were treating of the topical subjects as in normal times ; a few special war items naturally crept in. It may be that the British censorship is responsible for hold- ing up our contemporaries. When ordering, pteaae mention The Kxcbange Rural Roadsides By investigations just completed by the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse, it has been found that nine- tenths of the roadsides in the rural dis- tricts of New York State are entirely void of shade trees. When this is con- sidered along with the fact that last year New York State paid out of the State Treasury about $30,000,000 for the construction and maintenance of road beds, it shows that the State is not yet awake to the great need and the great possibilities in rural roadside im- provement. The preliminary survey which has just been made by H. R. Francis in charge of the landscape extension work of the College of Forestry, covered nearly 3000 miles of the main lines of highways. This is the first comprehensive study to be made of the landscape treatment of the rural roadsides in the State and tlie College predicts a wider appreciation of the possibilities and the necessity for the planting and preservation of forest trees along the rural roadsides. Tbe ExhaaKc— Alert and Up-to-date King Seed Cabinet 50 DRAWERS 3 inches wide. 2H inches deep. 8 inches long. Oak case and partitions. Oak fronts and backs to drawers. Steel bottoms and sides to drawers. Just the thing for your potting shed. Price, $15.00 net f. o. b. factory. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange 50 /< DISCOUNT From all prices quoted in my retail catalog on the foUomng items: All Tulips. Hyacinths and Narcissus. Why not ask for your copy NOW ? CLARENCE B. FARGO Desk FX Frenchtown, N. J. When f^rderinp. please mention The Exchange Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN Catalogue on appUofttion W Chambers Street, NEW YORK CITY Whpn ir>1or1 n g pi «^K a^* nn*n tl<^n 'Hi » grcbaJMr* Printed noteheads, billheads and busineu cards identify you with The Trade. An urgent order for stock is apt to be held up. if your wholeasle Dam is unable to ronneot you as one of the oraft. September 9, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 565 mmm'ti' '■ 'ill'llllll'iKllllllllllllHIIIIII To All Florists Using French Bulbs Vaughan's Seed Store advertisements and catalogs offer these bulbs by stated measure and in regular cases. Look out for advertisements of this stock vv^hich do not give measurement of the bulbs. Get samples of all varieties of French stock this season before you order. Vaughan's prices, grading considered, will average over 1 5 %> lower than those of our competitors, because bought early by our own agent in France and paid for in cash or on short terms. Our present price of $7.85 per 1 000 for the largest size of Paper White Grandiflora now obtainable, proves this statement. Our advance contract orders will be filled with the larger sizes. Write for our delivered prices on Lily Bulbs. Vaughan's Formosum run larger in all grades than those of other dealers. Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago and New York When ordering, please mention The Igxchange m iiiiiiiiHiiiHiiiniiiHiiimiii mm iniiiiiii I Southern States | Houston, Tex. This seems to be the week of little news in Houston, it is like the lull after a storm, for we furnished all of the news during the convention week and there is nothing left to tell ! During the past week the mayor an- nounced the purchase of a large tract of land close to where the convention garden was located which will be used as a per- manent exposition site. It is understood that one building will be used as a floral hall and will be under the direction of the Houston Florists' Club. It is rumored that the H. H. Kuhl- mann Co. proposes to incorporate its business with a capital stock of $40,000, and while it was not denied at the store, the rumor could not be confirmed on ac- count of H. H. Kuhlmann, Jr., being con- fined to his home by illness. R. C. Kerr shipped a large floral blan- ket to Refugio, Texas, this week, and that is quite a distance to ship this kind of work — about 300 miles. All florists report business good, with flowers scarce. Most of the flowers used in floral work are now coming from Cali- fornia, being Asters, Statice. C. L. B. New Orleans, La. The New Orleans Horticultural So- ciety will give its annual outing on Wed- nesday, Sept. 6, on the steamer "Mande- ville." All the members will attend. Dinner will be served on board, the party remaining on the boat the entire day, making the trip over the lake and up the river. The committee on arrangements consists of Mr. Steekler, chairman, H. Kraak, Claude Ory, Henry Scheurman and A. Verlinde. C. W. Eichling, chairman of the recep- tion committee of the Houston conven- tion delegates, has received several letters of appreciation from the visiting florists. Among them may be mentioned those of R. Vincent. Jr. and Mr. Enomoto. Frank Reyes, who has a small store on 301 Bourbon St., will open a larger one on Canal st. sometime in the near future. The Chrysanthemum crop has been fa- vored with good weather this Summer and everyone is looking forward to All Saints' Day. Funeral work keeps the florists busy. M. B. Montgomery, Ala. Business Satisfactory The hot weather and scare of a strike and the fact that people will per- sist in living, is probably the cause of the extreme period of dullness that has prevailed the past two weeks. An in- crease over August of last year is re- ported by Rosemont Gardens. The contractors employed to change the interior of the Paterson * store com- menced work on Tuesday morning and expect to finish by Oct. 1. Good stock is scarce. Asters are done, so that it is a ease of hustle to find enough to sup- ply demands. Carnations are more plen- tiful, and quality about the same. It is a hard proposition to produce good stock of anything during the hot season so that flowers that in ordinary seasons would be relegated to the ash barrel are highly prized. Some day the Southern florist will know the value of tobacco cloth, as it is called here, and is largely used for grow- ing Tobacco in lower counties of this State for a protection from the sun, and there is not the slightest doubt but what many things can be successfully grown and the stringency of good stock can be relieved, especially in pot grown stock, which now is a back number. Coleus and Mealy-Bug The mealy-bug has played sad havoc with Coleus this season and has not only destroyed these plants but others near. This will compel the grow- ing of Acyranthes and Acalyphas exten- sively in their place as bedding plants, as they are entirely free from this pest. Catalogs describe generally two varieties of Acalypha, but there are five, and all fine bedders. Recent visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Joy of Nashville, Tenn.; Charles L. Baum and his son, Floyd, of Chattanooga ; A. J. McNutt, Knoxville, Tenn. ; L. I). Thompson of Dahl Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. ; A. Dernison, of A. T. Boddington Co., New York, and C. P. W. Nims, of A. H. Hews, Cambridge, Mass. W. C. Cook. Knoxville, Tenn. Notes Business has been unusually good for the month of August and sales show a substantial increase over previous years. Stock is scarce and what there is of it is rather inferior. The Aster crop, which is the main dependence at this time of the year, is almost a complete failure. Vacation season is over and all are back at their respective places. On account of the absence of the presi- dent and the secretary as well as a number of the other members, the August meeting of the Knoxville Florists' So- ciety was omitted. Mrs. Ryno reports business as being real good for the season of the year. The C. W. Crouch Co. is cutting some extra fine Astsrs which are about the only real good ones in this section. A. H. Dailey has closed up The Flower Shop on North Gay St., and has transferred the help and fixtures to his store on Market st. see The Florists' Exchange A ttention, Mr. Florist!!! Order Now !!! HOGEWONING'S Extra Selected Dutch-grown Bulbs for Fall Planting ALL BULBS GUARANTEED TRUE TO NAME AND DESCRIPTION SINGLE EARLY TULIP BULBS 100 1000 Artus. Dark red $0.60 $5.50 Couleur Cardinal. Purplish red 1.20 10.00 Crimson King. Scarlet 70 6.00 La Belle Alliance. Scarlet 90 8.00 Vermilion Brilliant. Scarlet 1.20 10.00 La Reine. White, pink shaded 60 5.00 L'Immaculee. Pure white 60 5.00 Cottage Maid. Striped pink 60 5.00 Rose Grisdelin. Pink 60 5.00 Pink Beauty. Extra fine 1.80 16.00 Chrysolora. Pure yellow 70 6.00 Mon Trcsor. Pure yellow; early 90 8.00 Yellow Prince. Yellow, shaded red 70 6.00 Keizerskroon. Brilliant red 1.40 12.00 Prince of Austria. Deep orange 90 8.00 Proserpine. Cherry rose 1.40 12.00 Mixed. All colors; extra fine 60 5.00 Separate Colors. Extra fine 65 5.50 DOUBLE EARLY TULIP BULBS 100 1000 Imperator Rubrorum. Red $1.40 $12.00 Murillo. Pink; very fine 80 7.00 Couronne d'Or. Deep yellow; extra. .. . 1.40 12.00 Titian. Red, edged yellow 1.00 9.00 DARWIN TULIP BULBS 100 1000 AUard Pierson. Dark brown $1.20 $10.00 Baronne de la Tonnaye. Rose 2.00 18.00 Clara Butt. Bright rose; extra 1.10 10.00 Gretchen. Soft salmon rose 90 8.00 Rate Greenaway. White, with lilac 1.20 10.00 Loveliness. Satiny rose 1.40 12.00 Pride of Haarlem. Cherry red 1.40 12.00 Orion. Bright red, large flower 1.40 12.00 HYACINTH BULBS— First Size For Forcing and All Other Purposes 100 1000 Gertrude. Rose pink $3.80 $34.00 Gigantea. Light pink 3.80 34.00 Robert Stelger. Deep crimson 3.80 34.00 Grandeur a MerveiUe. Blush 3.80 34.00 100 1000 Pure white $3.80 $34.00 34.00 34.00 La Grandesse. L*Innocence. Pure white 3.80 Grand Maitre. Porcelain blue 3.80 King of the Blues. Dark blue 3.80 Queen of the Blues. Light blue 3.80 King of the Tellows. Yellow 3.80 34.00 34.00 34.00 HYACINTH BULBS— Second Size 100 1000 In above names 10 varieties $2.50 $22.00 MINIATURE HYACINTH BULBS 1000 $12.00 100 In 6 different colors $1.40 NARCISSUS BULBS 100 Emperor. Mother bulbs $1.40 Emperor. Single nose 80 Golden Spur. Mother bulbs 1.40 Golden Spur. Single nose 80 Bicolor Victoria. Mother bulbs 1.40 Bicolor Victoria. Single nose 80 Von Sion. Mother bulbs 1.40 Von Sion. Single nose SO 1000 $12.00 7.00 12.00 7.00 12.00 7.00 12.00 7.00 NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA, 13 cm. and up, $10.00 per 1000. (250 bulbs of any one variety charged at the 1000 rate.) Prices are F. O. B. New York, Freight, Duty, Packing and all other expenses paid. Varieties not mentioned above, quoted on application. Special prices for large quantities of any one variety. 3 per cent, may be deducted for cash wtih order. HOGEWONING & SONS, Bulb Growers Branch Office, 32 Broadway, Newr York RYNSBURG, HOLLAND TAKE A LOOK at this picture and see whether you would not like upon your premises a duplicate of it. It is a picture of a bench of our famous Silver Pink Snapdragon SEEDLINGS at Memorial. Seed sown any time now will bloom before Memorial Day, but a second crop, such as seen in the ac- compan>'ing picture, will come on for May 30, the greatest flower day of the year. Sow Snapdragon Seed Today We have all of the good ones. Seed of our oriKinal Silver Pink. Sl.OO per pkt., 3 for $2.50, 7 for $5.00. Seed of Yellow, Garnet. Nelroae, Phelps' White and Fancy Mixed, at 35c. per pkt., 3 for $1.00. Free cultural directions. All orders cash. G. S. RAMSBURG, - Somersworth, N. H. When orderini;. pl'-nae montinn The Exchange Our Exhibit of German Iris Won First Prize At the International Garden Club Summer Show, Pelham Manor June 1-4, 1916 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. Inc. Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y. When ordering, plonse mention The E-^clmnge Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to these who plant for profit WbPo ordering. pt«.aii» mention !>» Bxrbinjr* WATCH US GROW AMERICAN BULB CO. 172 North Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS (SAGO PALMS) Strong and healthy bulbi, fiM H to 6 Ibi. 25 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. {9.00, 300 lbs. {25.00, 500 lbs. $40.00. THE MOORE SEED CO. 125 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. GARDEN SEED BEET, CARROT. PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other items of the short crop of^ this past season, aa well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to |B| S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 82 Dey St., NEW YORK, and ORANGE, CONN When f>rdfr1ne. pIprro mpiiflnn The Exchange The Prices Advertised in The Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY SOUTHERN STATES— Continued On Aug. 11 while descending a stair- way Mr. Karl Baum made a mis-step and sprained his ankle. The injury proved rather serious, and he hps been com- pelled to use crutches ever since, but is considerably better now. He was un- able to attend the S. .\. F. Convention. Friends here congratulate him on his eloctiitn to director.ship in the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, which came to him as n complete surprise. Florists and friends in Knoxville feel very proud of the fact that Dr. R. X. Kesterson. .supt. of Greenwood Cemetery, was unanimously elected president of the association of .\merican Cemetery Su- perintendents, which convened at Nor- folk, Va., Aug. 22 to 24. Dr. Kesterson, although not professionally engaged in the florist.s' business, is an ardent ad- mirer of flowers, and grows lots of them in connection with his cemeter.v, which is considered one of the most beautiful and up-to-date cemeteries throughout the Southland. He is a very active and use- W.E. Marshall & Co. Seeds Bulbs Insecticides 166West23dSt.,NEWYORK When ordering, please mention The ETchange ful member of both the Knoxville and Tennessee State Florists' Societies, and recently became a member of the S. A. F. and O. H. Convention Trip: Knoxville Delegation Only three of the Knoxville flo- rists, namely, A. J. McNutt, Chas. L. Baum and son, Floyd Baum, attended the convention in Houston, Texas. They left Knoxville on Saturday morning, Aug. 12 and at Chattanooga, Tenn. Geo. A. Ivimmell, of the W. F. Haeger Floral Co.. joined the party. At Nashville, "Tenn., the party was royally entertained by the florists of that city, and on leav- ing for Memphis was joined by Harold Joy and his charming young wife. The party arrived in Memphis, Tenn., on Sunday morning; the forenoon was spent visiting the different stores, and the afternoon was spent in entertain- ment provided by the Memphis florists, which included a boat ride on the Mis- sissippi River, automobile rides, etc. .\t seven-thirt.v p.m. a delicious seven course banquet was served the party at the Chiska Hotel. They arrived in Little Rock. Ark., cm Monday morning, where they were entertained by Tipton & Hurst, florists. At this place Harold Joy signed up two new members for tlie S. A. F.. two sons of the firm of Vestal & Sons, florists. Not only did he take their names and membership fees, but he took the two gentlemen right along to the convention with him. The Tennessee delegation joined the Chicago bunch at Little Rock, thence to Houston. On its return trip the party took a more south- erly route and stopped at the following cities : New Orleans. La. ; Mobile, .Ala. ; Montgomery, Ala.; Macon. Ga. ; and .-At- lanta. Ga.. spending one day in each city, being royally entertained by the florists at each place. September 9, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 567 Mammoth Auction Sales at 1 1 o'clock, A. M. on Tuesday, September 12th and Friday, September 15th of Palms, Ferns, Dracaenas, Rubbers, Etc. ALSO MAMMOTH SHIPMENTS OF Dutch and French-Grown Bulbs To be offered in lots to suit the large and small buyer SEND FOR WEEKLY CATALOGUE The MacNiff Horticultural Co 52 to 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LARGEST HORTICULTURAL SALESROOMS IN THE WORLD WTien ordering, please mentloD The Exchange Lilium Harrisii BULBS Per 100 Per 1000 5- to 7-in S5.00 $40.00 7- to 9-in 9.00 80.00 9- to 11-in 22.00 FREESIA Refracta Alba Per 100 Per 1000 Mammoth size.. .$1.75 $12.00 For immediate delivery Roman Hyacinths 12-15 Paper White Narcissus Grandiflorus /;^rcltioo J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay St., through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY When ordering, please mention ITie Exchange The L D.WALLER SEED CO. GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA Wholesale Growers of FLOWER SEEDS, SWEET PEAS AND NASTURTIUMS. Corr^apondencm Solicited Pedigree Seeds WATKINS & SIMPSON, Ltd. 12 Tavistock Street Covent Garden, LONDON, ENG. Wlien ordering. pU-nse mention The Exchange Printed noteiieads, billtieads and business cards identify you with The Trade. An urgent order for stock is apt to be held up. if the wholesale man ie unable to identify you as one of the craftj SOUTHERN STATES— Continued The following traveling salesman have called upon the Knoxville florists during the last fevp weeks : Howard S. Royer, representing H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. ; A. W. White, repre- senting the Diem & Ming Paper Co., of Cincinnati, O. ; Albert P. Stevens, representing Hubbs & Corning Co. of Baltimore, Md. ; Harry J. Dennis, rep- resenting S. A. Weller, Zanesville, O. ; Joseph J. Goudy, representing Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. ;Milton Selinka, representing Schloss Bros., of New York City ; M. F. Hecht, representing The Heeht Fixture Co., Chicago, 111.; Robert Shock, representing M. Rice Co., Phila- delphia, Pa. ; Jack Morichard, represent- ing S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadel- phia, Pa. ; Mr. Dennison, representing Arthur T. Boddington Co., New York City ; Monroe Frankl, representing Wertheimer Bros., New York City ; C. P. W. Nims, representing A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. ; and Frank JlcCabe, representing A. L. Randall Co. Chicago, 111. Mr. John G. Esler, secretary of the Florists' Hail Association of America, also vice-president of the A. T. De La Mare Publishing Co., was a recent visi- tor in Knoxville. He was accompanied t)y his daii.ghter. "Southro." When You Want to Buy Horticuhural Sundries From England You caDnot do better than write for my Trade Price List and a quotation for just what you want from time to time Large stocks of the following are always on hand RAFFIA in 3 standard qualities and prices, extra prima long white broad Majunga, 1st quality Majunga and first quality Tamatave Samplea Sent Post Free. Bamboo Garden Canes, Mottied and Tapering Canes. Best English and French Secateurs. XL ALL Budding and Pruning Knives. Garden Trug Baskets. Mushroom Spawn. All kinds of Fertilizers, XL ALL Insecticides, Fumigators, etc., etc. Trade only supplied. G. H. RICHARDS, 234 Borough, London, S. E., ENGLAND Manufacturer and Shipper of all Sundries Cable Address : "VAPORIZING" LONDON Wben ordering, please mention Tlie Exchange Louisville, Ky. state Convention Cooler weather has done consider- able toward improving stock in the Louisville district during the past few days, and Roses and Gladioli are now in fine shape. Asters are somewhat better than they have been aJl season. Carna- tions are looking up and Lilies are com- ing in nicely. It is generally thought that business will show a big improve- ment during the month, and with plenty of good stock on hand the local florists are looking forward to a profitable month. The various committees of the Ken- tucky Society of Florists are working rapidly in getting things shaped up for (Continued on page 572) XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE IMPROVED. Finest grown. Many colors mixed. 650 seeds $1.00: half pkt. 50o.; per 1000, $1.25; colors separato, also. PRIMULA Kewenais. Sweet Yellow. Dwf. 25o. PRIMULA Malacoldes. Giant Baby. 25o. CALCEOLARIA. Dwarf giant spotted. Pkt. 25o. CINERARIA. Large fl. dwarf; 1000 eeeds, 50o. DAISY (Bellls) Monatrosa. New monetrouB, donble, eiant-9owering, mixed. Pkt. 25o. CYCLAMEN Gijianteum. Finest giant mised. 250 seeds. $1.00; 1-2 pkt., 50o. FORGET-ME-NOT Triumph. Extra fine. 25c. SHAMROCK. True Irish green. Large pkt. 25c. PIAMT PAN^Y '^^® ^^^ large-flowering VjIAIN I r rti^Ol varietiefl. critically selectetT 6000 needs $1 00, }^ pkt. 50o.. oz. $3.00. A Uberal extra pkt. of Giant Mme. Ferret Pansy seed added to every order for Pansy seed. Our Pansies are very fine this year. Cash. Liberal extra count. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange My New Price List of WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED has been mailed. If you have not received a copy, send postal for it. Part of new crop will be ready early in July. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK LOMPOC, CAL. When ordering, please mention The Eicllange Advertising Nursery Stock in F. E.PAYS and PAYS WELL 568 The Florists' Exchange A Special Offer on a limited quantity of the following: OTAHEITE ORANGES. 6-6H-in pots. 10-15 fruits $2.00 each 15-20 fruits 2.50 each 20-25 fruits 3.50 each GARDENIA Veitchii. 4K-in. pots, 35c. each; 55^-in. pots, 50c. each. HYDRANGEA Otaksa. 5-8 branches, field- grown, $20.00 per 100. CROTON Punctata. Highly colored, very bushy, 2H-in. S8.00 per 100; 3-in. $20.00 per 100; 3}i-in. $25.00 per 100. MARGUERITES. 6-iu. pots, ready for 8- and 9-in. pots, 35c. each. GENISTAS. 4H-in. pots, 20c. each. BUDDLEIA Asiatica. 6-in. pots, 35c. each; 7-in. pots, 50c. each. Specially Grown for Winter Blooming .4/1 the above ttock ft Hrtt-claaa and grown especially for the critical trade A. L. MILLER JAMAICA - - LONG ISLAND n The Kxchange Craig Quality Cyclamen PRIZE WINNING STOCK Our Cyclamen are conceded to be the best strain in all colors. 75,000 ready for immediate delivery. From 4-inch pots, at $25.00 per 100. Robert Craig Company 4900 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Branch, NORWOOD, PA. \VTie:i orderlpg. plpaac roentlop Tbe Exchange Primroses and Cinerarias PRIMULA, Chinese From 3-in. pots PRIMULA Obconica, Gigantea and Grandi- flora. From 3-in. pots CINERARIAS " Dreers' prize dwarf." From 2-in. pots 2.50 100 $5.00 5.00 100 $8.00 CYCLAMEN Gigantea From 3-in. pots ASPARAGUS Plumosus From 2H-in- Pots 3.00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri From 3-in. pots 5.00 BEGONIA Chatelaine From 2H-in. pots 6.00 WETTLIN FLORAL CO., Hornell, N. Y. irrifrltig. pl'-nsp mention The Ext'tiange Primula Malacoides Rosea Florists who grow stock for the Retail Trade shoiJd obtain plants of thia charming little Primrose during September and October for St. Valentine's Day and Easter LATE SOWN MALACOIDES ROSEA FOR BEST RESULTS CERTIFICATES WHEREVER SHOWN 2M-inch pot plants $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 FRED H. LEMON & CO. RICHMOND INDIANA ^^'lle^ ortlorlng. ph-ose roeptlnn Tbe Kxchaiige OUR ADVERTISING COLUMNS Surplus ABOVE MV OWN REQUIREMENTS 150 CAMPANULA PERSICIFOLIA. Blue and white. 4-in., at 6c. 200 HYDRANGEA OTAKSA. 5-in., 4 to 6 branches, at 12c. 50 HYDRANGEA OTAKSA. 6-in., 6 to 10 branches, at 20c. 200 SWEET WILLIAM. Mostly New- port pink. 5-in., verv heavy, at 8c. 300 RUDBECKIA PURPUREA. 4-in., at 7c. 200 HOLLYHOCK. Single and double mixed, everblooming, 4-in., at 7c. ,\I1 first-class stock. Cash, plcasp J.H.FREDERICK, Johnstown, N. Y. When ordering, please mentt. $3.00 ASPARAGUS 3 -in. 6.00 ASPARAGUS Hatcheri 3 -in. 8.00 FORGET-ME-NOT 2>i-in. 3.00 POINSETTIAS 2>i->n. 6.00 SMILAX 2)i-in. 3.00 SWAINSONA Alba 3 -in. 6.00 STEVIA Compacta 2}i-in. 3.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE Wood Brothers FishkiU, N. Y. When iTdering. i^lease mention The Excbanpe Empty Greenhouses Do Not Pay Fill them up. We have the stock. Liberal Extras for Early Order> Size of pots 100 1000 2H-in. ASPARAGUS Plumosus, Sprengeri and Hatcheri $3.00 $25.00 4-in. ASPARAGUS Plumosus and Sprengeri 7.00 65.00 2Ji-in. ABUTILON. 8 varieties 2.25 20.00 3-in. BEGONIAS. 12 varieties 10.00 90.00 2H-in- 12 varieties 6.00 50.00 2M-in. CHINESE PRIMROSES. 20 kinds 3.00 28.00 3><-in. 20 lands 7.50 70.00 2H-in. CYCLAMEN. 8 separate va- rieties 6.00 55.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 4-in 20.00 175.00 10,000 DRACjBNA Indlvlsa. 4-, 5-, 6-in. poU, $15.00, $20.00, $25.00 per 100. 2K-in. PRIMULA Malacoides 2.60 22.50 2>i-in. SNAPDRAGONS. White, pink and yellow 4.00 35.00 3H-in 7.00 65.00 3H-in. STEVIA. Dwarf and tall. . . . 6.50 60.00 2H-in. SMILAX. Laree plants 2.50 22.50 4-, 5-, 6-in. FERNS. Five varieties. $15 00, $20.00, $25.00 per 100. 100.000 2- and 2).i-in. GER.\NIL'MS. Poltevlne. Nutt, Ricard, Grant, Castellane. Buchner, Montmort, etc. 2S varieties, $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Also abundance of other stock as the season advances. Alonzo J. bryan, Washington, n. j. When ordering, pli'flse mpnlion The ExchBTipe UpO ASPAR.\GUS Sprengeri. 2,'.j-in $.'.50 ASPAR.\GUS Hatcheri Seed per 1000 2.30 Seedlings per 1000 7.50 2l.>-in 2.50 VINCAS. From field, 3-in 5.00 DAISIES. Winter-blooming. . .' '. . . 15.00 SILVERLEAF IVY GER.\NIUMS. 2M-in. 2.50 IVY GERANIUMS, Mlied. 2W-in 2.50 PELARGONIUMS, Mlied. 2H-in 3.00 MYOSOTIS, Winter-blooming. Trans- planted 1.00 ILH) FERNS. 4-in. Boston, Scholzelll, Scottl and Plersoni Mixed. The lot (or $12. .'.0. W. C. EHMANN, Corfu, N. Y. When crderli:g. please niontlon Tho Exrhaiigf THE EXCHANGE— Alert «nd u|>-to.d«tf September 9, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 569 Special Offer CARNATIONS. Good, second size Enchantress and Elmer Ward. $3.00 per 100, S2.5.00 per 1000. VIOLETS. Field clumps. Fine. Princess of Wales and Lady Campbell- S5.00 per 100, M5.00 per 1000. VINCA Variegata. Strong, field-grown. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. HARDY IVY. From field; 3-4 ft.; strong. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. DRACiENA Indivlsa. From the field. Ready for 5- and 6-inch pots. $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. PANSY PLANTS. Strong, stocky plants of our well-known strain. $2.50 per 100. $10.00 for .5000. DAISIES (Bellis), FORGET-ME-NOTS, WALLFLOWERS. Strong seedlings. •52.50 per 1000, 5000 for SIO.OO. HARDY PERENNIALS. One of our specialties. StronK secdlinffs of COREOP- SIS, COLUMBINE, CANTERBURY BELLS, FOXGLOVES, HARDY PINK, GAILLARDIAS, SHASTA DAISY, SWEET WILLIAMS, STO- KESIA. $2.50 per 1000, 5000 for $10.00. DELPHINIUM, Belladonna and Formosum: HOLLYHOCKS, single and double. Strong seedlings, in pink, white and yellow. $5.00 per 1000. Strong plants, out of 2},-2-in. pots, of all the above HARDY PLANTS, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri and Plumosus, Winter-flowering FORGET-ME- NOTS, PRIMULAS. Out of 2)^-in. pots. $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. ■ J. C. SCHMIDT BRISTOL PENNSYLVANIA When ordering, pleaae mentioD The Eicbange Choice Stock at Reasonable Prices, Such as Araucarias, Kentias and Other Good Stock ARAUCARIA Eicelsa. 3 tiers, 9-11 in. high, 50c.; 3-4 tiers, 12-14 in. high, 60c.; 3-4 tiers, 14-16 in. high, 75c. ARAUCARIA Robusta Compacta. 6-in. pots, 12-14 in. high. $1.25. ARAUCARIA Escelsa Glauca. 3^ tiers, 16 in. high, S1.25; 18-20 in. high, $1.50. KENTIA Belmoreana. 4-in. pots, 35c.; 5-in. pots, 16-18 in. high, 75c.; e-in. pots, 22-24 in. high, 5-6 leaves, $1.00; 6-in. pots, 24-26 in. high, 6-7 leaves, 31.25. KENTIA Forsteriana. 4-in. pots, 35c.: 6-in. pots, 22-24 in. high, 5 leaves, 75c.; 6-in. pots, S-6 leaves, 26-28 in. high, $1.00; 7-in. pots, 30-32 in. high, $1.25; 7-in. pots, 32-34 in. high, $1.50 each; 7-in. pots, 38-10 in. high, 12.00. ASPIDISTRAS. Suitable for porches. Green leaved. 6-in. pots, $1.00 each; variegated, $1.25 each. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 2J.-2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2K-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. HARDY ENGLISH IVY. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. COCOS WeddelHana. 3-in. pots. 15o. each. CROTONS. 4-in. pots, 25c. each. DRACyENA Indivlsa. 5-in. pots, 30o. FUNKIA Variegata. 4-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. FERNS, such as Whitmanli, Scottii, Teddy Jr. and Boston. 5-in. pots, 30c.; 6-in. pots, 40c. DRACiBNA Termlnalls. 4-in. pots, 26c. DRACiBNA Fragrans. 5-in. pots, 35c. RUBBER PLANTS. 6-in. pots, 50c. CYCAS Revoluta. Large plants, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 each. BEGONIA Vernon. 4-in. pots, 7c. BEGONIA Gloire de Lorraine. 4-in. pots, 30c. PRIMULA Obconlca. 4-in. pots, 10c. SMALL FERNS FOR DKHES. 2H-in. pots, assorted varieties, $4.00 per 100. Cash with order Godfrey Aschmann, Wt^^rpt^s"' 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. tIH^9PS°^ MARGUERITES THINGS YOU WANT DRACAENA Indivlsa. 2-in., So.; 3-in., lOo.; 4-in., 15o.; 5.in., 25o. each. REX BEGONIAS. 2)i-in., $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poltevlne. Rlcard, Per- kins and Buchner. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-iii., $6.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-in., lOo.; 4-in., 15g.; 5-in., 25o. VINCA Variegata. 2-in., $2.00; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. 25 boies of I61I6 and I61I8, Double B Glass, $3.00 per box. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton. N. J. When ordering, please mePtlop The Eichapga The Storrs & Harrison Go- nurserymen, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN PAINESVILLE. OHIO Large Flowering Paris Daisies. Very bushy, exceptionally healthy stock, for Christmas blooming. 4-inch pots, ready for 6 and 63 i-in. at $10.00 per 100. SMILAX 2-inch pots, at $2.00 per 100. A. L. MILLER, JAMAICA, - LONG ISLAND When ordering, pleatx* mppttop Tb» Brcbang* Al STOCK, ... ALYSSUM, Double. 2-in $3.00 ASPARAGUS plumosus. 3-in 5.00 BEGONIA, Vernon (Red and White). 2}f-in. 2.60 STAR OF BETHLEHEM. Something new. 5.00 2-in. 75 Malacoides Primroses 2-inch, $2.00 per 100. Also GIANTS and GRANDIFLORA Fine plants. BYER BROTHERS, Chainbersbiir^,Pa. Wbea ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange STEVIA, Rooted Cuttings Cash, please. OLSON & CO., Wholesila Pltnt Growers, Webiler, Man. CVCI AMFW SpIendens,Glgante- ^ ■ \./lj/»lWlIjl'^ urn. Hybrids. Our strain of Cyclamen is second to none: Pink, Blood Red, Xmas Red, White with Carmine Center, White, Salmon; strong plants, 2>^-in. pots, 100 $5.50, 1000 $50.00. DRACAENA indivlsa. From &-iD. pots, $2.50 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, East Stroodsburi!, Pa. When ordering, please mentloa Tbe Excbau^e SSW)i8\\^S»\\\\\m')>it>ji^^ tn^^ I stand back of every order shipped. Satisfaction ^^ guaranteed is my way of doing business NEW CROP SEEDS— To Sow At Once ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus, greenhouse grown. $2.50 per 1000. Sprengeri. 75c. per 1000. Hatcherli. $3.50 per 1000; .500 seeds, $2.00. BELLIS DAISIES. Double Giant White, Double Giant Pink, Double Giant Red. Tr. plit. 2.5c., H 01. 75o. CALCEOLARIA Hybrida. Carter's Prize Strain. 50o. per tr. pkt. CINERARIA. Giant flowering, half dwarf. Finest Mixed, 75o. per tr. pkt. MIGNONETTE. Giant greenhouse forcing. Finest strain obtainable. 50c. per tr. pkt., K os. $2.00. OS. $6,00. PANSY SEED. Giant flowering florist mixture. American grown. (Best money can buy.l 50c. per tr. pkt. W 01. $1.50, oz $5.00. PANSY SEED SPECIAL. Greenhouse mixture for forcing; long-stemmed. $l.OOIper tr. pkt., H 01. $1.60, U oz. $2.50, oz $8.00. PANSY. Giant White Dark Eye, Giant Pure Yellow, Mad. Perret Red. Prince Henry Giant Blue. All the above; K 01. $2.00, H oz. $3.00, oz. $6 00. PANSY SEED. Wm. Sim's Giant Exhibition Mixture. Finest strain known. Tr.fpkt. $1.00, H oz. $3.00, 01. $10.00. All the Aboom Panatea Are American Crown SNAPDRAGON. Greenhouse Forcing Varieties. Ramsburgs Tr. pkt. $1.00 I Phelp's White Tr. pkt. $0.50 Keystone Deep Rose Pink. . '• 1.00 Giant Yellow •• .60 Nelrose Deep Pink " .50 I Garnet " .60 SWEET PEAS, Zvolanek's Winter Orchid, Flowering in all varieties. 1 have the Eastern agency for this season. Xmas Pink Orchid. Best pink and white. H oz. $2.50, oz. $4.00, 4 oz. 812.00. Mrs. Spanolin. H oz 75o.,o» $1.25,4 oz.$4.00. Mrs. A. A. Skach. H oz. 76c., oz. $1.00, 4 oz. $3. .50. Pink and White Orchid. H o»- 50o.. oz. 75o., 4 oz. $2.50, lb. $9.00. Venus. H oz. 85o., oz. $1.50. 4 oz. $5.00. Rose Queen, K oz.$1.50,o». $5, 00.4 oz. $15.00. White Orchid, Red Orchid and Lavender Orchid. H oz. 660., oz. $1 .00. 4 oz $3.50. Orchid Beauty. H oz. 50c., oz. 75c., 4 oz. $2.50. Lavender Nora. H oz.30o., 1 oz.50c.4oz.tl.75. .\11 other new and standard varieties and grandiflora types at Zvolanek prices. application. Yarrawa. H oz. 60c., oz. $1.00, U lb. $2.75, H lb. $5.00. Mrs.Chas. A. Zvolanek. (New.) Finest laven- der. J-i oz. $4 00. H oz. $7.00, oz. $12 00. Mrs. Jos. Manda. H 01. 75c., oz. $1.26, 4 os. $4.00. Bohemian Girl. H oz. $1.25, 01. $2.00, 4 oz. $6.00. The Czar. Ji 01. $2.26, o». $4.00, 4 oi. $12.00. Bridal Veil. Oz. $1 75. Miss Flora Fabing. Oz. $1.00, 4 oz. $3.50. Apricot Orchid. H oz. $1.25. oz. $2.00, 4 oz. $6.00. Mrs. Sim Orchid. H o«. $1.25, oz. $2.00. His catalogue on RAINBOW FREESIAS , FREESIA ADIANTUM Gloriosa Hardy Farleyense. 3-in., $2.00 per doz , $15.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. $8.00 per 1000: in 5000 lots, at $7.60 per 1000; in 2i^-iD.. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri Seedlings. $6.00 per 1000; 2K-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6.00 per 100, 4-in., $10.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Hatcheri Seedlings. $1 .00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000. 2i..,-in. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Chatelaine 100 1000 2M-in $5.00 $45.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2Ji-in.. .25.00 200.00 Rex. 2>^ -in., very best varieties, assorted 6.00 BOUGAINVILLEAS, Sanderiana. Fine, bushy plants, ready for 5-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. BOUVARDIAS. Red. Pink and White. 2K- in. Excellent stock. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. CALCEOLARIA. Hybrida. Carter's prize strain. Finest mixed, 2^-in., $7.00 per 100. $60,00 per 1000. CALENDULA, Orange King. Best variety for forcing. $3.00 per lUO, $25.00 per 1000. CINERARIA, Hybrida Grandiflora. Half dwarf, finest mixed, 2}i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN. Selected, 4-in., $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. Strong, 4-in., $18.00 per 100. DAISIES. Beat Winter cut flower varieties. 100 1000 Boston Yellow. 2!^ -in $6.00 Strong Rooted Cuttings 4.00 $35.00 Mrs. F. Sanders. Strong, 2-in. plants 3.00 25.00 DRAC^NA Indivlsa. 2}i-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $7.50 per 100; strong 4-in. pota, $15.00 per 100. Strong, transplanted seedlings, $2.00 per 100, $17.60 per 1000. FERNS. Table Ferns. In best 100 1000 varieties. 23^^ -in $3.00 Boston Ferns. 2>t-in 4.00 $35.00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt Ferns. Strong, bench plants, ready for 5-in,, $2 00 per doz., 15.00 Roosevelt, Whitmani com- pacta. Scottii. Ali 2H-ia . 5.00 40.00 Elegantissima Improved and Elegantissima compacta. 2M-iii a.oo (New.) Many bnght colors, bulbs, >^-in. to M-in., $5.00 per 100, $4000 per 1000, $187.50 per 5000. ^ Refracta Alba. Mam- moth bulbs. $9,00 per 1000. Field Grown CARNATIONS Alice White Encliantress Matchless Enchantress Beacon Philadelphia Victory Befiora Hdrlo warden Comfort. Kne red Harry Fenn PinkWinsor White Wonder Belle Washburn. (New red.) 100 1000 S7.00 $60.00 7.00 60.00 7.00 60.00 7.00 60.00 7.00 60.00 7.00 60.00 7.00 60.00 7.00 60.00 7.00 60.00 , 7.00 60.00 7.00 80.00 7.00 60.00 .7.00 60.00 12.00 FERNS— Continued Teddy, Jr $6.00 per 100 Table Fern Seedlings. In best varieties. 1 flat, $2.00 per flat; 5 flats, $1.75 per flat; 10 flats, $1.60 per flat. Shipped in or out of flatj. FORGET-ME-NOT, Winter Blooming. Strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Rooted cuttings and 2>i-in. in all varieties, for any dehvery. Place your order now. Write for prices. PELARGONIUMS, Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker, Wurtembergla, Swanblan Maid. Fine 2-in pots, $7.50 per 100. PETUNIA CUTTINGS. Double fine mixed $8.00 per 100. PRIMULAS. Chlnensis. Mai- lOO 1000 acoides. 2K-in., giant flower- ing, finest strain, in separate colors or mixed $3.00 $27.60 Chinensis. Giant Flowering, Fringed. 3-in 6.00 50.00 Malacoides, Rosea. (New.) Fine novelty, 2^-in 5.00 Field-grown 5.00 Malacoides. 3-in 6.00 50.00 Obconica. Finest mixed. 3-in. 6.00 Obconica. Giant Strain. 3-in. 10.00 SMILAX. Strong. 2)i -in 3.00 25 00 SNAPDRAGON. Giant YeUow, Giant White 5.00 45.00 Keystone. 2K-'n 5.00 45.00 Silver Pink and Nelrose, 2K-in 4.00 35.00 .3-in 6.00 VINCA, Variegated. 2-in 2.50 20 00 VIOLETS. Marie Louise (Rhein- beck grown). Clean stock. Plants from soil 4.00 35.00 Gov. Herrick. 2-in 3.00 2S.Oo Princess of Wales. Field-grown 5.00 45.0 o ROMAN J. IRWIN PLANTS ^ CUTTIMCS-BUIBS-SEEDS Phones3738-2326 FarraSut 1 08,Wiest 28t£ SM^ewTOFK Wlien ordering, pleaBe meBtlon Tbe Elzcbanf* 570 The Florists' Exchange ENGLISH Guaranteed Two-Year-Old, Low Budded on Briar, Clean, Hardy, Field-grown Stock Top growth alone is not a safe criterion of the value of a Rose tree to you. True, you must have vigorous and healthy branch ant leaf development in order to ensure a solid foundation for the subsequent life of the tree. But these things are often procured in highly-fedi soils where the formation of root fibre is retarded or negatived. When you get such trees into your forcing or flowering beds, there is a Ion? pause before the roots become acclimatised, so to speak. This is due to the fact that the necessary equipment of feeding fibres, which wi enable the trees to go straight on with their work, does not exist. Abundance of root fibre was not necesasry in the period of forced growtV in heavy over-fed soil, consequently Nature did not provide it. The result is a fat, lazy tree, of actually less value to you than a starveling What you want is a tree that has had more or less of a struggle for existence — that has had to work for its living; a prize-fighting-boxe; • sort of tree, that is trained up to the last ounce. You can get such trees under suitable conditions. They are grown by the million on Bee 200-acre farm in North Wales, England. Bees' Nursery is part of a huge plain situated on the banks of the River Dee, within hail — almo; PRELIMINARY OFFER. Prices per lOO. DWARFS Abel Carriere (H. P.) $7.75 Aennchen Muller (D. Poly.) 7.75 Admiral Ward 12.00 Alexander Hill Gray 9.50 Alfred Colomb (H. P.) 7.75 Anna 01ivier;(T.) 9.50 Antoine Rivoire (H. T.) 9.50 Arthur R. Goodwin (Per.) 8.25 Avoca (H. T.) 7.75 Ben Cant (H. P.) 7.75 Bessie Brown (H. T.) 7.75 Betty (H.T.) 9.00 Brilliant (H.T.) 9.50 British Queen (H. T.) 8.25 Captain Hayward (H. P.) 7.75 Caroline Testout (H.T.) 7.75 Charles Lefebvre (H. P.) 7.75 Charlotte Klemm (H. C.) 8.25 China Rose (C.) 7.00 ChrissielMacKellar (H. T.). . : 8.25 Cissie Easlea (Per.) 8.25 Claudius (H. T.) 8.25 Colleen (H. T.) 10.75 Comtesse du Cayla (C.) 9.00 ConradiF. Meyer (Rug.) 7.00 Constance (H. B.) 14.50 Coronation (H. P.) 10.75 Countess of Derby (H. T.) 8.25 Countess of Shaftesbury (H. T.) 8.25 Cynthia Forde (H. T.) 8.25 Dean Hole (H. T.) 8.25 Dr. O'Donel Browne. 8.25 Dorothy Page Roberts (H. T.) 9.50 Dorothy Ratcliffe (H. T.) 9.50 Duchess of Wellington (H. T.) 9.50 Duke of Edinburgh (II. P.) 7.75 DWARFS— Continued Dupuy Jamain (H. P.) $7.75 Earl of Gosford (H. T.) 8.25 Earl of Warwick (H. T.) 8.25 Ecarlate (H. T.) 8.25 Edith Bellenden (H. S.) 9.50 Edu Meyer (H. T.) 8.25 Edward Bohane (H. T.) 25.00 Edward Mawley (H. T.) 9.50 Ellen Poulsen (D. Poly.) 8.25 Erna Teschendorff (D. Poly) 8.25 Ethel Malcolm (H. T.) 8.25 Eugene Lamesch (D. Poly.) 9.50 Fabvier (C.) 8.25 Fisher Holmes (H. P.) 7.75 Florence H. Veitch (H. T.) 9.50 Frau Karl Druschki (H. P.) 7.75 General MacArthur (H. T.) 8.25 General Jacqueminot (H. P.) 7.75 G. C. Waud (H. T.) 8.25 George Dickson (H. T.) 9.50 Georges Elger (D. Poly.) 9.50 Gloire de Chedane Guinoisseau (H. P.) 7.75 G. Nabonnand (T.) 8.25 Gorgeous (H. T.) 25.00 Gruss an Teplitz (H. T.) 8.25 Gustave Grunerwald (H. T.) 8.25 Gustave Regis (H. T.) 9.50 Harry Kirk (T.) 9.50 Helen Keller (H. P.) 7.75 H. E. Richardson (H. T.) 8.25 Hoosier Beauty (H. T.) 25.00 Horace Vernet (H. P.) 7.75 Hugh Dickson (H. P.) 7.75 H. V. Machin 14.40 Irish Elegance (H. T.) 8.25 DWARFS— Continued i Irish Fireflame (H. T.) $14.4r J. B. Clark (H.T.) 8.2 Jessie (D. Poly.) 7.7: Jonkheer J. L. Mock (H. T.) 8Jjr Jos. Hill (H. T.) 9.5(f Juliet (H. B.) 8^f Katharme Zeimet (D. Poly.) 7.7= Killarney (H. T.) 7.7^ King Edward VII (D. Polv.) 8.2^ King George V (H. T.).. . ! 9.5 Lady Alice Stanley (H. T.) 8.2 Lady Ashtown (H. T.) 8.2- Lady Dunleath (H. T.) 10.7: Lady Hillingdon (T.) 9.50 Lady Mary Ward (H. T.) 9.50; Lady Penzance (H. S. B.) 9.50; Lady Pirrie (H. T.) 9.50; Lady Roberts (T.) 9.50^ La France (H. T.) 8J5|! La Tosca (H. T.) 8JSf Leonie Lamesch (D. Poly.) 7.75: Leslie Holland (H. T.) 9.50 J Liberty (H. T.) 8.25! Lieutenant Chaure (H. T.) 9.50* Lucy Bertram (H. S. B.) 9M Lyon Rose (H. T.) 8J5 Mabel Drew (H. T.) 10.75 Mme. Abel Chatenay (H. T.) 8J5| Mme. Colette Martinet (H. T.) 25.00 Mme. Constant Soupert (T.) 9.50 Mme. Chas. Lutaud 10.75 Mme. Edouard Herriot 9.50 Mme. Hoste (T.) 9.50 Mme. Isaac Perriere (Bour.) 8J5 Mme. Jean Dupuy (T.) 9.50 Mme. Jules Grolez (H. T.) 8.25 )urgh (11. P.) 7.75 irisn Jiiegance (H. l.) »..i& Mme. Jules urolez (H. 1 .) If you don 't see here the sorts you want, or if you want a Special Price on 500 BEES LTD., 1075 MILL Ple£ise tear out these Peiges for future reference. Do it NOW^! September 9, 1916. The Florists' Exchange BEES' ROSES ARE AMAZINGLY FIBROUS ROOTED -of Chester, on the one hand, and Mount Snowdon on the other. The land is actually reclaimed silt deposited by the Dee during past ages, Ind is swept from end to end by the bitter gales from the Atlantic Ocean. I ^ See how splendidly these two factors combine to produce the ideal Rose tree. First, there is the naturally rich, humus-laden silt soil. |t is in a finely divided condition, and encourages — makes necessary — the formation of multitudinous root-fibres. Neither light nor heavy, bd neither too wet nor too dry, it is the ideal rooting medium. Then the climate, the most searching and severe in the British Isles, comes Into play. Every inclination towards exuberance is keenly contested. The tree has veritably to fight for its life. Wind, cyclonic in violence, lilmost tears the trees up by the roots; but the result is a more thorough and firm anchorange of the root fibres. Alternating climatic conditions bf Arctic severity or delusive mildness compact the plant tissues to iron-wood hardness. The result at lifting time, is a short-jointed, stocky ;ree which grows and blooms with almost magical luxuriance when transplanted into milder quarters. F, O. B. Liverpool on Orders for 1,000 Trees. DVfARYS— Continued iMme. Laurette Messimy (China). . . .$7.75 Mme. Melanie Soupert (H. T.) 9.50 Mme. Ravary (H. T.) 8.25 Mme. Segond Weber (H. T.) 9.50 Margaret Dickson Hamill (H. T.).. . .30.00 Marie Van Houtte (H. T.) 9.50 Marquise de Sinety (H. T.) 10.75 Meg MerrUies (H. S. B.) 9.50 Melody (H. T.) 10.75 MUdred Grant (H. T.) 9.50 Miss Alice de Rothschild (T.) 9.50 Molly Sharman-Crawford (T.) 9.50 Moss Rose 7.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward (H. T.) 9.25 Mrs. Alfred Tate (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Amy Hammond (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Andrew Carnegie (H. T.) 10.75 Mrs. A. R. Waddell (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Charles Curtis Harrison (H. T.). 8.25 Mrs. Charles E. Pearson (H. T.) 10.75 Mrs,. Cornwallis West (H. T.) 8.25 Mrs. David McKee (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Edward Mawley (T.) 9.50 Mrs. E. G. Hill (H. T.) 8.25 Mrs. Foley Hobbs (T.) 9.50 Mrs. Forde (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Fred Straker (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. G. Shawyer (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. F. W. Vanderbilt (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Harold Brocklebank (H. T.). . . . 9.50 Mrs. Herbert Hawkesworth (T.) 12.00 Mrs. Herbert Stevens (T.) 9.50 Mrs. John Laing (H. P.) 7.75 Mrs. Joseph H. Welch 9.50 Mrs. Myles Kennedy (T.) 9.50 Mrs. R. D. McClure (H. T.) 9.50 DWARFS— Con^/nueJ Mrs. R. G. Sharman-Crawford (H. P.) $7.75 Mrs. Taft (D. Poly.) 7.75 Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Wakefield Christie Miller (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Wallace H. Rowe (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. W. H. Cutbush (D. Poly.) 7.75 Mrs. W. J. Grant (Belle Siebrecht) (H. T.) 8.25 Nita Weldon (T.) 9.50 Old Gold (H. T.) 12.50 Old Moss 7.00 Ophelia (H. T.) 12.00 Orleans Rose (D. Poly.) 7.75 Paul Lede (H. T.) 8.25 Pharisaer (H. T.) 8.25 Prince Camille de Rohan (H. P.) . . . . 7.75 Prince de Bulgarie (H. T.) 8.25 Queen Mary (H. T.) 12.00 Rayon d'Or (H. B.) 10.75 Richmond (H. T.) 8.25 Rose Bradwardine (H. S. B.) 9.50 Senateur Vaisse (H. P.) 7.75 Souvenir de Gustave Prat (H. T.).. . . 9.50 Sunburst (H. T.) 9.50 Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi (H. P.). 7.75 Ulrich Brunner (H. P.) 7.75 Victor Hugo (H. P.) 7.75 Viscount Carlow (H. T.) 9.50 Viscountess Folkestone (H. T.) 8.25 Warrior (H. T.) 9.50 White Killamey (H. T.) 9.50 Willowmere (Per.) 9.50 W. R. Smith (T.) 9.50 Yvonne Rabier 8.25 CLIMBERS Alberic Barbier (CI. Wich.) $8.25 American Pillar (CI. Poly.) 8.25 Ards Rover (CI. H. P.) 8.25 Aviateur Bleriot (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Billard et Barre (CI. T.) 8.25 Blush Rambler (CI. Poly.) 8.25 Caroline Testout (Climbing) 8.25 Coronation Rambler (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Crimson Rambler (CI. Poly.) 7.00 Dorothy Dennison (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Dorothy Perkins (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Excelsa (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Felicite Perpetue (CI. Semp.) 7.75 Gardenia (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Gerbe Rose (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Gloire de Dijon (CI. T.) 8.25 Hiawatha (CI. Poly.) 8.25 Johanna Sebus (CI. H. T.) 8.25 Lady Waterlow (CI. H. T.) 8.25 La France, climbing (CI. H. T.) 8.25 Liberty, climbing (CI. H. T.) 8.25 Mme. Alfred Carriere (CI. H. N.) . . . . 8.25 Mme. Jules Gravereau (CI. T.) 8.25 Marechal Niel (CI. N) 9.50 Minnehaha (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Mrs. W. J. Grant, climbing (CI. H. T.). 8.25 Paul Lede, climbing 9.50 Paul Transom (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Reine Olga de Wurtemburg (CI. H. N.) 8.25 Richmond, climbing (CI. H. T.) 9.50 Shower of Gold (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Source d'Or (CI. H. B.) 8.25 White Dorothy Perkins (CI. Wich.).. . 8.25 Zephyrine Drouhin (CI. H. B.) 8.25 or more of a sort, write and ask for it. Do it Now! '''Lest You Forget." STREET, UVERPOOL ENG Plezise tear out these Pages for future reference. Do it NOW! 572 The Florists' Exchange Joseph Heacock Co/s PALMS and FERNS WHOLESALE PRICE LIST Areca Lutescens ]Ii«h ti-in. pot , . . . 3 plants in pot 24-30" Cocos Weddelliana k 2 ' ..-in. pot fi-H" P 2 '..-in. pot 10-12" Kentia Belmoreana Leaves 2 1. .-in. pot 4 8-10" 3-in. pot S 12" 4-in. pot 5-8 15" 5-in. pot 6-7 18-20" 5-in. pot 6-7 22-24" 5-in. pot 6-7 26-28" 6-in. pot 6-7 30" 7-in. cedar tub 6-7 34-36" 7-in. cedar tub 6-7 38^0" 9-in. cedar tub 6-7 40^2" 9-in. cedar tub 6-7 48-54" y-in. cedar tub 6-7 o-oj.^' WELL ESTABLISHED if . STRONG AND HEALTHY Kentia Forsterlana 6-in. pot 5-6 24" 6-in. pot 5-6 30-32" Plants in tub Kentia Forsterlana, made up 7-in. cedar tub 4 7-in. cedar tub 4 9-in. cedar tub 4 9-in. cedar tub 4 9-in. cedar tub 4 12-in. cedar tub 4 12-in. cedar tub 4 12-in. cedar tub 4 12-in. cedar tul> 4 12-in. cedar tub 5 Clbotiutn Schiedei. Ready September 1st, 0-in tub, 4 ft, .spread ' U-iu. tub, 5 ft. spread 5 ft. Per doz. ....$1.50 2.25 Each $0.45 .75 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 7.50, 10.00 ^ 1.00 1.50 30-36" 38-40" 40^2" 42-18" 4-4 H' Ready Oct. 15th 5-5J^ ft. 5!.i-6 ft. 6-7 ft. 7-8 ft. Each ...$1.00 Per 100 $12.00 18.00 Per doz. $1..50 2..W 5.00 9.00 12.00 18.00 24.00 36.00 4S.00 60.00 Ready Oct. 15 12.00 18.00 Each $3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.50 10.00 12.00 15.00 18.00 22.00 $4.00 5.00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., WTien nriinrlrnj. pl''. RAILWAY STATION, JENKINTOWN mention Ttie Exchanep WYNCOTE, PA. Palms, Ferns and Araucarias Now Is the time to stock up your houses with foliaiie plants for the Fall trade. We haTea very fine stock of plants for immediate delivery that you will be pleased with. 6-in.. KENTIA Forsterlana. 4-in. pots, 15 to 18 in. tall, 35c. each ; 6-in. pots, 5-6 ieaves, 24-28 in. 75o.: 6-in. pots, 6 leaves, 28-30 in., $1.00; 7-in. pots, 7 leaves, 40-42 in., $2.50, extra heavy. Made-up plants, 7-in. pots, 36 in. tall, with 3 small palms on side. $2.50 each. Made-up plants, 36 to 42 in. tall, extra heavy, 9-in. cedar tubs. $5.00 each. KENTIA Belmoreana. 4-in. pots. 15-18 in. tall, 35o. each; 7-in. pots. 5-6 leaves. 26-28 in. tall. $1.50 each. NEPHROLEPIS Teddy Jr. extra fine, in 6-in. pots, $6 00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS John Wanamaker. $6.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Scottll. 6-in.. $5.00 per doz. 4-in. FERNS, ready to shift. $20.00 per 100. SMITHII FERNS. 4-in.. $3.00 per doz. ARAUCARIA Excelsa. 6-in. pots, very fine. this Spring's importation. 60c.. 75c. and $1.00 each. FICUS Elastlca. 6-in. pots, 40c. and SOc. each, 7-in. pots, 75c. eacn. CYCLAMEN Giganteum. 4-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. DISH FERNS. 2H-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. Cash with order. ASCHMANN BROS., bSl"s"?s^ Philadelphia, Pa. SOUTHERN STATES— Continued the big convention of the Kentucky and Indiana societies to be held at New Albany in October, and report that they are making excellent progress upon the arrangements. From reports being received from local growers it would appear as though the flowers shown at the annual Kentucky State Fair, starting Sept. 11, will be of excellent quality, and of larger quantity than usual. The New Nanz & Neuner Co. is preparing to enter stock in every classification, and according to the show- I ing made last season by this company a ] number of ribbons and cash prizes I should be carried off, I When orderiag. pleaae mention The Exchange Ferns Roses. Td>tirltT !»• 8-in.. $1.00 each. 7-in., 7So. eac. 1 eUtay, •! r. 94^, 500. each. 4-in.. 20c. each 2H-'u'-, $6.00 per 100. $50 00 per 1000 Gfx-kf-4-S; 2M-iQ.. $500 per 100. $40.00 per 1000 »3*-*-»H-*l 6-inch. 50o. each. John Wanamaker 7^.-750* '^h ""' ""' Madison. Own root, 3-in. $8.00 per 100 Campbell Bros., Penllyn, Pa. FERN SEEDLINGS Best stock in country, assortment of 15 best varieties, strong, undivided clumps, $1,00 per 100, $9.50 per 1000 ; $9.00 per 1000 in 10,000 lota. Ferns for Fern Dishes. Full-grown, fine stock, from 2>4- in. pots, $3.00 per 100, 326.00 per 1000; from 3-in. $6.00 per 100. $55.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Seedlings, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. High Grade Stock. Cash or satisfactory references C.'A.°PETERSON.W<>.il CoQft.Tirrrtowii-on-Hniboo, N.Y. When iTderlng. please mention Tlie Kxchaiigp 100 1000 Whitman! Improved - - $5.00 $40.00 Whitman! Compacta - 5.00 40.00 Roosevelts 5.00 40.00 Bostons - 4.00 35.00 250 at 1000 rate HENRY H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. When ordprlDg. pIphr** mpntlnn TTie KrchanjT*' Table Ferns I'roni . '4 m. no<8. in best varieties, at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per lOtO. ADIANTUM Slcriosa (Hardy Farleyense). Fine strong planta, in 3-in. pots, at $15.00 per 100. KENTIAS and COCOS for center plants, from ZK-in. POU, $10.00 per 100. 'nioina$ P. Cliri$ten$en, Short Hillt, N. J. When ortlering. please mention The Exchange Fpm« (nrni«hp« Strong, healthy plants, best rerns """'snes yjj^,g„gj [^^^gM-in. pots.at $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus, 2Ji-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; Seedlingsready for potting, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. KENTIA Belmore- ana, 2;4-in., $10.00 per 100. BOSTON and HARRISII FERNS, 6-in., at 50c.; 7-m. at $1.00; S-in. at $1.50; 10-in. at $2.00. NEPHROLEPIS Whitmani and Elegantisslma, 6-in., at 50c.; 7-in. at $1.00 each. FRANK N. ESKESEN MadUon, N. J. When nrtlerlng. please mention The Exchange The Prices Advertised in The Florists Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY Paul M. Carroll, who has opened a new flower store opposite the Rice Hotel, Houston, Texas Miss Nellie Able, assistant secretary of C. B. Thompson. & Co., recently left the city to spend a vacation a few miles from Arbvickle, Va. The point is several miles from a railroad, and Miss Able is spending a real, old-fashioned vacation this year. George Borntraeger, head of the Falls City Wire Works, recently returned from a short trip to Cincinnati. Mr. Borntraeger reports business as rather slow during August, but has hopes of being busy this month. Fall openings of department stores are expected to start the latter part of this FERN SEEDLINGS. By the million, now ready for potting, beat stock ever produced, every plant guaranteed to please, or money hack. Assort- ment of 15 best Fern Dish varieties, strong, un- divided clumps. $1.00 per 100, $9.50 per 1000. In 10.000 lots, $9.00 per 1000; in 25,000 lot*. $8.50 per 1000. Ask tor Price List illustrating 30 best Table Ferns to select from. FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Bushy, healthy, full grown, 'Zl'i-in. stock, in best assortment, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. KENTIA Belmoreana. Clean, thrifty, 2J.i-in. stock, right size for center plants. $1.30 per do»., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense Gloriosa. Strongest, prettiest and most productive of fancy Adian- tums. Always in demand, requires no more heat or care than a Boston Fern. Well grown, 3-in. $2.50 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Large cut fronds, shipped safely any distance. $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense. Splendid 2-in. stock $1.30 per doz.. $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Cuneatum. Best common, com- mercial Maidenhair Fern for pot or cut. Well grown. 2"<-in. stock. $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Strong Seedlings. $1.00 per 100, $9.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Strong seed- lings from best greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. In 5000 lots, $7.00 per 1000. J. F. Anderson FERN SPECIALIST SHORT HILLS, N. J. At Present Sold Out Of All Young Stock Thank you for past favors HENRY EICHHOLZ, WAYNESBORO, PA. "Whon nrdprlng. plense mpntlnn The Exchange Snapdragon Nelrose We have several thousand well rooted planta of NELROSE Snapdragon from rooted cuttings. 100 1000 Out of Thumb Pota $3.50 $35.00 Out of 3-incb poU 5.00 50.00 Fine, well rooted plants ready now W& H F FVANS RowUndrille, . oc n. r. cvAi'^i;}, Philadelphia, pa. When ordtMing, plf'ase menti':>n The Exchange VIOLETS- VIOLETS Marie Louise. Clean and healthy. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. WM. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N. J. Wtea ftrderlnc. please mention TTi^ BTchaace SALVIA spiendens. 4-in. pots. $7 00 per 100. KING HUMBERT CANNAS. 4-in. pots. 10-in. tall. $8.00 per 100. DUSTY MILLER. 2>i-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. GERMAN IVY. 2K-in. pots. $2.50 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 3-in. pot».$3.60per 100 AGERATUM. 3-in. pots. $3.50 per 100. Mohawk Greenhouse Co. 320 Van Vranken Ave.. SCHENECTADY. N. Y. When ordering. pIpsBe mention The Eichany FIELD- GROWN PLANTS $5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. DRACAENA Indivisa 5-inrh ptots, $3.50 per doien. S.\MUEL COCKBURN & SONS 233rd Street and Vireo Avenue, WOODLAWN, (Bronx, 1 NEW YORK CITY TATiPD orit.Tlnc. p!''a.^ mpntl..n The Eicbange IVY 15,000 CHINESE PRIMROSES 3-lnch. $4.00 per 100. stronil plants Pine. 2-lnch. $3.00 per 100 Best, l&rge Bowering etr&in. in bnght colon MALACOIDES 3-'- • *'c^^' •<»■ M. S. ETTER, The Home of PriaroHi SHIREM.ANSTOWT>J. PA. When .'ril..rl[ :: i.;.:,-.. ni.^nrl.n Th.' rxchange THE EXCHANGE-BestAdrertisiitlMlin SciiteniliiT SI, l!)l(i. The Florists' Exchange 573 DREER'S PALMS We are, as usual, carrying a full line of sizes in the usual Dreer quality, and particularly call attention to the made-up plants of Kentias, which are heavy, bushy specimens made up of first-class material. We shall be pleased if you can call at our Nursery and inspect our stock. If you are not ready to accept immediate delivery, let us book your order and we will set aside and reserve the plants, making delivery at any time between now and October 15th. Kentia Forsteriana MADE-UP PLANTS Each Vinch tubs. 3 plantain a tub, 30 to 36 in. high $3.00 7 " 3 " " 38 " 4.00 8 '■ 3 " " 40 to 42 " 5.00 8 ■' 3 " " 42 to 45 " 6.00 8 " 3 " •■ 4 to 4 J^i ft. high 7.50 9 " 3 " ■• 4Htoa " 10.00 10 ■• 3 " " 5to5>^ " 12.00 /, « SINGLE PLANTS Pots Leaves 2)i in. 4 3 in. 4 to 5 4 in. 5 to 6 5 in. 5 to 6 6 in. 6 6 in. 6 7 in. 6 to 7 Tuba 7 in. 6 to 7 Sin. 0 to 7 8 in. 6 to 7 Height Doz. 100 1000 8 to 12 in. $1.60 $12 00 $100 00 12 to 15 in. 2.50 IS.OO 150.00 15 to 18 in. 5.00 40.00 Each 24 in $1.00 30 to 32 in 1.50 34 to 36 in 2.00 38 to 40 in 2.60 40 to 42 in 4.00 45 to 48 in 5.00 Kentia Belmoreana SINGLE PLANTS Pots 2)4 -in. Leaves 4 5 6 Leaves (Ho 7 0 "it 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 0 to7 Height Doz. 100 $12,00 1800 40 00 lOIIII tlOUOII 12 in 2 .iO Pots 5 in. Height 18 to 20 in Each 6 in 24 to 28 in. . . . 1 50 0 in. 28 to 30 in ... . ... 2 (lU Tubs 7 in 30 to 36 in 3 00 7 in. . . . 4.00 8 in. 38 to 42 in . . . 5,00 Made-up Kentia Kentia Belmoreana MADE-UP PLANTS Each 7 in, tub". 4 plant* in a tub. 36 to 38 in. high $4,00 8 " 4 " " 38 to 40 " 5.00 8 ■• 4 " " 40 to 42 •' 6,00 Phoenix Roebelenii Unquestionably one of the prettiest and most graceful Pslms grown, which quickly made a place for itself among the popular standard varieties, particularly po for apart- ment decorations. We have a splendid stock, and offer; 4 in pots $6,00 per doz., $50.00 per 100 Each 5 in pots, 15 in. high, 18 in. spread $1.00 6 " IH ft. high, 2 ft. spread 2.00 7 in. tubs, 1 j| to 2 ft, high, 2 ft. spread 2.60 8 ■• 2 " 2H ■■ 3.00 10 •• 2 to2M " 2H " 5 00 10 ■• i'A " 3 " 7.50 Areca Lutescens 8 in, pots, bushy plants, 24 to 30 in. high Each $1,00. Cocos Weddelliana Doz. 100 2 in pois. 5 to 6 in high $1.50 $12,00 3 • 8 to 10 " 2,00 15,00 Latania Borbonica Doz. 100 4 L„ nots $3.50 $2500 t '" .P 6.00 40 00 i ■• ; ; ; 9.00 75,00 For a complete list of Palms and other Decorative Slock, as well as a full line of all other seasonable stock, see our Current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for the trade only \\ Ihmi ordiTlnt; \i\- ueiii lull 1 lif l',.\ili; SOUTHERN STATES— Continued IlKHitll .III'] srvi'ial of till' ilnwn InWIl H«>- risls cxpfct to gft hii.s.v with store dec-u- r;itiniis. V. K. Thuinpsun »& t'o.. F. Walker & Co.. and thf Jacob Schulz Co. jl'Mii'iallv liaiiillf a Ini of this work. John Van Aait. a Horist of Paducab, Ky.. recently i-cturncd from a month's visit to rehitivos in Holland, leaving U^itterdam on Au^. 4. His mother, brother and sister live at Lisse, Holland, and Mr. Aai't took advantage of the fact to see sometliing of w;u'-ridden Europe and visit his family at one time. Going across he met with some excitement when the ship "Ryndam" struck a rock aftnr leaving Falmouth, Eug., and the siren caih-d passengers on deck at 4 o'clock in the morning. The accident was said to be due to the fact that no lights could Ite shown on account of sub- marines, and the pihd lost his bearings. Mr. Aart stated that over :i(Mt,niMI orphan children from Ilelgium and (Jermany were sent to Holland to be taken care of about the time he landed. lie told many interesting stories concerning food conditions. Satnrd'ay afternoon business with the T,.onisviIIe florists will show an improve- ment from now on as the theaters are opening, and the downtown stores which have been closing at noon on Saturday arc again in>en until the usual Winter closing liour, (J o'clock. The new greenhouses at the plant of II. Ivleicstarink iiave finally been com- pleted with the exception of glazing and planting which is now under way. The New Nanz t.^ Neuner Co. has comiib'ti'd its new power plant, and is still building greenhouses. The company will let its coal contracts some time dur- ing the next two weeks. Last year about fifteen cars of coal were burned, but with the central heating plant the company expects to get through this Winter witii considerably less fuel. O. V. N. S. Southern Cultural Notes Washington, D. C. A Little More Stock There is iid obatige "in businps.s coiHlition.s. except thtit stock i.s comiug in more pleiitifiill.v. Perhap.s the best Asters now being brought in are those of Mr. Merritt of Walker's Chapel. \'a. Carnations are stili small and short stemmetl, but there is no (Jeraantl for them. The Florists' Club had its regular monthly meeting on Tues(hi.v evening. After a short business nu'etiug the mem- bers jui.iourned to the basement in the rear of Mr. llude's store, which was deco- rated and turned into a grotto, where they were the gtu'sts of I'Mw. S. Schmid at his annual <-rab feast. Music and speeches wi're the features of the evening. Wni. F. (Jude wi'nt to Shallow I, awn to help notify I'resident Wilson of his nomi- nation. Mr. Hopkins, who has been with Z. D. . Blackistone feu- the past year, ha.s ac- cepted a ptisition as nnmager for E. T. IChlridge, Iianville. Va. Mr. Laucher. fiu'merly of Washington and for the pjtst year with the Idle Hour Nurseries of Macon, (la., has accepted a position with S. A. Anderson, florist, of BulTtdo. N. Y. Mr. Palmer of Hammond Co., Rich- mond. \;\., with a party of friends visited Washington last week and calh'd at most of the stores. O. A. C. O. Labeling A general overhauling of outside stock is now in order. Go carefully over vour I'annas, Dalilias, and any other bulbous plants and see that they are true to name, also Koses in open ground. Where you have to depciui on so mueli ignorant and careless lielp this is abso- lutely necessary. I^abids are likely to get "mistdaced or pulled up and taken away, so that a continual espionage is called for. Taking Cuttings If you liave (ieraniunis bedded out for stock and the young wiiod for propa- gating is as it must he after so wet a ■'summer, the cuttings can be hardened oft j by going over the planis and nicking or I'iitting the stalk Ihnuigh half way; thi.s will decrease the How of sap and give you nice solid cuttings that root readily. Petunias, if cut back now. will give 1 you fine propagating sloi-k later in the ' season. Top]>ing .\calyphas and .Vchy- ranthes should be done to iuduce a plentiful supply also. It your stock shows any sign of dis- ease spray with Bordeaux mixture, once every week and renmve every leaf show- ing any signs of disease. This will save yon a" world of trouble later. Use a light sidutiim often. There never have been, in the past, enough trailing Lantanas grown to meet I the demand. This is one of the best and cleanest plants grown tor the South, always in bloom, hardy in some section.s and tiue for either a trellis or border when trimmed into .shape, or for hanging baskets, porch bo.xes. or nuissing in a bed by itself. It is a salable plant in all stages of growth. .Specimens in (iin. |iols will always bring Mt: and 7."ic. during the Summer, when other bliHUuing stock is scarce. Sow Pansies Pansies should be sown now, using a light open soil, but it should be sterilized to secure anything like a favorable stand, and be not only carefully shaded, but carefully prolected with sa.shes from heavy rains. This treatment must be followed up all the season, especially after transplanting. In the hot sections it is cheaper to jjuri'hase your plants, but get good ones, and large flowering varie- ties which do not attain the size here that they should do. A Popular Winter Plant Coleus Christmas (Jem is one of the popular plants for Winter use. Stock is always scarce. In olden times when the Coleus was first introduced the colors were heightened and assumed a brilliancy of color far finer than anything I have seen of late years. While it might not pay to do this on bedding stock at cheap prices, yet wdien you can get from 25c. to 7.5c. and a didlar fiu- nicely grown plants, extra eultivathni will pay. Use two-thirds well decayed sod and one-third well rotted cow manure, with pleuty o£ 574 The Florists' Exchange Anglin^WalshCo. WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y. 'Phone. Woodlawn 1470 AMPELOPSIS Vcltchll. 2>i-in., $3.00 per 100, S25,Q0 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2>i-in.. $3.00 per 100. $2500 per 1000. SeedllnSs, tSW per 1000; in 5000 lots, at $7.50 per 1000. Sprengerl Seedlings, $6 00 per 1000; 2Ji- in.. $26.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS. Chatelaine. 100 IWO o i^.in $5.00 $45.00 iJr^lne. 2H-m., !?°0'0SS2 Cincinnati. 2W-in 15 00 140.00 mJTj. a. Peterson. 2>i-in .25 00 200.00 Rei. 2>i -in, very best vane- ties, assorted 5.00 40.00 BOUVARDIAS, Red. Pink and White. 2 Ji-in 500 4000 BULBS CA1.LA /Bthloplca. $8.00 per 100. $75 00 per 1000. CALADIUM Esculentum. 5-in.. $2.00 per CANNAS. KlnU Humbert. 3-in., $4.00 per 100" 4-in $7 00 per 100. (Except king Humbert.) 3-in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. CARNATION PLANTS-Fleld-Grown 100 lOUO Comfort *?S'^^!S Lady Bountiful 7.00 60 (M Rose Pink Enchantress 7.00 White Enchantress 7 00 Matchless 7.00 White Perfection 7.00 Mrs. C.W.Ward '00 LIftht Pink Enchantress 7 00 Philadelphia 7.00 Beacon ' "" Victory 7.U0 Enchantress Supreme 7 00 White Wonder ' ™ Yellow Prince 7.0U Benora '■"" Alice 8.00 60,00 60.00 60,00 60,00 60,00 60,00 60,00 60,00 60,00 60,00 60,00 60,00 60,00 75.00 POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. AU pop- ular varieties. $1.75 perlOO, $15.00 per 1000. Hardy Varieties. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. CYCLAMEN. X.iias Red, Pinli, Salmon, Pure White, White with Eye. Dark Red, 2>i-in.. $6,00 per 100, $50,00 per 1000; 3-in., $8.00 per 100, $75 00 per 1000. DRAC/BNA Indlvlsa. 2W-in., per 100, $3.60; 3-in., $6.00; 3!^-in., $7.00; 4-in., $16.00; 5-in., $25 00. Seedlings. $2.00 per 100. $17.60 per 1000. lOO 1000 FERNS. Table Ferns. 2M-in $3 00 Adlantum Glorlosa Hardy Farleyense 15.00 Boston Ferns. 2>i-in 4 00 $36.00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt, Whitman! com- pacta. Scottii. All 214-in 5.00 40.00 Elegantlsslma Improved and Elegantlsslma compacta. 2!.4-iii 6.00 60.00 Teddy Jr 6.00 46.00 Table Fern Seedlings. $2.00 per flat; 6 flaU, $1-75 per flat; 10 flats, $1,60 per flat. HYDRANGEAS. Best varieties 2yi-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-iu.. $0.00 per 100. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. 2Ji-in., $3 00 per 100. 100 1000 rVY. English. 2ii-\B $3.00 $26.00 LEMON VERBENAS. 2-in 2.50 Strong. 3-in 6.00 PEPPERS FOR XMAS, Bird's Eye. Scarlet. 2!^-in 3.00 PHLOX. Hardy. Mixed. Clumps. 6.00 Fireball. 4-in 7.00 PELARGONIUM Easter Greet- ing. 2-in 8.00 POINSETTIAS. 2>i-in 6.00 80.00 PRIMULA. Obconlca.Chlnen- sls, Malacoldes. Giant flow- ering. Separate or Mixed Colore 3.00 27.60 SNAPDRAGON. Silver Pink. Giant YeUow, Giant White. Tango and Salmon. 2}4-in. 4.00 VINCA Variegata. 2-in 2.50 2K-in 3.00 VIOLETS. Marie Louise, Prin- cess of Wales. Plants from soil. 6.00 45.00 36.00 20 00 26.00 nnl'-rltig. pleH.^e m'Mitloo The Excimnge A. F. J. Baur O. E. Steinkamp Merry Christmas The scarlet Carnation you will eventually grow. Order it now. Dissemination will begin next December. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 BAUR & STEINKAMP, Indianapolis, Indiana Carnation Breeders WHien ordering, pl'-ase mention The Bxchanpe Field-Grown Carnation Plants Per 100 WHITE PERFECTION $5.00 WARD 5.00 NORTHPORT 5.00 Per 100 HARRY FENNJ $5.00 VICTORY 5.00 BEACON 6.00 E. J. TAYLOR, Green's Farms, Conn. UTien ordering, pli-ase mention The Exchange Matchless Carnations Carnation Plants Nice plants, $6.00 per 100 ASPARAGUS Sprenfteri. Very strong, 3-in. stock, in fine condition for planting. I'^ve cents each to close them out. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. Carnations I'cr 1(11) 1000 PINK ENCHANTRESS - - - - $5.00 1000 PINK ENCHANTRESS. 2nd size - - 3.00 Nice, clean stock. S. PETERSEN, Richmond Hill, L. I. When ordering, please mention The Bxcbange Enchantress Mrs. Ward Beacon $50,00 per 1000 GEO. PETERS & SONS HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK When nrdiMiii^. please mention 'ITic K-\<-lmng<' Carnations F. Dorner & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. IN STOCK"^^^'^^^ CARNATION SUPPORTS $18.00 per 1000 Carnations 3 Rings to a Pleint Straight Tie [Length 1000 1000 3 ft $9.00 $11.00 3 ft. 6 in 10.75 12 75 4 ft 11,90 13 00 ROSE STAKES Straight Length lOOil 4 ft 6in $13.05 5 ft H.20 5 ft. Gin IS 35 Tie 1000 $1.1 05 1620 1735 THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. Connersville, Ind. I I light fri.tble m.ittor in it. About ten per cent, should be .sand and fully one-quar- ter of the entire lot brolsen clean red clay pots. Use charcoal for drainage ; if clay pots, or brick, small pieces not larger than your finger nail. Use charcoal for drainage if handy. After potting, place close to the light on side bench, and water carefully, and if you are not satisfied with better and finer plants than any other way I miss my guess. Roses Those that have been benched for cut- tings this Summer should be carefully taken up and firmly potted, not with the soil they have been grown in but with good fresh compost and placed in a cool atmosphere in the houses and not given too much water till well established. If put in Sin. and (iin. pots and tied care- fully they will make nice blooming plants for retail sales in the Spring and there is no trouble in selling Roses if in bloom. Many growers, I am sorry to say, take them from the bench, prune the roots to fit a Sin. or 4in. pot, rammed in so to speak, placed on a bed or bench, and about oiie-half are neglected in the rush. Then they marvel at their customers' complaints about stock dying. The won- der is it lived at all ! Variety is Demanded Southern people demand a greater va- riety of plants for their homes than a Northern man ever dreams of on account of the favorable conditions of climate, and more because the Southern planters in ante-bellum days had small hot houses and pits wherein they could grow and care for many rare plants not known in general cultivation. I have seen, dur- ing my visits around these homes, tine specimens of rare plants that would put to shame many a professional florist, so when you run up against the children of these old planters and try to palm off an inferior variety or plant, there is nothing doing. Of course there are a lot of "quick rich" in every community who don't know a Cabbage from a Cauliflower, who will buy any old thing so long as it is cheap, but they even find out the differ- ence in time so that better plants, more varieties and finer ones must be the watchword of the successful florist in the future in the South. I recently visited a private place where an English bred gardener was in charge. I was surprised at the perfection shown in plants in the open ground and in pots placed in favorable positions, of varieties that were rated no good in this climate, proving to my mind conclusively that with the necessary knowledge, care, and attenticui almost any variety of plant in general cultivation can be successfully giiiwn in this climate. W. C. Cook. When ordering, please mention The Exchange WoRiESTKK, Mass. — William L. Luby, fiu-nierly ci>nnected with I^ange the Flo- rist, is now in the florist business with W. N. Estabrook. They have taken over the business and good will of Fisher, the Florist, at 539 Main st. CARNATIONS FIELD-GROWN Fine, healthy stock Enchantress, Dorothy, Gordon, Winona, $C..50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. White Enchantress, Enchant- ress Supreme, Alice, SS.OO per 100, S75.00 per 1000. Philadelphia, 86.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. M. J. LEACH & SONS PAWTUCKET, R. I. Revised SMITH'S Chi-ysaDtliemlun IVIanaal (Third Edition.) By ELMER D. SMITH. Who has made a specialty of Chrysanthemum Culture for the last twenty-five years. The beat work on Chrysanthemum Culture. Both amateur and florists have been provided with articles for their special needs. ONE HUNDRED AND SIX PAGES. ONLY 50c.. postpaid. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian. Mich. Field- Grown Carnation Plants Matchless, Comfort, May Day, White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Enchantress $6.00 per 100. $55.00 per 1000 J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Chrysanthemums Carnations and Roses Cheu-les H. Totty MADISON - - - NEW JERSEY Split Carnations i^tuickly. easily and cheaply mended No tools required Pillsbury Carnation Staple Patented 1»06 lOtXl 35c.. 31.KK) $1 ()0 poetiwid L. PILLSBURY Calesburg, ill. Pot-Grown 2li- and 4-inch Field-Grown to pot 5- to 6-in. ROwn Root OSES oiiic of the llij^her pricci! hose \-oii !i;i\e liouulil. MOULDED GUM HOSE ^ytH'r 5ci-inch 1I!'4C. a foot ItcKular price, ITjc. a foot 5-^-inch lOJ'.c. 11 foot ]tet;uUr i»rice, lie, a foot i^-inch 9^4C. a foot Kenular jiria-, Kic a foot Coupled in 50-foot or 2.5-foot picre« and delivered free of clmree within 1000 miles of New York City. WHITE COTTON ("l^Sed") HOSE Good boie for out*ide work and for Law -incli. >t;iinU IMl) Ibw. pressure., .-inch, iiindc like hrc hnwe . . . , , GardcDi aod Garafci 7';.c. u foot bUc. u fool Coupled in 50-foot and 2.5-foot lenjith? and deliveriHl free of charge within 1000 rniles of New York City. Above hose ia alco a fir«t-e!a«9 hose for use in uprayinK Arse- nate of Lead, Lime and Sulphur, Bordeaux and other rhemical mixtures, and Btand8 the pressure. I!. ■In >nii t„: Daillr. Sec the pafie ad. on Rubher Hose. Sept. 16th issue- HOLT, Gansevoort Market, New York City llrn.s,, Mn...kiyn, i\. Somcthinii doinft, sure (;h;^^. H, Tutty, M;idisun. ,\, .1. .rh;i|M.M.,iia. N. 25 years a member of the New York Florists' Club sC IIICIllHin '111.' I'\r GERANIUMS ^u^,. GUARANTEED to any point in the United States as far west as Chicago. If they do not suit you, send them hack and get your money refunded. You run no risk. Per 1000 S. A. NUITand BUCHNER $10.00 RICARD and POITEVINE 12 50 READ THIS: Aug. 7th, in the midst of the heat, a customer writes: " Your cuttings were received, as fine and fresh as if just from the sand. They were very fine and it is a great satisfaction to receive such stock." ANOTHER WRITES: " I can frankly say your cuttings are the best I have had in my experience of twenty years." POT PLANTS, from a Spring surplus of cuttings, at an attractive price. Samples and prices submitted on request. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. Good value, at S2.50 per 100. This stock can be procured only from me direct Have no agents. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. When nr0 I.CT 1(100. Cash with order. FRED. W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa, Geraniums READY FOR SHIPMENT ROOTED CUTTINGS — Ricard. Poitevine, Doyle, Nutt, Buchner. tlO.OO per 1000. 2-inch fine Block of Poitevine, Doyle, $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000 Cash with order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA, Wli.'ii ..r.l.nii:.-, |.l.-,is.. iii.nl -11, .. |.;N,.|iaii|.-'- GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Ready in Oclober. Write for prices ERNEST HARRIS Delanson, N. Y. \Vh..n '.riU-rlinr iileaNe mention TtK* glohang> Geraniums St NUTT. POITEVINE. BUCHNER, RICARD $10.00 per 1000. Stock guaranteed. C. OUADLAND'S SONS 328-340 Houghton St., North Adams, Mass. When ordering, please mention The Exchange NEW ENGLAND STATES— Continued Astors ovory yrar. says tlinl liis crmp was a failure. He kecjis on adding to his glass and wvy soon irilcnds to Iniild another lions*'. lie is iniilding np his Inisiness hy honest dealing. lie whole- sales a good deal of his stock and one is always sure to be satisfied. Willi, r. Pierce, in addition to the greenhouse which he has just erected, is putting up an offiice facing Kim st. It is in a good location, as nearly all the cars pass the door. Fred Ileynolds, of the Olympia Flower Shop, has had a window decoration that attracted a good deal of attention, it heing a miniature .Japanese garden. S. S. Teckham. of tiie I'eckham Floral Co.. is the originator of th<' Fairhaven Bank. The lirui is progressing rapidly and have lots of engagements. H. V. S(nvle is also erecting a new store at the north end. E. A. I'ierce, successor to Jos. V. Pierce, is cutting some fine Asters, as good as any to he seen. The market is as follows: Asters, Ic. to 4c. ; Roses. 2c. to 6c. ; Gladioli, 2c. to 5c. ; Sweet Peas. fiOc. per 100. New Haven, Conn. Notes. C'has. Munro, the florist of Chapel st.. has just returned from hi.s trip to Canada. Thinking that while there he would see what the Government was doing in the way of sending troops to Europe, he \-isited the miliary cam]3 at Volkatchie, twenty-two miles from Quebec, where 14,000 soldiers were being trained. One regiment was sent from this training ground a few weeks before Mr. Munro arrived there. He made the re- mark that this was not such a vast world after all. One of the first men that he met at this military camp was a man who worked for him at his greenhouses in Townsend ave. Togged out in the Canadian uniform, he looked every inch a military man. The soldiers looked well, strong, rugged fellows, men who wovild be able to give a good report of themselves in the fighting in Europe. Mr. Munro says that his l)usiness has kept up wonderfully. He is rutting a fa> lot of Asters, GlarHolus, Cosmos. Dahlias and Roses. During the time that he was in Canada the ( 'hapel st. store was lieing renovated. Carpenters and painters were busy both in the store and conservatories, and the establishment is now in good shape for the Fall fmsiness. The sympathy of the florists in New Haven has gone out forcefully to James Brvice. florist, of 24 Kensington st. During the past week Mrs. Bruee died. She has always been held in high esteem. Joseph J. Sokol of Westville reports trade as good for this season of the year. He is cutting largely Gladiolus and Asters. Some beautiful lalies are in bloom and com- manding a ready sale. On Txiesday, the .5th, the florists had a spurt, on account of the suffragist parade. Two thousand women were in line. They were here from four {lifFerent states of tlie Union. It was a fine .sight. The whole line of marrh was ortierly ; the automobiles — and there was a host of them — were very lirettily tleenrated; the bands of music were of the Ijest antl pla,\'ed appropriate selections, and the nianaticineril was all that could be flesired. It was the greatest success scored by womankind in the modern annals of Connerticxit. The Xew Haven. County Horticultural Society will hold its aiuiual exhibition on Wednesday the IHlh and Thursday the 14th. Sec'y W. C. Mcintosh reports that the entry blanks are coming in already. The prospect is that the exhibition will be far in advance of any that the society ha« held in the past score of years, \\ . C. Md. Carnations at New Hampshire College Greenhouses At the C..llege Gri-enluuises. Durham. N. H.. Carnations are ;i siu-cialty. This season nearly all the novelties and re- cent introductions are being planted. These include Alice Coombs. Gloriosa, Alice. Aviator. Miss The().. Red Wing. Good Cheer. Helle Washburn. Sensation. Nebraska. Lady Erskine. Nancy, and i.aura Wehi-r. The station is always willing to try out any varieties that may be sent. White Wonder is the favorite white: Matchless is popular with the I>ublic. but during the dull weather in Midwinter comes too pink to be used fin- a white. Enchantress Supreme will take the place of the old Enchantress. Yellow Prince is much admired f(tr its color and more will be j>lanted than last season. A rotation of crr»ps is grown such as might be u.st'ful tr> a n-tail grower. There are seven hou.ses. (_>ue is a central palm house filled with palms and other foliage crops used for the decoratimi of the halls fin- the various college functions. In No. 1 Sweet Peas are gntwn. followed by Cucumbers in the Spring. In No. 2. part of the house is usetl by the students for practical wiu-k in plant [U'opagation. The students take care of their plants from the cutting to maturity. The balance of the house is given over to pot plants such as bedding plants for the ctdlege campus. Single ":Mums arc followed by Cyclamen. Cinerarias. Calcemit prires. AuduboD Nurseries, P. 0. Boi 731 Wilmingtoa, N. C. LARGE PINES. SPRUCES, HEMLOCK, RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS, ETC. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. Stratford, Conn. Reference : Dunn & Bradstreet. Established 21 years Berberis Thunbergii Seedlings to 3 feet. Prices right Specimen TSUGA CANADENSIS Littlefield & Wyman North Abington, Meiss. Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTIRY Complete as.sortnient in Isrce and small sizes. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc.,DuDd«.iii. Everfireen Specialists Larftcsl Growers in America W'ben orderinc. please tDentton Tbe Bxchaoge .Septeinlier 9, lOIB. The Florists' Exchange 577 F. J. GROOTENDORST &SONS Boskoopy Holland are now represented in the United States by Mr. A. M. Grootendorst , whose h o a d - quarters will be in New York City. Mr. Grootendorst will give prompt attention to all in- quiries for Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Holland Bulbs ;inil other stock required by llie American Trade. Hereafter all letteis may be addressed to F. J. GROOTENDORST & SONS Room 1101, 10 Broadway New York City When ordering, please men f inn The Exchange ORCHIDS Collector John De Buck is still collecting in .Sout.li America tlio best com- mercial Orchids. Just arrived, in splendid condition. C. Schroderse. Vest best type. Will receive during September, C. Labiata and C. Trianae. Fine flowering type, from a new district. For prices write to E. De BUCK, 719 Cheitnul St. , SECAUCUS, N.J. When rTflering. plensp men t inn The Kxchnnce Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS PALMS and Plants of Every Variety \^'be!l "reeling, please mention TIk- Exohaiig*- Western Orchid Co. Alameda, California ORCHIDS, PALMS Sole Agency for Pacific Orchid Peat Uhpn r-rilprtng. pIPHse nientlon The Exchangi* Asparagus Plumosus 2H-inch pots, $25.00 per 1000. GROWN Carnation Plants Matchless, C W. Ward and Akehurst. Good strong plants, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. W. B. GIRVIN. Leola, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Eichanpe VINCA VARIEGATA Strong plants, from 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. DRACAENA INDIVISA Good thrifty stock, from 2-in. pots, $2,00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Our stock is up to the standard, also our packing. and we c&n guarantee satisfaction and safe arrival. ELMER RAWLINGS. Wholesale Grower, Allegany. New York When ordering, please mention The Exchange DAHLIAS Best new and standard varieties. Write tor prices before ordering elsewhere. PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS BERLIN. N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchange TO THE TRADE.— California Privet Iledft- ing, also Cuttings Barberry Tiiunberjiii. Anipe- lopsis. Hollyhocks, for Fall and .Spring lMl*i-17. California Privet. 2-vr. oUI. 2 (o ;■! ft . t. !)t;ui(h>'> $10.00; l.S to 24 in., o braiutit-s, S12 (JO: 12 Id IS in ' 4 branches, $8.00; 6 to 12 in.. 3 brandies, $8 00 1-yr. old, 2 to 3 ft., 3 branches, $9.00; IH to 24 in 2 branches, $6.00; 6 to 12 in,. 1 branch. $3.50. Barberry Thunbergii. l-yr., 8 to 12 in., $5.00; 2 yr., 12 to IS in.. $1.5.00. Ampelopsis, 2-yr., 24 to 30 in, ,$30,00; IH to 24 in, $20,00; 1 vr,, 12 to IS in., $10,00; 10 lo l.') in,, $.5,00, Hollyliocks, 1-yr, $20,00 and English Ivy, 1-yr,, 0 to 24 in,, $.5.00 per 100, California Privet Cuttings, f).5c .per 1000, FRANK MARRA COMPANY, Little Silver, N. J. SPIRAEA Van Houttei HYDRANGEA, P. G., etc. Iris, Or. Poppies, Hollyhocks, etc. Big stock, splendid plants. Wholesale ii&t free LEWIS ROESCH, Box Y, FREDONIA, N.Y. \\'h*-n tirilerlnt:- pi'' iiieiitlim Thf KxrliatiKe Plant for Identification. — The plant I send has been in lituinn for many weeks and still is in blnoni. It closes toward the end of the day and has blue flowers, which are borne in clusters. — W. L., Conn. — The plant is Commelina cuelestis. This plant is not a novelty. Building- a Grreenhouse Near a Rail- road Station and Tracks. — I wish in build a gret-nhouso noa!' a railroad. I want to know if it is safe on account of the g'as from the locomotive. Will it injure the plants? The railroad runs north and south. The lot I wish to build on runs east and west and is about 50ft. from the railroad, the house to be on the west end of the lot nearest to the railroad, with the potting shed between the house and the railroad. The house will be about 500ft. from where the train starts at the depot. It goes up grade and when first starting the locomotive throws very much gas at times. — J. H. S. — We unhesitatingly advise the in- quirer not to erect a greenhouse at the location which he describes. There is very little doubt but that the plants growing in the greenhouses so located would be more or less damaged from coal gas and smoke which would enter the house through the ventilators and doors as the railroad locomotive was passing. Growing- Gerbera Jamesoni. — Would you kindly let me kiitiw what is the best temperature in which to grow Ger- bera Jamesoni hybrids? — C. R.. N. Y. — Gerbera Jamesoni and its hybrids should be grown in a house of a medium temperature, 55 or 60 deg. at night would be about right, and 10 to 15 deg. higher by day. They require care in a compost of peat, sandy loam and some old motar, such as from old walls if procurable. Setting- Out Crocuses. — Will you kindly tell me thrnuKh your valuable column when is the best time and the proper way to set Crocus bulbs, both in an old and new lawn, I have planted some in an old lawn by boring a hole, sefting bulb, and filling hole with fresh loam. This was done in the Pall, but evidently by the results this was not correct. — W. F. E., IVIass. — Crocuses should be planted either in prepared beds or in a new or old loam in the last part of October or the first half of November. They should be set about Sin. deep. The method mentioned of planting them in the old ground would seem to be correct. Gladioli Blig'liting'. — Please let me know what is the matter with this Gladiolus foliage, a sample of which is enclosed. A few acres of Gladioli got spotted in this manner, and then turned yellow and died away. What is the cause of this trouble, and what is its best remedy? — A. A. R.. N. Y. — It would appear that the trouble with the Gladioli is attributable to some one or more causes: Firstly, the bulbs themselves which were planted may have been diseased; secondly, they may have suffered from a drought following very wet weather; thirdly, tliey may have been attacked with some fungus dis- ease. In the last named case they might have been helped if taken in time by spraying with Bordeaux mixture. A City of Hollyhocks It was the suggestion of C I». Skinner. !)01 Monroe st.. Topeka. Kans.. to make this city a city of Hollyhocks. The hardiness of the plants and their beauty brought the desire to beautify every street of Topeka and even the surround- ing cities and towns. Mr. Skinner has even sent distributions of IIoIlyho<'k .seed to ( )klahom:i (Mty. He always encloses a request to plant them. Xmas and Easter HEATHER An unusually fine lot of pot-grown plants in all sizes, well budded, for October delivery. Inspection invited at our nursery in Flushing, N. Y. // inleresied, we will mail you our Fall 1916 price list — ready now KNIGHT & STRUCK The Home of Heather 258 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK CO. Wlieu orJeriii^. iilr^tse iiienliuii The Exchange VERY GOOD SSS OFFERED BY VAN GELDEREN& CO., Boskoop, Holland Wholesale only. Ask for catalogue. 'WTien ordering, ph'-ase mention The Exchani^e Royal Nurseries Bush Hill Park, Enfield, England CYCLAMEN— .Stuart Low's Superb Strain. lylli crop. ,Kist liarvcstpd. LOW'S SALMON KING, Giant White Phcenix. Vulcan, Mrs. Buckson, Princes.s May, etc. AhcSpciialisIx ,u ORi:HII)S, ACACIAS. GRAPE VINES, FRUIT TREES and ROSES. Prin IM 'ill tii)i>li:;:ti'iii. During September and October any communications addressed to HARRY A. BARNARD, Hotel Albert, NEW YORK will have prompt attention STUART LOW CO., i^nliTiiii;. pli' mi'iitii.ii Tlif Ev.liiiiif'' Business Troubles Moses Penn. florist, 35 Hollander St., Boston, has filed a petition in bank- ruptcy. Ijiabilities, $tJ057: no assets. Greenhouse Building Des Moines, Ia. — H. J. Watson will erect a new greenhouse this Fall. QuiNCY, Mas.s. — A greenhouse is being constructed for John Fisher of 96 North St. New Bedkokd, Ma.ss. — James W. Wooler of 41 Highland st. has received permission recently to erect a green- house. NoRAtAX. Oki.a. — A greenhouse to cost $4000 is being built here, and when com- pleted the business will be in charge of W. A. r.nwe. Edward Whitton, Utica, N. Y., has completed an iron frame greenhouse 40ft. bv 125ft.. on the corner of Walnut and Ym-k sts., at a cost of .^ifiOOO. Transactions of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society Pai-t 1 of these Transactions for 1910. published by this society from Horticul- tural Hall, P.oston, contains the papers that were delivered during the Winter session, including those by K. H. Wilsrin on "Flowers and (lardens of ,Tapan" ; on "Some Histi)ry of the Grape in the United States," by (!eo. C. Husmann : "Garden Writings in America," by Leon- ard Barron ; "Methods Used in the Propagation of Plants," by T. 1). Hat- field; "Sweet Pea Diseases," b.v Prof. J. .T. Taubenhaus ; and other useful a;id interesting p.'niei-s. P Printed noteheads, billheads and business cards identify you with The Trade. An urgent order for stock is apt to be held up, if your wholesale man is unable to connect you as one of the craft. All Nurserymen Seedsmen and Florists Wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This 13 The British Trade Paper being read weekly by all Horticultural traders. It is also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdnam, Notts. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium applicants should, with the sub- scriptions, send a copy of their catalogue or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trades. Address Editors of the "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts Kalmia Latifolia W'c offer, for Full or Spring deliver^', about 31100 15-lS-ineh nice budded plants, at S2.5,l)0 per 100. THE EAST END NURSERY CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Care A. MORAIO, Florist, RYE, N. Y. Wli'ti iinii'iiiii:. pl.'iise mention The Excti.ingo ROSES, CANNAS and SHRUBBERY WRITE FOR PRICES The Conard ®. Jones Co. WEST GROVE. PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange 578 The Florists' Exchange •>mnimniimniim»iiiciiiiniiiii]mamiiitinuiiiimtiBumnMtrmiimrii[]mnmnn[]riiinMiinr]miiimmi]inBnmtniiininiini]iniiniim I _._ . I i CALIFORNIA PRIVET Over two million plants of superior quality All sizes from one foot to four feet Very low rates in carload lots Also Polish Privet, Amoor Privet and Berberis Thunbergii in quantity J. T. LOVETT, Littie Silver, Newr Jersey *:*3mnii t]ririimiiii[]iuiuiiiiii[]riiriiiiiiiitimiiiiiiirtn riiiiuiiiiiiiniiritsriiiiiiiiittciiiiimiiiiiciiiiniiiiiiKiiitii [itiuimiiiic] uiHtituiuiiiinirciriiiiiiiiiiiijiiiMinMntiiiiiiitMiiujinuirMintimiiiauuiiiiiiMiiiiriLiiriimmiKirMirMiiirtciritiiMiiiiKiiiiiiimintiiniiiiiimc]^ VN'beu orijyrliig, plouMt- mentl.ju The Kxcbmnje Hill's Choice Landscape, Decorative and Forcing Stock FOR FLORISTS' TRADE Rnvurnnflc Pyramids. Standards, DOXWOOaS Globes. Bush, Dwarf- one of our leading specialties. Stocked in enormous quantities. Dj.— Ti-ppQ Standards. Half standards, Day 1 icca Pyramids. We can save you money and give better quality. Let us prove it. Hardy Tubbed Evergreens Clipped Specimens in Taxus, Thuyas. Juniperus Abies varieties in Pyramids, Globes, and naturat-sbaped, in large assortment. Araiii'ariac ^^^ ^'^^^' ^^*' values, in /UaUi.al Ia5 both small and large sizes, for immediate effect and growing on. I7A«<*.nr« C^A^Ir A«aleas, Rhododen- rorcing Mock drons. Aucubas. Skimmia Japonira, Hydrangeas. Lilacs, Spirasaa, Magnolias, Japanese Maples. Wistaria Cbin^nsis, Japanese Flowering Cherry. Peonies. Roses, in large assort- ment. Choicest quality, best commercial sorts. WhoIcMk price liil will be mailed prompttr on reqneit The D. Hill Nursery Company, Inc, W HOLESALE GROWERS and IMPORTERS Landscape Evergreens and r'nniforc ^^"■' ^^^^ ^^^ standard V/Ullllcid varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. Window-Box Plants «J'/i';S°^'ea; for winter use. All hardy and desirable sorts, beat selection, lowest prices, Also Bush Box and Dwarf Edging. This line oflfers wide-awake florists a grand oppor- tunity to inorease their sales and profits. Deciduous Trees and Shrubs Our leaders — Norway Maple, American White Elm. and Japanese Barberry. Young Stock (or Lining Out Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Trees and Shrub seedlings, rooted cut- tings, grafta. etc., in large assortment at very low prices Annual output, 10.000- 000 plants. Write for infonnatioD and price today. EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS LARGEST GROWERS IN AMERICA Box 407. DUNDEE. ILL Nursery Stock t Florists Trade Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Roses, Clematis, Phlox, Paeonies, Herbaceous Perennials Ampelopsis Veitchii California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Write For Our Wholesale Trade Litt W. © T. SMITH CO.. 70 YEARS Geneva. N. Y. 1000 ACRES 1 to 3 inch caliper 1 to 2^ inch caliper 20,000 Norway Maples 10,000 Oriental Planes 1,000 Pin Oaks 1H to 3 inch caliper Also larger specimen trees of each variety named above. We grow a full line of ornamental stock. Write for prices. SHREWSBURY NURSERIES Geo. A. Steele, Prop. EATONTOWN, N. J. Largest stock in the country Low prices for Fall Delivery California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Asparagus Roots The Robbinsville Nurseries ^^P.ZSr^ Robbinsville, N.J. WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS OF ROSES-PORTLAND-ROSES Superior quality, choice varieties, sell better, grow better. Ask for catalogue. Place your order now. MOUNTAIN VIEW FLORAL COMPANY, Portland. Oregon Wb.D ordering, plea.. meDtlon Th. BKCbanv. For Fall Delivery —AT RIGHT PRICES Berberis Thunbergii 3-year stock 100 1000 2-3 ft $10.00 $80.00 18-24 in 8.00 60.00 12-18 in 5.00 35.00 California Privet 2-year, heavy — cut back 100 1000 3-4 ft $4.00 $30.00 2-3 ft 2.50 20.00 18-24 in 2.00 17.50 12-18 in 1.50 12.50 Heavy o_n Ornamental Shrubs, H. P. Climbing Roses, Evergreens, Shade Trees, etc Send for Trade List today and C. R. BURR & CO., Manchester, Conn. SEND FOR OUR PEONY LIST IT IS YOURS FOR THE ASKING Our assortment this season is especially good for Florists' use, both for planting and cutting purposes. Florists can select from our list an assortment which will bloom from early season until late. NOTE—Vae printed stationery. We sell to the TRADE only. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York 5,000 NORWAY and SUGAR MAPLES. li^i-S-in. cal. 25,000 ORIENTAL PLANES. 4-10 ft. for growing on. 500 AMERICAN HOLLY. 12-30 x 12-30. Shapely plants. 500 NORWAY SPRUCE. 5-7 ft. 500 HEMLOCKS. 2-2^ ft. Send us list of your wants of the above for special prices Woodlane Nurseries MT. HOLLY, NEW JERSEY EVERGREEN TIME TlilB is Evernreen tliiie. The best of times to decidtt Just what yoo need. Pon't wait till SprlriK lo plant. ^ j TRt B^jStadljIiJvnserigs North AbLnStoo MtM. ■•^--^fx.^J^ "TtT ^ BUY,. NOW WTiy iiow-plantin AiiKTiei or .'^epieiiibfr, Buy Hay .■vtaif irrowii KTervreend. Tbey have liaclt bone. They hare the root*. They Are top noUti in PTcry way. BULK & CO. BOSKOOP, Holland \\ holesale growers and exporters of select Hardy Rhododendrons Headquarters for Firsl-class Hardy Nursery Stock- Ask for Catalogue. Wben orderlDf. pleaBe mentloD Tb. fix^an^ September 9, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 579 URSERY DEPARTME CONDUCTED BY JOSEPH MEEHAN /^ AMERICAN ASSOClATlONiOF NtKStR YMEN— 1 iimuiia. John W ^jsun, Newirk. N, Y.: Vice-President. Lloyd C. Stark. Louisiana, Mo. ; Treasurer, Peter Youncers. Geneva. Neb.; Secretary, John Hall. Rochester. N. Y. Acer rubrum {Subject of this week's ilhistration) Acer rubrum, the Ited Maple of our wet woods, is known as one of our attractive wild trees, because of its scarlet colored seeds in early Spring and its scarlet foliage in Autumn, Aside from this, its foliage is neat and comparatively small. But it is not every tree that possesses these handsome seeds and leaves. The seeds of some are particularly handsome. The embryo seeds start the color and, as the seeds progress toward per- fection, the color continues even until after they ri|ien and fall from the tree, which they do in a few weeks following their flowering. But there are some trees quite devoid of this coloring of the seeds, both the flowers and seeds beginning and ending with green or slightly red colors. It is tlie same with the Fall coloring of the leaves referred to. There are trees that appear never to take on the scarlet color for which the tree is famous. Whether these are the same trees that do not have colored flowers in Spring appears undetermined. There is another form of this Maple which neither bears seeds nor has colored foliage in Autumn. Our illustration is of one of these. It will be seen how it differs in appearance from ordinary Red Maples. It is taller and a far more compact tree than seen in the usual run of Red Maples. This tree never fruits, though it may flower, and this be unobserved. It may be there are botanies refer to this, but if so we have not noticed it. A work now before us says of Acers in general that they pos- sess perfectly staminate and pistillate flow- ers on the same tree. This tree of ours does not bear this out. It may have one or another of the sexes, certainly not both, nor any of those that would have produced seeds. In this it not alone. There is another one of the same kind of tree not far from the other, and in all respects it is just the same. Similar seedless trees must have been sometimes observed in the Silver Maple, Acer dasycarpum, as they sometimes appear in rows of it in parks and elsewhere. The tree pictured before us was planted *s a shade tree many years ago in an ex- tremely wet position, and even today it is never as dry as ordinary positions become in Summer. These seedless trees make handsomely formed ones, and for many situations would be desirable. Lacking seeds their propaga- tion would be by layers, or by grafting on small plants of the usual type. Ostrya virginlca, ^^'7''' "^ff'ni'^^' '^ one of our native Hop Hornbeam "'""''^ ^^''"^'l' "'""«''. "'^'^uPymg a '^ wide range of growth m a wild state, does not appear as what might be called a common shrub; in fact it is quite uncommon in collections, many nurseries being without a plant of it. This failure to be better known is no doubt from the fact that there is little in its floral part of any beauty. The catkins it bears are very similar to those of the Horn- beam, only being larger and having some resemblance to those of the Hop Vine, so that the appropriateness of its common name. Hop Hornbeam, is apparent. Vitez Agnus • — castus Considering that Vitex Ag- nus-castus is a late Summer flowering shrub, not bloom- ing until toward the close of July, it is safe to say it is not nearly as well known as it deserves to be. This species is from south- ern Europe, where it has long been valued for its ornamental character. The flowers are blue or bluish lavender, as some describe the color, displayed in terminal clusters, or small panicles, its period of flowering lasting for several weeks. The leaves of this Vitex are of a grayish green color, and are noted for their aromatic odor, which becomes perceptible when the leaves are handled. It belongs to the Verbenaceae, and in common with other genera of that order it loses the upper portion of its latest growths in Winter, This is an advantage really, as its best display of flowers comes from its new growth of Spring. For this reason a good pruning back of all its shoots will result much to its advantage. When so pruned there follows luxuriant foliage from the ground up, every new shoot bearing its panicles of flowers. Nurserymen say it is not a good seller in Spring, for that, pruned or unpruned, it is not inviting-looking at that season. To remedy this those having it for sale should have a specimen or two planted in a perma- nent position where visitors could see it when in bloom. Then orders would come for it. Its common name. Chaste Shrub, is said to refer to the eflBcacy of its odoriferous foliage in promoting worthy thoughts. This shrub is readily increased by Summer cuttings under glass. Acer rubrum — i^ed .NLiple The foliage is not unlike that of the Sweet Birch. We were about to say the catkins are its chief claim for a position on a lawn, but then we must not forget the curiously furrowed barb. The term bush, or shrub, hardly fits the Ostrya, for all we have seen have been in tree form, though of but about six ft, tall. It is said that it ha.s been known to make a small tree height. All in all this Ostrya deserves a place in collections. Seeds as well as layers afford means of propagation. The two native Stuartias are justly es- atuartia teemed as among the rarest of our shrubs pentagyna j^ ^^ found in cultivation. The handsomest one is virginica, but this, though hardy to Philadelphia, is not capable of enduring the cold farther north, which the other, pentagyna, does. It is hardy even to Massa- chusetts, as records tell us. The beauty is in the pure white flowers, not unlike a small single white Camellia, or the Gordonia, to both of which it has close alliance. Though there is difference in the foliage of these two native Stuartias, it is the flowers which afford a ready means of distinguishing them apart. Those of virginica have a cluster of purple stamens at the base of the petals, while those of pentagyna are yellow. Of the few that are seen in collections, 4ft. to 6ft. would rep- resent their height, but in Florida, which is looked on as the southern limit of virginica, this one attains to a small tree. These Stuartias flower with us in July, and though seed pods form, they do not contain seeds. Nursery- men give this as a reason why the plants are so scarce with them. They are reported as seeding freely in the South, If these seeds could be had as soon as ripe, no doubt they would grow, but no result has been recorded of their growing when kept in a dry state for months after their ripening. Layers are unsuccessful; the same can be said of hardwood cuttings. Probably expert propa- gators could succeed with young shoots under glass, very many plants responding to such treatment when other means fail, _ One rarely finds Cornus Mas in ornus cijectiun^ „f (he ]iresent day, yet * there is much of merit in it, as proved by the plants one sees. In the first place it is one of the earliest of flowering shrubs, its flowers sometimes displayed be- fore the late freezings have all disappeared. The flowers are yellow, quite small, but SO abundant that shoots a foot or more in length will often be covered with them. These shoots are often cut in Winter and placed in vessels of water in a room of a dwelling, where they quickly develop, giving a great deal of pleasure by their early display of flowers. Following the flowers fruit often forms. The seed proper is of a hard, bony nature, as is that of all Dogwoods, In 'the case of this one when ripe they are as large as a good sized Cherry. The pulp is of a yellowish red color, greatly ornamenting the bush, and it has received the name of Cornelian Cherry. It should be said that this shrub in time grows to a small, bushy tree, when it is oftener seen in fruit than when of lesser size. This Dogwood is quite common in many parts of Europe where its several merits are well recognized. There is a variegated leaved variety of it; also one having its leaves marked with cream white tinged with red. This one is a favorite in plantings and is known as ticgantissima. This Cornus and its varieties root from layers and hardwood cuttings. Seeds re- quire a year's contact with soil before they sprout, they are so hard. In Europe the pulp of the seeds of this Cornus is utilized in the making of tarts. Among Arborvitaes the Chi- nese section has as its origi- nal species, the Biota ori- entalis. This one was quite common in nurseries years ago, there being much demand for it, even for forming hedges, and florists of bygone days will remember its use in the making of bouquets. In those days the "Golden Arborvitae" was a variety of the Chinese, known as Biota aurea. This is still a valued variety, but one known now as Biota aurea nana is in more demand. The first named. Biota aurea, is a dwarf form compared with B. orientalis, but aurea nana is still further dwarf. This, considered with its golden foliage has made it very much in demand, being quite alone in this respect among evergreens. There is a lovely golden color of foliage the whole season through, somewhat more bronzed in Winter. In habit of growth this dwarf golden Arborvitae is always cone-like, rather broad at the base, but keeping its shape well as it advances in height. But in the ac- ceptance of the term it is never tall. Specimens of many years' formation may be seen perhaps 2ft. to 3ft, high, but far greater numbers are 1ft. on an average. One can well understand the value of such a dwarf, golden evergreen of this character in the varied plant- ings now called for. This variety is sometimes known as the Berckmans' Golden Arborvitae. There is much interest in observing seedlings from golden Arborvitaes. In former days when seeds of the common Biota aurea were sown the product was re- markable, there being varioiis golden forms, as well as some attempting to get back to the old original green type. Biota orientalis. Cuttings in late Autumn, under glass, may be relied on to increase stock of varieties. 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The work of publishing; The Florists' Exchange is really a marvel of moilern efiiciency — it is clockwork personilied. Every mtui, from editor down to printer's devil, knows just what is expected of him — and does it. There are no lost motions: there is no needless expense. The Exchange is more fortunate than most papers in that from start to linisli it is handled under the one roof, and while the mechanical labor is not done by one of the largest printinf; ollices in the city, ours is of fair size and cestainly one of the most thonuifjh, for evt^ry man in charge of a department is a graduate ol' our own making — so far as that goes, tjuite a number of the employees (compositors and pressmen) Ciiiue to our printing office as boys, some of them in days before this paper was dreamed of. Contrary to many old es- tablished places, there are no barnacles on any of us. This paragraph is just by way of letting tliose readers who are unactiuainted with our personnel know that cost of production has been worked down to an irre- ducible minunum. Now that this paper famine has come about, the end of wliich no man can foresee, at a period when suppUes of stock can be obtained only from hand to mouth, when no contracts will be entertained by the paper mills, and when the publishers are face to face with a loss of several hundred dollars a week if the paper is carried on under its present receipts — which woulil spell quick ruin — surely the great majority of our readers and advertisers will acknowledge that we have every justification for making the small advance we are asking. So far as our own readers are concerned many of them have been compelled to raise their prices for several of their commodities; others -will be compelled to follow, for these certainly are not times when cut throat competition is likely to prove remunerative. A. T. De La Mare, Husinrss Manager In all that pertains lmi.sc, it will he re- called, was made at the annual meeting of the society at liar llarlior in .July. Mr. 'J'litty raised lt!135, and .Mr. .Stalford .fllLO. 'I'hLs provides sufficient to cover all the prize money, and the checks were lieing sent iMit at the emt of last week to the jirize winners. It is ho]>eil that at the fortlicoming meeting of the cxeetl- ti\e committee in New ^'ork. the linaiicial standing of the sneiety may lie dccidcti and plans for energetic work in the near future prepared. The Niiitli Story paragrajih iihimt ants recalls to niiml wliat is said to lie ttie fact, that certain species of ants collect tile l.'irva' or eggs of aphids and store tliem over Winter, freeing them in the Spring in contact witli a host ]j|ant. Tlie apliids are used as milch einvs (so called) liy the ants, who utilize the honey dew |)ro- dueed by the little sucking aphids. What are called ants' egg.s, liy the way, are not eggs Init larva'. Our Editorial Platform The whole duty of the editor of a trade paper is to render .Service to readers and advertisers. There are innumerable happenings in the held of business activity that is covered by The Flori.sts' Exchange that de- serve to be recorded. Some of these mtitters are pub- lished for future reftTcnce; most of them are for guid- ance, suggestion, proposal, stimukition for the imme- diate period. The editorial policy of The Florists' Exchange has always been liberal and ambitious. Despite augmented and augmenting costs of publication, this [Hiliey, with the neees.sary support of our readers, will be continued. Im|jortant pa.ssing events will be recorded usefully — interestingly loo, wherever possible. The Exchange represents the converging currents of thought and ac- tion from every section of our country, crystallized in print. The spirit of enterprise will be fostered sedu- lously. To encourage enterprise is une of llie first planks of our platform. But there is such a thing as rash enterprise. The Exchange can, does, and will try lo point the warning. Its readers' interests are its own, and vice versa. The patrons of The Exchange desire to be successful in business; to make money; as well ;is to help spread the joys of gardening and the refining influences of flowers. These facts are held always uppermost in our mind. Nurserymen's Activities While reporting very fully the proceedings of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental llorli- culturists, we do not wish for a moment to forget the large and businesslike program that is before the ,\merican Association of Nurserymen. This society has various committees, most notable of which, of course, is the executive committee; but the committee on transportation, one on legislation, and the new committee whose duties are to prepare a trade mailing list, are each of high importance. In regard to this latter matter it will be noticed that the prepara- tion of a similar fist is being thought of by the S. .\. p., and indeed may become one of its most impfirtant undertakings of the immediate future. We would like to see harmony of action between the nursery trade anil the florists' trade in this matter, indeed, in other matters too, because their ground to a large extent overlaps. It must necessarily do so. In this country we have not yet, and possibly never will, have a general society to look after the interests of the seed, the nursery, and the florists' trade as a whole. It would be well if some sort of trade con- ference, however, to bring together delegates from each of these national societies could be arranged so as to talk over and come to a helpful understanding of matters that are most urgent. Another important committee of the .\merican Association of Nurserymen is the one dealing with , cases of disputes between members. This is called , the committee on arbitration, and we can well believe that although it has to work in a roundabout manniT, and ctinnot arrive at ;i decision in a day or a week, yet in cases requiring set I lenient where only a lawsuit would be the modus vivendi. the plan of the arbitnttion committee is as good as any. Lawsuits are seldom profitable to any except the lawyers, and certainly drag out interminably in many instances. The committee on legislation has for its chief eon- sidenition at this time the securing of a uniform State inspection law. This committee will co-operate with a committee of entomologists and nursi^ry inspectors. The object to be attained is to have the same inspittion law in every State of the I'nion, which will certainly be very much more desirable than the varioiLs laws now . existing, and lead lo facility of dispatch of shipments 1 and commerce. ' Regarding Street Trees Dcjicnding upon llic uiillh of flic ^tl■ccl and the open ~)iacc hetvveen other tries, the I'ollcjrc of l-'orestry at Syracuse feels tli.it newly planted trees should lie set niit closer than ;i(MI. apart and preferably .iuft. to lioft. The kinds of trees best suited to city conditions are the Ucd Oak. Pin Oak, Norway .Maple," Silver-leaf Linden and Oriental .Sycamore, 'i'rees measuring about 2in. in diameter ."Jft. aliove the ground, and from Klft. to I2ft. in height .ire the most satisfactory size for planting. Septcmlier i), liUli. The Florists' Exchange 581 In siitiu- nntis \n the Hural Nvir Yorker, Pntf. W . V\ Massey, writing- fmrii Iii.s Marylaiul ^artU'ii, states that every Spriii;;' the Hlueliell Hyaeinth, Museari hntryoides, eiiver.s aeres of jfrouiul in waste places, and if not watehetl may heeonie more or less a weed. The Star of Bethleliem. Ornithojialuni imihellatmn, spreads freely, ehokinp: out Wheat and sometimes takes com- plete possession o^' lawns. He refers to the faet that Geraniums are useless as hedding plants with liiiu, hut that the everhloominfj Befi'onia.s are splendid. Ai-TKU having; read tlie story ahout the man wlio shot the liorse instead, of havini!; it shod, a friend on the road sends me a story which also illustrates the mistaken nieaninfi' of worected, hut was simply called Juglans \'ilmoriana. In bulbs and orchids some crosses of seemingly widely differuit and distinctive genera have been made, but as a general rule, genera are difficult to hybridize, or refuse to unite, as in the case of the A]>ple and Pear. A coitUESi'ONDENT iu a northern State deph)res the fact that there is so little co-operation among the florists in his section, and attributes it to mixed nation- ality and their Jealousy of each other. The German element is suspicious of the Hollanders, while the latter look askance at those of Knglish extraction, and alto- gether the divergencies of the national traits and char- acters seem to be sufficient to keep them from pulling whole heartedly for their united business interests. Some day jKn-baps, we will have become weltied closely enough to see what is really the most advantageous pobcy. , In some notes on Koses in the Jlor/lrulfura! Adver- r fiser, mention is made of Hadiey as a grand outdoor Autumn Rost- in Kngland, and always delightfully fragrant; Gorgeition; Mrs. . Chas. Kussel is said to be poor in the open air; Con- stance is referred to as of much better habit than Uayon dX)r, but not quite so l>rilliant in color; Mrs. Chas. E. Pearson, which has been illustrated in The ExchangeT now easily heads the class to which it be- hings, the salmon ])inks. A strong plea is made for the reduction of the list of varieties of Koses, and tlie writer mentions two or three dozen, many of them varieties of recent years, which he now discards. A large number of the Newtonards Koses appear to be among the expurgated ones. Ai.THOUGir we d(t not want to make this a gruesome 'column this or any week, as we have referred to some of the insect atrocities already, why not pile on the agony and he done with it? The other day I took a looper caterpillar from a bush, its sides studded with predatory larva-. It is well known that Ichneumon flies lay their eggs in the bodies of cater p.i liars; tiie eggs hatch out in the live grul> and destroy it, just as a disease would destroy a human lieing or a higher animal. Lesser known among these insect ])arasites is the small fly that lays its eggs in the bodies of the Sweet Pea aphis, causing its destruction. While nature may therefore be very I)eautiful on the surface, not always is she beautiful underneath. KussiA. on our western side, may be i-egarded as one of our ncig!dK)rs. There is food for thought in the following paragra|)h from the NalUni's linsiniss: "The Kussian soldiers in France, as well as the Kussian prisoners in Germany, will carry back to the father- land, methods of life and tlesires for the means that make this life possible. New machinery in agricul- goods which add to comfort, prosperity and even lux- ture, lu'tter arrangements of liome life, the larger use ury, will be among the results of the war. The stolid, of jjDwcr niachini-ry in the gasoline engine and the phlegmalie. non-pripgrcssive character of the Kussian automobile, and in fact, desin-s for all of tlu- material peasant will he (piickened into a new life." I The Sweet Pea Novelties of 1916 By T. A. WESTON TllK NiitidiKil Swci-t l'e:i, slmw, in .July, w.is, coii- tiviry 1(1 cxin'ctatidlis, (inc (if the hni cvi-i- lu-lil. The exhibits were iiKire rminenilis tli;in hist year, :(nil tlie (jiiality was truly wonderful. .lust where the exhiliition Sweet I'ea will stop is heyond one's iinaj;ina- tion. Kaeh season one appears to observe an advanee in the size and leniith of the stem. A well known amateur admitted that {frowinf; Hoses for show was ehild's play eonipared with firowiii};- Sweet I'eas. The veriest ama- teur ean easily find exhibition Ho.se lilooms on well grown (ilarits, but my friend (piiekly realized that the produetion of Sweet I'eas, siieli as he saw, called for unusual skill and eare. Personally, I feel this modern cordon system of cul- ture is being overdone, for in lenfjtliening out the stems to J+ins. or more, the flowers are spread-eagled over some seven or eight inches. Oftentimes the lower tiower may be four inches below the remainder, which may be bunched up together near the top. Sueli sprays are coarse and ugly. iVpart from coarseness, it is noticeable also that the most monstrous stems do not always bear the largest ttowers. ,\s a matter oif fact, it is being realized, liy trade growers especially, that the more moderately grown l)ioonis are better C()iored and are more useful for general puri)oses. 'I'he famous Scotch lirm, Dolihie & Co., have always avoided the idtra large tiower, and it is liy the use of the moderate stemmed blooms that they are able to make their wonderful and unsurpassalde disjilays. The market Sweet Peas embrace liotb the large disliudded and natural sam})les, and I am (irmly convinced that the man who avoids the high fed, cordon grown flowers wins in the long run, ]H"o\iding he avoids ruiming to the other ex- treme by idantiiig too thickly. Given liins. ajiart and fairly rich grourul. Sweet Pea plants will give a big crop of fine, usefid tiowers on stems Hins. to 15ins. long, and as these make from a dollar (is.) to GO cents (2s. 6d.) per dozen liunchcs, right through the season, it seems obvious that such flowers niake the money. The cordon trained plant needs as much room, and at the most only gives four tiowers per stem per week. Figures ! — liunchcd in IH's, these tiowers from the open air never get abovt- Hs.. and as the season advances average nearer 3s. to ts. per dozen bunches. The naturally grown jilant, when in full swing, will a\'erage at least six times as many flowers, in fact it has been recorded that a well grown plant will yield nearly 1500 flower stems during its lifetime. Putting it at 1000, this means a plant is ca])able of yielding fully 5i/, dozen bunches In a season which, at an average price of 3s., means His. (id. or ^.V2 per jilant. .\llowing for all losses and une\'en cropping, a grower sliould reckon on 8s. per ]jlant. The cortlon trained jilant, on the other hantl, if it flowers from the middle of June to the end of .\ugust, ca unfit vieUI more than oO flowers', say three dozen bunches. At an average o'f 4'S. this would mean, at tlie outsitle, 12s., or $3, and this, without allowing for losses, bad weather, sale conunissions, which wotdd und(iubtedl.\' re- duce it by one-third. Then one has to consider the labor which, with the cordon system of culture, is never ending. The naturally grown jdants need on tying nor disbudding, not even expensive bamlioo supjJorts, nothing to do but har\'est the blooms. Is the cordon system worth the candle from a market grower's point of view? At the show the competition was keen all through, whilst the trade iion-coinpetitive stands were never finer. J. Stevenson, a coni})aratively newcomer, siir])rised every- one by making a disjilay with ordinar.\' field grown blooms which were so fine that the judges auarded him a large gold medal. Many of the varieties were his own raising, including N'ictor}', jiractically identical to Pier.v Cross; llonor Hriglit, rather paler; Hojie, another fine cerise; Warrior, now the best maroon in commerce; Char- ity, the ricIu^st crimson yet shown; Peace, a rival to Margaret Alice; Ciolden (jlory, a brilliant orange; Itosy Rapture, a distinct (link. Dobbie & Co. also gained a similar award, whilst .\lex Dickson & Sons, S. Hide & Sons, Kobt. Bolton, .T. Piper & Sons, the latter a new (irni in the Sweet Pea world, and E. \V. King & Co. all staged so finely that a gold medal was awai'ded in each case. The fight for the W. -Atlee l$iir)iee cuji was very keen, and K. W, King & Co. were only beaten, on arrangement, by Thos. Steven- son, the well known gardener. This class calls for an exhibit arranged on an 8ft. x 3tt. table, only .Spencer varieties perniissible. The new seedling classes were not very striking. Only .1. Stevenson showed three varieties, namely, |-'.-iitli, laven- der; Mope, cerise; and Koyally, deep" purjile. The latter is a very line Ihing, richer and larger than Itoyal Purple. The other ]>air are practically identical to varieties already in ecmimerce. The same grower won the single bunch chi.ss with Charity, a striking crimson. Only two awards of merit were granted by the floral committee after inspecting the trials. Tlies'e were re- ferred to in my former notes. 'I'he mcmlicrs' outing, the day after the show, w.is an enjoyable affair. .Miout M visited the trial ground, and ever.vone admitted that the plants were the finest ever grown at any trial. Owing to the backward season, the ))lants were not so full of flower as one hoped for, but the (luality was superb. .Mixtures were decidedly ]ileiitifiil among the 79 new seedling stocks grown, which goes to jirovc that even the cleverest exponents of .Vlen- delian breeding have not yet solved the |irolileni of fixity of stocks. The .\merican seedlings did not show up very well, for only lni|ir(ived Blanche Ferry, from the I.. D. Waller Seed Co., was anything like true. Two ])ale rogues were visible. Incidentally, however, this class of Sweet Pea is utterly useless on this side. Buttercup, from the same firm, which we had heard was something reall.y new in yeUow shodes, ))roved an absolute frost. The color of the true flower is nothing nearly so dee]) as Dobliie's Cream or .Mrs. H. Damcrum, whilst the stock was verv badly mixed with both color and type rogues. Bur|)ee's Duplex Cream had one white rogue in it. The same firm's 38.5c had one ])lant of Kowena in it, whilst Burpee's -tTSS had various color rogues. Burpee's early bloomer 192 was the earliest to flower, but it was badly mixed with both type and color rogues, as was No. 70, another early bloomer. The general liody of members thoroughly endorsed the floral committee's award to Mrs. C. P. Tomlin, the bril- liant deep crimson scarlet. The other A. M. novelty, at ))resent known as Dobliie's Selected Old Rose, is a beau- tiful shade, Init like all with a tint of salmon in their make u)i, it recjuires favorable weather to do it justice. .Vjiart from Hoyalty, the only other novelty that really impelled my attention was Kobt. Bolton's Sur|)rise, the finest clear salmon pink self I have seen. It is a real beauty. Other varieties worth watching are Stevenson's White, very pure; l-'eiton's Cream, really a cream colored H. F. Pelton ; Mrs. Chas. Shaw, a very beautiful l.ilac shading to blue; White Perfection, an improved Moneymaker, with great strength and substance; Mrs. F. Kelly, after the style of Blue Picotee; Hawimark Pink, Hawlmark Ciladys, Melody and Hawlmark Cream, four novelties from .\lcx Dickson & Sons; and .\nzac, a tricolor after the style of Marks Tey, but with blue wings. William Schrugham Lyon Word reached New York City on .\ug. 2o of the death of William Schrugham Lyon at .^Ianila, P. I., on July 20. The deceased, formerly of New York, was engaged in the business of exporting orchids from the Philijipine Islands. Mr. Lyon was versed in botany and horticulture. He served at one time as head of the California .State Board of Forestry. In 1902 he went to the Pliili])]iines for the Bureau of .\griculture. Three years later he left the Bureau to go into business for liimself. His gardens at Ballic-Ballic are widely known. -Mr. I.yon lea\'es a wife, one daughter and one son. James Fitzgerald We regret to announce the death of James Fitzgerald, an old identity in florist circles in New York, who passed away on Labor Day, Sept. +, at his home at 450 .\lbert St., .\storia, L. I., at the rijie age of Ti years. Mr. Fitzgeriild was well known in the trade and highly respected. His daughter. Miss N. Fitzgerald, conducts a retail store at 38(i Third ave.. New York. 582 The Florists' Exchange I The Cleveland Industrial Exposition j i i By FXLA GRANT WILSON Acri-s and iicrcs of tents, nine big circus tents, fifty small and medium-sized ones; flags flying every wtiere, a big band nlaving in an oiit-of-door hippodrome, all on the edge, cl.,se down by l-ake Erie, with 40,000 people scattered anniiul the grounds and in the various tents make a brilliant combination. As the news- papers put it: "The grcumds contain everything from Peanuts to pri/.c cattle, from flowers to bedquilts. M. A. Vinson is certainly to be commended for tins stupendous show, which covers 14. acres, and Herman Knoble said thiy had used seven and a half tons of copper wire in lighting the tents and grounds. By the way, our own Herman P. Knoble is one of the chief men on the Executive Board of the Chamber of Industry, under whose au.spices the whole project was arranged and carried to a successful completion. Every florist who came in contact with him at the 'Mum show recognized .his executive ability. It has surely had an opjiortunitv to shine at this exposition, and he has more than fulfilled the expectations of his friends. It required 40 policemen to handle the crowd yesterday, and today. Labor Day, is expected to break all ecords. Every day at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. exhibi- tions of flying by a woman aviator, and vaudeville and exhibitions of high diving by another girl, keep the crowds thrilled. The Flower Tent The third big tent, in the series of connected tents, is devoted to floral industries. It is most refreshing to enter this tent after the more garish and mercantile displays in the others. Many expressions of pleasure were heard as visitors entered. The first thing that attracted their attention was the garden put up by the floral industries of Cleveland. The chairman of the committee in charge of this work is Timothy Smith. He is assisted by Frank Ritzenthaler, Frank A. Fried- ley, Chris. B. W'ilhelmy, E. A. Bause, O. P. Blackman, Geo. .laques and Koi'iert Weeks. The superintendent of the tent is Carl Wilson who is giving active assist- ance to all exhibitors. Monday, Sept. 4, is "Aster Day," but on account of the recent drought it is feared tliat the display will he small. Wednesday was .scheduled for Dahlias, but the Dahlia growers are complaining that the plants are not yet in flower. The Associated Florists were passing out a leaflet, on one side of which was printed the names of all the florists, and on the other these pertinent facts: "Flowers play an important part in the everyday life of any city. We have gathered a few statistics to .show you the extraordinary number of flowers and plants required to supply Cleveland and the vicinity for one year. For instance, there are 12,000,000 'Carnations, " over 5,000,000 Roses, 500,000 Chrysanthemums, 36,000,000 Sweet Peas, 1,000,000 Lilies of the Valley,' 800,000 Lilies, 300,000 Peonies, 200,000 Dahlias, 100,000 Boston Ferns, 3,000,000 Gladioli, 2,000,000 .Asters." The average would be 100 flowers for every man, woman and child in Cleveland each year. This repre- sents what the Cleveland florists are doing, and it also indirectly represents how mucli the community publicity work has done for Cleveland. What Cleveland has done other cities may do. It only requires a leader, to capably organize the florists of his community, collect a fund and arrange for a committee that will see that it is judiciously spent. Special Exhibitors Entering from the grounds, on the right we find some tables displaying Boston ferns from F. A. Fried- ley Co. Then comes A. C. F'ox with a fine display of garden acces.sories, greenhouse supplies, and an ex- tensive display of Nitro-Fertile. The beautiful garden of The Floral Industries is also here. This consists of a rustic SumnxT-hou.se with banks of ferns intermixed with fancy Caladiums. A bed of well colored Crotons is surrounded by a walk of white marble dust. A rustic bridge crosses a lake, which by reflection is of a ruddy tint, and an elevated roadway leads to the Summer-house. Turtles and gold fish in- habit the pond. Hedges and a dense screen of ArborvitiE at the back outlined the garden effects. Miss Ruth Mercer p.ussed out the literature to the crowds. The next exhibit was that of the Stumpp and Walter Co. of 30-32 Barclay st.. New York. The company showed a fine display, tastefully arranged, of Holland bulbs. Lilies, Freesiiis, etc. This exhibit occupied a large space and was in charge of Walter Cook, who has been very active in advancing the interests of the show. Exhibit of the Cleveland Bird Lovers' A.ssoeiation came next, with a good display of bird literature and bird houses. The Children's Flower Mission made a good display, and they claimed to be "The World's Largest Distributors of Penny Packets of Flower Seeds," 5i,000 schools now being supplied with seeds. Next was the Austin Coleman Co.'s exhibit. This is a brand new concern, composed of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Austin of Wayland, Gliio, the well known Gladiolus exju-rts, and .loe Coleman of Lexington, Ohio. Mr. Coleman is to have charge of the growing of the bulbs, while Mr. and Mrs. Austin take care of the hybridizing and selling end of the business. The Austin-Coleman Co. had a line display of Gladioli, some 100 vases being displayed in variety. A dinner table was arranged with their new variety, Ortrude Zang. This is a large flower of a pleasing shade of salmon pink. All the well known varieties were exhibited. The Eagle Wire Works have a full exhibit of wire work for florists. The Mathews Mfg. Co. showed some clever models of trellises, pergolas and garden furniture. Fischer & Roach had an excellent display of cement garden furniture, including flower boxes, urns, sun- dials and garden seats. John Seheepers & Co. of New York, 2-4 Stone St., came next. This firm made a good display of bulbs and florists' supplies. Three more tables of ferns shown by the F. A. F'riedley Co., and then we turn to the center of the tent. We first note a row of tables, several of which were not filled on Saturday as these were to be ar- ranged by firms who had some big wedding decorations, but they will all be in shape on Monday, when the big crowd is expected. On Saturday the tables arranged were staged by Knoble Bros., Timothy Smith and Chris. Welhelmy. One peculiarity was that they all chose blue and soft yellow as their color combination. Timothy Smith's arrangement consisted of a low bowl of blue" with Niagara Gladiolus, with bluebirds perched on the edge, and corsages the same tied with shaded blue ribbons, completed the table. Knoble Bros, tried a combination of navy blue ribbons and Panama. Chris. Welhelmy had a large basket of yellow with big bows of baby blue ribbons. The center of the tent was occupied by the private growers. The group that took the first prize was by the James Corrigan Estate, Nag-ir-noc gardens. This was a large pyramid group of palms, ferns and large Crotons. The second prize went to the W. S. Tyler Estate, for a beautiful staging of some very rare palms and Crotons. The plants were not so large as in the first group, but they were of very choice varieties and of well grown plants, some particularly fine varieties of ferns being noted, as well as some rare and beautifully colored Caladiums. Three Lily ponds seven feet in diameter made a pleasing variation. Some tall varieties of water grasses and Cypresses were especially noticeable. These were six feet high and grown in pots. They were exhibited by Buskerk of Independence, Ohio. The competitive displays of cut Gladioli occupied low tables. Thise central displays of the tent were sur- rounded by ArborvitiE of a uniform size. They were all furnished by The Storrs Harrison Co. of Paines- ville. Large gaily colored umbrella tents were scat- tered over the floor space. L'ndel- them were tables and chairs for resting. H. E. Wilson received honorable mention for a dis- play of decorative plants, i'he pond, while not an ex- hibit but one of the points of interest of the show, was very highly commended by Mr. Bard "for its natural work and true art." The honors of course go to George Cramer for this particular part of the show. H. B. Stbinoee. I Flower Show at Rochester The flower show held in connection with the Rochester Industrial Exposition was opened on Monday, Sept. 4. The sliow which is being held this year differs from others previously held in that it has been made com- petitive, prizes being offered in the various classes for professionals and amateurs. It was thought that this would stir up a greater interest and enthusiasm. A number of the local dealers entered in the prize lists. The following awards were made by the judges, K. H. C. Bard, Syracuse; Charles Malloy and Colin Bogs ton: Decorative and Flowering Plants. — Collection of palms, six or more varieties. 1, Geo. T. Boucher. Single specimen palm, 1. Geo. T. Boucher. Collection ferns of Lycopodium, 15 or more varieties, 1. Geo. T. Boucher. Collection of Asters in pots, not less than 10 varieties, 1, Geo. T. Boucher. Single basket filled with plants 1, H. E Wilson. Porch box, not less than 5ft. X 8ft. filled with plants, 1, H. E. Wilson. Cut Flowers. — Roses, any variety red. 12 blooms, 1, Geo T. Boucher; any variety yellow, 12 blooms. 1, Frank Pursell, 2, Geo. T. Boucher: 12 pink Klllarney, 1, Geo. T Boucher; 12 white Killarney, 1, Geo. T. Boucher; 12 any other varieties, 1, Frank Pursell. Gladioli. — Six spikes white, six spikes yellow, six spikes pink, six spikes crimson or red, first in each instance, C. W. Curtis. ,, ., , C W. Curtis also stood first in all the classes for Asters, white, pink, purple and lavender, 25 flowers of Floral Designs. — Flat bouquet or spray, 50 Roses, 1, H E Wilson; 2, Geo. T. Boucher. Flat bouquet or spray, 50 Carnations, 1, H. E. Wilson; no second. Bridal bou- quet. 1, H. B. Wilson; 2, Geo. T. Boucher. Corsage bouquet and usual accessories, 1, Geo. T. Boucher; 2. H E. Wilson. Bouquet of Roses, 1, Geo. T. Boucher. Bouquet of various flowers, 1, H. E. Wilson; 2, Mrs. Rowley. Albion. N. Y. Basket of cut flowers, 1, H. E. Wilson- 2, C. W. Curtis. Best vase 50 (lowers. 1, Geo. T. Boucher; 2. H. E. Wilson. Best display of palms, 1, Geo. T. Boucher. Advancing of Prices— Why Not ? Editor The Florists' Exchange: Can any grower give a good reason why he should continue to sell Geraniums at the old established price of $7 per hundred in 4in. pots (and give the pots), a price which was one of the customs in use 15 or 20 years ago, at which time he paid between $6 and $9 for his labor and all supplies used were purchased at less than half the present prices? For instance, one grower pointed to a pile of old newspapers used in packing for which he paid .fl5, just three times the cost two years ago, and just twice the cost two months ago for the same quantity, and he says that $7 per hundred for 4in. Geraniums, lieing an established price, he fears that with an advance he would be unable to move his stock. I suppose he and all other growers will agree that the market value (so advertised) of Geraniums out of 2i4in. pots is $25 per 1000 whether he buys or sells, and he will also agree to figure the 4in. pot at one cent, making 3%c undisputable cost. He must then figure nine or more other items of expense before the 4in. Geranium is sold, viz., labor, coal, soil, water, ferti- lizer, rent, taxes, interest on investment, delivery and perhaps some will also figure tools, implements, repairs, all of which are pure expense. In labor and coal we find the greatest expense, while the raw material such as soil and water is very small. Under head of "Labor" can be figured time spent in growing the plant for market, usually from October until Spring. To sum up, I believe the grower docs not obtain a new dollar for the old one on 4in. Geraniums at $7 per hundred. I also gather from talks with representative Geranium growers that none of them will ever pay a very large income tax if they continue to sell at such low prices. .\s I stated last week I am not a florist, but coming in daily contact with them and watching their troubles I should like to have some Geranium grower explain "How they do it'r" P. M. Read. Propagating Aralia Pentaphylia G. W. Wyatt has our thanks for his timely notes on the propagation of .\ralia pentaphylia. It leads Us to call attention to what he says of its propagation from soft wood and half ripened wood under glass in Sum- mer, and to add that it is really surprising how very many trees and shrubs, often considered hard to root, can be propagated in the same way. It is not too late to try it this season. Joseph Meeban. New York Dahlia Show Much interest is being sliown in the forthcoming large exhibition of Dahlias, to be held by the American Dahlia Society in conjunction with the .\merican In- stitute of the' City of" New York, at the Engineering Bldg., 25-33 W. 39th St., between Fifth and Sixth avcs. The opening d4y is Tuesday, Sept. 2fi, and the show continues o\ er Wednesday and Thursday. .Vdmission is free, and it is hoped that such a show of this fine flower as New Y'ork has never seen, \vill be staged on this occasion. The cooler, showery weather is giving the plants just the conditions they delight in and although the season has been terribly 'ti;ying for Dahlias, it is hoped that by the 26th conditions will be righted, and tliat there will be large displays and keen competition. I'he prize money, exclusive of the special prizes offered by the A. D. S., runs to over ?460. Entries can be niade by writing to Wm. A. Eagleson, secretary of the American Institute, whose office is at 323 W. 33d st.. New Y'ork. Increase in Subscription and Advertising Rates We request our readers to peruse carefully our ad- vertisement on page 556 this issue, wherein we state why we are compelled to raise prices on .subscription and advertising. September 9, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 583 Daffodils and Tulips in England in 1916 By REV. JOSEPH JACOB ONE great fact differentiates the Daffodil season of 1910 from any tiiat liave preceded it. We have had to do without any exhibits from Mr. Engle- heart. I don't suppose people in tlie States realize quite what this means. Mr. Engleheart Ls by far the most famous and the largest "manufacturer" of Daffo- dils that we possess. His displays of novelties at the Tuesday shows at the Royal Horticultural Hall in London and at the great Midland exhibition at Bir- mingham, are always a very great attraction because they are entirely composed of novelties of merit. I am very sory to say that this gap was not caused by war considerations, but by poor health. He had been reserving himself for Birmingham and we fully ex- pected to see him in his accustomed position at the Midland Show at the end of April; instead, I received this letter from him. "1 could not come up to the scratch after all: not very tit the last few days. ♦ * • Just that 1 may have a flower in the show, 1 send a Leedsii or two of our newest lot." The specimens sent were huge white blooms of great substance and noble bearing. If we take the well- known \\'hiie yueen as a typical Gi;int Leedsii, these will have to be described as super-giants. The diameter of the perianth of the largest one measured no less than five inches from tip to lip of the segments and the cup was 1% inches long. These are the sort of blooms that make a Daffodil lover's mouth water and make him wish that it were possible to propagate them with the lightning rapidity of a Lobelia or even a perpetual flowering Carnation, otherwise he knows that it will be years before they be- come practical politics for all but the very deepest of pockets. Still, one is glad to have seen them. " 'Tis better to have loved and lost. Than never to have loved at all." Knowing what pleasure the display of these few oiit- standing blooms gave to many of us at Birmingham, I feel I would like to make a suggestion which I have already made in a sort of subjective way here in Eng- land— Why should it not be possible to have a really fine collection of up-to-date English-grown blooms in New York some Spring? When this long-drawn-out war is over and things have settled down there can be no insuperable diiBeulty in having such an exhibition. It is purely a question of organization and money, and with a well known man to lecture upon Daffodil culti- vation and choice of varieties, and an attendant to sing their praises, the venture might well turn out a very profitable one. You dwellers in the States have never yet seen the wonderful creations that we are now be- coming familiar with in England. I fancy America is not much, if any, beyond the stage of Glory of Leiden and Seagull, not that I would for one moment suggest that these are not excellent varieties. Somehow or other, however, we who see feel that we caiuiot rest contented with these. Every year out of the vasty deep the shows call up flowers that we long to possess and as we watch from year to year the bunches growing larger and becoming more numerous we know that the time is com- ing when we will be able to possess a bulb or two. Among these I would mention the following: (1) Blackwell, a grand variety for growing in pots and for the open air. It has a yellow perianth and a longish, nicely proportioned red cup, whidi is one of the very few that does not burn in the sun. It is a very smart looking flower, the perianth keeps so nice and stiff. (2) Bernardino. This is universally admitted to be one of the loveliest of all Daffodils. The very large cup is of a beautiful reddish apricot, and the undulating shapely perianth is an ivory white. The flower is some- what drooping. To enjoy it fully the blooms must be gathered when the bud is just opening. (3) Kingsley. I can thoroughly recommend this variety for those who wish to have a flower which keeps its shape to the end. So many of the poet section go "wingey" and spoil their youthful good looks. Kingsley is one of the poets which do not. It has a rimmed eye and is vig- orous and free growing. (4) Marshlight. Those who know Lucifer with its translucent red cup and long, loosely arranged perianth, can easily picture this grand novelty when I state that the flower is bigger, the red of the cup deeper, and the plant taller than in the older variety. It always at- tracts attention whenever it is exhibited in a bunch in a trade group. (5) Golden King. This is a fine golden yellow trumpet Daffodil which I found to do extremely well as a garden plant. I would like to be able to grow King Albert, but my climate is too dry and my soil too cold. As a substitute I have Golden King. It has a medium-sized bloom with a good, stiff and well imbricated perianth and a bold, well-formed trumpet. (6) The Fawn. One of the most popular and useful of all the new types of Daffodils is that which is now usually spoken of as the Giant Leedsiis. The one thing that prevents the best of them being in every one's garden is their price. The Fawn is still listed at about twenty shillings, but it is coming down yearly. Its long pale citron crinkled cup and waxy overlapping and rather pointed petals are very characteristic. So far, I have singled out half a dozen sorts that I feel sure will come to the front if they have any luck. Headers will also like a word or two about some of the very latest and most distinct of the 1916 exhibits. 1 have alluded to Engleheart's pure white Giant Leedsiis. With these I would bracket the immense red cupped in- comparabilis Fortune, shown at Birmingham by Walter T. Ware. It is the top of the tree as regards its own particular type and is a good advance upon Helios as Helios was upon the fine old Gloria Mundi. The perianth of Fortune is yellow with a diameter of 4V4in. and a glowing red cup I%in. long and l%in. wide at the brim completes the flower. Miss E. M. Bowling is important business elsewhere, one can imagine how the numbers would have gone up under normal conditions. Tulips The only new varieties of Tulips that have appeared at the London shows this year were the fine series of seedlings staged by Walter T. Ware. Four of these received awards of merit from the R. H. S. (1) Ingles- combe Mauve, a pretty egg-shapped mauve self; (2) Ladylove, a beautiful harmony of lemon and pale sul- phur; (3) Astorias, a rosy heliotrope with lavender edges to the petals; (4) Zorilla, a rather short flower of a delightful mixture of raspberry red and pale orange. One saw again his fine, large pale edge variety "Winner," which has now been renamed Inglescombe Rose. In my opinion, this is the most distinct and most beautiful of all his new varieties that we have so far seen. What future years will bring forth it is im- possible to say, but from what Mr. Ware told me him- self, they will not be blanks. I have been told that there is a move in America in the direction of broken or striped Tulips. I would be most grateful to our editor or to any reader if I could have a line sent to me, care New Giant DaSodil The 3H-iii- King Alfred (on t'le right) compared with General Bland, a novelty of last Spring. (petals) of the latter — Much reduced from the original Note the enormous perianth a stiff shapely Giant Leedsii, practically an ivory white self, with a most distinct brand of true pink romid the top of the long cup. It was raised by AlcCranfield an amateur who lives at Enlield, from a cross between Anthea and Lord Kitchener. This might be called a pink year. One of the features of the shows has been the presence of pink eyed poet Daffodils by P. D. Williams and A. M. Wilson; they are very charming and delicate looking. Pinkie is, 1 thing, the only one in commerce. It is priced at $10 a bulb. Queen of Beauty was one of the best of Messrs. Barr and Sons novelties. It is a pale bicolor trumpet with a flat and overlapping perianth which slightly re- curves at the ends of its segments. No bloom is quite like it in this respect. Other remarkable blooms were the flat-eyed Knight Templar, raised liy Mr. Henry Backhouse, Crimson Braid with its broad, deep red edge, raised by Herbert Chap- man, Venelia one of the very best from a show, and one of the most beautiful from a decorative point of view of all the lovely, pure white triandrus hybrids; Marseillaise, a very good poet with a rimmed eye raised by Herbert Chapman; Lady Superior, a remark- able small cupped flower with a white perianth and yellow center, edged with a brilliant scarlet, shown bj Messrs. R. H. Bath; Mistral, a huge white Leedsii shown at one of the London Tuesday exhibitions in the center of his trade groups by A. M. Wilson, where it created an immense impression on account of its size and Churchwarden, a good, smooth show yellow trumpet variety raised by J. Mallender in the parish of Scrooby, which all "New Englanders" will remember for its cim- nection with the Pilgrim Fathers. I would easily extend the list, but I think I have noted a fair proportion of the more striking novelties — when one remembers that it is war time and that there are many raisers like the Brodie of Brodie, Mr. Watts and others from whom we have had nothing all the season for the very good reason that they are engaged in more of this paper, saying how far this is so. Some English firms like Messrs. R. H. Bath of Wisbech, are now busy working up stocks of broken Darwin Tulip-s. Tlics'e are shown from time to time, but so far they have not caught on here. A new firm, or rather an old firm under a new name, that is making a specialty of TuHps is that of John Waterer, Son, and Crisp. They always have some good varieties in their groups. In bringing these notes to a conclusion, I must draw attention to the preliminary report of the joint committee of British and Dutch experts who have been at work since 1913. It appears in the December volume of the Royal Horticultural Society's Journal and every one who deals in or grows Tulips will find it of the greatest use. A new and easily understood garden classification is given and an attempt has been made to bring together varieties of the same color harmony, by careful grading and group- ing. Here only four examples are given imder each color head, but in the full report practically all Tulips have been pigeon-holed. It will be a great event when it appears. It is to be issued as a separate volume in- dependent of the "Journal." — Joseph Jacob. Catalogued Only! - Several instances have come to our notice of subjects being catalogued by nursery or plant firms which, when written for, could not be supplied. In some cases the firms offering the subjects made no attempt to get them for the customer and it seemed doubtful whether they knew where they could be got. Following a paragraph in our Ninth Story Window column on Stephanotis, a reader has tried hard to get a stock. He hunted up various catalogs unsuccessfully but eventually found it listed in one. On writing, he was informed it could not be furnished. If anyone wants plants any good European plsint firm can furnish stock of this Stephanotis. 584 The Florists' Exchange I Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Florists In good standing througfauut the country ran avail themselves of the advertisers' offers in this Department and accept, without hesitation, orders from their local customers, transmit them to an advertiser In these columns, and thus avail themselves of the opportunities for extendon of trade which are open to all. Let your customers know you fill orders by tele- graph to any part of the cotintry. When the design Is placed In the advertiser's card It Indicates < membership In the Florists* Tele^aph Delivery. Albany, n. y. Not how Cheap But how Good I Bhould like to write a little essay on * * The Sweet Perfume of Courteous Service " but actions speak louder than words- Flowers are my bobby and my business- If you have oiriers (or delivery in N. E.. wire UB. BOSTOIN, IVIA«t«. " Penn. the Te esraph Florlat" Member of FlorisU' Telegraph Delivery Association 12 4 XRB.VlO.'N'r STRBBT ALBANY, N. Y. 106 State Street Cut Bowers or 6oraI designs delivered to any part of Albany and vicinity on tele- graphicr order. Personal attention given and satisfaction guaranteed. ALBANY /JInfionall [iFlorist , jv.r. Send your orders for the CAPITAL DISTRICT, which includes all of Eastern New York State, to William Gioeckner We guarantee absolute satisjaction. ESTABLISHED 1842 ALBANY, N. Y. Horist and Nurseryman Rural and St. Agnes Cemeteries Ave. Write. Teltphone or Telegraph. ALL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street The best flowers and prompt service to out-of-town orders, BROOKLINE, MASS. ^°a*;^^^^^'^^ LARGEST FLORIST IN THIS DISTRICT Fr n.,^ 1 «M ^ M 220 Washington St. . hr aimer ««»»^!^rd«s5" Established 1886 Brooklyn, N.Y. Fuhon St. and Greene Ave. Phone. Prospect 6800-6801-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUF Phone. Prospect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Long Island. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or resideoce. S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN ST., BUFFALO, N. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries in BUFFALO, NIAGARA FALLS, LOCKPORT and WESTERN NEW YORK. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY A EUCLID AVENUE 5523 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, OHIO We can 611 your orders Tay or Nlftht lor Cleveland and State of Ohio Always have complete stock on hand. Regular discount allowed the Trade. KNORIP RRfKk 1836 W. J5th STREET, ni^UDliri Dnuj., Cleveland, ohio CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Avenue Allentown, Pa. Ernest Ashley FLORIST Store, 943 Hamilton 8L Both Telephones Can 611 your Telegragh Order. Greenhouses, Bethlehem Pike^ Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y, |SfSON - ■m'^yy-iy/yAmM/A Members / gm0^^ COLQkADO SPRINGS, COLORADO Telegraphic orders will be carefully and promptly filled. Personal attention given. Usual discount allowed. T^"^ Colorado Springs CxaNTv promptly and carefully executed by The Pikes F>ealc Ploral Co. 104 North Tejon Street EST. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y AUBURN, NEW YORK 140-150 SOUTH DIVISION STREET [verythjpg ia Ftowers We deliver to all points in Central New York, Wells and Cornell Colleges. Burlington, Vt. Orders for Ver- mont and North- ern N. Y. filled to your entire satis- fac- tion. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND and ALL SOUTHERN POINTS ;Miiiom.i(517 North Charles Street <^^ " The House of Flowers " ^rbnltx, tip iFloriat, Jnr. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Charlotte and Vicinity CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass DALLAS, TEXAS LANG FLORAL AND NURSERr GO. FINE FLOWERS— PROMPT SERVICE DAY TO N OHIO /' FLORISTS <^^> Carbone BOSTON Massachuseii-? 342 Boylston Stree Flowers ™l£i:^°- 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel Courtcslea Eltended to all Florists CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. 5V4, DENVER, COLO. *Park Jiorai Co. '.rJ^'^^T^^'"' Western Nebraska 1643 Broadway and Wyoming points reached by espreas- Orders promptly filled. Usual discounts. DETROIT, MICH. If we fill your order, our repu- tation is your guar- AUJDTT rOCHeijON,'«v«<*» antee of efficiency* i»9-t»0 BATcd ax Telegraph Us. DES MOINES [jflorist IN THE CENTER OF IOWA J.S. WILSON FLORAL CO, We cover all point? in Iowa. J^ iM BOSTON MKSSACHUSEnt 143 Trcmont St. The centrally located Florist Shop. Yours for reciprocity. BRIDGEPORT, CONN John Reck & Son 985 MAIN STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO E. G. Hill Floral Co. 532-34 RACE STREET Also Motor Delivery to Newport, Covington and Dayton, Ky. CLEVELAND, OHIO THE CLEVELAND CUT FLOWER CO. Will Oil your orders for Dengni or Cut Flowerit id NORTHBRN OHIO ^MJTH THE FLORIST Kjlfll I LLf EAST ORANGE, N. J. We deliver by automobile* in East, Wert and South Orange, alsc Glen Ridge, Montalair, Blooinfield, Newark and New York. Leahy's — Telegraph Florist <^^ of Elizabeth, N. J. ^^ We give the best of serrice 1169 E. Jersey Street Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 589 to 590 September 9, lilKi. The Florists' Exchange 585 .0^ TL -.DQ= Building A Business In The Suburbs Make Closer Acquaintance of New Customers and Take Care of Them WHILE it is true that the suhurban Hiirist is often located with s)>ecial reference to a ceme- tery or other factor wliicli will likely develop business, it remains true that he does not develop transient trade to the extent that it may be expected to come Ut the down town store, whose windows are its best salesman, lieeausc of the large nmiiber of jieoplc who pass liy every day. This emphasises all llu- more the genei'al truth of the value of extending acquaintance, developing |)er- sonal contact and whining business liecause of it. The more ]>eople you know, and the more tliat know you, tlie bigger your business is go- ing to lie, because trade flows in the direction of acquaintance. Not long ago the writer was in a flower shop in a suliurlian section when a lady and a lit- tle girl came in. This sug- gested a home, a growing family, and consequently oc- casional demand for flowers and jilants. It likewise sug- gested that here was a custo- mer whom the florist might well afford to cultivate. The owner of the business went forward and waited on the lady who, it seemed, want- ed a dozen Carnations evi- dently for the purpose of decorating her dinner table. The Carnations were taken out of the ice box, wrapped and delivered to the customer, whose money was rung up on the ca.sb register in due form, but the florist, who apjiarciitly was not acquainted with his visitor.s, did and said nothing to ]iut himself on a more per- sonal footing witli them. "Who were those people?" he was asked. "1 don't know," wa.s the re- ply. "1 wouldn't be surprised if they had Just moved into the neigbliorhood." This is a ty])ical case. It is not unusual enough to attract attention. In fact, the florist who reads this may wonder what it is all about, and what the florist slioiild have done be- sides waiting on bis customers, and giving them what they asked for. What else, indeed? Well, in the first place, the most important thing for a neighborhood or suburban florist to develo]) is ac- quaintance. Tliere nfc niigbty few members of tlu' trade who have a monopoly of their lousiness, and in view of its limited character, as compared with the establishment in the central district, it is necessary to get all of the liusiness the section can lie made to yield. The basis of business of most kinds is acquaintance, and this is especially true of the suburb. People like 'to deal with those whom they know, and wlio know them. They like to have their custom apjireciated. It is pleasant and jirofttable all around to develop the personal element, which is exactly what the big stores down town lack for the most part. It's all the differ- ence between dealing with an .impersonal macliine, which takes money and converts it into merchandise, flowers, for instance, and with a human being. And inasmuch as the small mercliant, including the florist, has a won- derful opjiortunity to make use of personality in bis business, it is throwing away an advantage not to at- teni]it to bring it into the situation. Inasmuch as tlie chances were all in favor of this particular customer being a resident of the neighbor- 'hood, the best po.ssible thing for the florist to have done would have been to suggest that whenever she needed flowers he couiil and would lie glad to supply her, and isk whether she woidd permit him to put her on ==Q By G. D. GRAIN, Jr. (J^ Some jjcoplc might be ott'emled at being a.sked their name and address point blank, but in most eases this information can he gained by tact and diplomacy. A ]iolite question with reference to whether the customer were a newcomer in the neighborliood would surely not be rescijted, and n hearty in\'itation to come in again can be gi\'cn. The suburb where the little incident referred to bapiuned is a large and iio)iul(nis one, and there are several other florists wlio are coiniieting with the trades- m;in in cpicstiiin. That is to say, he has no strangle- hold on tile business, and it is uji to him to get all of to his list as a possible customer. Decorated Automobile, b>' Uolni & Olson. .St. Paul, Minn it that be call. The |ioiut of the whole matter is tli.it if be has an o])]iortunity to win a fricnti, and tliiis ha\e a permanent account which is not going to get away, lie has made bis business that much stronger. The impressiiin which the service given in that flower store made w'as absolutely negative in the ease cited. That is, there was nothing about it to .leave either a favoraiile or unfavorable impression. The florist did bis ]iart of the work mechanically, and while be did nothing to ott'end, he did nothing to get a "repe.-it order." Perhaps he was relying entirely im the (piality of bis flowers to bring the customer liack. .Sometimes that reliance is well jilaced, but there is no objection to backing up quality goods. Most florists are not what the ]ioliticiaus would c.iU "good mixers." They don't know how" to mix tbeuisehe.s with other ]ieople. This is not true of all. but it is a])|ilicalile to so many as to lie worth a generalization, h'lorists are sociable, all right, and when they are to- gether, "all in a bunch," there is no lack of friendliness and good fellowship. Is their lack of aggressiveness in Indlding up acquaintance based on timidity, or on the fear that their advances would not be taken in the right S]iirit? Now, as a matter of fact, nothing is appreciated so much as a}i]ireciation. This is not merely a Jilay on words, but a ]iositi\'e fact. Think over you own busi- ness connections; don't you bank, buy your clotliing, your coal and your sujqilies from peiqile who are jileas- ant to you ])ersonally, and who have shown that they appreciate your business? It makes you feel better to give your custom to concerns which realize its value, and which consequently are more inclined to go out of their way to render good service. The same thing is true of other people. If you show the customers wlio come into tlie store that you are glad to sec them, that it is a ])leasure to take care of their busineiis, and that you arc at their .service in any way, you are going to make friends. And when yoli have made friends of your customers, you have laridi'd their business in a way which couqictitiou has no effect ii|inn. Isn't it worth a little effort to tie up trade in this definite, i in p r e g n a b 1 e fashion? Perhaps the florist who is reading this has never thought much aliout the idea which is here |)resentcd, and has assum- ed that bis customers come in solely for the goods which he has for sale, and are not inter- est! d in him and his store in a ])er.sonal way. Yet it re- mains true that they arc inter- ested ill his business when it i.s demonstr.itcd that the florist is endeavoring in ever)' possible way to merit their coninienda- tion and iiermancnt patronage, and is seeking it on bis ability to give elieerfiil, satisfactory service. One might lie inclined to lie- lieve that there is nothing as "cold" as banking, and that the matter of ])utting in and tak- ing out money is handled en- tirely on a calm, unpn-Jniliced basis, without regard to per- sonal factors. Yet the beail of a savings bank with niillicns of deposits told the writer recently that service is tlie main feeder to biLsiness, and tliat courteous, personal attention to customers has done more than anything else to develop his business. The main idea, be pointed out, is to make customers feel at home in his bank. There you have it. People who buy flowers and hank de- positiu-s are the same ])eople, ],,!,- 1 .von know, and if they want to feel at home in a bank, where susjiieion and distrust are suji- poscd to be necessary to safeguard the funds, they certainly should expect to be treated as "liomefolks" in the flower store where they are acciLstonied to bin'. Tlic florist who is waiting on people without knowing tlicir names, who lets new people come into the neigh- iiorbood without endeavoring to get in touch with them and make permanent friends and customers, is losing one of his best opportunities. Some florists who appreciate the matter of extending their accpiaintance, and who are conducting .suburban estililisbments, are doing everything possible to culti- vate local interests. Most residents of suburbs have a well deliiied pride in their .sections, and it is good busi- ness for the florist to cater to this feeling in carrving on his business and personal work. He ought to adver- tise in neighborhood newspapers, if there are any. He should join all of the local commercial and civic organi- zations having to do with the improvement of that section. Many times these are formed to get better streets, improved fire ])rotection, and the man who takes the lead in work of this kind is sure to become widely known and popular. If there is a suburban bank, the florist should patronize it, rather than a down-town institution. "When he goes to the picture show with his family, be ought to take in the entertain- ment presented at the neighborhood house, instead of one of the theaters in another part of the city. The suburban florist, in other words, should" identify himself with his section, and should do everything in (Continued on page 5S7) 586 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Dawson the Florist ^^^^^^ Vr* '■*^''*^ 107 W. Market St. !>• «• Dellverlea to Ithaca, Blntihamton. Homell, Coming and other vo'°<»- Cut Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co. EL PASO, TEXAS <^> BakcrBrosA!f KANSAS CITY, MO. <^^ Samuel Murray EDLEFSEN-LEIDIGER CO. Milwaukee, Wis. 1017 GRAND AVENUE 419 Milwaukee St. 349 Third St. <^^ Whitted MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. H. B. WHITTED, FLOWERS - 'PLANTS TPEES Galveston Floral Co., '^•^T- Quality in Cut Flowers. Plant* and Floral Work. •""iriamerlVro'tn""" GalVeStOII, TCXOS Kansas City, MO. LEXINGTON, KY. MN A. liEl EAST SIXTH STREET _-,- , ^^ OPERATING THRER £ lorail wo. STORES <§o^< Montclair, N. J, HENRY SMITH, THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. Stores ={ 741 Main Street ZfA Asylum Street Greenhouses: Benton Street GEORGE Q. McCLUNIE HARTFORD. CONN. 165 MAIN STREET, SOUTH FLOWERS Hartford Connecticut LEXINGTON, KY. MicMiuiEiR BrOvSo Co, Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky ► Prompt Delivery to ^all So. Calii. Points 212 l' West tih S(. LOS ANGELES, CAL. Louisville, Ky. MASONIC TEMPLE "' AUGUST R. BAUMER S/iosemont Sard ens J^ MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprietor Correepondence Solicited W" Nashville, Tennessee 200,000 Feet of Giau fCO'C^UHO- d. NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street ^^^^C^/*^»'^.^*v- «#' Deii^-eries throughout the State ^ and to all steamship docks in Fresh Flowers and Best Service Hoboken. N. J. and New York PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street We do the most extensive Floral and Steamer Work in the Stat« Highland Park Greenhouses HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS The South's ,' Most Modern ^.l^^E^JE.. j Floral onJArt '• Establishment ^// /^ if * «83 Broad St. fViyifvtU^ NEWARK, N. J Choicest of Flowers Best of Service W€ deliver anywhere in New Jersey and to gteamers at Hoboken and New York Telephones 75 and SS Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of Chicago, as far as Milwaukee ^ n^MS^Mm'^o: ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS <^^ SSZFarlh Av. G. Van Bochove & Bro. Satisfaction Guaranteed Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 589 to 590 yjlalinnall /yiorisn Send Your Orders FOR DIXIE LAND IDLE HOUR NURSERIES Hacon, Georgia All Choice CUT FLOATERS la Season Orchids and Valley a Specialty <^Mf NEW ORLEANS, U. :- 121 Nt^ «^l^f '^^^^^^^5^^^^^ 38CaO' TEXAS. LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI ORDERS TAKEN CARS OP Have you read Announcement page 556 7 September 9, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 587 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses IN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 1 332 FifthfAvenue ', •PV,„„„. I 35* \ MADISON Phones ^ 35, f jquaRE Onr[Molto:: THE! GOLDEN RULE We Guarantee Satisfaction NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue at FLORIST 48th Street , 2139-2141 Broadway NEW YORK CITY Phones | Jfgl } Columbus ESTABLISHED 1849 /A^Ai^zd^ Inc. New,;; York '**Avenue BoStOD 799 BoyUton'street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points KOTTMILLER. Florist 426 Madisoa Avenue and 49th Street. NEW YORK Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone. Murray Hill 783 Highest Award at the InternatioDal Flower Show, Aprillllth, Grand Central Palace ' Out^f-town Orders Solicited. Location CentraL Pemonal Attention. <>^M\ NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents If we say it, we will do It" A. WARENDORFF ARTISTIC WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 1193 Bioadway, NEW YORK CITY MY ONLY nORE ACCOUNTS INVITED We will fill your orders for /Si>v_>v |W| f\ ^a r f\ I V^ <"■ any place )lfaliomil( I^Vi/rrrV^^rX. in Virginia / jfHoriat) BUCKS, Norfolk, Va. ^^-^ ^^^^^Plg^LD Northampton, Mass. Succeeded by Smith College Floritt BUTLER & ULLMAN ^> The Trade Paper Best Known to the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of America Cosmos Lady Lenox, a graceful and very useful large white-flowered variety, now in season (Continued from page 585) his power to become known and to know others in his neighborhood. The more people he meets and makes the acquaintance of, the better for him and his business. GEO. E. M. STUMP? 'aJ^T new YORK ^> ORDERS FOR NEW YORK WIRE OR PHONE TO ' MAX SCHLING 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel European Orders Executed Best Florists in the States as References « Decorated Automobile The accompanying photographic reproduction shows the decorated automobile of Holm & Olson, the well known Minneapolis florists, for the Swedish Midsummer Day festival held at St. Paul recently. In the decorating of this automobile 2300 Peonies were used and two cases of Huckleberry foliage. The occupants of the car are attired in native Swedish costumes. Over 1000 decorated automobiles participated in this Midsummer Day parade. Accounting Methods aud Business Practice (Continued from page 557) is unable to conduct his business upon sound business principles. The result is reprehensible practices as disastrous at times as intentional unfair methods of competition. In the second place, he severely handi- caps himself, in that he is unable, when seeking credit, to produce a correct statement of his financial condition which would enable a banker to extend to him the full credit to which he is entitled. He thereby hampers and limits the possible expansion of his liusiness. The Commission hopes to aid, in a constructive way, in the correction of these conditions. Statistics show that the percentage of business men who do not provide for depreciation is very large, run- ning over fifty per cent, and this is one of the causes that has a great inflence on our heavy business death rate. Nearly every business man is perfectly willing to include in his costs all items for which he pays out actual money, but he is inclined to overlook those which do not require a visible outlay, and depreciation is one of these although it unquestionably exists. A great number of men in business do not charge any depreciation and give as a reason that they keep their property in first class condition and it does not de- preciate. This is one of the most fallacious ideas in business today. Every machine, building and apparatus, like every man, has a certain period nf life and no matter bow much care you take of the machine or how much medicine you give the man, death is bound to come. It is evident that where profits are divided without adequate provision being made for depreciation, they are really taken from capital, and when the plant is finally worn out the owner is forced to raise more capital, not for the purpose of enlarging his plant, ^ Furrow & Company ^ OKLAHOMA CITY - GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA Omaha, Neb. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS 1415 Farnum Street Phones— ISOl and LI582 Edward Sceery PATERSON and PASSAIC, N. J. liyiomill fjIlnrisJj PHIUDELPHU, PA. The BeUevue-Stratlord and Diansond & 224l Sts. Do you want flowers in Philadelphia ? We furnish the beat, artistically arranged %;^m£m(^ PHILADELPHIA: 1800 Chestnut St. ATLANTIC CITY: 2517 Boardwalk Pittsburgh, Pa. 'MiX^^ ^Ehhl$°- 710 East Diamond Street North Side OUR ONLY STORE WE SERVE Yd' BKTTER BTOEE OPEN DAY AND NIGHT CM* SSLTFOBD FLOWER SHOP POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. Vassar College Glen Eden , Putnam Hall Bennett School Taconic School The Design Boole de Luxe with colored plates Is the only one suitable for the finest retail trade. For $2.50 we will send you a copy, postage paid. 588 The Florists' Exchange I Directory of Reliable Retail Houses ROVIDENCE, R. I. T. J. JOHNBTON a OO. 171 WEYBOSSn ST.. PROVIDENCE ■ AND NEW ENGLAND POINTS Providence, RHODE ISLAKD Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS ,,£^Ti5t»^ 38 Dorrance Street <^^J^ Roanoke, VBb Fallon, Florist Rochester Floral Co* ROCHESTER. MINNESOTA Gioe us your order for Southern Minnesota jfA 1/ fff^ t ROCHESTER, N. Y. ^jtjfJ^^ZW^tlfl^ 25 Clinton Ave., North §f ^^■■Hsi^^^B^^^^^*^^ Flowera delivered ^^■^*Tjfc^ promptly in Rochester and euixounding country. Com- <^^'r'^^ plete line always ready. ^""-^.^ Salter Bros. "^^^ FLORISTS 38 Main St., Wesi ROCHESTER, N. Y. 88 Main Street, Easl We reach all Western N. Y. )Mom .Pomt»(3ff'-'^J ROCKFORD %.y FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES «« ROCKFORD, ILL. Quick service Illinois, Wisconsin Indiana and Iowa Points. to Long DiiUnoe Phones Bell-TTler H04 Rm., C«ntrkl 413 SAINT LOUIS, MO. 8th & Locust Sts. All orders by TelcEraph or Telf y phone most carefully executed a( once. Floral desiKns a specialty Young's ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street Out-of-town orders will recpive prompt and careful attention. Wire ue your orders. ^.Jn.^mcm, St. Paul, Minn. 20-22-24 West Fifth Street Mationall [ florist J We fill orders for the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The largest store in America. Large stocki c great variety. Write, wire or phone Open night and day Lne/sr™3 SAN FRANCISCO I U»^ FLOWERS, FRUITS, FAVORS JOScpn S FLORISTS' Novelties for "Welcoming" and "Bon Voyage" packages. ^,^ Flowers delivered to any part of tlio world ^<^Xfe3r» 233-235 GRANT AVENUE <]iiiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiijit]iiijiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiiii[]riiiiiiiiii(iiiiiiiiiiiiii[]iJiiuiuiiiijiiijjiiiiiji[]iiiJjiiiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiuiiiiC]iiiiiiiiifii[-: Having had the opportunity of visit- ing the extensive nurseries of R. & J. Farquhar & Co.. Boston, in the middle of Jul.v. a few notes in amplification of i those already made seem desirable. It j may be said at once that this finu has ' probably the most complete collection of hardy flowers, trees and shrubs o£ any in New England; indeed its collection of new introductions, particularly those brought in recent years by Mr. Wilson, is unsurpassed not only in this country but anywhere abroad. Lilium regale The visit was made particularly to see the field of the new Lilium regale, which at first was called myriophyllum, but which was found later to be distinct from the true myriophyllum, and hence will now be called regale, or Regal Lily. It was introduced from Western China about six yi'ars ago. It is propagated readily by seeds, as well as by scales, so that when once a stock lias been pro- cured a grower can readily increase from it. This Lily partakes considerably of the character of Lilium auratum, both as to color and style. Among the notable points in its favor are the following : It is absolutely hardy, withstanding the .severe Winter ^(yf Boston in the open ground, and send- j ing up annually two, three and four wiry stems according to the age and size i>! the bulbs to a height of 3ft., and bearing many flowers at the apex; it is B Lily that requires no staking, is very vigorous, its yellow throat and pink ■veins making it most attractive ; the pollen does not come off as is the case in Lilium auratum, so that if need be it can be shipped without the anthers being removed. Seeds sown in the month of May in rich fine soil will give flowering bulbs for the following year, and each year up to three or four years the bulbs increase in size and strength. In its native habitat it grows many thousand feet higli, several hundred feet higher than Lilium myriophyllum. As m.iny as thirty-eight fully developed flowers have been counted from one bulb on one stem, and a four year bulb will carry six stems. It must not be ex- pected, however, that each of the six will give the fullest quota of blooms. The bulbs have survived .50 deg. below zero. They do not require any shade, as at Dedham. at Messrs. Farquhar's, they are grown on a sloping hillside facing south, in rows one foot apart, planted 5in. deep, and Sin. or 9in. apart in the row. This Lily is at its best out-of-doors about the fourth of July, and remains in fine condition for from three to four weeks. It is also an excellent forcing Lily, as has been shown several times at the Spring shows. It may be recalled that at the International Flower Show at Philadelphia in the Spring a beautiful group of this and the new salmon col- ored Azalea Kffmpferi was greatly ad- mired. The flower stores of Boston too, at the time of our visit on July 15, had masses of this fragrant Lily in the windows, and sales apparently were brisk, as in the trains and elsewhere one could see stems being taken home by purchasers. It is a Lily without a failing at all so far as can be seen on first acquaint- ance. Some have said that the foliage might be more ample, but for cut flower shipments this can hardly be said to be a shortcoming. As grown at Messrs. Farquharls this new Royal Lily is cer- tainly a remarkable acquisition. Stock of it is now being offered. Other Subjects Among other subjects of the Farquhar nurseries deserving of special mention are Jasminum priraulinum. which was spoken of by the writer of Southern Cul- tural Notes in The Exchange last week as being likely to furnish, for the South, one of the best of the newer shrubs. It is certainly highly desirable and well deserving a place under glass. The long shoots reach a length of 4ft., and are covered with their semi-double, clear yellow flowers early in Spring. iSIessrs. Farquhar also have a nice col- lection of that fine evergreen climbing plant Euonymus vegetus which, with Hydrangea petiolaris, are two of the best climbing hardy vines that can be used in New England gardens. The firm has an immense quantity also of the best hardy Rhododendrons, in- cluding Azaleas. There is no more ex- tensive collection anywhere in the East, the plants being grown at the Cape Cod nurseries. Then again, the collection of Lilacs is perhaps the finest in the whole world. It comprises all that are grown in the Arnold Arboretum, and in addition the collection formerly in the possession of James Veiteh & Sons of London, Eng- land. It may be recalled that the Asso- ciated Press sent abroad a great story about the cost of the purchase of this collection by Mr. John Farquhar some two years ago. There is a large stock of the Blue Spruce, some of the plants well nigh 20ft. high. The golden flowered Hemero- callis aurantiaca major is also in such quantity as to supply almost any de- mand. This is a magnificent golden yel- low Day Lily, not suSieiently well known or appreciated. Another notable subject, of which there is a good stock, is the variety of Achillea ptarmica flore pleno called Perry's White. It blooms from June until frost comes, is snow-white, double flowering in corymbs, and one of the best The unuaual scarcity of Brnnze Galax Leaves has led tis to announce this special offer to the trade. Magnolia Leaves "Snperiora Brand" The quality that surpasses all others. Beware of imitattont, 1 Box 10 Boxes 25 Boxes Brown $1.25 $1.20 $1.15 Green 1.35 1.30 1.25 Special Quotationa on large order*. A REMINDER We have the greatest sissort- ment of fresh cut greens in America. Galax, Cut Fern Leaves, English Ivy, Leucothoe Sprays, Southern Smllax, Fresh Cut Pal- metto, Hemlock Boughs, Cut Boxwood, Sphagnum Moss, Sheet Moss, Cedar Bark, Birch Bark, Cork Bark, Laurel Festooning, Laurel Branches, etc. Florists' SuppUes. THE KERVAN COMPANY We maintain on onr premises the largest cold storage sys- tem in this country for the preservation of florists' greens. 119 West 28th Street, New York When orderlag, please meatlon The Exchange JOS.G.NElDlNGERCO.,florists'Supplies 1309-11 North Second Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. WTien ordetiag, please mention The Exchange Southern WBd Smilax RUSSIN & HANFLING New crop now ready. Per case $2.50; per half-case $1.50. Wirm or wrif*. J. L. CUMBIE, Morris Sla., Ga. When ordering, please mention The Excbange WIRE DESIGNS PRICES RIGHT— QUALITY RIGHT Let UB quote you on your next order. If lt*« made of wire we can make It. George B. Hart, Manufacturer 24-30 Stone Street Rochester, N. Y. When ordering, please mention Tbe Sxcbange WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000, $1.85; 50,000, $8.00 Manutacturmd by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample* Free. Per Sale by DeaJere. When orderlnK. please mention The Excbane^ Office &nd Salesroom 134 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone — Madiaon Square 3053 M&DUfacturera and Importera of Willow and Fancy Baskets for Florist* Dealera In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES tyOur epeeialtiea — Wheat She«T»a and Baakatl NEW CROP Green Sheet Moss, $1.75 per bag. Perpetuated Moss, $3.60 per bag. SMILAX, S2.50 per case. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN, ALA. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO. MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. "Sweet Peas for Profit," $1.50; From this office 590 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists DAGGER and FANCY FERNS Finest Quality $1.00 per 1000 GALAX Bronze-Green $1.25 per 1000 Sphagnum Moss $2.00 per bale BOXWOOD, $15.00 per 100 lbs. PRINCESS PII\E,10c.per lb.,$8.00per 100 lbs. LAUREL FESTOONING, $6.00 per 100 yds. LAUREL, SOc. per bu. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, fl-gO p«' }^± $7.50 per 1000 MANILA BOXES 18x 21 X 24x 28 X 21 X 30 X 24 X 5x3H 5x3H 5x3H 8x5 5x3H 8x5 Per 100 ..$2.50 . . 2.90 . . 3.60 . . 4.60 . . 4.60 . . 4.90 . . 5.20 Per 100 28 X 8x5 $5.70 30 X 8x5 6.90 36 X 8x5 8.50 30 X 12x6 10.00 36x14x6 ......12.00 36 X 12x6 11.80 BOUQUET BOXES f^' 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $7.50 19x9x8 Mist Gray 10.00 WREATH BOXES Per 100 16x16x7 $8.50 18x 18x 8 10.50 Per 100 20x20x9 $12.50 22x22x9 15.00 MIST GRAY BOXES 100 18x5x3 $3.05 21 i5x3H 3.85 24x5x3^ 4.20 28x5x3H 5.10 21 X 8x5 5.10 30x5x3J^ 5.30 36x5x3H 7.00 100 24x 8x5 $6.50 28 X 8x5 7.80 30 X 8x5 9.70 36 X 8x5 10.65 30 X 12x6 12.90 36x 12x 6 13.75 Printing 50 cents extra per 1000- CYCAS LEAVES Sii 8tol2. 12tol6. 16to20. 20 to 24. 24 to 28. COMPARE OUR PRICE.S WITH OTHERS Per 100 Per 1000 .$1.65$12.50 . 2.25 16.00 . 3.00 21.00 . 3.25 26.00 . 3.75 32.00 Size 28 to 32., 32 to 36 . 36 to 40 . 40 to 44 . 44 to 48 . Per I0« Per 1000 ..$5.00 $37.00 . . 5.50 42.00 .. 6.00 50.00 .. 6.50 55.00 .. 7.00 60.00 HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., Inc., WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET Boston, Mass. Telephones Main. 1439-2616-2617-2618 Fort Hill. 25290 J* MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS Ja» Unknown customers please give reference, or cash with order. When orderlag, plPaag mePtlop Tbc Eichange NEW CROP FANCY FERNS AND DISCOUNTS ON LAUREL FESTOONING, for Fall wed- dlDgs : nothiag better. Fresh stock supplied on short notice. Wire or phone your orders. We will do the rest. 4c., So. and 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, very fine and large. »5.00 per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green, Jl.OO per 1000. or $7.00 per case of 10,000. Teletrapb Office, New Salem, Mati. DAGGER FERNS, $1.00 per 1000 LARGE ORDERS SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40c per sack. I BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35o. GROUND PINE, 8c. per lb. Made into festooning, 6c., 8c. and lOo. per yd. LAUREL WREATHS, $1.75 to $3.00 per doi. PINE WREATHS, $1.50 to $3.00 per doi. We also make special sizes when wanted. Samples sent if desired. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 60-lb. cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.00 pet 50-lb. case. Order in advance and have freah stock. All Kinds of Evergreens. CROWL FERN CO. MILLINGTON, MASS. M. RICE CO. •• KEYSTONE QUALITY " Florists* Supplies Excel- 1220 Ra<* Streat PHILADELPHIA, PA REED & KELLER '"n^wvo^""' FLORISTS' SUPPLIES When ordering, please mention The Exchange We Manufacture Our Own - - METALS, WIRE WORK and BASKET WORK 1 Offer From STOCK: RAW UVA GRASSF.S $15.00 per 100 DYED UVA GRASSES . . $30.00 per 100 BIRCH BARK Bale. 220 lbs., $25.00 FLORIDA PALM FIBRE. . Bale, 200 lbs., $16.00 JAPANESE PALM FIBRE ., ..Bale, 440 lbs., $66.00 And Will Take ImportOrdersOn: ISOLEPIS GRASS, Prepared. SEA MOSS. Raw and Prepared. RUSCUS, Raw and Prepared. ADIANTUM FERN LEAVES, Prpd. Transparent. ARECA and CHAMADOREA LEAVES, Raw. W.G.CLARE, Fernandina, Florida A Recent Subscriber to our CREDIT and INFORMATION LIST say$: **Thlnk it the best nione> we have ever spent.'* For full particulars write National Florists* Board of Trade 56 Pine St.. New York City. The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports; Galvan- ized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Write for CompUU Catalogue I_,_ _ U-.-fc„ 61-73 Metropotilan ATennc, Igoe oros., Brooklyn, n. y. When ordering, please mention The Bxcbaoge The Florists Hail Association Insures 41,000.000 square feet of glass and has a re- serve Fund of over $86,000. For particulars address JOHN G. ESLER. Sec, Saddle River, N. J. INSURE YOUR GLASS NOW. flowers for madcup work that the retail .florist can have. Happily it is fairly •well known now. but many more could be grown everywhere to advantage. A neat, pyramidal, close growing, light green evergreen is Abies Albertiana, which will attain 30ft. in height and still remain symmetrical. Messrs. Par- quhar's plants are yet small and just the thine for many a corner position in a formal garden, or for their use in gar- den making. It would mean the writing of a cata- log, however, to mention all the notable things, especially in Peonies. Delphini- ums, Oriental Poppies, Dianthuses, new Primulas, Heucheras, and all the choice hardy flowers that are popular or be- coming popular. We would advise any of our readers who are in the Boston neighborhood at any time to endeavor to spend two or three hours looking over either the glass ranges or the outdoor collections at Far- quhar'.s, feeling perfectly sure that not even the most experienced will come away disappoinled. There are innumerable features as well as plants that deserve attention and command respect. The several large greenhouses are of King Construction. The boilers are the large Kroeschell type. There is a packing shed of SGOft. x 50ft. ; and lastly in the way of expediting fea- tures there is a siding of the Boston, Xew York, New Haven & Hartford Bail- road running right into the nursery, which is thus equipped for the production of large quantities of stock, and for the handling of it expeditiously and well. Farquhar's is a many-sided, very pro- gressive business-like nursery and flori- cultural institution. One hundred and ten hands are employed during the Sum- mer, and as many as 160 during the busiest season. Dynamite Satisfactory in Clearing Woodland Because of its cheapness and ease of handling, dynamite has become the most satisfactory means of clearing land of stumps, in the opinion of Edmund Se- erest, forester of the Ohio Experiment Station. This year about 50 stumps averaging ISin. in diameter were blasted on the Station farm at an average cost of 59c. apiece. With small stumps a half-pound stick of 40 per cent, dyna- mite is sufiicient. Large green stumps often require ten sticks. Experience and skill are necessary in handling the ex- plosive. It is placed in a tunnel drilled with an auger at an angle of 45 deg. to the penter of the stump. After blasting the parts of the stump may be removed and the land used for crops. Fort Wayne, Ind. Cooler, Brisker Last week was one of exception- ally cool weather and business was brisk, although the supply of flowers was short, owing to the dry hot weather, and many of the florists experienced difiiculty in obtaining enough good flowers to fill their orders. Funeral work was especially heavy. Gladioli are unusually scarce and As- ters bring stiff prices, on account of the scarcity of other outdoor flowers. Roses are improving in quality. Russell leads all varieties, while Sunburst, Ophelia. Ward. Shawyer, Kaiserin and Richmond are also good varieties. Carnations are very scarce but are not in big demand as yet on account of their small pro- portions. Lily of the Valley is in short supply. Cattleyas are also scarce. Longi- florum and rubrum Lilies are in goo^ supply. F. R. Muhlcman. representing the H. Northwood Co. of Wheeling. W. Va., was a recent visitor to this city with a big line of table ware and novelties. The Flick Floral Co. h.id n handsome casket cover of Russell Roses last week for the funeral of Mr. Tlackett. owner and editor of the Sentinel. This firrn has recently received a big line of Faience and Glazed pottery from the Haeger Pot- teries. D. B. Schedules for the New Jersey Flori- cultural Society's eleventh annual Dah- lia, Fruit and Vegetable Show are now ready, and will be mailed upon applica- tion to the secretary, O. W. Strange, 84 Jackson St., Orange, N. J. LANDSCAPE GARDENING Send for catalogue. A course for Garden- ers, Florists and Home malters, taught by Prof. Bea! of Cornell Univer- sity. Progressive Florists recogniie the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. We also offer a prac- tical courae in Floricxil- ture, including Green- house Construction and Greenhouse Manage- ment. Address The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. F., SPRI''C,F1ELD,MASS. FRESH GREEN SHEET MOSS Best grade, $1.00 per bag. The H. W. Armes Evergreen Co. Largest shippers of Moss in America HARRIMAN. TENN. ^Iien orderlntr. pLi^ase mention The ExcbsDge Michigan Cut Flower Exchange INCOPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns ' I 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. I When ordprlng. please mention The Kxcbsnjtg FANCY and DAGGER FERNS of the veo best gradea. Huckleberry Branches, Moues and Wild Smilax. We solicit your patronage. Satisfaction guaranteed. GIBBONS, The Smilax Man, Red Level, Ala. WTien ortlprlnc. plfiHSe mention Th* Eieh«n<» NEW CROP SMILAX Now read.v for shipment. $2.50 per case. GREEN SHEET MOSS For hanging Imskcts. SI. 75 per bag. PERPETUATED MOSS .\t S.'i.oO per hag. m E. A. BEAVEN. EVERGREEN, AU|j REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOGUE Buchbinder Bros. ilR Milwaukee Ave., Chicago Wbeu ordering, please meutlvo Ths Eichaag* September 9, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 591 ■gBE am M. C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Telephones, Farratut 3870-3871 All Kinds of Seasonable Cut Flowers When ordering, pleaae mention The Exchange 'T'HAT your ship- ments of flowers are consigned to us and we will see to it that you get prompt and satisfactory re- turns. We keep in close touch with the best buyers, post shippers on market conditions, in fact, we leave nothing undone that makes for a satisfac- tory service. UNITED CUT FLOWER CO.. Inc. 1 1 1 We>t 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY When ordering:, please mention The Exchange A. L. YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Florists 54 West 28th St. NEW YORK A. L. Young, Pre*, and Treas. H. R- ScouMADAU, Vie^Prea. F. LiGHTFOOT, Sec'y. Tel. Madison Square 3559 When ordering, please mention The Excfaance Telepfumt: Madiaon Sguare 6S96 GeorgeW.CrawbuckCo. (INC.) Wholesale Commission Florists 57 West 28th Street, New York When orderlcR. please mention The Exchange Herman Weiss Wholesale Commission Florist 106 WesI 28th Street, New York T«l*phon«a, FARRAGDT 634 and 3066 When ordering, please mention The Exchange THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE is the only trade paper publishing an index to stock advertised in each Issue, and this feature means that a reader in need of, say, Carnations, can look at this Index and refer to all advertisements of Carnations, large and small alike. It brings the results of Classified Advertise- ments in addition to the regular display advertisements, and with no extra cost, except to us. Can you think of better advertising service than this? Reidel & Meyer Incorporated Wholesale Florists Seasonable Flowers of all kinds. The best of service to Growers and Retail Florists. Twenty-five years' experience in the flower business. Conaignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones — 4024 — 4025 Madiaon Squar MUMS Entire Cut of MIESEM'S LILIES The New Roses Cleveland, Herriot, Gorgeous and Tipperary Ophelia in quantities Asters, Valley, Delphiniums, Asparagus, Ferns and Galax Ti^'Y^ ^P\ 11? ^'C^^F* ^^ ^° treat any business entrusted to me ^''■' ■*■ '■' ^-'•■■^*' Vi^fciJi^ i,j such a fair and liberal manner as to make the customer's relations with me satisfactory and profitable Joseph S. Fenrich 51 West 28th Street i623.24.2^'"M''a'dlsoA square NEW YORK When ordering, jilease mention The Ejtcbangi? <*]iniiuuut]iiiiMiiiiiic]iniMiiiiuc]inmiiiiiit]Miiiiiiiiiic]i]iui>uiU]ruinnmrt]iiniiiiiiuc]MiUHiniic]ii]niiiiiiiE]iiiiMiuuiE]iiiiun j NEW YORK I I Wholesale Market and News of the City | SiiiuuiuuiiiiMiuiuuiciiuimiiMicimmiiiniciiiiiiiiniiiciiiiimnniEiuiiiiiiniuiuiniiuiiicimunuMiuiiMiiiiiiiiiiiuuuuiEiiiiiMiiiiiiciiiiMiiiiiiic^^^ Market Shows Improvement Sept. 5. — The conditions in the wholesale market do not differ very much from those of last week. The arrivals of Gladioli, which has been the dominant flower, are considerably less, and those of Asters considerably more. The supply of Roses is also increasing, and a few more short stem Carnations of the new cut are seen this week than last. American Beauty Roses are in a little larger supply and are not meeting with a very active demand. Prices remain about the same as last week, namely 10c. to 15c. each in general for special grade blooms, with a few of the choicest selec- tions realizing 20c. Hybrid tea Roses are in somewhat larger supply, and the demand and prices remain about the same, namely 3c. to Sc. for top grade blooms, and 25c. to $2 per 100 for bot- tom grade blooms. The small number of Carnations from the new plants now coming into the mar- ket are selling at from 50c. to $1 per 100 in general. The supply of Cattleyas and also the demand for these remains about the same. Prices are a little weaker, 75c. appear- ing to be the top figure today. The sup- ply of Lilies is not very abundant, and they are meeting with a fair demand at prices ranging from $6 to ?S per 100, with occasional sales at $10. Rubrum Lilies are in fair supply, and are selling at from $2 to $4 per 100. The situation as regards Lily of the Valley remains about the same, namely a moderate sup- ply and an equally moderate demand. The range of prices is from $1 to $5 per 100, with occasional sales at $6. In other flowers. Asters are the domi- nant feature ; the number is increasing, and the quality is much better. The range of price is from 25c. to $2.50 per 100, with occasional sales of the choicest flowers at $3. The supply of Golden Glow 'Mums is more abundant at prices ranging from $1 to $2 per doz. Dahlias show an increasing supply, and are real- izing .50c. to $1.50 per 100. AC^C\\ r\ lV/II7r^ Al is not expected by us for doing our V*V-^'*-'J-^ lVJldl^.f'Vl-1 jijjy by our consignors and customers We have 20 years' experience behind us: Asters, Lilies, Gladioli, Prima Donna Roses, Asparagus and Smilax All Other Seasonable Flowers Wholesale Florists : : GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, Inc. .'^r^^^-^.l^i lOl West 28th St., New York VTbeD ordering, ple«0e mention Tbe Bxchanc* In other miscellaneous flowers there is an increasing supply of Tritoma, also Calendulas, Helianthus, Delphinium, Hy- drangeas, and a little here and there of many other cultivated and wild flowers. Greens of all kinds are moving slowly. General News The regular meeting of the New York Florists' Club will be held on Mon- day evening, Sept. 11, at the club rooms. Grand Opera House building, N. W. cor- ner of Eighth ave. and 23d st. This is the opening meeting of the season, and it is expected by all that there will be a goodly attendance. The vacation season among the whole- sale and retail florists in this city is drawing toward its clu^e. and most of the proprietors and salesmen are now buL'k in the stores. Though business is on the whole rather dull, the outlook for the coming season apirears to be good and most all florists tal;i an optimistic view of the situation. , Samuel Woodrow oi the firm of Wood- row & Marketos, 37 W. 2Sth st., and Mrs. Woodrow are now taking a vaca- tion up State. Joseph S. Fenrich, 51 W. 2Sth st., was favored on Sunday of this week with a call at his home at Bradley Beach from Geo. D. Nicholas, Mr. and Mrs. James Carlaftes and Peter Velotas. The party came in Mr. Nicholas' automobile from New York City. Mrs. M. Pisapia, wife of M. Pisapia, a Broadway florist, died on Tuesday of last week, of heart disease at the age of 50 years. The funeral services were held on the following Friday at St. Francis' Church, 31st St., and the interment was at Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Pisapia is survived by her husband, four daughters and three sons. Some very fine Asters were noted this week and also Golden Glow 'Mums at W. P. Ford's, 107 W. 28th st. The nine months' old baby of Chas. Andres, who was formerly salesman for Philip Kessler and is well known among the florists at the Coogan building, died of infantile paralysis at Gutenberg, N. J. A very nice line of Dahlias, including such varieties as Jack Rose, and also Golden Glow 'Mums were noted at J. K Allen's, lis W. 2Sth st. this week. Mr. Allen's Summer vacation at Asbury Park is now over. There were noted this week at J. J Coan, 115 W. 28th St., a remarkably fine lot of Gladioli, including Primulinus hy- brids, Halley and Panama. Badgley & Bishop, 34 W. 2Sth st., are receiving Ophelia Roses in large quanti- ties of excellent quality, and also some of the best Asters arriving in the city. Mrs. Tunis, of the Flower Basket Shop, 147 West 44th st, has returned from the British West Indies after a three weeks' vacation. Her manager, Sam Berkowitz, Jr., is now at Hartford, Conn., on a week's vacation. ;^ ^ Our Hobby is to please the grower a little better than he was ever pleased before; serve him more con- scientiously than he has been served heretofore; to win — and hold — his confidence through per- formance—not promises. Since we want to Serve — not talk — we await new opportunities to act. We would like to act for YOU, Mr. Grower, on your NEXT consign- ment to PROVE our ability to benefit YOU. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street Mp„ Vnrb Telephones: 13 and 3180 Farrasot I'CTT 1 UI IV Wlien ordering, please mention Tbe Excli&nge 592 The Florists' Exchange The Henshaw Floral Co., inc. A. M. HENSHAW, President 127 West 28th St., New York 'Phones— 3310-3311-3312 Farragut Our facilities, our system, our organization are unsurpassed. If we are not selling to you or for you, give us a trial. It's all we ask ril^Tllii:. [il'Mrtt- nifnil-'P Tli ASTERS, GLADIOLI, LILIES, ROSES WILLIAM P. FORD, 107 West 28th St., New York Wholesale Florist Telephone Farragut 5335 WbeD ordering, please mention The Exchange Owing tu the death of his mother, Arthur Herrington of Madison, N. J., who was to have lectured before the N. Y. F. C. on Monday next on Irises, has been called West and will not be able to fulfil bis engagement. Lancaster, Pa. Growers are Expectant With the break in the spell of hot weather, business has brightened up con- siderably and the impression is that, as straws show which way the wind blows, so does this little splurge of business show that the coming season is going to be a good one for the retailer and inci- dentally there will be a few crumbs fall- ing for the wholesaler and the grower from this table of bountifulness. Miss Mary Bachler. who is located at the entrance of the Lancaster Cemetery, does not have as much business in the Winter as in the Summer, but with her range of glass finds plenty to do getting up stock for her heavy bedding trade in the Spring. Mrs. Geo. Goldbach, with her large clientele of friends, has about as much as she can handle, and Mrs. Helen Dun- dore Moore, the first of our women flo- rists, has a very nice trade. Mrs. Moore also has two charming little daughters, one a very recent arrival. Social activities among the growers have started, the first social affair of the season being at Elmer Weaver's, with Harry and Charles Weaver, Harry Rohrer, Chas. B. Herr, Ira Landis, B. F. Barr, Albert M. Herr, Lemon Landis, and their respective wives and sweet- hearts as guests. -After dinner there was a game of cards, with Mrs. Lemon Landis and Mr. Ira Landis winners or the first prizes, and Mrs. Harry Weaver and Mr. Harry Rohrer winners of the second. B. F. Barr says he dreams of building at night ; he has so much under way and so much to do before the cold weather comes in. The Wheatland Greenhouses are with- out a grower and Albert M. Herr and his men are planting in their Carnations for them so that the business can be kept going until they get settled. The place is in very good order considering the fact that Geo. B. Wilson, the owner, had so very little time to give it and had to depend on all inexperienced help. Albebt M. Hebb. Fulton, N. Y. This place has been the hardest hit by the weather conditions this year of any place the writer knows. Fulton Lettuce is shipped all over the country. There are hundreds of acres devoted to it. As- ters, too, are very extensively grown and have usually found good markets in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. The four florists here, Messrs. Perkins, Northrop, Dumas and Wetherby have all large tracts of land devoted to their cul- ture. Owing to the heavy rains the first crop of Lettuce was completely drowned out. The long continued hot spell and drought has toughened it so that sales are not up to former years. Asters, too, are a com- plete failure. Much sympathy is felt for all w'ho are playing in such hard luck. Funeral work has been quite heavy, but flowers of every sort are very scarce, and much difliculty is found in filling orders. AH are looking forward to a heavy Fall trade. H. Y. Syracuse. N. Y. Rain at Last During the past week we have been favored ivith some splendid showers which have quite changed the condition of thing.s, although they came too late to help Asters and many other outdoor flowers, all of which continue very scarce. From the present outlook we shall have the finest lot of 'Mums ever seen here. It is to be hoped that a show can be held, else there is likely to be a large lot unsold. The sale for early Golden Glow has been so limited in the past, that no one is trying to get them in yet. ' At the Baker Floral Co., the 'Mums are very good. Bonnaffon is a favorite and does grandly here. The last batch of Carnations has just been benched, the dry weather hold- ing them back. All hands were busy getting the bulbs into flats and pots. The houses of P. R. Quinlan never looked better, and Mr. Dwyer has good reason to feel proud of his stock. A 150 house of Adiantum Croweanum in solid beds is con- sidered one of the best paying houses. The plants are ten years old and in splendid shape. Immense stocks are being worked up for the fall trade, large blocks of Poinsettias, Begonias. Primulas, Stovia and Cyclamen being noted. The last named are a grand lot of plants and fill two houses. The Carnation houses are all filled and the stock is very fine and promising. A house of K. A. Victoria Roses is still giring a good ROSES in all the leading varieties. CARNATIONS of high quality. Longiflorum and Rubrum LILIES throughout the year. LILY or THE VALLEY. All Other Flowers in their season. P. J. SMITH, Wholesale Florist ,J^^^r.''S^r'^%». 131 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY J. K. ALLEN 118 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Cut Flowers Phonei. FARRAGUT 187 mnd 3058 Con05 W. 28th St.. New York Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenok Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists 436 Sixth Ave., bet. 26th and 27th Sta. New York City and Cut Flower Exchange Consignments Solicited Phones: Farragut 797-798-799 Telephone Madison Square 3860 WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37-39 West 28th St., NEW YORK H. E. FROMENT, '^^iSf^r" 148 WEST 28th STREET tel{|«o} farragut NEW YORK AMERICAN BEAUTIES, THE KILLARNEYS, RICHMOND, OPHELIA, SUNBURST, SHAWYER, STANLEY, HOOSIER and WARD ROSES VIOLETS, CARNATIONS AND ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers New York, September S, 1916 Prices quoted are by the liundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m. Tuesday ROSES— A. Beauty, Special " Fancy Extra No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Killarney Killarney Brilliant Killarney Queen White Killarney My Maryland Richmond Ulrich Brunner Hadley Hoosier Beauty Key Lady HilUngdon CecUe Brunner lElgar.etc. bun. Bridesmaid Bride Mme. PI. Euler (Prima Donna) Prince de Bulgaria Radiance Mrs. George Shawyer Sunburst Mrs. Aaron Ward Lady Alice Stanley Ophelia J. J. L. Mock Mrs. Charles Russell Adlantum Cuneatum Hybridum and Croweanura . . Antirrhinum, per bunch Asparagus Plumosus, bunches. . Sprengeri. bunches Bouvardla, per bunch Calendula, per bunch Callas. per aoz Daisies Ferns, per 1000 Freesias, per bunch Galax, green and bronze.. 1000 Leucothoe. per 1000 10.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to .25 to .25 to .25 to .50 to .25 to .25 to to to .25 to 2.00 to to .01 to to to 2.00 to to to .50 to .50 to .50 to .50 to .50 to 1.00 to 1 00 to .25 to .75 to .05 to .10 to to to .05 to to to 1.00 to to .75 to 4.00 to to to 20.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 1.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 10.00 .05 12.66 4.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 8.00 .50 1.00 .15 .20 .10 1.00 7.50 CARNATIONS— Inferior grades, all colors. , White. Standard Varieties •Fancy Pink. Red Yellow and var. White Pink Red Yellow and var.. Standard Varieties) Novelties Asters Forgetmenots, per bunch Chrysanthemums, per doz. . . . *' per bunch. Dahlias Gardenias, per doz Gladiolus Gladiolus, Baby, per doz Iris, per bunch Lilac, per bunch Lilies, Longiflorum Rubrum Lily of the VaUey Mignonette, per doz Narcissus, P. W., per bunch. . . Narcissus, Daffodils, per bunch. Pansies Peonies, per doz Poinsettias, per doz Primula, per bunch , . Orcliids. Cattleyas Cypripediums, per doz Dendrobium formosum Oncidium Smllax, per doz. strings Stevia, per bunch Stocks, Double, per bunch *' Single, per bunch Sweet Peas, Ord., doz. bunches. Spencers Tulips, per doz Violets, Double " Single, Princess of Wales " Single, Gov. Herrick. . . . Wallflowers, per bunch .60 i.oo '.SO '.60 to to to to to to to to to to 2.00 1.00 to 4.00 to , . . to 2.00 to to 1.50 to to 2.00 to to to to 8.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to to to to to to to 3 to 75.00 to to to 3.00 5 to 1.00 to to to to to to to to to to All the New and Standard ROSES Fine Grade CARNATIONS and all Seasonable CUT FLOWERS WALTER F. SHERIDAN, 133 WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK TELEPHONE, FARRAGUT 3532 William KESSiEK-whoiesaiefiorist 2335 aIt2?56T^gu. 1 1 3 Wcst 28th Strcct, NEW YORK A Complete Line of Summer Flowers When ordering, please mention The Exchange EDW. C. HORAN 5S West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones {}«2 J Madison Square Quf FloWerS at WhoIeSalc WheD ordering, pleaee mention The Exchange George C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone. Farragut 008-609 The best source of supply in the city ORCHIDS, VALLEY. ROSES, VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS Persona Attention — Consignments Solicited Satisfaction Guaranteed When ordering, please mention The Exchange B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26lh Street, New York VI ^ ■ fJ X C CARNATIONS ■ ^^ 1^ L. I 3 AND ROSES Shipping orders receive prompt attention When ordprlng. plenF.e mentiop The Exchange Louis M.NOE LouisA.Noe Wholetale Cor mitsion FlorittM Telephone, Madison Square 766 American Beauties A Specialty Mathew Sampson, Jr., «».,», 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK When ordering, please mention The Exchanga Carnations, Roses, Pansies, Single Violets D. C. ARNOLD & CO., inc., 'S.l"' 112 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Farragut 2287 Whi^n nrdertng. nlense m"nt1<^n The FT/'I'nnge Goldstein & Futterman Wholesale Florists CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 102 West 28th Street, New York City Telephone, Farragut 9761 When ordering, please mention The Exchange Growers* Cut Flower Co. Cut Flowers at Wholesale E. J. Van Reyper, Manager CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephones— Farragut 6237-3563 When ordering, plense m'Tiflnn Thp Excliange William Stuart Allen Co. Commitsion Merchant* in Cut Flowers 53 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephone — Madison Square 356 When ordering, please mention The Exchang* Alfred H. Langjahr Wholesale Florist 130 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Telephones — Farragut 4626-4627 John Young George Hlldenbrand John Young & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, MADISON SQUARE 7362 When ordering, please mention The Exchange 094 The Florist's Exchange New England Florist Supply Co. Sphagnum Moss, $3.50 276 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. SPECIAL— '•iiEr'' Tekphonei: Fort Hill, 3469— Main, 4789 W Open 6 a. m. to 7 p. m. Whpn ordering, ploBSp mention The Krchanpe McALPiNE & McDonald str'^ Roses, Carnations, Peas, Violets, Pansies, Valley, Lilies, Orchids, Anemones and Iris CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED PULL LINE OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Tti. Fort HUl 3a3(W83i-3632 256 DevoDshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Wlien ordering, pleafl« mention Tb« Sxcbr Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Buflalo Sept. S 1916 Cincinnati Aug. 29, 191S 20.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 20.00 10 00 to 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2.00 3.00 to 7.00 to .... 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to g 00 2.00 to 4.00i 2.00 to 4 00 4.00 to 8.00 8.00 to 6.00 to 7.00 4.00 to 7.00 .... to ....! 3.00 to 6.00' 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4 00 .60 to 1.00! NAMES AND VARIETIES Boston Sept. 5, 1916 to . to . . to . . to . . to . . to . . . . to . 2.00 to 6.00 2.U0 to 6,00 2.00 to 6 00 ... to ... to ... . 6.00 to 8.00 . to , . 00 to 6 00 to 6 ,00 to 6, 00 to 6 00 to 6 . . to . . to to .20 to .2010 !.00 to 1.00 to 1.50 . 1.00 to 1 50 . 1.00 to 150;. to to 1 60 to 2 00 . 1.60 to 2.00 . 1.60 to 2.00 . to to 1.00 to 1.25 . to .201 . to .16. to . 2.00 to 4.00 6.00 to 10 00: to . , , . , 5.00 to a.oo . BO.OO to 60.00| . 1.80 to 2 00 .50 to 1.00 to . . to . . . . to . . . . to . . .. to . . . , to . . .. to . . to to . . 1,00 to 4 1.00 to 10 to to 2.00 to 4.00 Roses— A. Beauty— Speeisl 20.00 to 25 00 Fancy 15.00 to 20.00 Extra fs.OO to 15.00 No. 1 , to No. 2 ... to No. 3 to Hadley to .... Kaiserin Augtosta Victoria ! . . . . to .... Killamey i 1.00 to 4 00 White Killarney 1.00 to 4.00 Killarney Queen 1.00 to fi.OO Mrs. Aaron Ward 1.00 to 4.00 Mrs. Chaa. Russell i 1.00 to 8.00 Mrs. George Shawyer ! 1.00 to 6.00 My Maryland to .... OpheUa I.OO Prince de Bulgarie (Mrs. Taft) Richmond 1.00 Sunburst 1.00 Killarney Brilliant 1.00 Adiantum, ordinary Anttrrhlnums, per bunch Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch. 25 Sprengeri, per btinch. .26 Asters 1,00 Callas I Carnations. Inf. grades, all col.. .'.... {White 1.50 Pink 1.50 Red 1.50 Yellow and rar {Whiu Pink Red YeUowandvar.! :::: Daffodils Daisies Ferns, Hardy i . . . . Galax Leaves i. . . . Gardenias .... Gladiolus 2.00 LUlum Longiflorum 5.00 " Rubrum Lily of the Valley 4 00 Orchids— Csttleyss Smllax, per dos. strints Sweet Peas I . . . . to Tuberoses .... to .Violets, Singls to Double .... to Wallflowers '. .... to Water Lilies ' to St. Louis Pittsburgh Aug. 28, 1916 Sept. 4, 1916 to to to 4.00 to to to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to . . . to 1.00 to 3.00 to to to 8.00 20 00 15.00 6.00 to 25.00 to 20.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 Standard Varieties ♦Fancy (•Ttie highest to 10.00 1.00 to to to to (i.OO to to 5.00 1.00 to to 10.00' to to 100 to to .... I ... . to to .50' ,25 to to .40 25 to to 4.00 1.00 to to lo . . . . to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to to to to to to to to to 4.00 to 600 to to 6.00 to .... to 4.00! 2.00 4.00 2.00 3.66 '2.00 8.00 .... I 2 00 . ..! 2.00 5.00 200 to to 2.00 75 .30 50' .30 3.00 .50 .40 .60 ;.oo to to to to to to to to to to to to to 1.50 . 1.50;. 1.60|. I 4.00 3.00 p 10.00 8.00 I 8.00 I 4.00 3.00| . to 8.00 to 8.00 to to 6.00 to to 6.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to to 8.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to . . . to 6.00 to 10.00 to to to to 1.80 to to .18 .16 to to to to WELCH BROS. CO. Write (or quotationp btfor* ordering olMwfaar* Telephone Main 63*7-6268 Wholesale Cut Flower Market Daily oonaifnmeaU from leadinK growen Full line of Floiiita' Supphes 226 Devonshire St., BOSTON, MASS. Wbeo orderlQS, pleaae mention The Bxcbance <«]iiMiUicimn(mnK]Minnmuc]uiiiniiiuc]niunDniC]iiiiiiiuinc]mniiunic]iiiiiimm£iiiHanuiiEimiiniraiE]innnuura I BOSTON and VICINITY I I Wholesale Market and Local News | ?.iinimiiiu[]|iHiiiiimuaiiiiiiuutiinimiiiiitiuiniiu»iciuiiiiraimiiumiiiiniuiiiiiuiacimiiiiiniiUJniiiiDmiiuuuiunK]mimm>]iiHmiiim Market Report Sept. ij. — Duriug Friday and Sat- urday of last week the wliolcsalers o£ flowers had some ditiiculty in getting express companies and others to handle their flowers. However, things have eased up and are moving now as in the usual way. There is still a great shortage of flow- ers at the wholesale markets. Probably there is no person in the business who has seen such a shortage of flowers dur- ing the whole of the Summer, and there will be little relief until the 'Mum season comes. Asters are practically a failure, and those reaching the markets are of poor quality. Sweet Peas have been scarce all Summer and for weeks there have been none offered in the market. There is a fair supply of Roses but the shortage of other flowers has created a good market for these and there is no surplus. American Beauty Roses are in medium supply with the best grades at liOc to 25c each. There is a fair supply now of hybrid tea Roses but most of them are from the flrst cutting of young plants and the flowers are rather short stemmed. It is true that there are some flowers of ex- cellent quality with stems such as flow- ers have in Winter, but these growers make a specialty of Summer Roses. Some fancy flowers of the hybrid tea Roses bring from $G to $10 per 100, while other grades run from $1 to $6 per 100. There are a few Carnations with short stems being sent to the market, but not enough to make any impression. Gladioli arc still in plentiful supply, but it is surprising how they clean up each day at prices varying from 2c to ;!c and 4c each. The supply of Asters is not up to ex- pectations and there are not enough good Patrick Welch ^^^ ^"°"'^"' ^*- WboIesAle Florist BOSTON, MASS. Store open (or buaineea at 0 a m. Telephone Main 2698 American Beauties, Orchlda. Valley, Carnations, Calendulaa, Comflowera, Enftllah Primroses, Yellow Daiales, Sweet Peas and LlUum Longiflorum. All the novelties in the Cut Flower Market furniehed on short notice. Pricea quoted on application. No retail orden arcept^'d- Flowers shipped out of Boston on early trains When nrderlng, please meotloD The Exchange B. A. SNYDER CO. ^'"'"'^ Florists Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Port HIU 1083-25017-3S552 ord(-rlDg, please mention The Exchange PITTSBURGHXUT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. Wti,-n nrnfrliig. plPiisp m.-ntinn Thi' F.xcn;inpe flowers to fill the demand. The few flow- ers that come in that show good quality are soon picked up at good prices, vary- ing from Ic to 3c each and there are a few fancy flowers selling as high as 4c. each. There is a good deal of Cosmos but it sells poorly. Cooler weather will bring better flowers and prices will be better. IJachelor's Buttons are fairly plentiful and always sell well. Lilies are more plentiful and there is a fair demand for them at 5 and 6c each. Lily of the Valley is slightly more plentiful, but it always has a good call and prices still continue high at 4 to 6c each. In miscellaneous flowers there is being offered a good deal of Buddleia, but it does not sem to take. There are a few Dahlia flowers, Rudbeekia Golden Glow, Hydrangea and Sunflowers offered. There is a sufficient supply of all kinds of greenery and it is of good quality but demand it quite light at this time. General Neivs There was great relief on Monday throughout the city from the anxiety caused by the threatened railway strike. During lYiday and Saturday, wholesale houses and retail stores had the greatest difiiculty in getting their goods shipped. All kinds of perishable stock was refused by expressmen and railways. On Labor Day the wholesalers stores opened practi- cally the half of the day and the same may be said of a number of the retail stores. The exhibition at Horticultural Hall on Saturday and Sunday of the products of children's gardens, as usual brought out a vast amount of entries and there was keen competition for the prizes. The vegetables in many cases would compare very favorably with professional grown goods. The next important exhibition of the society will be the Dahlia show on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9 and 10. There ought to be a good show of Dah- lias as we have had plenty of rain and the larger part of the season not too hot. An excellent little shrub is Abelia chinensis (rupestris) often grown in greenhouses. Last Sunday the writer had the pleasure of seeing nice planta- tions of it out of doors at Marion. Mass. Down in Cape Cod this plant is per- fectly hardy and is a beauty when seen in flower as here. The climate of Cape Cod is much milder than it is in the vicinity of Boston and that is the reason R. & J. Farquhar have a branch nursery there. Mr. and Mrs. Free of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, N. T., have been spend- ing a few days in Boston and visiting old Kewites. W. N. Craig, president of the National Gardeners' Ass'n, attended a directors' meeting of that association on Thursday, Sept. 7. held in New York City. The first meeting of this season of the Horticultural Club of Boston took place at The Parker House on Wednesday evening. Sept. 6. The principal business was the election of officers. Artluir H. Carr, salesman at the Bos- HOLTON&HUNKELCO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 462 MUwaokee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phone— Main 874 P. O. Box— 1«3 When ordering, please mention The Exchange ton Flower Exchange, is pleased with the arrival of a 10 lb. boy at his home on Aug. 28. The nights are getting cool, and tender plants must be housed soon. On Sunday morning, Sept. .3, there was a light frost at Lowell and Reading, blackening Squash vines. The new salesroom of the Waban Rose Conservatories was opened for business on Thursday, Aug. 31. The location is 5 Winthrop sq., and could not be beaten. It is on the corner of Devonshire St. and Winthrop sq. and it is practically all glass on both sides. It is very elabo- rately furnished in the inside and every modern device has been used to make things convenient and comfortable. There is a directors' room, a large office, sales- room and a large splendidly built ice chest. With the Waban Rose Conserva- tory moving to Winthrop sq. this brings aU the wholesale houses and wholesale markets into touch. The company is cut- ting very nice Roses, which include the varieties Stanley, Ophelia. Russell, White Killarney and Killarney Brilliant. Charles Robinson of the firm of Henry M. Robinson & Co. has returned from his vacation. He reports good business but never saw flowers as scarce as they are this season. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cartwright were at Bayville, Me., for a month. Mr. Cart- wright is head salesman for the Waban Rose Conservatories and is much pleased with the new headquarters. A new retail store opened on Dart- mouth St. in the Copley Theatre Build- ;f* ing on Tuesday. The store has been remodeled and elaborate fixtures put into it.. Big specimens of English Ivy are around the outside. The location is a busy thoroughfare and ought to make a good place of business. Mr. Rogers, who was formerl.v in Penn's Bromfield St. store, is to be in charge. Sydney Hoffman, who has charge of furnishing plants for the Copley Plaza, has just put .?2000 worth of plants into this hotel. The writer inspected the decorations and the plants used are first class and very artistically arranged. Mr. Hoffman has also the flower stand in the Copley Plaza and he reports doing ex- cellent business. Do not forget that the sale of stalls of the Boston Co-operative Market takes place on Saturday Sept. 9 at 9 a.m. R. C. Increase in Subscription and Advertising Rates In making the increase advertised on page 5.">6. this issue, we feel that we have acted for the best. By skimping in every respect, using inferior paper, and cutting down very largely on the amount of reading matter furnished, we might be able to pull through until the return of lower cost paper, but we doubt it. We felt. too. that our patrons would not stand for it. Then, again, it is prob- lematical when the cost of paper will come down. September 9, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 593 >THE RiaHTi To ttuv >our RobLs )b w >rtli sjinLtliins; to know. \\ u wiaii to iiuike speoial mention of some of the stock we can furnish you. Beauties $1.00-$3.00 per dozen When you order Beauties from us you get the best quality that comes to this market. Russell and Prima Donna *' ••7ti'o *" The best value at the price quoted that you can get anywhere. Maryland, Ophelia, Sunburst, Thora, Killarneys $3.00— $6.00 per 100 There is an increased supply, which means better quality and better value. The house that offers quality, variety and absolute reliability is the right place for you to buy. THE LEO HIESSEN CO. >VHOIESAIE FIOiaSTS IS.W; Cor. lZTi:'&rRaceSts.Philadelphia,Pa. Wlipn nrrtprlnc. plt^asp mpptlnn Thp Frfhangf Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Philadelphia, Sept. 3, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Roses — A. Beauty, Special " Fancy " Extra No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Kaiserin Aug. Vic Killarney White Killarney Lady Hillingdon Milady Mra. Aaron Ward My Maryland Prince de Bulgarie (Mra. Taft). Radiance Richmond Sunburst KiJlarney Brilliant J. J. L. Mock Mrs. Charles Russell Mrs. Francis Scott Key Mrs. Geo. Shawyer Hadley Ophelia Adiantum, Ordinary Farleyense Antirrhinum, per bunch. . .. . . Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch " Sprengeri, per bunch Asters Bouvardia Callas Chrysanthemums, Ordinary. . Daflodils 20.00 15.00 10,00 6.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2 00 2.00 .75 .25 .25 1.00 to 25.00 to 20.00 to 12.50 to S.OO to 6.00 to .... to 10.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to to 4.00 to 6.00 to to to .... to S.OO to 6.00 to 8.00 to 12.00 to to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 to to to .50 to .50 to 4.00 to to to to Carnations, Inf. grades, all col.. White. Standard Varieties. Fancy Varieties Pink. Red Yellow and var. White Pink Red Yellow and var. Daisies. . Ferns, Hardy Forget-Me-Nots Freesia Galax Leaves Gladiolus Lilium Longiflorum Rubrum Lily of the Valley Mignonette Fancy Narcissus (Paper White). . Orchids — Cattleyas Cypripediums Pansies, per 100 bunches.. Peonies Smilax, per doz. strings.. . Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas Tuberose Tulips, Single Double Violets, Single Double Water Lilies 1.00 .15 .10 2.00 8.00 76.00 1.80 3.00 to 2.00 to . to . to . to . to . to . to . to . to . )to to . to . to .15 to 4.00 to 10.00 to to 6.00 to to to tolOO.OO to to to to 2.40 to to to 4.00 to to to to to > j PHILADELPHIA | I Wholesale Market and News of the City_ | {•immiiimciiiiMiiiiimiMniii»nK]uiiiiiiiiiinij|iuiiiui[]inimnuinnuiimnic:iiininiiii[iiiijmiuiit]jiiniiiJuiniiiiuiiiiiuiijiimiini[]iuiuiiiiiic-:« Return of the Dahlia The market remains steady with an increasing supply and demand. The Dahlias are now making their presence felt and a fair supply of them is now to be had. The demand for them so far has been active. Roses are showing up better and the quality is .steadily im- proving in all the varieties. American Beauty Roses are in good supply, and meet with a steady demand. The sup- pl.v of Cattle,vas continues light and prices remain high. There is no change in the Valley situation. Asters are ar- riving freely ; are of fair quality, and are clearing well. Gladioli continue to arrive abundantly and they are moving actively at listed prices. Lilies are in fair receipt, and the demand for them continues brisk. Snapdragon and Sweet Peas are to be had in limited quantity. Cosmos and other outdoor flowers con- tinue in good supply, and are moving nicely. ■Club Meeting The September meeting of the club brought out a full attendance to hear Eugene H. Michel, one of the men who have put the "Can" in "Cannas," speak on "Cannas Up-to-date." The speaker gave one of the most instructive talks the club has ever had the pleasure of listening to. Mr. Michel gave a resume of the Canna, covering the past 25 years. Mr. Michel had on view about 60 varieties from the Riverview Nur- series of Henry A. Dreer, Inc. The speaker pointed out some of the favorite Foliage Plants They will cost you less money now than later ARAUCARIAS loo F.xcelsa. 3 tiera 800.00 Kxcolsa. -t tiers 7-J.OO (;lauca. 7-in $1.25 and $1.50 each Robusta. 7-in 1.25 and 1.50 each PALMS KENTIA Belmoreana— .Made-up plants $4.00 to $7.50 each Single plants 15 to 7.50 each COCOS Weddelllana — 2-in. pots $15.00 per 100 3-in. pots 20.00 per 100 PHCENIX Roebelenii— 4 to 10-in. pots 60c. to $10.00 each DRAC/ENAS— Indivisa, Termlnalis, Lord Welseley, Fragrans and others. Prices on application. Crotons. All sizes, all vars. 15c. to $10.00 ea. Ferns. All sizes, all vars 5c. to 2.50 ea. Some excellent stock at a bargain. Let us quote you on your requirements lFri'(c today jor our Plant Some Excellent Stock at a Bargain FERNS 200U Teddy Jr.,5ia-in., at .525.00 per 100. 2000 Teddy Jr., from bench, ready for 6-in. pots, at Sl.'i.OO per 100 for the lot. Order quickly. SNAPDRAGONS Extra fine topped and branching. 100 1000 Ramsburg's Sliver Pink, 2H-in.$5.00 $40 00 Phelps' White, 2-}^in 5.00 40.00 Phelps' Yellow, 2H-in 5.00 4000 Giant Yellow, 2>^-in 5.00 40.00 Nelrose, 2H-in S.OO 40.00 Nelrose, 3-in 8.00 70.00 Keystone, 2H-in : 6.00 30.00 CINERARIAS 2}-2-inch pots Half dwarf, selected strams, host colors: $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000; 3-inch, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Bulletin and Bulb Catalog. CLOSING HOUR DURING SEPTEMBER, 5 P. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK 117 West 28th Street BALTIMORE Franklin and St. Paul Sts. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1520 Ludlow Street WASHINGTON 1215 H Street, N.;W. \\T]en ordering, please mention The Exchange 7A. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange 1615 RANSTEAD STREET We have vacancies for several more growers. Weekly returns made. All seasonable cut flowers Growers desiring a change PHILADELPHIA, PA. should consult us. ' • Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. 1517 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. GLADIOLUS, LILIES and all SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS Closing Daily At S P. M.; Saturdays 1 P. M. \Vh<>n ordering, please mention Th. ffxchsnge Hmr mm ■ W% M M^ K^ W^ Wholesale Florist TY [▼I • «!• D/4 IV Cr K 12 South Mole St., Philadelphia, Pa. Gladiolus and Asters and popular varieties in commerce today, dwelling upon their points, good and bad. Among the novelties and newer sorts that commanded attention were Eureka, which the speaker claimed is the best white yet introduced. Favorite was shown as the yellowest of the yellows ; Meteor as the finest in the reds ; Olympia, deep pink rose ; Rosea gigantea, one of the best deep pink. Mr. Michel further enumerated other varieties that space and timfe do not permit me to mention here. Mr. Michel paid a glowing tribute to Antoine Wintzer for his accomplishments with Cannas. Mr. Robert P.vle, who was present, also dwelt upon Mr. Wintzer's efforts in this respect. Joseph Heacock gave a short account of his trip to 'the S. A. F. convention at Houston, Texas. Officers for the ensuing year were nomin- ated at this meeting as follows : For president, Adolph Farenwald and _W. F. Therkildson ; vice-president, David B. Colflesch ; treasurer, George Craig ; secre- tary. Fred. W. Cowperthwaite and David Rust. The auditing committee appointed to examine the books for the past year is composed of Alfred Burton, Fred Hah- man and John C. Gracey. Prosperons Indications Manager Montague C. Wright, of the local office of the I^rd & Burnham Co., returned well pleased with the con- tracts he closed at the S. A. F. conven- tion at Houston. Texas. He also reports exceptional business for the past three months. Among the contracts closed Berger Bros. Wholesale Florist* Choicest Seasonable Flowers In Quantity 1225 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchang. Bell Telephone Keyatone Telephone Komada Brothers „%riS?r^f WIRE DESIGNS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Any Wire Design at thort notice 1008 Vine Street PHILADELPHIA, PA Wben ordering, please mention The Exphnnge Stuart H. Miller A complete line ol ererytbinK in Cut Flowers Philadelphia Quality 1617 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Tuesday night is closing time for classified advertisements. Mail your copy in good time and avoid disappointment. 596 The Florists' Exchange FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Wholesale Commission Cut Flowers Winterson's Seed Store wabash Ave. Chicago SEEDS, BULBS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD, Elc. DAILY SHIPMENTS FROM SIXTY GROWERS 166 North The Chicago Flower Growers Association PAUL R. KLINGSPORN, Manafier WhotcMalc Grower* of Cut FlowerM and PlantK 182 N. WABASH AVE- CHICAGO BEAUTIES, LILIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS AM) EVLRVTHING SEASONABLE nlerlDg. pl''nsp menllon The Exchange nlifrlng. plt-CHe mePtloD The Eiohange E. G. HILL CO. Wholesale Florists Richmond, Indiana When ordering, please meatlon The Exchange H. E. Philpott, PrM. V. Bezdek, Vlce-Prei. Everything in Cut Flowers LoDft Distance Telepbone Central 3373 Nbttih L. Parkeb. Sec'y A. T. Pypbr, Treaa, & Manager Florists' Supplies McCallum Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. When ordfi'lng, please men t km The Excbange ERNE & KUNGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE 80 East Randolph St. CHICAGO When ordering, please mention The Exchange durinjr this time are the following : One curved iron frame conservatory, 10ft. x 1 14ft. for C. J. Cole, Elkins Park, Fa.; ' one iron frame house 50ft. x 150ft. for R. M. Eisenhardt, Torresdale, Philadel- phia, Pa. ; complete erection of iron frame glass swimming pool enclosure 35ft. X 75ft. ; one iron frame greenhou&e, 18ft. X 58ft. for Alfred W. Giese, Catons- vilJe, Md. ; one iron frame boiler house, 35ft. X 40ft. for Kichard Bros., Tough- kenamon. Pa. ; one iron frame conserva- tory lift. X ITtt. for Ludwig Fritz, Oak Lane, Philadelphia, Pa. ; complete erec- tion iron frame curved eave house, 25ft. X 75ft. for JXrs. Charles S. Walton, St. Davids. Pa. Complete erection of curved eave iron frame houses for Wal- ter M. Jefford. Glen Ridle, Pa. ; one gen- eral house. 25ft. x 58ft., one plant house, 25ft. X 42ft. ; one Rose house, 25ft. x 50ft. and one Carnation house, 25ft. x 50ft. ; complete erection of iron frame curved eave houses for Mr. Irenee DuPont. Wilmington, Del., consisting of two houses, each 25ft. x 42ft. ; with one curvilinear roof palm house, 25ft. x 42ft. connected by glass passage to work- house : one curve roof iron frame house, ISft. x 42ft. for James L. Autry, Hous- ton, Tex. ; complete erection of iron frame curved eave conservatory, 16ft. X 34ft. for A. C. Middleton, Moorestown, N. J. ; complete erection of range of iron frame curved eave houses for Leon- ard Richards. Havre de Grace. Md., con- sisting of one Rose and Carnation house 25ft. x 50ft., and one general growing house, 25ft. x 34ft., also propagating house, fern house, one orchid house and an ornamnntal curvilinear roof lantern top palm house, also including service building aud range of hotbeds and cold- frames; complete erection of iron frame curved eave house, ISft, x 50ft. for Charles Luddington. Ardmore, I'a. ; com- plete erection of iron frame curved eave house, ISft. X 50ft. for Bishop James A. McFall, Trenton, N. J. ; complete erec- tion of iron frame curved eave house, ISft. X 70ft. for the Georgetown Visita- tion Convent, Washington, D. C. ; com- plete erection curvilinear roof iron frame palm house for William M. Poots, Wye- brook, Pa. : complete erection iron frame house, 50ft. X 135ft. for the United States Department of Agriculture, Bu- reau of Plant Industry, Washington, D. C. ; com.plete erection iron frame curved eave house, 18ft. x 100ft. fof Audubon Park. New Orleans, La. : one curved eave iron frame house. 25ft. x 75ft. and one house same construction, 25ft. X 58ft., same to be connected by glass passage to workhouse, for the Agri- cultural & Mechanical College, College Station. Texas ; one pipe frame house, 35ft. X 90ft. for Charles H. Cook. Catons- rille, Md. ; material for four pipe frame A. T. PYFER & CO. 30 EAST RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. When ordertng. plegae mention The Exchange WHOLESALE FLORISTS Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Chicago, Sept. 5, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES — American Beauty. Specials per doz 36-incb stem? '[ 30-inch stenl^ 24-inch stems 18 to 20-inch... Short Cecile Brunner Geo. Elgar Fire Flame White and Pink Klllarney. Specials Fancy Medium Short Klllarney Brilliant, specials. ■ Medium Short Milady, special Fancy Seconds Short Mrs. Aaron Ward, special. . . . Medium Short Mrs. Chas. Russell, special.. . Firsts Fancy Medium Short Richmond, special Fancy Medium Short Sunburst, special Medium Seconds Mrs. Taft. Fancy Medium Short Ophelia, special Select Medium Short 2 50 to 3.00 2 00 to 2.50 1 50 to 2.00 1.00 to 150 .75 to 1.00 4.00 lo 6.00 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2 00 1.00 lo 2 00 CARNATIONS— „. . , 1 White Vsfiei.c. -|^|(^j *Fanc.v (•The lllsliea[J |.,,| (Jiades or .-^IM 1- 1... Varielie ) \^"" White. i»... d... .75 to 1 00 .76 to 1 00 .75 to 1 00 1.00 1.00 100 to I to 1 to 1 i .00 to .,.0U lu, 2.00 10 l.OOto 4 00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 3 00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 1 .00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to l.OOto 4.00 to 3.00 to l.OOto 6 00 400 3.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 2 00 6 00 4.00 300 2.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 to 6,00 3.00 to 4.00 l.OOto 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 3 00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 Adiancu Asparagus. Bunch Sprengeri Strings Asters, Common ** Fancy Calendulas Chrysanthemums, per doz. . . Daisies Gardenias, per doz Ferns, Hardy, per 1000 Galax Leaves, per 1000 Gladioli. Common Fancy Leucothoe Sprays Lilium Auratum, $1.50 doz.. Lilium Lonftiflorum Lilium rubrum Lily ul the Valley Mexican Ivy Mignonette Orchids — Cattleyas, per doz... Dendrobiums Oncidiums Pond Lilies Smilax Sweet Peas, Spencers " " Common .25 .25 50.00 .50 1.00 2.U0 1 .50 l.OU 1.00 1.50 1.00 3.00 .25 8.00 3 00 4.U0 to 80 to 1 to 2. to 3 to to to to to 10 to 4 3.00 7.50 5.00 5.00 2.00 .75 1 .sot 4 9, 6 6, 3 to 15 to to WiETOR Brothers WHOLESAIe GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS AU Telegraph and Telephone Orders Given Prompt Attention 162 N Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL. Wben ordering, please roePtloii Tlie Eichaogg M. Rice Co. afTorded their employees a holiday by closing all day Labor Day. H. Wells Taylor of Spring City, Pa., was a recent Wsitor. AaibeUadirxiVaTietiesoj Roses and CamatioFis PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL Wholesale Cut Flowers Headquartera for American Beauty Rosea houses for Alphonse Pericat, CoUingsdale, Pa. ; one pipe frame house, 25ft. x 100ft. for A. C. Stack, Laurel Springs, N. J. ; two pipe frame houses, 28ft. x 150ft. for H. O. Lente, Norfolk, Va. ; one pipe frame house, 25ft. x 100ft. for the City of Houston, Texas; one pipe frame house, 25ft. x 100ft. for the Lawnside Cemetery Co., Woodstown, N. J. ; one pipe frame house, 30ft. x 90ft. for Oscar Young, McKinlev, Pa. ; one pipe frame house, 32ft. x 100ft. for Marche & Co., Washington, D. C. ; range of four pipe frame houses, each 36ft. x 200ft. for John L. Katcliffe, Richmond. Va. ; one pipe frame house, lift, x 100ft. for Will- iam K. Harris. Philadelphia, Pa. ; one pipe frame house, 28ft. x 150ft. for Frank L. Suter & Co., Lancaster. Pa. ; material for range of pipe frame houses for Roliert Craig Co., Norwood,_ Pa. ; material for pipe frame house, 25ft. x OOft. for Charles L. Smith & Sons, Pennsgrove, N. J. ; material for pipe frame house. 17ft. x 200ft. for Henry I. Faust, Merlon. Pa. ; one pipe frame house, 2Sft. X 1.50ft. for Aschmann Bros., Philadelphia, Pa.; one pipe frame house, 17ft. X 42ft. for Howard White, Lans- downe. Pa. : material for two pipe frame houses, each ]5ft. x SOft. for Zieger & Sons. Germantown. Philadelphia, Pa.; material for pipe frame house, 2Sff. x lOOtt. for .\rthur O'Connor, Greensboro. N. C. ; also a large number of orders have been received for the Burnham sec- tional steam and hot water boilers. IToteB Fred Cowperthwaite, of the King Construction Co. officiated as judge at the Norwood Horticultural Society, Nor- wood, Pa.. Saturday, Sept. 2. The Whilldin Pottery Co. has iii- orcased its delivery service by the addi- tion of a two-ton Pierce Arrow truck. Paul Berkowitz has returned from Houston, Tex., via the principal cities of the South and Southwest. lie reports business conditions good in all sections he visited. .^jbout thirty members of the Leo Nies- sen Co.'s force and some of the boys from Pennock Bros, held a picnic at the La Croix Lilac Farm at liuena Vista, N. J., last Sunday. The trip was made in automobiles and all had a royal good time. The Henry F. Michell Co. was closed on Labor Day, the last holiday of the Summer season. Edwaixi F. Riley, head salesman for Wm. J. Baker, goes to Point Pleasant, N. J., for a pleasant time. Dreer's windows are replendeut this week with a fine display of Gladioli. The entire store force is busy mailing out the annual Fall and bulb catalog. L. A. Geiger has reopened his store at Overbrook for the season. Mr. Geiger has fully recovered from a recent opera- tion performed at one of the local hos- pitals. Dry Weather in Illinois i A trip along the Fox River Valley by the Aurora, Elgin & Chicago R. R., shows a deplorable condition of the crops of the farmer, gardener and florist along the route. There has been no rain in this section since July 2 and the temperature has reached a higher point during that period than it has in many years. Large fields of Asters have been well nigh a failure and the Gladioli crops are suffering for want of rain. Al- though the Gladioli have reached a point where they are almost ready for cutting the stalks have not attained their full development from lack of moisture, which these plants so much need. Dahlia crops look bad, showing the effects of great heat and drought, and while the crop of cut flowers has been partially ruined, the florists who grow the tubers for the wholesale market will suffer considerable loss also. The beds of Geraniums, Cannas, Salvias on the lawns of the private homes along the route look parched and dust-covered. The scarcity of help for greenhouse and garden work is another source of com- plaint with the trade in many points around Chicago. The munition factories and steel mills are paying laborers wages that the florist could not for a moment consider. The Northey Berry For many years we have tested the various new berry plants as they have appeared, but only a very few prove de- sirable over existing sorts. In the Northey Berry we have some- thing of exceptional merit ; a very early berry combined with large size, firmness and high flavor and something entirely- distinct. It is not a Dewberry, Black- berry or Raspberry. It will form dense rounding bushes and will require no trcllising. The tips of the branches root readily and form young plants. These commence bearing at an early age. The fruit, which is ruby red, is the size of the largest Blackberries and is produced in the greatest abundance. The flavor is like rich red Raspberries but with a quality wholly its own. The Northey Berry cau be used in every way that Strawberries. Blackberries or Rasp- berries are used. Being so extremely early it always has the market of itself. It ripens with the earliest Strawberries and continues for several weeks and in fact fruit can be picked all Summer long. It is far more productive than any Blackberry with which we are ac- quainted. As to its hardiness throughout the Ignited States we are unable to state, but believe it to be as hardy as most of the Raspberries grown. In its fruiting season it is a sight not tn be forgotten with its myriads of fire red berries sparkling in the sunlight. S. L. Wjvtkin.«. Pleasant Valley. Cal. Oceanic. X. J. — Wm. Turner, who fii-- merly was stiperintendent for Mrs. Bor- den here, has returned after being in charge of Ellis Court Farm. Mendham, N. J., for the last few years. Formerly Mr. Turner managed Mrs. Borden's place, and she invited him to return. September 9, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 597 HEWS STRONG RED POROUS INC. 1904 POTS STANDARD, AZALEA, BULB, ORCHID, FERN, HANGING, EMBOSSED, ROSE, CARNATION, PALM, CYCLAMEN, CUT FLOWER, SPECIAL SHAPES TO ORDER. CHICKEN FOUNTS, PIGEON NESTS, BEAN POTS, ETC. Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of Flower Pots in the World A. H. HEWS & CO. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WAREHOUSES Cambridge, Mass. New York. N. Y. WTieu ordering, plt'ase mentlou The Kxcbange DREER'S"RIVERTON SPECIAL" PlantTub No.Dlam.Eacb Doz. 100 10 20 in. $1.60 J17.50 $145.00 20 18io. 1.45 15.50 130 00 30 16 in. l.IO 12.25 100.00 I 40 14 in. .70 7.75 60.00 I 50 12 in. .50 5.50 45.00 60 10 in. .40 4.40 35.00 70 8 in. .30 3.50 28.00 Manufactxired for us excluflively. The best tub ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop handles. HENRY A. DREER, "'=™|„rst^KiE'l"'^''' 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Wben ordering, please mentloD The Exchange ^•iitititmmciiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiimiiuicjnMiiiiniiciiiriuimnEiuiiiminiCHiiimiiiiiiiuiiuuuntiinmiiuiciiniuiunicimiinn I CHICAGO and tie WEST I I The Wholesale Market and News of the City | <«iiinmioiK]iiiiiiiiiiiii]iiiiiiiiiiiitiiliiuiiiuitiiiiiiiiiiiunniiimmuimiiuuui[]uiiiiHiiut]inmuiuii]iiiiuiiiiiic]imniiiiii[]iiuiniiiiic]ntiiuniii[? Improving Conditions Sept. 5. — The scarcity of good stock still continues. Tliere lias been a big increase the past week in the amount of stock coming in, but it all lacks qual- ity. The tendency is toward better con- ditions. All good stock cleaned up the past week but the increased supply of low grade stock failed to move. Dealers blame the contemplated railroad strike that was pending for a lack of more ship- ping orders. Then the holiday, following Monday, put a damper on local buying, as most of the stores closed for a half day. Those that watch the market closely note a turning point. With fa- vorable weather conditions before the end of the week all conditions will have taken on a decided change for the better. Roses of all varieties, when quality is considered, are scarce. There is a good supply of short poor stock that is selling at from $1 to $3 per 100. In good stock there is nothing available but Sunburst, Ophelia and Russell. The best grades of these bring from $5 to $6 per 100, but this stock is very limited. A large amount of stock is sold each week in lots of from 500 to 1000 at $20 per 1000 when the selection of varieties is left to the shipper. Carnations are short in supply and sell at from $1 to $1.50 per 100. The stock ^ is all short and better prices could be P obtained if the quality was better. Gladioli all show the effects of the heat. Good America are scarce. Au- gusta and Mrs. Francis King are seen in better quality. The supply is large but the customary quality seen in other seasons is lacking. The prices range from $1 to $1.50 and $2 per 100. Asters are nearly all gone. It was a poor season for Aster growers ; a good rain tiyo weeks ago would have helped the late crops. The recent rains and cool weather, so the growers state, have come too late to do much good. Chrysanthemums are coming in more plentifully and while early 'Mums have never cut much figure on the market they are being more eagerly sought this season "on account of the scarcity of other stock. Golden Glow is the only variety so far that is ready and these are selling at from $1.50 to $2 per doz. Valley and orchids are scarce as they have been for a long time but enough can be picked up daily to meet what little demand there is for this stock. Sweet Peas are coming in but lacking length of stem as well as other qualities. They do not appeal much to buyers as yet. The supply of ferns is ample. Toward the end of the past week with all rumors afloat of the pending railroad strike deal- ers that had a good supply on hand showed a tendency to advance prices. The early closing of the wholesale houses during July and August is now all off and the customary working hours resumed. All the stores closed at noon Monday to give the help an opportunity to enjoy Labor Day. General Notes E. C. Pruner reached the city on Saturday with a well filled order book from the S. A. F. convention, for the Poehlmann Bros. Co. Mr. Pruner called on the trade in all the large Western cities on his way home, coming in from Kansas City. Invitations have been received in the city from the Indiana State Florists' As- sociation to attend the regular monthly meeting at the store of Smith & Young at Indianapolis on Sept. 7. C. O. WO- cox of the W. W. Barnard Co. and repre- sentatives from other houses will be pres- ent. Fred Hunt of Gleneoe has added a new branch to the florists' industry this season. He cultivated about one acre of Ragweed for the purpose of securing the pollen for use in medical institutions in experimenting with hay fever. Geo. Wienhoeber is making fine prog- ress with the remodeling of his store. With an entrance on Monroe st. as well as Wabash ave. the facilities for secur- ing more trade are greatly increased and the arrangements on the inside so well improved that it can be handled to bet- ter advantage. W. F. Duntemann of Benseuville, 111., sufifered a painful accident while acting in the capacity of a volunteer fireman in his home town on July 4. but has so far recovered as to be able to attend to busi- ness again. J. A. Karins, representing Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., has been in and out of the city for the past ten days and left on Monday for Minneapolis and St. Paul. Mr. Karins reports busi- ness good, but that stock most in demand is scarce and hard to secure. A. Lange, 25 E. Madison st., says that he enjoyed visiting the large retail stores of New York on his way back from Houston. T. E. Waters of the supply department of the Poehlmann Bros. Co. states that Ruscus win be in the usual supply this season, being in receipt of information that the supply for his house is now on the way. Johnson & Spetz opened a new cut flower store on Sept. 2 at 1924 East 71st st; From the way new cut flower stores are being started in the city recently there is no let up in the enthusiasm the trade feels about the coming season's prospects. John Risch, of Weiland & Risch, states that nothing but cooler weather will get the market into its best condition. H. W. Rogers of this firm spent the week-end including Labor Day with relatives in Detroit, Mich. Rossen & Turner of Mosinee, Wis., are making heavy shipments of ferns to this city at present. Mr. Turner who was in THE PETERS ^ REED POTTEDY CO. SOUTH ZANESVILLE, OHIO RED POTS WM. M. WARRIN 16 Weat 23d St.. NEW YORK SPECIALTIES I. G. KIMBLE 6 EiMt Laka St., CHICAGO Made of Washed Clays — Uniformly Burned — Carefully Packed G/ieWHILLDIN PoTTERY COMPANY FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. the city recently states that they employ a large number of pickers and packers and send shipments to the wholesale dealers in all the large cities of the West. John Doyle, a florists' delivery boy, was struck by an automobile on Aug. 29, while on his rounds. His right leg was injured and his bicycle demolished. One of the local papers stated that it was was "raining Violets" that day. E. N. Zetlitz, Lima, Ohio, was in the city the past week and bought liberally of supplies for Fall trade. The Chicago Florists' Club held its first meeting since June at the Morrison Hotel on Thursday evening, Sept. 7. Ollie Zech was to read a paper on "Cut Flowers from a Commission Man's Point of View." Emil Reichling, supt. of the Peter Reinberg greenhouses, has placed an or- der with Anton Then for 2000 new Car- nation Thenanthos. Mr. Reichling gen- erally is given credit for knowing a good thing when he sees it. The opening of another new flower store is announced for the coming week. The proprietor is Geo. Gerasinos and the location 6302 University ave. Mrs. Horton. of Bassett & Washburn, is making a lake trip by the steamer Minnesota to Buffalo (N. Y.), and Niagara Falls. SYRACUSE Standard Red Pots STRONG-LIGHT-POROUS Wiite for Catalogue and Ptlcti Syracuse Pottery L. BREITSCHWERTH. Prop. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Wbea ordering, pl&aae meptlon The Kxcbanx* Red Aurora, III. Joe Smely has had a wonderfully good Summer trade. The extremely warm weather caused more funeral work to be in demand than in other seasons past. Mr. Smely's place is in a handsome resi- dence section of the city and the dis- play of palms and Summer-flowering plants around the establishment is a valuable asset to the attractions of the entire neighborhood. F. C. Schafer, of the Aurora Green- house Co., has added two handsome houses to his establishment during the past year, to keep pace with the in- creased demand for all stock in his line. The new houses are of Moninger ma- terial, are 30ft. x 150ft. each and are planted with Roses and Carnations that promise well for an abundant yield the coming season. Cyclamen plants for the wholesale trade have been a specialty of this estab- lishment for some years and the present season's supply will be up to the full standard of quality, and will consist of about 25,000 plants. There is a con- siderable acreage devoted to Cannas, Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this Summer to stock your greenhouses. Think of ns— write us— try us The Keller Pottery Co. 213-223 Pearl St., Norristown, P? When ordering, please menttoa The Eichange Peirce Paper Flower Pot Made in standard site* of 2-m. to 6-iD. The best Paper Pot for ahipping purposes. Samples fur- nished free. Aik your dealer for them. E. ALLAN PEIRCE 40 Oak St.. W*ItUiD, Mus Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange Gladioli, and Summer-flowering plants. Some handsome beds of Firebird Canna at the entrance to the greenhouse made a splendid showing. The Aurora Nursery Co., J. A. Yoang, proprietor, grows about 300 different va- rieties of shrubbery and ornamental stock and make a specialty of young stock for lining out for nurserymen and florists' trade. The landscape depart- ment of this nursery is rapidly assuming larger proportions. Two landscape men 598 The Florists' Exchange LIQUID^ 40% NICOTINE 8-lb. can J10.60 4-lb. can 5.50- 1-lb. can 1.50 }i-lb. can 50 "NICO-FUME >> = PAPER 288^heet can 17.50 144-sheet can 4.00 24-sheet can 85 THRIPS, . APHIS SPRAYING— VAPORIZING— FUMIGATING YOUR DEALER HAS THESE PRICES Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, LoulsvQIe, Ky. Wben ordering, ploase mention The Exchange (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL^APHiS $3.00 per 100 lb. Bag on Cars York, Pa. WESiLLDIRECT TO THI EDSMEN__QAJiM.P.T SELL IT TO YOl JBE II you desWeT* Tobacco Powder tBttrTsGuaraiiteed to Burn, i will Burn and Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money B«ck^ \^ftil Qolfr QjfSgt ^ \]jf. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO., YORK; PA When ordering, pleaae mention The Ercbapge The Renowned Food For Plants MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND UTien ordering. plPHse mention The Exchange Uneqaaled for Greenhouse and Landscape Fertilizin^j The Pulverized Manure Co. 34 UNION STOCK YARDS CHICAGO When ordering, please mention The Exebapge The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thiips and soft scale. Qt., $1.00; gal. ?2.60. IVIKOTIANA A 12 per cent, nicotine solution prop- erly diluted for fumigating or vapor- izing. Qt., $1.50; eral., $4.50. FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWOER, 40.15.11"^^, TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. iiJ-C TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. iTg. TOBACCO STEMS, 75c. Fb"ba'ie Large Bale, weighing 300 to 400 lbs., S2.50 Special prices in Tons and Carload Lots J.J Friedman, 28S-289 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN. N. Y. When ordering, plf^ase mention The Kxrhftnee NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK For destroying insect life on Plants, etc. Per box ( 1 doz. rolls) $0.60 Per case (12 doz. rolls) 6.50 Get our list of other supplies GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER,%*i°l5:;*' 1824 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Until further notice shipments of our products Fnnglne, Venniue and Scallne will be subject to conditions of the chemical market. Prompt shipments can be guaranteed on Aphlne and Nikotlana. APfflNE MANUFACTURING CO. MADISON. N. J. Wht^n nrdprlnc. plenBp mention The Exchange ITUI5 W££D-KILL£R Grass and w'eed-K.iUinc Ch,em.icai One Quart (covers 150 sq. f t.) JO. 50 One Gallon 1.50 Write for discounts and further particulars ATLAS PRESERVATIVE COMPANY OF AMERICA Dept. A, 95 Liberty St.. NEW YORK CITY \Vh''n ordering. plenBe mention The Exchange ASHES Unleached Hardwood Ashes $12.00 per ton, in biirrels or bags. Capacity 50 tons a week. W. H. LEIDY, Swarthmore, Pa. When orderln£, please mention The Exchange NIKOTEEN For Sprayinc APHIS PUNK For Famigatina Aak your dealer for it Nicotine Mf^. G>. ST. LOUIS When ordering, please mention The EicbaDge are constantly emplo.ved for the direction and supervision of all work. At present contracts are being taken care of for two city parks and two cemeteries in nearby cities. Persian Lilac and Amoor Privet are two specialties that are grown on a large scale. A new packing house, S0x40ft. has just been completed as well as a cold storage house that has a capacity for holding nursery stock in large ciuantities whenever the season re- riuires it. Indianapolis, Ind. The Market There is a general shortage of flowers, and good stock is bringing better prices than the corresponding dates of other years. A few yellow 'Mums have been added to the list at $1 to $2 per dozen. Heavy funeral orders are con- suming the available supply of Asters at $2 to $4 per 100, also Gladioli at $2 to $4 per 100 and Carnations at 75c. to $1 per 100. Roses have improved decidedly in qual- ity at $2 to $10 per 100. Am. Beauty Roses are in good condition at $5 to $25 per 100. Giganteum Lilies at $12.50 per 100 and rubrum Lilies at $5 to $6 per 100 are finding a ready sale. There wUl be a shortage of Cattleyas this season until -Oct. 1, as the warm weather has decidedly checked the plants. The few available ones bring 35c. to 50c. each. Lilv of the Valley is being shipped in at $5 to $6 per 100. The opening of the Fall season and the schools create a lively demand for ferns and foliage plants. Prices in this line have advanced with the corresponding prices in other lines of business. "Red Lemonade" The State Fair meeting of the Florists' Association of Indiana is to be held Thursday, Sept. 7. at the Smith & Young Co.'s wholesale establishment. The circular reads : "Leave room for re- freshments and don't fill up on red lemonade at the State Fair." There will be quite a few members from over the State in the city and the meeting will undoubtedly be a spirited one. Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Heller of New Castle spent Sunday in Indianapolis. A visit to the retail shops on Monday con- cluded their stay. D. S. Geddis of the St. Louis Whole- sale Cut Flower Co. of St. Louis is in Indianapolis looking up material for the new wholesale house. Martin Reyburn of Chicago says that business in the bulb line is a record breaker this year. W. W. Coles of Kokomo is to be judge at the Indiana State Fair this year, and as there will be some lively competition, Mr. Coles will have to draw on his apt powers as a .judge. Earl Ealand has accepted a position at the country place of A. Wiegand's Sons Co. Tomlinson Hall market reports a good retail business right now. There has been a shortage of good material as all the available select flowers are taken by the dealers early in the day. I. B. Mooseheart, III. Moofelieart is the headouis. The trip lasted two weeks, and as tents were taken along, considerable camping was done. Although cooking utensils were carried no cooking was done and the meals were eaten at the homes of farmers or at hotels. Mr. Parker said he visited all of the whole- sale florists of Chicago but he left the retail dealers alone. Mr. Henry, owner of Henry's hot- hiuse, Tulsa. Oklahoma, was in the city KROESGHELL BOILER SEND FOR CATALOGUE Kroeschell Bros. Co. 468 W. Erie St., CHICAGO Very Successful ^ for Dish Ferns ^ Ki HERE is an extract from a WS^ letter of J. Volz & Son. of ^ CincJnnatti, Ohio. ^5C^ " Last year we used your S>-8- IMI tem very successfully on dish ferns hMA in two pots using your greenhouse ^M nozzles, and were able to grow hM4 nearly every seedling that went in W^ pots. The fine spray being just k^fA what they wanted." |hI s KINNER YSTEM The Skinner Irrigation Co. |^ 225 Water St.. Tror. Ohio ^ ordering, please mention The Exchange Non-Rink Woven Hose ti In an^ lensth (one piece) with couplings. 14o. per foot. Un- equaled at the price. Rem- nants, shorter than 50 feet, lOo. per foot, with couplings. Hose Valve — 70c All brau except the hand wheel. Haa a removable leather disk which is easily replaced to keep water tight. Stuffing box prevents leaku at stem. METROPOUTAN MATERULCO. 139&-U08 Metrofwliun It, Brootlni. N. T Some of my Price..- im il. l w.^.n flfatiag Boilers: Boiler to Heat 1,000 Feet of Glasa, 60° $37.50 Boiler to Heat 1,300 Feet of Glass, 60° 48.00 Boiler to Heat 2.000 Feet of Glass, 60° 61.50 Boiler to Heat 2.600 Feet of Glass. 60° 73.50 Boiler to Heat 3,000 Feet of Glass, 60° 90,00 Boilers, Steam or Hot Water, up to 60.000 feet of Glass HeatinK Capacity J. F. GORMAN, 250 We.l 128lli St. , NEW YORK PERFECT GREENHOUSES GET OUR PRICES .\0 M.\TTER WHERE VOU LI\ E IS03 MASO^ac temple building^ I September 9, 191fi. The Florists' Exchange 601 recently. Mr. Henry had finished a va- cation in the Ozarks where he spent the time of his life. He returned by way of Joplin, Missouri. T. J. Noll, of T. J. Noll & Co., whole- sale florists, has been doing a big busi- ness in Asters during the past week. Mr. Noll received 3000 of these flowers one night and before the next morning had passed he had sold every one. He bought and sold more than 10,000 Asters during the week. Miss Seymour, designer at the Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., has returned from her vacation. The Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. has been doing a good business in foliage baskets. Ed. Ellsworth, proprietor of the Rosery, is now making preparations for Winter, and there's a reason. With the coming of Fall Mr. Ellsworth will bs in receipt of a big shipment of foreign bulbs coming from Prance and especially Hol- land. Some of the florists have been deplor- ing the dry weather and most of these are not located in Missouri, Missouri conditions are bad enough but the con- dition of florists' affairs in Kansas seems to be worse. Mrs. Hardy, Hardy-Ber- nard Floral Co., recently said. "Oh. my ! I don't believe I could go through an- other Summer like this," which illus- trates the point exactly. W. J. Barnes, manager and proprie- tor of the W. J. Barnes Floral Co., re- ports a good bu.siness in funeral work. The Civil War veteran-friends of W. H. Biedermann, manager of the Biedermann & Son Flower Co., have gone to Kansas to visit some acquaint- ances there. They will return to Kansas City, and after staying a while will re- turn to Kentucky. B. S. B. Increase in Subscription and Advertising Rates It is highly probable that the high price of paper will keep on during the entire duration of the war, and it is more than probable that its cost will continue to increase for at least some months to come. It is not at all probable that paper will ever return to the low levels at which it had stood for so many years. See further announcement on page 556. Eelworm Disease in the Pacific Northwest The occurrence and spread of the bulb and stem infesting nematode or eelworm (Tylenchus dipsaci). which has been re- cently found producing a serious disease of Clover in the State of Oregon, should receive general attention, especially in the Northwest. Since it was discovered in Hyacinth bulbs at Bellingham in 1913, it has been observed each successive year causing damage to Strawberries, Onions, or Clover in other localities of the Paci- fic Northwest. An Insect Book " Injurious and Beneficial Insects of California " This voluminous publication, running to 540 pages, with many illustrations, was issued as a supplement to the monthly bulletin of the California State Commission of Horticulture. This is a second edition. The author is E. O. Essig. It is in many respects a remarkable book and should be of the utmost value to horticulturists and floriculturists of the great western State. As an instance of its completeness, we notice that the insect enemies of the Apple here described and many illustrated, run to over 70, while the Apricot, Peach, Grape, and other prominent western fruit crops, are similarly exhaustively dealt with. The index of host plants extends over 71 pages. We notice that while the Catt- leya fly is indexed under orchids, it is not indexed under Cattleya, and Aspara- gus is called Asparagus "fern." No men- tion is made of Chrysanthemum leaf- miner, and we can only hope that our western friends are not troubled with this pest. It is assumed that those who are really interested in the study of insects may obtain a copy of this by writing to the Executive Office of the Commissioner of Horticulture, Capital Bldg., Sacra- mento, Cal. This Little Giant Cellar Cleaner will raise I 15 to 6500 gallons of water an hour from 3 to 1 8 feet, according to pressure Vacuum Valve. Note its simplicity. Two bolts unscrewed and off comes the entire top with all working parts plain in view You see there are no complicated par;^, no highly sensitive mechanism, to continu- ally get out of order or be clogged up with the least bit of sediment Two Or Three Little Things Worth Looking Into IT'S the little things that count. ■■■ Water in your cellar, for ex- ample, is no little thing — but we have a simple little thing that will work while you sleep. It's called a Cellar Cleaner. Sink a nail keg in the bottom of your cellar, put the Cleaner in it, connect up to your cold water system and — forget it. Auto- matically, day and night, it will be on the job, keeping your cellar dry. Send for prices. VACUUM VALVE The success of your vacuum heat depends largely on the vac- uum valves. Therefore, it's econ- omy to buy a valve you can depend on. Just such a valve is this Lord & Burnham U-tube Valve. Brass Expansion Joint for steam mains jouiswjaj Interior view, showing sliding sleeves Three parts — two sleeves and a packing nut, that's all there is to it Its construction is by far the simplest on the market. It's that very simplicity that has much to do with its depend- ableness. Price is right. EXPANSION JOINTS To take care of the give-and- take on your steam mains, you will find this brass expansion joint of ours does the work ex- actly the way you want the work done. If you prefer one of cast iron, we have a design that is giving all kinds of good service on many of the large jobs. Here then, are three Lord & Burnham little things that do big things. Send for prices. M r [or4GiRjBrnKam(o, SALES OFFICES NEW YORK. 42d St. Bldg. BOSTON, Tremont Bldg. PHILADELPHIA. Widener Bldg CHICAGO. Rookery Bldg. Builders of Greenhouses and Conservatories FACTORIES— Irvington, N. Y. Des Plaines, III. St. Catharines. Canadi SALES OFFICES ROCHESTER. Granite Bldg. CLEVELAND. Swetland Bldg. TORONTO, Royal Bank Bldg. MONTREAL.Transpotlation Bldfc Wbep ordering, please mention The Bxchapge I The Pacific Coast | PIPE CUT TO SKETCH ^w-mTmmv \*^ It will pay to correspond with ua California-Oregon-Washington Wrought Iron Pipe, Tubes and Fittings i ' NEW AND .SErnNn HAvn San Francisco, Cal. •She Market We find the market well supplied this week with seasonable stock. Roses are unusually plentiful and at the same time of unusual quality. Pink Killarney are in full cut. Large quantities of 'Mums are to be ^een, which is rather unusual for this time of year. Asters are in full swing and long stemmed stock is retailing for .S.5c. a doz. Zinnias are the most strik- ing things in the windows at present and are much used by the decorators. Those witli 2ft. stems bring 40c. a doz. Carrntions are a bit off crop but soon "we will have blooms from the new plants. Dahlias are excellent at this writing and huge baskets of them are commanding admiration in the downtown show windows. Dahlias have always been a favorite in San Francisco, no doubt because the sandy soil and cool, NEW AND SECOND HAND Thorotmhly overhauled, with new threads and couplings, in lengths of 16 feet and over Guaranteed to give satisfaction ALBERT & DAVIDSON, Inc., 21 7-223 Union Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. When orderipg, pleaee mentiop The EJicbange g^ LEADERS IN g^m m #%^% Greenhouse GLASS i^'J':i'o7,'c^^'" SHARP, PARTRIDOB & CO.. Chicago, lU. Greenhouse Woodwork Kin^ Specializing id Greenhouse Woodwork for the past quarter of a century Send us your requirements and let us figure with you Inspection of our plant cordially inrited r^^nL- Vo» A«»«L» FohoD. Rose & DwigbtSu.. rrank Van Assche, jersey city, n. j. Wben ordering, pleaB« mention The Bxshange eo2 The Florists' Exchange H ouses of Stearns Cypress 26 Years In Use BUILT IN 1889 HOT BED SASH ii PECKY CYPRESS BENCH STOCK Our Cypress Houses Last longer than iron Break less glass than iron Are less expensive than iron ASK FOR CIRCULAR E The A.T. Stearns Lumber Company, Neponset-Boston, Mass. When ordering, phase mention The Exchange S. Jacobs & Sons Greenhouse Builders PLAN6. S 'r~^^^^>>^5TI MATC Upon ^^ ^*%». ^couc5T CvcQvTniNG roe Ttic CoMPLCTc teOOTION -rtCATING 8 nor BCD VCNVLATIONOrMODCBN CONSreUCTION :>A5n QQCCN/1oU5C5 Optional We can build any kind of a Greenhouse, irrespective of style or size No job is too large or too small for us to go after We hnow what to do And what not to do What's more, we can save money for you 1365-79 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. ^^^||||^^||^||||||il|||||lHlllllHlllllllllH^illllllliHII■l I I mi H niiiiini h iiiim^- UTien ifrdering. pli-aae menlloD Tbe Exchange HIGHEST PRICED .» CHEAPEST BOIUSRS IVIADB GiBLiN Greenhouse Boilers aiBL.lr<4 A CO. 107 Broad Street, Utlca, N. Y. LET US TELL TOU ABOUT THBM PACIFIC COAST— Oontlnned moist atmosphere is what brings them to such perfection. Orchids are exceedingly scarce as it is between crops, and florists are resorting to the use of cut Cyclamen for corsage work. Valley is likewise weak. Notes Dan MacRorie returned from Houston this week and expressed great satisfaction with the proceedings of the convention, praising Houston and pre- dicting a good future for that section. Mr. MacRorie has been slightly ill since his arrival and has been confined to his home ir. Burlingame, but we sincerely hope he will be around in a few days. San Francisco is soon to have a new flower store in Geary st. This store is near Stockton st. and is to be opened by Avansino Bros, and will carry their name. The present location is being re- modeled, and Mr. Henry Avansino re- ports that they are going to run a store along exclusive lines. The Avansino Bros, were formerly connected with the old Fairmont Floral Co. Leopold & Pollard will be the name of a new flower shop being opened in Santa Rosa this week. It will be first- class and strictly up-to-date according to Mr. Leopold, one of the proprietors, who was formerly connected with E. M. San- born of Oakland. Mr. Pollard has also been in business around the ba.v for a good many years, and we wish them all success in their new undertaking. Erie James in Elmhurst this week re- ports that he has some good Cyclamen plants coming on and already we see many cut Cyclamen flowers coming from his establishment, which at present writ- ing help out on the short supply of Catt- leyas. J. Carbone in Berkeley, one of our most prominent trans-Bay orchid grow- ers, recently received a shipment of the beautiful yellow spray orchid. Oncidium araplicatum or "Golden Rain." These plants came from Central America and are as yet uncommon here. Harry Soelke, with Podesta & Bal- dncchi in Grant ave. returned this week from his vacation. Mr. Soelke made an extensive tour throughout the southern part of tile State, visiting the principal sights around Los Angeles. Mr. Soelke states that he visited some very attrac- tive flower shops while in Los Angeles. House aitd Gi'oundft, Califc>rnia's lead- ing monthly publication, dealing with the homes and gardens of the State, is de- voting its entire edition this month to the development of landscape art in ('alifornia. The illustrations and exam- ples introduced into this issue are taken from gardens designed by the landscape department of the MacRorie-McLaren *'(). and the entire publication is being put out under the skill and direction of JJonald McLaren and Walter Hofinghoff. Lundberg's Flower Shop, which re- cently moved from 172.5 Polk St. to Cali- fornia and Polk sts., reports that busi- ness has noticeably increased since mov- ing to their new location. The shop ranks among the highest for its artistic arrangement and the decorative scbeme throughout is of an oriental nature. Donald McLaren, of the MacRorie- McLaren Co., left the end of last week for a vacation in the pleasant retreats of the Coast Range Mountains where he will spend several weeks. Al. Cuneo, of Josephs' Flower Shop, who recently returned from a hunting trip in Mendecino County, broke the news lo a few curious friends this week of his marriage to Miss L. Maslund of this city. They are now on their way to Southern California by motor and ex- pect to spend their honeymoon in Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. John Axell who recently returned from the East, state that they iiad a very enjoyable trip except for a hot spell they encountered in Minnesota. iMr. Axell is back again managing the city branch of the E. W. McLellan Co. Archie Baldocchi of Podesto-Baldocchi is spinning around this week in his new Hudson Super-Six which he has recently purchased. He expects ro leave on a tuur the first part of September with Mrs. Baldocchi. The annual Richmond District DahHa Show was held here this week and was a great success. Although the show was mostly for amateurs the blooms shown were of an unusually fine quality for the sandy soil and moist atmosphere of the Richiaond seems to be conducive to Dah- lia growth. Over 2000 blooms were shown, and substantial prizes were given. Coming Dahlia Shoxr I'nusual interest is being taken in the Dahlia show which is to be held in the Palace Hotel, Sept. 7, 8, and 9. The exhibit is being conducted by the Cali- fornia Dahlia Growers' Association, and all the exhibitors who won medals and honors at the Exposition are entering their blooms for different classes. T. A. Burns of this city is president of the association, and C. S. Quick of Berkeley is secretary. Tlie show will be under the management of Leslie E. Doo- .little of Pacific Grove. The prizes are attractive and consist of loving cups and cash. The show will be for amateurs and professionals, and there will also be a division for blooms used in table decora- tions and other forms of decorative work. Regalating Trade At an enthusiastic meeting of the prominent florists and growers of this city last week several matters of im- portance were discussed. San Francisco florists have usually failed to get to- gether with the growers, and thrash out matters of importance, and it is indeed gratifying to see them at last unite against inroads upon their prosperity. It was at this meeting decided that the street peddlers should be removed from the streets and all other vendors not paying rent and thus being able to un- dersell the average florist. A matter not heretofore brought up was that of a great many wholesalers retailing. Recently a few wholesalers have started into the retail business, still retaining their wholesale signs, and thus deceiving the public who flock around and buy at tlie slightly lower prices. The leading whole.salers have agreed to discontinue this retailing or at least take down their wholesale signs. G. A. D. Flower Shows Maintained Writing from Colchester, Eng.. R. Wallace & Co. say : "We think it would have gladdened your heart and those of our American friends to have seen the really wonderful R. H. S. shows this sea- son in spite of the enormous difficulties. Very few nursery firms have more than about one man below the age of 40 left." September 9, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 603 Pclassified Advertisements ? • . 1-E-D1UC. /~ACU 1VITU rtDniTD .... _„_^.. TERMS: POSITION WANTED ^ With landscape firm or nursery, doing landscape work. Life experience in laying out parks, ceme- teries and private estates. Thoroughly competent to manage and carry out large contracts, road making, general planting and construction work. Can interview prospective customers where neces- sary. Excellent testimonials as to ability, integrity and trustworthiness. State salary and particulars in first letter. Address LANDSCAPE, care THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. SITUATION WANTED— By a florist and garden- er, midd4e-aged; single; German; quick worker; sober. Life experience on Ist-class private and com- mercial places, Understands Carnations, Chrysan- themums and general stock. Can assist in making up. Neat, obliging and thoroughly reliable. A small, steady home-like position wanted. Ist-class references from past and present employers. Give particulars and wages in first letter. Address S. Q., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As superintendent or general foreman on commercial place. Life-long European and American experience in all branches, including greenhouses, evergreens and flowering shrubs; perennials a specialty. Correspondence in- vited. None but up-to-date progressive firms need apply. References given and required. At present engaged, but at liberty Sept. 5. Good wages re- quirwi. Scotchman, age 40. Address R. K., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION W\\NTED— By single Scotchman, to take charge of commercial or private estate. Life experience in all branches and thoroughly competent. 12 years in last position. Energetic and trustworthy; total abstainer; age 43. Refer- ences, Please state particulars. Address S. S., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By young man, 2oJ single; 9 years' experience in Rose, Carnation and 'Mum sections and pot plants. Can come at once. Wages expected S17.00 per week. Near New York City preferred. A. No 1 references. State full particulars. Address S. F., care The Florists' Ex- change. _^^_ SITUATION WANTED— By gardener and florist; life experience in all branches, including fruit and vegetables under glass and outside. Sober, in- dustrious, thoroughly reliable. Best of references. Married; Swede, age 42. Charge of section or gen- eral grower- Private or commercial. Address S. E., care The Florists' Exchange. EXPERIENCED SEEDSMAN~12 years' ex- perience with the best Eastern and Western houses, well versed in all branches of the seed busi- ness, sober and trustworthy, although now em- ployed, desires to make a change to connect with Ist-cIass house. Best of references. .-Address S. C, care The Florists' Exchange. LANDSCAPE GARDENING Life experience in England and this country, with leading landscape architects and nurseries, road construction, grading, planting, etc., to any extent. Temporary or permanent. Address P. S., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener; under- stands landscape planting and grading ; experience of 20 years in New England. References fur- nished. Frank Hadden, 326 Washington St., Providence, R. I. ;\SITUATION WANTED— By storeman; married; age 26. Well up in designing, decorations and window trimming, thoroughly capable and reliable. Sterling references. Earle Fortney, 1026 Carleton St.. Fairmont, Vi. Va. SITUATION WANTED— By up-to-date grower of Roses and Carnations; age 48; married; life experience; active. Best of references as to char- acter and ability, desires a change. Address S. G., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — By grower and manager of large place. Roses, Carnations, etc. Long experience; best references. Only good places con- sidered where service is appreciated. Address S. J., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By man, with 15 years' experience as salesman, buyer and designer in and around New York. Willing to go out of town. State salary. Age 31, married. Best of reference. Address R. L., care The Florists' Exchange. POSITION WANTED — As working foreman by middle-aged American; versed in 'Mums, Carna- tions, Peas, Easter and Bedding plants. Can do makeup work. 20 years with one employer. State ■ wages. Address S. P., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As manager or foreman, by competent grower of Roses, Carnations, pot f)lants, etc. American; 38 years of age. Wish to ocate with reliable concern. Address S. R., care The Florists' Exchange, SITUATION WANTED— By Ist-class designer and decorator; able to manage store. Years of experience. Al references. State salary. Ad- dress S. D.. care The Florists' Exchange. HELP WANTED WANTED AT ONCE— Working foreman. Must be good grower of 'Mums, Peas and bedding plants. Good wages to the man that knows. Address R. J., care The Florists' Exchange. Continued to Next Colnn&n The columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted. Help Wanted. Situations Wanted, or other Wants: also of Greenhouses, Land, Second-hand Materials, etc., for Sale or Rent. Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like this, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Advts. set in heavy faced type, 15 cts. per line (6 words to the line). CASH WITH ORDER in these columns, SI -50 per r Display advts, inch. If replies to Help Wanted, Situation Wanted { or other advertisements are to be addressed care i of this office, please add 10 cts. to cover expense ^ of forwarding. j Copy must reach New York office, P. O. Box { 100 Times Square Station, by Tuesday night, j Advertisers in Western States desiring to ad- J vertise under initials, may save time by having j answers directed care our Chicago office. f Address j either j New York: Box 100 Times Square Station. Chicago: Room 307, 143 No. Wabash Ave. JrtELPJWANTED^ WANTED — A man experienced in handling men and work. One able to make estimates on grad- ing, lawn making, road building, etc, and able to execute them. Must have had experience in plant- ting from landscape designs. Must be energetic and full of punch. If you know what the above means and are sure you can fill the requirements, write me, giving full and complete information con- cerning yourself, stating your ability and experience. State lowest wages willing to begin with. The Akron Nurseries, Akron. Ohio. WANTED .\T ONCE— A competent working foreman for 35.000 ft. of glass ; Carnations , 'Mums, Xmas, and Easter flowering and bedding plants grown for retail trade. Call at once or if impossible write enclosing recommendations and references in letter, also stating wages expected. John Reck & Son, Bridgeport, Conn^ WANTED — In Orange Co., 60 miles from city, married man to take charge of small greenhouse (house plants, nothing fancy), and to attend steam heater in the residence and make himself generally useful. Must be strictly sober with good references. Address S. H., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Young lady who has worked in green- houses and can oversee the work of at least twelve girls, see plants are cleaned and wait on customers. To such a good, steady place and good home and salary are otTered. Address S. L., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Assistant man for general work in re- tail store and greenhouses. Must be willing and obliging. Permanent position to good man, Oct. 1st. State wages and experience in first letter. Suffolk Floral Gardens, Box 324. Suffolk, Va. WANTED — At Dart's Camp, a good all-round chicken man, who understands feeding and taking care of chickens, also small greenhouse and gardens. $35.00 per month. Apply to Wm. Darts, Darts, Herkimer Co., N. Y. WANTED AT ONCE— Good all-around man for small retail place; single, middle-aged preferred; S40.00 per month, room and board to .start. Good reference required. Address S. K., care The Flo- rists' Exchange. WANTED — A single man with experience in 'Mums, Carnations, Violets and pot plants, on a medium size commercial place. State wages wanted. Chas. Potter, Box 94, West Boylston, Mass^ __^ WANTED AT ONCE— Office man. Must be competent design^ and decorator. Culver train from Brooklyn Bridge to Ft. Hamilton Sta. Apply David Shannon, 3380 Ft. Hamilton Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. WANTED — Man who thoroughly understands foli- age plants to act as buyer and manager of cut plant department. Apply in person, to H. Ber- shad, care F. Loeser & Co., Fulton St., Brooklyn, N. Y. WANTED — Young man of neat appearance for all around work in flower store. Must under- stand designing and decorating. Apply D. M. Goldberg. 49 E. Broad St.. Bethlehem, Pa. WANTED — A young man with experience in land- scape work, draughting, etc., as assistant in our landscape department. Address S. B., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Bookkeeper, stenographer and general office girl. Would prefer one used to a florist business and having at least two years' experience. Apply to S. M.. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Competent experienced man for general greenhouse work. State experience and wages expected. Paul J, Burgevin, North Regent St., Port Chester, N. Y. WANTED — Greenhouse assistant on commercial place. Good wages to right man. Steady posi- tion. Madden, the Florist, 900 Montgomery St. and 823 Westside Ave., Jersey City, N. J. WANTED — Young man about 25 for Carnation section, who can help in design department. S18.00 a week. 300,000 ft. of glass. Location, west. Address N. D., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Clerk in florist's store in suburb of Boston. Must have had experience in selling, designing and decorating. References required. Reply to Q, E., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Man to grow Christmas and Easter stock. Only experienced man need apply. Address Q. O., care The Florists' Exchange^ WANTED AT ONCE— Experienced Carnation grower. State age and wages expected. Arthur Cockcroft, Northport, L. I., N. Y. WANTED — Young man for store and greenhouse work. Steady position. F. A. Kuehn, 621 Cen- tral Ave., Newark. N. J, Continiied to Next Oolnma HELPWANTED WANTED— Working foreman for place of 30.000 sq. ft. of glass, also one assistant. E. J. Byam, Rome, N. Y. W.\NTED — Energetic live wire floral artist for modern shop. Address C. Attley, 321 Walnut St., Harrisburg, Pa^ WANTED — Single, absolutely sober man for work in greenhouses; Scandinavian preferred. Cran- ford Floral Co., Cranford, N. J. W'ANTED — Ist-class Rose grower, commercial. Steady position, right wages to the right man. Green Plain Rose Farm, Yardley, Bucks Co., Pa. WANTED— Experienced gardener for Ist-clasa floral shop. Confidential. Address S. T., care The Florists' Exchange. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PARTNER WANTED with $5000, single pre- ferred; active or silent, for starting a new florist business in a splendid location, with no competi- tion on place. Excellent opportunity. Address Partner, care The Florists' Exchange. ^JTOCK FOR SALE^ ADIANTUM ADIANTUM — Having purchased the entire stock from Taunton Greenhouses, which is more than I can house, I am in a position to sell 500 Adiantum Croweanum from 5-in. pots at 20c. each. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. Victor B. Olson, Taunton, Mass. ARAUCARIAS ARAUCARIAS Excelsa, 3 tiers S60.00 per 100 Excelsa, 4 tiers $75.00 to $100.00 per 100 Robusta, 6 inch $1.25 to $2.00 each Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa ARAUCARIAS 2 tiers, 45o. each, $5.00 per dozen. 2-3 tiers, 60c. each, $6.50 per dozen. 3-4 tiers, 75c. each, SS.OO per dozen. ERNEST ROBER. WILMETTE, ILL. ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Exceptional Value 100 1000 2H-in $3.00 $25.00 3-in., equal to 4-in 6.00 50.00 4-in., very heavy 12.00 100.00 SPRENGERr 2H-in., extra heavy 3.00 25.00 3-in., extra heavy 6.00 50.00 Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Plants, A 1 quality. 100 1000 2H-inch $3.00 $25.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI Extra heavy, 3-inch 6.00 50.00 PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 SEVENTH ST., PITTSBURGH, PA. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— Im- mediate shipment. Strong. $1.00 per 100 $8.00 per 1000. 5000 at S7.00 per 1000. 2).j-in pots, heavy, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. S. J. REUTER & SON, INC., WESTERLY, R. I. ASPARAGUS PLU.MOSUS— 2i.i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Sprengeri, strong, 2-year-od bench plants, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. IRA G. MARVIN, 23 So. Franklin St., WILKES-BARRE, PA. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— 10,000 extra heavy fine 214-in. stock, ready for 4-in., $2.50 per 100. Also 500 3H-in. Sprengeri, ready for planting and cutting from at once, S7.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash please. Dobbs & Son, The National Florist, Auburn, N. Y. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— Strong seed- lings, from beat greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting, $1 00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000; in 6000 lots. $7.50 per 1000. J. F. Anderson, Short Hills, N.J. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— 2X-iji. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000: 4-in., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Cut sprays, assorted lengths, $1.00 per 100. S. G. Benjamin, Fishkill, N. Y. Continued to Next Colnma __STOCK_F5R_SA!LE__ ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS AND SPRENGERI— Fine 3-in. planU, $4.00 per 100. These will Please you. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremaostown, ^ ASPARAGUS — Plumosus, Sprengeri and Hatcheri Seedlings, 2J4, 3 and 4-in. Note my ad., ^age 569. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York City. . ASPARAGU.S SPRENGERI— 2-in., $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Fine Northern grown stock. Edw. W. Schuster, Crookston, Minn. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— 3-in. pots, strong stock at $3.00 per 100 to clean up. Cash. Joseph H. Towell, R. F. D. 1, Paterson, N. J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— $1.00 per 100, $5.00 per 1000. CeUingdale Green- houses, Collingdale, Pa. BAY TREES BAY TREES — Write for wholesale price list, Jullue Roehre Co.. Rutherford. N. J. BEDDING PI.ANTS GER\XR'MS — Rooted Cuttings, best sorts: as- sorted pink, red, white, $9.00 per 1000: from named plants. Wc do not label them at this low price. Begonia Vernon, $1.50 per 100. Rose Ge- ranium cuttings, rooted, $1.00 per 100. The Burd- win Greenhouses, Box 191, Athens, New York. BEGONIAS BEGONIAS 100 1000 Chatelaine, 2H-inch $6.00 $50.00 " 3-inch 9.00 80.00 4-inch 12.00 Vernon, 4-inch ^999 ,,„ «« Luniinosa, 2)4-inch 6.00 50.00 3 and 4-inch. .$8.00 and 12.00 Magnifioa, 2^^-inch 6.00 50.00 " 3-inch o-OU /o.uu 4-inch 12.00 Lorraine, 4-inch .35.00 Other varieties, prices on application. Write today for our plant bulletin and bulb list, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. BEGONIAS 100 1000 Begonia Chate.aine. 2)i-m »|00 »*5.00 '* " 3-in 8.00 70.UU 4-in 12.00 S. J. REUTER A SON, INC.. WESTERLY, R. 1 BEGONIAS— Delivery from May 15th. Mrs. J. A. Peterson (New). 2)i-in- Po". $25.00 per 100, $200.00 per 1000. „„„„ ., , JULIUS ROEHRS, CO.. RUTHERFORD, N. J . BEGONI.\ — Chatelaine, fine 4-in. plants at $10.00 per 100. Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. BEGONI.\S— Chatelaine, strong 3-in., ready for shift, $8.00 per 100. F. W. Fletcher & Co., Inc., Auburndale, Mass. BEGONIAS — All varieties. See display ad., page 569. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St.. N. Y. BOUVARDIA BOUVARDIAS — Excellent stock. Red, pink and wUte, 2>i-in., $5,00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. BOX TREES BOX TREES — Standards. Pyramids and Bush. Price list on demand. Jullue Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. BOXWOOD BOXWOODS PYRAMIDS — Broad, heavy specimene. 2 ft. $1.90 each; 2H ft.. $2.00 each; 3 ft., $2.50 each; 4 ft., $4.50 each. Price includes tubs, f. o. b., Dun- dee, lU. Write for prices on larger sizes. BUSH SHAPE— 10-12-in., balled, 30c. each: 18-in., balled, 60c. each; 30-in., balled, $1.75 each.. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., INC., Box 407 DUNDEE, ILL BOXWOOD— BUSH FORM 12-15 in., $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. 15-18 in., 5.00 per doz., 35.00 per 100. 18-24 in., 7.50 per doz., 60.00 per 100. BRECK-ROBINSON CO.. LEXINGTON, MASS. BULBS AMERICAN GROWN BULBS SOLD OUT HOLLAND BULBS A large stock coming. First-class bulbs never offered at more reasonable prices. Send list for special quotations. Cataleogu on Apphcation. _, „. , Geo. P. Buck A Son CoUingswood, N. J. BULBS Hyacinths, Tulips, Daffodils, Narcissus. Spanish Iris. Get our prices before placing your order Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. Continued to Next Faee 604 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE BULBS STOCK FOR SALE CARNATIONS TULIPS — Surplus importation (now on ocean). Early sinKle varieties mixed, only S4.00 per 1000 Bargain. Satisfaction guaranteed. Reserve yours now. Cash or C. O. D. Fargo, Importer, French- town, N. J. CALCEOLARIAS CALCEOLARIAS This plant i<< becoming more popular each year. Order now. 2K-inch $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per IpOO. Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everytning you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. CALCEOLARIAS — Carter's prize, finest mized, ready Sept. Ist and later, 2i^i-in., $7.00 per 100. Roman J. Irwin, lOS W. 28th St., New York. OALEiniULA CALENDULA: Very beat strains, for greenhouse growing, 2H-iD pots. $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. CANNAS CANNAS — Ohio grown, freah cut, Mme. Crazy, $1.60 per 100, $l:s.£0 per 1000: Gladiofiora, 2.00 per 100. $17.60 per 1000; Beacon, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Special rates on large lots and started plants. Cash pteaae. C. Betacher, Dover Ohio. CARNATIONS FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS PINK 100 1000 Alice $7.50 $65.00 Mrs. C. Edward Aiehuist 6.00 50.00 Mrs.C. W.Ward 7.50 60.00 Enchantress 7.00 55.00 Rose Pink Enchantreas 7.50 60.00 Rosette 7.50 60.00 Dorothy Gordon 7.50 60.00 RED Champion 7.50 60.00 Beacon 7.00 60 00 Victory 7.00 55.00 WHITE Nfatcbless 7.00 55.00 White Wonder 7.50 60.00 White Enchantress 7.50 60.00 White Perfection 7.50 60.00 Alma Ward 7.00 65.00 VARIEGATED Benora 8.00 75.00 Prices on 2nd size on application Complete description on application. Order now for December and January delivery. Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everytning you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Fine, healthy branched plants, just right for benching. 100 1000 Winsor $5.50 Lawson 5.00 $45.00 Matchless 6.00 50.00 White Wonder •. 6.00 50.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.00 60.00 White Perfection 6.00 50.00 White Enchantress 6.00 50.00 ■ Enchantress 6.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 Prospector 6.00 Alice 7.50 Nebraska, excellent new red, a money maker 14.00 250 at 1000 rates. Only a few thousand more left. Cash with order please. ARTHUR COOMBS, WEST HARTFORD, CONN. Laura Weber Fine, field-grown plants, $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, Inc. Wholesale Florists 101 West 28th Street NEW YORK Field-grown Carnation plants, strong and healthy, ready for shipment. 1000 2000 Matchless $50.00 1 200 Peerless Pink 60.00 700 Rosette 60.00 100 400 Harlowarden 6.00 100 Beacon 6.00 J. W. HOWARD, 328 Broadway, SOMERVILLE, MASS. CARNATIONS— Belle Washburn. Miss Theo, Nebraska, Nancy, $15.00 per 100. Alice, Ake- hurst. Sensation, Herald, $7.50 per 100, $60.00 Eer 1000. Benora, Champion, Gorgeous, Poca- ontaa. Rosette, Supreme, $7.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Alma Ward, Mrs. Ward, Matchless, PhUadelphia, $7.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Select stock. Cash. C. Betsoher, Dover, Ohio. CARNATION.S— Large and healthy plants, 5000 Victory at $50.00 per 1000; 2000 White Wonder at $60.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Henry Lustgartcn, Manhasset, L. I., N. Y. Contlnnad to Next Oolnnm FIELD-GROWING CARNATION PLANTS 100 Alice $7.00 Matchless 6.00 Beacon 5.00 Cash with order please. CONRAD SCHULTZ, WESTERLY, R. I. CARNATIONS— Field-grown, Alma Ward, Light Pink Enchantress, $6.00 per 100, $.W.00 per 1000. Enchantress Supreme, $0..W per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Cornell, (new red). $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. IRA G. MARVIN, 23 So. Franklin St., WILKES-BARRE, PA. ALICE The most profitable light pink. Easy to gruw — a great producer. 86.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. A. A. GANNETT GENEVA, N. Y. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS— Extra fine plants of Enchantress, White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Enchantress Supreme, Pink and White Winsor, Harlowarden. Canary Bird, yellow, $6.00 per 100. Cash with order. Henry Schrade, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. CARNATIONS — Field-grown Carnation plants; fine, healthy stock. No. 1. L. P. Enchantress, R. P. Enchantress, W. Enchantress, Rosette, White Wonder, Herold, $6.00 per 100. Cash, please. Engelmann, 379 Elm St., Pittsfield, Mass. CARNATIONS — Field-grown plants. Fine, healthy stock. Princess Dagmar, Matchless, Philadel- phia, Benora, Pink Delight, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Alice. $7.00 per 100. Cash with order. H. A. Cook & Son. Shrewsbury, Mass. CARNATIONS— Field-grown, Matchless, $4.50 per 100, Alma Ward. Beacon and Comfort, $4.00 per 100. Healthy and very good plants at this price. Cash. W. McD. Peer, 336 Stockton St., Hightstown, N. J. CARNATIONS— 125 Rose Enchantress, 250 Eliza- beths, 125 Enchantress, 1085 Winsor. AU first ■ size, clean plants, at $5.50 per 100, $75.00 takes the lot. The Chatham Floral Co., Chatham, N. Y. CARNATIONS — 500 Winsor, 100 Perfection, 200 Pink Enchantress. 150 Mrs. Ward, 1000 White Enchantress. 200 Lawson. Cash. Chas. H. Green, Spencer, Mass. CARNATIONS — Gorgeous. 2000 good strong plants, $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. A few hundred Mrs. Ward at $5.00 per 100; extra strong. Cash please. H. B. Weaver, Bird-in-Hand, Pa. CARNATIONS— Field-grown Carnation plants, in all varieties; Ist-class stock. See display ad, page 569. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. _ _ _ CARNATIONS— 125 Rose Enchantress, 250 Ehzabeths, 125 Enchantress, 1085 Winsor. All first size, clean plants, at $5.50 per 100, $75.00 takes the lot. The Chatham Floral Co., Chatham, N. J. CHRTSANTHEMTTMS EMMA A Garza-Aneraone, Double Pompon, pale pink. It's a dandy I You will make no mistake in buying stock of this *Mum; comes into bloom about Nov. 15tb, finishes early in December. Cuttings ready now. $15.00 per 100. GUTTMAN & RAYNOR. INC., Wholesale Florists 101 West 28th Street. NEW YORK POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— Diana, Baby, Quinola, KJondyke, Sol. d'Or, Helen Newbury, $2.00 per 100, «15.00 per IDOO. Ready April Ist. White Bros.. Medina. N. Y. CINERARIAS Cinerarias 2' j-inch pots Half dwarf, selected strains, best colors: S3. 50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; 3-inch, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. CINERARIA Half Dwarf Mixed 2l2-in. pots ready now, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Selected strain from the best colors. S. J. REUTER & SON, INC., WESTERLY, R. I. CINERARIA.?— Half dwarf, finest mixed, 2>i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 2Sth St., New York. OBOTONS CROTONS— From 3-in. pots. 8 to lOrin. high in 8 varieties, $15.00 per 100; from 2W-in. pots, in 10 varieties, $5.00 per 100. B. M. Wichers & Co., Gretna, La. CYCLAMEN CYCLAMEN— Improved Wandsbek typo, 3-in., separate or mixed, $S.OO per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Salmon separate, $10.00 per 100. Ernest Rober, WUmette, III. CYCLAMEN— Giant flowering, best strain, 2ii- io. pot«, $0.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots, $8.00 jper 100, $75.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. Continned to Next CoIobib STOCK FOR^SALE CYCLAMEN CYCLAMEN The very best strains and the very best quality. 100 1000 2H-inch $7.50 $60.00 2H-inch, equal to 3-inch 8.00 75.00 3-inch, extra good 12.00 100.00 4-inch, extra good 20.00 Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. DAHLIAS . DAHLIAS — Large, field-grown clumps. Sylvia, Jack Rose, Red Hussar, Black Beauty, Blue Oben and other varieties. Extra large tubers, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Hatboro Flower and Fruit Farms, Hatboro, Pa. DAISIES DAISIES— 2K-inch 100 1000 Boston Yellow $6.00 $50.00 Mrs. F. Sander 6.00 50.00 Marguerites 6.00 50.00 Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa DECORATIVE PLANTS LATANIA BORBONICA PALMS— 15-in. tubs, suitable for decorative work. $5.00 each. Pan- danus Veitchii. 15-in. tubs. $5.00 each. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe & Division Avea., Grand Rapids, Mich. DELPHINIUMS DELPHINIUM BELLADONNA— Strong clumps for forcing, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Breck-Robinson Co., Lexington, Mass. DRACXNAS DRACAENAS: Indivisa: Transplanted Seedlings, extra good, ready for 4-inch pots. $35.00 per 1000 100 1000 3-inch $8.00 $75.00 4-inch, very strong 20.00 5-inch, very strong 35.00 Terminalis: 4-inch, well colored, $30.00 per 100. Fragrans; 5-inch, $40.00 per 100. Lord Welseley: 4-inch, $35.00 per 100. Other sizes and varieties, prices on application. Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. DRACaiNA INDIVISA— 6000 strong 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Sodemann & Lind- hardt, Long Branch, N. J. ERICAS Ericas, young stock for growing on, strong and weU rooted plants out of 2H and 2>4-inch pots. Erica Fragrans Melanthera $10 per 100 " R^germinans $10 " Cupressina $15 " " GraciHs Autumnalis $10 " *' Persoluta Rosea $10 " " Persoluta Alba $10 " " Globularia $10 " " President Carnot $15 " " President Faure $15 " " Ventricosa Rosea $15 " Cash with order, please. ANTON SCHULTHEIS , 316 19th St. College Point, N. Y. EUONYMUS EUONYMUS RADICANS FOR SALE— Several thousand from rooted cuttings to sturdy plants, 4 and 5 years old. This is a large leaf, quick-grow- ing variety of Radicans. It originated in this town and is extremely desirable. Price and sample f>lants on application. F. E. Palmer, Inc., Brook- ine, Mass. FERNS FERNS 100 1000 Scottii. m-in $.5.00 $45.00 Boston, 2H-in 5.00 45.00 Teddy, Jr., 2J^-in., extra good 6.00 50.00 6-in. of the above, $50.00 to $75.00 per 100. 100 1000 Scottii. 4-in $25.00 $200.00 Teddy, Jr. 4-in 25.00 200.00 Roosevelt. 4-in 25.00 200.00 6-in. of the above, $60.00 and S75.00 per 100 SPECI^U, OFFER Per 100 2000 Teddy, Jr., 5H-ln.. ftood $25.00 2000 Teddy Jr., Bench Ferns, ready for 6-ln. pots. $15.00 per 100 for the lot. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything vou need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. BOSTON AND ROOSEVELT FERNS 4-in., 12c.; 6-in., 40c. 7-in., 55c.; 8-in., SOc. g-in.,$1.00; 10-in.,$1.25 These ferns are all pot-grown, and in A-1 con- dition and guaranteed to be as good as any on the market. Cash with order, ple.ise. FELIX KRAMER, Blaine Street, NII.ES. OHIO Continned to Next Colnnw STOCK FOR SALE FERNS FERNS— Scottii, 3-in.. $7.00 per 100; Scottii, Teddy, Jr., 6-in., $35.00 per 100; Scottii, Teddy Jr. and Roosevelt. 7-in., 45c. each. Ask prices on large plants, any site. Cash, please. M. Hilpert, Sta. O., 313 Belair Rd., Baltimore, Md. FERN.S — .Scottii. 5^^-in. and 6-in., fine plants at $30.00 and $35.00 per 100. Smithii, 4-in., $20.00 per 100. Teddy Jr.. 8-in. specimen phints at $10.00 per doz. Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster Ave., ' Philadelphia. Pa. HOLLY FERNS— Bench grown, C. falcatum, ready for 4-in. pots, 10c. ; C. Rochfordianum, ready for 4-in. and 4H-in. pots, 14c. You can quadruple your money on these in six weeks. F. W. Fletcher & Co., Inc., Auburndale, Mass. TATABLE FERNS — Best varieties, fine stock. 2-in. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in.. $5.00 per 100. WOOO per 1000. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe & Division Aves., Grand Rapids, .Mich. TABLE FERNS— Best varieties. 2ti-in., ic- Orders of 250 at 2; aC; orders of lOllO $22.50. Brant Bros. Inc., Utica, N. Y. FERN'S — 1000 Boston Ferns, out of bench, strong healthy clean plants, ready for 6-in. pots, 20c. A. D. Scheinfeld, Secaucus. .V. J. FERN SEEDLINGS AND OTHER FERNS— In any quantity; see advertisement on page 572 . J. F. Anderson, Fern Specialist, Short Hiils, N. J. FERN SEEDLINGS— In all varieties; al«>_«ll other Ferns, 2>^-in., etc. See display ad., pag« 569. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., N. Y. FORGET-ME-NOTS FORGET-ME-NOTS CMyosotis)- Best Winter^ blooming, nice, strong plants from soil, $1.00 Ser 100; 2>i-in., S2.00 per 100. Cash with order. tewton Rose Conservatories, Newtonville, Mass. FREESIAS FREESIA PURITY BULB.S— 500.000 H in.tto H in., $4.00 per 1000; 200.000 H ■■>• to )2 in., $2.00 per 1000. Express prepaid when cash with order, o per cent, discount C. O. D. Pacific.Bulb Co.. Seabright, Cal. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— Ricard, Poitevine, Viaud, Gen. Grant, Nutt, Oberle, Buchner, rooted cuttings, $10.00 per 1000; 2i4-m., $20.00 per 1000. John C. Daly, 1510 Hackensack Plank ltd.. North Ber- gen, N. J. GER.\NIUMS — Rooted Cuttings. Ricard. Nutt, Poitevine, Buchner, $10,00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. Orders will be filled in rotation. A. D. Scheinfield. Secaucus. N. J. GERANIUMS — 100 of any of the following vari- eties at $1.25 postpaid: Nutt, Grant, LawTence, Ricard, Hartman, Viaud and Violet. California Geranium Co., Box 352, Santa Monica, Cal. GERANIUMS — Rooted Cuttings sent with guar- antee that puta all risk on me. See dispUy advertisement. Albert M. Herr, Lancaatcr. Pa. GERANIUMS — 4-in., bushy; S. A. Nutt, A. Ricard and Poitevine, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Caah. C. Betacber. Dover, Ohio. GLADIOLI GLADIOLUS BULBS FOR F.iLL DELIVERY— Large stock of .\merica. .\ugusta. Mrs. Francis King. The leading florists' sorts, also many others, ^» Write for prices. N. Leon Wintzer. West Grove. Pa. HOLLIES HOLLIES FOR FALL DELIVERY— Pyramidalis, 3-4 ft.. $30.00; 4-5 ft., $40.00 per 100. Hodgins, 2-3 ft. high. 2 ft. diam.. $25.00 per 100. Perado, 3-S ft., $25.00; 4-5 ft.. $35.00 per 100. Verkade & ' Sons. P. O. Box 392. New London. Conn. HYDRANGEAS Best French varieties and Otaksa. Extra Fine Plants. Special Offer. 2>-;-inch $5.00 $40.00 3-iich 7.50 60.00 6-inch 45.00 You will not regret your investment. ' Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, it contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. FRENCH HYDRANGEAS 2>i-in. pots. $4.50 per 100. In the foUowinc varieties: Hydrangea La Lorraine, Mme. Emile Mouilliere, General Vi De Vibraye, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Radiant. Avalanche. E. G. Hill, Bouquet Rose. Cash with order, please. J. H. Fieaser, Hamilton Ave., North Bergen. N. J. B.VRG.\IN in Hydrangea Otaksa; elegant stocky plants. 10 to 12 stems to a plant, fine for Easter and Decoration Day, 50c. a plant. Cash. Watkia & Nicholson, Lakeview Greenhouses, Hammonton, N. J. HYDRANGE.\— Otaksa, 3H-in., $7.00 per 100: 5-in., $10.00 per 100. IRA G. MARVIN. 23 So. Franklin St., WILKES-B.\RRE, PA. HY'DRANGE.\— Otaksa, 3-in.. pots, $5.00 per 100. Flowering sixes, pot grown. 25c. to 50o. each. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe 6i Division .\ve8.. Grand Rapitls. Mich. Continned to Next Pnco September 9, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 60S STOCK ^m SALE IRIS IRISES — Best new and older varieties; worth while kinds. New G. and K. varieties: Lohengrin, pink; Pr. Vic. Louise, yellow and plum; Nibe- lungen, yellow and maroon; King, yellow and brown; Khein Nixe, white and violet, $1.75 per doz.; ingeborg, pure white; Gerda, pale yellow, $1.00 per doz.; Trautlieb, soft pink, $2.00 per doz.; Perfection, pansy purple; Mine. Pacquette, claret; Pallida Dainiatiea, light blue, SI. 50 per doz.; Darius, Elegana, Her Majesty, Jacquesiana, Mrs. Neubronner, Plumeri, $1.00 per doz.; standard sorts, 50c. per doz. True to name. Cash. Price list ready. F. C. Lindsley, 4540 Edgewood Ave., Winton Place, Cincinnati, O. Plant now for best results the choicest of all GERMAN IRIS Per 100 Pallida dalmatica $15.00 King of Iris 15.00 Mrs. Neubronner 15.00 Rheine Nile 12.00 Niebelungen 10.00 Princess Vic. Louise 10.00 Madame Chereau 4.00 Cash with order. Mountain View Floral Co. I Portland, Ore. I IRIS — German: Purple, blue and yellow clumps, $50.00 per 1000. Three to five shoots to a clump. Japanese Iris. White, purple and lavender Divisions, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson, Springfield Gardens, L. I., N. Y. GERMAN IRIS— Pallido dalmatica, Mme. Che- reau, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. John Mar- shall, Prop. Fruit Hill Greenhouses, Providence, R. I. IRIS — German, 10 named varieties, $2.00 per 100; Japanese, white, purple, mixed, $5.00 per 100. Amon Heights Nurseries, Camden, N. J. IVY ENGLISH IVY— 200 strong, 2!i-in. plants, Fronds, 12-in. to 18-in., $4.00 per 100. IRA G. MARVIN, 23 So. Franklin St., WILIvES-BARRE, PA. 2000 IVY PLANTS, strong rooted, 2' i to 5 ft. long at 2c. each. C. Adams, 5000 O'Donnell St., Baltimore, Md. ENGLISH IVY PLANTS— Field grown, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Theo. Knocke, Princeton, N.J. JERUSALEM CHERRIES JERUSALEM CHERRIES— Very fine stock, 2K- in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. J. H. Fiesser, Hamilton Ave. , North Bergen, N. J. mmSERT STOCK ORNAMENTAL STOCK OP QUALITY CAN SUPPLY QUANTITY OF FOLLOWING ITEMS: AZALEA mollis. Bushy plants, with plenty of buds, 12 to 15 in. high, 35c. each, $4.00 per doz., $30,00 per 100; 15 to 18 in. high, 45o. each, $5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. BOXWOOD — Pyramids, 35 in. high, very fine, $1.75 each; 42 in. high, very fine, $2.25 each; 48 in. high, very fine, $3.25 each; 54 in. high, very fine, $4.00 each. RHODODENDRONS— Best, hardy-named sorts, bright foliage and full of buds, 18 to 24 in. high, 75o. each; 24 to 30 in., $1.00 each. These cover the entire list of Parson's Hardy Hybrids. SeedUng RHODODENDRONS— Mixed colors, 18 to 24 in. high, very bushy and full of buds, 55c. each; 24 to 30 in. high, and correspondingly bushy, 70c. each. ARISTOLOCHLA Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe)— Ei- f-'^-& strong plants, 4 ft. of tops, 25c. each, in any quantity. , HYDRANGEA Paniculata grandifiora — Tree form, I 3 to 4 ft. bodies, fine heads, $25.00 per 100. Bush form, 3 ft. high, $10.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA Arborescens grandifiora alba — 3 to 4 ft. high, bushy, $20.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., bushy, ! $14.00 per 100. I BARBERRY Thunbergii— 18 to 24 in. high, very I bushy, $7.00 per 100; 15 to 18 in. high, very I bushy, $5.00 per 100. PRIVET, CALIFORNIA— Very bushy, 18 to 24 in high, $2.50 per 100; 24 to 30 in. high, $3.00 per 100. , PRIVET AMURENSE (Amoor River, Hardy Northern Type)— 18 to 24 in., $5.00 per 100; 24 to 30 in., $7.00 per 100. I THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville ----------- Ohio FAI.MS SINGLE PLANTS Belmoreana, 4-inch $40.00 per 100. 5-inch 75c. to $1.00 each. 6-inch $1.25 to $1.50 each. Forsteriana, 2H-inch.. .$20.00 per 100. 4-inch $40.00 to $45.00 per 100. 5-inch $1.00 to $1.25 each. 6-inch $1.25 to $2.00 each. 7-inch $1.50 to $2.50 each. . Made up plants. Prices on application. PHOENIX ROEBELENII 4-mch $6.00 per 100. 5-mch $1.25 to $1.50 each. 6-mch $2.00 to $2.50 each. V-mch $2.50 to $3.50 each. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow SJ^^ Philadelphia, Pa. PHOENIX ROEBELENI— Out of 4-in. pots; very well established plants, 12 in. above the pot, 135.00 per 100. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., College Point, L. I., N. Y. Comtlnned to Next Cslnmn STOCKj;OR SALE FAIIDANUS PANDANU8 VEITCHII— For a few days only will make special low price for cash with order. Size for 2>i-in. pots, $4.50 per 100. Size for 3 -in. pots, 6.00 per 100. Size for 4 -in. pots, 8.00 per 100. Size for 6 -in. pots, 12.00 per 100. Best pot-gown, nicely variegated, 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. PandanuB suckera, $2.00 and $4.00 per 100. J. J. Soar. Little River, Fla. FEL&RGONICMS PELARGONIUMS— E. G. Wurtenburgia. Schwab- ian Maid, 4-iii., $16.00 per 100. Caab. C. Betsoher, Dover, Ohio. PEOVIES Peonies 3 to 5 eye roots. Best Cut Flower Varieties. Many new ones. Description and prices on application. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. THE WORLD'S BEST PEONIES— Fifteen fine namefl Peonies for $2.50. or 25 for S5.00, all different and truly labeled, a chance to obtain a fine collection at half price, comprising such varieties as Festiva maxima, Delachei, Achillea, Lady L. Bramwell, Couronne d'Or, Prolifica, Tricolor, Louis Van Houtte, and various other fine sorts. With any order of above for S5.00 I will include one f>lant of Baroness Schroeder free. I have the argest stock in America of Lady Alexandra Duff (absolutely true) and many other fine varieties. Send for catalogue. W. L. Gumm, Peony Special- ist, Remington, Ind. PEONIES — Get the rare ones, true stock. Le Cygne, Soulange, Tourangelle, Mme. Jules Dessert, Mons. Martin Cahuzac, La France, Rosa Bonheur, Mignon, Therese, German Bigot, Prime- vere, La Fayette, Eugene Verdier. Send for list D. W. C. Ruff, Buena Vista Gardens, St. Paul, Minn. VERKADE & SONS offer now for Fall delivery Peonies from $40.00 per 1000 up, in the fojlow- ing varieties: Festiva maxima, Jeanne d'Arc, Meissonier, D. of Wellington, etc. Write for full iist. P. O. Box 392, New London, Conn. PEONIES — The money makers. Send for our list. C. Betacher. Dover. Ohio. PERENNIALS PERENNIALS The following varieties very large and strong plants, ready for immediate delivery: Anchusa Italica, Achilles Ptarmica, Hibiscus, Dianthus (four varieties), Heliopsis Pitcheriana, Hehanthus mixed, Lychnis, Lythrum, Coreopsis and Salvia. All at $5.00 per 100. Many other varieties. Send for complete list. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 160S-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. PERENNIALS— Canterbury Bells, assorted 2U- in. pots, nice plants, $2.00 per 100. $20,00 per 1000. Sweet William, assorted. Dianthus Pinks, assorted- Digitalis (Fox Glove), assorted. Holly- hocks, assorted. All transplanted plants, ready for field, at $1.50 per 100. Cash please. Hopkins the Florist, Brattleboro, Vt. HARDY PLANTS — Cypripedium acaule, pubes- cens and spectabile. Lilium Canadense and Philadelphicum 25 varieties Hardy Ferns, also hardy perennials and shrubs. L. E. Witliams, Exeter. N. H. PHLOX ^^ PHLOX— White or pink, $3.00 per 100. Amon Heights Nurseries, Camden, N. J. POINSETTIAS POINSETTIAS— Strong stock, 234-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. IRA G. MARVIN, 23 So. Franklin St., WILKES-BARRE, PA. POINSETTIAS— Niceplantfl, out of 2K-in.. $4.50 and $5.00 per 100. Caeb. Fiaher BroB., Cham- bersburg, Pa. PRIMULAS PRIMULA — Chinensis Fimbriata. Defiance, Xmas Red; Karfunkelstein, blood red; La Duchesse, flesh color; Morgenroethe, blush rose; Coerulea, blue. The best time in the year to buy Primula Malacoides, lavender and white, strong stock from 214-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. $27.50 per 1000. Mala- coides Rosea, new. $3.50 per 100. Cash. Henry Schmidt, 673 Church Lane, North Bergen, N. J. PRIMULA — Chinese large flowering, 3-in., $4,00 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Malacoides, 2-in., $2.00; 3-in.. $4.00 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremans- town. Pa. PRIMULA — Obconica, transplanted seedlingB, Ronsdorf strain, finest in existence, separate or mixed. $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. Malacoides, white or pink, transplanted, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. ContiAued to Next Colnmn STOCKJTOiR^SALE PRIMDLA PRIMULA MALACOIDES ROSEA— New, bril- liant pink variety. Certificates wherever shown. August or September delivery. $5.00 per 100, S40.00 ber 1000. Fred H. Lemon 4 Co., Richmond, Ind. RESURRECTION PLANTS RESURRECTION PLANTS— (Mexican Ever- green), scarce, $3.25 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Vaugban's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St.. New York. ROSES ROSES — Own root, bench plants, Pink and White Killarney, 1 to 3 year old; Richmond, 1 year old, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000; 3'i-in. Richmond, $6.00 per 100. IRA G. MARVIN. 23 So. Franklin St., WILKES-BARRE, PA. ROSE PLANTS— Pink and White Killarney, 3-in. pots, own roots, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. My Maryland, 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 1000. Henry .Smith, cor. Monroe andlDivision Aves., Grand Rapids, Mich. 2>i- and 4-in , 1 yr., field-grown to pot 5 to 6-in. Leedle Co., Expert Rose Growers, Springfield. O. SEEDS NEW AND VERY FINE SPENCER VARIETIES Greenhouse-grown seed. Oz. 'i lb. Lb. Rose Queen $5.00 $15.00 $.50,00 Fordhook, pink 1,50 4.00 1500 Fordhook, rose 1,50 4..50 ISOO Fordhook, pink and white 1.50 4..50 18.00 Yarrawa 1,00 3.50 12.00 WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING VARIETIES. Oz. 'i lb. Lb. Mrs. A, A. Skach $1.00 $3.60 $12.00 Pink and White Orchids 75 2.50 9.00 Mrs. Jas. Manda 1.25 4,00 14,00 Morning Star 4.00 12.00 40.00 White Orchid 1,00 3.50 12.00 Mrs. M. Spanolin 1.25 4.00 14,00 Venus 1,50 5,00 15.00 Lavender Orchid 1.00 3.50 12.00 Lavender Nora 50 2.00 G.OO Lavender Queen 50 2.00 6,00 Orchid Beauty 75 2.50 9.00 Many other varieties. Send for complete list. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. SHILAX Smilax 100 1000 2H-inch J3.50 $30.00 3 -inch 6.00 50.00 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. SMILAX— 2)-f -in., $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rate. Cash. W. L. Jones, Nutley, N. J. SMILAX— To make room, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. M, H, Baumann, Park Ridge, N. J. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS Extra fine topped and branching. 100 1000 Ramsburg'a Silver Pink, 2H-in $5.00 $40 00 Phelps' White, 2)^-in 6.00 40.00 Phelps' Yellow, 2n 5.00 40.00 Nelrose, 2H-in 5.00 40.00 Nelrose, .3-in 8.00 70,00 Keystone. 2H-in 6.00 30.00 Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 160S-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia Pa. SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink, Phelp's White and Yellow, 2}4-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Keystone, 2i4-\n., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Do not fail to order a packet of our New Key- stone Snapdragon Seed, clear pink and an all Win- ter bloomer, $1.00 per pkt. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO., 1004 Lincoln Bldg. 1004 Lincoln Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, PA. SNAPDRAGON— Nelrose, 3-in., strong and bushy, cut back, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Key- stone, new, 3-in., strong and bushy, cut back, fine pink, Winter blooming. $7.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. John F. Horn & Bro., 20 No. Sixth St., AUentown, Pa. SNAPDRAGONS — Virginia, seedling plants, from selected stock, cut back and branched, 2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Ramsburg's Silver Pink, white, yellow, garnet, $3.00 per 100. M. P. Ford, Florist, E. Weymouth. Mass. SNAPDRAGONS — New Snapdragon. Enchantress, introduced this year, color of Enchantress Su- preme Carnation. From 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Only 500 left. No disease. F. W. Fletcher .Si Co., Inc., Auburndale, Mass. SNAPDRAGONS— Best white, yellow and red Snapdragons. 2 '4-in. pots, fine plants, $3,00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Clarence Alwine, Aldan, Del. Co., Pa. SNAPDRAGON — Grown from seed, strong and bushy plants. Ramsburg's Silver Pink, Phelp's White, 2H-in., $3.50 per 100. I. Carter & Son, Mt. Holly, N. J. Contimned to Next Colnma STOCKFOR_SALE__ SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS- SUver Pink, Giant White. Giant Yellow, 2)^-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. __^____ SWAINSONA SWAIN.SONA— 4-in. pots, fine plants, $12,50 per 100. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe and Division Avea., Grand Rapids, Mich. SWEET PEAS SWEET PEAS— Zvolanek's varieties. Note my ad.,page5G9. " ' ._...;_ ..^n «, ««.. . New York City ad, page .509. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th »t., ' ' Yor' "■ SWEET WILLIAMS SWEET WILLIAM— A fine mixture, Newport Beauty and plenty dark shades, our own Having, f^eed, $2, .50 per oz. Plants July sown. $1.25 per 100. Cash. Providence Horticultural Co., Provi- dence, R. I. VINCAS VINCA INCANA— For borders and edging, plants from open ground, $5,00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Southworth Bros., Beverly, Mass. VIOLETS FIELD GROWN VIOLET PLANTS 100 1000 Princess of Wales $6.00 $.50.00 Lady Campbell 6.00 .50.00 Marie Louise 6.00 .50,00 California 6.00 50.00 Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO,, 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. FIELD-GROWN VIOLETS— Strong clumps of Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000. California. $4.00 per 100. Campbell, $5.00 per 100. All strong, healthy plants, packed to carry safely by express. Chaa. Black, Hightstown, N . J VIOLETS — Princess of Wales. As we have dis- continued growing Violets, we offer our stock for sale. First pick, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Extra fine stock. J. B. Braun, Florist, Hightstown, N. J. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK BOUVARDIA— Scarlet, white and Humboldtii, 3- in. pots, strong plants, $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri — 2-in. pots. $2.00, 2V2-in. pots, $3.00, 3-in. pots, $4,00 per 100. Poinsettias — 2J^i-in. pots, $4,00; 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th & Westmoreland Sts . Philadelphia, Pa. BOUVARDIA— Pink and red, $4.00 per 100, Boston ferns from 214-in. pots, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Whitmanii ferns, same size. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Cash, please. Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St., Scranton, Pa. DRAGfiNA INDIVI.SA — t-in, pots. 18-in, to 20-in. high. 20c. each. English Ivy — 1-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Snapdragon- Silver Pink. 2;^-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. Woj. Mears, Rumson, N. J. MU.ST BE SOLD .\T ONCE— Sash bars. 14x14. double thick glass. 300 Asparagus plumosus plants. Write or call. A. Ruess, 1524 Haines St.. Philadelphia, Pa. FOR SALE— 2000 Madison Rose plants, 4-in, pots, at Oc, also 1000 ft. l,^4'-in. Reading black wrought pipe, at 7c. a ft — never used, as good as new. Brant-Hentz Flower Co., Madison, N. J._ STRAWBERRY PLANTS POT-GROWN STRAWBERRY PLANTS— Suc- cess. Abington, Sen. Dunlap, Virginia, GItn Mary, McKinley, Wm. Belt, Brandywine, Gandy- Sharpless, Fendall. $2,00 per 100; Chesapeake, Nick Ohiiier, $2.25 per 100. Fall bearer. Progres- sive, $3,00 per 100. Packing free. Cash with order. Red Bank Nurseries. 331 Broad St.. Red Bank. N, J. STRAWBERRY PLANTS— For September and Fall planting. Layer and pot-grown plants of the leading standard and Everbearing varieties. Will bear fruit next Summer. Also Raspberry. Black- berry, Asparagus plants, Fruit trees. Catalog free. Wholesale price list sent to florists. Harry P. Squires, Good Ground. N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS FIELD GROWN PLANTS— -All varieties: Cab- bage, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10.000. Celery, $2.00 per 1000. Parsley, $2.50 per 1000. F. M. Pattington, Scipioville, N. Y. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE A profitable retail greenhouse business, consisting of 5 greenhouses. 8,000 ft-, double thick glass, in good repair, large modern salesroom and office in a live New England city. Established and owned by the same party for 16 years. Sales and net income this year largest in its history. 'Mums. Carnations, etc., planted all ready for profitable Winter's busi- ness. Price very reasonable. Personal reasons for sellinR. No triOers need write. Address R. D.. care THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE. FOR SALE — t-room house, plot 57x100. green- house 14x60. C. Hutzler. East 87th St. near Ave L., Canarsie, Brooklyn. N. Y. Continaed to Next Face eo6 The Florists' Exchange FOR SALE OR RENT MISCELLANEOUS WANTS FOR WAI.H— 70(10 ft. of lNT)-!1 AND GALVANIZED, Oc. PECIvY CYPKK.SS. .S17.00 and up per thousand sq. ft. Metropolilaii Material Co., 139S-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. FOR SALE — Eleven section Radiant Hot Water Boiler, in best condition. Address Ira H. Landis. Paradise. Lancaster Co., Pa. FOR SALE — No. 5 Mills Boiler, fine condition, for steam or hot water. Price $150. Tripp Floral Co., Walton. N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES — Best •taple on the market, 35c. per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postage paid. Michigan Cut Flowex Exehame. 264 Randolph St.. Detroit, Mich. SPHAGNUM MOSS TOBACCO STEMS SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbl. bale $2.10. 5 bales $9.25; 5-bbl. bale $1.00. 5 bales $4.25. Jersey Peat, 75c. per bag. Burlapped. 40c. extra. Cash. 6o. leas. Joe. H. Paul, Box 156. Manahawkin. N. J. MOSS — Freshly baled Sphagnum Moss, bur- lapped. Shipments from 10 to 50 bales C5c. ach. Cash with order. Write for prices on car lots. Frank Hancock, City Point, Wis. SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbl. bale $2.00. 10 bales $19.00. Cash. 7c. less. Orders rushed. Mana- hawkin Moss & Peat Co., Box V. Manahawkin, N^J. MOSS— Strictly Ist^class. $1.00 per bale. Cash. Adolphus B. Cranmer. Mayetta. N. J. FRESH TOBACCO STEMS— In bales. 200 lbs. $2.00; SCO lbs.. $4.00; 1000 lbs.. $7.00; ton, $13.00. Also Dust. Scharff Bros., Florists, Van Wert. Ohio. WntE WORK WE are the largest manufacturers of Wire Work in the West. E. F. Winteraon Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. lU. Continued to Next Colnnin WANTED TO KENT— 10,000 to 15,000 ft. of glass in good order. New Jersey preferred. Ad- dress S. A., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— Boiler stack in good condition, 22-in. diameter, 35 ft. long. C. W . Espy & Son, Brook- viUe. Pa. —-—-^———-—==^=. General Trade Notes Nkw Yokk, N. Y. — .Siebrec-ht Bros., Inc., tlui'ists, have recently leased the store at 4.3 W. 46th st. Tout Cuester, N. Y. — John Smith, the llorist, will occupy his new shop at r.'2 N. Main st. by Sept. 1. Fall Kivee, Mass. — Warburton's Flower Shop has recently been opened in the Hotel Wilbur building, N. Main st. Speingfield, III. — Heimbreiker & Cole will erect an addition to their green- house at State st. and South Grand ave. to cost $5000. Teebe Haute, Ind. — John G. Heinl, of J. G. Heinl & Son, florists, has been elected president of the Morris Plan Bank, to be established here. Martins Ferry. W. Va. — Harry Humphries of this city has recently pur- chased the Morrison greenhouses at St. Clairsville and will shortly remove to that city. Bellefontaine, O. — A downtown salesroom will be opened by the Kads Greenhouses about Sept. 15. A room in the Short Building on Columbus ave. is being prepared for occupancy. Newark, N. J. — Bankruptcy Referee Porter declared a five per cent dividend on Friday, Aug. 11, to the creditors of H. C. Strobell & Co., florists of 895 Broad st. The claims aggregate about ;fl8,000. Aurora, Neb. — F. A. Davidson has ar- ranged to build a greenhouse for Aurora, an improvement which will be greatly appreciated. The material has already been purchased and a large part of it is now on the way. Hiiu.STON, Tex. — The Kuhlmann Flo- ral Co. has been incorporated with a capital stock stated at .$40,000. The in- corporators are H. H. Kuhlmann, J. M. Powers, Jr., H. H. Kuhlmann, Jr.,. and Douglas B. Lacy. Rock Island, III. — L. Stapp of Rock Island. 111., announces, as of Sept. 1. that his brother, E. H. Stapp, is now asso- . ciated with him in the florist business, the firm having been incorporated under the name of the L. Stapp Co. Norman, Okla. — A greenhouse to cost .$4000 is being built here, and when completed the business will be in charge of W. A. Rowe, formerly with a florist companv in Oklahoma City. The firm will cater to the trade of the University "f Oklahoma. Port Jefferson, N. Y. — Mrs. A. E. Kissam, the only florist in town, is one of the veterans in the trade on Long Island. The Summer visitors have not been as numerous as usual, but on the whole business throughout the year has been good. Manistique, Mich. — The Johnson Greenhouses which are under construc- tion at the corner of Maple and Walnut sts. will be in operation in about a month, according to E. N. Johnson, formerly of Lake Geneva. Wis., proprietor of the place. The big hot water boiler which will heat the place arrived this week and is being installed in the ba.sement. Des Moines, Ia. — The annual conven- tion of the Iowa State Florists' Associa- tion was held here on Aug. 30 in the Chnniber of Commerce Building. About ."lO florists of Iowa were present. They were taken for an autnmobile tour Uiniugh the city followed by a dinner. J. S. Wilson and J. V. D. Fulmer of Des Moines were the speakers. St. Ciiakt.es. III. — S. W. Pike has three ai'ies of Gladioli, ('annas, and Dahlias that show the want of rain very much. With a giwd rain a good cut of Gladioli can yet lie had, but tlie Cannas grown for the plant trade will be too small to admit of much root division. Mr. Pike is preparing to begin his l''all :ind Winter campaign in the rooted cut- ting business, in which he has made a success for many years. Atlanta, Ga. — The Southern Nur- serymen's Association convened on Aug. ;iO at the Piedmont Hotel. The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce tendered the asso- ciation th(! use of a number of automo- biles and the nur.serynien made a tour of the city. R. C. Berckmans of Augusta made an interesting address and A. D. Knox, assistant agricultural agent of the N. C. & St. L. railroad, urged co-opera- tion betwi'en nurserymen and farmers of the South. Elgin, III. — Geo. Mattison, supt. of the Geo. Souster greenhouses is spending his vacation in hunting and fishing in the neighborhood of Hutchison, Minn. Elgin is unfortunate enough to have an epidemic of typhoid fever that originated in the factories of Elgin Watch Co., which has given the trade quite a bit of funeral work. The Souster greenhouses are in good condition ; a fine crop of Chrysanthemums is coming along, and all Carnations are benched. The peren- nial gardens and outside grounds show the need of rain quite conspicuously. ToPEKA, Kan. — Fire, thought to have started in the boiler house of Ed Bass's greenhouses on Aug. 17, destroyed the entire establishment, valued at .$15, OX). The buildings included the Bass resi- group, covering 100 sq. ft., comprising Dicksonias, Phlebodiums in var., Ne- phrolepis, Pteris and some rare ferns which caused considerable comment. Their 25 sq. ft. of fancy Caladiums was superb in size, color, and variety. A ' novel feature was the flowering group staged by the same firm consisting of standard Heliotropes, Verbenas, (iolden Glow, 'Mums, Zinnias and purple Pe- tunias, all well grown and finished in Oiu. pots. All exhibits were plunged in green sawdust, and I think same would enhance many of our big shows through- out the country, were this example fol- lowed. Max Kaiser staged some interesting exhibits. His group of flowering jilantx eoveriug 100 sq. ft. was arranged on ft s(iuare design, using 8. A, Nutt Ge- raniums for the center with Lilium gi- ganteum in the corners. Begonia Cha' laiue, with a few foliage plants as cessories. He also had large basket> Nephrolepis with a Oft. depth. Harry F. Baker had a creditable dis- play of perennials of the choicest specieis, Chicago Ave. Greenhouses staged a lot of material among which was a fine specimen of Pha'nix Roebeliuii. The Wild Botanical Garden of Minne- apolis had many varieties of wild flow- ers that are hardy in the State and proved interesting. The Minneapolis Mushroom Societj also had a creditable display of 80 or more fungi, many of which are edible. The State DepL of Agriculture had ft large exhibit of various fruit, vegetables, and several instructors were busy ex- emplifying the methods of pruning fruit trees, the insects that attack, and mode of extermination. A collection of in.sect pests was shown. W. E. T. The Optimist — (on the morning after the Zeppelin raid) "Well, you always wanted a rock garden, didn't you, dear?" —The SLitch deuce and furniture, conservatory, propa- gating house, buggy sheds, garage, pump- ing station, boiler house annex and show rooms. So quickly did the flames spread that Mr. Bass did not save enough clothes to wear. The loss is approxi- mately half covered with insurance. Bass has announced his intention to re- build at once. St. Paul, Minn. Business remains about normal. All stock flnding its way to the wholesale section is quickly sold. F. H. Froniibold, formerly with Wm. L. Ruck Co. of Kansas City, Mo., has accejiled a jiosilion as decorator for Holm & Olson. This firm is cutting fine c|U.'iIity Golden Glow 'Mums at its green- houses. State Fair The Minnesota State Fair, as usual, opened its gates on Labor Day. The attendance early in the day proved to be a record. Ilorticulturnl Hall was fairly well filled with exhibits of plants, flowers and fruit. The three largest ex- hihitors were Holm & Olson of St. Paul, Max Kaiser of Meriam l*ark. and C.hi- cago ave. Greenhouses of Minneapolis. The large decorative plants in which Holm & Olson took highest honors were taslefnlly arranged in circular slnii>e with a 20fl. Kentia as a center; also a large Cibolium, well colored Crotons. Boston ferns, rare Dracaenas, etc. Their fern Birds of America The third annual bird count of the United States will be made by the Bu- reau of Biological Survey during the breeding season of May and ,Tune next year. The Department of Agriculture relies largely on persons interested in bird life who care to become voluntary enumerators. They count the number of (lillerent kinds of birds found in a 40- or S(>-acre farm or wood lot. Valuable data on the character, number and distribu- lion of the birds has thus been obtained. Watermelons Cure Indigestion 111 S. J. Mitchell's notes in The Ex- change last week he referred to the good feast of Watermelon that Benjamin Hammond of Beacon, N. Y.. enjoyed at Houston. Mr. Hammond was sulTering from slight indisi>osition and desired but- termilk, but could not obtain any at the time. Instead, he got an Alabama Sweet \\*atermelon. He now writes to us, say- ing : "The story is all true. I nt^er knew before that there was so much real good in Watermelons." Crop to Grow with Snapdragon ^\■ill you kindly tell me what would lie g i tt) raise with Snapdragims so as to make as much as possible of the crop. I wish to put them in this year iustea i>f Carnations, also how large ought the plants to be now to jiut iu the green- house?—F. C. IL, Conn. — Snapdragons, if planted at the proper distance apart, usually as the season ad- vances shade the entire ground and pre- clude the possibility of growing any other crop with them. It might be possible to plant along the sides of the benches where Snapdragon was growing Gladioli bulbs in Midwinter which would bln-.m in late Spring. Increase in Subscription and Advertising Rates I We request our readers to peruse care- ' fully our advertisement on page 5."i0, this issue, wherein we state very fully the causes which are compelling us to make the increase and against which we are ])owerless. It will be seen we are giving fair notice, and this at further ex- pense to ourselves, as every subscription , now sold will have to bear the burden of the higher price for paper. September 9, VJlli. 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SCOLLAY, Inc. 74-76 MYRTLE AVE., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Established Over Fifty Years Wbeo ordering, please meption Tbe Exchaiige Jennings Cast-Iron Gutters and Fittings Our Gutters are EXTRA WIDE and EXTRA HEAVY and are drilled to measure. Our Jennings Patent Roof-supports and Bench-fittings have all connections and braces SPLIT TO BOLT TOGETHER, giving the full strength of threaded pipe fittings at a fraction of their cost, and GREATLY SIMPLIFY- ING ERECTION. These Bench and Brace Fittings are used in the numerous Plant Culture Stations of the United States Government. We mould and fit this material and OUR PRICES ARE ROCK BOTTOM. Send for our catalogue. CASKEY & KEEN, 6th and Berks Sis, Philadelphia, Pa. This "Red Devil" Cuts Over 5000 Ft. of Greenhouse Glass It is one of the 40 styles of "RED DEVIL" Glass Cutters. Has six extra hand-honed wheels in handle — a new one in place in a moment. Cuts more glass witli less pressure and avoids breakage and splinters. Style No. 5. sample 20c. Send for Green Book of "UED DEVIL" Glaziers' Tools SMITH & HEMENWAYCO., Inc, ^L^^^ik'cifl, When ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange GREENHOUSES IRON FRAME PIPE FRAME OUR FACILITIES ARE THE BEST FOR DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING ANY TYPE OF HOUSE, AND OUR EXPERIENCE ASSURES YOU A STRUCTURE WHICH WILL BE FOUND DESIRABLE IN EVERY RESPECT AND REASONABLE IN PRICE. "PROMPT SHIPMENTS" The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 3075 South Spaulding Avenue - - CHICAGO WE MANUFACTURE HOTBED SASH at 75c. each Oura are all made from the very b«t ?rade of Gulf Cypress. Glazed Hotbed ' Sash from $1.65 up. Double Light Sash up to $4.00. We carry a large itock of all sizes. Write us for estimate. S. JACOBS & SONS, ■ 365-1379 Flushing Av. BROOKLYN, N. Y. 608 The Florists' Exchange StptcmlRT !), Ifili Dangerous To Believe " There s a saying, old and rusty, But as good as any new, That says: 'Never trouble trouble Until trouble troubles you! " nnOW, that may be all very well in some things, but it's a mighty l^ll dangerous thing to follow when it comes to heating. Of course, there are a lot of growers who seem to absolutely refuse to read trouble signs, and never replace an old boiler until it gives completely out. / Sometimes they put off putting in a new boiler, because they think it's saving money. But old boilers are quite like old autos — they "cost more than they come to. " You never know just what will happen next. it's good business to let your little troubles trouble you just enough to keep you out of bigger troubles. Trouble yourself enough right now to order Hitchings Boiler. Order it now. Hitchings & Co. Gener'i! ^ Jllu f • iiml 1 ■■' tu EI l/Mlf.ni. N J. NEW YORK 1170 Br....l".v BOSTON 49 FeJ-riil Strrrl PHILADEl I "HI A 40 S. I5lli Slr.-t / / ■■■■■?■■■,■<■.:, ■ '',;'■■. ' ''y.. ■■':/■ ■ 'i/->A. ■■'''^■- '/■■■' ■'■■ ^jo.;v '/,■/,'■■ ■ .', ■■■ ■■/■■■■ ■ ■■■'■///■/ ,«, '■/■■'/>■.■:■;, /'A A WEEKLY TRADE MEDIUM FOR FLORISTS. SEEDSMEN, NURSERYMEN AND THE ALLIED INDUSTRIES CHICAGO Western Office 143 North Wabash Ave. Vol. XLII. No. 12 SEPTEMBER 16, 19 16 One Dollar per An Home Office f 438 to 448 W. 37th S , NEW YORK Fine Ferns FOR SUMMER AND FALL TRADE The fancy varieties of NEPHROLEPIS especially are very much in demand, and find a ready sale during the Summer and Fall months. Now is the time to lay in a stock. Owing to the great demand for Ferns in the late Spring, we became sold out, and were not able to fill all of our orders, bu* now we have an unusually fine stock of plants of exceedingly good value. You will find them the most salable plants that can be handled. NEPHROLEPIS elegantissima compacta. 2ii-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in,, .S12 00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Teddy Jr. 2K-in. Pots, $6.00 per 100; 3H-'o., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Smithii. 2M-in. pots, $8.00 per 100; 3H-in., $3.00 per doz.; 5-in., $6.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS muscosa. 3M-in. Pots, $3.00 per doz. Lilium Harrisii FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY We offer a selected stock of the original true Harrisii for early forcing. This stock was grown from the original true type, and will be found splendid stock for early forcing, for which purpose Harrisii is so valuable. The crop is much shorter than usual this season, but we are in position to supply a nice lot of selected stock. 6- to 7-ioch bulbs. S5.50 per 100. or $16.00 per case of 350 bulbs. 7- to 9-inch bulbs, 9.00 per 100, or 16.00 per case of 200 bulbs. Lilium Formosum NOW READY We offer the black-stemmed variety, which is superior to the green, the cost of the bulbs being a trifle more, but thev are well worth the diiTerence in price. 7- to 9-inch bulbs. $8.00 per 100, or $17.50 per case of 250 bulbs. 9- to 10-inch bulbs, $12.00 per 100, or S19.00 per case of 180 bulbs. Chinese Sacred Lily NOW READY Single basket (30 bulbs), $1.80; original bundle, containing four baskets (120 bulbs). $6.60 Freesias Seasonable Stock i)( to 5€ in. , Purity (ready for immediate delivery). $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per 1000. Azore {for later delivery). Pure white. $1.00 per 100. $8.50 per 1000. F. R. PIERSON C0."";T" FREEZIA 5i to M-in., $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000 Boston Fern Runners $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000 Geranium Rooted Cuttings A No. 1 STOCK Booking orders now, to be shipped now and later, of tlie following varieties, Ricard, Helen Michel!, Poitevine, Improved Poitevine, Madam Landry, Due De Montmore, Trego, Viaud, at S12.50 per 1000 S. A. Nutt, La Favoiite, Buchner, John Doyle, Tiffin, Achievement, at $10.00 per 1000 BULBS LILIUM FORMOSUM DUE NOW Per 100 Per 1000 7-9 Case of 250 $15.00 $7.00 $56.00 7-9 Case of 275 16.50 7.00 56.00 8-10 Case of 200 17.00 8.50 80.00 9-10 Case of 200 18.00 9.50 85.00 ARAUCARIA Excelsa Fine large plants. ti-in , 18 to 22 in. high. 81.00 each. 7-iii., 22 to 34 in. high, 1.50 each. ADIANTUM Croweanum Rfjuly now. Fine plants. , 810(10 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. BOUVARDIA Ml- pink, single pink, single white (Humboldliil, 3-in., SS.On per 100. GARDENIAS 2'4-in., «7,00 per 100. .$(10.00 per 1000; 3-in., $12.00 per lOU, SIOO.OO per 1000. HARDY PHLOX FOR IMMEDIATE SALES Strong field divisions or heavy one-year, 3-inch pot stock. 100 B. Comte. Best crimson $4.00 Bridesmaid. White, pink eye 3,50 Champs Elysees. Bright magenta 3.50 Coquelicot. Scarlet, deep eye 3. .50 Europa (New). White, carmine-crimson eye 5.00 Frau Anton Buchner. Best white o.OO (Goliath. Carmine crimson, red eye ." 4.00 Le Mahdi. Reddish violet 3.50 Mad. Meuret. Flame 4.00 Miss Lingard. Everblooming white 5.00 Pantheon. .Salmon rose 4.00 Peach blow. Delicate pink, rose center 4.00 Rynstrom ( Xew) . Carmine rose; fine for massing 5.00 Siebold. \'erinilion red 4.00 Sir Edwin Landseer. Bright crimson 4.00 Sunset. Rosy pink 4.00 SPECIAL SURPLUS OFFER We offer good standard varieties in pure white, white with pink eye, pink, crimson and magenta, our selection and in quantities of not less than fiftv: Strong divisions S2..50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000 Strong two-year clumps 4.00 per 100, 35.00 per 1000 Good. Strong, Field-Grown CARNATION PLANTS Ready for Shipment. Alice. Miss Theo .17.00 per 100, $05.00 per 1000. Matchless, The Herald $6.00 per 111(1, .S.5.3-00 per 1000. BERBERIS THUNBERGII 24-30-in., SI2.00 per 100, .SlOO (K) ppr 10(111 lS-24-in., SO.OO per 100, $.55,00 per 1000 1000 $35,00 iiO.OO 30,00 30.00 45.00 45.00 35.00 30,00 35.00 45.00 35.00 35.00 45.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 FOINSETTIAS 214-inch $0.00 per 100, $.50.00 per UlOO JJlKFiEI^SON INC ^^^O^pMWEu, Conn CHINESE LILIES 30 bulbs to the basket, 4 baskets to the bale, per bale, $7.00 . $50.00 WM. F. KASTING CO. =«»"»*■•' -'-S' BUFFALO, N. Y. GERANIUMS Alptaonse Ricard, Beaute PoifeTine, S. A. Nutt, Gen'l Grant, Mad. BuoUner, Mad. Recamier, Jean Vlaud, Jean Cberle, .'Vbbie Schaefer, Mad. Landry, La Favorite and otbtir good kinds, in 3-in. stock, at 83.00 per 100. S25.00 per 1000; 2-in. at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. We have a laree stock ready for immediate shipment and arc bo'.ikins orders. BOSTON FERNS 4-inch. $15.00 per 100; 7-inch, $6.00 per doz ; S-inel,. $1.00 each. Large plants, in 11- and 12 inch pots, from $2.50 to $5.00 2-in. 2-in. 100 1000 ACALYPHA $2.00 $18.50 ALTERNANTHERA '. 2.00 18.50 AGERATUM 2.00 18.50 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. Extra strong BEGONIAS, Vernon 2.00 18.50 COLEUS. 10 varieties 2.00 18.50 CUPHEA Platycentra 2.00 18.50 HARDY ENGLISH IVY 2.00 18.50 LEMON VERBENAS 2.00 18.50 LANTANAS. 10 v.irieties 2.00 18.50 MOONVINES. White and blue 2.00 18.60 PARLOR rVY, S. Soandens 2.00 18.50 PETUNIAS. Double and single, mixed 2.00 18.50 POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2.00 18.50 SALVIA, Bonfire and Zoxicta 2.00 18.50 SWAINSONA. White 2.00 18.50 .S9.00 per doz. each. 3-in. 3-in. 100 1000 $3.00 $25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 25.00 26.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 26.00 26.00 25.00 26.00 25.00 26 00 CELERY WHITE PLUME $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 and over, 86c. per 1000 Golden Self-Blanching, .$2.50 per 1000 Cash with order. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO, WHITE MARSH MARYLAND 610 The Florists' Exchange mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm \n FRENCH BULBS Our prices for Horseshoe Brand French Bulbs will be advanced next week. Until then we offer them as follows : Paper Whites Roman Hyacinths First Size. $6.00 per 500 $12.50 per case of 1250 ^'''^ Size. $15^^00 per 500 JISM per 1000 $i)4.UU per case or /UUU Extra Size, 8.00 per 500 15.00 per case of 1000 £^^^^ gize, $20.00 per 500 $38.00 per 1000 $62.00 per case of 1700 Trumpet Majors Grand Soleil d'Or First Size. $15.00 per 1000 $28.00 per case of 2200 First Size, $12.50 per 500 $25.00 per case of 1100 Horseshoe Brand French Bulbs are the Cream of the 1916 Crop Order your Paper Whites now for later shipment Storage at 25 cents a month per case Do You Live Near Any Of These Cities? **NEW YORK **CHICAGO **CINCINNATI **PITTSBURGH BUFFALO PHILADELPHIA MINNEAPOLIS nn^TON GRAND RAPIDS NASHVILLE *™ija GALVESTON **DETROIT OMAHA **San FRANCISCO TORONTO **DENVER VANCOUVER You can save freight by getting deliveries near home. From any of these cities you can have Giganteum 7x9 at $15.00 per case of 300 bulbs — good Horseshoe Brand stock. In each city is a good cold storage warehouse, where we will have them kept for you for delivery during 1917. You will want them next year — now is the time to order. In cities marked with one star we have baby cases, containing 100 Giganteum 7x9 at $6.00 per case. Cities marked with two stars we will also have Magnificum 9x10 at $12.00 per case of 150 bulbs. This is the scarlet Lily you will need for July planting next year, for Christmas flowering. Now is the time to order. Prices will be higher later. All Horseshoe Brand Lily Bulbs— The Best Grown i RALPH M. WARD & COMPANY I ^^.^ THE LILY HOUSE I if^^ 71-73 Murray Street New York City fw \» \ 0 0 / •/ BRANCH AT ROTTERDAM i I W/rM^TA^rA1rAT^W^T^T^Trf^^S^WS^^ Wheu ordtTlug, pli-iise nieutiuii The Kxcliange September 16, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 611 Advance Co 659 Albert & Davidson . . 662 Allen, J. K 652 Allen Co.. Wm. S 653 American Bulb Co. . . . 620 Am. Gnhs. Mfg. Co. . . 659 Anderson, J. F 032 Anderson, S. A 644 Angermuller, G. H. . . 658 AnglinA Walsh Co.... 631 Aphine Mlg. Co 658 Armes, H. W 650 Arnold & Co., D.C... 653 Aschjnann Bros 631 Aschmann, Godfrey. . 630 Ashley, Ernest 644 Atlas Preservative Co.658 Audubon Nura 632 .\ustin-Coleman Co.. 620 Avenue Floral Co. . . .646 Badgley & Bishop. . . . 653 Baker Bros 646 Baker, Wm. J 655 Barclay Nurs 624 Barrett, The Florist. .648 Barrows & Son, H.H..631 Baumer, A. R 646 Baur & Steinkamp . . . 628 Bayeradorfer & Co. . . 649 Bay State Nurs., The. 633 Heaven, E. A 649 Beckert's Seed Store.. 616 r.ri'i.hwood Heights .\' urseries 629 Hres, Ltd 626-27 Begerow Floral Co... 646 Bemb Floral Co., L. . . 644 Berger Bros 655 Berterraann Bros. Co.. 640 Blick, The Florist 647 Boddmgton Co., A.T.619 Bolgiano & Sons, J. ... 618 Bonnet & Blake 653 Bonnot Bros 653 Boston Humus Co. . 6.58 Bowe, M. A 646 Brant Bros., Ino 648 Brown, Peter 533 Bryan, AlonzoJ 622 Buchbinder Bros 650 Buckbee, H. W 648 Bulk* Co 633 Bunyard, A. T 647 BunyardCo., H. A...621 Burnett Bros 616 Burpee, W. A., & Co.. 616 Burr & Co., C. R 634 Butler* UUman 647 ByerBros 625 Caldwell The Woods- man Co 650 Campbell Bros 633 Camp Conduit Co. . .658 Carbone. Florist 644 Carnation Support Co. 628 Caskey & Keen. . . . 660 Chicago Feed & Fer- tilizer Co 65s Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Asa'n, The. . . .656 Childs, John Lewis . . . 620 Chinnick, W. J 629 Christensen, Thos. P. 633 Clare, W. G 050 Clarke's Sons, D 647 Clay & Son 658 Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The 044 Coan, J. J 652 Cohard <&Jones 632 Conine Nurs. Co., The F E 633 Coombs, Florist. ! ! ! . . 646 Cottage Gardens 629 Cowee, W. J 650 Cowen's Sons, N 658 Craig, Robt 631 Crawbuck Co., G. W . 651 Crouch, Mrs. J. W. . 044 Growl Fern Co 6S0 Crump, F. F 644 Cumbie, J. L 6.50 Cut Flower Exch 6,53 Danker, Florist 644 Day Co., W. E 648 De Buck, John 631 Dietsch Co.. A 662 Dillon, J. L 624 DobbsA Son 644 Dorner & Sons Co 628 Dreer, H.A.,Inc 659 Eagle Pipe Supply Co.. 659 East End Nurs. Co. 632 Eble, Chas 646 Edlefsen-Leidi^er Co. . 646 Edwards' Folding Box Co 650 Ehmann. Wm 625 Eichholz, Henry 625 Elliott & Sons, Wm. . . 616 Emmans, Geo. M . . . . 625 Erne & Klingel 656 Eskesen, Frank N 631 Etter, M. S 629 Evans Co., J. A 661 Evans, W.&H.F 625 Evenden Bros 648 Eyres, Florist 644 List of Advertisers Fallon, Florist 648 Farquhar & Co., R. J. 617 Fenrich, Joseph S. . . . 659 Fleisehmnirs 045 Florists' Hail Ass'n. . 649 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co.. 602 Ford, M. C 051 Ford, Wm. P 652 Fortune, J 640 Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co 016 Fowler, Mrs. L. P 648 Frederick. J. H 624 Freeman- Lewis 646 Friedman, Florist 644 Friedman, J. J 658 Froment, H. E 653 Frost, Chas 616 Furrow & Co 647 Galveston Floral Co.. 646 Calvin, Thos. F 647 Garden Nurs 032 Gasaer Co., J. M 044 Giblin&Co 061 Gibbons, The Smilax Man 650 Girvin, Willis B 622 Gloeckner, Wm 644 Goddard, S. J 028 Goldstein & Futter- man 653 Gorman, J. F 659 Gove. The Florist 644 Graham & Son, A . . . . 644 Growers' Cut Flower Co 653 Gude Bros. Co 648 Gunther Bros 053 Guttman & Itaynor. . 659 Habermehl's Sons ... 647 Hanford, R. G 628 Harris, Chester 648 Harris. Ernest 633 Hart, Geo. B 650 Hatcher, John C 644 Heacock Co., Jos 030 HeisaCo 644 Henderson & Co., A. .616 Henshaw Floral Co. .652 Henti & Nash, Ino. . .0.53 Herr, A. M 6,33 Hess & .Swoboda 047 Hews Co., A. H 657 Highland Pk. Gnhs. .640 Hill Co., E. G 656 HillFloralCo., E. G..644 HiUNurs. Co., D.. 632-34 Hitchings & Co 002 Hogewoning & Sons. 022 Holm & Olson 048 Hollywood Gardens. . 648 Holt, E. W 633 Holton & Hunkel Co.. 654 Home Correspondence School 650 Horan, B. C 653 Howard Rose Co 632 Idle Hour Nurs 646 Igoe Bros 650 Imperial Seed & Plant Co 618 Irwin, R.J 626 Jackson & Perkins . . . 634 Jacobs, S., & Sons. 659-61 Jennings, E. B 618 Johnston Bros 647 Johnston & Co., T. J.. 647 Joseph's Florist 648 Joy Floral Co 646 Kasting, Wm. F., Co.. 609 KeUer, John A 646 Keller Pottery Co 657 Keller Sons, J. B 648 Kerr. The Florist 646 Kervan Co., The 650 Kessler, Wm 653 King Construe. Co 660 Knight & Struck Co . . 624 KnobleBros 044 Komada Bros 655 Koster&Co 034 Kottmiller, Florist 647 Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 661 Kuebler. Wm. H 653 Lager & Hurrell 6.32 Lang Floral & Nurs. Co 644 Lange, A 644 Lange, H. F. A 648 Langiahr. A. H 653 Leach & Sons, .M. J. .028 Leahy's 044 Leedle Floral Co 629 Leidy, G. H 658 Lemon & Co., Fred H.631 Leonard Seed Co 616 Littlefield & Wyman. . 632 LittleBeld, Florist 64S Lockland Lumber Co 002 London Flower Shop. 047 Lord & Bumham.. 607-08 Lovett, J. T 634 Ludwig Floral Co 647 MaoNiff Hort. Co. ...023 Mader, Paul 622 Magic Humus Co. . . .058 M.-irra Co., Frank 032 Marshall & Co , W.E.016 Massmann, F. W 640 MoAlpine & McDon- ald 654 MoCallum Co., The. .056 McClunio, Geo. C. . . . 646 MoConnell, Alex 647 McCray Refrigerator Co 649 McHutchison & Co. . 620 MoManus, James 6.53 Menand. L 644 Metairie Ridge Nurs. Co.. Ltd., The... .646 Metropolitan Material Co 660-61 Mette, Henry 021 Meyer. Chas. F 610 MichellCo., H. F....621 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 650 Michler Bros. Co. ...646 Miller, A. L 622-24 Miller, Stuart H 655 Mills, The Florist 646 Moninger Co., J. C. . . 661 Moore Seed Co 618 Moulder, Geo. B 033 Mountain View Floral Co 033 Mullanphy, Florist. . . 648 Murray, Samuel 646 Nagcl, Rudolph 033 Naaon, L. B 0.'.3 Nat'l Florists' Board of Trade 0.50 Neidinger. Jos. G . . . . 050 New England Florist Supply Co 0.54 Nicotine Mfg. Co. . . .0.58 Niessen Co., Leo 055 Noe, L. M 053 Olson & Co 020 Ouwerkerk, P 032 Palmer, F. E 044 Palmer, Geo 023 Palmer&Son, W. J.. .044 Park Floral Co., The. 044 Park Floral Co 048 Parshelsky Bros., Inc. 059 Peacock DabUa Farm. 022 Pearce, Geo 001 Peirce, E. Allan 057 Penn, The Florist 044 Pennock-Meehan Co., S. S 055 Peters & Sons, Geo . . . 028 Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co 057 Peterson, C. A 030 Plaff & Kendall 000 Philadelphia Cut Flower Co 055 Philadelphia Whole- sale Flor. Exch 055 Philips Bros 046 Pierce & Co 644 Pierce Co., F. O 659 Pierson, Inc.. A. N.. .009 Pieraon Co.. F. R 609 Pikes Peak Floral Co. .044 Pillsbury. I. L 028 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 654 Polykranos, G. J 6.52 Potter Floral Co 040 Pulverized Manure Co., The 058 Pyfer & Co., A. T 656 Quadland's Sons, C .633 Ramsburg, G S 020 Randall's Flower Shopf'.4H Rawlings, Elmer 025 Rawson, The Florist 040 Reck, John & Son 644 Reed & KeUer 049 Reich, V.E.,& Sons. .O.'iO Reidei & Meyer, Ino. . 059 Reinberg, Peter 05(J Rice Co., M 0.50 Richards, G. H 621 liilev. Wm 024 Ritchy, F. W 033 Robbinsville Nurs. . . . 033 Robinson & Co., H.M.O,-.!! Robinson Co., H. M 051 Kobinson, L. D 64S Rochester Floral Co . . 648 Hook Flower Co., W. . 646 Roehrs Co., Julius 631 Roesch, Lewis 633 Rolker & Sons, A 616 Rosemont Gardens. . . 046 Rosery Flower Shop. . 044 Royal Glass Works. . . 000 Rupp, John F 025 Russin & Hanfling.. . .050 Salter Bros 648 Saltford Flower Shop 647 Sauter, A 653 Sceery. Ed 647 Schling. Max 047 Schmidt, J. C 022 Scholtz, the Florist. ..044 Schulz Co., Jacob 646 Schwake & Co., C 010 Scollay, Inc., John A.. 601 Sefton Mfg. Co .IHU Seymour. Kugene 032 Sharp 4 Partridge Co. 000 Shendan, Walter F. . . 653 Shrewsbury Nurs 034 Siebrecht, Geo. C ... .053 SkidelBkyCo.,S.S- . .618 Slinn, B. S., Jr 053 Smith, E. D.. & Co... 628 Smith & Fetters Co. .044 Smith & Hemenway. .001 Smith, Henry 640 SmithCo., W. &T...034 Smith, P.J 062 Smith, The Florist.. . . 644 SnyderCo.,B. A 054 Solomon & Son, L 660 Spear A- .MrManua. . .646 Stecher Litho. Co 624 Steele's I'onioiia Nurs. 034 Steele's Panay Gar- dens 020 Stoothoff Co., H. A. 058 Storrs & Harrison. . . .62 Stumpp, Geo. E. M. .6-47 Stumpp & Walter Co. 62047 Syracuse Pottery Co.. 657 Thompson 4 Co., C. B 6-40 Thorburn & Co., J. M.621 Tomlinson Key Floral Co 646 Totty, Chas. H 028 Traendly & Schenck..663 United Cut Flower Co., Ino «S1 Van Assche, Frank . . 6.59 Van Bochove, G. & Bro 646 Van Gelderen, G. W. .033 Vaughan's Seed Store. 018-25 Vick's .Sons, James. . .610 Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., R 609 Virgin. U. J 046 Walker Co., The F. ..646 Waller Seed Co 620 Ward. Kalpli .\I 010 Warcndorfl, A 647 Watkins & Simpson, Ltd 620 Wax Bros 644 Weeber A Don 610 Weiss, Herman.. .... .051 Welch Bros. Co 654 Welch, Patrick 0.54 Welch, The Florist. . .046 Western Orchid Co. . 633 Wetthn Floral Co 024 WhiUdin Pottery Co.. 0.57 White* Mullin 6.53 Whitted Floral Co.. . . 646 Wietor Bros 656 Williamsport Floral Co 048 Wilson Floral Co 644 Wilson, H. E 64S Wilson, R. G 614 Winterson's Seed Store656 Wolfinger, Florist. . . .046 Wood Bros 024 Woodlane Nurseries 034 Woodrow & Marketofi053 Woodruff & Sons, S. D 016 Young & Co., A. L. .051 Young & Co., John. 053 Young's Florist 048 Zvolanek, Ant, C . . 020 r =5C= '=^ r ^ Handy direct index to every- thing advertised In this week's display columns INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED ^ The Exchange Is Che only i>aper with this special feature — in- valuable to advertiser and buyer =t^ Abutilon 022 Acacias 624 Acalypha 609 Adiantum 630-32-33 Ageratum 609 Alternanthera 609 Alyssum 629 Ampelopsis . . . . . . . 632-34 Aquilegia .624 Araucarias 609- 623-30-31-34-55 Areca 630 Asparagus 609-18-22- 624-25-29-30-31-32-33 Aspidistra 630 Asters 621 Aucubas 634 Azaleas 632-34 Balsams 621 Bay Trees 634 Begonias 609-18-21- 622-24-25-29-30-31 Belladonna 622 Berberis 632-33-34 Bleeding Heart 632 BougainviUeas 625 Bouvardias 609-25 Boxwood 634 Buddleia 624 Bulbs 609-10-16- 618-20-21-22-23-31 Calceolaria 625-55 Calendula 624-25-55 Callas 625-31 Campanula 624 Cannas 632 Canterbury Bells. .622-24 Carnations. . . .009-18-21- 022-24-25-29-31-55 Catalpa 634 Cherries 634 Chinese Sacred Lilies 609-24 Chrysanthemums 629 Cibotium 630 Cinerarias 621-25-55 Clematis 632-34 Coleus 609 Columbines 622 Conifers 634 Coreopsis 622-24 Crotons 624-30-55 Cuphea 609 Cut Flowers 651- 652-53-54-55-56 Cycas 618-30 Cyclamen 618- 619-22-24-25-30-31 DahUas 622 Daisies 622-24-25-31 Delphinium 622 Digitalis 624 Dracffinas 616- 622-25-30-31-55 Elm 634 Evergreens 632-33-34 Ferns 609-16-18- 622-23-25-30-3 1-32-33- 655 Fern Flats 018 Ficus 016-31 Forget-Me-Nots 622- 624-25 Foxgloves 622 Freesias. .609-16-18-21-25 Fruit Trees 034 Fuchsias 630 Funkia 630 Gaillardias.. .-. 622-24 Gardenias 609-24-29 Genistas 624 Geraniums. ,609-22-25-33 GladioU 620 Gloxinias 621 Heather 624 Hemlock 633-.34 Holly 634 Hollyhocks. . 622-24-32-33 Hyacinths 610- 616-21-22 Hydrangeas 624- 631-32-33-34 Iris 020-24-33 Ivy 009-22-30-33 Japanese Maples 034 Jerusalem Cherries. . .631 Kalmias 633 Kentias 616- 630-31-32-33-55 Lantanas 609 Larkspurs 621 Lilac 632-34 Lilies 609- 610-16-18-21-25-32 Lily of the Valley 616 Magnolias 634 Marigolds 622 Mignonette. . . .617-18-25 Moonvines 609 Narcissus.610-16-21-22-25 Nasturtiums 620-21 Norway Maples, . .623-34 Norway Spruce., . .633-34 Nursery Stock 033-34 Onion Sets 016-18 Oranges 624 Orchids 629-31-32-33 Oriental Planes 034 Orchid Peat 633 Pachvsandra 032 Palms.. . .023-30-31-33-55 Pandanus, . 610 Pansies 6HJ- 618-20-21-22-24-25 Pelargoniums. . . . .625-31 Peonies 624-32-34 Peppers 031 Perennials 622-34 Petunias 609-21-25 Phcenix 655 Phlox 021-34 Pin Oaks 634 Pines 633 Pinks 022-24 Poinsettias. .018-24-30-31 Poppies 033 Primroses 622-25-29 Primulas 621- Roses 024-2li-27- 622-24-25-30-31 629-30-32-33-34 Privet 632-33-34 Rubber Plants 623-30 Rhododendrons 632- Rudbeckia 024 033-34 Sago Palms 618-30 Salvias 009 Shasta Daisies 022 Scabiosa 021 Shrubs 032-34 Seeds 616-17- Smilax 622-24-25 618-19-20-21-25-55 Snapdragon 617- Shamrock 025 618-20-22-2.5-31 Editorial Contents Alpine Plants? What Interest Are You Taking in 637 Ardlsia Culture, Some Notes on (lUus.) 639 Agricultural Education in Ecua- dor, Advanced 625 Basket and Container Standard Law 619 Belgian Exports Halted 636 Business Troubles 620 Catalogs Received 620 ClnbB and SocietleB: Holyoke and Northampton (Mass.); Gardeners and Flor- ists' Club; Tuxedo (N. Y.) Horticultural Society 666 Dahlia Season, In the Midst of the 640 "F. B." Policy is Supported. 636 Fertilizer Industry 636 Fruit Crop, Canadian 620 General Trade Notes 629 Greenhouse Building 629 Greenhouses, Double Glazed 658 Horticultural Society of New York 637 Illinois Experiment on Fertilizers for Ploncultural Crops 641 Incorporations 629 Iris, Spanish, Under Glass 620 Meeting-s and Events, The Week's 636 Middle West, The 632 Municipal ..Vllotinent Gardens. ... 637 National Association of Gardeners 638 Ninth Story Window, From A. , . .637 Nursery Department, The (Illus.) 635 Obituary: Aldous, Mrs. J. J.; Boyle, Mrs. Richard; Claflin. Edward D. : Heeremans, Mrs. F. ; Redes- dale, Lord; Wrege, Mrs. Chas. 637 Orchids, Are '7on Stoddn^r 'Op On? 613 Pacific Coast 630 Pittsburgh Flower Show, 1917.... 649 Prices for Stock Be Raised? Shall 636 Publications Received 659 Question Box 649 Readers' Views, Our: Advancing Prices, Why Not? Pollen and Hay Fever 641 Retailer, The: (Illus.) How to Make Money on Acces- sories: Competing with the Department Stores 643 Roses Out of Doors and Under Glass, Among the 638 Sand, Using a .Second Time 662 Seed Trade, The 617 Snippets 658 Stray Notes from Great Britain. .639 Tales of a Traveler, by S. Ski- delsky 614 Trade Notes : .\lbany 652 Boston 654 Buffalo 664 Chicago 657 Cincinnati 659 Cleveland 632 Columbus 600 Detroit 661 Hartford... 628 Indianapolis 602 Kalamazoo 601 Kansas City 600 Lexington 021 Los Angeles 030 Louisville 622 New Haven 628 New Orleans . . . .g21 New York 051 Pawtucket 628 Philadelphia 650 Pittsburgh 666 Providence 628 Rochester 066 St. Louis 659 St. Paul 632 San Francisco. . . .631 Syracuse 652 Washington 624 Worcester 629 Uncle Sam and the Growers 636 Violet Growers at Rhineheck, Among the 63S Week's Work, The: Chatelaine Begonias: Early Flowering Chrysanthemums; Coreopsis and Shasta Daisies: Hydrangeas; Hardy Phlox, Swainsonas; Stevias; Poinset- tias; Temperature Affecting Your Greenhouse Stock; Time for Taking 'Mum Buds; Win- ter Storage of Forcing Stock; Diseased Chrysanthemums ...615 Spira!a . 632-3:i-:!4 .Star of Bethlehem.. ..029 Stevia 622-24-29 Stocks 021 Stokesia 622 Kwainsona 609-24 Sweet Peas 616-17- 018-19-20-21-2.5-55 Sweet Williams, . . . 622-24 Trees 632-34 Tsuga 632 Tulips 616-22 Vegetable Plants 609 \'egetable Seeds 016- 618-21 Verbenas 609-21 Vincas 622-25 Violets. 022-25-29-31 Wallflowers 622-24 Weddelliana,. , 030-33-55 Wistaria 634 Zinnias 621 MISCELLANEOUS .\phine 058 Areca 050 Art Ware . ,649 Ashes 658 Auctions . .616-23 Baskets 621^9-50 Benches 658 Bench Fittings 658-60 Birch Bark 650 Boilers 659-61 Books 629 Bowls 649 Boxes 649-50 BoxAvood 650 Canes 021 Cedar Bark 050 Chatnagorea Leaves. ,050 Cork Bark 050 Crepe Flowers ti49 C.vcas Leaves 649-50 Cypress 667 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses 043- 644-45-46-47-48 Dagger Ferns 650 Evergreens 650 Fancy Ferns 050 Fern Leaves 050 Fertilizers. . .' 621-59 Fiber 650 Fittings 659-60-67 Florists' Accounts In- sured 650 Florists' Supplies. .649-.50 Frieze (>49 Fumigators 621 Galax Leaves 650 Glass 0.58-59-00 Glass Cutters 661 Glass Insurance (H9 Glazing Points 659 Grasses 650 Greenhouse Construc- tion 659-60-61-62 Greenhouse Material 659-00-62 Greenhouse Wood- work 659 Ground Pine 6.50 Gutters 660-67 Hampers (i49 Heating 659-01 Hemlock Boughs 650 Hose 618-33-.59-01 Huckleberry Brancbcs050 Humus 658 Immortelles (549 Insecticides 621 Ivy 650 Knives (Pruning) 621 Laurel 650 Laurel Festooning, , . .650 Leucothoe Sprays - , , , 0.50 Lithographic Work , . , (524 Lumber 667 MagnoUa Leaves , 649-.50 Manure 658 Mastioa 659 Moss 649-50 Mushroom Spawn. . . .621 Nikoteen 658 Palmetto 650 Paper 649 Paper Pots 057 Pecky Cypress .... 659-67 Pedestals 649 Pipe 659-00-67 Pipe Fittings 659-67 Plant Food 658 Posts 662 Pots 657 Princess Pine t'KJO Putty 000 Putty Bulbs 661 Putty Machines. .... .600 Raffia 021 Refrigerators (i49-60 Ruscus (H9-50 Sash 0,59-61-62 .Sash Bar Materials. . .668 Sash Operating Device659 Schools 650 Secateurs 621 Smilax 649-50 Sphagnum Moss 6.50 Stakes 629-.50 Stands 649 Staples 629 Supports 629-50-60 Tobacco Products. . . .658 Toothpicks 650 Tubes 667 Twine 649 Valves 661-67 Ventilating Apparatus659 Wants 663-64-65-66 Weed Killer 668 Wheat Sheaves 650 Wholesale Florists , , , 651- 652-53-54-55-56 Wire 650 Wire Designs 650 Wreaths 650 612 The Florists' Exchange Taking Our Readers Into Our Confidence Notice of Change in Rates For twenty-eight years we have cheerfully given the Trade the best that was in us and at no time have we made a profit commensurate with the magnitude of the work, its responsibilities, and the capital employed. In truth, in our palmiest year we have not exceeded a profit of seven per cent., and many years not over three or four per cent. These results, not through bad or wasteful management and large salaries, but because of our desire to give all the fullest measure of service. Under present-day conditions we are now forced to decide between reducing our publication to a mere advertising sheet, printed on inferior paper and noticeably reduced in its effi- ciency, in order to maintain prevailing rates — or of continu- ing along our present progressive lines and furnishing the Best Trade Paper in America by asking a sufficient advance to enable us to continue to print a worthwhile paper. We have adopted this latter course, feeling the great majority of our subscribers and advertisers appreciate our position — that they will understand the action we are taking is not dictated by mercenary motives, but that it is compulsory and due entirely to causes over which we have no control. Everybody has read of the condition of the paper market. The stock on which we print THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE has, since February last, advanced from a contract price of 4 I-lOc. per lb. to over 9c. per lb. in the open market as we write; this is 125 per cent. Competent men tell us paper stock is likely to go to 12 to 15 cts. before Jan. I. The labor cost has consistently increased since 1904, but nothing has been said of this additional expense; it is now easily 40 per cent, higher than it was ten years ago. Nearly every other item going into the manufacture of our paper has been increased — half-tone illustrations nearly doubled; even the 300 per cent, rise in price of the wire used in binding sheets together has added its perceptible increase. Our readers may not be aware of it, but for many years they have been enjoying an excellent service at a minimum of cost. 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New Advertising Rate cards will be issued in the near future giving fuller particulars. In Closing Under the new departure we expect to lose some business — which would be but natural. But we expect also to be able to keep going; further, we intend to continue to improve the Best Trade Paper, to make it better than ever. Under the able editorship of J. Harrison Dick, who has been a practical working florist since the age of twelve, and who has forged his way upward in life in true American fashion, assisted by a staff of experts who are good enough to assure us of their abiding faith in THE EXCHANGE'S progressive work, we will endeavor to publish a still broader and more helpful trade exponent, more technical and instructive — the work of the past twelve months is fair guarantee for this announcement. A. T. De La Mare Business Manager and Founder of THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE in 1888 The Florists' Exchange 613 ARE YOU STOCKING UP IN ORCHIDS? WHEN flowers are plentiful their abundance is apt to clieapen the interest in many things that in a time of scarcity would be higlily ap- preciated; but after the majority of outdoor flowers are past, or nearly so, the first class florist commences to looli around for attractive novelties as leaders to otter his more discriminating patrons. Kight here orchids stand pre-eminent as the only really choice and exclusive flowers, yet how comparatively few em- brace the opportunity to make the most of these regal asjiirants for popular favor, which lend their superior beauty to almost every occasion? During the hot Summer we have the large and beauti- ful Cattleya gigas, a peer among Cattleyas, bright and fragrant, and its paler, though none the less beautiful companion, Cattleya (iaskelliana, followed by the gorge- ous and well known C. labiata, the best colored of all the Cattleyas, which blooms early in the Fall when customers are returning to the city after a Summer spent among the flowers in the country, consequently appealing strongly to those who demand something choice. These are, in turn, followed by the Winter flowering Triana?, Percivaliana, Mendelii, Schroderae, Mossias, in this order of blooming, all of which are very choice and beautiful and deserving a much greater degree of popularity. These varieties are pretty generally known among first class florists, and it is hard in these times to sug- gest anything out of the ordinary, but there is one field yet open that has not been tested, simply because, until recently, the plants were not attainable. I refer to the subtle, fascinating charm of the hybrid Cattleyas and Laslio-cattleyas. No flowers are more exclusive than these new subjects for public recognition, and when more generally known, the demand for cut blooms will, 1 feel sure, exceed tlie supply, as their charm and ex- clusiveness grow upon those something uncommon. Cattleya Fabia and C. Portia, two very beautiful hybrids, cannot help being ex- ceedingly attractive to lovers of orchids, the white form of C. Fabia being also very choice. All the hybrids of labiata, Mossiffi, Trians, gigas, Gaskelliana, Dowiana, aurea, Skinneri, Percivaliana and Eldorado are worth growing and produce flowers of wondrous beauty. Many hybrid Cattleyas are reasonable in price and well worth a generous trial to "bring thera before the public. All produce attractive flow- ers for cutting, and bloom at different seasons, fUfing in the gaps when orchid flowers are usually scarce. Many beautiful things have been raised from Laelia au- tumnalLs, cinnabarina, Cowani, Pcrrini, purpurata, tenebrosa and xantliina, crossed with the many varieties of Cattleyas, producing a wonderfully at- tractive variety of flowers, covering a wide range of col- ors from white to the deepest niauves, and from golden yel- low to orange scarlet, and many beautiful combinations of these and intermediate colors, offering a wide field from which to choose, making it possible to please almost any prevailing preference for particular shades to harmonize with the latest dress fabrics, now so generally seen in the most fascinating shades of coloring. To enumerate a long list of these hybrids would not help the florist in making a choice, because any hybrid which can be Jirocured at a reasonable price will jiroduce flowers of real beauty, and a coUectiim of 100 varieties would give a long season of bloom, and offer the best medium for making a selection suited to individual requirements. The importance of growing these hybrids cannot be I fHIS paper is an attempt to awaken *• the interest of growers in some of the too little known but wondrously beautiful Autumn and early Winter blooming Laelio-Cattleyas and Hybrid Cattleyas, as well as other choice Orchids, and to impress on them the commercial meriis of these plants. They are not only choice as to their flowers and of novel colorings, but they are thrifty growers. Moreover, the imported stock is more difHcult to get now, whereas these Hybrids are from seed. ho invariably look for •••.-^..-..^,.-...^.,>,^.,^,^.,^..^..^.^..-«_...<,^..^«^.-w..-«...-,...<-.«..>'«^*-,..— .-••; Cypripediuni insigne Sanderse The flowers of this beautiful pale yellow orchid sell at 50 cents each wholesale in too strongly emphasized, as their freedom of growth and consequent profusion of bloom makes their superi- ority apparent to those who have heretofore depended entirely on the collected species, and moreover, at a not far distant date, collected orchids will be a novelty, as the collectors find it increasingly difficult to find marketable plants, and in some countries the authorities refuse to allow the privilege of collecting, or sending the plants out of the country. We all remember a few years ago what marvellous pieces of Cattleya labiata were imported, whereas today the importers are ashamed to offer them for sale until they have put on a growth or two, and collecting will become more and more uncertain, hence the necessity of putting in a stock of hybrids. The prevailing opinion among growers is that these plants are too expensive and require considerably more skill in growing than ordinary orchids, but this is a great mistake, as prices are reasonable, and their treat- ment is precisely the same; they can be grown under identical conditions as the general run of Cattleyas and Laslias, being a combination of both in a greater or less degree, according to the influence of their parentage in crossing and recrossing the varieties and their prod- ucts, thereby creating a race of plants considerably better adapted to greenhouse conditions and environ- ment. As a general rule, by the time an imported orchid becomes thoroughly established and produces a few crops of flowers, it has reached a stage where its room is more valuable than the plant, but hybrid orchids seem to improve with age, and grow more naturally and more vigorously than an imported plant, and when they flower you have something different, both chaste and beautiful and sure to please, and adding a "classy" touch to the store of the florist who has them on sale. Then again there are many beautiful Cypripediums which are not seen often eniuigh. It is true th it a real love" for a C'y))ripedium has to lie ac- quired, but there are others except C. insigne which we most commonly .see offered for siile during 'the l''all and Winter. One of the nr:st attractive is the lovely C. insigne Sanderae (see illustration), with its soft ydlow pouch and yellow and white dorsal, without sp.-ts, wliich appeals to every one who has any love for the beautiful at all. You see other varieties but return again to C. insigne Sandera; for another look; its charm grows upon one, and its color lilends beautifully with white or pink. Then we have the ]> r e 1 1 y C y p. Spiccrianum which is attractive and lends itself to many beautiful com- liinations. But the many hy- brids are far more desirable and offer a great variety of sliapes and colors. Cyp. I.eeanum is perhaps more generally known than any other. Its finely spotted dor- sal on a white l)ack'ir und makes it a worthy subject f. r more general use, and being <»f a robust ccnstitution it is an easy grower and should com- mend itself to every up-to- date florist. A. J. LovELLo.. 614 The Florists' Exchange www www " THE TALES OF A TRAVELER' « Reminiscences and Reflections from Twenty-Eight Years on the Road By S. S. SKIDELSKY M WW WWW:: WL :WWW The author continues Part II of hit narrative, which recounts the early strug- gles of a traveling salesman of a quarter of a century ago. The first instalment ap- peared in The Exchange of July 1, and others have been published each week 9ince. Another Carnation Failure My sad experience with the Nelson Carnation, thongh discouraging for awhile, did not deter me from playing the Carnation game again. It was about 1900 that I first met Fred Dorner and his two sons, Fred, Jr., and Theodore. I had long heard of Mr. Dorner as the father of the American Carnation. He introduced numerous varieties, long since gone and 'forgotten, which in their day were grown extensively by every Carnation grower throughout the country. Indeed the names Uorner and Carnation were synonymous. There were other Carnation hybridizers, such as Simmons, of Geneva, N. Y., William Swayne, of Kennett Square, Pa., John Breitmeyer, of Detroit, Mich., and a few others ; but Mr. Dorner was a specialist of the Carnation, and not only was he a specialist, but a lover of the Divine Flower as well. When I met and introduced myself to Mr. Dorner, his kindly benevolent manner sufficed to reassure me as to the result of the object of my call. I wanted his line, for not only would this enable me to do a successful business, but his reputation counted for much. To introduce a Carnation put on the market by Mr. Dorner meant to have the guarantee of a man whose honesty and strict busi- ness integrity were known to every florist that ever had any business relations with Mr. Dorner. He was a man of the simplest manner, unostentatious and quiet ; but his lack of effulgence in speech did not indicate a lack of sympathetic interest. Mr. Dorner had heard also of me, and so my application was favorably received, and our business relations commenced. Mr. Dorner's line proved a source of income to me. Any variety that had his stamp of approval I offered unhesi- tatingly to the trade; and with but rare exceptions his Carnations became the standard of their day. In the earlier days new varieties were not bought by the thousands as they are today, nor was there any readiness to purchase novelties which might and might not prove paying propositions. It was a common occurrence to hear a grower say : "Lizzie McGowan is good enough for me ! So why spend my money on something new?" Here Dorner's name stood me in good stead. "And do you think," I would retort, "that Mr. Dorner would lend himself to putting a variety on the market that is worthless? Hasn't he given you things before that have helped to build your trade and your fortune? Don't you think he deserves some consideration when he says that this or that variety is an improvement on your Lizzie McGowan and your other standards?" An order would usually follow. It used to be said once upon a time that a salesman was highly efficient if he succeeded in selling to a man something that that man didn't want. It is easy enough to sell to anybody that wants a thing, was the idea ; but it takes a salesman to sell to a man that doesn't. The fallacy of such a theory has been proved long since by every progressive business house, no matter what the line. Temporary success, after all, rests upon sand; while a permanent success must be built upon bed-rock. The salesman who strives after orders regardless of means stands in his own light. His customer looks upon him as his enemy, as one bent upon exploiting him. On the other hand, the sales- man who takes a personal interest in his client, selling him things which he knows he can use, and dissuading him from buying things that might prove a loss to him, is the man who may count on friends and on lasting success. Often, however, the customer himself may be ignorant of his own needs; and the salesman who is keen enough to open the customer's eyes to his own interests, making him see the true wisdom of purchases to which at first he was disinclined, is the man whose order book totals highest in the long run. It requires enthusiasm, in other words a thorou.gh knowledge of and faith in your article, to make your customer view it with your own eyes. While not wishing to pose as a keen or especially capable salesman, I can say that my enthusiasm and faith in Dorner's varieties have helped me many a time in my selling of Carnations. 1 remember once calling upon a grower in central Missouri. I was then introducing Lady Bountiful. "What!" exclaimed the florist, upon my suggestion that he try a few hundred of this variety, "not on your tintype !" "What's the trouble?".! demanded. "Trouble enough ! Let some other feller try them new varieties ;. I'm done with 'em !" But I had great faith in Lady Bountiful ; and as the man appeared to be a successful Carnation grower, I could see no reason why he should fail with Lady Bountiful. Here my enthusiasm and my faith came in good stead. I sum- moned all my powers of persuasion, determined to convince the man that he stood in his own light, that I meant well, and that he need not hesitate for a moment to give me his order. I can almost recall the argument at this minute. "Lady Bountiful," I said, "is the best white Carnation, the most prolific va- riety that Dorner or anv other introducer has ever put on the market. While I want your order, 1 would not have it if there was a profit ten times the amount involved, if I had the least doubt about the merit of the variety. In fact, I would not lend myself to any scheme calculated to deceive the grower; neither would •Copyright, 1916. A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co.. Ltd. Mr. Dorner. My object in calling upon you is not to sell you a few things and bid you good-bye forever, but to gain your confidence as well, so as to be able to call upon you again and again and to sell you more things in the future. Now let me assure you, Mr. X , that what I am telling you is the absolute truth. And furthermore," I concluded, "if the variety should prove worthless to you, taking into consideration that you know how to handle Carnations, I will refund you your money without any question." I could see I had made an impression. The man relented, and gave me an order for five hundred cuttings. His success was as I had predicted. Lady Boun- tiful was a bountiful variety to him. He grew it for years afterward, long after Mr. Dorner had discarded it himself; and the confidence which 1 had thus in- spired in him has never waned. I sold him in later years numerous other varic ties, some perhaps that did not suit his soil, and were not altogether satisfactor\ and though he may have questioned my judgment at times, I am quite sure that he never questioned the honesty of my intention. Other varieties followed each other in quick succession. I handled them al' selling quantities of each; and with but rare exceptions Dorner's. varieties wcr profitable wherever grown. One of the exceptions I refer to was the famous Fiancee, a product of Dorner, but introduced by the Chicago Carnation Company of Joliet, 111. The history of this sensational Carnation is undoubtedly remem- bered by every grower. Mr. Dorner himself would never have introduced it as a commercial variety. The tempting sum offered him he accepted with reluctance. I clearly remember the deal. A vase of this most magnificent flower was brought to Chicago. Its appearance created a sensation among the Carnation growers, the like of which had never been known before. The late Jimmie Hartshorn was as gleeful as a ten-year-old in acquiring a new toy when he took possession of the Fiancee. It was something indeed to startle the world. To be sure, the Carna- tion growers were startled. Mr. Hartshorn was to put a half a million cuttings on the market, at least that many. For a year prior to its debut, flowers were sent to every exhibition. The Carnation growers, even the older men of the trade, became interested, some quite enthusiastic. I saw my opportunity, and I must confess here that like Mr. Hartshorn himself I was ensnared by the beauty of the variety and blinded to its shortcomings. I pushed it for all the traffic would bear. A month later I had the sale of ten thousand to my credit. Another month, and my sales had doubled, then trebled, and quadrupled. In fact, the variety sold itself, without any special effort on my part. It was the customary thing to re- ceive letters as follows: "You have my order for 500 Fiancee, for January delivery. Please make it a thousand, and see that I get good stock and in due time." Those who ordered a thousand doubled and trebled their orders. Thus time passed on. During the Summer months I paid a few visits to Joliet to see for myself how the stock was coming on. I found Mr. Hartshorn in high spirits. Everything was coming along splendidly, no need worrying about it. Why, Fiancee was a wonder, a wonder indeed ! Poor man, he never suspected for a moment what troubles his "wonder'-' had in store for him. January came. There was a scramble for the cuttings from all growers everywhere, each one expecting his stock ordered a year before. But alas, there were no cuttings in sight. Letters became more frequent and more urgent; some buyers insisted upon getting their stock immediately without threats; others ac companied their demands with threats to withdraw all their future trade from me Here was a dilemma that I had to face. A second Nelson, only somewhat more compricated. I wrote to Mr. Hartshorn, at one time imploringly, at another almost threat- eningly, enclosing my customers' letters to prove to him how dire was the situa- tion in which I was placed. But all my communications were met with silence. I wired. At last a letter came. With trembling hands I opened the envelope, and found the following: "Don't tell us of your troubles. We have plenty of our own." My heart sank. But rising to the occasion, I decided at once to make a trip to Joliet. I arrived early in the morning, and immediately made my way to the establishment of the Chicago Carnation Company. Jim Hartshorn was not as yet in the office. I could see a pile of letters strewn about his desk, which I sur- mised had considerable to do with the ill-fated Fiancee. I w-ent through the green- houses and learned that the "blame thing" was a mighty poor rooter, and that Fiancee in general was not what it was cracked up to be ; that they split "like the devil," and had many other attributes unworthy of a "wonder." Mr. Hartshorn came in. I took him to task ; hut poor man, he looked so forlorn and dejected. He began to unfold to me a tale of woe that could not but awaken my sympathy for him. But something had to be done. I had a few especially urgent customers on the list, who wanted their stock, as it were, "dead or alive." I told him about it; and if he could give me enough cuttings to satisfy those insistent ones, I would be grateful to him for the rest of my natural da\ - Furthermore, I was ready to give him a check for all the stock he could give nii right on the spot. Jimmie accepted my proposition. Yes, he had a batch of cut- tings that looked quite promising, a batch of about ten or twelve thousand, ready to be taken up now. And although he promised this stock to another house that kept after him without any let-up, he would let me have them. I was glad I had made the trip. After glancing through a few of his letters he cast them aside as somethin^ unworthy of notice and asked me to accompany him to his club. There we sat for the remainder of the day, alternating drinks with sandwiches, and telling each other tales of woe in our experience with Carnation cuttings. Note to KEADERa. — That Mr. Skid*tsky's narrative will be found of surpassing interest, «•« assure our readers. We have promised Mr. Skidetsky to put this narra- tive in book form prorided we receive orders for 500 copies. The price will not exceed 60c per copy in paper covers, or ^J in cloth, and 110 money is tcanted until we announce the book as ready. All we ask is that readers send in their orders without undue delay. The story will be continued in these columns until completed. i September lli, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 615 Chatelaine Begonias Valuable for Winter Bloomer If you have stuck plants of this most desirable Begonia on hand don't let the frost catch them outdoors ; they can't stand much. Lift your plants, cut them back a little and if they are rather heavy specimens, divide them so as to allow 4's for potting. If kept iu a rather close atmosphere for a few days these nearly potted plants will soon become estab- lished, and by Christmas be in full flower. Of course young stock grown from cuttings is by far the best, and if you have such on hand keep it shifted and allow plenty of room between the plants. You may not have houses nor the time to grow good Cincinnatis, but you can grow good Chatelaiue with but very little care. Early Flowering Chrysanthemums The Outdoor 'Varieties There is but little more to be done to these tine Chrysanthemums. Time for pinching is over and if the plants were staked at the right time you have nice bushy plants on hand at this writing, most of them well set with buds. All depends now on the kind of weather we will get as to what results we will have with them. While these varieties are just the thing to follow Asters, and the first frosts do not hurt them, during a wet Fall or severe freezing the llowers just developing don't improve any and it is on that account that it will pay you to erect a temporary frame over the plants. If constructed out of 2x4's and lx2's you can either board the sides and ends up or use a heavy muslin for that purpose. Just as the flowers open place some sashes over the frames which can be removed during the daytime, or if the weather is half way good there is no rea- son why the sashes should be on even during the night time, but when it gets below 32 deg., or during a rainy spell, it will be mone.v in your pocket to protect the stock. If you wish to pot some of the plants up for the store don't do it now but wait until the plants are iu flower. If lifted with just a little care they won't mind it iu the least, and if sold, will last every bit as long as a pot grown plant. The hot dry atmos- phere of a residence means an early end to both. Coreopsis and Shasta Daisies Both Good for Indoor Floivering Both Coreopsis and Shasta Daisies are gi"eat favorites with the lover of flowers, and it matters little at what time of the year you have them to offer. If the flow- ers are good and on fair sized stems you can always sell them, but more par- ticularly during the early Spring months, say March and April. You may say that there are enough other flowers to select from at that time, but this is not so. The greater the variety of stock you have to offer at any time the better for you. for the more you are bound to dispose of. Neither Coreopsis nor Shasta Daisies win stand too much heat ; they should be grown cool until the sun begins to warm up things in a natural way and for that reason there is no use to have the plants you wish to force occupying bench space before January. Keep them nicely heeled iu out iu a coldframe until the rush of Christmas week is over. Why I call attention to these plants now is due to the fact that we here are just trans- planting our seedling Coreopsis and di- viding our Shasta Daisies. We are pre- paring an extra lot of each for forcing , under glass this Winter, and you will find it profitable to do the same. There is plenty of time for the young plants to grow into nice bushy specimens between now and the early part of November, when it will be time to lift the jjlants and place into the coldframe. pot, plenty of drainage and plenty of water, as well as a good soil, are what they want. Plants grown in pots during tile .Summer are better adapted for early forcing than field grown stock. The pres- ent is just right either to get at order- ing a good supply of plants for you to grow on. or think about lifting the plants you have in the field. Between now and November, sto<'k potted up right away will become nicely rooted, which means much. Lift the plants carefully ; if the ball of soil clinging to the roots is too large, work a part of the soil out of them carefully. Wheu potted up place into a deep frame ; by such I mean one where the plants can be protected later on with sashes w'ithout interfering with the tops of them. Water thor- oughly and keep them moist at all times. To neglect them with watering means to stunt them and while they may not die on that account, they surely suffer. Hydrangeas Freesias as more desirable than ever as a substitute for Valley this coming Win- ter. The retail grower should handle an extra large amouut, tor if well grown they will come in handy, and so with Swainsona for next Spring. This beau- tiful flower isn't nearly enough appre- ciated as yet by the florist. If you have stock on hand root a good number of cuttings right now and keep the young stock shifted during the Winter months in order to have nice specimens in flower for next Spring and early Summer. Stevias stake the Plants in Time I don't know of anything more im- portant just now about the Stevias than to stake them properly. Whether you have them still in the field or in pots they shoukl be supported in some way. Wlien once allowed to break down they Stock for \Vinter and Spring If you are a retail grower you can't very well get along without Hydrangeas. The new French sorts are far too beau- tiful. You may not wish to grow all you handle during Easter week or around Memorial Day, but you can, without a great deal of extra trouble, always grow at least a few nice plants along w'tth your other general stock. Except for the extra early plants one doesn't need a Rose house tpmp?rature to obtain good results with Hydrangeas. A fair sized In Bloom from December to May \ model specimen of Wm. Sim's vellow bunch Primroses. The flowers ] are large, round, smooth and velvety, representmg a first-class strain.j there are so many bare stems; that isn t the time to overcome it, but you can do so to a great extent at the present by getting just a little heat into the house and keeping the temperature near the OO .leg. point. It will surely pay you. Temperature Affecting Your Greenhouse Stock It reallv matters little what stock you glow under glass; none of it is benefited by sudden changes in temperature, and during night- when it gets toward the freezing point outdoors or even around W deg.. a little fire and a crack of air left on the houses will do a whole lot of good. It will help to get your stock into the proper shaiie for Winter condition later on For instance, Roses properly and gradually hardened off in this manner can stand a house of 50 deg. during Janu- ary without a touch of mildew. Ihe plants may not pay for themselves in the flowers vou cut. but you cau keep them in fine condition, while plants grown too .soft and subjected during Win- ter t a few plants this Fall, propagate great numbers. Store them in a coldframe until January, then plant on a Carnation bench where, in a few weeks, quantities of cuttings can be had which, when once rooted and potted up, will furnish more cuttings later on and keep it up until late in Spring, all of which will flower the first season. Swainsonas Excellent Cut Flowers With the shoi'tage of Lily of the Valley anything in the way of flowers which might be used instead should re- ceive special attention by the retail grower. In former notes I spoke of are of but little use afterward. It might be well if you have time, to pot up stock which has been in the field all Summer and place in a coldframe. Bear in mind that Stevia plants, if allowed to remain in one house, will all bloom about the same time, which you dcm't want ; there- fore let your largest batch remain in the cold house and bring a few plants along in warmer quarters so as to have a suc- cession of flowers from November to January. In that way they pay best. Poinsettias Require Heat During Cold Nights Watch out from now on. The tem- perature is liable to go away down near the freezing point almost any night. Poinsettias are more sensitive than Col- eus or Crotons. They may not show the effects of having gone through some cold nights without fire right away, but they are bound to before long. The one who can bring his plants along without the least check will have the most leaves on them for Christmas week. Don't won- der during November and December why Winter Storage of Forcing Stock Can you give me any information as to "the "proper method of treatment in Winter storage of forcing stock. I am handling a large quantity of Lilacs, Snira-a. Azaleas, Skimmias. Rhododen- drons, and so forth, for the Winter and Spring trade. Any information as to the light air. water, and heat requirements for the successful handling of such stocU would be very much appreciated D. H. N. Co.. 111. The best success will follow^ consid- ering this stock the same as all other during the Winter. It is usually heeled in in damp sand, with temperature at about freezing point. As you wish it for forcing purposes, when you take it from cold storage place it in a cool green- house at first for a week or two accus- toming it to warmth gradually. In fact, treat it as it would be treated if grow- ing outside at the close of Winter, giving more and more warmth as the weeks pass. Diseased Chrysanthemums I am enclosing samples of Chrysanthe- mum leaves and would greatly appreciate having vou tell me the trouble. I looked it up "in Herrington's Chrysanthemum book and the nearest I could come to was that it was rust, but there are some very puzzling characteristics. All our pla"qts are out of doors in a very rich soil The pompons are most badly at- fect'ed except Lilian Doty, which is prac- tically immune. The single stemmed va- rietie's are not very badly affected. The lower leaves, sometimes for as far up as a foot, turn brown, and often fresh new spravs are found on an old stem where all the leaves are brown and dead The stems are so brittle that it vou brush against them lightly the sprays break off and at the joint there is a brown streak, while farther toward the tip the stem is apparently healthy.— H. F. H., Pa. —The samples of leaves submitted are affected with what is known as Clyn- drosporum, a disease which badly at- tacked some collections last year and showed signs of spreading considerably. I understand the experiment stations in some States have been grappling with this problem, but so far without very much success. Bordeaux or "Fungine mixture, applied as directed, would be about the best thing I know of for stop- ping the ravages of this diseasi*. ^ Charles H. Totty. 616 The Florists' Exchange Elliott Auction Company 42 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK "^^^'THrrTL' SALES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th and will offer on (hat day 30 caess of flowering bulbs, such as: Tulips SINGLE BELLE ALLIANCE SINGLE ROSE LUISANTE SINGLE CRAMOISE BRILLIANT . SINGLE THOS. MOORE SINGLE PRINCESS MARIANNE SINGLE ROSE GRISDELIN SINGLE ROSE HAWK SINGLE CHRYSOLORA SINGLE YELLOW PRINCE Also the followinfii 25 FICUS Elastica rrr^i lAr'c ct-<-v/->^ 55 pandanus veitchu "^ *-'^l>^»jE' a I e»»^IV / 55 dRAC.*;NA Pragrans Catalogues on Application Narcissus BICOLOR Victoria, 1st size GOLDEN SPUR, Double Crown VON SION, Double Crown Hyacinths SINGLE BLUE JOHANN SINGLE PINK GERTRUDE SINGLE BLUE POTGIETER SINGLE WHITE B. v. THUYL SINGLE WHITE A. CHRISTINA 25 KENTIAS FORST, 3-inch pots 25 KENTIAS FORST, 4-inch pots 25 KENTIAS FORST, 5-inch pots 25 BOSTON FERNS, 4-inch 25 BOSTON FERNS, 3-inch 25 DRACAENA TERMINALIS Wm. J. Elliott, Auctioneer \Mieii Qi'Jerlng, pleaee mention The Exchange Sweet Peas Early or Winter Flowering Spencers Yarrawa Grown by the originator See Special Florist List now being mailed If you have not received it, ask and we will mail it. FOTTLER,FISKE,RAWSON CO., neseedstore Faneull Hall Square, Boston ^Rainbow Freesias^ In pleasant harmonizing mixture of yellow, orange, lavender and pink shades. The best and latest addition for florists' storework. For closer description, see August 19th issue, pages 391-392. Regular price 85.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Send us ten dollars for a trial lot of 250 by mail. p'f ofaci'i Piivifir '^™^ stock, first size, $10.00 per 1000, so long as i. rCCbld r Urwy. Umlted stock lasts. Address AUGUST RbLKER & SONS, " l^^'i'Io¥f&''''- New York meyer'sTTbrand FORMOSUMS— GiGANTEUMS— MULTIFLORUMS THE LILY WITHOUT A PEER ORDER NOW FOR FALL DELIVERY. EX NEW CROP CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER, 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK Lilium Harrisii GARDEN SEED Best stock, 7 to 9-in., per 100, $9.00; ciise of 200, S17.00. w. Co. E. Marshall & BULB IMPORTERS 166 West 23d Street, NEW YORK Wben ordering, pipnse mpntion Tlic Rxcliaiige GIANT PANSY SEED Kenilworth Mixture, Kenilworth Cut Flower Mixture, Giaot - Three and Five Bloched, Masterpiece Curled Wavy. 1000 seeds 25o: 5000. $1.00: }i-oz.,$\.25; 02, $5.0'i. New Early -Flowering or Wlnter- Bloomlag Giant Pansies 500 seeds 50o., 1000 $1.00, H-oz. $2.00, H-oz. $3.75. BEET. CARROT. PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; aleo other itema of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 8J Dey St.. NEW YORK, and ORANGE. CONN When ordering, please mention The Exchange Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN Catalofu* on appliofttion « Ch«mb«rt Street. NEW YORK aXY When ordering, pleaae mentton T^* BxchaDi7e/or Price* ONION SETS RAINBOW FREESIAS Grown and hybridiied for a number of years by Mr. A. Frey, of Crown Point, Ind. The colors are varied and include several shades of yellow, orange, lavender and pink, all, however, harmoniiing with each other, even when bunched together. Bulbs offered are of good blooming sise and in a mixture of colors. Separate colors cannot be offered as yet. Delivery in July, as soon as bulbs are harvested and cured. Price: $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000. $187.50 for 5000. For sale by A. FREY A. HENDERSON & CO. Crown Poiol, Ind. 211 N. State St.. ChicMo SEEDS and BULBS Beckert's Seed Store 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. (North Sid.! Florists' Forcing Sweet Peas All the new and standard varieties Write for prices Fall Wholesale and ReUil Catalogues read y w th Id a few days. Send for copy. James Vick's Sons Rochester -:- -i- New York Whea ordering, pleaae mentloii The ExobaD^e Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue Uat of Wholesale Prices mailed only to these who plant for profit When orderlnf. ple«M mention TW Bzebnnc* September 16, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 617 W. SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President. Kirbv B. White Detroit. Mich.; first vice-pres. F. W. Bolgiano. Washington, D C ■ 'second vice-pres , L. L. Olds, Madison, Wis., secretary-treasurer, C E. Kendel, 2010 Ontario St., Oeveland, O.; assistant secretary, S. F. WiLLARD, Jr.. Qcveland, O. European Notes Climatic contlitinus were so unfavor- able at the time when last week's notes would have been yenned that it was deemed judicious to postpone them for a few days in the hope that matters would improve. Unfortunately this is not the case, for remembering that we are in the midst of our harvest, it is impossible to imagine anything more dis- agreeable and destructive than the in- cessant rains of today, and this day is but one of many. The effects of this change in the weather are to be seen in the blight of some of our best crops of Cabbage. Parsnip seed has been knocked about, and these two are crops we need, for the acreage of each is small. Parsley, on the other hand, has improved, and the size of the seed will be much larger than we thought would be the case. So too, with the later Eadishes, they \yill till out better, but in spite of all this we would vastly prefer three weeks of good bright sun- shine. As evidence that northern Europe is not alone in its troubles we may refer to the destruction of the Onion and other seed crops growing in the provinces of Foggia, Bari and other nearby dis- tricts of southeastern Italy, by field mice. Practically the whole of the Italian Onion seed of the present harvest, and many of the Onion bulbs intended to pro- duce next year's harvest, have been de- voured. This is the third bad harvest in succession. Subjoined are a few further particulars respecting this extra- ordinary visitation which may be of in- terest ; "A deputation from the devas- tated districts waited upon the Italian Government at Rome and was received in a very sympathetic spirit by Signor Salandra. the Prime Minister, accom- companied by the Ministers of Finance, Agriculture and Commerce and a special mixed committee, presided over by Sig- ners Melodia and Pausiui. Signor Sa- landra, in the name of the whole of his colleagues, dilated upon the nature of the circumstances aud all the damage brought about by the invasion of 'Ar- vicole' in the principal and better por- tions of Foggia and which had reached as far as the districts of Barletta and Melti. The entire crop of forage, legumes and cereals has been destroyed and the ruin extends to the vines and the nuts. The great zone of the district of Puglia was damaged very much by the Spring and Summer rains in 191.J and in 1914 by the prolonged drought, and has not now the means of undertaking agricultural work for the coming season. "It is necessary." said Sig. Salandra, "to make exceptional aud immediate provi- sion to enable the agriculture of the dis- trict to recover from its losses and to renew its efforts, and that in the inter- ests of the workers, the proprietors and the farmers. The ministry," he continued, "are already impressed with the gravity of the problem and have recognized the necessity of suspending Imperial taxa- tion on the land, of procuring the remis- sion of rates, of renewing with all their might the fight against the mice, and of proceeding to a pri»mpt and rational sys- .tem of agricultural credit proportionate to the needs of the case. We have there- fore arranged what is necessar.v for at once dividing out the supplies of manure and seed and the preliminary measures for preparing the sowings. We can therefore examine carefully the different systems of credit and are studying the method for the more rapid production of the prime necessities of life." These generous utterances and actions cannot be too highly appreciated, but in the meantime f(»r this year at least we must do without the seed. For the enlightenment of such of your readers as are not acquainted with the geograph.v of Puglia it may be pointed out that it is a practically treeless pas- toral plain, 7376 square miles in extent, with a population of 2,000^000, situated in the southeast division of Italy. It is popularly known as the granary and gold mine of that beautiful country. The bulk of the Italian Onion aud many other seeds are grown within its confines. European Seeds. Imports Sept. 5.— S. S. Bermudian— P. B. 'V^andegrift & 'Co., 2 cases plants and seeds, 2 cases palm leaves ; Maltus & Ware, 26 boxes Lily bulbs, 1 box seeds. S. S. Exeter City — Lancaster Seed Co., 10 bags vegetable seed ; U. Van Waveren & Sons, 13 cases Narcissus bulbs. Sept, 6. — S. S. Philadelphia — Van Waveren & (Sons, 46 bags bulbs. Sept. 8. — S. S. Cedric — J. L. Radiwaner, 100 bags grass seed. S. S. Zaseapa — Maltus & Ware, 51 cases live plants. New York Seed Trade The change of the season from Summer to Autumn is marked by a gradually in- creasing demand for bulbs, especially those for early forcing, and also for grass seeds and field grains and flower seeds for sowing under glass. There is, of course, a decided decrease in the sale of lawn requisites, garden tools, sprayers and spraying material. On Tuesday a successful auction sale was held at the auction rooms of the MacNift" Horticultural Co., of palms, or- namental foliage plants, Dutch and French bulbs. The retail department is busy, night work being required, while the retail plant department is showing a full line. W. E. Marshall & Co., are making a special offer of Lilium Harrisii bulbs. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, are in receipt of 45 cases of French bulbs and Lilium formosum. Shipping of seed Potatoes this season is heavier than ever, espe- cially to Cuba and Porto Rico, one recent shipment amounting to 400 bushels. Their advices .show the Bean crop all over this country, especially of Wax Beans, is very poor. The Onion set crop is also poor, aud prices have advanced. Thos. L. Peck, of the catalog depart- ment of Peter Henderson & Co., has just returned from a week's vacation, which he passed in automobile trips to various points of interest. Andrew Harbison of the vegetable seed department is back from an enforced vacation of four weeks at Bristol, Pa. Mr. Harbison went to this town for a week-end visit with Mrs. Harbison and child, but as the child was taken sick with infantile paralysis, from which it is now recovering, Mr. Harbison was quarantined. Wm. EUottt & Sous opened the auc- tion season on Tuesday of this week, at which there were large sales of Dutch bulbs and ornamental foliage plants. J. M. Thorburn & Co. report that ex- port trade is unusually heavy. Stumpp & Walter Co. is offering a full line of French and Dutch bulbs. In ad- dition to these the company are offering Araucaria seeds and in the line of sea- sonable seeds for greenhouse planting, choice strains of Cinerarias, Calceolarias, Primulas and Pansies, also they are mak- ing a special offer of Yarrawa Sweet Pea seed. Vaughan's Seed Store is making a spe- cial announcement in reference to its offering of French bulbs, especially Nar- cissus Paperwhite grandiflora, and also of Lilium formosum, Freesias and other bulbs. Ralph M. Ward & Co. are making spe- cial offers of Horseshoe Brand of French bulbs, particularly Paperwhite. Trumpet Major and Grand Soleil d'Or Narcissus, also Roman Hyacinths, cold storage Lilium giganteum and magnificum. Arthur T. Boddingtou Co., Inc., is very busy at this time receiving and ship- ping out French bulbs. The company re- ports the arrival of a new shipment of white Callas from California. Zvolanek's Well Known Winter- Flowering Orchid Sweet Pea Seed In original packages at his prices. We handle all of his varieties, including novelties introduced this year for the fast time, and give the foUowmg list of the best of those already introduced: 1 oz. 4 oz. I lb. Mrs. A. A. Skach. Widely known shell pink $1.00 $3.50 $12.00 Mrs. Joseph Manda. A shade lighter 1.2o 4.00 14.00 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Purest white 1-25 4.00 14.00 Venus, White ground. Edges pink blushed 1.50 5.U0 15.U0 Bohemian Girl. Darker shell pink 2.00 6.00 White Orchid. Dwarfer 1-00 3-50 ^'■■^ Orchid Beauty. Dark rose, blushed with orange.. Very large ; ■ -75 2.50 9.00 Pink and White Orchid. Blanche Ferry color and very large 75 2.50 9.00 Lavender Nora. The finest lavender -50 1.75 b.ou Lavender Orchid. Lavender pink; large. r^X ,o'Xj^ \n7i^ Christmas Pink Orchid. Improved bicolor 4.00 12.00 40.00 TheCzar. Similar to above f'S^ ^o'2^ fo'^ Red Orchid. Large, free and very fine 100 d.bo i.i^ iD.uu Rose Queen. The widely known clear pink we introduced. Strictly greenhouse grown seed; originator's strain. $5.00 per oz., $15.00 per A lb., $50.00 per lb. This is worth the difference from the outside seed. Keystone Snapdragon Undoubtedly the best Winter-blooming clear pink on the market. $1.00 per pkt., $5.00 for 6 pkts., $10.00 for 13 pkts. S. S. SKIDELSKY & COMPANY 1004 Lincoln Building Philadelphia, Pa. MIGNONETTE Farquhar's Universal Soxjo Now for Fall Crop One of the finest varieties for the greenhouse, pro- ducing immense spikes of red- dish green, sweetly scented. The seed we offer was saved for us by one of largest growers of Mig- nonette for the Boston market Oance - $15.00 14 01. - - 3.75 Vs 01. - 2.00 t^s 01. - - 1.00 R.&J.Farquhar&Co. BOSTON, MASS. 618 The Florists' Exchange SWEET peas-Sow Soon WINTER-FLOWERING-Spencer Types New Early Flowering Long Season Spencers EARLY MORNING STAR The color is a deep orange Bcarlet or name color in standard with rich orange pink wings. 25 seeds, 25c.; trade pkt. (14 oz.). $1.25; oz. $4.50 net. EARLY SONG BIRD P'? ""^Hf "■i"^ ^'^'1i p"'*- p'-^ <°' ilorists. 1 he nower is the same color as "Kloreiice iMurse Spenrer" and a bit lighter than "Elfrida Pearson." It has the same excellent form and features df Sirs Hugh Dickson but is on white ground. 25 seeds, 25c.; trade pkt. i}i oz.), $1.00; oz. $3.50 net. EARLY MELODY P'« if. a deeper shade of pink than "Early hong rJira on white ground, closely resemb- ling "Cuuntess ;>pencer" and near "Hercules." It might be described as rose pink on white ground. 25 seeds, 25c.; trade pkt. (f^ oz.), $1.00; oz. $3.50 net. EARLY SPRING MAID ^be color is Ilght pink on a cream ground and the blossoms have the same splendid characteristics of "Mrs. Hugh Dickson" for a florist's $1.00; oz. $3.50 net. the best Early-flowering Trade packets contain one-quarter ounce Tr. pkt. Anita Wehrman. Clear lavender $0.25 Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Flowers bright shell pink 20 Mrs. J. Manda. flight shell pink, extra long stems 20 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Black-seeded white 25 Mrs. William Sim. Salmon pink 20 Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Appleblossom pink 30 Pink and White. Blanche Ferry type 20 President Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose 30 Rose Queen. Beautiful rose pink 50 Selma Swenson. Clear light soft pink 30 Venus. Standard white, slightly blushed pink wings 25 White Orchid. White flowers of good substance. .20 Yarrawa. The color on opening is rose, changing as the flower develops to a light pink standard, tinted buff, with blush wings 20 Yarrawa Hybrids 20 Winter-flowering Spencers, Mixed 20 flower. 25 seeds 25c.; trade pkt. (^4 oz.) EARLY SNOW FLAKE This is . White-seeded Spencer. The blossoms are very large and of the beet waved Spencer form, 25 seeds, 25c.; trade pkt. i}4 oz.), $1.25 EARLY HEATHER BELL oz. $4.50. The color is a rich but pleasing mauve, but after standing in water the color becomes a beautiful mauve lavender. 25 seeds, 25c.; trade pkt. {}-4 oz), $1.25; oz. $4.50 net. WINTER FLOWERING— Unwin Types Tr pkt. Oz. Lb. Blue Jay. Bright blue self color $0.15 $0.50 $6.00 Lavender Nora. Most pleasing lavender 20 .75 Oz. $0.75 .65 .65 .75 .65 1.00 .65 1.00 2.00 1.00 .75 .65 .65 .65 .65 Lb. $9.00 8.00 8.00 9.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 WINTER-FLOWERING-Grandiflora Types Oz } Sky blue. Canary Bird. Early yellow $0.10 Christmas Countess Mrs. C. H. Totty Earliest of All 1 r>. i . nn... Ciu-istmas Pinli: j P'nk and White 10 Christmas Meteor. Brilliant red 10 Christmas Prima Donna ) r^ . i «■ i ,/. Mrs. F. J. Dolansky j Daybreak Pink 10 Christmas White 1 Mont Blanc J Pure white 10 Florence Denzer ) Mrs. Alexander Wallace. Lavender 10 J-4 lb. $0.25 Lb. $0.80 .10 .35 1.00 .30 .30 .30 1.00 1.00 1.00 .30 1.00 Mrs. W. W. Smalley Mrs. William Sim Mrs. E. Wild. Bright rose > Salmon pink Black-seeded white., hite Snowbird Burpee's Earliest White Mrs. Geo. Lewis. ^ Black seeded Le Marquis. Navy blue Winter-flowering Grandiflora Type, Mixed .10 .10 .10 .10 .35 .35 .35 .30 .30 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.00 1.00 OUR FALL BOOK FOR FLORISTS IS READY; ASK FOR IT AT CHICAGO OR NEW YORK. 31-33 W. Randolph Street CHICAGO VAUGHAN^S SEED STORE Greenhouses, Nurseries and Trial Grounds, Western Springs, III. 43 Barclay Street NEW YORK Ulieii oideririg. pbiise mention Tbe Exchang Now Is the Time to Place Orders for PANSY SEED. Special florists' mixture, extra fine strain, $5.00 per oz. MIGNONETTE SEED. Giant strain, greenhouse grown, $5.00 per o». SNAPDRAGON KEYSTONE (New). Clear rose pink. Winter blooming variety, $1.00 per pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED. English. Separate colors, $8.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEED. Greenhouse grown, $3.50 per 1000, $30.00 per 10,000. ZVOLANEK'S SWEET PEA SEED. Complete list at his prices. RAINBOW FREESIAS. New and worth while. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 2H-in., strong, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000, extra heavy 3-in., $8.00 per 100. POINSETTIAS. Strong, 2H-in. (true Xmaa type), $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Strong, field-grown CARNATION PLANTS. Best varieties. Stock and prices right; write us fot same. Write us regarding Fern Flats; Bostons, Scottii, Roosevelt, Whitmanl, Teddy Jr., and other varieties for immediate or later planting. Have you placed your order for LILIUM Giganteum, Rubrum, For- mosum and Album? We aim to supply the best produced in Japan and invite correspondence regarding our stock. Having any trouble with your hose? The MAGIC Hose — best made- will do away with all your troubles. We handle that brand and no other. J^inch (2 ply), 16c. per ft.; J^i-inch (2 ply), 16o. per ft. Couplings included. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Building PHILADELPHIA, PA When i.rdiTlnt;. pl'-ase meotlon The Exchange 97th YEAR J.BOLGIANO&SON Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Seta. Seed Potatoes Grower* of Pedigree Tomato Seeda BALTIMORE, MD. When ordering, please mepilop The Excbangp Weeber & Don are featuring grass seeds. They are also now filling orders for I'^rench bulbs, delivery of which has been delayed for more than a week on account of the delay in docking the steamer Venizelos. which brought the bulbs, and a further delay in unloading the bulbs after the steamer docked. This firm also reports the arrival of their Dutch French Hyacinths for early Christmas forcing. They are now mail- ing nut their Autumn bulb catalog. Burnett Bros, report a heavy demand for both domestic and American grown bulbs. Fred l*eterson, salesman for Noll & Co.. Newark, N. J., who was recently operated upon for appendicitis, is now convalescing. PANSY SEED MY GIANT PANSY SEED, NEW CROP, READY NOW Finest miztnres, in superb colors, alt grown from nieoted stock. Pkt ol 6000 seeds, Sl.OO: 1 os., t4.00; 3 OS., tlO.OO. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS Lock Boi 254 SOUTHPORT, CONN. Grower Only of The Finest Panelea Wben ordering, please mention Tbe Excbsnee CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS (SAGO PALMS) Strong and healthy bulbs, sif« .^ to 6 lbs. 25 lbs. (2.50, 100 lbs. 19.00, 300 lbs. $25.00, 500 lbs. HO.OO. THE MOORE SEED CO. 12S Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. MAMMOTH PANSY vVantier'a Strain) Large saved odIv from eetect Sowers, seeds. 11.00; 1 os (4 00 IMPERIAL SEED & PLANT CO. Qowenng variety, 1 pkt. 25c.; 6000 BsIdHMre, MJ. Chicago Seed Trade Bulb dealers complaiu of the delay in getting their stoek through this season. When the snppl.v finnll.v eniues in there will be niueh jietivit.v in the trade, as the demand is ver.v strong. Some grow- ers and dealers i>utside of the <'it.v who bought French stoek through Holland salesmen the past Spring, have been notilied that their orders eaii onl.v be par- tially idled, and in some eases not at all. This will give more trade to the local dealers and prices will remain firm on many varieties of both French and Dutch stoi'k on account of its scarcity abroad. Vanghan's Seed Store is tilling all con- tract orders in full for French stock in regular grades. Chinese Narcissxis are moving well with a good supply on ham! to meet all demands. I.ilium formosum and Vaughan's Improved Freesia "I*vir- ity" are selling well. Peony clumps from the nurseries at AVesteru Springs .i niccting with a good sale at both wb" sale and retail. Sweet I*eas for \\' ter flowering, especially of the Spen tyjies. anti the new early fliiweriug !'> - s<'as*»n Spencers as listed in this firn fiill book for tloi-ists, and which is li' ri-ady, are much in demand. S. F. Leonard, president of the Leon- ard .Seed Co., celebrated his sixty-fourTli birthday on Sept. 4. .Mr. Leonard h recently returned from a trip to Calil' nia and i.s enjoying excellent health. If the current rumors of changes in the Chicago seed stores all come true, there will be quite a change in the pcr- sonufd of some of tbe houses before the hrst of the year. A. Henderson & Co., have received their first importation of Holland Bulb* and are busy shipping same. The Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids. Mich., report the arrival of thir- teen bags of seed cleared through the cus- toms otfice last week. The seed came from England. Anton C. Zvolanek, the famous seed grower of I.ompoc. has sent to the Secre- tary of Commerce of Santa Barbara, (,'al., a large lot of Sweet Pea seed for free distribution among the people of Santa Barbara. Cal. There was in this the second lot sent, 100 half-ounce pack- ages that will be delivered on the prin- ciple of "first come first served." I^ast year over 200 packages were 9..5SS. as against $21,490, for the same month of the year previous. The value of the Clover scene dust, guano, k'ainit and other sub- stances. September 16, 191C. The Florists' Exchange 619 I WINTER-FLOWERING Spencer Sweet Peas Oz. M lb. Lb. APRICOT ORCHID. Apricot self.. 81.50 $4.50 $15.00 BOHEMIAN GIRL. Pink self... 1.50 4.50 15.00 BELGIAN HERO. Rose color.. .. 3.00 10.00 35.00 BRIDAL VEIL. Pure white 1.00 3.50 12.00 CHRISTMAS PINK ORCHID. Pink and white 3.00 10.00 35.00 MRS. A. A. SKACH. Bright pink. .65 2.00 7.50 MRS. JOS. MANDA. Shell pink.. .65 2.00 7.50 MRS. M. SPANOLIN. White 1.00 3.50 12.00 MORNING STAR. The most vig- orous grower and longest stem of all the self-pinks 3.00 10.00 35.00 ORANGE ORCHID. Standard orange, wings dark salmon pink. . 1.50 4.50 15.00 ORCHID BEAUTY. Dark rose pink, with orange blush 75 2.50 10.00 PINK- AND- WHITE ORCHID. Similar in color to Christmas Pink. .65 2.00 7.50 Oz. 14 lb. Lb. RED ORCHID. Bright cherry red.$0.75 $2.50 $10.00 SENSATION. Newman & Legg's Christmas Pink 3.00 10.00 35.00 SENSATION SCARLET 3.00 10.00 35.00 THE CZAR. Standard rose, wings white, mottled pink 3.00 10.00 35.00 VENUS. Blush pink 1.60 4.50 15.00 WHITE ORCHID. Pure white. . . .65 2.00 7.50 YARRAWA. Bright rose pink. In- troducer's Australia-grown seed. . 2.00 7.00 24.00 California-grown seed 65 2.25 8.00 Mixed Winter-Flowering Spencers 1^ oz. 20c., oz. 65c., \i lb. $2.00, lb. S7.50 Boddington's Gigantic Cyclamen English Saved! Seed Just Arrived — Sow Now CHERRY RED CRIMSON CRIMSON AND WHITE 50 LILAC 25 PINK. Soft pink 25 ROSE. Light rose 25 SNOWFLAKE. White 25 S YRINGA-BLUE 25 Tr. 100 1000 pkt. seeds seeds $0.50 $1.00 $9.00 .25 .65 6.00 1.00 .65 .65 .65 .65 .65 1.00 .75 9.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 9.00 7.00 Boddington's Re-selected Winter-flowering .Spencers as grown by Wm. Sim. Cliftondale, Mass. WHITE BUTTERFLY 50 PEACH BLOSSOM. Rose 25 PHOENIX. (;herry crimson SO 2.00 18.50 PURPLE KING 25 .80 7.50 PRINCESS MAY. Pink, blotched crimson. .50 1.00 9.00 ROSE OF MARIENTHAL. Softshell pink .25 .65 6.00 SALMON KING. The finest salmon 50 1.00 9.00 SALMON QUEEN. Beautiful salmon... .50 1.00 9.00 SALMONIUM SPLENDENS. Fine salmon pink 25 .80 7.60 VULCAN. Rich crimson 50 2.00 18.50 WONDER (Glory) OF WANDSBEK. Brilliant, intense salmon-red variety 50 1.00 9.00 MIXED 25 .60 5.50 5% discount, cash with order. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON CO., Inc., Boddington's Gigantic Cyclamen 128 Chambers Street NEW YORK CITY WlieD ordering, please mention Tbe E^cbaage Onion Seed in Canary Islands Onion seed comstituted one-fourth of .ill exports to the United States from the Teneriffe district in 1915. This season's crop shows a decided increase in the amount of choice, expensive wax (or white) seed. The ordinary canary-yellow t>nion seed, however, has suffered be- cause of the Winter drought and is esti- mated at from 40 to 50 per cent, of the aicrage. It will consequently be scarce. The average contract prices according to Commerce Reports, are reported ?« fol- lows, per pound: Fancy white "'wax" .*l..i0 to $2; yellow S.ic. (American ti'ild) and red 80c. The stocks of Onion st'fd last year were fairly cleaned out. Treight rates are estimated here at 40 to 50 per cent, higher than last season. The Bulb Situation The Dutch Bulb Exporters' Associa- tion in Haarlem, Holland, writes this » ii'k as follows : "Owing to the un- favorable weather during the month of June the bulb crop has not reached the average, and consequently the stock of salable bulbs is not as large as during normal years, also their size is now smaller and 'jumbo's' are hardly to be had. "It is true that the above is not only t'> he attributed to the bad weather but also to other causes, especially to the poor paying prices of culture for the past years. Moreover living has become much dearer and consequently wages have risen so that the growers were obliged to diminish bulb culture and to take up culture of vegetables. In con- sequence there is not such a surplus here as otherwise would be the case. The surplus, notwithstanding the prohibition to England, is much smaller than during other years. It ma.v even be that there will be a shortage in the good market varieties. It is therefore most improb- able that there will be surplus shipments on a large scale at low prices during this season, and fair trade cannot but re- joice at such a fact." Standard Basket and Container Law Standards for Climax baskets for Grapes, other fruits and vegetables, and other types of baskets and containers used for small fruits, berries and vege- tables in interstate commerce are fixed by an act approved bv the President, Aug. 31. 1916. The law will become effective Nov. 1, 1917. The effect of the act will be to require the use of the .standards in manufactur- ing, sale or shipment for all interstate commerce, whether the containers are filled or unfilled. A large part of the traffic in fruits and vegetables in this country enters interstate commerce. Standards of three capacities are fixed for Climax baskets — 2, 4 and 12 quarts, dry measure. These containers, often known as "Grape baskets," have relative- ly narrow, flat bottoms, rounded at each end, and thin sides flaring slightly from the perpendicular. The handle is hooped over at the middle from side to side. In addition to fixing the capacities of these standard baskets of this type, the law also prescribes their dimensions. The other standards are for "baskets or other containers for small fruits, ber- ries, and vegetables." They are to have capacities only of one-half pint, one pint, one quart, or multiples of one quart, dry measure. Such containers may be of any shape so long as their capacities ac- curately accord with the standard re- quirements. The examination and test of containers to determine whether they comply with the provisions of the act are made duties of the Department of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Agriculture is empow- ered to establish and promulgate rules and regulations allowing such reasonable tolerances and variations as may be found necessary. W. F. Pitts Seed and Nursery Co. has just shied its hat into the ring as a new seed store, at 326-328 Market st., San Francisco. It has a finely fitted up store. Mr. Pitts was formerly connected with the late Burbank Seed Co. They have purchased that concern's mail order list and propose doing a mail order as well as a local retail bthsiness. California Seeds. Fruit Growing in Australia Should be no Menace to onr Home GrovreTS Within the past 10 years Australian fruit growing areas have increased by nearly 60,000 acres. Apples, Apricots, Oranges, Pears, Peaches, Grapes, Lemons, Pineapples and Bananas are grown chief- ly, the two last named being cultivated mostly in the semi-tropical northern areas of Queensland. Tasmania and Vic- toria are the principal Apple states, es- pecially the former. Despite the fact that Australia is capable of supplying its pofjulation with evaporated fruit, 10,- 551,877 pounds were imported during last year for which statistics are available, and exports amounted to 2,478,585 pounds. The increase in Australia's fruit production is not likely to harm our American growers, on the contrary it will probably prove beneficial as her seasons are the reverse of ours, and some of her product may therefore come to us in our non-productive season. However, thus far most of her exports have gone to Europe, while on the other baud we have exported to Australia large quantities of fresh Apples. Notwithstanding Aus- tralia's abundant production, retail prices are high ; at the same time the growers complain of low prices. The impression prevails that the middleman has large profits, but the latter dispute this, at- tributing high prices to other causes. 620 The Florists' Exchange YARRAWA The Finest Rose-Pink Winter-Flowering Spencer Sweet Pea The ideal florists' variety. Pkt. 15c., 34 oz. 35c., Yl oz. 60c., 1 oz. $1.00, K lb. $3.25, lb. $12.00 WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS— Early Morning Star, Early Snowflake, pkt. 15 seeds 25c., M oz. $1.,W, oz. $5.00. Early Spring Maid, Early Melody, Early Songbird, pkt. 25 seeds 25c., M oz. $1.25, oz. $4.00. Early Heather Bell, pkt. 25 seeds 25c., K oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00. Pkt. 18 seeds each of any of the following varieties 35c., 5 pkts. $1.60: Concord Pink, Concord Crimson, Concord Lavender, Concord White, Concord Salmon, Concord Blue, STUMPP & WALTER CO., 30-32 Barclay Street, NEW YORK CITY \MieD ordering, please meptlon The Eichange TAKE A LOOK at this picture and see whether you would not like upon your premises a duplicate of it. It is a picture of a bench of our famous Silver Pink Snapdragon SEEDLINGS at Memorial. Seed sown any time now will bloom before Memorial Day, but a second crop, such as seen in the ac- companying picture, will come on for May 30, the greatest flower day of the year. Sow Snapdragon Seed Today We have all of the good ones. Seed of our original Silver Pink, $1.00 per pkt., 3 for $2.50t 7 for $5.00. Seed of Yellow, Garnet, Nelrose, Phelps' White and Fancy Mixed, at 35c. per pkt., 3 for $1.00. Free cultural directions. All orders cash. • G. S. RAMSBURG, - Somersworth, N. H. When orderlnt:. i)l''iise niPntUm The Exchange "Home of ELM HILL GUDIOU" Consolidation is announced of A. H. AUSTIN CO. JOE COLEMAN WAYLAND, OHIO LEXINGTON, OHIO Originators of Giant and Distinct forms of Gladioli Send for Wholesale List AUSTIN -COLEMAN COMPANY WAYLAND, OHIO WATCH US GROW AMERICAN BULB CO. 172 North Wabash Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Mastodon Pansy Seedlings A grand crop ready to ship now West of Denver and North of Fresno Large, mostly 6 to 8 leaves, per 1000, $500; 2500, $9.00; 5000, $22.50. 4 to 6 leaves, per 1000, $3.00; 2600, $7.00; 5000, $13.50 MASTODON MIXED y, oz. 65c., H 02. $2.25, oz. $4.00, i oz. $12.00 PRIVATE STOCK MIXED J^ oz. $1.00, H oz. $3.25, oz. $6.00, 4 oz. $20.00 GREENIIOUSE.SPECIAL. (New) }^ oz. $1.00. H oz. $4.00, oz. $8.00 Catalog, Seperate Colors, Seed 191G, Cut Price.f. STEELE'S PANSY GARDENS, Portland, Oregon ^^^heu ordering, pleeae mentton The Excbangt; Lily Bulbs Fall Shipment from Japan Prices quoted F. O. B. New York, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, and London, (Ont.) Write for quotations stating quan- tity, variety and size required. McHutchison & Co. THE IMPORT HOUSE 9S CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK When ordering, pleaet- mention The Eichance The L D.WALLER SEED CO. GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA Wholesale Growers of FLOWER SEEDS, SWEET PEAS AND NASTURTIUMS. Corrmmpond^nem SoUettmJ Our Exhibit of German Iris Won First Prize At the International Garden Club Summer Show, Pelham Manor, June 1-4, 1916 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. Inc. Flowerfield, L. I.. N. Y. My New Price Lint of WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED has been mailed. If you have not received a copy, send postal for it. Part of new crop will be ready early in July. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK LOMPOC, CAL. Pedigree Seeds WATKINS & SIMPSON, Ltd. 12^Tavi8tock Street Covent Garden, LONDON, ENG. When ordering, please mention Tbe Exchmnge Canadian Fruit Crop According to Commerce Reports of Aug. 23, the fruit crop of Canada ap- pears to be turning out poorer than was expected earlier in the season : moreover the quality is inferior. This is due to Apple scab and fungus. The total Apple crop is now estimated at about 600,000 barrels. The fruit commissioner reports that on the whole the crop is not ex- pected to he as large as. and the quality no better thau, last year. The Niagara I*each crop will be betwoon 00 and 70 per cent of a standard crop. Plums aud Poaches will produce about one-half of a full crop. Grapes are reported good, promising a full crop in the Niagara district. Prices Advertised are for The Trade Only The Dominican republic has taken to the cultivation of red Kidney Beans for exportation to the United States. An attempt was begun last year for the first time by Americans, using American seeds and American methods of cultivation irrigation. Fairly satisfactory results have been obtained, a crop of about ten tons having been harvested and shipped to New York. The Irish Potato is also being cultivated for export to the United States. Catalogs Received Domestic Jackaon & ParkljiB Co., Newark, K. Y. — Wholesale price list, season 1916-1917. A 31 paf^e list, devoted to trees, shrubs, flowering; plants. Framing-tiam KTarserles, (W. B. Whlt- tier ii L'u.^, Framingham, Mass. — Fall, 1916, trade price list of evergreens, Rhododendrons, trees, shrubs, Ro^es, vines and fruits. A 35 page list. Jos. Ki Mnmbaner 8c Son, Pennsburg, Pa. — Wholesale price list of collected "Native ^Vild Flowers," ferns, trees. shrubs, vines and native plant seeds. A nicely done up list of 10 pages of nearly 600 varieties of our native plants and plant seed. r. & F. Nnrserles (Dept. Amer. Nur- sery Co.), Springfield, N. J. — "Quality First" trade list. Fall, 1916. Compfls- ing a list of 36 pages of deciduous trees and shrubs, conifers and evergreens, hardy herbaceous perennial plants, hardy grasses and fruit trees. Tonng's Seed Store, 1406 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. — Fall catalog, 1916, devoted largely to bulbs, but also including flower seeds, decorative plants, ferns, Roses, small fruits, hardy perennials and garden sundries. Freely illustrated, with a colored cover. 25 pages. The Storrs & Barrlson Co., Paines- vilie, Ohio. Autumn catalog No. 3, 1916, devoted to bulbs, seeds for Fail and Winter sowing, ferns, hardy Roses, hardy perennial plants, ornamental shrubs, fruits and trees. Fully illus- trated, 81 pages, with an attractive cover in black and white. Henry F. Uichell Co., 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. — W'holesaie price list of bulbs, etc.. Sept., Oct., Nov., 1916. 72 pages, with an index. Covering bulbs. Geranium and other perennial plants, flower and vegetable seeds, grass seed, insecticides, fertilizers, and a list of garden and greenhouse accessories and tools. Freely illustrated, with several illustrations in color. The Rapier Grain & Seed Co. of Owensboro, Ky.. has taken out a build- ing permit for the erection of a $10,000 building, to replace the plant destroyed by fire a short time ago. Spanish Iris Under Glass Kindly give me some information as to the proper treatment to insure succesa growing Spanish Iris under glass. Can they be planted among Carnations soon after received, or should they be planted in flats and placed outside as Dutch Nar- cissi are treated? How close can they be planted if boxed, and when should they be brought inside? What tempera- ture should they be grown in to secure best results? The number to be handled Is large.— J. B. M.. Pa. — It would be better to plant the bulbs of Spanish Iris very soon after they are received in flats about 4in. deep, and of convenient size for handling. They may he planted about 2in. apart each way. These flats, after the bulbs are planted, should be placed in coldtrames and as the Winter comes on the coldframes will need to be covered with sashes and still later with straw or felt mats to keep the bulbs from being frosted. They should be brought into the greenhouse in Febru- ary, and at first given a night tempera- ture of 40 to 50 deg. Later this can be increased to 50 to 55 deg., and about 10 deg. higher in the day time. Business Troubles BtnTALO. N. Y.. — Daniel B. Sayer filed a petition in bankruptcy on Sept. 1. with liabilities amounting to $5605.bl and as- sets. $100. Buffalo. N. T. — Peter Podelniak, a florist of this city, filed a petition in bankruptcy on Sept. 1. His liabilities aggregated $4899.40. and assets. $75. September 16, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 621 MICHELrS WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS Novelties of 1916 Early Flowering Long Season Spencer Cvl.i Mnrninn C»o» ColoT a deep orange scarlet Lariy inOrniDg aiar. or flame color in standard, with ricti, orange-pink wings. A magnificent variety for growing under glass. Flowers large and of best Spencer form, and borne in threes and fours in won- derful profusion. Pkt. 20c., ,"4 oz. $1.50, oz. *5.00. Ii oz. $1.25, oz. $4.00. r».ln UnntLnrkAll One of thc most popular tariy neainerDeU. shades for the aorlst, as it will be useful for making up. The flowers are large, borne in threes and fours on long stems and of bold Spencer form. The color is a rich but pleasing mauve but after standing in water the color becomes a beautiful mauve lavender. Pkt. 20c., .'.4 oz. $1.25, oz. $4.00. Send for our New Wholesale Catalogue of Bulbs, etc., just out, if you do not have a copy Other Varieties of Winter Flowering Spencers Rnca niioon One of the finest varieties yet intro- nUbC I^Ueeil. duced. The flowers are borne on long stems, are of large size and free bloomers. Usually four flowers are produced on a stem ; color a most attractive shade of pink, y^ oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00, }i lb. $15.00, lb. $50.00. Yarrnwa Flowers exquisitely waved, of large size, 1 all ana. many of them being duplex or double. Color a pleasing shade of bright rose pink with lighter wings. Oz. $1.00, 14 lb. $3.50, lb. $12.00. Mrc A A ^k!iQ/>)i Flowers large; color a beau-. mis. ft. ft. JAddLll. tiful, clear, bright pink. Oz. 81.00, I4' lb. S;i.50, lb. $12.00. Black seeded; pure white; free bloomer. Oz. $1.25, k lb. $4.00, lb. $14.00. Similar in color to Christ- mas Pink, but produces larger flowers on longer stems. Oz. SI. 00, ji lb. $3.50, lb. $12.00. Pure white; one of the best. Oz. Sl.OO, }i lb. $3.50. lb. $12.00. Lavender Pink Orchid. $^'7onrib.'l?5b,°" Mrs. M. Spanolin. $4.00, lb. $14.00. Pink and White Orchid. larger flowers $3.50, lb. $12.( White Orchid. $12.00. i.50, lb. Bail nr/>li!il Bright cherry red; large, and a free IVea UrCniU. bloomer. Oz. $1.00, )4 lb. $3.50, lb. $12.00. Voniic Standard white, slightly blushed pink, fcnUo. wings white; free bloomer. Oz. $1.50, ■4 lb. $5.00, lb. $15.00. lavoniltfr Nnra ^ '"^^ variety of the Unwin lidVCIIUCl liuia. type; of a pleasing lavender shade. Oz. 50c., }i lb. $1.76, lb. $6.00. Also all the popular colors in the Grandiflora '\\'inter Flowering Varieties. WHITE ORCHID Henry F. Michell Co., 518 MARKET STREET, Philadelphia, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Lilium Harrisii BULBS Per 100 Per 1000 5- to 7-in $5.00 $40.00 7- to 9-in 9.00 80.00 9- to 11-in 22.00 FREESIA Refracta Alba , Per 100 Per 1000 Mammoth size. . .$1.75 $12 00 For immediate delivery Rbman Hyacinths 12-15 Paper White Narcissus Grandiflorus ^^^^ J. M. THORBURN &|C0. 53 Barclay St. , through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY ■•'■ • I Southern States | Lexington, Ky. Wten ordering, please mention llip Excbange TNe Storrs & Harrison Co. NURSERYMEN. FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN PAINESVILLE, OHIO When ort'eripg. plense mention The Excbange The Uptown Seed Store Harry A. Bunyard Co., inc. 40 Weat 28th St.. NEW YORK When ordering, please jnention The Excbange The florists have not quite decided whether they favor the new anti-smoke law or not. Such a law should aid greatly in growing high grade stock, but it will also give the Uorists considerable trouble until their heating plants are equipped, and they learn how to burn soft coal properly. The law was under consideration by the Board of Commis- sioners for several months, finally pass- ing on Sept. S. Lexington florists e.xpect to take part in the big Fall fashion show, to be held by the Chamber of Commerce during the latter part of the month. The leading retail merchants have arranged to show Fall merchandise of various kinds, using live models, and a small admission fee will be charged to keep the crowds from becoming unmauiigeable, as happened last Spring when the fashion show was held in connection with the automobile show. G. V. N. S. New Orleans, La. Horticultural Society's Outing Thirty-one years ago the New Or- leans Horticultural Society held its first annual outiug, and each successive year the affair has surpassed that of the year previous. This explains why the thirty- first outing, held on Sept. 6, was the most successful of all. It consisted of a cruise on Lake Pout- chartrain, on the steamer Mandeville. The picnickers boarded the boat at .Span- ish Fort at nine o'clock and reached Madisonville, their destination, at ten. Two hours and a half were spent there during which time a banquet was sen-ed. Next to raising the finest flowers and plants in any city of the country, the florists of New Orleans believe in having When You Want to Buy Horticultural Sundries From England You CEDnot do better than write for my Trade Price List and a quotation for just what you want from time to time Large stocks of the following are always on hand RAFFIA in 3 standard qualities and prices, extra prima long white broad Majunga, 1st quaUty Majunga and first quality Tamatave Samples Sent Post Free. Bamboo Garden Canes, Mottled and Tapering Canes. Best English and French Secateurs. XL ALL Budding and Pruning Knives. Garden Trug Baskets. Mushroom Spawn. All kinds of Fertilizers, XL ALL Insecticides, Fumigators, etc., etc. Trade only supplied. G. H. RICHARDS, 234 Borough, London, S. E., ENGUND Manufacturer and Shipper of all Sundries Cable Address : "VAPORIZING" LONDON When ordering, please meptlon The Escbange To the Trade,,, Eatabllshed in 1787 Henry METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all Choice Vegetable, Flower and Farm Seeds SnerialtipQ • Beans. Beets. Cabbages, Car- Opeciailies . ^^^^^ Kobl-Rabi, Leeka, Lef tucea. Ooions, Peas, RadUhea, Spinach, Tur- nips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Car- nations, Cinerarias. Gloxinias, Larkspurs, Nasturtiums. Pansies, Petunias. Phlox, Prim- ula, Soabious, Stocks. Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. Henry Matte's Triumph of the Giant Pansies (mixed.) The most perfect and most beautiful in the world. $6.00 per oi.. »1.75 per H oi., $1.00 per H o«. Postage paid. Ca»\ with order. All seeds offered are irown under my personal aupervision on my own vast (rounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I also grow largely seeds on contract. When ordering, ple*»e mqitlon Th« Blxchanga Advertising Nursery Stock in F. E.PAYS and PAYS WELL 622 The Florists' Exchange QUALITY FIRST When Ordering HOGEWONING'S Extra Selected Dutch-grown Bulbs for Fall Planting You Order the Best Obtainable SINGLE EARLY TULIP BULBS 100 1000 Artus. Dark red $0.70 $0.00 Couleur Cardinal. Purplish red 1.20 10.00 Crimson King. Scarlet •. . . .80 7.00 La BeUe Alliance. Scarlet 1.00 9.00 VeTmUlon Brilliant. Scarlet 1.20 10.00 La Reine. White, pink shaded 70 6.00 L^Immaculee. Pure white 70 6.00 Cottage Maid. Striped pink 70 0.00 Rose GrisdeUn. Pink 70 6.00 Fink Beauty. Extra fine 1.80 16.00 Chrysolora. Pure yellow SO V.OO Mon Tresor. Pure yellow; early 90 8.00 Yellow Prince. Yellow, shaded red 70 6.00 Keizerskroon. Brilliant red 1.40 12.00 Prince of Austria. Deep orange 90 8.00 Proserpine. Cherry rose 1.40 12.00 Mixed. All colors; extra fine .70 6.00 Separate Colors. Extra fine 70 6.00 DOUBLE EARLY TULIP BULBS 100 1000 Imperator Rubrorum. Red SI. 40 $12.00 MurlUo. Pink; very fine 90 S.OO Couronne d'Or. Deep yellow; extra. .. . 1.40 12.00 Titian. Red, edged yellow 1.00 9.00 DARWIN TULIP BULBS 100 1000 Allard Pierson. Dark brown $1.20 $10.00 Baronne de la Tonnaye. Rose 2.00 18.00 Clara Butt. Bright rose; extra 1.10 10.00 Gretchen. Soft salmon rose 90 8.00 Kate Greenawajf. White, with lilac 1.20 10.00 Loveliness. Satiny rose 1.40 12.00 Pride of Haarlem. Cherry red 1.40 12.00 Orion. Bright red, large flower 1.40 12.00 HYACINTH BULBS— First Size For Forcing and All Other Purposes 100 1000 Gertrude. Rose pink $3.80 $34.00 Gigantea. Light pink 3.80 34.00 Robert Stciger. Deep crimson 3.80 34.00 Grandeur a Merveille. Blush 3.80 34.00 100 1000 La Grandesse. Pure white $3.80 $04.00 L'Innocence. Pure white 3.80 34.00 Grand Maitre. Porcelain blue 3.80 34.00 King of the Blues. Dark blue 3.80 34.00 Queen of the Blues. Light blue 3.80 34.00 King of the YeUows. Yellow 3.80 34.00 HYACINTH BULBS— Second Size 100 1000 In above named 10 varieties $2.50 $22.00 MINIATURE HYACINTH BULBS 100 1000 In 6 different colors $1.40 $12.00 NARCISSUS BULBS 100 1000 Emperor. Mother bulbs $1.40 $12.00 Emperor. Single nose 80 Golden Spur. Mother bulbs 1.40 Golden Spur. Single nose 80 Bicolor Victoria. Mother bulbs 1.40 Blcolor Victoria. Single nose 80 Von Sion. Mother bulbs 1.40 Von Sion. Single nose 80 7.00 12.00 7.00 12.00 7.00 12.00 7.00 NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA, is cm. and up, $10.00 per 1000. (250 bulbs of any one variety charged at the 1000 rate.) Prices are F. O. B.. New York, Freight, Duty, Packing and all other expenses paid. Varieties not mentioned above, quoted on application. Special prices for large quantities of any one variety. 3 per cent, may be deducted for cash with order. HOGEWONING & SONS, Bulb Growers RYNSBURG, HOLLAND 32 Broadway, New York Ulien ordering, pii-asc meotirip The Exchange Special Offer MARIGOLDS. Orange Prince. Fine for Winter-flowering. Strong, out of 21-2-in. pots, $2,00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. VIOLETS. Field clumps. Fine. Princess of Wales and Lady Campbell. .S.5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. VINCA Variegata. Strong, 6eld-grown. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. HARDY rVY. From field; 3-4 ft.; strong. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. DRAC.SNA IndiTisa. From the field. Ready for 5- and 6-inch pots. $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. PANSY PLANTS. Strong, stocky plants of our well-known strain. $2.50 per 100, $10.00 for 5000. DAISIES (Bellis), FORGET-ME-NOTS, WALLFLOWERS. Strong seedlings. .S2.50 per 1000, 5000 for $10.00. HARDY PERENNIALS. One of our specialties. Strong seedlings of COREOP- SIS, COLUMBINE, CANTERBURY BELLS, FOXGLOVES, HARDY PINK, GAILLARDIAS, SHASTA DAISY, SWEET WILLIAMS, STO- KESIA. SL'..j() per lOUO, 5000 for $10.00. DELPHINIUM, Belladonna and Formosum; HOLLYHOCKS, single and double. Strong seedlings, in pink, white and yellow. $5.00 per 1000. Strong iilants, out of 2i.2-in. pots, of all the above HARDY PLANTS, .$2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri and Plumosus, Winter-flowering FORGET-ME- NOTS, PRIMULAS. Out of 2H-in. pots. $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. J. C. SCHMIDT BRISTOL PENNSYLVANIA \Vben ordering, pleaae meptlop The Kxcbange MARGUERITES Large Flowering Paris Daisies. Very bushy, exceptionally healthy stock, for Christmas blooming. 4-inch pots, ready for 6 and eyi-'m. at $10.00 per 100. SMILAX 2-inch pots, at 12.00 per 100. A. L. MILLER, JAMAICA, - LONG ISLAND Wlien orderloc, pI«aM in«Dtlon Tli« Bzcfaasc* fVf I A1UFN Splendens, Glgantc- V ■ VAj/«lVli:ir^ un. Hybrids. Our straiD of Cyclamen is aecond to Done: Pink, Blood Red, Xmas Red, White with Carmine Center. White, Salmon; etrong planta, 2H-iD pots, 100 »5.60. 1000 »50.00. DRACAENA Indlvlsa. From 5-in not« »2.60 per doi.. J20.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, Eatt Strondtbiirt, P». When ordering, please mention The Exchange Readers will confer a favor upon us of more than passinti value if. when orderlnit stock of our advertisers, thev will mention seeinii the adv. In THE EXCHANGE. SOUTHERN STATES— Continued a good time, and hardl.v had the boat left the pier before a dozen florists were displaying their skill in the art of carv- ing meats of various kinds. The mem- bers who cut Roses with perfect skill and aftistic touch, did equally well with hams. For twenty-nine years the florists had "stag" outings only, but two years ago the feminine members of their families | protested and demanded a share in the fun. They won their point and half the picknickers on Wednesday's outing were of the fair sex. Joseph Steekler, chairman of the ar- rangements committee, was the busy man of the day, seeing that everyone had a good time. Others on the committee were H. Kraak, C. Ory, H. Scheurmann, .\. Wriinde, C. Abele, president of So- ciety, and C. R. Panter, secretary. The menu of the banquet was novel, each course being named for some promi- nent local florist. About fifty persons attended; everyone had a glorious time. Trade Notes Business still continues good. Weddings are beginning again and all the florists are kept busy. Mrs. F. Gruaz is having a beautiful Swiss Colon- ial bungalow constructed. She also in- tends building a new business place. Mrs. Gruaz has an exceptionally fine crop of 'Mums, also Roses and Aspara- gus. M. B. Louisville, Ky. Coal is Scarce Announcement has been made in Louisville that there will be a scarcity of coal in the central district this Win- ter, and prices have already begun to ad- vance sharply. Slack, steam and mine run grades hav<' advanced between 15c. and ilc. a ton, and it is stated that still further advances will be made shortly in rail coal. The coal operators are unable to secure labor enough to work the mines or cars in which to ship their products. The Kentucky Society of Florists met at the home of Joe Able on Wednes- Empty Greenbouses Do Not Pay Fill them up. We have the stock. Liberal Extras for Early Orders Size of pots 100 1000 2M-in. ASP.\RAGUS Plumosus, Sprengeri and Hatcher! $3.00 $25 00 4-in. ASPARAGUS Plumosus and Sprengeri 7.00 65.00 ZJf-'n. ABUTILON. 8 varieties 2.25 20.00 3-in. BEGONIAS. 12 varieties 10.00 90.00 2M-in. 12 varieties 6.00 50 00 2H-in. CHINESE PRIMROSES. 20 kinds 3.00 28.00 3H-in. 20 kinds 7.50 70.00 2>i-in. CYCLAMEN. 8 separate va- rieties 6.00 55.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 4-in 20.00 175.00 10,000 DRACAENA Indlvlsa. 4-, 5-, 6-in. pots, $15.00, $20.00. $25.00 per 100. 2>i-in. PRIMULA Malacoldes 2.50 22.50 2M-in. SNAPDRAGONS. White. pink and yellow 4.00 35.00 3M-in 7.00 65.00 3H-in. STEVIA. Dwarf and tall 6.50 60.00 2H-in. SMILAX. Lame plants 2.50 22.50 4-. 6-, 5-in. FERNS. Five varieties. $16 00, $20.00, $25.00 per 100. 100,000 2- and 2>i-in. GER.ANIUMS. Polterine, Nutt, RIcard, Grant, Castellane, Buchner, Montmort. etc. 28 varieties, $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Also abundance of other stock as the season advances. Aionzo J. Dryan, Washington, n. j. W'ht'n nnli^ring. pU^se menti.'ii The Kxcbang< Asparagus Plumosus 2H-inrh pots, $25.00 per 1000. GROWN Carnation Plants Matchless, C. W. Ward and Akehurat. Good strong plants, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. W. B. GIRVIN. Leola. Pa DAHLIAS Best new and •tandard railatia*. Write for prloea before orderlnc eliewheie. PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS BERLIN. N. J. Wk«a ordering, please meatloa Tbe BzehAiif* September 16, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 623 Mammoth Auction Sales at 1 1 o'clock, A. M. on Tuesday, September 19th and Friday, September 22d of Palms, Ferns, Dracaenas, Rubbers, Etc. ALSO MAMMOTH SHIPMENTS OF Dutch and French-Grown Bulbs To be offered in lots to suit the large and small buyer SEND FOR WEEKLY CATALOGUE The MacNiff Horticultural Co 52 to 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LARGEST HORTICULTURAL SALESROOMS IN THE WORLD Wlipn nrtierlng. please mention The Eschiuige Friday to Monday "THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE is one of the greatest papers on earth. The paper came out Friday and by Monday noon I had sold the entire stock of 15,000 plants. I intended to write and ask you to take my advertisement out, but overlooked it. The result has been that I have had to return $750 in checks, besides turning down lots of orders from our regular customers. We could have sold 300,000 plants if we had had them. P. R. QUINLAN EST., Onondaga Valley, N. Y." The ad. cost was 80c. for the one insertion that sold the 15,000 plants. A contemporary mentions a sale of 11,000 plants procured through an ad. costing $3.20, and asks if there is any other way that pays as well. There is, it's THE EXCHANGE WAY, as illustrated by the Quinlan testimonial. Wten ordi-rlng. please mention The Exchange An Unusual Opportunity to Secure the Finest Norway Maple Shade Trees in New Jersey Exceptionally fine Trees, ZJ^^-inch to 6-iiich in diameter. They are healthy, symmetrical, clean bark and pronounced by experts to be the finest lot in the State of New Jersey. They will be offered at spe- cially attractive prices for Fall removal. For particulars, apply to GEORGE PALMER, No. X4 Broad St., Red Bank, N. J. 624 The Florists' Exchange J IMf. ^^s^^BBBRP^^fe i4 Special Offer on a limited quantity of the following: OTAHEITE ORANGES. 6-6}^-in pots. 10-15 fruits $2.00 each M 15-20 fruits 2.50 each J 20-25 fruits 3.50 each GARDENIA Veitchii. 4H-in. pots, 35c. each; 5J^-in. pots, 50c. each. HYDRANGEA Otaksa. 5-8 branches, field- grown, $20.00 per 100. CROTON Punctata. Highly colored, very bushy, 2!^-in. $8.00 per 100; 3-in. $20.00 per 100; 3H-in. $25.00 per 100. MARGUERITES. 6-in. pots, ready tor 8- and 9-in. pots, 35c. each. GENISTAS. 43^-in. pots, 20c. each. BUDDLEIA Asiatica. 6-in. pots, 35c. each; 7-in. pots, 50c. each. Specially Grown for Winter Blooming All the above »tock ia Rrat'ctaMt and grown etpecially for the critical trade A. L. MILLER JAMAICA - - LONG ISLAND Xmas and Easter HEATHER An unusually fine lot of pot-grown plants in all sizes, luell budded, for October delivery. ACACIAS Pot-grown. In all the best commercial sizes and varieties. Inspection invited at our nursery in Flushing, N. Y. // interested we will mail you our allractive Priced Fall 1916 Price List — ready now. KNIGHT & STRUCK The Home of Heather 258 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK CO. Seasonable Stock PRIMULA, Chinese y-incii PRIMULA Obconica -1-inch BEGONIA Chatelaine 2-1.;-] 100 .$5.00 S.OO A Chatelaine ; 2-inch 5.00 WETTLIN FLORAL CO., Hornell, N. Y. CYCLAMEN Gigantea loo 4-inch S15.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus 2-j2-in'-h 3 00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 3-inch 5.00 Extra Fine Dutch Flowering Bulbs In Stock Now. Top Size Bulbs Tulips, Crocus, Hyacinths, Narcissus, Snow- drop, etc. Write fi)r prices. Chinese Lily Bulbs. Mat of 120 bulbs, $7.00 per mal. Paper White Grandiflora. $10.00 per 1000. THE BARCUY NURSERY M. Aronowitz. Prop. 60 Barclay St. lyd 14 West Broadway, New York Telephone Cortlandt l.'.ls ^\'hen ordering, please tinMitli-in. 3.00 POINSETTIAS 2>i-in. 6.00 SMILAX 2>i-in. 3.00 SWAINSONA Alba 3 -in. 6.00 STEVIA Compacta 2K-in. 3.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE Wood Brothers Fishkill, N. Y. When i-in., $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poitevine, Rlcard, Per- kins and Buchner. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-in., lOo.; 4-in., 15o.: 5-in., 25c. VINCA Variegata. 2-in., $2.00; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. 25 boxes of 16x16 and 16x18. Double B Glass, $3.00 per box. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. When ordering, please roeptlon The Exchange Malacoides Primroses. Covnc From bench, 4-in. size, $12.00 per 100. rernS. Boston, Whitmani, Scholzeli, Ele- gantissima. Nice stock. Pansies and Daisies. ^'"^-^ ^ep' -^sth. 2-inch, $2.00 per 100. $2.50 per 1000. Cash. BYER BROTHERS, Chambersburg.Pa. When ordering, please mention The Kxcbange 100 ASPARAGUS Hatchcrl Seed per 1000 $2.50 Seedlings per 1000 7.50 2} 2-in 2.50 VINCAS. From field. 3-in 5.00 DAISIES, Winter-blooming. 4-in 15.00 SILVERLEAF IVY GERANIUMS. 2H-in. 2.50 IVY GERANIUMS, Mixed. 2H-in 2.60 PELARGONIUMS, Mixed. 2H-in 3.00 W.CEHMANN, Corfu, N.Y. When order: menti'in The Exchange VINCA VARIEGATA Strong plants, from 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. DRACAENA INDIVISA Good thrifty stock, from 2-in. pots, S2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Our stock is up to the standard, also our packing, and we can guarantee satisfaction and safe arrival. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholesale Grower, Allegany, New York When ordprlng. plespe mention The Exchange Snapdragon Nelrose We have several thousand well rooted plants of NELROSE Snapdragon from rooted cuttings. 100 1000 Out of Thumb Pota $3.50 $35.00 Out of 3-inch pots 6.00 ' 60.00 Fine, well rooted plants ready now W& H F FVANS RowUnJyill., . oc n. r. cvAi^o, philmjelphia, pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange At Present Sold Out Of All Young Stock Thank you for past favors HENRY EICHHOLZ, WAYNESBORO, - - PA. WhcD ordering, please mention The Exchange XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE IMPROVED. Finest grown. Many colors mixed. 660 seeds $1.00 half pkt. 60o.; per 1000, $1.26; colors separate, also PRIMULA Kewensis. Sweet Yellow. Dw(. 25o. PRIMULA Malacoides. Giant Baby. 26o. CALCEOLARIA. Dwarf giant spotted. Pkt. 25c. CINERARIA. Large 8. dwarf; 1000 seeds. 50o. DAISY (Bellis) Monstrosa. New monstrous, double, giant-flowering, mixed. Pkt. 25c. CYCLAMEN GIganteum. Finest giant mixed. 250 seeds, $1.00; K pkt., 50c. FORGET-ME-NOT Triumph. Extra fine 25o. SHAMROCK. True Irish green. Large pkt. 25c. niANT PAN^Y The best large-flowering Ul/U-fl inilOI varieties, critically selected 6000 seeds $1.00, H pkt. 60o., ox. $3.00. A liberal extra pkt. of Giant Mme. Perret Pansy seed added to every order for Pansy seed. Our Pansies are very fine this year. Cash. Liberal extra count. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange SOUTHERN STATES— Continued James Coriiilon, who grows N.vmph£eas at Tuxedo, Jld., is putting up a new greenhouse where he will grow miscel- laneous stock. He also has leased the greenhouses of a vegetable grower in that vicinity and will have a fine crop of 'JMums this Fall. Harry Pritchett, after a two weeli's vacation is 'back on the job at Gude Bros. Co. Wm. F. Gude, chairman of the tariff and legislation committee of the S. A. F., and Mr. Nickman, representing James McHutchison of New York, called at the British and German embassies on Mon- day, Sept. 11, in regard to the importa- tion of Azaleas and palms. O. A. C. O. Advanced Agricultural Education in Ecuador Ecuador. South America, seems to be progressing in the matter of the study of scientitic agriculture. Commerce Reports of Aug. 1 informs us, through our Con- sul General at Guayaquil, that the in- terest in the study of scientific agricul- ture in Ecuador has culminated in the establishment of a professorship in the subject in the Central University at Quito, which is doubtless preliminary to the organization of an agricultural col- lege. The comprehensiveness of the course may be appreciated when it is stated that it includes such subjects as the history of agriculture, meteorology and climatology in relation to plant and animal life, winds, electrical and thermal phenomena in agriculture, and the study of the climatic and geographical charac- teristics peculiar to Ecuador. With its fertile soil and favorable climate the ap- plication of the principles of modern agriculture will develop Ecuador into a magnificent garden. 1 0181 'Jwiivm I stand back of every order shipped. Satisfaction guaranteed is my way of doing business NEW CROP SEEDS-To Sow At Once ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus, greenhouse grown. $2.60 per 1000. Sprengerl. 76o. per 1000. Hatcherli. $3.50 per 1000; 500 seeds, $2.00. CALCEOLARIA Hybrida, Carter's Prize Strain. 50o. per tr. pkt. CINERARIA. Giant flowering, half dwarf. Finest Mixed, 75o. per tr. pltt., 8 tr. pkta. $3.50. MIGNONETTE. Giant greenhouse forcing. Finest strain obtainable. 60o. per tr. pkt., H oi. $2.00. OI. $a.oo. PANSY SEED. Giant flowering florist mixture. American grown. (Beat money can buy.) 60c. per tr. pkt., M oi. $1.50, oi. $5.00. PANSY SEED. Wm. Sim's Giant Exhibition Mixture. Finest strain known. Tr. pkt. $1.00, hi 0«. $3.00, ox. $10.00. Fine for forcing for cut flowers. All the Abovm Panmimt Arm Amtrtcan Groian SNAPDRAGON. Greenhouae Forcing Varieties. Ramsburg'8 Tr. pkt. $1.00 | Phelp's White Tr. pkt. $0.60 Keystone Deep Rose Pink... •' 1.00 Giant Yellow " .6a Nelrose Deep Pink " .60 I Garnet " .60 ^uraAf PooQ ZVOLANEK'S WINTER ORCHID. Flowmno in all varittiet. 1 have fcJWCCl l^eaS, the Eastern agency for this season. Xmaa Pink Orchid. Best pink and white. H oz. $2.60, 01. $4.00, 4 as. $12.00. Mrs.Spanolln. H ot. 76c.,oa. $1.25,4 oi.$4.00 Mrs. A. A. Skach. H Ol. 75c., oz. $1.00, 4 02. $3.50. Pink and White Orchid. H o'- SOo- o'- 73c., 4 ox. $2.50, lb. $9.00. Venus. 'A oz. 85c., oz. $1.60, 4 os. $6.00. Rose Queen, H oi.$l.S0,os.$6.00,4 oz.$15.00. White Orchid, Red Orchid and Lavender Orchid. Ui oz. 660, oz. $1.00, 4 oz. $3.50. Orchid Beauty. 3^ oz. 60o., oz. 76c., 4 oz. $2.50. Lavender Nora. Hoz.30o.,l oz.60c.4ox.%1.76. AU other new and standard varieties and graodi: applii Yarrawa. H oz. aOo., oz. $1.00, M lb. $2.78 H lb. $5.00. Mrs.Chas. A.Zvolanek. (New.) Finest laven. der. a OS. $4.00, H os. $7.00, oz. $12.00. Mrs. Jos. Manda. H os. 75o., oz. $1.26, 4 os. $4.00. Bohemian Girl. H os. $1.25, oz. $2.00, 4 oi. $6.00. The Czar. H oi. $2.26, oz. $4.00, 4 OS. $12.00. Bridal Veil. Oz. $1 75. Miss Flora Fabing. Oz. $1.00, 4 oz. $3.60. Apricot Orchid. ]^ os. $1.26, oz. $2.00, 4 oi. $6.00. Mrs. Sim Orchid. H os. $1.26, oz. $2.00. flora types at Zvolanek prices. His catalogue on* cation. RAINBOW FREESIAS. FREESIA (New.) Many bright colors. Bulbs, >t-in. to J^-in.. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000, $187.50 per 5000. Refracta Alba. " H to ?-4-inch. $7..')0 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. $8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, at $7.60 per 1000; in 2X-iD., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengerl Seedlings. $6.00 per 1000; 2M-in.. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $10.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Hatcherl Seedlings. $1 .00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. 2J.2-in. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Chatelaine 100 1000 2M-in $5.00 $45.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2>i;in.. .25.00 200.00 Rex. 23^ -in., very best varieties, assorted 6.00 BOUGAINVILLEAS, Sanderlana. Fine, bushy plants, ready for 5-in. pota, $20.00 per 100. BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pink and White. 2K- ia. Excellent stock $5.00 per !00. $40.00 per 1000. 1000 Field-grown Pink, large plants. $8 00 per 100. CALCEOLARIA. Hybrida. Carter's prize strain. Finest mixed, 2J^-in., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. CALENDULA, Orange King. Best variety for forcing. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. CINERARIA, Hybrida Grandiflora. Half dwarf, finest mixed, 2>i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN. Selected, 4-in., $3-60 per doz., $26.00 per 100. Strong, 4-in., $18.00 per 100. DAISIES. Beat Winter cut flower varieties. 100 1000 Boston Yellow. 2j4-in. Ready Oct. 1st $8.00 Strong Hooted Cuttings. Ready Oct. 1st 4.00 $35.00 Mrs. F. Sanders. Strong, 2-in. plants 3.00 26.00 FERNS. Table Ferns. In best varieties. 2>i-in 3.00 Boston Ferna. 2>i-in 4.00 35.00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt Ferns. Strong, bench plants, ready for 5-in , $2 00 per doz., 15.00 Roosevelt, Whitmani com- pacta. Scottli. All 2!^4-in . 5.00 40.00 Elegantlssima Improved and Elegantisslma compacta. 2!^-in 8.00 Teddy, Jr 6.00 Table Fern Seedlings. In best varieties. I flat, $200 per flat; 5 flats, $1.75 per flat; 10 flats, $1.60 per flat. Shipped in or out of flatj. Field Grown CARNATIONS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme. Fine, et rong plants $8.00 $72.50 Alice 7.00 60.00 White Enchantress 7.00 60.00 White Perfection 7.00 00.00 Matchless 7.00 60.00 Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Beacon 7.00 60.00 Philadelphia 7.00 60.00 Victory 7.00 60.00 Benora 7.00 60.00 Hdrlowarden 7.00 60,00 Comfort. Fine red 7.00 60.00 Harry Fenn 7.00 60.00 Pink Winsor 7.00 80.00 White Wonder 7.00 60.00 Belle Washburn. (New red.) 12.00 FORGET-ME-NOT, Best Winter Blooming. Strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 per 100. 2}i-in. pots. $5.00 pir 100. GERANIUMS. Rooted cuttings and 2)i-in. in all varieties,^ for any delivery. Place your order now. Write for prices. PELARGONIUMS. Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker, Wurtembergia, Swanbian Maid. Fine 2-in pots, $7.60 per 100. PETUNIA CUTTINGS. Double fine mixed. $8.00 per lOJ. PRIMULAS. Chlnensis. Mal- 100 1000 acoldes. 2V^ -in,, giant flower- ing, finest strain, in separate colors or mixed $3.00 $27.60 Chinensis. Giant Flowering, Fringed. 3-in 6.00 50.00 Malacoides. Rosea. (New.) Fine novelty, 2yi-in 5.00 Field-grown 5.00 Malacoides. 3-in 6.00 50.00 Obconica. Finest mixed. 3-in. 6.00 Obconica. Giant Strain. 3-in. 10.00 Farleyense. Giant English Flowering. Finest mixed, 214-in. pots 5.00 SMILAX. Strong. 2M-in 3.00 25.00 SNAPDRAGON. Giant Yellow, Giant White 5.00 46,00 Keystone. 2M-in 5.00 45.00 Sliver Pink and Nelrose, 2>i-in 4.00 35.00 VIOLETS. Marie Louise (Rhein- beck grown). Clean stock. Plants from soil 4.00 35.00 Gov. Herrlck. 2-in 3.00 25.00 I Princessof Wales. Field-grown 5.00 45.00 ROMAN J.IRWIN PLANTS - CUTTIMCS-BUIBS-SEEDS Phones3738- 2326 Farra^ut 108 west 2811: St. NewYOFK Wlien ordering, please mention Tbe Oxcbanse 626 The Florists' Exchange F ENGLISH Guaranteed Two-Year-Old, Low Budded on Briar, Clean, Hardy, Field-grown Stock Top growth alone is not a safe criterion of the value of a Rose tree to you. True, you must have vigorous and healthy branch and - leaf development in order to ensure a solid foundation for the subsequent life of the tree. But these things are often procured in highly^ 1^ soils where the formation of root fibre is retarded or negatived. When you get such trees into your forcing or flowering beds, there is a ions pause before the roots become acclimatised, so to speak. This is due to the fact that the necessary equipment of feeding fibres, which wi' enable the trees to go straight on with their work, does not exist. Abundance of root fibre was not necesasry in the period of forced growtfi in heavy over-fed soil, consequently Nature did not provide it. The result is a fat, lazy tree, of actually less value to you than a starveling What you want is a tree that has had more or less of a struggle for existence — that has had to work for its living: a prize-flghting-boxc sort of tree, that is trained up to the last ounce. You can get such trees under suitable conditions. They are grown by the million on Bee; 200-acre farm in North Wales, England. Bees' Nursery is part of a huge plain situated on the banks of the River Dee, within hail — almo; i DWARFS Abel Carriere (H. P.) $7.75 Aennchen Muller (D. Poly.) 7.75 Admiral Ward 12.00 Alexander Hill Gray 9.50 Alfred Colomb (H. P.) 7.75 Anna Olivier (T.) 9.50 Antoine Rivoire (H. T.) 9.50 Arthur R. Goodwin (Per.) 8.25 Avoca (H. T.) 7.75 Ben Cant (H. P.) 7.75 Bessie Brown (H. T.) 7.75 Betty (H. T.) 9.00 Brilliant (H. T.) 9.50 British Queen (H. T.) 8.25 Captain Hayward (H. P.) 7.75 Caroline Testout (H. T.) 7.75 Charles Lefebvre (H. P.) 7.75 Charlotte Klemm (H. C.) . 8.25 China Rose (C.) 7.00 Chrissie.MacKellar (H. T.) 8.25 Cissie Easlea (Per.) 8.25 Claudius (H. T.) 8.25 Colleen (H. T.).....- 10.75 Comtesse du Cayla (C.) 9.00 Conrad F. Meyer (Rug.) 7.00 Constance (H. B.) 14.50 Coronation (H. P.) 10.75 Countess of Derby (H. T.) 8.25 Countess of Shaftesbury (H. T.) 8.25 Cynthia Forde (H. T.) 8.25 Dean Hole (H. T.) 8.25 Dr. O'Donel Browne 8.25 Dorothy Page Roberts (H. T.) 9.50 Dorothy Ratcliffe (H. T.) 9.50 Duchess of Wellington (H. T.) 9.50 Duke of Edinburgh (H. P.) 7.75 PRELIMINARY OFFER. Prices per lOO. DWARFS— Con/inuc(/ DW ARFS— Continued Dupuy Jamain (H. P.) $7.75 Earl of Gosford (H. T.) 8.25 Earl of Warwick (H. T.) 8.25 Ecarlate (H. T.) 8.25 Edith Bellenden (H. S.) 9.50 Edu Meyer (H. T.) 8.25 Edward Bohane (H. T.) 25.00 Edward Mawley (H. T.) 9.50 Ellen Poulsen (D. Poly.) 8.25 Erna Teschendorf! (D. Poly) ... 8.25 Ethel Malcolm (H. T.) 8.25 Eugene Lamesch (D. Poly.) 9.50 Fabvier (C.) 8.25 Fisher Holmes (H. P.). . .- 7.75 Florence H. Veitch (H. T.) 9.50 Frau Karl Druschki (H. P.) 7.75 General MacArthur (H. T.) 8.25 General Jacqueminot (H. P.) 7.75 G. C. Waud (H. T.) 8.25 George Dickson (H. T.) 9.50 Georges Elger (D. Poly.) 9.50 Gloire de Chedane Guinoisseau (H. P.) 7.75 G. Nabonnand (T.) 8.25 Gorgeous (H. T.) 25.00 Gruss an Teplitz (H. T.) 8.25 Gustave Grunerwald (H. T.) 8.25 Gustave Regis (H. T.) 9.50 Harry Kirk (T.) 9.50 Helen Keller (H. P.) 7.75 H. E. Richardson (H. T.) 8.25 Hoosier Beauty (H. T.) 25.00 Horace Vernet (H. P.) 7.75 Hugh Dickson (H. P.) 7.75 H. V. Machin 14.40 Irish Elegance (H. T.) 8.25 Irish Fireflame (H. T.) $14, J. B. Clark (H. T.) 8. Jessie (D. Poly.) 7, Jonkheer J. L. Mock (H. T.) 8, Jos. Hill (H. T.) 9, Juliet (H. B.) 8, Katharine Zeimet (D. Poly.) 7, Killarney (H. T.) 7, King Edward VII (D. Poly.) 8, King George V (H. T.) 9, Lady Alice Stanley (H. T.) 8, Lady Ashtown (H. T.) 8, Lady Dunleath (H. T.) 10. Lady Hillingdon (T.) 9, Lady Mary Ward (H. T.) 9. Lady Penzance (H. S. B.) 9, Lady Pirrie (H. T.) 9, Lady Roberts (T.) 9, La France (H. T.) 8, LaTosca (H. T.) 8, Leonie Lamesch (D. Poly.) 7. Leslie Holland (H. T.) 9. Liberty (H. T.) 8. Lieutenant Chaure (H. T.) 9. Lucy Bertram (H. S. B.) 9, Lyon Rose (H. T.) 8, Mabel Drew (H. T.) 10, Mme. Abel Chatenay (H. T.) 8, Mme. Colette Martinet (H. T.) 25, Mme. Constant Soupert (T.) 9, Mme. Chas. Lutaud 10, Mme. Edouard Herriot 9. Mme. Hoste (T.) 9. Mme. Isaac Ferriere (Bour.) 8, Mme. Jean Dupuy (T.) 9, Mme. Jules Grolez (H. T.) 8. 40 25 75 25 50 25 75 ,75 25 .50 25 25 75 50 50 50 50 50 25 25 75 50 25 50 50 25 75 25 00 50 75 50 50 25 50 25 If you don 't see here the sorts you want, or if you want a Special Price on 500 BEEvS LTD., 1075 MILL I Please tear out these Pages for future reference. Do it NOW! September 16, 1916 The Florists' Exchange 627 BEES' ROSES ARE AMAZINGLY FIBROUS ROOTED I— of Chester, on the one hand, and Mount Snowdon on the other. The land is actually reclaimed silt deposited by the Dee during past ages, and is swept from end to end by the bitter gales from the Atlantic Ocean. i See how splendidly these two factors combine to produce the ideal Rose tree. First, there is the naturally rich, humus-laden silt soil. It is in a finely divided condition, and encourages — makes necessary — the formation of multitudinous root-fibres. Neither light nor heavy, and neither too wet nor too dry, it is the ideal rooting medium. Then the climate, the most searching and severe in the British Isles, comes |into play. Every inclination towards exuberance is keenly contested. The tree has veritably to fight for its life. Wind, cyclonic in violence, almost tears the trees up by the roots; but the result is a more thorough and firm anchorange of the root fibres. Alternating climatic conditions of Arctic severity or delusive mildness compact the plant tissues to iron-wood hardness. The result at lifting time, is a short-jointed, stocky tree which grows and blooms with almost magical luxuriance when transplanted into milder quarters. F. O. B. Liverpool on Orders for 1,000 Trees. DWARFS— Con/inuec? Mme. Laurette Messimy (China) . . . .$7.75 Mme. Melanie Soupert (H. T.) 9.50 Mme. Ravary (H. T.) 8.25 Mme. Segond Weber (H. T.) 9.50 Margaret Dickson Hamill (H. T.).. . .30.00 Marie Van Houtte (H. T.) 9.50 Marquise de Sinety (H. T.) 10.75 Meg Merrilies (H. S. B.) 9.50 Melody (H. T.) 10.75 Mildred Grant (H. T.) 9.50 Miss Alice de Rothschild (T.) 9.50 Molly Sharman-Crawford (T.) 9.50 Moss Rose 7.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward (H. T.) 9.25 Mrs. Alfred Tate (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Amy Hammond (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Andrew Carnegie (H. T.) 10.75 Mrs. A. R. Waddell (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Charles Curtis Harrison (H. T.). 8.25 Mrs. Charles E. Pearson (H. T.) 10.75 Mrs. Comwallis West (H. T.) 8.25 Mrs. David McKee (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Edward Mawley (T.) 9.50 Mrs. E. G. Hill (H. T.) 8.25 Mrs. Foley Hobbs (T.) 9.50 Mrs. Forde (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Fred Straker (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. G. Shawyer (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. F. W. Vanderbilt (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Harold Brocklebank (H. T.). . . . 9.50 Mrs. Herbert Hawkesworth (T.) 12.00 Mrs. Herbert Stevens (T.) 9.50 Mrs. John Laing (H. P.) 7.75 Mrs. Joseph H. Welch 9.50 Mrs. Myles Kennedy (T.) 9.50 Mrs. R. D. McClure (H. T.) 9.50 Xy^ARFS— Continued Mrs. R. G. Sharman-Crawford (H. P ) $7.75 Mrs. 'taft Yd.' PoIyOV. '^.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. 1.15 Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Wakefield Christie Miller (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Wallace H. Rowe (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. W. H. Cutbush (D. Poly.) 7.75 Mrs. W. J. Grant (Belle Siebrecht) (H. T.) 8.25 Nita Weldon (T.) 9.50 Old Gold (H. T.) 12.50 Old Moss 7.00 Ophelia (H. T.) 12.00 Orleans Rose (D. Poly.) 7.75 Paul Lede (H. T.) 8.25 Pharisaer (H. T.) 8.25 Prince Camille de Rohan (H. P.) 7.75 Prince de Bulgarie (H. T.) 8.25 Queen Mary (H. T.) 12.00 Rayon d'Or (H. B.) 10.75 Richmond (H. T.) 8.25 Rose Bradwardine (H. S. B.) 9.50 Senateur Vaisse (H. P.) 7.75 Souvenir de Gustave Prat (H. T.).. . . 9.50 Sunburst (H. T.) 9.50 Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi (H. P.). 7.75 Ulrich Brunner (H. P.) 7.75 Victor Hugo (H. P.) 7.75 Viscount Carlow (H. T.) 9.50 Viscountess Folkestone (H. T.) 8.25 Warrior (H. T.) 9.50 White Killamey (H. T.) 9.50 Willowmere (Per.) 9.50 W. R. Smith (T.) 9.50 Yvonne Rabier 8.25 CLIMBERS Alberic Barbier (CI. Wich.) $8.25 American Pillar (CI. Poly.) 8.25 Ards Rover (CI. H. P.) 8.25 Aviateur Bleriot (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Billard et Barre (CI. T.) 8.25 Blush Rambler (CI. Poly.) 8.25 Caroline Testout (Climbing) 8.25 Coronation Rambler (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Crimson Rambler (CI. Poly.) 7.00 Dorothy Dennison (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Dorothy Perkins (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Excelsa (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Felicite Perpetue (CI. Semp.) 7.75 Gardenia (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Gerbe Rose (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Gloire de Dijon (CI. T.) 8.25 Hiawatha (CI. Poly.) 8.25 Johanna Sebus (CI. H. T.) 8.25 Lady Waterlow (CI. H. T.) 8.25 La France, climbing (CI. H. T.) 8.25 Liberty, chmbing (CI. H. T.) 8.25 Mme. Alfred Carriere (CI. H.N.).... 8.25 Mme. Jules Gravereaux (CI. T.) 8.25 Marechal Niel (CI. N) 9.50 Minnehaha (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Mrs. W. J. Grant, climbing (CI. H. T.). 8.25 Paul Lede, climbing 9.50 Paul Transom (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Reine Olga de Wurtemburg (CI. H. N.) 8.25 Richmond, climbing (CI. H. T.) 9.50 Shower of Gold (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Source d'Or (CI. H. B.) 8.25 WhitelDorothy Perkins (CI. Wich.).. . 8.25 Zephyrme Drouhm (CI. H. B.) 8.25 or more of a sort, write and ask for it. Do it Now! "Lest You Forget." STREET, UVERPOOL, ENG. Pleatse'.teeu: out these Pages for future reference. Do it NOW! 628 The Florists' Exchange ROSE STAKES PKR 1000 3 ft. 3 ft. 6 in. 4 ft. 4 ft. 6 In. 5 ft. $9.60 10.75 11.90 13.05 14.20 Tie $11.60 12.75 13.90 15.05 16.10 NEVER .SLIP IN STOCK SELF-TYING FLOWER SUPPORTS TIME SAVERS OVER l.tJOn.OUO IN USE The Carnation Support Co., Connersville, Ind. SEI,F-IYIN( CARNATION SUPPORTS (OMINLOt.S R1N(, $18.00 PER 1000 PLANTS 3 RI.NGS TO EACH I'L.VNT SEND FOR A FREE SA MPLE ANNOUNCEMENT Commencing December, 1916, I shall disseminate my Crimson Carnation Doris Awarded A. C. S. Certificate at St. Louis, January, 1916, scoring 88 points, after being in the boxes on the trip 48 hours. This will give some idea of its keeping and shipping qualities Habit erect, producing an abundance of high grade flowers on long, stiff stems; fine color; calyx very seldom splits. Price: $100.00 per 1000, $12.00 per 100 S. J. Goddard, Framingham Centre, Mass. ciety was held at its rooms in Brook St. on Saturday and Sunday. For the best display of garden blooms, Fred Greaver was awarded first prize. Hiram Smith received first prize for Dahlias. William Shepherd first for Asters and Cactus Dahlias. The judges were James Lees, Goff Wilde and John Wilde. Walter S. Sword of Valley Falls has registered an Overland touring car. C. A. K. Whea ordering, pleaee mention The Exchange A. F. J. Baur O. E. Steinkamp Merry Christmas The scarlet Carnation you will eventually grow. Order it now. Dissemination will begin next December. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 BAUR & STEINKAMP, Indianapolis, Indiana Carnation Breeders VThfu ordirlng. please mention The Eschange CARNATIONS FIELD-GROWN Fine, healthy stock Enchantress, Dorothy, Gordon, Winona, $6.50 per 100, $00.00 per 1000. White Enchantress, Enchant- ress Supreme, Alice, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. PhUadelphla, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. M. J. LEACH & SONS PAWTUCKET, R. I. Matchless Carnations Nice plants, $6.00 per 100 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Very strong. 3-in. Btock, in 6ne condition for planting. Five cents each to close them out. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. SMITH'S Chrysanthemum Nfanual A\lir>n orUerliit' pl''ase meution The Exchange Chrysanthemums Carnations and Roses Charles H. Totty MADISON - - - NEW JERSEY When nrtlerlne. pleiiHO mention The Exchange Carnation Plants Enchantress Mrs. Ward Beacon $50.00 per 1000 GEO. PETERS & SONS HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK When orderlpg. please mention The K.schange Revised (Third Edlrion.) By ELMER D. SMITH. Who has made a specialty of Chrysanthemum Culture for the last twenty-five years. The best work on Chrysanthemum Culture. Both amateur and florists have been provided with articles for their special needs. ONE HUNDRED AND SIX PAGES. ONLY 50c.. postpaid. ELMER P. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. Carnations F. Domer & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. ^^^ln^Il onliTliig. pU-ase [iifiitlon Tln' Exchanije Split Carnations Qviickly. easily and cheaply mended No tools required Pillsbury Carnation Staple Patented 1906 1000 35c., 3000 $1.00 postpaid I. L. PILLSBURY Galeaburg. III. When ordering. pleaRe mention The Bucbange I New England States \ Providence, R. I. Business has started to talie on a Fall aspect. Asters are coming in exceptionally fine and are all finding a ready sale, prices ranging from 50e. to $2 per 100. Roses are coming in more freely, with a drop of price in sight. Powers & Oakley have opened their new flower store on Empire st. and are running under the name of the Empire Floral Co. MoNair, florist, has renovated his store at 322 Weybosett st., altering the doors and tiling, the floor and the windows. W. A. B. Dur Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT I USE FOR RESULTS New Haven, Conn. The Fall Show As usual the principal exhibits here are of Dahlias, but this year the Gladiolus is taking a stand as well. In vegetables, there is also greater compe- tition. There was a very deep interest taken by the members in this, the 84th annual exhibition of the society. The members are no slouches. They have proved their ability as growers at the fairs of five of the Eastern States, cap- turing the leading Dahlia prizes and ranking well in other blooms. This year there is great competition among the school children in the raising of Asters. The society gave out the seed and furnished cultural directions. It was thought that the Board of Education would look after the children, but the paralysis interfered, and the schools have not yet opened. Will be able to tell after tomorrow what percentage will compete. Pawtucket, R. I. Florists report a good call on flowers, duriug the week. The wedding season is again in full swing, and, coupled with other work, is keeping the trade ou the go. Mr. Liebson, of the New England Flo- rists' Supply Co., 276 Devonshire St., Boston, was in town, soliciting orders, mid is also taking orders for the Clirist- mas trade. During the week ho had an exhibition of baskets at the Crown Hotel which attracted considerable attention. An assortment of beautiful Dahlia blooms is noted in the window of Fred Hoffmans Oak Hall bidg. The sixteenth annual flower show of llif Central Falls Field Naturalist So- Hartford, Conn. Early Closing Advocated The Hartford florists have tanned their hides during the past couple of months, the stores having been closed from Saturday at noon until Monday morning, whenever possible, thus giving the clerks an opportunity to make week- end trips to the shore. Others have spent their vacations and spare time touring, and everyone wears a smile that won't come off, as this is the first Sum- mer that the stores have consistently closed during the two hottest jnonths in the year. The eyes of the florists and accommodating assistants beam with optimism, and an unprecedented season of good business is expected. The florists are agitating the matter of closing at six o'clock evenings week- days ; and are about equally divided, many being in favor of the plan, while others feel that the character of their business will not permit of such action. However, the tirend is towards closing at that hour, as it has been proven that a man can do better work if he is allowed some time for recreation and pleasure. May the day not be far distant when six o'clock will be the limit for keeping open for business. It is worthy of note that many of the florists kept their stores closed from Sat- urday noon preceding Labor Day till the following Tuesday morning. Coombs, Asylum St., has been doing an unusually good business for this season of the year ; one piece being a blanket in which KlUO pink Killarney Roses were used. There has been a good demand for sprays. Welch, the Florist, Asylum St., has had a decided increase in business over the same period last year. Recently a new office has been installed in the rear of the store, which greatly facilitates the handling of accounts and other matters in connection with the running of an up- to-date florist's shop. Spear & McManus, Asylum St., were closed from Saturday noon until 'Tues- day morning, over Labor Day. Business at this store has been very good indeed. This firm did the decorating for a wed- ding in Rockville. employing in the ar- rangement lavender Asters, Gladioli, Golden Rod. Asparagus and a whole greenhouse of palms. Doogue & Co., Asylum st., have re ceived an excellent stock of ferns of rare conformation, contained in jardinieres made of blocks of wood in the natural bark, making an exceedingly attractive decoration for the home. These ferns are in all sizes and range in price from $1 to $25. Mr. Doogue predicts a season of unusual activity. George G. McClunic. Main St., has re- turned from a ten-day vacation spent at Chalker Beach, having enjoyed the rest immensely. A unique design was made up at this store for the Monumental Dealers' Ass'n. The panel consisted of a square, hammer and chisel in the Cen- ter, nuide up with Hadley, white Klllar- nev and Ward Roses and Asters, pro- ducing a strikingly beautiful effect. Busi- ne,ss at this store has been brisk, and is steadily increasing undSr the skillful guidance of its able proprietor and his assistant. W. W. Hunt & Co. have resumed busi- ness at their old stand, 24 State st. The following prices prevail in Hart- ford : Gladioli, $1.50 a doz. ; Roses, .<1. $l.,'iO and $2 a doz.; Asters, 75c. a doz. A. D. September 16, 1916. Tne Florists' Exchange 629 New Carnation COTTAGE MAID A SPORT OF MRS. C. W. WARD A new Carnation of a delightful shade of flesh pink, somewhat darker than Enchantress It Never fades When the hot sun comes along in the Spring, Cottage Maid takes on a deeper hue until June it is almost the shade of Gloriosa. It has all of its parents' fine qualities as a com- mercial carnation. Order now and get early cuttings. Orders are filled in rotation. Price for Rooted Cuttings $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 COTTAGE GARDENS CO., inc., Queens, New York WlieiL nrdoring, pU-ase mentum Tlie Kxctiaiige Worcester, Mass. The Summer lull in business still hangs over Worcester. Gladioli and As- ters are poor compared with previous years, and are used chiefly in funeral work. Carnations and 'Mums are com- ing in in small (luantities. Wm. Estabrook, for a few years a grower of Carnations in Holden, Mass., and W. L. Luby, for several years con- nected with H. F. A. Lange, florist, have bought the store of Mrs. Mae Fisher, at 537 Main st. F. B. Madaus, 372 Main St., this week moved into the store ne.xt door. This enables him to use double the floor space. The Worcester Conservatories have completed their planting 00,000 Carna- tions of the leading varieties and 30.000 'Mums are now in the soil. Alterations have been made throughout the entire range especially on the benches and heat- ing system. ■The Westboro Conservatories of West- boro. Mass.. P. F. Brigham, prop., have completed their planting. The entire place will be devoted this season to Sweet Peas and Carnations. The heating sys- tem has been changed. Frank Fisher, formerly with Fisher Flower Shop, has opened a store on Southbridge st.. near the post ofiice. Exhibits at the Worcester County Hor- ticultural Society have fallen off con- siderably this season. It is the opinion that the late season has caused this. M. C. MlBGLET. Utica, N. Y. — Permission has been granted to Mrs. John E. Price to erect a greenhouse at 181.5 Rutger st. at an estimated cost of $200. Incorporations Emmett, Tenn. — The Farmers' Union Seed Co. was incorporated on Aug. 29 with a capital stock of .?4000. The di- rectors are .T. I. Wade. Charles T. Faulk- ner, E. H. Hood and R. D. Smith. Greenhouse Building Reinbeck, Ia. — H. J. Watson will erect a greenhouse near his residence this Fall. Clifton, Va. — O. C. Ports, the florist, is erecting a large greenhouse at his place on Wilson Creek. General Trade Notes Glens Falls, N. Y. — A fire which broke out in the Glen st. Business bldg., on Sept. 6. did a little damage to the Crandall Flower Shop. WoBCESTER, Mass. — Fred B. Madaus, florist, of 372 Main St., has taken a lease of the vacant store at 370 Main st., and will occupy it as soon as alterations have been made. This will give him double the space of his present store. Weymohtii, Mass. — William Humes and A. J. Duflin. who have been em- ployed in the Smith College greenhouses, Northampton, have recently purchased a greenhouse in this city and will start in business for themselves. New Orleans, La. — Prank J. Reyes & Co. will soon open an additional store at No. 527 Canal st. This store will be operated in connection with their old .shop at No. 301 Bourbon st. Santa Rosa. Cal. — Leopold & Pol- lard, who recently came to this city from San Francisco, opened their new shop in the National Bank Bldg. on Sept. 1. Both men have been in the business for years in San Francisco and are thor- oughly versed in this line. GOTJVERNELTK. N. Y. — The Brainard greenhouse and market garden, owned by W. G. Brainard of Gouverneur, will soon pass into history, if present plans are carried out, as Mr. Brainard intends to remove the hot houses this Fall, as soon as the present tenant, Mr. Humphrey, gives up possession, after a five years' lease. Glens Falls, N. Y. — A fire, causing a loss of $50,000, also did considerable damage to Binley's Flower Shop, 25 Grant ave., by smoke and water. OuAHA, Neb. — Theodore Urban, 47, a florist of 1042 S. 13th St., died on Aug. 31, as a result of taking strychnine. Death followed the taking of the poison almost instantly. Beechwood Heights Nurseries THOMAS YOUNG, JR., Proprietor BOUND BROOK, N. J. Cut Flowers of all the leading varieties of Orchids in their Season also Gardenias and Roses Telephone, Bound Brook 74 Wlieii ordering. pKase meation The Exchange' Own Root P^^-^^'T!"', 2}4- and 4-inch (^ C P C Field-Grown y^ *jM-*tJ to pot 5- to 6-in. <5firi FFni F f LORAL COMPANY > R CHINESE PRIMROSES 3-inch, $4.00 per 100, strong plants Fine, 2-inch, $2.00 per 100 Best, large Bowering strain, in bright colors MALACOIDES S-ln., $4,00^per lOO, M. S. ETTER, The Home of Primroses SHIREMANSTOWN, PA. When ordprlng. pU^ase mention The Fxchange Al STOCK p,o ALYSSUM. Double. 2-iD $2.00 ASPARAGUS plumosus. S-in 5.00 BEGONIA, Vernon (Redand White). 2M-in. 2.50 STAR OF BETHLEHEM. Something new. 2-in 5.00 STEVI.\. Rooted Cuttings 75 Cash, please, OLSON & CO., Wiioles«l« Plant Growers, Webster, M«m. When ordering, please mention The Exchange VIOLETS- VIOLETS Marie Louise. Clean and healthy. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. WM. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N. J. WTiPB ordgrlng. pleaap mentloD Tb* Bichaage F. E.— ALIVE AND UP-TO-DATE 630 The Florist's Exchange Joseph Heacock Co/s PALMS and FERNS WHOLESALE PRICE LIST HOME GROWN WELL ESTABLISHED STRONG AND HEALTHY Areca Lutescens High Each Cocos Weddelliana Per doa. Per 100 2 1. >-in pot (i-S" ...»1.50 112.00 . . . 2.25 18.00 Each Per doz. 2' '.-in. pot 4 8-10" $1.50 12" 2.50 4-in. pot 5-6 15" $0.45 5.00 5-in. pot 6-7 18-20" .75 9.00 li-in. pot 6-7 22-24" 1.00 12.00 6-in. pot 6-7 26-28" 1.50 18.00 6-in. pot. 6-7 30" 2.00 24.00 34-36" 38-40" 40-42" 48-54" 3.00 4.00 5.00 7.50 , j^ 36.00 7-in cedar tub 6-7 48.00 60.00 5-5K' "'•oo{octT5 Kentia Forsterlana 6-in. pot 5-6 24" 1.00 12.00 6-in. pot 5-6 30-32" 1.50 18.00 Plants n tub Each Kentia Forsteriana, made up 30-30" $3.00 7-in. cedar tub 4 38-40" 4.00 40-!2" 5.00 9-in. cedar tub 4 42-48" 6.00 4^H' 7.50 12-in. cedar tub 4 5 ft. Ready Oc . 15th 10.00 12-in. cedar tub 4 5-5H ft. 12.00 12-in. cedar tub 4 5H-6 ft. 15.00 12-in. cedar tub 4 6-7 ft. 18.00 12-in. cedar tub 5 7-8 ft. 22.00 Clbotium Schiedei. Ready September Ist. 9-in. tub, 4 ft. spread ...$4.00 'J-in. tub, 5 ft. spread ... 5.00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., I RAILWAY STATION, JENKINTOWN WTiPTi nrdprlng. pb'-ase mgptlon The Exchange WYNCOTE, PA. Choice Stock at Reasonable Prices, Such as Araucarias, Kentias and Other Good Stock ARAUCARIA Eicelsa. 3 tiers, 0-11 in. high. 50c.; 3-t tiers, 12-14 in. high, 60c.; 3-i tiers, 14-16 in. high, 75o. ARAUCARIA Robusta Compacts. 6-in. pots, 12-14 in. high, $1.25. ARAUCARIA Eicelsa Glauca. 3^ tiers, 16 in. high, $1.25; 18-20 in. high, $1.50. KENTIA Belmoreana. 4-in. pots. 35c.; 5-in. pota. 16-18 in. high, 75c.; 6-in. pots, 22-24 in. high, 5-6 leaves, SlOO; 6-in. pots. 24-26 in. high. 6-7 leaves. $1.25. KENTIA Forsterlana. 4-in. pots, 35c.; 6-in. pots, 22-24 in. high. 5 leaves, 75c.; 6-in. pots, 5-6 leaves. 26-28 in. high. Sl.OO; 7-in. pots. 30-32 in. high, $1.25; 7-in. pots, 32-34 in. high, $1.50 each; 7-in. pots. 38-40 in. high, $2.00. ASPIDISTRAS. Suitable for porches. Green leaved. 6-in. pots, $1.00 each; variegated, $1.25 each. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 2}n-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengerl. 2>4-in. pots. $3.00 per 100: 4-in. pots. $10.00 per 100. HARDY ENGLISH IVY. 3-in. 'pots, $5.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. COCOS Weddelliana. 3-in. pots, 15o. each. CROTONS. 4-in. pots. 25c. each. CYCLAMEN Giganteum. 4-in. pots, 15c. DRAC/ENA Indivisa. 5-in. pots, 30c. FUCHSIAS. Stock plants. Best varieties. 4-in. pots, 10c. FUNKIA Variegata. 4-in. pots. $12.00 per 100. FERNS, such as VVhitmanii, Scottii. Teddy Jr. and Boston. 5-in. pots, .30c.; 6-in. pots, 40c.; large plants, in 7-in. pots, 75c. DRAC/BNA Terminalis. 4-m. pots, 25c. DRACy«NA Fraftrans. 5-in. pots, 35c. RUBBER PLANTS. 6-in. pots. 50c. CYCAS Revolula Large plants, $1.00, $1.25 and SI. 50 each. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 4-in. pots, 15c. BEGONIA Gloire de Lorraine. 4-in. pots. 30c. BEGONIA Luminosa. 4-in. pots, 10c. BEGONIA Vernon. 3-in. pots, 6o.; pots. 7c. PRIMULA Chinensis. 4-in. pots, Sc. POINSETTIAS. 4-in. pots, 15c. PRIMULA Obconica. 4-in. pots, 10c. SMALL FERNS FOR DISHES. 2H-in. pots, assorted varieties. $4.00 per 100. BIRD'S NEST FERNS. 4-in. pots 25c. 4-in. Caah with order Godfrey Aschmann, FoTterptnt/ 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please meation The Exchaiige FERN SEEDLINGS Best stock in country, assortment of 15 best varieties, strong, undivided clumps, $1.00 per 100, $9.50 per 1000 ; $9.00 per 1000 in 10.000 lots. Ferns for Fern Dishes. Full-grown, fine stock, from 23^- in. pots. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; from 3-in. $6.00 per 100. $55.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. Seedlings, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. High Grade Steele. Cash or satisfactory references C.'A.'PETERSON.Wood Coort, Tarrrtown-OD-Hudioo, N.T. When ordering, please mention The Exchange General Trade Notes—Continued Omaha, Neb. — Theodore Urban, flo- rist, aged 47, of 1042 South Thirteenth St.. died_ on Aug. 31 as the result of tak- ing strychnine. Death followed almost immediately after the taking of the poi- son. St. Louis, Mo. — W. A. Rowe Floral Co. of Kirkwood. St. Louis County, has been incorporated ; capital stock, all paid in, $20,000. The incorporators are W. A. Rowe, Elizabeth Karbar and and Minnie Rowe. The company is to carry on a general floral business. Carlinville, III. — A certificate of in- corporation has been issued to the Car- linville Horticultural and Agricultural Society. The corporation is not orgau- ized for profit. The board of directors are Charles W. York, Z. H. Water and W. W. Mounts. Atlanta, Ga. — So delighted were the members of the Southern Nurserymen's Ass'n with the treatment accorded them here during their convention that they voted to hold their next convention here also. Not only that, but they pledged themselves to go to the next meeting of the American Association of Nurserymen and make every effort to bring that as- sociation to Atlanta the following year. I The Pacific Coast | I Calif ornia— Oregon— Washington j Portland, Ore. Tbx Market In the retail market things gen- erally are quiet, with an occasional spurt. The matter of flowers is not giv- ing any concern as they are plentiful and the variety is also considerable, as the recent rain has revived the somewhat withered outside plants. Asters, al- though not as good as they were earlier, are still the most u.seful flower on the market. Auratum Lilies are still coming in well and some very fine speciosum rubrum and alba are to be seen. Helian- thus sparsefolius is also being used to good advantage as decorative material by the retailers. Speaking of Mina Bergle, everyone has this variety, and in quan- tity, so that the supply exceeds the de- mand. Since we have been having cooler weather Roses are arriving in fine shape, and can be handled very much better. Ferns are now beginning to come into demand, as people are returning to the city and are putting in their supply of house plants. First-class Gladioli are still to be had and this flower has sold exceptionally well this Summer. Notes Mr. Farshaw, the Pendleton flo- rist, was a visitor to the city this week. He is making bis trip answer for both pleasure and business. Robert Gardner has had his wish ful- filled, as he was recently presented with a baby boy. -Albert Rahn has resigned his position with the Rahn & Herbert Co. and has moved to Spokane, Wash. Fred Young, of Walla Walla, was a visitor this week. He came from Walla Walla in his machine and will make the return trip via Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane. In company with Julius Dossche, Ben Van Kirk and L. W. Scott he visited all the greenhouses in town. A. .1. Clarke has been back on the job since the first of the week. The next meeting of the Portland Flo- ral Society will be held at Masonic Temple, Sept. 19, at 8 p.m. H. NiKLAS. Los Angeles, Cal. A Strong; Nurserymen's Convention Last week the writer, in company with President John S. Armstrong, of the California Association of Nursery- men, made a trip to Santa Barbara to arrange for the sixth annual convention, and met with a splendid reception from the nursery, seed and florist interests of that section. Under the guiding hand of Colin H. Mclsaac. secretary of the Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce, the clans were called together at the Arling- ton Hotel, and the preliminaries at once taken in hand. The meeting appointed a committee consisting of Mr. Mclsaac as chairman, W. J. Pettiugell, Thomas De ^'ries. A. J. Verhelle. George A'erhelle, C. W. Beers, and C. D. Hubbard. This body has already done splendid work. The new Civic Recreation Building, pro- fiL? .F 1 a9^h If'n. Second Annual Picnic of the Fort Wayne, (Ind.,) Gardeners & Florists' Society, .\ug. 15, 1915 September 16, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 631 viding an assembly hall, exhibition rooms, committee rooms and a spacious open court for the display o£ large specimen plants, has been secured for the conven- tion, while the Arlington Hotel will be headquarters for the visiting delegates. Sub-committees have been appointed of which the following are the respective chairmen : George F. Verhelle, finance ; W. J. Pettingell, entertainment; O. W. Beers, exhibits ; Mrs. H. G. Helmar, decorations ; and Mrs. J. M. Rhodes, the city and home beautiful section of the program. The dates are Oct. 26, 27 and 28. Needless to add every reader of TuE Floeists' Exchange in California is cordially invited to be present. It is pro- posed that the Los Angeles and vicinity delegations go by automobile, when it is to be hoped that not less than 25 gasoline wagons will be in line. Uniform Legislation the Goal The seed and nursery trade of Cali- fornia, and for that matter the entire coast, has long suffered from the annoy- ances and drastic character of the horti- cultural laws now in force, much of which act within the restraint of trade. Not the least aggravating feature has been the variety of acts that now grace the statute boolis, often necessitating con- stant vigilance on the part of shippers in order to comply with their multifarious provisions and regulations. For the past ten years it has been a cimstant effort of the commercial plants men to secure legislation of a more uniform and less sumptuary character based on justice and equity to all interests concerned. Fur the most part progress has been rather slow and at times discouraging ; but in this State there is just now a rift in the clouds and the horticultural interests evidently see a great light ahead. On Sept. 6 there was held a meeting in Sacramento composed of delegates repre- senting the horticultural authorities, the fruit growers, fruit shippers and pacli- ers, the nurserymen and seedsmen, for the purpose of drafting suitable laws to amend the present conflicting county hor- ticultural ordinances by unifying the State law, and thereby bring county regulation under a standard act, thus se- curing unity of action, and also to malie changes in the present fruit standardiza- tion legislation. A strong committee, consisting of sixteen members, covering all sections of the State, and represent- ing all interests affected, was appointed to meet again at an early date, for the purpose of drafting the necessary meas- ures along lines that will secure safety and at the same time the tree exchange of all horticultural products. The 'Work of a New York Florist Henry A. Siebrecht, Jr., of New York City, who is sojourning for a few weeks at the Hotel Maryland in Pasa- dena, had the pleasure of designing the floral decorations at the luncheon given at that hotel to the Republican nominee for President, while ()n liis tour in South- ern California. The table of honor was decorated in semblance of the State of California. The large round table had a wreath .^)ft. in diameter of September Morn Roses. A larger wreath was fes- tooned with beautiful French miniature Roses and Maidenhair fern. In the cen- ter of the wreaths was placed a large gold vase which was filled with Ophelia, anJ festooned with Maidenhair fern. The long table had centerpieces of oblong de- sign while large vases about the sides of the apartment were filled with tall, grace- ful plumes of red, white and blue. Trade Notes and Personals Recently the Germain Seed Co. staged a free Dahlia show in its hand- some salesroom at 320-.328 South Main St. Something like a hundred varieties were shown, covering every color scheme, size and shape known to Dahlia special- ists. "Interest in Dahlia culture has been rapidly increasing in Southern Cali- fornia in the past few .years.'' explained M. L. Germain, president of the com- pany. "Conditions here are admirably adapted to the culture of this flower, while the wide range of colors and types has made it a favorite among both flo- rists and amateur gardeners. We put the display on from an eilucational j)oint of view, and believe the effort has been appreciated." Fred H. Howard's new Rose "Los An- geles," is meeting with a splendid sale from rosarians in all parts of the coun- try. Literally thousands of plants have been sold on this coast, and now the de- mand for it is growing east of the Rocky Mountains. One firm not 500 miles from New York's sky scrapers sent in an or- Craig Quality Cyclamen PRIZE WINNING STOCK Our Cyclamen are conceded to be the best strain in all colors. 75,000 ready for immediate delivery. From 4-inch pots, at $25.00 per 100. Robert Craig Company 4900 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. der recently for 1000 fully developed plants. A. J. Verhelle, the popular nursery- man of Santa Barbara, has a splendid lath house devoted to Kentia and Cocos plumosa palms, that have been grown without any artificial heat or glass pro- tection, which show a development that strongly suggests the growing of palms in quantity for Eastern trade. On Sept. 3 the main exhibit building and all of its contents at the State Fair (Sacramento) was destroyed by fire, at a loss estimated at about $175,000. Among the exhibits that perished w^s that of the Fancher Creek Nurseries of Fresno. The annual automobile and flower show for this year will probably take place at the same location as last year, viz.. 223-27 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. At this writing the exact dates have not as yet been announced. A visit to the new Exotic Nurseries of E. Lejeune, at No. 1130 Cacique St., Santa Barbara, showed a splendid stock of ornamentals in prime condition. The lath houses, oflice buildings and grounds, though of recent formation, all evinced the experienced hand in their general ap- pearance. Mr. Ijejeune reports a good trade both locally and otherwise. Henrt W. Kruckeberg. San Francisco, Cal. The Market The lack of good stock is keenly felt this week, especially in the larger downtown stores. Orchids and Valley are almost unprocurable and nothing short of strategy will get the few that are coming in. Early Princess Violets at three bunches for 50c. retail are being shown now. Rubrum Lilies are not as good as usual for this time of year, but the best of them bring $4 retail. 'Mums are making a gorgeous display at present and are somewhat early. The best varieties are Monrovia. Crocker. Golden Nugget, Jeffery, Crystal Gem and October Frost. The last two named being white, are in greatest demand and are popular for funeral work. Asters have gone up in price and are cleaned up well at 35c. and 50c. Shippers have continued shipping with vigor and are much relieved at the OTit- come of the threatening railroad strike. Roses are good at present and although the market is somewhat oversupplied with shorts, due to the new crops coming on, they work up well in funeral work and decorations. Carnations are still off crop and good ones are hard to obtain. Potted plants are scarce, except a few Celosias. Gardenias are .soon coming in in goodly quantities, so the growers tell "us, and likewise cuttings will soon be made from the crop of Baby Roses. Trade Notes Albert O. Stein returned from a two weeks' vacation last week, which he had been spending in the southern part of the State. Mr. Stein, accompanied by Mrs. Stein, visited Los Angeles and San Diego. On returning he reports tbat business in his Sutter st. store has in- creased remarkably. Mr. Stein decorated the rooms in which the Brandestine-Arn- stein wedding took place. Larkspur, Am. Beauty and Russell Roses were the principal flowers. The bride's bouquet was of Lily of the Valley and Orange blossoms. Branch, NORWOOD, PA. Palms, Ferns and Araucarias Now Is the time to stock up your houses with foliage plants for the Fall trade. We have a very fine stock of plants for immediate delivery that you will be pleased with. KENTIA Forsteriana. 4-in. pots. 15 to 18 in. tall, 35c. each; 6-in, pots, 5-6 leaves, 24-28 in. 75c. ; fV-in. pots, 6 leaves, 28-30 in.. $1.00; 7-in. pots, 7 leaves, 40-42 in.. $2.50, extra heavy. Made-up plants, 7-in. pots, 36 in. tall, with 3 small palms on Glide, S2 50 each. Made-up plants, 36 to 42 in. tall, extra heavy, 9-in. cedar tubs, $5.00 each. KENTIA Belmoreana. 4-in. pots, 15-18 in. tall. 35c. each; 7-in. pots. 5-6 leaves, 26-28 in. tall, $1.50 each. NEPHROLEPIS Teddy Jr. extra 6ne, in 6-in. pots, $6.00 per doz. Cash wi NEPHROLEPIS John Wanamaker. 6-in.. S6.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Scottii. 6-in., $5.00 per dos. 4-in. FERNS, ready to shift, $20.00 per 100. SMITHII FERNS, 4-in.. $3.00 per doz. ARAUCARIA Excelsa. 6-in. pots, very fine. this Spring's importation, 60c.. 75c. and $1.00 each. FICUS Elastica. 6-in. note, 40c. and 50c. each. 7-in, pots, 75c. eacn. CYCLAMEN Giganteum. 4-in. pote, $20.00 per 100. DISH FERNS. 2J^-in. pote, $4.00 per 100. ith order. ASCHMANN BROS, bS^tI Philadelphia, Pa. VVTiep ordering, plrflse mention The Exchange Primula Malacoides Rosea Florists who grow stock for the Retail Trade should obtain plants of this charming little Primrose during September and October for St. Valentine's Day and Easter LATE SOWN MALACOIDES ROSEA FOR BEST RESULTS CERTIFICATES WHEREVER SHOWN 214-inch pot plants S5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 FRED H. LEMON & CO. RICHMOND INDIANA Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange ANGLIN & Telephone, Woodlawn 1470 WALSH CO. WILLL\MSBRIDGE, N. For following stock, see Classified Columns ASPARAGUS plumosus BEGONIAS CARNATIONS CYCLAMEN DRAC/ENA Indivisa DAISIES FERNS HYDRANGEAS JERUSALEM CHERRIES CHRISTMAS PEPPERS PELARGONIUMS POINSETTIAS SNAPDRAGON VIOLETS CALLA ^thioplca BULBS When, orderinc. pleiise mfptloo The Excluiiiirf 100 1000 Whltmani Improved - - $5.00 $40.00 Whitmani Compacta - 5.00 40.00 Roosevelts 5.00 40.00 Bostons 4.00 35.00 250 at 1000 rate HENRY H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. Wben ordering, please iiieDtion Tbe Exchange F«>m« InrDUllPt Strong, healthy plants, best rents loruisnes varieties, from 21-4 -in. pots, at $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., S6,00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 2;i-in., S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; Seedlings ready for potting, $1.00 per 100, $S.OO per 1000. KENTIA Belmore- ana, 2 '4-in., $10.00 per 100. BOSTON and HARRISII FERNS, 6-in., at 50c.; 7-in. at SI.OO; 8-in. at $1.50; 10-in. at $2.00. NEPHROLEPIS Whitmani and Elegantissima, 6-in., at 50c.; 7-in. at $1.00 each. FRANK N. ESKESEN Madison, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchange ORCHIDS Collector John De Buck is still collecting in South America the best com- mercial Orchids. Just arrived, in splendid condition, C. Schroderae. Vest best type. Will receive during September, C. Labiata and C. Tiianae. Fine flowermg type, from a new district. For prices write to E. De BUCK, 719 Che.tnut St., SECAUCOS, N.J. When ordering, phrase roeption The Exchanga Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS PALMS cuid Plants of Eveiy Variety L When ordering, please mention The Excbang* 632 The Florists' Exchange Pachysandra Terminalis 25,000 Rooted Cuttings This size is the best for planting directly in the permanent location. Grows in a shady, in a moist or dry position. We have all sizes. $22.00 per 1,000 200.00 " 10,000 The Garden Nurseries Narberth, Pa. Whpn ordering. pIhhw** ni*>iill<>n Thf Exrhange New List Now Ready^Let ds send it Not necessary for you to write. Just send your letter headand we will do the rest. Wben ordering, pleas© mention The Exchange P. Ouwerkerk 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododeiidroiis,Azaleas,Spiraeas, Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts PRICES MODERATE Wben ordering. ploa.He meptlop The Exchange Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete aesortmenl in larfte and small sizes. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc.,Diuilee.ui. Everfireen Specialists Largest Growers in America When orderlpjr. pleawe meptlop The Exch»nge For Fall, 1916, we ofler a complete list of Shade Trees, Shrubs and Evergreens Will be pleased to submit prices. Audubon Nurseries, P. 0. Boi 731 Wilmington, N. C. When ordering. pIphsp mention The Exrlniiige Berberis Thunbergii Seedlings to 3 feet. Prices right Specimen TSUGA CANADENSIS Littlefield & Wyman North Abington, Meiss. When ordering, please mention The Bxcbange Podesta & Bakloechi, in Grant ave., report considerable decorating in con- nection with the large ball at the Pope residence in HillsborouKh. The bulk of the work consists of huge baskets and the lavish use of Am. Beauty Roses and Zinnias. A field day was given the members ot the Pacific Coast Ilort. Society on the 10th of this month by Dan Raymond, at his plant iu San Jos§. Mr. Raymond, whose fame for making pots is a by-word hereabouts, showed all his friends how he makes them. Lunch and refreshments were served, and the rest ot the time was spent in inspecting the recently improved pot-making machinery that Mr. Raymond has had installed. Mrs. R. E. Darbee, one of our well- known shippers in Hyde st., ju.st re- turned on Sunday from a trip through the Middle West, which ended at the convention at Houston. Mrs. Darbee visited Chicago and many other large cities in the Middle West and says that she finds excellent markets for California stock. Mrs. Darbee, while attending the Houston convention, took charge of her exhibit of cut flowers there, and which, by the way, was one of the most import- ant cut flower exhibits at the conven- tion show. She was greatly pleased with the condition of cut stock on its arrival at Houston ; it stood the desert heat ex- cepionally well and arrived perfectly fresh. Thus a new field is assured for California growers. Mrs. Darbee's ex- hibit was awarded a certificate of merit. One of the most stunning decorations of the season was that of the Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Palace Hotel last week. The work was done by MacRorie & McLaren in Powell St., and was under the direct supervision of Walter Hofinghoff. Richness of color was the keynote and was successfully carried out with vases of mammoth Zin- nias and garlands of Crat^gus pyracan- tha or "Burning Bush." The speakers' table was a flood of color, Golden Glow and Larkspurs being used. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society met at the home of Mrs. Dan Raymond in Kast Oakland last Tuesday. A delightful en- tertainment followed the business of the meeting and refreshments were served. It was decided that the next monthly meeting be held at the residence of Mrs. John Valiance in Oakland. The meeting will be an evening affair.. One of the matters up for discussion was the reduc- ing of the monthly membership dues. This matter will be discussed later. To Patrick Orr is extended the sym- pathy of the trade on account of the death of his wife's mother. Mr. Orr is connected with Albert O. Stein in Sutler St. Mr. Zerkmann representing M. Hice Co. is in town this week on business and .is calling on the trade. Daniel MacRorie, who has just re- covered from an illness, was shocked to learn today of the sudden death of his sister Miss Annie MacRorie. Miss Mac- Rorie died of heart failure and the end came suddenly and without warning. Chas. MoAuliffe, who has been con- nected with the flower business here for five years or more, has gone to work for the K. W. McLellau Co. at their San Francisco establishment. J. C. Craig, a well known Hori.st and grower from Chicago, is spending some time in this city at present and is calling at the various shops and nurseries about the bay. A. Podesta, with Podesta-R.ildocchi, in Grant ave., who recently returned from a tour of the State in his Stutz roadster, has been making arrangements to pur- chase a new 1917 model of liynes. This car is a "Clover-leaf" roadster. John Axell. of the K. AV. McLellan Co., reports that his firm has just com- pleted the erection of three new glass- houses at their Burlingame nursery. These houses will be planted with Rus- sell Roses, making in all 12 houses de- voted to the growing of this variety of Rose. These houses are 4Sft. x 300ft. and are of Mr. McLellan's own design. Mr. Axell states that they have also a fine crop of Baby Roses coming on for the holiday trade. The big Fall Dahlia show opened Thursday of last week and was crowdon ordering, plt^asf mention Tb^ Bxghange SPECIAL We will send vou 100 nice, budded, 15-18 inrhes, HARDY RHODODENDRONS, in 10 good V!irietie.-i. for SJOOO. THE EAST END NURSERY CO. BOSKOOP. HOLLAND Care A. MORAIO, Florin, RYE, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange ORCHIDS FRESHLY IMPORTED. We offer the folowing; CATTLE Y AS Sklnnerl. Lablata. Trianae. Mosslse. Perclvallana, Gaskelllana; L/ELIAS acuminata, euperbiens; ONCIDIL'NIS blcailo- aum, Cebolleta, ornlthor>'nchuni, sphacela- tum. splendldum and the Holy Ghost Orchid' PERISTERIA data. Writ* for price: Lager & Hurrell, •^Stei.ii.'"''''" Whpo ordprlng. please mention The Exchange THE EXCHANGE— A'ei-t andup-to-dat« September 16, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 633 BUV NOW ITiiy now-plantln AuKOSt or September. Buy Bay State errown Evergreens. They have back bone. They have the roote. Tliey are top notcn In every way. Ferns 8-in., Teddy, Jr. Scottii John Wanamaker Roses. Madison. Own root, 3-iii. $8.00 per 100 JI.OO e»oh. 7-ln., 75o. ea«h 50o. each. 4hd., 20o. each, 2H-'w., $8.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. 3M-in., $5 00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 O-inch, 5Do. each. 2)i-ili., $10.00 per 100 7-ixi., 7So each Cannpbell Bros., Penllyn, Pa. GERANIUMS ^^L GUARANTEED to any point in the United States as far west as Chicago. If they do not suit you, send them back and get your money refunded. You run no risk. Per 1000 S. A. NUTTand BUCHNER 510.00 RICARD and POITEVINE 12.50 READ THIS: Aug. 7th. in the midst of the beat, a customer writes: "Your cuttings were received, as fine and fresh as if just from the sand. They were very fine and it is a great satisfaction to receive such stock." ANOTHER WRITES: " I can frankly say your cuttings are the best I have bad in my experience of twenty years." POT PLANTS, from a Spring surplus of cuttings, at an attractive price. Samples and prices submitted on request. ASPARAGUS Plutnosus. Good value, at $2.50 per 100. This stock can be procured only from me direct. Have no agents. ALBERT M. HERR. Lancaster, Pa. When orderiTifr, please mention The Exchange GERANIUMS Fine 2-in. stock of NUIT and POITEVINE. $15.00 per 1000. Price only good until Sept. 15th. Fine 2"^-in. stock of NUTT, RICARD and POITEVINE, S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, September delivery: S. A. NUTT and BUCHNER. SIO.OO per 1000. SCARLET BEDDER, RICARD and POITE- VINE. $12.50 per 1000. Cash, please. Rudolf Nagel 515 South West End Ave,, LANCASTER, PA. When tirdering, please mention The Exchange Rooted Cuttings Viaud and Buchner, $10.00 per 1000. Price good until Oct. 15. Ricard, Doyle, Poitevine, Castel- lane and Nutt. AH booked till Nov. 1. Price then. $15.00 per 1000. S. A. Xutt and Buchner, $12.50 per 1000. Cash with order. FRED. W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa. GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Ready in October. Write for prices ERNEST HARRIS Delanson, N. Y. WTiPn rir<1ertng please mpntloo Th** KTcbang* Geraniums cuSngs NUTT, POITEVINE. BUCHNER, RICARD SIO.OO per 1000. Stock guaranteed. C. OUADLAND'S SONS 328-340 Houghton St., North Adams, Mass. When ordering, please mention The Kiehange Geraniums READY FOR SHIPMENT ROOTED CUTTINGS — Rlcard, PoiteTlae, Doyle, Nutt. Buchner, $10 00 per 1000. 2-inch fine stock of Poitevine, Doyle. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Cash with order. PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street. LANCASTER. PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange SPIRAEA Van Houttei HYDRANGEA, P. G., etc. Iris, Or. Poppies, Hollyhocks, etc. Big stock, splendid plants. Wholesale list free LEWIS ROESCH, BoxY, FREDONIA, N.Y. These were exhibited by Buslierli Bros., who own the Independence Nurseries. They have some nine ponds in which they grow their aquatic plants. The fish in the aquariums exhibited by James Corrigan attracted constant at- tention from the crowds of visitors. Some of these fish were said to be worth $50 each. At any rate they were very curious and proved a great attraction. Some 12iu. Azalea pans of Lily of the Valley were finely done. Each pot cou- taiued 125 pips, and every one had thrown out a good flower. These pips had come from Denmark. A new exhibitor and a new grower was Mrs. J. W. Weth, who took the first prize in Asters. A beautiful pyramid of pot grown Lilium lancifolium rubra with a border of lavender Spiraea America was also much admired. The Spiraea was re- tarded stock, grown for J. Scheepers of New York City, by the 1\ A. Friedley Co. for this show, and the Lilies were grown by James Stevens, gardener to Mrs. C. W. Wason. The Lakewood Garden Club furnished two tables of Gladioli, Hydrangea bloom, Montbretias, Asters and other hardy flowers and annuals. H. P. Eells, gardener J. Rapley, showed a fine hamper basket of Gloxi- nias, E. A. Bause had a Staghorn fern 3ft. in diameter which won the first prize. He also made a showing of Lark- spur, 100 in a vase. Tlie different florists kept up the table displays, making different combinations on different days. On one day it was all Gladioli ; on another it was Asters ; and on other days they arranged displays to suit their individual preferences. A table of Cypripediums with big fluffy bows of striking gold gauze was a fea- ture arranged by the Gasser Co. Jones & Russell had a center basket and then three "girl" baskets filled with Roses. Mrs. Mercer made a basket of Tritomas ; while Knoble Bros, went in for baskets of Am. Beauty Roses and a table of Ward Roses and Niagara Gladioli. It was a hard job, keeping flowers fresh and presentable in a tent where the tem- peratures run up so high, and also to keep renewing them daily for eight days. On Thursday the 7th, a wind storm ripped oft" part of the tent and drenched the tables and other exhibits, but for- tunately did not do any serious damage. The flower tent, at that, was the coolest place in the exhibition. Frequent re- marks were heard as visitors entered the tent : "Oh ! isn't this lovely and cool." "Isn't it a relief in here." Not one or two, but hundreds of such remarks were heard. The A^rards Prizes were offered only to private parties and were taken mostly by private gardeners. E. A. Bause, supt. of the James Corrigan estate at Wickliffe, O., made the best showing. He took ten first prizes and a number of seconds. He took first in class 730 ; foliage plants, group of stove and greenhouse plants, to occupy 150 sq. ft. O. P. Blackman, supt. of the W. S. Tyler estate at Rocky River, received the second prize in this class. Mr. Blackman received first in class 723, 728, 731, 732, 733, 734 and 735 : a total of seven first and a number of seconds. J. Rapley, gardener for Factory Sale of Rubber Hose 25 per cent, off Regular Prices Please send cash with your order See ads. in issviea of Aug. 2G (page 158), Sept. 2 (piiKc .504), Sept. 9 (page 576) MOULDED GUM HOSE ^"ft"',r 5^-inch 11!-4C. a foot Regular price, 15c. a foot 5^-inch lOJ^c. a foot Regular price, 14c. a foot J^-inch 9Mc. a foot Regular price, 13c. a foot WHITE COTTON ( RUBBER LINED ) HOSE Good bote for oatside work aod for Lawns, Girdeoi and Garages 5i-inch, stands 400 Iba. pressure 7Hc. a foo* i-2-inch, made like fire hose ^J^c. a foot Above hose is also a 6rst-clas3 hose for use in spraying Arsenate of Lead, Lime and Sulphur, Bordeaux and other chemical mixtures, and stands the pressure. Coupled in 50-foot or 25-foot pieces and delivered free of charge within 1000 miles ^of New York City. E.W. HOLT, Gansevoort Market, New York City When orderiog. pl'-aae mention Tbe Exchange California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Asparagus Roots The Robbinsville Nurseries C. A. BENNETT Proprietor Largest stock in tfie country Low prices for Fall Delivery RobbbsTille, N.J. WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS OF ROSES-PORTLAND-ROSES Superior quality, clioice varieties, sell better, grow better. Ask for catalogue. Place your order now. MOUNTAIN VIEW FLORAL COMPANY, Portland. Oregon VERY GOOD ^SS OFFERED BY VAN GELDEREN & CO. Joskoop, Holland Wholesale only. Ask for catalogue. BULK & CO. BOSKOOP, Holland Hardy Rhododendrons Wholesale growers and exporters of select Headquarters for Firsl-class Hardy Nursery Stock- Ask fof Catalogue. nn^PT^ne. pipam, oiPntlrtTi Tho V.t 'hang,. LARGE PINES. SPRUCES, HEMLOCK, RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS, ETC. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. Stratford, Conn. Reference: Duiui & Braditreet. Established 21 years H. P. Eells, took second in class 700 and 701, hanging ba.sliets. This exhibition has been a great factor in getting the florists and private garden- i ers together. A number of them pur- ' posed joining the Florists' Club on Mon- I day night, as the.v begin to see the bene- fit that they will derive from member- ship. A. C. Fox kept an interested crowd around his exhibit, ^with some mam- moth Tomatoes, weighing from two to three lbs. each, all grown to this enormous size by the magic power of Nitro-Fertile. Walter Cook, in charge of Stumpp & Walter's exhibit, reports a good business. He sold their entire exhibit of bulbs to the florists, everything being cleaned up except the grass seed. Timothy Smith kept up a fine table display, so did Chris Welhelmy. 'The "Garden of the Floral Industries of Cleveland," which was paid for out of the advertising fund, cost the commit- tee ,$70(1 for the cost space and equipping. Seventy-five thousand circulars boosting the florists were distributed to visitors by Miss Ruth Mercer. The regular meeting of the Florists' Club fell on Sept. 4, Labor Day, this year, so it was postponed to Monday, Sept. 11, at the HoUenden. E. G. W. Geo. B. Moulder Landscape Architect Smith's Grove, Ky. Plans for Any Grounds Anywhere Planting plans for moderate sized grounds, by mail :: Special rates to the trade who are doing landscape work :: Ten years* practical experience :; Estimates free When ordering, please mention The Exchange Western Orchid Co. Alameda, California ORCHIDS, PALMS Sole Agency for Pacific Orchid Peat When ordering, please nienflnn The BxcbMDsa Table Ferns Irom ."4 in. no b, in beat varieties, at S3.00 per 100, S25.00 per lOtO. ADIANTUM alorlosa (Hardy Farleyenae). Fine strong plants, in 3-in. pots, at $15.00 per 100, KENTIAS and COCOS for cent«r plants, from 2K-iD- pots. $10-00 per 100. Thomas P. Cbristensen, Short Hills, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Readers will confer a favor upon us of more than passing value if. when ordering stock of our advertisers, they will mention seeing the adv. in THE EXCHANGE. 634 The Florists' Exchange AininiramiiniiuimiiijininimmiinnnminuiuiimiiuumiMiiriinnnnitiinnmuiitiiiiniiiiiiininiinniiiiiii^^ CALIFORNIA PRIVET I Over two million plants of superior quality I I All sizes from one foot to four feet Very low rates in carload lots I I Also Polish Privet, Amoor Privet and Berberis Thunbergii in quantity | i J. T. LOVETT, -:- Little Silver, New Jersey j •%iuuHUiiiK]iniiifflnii]rawii»i[]niiiu»iiiciiiiiiuiiiiii]iiiiiiMiiiii]iu»iiiiiiii]iiui»iiiiii]iuiiiiiiiiii]iiiiuiiKM[]iuiMimMt]ninii»iiit]Muiuuiii[]iiiiiiniiiii]nNiiu iiiii]iiiiiiiiiiii[<< Hill's Choice Landscape, Decorative and Forcing Stock FOR FLORISTS' TRADE D^„,„_-.J- Pyramids, Standards, DOXWOOdS Globes, Bush, Dwarf- one of our leading specialties. Stocked in enormous quantities- Il*« Traac Standards, Half standards. Day 1 rCeS pyramids. We can save you money and give better quality. Let us prove it. Hardy Tubbed Evergreens Clipped Specimens in Taxus, Thuyas, JuniperuB Abies varieties in Pyramids, Globes, and natural-shaped, in large assortment. Av'iaiK'iriac ^^^^ sorts, beat values, m AraUCariao both small and large sizes, for immediate effect and growing on. I?— :_ - Ci-aaIp Aaaleaa, Rhododen- rOrCing OtOCk drons, Aucubaa. Skimmia Japonica, Hydrangeas, Lilacs. Spirseas, Magnolias. Japanese Maples. Wistaria Chioensis. Japanese Flowering Cherry, Peonies, Rosea, in large assort- ment. Choicest quality, best commercial sorts. Landscape Evergreens and r'nnifArc ^^^^- '"^^^ ^^^ standard V^OniierS varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect eperimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. Window-Box Plants ^.Ts E'vS?"en; for winter use. All hardy and desirable sorts, beat selection, lowest prices. Also S^BushBoxand Dwarf Edging. This line offers wide-awake florists a grand oppor- tunity to increase their sales and profits. Deciduous Trees and Shrubs Our leaders — Norway Maple, American White Elm, and Japanese Barberry. Young Stock for Lining Out Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Trees and Shrub seedlings, rooted cut- tings, graftB, etc., in large assortment at very low prices Annua! output, 10,000- 000 plants. WholcMJe price Hit will be mailed promptly oo requeit. Write for information and price today. rrt T\ U'li M n^ ^««-*„ 1*,^ EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS The D. Hill Nursery Company, Inc. largest growers in America WHOLESALE GROWERS and IMPORTERS Box 407. DUNDEE. ILL Nursery Stock i Florists Trade Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Roses, Clematis. Phlox, Paeonies. Herbaceous Perennials Ampelopsis Veitchii California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Write For Our WholeMaU Trade List W. ®. T. SMITH CO.. 70 YEARS Geneva. N. Y. 1000 ACRES to 3 inch caliper inch 20,000 Norway Maples 10,000 Oriental Planes ^ 'L^ii^er 1,000 Pin Oaks IH to 3 inch caliper Also larger specimen trees of each variety named above. We grow a full line of ornamental stock. Write for prices. SHREWSBURY Geo. A. Steele, Prop. NURSERIES EATONTOWN, N. KOSTER & CO. Hollandia Nurseries Boskoop :: Holland Headquarters for First-Class Nursery Stock U. S. resident representative A. J. PANNEVIS FLUSHING, N. Y. For Fall Delivery AT RIGHT PRICES Berberis Thunbergii 3-year stock 100 1000 2-3 ft $10.00 $80.00 18-24 in 8.00 60.00 12-18 in 5.00 35.00 California Privet 2-year, heavy — cut back 100 1000 3-4 ft $4.00 $30.00 2-3 ft 2.50 20.00 18-24 in 2.00 17.50 12-18 in 1.50 12.50 Heavy on Ornamented Shrubs, H. P. suid Climbing Roses, Evergreens, Shade Trees, etc Send for Trade List today C. R. BURR & CO., Manchester, Conn. SEND FOR OUR PEONY LIST IT IS YOURS FOR THE ASKING Our assortment this season is especially good for Florists' use, both for planting and cutting purposes. Florists can select from our list an assortment vi^hich will bloom from early season until late. NOTE—Vae printed stationery. We sell to the TRADE only. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York 5,000 NORWAY and SUGAR MAPLES. lH-5-in. cal. 25,000 ORIENTAL PLANES. 4-10 ft. for growing on. 500 AMERICAN HOLLY. 12-30 x 12-30. Shapely plants- 500 NORWAY SPRUCE. 5-7 ft. 500 HEMLOCKS. 2-2>i^ ft. Send us list of your wants of the above for special prices Woodlane Nurseries MT. HOLLY, NEW JERSEY When orilprlug, please nu-utUm The Excbange l'lfa!«e ni'-ntloQ Tbe Eichaiijre CATALPA BUNGEI ONE- TO FIVE-YEAR HEADS Norway Maples, I to 3 in. cal. Oriental Planes, 1 to 3 ii\. cal. California Privet, all grades. Hemlock Spruce, 2 to 3 and 3 Ut 4 ft. Herberis Thunbergii. 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 ft. Kardy Shrubs and Everpreens in great variety. STEELE'S POMONA NURSERIES PALMYRA, \. J. When ordtTlug. pleuue meutluu The lixcbauge September 16, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 635 URSERY DEPARTM CONDUCTED BY JOSEPH MEBHAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF M RSER YMEN— Prpawlpnt, John Watson. Newark, N. Y.; Vice-President Lloyd C. ^Stark Louisiana, Mo. ; Treasurer. Peter Youncers, Geneva, Neb.: Secretary. John Hall. Rocliester, N. Y. Hippophae rhamnoides (Subject of this week's iUitstration) Because of its specific name, rhamnoides, meaning resembling a Kbamnu.s, and its appreciation of a sea- side location, our Hippophas is called Sea Buckthorn. Its seashore quality has called for its extensive use in such locations, as plants suitable for this purpose are none too numerous, but aside from this merit it has that of possessing lovely, small orange colored berries to attract in the Autumn and Winter. It is, perhaps, oftgner seen in bush shape than any other, but ours has been started as a tree, in which state it may grow to 20ft. or more, but those who consider its berries as its chief attraction will prefer the bush shape. The Shepherdia and Elseagnus are both in the same natural order as Hippopha;, almost all being quite dioecious, tliat is, the male and the female flowers on separate plants. We do not know whether any plant of Hippophas or Shepherdia ever bears perfect flowers, but we do know the Elaeagnus does. In this respect it agrees with quite a few other trees and shrubs, which, though termed dioecious, occasionally have a plant with perfect flowers. Many nurseries keep the plants separate to sup- ply the male and the female plants when ordered. These require planting near each other, that the wind and insects may carry the pollen to the other tree. The silvery foliage of this plant resembles that of the Elaeagnaeeoe. European nurserymen are more familiar with this plant than we are. It is said the growth of the berry bearing sort is far more twiggy and less upright than that of the male form. Hippopha; can be increased from suckers, layers, root cuttings and seeds. The plant of our illustration is clustered with berries, a staminate tree growing quite near, but not showing in the picture. p . The use of a Privet of some kind for ^"T hedging has now become universal with aeages yg ij jg.ij,j yH jjjijgj. j,ia„tg jj.ied for the purpose. The variety used depends on the degree of cold the locality may expect in Winter. Where the mercury rarely falls below zero the California Privet, l.igustrum ovalifolium, is safe to plant, and is at the present time a universal favorite. Where much greater cold has to be expected the Ibota may be used. On the other hand, from Philadelphia southward there are two evergreen varieties, lucidum and japonicum, both of which are of sufficient hardiness for use; lucidum, which has the narrower leaf of the two, being the hardier. There are several other Privets more or less hardy which could be used, and w'hich are used to some extent, such as amurense, Regelianum, sinense and others, wliicli would make variety, and hedges of them are not unknown. Amurense is considered as hardy as Ibota, and Regelianum not far beihnd it, while sinense may Ije placed with ovalifolium, though perhaps not quite as hartiy as it. If one were considering Privets as specimen plants, as well as for hedging uses, the European one, L. vulgare, would not be omitted. There are beautiful specimens of it in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, evidencing its value in its use in this way. Some have decried the universal use of Privets for hedging as monotonous, but it is not nearly so much so as the iron fences they superseded ; nor one might say, of the green lawns they enclose in the suburbs of our large cities. The green of their Summer, foliage is in fact a relief to the surroundings of streets wherever they are used. The ease with which Privets bear pruning is greatly in their favor. Hedges need not all be of the same general shape. The sides may be of any shape desired, so the upper part does not overhang the lower. Then the top may be flat, rounded or pointed, just as may be desired; sameness need not be. The contour of the hedge should be decided on at the first pruning in Spring. Should it be flat sides and flat top, as so many are, put it into that form. The later prunings should then be often, making it easy, and doing easily maintained, and at the end of the season it will be found much more satisfactory tlian less frequent clippings would have secured. _ In nurseries where the Ameri- Varieties of ^.^^ Arborvita; has been grown American Arborvitae f„„j j.^^^^ jj j^ ,^g„ J„„„„ that there is nmch variation among them. Even in those of the usual height there are differences in bushiness and even in the form and color of the foliage. Then in dwarfs, what a lot there are! It has happened that Hippophae rhamnoides in tree form nursery hands detecting something dwarf and to them di.stinct, have applied names of their own making; thus we have puniila, globosa, nana, eompacta in several forms, as these varieties became propagated and dis- tributed. These dwarfs vary greatly in appearance, for no two are alike. One commonly known as globosa is well worthy of the name, becoming nearly globe shape, .unaided by pruning. Another, called Little Gem, is truly of miniature growth, probably an inch a year v/ouid represent its advance, and this is more spread- ing than upright. Some of these dwarfs, the Heath- leaved, for instance, is curious in the foliage repre- senting its seedling, or juvenile state, just as is the case with Retinispora squarrosa. These have the char- acter of changing the color of their foliage from green to a bronze color when Winter reaches them. Gold and silver leaved varieties of ArborvitsE have common. They fail to maintain the silver color, so far as past trials indicate. The tall pyramidal form of the common Arborvitar- is unique among evergreens, and many more of them could be used on lawns than now are. No other hardy evergreen is of exactly the same character, nor so lasting. There is no difficulty in increasing Arborvitaes from cuttings or from seeds. Cuttings are made indoors in M'inter. Azalea arborescens With the introduction of the many species and varieties of Azalcis from other climes, there h i- been overlooked the beauty and value oi several of our native sorts, but it is a pleasure to all that their value is again be- coming appreciated. We were reminded of this recently when viewing a small grimp of native sorts, among them being the lovely species, A. arborescens. This is a mountainous species, of .i hardy nature, growing to a large shrub, and whii li bears large white flowers in late June, which are noted for their fragrance. .\s the flowers ap- J)ear after the leaves have formed, a bush of it has a much ditt'erent appearance than that of such early flowering ones as nudiflora and Vaseyi, besides which its flowers are white and so much larger than either of the others. This desirable Azalea blooms with us toward the close of June, about the time another one, the calendulacea, is in bloom, and as the last named is a yellowish, flame-colored s])ecies, it combines color very well with the white flowers of arborescens. The best position in which to set arborescens is a partially shaded one, and the best soil a light loam. The top soil of a woods or that from a heap of rotted leaves is the best for it. There can be no good results when sunny situations and heavy soil are given Azaleas. And they are not extravagant feeders. If every Autumn a mulch- ing of forest leaves be placed around them, and then allowed to decay there, this will be ample food for them from year to year. Grown under the shade of trees where glimpses of sun reach them through the day, is the very place for .\zaleas. There are several ways of increasing .\zaleas, seed and layers and cuttings. The latter, made from partly ripened wood, is the best way of all, placed under glass. Cercidiphyllum japonieuin away with the raking up of long shoots which result from Ibeen produced at times; the best golden is the one less frequent prunings. When fresh growtli is of three known as George Peabody, which has the usual shape inches height, cut it off. It is quickly done, the lines of the common yVrliorvita". Silver lc,i\ed .sorts are not Those who have had the plea- sure of seeing a thrifty, well developed specimen of Cercidi- ]ihyllum japonicum, know it as an ornament worthy of a place on any lawn. There is a something so pleasing, and so different from any other hitrdy tree, that attracts everyone. It is a lofty growing tree, attaining to lOOft. in its native country; and it has proved a fast grower with us. .\s it develops here it forms a broad based pyra- mid, where formed from base to top. The foliage of this tree is of peculiar merit. As it develops in Spring, it is of a pinkish red color, leaf stalks and all, and this color it holds until the leaves are well developed. They then change to a green or purplish green " color, resembling exactly no other tree in tliis respect. The flowers of Cercidiphyllum are too small to attract any attention. It is wholly its foliage and gen- eral appearance that makes it of such value and so desirable. It is a tree that requires a deep soil to do its best. On a rocky summit, where many species of Oaks would thrive, this tree would not. It makes what are termed fibrous roots instead of strong, penetrating ones, so has to depend on nearby soil instead of that at some depth. The writer has seen trees which were set in rocky ground which were far from attractive, while others in deep, damp soil were a delight to look upon because of their grace and symmetry. Cercidiphyllum being dioecious, the staminate and pistillate flo\vers on different trees, it follows that all plants of it raised from layers from a single tree would be the same as the parent; hence, if one wished to have a seed bearing tree, two or three raised from seeds, and planted near each other would afford a chance of getting such a one. Dealers in tree seeds usually offer seeds of this tree, and here and there trees have seeded in Massachusetts. 636 The Florists' Exchange FOTTSTDED IXT 1888 A. Weekly Meaium of Interchang-e lor Florists, Nursery- men, Seedsmen and the Trade In General Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Office at Second Clasa Matter Published every Saturday by the A. T De La Mare Pte and Pub. Co., Ltd.. Proprietors, 438 to 448 West 37th St.. New York. A. T. De La Mare, president and managing editor; Jas. Griffith, secretary: David Tou- zeau. treasurer. The address of the officers is the ad- dress of this -paper. Short address P. O. 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The address label indicates the date when subscrip- tion expires and is our only receipt therefor. Advertising.— Copy should reach the New Tork OfBce on Tuesday to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. Advertising forms go to press Wednesday. YearlT Subscription. — United States and Mexico, Jl.OO; rSnada $2.00. Foreign countries in Postal Union, $2 50 Payable in advance. Remit by Draft on New York' Post Office or Express Money Order: if paid In money, please register letter. Teleerams. — Telegrams received at this office up to 12 noon Wednesday, containing changes in advertising, will receive attention for the issue of Saturday fol- lowing- likewise telegrams having informative mat- ter intended for our news columns will be received UD to Wednesday noon. Telegrams forwarded after Bern, Tuesday and marked "Night Press Message, Collect" will be forwarded by the telegraph com- panies at newspaper rates. The Week's Meetings and Events Monday, Sept. 18.— Detroit (Mich.) Florists' Club.— Florists and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island, Newport.— Montreal (Canada) Gardeners and Florists' Club.— Garden Club of Lenox, Mass.— Dahlia, Gladiolus, Fruit and Vegetable Show of the N. J. Hori- culturat Society, Orange, N. J. Tuesday, Sept. 19. — Gardeners and Florists' Association of Ontario, at Toronto (Canada) .—Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston, Mas.s Wednesday, Sept. 20.— The Weedcrs' Club, Haverford, Pa. Thursday, Sept. 21.— The Garden Club of Hartford Co., Md. Friday Sept 22. — Pasadena (Cal.) Horticultural Society. — Fifth Annual Fall Flower Show of Paterson Floricultural Society, at Young Men's Christian Association Hall, Sept. 22-23, Paterson, N. 3. The Fertilizer Industry A report on the fertilizer industry in this country, the investigation of wliich was begun by the Bureau of Corporations in March last year, has been published by the Federal Trade Commission at Washington. It is of very considerable interest, and we commend its perusal. The economic importance of tlie fertilizer industry may be gauged from the fact tliat tlie value of all commercial fertilizers consumed two years ago was in excess of $150,000,000. Belgian Exports Halted The li'.xCHAXGE learns tliat owing to the action of the British Clovcrnmcnt in refusing to lilierate the money due to the Belgian growers of Azaleas, believing that this money would pass almost directly into German hands, tlie Germans, as a result, arc refusing to release shipments of Azaleas or palms from Belgium. Tliis is the position as it stands. A concentrated urgent effort was made at the beginning of tlie present week by the Horlicultural Importcr.s' Association, by otlier large importers of plants in this country and by the Washington representative of the S. A. F. to procure, through the offices of the State Department, the immedi- ate release of the Belgian plants for shipment. What the result will be we shall hope to learn within the next few days. Uncle Sam and the Growers No t'ounlry in llic world lietlcr appreciates the fact tliat agriculture is the basis of prosperity and well- being than the Unilcd .Stales. This is forcilily exeni- plilicd in the Agricultural Appropriation Act, for 1917, recently passed. Tliat Act placed at the use of the Department of Agriculture at Washington, D. C, the large sum of .$24,948,85'^, while other sums available for agricultural purposes for this fiscal year will bring the grand total to $36,128,852. Out of this giant sum a tiny morsel, as it seems, of $5fi,080 is specifically mentioned as for horticultural investigations, which includes the study of producing, handling and shipping truck and related crops, as well as work in landscaping, vegetable growing and flori- culture. At the same time the amount voted for carrying on the work of the Bureau of Plant Industry, in which florists and nurserymen, as well as seedsmen, benefit so largely, amounts to $2,537,120, which is an increase of $398,020 on the year. In this sum is included the usual appropriation of $252,540 for the purchase and free distribution of seeds. The Bureau of Plant Industry is divided, as our readers know, into a large number of departments having to deal, among other things, with investigations of diseases of plants, and appropriations are made on this head. Among the special diseases now receiving strict attention are those of several fruit trees, includ- ing sub-tropical fruits; also cereals — Wheat, Oats, Barley; Tobacco and Cotton. A quarter of a million is put aside for the work on the attempt to eradicate Citrus canker, and a small sum is devoted to the breeding of disease-resisting Citrus fruits; also for the study of powdery scab of Potatoes, and for an enlargement of the work on plant-infesting nematodes. An increase of $30,000 is granted for the purpose of co- operating with the various States concerned in the eradication of the White Pine bUster rust. The large dealers in seeds are interested in knowing that the Sugar Beet industry in this country is being encouraged with the object in view of establishing a permanent Sugar Beet seed industry here. The increase granted under tliis head amoimts to $10,000. In regard to fruits, there is an item of $105,000 for their investigation and improvement, and the methods of growing, harvesting, packing, storing, handling and sliipping, also for experimental shipments of fruits within the United States and to foreign countries. The usual appropriations have been allowed for experunents with plant breeding, experiments for the introduction of new crops, soil bacteriology work in inoculating legumes, biophysical investigations, study- ing and testing commercial seeds, investigations and improvement of cereals, breeding and physiology of crop plants, study of alkali-resistant and drought- resistant plants, investigation and improvement of methods of crop production imder sub-humid, semi-arid and dry-land conditions; investigations in connection with irrigation agriculture; foreign seed and plant introduction; purchase, propagation, testing and dis- tribution of new and rare seeds; investigation and improvement of Alfalfa, Clover and other forage crops; and tlie utihzation of Cacti and other dry-land plants. It will thus be seen how large is the field of activities covered by the Bureau of Plant Industry. The Department of Agriculture is also responsible for such other bureaus and divisions as those of entomology, crop estimate, soils, chemistry, forest surveys, rural roads, as well as of animal industry and biological surveys. The work of the bureau of entomology covers studies in bee culture, the Grape-berry moth, special uivesti- galions of the insects which transmit diseases of Cuctunber plants, investigations of insects affecting deciduous fruits, orchards, nuts, truck crops, flowers and trees. The crop estimate bureau devotes its attention to the imppovenienl of crop reporting, not omitting the important commercial crops in the principal regions devoted to their production, as well as reixirts on fruit. Notliing is done, however, in regard to flower crops. The appropriations made by the Act of 1910 show an increase of $1,997,070 over last year. All of this is expended on Federal undertakings and is exclusive of the large sums .spent on agriculture, including horti- eiillure and floriculture, by the various State Legisla- tures. INo wimtler, therefore, that foreign governments and the workers in our field look enviously on the rich anil jirosperous United States. AMiatever is expended in this direction must undouiitedly ndound to the good of our iimuediate calling and interests, and it is well that we take cognizance, of it. Shall Prices for Stock be Raised? With the prices of all cominoditirs from milk and bread, as the foundation and staff of life, to all other articles of daily use increased in cost, it l]ehoovcs the grower to look well into the situation confronting him and see whether he is conducting his business as profit- ably iis before, or not. If he is continuing at the old rates of sale then, undoubtedly, he is much less well off. This particularly ajiplics to growers of bedding plants, small ferns and general decorative small stock. Geraniums at $1 per dozen in tin. pots furnisli poor ])rolit for anyone if indeed any at all, and ferns that used to sell at $35 per 1000 and which are now selling at $25 for the same quantity are a thankless proposi- ti(tn. The sooner the jirices are jiut up the better for the grower. People will liuy these ferns just as readily at 8c or 10c each as they will at 4c. The grower might as well realize that fact. The wise retailers realize it. Growers of large plants and quality stock in other lines which sell at about $1 per plant have a better chance possibly of raising prices 10 per cent or 15 per cent than the growers of small stock in quantity, such as we have named, and there is a great truth in the observation that has been made very frequently of late, that as much money can be made with a few plants that are sold at a good price as can be made from large quantities where the profit is .skimped to the uttermost. Moreover, it means less labor, less expenditure of effort and worry to grow a small quantity well and realize a comfortable income than it does to look after huge quantities where the risk is proportionately greater and the rewards problematical. Take the Aster crop this year as an example: Many men who had acres but could not attend to them in watering or otherwise, lost them, whereas tliose ■ who grew a limited amount under glass, or well under their control, made out excellently. This is true of many other things. Labor, as we know, has gone up 15 per cent to 20 per cent in cost, and during last Spring when planters were busy with Dahlias, Cannas and outdoor stock, strikes were not unknown even in our line. A letter received from a Dahlia grower the past week says that a strike by hLs staff was made for an increase, and rather than accede he, after much troulile and waiting, engaged green help with wliicli. however, he could make no headway, as they were very slow and so ignorant that all was sign and motion effect, and in planting time for three weeks not a man was on the place. It was not for three montlis later that he was able to get back some of his old ex])ericnced hand.s. Naturally, this resulted in a frightful condition of the place generally, and the loss of stock and business. This grower has come to the conclusion that it will be wiser for him to go along carefully and slowly, gradually reducing his stock, weeding out the poorer material and tr,ving to keep tlie very higliest types to make a better trade. It will also be less irks(mie in the harvest- ing as well as in the entire work. "F. E." Policy Is Supported Writing from Lancaster, Pa., Albert M. Hcrr says: "W'c Lancaster County florists want to commend you on your increase in subscription price and advertising of 'iour iiaper as we feel sure that the increased cost will be more than made up in increased value, and we hope to see something every week calling attention to the necessity of our getting higher prices for our stock. On this move depends the future of our busi- ness, and our business and yours is so closely inter- woven that neither can do without the other." This is not the only letter we have received that sup- Jiorts The Kxchaxoe in its rise of rates. A reader in a large way of business says: "The move is a wise and ]>ru(Unt one. .Mmost everything is going up in price. I know the value of a good trade ))aper and yours is fully worth the increased price." Damage by Hail A terrific hail storm on the 7th inst. destroyed 80 per Cent of the glass of the Hartford City Floral Co.. Hartford City, Ind. The company was insured in the Florists' Hail .\ssociation. September 16, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 637 At a dinner given liy Lord Broadacres to his farmer tenants Benedictine was handed in a liqueur glass to old Turniptops who, swallowing it with relish, said to the footman, "Oi zay, young man, oi'll tak zum o' that in a moog." Running a greenhouse establishment or a nursery successfully would appear apparently to be an easier job than conducting a paper if the statement made by a horticultural lecturer recently is true, namely, "There have been started from time to time 500 jour- nals, most, if not all, of which are but memories to- day." Assuredly a surprising statement. Isr tlie course of a review of Burbank's work — one dare not call it an appreciation! — a British trade paper winds up one of its incisive paragraphs with these lines: "Tlie average American has been led to think that the world has known of two great epochs in the creation of new species, one of which is described in the early chapters of (ienesis, and the other occurred at Santa Rosa, California." Hebe is a story that a good friend on the road sent in — not quite horticultural, but just as good. A sweet young thing went to the races for the first time and thought she would like to put some money on a horse. She picked an outsider and went to the bookie who tried to explain to her. "Now," says he, "if the horse starts at 30 to 1 and wins, you get $21; if at 10 to 1, you get $11; if at 5 to 1, you get $6." "But what do I get," said the lady, "if it starts at one o'clock?" A FINE collection of Azaleas that had been grown under the partial shade of a tall Privet hedge, was seen the other day in Brooklyn. The plants in pots had been plunged nearly to the rims in leaf mold and manure which kept them cool and moist, while on the side opposite the hedge was a tall greenhouse, so that the plants were really in a long passage way. They faced northeast. They were the picture of health, and only require to be taken out now to a sunny place to have their buds plumped up for Autumn. How to recuperate Crotons was well exemplified to the writer recently when several scores were seen that had been scraggy enough specimens in the Spring, but which by being planted out in a long frame in a sunny, open position, had grown wonderfully well, bedecking themselves with leaves, and in all respects making new plants. It was surprising in the same nursery to see Foinsettias outdoors in frames, without any covering whatever. It is true they may show the effects of one or two of the recent cold nights at a later period, even if they are taken indoors immediately. Writing from Columbus, Ohio, a friend says: "I am impressed with the great range of material used in various cities. In New York State little Vinca rosea is used; here the streets are lined with boxes and beds of Vinca rosea. The houses of almost everyone who has flowers, are quite often decorated with huge pots of Lantana Camara; the porches are decorated with vines trained upon really artistic trellises; the lawns are superb and there Is little tendency to clutter them up with flower beds. Eighty per cent of the houses have Cannas as a foundation planting. Cosmos grows as a weed in many of the vacant lots." The inconsistency of the censorship is exemplified oc- casionally, for while the majority of letters are opened and censored, some get through, and in at least one letter received recently there was far more of what one would believe to be information of a military char- acter in it than in some others where a little bit of scratching out had been done. The censorship, too, seems to be acting in restraint of trade relations in other ways than in holding back shipping documents. As an example, the writer wished to get some horti- cultural photographic cuts from England recently, but the shipping of these, for some unexplained reason, was forbidden. A FRIEND in Ohio quotes the following figures from his cost sheet as the average amount it takes to pro- duce a dozen Geraniums in 4in. pots: Twelve 4in. pots $ .12 Credit, losses, waste Soil 05 .03 to .05 Plants, 2in 30 Overhead : Water, potting, care Coal .15 to .90 Taxes Advertising 05 Depreciation Delivery 12 to .17 Store rent... .28 to SS These figures total $1.10 and $1.2fl respectively. He sarcastically remarks: "Work 16 hours a day; never spend a cent; work the kids and the old woman; a wreck at 50 and all to sell Geraniums at $1 a dozen! What? No thanks!" Nothing could be more charming or choice for a boutimniere than the pretty white blooms of Cyp. bellatulum. It is unique, for except by those who grow them, it is seldom seen used for jjersonal adornment. Cyp. callosum and Cyp. I.awrenceanum could be also used in many ways, antl in the deft hands of a floral artist much could he accoiuplisiied with these flowers, 'i'heir lasting qualities alone should he a great recom- mendation, as there is hardly any limit to their keeping. For basket arrangements they are peeuliary well adapted and are capable of giving pleasure for a long time, few flowers being their equal in this respect. A rejVder at Pasadena, Cal., who remembers the ravages of the Black Currant mite in Britain years ago, refers to this in connection with the paragraph on Black Currants that appeared in this column a short time ago. Plantations, he says, were affected in widely sei^arated districts, but intervening ones escaped. The presence of the pest was indicated by the swollen buds in early Spring, this characteristic giving rise to the name of "big bud." The correspondent says that he remembers the pest as spreading rapidly over the country, but the opinion was held by gardeners that a remedy would soon be found. We well recollect the discussions that the presence of the Black Currant mite evoked at his early appearance, but like all evils, the pest was taken complacently after a time. It was found that certain varieties like the Boskoop Black Currant were largely or wholly immune, just as Ameri- can Grape vines in Europe are immune to the Phyl- loxera mite. The history of the mite that caused the "big bud" was also worked out and a simple remedy was found of spraying the bushes with a kerosene emulsion at the period when the pest made its annual migration in early Summer. At the same time it is still a dreaded pest in the British Isles. We have seen an instance in which the American gray squirrel exterminated the brown English .squirrel on being introduced to an estate in England. Despite what the poets sometimes have told us of the beauty and harmony of nature, there is a large amount of deadly strife or contest continually in progress, both among animals and, it might be said, plants too. The situation is summed up in the well, known lines, "Big fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite them, little fleas have lesser fleas and so on ad infinitum." As an example from the insect world there is the case of the Argentine ant, which has exterminated the native American ant in places where it has been introduced. Instances like this could be multiplied. Have none of my readers ever seen the fierce death struggle between a wasp and a bee, or a hornet and a wasp? The fight to obtain advantage of position so as to be able to inflict the deadly sting is a very gruesome affair. The stronger wins and then feeds upon the stored nectar or food in the thorax of the victim. The preying of spiders on flies and the uncanny entangling and stifling of the fly by the spider is another of nature's little masterpieces of seeming cruelty. After all, it may only seem a seeming cruelty, as we are told that the preying animals usually stupefy their prey before seiz- ing it. The Horticultural Society of New York The Horticultural Society of New York, in co-opera- tion with the New York Botanical Garden, will hold a Dahlia exhibition on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23 and 21, in the museum building. New York Botanical Garden. The prizes for this exhibition are offered by the New York Botanical Garden from the income of the William R. Sands Fund. The exhibition will be open from 3 to 5 p.m on Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. It is hoped that all interested in this popular flower will make entries and help to make the exhibition large and attractive. Schedules are now ready for distribution and will be sent upon application to the secretary, George V. Nash, The Mansion, New York Botanical" Garden, Bronx Park, New York City. Municipal Allotment ^Gardens A feature of the municipal activities of several Eng- lish cities is their system of allotment gardens. The city or borough purchases or leases a tract of land in its immediate neighborhood, easily accessible to work- ingmen, who are given allotments or gardens thereon at a nominal rental. Commerce Reports of June 2 refers to tlie Bradford municipal allotment gardens. T'hese gardens are vacant lots, waste lands, portions of suburban parks, or other properties owned by the municipality, and have been let out as vegetable market gardens. In this way much land that would otherwise be non-productive has been reclaimed, while the city's supply of fresh vegetables has been substantially added to. Each plot consists of 200 square yards, the yearly rental being $2.42 and no taxes assessed. The city supplies water, through taps or stand pipes. Mrs. Richard Boyle The death is recorded at Brighton, England, at the age of 91 years, of this lady horticulturist, whose writ- ings on gardening subjects, under the initials, "E. V. B.," are well known. Edwin D. Claflin Edwin D. Claflin, well known landscape gardener of Watertown, N. Y., died on Saturday, Sept. 2, at his home, 113 N. Meadow St., following a week's illness from a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Claflin was 61 years of age. He is survived by his widow. Mrs. F. Heeremans We regret to learn of the bereavement of Frederick Heeremans, superintendent of the Elmcourt Estate in I.enox, Mass., his wife having passed away recently. Mrs. Heeremans was only 33 years old. She was born in Moose Jaw, Canada, and was married to Mr. Heere- mans 11 years ago. There were two children, both living. Mrs. Heeremans was a member of the Trinity Episcopal church. Mrs. J. J. Aldous We regret to learn of the recent death, at Iowa City, la., of Mrs. James J. Aldous, the mother of Arthur Herrington, the well known landscape architect of Madi- son, N. J. Mrs. Aldous was born at Tangmere, Sussex, England, Dec. 23, 18+0. In 1861 she married William Herrington. There were six children, five of whom are still living. Mrs. Aldous came to America in 1907. She was greatly interested in mission work, and one of the last acts of her life was the preparation of six scrap books for the "kiddies" in a poor mission. She was also a valued member of the W. K. C. of Iowa City. Mrs. Charles Wrege We regret to record the death of the wife of Charles Wrege, a well known florist of Jersey City, who passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, suddenly, while away enjoying a vacation at Newfoundland, N. J. Mrs. Charles Wrege fractured her skull by a fall, living but a few hours after the accident. She was a resident of Jersey City for over 40 years, having made many friends during her business career. The funeral took place from her late residence, 21 Roosevelt ave., on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Interment was in Lutheran Cemetery. She is sur- ' vived by her husband, son and daughter. Lord Redesdale We have to record the death of a great personality in Lord Redesdale, which occurred recently at his home, Batsford Park, Gloucestershire, England, in his 90th year. Lord Redesdale had been a celebrated character in contemporary social life for 65 or 70 years. It might be said of him that there was nothing in the realm of current history that he did not know. He was a highly polished gentleman. We speak of him here because of his keen gardening predilections. He was indeed closely identified with gardening matters in England for a long period, and during King Edward's reign was euphemistically called "His Majesty's head gardener," because of acting in an advisory capacity to the late King in the laying out of the new gardens at Windsor Castle. Lord Redesdale, while he was in the diplomatic service in Japan, had an opportunity to study the native flora. He produced a book, "The Bamboo Garden," urging the use of these fine, graceful shrubs for English gar- dens. His book was the means of many collections being planted and they were found to be quite hardy. He also, it was believed, was the author of a fine series of weekly letters in the London Times on gardening. These letters were afterwards collected and published, the book soon being sold out. No reprint, as far as we know, has been made, but those who have a copy have something that they can treasure. Lord Redesdale was a cousin of Algernon Swinburne, the poet. He remembered, at the age of fifteen, watch- ing the funeral of the Duke of Wellington. His own estate at Batsford was one of the finest in the country from a gardening point of view, especially its collection of outdoor shrubs and rock gardens. It was men like him who .so largely helped to make English horticulture what it is today. 638 The Florists' Exchange Among the Roses Out of Doors and Under Glass By EBERJIOLMES m »e bulbs were truly splendid. Of other bulbs there was quite a good collection. R. H. Bath, Ltd., demonstrated that they can grow Hyacinths as fine in appearance at all events as first size Dutch. A big conference was held also, and by the trend of the talk it is pretty evident that, given the public support, the British bull) growers are prejjared to go the pace. It would not be surprising if, after the war, the whole of our fiscal policy is altered. To the average Britisher Protection was reg.irded as a bad egg, but the war is arousing a feeling that Cireat Britain has long been too much of a dumping ground. [As our correspondent is now with the military forces he may not be able to serul notes regularly. We hope, however, still to receive .some occasionally. — Ed.] Some Notes on Ardisia Culture At Christmas time we all regard Ardisias as one of the aristocrats of the season, and justly so, for few plants display the exclusiveness and refinement that they do, and, what is better, they are a profitable feature for both the plant grower and the retailer. Good stock is always sold out by the growers long before the holiday, and still this is a cro]) many growers have devoted very little thought to. Usually they are imported from Europe in the Spring, grown during the Summer and sold the following Christ- mas. But it is a crop that most certainly should be grown here. Some eight or ten species are cultivated. A. japonica has waxy white berries; A. Oliver! is an excellent flowering stove plant; but the one that in- Ardisia crenulata terests the plant grower is A. crenulata, with its splendid? red berries and beautiful foliage. A form is also im-l ported from Japan usually under the name of A. crispa;' the berries are red but smaller and often the plants have two or three stems. Whether this is a distinct species or if the difference is from climatic conditions or a different method of cultivation, I don't know, but I would prefer the European stock. Cuttings root without trouble with bottom heat in a house at 65 degrees to 70 degrees, but the most practical way to work up the stock is from seed. Select at Christmas as many plants as you think will produce the amount of seed you wish to sow, pick out the plants with the best berries, and allow them to get fully ripe; this will be in January. Wash the seed to get it free of pulp and sow in flats, using a good, light soil; put the flats in a house at 60 degrees to 65 degrees. By May or early June they should have two or three leaves ; put in one and three-quarter or two inch pots and carry in a partly shaded house during Summer; by a partly shaded house I mean a stripe of shading drawn down the glass, which allows plenty of light but breaks the sun. They will probably need a shift to three inches by September. Keep during the Winter at 50 degrees to 60 degrees and by Spring you will have excellent stock in three inch pots. In May prepare a hotbed of manure in a deep frame. Try to have the manure turned once or twice so the heat will last as long as possible. Put four to five inches of good soil on top of the manure, as soon as the heat has subsided. When the thermometer drops to 80 degrees, plant out the stock, cover with shaded sash, keep syringed often, don't let them get dry, and watch the ventilation. Allow plenty of room in planting out, for they will grow fast and form the tiers that will produce the berries, so allow plenty of room for the plants to develop. By August or early .September tiiey will be fine stock, large enough to fill five and one-half or six inch pots, 12 to 18 inches tall, the fruiting size. Now comes the critical time; have prepared another lot of manure, for another hotbed, in a deep frame, with shaded sash. See you have jjlenty of head room above the manure. Put in five or six inches of sawdust shav- ings or spent lioi)s to plunge the stock in. Lift and pot the plants and put back in the new hotbed, plunging the pots. Look after the syringing with care. Tliey will root through .and be safe in about two weeks. Get inside by October 1 ; any light house will do now at 50 degrees to 00 degrees. They will flower in March or early April. During the flowering period cut down on the syringing, give what air you can to keep the atmosphere dry; it's a gre.it assistance in setting tlic fruit. During the Sum- mer keep in a partly shaded house with plenty of air. By September or October give full sun, but don't raise the temperature— 50 degrees to 55 degrees will do. AH fruiting plants, as Oranges, Ardisi:is, Sohinunis, etc., mature their fruit far better in a moderate temperature than in a higher one; heat induces growth. You will have no trouble about the fruit coloring; they will be right for Christmas and stock will sell wholesale for .fiJl. to ,f36 per dozen. Now you may feel that a second hotbed is not neces- s.irv, but it is; it's the making of the plant. If on potting you put the plants in a close, warm house they root slow and drop many leaves, but the heat of the second hotbed starts root action quickly and estaiilishcs your |ilant; it's worth far more than it costs. If you wish smaller stock, plant out the small plants out of one and three-quarter inch or two inch pots and treat the same, in the Fall you will have nice stock with one tier of lierries. .\rdisias are often troubled with a soft scale. From the time your plants are established in small pots keep syringing with some good insecticide. I have found I einon Oil or Carmans' Antipest good, but we have many idhers; only keep at it. The two years it takes to produce a good Ardisia may ?eem to some a king time to wait for a crop, but wheii you have your stock established and plants fit to sell each t'liristmas one does not notice it and you have a crop tliat is always in demand and at good prices. H. I. D. j What Interest are You Taking I in Alpine Plants? | ...^.,^..^ , ,^. . — ^ {Concluded from page 527) Erodium corsicum, a native of the mountains of Cor- sica, is a pretty plant with soft silvery leaves and bright lunk flowers. It needs a sunny position and stony soil. Eiii'iiouBiA Myrsinites. A good plant for a hot posi- li. n. It produces long trailing stems clothed with stiff glaucous leaves and is a most striking plant. Glouularia trichosantha, an alpine producing quan- tities of blue flowers arranged in heads during June. Of easy culture. Gypsophila cerastioides is a Himalayan representa- tive of the genus, very dwarf, with quantities of white flowers fined with red. It needs a well drained sunny losition and is benefited Ijy the addition of limestone to he soil. Helxine Soueroli has proved to be hardy at Pough- keepsie and should prove to be a valuable carpetinir plant. " HoTCHixsiA ALiuxA is a plant with shiny dark green haves. It has a dwarf, somewhat trailing habit, and jiroduces quantities of pure white flowers in Spring. It succeeds in partial shade. There are four or five species of Linaria suitable for the alpine garden. L. alpina is a biennial but wiU usu- ally take care of itself if allowed to drop its seeds. L. a-quitriloba, hepaticifolia and pallida are pretty car- peters but are liable to become weeds if allowed to grow unchecked. Mazus rugosus is a New Zealand trailing plant useful for quickly carpeting the ground. It produces lavender' colored flowers on stems about one inch from the ground. It grows best in shade in soil containing a good propor- tion of leaf soil. Mentha Reqcieni. No one on seeing this plant would imagine it to be a relative of the Mint. When it is bruised, however, it emits the characteristic Mint odor, a is very dwarf with minute leaves and tiny lavender colored flowers. It enjoys a shady position and good soil. Nierembergia rivularis is a trailing plant producing large quantities of enormous (in comparison with the size of the plant) cup shaped white flowers. It does best in a warm sheltered position in well drained soil. Primcxa. a number of aliiine Pritnulas will grow well in American gardens. Probably the most showy is the Himal.ayan Primrose, P. denticulata. This grows exce])tionally well in well drained rich soil, throwing up quantities of flower heads in early .Spring. Other varieties that may be grown are: P. Bulleyana, in a 640 The Florists' Exchange moist shady position; P. pulverulenta, under tlie same conditions; P. marginata and P. viseosa are best grown in stony soil among limestone rocks. All except P. denticulata enjoy some shade. Success with growing Saxifuaoas has not been very pronounced on this side of the Atlantic, but a number of .species have been made to thrive and doubtless, secmg that they are such admirable subjects for the rock garden, many will be added to the number before long. The mossy section, of which decipiens, ciespitosa, Wal- lacei and'irrigua are examples, are best grown in rich well drained soil in the shade, with stones placed about them to conserve moisture and keep the roots cool. The crusted section such as Cotyledon, Hosti, cochlearis and lantoscana do best in sun or only partial shade, in soil that consists largely of broken limestone. Burseri- ana grows well here in a pan in a cold frame, but has not flowered. The Skuums are easily grown rock plants. The only one tliat calls for mention here is the annual ca^ruleum, a valuable plant for covering the ground that has been occui)icd by bulbs in Spring. It has starry blue flowers. Should he grown in partial shade. Semi'Kiivivum. All the plants of this genus are suitable for the al])ine garden, but one, the Cobweb Houseleek, arachnoideum, is especially desirable. It needs a sunny position and limestone to grow it to perfection. SiLENE. There are a number of alpine Silenes that are easily grown. S. alpestris, rupestris, Saxifraga and Schafta are quite amenable to culture in any well drained soil. The last named species is valuable in that it blooms wtien alpine flowers are scarce— from August to October. Aculis the most distinct and having the most beautiful foliage, grows well but seems to be a shy bloomer. Tnoixins edeop^ds, pumilus and caucasicus, plants of alpine meadows, are handsome subjects for moist po- sitions in the rock garden. They grow from one to two feet in height and produce large golden buttercup like flowers. There are many alpine trees and shrubs which should not be omitted from the rock garden. Almost any of the dwarf coniferous trees may be admitted but some such as Pinus Cembra, P. montana and P. Pumilio are especially desirable because they are true alpines. Cotoneaster horizontalis, C. thymifolia, Daphne Blagay- ana, D. Cneorum, D. Genkwa; various species of hardy Erica, Clematis montana and Schizophragma hydrange- oides are also desirable shrubs. The rock garden would not be complete without rep- resentatives of the Spring flowering alpine bulbous plants. Such plants as Bulbocodium vernum, the various Crocus sp.. Iris reticulata and some of the Narcissi and Tulips, are particularly well adapted to rock garden conditions. Unfortunately space will not admit of mentioning even a tithe of them. A good selection of hardy ferns always looks at home in a rock garden. Typical saxatile varieties are As- plenium ebeneum, Camptosorus rhizophyllus, Polypodium vulgare, Woodsia ilvensis and W. obtusa. It is important for any firm who takes up alpine and rock plants to be sure of their nomenclature before sending plants out. There are a number of amateurs in this section v/ho know a great deal about-alpine plants, and they are inclined to get peeved, if, after ordering a certain plant, they receive something entirely different. If they cannot get correctly named alpines over here they will continue to import from Europe, which means just so much loss to the American grower. As an instance of this lack of care as regards nomenclature I may mention that this Spring^ I received from a well known, reputal)le firm, a species of Linum for .^thioncnia cordifolium, Muhlenheckia nana for Brucken- thalia spiculifolia, Myosotis palustris for IVI. alpestris, and so on. Exasperating to say the least ! Conditions in Europe at present are such that it is (lilKcult to import alpine plants. It is difficult at the best of times to have them arrive in good condition after their journey over the ocean and in my opinion best results are always obtained by importing the seeds from one or another (if the European firms specializing in this line, and raising the plants over here. It will be a good thing if the difficulty of obtaining mountain and rock pl.ints from Kuro|u- Will turn the attention of those in- terested to our own moimtain and rock flora. We have a beautiful alpine flora doomed, for the most part, to bhxmi unseen by the majority of people, simply because as yet no one has been enterprising enough to introduce them to OUT gardens. M. Fhee. Good and Bad Street Trees Because this is the time when orders are being placed with nurserymen for street trees to be used in the towns and 'villages throughout the State, Professor It. W. Curtis, of the landscape art department of the New York State College of Agriculture, has issued a list of desirable and undesirable trees. He suggests that if any of the bad trees have been ordered, some of the good ones should be substituted for them, and that it would pay to write to the nurseryman to change the order at once in case bad ones have been selected. i In the Midst of the DahUa Season j f, — San Francisco Dahlia Show The California D.ahlia Growers' Associati(m held its first annual show in the hall room of the Palace Hotel, San Francisco, Sept. 7, 8, 9. There was a very large altendance. It was pronounced by experts to have been the greatest collection of Dahlias ever exhibited in America. The president of the association, T. A. Burns, carried off first prize of honorable award for educational exhibit, which comprised more than 1000 different varieties. The following San Francisco seedsmen also received prizes: C. C. Morse & Co., special award for educational exhibit; California Seed Co., honorable mention general exhibit; Halliwell Seed Co., special award dwarf Cactus exhibit. The foUowing Dahlia growers received awards: Jessie L. Seal, 07 Third ave., San Francisco; A. Twitchett, 715 Moultrie St., San F'rancisco; Star Dahlia Farm, 1347 Twenty-fourth ave., San Francisco; Richard Ixihrmann, San Rafael, Cat; Lover's Point Dahlia Gardens, Pacific Grove, Cal.; Pacific Grove Dahlia Co., Pacific Grove, Cal.; C. S. Quick, 1.508 Le Roy ave., Berkeley, Cal. Not being a Dahlia expert, we beg to be excused from expressing ourselves as to which were the most beautiful specimens in the entire collection. The dis- play of blooms, however, was dazzling in the extreme, in colors outrivahng the sunset, with perfection of form and size: Cactus, decorative, ball-shaped double. Peony- flowered, duplex, single, collarette. Anemone-flowered, pompon. We must say as an amateur, not as an expert, that the one particular Dahlia that we always go in raptures over, in a garden or in a show, is Beloit, a semi-cactus with rich crimson flowers of immense size. We do not think this can be surpassed. Perhaps it was owing to its name, that we lingered long over the Kaiser Wilhelm, a handsome, big, ball- shaped, double, yellow Dahlia. We noticed many ad- mirers of an odd looking Cactus Dahlia, Stella Morris, displayed by the California Seed Co. It is also beauti- ful as well as odd, in color a yellowish dark brown ti|)]icd with white. J- Dahlia and Fruit Show at Boston The annual Dahlia and fruit exhibition of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society was held at Horticul- tural Hall on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9 annd 10. The show of Dahlias was not as large as some of the exhibitions of this flower that we have seen in former years, but, generally speaking, the quality of the flow- ers was good. There was no special effort made by any exhibitor to exemplify the various ways in which Dahlia flowers can be used in decorations. The flow- ers, in nearly every case, had short stems, giving a ratlier flat and monotonous appearance to the exhibits. The attendance was good. There is no flower that has such an interest for the amateur as the Dahha, and Dahlia men take a large number of orders at these exhibitions. In the class for 12 blooms of show and fancy Dahlias, W. D. Hathaway came out first, with the following varieties: Marvel, Kaiser Wilhelm, Mabel, Dr. Perking, Paul Best, Mont Blanc, English Dandy, Mr. Constant Varin, Duchess of Albany, Mme. Moreaus, Eric Fisher, Mme. Moreska Anagnostaki. George L. Stillman was second in this class with a beautiful lot of flowers. For 13 cactus blooms, named varieties, the awards were as follows: First, W. D. Hathaway, with the va- rieties Mucum, New York, Crystal, Mons. Gustave Beer, F. W. Fellons, Mrs. Douglas Fleming, Richard Box, Ju))iter, Golden Crown, Johannesberg, Fascination, Southern Bell; second, George L. Stillman. For 12 Dahlias, decorative blooms: First, Win. F. Hall, with I.e Colosse, M. Lemonaud, Edna Story, Beechy, S. \V. Leighton, Mildred Slocombe, Rees Von Stuttgart, .\lbcrt Manda, War, Minerva, C. W. Hayden, Purity; second, C. W. Hayden. For 13 blooms. Peony-flowered varieties: First, W. D. Hathaway, .l.ady Saule, Pope Leo, Turner, H. Homerald, Mme. Theresa Steinert, ,\utunin, Dclgardo, Lady C. Lhiyd, Geisha, Dr. Peary, Cecelia, Liberty; second, (ieorgc L. Stillman. In the class for pompons, 12 vases of three blooms each: First, Fred P. Weber of Newport. R. I., with a beautiful lot of clean, pleasing-colored flowers. The varieties were Montague Woolen, Wee tirade, Monsic, Violet, .lohnnie. Blush, tiein, Douglas Tucker, Cecil; second, W. D. Hathaway. F'or the largest and best collection of named varieties, one vase of each: First, .1. K. Alexander. Hardy herbaceous flowers, .10 bottles of distinct spe- cies and varieties, not less than 10 genera, for private gardeners only: F'irst, W. N. Craig. John P. Rooney was awarded a silver medal for a Peimy-Howered Dahlia, Mrs. Frederick Guniull. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. was awarded a silver medal for a striking exhibit of Dahlias and Gladioli. Emerson W. Bennett was given a certificate of meri' for a new Dahlia named Meritorious. Mrs. L. A. Towle had an attractive table of Dahlias Blue Hill Nurseries staged a good exhibit of her- baceus plants. George L. Stillman had a beautiful new Dahlia on I exhibition named .Millionaire. •] There was a good display of fruit and there was keen i competition in many of the classes. In the class for collections of wild flowers there were especially fine collections shown and patrons of the exhibition spent much time learning the names of many i of the flowers. The awards were as follows: First, Lester D. Watson; second, Kenneth R. Craig; third, .\lbert Davidson; fourth, Mary .M. Wheeler. R. C. Large Dahlia Show in New York Preparations are well in hand for the forthcoming Dahlia show, to be held by the American Dahlia Society in conjunction with the American Institute of the Citf of New York, at the Engineering Building, 25-33 W. 39th St., between F'ifth and Sixth aves.. New York. The show will be opened on Tuesday, the 26th, continuing over Wednesday and Thursday, and as the schedule of the American Institute is a lengthy one, and is ampli- fied by the special prizes of the American Dahlia So- ciety, keen competition from a wide section of the country around New York is expected. Silverware and medals are ofl'ered by the A. D. S., while money ex- clusively is offered by the American Institute, the total prizes running to over ^60. Every section of the Dahlia is catered to and there are three divisions in the schedule for commercial growers, professional gardeners and amateurs, each being protected in their own division. Admission to the show will be free and it is hoped that with the present favorable weather, cooler nights and showers, such a Dahlia show as New York has not seen before will be staged. Entries should be directed to William A. Eagleson, secretary of the American Institute, whose office is at 332 W. 23d St., New York, but all information relating to the Dahlia Society, its work, membership and publi- cations should be addressed to J. Harrison Dick, 1426 73d St., Brooklyn, N. Y. In August the society published Bulletin No. 4, which contains Prof. Norton's paper on "Dahlia Trou- bles and Diseases," Prof. Hall's paper on a "New .Method of Staking Dahlias," and an article on "Long Distance Shipments," which we have reprinted, together with notes about the forthcoming show and the general rules and regulations governing it. The society, by the way, has had an attractive certificate prepared, also a medal struck in silver and bronze. New members are coming in, we learn, pretty regularly. Long Distance Shipment for Exhibition The first consideration is the soil in which the Dah- lias are grown. If the plants from which the flowers are to be cut are grown in very rich loose soil the flow- ers will be soft and easily injured in transit and will •not keep well after being c\jt. If grown in moderately rich soil where no fresh manure has been used, the flowers will keep best after cutting. ff the )ilants h.ive been forced too much by over- watering, the flowers will be weak and will wilt quickly when staged, no matter how much you try to prevent it. Dahlia hloonis cot fnun plants that have been grown in moderately dry soil keep best in shipping, stand more handling anil last longest when staged. The first thing to do in preparing Dahlia blooms for long distance shipping is to spray the flowers a few iniiuitcs before cutting. Cut all stems if possible at a joint, making the stems as long as possible when hard wood stems can be secured. A joint is a better feeder than a hollow stem between joints, and is not likely to decay so quickly. Place, the end of the stems in water inimediately after cutting, if possible, but do not plunge deeply into water — rather spray foliage lightly. Dahlia foliage decays when submerged in water in about one-fifth the time it will in air when kept lightly sprayed. Tlie blooms should be cut in the evening, or night, if possible, and kept in water not to exceed three hours. Nothing is gained by leaving them in water longer, but on the other hand "a longer period facilitates decay. Keep in a cool cellar or outdoors in the night air — September 16, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 641 never in an ice-box, because they wilt quickly after being removed. Pacl< in wooden boxes that have been lined witli lioth heavy paper and oiled paper. The flow- ers should be packed in single layers, spraying the foliage after they are placed in the box. When box i.s opened spray lightly and keep in a cool basement a short time. After staging, arrange foliage, then keep foliage lightly sprayed until the flowers and foliage assume their natural attitude. From the time the flowers are cut till they are staged they should not be allowed to wilt. Kor short distance shipping — say two hundred miles or under — spraying before and after packing should be sufficient to prevent wilting, without placing in water, ijlooms shipped in this manner keep hmgest when staged. Remove all leaves and tender side shoots which would he beneatli the water in the vases. — E. T. Barnes in Dahlia Bulletin. Advancing Prices, Why Not? Editor The Elorists' Exchange: The Easter Lily, when in condition, previous to Easter Sunday, will bring 8c or lOe per flower and bud. After Easter it can hardly be given away for the hauling. This is well known to all growers, yet the grower buys bulbs at prices of $35 to $100 and upwards, pays $30 for his pots, grows the stock for six or seven months and if he has made a good guess as to weather condi- tions previous to Easter, he will get 10c per flower; should the guess be wrong, he will have to accept much less. Here is a condition where the grower makes or breaks himself as far as Lilies are concerned; but why not make it right? The risk is great. The bulb and other supply men have to get their money anyhow, and with l>oor weather the whole Winter's work on Lilies has been at a loss. Coal has advanced, fertilizers gone up because of scarcity of chemicals used in the manufacture of the various fertilizers, insecticides and fungicides; labor cost has increased almost "out of sight" and the only fixture we have is sunshine, and even that was rather scarce, last Spring especially. Now, a partial solution to this is a slight advance in the selling price — a cent or two should be added, less stock grown and grown better, and more attention paid the costs involved in running the house. 1 recently had a talk with a grower who states that it pays him to have an expert accountant one or two days each month, and this accountant has so far paid for himself by showing in dollars and cents on just what stock the grower has made or lost money during the monthly periods. I expect in a short time to have his figures to look over and will try to pass them on for the benefit of all. He tells me that during June he lost money on beddings plants and the next June he will in- crease his prices. This grower has been losing money for years on bedding work, and like many others did not know it. How about your own profits? P. M. Read. Pollen and Hay Fever .Editor The Florists' Exchange: The article entitled "Pollen and Hay Fever," in your issue of Aug. 26, attracted my attention and I must say with some disgust. Why all this talk about the pollen from flowers causing hay fever? Why accuse nature for an abnormal condition of man? Man, of the Twentieth Century, lives far from a natural life. He does not consider himself a part of nature. He is .selfish in thoughts and habits. In this state of mind he is ignorant of the laws of nature and how to live naturally. Therefore he looks about him for something on which to blame his shortcomings, his "nature law" breaking habits. He invarialjly blames another part of nature, in this case the pollen of flowers, which is vital in the production of another generation of the flower and harmless to beast or man. It has never been proven beyond a doubt that pollen caused hay fever, nor ever will. Some people contract hay fever who never go near the country. Instead of blaming other children of mother nature for this annual Fall suffering, why not learn how to Exhibit of late flowering Tulips. Plant soon for the best results next Spring live through the Spring and Summer months so that our resistance will be so great it will not be broken by the atmospheric changes of the Fall. No, man would rather travel on the path of least resistance. In other words it is too much trouble to learn how, and when we do learn, it is too much trouble to command the will power to break away from our old hit or miss ways of eating and disease producing habits of living. Hay fever is a constitutional catarrh, and so much inflammation of the lining membrane of the nose is developed that the victim gets to the point where little particles of dust, when inhaled, will make him wild with discomfort. Hay fever comes from overeating on meat, bread, potatoes, sugar a'nd candy, the last two items being great exciting caiLses. Eat meat no more than once a day and always with a salad of green vegetables, no bread or potatoes, and one meal of fruit. The other meal may be of bread, or potatoes or some cereal. Don't coddle yourself with too much clothing. Follow these hints during the coming Winter and next Summer and I'll warrant there will be no chance to blame the innocent Dandelion, Goldenrod or any other form of flower next Fall, for an attack of hay fever. We are a part of nature, let us make more of a study of the subject. Study bow to take care of our bodies and stop looking around for something which cannot defend itself. West Point, Pa. Franklin Brunt. t. ^ \ Illinois Experiments on Fertilizers for ; ! Floricultural Crops i rf- — 4 Bulletin 176 of the University of Illinois on "The Use of Commercial Fertilizers in Growing Carnations," which was issued last season, and may be obtained on application to the Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Illinois, Urbana, 111., contains the results of experiments upon the use of dried blood, acid phos- phate and potassium sulfate in Carnation growing, which have appeared from time to time in previous reports in the trade papers. The most important points are, briefly, that dried blood or ammonium sulfate can be used with benefit on soils naturally moderately well supplied with organic matter; that no benefit has so far been found from the use of potassium sulfate on a brown silt loam soil; and that an increase in produc- tion was noted when acid phosphate was supplied in ad- dition to dried blood, ])articularly with the variety Enchantress, less so with White Perfection. Comparative experiments, also, have shown that these commercial fertilizers may be used in moderation with the assur- ance of producing a crop as large and of as good a quality as with manure exclusively. The Carnation experiments during the present as well as past year have been on a more extensive scale in regard to the value of acid phosphate, in this ex- periment, as a supplement to sulfate of ammonia. The varieties M'hite Perfection and Rosette have been used, and with these varieties no increase has been found. This contradiction of the experiment of 1912-13 (Bui. 176) may be due to the use of sulfate of ammonia in place of dried blood used that year, or to the fact that the varieties used are not as responsive to its use as is Enchantress. It looks as if it were necessary in this connection to study closely the difference in response to fertilizers of the variety type represented by Enchan- tress and Beacon, which stood rather profusely, emd of the type represented by Rosette and White Perfection. Continued experiments in the overfeeding of Carna- tions have shown that the danger from overfeeding with commercial fertilizers can be roughly predicted from a knowledge of their solubility in water. For instance, sulfate of ammonia (of which about 6 pounds dissolve in a gallon of water) is markedly injurious, while acid phosphate (of which 1-6 jxiund dissolves in a gallon of water) shows no, or almost no, injury in very heavy applications. The injury from equal application of po- tassium sulfate, of which 2-3 pound dissolves in a gallon, is less than that from ammonium sulfate, but is still severe enough if large amounts are used to cause com- plete ruin of the crop. A careful comparison of weather conditions daily, with daily production records, has given data that clearly establish the relation between periods of cloudy weather and splitting in Carnations. The long period of continued cloudy weather of the Fall of 1914 (about three weeks) was followed, for instance, by an increase in the percentage of splits up to as much as 25 per cent. The increased splitting is not coincident with the period of cloudy weather, however, but follows it by a week or two. The records showing how these conclu- sions were obtained will be pubhshed in detail. Excessively high applications of acid phosphate to first year Roses have caused slight injury, more marked with Richmond than Killarney. But amounts up to 40 pounds per 100 sq. ft. of bench space, (which is equiva- lent to 1 pound per cubic foot of soil if a compost is made, or about 9 tons ]ier acre,) have given a larger number of flowers than the soil to which none was ap- plied. The need for acid phosphate is most marked in the later part of the season, and the increase due to its use is greatest at that time. No benefit from the use of dried blood has been found on the soil at the Experiment Station (a brown silt loam) until the Spring of the year after the Summer when the plants were set. The results seem to show a decrease from its use in Fall or Winter on fresh soil. In the Spring, however, the plants show the nitrogen starvation by the yellowing of the foliage, and increased production fol- lows the use of a nitrogenous fertilizer. A study is beinsr made in the chemical laboratory of the value of liquid manure made (1) from fresh drop- pings, (2) from barnyard manure, and (3) from shred- ded manure. The relati^'e values of steaming and of ifermentation in preparing it also are being worked out. This is a practical problem, the results of which can be of immediate use to tlie florist. In connection with this and other work, a study is being made of the variation of temperature and humidity in greenhouses and their relation to growth as measured by the growth records of Roses. The results obtained on these subjects up to the present are interesting but hardly complete enough for publication. In the latter study, the Experiment Station has been assisted by several florists, and op- portunity is taken at this time to acknowledge their kind co-operation in this difficult problem. V. W. MUNCIE. 642 The Florists' Exchange You will find value in these, obtainable from "Exchange" office: Commercial Carnation Culture $1.50 Commercial Rose Culture $1.50 Commercial Violet Culture $1.50 Sweet Peas for Profit $1.50 The Season's Heating Problems Readers of ""The Klorists' Exchange" who ask questions on heating problems must give tlie following piirtit-ulurs: Length of greenhouse, height at ridge, height at eaves, width: glass on sides, glass on ends, position of houses as regards points of compass, grade of house, location of boiler pit, size of boiler pit, depth of boiler pit. size and location of chimney, temperature desired in each house, whether steam or hot water is used for heating, number of pipes and size in each house, dimension and position of benches, location of doors. If the inquiry is for prupuscd new house or houses, send full measurements of the houses as described above, in- iluding glass, proposed location of boiler pit, proposed location of chimney, position of house us regards poinls of compass, number and position of benches, temperature required, of pur- poses for winch the bnuses are intended; whether steam or hot water heat is desired. Size of Boiler Would you kindly give mo some in- formation upon the size of boiler 1 will need to lieat two greenhouses of the fol- lowing description with hot water to a temperature of 50 to 55 deg. at night when mercury is at zero outside ; houses 5((ft. X ilft., set side by side, 500ft. of glass lui side, sash bars on top to be lUft. long, to be tight glazed with double thick gla.ss. What amount of 2iu. pipe would be required to heat these houses? Houses -set north and south. Boiler house to be at south end near middle of the two houses, will have protection on west side. Wish to grow mixed varieties of flowers and plants. Tulips, Hyacinths, Narcissi, Carnations, and for forcing early Gladioli. -R. C, Jr., Ohio. — Assuming that each of the houses have ;!ft. of wall below the side glass, each house will reipiire '■)4.S lin. ft. of liin. pipe or l.S',10 lin. ft. of i;in. pipe for two houses, to give a temperature of .50 to 55 deg. at night when the mercury outside is at zero, and the mean tempera- ture of the water in the coils at 160 deg. Piping for Small House Will you please give me amount of pipe necessary to heat the houses shown in sketch. Size of mains using 2in. for c lin. ft. of 2in. pipe equals 55S sq. ft., which makes the total 609 sq. ft. re- quired. I would carry the oin. main as high as possible the entire length of the house and connect it to 13 lines of 2iu. pipe. Seven lines on north side, six on south side. Carry the side coils across both gable ends t<) the side of the dlaced in a i>it only 2ft. deep the heating coils are prac- tically on a level with the return inlets of the boiler and the circulation of the water in the pipes is generally sluggish, by putting the system under a pressure of 10 lbs. it will increase the circulation. Small Ridge and Furrow Houses Enclosed hnd sketch of new greeuhoo^' just completed and description of sain' Will the heating system as per sket' heat the greenhouse 60 deg. at zero, wiiii an Ideal 1000ft. boiler (new)? I Hg- ured 1676ft. exposed glass, figured same as described in John C. Moninger's books, as how to get the glass surface. By putting two pipes more on each side wall, I figured I ought to have a little over 600ft. of hotwater radiation, which ought to heat house 65 deg. at zero. Will I be safe in installing same? On one side you will notice a .Hin. main (both mains will be at cave plates). You will see on sketch indi- cated by X a tee plugged for hotbed, which will be against greenhouse. How mauy lU pipes will it take to heat the hotbed at .50 deg. at zero? The hotbed will be lift, wide by 50ft. long, double boarded sides, ISin. high, with air space between outside and inside boards. One boiler will be HonywcU generator. E. W.. l*a. Each house is heated by one 3in. flow pipe at eave of house and 14 lines of l%in. pipe. This amount of radiation is sufficient for a temperature of 65 deg. at night, when the mercury outside is at zero, and the mean temperature of the water in the coils at 160 deg. If the house is built on level ground the highest point of the Sin. mains can be at or near the boiler and graded down to the other end of house where it con- nects to the coils. If the house is built on an up grade, the 3in. nmins can follow the grade of the house. In either case, thcj^ must be air vented at the highest point and the expansion tank placed 2ft. or more above " the highest point of mains. If the lift.. X 50ft. house is built with (ift. glazing bars or 6ft. sash on each side of ridge, the glass exposure would be cIake >loney On Accessories The Profit Leaks Out Ofttimes in the Buying and Selling—In Over-buying IN the advertisement of a candy concern is written these words: "Just four things and four things only go to make good chocolates — sugar, choco- late, flavoring and brains." In making money on the accessories of the retail florist business there are but three elements to consider; the first is buying, the second selling, and the third brains. Since there is such a thing as brainless buying and brainless selling, we shall make our own analysis read; Brains in buying and selling. Ninety-eight per cent of the accessories of our line are merchandise. They are bought to be sold again at a profit, not to lie thrown in to augment the sale of flow- ers. As a matter of fact, the selling of goods is the import- ant part of every business — more so than buying. It is the sale that terminates the transaction, which began with the purchase of the goods from the supply man or the manu- facturer. The "good buy" is determined by the standard created by previous sales and by those which follow. The good buyer must first be a good salesman; otherwise he will not know what to buy, when to buy, the quantity, or the price he can pay. Sales- manship underlies all. It seems difficult for some re- tailers to realize that ribbons, baskets, jardinieres, flower bowls, fancy boxes, cycas and magnolia leaves, wheat sheaves, wire frames, moss and novel- ties are items of merchandise. They fail to watch the sales of these items ; do not use good •Judgment in buying and often buy much more than their busi- ness requires. They do not realize that goods stacked up in the basement and store rep- resents idle capital — money in- vested— which if it is not turned in a certain time, figures de- preciation and loss instead of gain. ==Q By W. CLEAVER HARRY (7= Profits Are Lost by Over-buying In buying accessories there is no logical excuse for over-buying. No special price on quantities should tempt a man beyond his reason and judgment. Buy just what you think you can handle, according to the records of previous seasons. Let the jobber carry the stock. Better, far, to pay parcel post and express charges on a repeat order and discount your bills. Over-buying is the direct cause of many failures in store keeping. On the so-called novelties, buy a sample and try it out. If the salesman declines to sell a trial in ^^^^^ ■ p £. 1^1 ^ ■ '^ *-'J H,!^K lit.-'''" iffiil^^^l ^H ^jjH^-'^^"^*^^^^^ ^^B . ■ - . !.'!»,--.-■!»«»> 'nuiniHI HI ^HHnmKv ^H Fancy Flower Boxes On the top: Charles Henry Fox's (Philadelphia) "bluebird" box; underneath are two wicker type of boxes used by J, J. Haberrnehl Philadelphia. A fancy package, neatly tied with ribbon, adds much to the attractiveness and effectiveness of a floral gift What is Good Buying ? a moth- illustrate reminded "Goods well bought are half sold" is eaten maxim of the dark ages. To the methods of some buyers I am of a good fish story that is different. This is the day of the traction plow, the cream separator and the auto- matic milking machine. Along comes a deep sea sailor from "Urassy Sound" with a mechanical contrivance that he calls "The fish machine." All you had to do was to turn the handle and the meat went down your throat and the bones out the window. The inventor struck a snag, however, on the first sale. He sold a machine to a left handed man, who turned the handle the wrong way and got the bones. Many storemen have left handed ideas when it comes to buying, Be- order, sever diplomatic relations with him and let him go. A small stock of a new thing is always the best way to handle it. The public does not know how many you have in stock and many times when a few are displayed, a demand is created by reason of the ap- parent scarcity. A good buyer is one that cannot be oversold. A Welcome to the Traveling Man The retailer conies first. He is the king of dis- tribution. The supply man sells his goods through him, not to him. There are still houses that fail to recog- nize this fact in their selling methods, but they are not the establishments that are known by the volume of business they do. Because a certain line is a good seller in New York is no proof that it will go in St. Louis or Omaha. The traveling man goes all over the country; he gets many side lights on business and cause they do not study the distributing end of their business conditions that are of great value both to him- business they buy goods that are difficult to sell; im- self and his customer. He knows that confidence is practical receptacles that an auctioneer would balk on. the basis of trade and that you cannot hope to gain In other words; they buy "junk." The house gets the the confidence of a man unless you tell the truth. The bones and the meat goes out the window. traveling man would make himself still more useful if In the majority of retail stores the head salesman he would study up more ways of using his goods in is also the buyer. It is logical that the man whose retailing. A hearty welcome awaits the traveler who finger is on the pulse of the trade is in the best posi- tion to know what to buy that will sell best. Sometimes he, too, makes mistakes and guesses wrong, but his chances are better when it comes to getting out of a bad bargain. It is a mistake to think that because baskets and ribbons are not jierishable that it is im- possible to lose on them. The good buyer's motto is: "Many turn-overs no left-overs." And for profit in- surance his niaxim should be; "Buy in small quantities and often." is able to give useful suggestions wherever he goes. The proprietor of a small retail store, a modest, easy- going .sort of a fellow, gave up after several years of unprofitable store keeping. Previous to his retail ex- jierience he had worked in a commission house, but was never a star. He was a good talker and of prepos- sessing appearance. Some of the boys said he lacked push. It so happened that at this time he was offered a position to travel for a ribbon house. It was all too evident to his friends that he was not cut out for a traveling salesman. The house sent him into the hard- est territory where they had never been able to make an impression. Having been a retailer he w;is able to see himself as he had seen other salesmen come to his own store. He had no guide but his own observations and experience. He tackled everything in sight. He called on stores that had never bought a dollar's worth from his house. He did not try to sell anything, as he afterwards told me; "Being my first trip I decided that I would just get acquainted, I went to stores that my firm had told me to omit. In these I would put my sample case behind the 'door or some out of the way place. I then jisked lor my man and introduced myself, telling him a little some- thing as to how I came to call on him. Having been a store- man I refrained from telling him how to run his store. I talked as one retailer to an- other and invariably I got an invitaticm to show my line, without asking. If I went out without an order I left the way open for a return call. My maiden trip was a revelation to me and my employer. I had unconsciously used my own buying experience to sell." Needless to say that this type of traveling salesman is the one we all like to give our orders to. The best way to treat a trav- eling salesman is to treat him the very best that you can. Even if you lune decided be- forehand that you cannot buy anything, look over his line. Give him the courtesy of your attention. Invite him to call again. The one mistake a salesman can make is in not coming back because he faHed to sell a bill of goods on first call. Lots of business has been lost because the salesman did not know th.it he had left a good impression and a future order on his hist trip. The retailer should remember that the traveling man has to make a living for himself and his family, that traveling expenses are high and that he has just a limited time to devote to your town, that you can always get a better deal from the traveling man than from the firm direct, because the commercial traveler is sent out to sell. That is what the house pays him for. And the house wants you to deal with him. What the Inventory Discloses Accessories will not sell themselves; they must be sold. They must be sold in the season they were bought for. Most of the buying is done in the Fall and Winter. Spring and Summer is the time to run down the stock. A monthly inventory during the busy season is a sure preventive of buying too much. If, at the end of the season (August), your- inventory shows several hundred dollars' worth of goods from the season just passed, you can easily see why you did not make any money. Tlie cut flower and decorating end of the business is made to carry the burden of the unsold accessories. The depreciation on unsold stock should be figured at JO )ier cent. To make real money you must sell out by the end of the season, Christmas baskets must clean up at Christmas. If you carry half the stock over you are just that much out of pocket. The basket man nuist be paid. The inventory is the ratchet that prevents slipping between buying, selling and over-buying. Fixing the Selling Price Just as soon as a shipment of accessories arrives it should be unpacked, checked off on the bill aiul O. K'd. This work should be done by the buyer or some respon- sible person, who immediately puts the cost price on (Ctmd'nued on page 647) 644 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Floriits In good standing throughout the country can avail themseWes of the advertiaera* offers In thia Department and accept, without hesitation, ordera from their local customers, transmit them to an advertiser In these columns, and thus avail themselveN of the opportunltlea for extentlon of trade which are open to all. Let your customers know you fill orders by tele- graph to any part of the country. When the design la placed In the advertiser's card it Indicates < membership In the Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Albany, n. y. Not how Cheap But how Good I should like to write a little eseay OD •* The Sweet Perfume of Courteous Service " but sctions epeak louder than word^- Flowers are my hobby and my busineaa- If you have orders for delivery in N. E.. wire us. BOSTON, MASS. ■• Penn, the Telesraph F lorlst •• Member of Floriate' Telesrapb Delivery AdaodatioD I24 TRBVIOIVT STRBBT ALBANY, N. Y. 106^State Street Cut flowers or floral designs delivered to any part of Albany and vicinity on tele- itraphio order. Personal attention given and satisfaction guaranteed. Bend your orders for the CAPITAL DISTRICT, which inoludea all ol Eastern New York State, to ALBANY SZ ) William Gioeckner We guarantee absolute satisfaction. ESTABLISHED 1842 ALBANY, N. Y. Florist and Nurseryman Rural and St. Agnes Cemeteries Ave. Write, TeUphone or Telegraph. AU ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ^^^ Riir'il 5»nH Sf ALBANY, N. Y. 23 Steuben Street The beat flowers and prompt service to out-of-town orders. BROOKLINE, MASS. ""^ S^^^tI^"^ LARGEST FLORIST IN THIS DISTRICT FF P^lm^r BROOKUNt"VASS.' » L>» X gililV,/! Establiahed 1886 Brooklyn, N.Y. FuKon St. and Greene Ave. Phone, Prospect 6800-6801-680J Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Long Island. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN ST., BUFFALO, N. Y. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, NIAGARA FALLS, LOCKPORT and WESTERN NEW YORK. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE '^fm CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 Euclid Avenue We can fill your orders Day or Nlftht lor Cleveland and State of Ohio Always have complete stock on hand. Regular dUcouot allowed the Trade. i/MAnfi? nnnc i836 w. 25th street, liiMjDLli DnUd.y CLEVELAND. OHIO Allentown, Pa. Can fill your Telegragh Order. Grvcnhouses, Bethlehem Pike Ernest Ashley FLORIST store, 943 Hamilton St. Both Telephones Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. EST. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y. W.J.PALMER ^* CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Avenue MivMy A»*oints in Central New York, Wells and Cornell Colleges. Burllngton^Vt. Orders for Ver- mont and North- em N. Y. fiUed to your entire satis- fac- tion. COLQEADO SPRINGS, COLORADO Telegraphic orders will be carefully and promptly filled. <<^T^^ pprsnnqi attention eiven. Usual discount allo'^^ed ^^-^J!^^ ZT^ Colorado Springs Cc'Jmtv promptly and carefully executed by The Pllces Peak; Ploral Co. <^^ 104 North Tejon Street ^KX^^ DALLAS, TEXAS ("^^ LANG FLORIIL AND NURSERY CO. F^ FINE FLOWERS— PROMPT SERVICE ^""^ BALTIMORE, MARYLAND and ALL SOUTHERN POINTS )tom,i(5l7 North Charles Street <^> (jFlorist) „jj^^ fj^^^^ ^f flowers" fU^ rhnlte, llf ^ Jlnrtst, 3nr. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Charlotte and Vicinity CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass CHICAGO ILL. Carbone BOSTON Massachuseti* 342 Boylston Street Flowers 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel Courtesies Eitended to all Florists DAY TO IV, OHIO C''^ ^ ^ y^alionall FLORISTS <^J^ Main St. \J_I^^ VA. DENVER, COLO. /iD } 5y__.«.y/'.« J. a. valentine, president ^ark J'lOral LO. coorada UUJ>. ^^,,.5^ Western Nebraska <^Ft^^ 1643 Broadway and Wyoming points ^^^i^ reached by express. Orders promptly filled. Usual diecounta. DETROIT, MICH. If we fill your order, our^repu- tationisyour guar- AWTCKT rOCME;ijON,-i«<*» antee of efficiency< IM-I9S sATc^ai lelegrapn Ls. CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. BOSTON MAssAeiusrnt 143 Tremont St. The centrally located Kioriat Shop. Yours for reciprocity. BRIDGEPORT, CONN John Reck & Son 9S5 MAIN STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO E. G. Hill Floral Co. 532-34 RACE STREET Also Motor Delivery to Newport, Covington and Dayton, Ky. CLEVELAND, OHIO THE CLEVELAND CUT FLOWER CO. Will fill yoxir ordcm for Deticoi or Cut Flowert i« NORTHBRN OHIO DES IV10INES IN THE CENTER OF IOWA J.S. WILSON FLORAL CO. <^t^ We cover all point* in Iowa. ^''vA-''''''^ ^MTTR^THE FLORIST KJlfll I I If EAST ORANGE, N. J. We deliver by automobilei in East, West and South Orange, also Glen Ridge, Montolair, Bloom&eld, Newark and New York. Leahy's — Telegraph Florist <^^ of Elizabeth, N. J. <^> We give the best of service 1169 E. Jersey Street Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 649 to 650 The Florists' Exchange 645 i Supremacy in Tilling Orders 5tb Eve. anb 42b St. flDcHboo ZTerminal doctlanOt Street 646 The Florists' Exchange • Directory of Reliable Retail Houses "Hawson the Florist ^^^^^^ ''Vr^^^ 107 W. Market St. i^« »• Deliveries to Ithaca. BIniShamton. Hornell, Corning and other points. Quj Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. PotterT FLORAiTCa EL PASO, TEXAS KANSAS CITY, MO. <^> EDLEFSEN-LEIDIGER CO. Samuel Murray Milwaukee WU. 1017 GRAND AVENUE 349 Third St. Baker Bros. ^^ FLOWERS - <=PLANTS -> . TREES J^£f(*S -^ Whitted MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. H B. WHITTED. Bnp. Kansas City, MO. ___ - ^-, OPERATING THRER £ lOrCll ^O. STORES Galveston Floral Co., "^a,r^' Quality in Cut Flowers, Planta and Floral Work. "'"iria'-S^J^^' Galveston, Texas THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. LEXINGTON, KY. E IL L E R <^^ Montclair, N. J. EAST SIXTH STREET HENRY SMITH, MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED S^osemont Sardens ''"** LEXINCTON KY ^ w •»»»•» »»»w^»»» .^ ... ...w »w^ —^^^ MiCMILIEIR Bk©^, Co. ^''''^^^^Il^.S.^^ Will t.ilve care of all orders for Central Kentucky Correopondence Solicited HARTFORD, CONN. 741 Main Street 364 Asylum Street Greenhouses: Benton Street QEORQE Q. McCLUNIE te'\ HARTFORD. CONN. 165 MAIN STREET, SOUTH FLOWERS Spear & McManus, Fiomts 242 ASYLUM .STREET HARTFORD, CONN. ► Prompt Delivery to ^aJl So. Calif. Points 212 f West Ith S(. LOS ANGELES, CAL. Louisville, Ky. MASONIC TEMPLE ^ AUGUST R. BAUMER *kf" Nashville, Tennessee 200,000 Feet of Glass rj\ NEWARK, N. J. m/m h J A. '^*^ Broad Street ^r^^^O/C-^fciHtf- a- Deliveries throughout the State ^^ 9 and to all steamship docks in Fresh Flowers and Best Service Hoboken. N. J. and New York Hartford Connecticut K N T U C K Y WODXDi GEORGE F LANE ISO .ASYLUM STREET i ' Tfl E FLOWEB STiOP [550 Fourth Avenue LDuirvllle Tht Soulh's Most Modern Floral and Art Establishment PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street We do the moat extensive Floral and Steamer Work in the State ^h ^ ^ * ^^^ Broad St. fViyCf^m^ NfWARH, H. I Choicest of Flowers Best of Service We deliver anywhtre in New Jersey and to Bteamers at Hoboken and New York Highland Park Greenhouses n^M^^0ia reiephone8 HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 75 and 8lj ' Ipeliveries in any of the North Shore towns of^j;S^5fej^ Chicago, as far as Milwaukee ^~ij^^^ ORDERS FOR TEXAS :- HOUSTON, TEXAS <^^ (S{'/'tmnam0m~^c^ indianapolis, ind. ^"^^^^^^^^■"""^ 241 Massachusetts Ave. prompt and efficient service rendered pointa in Illinois, Ohio and Indiana. Bcrtermann's flowers excel S32 Fourth Ave.y r0^"S1^~^ Louisvil/e.Ky. The F. Walker Co. 312 W. Chestnut Street LOUISVILLE, KY. Quality q/^ and -^ _^ pROMPTNeSS Avenue Floral Co. 3442 ST.CMARLES AVENUE MILLS „., We reach all Florida and South "PIq ^he Florist, inc. 36 West Forsyth Street Georgia points Jacksonville, Florida We re.icli all Flori.lii ami till (J.'orijia Points Largest flower store south of Wiishington, D. C. 219 Main Street Tomlinson-Key Floral^ Co. KALAMAZOO, MICH. and Vicinity G. Van Bochove & Bro. Satisfaction Guaranteed ^ _j )}iilional\ fjffloristj Send Your Orders FOR DIXIE LAND TO IDLE HOUR NURSERIES Nacon, Georgia All Choice CUT FLOWERS In Season Orchids and Valley a Specialty (&^^: NEW ORLEANS, 38C»»»* TEXAS. LOUISIANA AND .MISSISSIPPI TEXAS. LOUISIANA AND .MISSISSIPPI ORDERS TAKES CARS OF IN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 332 Fifth Avenue .1,1 „ I 358 ' MADISON Phones , 35, ; sq(,;^re Oi, MoHo: THE GOLDEN RULE I September 16, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 647 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses We Guarantee Satisfaction FLORIST NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue at 48th Street , 2139-2141 Broadway NEW YORK CITY Phones {1553} Columbus ESTABLISHED 1S49 /A^Ai^ld^ Inc. M«..r V«,-l, 5«» Fifth D __f_„ 1 Park Street new lOrK Avenue DOSlOn 799 Baylston street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points KOTTMILLER. Florist 426 Madison Avenue and 49th Street, NEW YORK Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone. Murray Hill 783 Highest Award at the iDternational Flower Show, April lltii. Grand Central Palace Out-of-town Orders Solicited. Location Central. Personal Attention. D Vassar College Glen Eden CM«ra Putnam Hall SHOI' Bennett School Taconic School ROVIDENCE, R. I. AND ▼• J- JOHNSTON A CO. NEW ENGLAND POINTS 1 7 1 WEYBOSSn ST.. PROVIDENCE Providence, RHODE ISLAKD Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street 648 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Roanoke, Va^ Fallon, Florist Rochester Floral Co* ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Give u» your order for Southern Minrteiota ROCHESTER, N. Y. 25 Clinton Ave., North ^ ^^■■^CUfc^M^M^^^^*^^ Flowers delivered promptly in Hodif-HtLT iimi Burrounding country. .Com- plcto lino always rca(l>. ytcr Bros. ^T"- FLORISTS 38 Main St., Wes* ROCHESTER, N. Y. 88 Main Street, East We reach all y^-'^— ^ Western N. Y. )Siifumal( .PomteV^""'^J ROCKFORD FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES ROCKFORD, ILL. '%^ Quick service to Illinois. Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa Points. LODg DiiUnot Phonos B»ll,TTler 1104 Rffl., (bntnt 418 SAINT LOUIS, MO. 8th & Locust Sts. All orderB by Telegraph or Telfy phone most c&refully eseouted at once. Floral designs a speoiAlty. Young's ST, LOUIS. MO. 1406 OHve Street Out-of-town orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Wire UB your orders. JP^^^^ St. Paul, Minn. 20-22-24 West Fifth Street Wo fill orden* for the Twin Cities and for all pointa in the ■ Northweet. The largost store in America. Large etocki n great variety. Write, wire or phone. Open night and day ?J^.srrL SAN FRANCISCO Joseph » - FLOWERS, FRUITS, FAVORS S FLORISTS' Noveltit'S for "Wekoming" and "non Voyage" packages, l-'lowers delivered to any jiart of the world 233-235 GRANT AVENUE Seattle, Wash. Hoiiyyifood G aniens Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1534 Second Ave. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. L. D. ROBINSON, Florist and Decorator 182 MAIN STREET Ordera deUveied promptly to WESTFIELD. HOLYOKE, CHICOPEE and SPRINGFIELD SUBURBS <;^ Syracuse, N. Y. (florist) ONONDAGA HOTEL i^.£.D;9^ CO. Wm will earefutty cxecntc orden for Syraeuf and vicinity. }i(ip]i(]i to the other ends of the florist business if the veOiihT failed to make good? We are fiicing such a crisis. The retailer is first. The departments of pro- (hietiriii iiiid distrilnitioii, to make money for them.sclves, iiiiist reiid(.r siieli service that they uill help the re- tailer make money. Prosperity must begin at the be- ginning. The retailer is first: I Competing with the Department Stores* \ I } Mr. President and Kellow Members: At the last meeting I promised to read a paper on whether it is harmful or beneficial to the flower business for the department stores to sell flowers at ridiculously low iirice.s. Much has been said for and against it. .Some will say it makes new flower buyers, because peo- ])le buying from dc)>artmcnt stores would not go to a /lower .store to buy, but when they get into the hal)it of h.'iving flowers a1 home they will Imy from the legiti- mate florist. Then others say it hurts the florist in a way, because the pul)lic gets to believe that flowers have no value, ami that the florists arc liold-up peojile. The departmeid stores adverti.se fresli cut flowers at a ])rice that i.s less th.au the cost of jiroducing the stock, such as Carnations at 8c per bunch of 25 or Roses at 6c per dozen. The general public does not know a good flower from a j>oor one. A flower is a flower to titcm. regardless of (piality; therefore, I say that the I)ublie should be (.(iueatcd in regard to the quality of flowers. Just im.aginc a department .store advertising Koses at 12c per dozen the day before Mother's Day, when the jiriee in the market is two and tliree dollars jier iumdrcd for the very shortest Hoses! Can the retailer sell his stock at these figures? One department store last year came out with a big "ad" in the j).aper with Lilies at 19c a pot, saying tliat they were going to protect the public, and not overcharge on flowers. Don't you think a thing like this hurts the flower business? In the wholesale houses it can be noticed at once, when the department stores have a sale on flowers, for the retailers stop buying. Department Stores Use Flowers as Advertisers Only When you ask them why they are not buying they answer: "If we buy we cannot sell, as people tell us they will go to the department stores; then we have to throw our stock away." The department stores do not give a ri]) al)out the florists, llicy do not make any money out of the flowers they sell, but have found that it is a better way of getting customers into the store than any other item they can advertise. They are only selling flowers for an a'dvertisement and not for .'I livelihood. Now, I will say that all three branches of the cut flower business are to blame for these conditions. Take the wholesaler; he is overloaded with stock; the buyer for the department store comes in, and the wholesaler unloads on him for a song. Would it not be better if this stock w.'is thrown in the barrel :ind the balance sold for a better price? In the end the wholesaler would sell, say, (Uie-third of his su]iply and get as much, if not more money, than by unloading to the department stores. In the second |ilacc lake the grower. When the market is glutted lie ought to sort out his cut, and send only the best to the market, instead of sending in every flower, wlietlier good or bad. I!y sending (mly the best stock to the market during the glut he would cut down the supply, and in that way retain the market. But most growers flgure on how much they can cut, then they will say: "I cut so many flowers during the season," not saying how good they were. .So if tiic grower would help in this w.iy during a glut it would tend to cut out the department stores. How the Retailer Might Compete In the third place, take the retailer. He could assist in squeezing out the department stores by buying more stock during a glut. The retailer of today docs not carry n stock of flowers in his store. >Ie buys a few and then wails- for an order, when it comes he goes to the market and buys just enough to fill his needs. When a ghit in the market occurs why does not every retailer buy a good sup)>ly and run a sale of liis own. not let the dejiarlment stores do it? He could sell many more flowers in this way. When stock is plen- tiful he coidd go to his wholesale house and order a Large amount oi' flowers fi>r a certain day, then have some hand bills printed, to be delivered by ni.iil or by boys to every house in his neighborhood, letting the people know that he had made arrangements with the growers to su])ply him with a large stock for a •SelHnK Cut Flowers in Dcpnrtment Storo..i: Its Effect on the Trade From B Wholcsnler's Point of View. A paper read Ij.v AUie Zeeh at the meeting of the ChicaKO Florists' Club, September 7. certain day at a lower price than usual, and that li wanted to give them the benefit of this low price; tl» sell this lot of flowers at a figure lower than usu i Don't you think in this way every retailer could dis pose of more flowers and create more flower bujers? Another way for the retailer would be to buy quantity of flowers and put them up in small hi. say six flowers to a box, and enclosing a card with compliments, have the flowers delivered to all his cust uiei-s, or to all the people in his neighbortiood. Th; would advertise the retailer, make new flower bu^''■- and, best of all, would eliminate the department si from the flower business. If all three branches w. , work along these lines I am sure it will help all con cerned. SYRACUSE, N. ^ Bastable Building f^^m'jt Special attention give IJ^I^pj^M^ to out-of-town orden .*>. R. ABBOTT Both TelepbonM Ip>arh jfloral dompant I FLORISTS TRENTON, N. J. Greenhouses: Buchanan, Lafayette and Schiller Avea.. Broad St. Par- ' ^^i^^^^^^ Burdett Ave. & Hoosick St. Both Phones. 3850 TROY, N. Y. Prompt delivery and careful attention to out-of-town orden All orders filled from the greenhouses BRANT BROS. lnc,UTICA,N.Y. 100,000 sq. ft. of glass devoted to growing Cut Flowers. WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros, Co. Florists 1214 F. STREET, N. W. LARGEST GROWERS IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA EVEN BEN BROS. ^ WILLIAMSPORT. PENNSYLVANIA WILLIAMSPORT, PA. WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. THE LEADING FIXtRISTS cMrs* Louisa P* Fowler STATION AL FLORIST WILMINGTON, N. C. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England 125,000 Square feet of Class WORCESTER, MASS 407 & 409 Main St. Flc^T. Worcester Mass. 13 Pleasant Street <^^ ■ Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 649 to 650 September 16, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 649 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists The Florists^ Supply House of America Get Your Stock Ready Now BASKETS, the largest selection in America is here. CYCAS LEAVES, the standard kind that don't curl. JAPANESE FRIEZE in Red, White, Purple and Green. RUSGUS, Red and Green. IMMORTELLES. JAPANESE FLOWER BOWLS and DRINKING BIRDS. JAPANESE PLANT STANDS and PEDESTALS. PLANT BASKETS and HAMPERS. A new line of JAPANESE ART WARE— a very attractive line. A full line of all CREPE FLOWERS in variety. Write for catalog. H. Bayersdorf er & Co., 1129 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Mag'azlne Wanted. — Please can you tell me who publishes the Modern Gladiolus Grower? — J. J. T., N. T. — The Modern Gladiolus Grower is published monthly by Madison Cooper, Calcium, N. T. Quantity of Manure for Hotbed. — Please tell me how many tona of green horse manure it would take for a hot- bed 24in. deep, for four standard hot- bed sashes. — H. D. Y., Pa. — As the weight of horse manure dif- fers very much, depending upon whether a great deal of the bedding matter is mixed therewith, we will not try to give you the amount of tonnage of manure required for the purpose mentioned, but will state that it will probably take fully two two-horse loads. Black Plea on lettuce. — Will you kindly tell me through your valuable paper what I can use on Lettuce to kill the small black flea? It eats holes in the leaves and in a very short time spoils the plant. Any information will be greatly appreciated. — C. W. H.. N. J. — The most effective remedy for the black flea would be hydrocyanic acid ^as used judiciously. Frequent mild fumigations with tobacco dust or stems may also be effective. No doubt spray- ing with arsenate of lead will destroy the flea, but as this remedy Is poison- ous it cannot of course, be used. Rooting* Rose Cutting's in the Open. — Will you kindly advise if it has been your experience to successfully root Rose cuttings in the open, in a com- mercial way, and if so would you give briefly the necessary cultural directions for so doing, in this locality? — S. C. J., N. Y. — We do not think that the inquirer will be at all successful in trying to root Rose cuttings in the open in a commercial way, unless it be cuttings of the Ramblers, which under proper conditions may be rooted outside. It is suggested that the inquirer purchase through this office a copy of the excel- lent book, "Commercial Rose Culture," by Eber Holmes, price $1.50 postpaid. Disposing* of Rose Petals. — During the season we have quite a large amount of Rose petals which have been allowed to go to waste for want of a suitable market. Could you suggest any concerns whom you think would be interested in obtaining this material, for instance, perfume manufacturers? — S. C. J., N. Y. — We cannot give the names of any concerns with whom we positively know the inquirer would find a market for Rose petals, but suggest that he write to the following: American Per- fumery Co.. 195 Grand st., New York; Mutual Mfg. Co. 66 Reade St.. New York; Natural Flower Perfumery Co., 25 E. 99th St., New York; Odorbase Mfg. Co., 108 Fulton St., New York. Phone -6956 W Flatbush Jr^wl-»MA 836 E. 35th Street . r OriUne riatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. Florists' Supplies of Every Description Magnolia Leaves, Flower Boxes, Paper, Twine, Etc. Wheg ordering, please meutlon The Exchaage The Florists Hail Association Insures 41,000,000 square feet of glass and has a re- serve Fund of over 336,000. For particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Sec.. Saddle River, N. J. INSURE YOUR GLASS NOW. Evergreen for Identification. — We shall lie glad if you will identify the enclosed, which is from a rather pyram- idal form of tree with a distinct blue shade in the foliage. There seems to be a green variety also, both very sym- metrical trees. — H. H. G., Ky. — I can make nothing of tlie specimen. There is nothing I find more difficult to name than conifers, when all there is to help is the foliage; there are so many so nearly alike. The specimen has the form of growth of the Chinese Arborvitse, the flat arrangement of the twigs, and there are numerous forms of it. To me, the only way open to name an evergreen of this kind is to see it growing. JOSEPH MEEHAN. A Correction In one of our answers in the Question Box last week we advised an inquirer to plant Crocuses three inches deep. This was a mistake. An inch deep or a little more is quite sufficient because it has been noted that deep planted Crocuses frequently fail to bloom. Pittsburgh Flower Show, 1917 The Pittsburgh Flower Show, under the auspices of the Garden Club of Alle- gheny County, is to be held June 13-16, 1917, according to the preliminary sched- ule just received. There are fourteen classes open to commercial growers, including those for greenhouse foliage plants arranged for effect, orchids, rock garden, ferns. Rhodo- dendrons, Hydrangeas, evergreens, Jap- anese Maples, Bay trees and Boxwood, with prizes ranging from $1.50 to $20. About 110 classes are open to private growers only, including a wide variety of the well-known flowering and foliage plants, and hardy garden flowers, with prizes ranging from .$200 down to .$1 ; and ten extra classes for aquatic plants, Canterbury Bells and Hoses, with prizes ranging in amount from .$30 down. It will be seen that a wide variety of tastes has been considered and it is in- tended to have everything that pertains to horticulture, floriculture, garden craft and allied industries fully represented. There will be a certain amount of dis- play space for sale. For schedules or information apply to Miss P. S. Guthrie, secretary, 537 Wm. Penn Place, Pittsburgh. Pa. or to the manager. Arthur Herrington, Madison, N. J. The final schedule, to be issued later, will include table decorations, flo- ral arrangements, etc. Everybody packs and ships flowers in boxes; — no distinction in that. There's a lot of distinction in the kind of boxes you use; and it's the best reason for always using Sefton Boxes People are quick to notice and appreciate evidences o( real service: and " Seftoning " your flowers is a mighty pleasant and profitable service to render your trade or yourself Sefton Corrugated Fibre Board is in a class by itself; more and higher corrugations, stronger, lietter. Sefton Boxes are made to do etticiently the work they're intended for The Sefton Mfg. Co. 1315 W. 35th Street Chicago, 111. Wten nrdorlng. plrase mentlnp The Exchange REED & KELLER 122 West 25th Street NEW YORK W« Manufacture Our Own - - FLORISTS' SUPPLIES VVlieii ordering. pii^BSe mention The Exchange METALS. WIRE WORK and BASKET WORK E. NEW CROP SMILAX Now ready for shipment. $2.50 per case. GREEN SHEET MOSS For hanging baskets. $1.75 per bag. PERPETUATED MOSS At $3.50 per bag. A. BEAVEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. McCRAY Refrigerator DISPLAY YOUR Send at once for Cata- logue No. 73, which de- __ _.,-,„,»„ dcribea fully the McCray FLOWERS Refrigerators and Dis- ri-V^ »T l-»x^ play Cases for FlorUta McCRAY REFRiaERATOR COMPANY 689 Lake St. Kendallville. Ind. PRICES ADVERTISED ARE FOR THE TRADE ONLY 650 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists DAGGER and FANCY FERNS Finest Quality $1.00 per 1000 GALAX Bronze-Green $1.25 per 1000 Sphagnum Moss $2.00 per bale BOXWOOD, $15.00 per 100 lbs. PRINCESS PINE, 10c. per lb., $8.00 per 100 lbs. LAUREL FESTOONING, $6.00 per 100 yds. LAUREL, SOc. per bu. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, go per 100^ MANILA BOXES 18 I 21 X 24 z 28 z 21 z 30 z 24 z 5z3H 5z3i^ 5z3V^ 5z3H 8z5 5z3H 8z5 Per 100 . .$2.50 . . 2.90 . . 3.60 . . 4.60 . . 4.60 . . 4.90 . . 5.20 28 z 8 z 5 . 30 z 8 z 5 . 36 z 8 z 5 . 30 z 12 X 6 . 36z 14z6 12.00 36 z 12x6 11.80 Per 100 .$5.70 . 6.90 . 8.50 .10.00 BOUQUET BOXES foj 19z9z8 Manila $7.50 19x9z8 Mist Gray 10.00 WREATH~BOXES ~ Per 100 16x 16z7 $8.50 18z 18z8 10.50 Per 100 20z20z9 $12.50 22z22z9 15.00 MIST GRAY BOXES 100 18z5z3 $3.05 21 xSx3J^ 3.85 24x5x3H 4.20 28x5x3}^ 5.10 21x8x5 5.10 30x5x3H 5.30 3(,z5i3'A 7.00 100 24z 8z5 $6.50 28 z 8x5 7.80 30 X 8x5 9.70 36 X 8x5 10.65 30 X 12x6 12.90 36 X 12x6 13.75 Printing 50 cents eitra per 1000. CYCAS LEAVES Siz 8tol2. 12 to 16. 16to20. 20 to 24. 24 to 28. COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH OTHERS Per 100 Per 1000 .$1.65$12.50 . 2.25 16.00 . 3.00 21.00 . 3.25 26.00 . 3.75 32.00 Size 28 to 32.. 32 to 36 . . 36 to 40 . . 40 to 44 . . 44 to 48 . . P«r 100 Per 1000 $5.00 $37.00 . 5.50 42.00 . 6.00 50.00 . 6.50 55.00 . 7.00 60.00 HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., inc., WHOLESALE FLORISTS 2 WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET Boston, Mass. Telephones Main, 3439-3616-2617-2618 Port Hill, 25290 J* MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORISTS- HARDY Cirr EVERGREENS Ji* Unknown customers please gWe reference, or cash with order. yyhep ordering, pleaae meDtloo The Kxcbange The unusual scarcity of Bronze Galax Leaves has led us to announce this special offer to the trade. Magnolia Leaves "Snperiora Brand" The quality that surpasses all others. Beware of imitations, 1 Box 10 Boxei 25 Boxes Brown $1.25 $120 $1.15 Green 1.35 1.30 125 Special Quolationt on larse orders, A REMINDER We have the greatest assort- ment of fresh cut greens in America. Galax. Cut Fern Leaves, English Ivy, Leucorhoe Sprays, Southern Smilai, Fresh Cut Pal- metto. Hemlock Boufihs, Cut Boxwood. Sphagnum Moss, Sheet Moss, Cedar Bark, Birch Bark. Cork Bark, Laurel Festooning, Laurel Branches, etc. Florists Supplies. THE KERVAN COMPANY .trr;;o:..T.:;^t'Vr:':r!rrolt,Vrire7.V, us West 28th street, New York MTien ordering, please meptloo The Exchange M. RICE CO. KEYSTONE QUALITY ' -Florists' Supplies Excel- 1220 Rao* Street PHILADELPHIA, PA WOipn ordprlng. pb^nse mentlog The Rxcbange A Recent Subscriber to our CREDIT and INFORMATION LIST says: "Think it the best money we have ever spent.** For full particulars write National Florists* Board of Trade 56 Pine St., New York City. FRESH GREEN SHEET MOSS ^^^^^ ^^ Smjlax Best grade, $1.00 per bag. The H. W. Armes Evergreen Co. Largest shippers of Moss In America HARRIMAN, TENN. Wben ordering, pk-nse montUm The Exchange New crop now ready. Per case $2.50; per half-case $1.50. Wire or write, J. L. CUMBIE, Morris Sla., Ga. Jt ^f CIT FLOWER BOXES! EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4 \ / k The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports; Galvan- ixed Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors. Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Writ* for CompiwU Catalogue XrtnA R»>r\a 61-73 MetropoliUn AfeDM. igoe oros., Brooklyn, n. y. JOS. G.NEIDINGERCO., florists' Supplies 1309-11 North Second Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange INCOPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit. Mich. Wliea orderlnt. please msntloa Tb« Bzcbsnge Vben ordering, plense men t loo The Bxchsage NEW CROP FANCY FERNS AND DAGGER FERNS, Sl.OO per 1000 DISCOUNTS ON LARGE ORDERS LAUREL FESTOONING, for Fall wed- dings; nothing better. Fresh stock supplied on short notice. Wire or phone your orders. We will do the rest. 4o., 5c. ana 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, very fine and large. »5.00per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green. $1.00 per 1000, or $7.00 per case of 10,000. Tckirapli Office, New Sslem. M»M. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40c per lack. BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, Zit. GROUND PINE. 8c. per lb. Made into festooning, 6c., 8c. and lOe. per yd. LAUREL WREATHS, »1.75 to $3.00 per dos. PINE WREATHS, $1.50 to $3.00 per doi. We also make special size, when wanted. Samples sent if desired. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 60-lb. cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The Bnest that grows, $7.00 per 50-)b. case. Order in advance and have freah stock. All Kinds of Everftreens. CROWL FERN CO. MILLINGTON. MASS. LANDSCAPE GARDENING A course for Gardeo- era. Florists and Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell Univer- aity. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. We also offer a prac- tical course in Floricul- ture, including Green- house Construction and Greenhouse Manage- ment. Address The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. P., SPRIxGFIELD, MASS. Prof. Beal Send for catalogue. WhtTi nrdprmg. plPHse nipiitlim The Rxchaoge RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Salesroom 134 West 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY Telephone — Madieon Square 3053 Manufacturers and Importers of Willow and Fancy Baskets for Florists Dealers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES (9~0ur speoialtiee — Wheat Sheaves and Basket! When ordprlng. please mpntUtn The Exchange FANCY and DAGGER FERNS of the very best grades. Huckleberry Branches, Moues and Wild Smilax. We solicit your patronage. Satisfaction guaranteed. GIBBONS, The Smilax Man, Red Level, Ala. WtPn nrdprlng. plpHS** mention The Eichsnge WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000, $1.85: 50,000, $8.00 Manufaeturmd by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample* Free. For SaU by De«I«rs. When ordering, please mptitloo The Exchange I Offer From STOCK: RAW UVA GRASSES $15.00 per 100 DYED UVA GRASSES . . $30.00 per 100 BIRCH B.\RK Bale. 220 lbs.. $25.00 FLORIDA PALM FIBRE. . Bale. 200 lbs.. $16.00 JAPANESE PALM FIBRE . ..Bale. 440 lbs., $66.00 And Will Take ImportOrdersOn: ISOLEPIS GRASS. Prepared. SEA MOSS. Raw and Prepared. RUSCL'S. Raw and Prepared. ADIANTUM FERN LEAVES, Prpd. Transparent. ARECA and CHAMADOREA LEAVES, Raw. W. G. CLARE, FernaDdina, Florida WIRE DESIGNS PRICES RIGHT— QUALITY RIGHT Let us quote you on your next order. If It's made of wire we can make It. George B. Hart, Manufacmrer 24-30 Stone Street Rochester, N. Y. XSTien ordering, please mention The Eichanyt NEW CROP Green Sheet Moss, $1.75 per bag. Perpetuated Moss, $3.60 per bag. SMIL.\X, S2.50 per case. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN, ALA. REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOGUE Buchblnder Bros. il8 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago When ordering, please meutloo The Bxcbaog* September 16, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 651 M. C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Telephones, Famtut 3870-3871 All Kinds of Seasonable Cut Flowers when ordering, pleaae mention Tbe Exchange Chip your flowers to us and you will never be disappointed with your returns. We keep in close touch with the best buyers and are in a position to dispose of the better grades at top notch prices. You can depend on getting j'our returns promptly too, when we handle your shipments. UNITED CUT FLOWER CO.. Inc. Ill West 28lh Street, NEW YORK CITY When ordering, please mention The Exchange A. L. YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Florists NEW YORK Tel. Madison Sqi:are 3559 Reidel & Meyer Incorjwrated Wholesale Florists Seasonable Flowers of all kinds. The beat of service to Growers and Retail Florists. Twenty-five years* experience in the flower business. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK Ttlephones — 4024 — 402.^ Madison Square 'MUMS - Entire Cut of MIESEM'S LILIES The New Roses Cleveland, Herriot, Gorgeous and Tipperary Ophelia in quantities Asters, Valley, Delphiniums, Asparagus, Ferns and Galax i»«'«^ ^>f Tl^^'tf'^d^ is to treat any business entrusted to me IVl I r LJlVi V-^i3I-i in such a fair and liberal manner as to make the customer's relations with me satisfactory and profitable Joseph S. Fenrich 51 West 28th Street . 623-24 J/ttiro^n square NEW YORK _ Wlien orderlDg. please irenljon The Eychnnge 54 West 28th St. A. L. Young, Ptm. and Treat. H. R. ScoMMADAu, Vxce-Pre*. F. LiGHTFOOT, Sec'y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange TtUphona: Maditon Sguart 6£9d George W.Crawbuck Co. (INC.) Wholesale Commission Florists 57 West 28th Street, New York When ordering, please mention The Exchange •%]iniWttuit]iniiiiHUiC]iiiMiiinuc]mHHniiiC]iniinuiiic]iunniuu]iiiniiiiiiit]niMniniir]iiMiiuiiiic]uuriiiiMi[iiiiiuuH j NEW YORK i ^Wholesale Market and .News of the City .f.imuuiiuiiiiiuinuiiitinuiniiiiiiiuimiiiiiiniiiininiiiciiiiiinniiiniiiimimiEiiiimiiiiiiciwiinuiiiiiuiiiiiniiiciiiiuHiiuitiinuiiiiiiiciiiuniiiMic^^^ Market Improves Sept. 12.— The Herman Weiss Wholesale Commission Florist 106 Wes< 28ersing the mischievous youngsters who destroyed shrubbery in tlie wooded nooks or tried to fish in the lOfith st. Mere. When infantile paralysis began to invade Harlem homes, "Captain .Toe" though lie is onl.v thirteen years old. knew there were many things he could do to aid in checking the disease. Ac- cordingly, he called his squad together and laid his plans before them. Next morning he and his brigade started out bright and early, inspected the streets, and warned all the janitors to cover their ash cans, and the store keepers to keep their places of business clean ; all greater violations of the sanitary code they re- ported to the police. The next day they followed up the work. The people who bad been warned but had failed to heed the warning were brought to the police court. The Police Department, recog- nizing now the value of this work, com- plimented "Captain Joe" highly and wrote to Dr. Emerson, telling him of the work of young Valentine and his brigade. Dr. Emerson, through his secretary pro tem. A. E. Shipley, immediately an- swered the Police Department's letter and invited "Captain Joe" and his band to join The Home Defence League, as a reward for their faithful work. So Cap- tain Brady of the 104th St. precinct is going to try to enroll Brigade H, Squad A, in the League, The meetings are held under the direction of Miss Foote, head librarian at the 110th st. library, every Thursday evening. Other members of the Brigado H are about the same age as "Captain Joe," The F. W. Kelsey Nursery Co., New York, announces that the Kelsey Fores- try Service has been recently augmented by the association with this company of D. E, Lauderburn. forest engineer. New York Florists' Club The first meeting of the Autumn of the New York Florists' Club was held on Monday evening of this week at the club's rooms. Grand Opera House Bldg,, 2.3d St. and Sth ave. About .")0 members attended. There was only one cxiiibit, comprising two plants, one of Salvia farinacea, lavender flowered, and its white variety, the latter being a sport which originated last year in the bands of John Canning, superintendent of the Lewisohn estate at Ardsley. N. Y. It is a graceful, bright, good', milk white variet.v. beautiful and likely to be valu- able for bedding and as a pot plant. A certificate of merit was awarded. Three new members were nominated, namely Clifford Lowther of TiiK I'l.oit- isr.s' Exchange, New York ; Wilfred Holker. New York, and Henry Sclunidt. Church Lane, North Bergen, N. .1. Reports were received from various standing committees. Charles W. Weath- ered reported progress for the flower show committee, saying that the prelimi- nary schedule had been issued. The club has received better terms than last year. Should the club subscribe a less sura than the Horticultural Society each organi- zation would share equally in the profits. Jasper R. I,ewis reported on behalf of ROSES in all the leading varieties. CARNATIONS of high quality. Longiflorum and Rubrum LILIES throughout the year. LILY OF THE VALLEY. AU Other Flowers in their season. P. J. SMITH, Wholesale Florist fJrl^^l^Vi'^loB* 131 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY J. K. ALLEN 118 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Cut Flowers Phone*, FARRAGUT 187 and 30JS ConiifniiMnU of good itock soKdUd. Choice Carnations. Roses. Orchids. Lllle«. Bulbous Stock, and other Seasonable Flowers ESTABLISHED 1S87 Pioneer Commission Dealer in J. J. COAN. wHo^*^^' n^'^'" 115 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephoneai Fairagut 5413-5891 ContignmenU SoliciUd When nrdorlDt:. pi' a.^f mention The ICxcbapge GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist 4 104 West 28th Street Telephone Farragut 2264 ConsigDments Solicited NEW YORK When ordering, please mention The Ercbange the transportation committee to Houston, outlining in a bright, intelligent manner the features of tlie trip made by the New York delegatit.>n. He proposed that an oflicial vote of thanks from the club be sent to the New Orleans Horticul- tural Society and the Houston Florists' Club for the gracious entertainment they extended. This was seconded and car- ried unanimously. John Young, secretary, spoke of the S. A. F. convention. A. L. Miller, Ja- maica, N. Y,, who was elected vice- president of the S. A. F., also spoke, and in acknowledging the honor promised to do all that was in his power to help the sof;iety and make the 1917 convention a record breaker. Jos. A. Manda gave a broad outline of the trip to Houston, and the work accomplished, Harry A. Bunyard was called upon to speak in reference to tlie Bar Harbor Sweet Pea show. Incidentally, Mr. Bunyard gave notice that he intended to make a pro- posal at the next meeting that the presi- dent of the club, as a director of the S. A. F., be instructed to urge upon the executive board the undesirability of changing the date of the convention. President Weston appointed Patrick O'Mara, Frank H. Traendly and Walter F. Sheridan a committee to prepare reso- lutions on the death of W. F. Kasting ; and Chas. H. Totty. Peter Duff and Chas. Knight a committee to prepare resolutions on the death of Wm. Tricker. Light refreshments were served by the House Committee, under Geo. Hilden- bi'and's direction, and A. L. Miller treated the members present to cigars, a thoughtful act that was greatly api)re- ciated. There was no lecture. Syracuse.N. Y. Albany, N. Y. A regular meeting of the .\lltaiiy Flo- rists' Club was held at F. A. Uanker's greenhouses, Schenectad.v rd.. on Tburs- (iay evening, Sept. 7, President Thomas Tracey in the chair. The report of the clam bake committee was read. Visit- ing guests were R. Short and Steve Oreene, each of Philadelphia. Both gen- tlemen were requested to address the meeting. The outlook for the Fall and for 1017 was very promising they said. Before motion to adjourn Mr. Danker invited the members to refreshments. The next regular meeting of the club will be hehl on Thursday evening. Oct. 7t. at the Albany Cut Flower Exchange, fill Broadway .which will be the meet- ing rooms of the club for the coming Winter. All members are invited to be present. L. H. S. Still Few Flowers I'lowers are getting scarce, if any- thing, and all are hard pushed to get stock. What with the arrival of promi- nent society folks for the State Fair, who will be the guests at many large functions, the sudden deaths of two very prominent men — one a leading brewer, the other a large ice dealer — the call for flowers is the largest the craft has had for some time. Asters and Gladioli still continue very poor and scarce ; the latter are gaining in favor and have been largely used at several weddings the past few weeks, Bellamy Bros, report having had a very heavy trade all through the Sum- mer. The drought held them back in getting their Carnations benched but this work is now completed and all hands will be put to building the new bouse, which it is hoped to have erected, by Oct. 1, The stock is all in fine shape. The 'Mums are a very promisiog lot, Jim still stands by some of the old favor- ites, .such as Cullingfordi, Bunnaffon, Chrysolora, Pacific .Supreme and Golden Eagle, although several new ones are being tried out. Gus Bartholome, as usual, has a splendid lot of Carnation plants benched, and is cutting (]uite a good crop of very good flowers, wliich find a ready sale at fancy prices. His stock of Ferns is very large and fine and large blocks of Lilies. Begonias. Primulas and Cyclamen were noted. There is much complaint among quite a number of florists over the non- arrival of their bulbs from Holland, some have had their orders filled entirely, some only partly and others not at all. Order- ing bulbs from Europe seems to be quite a gamble at the present time. Bob Bard acted as one of the judges at the Rochester show. . Walter Mott. representing Benj. Ham- mond, paid .your scribe a flying visit on his way West. He reports business very good and cannot recall the time when florists generall.v were so prosperous. The Syracuse Florists' Club There was a targe and enthusias- tic meeting on the .'ith. It was decided to have a floral float in the automobile parade on the 11th. Seven hundred cars are entered and it will be the largest af- fair of its kind ever seen in this part of the State. H. Y. The nurseries at Arlington. N. J., con- ducted by the late William Tricker. will be continued by his son. Chas. L. Tricker, as heretofore. - September 16, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 653 !. Bonnet Q. H. BuKB Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists [30 Livin^slon St., BROOKLYN, N.Y. TelephoDes: Main 1293-4 OUT-OF-TOWN ORDERS CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO Give US a trial Cut Flower Exchange Siith Avenue and 26th Street :OOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK ¥ Open every Morning at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowers Wall space for advertiaing purposes for Rent V. S. DoRVAL. Jr., Secretary (ONNOT Brothers Wholesale Floristt |55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE FLOOR COOGAN BUILDING llpen All Tmy Tel. Mad. Sq. 830 White & MulHiT Wholesale Commission Dealers in Cut Flowers 152 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. phones. Main 3642 and 3 iVbon ordering, please mention The Exchange Established 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florists 110 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, Farragut 551 i^nslgnments of Choice Flowers Solicited William H. Kuebler Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 WiUou^hby St., BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephone, Main 4591 Badgley & Bishop, Inc. Phone { Jggj } Mad. Sq. J4 West 28th St., New York City Receivers and Distributors of CHOICE CUT FLOWERS L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 2315 Consignments SoLictTEo Wholesale Florist 55. West 26th Street, NEW YORK Telephone, Madison Square 8946 ^^ HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST |/ A I I f V ALWAYS GRADE OF VALLC-Y ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES. CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. J^ii\l\;°?i^ 105 W. 28th St.. New York Frank H. Traendly Charles Scbenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists 436 Sixth Ave., bet. 26th and 27th Sts. New York City and Cut Flower Exchange Consignments Solicited Phones: Farragut 797-798-799 Telephone MadisoD Square 3860 WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37-39 West 28th St., NEW YORK WHOLESALE FLORIST H. E. FROMENT, 148 WEST 28th STREET tel{|»o| farragut NEW YORK AMERICAN BEAUTIES, THE KILLARNEYS, RICHMOND, OPHELIA, SUNBURST, SHAWYER, STANLEY, HOOSIER and WARD ROSES VIOLETS. CARNATIONS AND ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers New York, September 12, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m. Tuesday ROSES— 10.00 to 20.00 8.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 100 to 1.60 ,50 to 3.00 .50 to 3.00 .50 to 4.00 .50 to 6.00 ..50 to 3.00 .SO to 3.00 CARNATIONS— ( White .50 to 1.50 .50 to 1.50 .50 to 1.50 " Extra Standard J Pink No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 r^?°J.y . ( White . . ■■ Tad^^'o' jpinic ..::.:::. Varlettes) \ Yellow and var.. Novelties to White Killarney .25 to 3.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz.. . . per bunch. Dahlias 1.00 to 2.00 to .60 to 1.50 Hadley ... to . . . ..50 to 3.00 2.00 to 10.00 Key .60 to 3.00 .... to Cecile Brunner.Elgar.etc. bun. .01 to .05 ■ (iladiolus. Baby, per doz Bride Mme. PI. Euler (Prinaa Donna) 2.00 to 12.00 6.00 to SOD 2.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 6,00 Radiance .... to .... Lily of the Valley Mrs. George Shawyer Sunburst .50 to 5.00 .50 to 5.00 .50 to 5.00 .60 to 5.00 .60 to 5.00 1.00 to 8.00 1,00 to 8.00 .25 to .50 .75 to 1.00 .05 to .15 .10 to .20 ... to Narcissus, P. W., per bunch . . . Narcissus, Daffodils, per bunch. Pansies to .... to Lady Alice Stanley Ophelia J. J. L. Mock Mrs. Charles Russell Primula, per bunch ... to 50.00 to 75.00 Adlantum Cuneatum Hybridum and Croweanum.. Antirrhinum, per bunch Asparagus Plumoaus, bunches. . to Smllax, per doz. strings .76 to 1.00 Bouvardla, per bunch .... to .... .05 to .10 . . . . to .... Callas, per doz Daisies Sweet Peas, Ord., doz. bunches. to Ferns, per 1000 1.00 to 1.50 Galas, green and bronze.. 1000 Leucothoe, per 1000 .75 to 1.00 4.00 to 7.50 . . . . to .... Violets. Double ■■ Single, Princess of Wales to Wallflowers, per bunch - . . to .... -i 1 — =^ === All the New and Standard ROSES Fine Grade CARNATIONS and all Seasonable CUT FLOWERS WALTER F. SHERIDAN, 133 WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK TELEPHONE, FARRAGUT 3532 WlLUAMKESSLER-H^Ao/esafef/omt 2335 and alt2?56°"/^.u. 1 1 3 West 28th Street, NEW YORK A Complete Line of Summer Flowers When ordering, please mention The Exchange EDW. C. HORAN 55 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, {}«|[Madi.„n Square Q^^ FlOWCrS at WhoIcSalc Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange George C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, Farragut 608-609 The best source of supply in the city ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES, VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS Peraona Attention — ConsignmentA Solicited Satiafaotion Guaranteed When ordering, please mention The Bzcbanct B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street, New York VI ^ f B? T C CARNATIONS I V 1- K^ I S AND ROSES Shipping orders reoeire prompt attention Whpn ordprlng. pleape mention The Bichany Louis M.NOE LouisA. Noe Wholesale Cot miMaion Florigta Telephone, Madison Square 756 American Beauties A Specialty Mathew Sampson, Jr., Ma..,., 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK When frdprlng. plonse mentU'n The Exchange Carnations, Roses, Pansies, Single Violets D. C. ARNOLD & CO., Inc., Tri:?.' 112 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Farragut 2287 WhPn ,,.-.1„rin., i.)....v,. „. ...l-.n T'.n TTrhnnge Goldstein & Futterman Wholesale Florists CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 102 West 28(li Street, New York City Telephone, Farragut 9761 When ordering, please mention The Exchange Growers' Cut Flower Co. Cut Flowers at Wholesale E. J. Van Reyper, Manager CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephones — Farragut 6237-3563 V.^en onhTing. iil,'iisp nviili.in Thp F.xclinnge William Stuart Allen Co. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephone — Madison Square 356 When ordering, please mention The Exchtnge Alfred H. Langjahr Wholesale Florist 130 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Telephones — Farragut 4626-4627 When nrdfrinc nli>nsp m-'nrlnn Th-' C.Tr»i»nB'» John Young George Hlldenbrand John Young & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, MADISON SQUARE 73U When ordering, please mention The Bxcbanfe 654 The Florists' Exchange New England Florist Supply Co. SPECIAL— '» Ei^f^*^ Sphagnum Moss, $3.50 276 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telophonot: Fort Hill, 3469— Msln, 478S W Open 6 a. m. to 7 p. McALPiNE & McDonald s?"'' Roses, Carnations, Peas, Violets, Pansies, Valley, Lilies, Orchids, Anemones and Iris CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED FULL LINE OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Tel. Fort Hiu 3630-3631-3632 256 Devonshire Street, BO.STON, MASS. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted BuBalo Sept. 5 1916 Cincinnati .Sept. 11, 1916 NAMES AND VARIETIES Boston Sept. 12. 1916 1 St. Louis Pittsburgh Aug. 28, 1916:Sept. 4, 1916 1 20.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 20.00 10 00 to 12 00 to : to ; .... to to to to 10 . to 5.00 0.00 5.00 0.00 6.00 '6.66 800 4.00 8.00 6 66 6.00 ■6'o6 6.00 1.66 ".26 .25 4.00 4.06 ".is .10 '4".66 1000 s.oo 60.00 1.50 Roses— A. Beauty — SpeeiAl Fancy Extra No. 1 No. 2 20.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 20,00 10.00 to 15.00 5.00 to 10.00 to .... to .... to to 4.00 to . . to 20.00 to 25.00 15.00 to 20.00 .... to ... 6.00 to 8.00 3 00 to 4 00 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 No. 3 . : . . to : : : : 3 00 to 7 00 Hadley 1.00 to S.OO 1.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 4.00 1,00 to 4.00 1.00 to G.OO 1.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 8.00 1.00 to 8.00 1.00 to 6.00 to .... to 1.00 to 1.00 to to 1.00 to 3.00 to to to .... to .... .... to Kaiserin Augusta Victoria . . . . tn .... 3 00 to 6 00 9 nn tn 4 00 2.00 to 8.00 4.00 2.00 to 8.00 2 00 to 4 00 to 1 ... to ... . 3.00 2.00 to fi.OO 4.00 to S.OO 6.0Q to .... to to 3 00 to 6 00 to Mrs. Chaa. Russell Mrs. Fr.-incis Scott Key 8.00 i5.66 to ... . to 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 8.00 4 00 to 7 00 4 00 to Ophelia 1.00 to 6.00 1.00 to 2 00 to 6.00 Prince de Bulgarie (Mrs. Taft).. 3 00 to 6 00 2 00 to 1.00 to 5.00 1.00 to 5.00 1.00 to 6.00 1.00 to 1.00 to to to . to 4.00 5.00 2.00 to S.OO 2 00 to 4 00 to . . . . to .... to .... .... to to 20 to .... to < .20 to .... to 2 00 to Asparagus Plumoaus, per buDch. Sprengeri, per buDoh. to to .... to ... .25 to .25 to 1.00 to . to .75 35 3.00 .30 to .40 .30 to .80 .60 to 2.00 . . to to Callas to ... to .... Carnations. Inf. grades, all col.. . r" White 1.00 to 1 50 to 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 1 00 to 2 00 to to tn 1.50 1.50 1.00 to .... to to ... to .... L Yellow a.nd rai. . •Fancy P Whit* 1.00 to 2.00; to to . to 1 60 to 2 00 to ... to .... 1.50 to 2 00 to grades of stand-S Red . . to .... .to . . .... to .... .rd varieties) |^ yeUow and var. . Daffodils . . to . . . . to .... ... to ... . 3.00 to .... to to l.OO to 1 25 Daisies . to .... . to .... to .... .15 10.00 to .15 to to 15 .... to . to ... . to - - - . ... to .... .50 to 3.00 8.00 to UOO 3.00 to to 4.00 '8.66 4.00 6.00 to 10 00 8 00 to 8 00 to 10.00 5 00 to 6 00 to Lily of the Valley 4.00 to 6.00 to to . to . to .... 1.80 to 2 00 to to ... to 1.80 2.00 to to . . to 3.00 .... to ... ... to Violets Sini{le ....'. to .... to .... Double . . to ... to .... .... to . . tn Wallflowers ... to to to .... to .... 2.00 to 4.00 '. . . . to Water Lilies to ... tn WELCH BROS. CO. Write (or quotationi before ordering elsewhere Wholesale Cut Flower Market Daily conaigDments from leadinK growers Full liiie of Florists' Supplies Telephone Main 6367-6268 226 Devonshire S*., BOSTON, MASS. When orderlnp. pl<'afle mcnllOD Thf Kirbnngp Buffalo, N. Y. The William F. Kasting Co., wholesale florist.s, is uovv in its new quarters at SGS-.ITO Washington st. The place is commodious, afl'ofding ample room for the crowds of customers who may be seen daily in thi.s busy store. The treasurer, E. O. Brucker, and the secretary, W. H. Eiss, had a corps of men transferring the stock and office equipment from the old to the new headquarter.s. New ice boxes will be installed about Oct. 1. The of- fice at the front of the store will have plenty of light and will be up-to-date in every detail. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Scott have re- turned from their trip up the lakes. William J. Peake, florist at Genesee St. and East I'arade ave., is on a business trip to New York, where he was for- merly in business, Mi.ss K. M. Cantlin, florist, at 3 Wads- worth St.., is on a vacation at Little Val- ley, N. Y. In her absence the store is in charge of her sister. Mrs. G. A. Mc- Gloin and Walter Mahar. Charles Schoenhut, florist at .352 Will- iam St., has returned from a motor trip to the Adirondacks. He was accom- p.'inied by Mrs. Schoenhut and a party of friends. They visited Alexandria Bay, the Thousand Islands, and other points, r^ehde & Schoenhut, who have green- houses and a nursery at Gardenville. are making satisfactory progress with their nursery crop and truck gardening. Jack L. Kramer, who is associated with J. B. Wiese florist, in the Washing- ton market, has returned from his vaca- tion which he spent camping in the Lake of Bays region in Muskoka, Can. George L. Kumpf, florist, at 420 Dodge St., reports that he has a good share of funeral work. He and Edward Erion, whose family has three homes on Lin- wood ave., this city, recently went to Rochester, where they bought nursery stock for the Erion property. Mr. , Kumpf will do considerable landscape gardening for the Erion family. Reichert Bros., George, Albert and Charles, who conduct Reichert's flower shop at 2327 Main St., will install the i decorations for the Fall openings at the department stores of .1. N. Adam & Co., the William Hengerer Co., and other concerns. The Reichert busiriess was established by the father, August Reich- ert, who retired two years ago. ^Phis firm has just received, from Henry A. Dreer, Inc., of Philadelphia, a car load of Cro- tons, palms and ferns for decorati(tns. i Peter E. Podelniak, a Buffalo florist, Patrick Welch 'bostonT^aIs: Wholesale Florist Btore open for busioeta at 6 a. m. Telephone Main 2698 American Beauties, Orchids. Valley, Carnations. Calendulas, Cornflowers. Enftlish Primroses, Yellow Daisies, Sweet Peas and Lilium Longifiorum. All the novelUea in the Cut Flower Market furniahed on short notice. Prices quoted on application. No retail orders accepted. Flowers ahipped out of Boston on early trains When «. nil-ring, ph-ane meotlon The Exchange B. A. SNYDER CO. SS^; Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Fort HIU 1083-25017-25552 ordering, pleuie meDtlon Tbe ExcbADge PITTSBURGH CUT HOLTON&HUNKELCO. FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. will II 111 ii. rill-, please mention The Excniinpe WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 462 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phone— Main 874 P. O. When ordering, pieape mention Box— 103 Til.. Exchange razed. He has a handsome new motor truck for delivery purposes. Mr. Buechi has a large floral trade in connection with lodges and churches. He is a mem- ber of several fraternal organizations and a trustee of the Lutheran St. John's Orphan Home of this city. His flower store on the Washington market is in charge of Mrs. Buechi and her mother, Mrs. Waller. Former Frominient Florist Passes Auray Mrs. Rachel M. Rebstock John- son, who at oue time was prominent in the florist business in Buffalo, died re- cently at the Woman's Hospital in this city. She formerly conducted a flower store at 61-1 Main st. She retired from the trade about four years ago after her marriage to Capt. Johu Johnson of Buf- falo. For years she was a.ssociated with her brother, J. H. Rebstock, a local flo- rist, but in 1002 she went into business for herself. She had a Winter home at Williamsville, N. Y., and a Summer home at Crystal Beach. The funeral services were held from the home of Will- iam H. Johnson, 4S Oxford ave., Buf- falo. Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 13, and burial was at Forest Lawn cemetery. There w-ere many floral tributes from local florists and other friends. T. J. Puhalski, florist, has renewed his lease at his store at lOlKi Broadway. It was formerly reported that Mr. Puhal- ski would seek a new location in Buf- falo or some other city. He has been in business fifteen years and was the first florist in the P^dish section to spe- cialize in ornamental floral work. He is planning to increase his flower business and will give particular attention to deco- rations for parties, conventions and car- nivals. His store is large and well ar- ranged. His two spa^-ious show windows contain fine displays and are lighted ev- ery night up to midnight. His trade ex- tends outside of Buffalo to Niagara Falls, T.ockiHirt. I.ackawann.i and other points. .Ic-Krii A. MrCiviKE. {•iHimuiwjmnimuiiiiiiiinuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiinuiiiEiHiiiniuiiiiuiiiiiuniiiiiiiiiwiiuiiiiiiaimiiimiiiiiiiiiEiHiiimiiiuiuinigimiuiiiiinK*^ recently tiled a petition in bankruptcy. H.s liabilities amount to $5,605 and his assets total $100. Leon and Chauncey Neubeck, local flo- rists, recently took a motor cycle trip to Angola, Silver Creek, Dunkirk and Erie, Pa. J. H. Rebstock took care of the floral decorations at a prominent wedding at Holy Angels' church this week. Mr. Kebstock also has considerable funeral work. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Palmer and their son. Mark, will remain on their vacation at i ox Point, Out., until the end of September. "We are booking several or- ders for wedding decorations," said Mgr. Slattery, of Palmer's main store, "Our stock of Roses, Gladioli and Asters is improving, but our supply is not sufli- cient to admit of elaborate window dis- plays. Our Fall trade in general looks very promising." W. H. Grever, mana- ger of Palmer's upper store, has re- turned with his family from a motor trip through eastern New York. The old mill scene in one of the wiudows at this store is still attracting crowds. The flowers, ferns, etc., used in the display are fre- quently renewed and the display thus re- tains its fresh appearance. W". C. Stroh reports that his Sweet Peas at his Attica greenhouses are grow- ing satisfactorily. "Our 'Mums are com- ing along nicely." said Mr. Stroh, "and we will have cuttings up to the Holidays. Just now we are devoting our time to re- pairing our greenhouses and planting various lines." "We are getting our stock ready for Fall," said F. J. Baum, who has green- houses at 52 Ivingsley st. "We do not make any effer 100. The latter price is only ob- tained for the very best flowers. Hy- brid tea Roses are more plentiful ; this is more true of short stemmed flowers, but these are welcome at this time. The price varies from Ic. to 10c. each. Carnations from young stock are more plentiful, although the quality is not very high. Hhcre is always a demand for them and they are missed very much when there is a shortage. Prices range from $1 to $2 per 100. Asters are more plentiful and the qual- ity is better. They have dropped in price. The inferi<»r grades are selling from 50c. to $1 per 100. while better grades are $2 to $3 per 100. Gladioli are qnite plentiful yet and are moving slower when other flowers are available. They are from 50c. to $2 per 100. Lilies are not over abundant and it ia said that they will be scarce from now on, on account of the difficulty in pro- Sejiteniber Ifi, 1016. The Florists' Exchange 655 At this time of the season when the market offers so little of good stock, what cut flower is more attracti\e or would make a better showing at a small cost than DAHLIAS? Do you know that there are good reasons why you should place your Dahlia orders with us? We have more high-grade Dahlias than anyone else. Our growers are acknowledged experts in their line and their aim is always quality in preference to quantity. Our stock consists only of the best varieties for cut flower purposes. Dahlias are handled differently by us; packed more careful- ly and every flower in our shipment is a good one. Our price is $2.50 to $4.00 per 100 THELEONIESSENCO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS N .W. Cor. 12^-f & Race Sts. Phi ladelphia. Pa. W^en ordering, plpasp mftitloo Thp KirhaneP Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Philadelphia, Sept. 3, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Roses— A. Beauty, Special 20.00 to 25.00 Fancy 15.00 to 20.00 Extra 10.00tol2.50 No. 1 6.00 to 8.00 No. 2 4.00 to 6.00 No. 3 to .... Kaiserin Aug. Vic 2.00 to 10.00 Killarncy 2.00 to 6.00 White Killarney 2.00 to 6.00 Lady Hillingdon to .... Milady to .... Mrs. Aaron Ward 2.00 to 4.00 My Maryland 2.00 to 6.00 Pnnce de Bulgarie (Mrs. Taft) to Radiance to Richmond to Sunburst 2.00 to Killarney Brilliant 2.00 to 6.00 J. J. L. Mock 2.00 to 8.00 Mrs. Charles Russell 2.00 to 12.00 Mrs. Francis Scott Key to .... Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 2.00 to 6.00 Hadley 2 00 to 6.00 Ophelia 2.00 to 6.00 Adlantum, Ordinary 75 to 1.00 " Farleyense to . . . . Antirrhinum, per bunch to .... Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch .25 to " Sprengeri, per bunch .25 to Asters 1.00 to Bouvardla to Callas to Chrysanthemums, Ordinary to DaSodlls 8.00 .50 .50 4.00 to Carnations, Inf. grades, all col. ( White Standard Varieties. Fancy ^ Varieties Pink. Red , Yellow and var. White Pink ( Red . Yellow and var.. Daisies. Ferns, Hardy Forget-Me-Not8 Freesla Galax Leaves Gladiolus LUium Longiflorum Rubrura Lily of the Valley Mignonette Fancy Narcissus (Paper White). . Orchids — Cattleyas Cypripediuma Pansles, per 100 bunches.. Peonies Smllax, per doz. strings.. . Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas Tuberose Tulips, Single Double violets. Single Double Water Lilies 1.00 to 2.00 to to ... to to to to to to to .10 to to .15 to .10 to .15 2.00 to 4.00 8.00 to 10.00 ... to 4.00 to 6.00 ... to . ... to . ... to . 75.00 tolOO.OO ... to . ... to . ... to . 1.80 to 2.40 ... to . ... to . 3.00 to 4.00 to to to to to ' curing bulbs. Lilium longiflorum flowers are selling from Sc. to 14c. each. The supply o£ orchid flowers is quite limited at this time, but there is no heavy demand. Lily of the Valley is still scarce and there is a good demand at 4c. to 6c. each. Cosmos is plentiful and the flowers are improving in quality. In other mis- cellaneous flowers Salpiglossis, Gom- phrena, Helichrysum, Buddleia, Hydran- gea and I^arkspur are offered in quan- tity. There is a plentiful supply of all kinds of greenery which is moving slowly. Crotons, Dracaenas and fern plants are moving nicely. General Vtevjn Nearly all the vacationists have returned from seashore and mountains and can be found at their respective places of business. The weather is I cooler, outdoor flowers are more plenti- ful, and quality is improving. The Horticultural Club of Boston held its first meeting at the Parker House on Wednesday evening, Sept. 6. Two new members were elected, William An- derson, of South Lancaster, and Mr. Fairbanks of Milton. The table deco- rations were Gladioli, from William Sim, and Scotch Heather from Wm. Anderson. The employees of R. & J. Farquhar & Co., including nursery and store assist- ants, will have an outing at Wellesley, Mass., on Saturday, Sept. 16. About 100 employees will attend the outing and a long program of sports has been ar- ranged for, with valuable prizes. The oflicers of the Gardeners and Flo- rists' Club are trying their utmost to make the opening meeting of the season on Tuesday evening, Sept. 19, one of the most instructive and interesting that the club has had for some time. In addition to a stereopticon lecture on birds by the Sn Carnation Plants Plants that give you Quantity limited. PINK 100 1000 .5000 Alice $7..M $65.00 2500 Mrs. C. Edward Akehurst. 6.00 50.00 2500 Mrs. C. W. Ward 7.50 60.00 UOOO Enchantress 7.00 55.00 2500 Rose Pink Enchantress.. . 7.50 60.00 2000 Rosette 7..50 60.00 2000 Enchantress Supreme... . 8.00 70.00 RED 2000 Champion 7.50 60.00 ,S00O Beacon 7.00 60.00 2500 Victory ; 7.00 55.00 WHITE 5000 Matchless 7.00 55.00 4000 White Wonder 7..50 60.00 2500 White Enchantress 7.50 60.00 .3000 White Perfection 7.50 60.00 2000 Alma Ward 7.00 55.00 VARIEGATED 1000 Benora ' 8.00 75.00 Prices on 2d size on application CINERARIAS 2! 2-inrh pots Half dwarf, selected strains, best colors: 83.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; 3-inch, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. FERNS ,00 Scottii. 2ii-in $5.00 Boston. 232-in Teddy, Jr. 2t2-in., extra good 5.00 6.00 1000 $45,00 45.00 50.00 Ij-iii. of the above, $50.00 to $75.00 per 100. 100 1000 Scottii. 4-in $25.00 $200.00 Teddy. Jr. 4-in 25.00 200.00 Roosevelt. 4-in 25.00 200.00 0-in. of the above, $60.00 and $75.00 per 100. SPECIAL OFFER 2000 Teddy Jr., 5 >2-in., good, $25.00 per 100. 2000 Teddy Jr., Bench Ferns, ready for 6- in. pots, $15.00 per 100 for the lot. SWEET PEA SEED. See list the desired results. Order quickly. CALCEOLARIAS This plant is bLTumintj more popular each year. Order now. 2!^-inch $7.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. CALENDULA Very best strains, for greenhouse growing. 2.'2-in. pots. .84.00 per 100. $.35.00 per 1000. FOLIAGE PLANTS ARAUCARIAS loo Eicelsa. 3 tiers $60.00 Escelsa. 4 tiers 75.00 Glauca. 7-in $1.25 and $1..50 each Robusta. 7-in 1.25 and 1.50 each PALMS KENTIA Belmoreana— Made-up plants $4.00 to Single plants. 15 KENTIA Forsteriana— Made-up plants $3.50 to $15.00 each Single plants 15 to $7.50 each COCOS Weddelliana— 2-in. pots $15.00 per 100 3-in, pots 20.00 per 100 PHtENIX Roebelenli— 4 to 10-in, pots 60c. to $10.00 each DRAC^NAS— Indivtsa, Terminalis, Lord Wolseley, j Fragrans and others. I Prices on application, Crotons. All sizes, all vars.l5c. to $10.00 ea. I Ferns. All sizes, all vars 5c. to 2.50 ea. I Some excellent stock at a bargain. I Let us quote you on your requirements under Classified of this issue. $7.50 each 7.50 each CLOSING HOUR DURING SEPTEMBER, 5 P. M. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK 117 West 28th Street BALTIMORE Franklin and St. Paul Sts. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow Street WASHINGTON 1216 H Street, N.'.W. When ordering, please mentiop The Excb:uige .^.'Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange The Finest in ROSES. GLADIOLI, ASTERS. EASTER LILIES and all Seasonable Flowers at all times We can serve you to your entire satisfaction A trial order will convince you 1615 RANSTEAD STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When orderlnf?. please mention The Ejcbange Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. 1517 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. GLADIOLUS, LILIES and aU SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS Closing Daily At 5 P. M.; Saturdays 1 P. M. When ordering, please ipentlon Th» w^^ehiinge WIVI.J.BAKER Wholesale Florist 12 South Mole St., PhiJadelplua, Pb. GLADIOLUS, ASTERS and extra fine PLUMOSUS When urdering. please mention The Exchange Stuart H. Miller A oomplete Hne of everytfainc in Cut Flowers Philadelphia Quality 1617 Ranatead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange famous State ornithologist, Mr. Furbush, there will be an entertainment, dance and collation ; exhibits o£ seasonable flowers will be welcomed for the tables. Dutch bulbs are reaching the city and the quality was never better than it is this season. Large shipments of Hya- cinths, Tulips, Narcissi and Crocuses have arrived and French bulbs are ex- pected this week. Bell Telephooe Kejratone Telephon* Komada Brothers ^I'Si^^Srii WIRE DESIGNS FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Any Wire Detiifn at »hort notic* 1008 Vine Street PHILADELPHIA. PA. When ordering. pleHwe mt-nflon Thi* Errhflngt' Berger Bros. Wholesale Florists Choicest Seasonable Flower* In QuantltT 1225 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention TiiB Exchaoc* 636 The Florists' Exchange SEEDS, BULBS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD, Etc. DAILY SHIPMENTS FROM 81XTY GROWERS Winterson's Seed Store wabash Ave. Chicago FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Wholesale Commission Cut Flowers The Chicago Flower Growers Association PAUL R. KLINGSPORN, Manager Whotesale Growert of Cut Flowera and Plant* 182 N. WABASH AVE. CHICAGO BEAUTIES, LILIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS AND EVERYTHING SEASONABLE Wtieu ordtTlns, plniup tueptioD The Excliangp ^Tieii ordering, plfcse tneotlnn Tti*' Rxfhange E. G. HILL CO. Wholesale Florists Richmond, Indiana Wlien ordering, pk-ase mention The Exchange Florists' Supplies McCallum Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Eicbange ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE 80 East Randolph St. CHICAGO When ordering, please mention The Eichanfe Welch Bros. Co. is to handle the flowers of Norris Comley, of Burlington, Mass. Henry Haas, manager for Welch Bros. Co., is personally to look after the selling of Mr. Comley's flowers at the latter's stall at the Co-operative Market. Wm. Sim, who has planted several of his houses with Roses, is now sending his first crop of blooms to the market. He is also sending Carnation flowers, which are of good quality, considering the earli- ness of the season. He still continues to send daily large shipments of Gladioli. ■ The flowers are sold at Mr. Sim's staU at the Co-operative Market by the Henry M. Robinson Co. Thomas Roland is marketing from his Nahant greenhouses very superior Cro- ton plants, Cybotium and Boston ferns. From the Revere greenhouses there is a large daily cut of Ward, Stanley, White and Pink Killarney and Ophelia Roses. One of the large greenhouses is to be sown this week with Spencer Sweet Peas. Peirce Bros, of Waltham have com-, pleted the building of one large green- house, which is now planted with Roses. All the greenhouses of this large estab- lishment are devoted to Roses. They are cutting now a nice crop of the fol- lowing varieties ; Ophelia, Scott Key, White and Pink Killarney and Hoosier Beauty. The price obtained for stalls at the sale at the Boston Co-operative Flower Market, on Saturday, Sept. 9, compares very favorably with those of last year. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Peirce of Waltham have just returned from a two weeks' vacation which was spent at Bretton Woods, White Mountains, New Hamp- shire. Paul Brigham of Westboro is sending to market Carnations of the foUowinR varieties : Benora, Enchantress, Supreme, Alice and Matchless. John Foot of Reading 3Ybo specializes in Bouvardias, is now marketing nice flow-ers of B. Humboldtii and another pink and white variety. Paul Regan, manager at P. Welch's wholesale flower store, was married at Cambridge on Sunday, Sept. 10, to Miss May Connors. The young couple have the" best wishes of their many friends. The honeymoon is being spent at some quiet retreat, away from the bustle of city life. Patrick Welch returned last week from his cottage at Old Orchard and can be found daily at his store on Devonshire st. 1 Miss Clough, bookkeeper for Pierce Bros.. Waltham, is spending a month at Cape Cod. For variety of flowers the Mann Bros. Co. can easily outdo any of the other salesmen at the Boston Flower Ex- change. We noted an exceptionally fine early Cosmos which is very compact in H. E. Philpott, Pro. V Bezobk, Vi«-PrM. Lonft Distance Telephone Central 3373 Nettie L. Pabkeb, Sec'y A. T. PrpBR. Treaa, & Manaser Everything In Cut Flowers A. T. PYFER & CO. 30 EAST RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO, ILL When orderlDg. please mentlop The Exchange WHOLESALE FLORISTS Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Chicago, Sept. 12, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES — American Beauty. Specials per doz. 36-inch stems " 30-inch stems " 24-inch stems " 18 to 20-inch Short 2.50 to 3.00 2.00 to 2.50 1.50 to 2.00 1.00 to 1.60 .76 to 1.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2,00 4.00 to 6.00 3 00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3,00 1.00 to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2.00 10.00 to 12.00 8.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 4.00 to 6,00 3.00 to 4,00 1.00 to 2.00 4.00 to 6 00 3.00 to 4.00 1 1.00 to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 3 00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 1 CARNATIONS— r. , , 1 White .75 to 1 00 .75 to 1 00 .75 to 1.00 1.00 to 1..50 1.00 to 1.50 100 to 1.50 to 1.00 Standard J piSt / Varieties "j^R^d .....: i! i! ! ♦Fancy f white ('The HighestJ pink Grades of St'dl %^ f Cecile Brunner Geo. Elfear Varieliea.) L."^° .25 to .35 .25 to .30 50.00 to 60 00 .50 to 1,00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3 00 1.50 to 3,00 I.OOto 2.00 to 3 00 White and Pink Killarney. Specials Fancy Medium Short Killarney Brilliant, Bpeciala. . . Chrysanthemums, per doz Short Ferns, Hardy, per 1000 Galax Leaves, per 1000 I.OOto 1.50 1.50 to 2.00 I.OOto 2.00 3.00 to 4,00 .25 to .50 8.00 to 10,00 3,00 to 4.00 4.00 to 5,00 Short Mrs. Aaron Ward, special Leucothoe Sprays Lillum Longlflorum Mrs. Chas. Russell, special Lily of the Valley 3.00 to 4 00 7.50 to 9.00 5.00 to 6.00 6.00 to 6,00 to 15 00 Orchids — Cattleyae. per doi Short Smllaz . . .75 to 1.00 .60 to .75 Ill Short Mrs. Taft. Short . . . . to . Select Short II • ' AaibeLtadingVarittiesoj Roses and CamatioFis PETER REINBERG SOEaslRaidolpliSt, CfllCAGO, ILL Wholesale Cut Flowers Headquarters for American Beauty Roies growth and the flowers of which have much better stems than usual. At this time the company has on hand the fol- lowing : Asters, Gladioli, LUies, Carna- tions. Lily of the Valley, Gomphrena, Helichrysum, Salpiglossis, Larkspur and Gypsophila. At the greenhouses at Ran- dolph they have just potted up twelve cases of Lilies for Christmas flowers. Alex. Magenson of Manchester-by-the Sea, is cutting very nice Golden Glow 'Mums. The Henry M. Robinson Co. reports S'iod business this week and greater facilit.v ill handling it. as flowers are more plentiful. We noted attractive Golden Glow 'Mums and Carnations and unusually fine Russell, Ophelia and Had- ley Roses. 0. H. Rice, of Lexington, has hired a stall at the Boston Flower Exchange. The Boston Flower Exchange Messen- ger service, which is controlled by Joseph Sloane, began its work last week and so far has proved very satisfactory. At Welch's wholesale flower store on Devonshire st. business is reported im- proving, flowers easier to obtain, quality growing better. They are receiving very good grades of Asters and their Gladioli flowers are superior to many wo have seen. R. C. •:*iiuiuiiiiiii] iiiiJuiiiiiiMiumiiiraiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiEiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiuitiuiiinnuiiiiiiiiiimiiciiiimimiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijni*:. I PHILADELPHIA I I WTiolesale Market and News of the City | •MiuiuiimiiiiiiiiiiuuRi uciiiiinuiuiciiiuuiiiuitiiiiiiniiiiiQiiiiiiiniuciuiiDiiiiitiiiiiinuimiuiuiimiiuiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiiniiiiiiiuiiiE' The Market There has been in the market within I slight reaction the past week, partly accounted for by slower sales and increasing supplies. Roses continue to improve in quality in all varieties, with little change in prices over last week's list. A few new crop Carnations are in, small-flowered and short of stem. The supply of Cattleyas is increasing and prices are going down. There is some Valley to be bad. Asters continue to be in fair supply ; some are good and sell well, hut the majority, being poor, find little sale. Easter Lilies are coming in strongly again. They are in full supply, with a slight falling off in price. .Dah- lias are now preferred; the supply is fair, with good variety. There are a few Sweet Peas and some Golden Glow 'Mums to be had and a limited supply of Snapdrngon. The usual supply of outdoor flowers has been augmented by the addition of Tritomas. The plant market is slowly opening up with a light demand for ferns in theing grown for pot and cut purposes and their present appearance leaves noth- ing to be desired. Thousands of cuttings of soft-wooded stock of bedding plants are being inserted in the sand to fill this mammoth range of houses for Spring. Frank T. Suchg and wife, of San An- tonio, Texas, called on the trade last week. They are making the trip through the country by motor. Franklin Ely. of the Henry F. Miehell Co. has returned from a two weeks' vacation. Edwards Floral Hall obtained the or- der for the decoration of the Hotel Tray- more, Atlantic City, last week, prepared in honor of President Wilson. American Beauty Roses were used extensively. The President occupied the famous "Pea- cock Suite" on the upper floor. M. Rice Co. is ready to move into its new building. 1220-22-24 Spring Garden St. The building is receiving its finish- ing touches and will be ready for occu- pancy in another week. Raymond Brunswick states that it will be the most finely equipped florists' supply house in the world. Alphonse Pcricat. the orchid specialist of Collingdale. whose place was almost entirely do.>> i CHICAGO and the WEST I I The Wholesale Market and News of the City | <«iiiimiiliiK]iiiNiiiiiutiiiiimriMiE]iiiiiniMiit]iiiiiiHuiiU(iinimwt]muniiujE]iiiiuiiiuininniiii]jit]|iiiuiii»iE]iiiiiuiiiii[]iiuiiiiiin[»iiuiiiiiiii? A Better Market The market eontinues to improve. .Stock is gradually beeomiug more plenti- ful and witli the arrival of September there is a uoted increase in the demand. The shipping trade is fast assuming its full volume for the season and local buy- ers find an outlet for more stock. Prices for this season are higher and a feeling of satisfaction prevails all around. Koses, while more plentiful, are still short in supply when it comes to the best grades. There has been an increase in the supply of Am. Beauty Roses. Some growers have a cut now in speci- ally strong medium lengths, that seem to suit the trade better than the extra long and are consequently having a good sale. Cooler weather has improved the quality of all varieties. Mrs. Chas. Russell shows a wonderful improvement and continues a leader in sales. Ophelia, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Milady, Sunburst, Mrs. Moore- field Storey, Champ Weilaud, have been seen in good form the past week and have always moved quickly. Tliere is still a lot of short stock that opens read- ily and is sold very cheaply. It is only quality that counts. Prices range from %\ to $8 per 100. Carnations remain scarce ; the large growers are as yet cutting only lightly. The prices range from $1 to $1.50 per 100. Asters in some localities have been im- proved by the recent rains and the sup- ply the past week made a better showing than it has done in several weeks. Some good stock has sold as high as $4 per 100. Some good shipments from the Eastern States, that in many cases show improvement over the local crops, on ac- count of the drought here, have reached the market. Prices range from $1 to $3 per 100. Gladioli appear to be in the height of their season's supply. They are to be found in large quantities with all the wholesalers. The price is lower than it has been this season. All the varieties of popular merit are obtainable ; the old favorites as well as the novelties. The price runs from $1 to $2 per 100 except in the case of some of the choicer varie- ties. Mrs. Pendleton, for instance, bringing as high as $6 per 100, when sold by itself. Some dealers will not sell it unless the buyers purchase liberally of other varieties. Valley is getting more plentiful, but so far faUs to loosen up any in price. Orchids are scarce and the supply of home grown stock being quite small, some dealers are getting some from East- ern growers. Easter Lilies, too, are be- • coming short in suppl.v. There are a few Rubrums, but not enough to cut any figure. 'Mums are getting better in quality and more are coming in.. Only Golden Glow is seen so far. The prices range from $1.50 to $3 per doz. , Green goods are in good supply. Some of the houses have begun to offer South- ern wild Smilax, which appears to be coming through in splendid shape. Chicago Florists' dub After a lapse of two months the Chicago Florists' Club met again on Thur.sday evening, Sept. 7, at the Morri- son Hotel. The meeting was well at- tended and the discussion of all matters that came before the club was lively and spirited. Martin Anjiing and Emil Sehwake. both of Maywood, were proposed for membership. Their applications will take the customary procedure in this matte'r. The principal topic of the evening was a paper read by AUie Zech of Zech & Mann, pertaining to the selling of cut fiowers by department stores in times of a glut, from a commission man's point of view. The paper was very interesting and evoked a lively discussion on the part of Aug. Jurgens, John Michelson, Geo. Asmus, Pres. Henderson and Secre- tary French. Mr. Zech was given a vote of thanks from the club for his excellent paper which will be found in our Retail Department in this issue. A committee representing the manage- ment of the convention of the Vegetable Growers' Association of America, to be held at the Hotel La Salle, Sept. 26, 27, 28, appeared before the club and asked co-operation in making the forthcoming convention a great success. A commit- tee consisting of Phil Foley, Fred Lau- tenschlager and E. F. Kurowski, was ap- pointed by the club to secure the use of autos from the club members for an auto ride to be given during the session of the vegetable growers here. Quite a few of the members present volunteered the use of their autos for the occasion. Arthur Herrington of Madison, N. J., was present at the meeting and spoke re- garding the show to be held in Pitts- burgh in June next, under the auspices of the Garden Club of Allegheny County. Pa. Mr. Herrington distributed advance premium lists showing an attractive lot of premiums offered at this show and urged the florists around Chicago to be present at the show in the capacity either of exhibitors or visitors. It was announced that Andrew Ben- sen, who was awarded the punch bowl at a former meeting of the club, was at present in this country and would be in attendance at the next meeting to claim the bowl. The trustees were instructed to attend to the matter of securing an- other meeting place before the October meeting. General News Joe Marks, a well-known and popular salesman, who has for several years been connected with the A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., 1302 W. Division St., Chicago, in its department of fold- ing_ cut-flower boxes for the trade has resigned his position to accept one with A. Henderson & Co., 211 North State St., dealers in seeds, plants, and bulbs, in the capacity of traveling salesman. Mr. Marks is well known to the florist trade throughout the entire country and his many friends wish him success in his new field. He starts on his new duties Sept. 16. T. E. Waters, of the Poehlmann Bros. 'Co., left on the 15th on an Eastern trip and will call on the trade in Boston, Philadelphia and New York. T^^lile in the East Sir. Waters will spend a few days, visiting his old friends in the vicin- ity of the Hub, his erstwhile home. L. P. Harley, Hartford, Mich., who prepares Oak leaves and Lycopodium for the trade, was in the city Monday, call- ing on the wholesale houses. Mr. Harley says that the demand for prepared foli- age is increasing every season. A. T. Pyfer, of A. T. Pyfer & Co., report the arrival of 20.000 Narcissi and all French bulbs for their greenhouses at Wilmette. All Holland stock is en route and will be delivered in Chicago this week. Bulb stock will be grown quite extensively by this concern the coming season. Chas. Erne, of Erne & Klingel, looks for a good market this week, which will be followed with good business right THE PETERS & REED POTTEDY CO. SOUTH ZANESVILLE, OHIO RED POTS WM. M. WARRIN 16 West 23d St., NEW YORK SPECIALTIES I. G. KIMBLE ft Ca«t Lak* St., CHICAGO Made of Washed Clays — Uniformly Burned — Carefully Packed When orderlD^, please mentlop The Exchange ©JeWHlLLDIN PoTTERY COMPANY FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Eiehange through the season. The demand for stock is quite strong, and. with cooler days and nights, the stock will be in large supply and fine quality. A. F. Longren and B. C. Pruner left Monday for their respective territories, on the road, after spending several day* in the city to rest up, after the trip back from the Convention. Wietor Bros., according to Gus Alles, arc beginning to cut heavily of all crops. IThey tind a nice increase in business. Now that everybody is back from his vacation the retailers are buying better and shipping trade is fast resuming its volume for this season. Joseph Clarkson, Manistee, Mich., has been in the city on a buying trip for a few days. He is well known in Chi- cago, having been connected with the trade here some years ago, before going til Michip-an. Allen Humason, who is on the road for Hilmar V. Swenson Co., in floral advertising, has been in the city a few days, and left Monday for a Southern trip. ■The Wellworth Farm, at Downer's Grove, according to Paul Klingsporn, the genial manager, are commencing to cut heavily on Mrs. Ward and other Roses that go daily to the Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n., By the way Mr. Klings- porn is receiving c,ongratulations — Paul Jr. is the name — mother and son are doing well. Arthur Herrington, Madison. N. J., spent Thursday, Sept. 7, in the city, on his wa.v back from Iowa City. la., where he went to attend the funeral of his mother. The various committees selling space for exhibits at the Vegetable Growers' Convention are meeting with much suc- cess. The roof garden of the Hotel La Salle will present all the prominent fea- tures of the horticultural industry on Sept. 26. 27, 28. A Dietsch Co.' wiU erect a large greenhouse, showing all the latest improvements in greenhouse archi- tecture. The Kroeschell Bros. Co. will have a large refrigerafing plant in opera- tion. All the other greenhouse building firms of the city have taken large space in the exhibition hall. The A. L. Randall Co. has made ar- rangements with Anton Then to handle his new Carnation Thenanthos. and will have the exclusive sale of this variety for tbe coming season's delivery. The American Greenhouse Mfg. Co. is issuing a large and attractive catalog of greenhouses, and all that pertains to their final construction. There are sev- eral unique features in the book, one SYRACUSE Standard Red Pots STRONG-LIGHT-POROUS WtHt for Catalogue end Prices Syracuse Pottery L. BREITSCHWERTH, Prop. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this Summer to stock your greenhouses. Think of ns— write us— try us The Keller Pottery Co. 213-223 Pearl St., Norristown, Pa. "When ordPiins. please meation The Exchange Peirce Paper w Flower Pot Made in etandard size* of 2-in. to 6-in. Tbe best Paper Pot for shipping purposes. Samples fur- nished free. Ask your dealer for them. E. ALLAN PEIRCE 40 Oak St.. Waltbam, Ma>» Whtn ordering, please mention The Exchange FOR THE BUSY MSN Otu Staek and Material Indax Pac* 6111 being the loose leaf binding, which per- mits of additional pages being added at any future time when occasion may de- mand. 658 The Florists' Exchange 1 m H We stick to our point — tliat the results are better when Magic Complete Fertilizers are used, because the Magic Brand is complete assurance of the right kind of Fertilizers for your particular Soil, Plants and Growing Conditions. And besides, Magic Complete Fertilizers are manufac- tured solely from Blood, Pure Bone Meal and Animal By- products, and the filler or m.akeweight is Pure Humus. However, there is no need for you to take our word for above facts. Try Magic Complete Fertilizers, Pure Bone Meal and Pure Carbonate of Lime out for yourself. Write today for Information Blank, booklet "Fertilizations and. Methods Adaptable in the Commercial Greenhouse" and our famous Feeding Charts. Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co, Manufacturers and Specialists in Greenhouse Soils and Complete Fertilizers for Every Plant Grown Under Glass and Outside 810 Exchange Ave., Union Stock Yards, Chicago a IIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I Illlllllllll Illllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllillllllll Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllll ill lllllllllllillllllllllllllIlM When orderin?. plpaae mention The Exchange The Renowned Food For Plants MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND WlieD ordering, please mePtlop The Eicbange A High Grade SHREDDED HUMUS FOR LAWN A pure plant food, unleached and un- burnt; proven by analysis to contain potash, phosphoric acid and nitrogen. Absorbs Nature's moisture and spreads its fertilizing elements through the soil. Requires months of preparation. Try a bag ! Ob« lOO-lb. bai. $L35 I Four 100-lb. b«si. $4.00 Two lOO-lb. ban. 2-50 Five 100-lb. ban, 4.50 Three 100-lb. ban. 3.S0 I Six 100-lb. ban. S.OO F. O. B. New York or Jersey City on any Railroad or Steamboat Line Send check or money order with order MAGIC HUMUS CO. G. W. Chandler, Sales Agent 264 WEST 34th STREET. NEW YORK or 40 PETERS PL.. RED BANK. N. J. Whfn rtrflprlng. nlPiiHi* mi'iitlon The Kxrlimiec NIKOTEEN For Bprayinc APHIS PUNK For Fnmicfttint Ajk your dfl*l«r for it Nicotine Mf^. Go. ST. LOUIS When ordering, plpasff nn'ntton The Kxch.nge The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrips and soft scale. Qt., Sl.OO: gal. t2.60. INIKOTIAINA A 12 per cent, nicotine solution prop- erly diluted for fumigating or vapor- izing. Qt., $1.50; gal., $4.50. Until further notice shipments of our products Fungine, Vermlne and Scallno win be subject to conditions of the chemical market. Prompt shipments can be guaranteed on ApMne and NUcotlana. APHINE MANUFACTURING CO MADISON. N. J. When orderlnp. please mention The Bxchanite Arms W££D-KILL£R tiffi13»S.f.^V'iJJ.Bl4IIHlT-J>I.TJ..IP^.lB One Quart (covers 150 sq. ft.) $0.50 One Gallon 1.50 Write for discounts and further particulars ATLAS PRESERVATIVE COMPANY OF AMERICA Dept. A, 95 Liberty St.. NEW YORK CITY Whpn '^rdprlne. plp^ise meotlop The Rich.ng. (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALLAPHIS $,?.00 per 100 lb. Bag on Cars York, Pa. >ii.nHiliiiiii.W(fti|>#iH>IWNWmifltilli!>iHiiWwi|ii i.iiyfj WE SELL DIRECT TO THE CROWi lEDSMEN CANNOT 8ELL IT TO If you desyrea: ToDicco Powder iHtti^sCJuaranteed^to Bum, < will Burn acd Give Perfect Satisfactioot or Money Back*. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF & CO., YORK. PA rilprln;;, i,l>aHe mention The Kxchmnif The Boston Humus Company offers ii purp.stfrilizpfi, ground and scrconf-d Jlumus —BOSTON HUMUS— free from odor and wped- seed, for use_on lawns, in flower gardens and under glass. Our Humus booklet tells you how it is prepared and used. Send us a check for five dollars and as a trial order we will send you one-quarter ton, freight prepaid east of Mississippi River — shipped same day. Address all inquiries and orders to East Lexington, Massachusetts. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Vaughan's Seed Store are cutting heavily on Gladioli both at the Home- wood farms and the Michigan farms. One day during the past week Leonard Vaughan sent in 40,000 blooms from his Michigan farm. A handsome display was made by this house at the Schober- messe of the Luxemburg Brotherhood of America, held at Rogers Park on Sept. 4. W. H. Humuston of the Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co. has just started on an Eastern trip and will call on all the large growers of the Bast before returning. Mr. Humuston is an expert on all that per- tains to fertilization and methods adapt- iible to modern greenhouse culture, hav- ing had 25 years' experience in growing plants under glass, specializing in fer- tilizers. The soil problem is one in which the florists are taking a keen in- terest, judging from the thousands of in- quiries received for fertilizer charts for various soils, showing the most economi- i-al methods of conserving greenhouse soils and feeding greenhouse crops. Double Glazed Greenhouses We believe the attempt to introduce double glazing with us some years ago, was a failure, owing to the impossibility of keeping double glass clean and clear, so as to admit a sufficiency of light for plant culture. The .s.vstem is now being resurrected in the U. S. A. with some success. It is claimed that while not suited for Roses, etc., requiring a maxi- mum of light, the s.vstem may be utilized for Lily of the Valley forcing and other subjects, for which light is not so Im- portant. Of course, there is an immense saving of fuel, as double glazing is in- comparably warmer than single, and it is. of course, utilized for dwelling houses in those countries like Russia, where the Winter is Arctic. — Bortinilturnl Adver- tiser, PRICES ADVERTISED ARE FOR THE TRADE ONLY Snippets An exhibition of fruits and fruit products, both native and foreign, was held at Rio de Janeiro in July, continu- ing one week. This was under the aus- pices of the Brazilian Government. The leading shipping company engaged in the American-South African and the British-South African trade has given notice of a general increase of 25 per cent, of its rates to and from America. The reported production of nitrate of soda in northern Chile during April, 1916. was 541,231,929 pounds, while the amount exported to all countries was 498,275.fi30 pounds. The price of nitrate increased somewhat during April, being quoted at .$1.80 per quintal at the end of the month, free alongside vessel, for the ordinary 95 per cent, nitrate and .$1..% for the refined, or 96 per cent, nitrate. The ri.se is due to a better de- mand from the United States. BKflNb Uneqaaled for Greenhoase and Landscape Fertilizing j The Pulverized Manure Co. 34 UNION STOCK YARDS CHICAGO 'When ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 4c.lb.,*b°^2^ TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. i^"^,"^ TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. ,L° ug» TOBACCO STEMS, 75c. KVate Larfie Bale, weighing 300 to 400 Iba., $2.50 Special prlce« In Tons and Carload Lota J.J Friedman, "''''' """"""""•" BROOKLYN, N. Y. I When f>r. Hitcttiftscs X company GENERAL OFFICES AND FACTORY, ELIZABETH, N. J. NEW YORK OFFICE BOSTON OFFICE PHILADELPHIA OFFICE 1170 Broadway 49 Federal Street 40 South 15th Street (Sii i m i'-rlDgr, pipase meatloD Tbe Excbantrp Greenhouse Material ^Hot-Bed Sash t of Lonisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts— Patent V and U Gutters Out Grade Invariably the Best. Our Prices Right A. DIETSCH CO.. 2638 Sheffield Ave., Chicago, III. t When iirtlerlgg. plnase mentloa Ttie Exchange 1866-1916 Greenhouse Lumber Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. "ALL HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. When ordering, please meatlon The Exchapge PIPE CUT TO SKETCH It wilt pay to correspond with ua Wrought Iron Pipe, Tubes and Fittings NEW AND SECOND HAND Tborou. H. N. C, 111. — It is far better to till the propagation benches each season with sand which has not been used before for propagating. ■VS'here sand cannot be easily obtained, or has to be brought from a distance, some propagators wash out the sand in tubs or tanks of water : it can be put through two or three washings. During this process all decayed vegetable matter rises to the surface and can be turned off. After this it can be put out where it is exposed to both the sun and the rains until it is time to use it again. This will put the sand in pretty giwd condition for using a second time, but we do not think it would he as safe to use it as it wcuild to use new sand. Prob- ably the best way to treat sand which a propagator would like to use a second time is to sterilize the sand, either by the use of steam or some other sterilizing method. How to go about this is ex- plained briefly in the Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Annual for 1016. p. Kil. I September 16, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 663 I Classified Advertise TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER SITUATION WANTED— By a florist and garden- er, middle-aged; single; German; quick worker; sober. Life experience on Ist-class private and com- mercial places. Understands Carnations, Cbrysan- themums and general stock. Can assist in making up. Neat, obliging and thoroughly reliable. A small, steady home-like position wanted- Ist-class references from past and present employers. Give particulars and wages in first letter. Address S. Q., care The Florists' Exchange^^ - COUNTRY ESTATE SUPERINTENDENT seeks position Oct. 1. Competent, temperate, steady; excellent greenhouse manager, landscape artist; expert with orchard and farm crops under humid and irrigated conditions; efficient executive; knows horse, livestock, engines, construction at first hand; college education. Six years with present employer. Manager, Trees Orchard, Roswell, N. M. SITUATION WANTED— By Swede. 37 years of age; married; 25 years' experience. A-1 grower of Christmas, Easter, bedding stock and cut flowers, Poinsettias, and Cyclamen a specialty. Capable of taking entire charge. Retail place preferred. De- sirable of making a change. Particulars m first Inter. Address T. P.. care The Florists' Exchange .SITUATION WANTED— By working head gar- dener or foreman; 26 years' practical experience iu every line of the business under glass and out- doors. Capable to manage any place. Sober and li'tnest; married: age 40. Ist-class references as to iliaracter and ability. Wishes permanent position. Address T. K.. care The Florists' Exchange. EXPERIENCED SEEDSMAN— 12 years' ex- perience with the best Eastern and Western houses, well versed in all branches of the seed busi- ness, sober and trustworthy, although now em- ployed, desires to make a change to connect with Ist-class house. Best of references. Address S. C, care The Florists' Exchange. LANDSCAPE GARDENING Life experience in England and this country, with leading landscape architects and nurseries, road construction, grading, planting, etc., to any extent. Temporary or permanent. Address P. S., care The Florists' Exchange. ^ SITUATION WANTED— By American; single; 2(i; by Oct. 1st. as grower of Orchids; conirnercial or private, conmiercial preferred. Fully experienced in ali lines, including seedlings and holiday forcing. Steady and no boozer. Address T. N., care The Florists' Exchange, SITUATION W.\NTED^By single man; age 30; 14 years' experience iu all branches of greenhouse work including design work. Honest, industrious, and sober. Can furnish excellent reference. Please state wages and particulars in first letter. Address T. A., care The Florists' Exchange- SITUATION WANTED— By man, with 15 years' experience as salesman, buyer and designer in and around New York. W'illing to go out of town; not afraid of hard work. State salary. Age 31. married. Best of reference. Address T. O., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By landscape artist, architect and salesman; 22 years' experience; preferably West or Southwest. Reference ex- changed for a strictly No. 1 contract. Address Box 153, Elyria. Ohio. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener and florist; German; single; 40; grower of cut flowers, bedding plants, vegetables under glass and outdoor; private or commercial. Address T. M., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By practical experienced gardener; 27 years of age; single; as a working foreman; can handle men to advantage. Best of recommendations and of best habits. Address T. L., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By all-around grower with Northern, Southern and Western experience. Single, strictly sober, honest and industrious. Please give full particulars in first letter. Address Florist. 2421 Floyd Ave.. Kichmond. Va. SITUATION WANTED— As gardener on private estate. English; age 32; single; strictly sober. Can handle any size place; good on greenhouse work. Good references. Address E. G. Blagrave, care Finely Barrell, Lake Forest. 111. SITUATION WANTED— By young man with opportunity of learning designing, decorating and general store work. Five years' experience in growing cut flowers and pot plants. H. Nelson, IS Brownell St., Providence, R. I. SITUATION WANTED— By up-to-date _ grower of Roses and Carnations; age 48; married; life experience; active. Best of references as to char- acter and ability, desires a change. Address S. G., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By grower and manager of large place. Roses, Carnations, etc. Long experience; best references. Only good places con- sidered where serviee is appreciated. Address S. J., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— As manager or foreman, by competent grower of Roses, Carnations, pot f)lants, etc. American; 38 years of age. Wish to ocate with reliable concern. Address S. R., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By Ist-class designer and decorator; able to manage store. Years of experience. Al references. State salary. Ad- dress S. P., care The Florists' Exchange. Continued to Next Column The columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or other Wants: also of Greenhouses, Land, Second-hand Materials, etc., for Sale or Rent. Our charge is 10 cte. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like this, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. Advts. set in heavy faced type, 15 cts. per line (6 words to the line). Display advts. in these columns, $1.50 per { inch. ] If rephes to Help Wanted, Situation Wanted [ or other advertisements are to be addressed care j of this office, please add 10 cts. to cover expense f of forwarding. j Copy must reach New York office, P. O. Box { 100 Times Square Station, by Tuesday night, j Advertisers in Western States desiring to ad- { vertise under initials, may save time by having j answers directed care our (jihicago office. j I Address i either I New York: Box 100 Times Square Station. Chicago: Room 307, 143 No. Wabash Ave. SITUATIONS WANTED^ SITUATION WANTED— By Jewish young man- experienced iu greenhouse. Willing to work as helper in Rose or Carnation house. Address David Berkingoff. 340 E. 21st St,, New- York City. SITUATION WANTED— By gardener, experi- enced in greenhouse and outdoor gardening. Best references. Swiss; age 40; married, no chil- dren. Address T. E., care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— .\s greenhouse foreman or grower. Life experience in growing cut flowers and pot plants. American; 40; sober and reliable. Address "r. C, care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By young man, with 16 years' experience in all branches of the green- house, also understands landscape. Address T. T,. care The Florists' Exchange. ^^^ HELP WANTED Gardener Wanted For large private estate Belgian preferred, with atlaiinis- trative ability to take care of large country place. Must understand growing vegetables and fruit under glass, and be a general all around Ist-class man. Position will be permanent if satisfaction is given. Apply by letter, stating age, experience, salary expected, etc. Address: Strictly Confidential, care of The Florists' Exchange. Wanted Good commercial Rose grower to take charge of section. Wages $18.00 per week. F. FALLON, ROANOKE, - - VA. FLORIST WANTED— On large modern green- house establishment, located near Boston. Must be married and have good recommendations. Must have a thorough knowledge of growing Carnations. Excellent chance for advancement. Wages to start S60 a month with a dwelling near the establishment. State age, nationality and give full information re- garding experience, character and ability. No a.ir- tention will be paid to answers not giving the in- formation requested. Address T. F., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED A reliable grower of pot plants by a large com- mercial establishment in the suburbs of New York City. The position is open to strictly a com- mercial pot plant grower, no private gardeners need apply. Address T. H.. care THE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE. ^^,^__ WANTED— In Orange Co., 60 miles from city, married man to take charge of small greenhouse (house plants, nothing fancy), and to attend steam heater in the residence and make himself generally useful. Must be strictly sober with good references. Add ress S. H., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Assistant man for general work in re- tail store and greenhouses. Must be willing and obliging. Permanent position to good man, Oct. 1st. State wages and experience in first letter. Suffolk Floral Gardens. Box 324, Suffolk. Va. WANTED — At Dart's Camp, a good all-round chicken man, who understands feeding and taking care of chickens, also small greenhouse and gardens. $35.00 per month. Apply to Wm. Darts, Darts, Herkimer Co.. N. Y. WANTED^lst-class salesman and artistic deco- rator; mustbe an original, young, clean-cut man. Splendid opening with chance for advancement to right party. High-class New York store. Ad- dress T. R-, care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Young man with knowledge of the seed and plant business. One who can take charge of correspondence and general office manage- ment. State experience and salary expected. Address T. P., care The Florists' Exchange. Continued to Next Column ^lEIJP^WATirED^ WANTED — Man who thoroughly understands foli" age plants to act as buyer and manager of pot plant department. Apply in person, to H. Ber- shad. care F. Loeser & Co., Fulton St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. WANTED — Competent experienced man in Pteris ferns, Boston, foliage plants, and general green- house work (commercial). State experience and wages expected. B. Soltau, the Fernery, 251 Grant ave., Jersey City, N. J. WANTED — Storeman, with practical experience, agreeable personality: American; single preferred, and Protestant. Give full particulars regarding age. salary expected, references, etc., in answer. Address Box 1505, Pittsfield. Mass. WANTED^At once. Brooklyn, N. Y., young man in retail florist store, capable of making up. State full particulars as to salary and reference in first letter, .\ddress T. S., care The Florists' Excliarige, ^ WANTED — A good grower of Carnations. 'Mums, Bi'dding stock, etc. IVIust be sober and reliable. References required. State wages expected. Ad- dress S62 Broad St., Providence, R. I. WANTED — -A man to grow Christmas and Easter plants. Please state age, nationality, experience and wages expected in first letter. Address W. W. Hanncll, Watervliet. N. Y. WANTED — Competent ;ind energetic grower for small commercial place. Will give interest iu prortt tu a hustler. State age. Address Rosendale Grfciihnuses. Schenectady. N. Y. WANTED — On private estate, young man with ex-perience of greenhouse work. Give full partic- ulars, age and wages desired. Darlington Farms, Mahwah, N. J. BRIGHT YOUNG MAN wanted in wholesale florists to do errands and make himself generally useful. Fair penman. State age and wages. Address T. Q., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Young man about 25 for Carnation section, who can help in design department. $18.00 a week. 300,000 ft. of glass. Location, west. Address N. D.. care The Florists' Exchange . WANTED — Young man of neat appearance for all around work in flower store. Must under- stand designing and decorating. Apply D. M. Goldberg, 49 E. Broad St.. Bethlehem, Pa. WANTED — A young man with experience in land- scape work, draughting, etc.. as assistant in our landscape department. Address S. B., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED AT ONCE— Working foreman. Must be good grower of 'Mums, Peas and bedding plants. Good wages to the man that knows. Address R. J., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Young man for store and greenhouse work. Steady position. F. A. Kuehn, 621 Cen- tral Ave.. Newark. N. J. WANTED — Man to grow Christmas and Easter stock. Only experienced man need apply. Address Q. O., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Ist-class Rose grower, commercial. Steady position, right wages to the right man. Green Plain Rose Farm, Yardley. Bucks Co.. Pa. WANTED — Energetic live wire floral artist for modern shop. Address C. Attley. 321 Walnut St.. Harrisburg. Pa. WANTED — Carnation and Sweet Pea grower. Wages $17.00 per week. Address T. J., care The Floritiits' Exchange. WANTED — Night fireman with some experience in growing Roses preferred. E. C. Hopping, near Madison, N. J. WANTED — Carnation firower. Josiah Young. Watervliet. N. V. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PARTNER WANTED with $5000, single pre- ferred; active or silent, for starting a new florist business in a splendid location, with no competi- tion on place. Excellent opportunity. Address Partner, care The Florists' Exchange. STOCK FOR SALE_^ ARAUCARIAS ARAUCARIAS 2 tiers, 45o. each, $5.00 per dozen. 2-3 tiers, 60c. each, $6.50 per dozen. 3-4 tiers, 75c. each, $8.00 per dozen. ERNEST ROBER. WILMETTE, ILL. Continued to Next Column MENTS J __STOCKjm^AlLE__ ARAUCARIAS ARAUCARIAS Excelsa, 3 tiere $60.00 per 100 Excclsa, 4 tiere $75.00 to $100.00 per 100 Robusta. 6 inch $1.25 to $2.00 each Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains < verything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., I'liiladelphia, Pa ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Exceptional Value 100 1000 2i to 14-in., $5.50 per lUU: li-i to 2-in., S8.50 per lOO. Anglin & Walsh Co., Wiiliamsbridge, N. Y. CANNAS CANNAS — Ohio grown, fresh cut, Mnie. Crasy, $1.50 per 100. $12.50 per 1000; Gladioflora. 2.00 per 100. $17.50 pet 1000; Beacon, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Special rates on large lots ana started plants. Cash please. C. Betscher. Dover Ohio. CARNATIONS CARNATIONS— Belle Washburn, Mies Theo, Nebraska, Nancy, $15.00 per 100. Alice, Ake- burst. Sensation. Herald, $7.50 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. Benora, Champion, Gorgeous, Poca- hontas. Rosette, Supreme, $7.60 per 100. $00.00 per 1000. Alma Ward, Mrs. Ward, Matchless. Philadelphia, $7.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. Select stock. Cash. C. Betscher, Dover, Ohio Continaed to Next Column STOCKj;OR^ALE CARNATIONS FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Fine, healthy branched plants, just right for benching. 100 1000 Winsor $5.50 Lawson 5.00 $45.00 Matchless 6.00 50.00 White Wonder 6.00 50.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.00 60.00 White Perfection ." 6.00 50.00 White Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Enchantress 6.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 Prospector 6.00 Alice ! 7.50 Nebraska, excellent new red, a money maker 14.00 250 at 1000 rates. Only a few thousand more left. Cash with order please. ARTHUR COOMBS. WEST HARTFORD, CONN. CARNATION PLANTS— Field Grown 100 1000 Comfort $7,00 860.00 ' Lady Bountiful 7,00 60.00 Hose Pink Enchantress 7.00 00.00 White Enchantress 7,00 60.00 Matchless 7.00 60.00 White Perfection 7.00 60.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 7.00 60.00 Light Pink Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Philadelphia 7.00 60.00 Beacon 7.00 60.00 Victory 7.00 60.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.00 60.00 White Wonder 7.00 60.00 Yellow Prince 7,00 60,00 Benora 7.00 60.00 Alice 8 00 75.00 Anglin & Walsh Co., Wiiliamsbridge, N. Y. Red Wing The coming Red Carnation Srrong field grown plants, $12.00 per 100, $110.00 per 1000 WM.A.DAWSON,Willimantic, Conn. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS For complete list with prices see our Display Ad in this issue S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. Laura Weber Fine, field-grown plants, $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, Inc. Wholesale Florists 101 West 28th Street NEW YORK FIELD-GROWING CARNATION PLANTS 100 Alice J7.00 Matchless 6.00 Beacon 5.00 Cash with order please. CONRAD SCHULTZ. WESTERLY, R. I. CARNATIONS— Field-grown, Alma Ward, $6.00 per 100, S50.00 per 1000. Enchantress Supreme, $6.50 per 100, $60,00 per 1000. Cornell, (new red), $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. IRA G. MARVIN, 23 So. Franklin St., WILKES-BARRE, PA. ALICE The most profitable light pink. Easy to grow — a great producer. $6.50 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. A. A. GANNETT GENEVA, N. Y. BARGAIN — About 2000 fine, bushv Carnation plants left. Will sell at $4.00 per 100. Enchan- tress, White Enchantress, Rose Enchantress, and Ward. Henry P. Wagner, Pelhamdale Ave., New Rochelle, N. Y. CARNATION PLANTS Enchantress, White Enchantress, Winsor White Perfection, White Wonder and Beacon, $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000: 250 plants at the 1000 rate. Brant Bros., Inc., Utica, N. Y. CARNATIONS— Field-grown Carnation plants; fine, healthy stock. No. 1. L. P. Enchantress. R. P. Enchantress, W. Enchantress, Uosette, White Wonder, Herold, $6.00 per 100. Cash, please. Engelmann, 379 Elm St., Pittsfield, Mass. CARNATIONS— Gorgeous, 2000 good strong plants, $4.50 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. A lew hundred Mrs. Ward at $5.00 per 100; extra strong. Cash please. H. B. Weaver, Bird-in-Hand, Pa. CARNATIONS— Field-grown Carnation plants, in all varieties; Ist-class stock. See display ad, page 626 Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St.. New York. CARN'.\TIONS— Field-grown Pink Enchantress, White Enchantress, Mrs. Ward, Winsor, Perfec- tion. Lawson. $6.00 per 100. Chas. H. Green, Spencer, Mass, Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE CARNATIONS CARNATIONS — Strong healthy plants, fine field- grown Enchantres.'j and White Enchantress, $5.00 per I()i>. .Satisfaction guaranteed. J. J. Donovan, Highland. N. Y. CAKNATIO.'MS— .lOO Philadelphia, 2nd size.SS.SO per 100. $15,00 for the lot. W. C. Ehmann, Corfu, N. Y. CARNATIONS— Field grown. 600 Winsor, first size, clean, healthy plants, $5.50 per 100, Cash. The Chath.irn Floral Co.. Chatham, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS EMMA A Garza-Aneraone, Double Pompon, pale pink. It's a dandy I You will make no mistake in buying stock of this 'Mum; cornea into bloom about Nov. 15th, finishes early in December. Cuttings ready now. $15.00 per 100. GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, INC., Wholesale Florists 101 West 28th Street. NEW YORK POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— Diana, Baby, Quinola, Klondyke, Sol. d'Or, Helen Newbury, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready April 1st. White Bros.. Medina. N. Y. CINERARIAS Cinerarias 2'2-inchpots Half dwarf, selected strains, best colors: $3,50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; 3-inch, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. CINERARU. Half Dwarf Mixed 2'A-m. pots ready now, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Selected strain from the best colors. S. J. REUTER & SON, INC., WESTERLY, R. I. CINERARIAS— Half dwarf, finest mixed, 2K-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. CINERARIA— Hvbrida Grandiflora, halt dwarf, finest mixed, 2>4-in,, $3.00 per 100, $23,00 per 1000. Anghn & Walsh Co,. WiUiamsbridKe. N. Y. CROTONS CROTONS— From 3-in. pots, 8 to lO-in. high in 8 varieties, $15.00 per 100; from SJ^-in. pots, in 10 varieties, $5.00 per 100. B. M. Wichers & Co.. Gretna, La. ___^ CYCLAMEN CYCLAMEN The very best strains and the very best quality. 100 1000 2M-inch $7.50 $60.00 2M-inch, equal to 3-inoh 8.00 75.00 3-inch, extra good 12.00 100.00 4-inch, extra good 20.00 Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., PhUadelphia, Pa. CYCLAMEN— Xmas Red. Pink, Salmon. Pure White, White with Eye. Dark Red. 2M-in.. $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000; 3-in,, $8.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1000. Anglin & Walsh Co., Williams- bridge, N. Y. CYCLAMEN— Improved Wandsbek typo, 3-in., separate or mixed, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000 Salmon separate, $10.00 per 100. Ernest Rober. Wilmette, 111. CYCLAMEN— Giant flowering, best strain, 2>i- in. pots, $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000; 3-in pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Roman J Irwin. 108 W. 28th St., New York. DAHLIAS DAHLIAS — Large, field-grown clumps. Sylvia. Jack Rose. Red Hussar, Black Beauty, Blue Oben and other varieties. Extra large tubers, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Hatboro Flower and Fruit Farms, Hatboro, P». DAISIES DAISIES— 2>i-inch 100 1000 Boston Yellow $6.00 $50.00 Mrs. F. Sander 6.00 50.00 Marguerites 6.00 50.00 Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa DECORATIVE PLANTS LATANIA BORBONICA PALMS— 15-in. tubs, suitable for decorative work. $5,00 each. Pan- danus Veitchii. 15-in. tubs, $5.00 each. Henry Smith, cor. ^Ionroe & Division Aves., Grand Rapids, Mich. DELPHINIUMS DELPUINIU.M— Belladonna, (sk>-blue Larkspur) strong clumps, one and two years old, very good stock, $9.00 per 100. Cash with order. T. Ziol- kowski. Center Moriches, L. 1., N. Y. Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE DRACJENAS DRACENAS: I Indtvisa: Transplanted Seedlings, extra good ready for 4-inch pots. $35.00 per 1000 100 1000 3-inoh $8.00 $75.00 4-inch, very strong 20.00 5-inch, very strong 35,00 Terminalis; 4-inch, well colored, $30,00 per 100. Fragrans: 5-inch, HO.OO per 100. Lord Welseley: 4-inch, $35,00 per 100. Other sizes and varieties, prices on application. Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-.MEEHAN CO.. 1008-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. DR.VC.B.S'A INDIVISA— 2'.i-in . $3.50 per 100; 3-in.. $6.03; 3H-iD.. $7.00; 4-in., $15.00; "j-in.. $25.00. .Seedlings. $2.00 per 100, $17..50 per 1000 .\nglin & Walsh Co., Wiiliamsbridge, N. Y. DRAC.SNA INDIVISA— Fine field-grown stock, ready for .5-in. pots. Fred J. Stupp, 94 Lake .\ve , Auburn, N. Y. DRAC^NA INDIVISA— Field plants, nice stock. 6c , while they last. Cash please. Hillside Flo- rist, Wortendyke. N. J. DRAC^NA INDIVISA— 6000 strong 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Sodemann & Lind- hardt, Long Branch, N. J. ERICAS Ericas, young stock for growing on, strong and well rooted plants out of 2>^ and 2>i-inch pots. Erica Fragrans Melanthera $10 per 100 " Regerminans $10 " Cupressina $15 " " Gracilis Autumnalia $10 " " Persoluta Rosea $10 " ■• Persoluta Alba $10 " " Globularia $10 " *' President Carnot $15 " " President Faure $15 '* " Ventricosa Rosea $15 " Cash with order, please. ANTON SCHULTHEIS 316 19th St. College Point. N. Y. EUONTMUS EUONYMUS RADICA.VS FOR SALE— Several thousand from rooted cuttings to sturdy plants. 4 and 5 years old. This is a large leaf, quick-grow- ing variety of Radicans. It originated in this town and is extremely desirable. Price and sample plants on application. F. E. Palmer. Inc., Brook- line, Mass. FERNS FERNS 100 1000 Scottii. 2H-in $5.00 $45.00 Boston, 2ti-in 5.00 45.00 Teddy, Jr., 2>^-in., extra good 6.00 50.00 6-in. of the above, $50.00 to $75.00 per 100. 100 1000 Scottii. 4-in $25.00 $200.00 Teddy, Jr. 4-in 25.00 200.00 Roosevelt. 4-in 25.00 200.00 6-in. of the above, $60.00 and $75.00 per 100, SPECIAL OFFER Per 100 2000 Teddy, Jr.. 5H-ln.. good $25.00 2000 Teddy Jr.. Bench Ferns, ready for 6-in. pots. $15.00 per 100 for the lot. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything vou need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1603-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. FERNS 100 1000 Table Ferns. 2lj-in $3.00 .\diantuni Gloriosa Hardy Farleyense. . 15.00 Boston Ferns. 2,li-in 4.00 $35.0,1 ;i-in 8.00 Roosevelt. Whitmani compacta. Scottii. All 2l4-in S.OD 40.0,' Elegautissima Improved and com- pacta, 2".4-in 6.00 ."inoii Teddy. Jr.., 5.00 45 l) i Table Fern Seedlings, $2.00 per flat; 5 flats, $1.7 . per flat; 10 flats. $1.60 per flat. Anglin & Walsh Co.. Wiiliamsbridge, N. Y- FERNS .\sparagus plumosus. 3>2-in. pots S<- .V.sparagus plumosus, 4 4-in. pots 1(*« .\sparagus Sprcngeri. 3la-in. pots t"" .\spidiutn Tsussimensc. 3 J'j-in. pots 10' Pteris Wilsoni. 5-in. pots 211. Plcris Wimsetti. 5-in. pots 2l». Pteris Tremula. 5H-in. pots 30. Pteris Adiantoidcs. 5,S-in. pots 3',', Cyrtomium falcatum. 4ta-in. pots lo,' Cash. E, D. IvAULB.VCK & St^N. M.^LDEN. MASS BOSTON AND ROOSEVELT FERNS 4-in.. 12c.: 6-in.. 40c. 7-in.. 55c.: 8-in., SOc. 9-in.. $1,00; lO-in. $1.25 These ferns are all pot-grown, and in .\-l con- dition and guaranteed to be as good as any on the market. Cash with order", please, FELIX KRAMER. Blaine Street. NILES. OHli ' All Ferns pot grown. 100 100 ' Boston. 2-in $3 00 $25 i' Whitmani. 2-in 4.00 35(Ki Roosevelt. 2-in 4 00 35 O.i Teddy. Jr,. 2-in 5.00 45 Oil All orders with cash. 4% discount, B. C. HIake Co . Sprinsficld. I >hi" Continued to Next Page September 16, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 665 STOCK FOR SALE FERNS FERNS — Scottii, 3-in., $7.00 per 100; Scottii, - Teddy, Jr., 6-in.. $35.00 per 100; Scottu, Teddy Jr. and Roosevelt, 7-in., 45c. each. Ask prices on large plants, any size. Cash, please. M. Hilpert, Sta. 0.. 313 Belair Rd.. Baltimore. Md. FERNS — Scottii, 5J^-in. and 6-in.. fine plants at $30.00 and $35.00 per 100. Smithii, 4-in., $20.00 per 100. Teddy Jr., 8-in. specimen plants at $10.00 per doz. Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, Fa. HOLLY FERNS— Bench grown, C. falcatum, ready for 4-in, pots, 10c. ; C. Rochfordianum, ready for 4-in. and 4^-in. pots, 14c. You can quadruple your money on these in six weeks. F. W. Fletcher & Co., Inc., Auburndale, Mass. TATABLE FERNS — Best varieties, 6ne stock. 2-in. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe & Division Aves.. Grand Rapids. Mich. FERNS — 300 Boston Ferns from bench. Fine, strong, healthy plants; these must be seen to be appreciated. S20.00 per 100. Cash with order. W. Rummler. 321 Broad St., Carlstadt. N. J. FERNS — 5000 strong Boston Ferns from bench, ready for 5-in. and 6-in. pots, 15c. and 20c. apiece. Cash please. J. C. Schlund's Sons, Flo- rists, Cumberland, Md. TABLE FERNS— Best varieties, fine stock, 2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Geo. H. Mclntyre, Easthampton, Mass. TABLE FERNS— Best varieties. 2i^-in., 3c. Orders of 250 at 2\-2C.; orders of 1000 $22.50. Brant Bros. Inc.. Utica. N. Y. FERNS^IOOO Boston Ferns, out of bench, strong he:ilth>- clean plants, ready for 6-in. pots, 20c. A. D. Sc'heinfeld, Secaucus, N. J. FERN SEEDLINGS AND OTHER FERNS— In any quantity; see advertisement on page 632 J. F. Anderaon, Fern Specialiat. Short Hilla, N. J. FERN SEEDLINGS— In all varietieB; also all Giber Ferns, 2>i-in., eto. See display ad., page 625. Roman J. Irwin. 108 W. 28th St.. N. Y. FORGET-ME-NOTS FORGET-ME-NOTS (Myosotis)— Best Winter- blooming, nice, strong plants, 2J2~in-. S3.00 per 100. Cash with order. Newton Rose Conserva- tories, Newtonville, Mass. FORGETMENOT (Myosotis)— Nixenauge. 2J-4-in. $3.00 per 100. Cash please. Miss M. Dewey, 51 HoUenbeck Ave., Gt. Barringl-on. Mass. FItEESIAS FREESIA PURITY BULBS— 500,000 M in.Vto % in., S4.00 per 1000; 200,000 % in. to ,'2 in., $2.00 per 1000. Eicpress prepaid when cash with order, 5 per cent, discount C. O. D. Pacific Bulb Co., Seabright, Cal. ' GARDENIAS CAPE JASMINE (Gardenia Florida)— Strong, well rooted cuttings, 6 to 8-in., $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. John Monkhousc, Caddo Nur- series, Shreveport, Louisiana. GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— Ricard, Poitevine, Viaud, Gen Grant, Nutt, Oberle, Buchner, rooted cuttings, $10.00 per 1000; 2M-in., $20.00 per 1000. John C. Daly, 1510 Hackensack Plank Kd., North Ber- gen, N. J. GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings, Ricard, Nutt, Poitevine, Buchner, $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. Orders will be filled in rotation. A. D. Scheinfield, Secaucus, N. J. .GERANIUMS— 100 of any of the following vari- eties at $1.25 postpaid; Nutt, Grant, Lawrence, Ricard, Hartman, Viaud and Violet. Cahfornia Geranium Co., Box 352, Santa Monica, Cal. GERANIUMS — Rooted Cuttings sent with guar- antee that puts all risk on me. See display advertisement. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GERANIUMS— 4-iii.. bushy; S. A. Nutt, A Ricard and Poitevine, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Caah. C. Betocher, Dover, Ohio GLADIOLI GLADIOLUS BULBS FOR FALL DELIVERY— Large stock of America. Augusta, Mrs. Francis King. The leading florists' sorts, also many others, ^"rite for prices. N. Leon Wintzer, West Grove. Pa. HERBACEOUS PLANTS HERBACEOUS PLANTS. 1st Quality. '1000 "I'lrsea, in variety, from $25,00 up I'lilox, in variety, from 40.00 up ilrpatica. in variety, from 50.00 up Fijiikia, in variety, from 40 00 up Peony, in variety, from 40.00 up Eulalia, in variety, from 30.00 up llelleborus, Christmas Rose 65.00 up Write for full list to Verkade & Sons. P. O. Box -j.'i^. New London. Conn. HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGEA— Otaksa. 3J.J-in.. $7.00 per 100. IRA G. MARVIN. 23 So. Franklin St., WILKES-BARRE, PA. HYDRANGEAS — Field grown. 8 to 10 breaks, Otaksa and Avalanche. S14.00 per 100. .\nglin j & Walsh Co.. William.«bridBc, N. V. Continued to Next Colnmn STqCKj;OR SALE HYDRANGEAS Best French varieties and Otaksa. Extra Fine Plants. Special Offer. 2H-inoh $5.00 $40.00 3-inch 7.50 60.00 6-inch. 45.00 You will not regret your investment. Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. _ Philadelphia. Pa. HYDRANGEA— Otaksa. 3-in., pots, $5.00 per 100. Flowering sizes, pot grown, 25c. to 50c. each. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe & Division Aves., Grand Rapids. Mich. IRIS Plant now for best results the choicest of all GERMAN IRIS Per 100 Pallida dalmatica $15.00 King of Iris 15.00 Mrs. Neubronner 15.00 Rheine Nixe 12.00 Niebelungen 10.00 Princess Vic. Louise 10.00 Madame Chereau 4.00 Cash with order. Mountain View Floral Co. Portland. Ore. IRIS — German: Purple, blue and yellow clumps. $50.00 per 1000. Three to five shoots to a clump. Japanese Iris. White , purple and lavender Divisions, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson. Springfield Gardens, L. I., N. Y. GERMAN IRIS— Pallido dalmatica, Mme. Che- reau, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. John Mar- shall, Prop. Fruit Hill Greenhouses, Providence, R. I. IRIS — German, 10 named varieties, $2.00 per 100 ; Japanese, white, purple, mixed. $5.00 per 100. Amon Heights Nurseries. Camden, N. J. IVY ENGLISH IVY— 100 strong, 2K-in. plants. Fronds. 12-in. to IS-in.. $4.00 per 100. IRA G. MARVIN. 23 So. Franklin St.. WILKES-BARRE. PA. ENGLISH IVY PLANTS— Field grown. $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Theo. Knocke, Princeton. N.J. ENGLISH IVY— From 4-in. pots. 3 ft. to 4 ft.. S8.00 per 1000. Miss Kate Cranz. Ira. Ohio. JERUSALEM CHERRIES JERUSALEM CHERRIES— 2"4-in.. $3.00 per 100. Anglin & Walsh Co.. Williamsbridge. N. Y. LOPEZIA LOPEZIA.Racemosa. a very neat Christmas plant, covered with thousands of red flowers fromNo- vember until Mav; 2-in., 3c. Very bushy plants out of 4-in., $7.00 per 100. Emil Baudisch, 753 Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. NTTRSEBY STOCK ORNAMENTAL STOCK OF QUALITY CAN SUPPLY QUANTITY OF FOLLOWING ITEMS; AZALEA mollis. Bushy plants, with plenty of buds, 12 to 15 in. high. 35c. each, $4.00 per doz., $30,00 per 100; 15 to 18 in. high, 45o. each, $5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. BOXWOOD— Pyramids. 35 in. high, very fine. $1.75 each; 42 in. high, very fine, $2.25 each; 48 in. high, very fine, $3.25 each; 54 in. high, very fine, $4.00 each. RHODODENDRONS — Best, hardy-named sorts. bright foliage and full of buds. 18 to 24 in. high. 75o. each; 24 to 30 in.. $1.00 each. These cover the entire list of Parson's Hardy Hybrids. Seedhng RHODODENDRONS— Mixed colors, 18 to 24 in. high, very bushy and full of buds, 55c. each; 24 to 30 in. high, and correspondingly bushy, 70c. each. ARISTOLOCHIA Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe)— Ex- tra strong plants, 4 ft. of tops, 25o. each, in any quantity. HYDRANGEA Paniculata grandiflora— Tree form. 3 to 4 ft. bodies, fine heads. $25.00 per 100. Bush form. 3 ft. high, $10.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA Arborescens grandiflora alba — 3 to 4 ft. high, bushy, $20.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., bushy, $14.00 per 100. BARBERRY Thunbergii— 18 to 24 in. high, very bushy. $7.00 per 100; 15 to 18 in. high, very bushy, $5.00 per 100. PRIVET. CALIFORNIA— Very bushy, 18 to 24 in high, $2.50 per 100; 24 to 30 in. high, $3.00 per 100. PRIVET AMURENSE (Amoor River, Hardy Northern Type)— 18 to 24 in., $5.00 per 100; 24 to 30 in., $7.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Paihesville ----------- Ohio 1200 SPIR^SA VAN HOUTTEI— 3 to 4. 4 to 5. and 5 to 6 feet, strong and bushy. 60.000 Ber- beris Thunbergii. 12-in. to 15-in.. and 15-in. to IS-in. All Ist-class stock. We are cleaning out these two blocks. Reserve orders from reliable parties booked for Spring as well as Fall. Ohio Nursery Co.. Elyria. Ohio. JAPAN MAPLES— 200 fine specimens. Low price. Samuel Cockburn & Sons. 233rd St. & Vireo Ave., New Y'ork City, (Bronx). PALMS PHOENIX ROEBELENI— Out of 4-in. pots; very well established plants, 12 in. above the pot, $35.00 per 100. Anton Schultheia, 316 19th St., College Point, L. I., N. Y. Continued to Next Column STOCKjraiR SALE PALMS SINGLE PLANTS . Belmoreana, 4-inch $40.00 per 100. " 5-inch 75c. to $1.00 each. 6-inch $1.25 to $1.50 each. Forsteriana. 2K-inch.. .$20.00 per 100. 4-inch $40.00 to $45.00 per 100. 5-inch $1.00 to $1.25 each. 6-inch $1.25 to $2.00 each. 7-inch $1.50 to $2.50 each. Made up plants. Prices on application. PHOENIX ROEBELENII 4-inch $6.00 per 100. 5-inch $1.25 to $1.60 each. 6-inch $2.00 to $2.50 each. 7-inch $2.50 to $3.50 each. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. FANDANUS PANDANUS VEITCHII— For a few days only will make special low price for cash with order. Size for 2K-in. pots, $4.50 per 100. Size for 3 -in. pots, 6.00 per 100. Size for 4 -in. pou, 8.00 per 100. Size for 6 -in. pots. 12.00 per 100. Best pot-gown, nicely variegated. 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. PandanuB suckers, $2.00 and $4.00 per 100. J. J. Soar. Little River, Fla. PANSrES Pansies Brown's Giant — Prize Pansy plants, mixed colors, $3.00 per 1000. Ciisti with order PETER BROWN. LANCASTER, PA. PANSIES — Giant flowering Pansy seedlings, heavily rooted. 35c. per 100. $2.50 per 1000. Steele's private stock Pansy seedlings, exhibition strain. SOc. per 100. $4.50 per 1000. Prepared to ship immediately short distances, advise shipping long distance onl,v after Oct 10th. to allow frost to harden. Cash. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. PANSY SEEDLINGS— Prize winning strain, extra strong, large, medium, and small. $3.00 per 1000 lots. $2.50 per 1000 in 5000 lots. J. B. Braun. Hightstown, N. J. PELARGONIUMS PELARGONIUMS— E. G. Wurtenburgia. Sohwab- ian Maid, 4-in., $16.00 per 100. Cash. C. Beteaher, Dover, Ohio. PELARGONIUM— Easter Greeting, 2-in.. $8.00 per 100. Anglin & Walsh Co.. Williamsbridge, N. Y. PEONIES Peonies 3 to 5 eye roots. Best Cut Flower Varieties. Many new ones. Description and price-j on application. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. THE WORLD'S BEST PEONIES— Fifteen fine named Peonies for $2.50, or 25 for $5.00, all different and truly labeled, a chance to obtain a fine collection at half price, comprising such varieties as Festiva maxima, Delachei, Achillea, Lady L. Bramwell, Couronne d'Or, Prolifica, Tricolor, Louis Van Houtte, and various other fine sorts. With any order of above for $5.00 I will include one plant of Baroness Schroeder free. I have the largest stock in America of Lady Alexandra Duff (absolutely true) and many other fine varieties. Send for catalogue. W. L. Gumm, Peony Special- ist, Remington, Ind. PEONIES — Get the rare ones, true stock, Le Cygne, Soulange, Tourangelle, Mme. Jules Dessert, Mods. Martin Cahuzac, La France, Rosa Bonheur, Mignon, Therese, German Bigot, Prime- vere, La Fayette, Eugene Verdier. Send for list D. W. C. Ruff, Buena Vista Gardens, St. Paul, M'"". PEONIES — Limited number at a bargain. Good and choice varieties. Send for list. H. W. Groschner, Napoleon, Ohio. PEONIES — The money makers. Send for our list. C. Betacher. Dover, Ohio. PEPPERS PEPPERS FOR XMAS— Bird's Eve. scarlet, 2Vi-m., S3.00 per 100. Anglin & Walsh Co., Williamsbridge, N. Y. PERENNIALS PERENNI.\LS— Canterbury Bells, assorted 21^- in. pots, nice plants, $2.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Sweet William, assorted. Dianthua Pinks, assorted. Digitalis (Fox Glove), assorted. Holly- hocks, assorted. -\I1 transplanted plants, ready for field, at SI. 50 per 100. Cash please. Hopkins the Florist. Brattleboro, Vt. Continued to Next Colnmn ^TOCKJFOR^ALE^ PERENNIALS PERENNIALS The following varieties very large and strong plants, ready for immediate delivery: Anchuba Ztalica, Achilles Ptarmica, Hibiscus. Dianthus I four varieties). Heliopsis Pitcheriana. HelianthuB mixed, Lychnis, Lythrum, Coreopsis and Salvia. All at $5.00 per 100. Many other varietips. Send for complete list. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everj'thing vou need. S. S. PENNOCK-.Sll'KHAN CO.. 160S-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa PERENNIALS OF MERIT Per lOCI Aster Grandiflorus. rare $12.00 German Iris. .Albert Victor 6.00 Iris Sibirira Orifntalie 4 00 FRANK KOEIILER. Hardy Plant Kurn,,' CA.MUE.N. N. .f. HARDY PLANTS — Cypripedium acaule. pubes- cens and spectabile. Lilium Canadense and Philadelphicum 25 varieties Hardy Ferns, also hardy perennials and shrubs. L. E. WUIiams, Eieter. N. H. PHLOX PHLOX— White or pink. $3.00 per 100. Amon Heights Nurseries, Camden. N. J. POINSETTIAS POINSETTIAS— Nice plants, out of 2>i-in., t4 SO and $5.00 per 100. Cash. Fisher Bros., Cham- bersburg. Pa. PRIMULAS PRIMULA — Chinensis Fimbriata, Defiance, Xmas Red; Karfunkelstein, blood red: La Duchesse, flesh color: Morgenroethe, blush rose; Coerulea, blue. The best time in the year to buy Primula Malacoides, lavender and white, strong stock from 2M-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. $27.50 per 1000. Mala- coides Rosea, new. $3.50 per 100. Cash. Henry Schmidt. 673 Church Lane. North Bergen. N. J. PRIMUL.A — Obconica. Chinensis. Malacoides. Giant flowering, separate or mixed colors. 2J4- in.. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000: 3-in.. $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000. Anglin & Walsh Co., Wil- liamsbridge. N. Y. PRIMULA MALACOIDES ROSEA— New. bril- liant pink variety. Certificates wherever shown. August or September delivery. $5.00 per 100. $40.00 ber 1000. Fred H. Lemon 4 Co.. Richmond, Ind. PRIMUL.\ — Chinese large flowering. 3-in.. $4.00 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Malacoides, 2-in., $2.00; 3-in., $4.00 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller. Shiremans- towp, Pa. PRIMULA — Obconica. transplanted seedlings. Ronsdorf strain, finest in existence, separate or mixed. $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Malacoides. white or pink, transplanted, $2.00 per 100, $1S.00 per 1000. Ernest Rober. Wilmette, 111. RESURRECTION PLANTS RESURRECTION PLANTS— (Mexican Ever- green), scarce. $3.25 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Vaughan's Seed Store. 43 Barclay St.. New York. ROSES ROSES Field-Grown Plants. Exceptionally Nice Stock. Excelsa Baby Rambler Bab.v Tausendschon White Dorothy Perkins Pink Dorothy Perkins $16.00 per 100. Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlo%v St.. Phialdelphia. Pa. ROSE PLANTS— Pink and White Killarney, 3-in. pots, own roots, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. My Maryland, 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 1000. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe and...Division Aves., Grand Rapids, Mich. 2^4- and 4-in. pots. Field-grown to pot 5- to 6-in. Leedle Co.. Expert Rose Growers. Springfield. O. SEEDS NEW AND VERY FINE SPENCER VARIETIES Greenhouse-grown seed. Oz. M lb. Lb. Rose Queen $5.00 $15.00 $50.00 Fordhook, pink 1.50 4.00 15.00 Fordhook. rose 1.50 4.50 18.00 Fordhook. pink and white 1.50 4.50 18.00 Yarrawa 1.00 3.50 12.00 WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING VARIETIES. Oz. H lb. Lb. Mrs. A. A. .Skach $1.00 $3.50 $12.00 Pink and White Orchids 75 2.50 9.00 Mrs. Jas. Manda 1.25 4.00 14.00 Morning Star 4.00 12.00 40.00 White Orchid 1.00 3.50 12.00 Mrs. M. Spanolin 1.25 4.00 14.00 Venus 1.50 5.00 15.00 Lavender Orchid 1.00 3.50 12.00 Lavender Nora 50 2.00 6.00 Lavender Queen 50 2.00 6.00 Orchid Beauty 75 2.50 9.00 Many other varieties. Send for complete list. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. SMILAX SMILAX— 2ii-iD.. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Anglin & Walsh Co.. Williamsbridge. N. Y. Continued to Next Page 666 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE SMU-AX • Smilax 100 1000 2U-inch JS™ *3000 3 -iMh ■.■.•.■.....; 6.00 50.00 S. S. PENNOGK-MEEHAN CO. 16M-I620 Ludlow St.. Phlladelphto. Pa. SMIL.\X-2!4-in., 12.00 per 100 SIS^OO per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rate. Cash. W. L. Jones, Nutley. N. J. SMILAX— To make room, 11.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. M. H. Baumann, Park Ridee, N. J. BHAPPltAQOlfS SNAPDRAGONS Extra fine topped and branching. ^^^^ Ramsburg's Silver Pink. 2M-iD $5.00 $40.00 Phelps' White, 2 ■^-in 6.00 40.00 Phelba' Yellow, 2H-.n 5.00 40.00 Giant Yellow, 2^i-m 5.00 40.00 Nelrose,2H-in 5.00 40.00 Nelrose, 3-in 8™ ™ ;™ Write today for a copy of our piant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO , 1608-1620 Ludlow St., PhJadelphia Pa. SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink, Phelp's White and Yellow 2W-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Keylt^ne 2M-in.. $5.00 per 100, W5.00 per 1000. Do not fail to order a packet of our New Key- stone Snapdragon Seed, clear pink and an all Win- ter bloomer,^$LC«^per^|k^t^j^^ ^^ ^^ _ 1004 Lincoln Bldg. 1004 Lincoln Blriir.. PHILADELPHIA, PA SNAPDRAGONS — New Snapdragon, Enchantress, introduced this year, color of Enchantress Su- preme Carnation. From 3-in pots, $10.00 per 100. Only 500 left. No disease. F. W. Fletcher & Co , Inc., Auburndale, Mass. SNAPDRAGONS— Best white, yellow and red Snapdragons, 2)-4-in. pots, fine plants, S3.00 per 100 $25.00 per 1000. Clarence Alwine, Aldan, Del'. Co., Pa. ^ - SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink, Giant White. Giant Yellow, 2>i-in. pots, $4.00 per 100 $35 00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. ^ SNAPDRAGON— Grown from seed, strong and bushy plants. Ramsburg's Silver Pink, Phelp s White 2'^i-in.,$3.50por 100. Satisfaction guaran- teed. 'l.' Carter & Son, Mt. Holly, N. J. SNAPDK.\GONS— 2U00 214-in. Ranisburg Silver Pink, $2.00 per 100. Just right for planting after • 'Mums. Cash, please. J. C. Schlund's Sons, Florists, Cumberland. Md. . SN.^PDRAGON — Silver Pink, Giant Yellow, Giant ■ White. 2 1.4 -in., $4.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. Anglin & Walsh Co., Williamsbridgc, N. \ . SPIRgA SP1RjE.\— From cold storage. Gladstone, pure white; Queen Alexandra, pink; Philadelphia, lavender-pink; Mont. Blanc, pure white novelty; Etna, deep pink; Rhenania. licautiful rosy carmine, striking novelty. Delivery right now. Write for S rices. Gt. Van Waveren & Kruijff, 14 Stone St., lew York^ijy^__ STEVIAS STEVIA— 2001), in 2 '..-in. pots, cut back, bushy, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Cash please. Fred Muchmore, 1164 Fulton St., Brooklyn, N. Y. SWAINSONA SWAINSONA — 4-in. pots, fine plants, $12.50 per 100. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe and Division Aves., Grand Rapids, Mich. ___^_ SVtTEET PEAS SWEET PEAS — ZvoIanek'B varieties. Note my ad., page 025. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York City SWEET WILLIAMS SWEET WILLIAM— A fine mixture, Newport Beauty and plenty dark shades, our own saving. Seed, $2.50 per oz. Plants July sown, $1.25 per 100. Cash. Providence Horticultural Co., Provi- dence, R. I. VINCAS VINCA INCANA — For borders and edging, plants from open ground, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Southworth Bros., Beverly. Mass. VIOLETS VIOLETS — 20,000 Violet plants. Extra fine, strong, healthy field-grown plants of Marie Louise, Princess of Wales and La France, $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000. Richard I.angle, North .St., White Plains. N, Y. VIOLETS — Princess of Wales. As we have dis- continued growing Violets, we offer our stock for sale. First pick, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Extra fine stock. J. B. Braun, Florist, Hightstown, N. J. Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE VIOLETS FIELD GROWN VIOLET PLANTS 100 1000 Princess of Wales *8.00 $50.00 LadyCampbell 6.00 50.00 Marie Louise 6.00 50.00 CaUf or ma ., „ ^ ■f*'n n" .^ Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. VIOLETS— .Marie Louise. Princess of Wales. Plants from soil, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Anglin & Walsh Co.. Williamshridee. N^Y. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK FOR THIS MONTH (>.\LV— Myrtus Communis, fine plants out of 2-in. pots. U months old. for growing on, 3c. each. S2."i,00 per 1000. Geraniums— A Rioard, Helen Michell and B. Poitevine. out of 2-in pots. $15.00 per 1000. Cash please. Freder- ick Holike, Fifth & Broad Sts., Carlstadt, N. J. KNCil.ISH IVY — 15,000 field-grown plants, $5.50 per 100, $50,00 per 1000. Dracaina Indivisa. 5-in. pots. $3.50 per doz. .Samuel Cockburn .S Sons, 233rd St. & \'ireo .\ve., Woodlawn. Bronx. N. Y. City. DRAC.*;NA INDIVISA^4-in. pots. 18-in. to 20-in. high. 20c. each. English Ivy — 4-in. pots. $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Snapdragon- Silver Pink, 2i2-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. Wm. Mears, Rumson. N. y FOR SALE — 2000 Madison Rose plants, 4-in. pots, at 6c., also 1000 ft. IJ-i-in. Reading black wrought pipe, at 7c. a ft — never used, as good as new. Brant^Hentz Flower Co.. Madison. N. J. JERUSALEM CHERRIES— From field. 6c. and 10c. Smilax, 2-in., 2I2C. E. A. Chipman, Woonsocket, R. I. STRAWBERRY PLANTS POT-GROWN STRAWBERRY PLANTS— Suc- cess Abington, Sen. Dunlap. Virginia, GUn Mary, McKinley. Wm. Belt, Brandywine, Gandy Sharpless, Fendall, $2.00 per 100; Chesapeake, Nick Ohmer, $2.25 per 100. FaU bearer. Progres- sive, $3.00 per 100. Packing free. Cash with order. Red Bank Nurseries, 331 Broad St., Red Bank, N.J. STRAWBERRY PLANTS— For September and Fall planting. Layer and pot-grown plants of the leading standard and Everbearing varieties. W lU bear fruit next Summer. Also Raspberry, Black- berry, Asparagus plants. Fruit trees. Catalog free. Wholesale price list sent to florists. Harry P. Squires, Good Ground, N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS FIELD GROWN PLANTS— All varieties: Cab- bage, $1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. Celery. $2.00 per 1000. Parsley. $2.50 per 1000. F. M. Pattington, Scipioville, N. Y. ^___ __^TOCKJVANTED__ Asters Wanted CUT BLOOMS. Good prices. Prompt payn"-iii.- Also coiisigllments of other first-class stock. Ship at once. A. L. YOUNG & CO., Inc. 54 West 2gth Street, NEW YORK FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE OR RENT— Up-to-date greenhouses, 22,000 ft. of glass in good condition, no repairs, 1>2 acres of land; Kood out-bui!dings and living quarters, all in good condition. Place locat-ed 15 miles from New York near station: good R. R. and trolley service. Greenhouses now stocked with various cut flowers. Stock to be had very cheap. A splendid opportunity for a live florist. Posses- sion can be had at once. Address S. N., care The Florists' Exchange. . FOR SALE OR RENT— Greenhouse property at Highwood, near Englewood, N. J., 5 minutes from depot and trolley. It has on it three large greenhouses, one large, unfinished house, built of cement blocks, and one small cottage. Plot three acres. SeUing price, $13,400. Rental. $60.00 per month. R. E. Wortendyke, 1 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N. J. ^ _^ FOR SALE— At Wantaugh, L. L, plot 2(M)x21S ft., with 8-room house, all improvements; barn, large tank; 2 minutes from depot; on main highway; suitable for florist, formerly occupied by florist. Terras to suit. Fred Menendez, Bellmore. L. I., Owner. FOR SALE — 4 acres of land, 1 greenhouse, 19x75. iron frames; 4-room living house, 2 barns, I horse and wagon and one carriage, also one cow with calf and 40 chickens. F. Komsa, Magnola Ave-. Maywood. N, J. FOR SALE^Aii old est:iblisln'd flower store in center of shoppiuR section of Iloboken, I'p-to- date fixtures; stock and gootl will. A Rood chance for a live florist, i Jtlicr business cause of selling. Bonnot. 55 Wct^t 20th St , N. Y. FOR SALE— A profitable retail grccnlionsc busi- ness, consistiuK of four Krecnhouses 7."ix27. al- ready planted. A barKftin if taken at once. Ad- dress T. B., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR S.\LE— Retail store, on well-known avenue in New York. Cheap rent, splendid opportunity. Address T. D., care The Florists'KxchunKP- FOR SALE — 4-room house, plot 57x100, green- house 14x60. C. Hutzler. East S7th St. near Ave L.. Canarsie, Brooklyn. N. Y. ^ Continued to Next Column SUNDRIES FOR SALE FOR SALE — Rebuilt Morchead Return Steam Traps, ready for use, with complete installation directions from engineer, with eight years' expe rience in design of return trap systems. Capacities 65, 135 and 200 boiler horse power. " Cure your circulation troubles this Fall.' James V. Colpitis, Engr., 27 South 18th St., Philadelphia, Pa. FOR SALE— SECOND-HAND PIPE, threaded and coupled: ready for use, l-in., 3c.: lJ-4-in. 4c.; IH-in.. 5c.: 2-in.. Oc. per ft. l-in. .SECOND-HAND GALVANIZED. 6c. PECKY CYPRESS, $17.00 and up per thousand Sfi. ft. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. SASH Standard Hotbed Sash, with cross bar, 80c. each; lots of 25 and over, 75c. each. Satisfaction guaran- teed or money refunded. Glass 6x8, 8x10, 10x12, or 10x14, $1.05 per box of .50 sq. ft. C. N. Robin- son & Bro., Dept. 25, Baltimore, Md. FOR SALE— 6 Moorehead Steam Trap. Reduc- tion in plant. In use one Winter. IRA G. MARVIN, 23 S. Franklin St, WILKES-BARRE, PA. FOR S.\LE — .Second-hand greenhouse material, boilers, 4-in. pipe, frames and glass. Mrs. E. Siobrecht, Floral Park N. Y. FOR SALE — Eleven section Radiant Hot Water Boiler, in best condition. Address Ira H. Landis, Paradise, Lancaster Co., Pa. FOR SALE — No. 5 Mills Boiler, fine condition, for steam or hot water. Price $150. Tripp Floral Co., alton, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES — Beat ataple on the market, 35c. per 1000: 3000 for $1.00. Poatage paid. Michigan Cut Flower Exohange, 264 Randolph St., Detroit. Mich. GLASS GLASS — 6x8. SxlO. 10x12. 10x14. $1.65 per box. Other sizes at factory prices. C. N. Uoliinson & Bro.. Dept. 25. Baltimore. .Md. SPHAGNUM MOSS SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbl. bale $2.10. 5 bales $9.25; 5-bbl. bale $1.00. 5 bales $4.25. Jersey Peat, 75o. per bag. Burlapped. 40c. extra. Cash. 6c. less. Jos. H. Paul. Box 156. Manahawkin. N. J. MOSS — Freshly baled Sphagnum Moss, bur- lapped. Shipments from 10 to 50 bales 65c. ach. Cash with order. Write for prices on car lots. Frank Hancock. City Point. Wis. SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbl. tale $2.00, 10 bales $19.00. Cash, 7c. less. Orders rushed. Mana- hawkin Moss & Peat Co., Box V. Manahawkin, N.J. MOSS — Strictly Ist^clasa, $1.00 per bale. Cash. AdolphuB B. Cranmer. Mayetta, N. J. ful week. The flower show, held in con- nection with the K\po8ition, was very successful and George Cramfr and Chas. H. Viok are to be liighly commended for thf able manner in which they man- aged all the details inevitably connecleil with sucli an enterprise. Wliile it i.s re- grettable that more dealers did not com- pete in the various classes, it is thought that another year will find them exhibit- ing. The I/ily pond and waterfall, wliich were designed and made hy George Cramer, attracted a great deal of atten- tion, and many favorable commenls were overheard from the throng wliich con- stantly gathered about them ; these coni' ments were well de-sened. for the hibits possessed real artistic merit. Bert Elliott, with George Crooke Co., has been absent for the past wi on a fishing trip to Oncsus Lake a result the boys in the vicinity of Mou: Hope have had a superfluity of fi.sh. TOBACCO STEMS FRESH TOBACCO STEMS— In bales. 200 lbs. 12.00; SOO lbs., $4.00; 1000 lbs.. $7.00; ton. $13.uU. Also Dust. ScharS Bros.. Florists, Van Wort. Ohio. WIRE WORK Pittsburgh, Pa. Dahlias have made thr'ir appearance, and it is hoped they will continue to come, as the retailers are in need of such stock. They surely are welcome to our citv. We look for the late crop of Asters to be very good and only hope they will come along very soon. The country mar- kets are crowded with all kinds of out- door flowers, which are sold very cheaply. Lilies have been more plentiful the past week and are usually cleaned np each day. ' It seems as if Valley has dropped off the market entirely. Busi- ness conditions for Fail indicate a pros- perous season. Nearly all the retail stores are through cleaning house and are ready for Fall business. • Mrs. John McCann has returned from her honeymoon and has taken full charge of her flower business in the Pittsburgh Market. Mrs. McCann was formerly Miss Carrie Jordan. George Wessenauer. of Sewickley, has been cutting some very fine Asters, which he has disposed of to good advantage. He remodeled his store and conserva- tories this Summer and the improvement is very noticeable. Ross Adgate just finished a busy sea- son and left for a much needed vacation, visiting Johnstown and Titusville. Fred Sears of Steubenville was in last week purchasing supplies for his Fall business. The Florists' Club resumed its regu- lar meetings last Tuesday. Sept. 5, at the Fort Pitt Hotel. "Summer Flowers" was the topic, while the banquet and the June flower show of 1917 were discussed. 'There was a large attendance. WE are the largest manufacturerv of Wire Work in the West. E. F. Winterson Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. ^y5CELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED — Boiler stack in good condition. 22-in. diameter, 35 ft. long. C. W. Espy & Son, Brook- ville. Pa. WANTED — Price on second-band RJass 14-in. double thick. E. C. Hopping, near .Madison. N. J. I Clubs and Societies i Rochester, N. Y. Holjoke and Northampton (Mass.) Gardeners and Florists' Club The regular monthly meeting \\ ;'- held Sept. 5, at the Massachusetts Agri- cultural College. Prof. Nehrling of the Department of Floriculture in\ it- 1 members to spend the afternoon college, and as many as couhi availed themselves of the opi'"t to inspect the interesting features be found there. A hardy perenn: garden has recently been establish- and is receiving much attention froin visitors. The business meeting of tho club was called to order by President Butler and plans for the coming sh'".' were discussed. Prof. Nehrling read t'^ papers, received from the National A sociation of Gardeners, one on "T Diabroticas," by R. A. Sell of Tex the other on "The Iris Worm," by P. - Snow of Tennessee. A general discn sion on insect pests followed. Sever vases of perennials from the eolith garden were on the table, and H. Downer showed Senecio clivorum. H. E. D. Sweet Peas and Carnatii bflf the market. A number of visitors took advantage of the opportunity to romo to Rochestor last week In visit tlie Industrial Kxposi- tinn. .\niiinjr tlirni was A. J. M(H''arthy, of V. U. (^)uinlan, Syracuse. N. Y. ; L. C. Shroh. of U:iravia: V. lirundage, of the Lake Koiika Floral Co., Ponn Yanu, N. Y.. and U. H. C Bard, of Syracuse. N. Y. The exposition closed its gates Satur- day night, the 9.tlv jaflcr a most success- Stock is becominfr more plentiful here. However, general business has shown a slight falling off, hut this is usual at this season. Some very good Asters are com- ing in daily and of course with them are some that are not so good. For the latter there is no market hut for good f|uality stock there has been, up to the present, a bi'isk demand and there is no reason to dtuiht that Asters will continue to command fair prices for the remainder of the seasiin. Uoses are i)lentiful here, with demand fairly heavy : that is, for good stock ; the shorter grades do not move as well. Of GIadi"H there are plenty hut the colors are not the most desirable for florists* use. America is extremely srane and any of this variety are snapped up as soon_ as they come in. Juxedo (N.Y.) Horticultural SoCietV tious are of course " The usual monthly meeting of the Tuxedo Horticultural Society was held in the Parish House, on Sept. 6. Presi- dent C. Davidson in the chair. Mr. Ed- ward Wilson read a very interesting paper on perennials and Alpine plants. Mr. Wilson is head gardener on Mrs. Lewis Chandler's place in Tuxedo Park, where they have one of the finest col- lections of Alpine plants to be seen any- where. Most of the place is laid out in rock gardens, an arrangement very appropriate for the country surrounding Tuxedo. September 16, 1916. The Florists' Exchange A A r This is actual size. About one half that of our old one The valve itself is brass and copper. Nothing to rust and stick. TOPOFMAIN;^ CO niir 1 A rough sketch of the old one, by way of comparison Just the way it looks from the outside 667 A r A r A m Neiv Automatic Valve for Your Overhead Mains IT'S a great improvement over that big barrel shaped one we used to make. It's less than half the size. Simpler in construction. Easy to connect up. Easy to clean. Just tap in a connection at the highest point of your mains, screw on this Little Marvel Valve and forget it. Day and night it's there, automatically working, freeing the mains from all air pressure, and increasing your heating system's efficiency. Considering how carefully it's made, the accuracy with which it works, and the added efficiency it gives your heat- ing, the price we ask for it is ridiculous- ly low. Send for price. ^^urnham^. Builders of Greenhouses and Conservatories SALES OFFICES NEW YORK BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ROCHESTER CLEVELAND 42nd Street Bldg. Tremont Bldg. Widener BIdg. Rookery Bldg. Granite Bldg. Swetland Bldg. FACTORIES— Irvington. N. Y. De« Plaines, 111. St. Catharinea, Canada TORONTO Royal Bank Bldg. MONTREAL Transportation Bldg J W'hfD urderlQg, iiK'ase mention The l^cbange 668 The Florists' Exchange Siptirnber Ifi, 1916. ^1 r \ M M I I ^ i i M /I 4 Outside of Btting showing square bolt holes for squate shouldered boU«, preventing turning when tightening up Sash Bar IN looking over our Summer ■* business for last year, we find a surprising amount of orders for materials to be used in repairing or altering sash bar houses. One concern in addition to a goodly sized Iron Frame House, ordered eave plates, posts, sills and ventilating apparatus for repairing four sash bar houses. We call them sash bar ma- terials, because most of them were employed to repair what used to be called sash bar houses. The materials we are selling, however, are those we use in what we call our Semi- Iron Construction. What can we do for you? Freights, you know are a little slow these days, so better order the materials you want in time, so you'll have them in time. See Handy Hand Book for materials. No one puts into their roof bars any finer cypres,. The milling is free rrom skips" and "bussings." If your walls are concrete, a cast iron sill makes the most enduring job, but if you want cypress, glad to sell it to you Inside of fitting. Note the more than ample thickness of the casting Our newest vent gear is chain operated. Let us tell you its distinct advantages Tofd.&Rurnhamlo. Builders of Greenhouses and Conservatories SALES OFFICES { . ^^^ YORK _BOSTON PHILADELPIHIA CHICAGO Rookery Bldg. ROCHESTER Granite Bldg. 42d Street Bldg. Tremont Bldg. Widenet Bldg. FACTORIES: Irvington. N. Y. DeiPlaines. III. 3t. Catharines, Canada CLEVELAND TORONTO' f 'i MONTREAL Swetland Bldg. Royal BanklBldg t Transportation Bldg. iw ^v ^U .^v .^^ _— J® mm v\ bcu urdtrliig. ploase KiCOltou Tt.e KiCLai.ti I A WEEKLY TRADE MEDIUM FOR FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN. NURSERYMEN AND THE ALLIED INDUSTRIES OUI/-- A rr^ Western Office dllV^AvJV^ 143 North Wabaah Ave. Vol. XLII. No. 13 SEPTEMBER 23, 1916 One Dollar per Annum j 438 tJ'wTwl'srTh s,. NEW YORK Fine Ferns FOR SUMMER AND FALL TRADE The fancy varieties of NEPHROLEPIS especially are very much in demand, and find a ready sale during the Summer and Fall months. Now is the time to lay in a stock. Owing to the great demand for Ferns in the late Spring, we became sold out, and were not able to 511 all of our orders, but now we have an unusually fine stock of plants of exceedingly good value. You will find them the most salable plants that can be handled. NEPHROLEPIS elegantissima compacta. 2K-in. pots, S6.00 per 100; 3>2-in., $3.00 per doz.; 6-in,, $6.00 per doz.; 8-in.. $12.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS elegantissima. 2M-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; S-in., Sli; 00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Teddy Jr. 2M-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; SH-in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Smithii. 2)i-in. POts, $8.00 per 100; 3H-in., $3.00 per doz.; 5-in., $6.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS muscosa. 3>^-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. Lilium Harrisii FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY We offer a selected stock of the original true Harrisii for early forcing. This stock was grown from the original true t^'pe, and will be found splendid stock for early forcing, for which purpose Harrisii is so valuable. The crop is much shorter than usual this season, but we are in position to supply a nice lot of selected stock. 6- to 7-inch bulbs, $5.50 per 100, or $16.00 per case of 350 bulbs. 7- to 9-inch bulbs, 9.00 per 100, or 16.00 per case of 200 bulbs. Lilium Formosum NOW READY We offer the black-stemmed variety, which is superior to the green, the coat of the bulba being a trifle more, but they are well worth the difference in price. 7- to 9-inch bulbs, $8.00 per 100, or $17.50 per case of 250 bulbs. 9- to 10-inch bulba, $12.00 per 100, or $19.00 per case of 180 bulbs. Chinese Sacred Lily r^ady Single basket (30 bulbs), $1.80; original bundle, containing four baskets (120 bulbs), $6.60. Freesias NOW READY Purity. H to M in., $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Azore. Pure white. 'A to % in., $1.00 per 100, $8..';0 per 1000. TARRYTOWN, Seasonable Stock ARAUCARIA Excelsa Fine large plants. 6-in., IS to 22 in. high. $1.00 each. 7-in., 22 to 34 in. high, 1.50 each. ADIANTUM Croweanum Ready now. Fine plants. 3-in., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. BOUVARDIA Double pink, single pink, single white (Humboldtii). 3-in,, $8.00 per 100. GARDENIAS 2\4-m.. $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000; 3-in., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. BERBERIS THUNBERGII 24-30-in., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per UIOU. 18-24-in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000- HARDY PHLOX FOR IMMEDIATE SALES Strong field divisions or heavy one-year, 3-inch pot stock. 100 1000 B. Comte. Best crimson $4.00 $35.00 Bridesmaid. White, pink eye 3.50 30.00 Champs Elysees. Bright magenta 3.50 30.00 Coquelicot. Scarlet, deep eye 3,50 30.00 Europa (New). White, carmine-crimson eye 5.00 45.00 Frau Anton Buclmer. Beat white 5.00 45.00 Goliath. Carmine crimson, red eye 4.00 35.00 Le Mahdi. Reddish violet 3.50 30.00 Mad. Meuret. Flame 4.00 35.00 Miss Lingard. Everblooming white 5.00 45.00 Pantheon. Salmon rose 4.00 35.00 Peachblow. Delicate pink, rose center 4.00 35.00 Rynstrom (New). Carmine rose; fine for massing 5.00 45.00 Siebold. Vermilion red 4.00 35.00 Sir Edwin Landseer. Bright crimson 4.00 35.00 Sunset. Rosy pink 4.00 35.00 SPECIAL SURPLUS OFFER We offer good standard varieties in pure white, white with pink eye, pink, crimson and magenta, our aelection and in quantities of not leas than fifty: Strong divisions $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1000 Strong two-year clumps 4.00 per 100. 35.00 per 1000 F. R. PIERSON CO. IN THIS ISSUE FREESIA % to Yi-m., $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000 Boston Fern Runners $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000 Geranium Rooted Cuttings A No. 1 STOCK Booking orders now, to be shipped now and later, of the following varieties, Ricard, Helen Michell, Poitevine, Improved Poitevine, Madam Landry, Due De Montmore, Trego, Viaud, at $12.50 per 1000 S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, Buchner, John Doyle, Tiffin, Achievement, at $10.00 per 1000 J^ore Ahout the Question of 'Prices Belgian Shipments tialtea Twelve Best Gladioli Finding the Diminished Returns in Retailing POINSETTIAS 2>4-inch S6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 AjjLFlERSON INC. ^^^Ci^mmuu Com BULBS LILIUM FORMOSUM READY NOW 7-9 Case of 250 $15.00 7-9 Case of 275 16.50 8-10 Case of 200 17.00 9-10 Case of 200 18.00 Per 100 Per 1000 $7.00 $56.00 7.00 56.00 8.50 80.00 9.50 85.00 DUTCH BULBS Full line ready for immediate delivery. Write for quotations. CHINESE LILIES 30 bulbs to the basket, 4 baskets to the bale, per bale, $7.00 . . $50.00 WM. F. KASTING CO. rufp^t'S."?: GERANIUMS Alphonse Rloard, Beaute Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, Gen'l Grant, Mad. Buchner, Mad. Reoamier, Jean Viaud, Jean Oberle, Abbie Schaefer, Mad. Landry, La Favorite and other good kinds, in 3-in. stock, at $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 2-in. at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. We have a large stock ready for immediate shipment and are booking orders. BOSTON FERNS 4-inch, $15.00 per 100; 7-ineh, $6.00 per doz.; 8-inch, $1.00 each. Large plants, in 11- and 12-inch pots, from $2.50 to $5.00 2-in. 2-in. 100 1000 ACALYPHA $2.00 $18.50 ALTERNANTHERA 2.00 18.60 AGERATUM 2.00 18.50 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. Extra strong BEGONL&.S, Vernon 2.00 18.50 COLEUS. 10 varieties 2.00 18.50 CUPHEA Platycentra 2.00 18.50 HARDY ENGLISH IVY 2.00 18.50 LEMON VERBENAS 2.00 18.60 LANTANAS. 10 varieties 2.00 18.50 MOONVINES. White and blue 2.00 18.60 PARLOR rVY, S. Soandens 2.00 18.60 PETUNIAS. Double and 'single, mixed 2.00 18.50 POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2.00 18.50 SALVtA, Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 18.60 SWAINSONA. White 2.00 18.60 $9.00 per doz. each. 3-in. 3-in. 100 1000 $3.00 $25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 26.00 26.00 25.00 26.00 25.00 26.00 26.00 25.00 26.00 26.00 26 00 CELERY WHITE PLUME $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 and over, 86c. per 1000 Golden Self-Blanching, $2.50 per 1000 Cash vrith order. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH MARYLAND 670 The Florists' Exchange French Bulb Prices Advancing MODERATE QUANTITIES— IMMEDIATE DELIVERIES PAPER WHITES First Size $7.00 jier 500; $15.00 per case of 1250. Extra Size 10.00 per 5U0; 18.00 per case of 1000. GRAND SOLEIL D'OR First Size $13.00 per MO; $26.00 per case of 1100. ROMAN HYACINTHS First Size $15.00 per .500; $28.00 per 1000; $54.00 per case of 2000. Extra Size 20.00 per .WO; 38.00 per 1000; 52.00 per ca.se of 1700. TRUMPET MAJORS First Size $15.00 \)ei 1000; $28.00 per case of 2200. BERMUDA LILIUM HARRISII, 9x11 in . $19.00 per case of 100. Japan Bulbs LILIUM GIGANTEUM 6 X 8 in $18.00 per case of 400; $5.00 per 100. 7 X 9 in 15.00 per case of 300; 6.00 per 100. X 9 in 18.00 per case of 280; 7.00 per 100. X 10 in 18.00 per case of 250; 8.00 per 100. 9 X 10 in $19.00 per case of 200; $10.00 per 100 9 X 11 in 19.00 per case of 180; 11.00 per 100. 10 X 11 in 18.00 per case of 150; 13.00 per 100 Cold Storage Bulbs for Shipment any time during 1917 The prices include all charges for cartage, storage, etc., f. o. b. cars. Terms: 60 days after shipment to responsible parties. Prices may be higher later. GIGANTEUM MAGNIFICUM 9x 10 in $10.00 per 100; $14.00 per case of 150. 7 X 9 in $7.00 per 100; $18.00 per case of 300. 9 x 10 in 12.00 per 100; 21.00 per case of 200. Deliveries from any of the following cities if you order in time. Better write at once and have us reserve them for you *NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA 'TORONTO 'PITTSBURGH 'DENVER *OMAHA GALVESTON ' 'CINCINNATI BOSTON 'DETROIT 'CHICAGO MINNEAPOLIS We are sold out in other cities where we ship direct. Cases of 100 each, and cases of 150 Magnificum can be furnished only from those cities marked with a star (*). All sizes and all varieties always from headquarters at New York City. Holland Bulbs HYACINTHS FIRST SIZE NAMED. Good 100 1000 varieties $4.00 $35.00 SECOND SIZE NAMED. Good varieties 3.00 25.00 MINIATURE NAMED. Good varieties 1.75 12.00 SINGLE TULIPS Artus. Scarlet 1.00 7.00 La Reine. White 1.00 7.50 Keizerkroon. Red and yellow .. . 1.50 12.00 Cottage Maid. Pink 1.00 7.50 Rose Gris de Lin. White, pink shade 1.00 7.00 Yellow Prince. Yellow 1.00 8.50 Belle Alliance. Scarlet 1.50 10.00 DOUBLE TULIPS Murillo. White, rose tinge 1.25 10.00 Couronne d'Or. Fine yellow 2.00 18.00 Imperator rubrorum. Scarlet. . . 2.00 15.00 Tournesol. Jied and vellow 2.00 18.00 Direct importations from our Rotterdam office of good quaUty Dutch bulbs at prices consistent with costs at the time of exportation. Good Holland bulbs are scarce this year, reports to the contrary notwithstanding. NARCISSUS— Continued 100 1000 MIXED TULIPS Single Superfine Mixture. Double Superfine Mixture. 100 1000 $0.75 $6.50 . .85 7.50 DARWIN and COTTAGE TULIPS Clara Butt. Delicate salmon pink. 1.00 9.00 Pride of Haarlem. Brilliant rose, blue base 2.00 15.00 Gretchen (Margaret). Flesh color. 1.00 9.00 Inglescombe. Large, yellow 2.50 20.00 Baron de la Tonnaye. Pink and blush 1.25 10.00 Madame Krelage. Lilac rose. .. . 1.50 12.00 Gesneriana spathulata. Fine scarlet, blue base 1.25 10.00 NARCISSUS VON SIONS (Daffodils). Double Nosed Bulbs 2.50 20.00 Princeps. Primrose, with yellow trumpet. Double Nosed Bulbs $1.25 $10.00 Single Nosed Bulbs 1. 00 8.00 GOLDEN SPUR. Yellow. Double Nosed Bulbs 2.50 22.50 Single Nosed Bulbs 1.50 13.00 EMPEROR. Yellow trumpet, prim- rose perianth. Double Nosed Bulbs 2.00 17.00 Single Nosed Bulbs 1.50 13.00 VICTORIA. White perianth, yel- low trumpet. Double Nosed Bulbs 2.50 20.00 Poeticus Elvira. Pure white, vel- low eye ". . . 1.50 12.00 MISCELLANEOUS GRAPE HYACINTHS (.Muscari). Heavenly blue. \cTy fine for early Spring pot stuff. $4.50 per 1000. SPIRyE.\ Gladstone. $6.00 per 50, $10.00 per 100. Improved Queen Alexandria. Pink. $8.00 per .50. $15.00 per 100. NEW PINK PRINCESS MARY. $13.00 per 50, $25.00 per KXI. i i t RALPH M. WARD & COMPANY THE LILY HOUSE 71-73 Murray Street New York City BRANCH AT ROTTERDAM Wbeu ordering, please meotlon The Excbange September 23, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 671 Advance Co 723 Albert & Davidson. . .717 AUen, J. K 710 Allen Co., Wm. S 711 American Bulb Co.. . .676 Am.Gnhs. Mfg. C0...717 Anderaon, J. F 689 Anderson, S. A 700 AngermuUer, G. H. . .716 Anglin & Walsh Co. . . 684 Apbine Mfg. Co 716 Armea, H. W 706 Arnold 4 Co., D.C... 711 Aschmann Bros 6SS Aschmann, Godfrey. . 689 Ashley, Ernest 700 Atlas Preservative Co.7I6 Audubon Nurs 693 .Austin-Coleman Co.. 680 Avenue Floral Co 702 Badgley & Bishop... .711 Baker Bros 702 Baker, Wm. J 714 Barclay Nurs 681 Barrett, The Florist. .704 Barrows & .Son, H.H..688 Baumer, A. R 702 Baur & Steinkamp . . . 692 Bayersdorfer & Co . . . 706 Bay State Nurs., The. 694 Beaven, E. A 708 Bcokert's Seed Store.. 676 Beechwood Heights Nurseries 684 Bees, Ltd 686-87 Begerow Floral Co... 702 BembFloralCo., L. ..700 Berger Bros 714 Bertermann Bros. Co.. 702 Blick, The Florist.... 703 Boddington Co., A.T 679 Bolgiano & Sons, J 680 Bonnet & Blake 711 Bonnot Bros 711 Bowe, M. A 702 Brant Bros., Inc 704 Brown. Peter 691 Bryan, Alonzo J 690 Buchbinder Bros 708 Buokbee. H. W 704 Bulk & Co 694 Bunyard, A. T 703 BunyardCo., H. A...681 Burnett Bros 681 Burpee, W. A.,* Co.. 678 BurrA Co., C. R 694 Butler & UUman 703 Byer Bros 692 aldwell The Woods- Oman Co 706 Campbell Bros 688 Camp Conduit Co. . .716 Carbone, Florist 700 Carnation Support Co. 692 Caskey & Keen 723 Chicago Feed & Fer- tiUzerCo 717 Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Ass'n, The. . . .714 Childs, John Lewis. . . 678 Chinnick, W. J 690 Christensen, Thoe. P. 688 Clare, W. G 706 Clarke's Sons, D 703 Clay & Son 716 Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The 700 Coan, J. J 710 Cohen & Hiller 70S Conard & Jones 692 Conine Nurs. Co., The F. E 693 Coombs, Florist 702 Cottage Gardens 692 Cowee, W. J 706 Cowen's Sons, N 717 Craig, Robt 690 Crawbuck Co.. G. W.709 Crouch, Mrs. J. W...700 Crowl Fern Co 70S Crump, F. F 700 Cumbic, J. L 708 Cut Flower Exch 711 Danker, Florist 700 Dards 703 Day Co., W. E 704 De Buck, John 693 Dietsch Co., A 717 DiUon, J. L 691 DobbsA Son 700 Corner & Sons Co.. . . 692 Dreer, H. A 688-715- 718 Eagle Pipe Supply Co. .7 1 8 East End Nurs. Co. 693 Eble, Chas 702 Edlefeen-Leidiger Co. . 702 Edwards' Folding Box Co 706 Eichholi, Henry 690 Elliott & Sons, Wm. . . 676 Eramans, Geo. M 689 Erne & Klingel 714 Eskesen, Frank N 688 Etter, M. S 688 EvansCo., J. A 717 Evans, W.&H.F 690 Evenden Bros 704 Eyres, Florist 700 List of Advertisers Fallon. Florist 704 Farquhar & Co., R. J. 677 Fenrich, Joseph S 709 Fleischinan's 705 Florists' Hail Ass'n. . 706 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co.. 723 Ford, M. C 709 Ford, Wm. P 710 Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co 676 Fowler, Mrs. L. P 704 Frederick. J. H 684 Freeman- Lewis 702 Friedman, Florist 700 Friedman,.J. J 716 Froment, H. E 711 Frost. Chas 681 Furrow & Co 703 Galveston Floral Co.. 702 Galvin, ThoB. F 703 Garden Nurs 693 GasserCo.. J. M 700 GibUncSiCo 717 Gibbons. The Smilax Man 706 Girvin, Willis B 689 Gloeckner, Wm 700 Goldstein & Futter- man 711 Gorman, J. F 71S Gove, The Florist 700 Graham & Son, A 700 Grandy, The Florist 703 Grootendorst & Sons 093 Growers' Cut Flower Co 711 Gude Bros. Co 704 Gunther Bros 711 Guttman & Itaynor. . 709 Habermehl's Sons... 703 Hanford, R. G 685 Harris. Chester 704 Harris. Ernest 691 Hart. Geo. B 706 Hatcher. John C 700 Heacock Co.. Jos 691 Henderson, Peter 072 HcissCo 700 Henderson & Co.. A..6S0 Henshaw Floral Co.. 710 Hcnts & Nash. Ino . . . 71 1 Herr. A. M 691 Hess & .Swoboda 703 Hews Co., AH 715 Highland Pk. Gnhs. .702 Hill Co.. E. G 700 HillFloralCo., E. G..714 HillNura. Co., D.. 693-94 Hitchings & Co 724 Hogewoning & Sons. 689 Holm & Olson 704 Hollywood Gardens. . 704 Holt, E. W 685 Holtoni!tHunkelCo..712 Home Correspondence School 708 Horan, E. C 711 Howard Rose Co 693 Idle Hour Nurs 702 IgoeBros 706 Irwin, R.J 685 Jackson & Perkins . . . 694 Jacobs, S., & Sons. 718-23 Jennings, E. B 670 .Johnston Bros 704 Johnston & Co., T. J.. 704 Joseph's Florist 704 Joy Floral Co 702 Kasting, Wm. F., Co.. 669 Keller, John A 702 Keller Pottery Co 715 Keller Sons, J. B 704 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co 716 Kerr, The Florist 702 Kervan Co., The 707 Kessler, Wm 711 King Construe. Co. . . . 678-716 Knight & Struck Co. .684 KnobleBros 700 Komada Bros 713 Kottmiller. Florist.. . .703 Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 718 Kuebler. Wm. H 711 Lang Floral & Nurs. Co 700 Lange. A 700 Lange. H. F. A 704 Langjahr, A. H 711 Leahy's 700 Leedle Floral Co 602 Leidy. G. H 716 Leonard Seed Co 676 Littlefield & Wyman. . 693 Lockland Lumber Co. 723 London Flower Shop. 703 Lovett. J. T 694 Low Co.. S 093 Ludwig Floral Co 704 MacNiff Hort. Co 083 Mader. Paul 689 MarraCo., Frank 693 Marshall 4 Co.. W.E.681 Massmann, F. W 702 MoAlpine & McDon- ald 712 McCallum Co., The. .714 McClunie, Geo. C....702 McConnell, Alex 703 McCray Refrigerator Co 707 McHutchison & Co.. 676 McManus, James 711 Menand. L 700 Metairie Ridge Nurs. Co., Ltd., The... .702 Metropolitan Material Co 717-18 Mette, Henry 681 Meyer, Chas. F 676 MichellCo., H. F....682 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 706 Michler Bros. Co.... 702 Miller. A. L 681-84 Miller. Stuart H 713 Mills. The Florist.... 702 Moninger Co.. J. C. ..723 Moore Seed Co 681 Moulder. Geo. B 693 Moimtaiu View Floral Co 694 MuUanphy, Florist. . . 704 Murray. Samuel 702 Nagel. Rudolph 691 Nason. L. B 711 Nat'I Florists' Board of Trade 706 Neidinger. Jos. G . . . . 693 New England Florist Supply Co 712 Nicotine Mfg. Co. . . .716 Nieasen Co.. Leo 713 Noe. L. M 711 Olson &Co 6.S5 Ouwerkerk. P 693 Palmer. F. E 700 Palmer, Geo 683 Palmer* Son, W.J... 700 Park Floral Co., The. 700 Park Floral Co 704 Parshelsky Bros., Inc. 717 Peacock Dahlia Farm. 681 Pcarce, Geo 718 Peiroe, E. Allan 715 Penn, The Florist 700 Pennock-Meehan Co., S. S 714 Peters & Sons. Geo. . .692 Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co 715 Pfaff & Kendall 717 Philadelphia Cut Flower Co 714 Philadelphia Whole- sale Flor. Eich 714 Philips Bros 702 Pierce* Co 700 Pierce Co., F. O 718 Pierson, Inc.. A. N. ..669 Pierson Co.. F. R 669 Pikes Peak Floral Co. . 700 Pillsbury. I. L 692 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 712 Polykranos. G. J 710 Potter Floral Co 702 Pulverized Manure Co., The 716 Pyfer&Co., A.T....714 Quadland's Sons, C. .69^ Ramsburg. G. S 68o Randall's Flower Shop704 Rawlings, Elmer 69o RawBon, The Florist 702 Reck, John ,feSon....700 lieedA Keller 706 Heich, V.E.,& Sons.. 717 Rei.lel & Meyer, Inc. . 709 Reinberg, Peter 714 Rice Co., M 690 Richards. G. H 681 Kilev, Wm. 690 Ritchy. F. W 691 River \'if\v Flower K:irms 676 Robbinsville Nurs. . . . 094 Robinson & Co.. H.M.70S Robinson Co.. H. M.709 Robinson, L. D 704 Rochester Floral Co. .704 Rook Flower Co., W. . 702 Rochrs Co., Julius. ... 691 Roesch, Lewis 69 1 Rolkcr & Sons, A 676 Rosemont Gardens. . . 702 Roserv Flower Shop. .700 Royal Glass Works. . . 717 Rupp. John F 677 Russm & Hanfling.. . .706 Salter Bros 704 Saltford Flower Shop 704 Sauter. A 711 Sceery. Ed 703 Schling. Max 703 Schmidt. J. C 690 Scholtz. the Florist... 700 Schuiz Co., Jacob 702 Schwake i Co.. C 676 Scollay. Inc.. John A.. 723 Sharp & Partridge Co. 717 Sheridan, Walter F... 711 Slirewsbury Nurs 694 Siobrecht, Geo. C 711 SkidelBkyCo..S.S 070-77 Slinn. B. S.. Jr 711 Smith. E. D. & Co... 692 Smith & Fetters Co . . 700 Smith* Hemenway. .718 Smith. Henry 702 Smith Co., W.&T... 694 Smith, P. J 710 Smith, The Florist.. . . 700 Snyder Co., B. A 712 Solomon * Son. L 717 Soltau. Fernery 688 Spear & McManus. . .702 Stearns Lumber Co.. The A.T 718 Stecher Litho. Co 681 Steele's Pansy Gar- dens. 680 StoothoSCo.. H. A...716 Storrs & Harrison. . . .676 Stumpp. Geo. E. M..703 Stumpp & Walter Co. 671-84 Syracuse Pottery Co.. 714 Thompson * Co., C. B 702 Thompson Flower Shop 692 Thorburn & Co.. J. M.681 Tomlinson Key Floral Co 702 Totty. Chas. H 692 TraendJy & Scbenck..711 United Cut Flower Co.. Ine 709 Van Assche. Frank.. 716 Van Bochove, G. & Bro 702 Van Gelderen. G. W. .693 Vaughan's Seed Store. 078-82 Vick'e Sons, James. . ,681 Vincent, Jr., * Sons Co., R 669 Virgin, U.J 702 Walker Co., The F. . . 702 Waller .Seed Co . . 076 Ward* Co.. Ralph M. 670 Warendorfl, A 703 Wax Bros 700 Weeber 4 Don 676 Weiss, Herman 709 Welch Bros. Co 712 Welch, Patrick 712 Welch, The Florist. . .702 WcttUn Floral Co.... 685 Whilldin Pottery Co.. 714 White & Mullin 711 Whitted Floral Co.... 702 Wietor Bros 714 WiUiamsport Floral Co 704 Wilson Floral Co 700 Wilson, H. E 704 Wilson, R. G 700 Winterson's Seed Store714 Wolfinger, Florist 702 Wood Bros 684 Woodlane Nurseries . . 694 Woodrow * Marketo87Il Woodruff & Sons, S. D 681 Young & Co., A. L..709 Young & Co., John.. 711 Young's Florist 704 Zvolanek, Ant. C . . .670 (f= Handy direct Index toevery- rhlnii advertised In this week*8 display columns ^ INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED The Exchange is the only paper with this special feature — in- valuable to advertiser and buyer Abutilon 690 Acacias 684-93 Acalypha 669 Adiantum 669-88-89 Ageratum 669 Alsophila 689 Alternanthera 669 AJyssuni 685 Ampelopsis 693 Aquilegia 690 Araucarias. . 669-88-89-94 Areca 688-91 Asparagus 669- 676-84-85-88-89-90- 691-94 Aspidistra 689 Asters 681 Aucubas 694 Azaleas 693-94 Balsams 681 Bav Trees 694 Begonias 669-76- 681-84-85-89-90 Belladonna 690 Berberis 669-93-94 Bleeding Heart 693 Bougainvilleas 685 Bouvardias 669-85 Boxwood 694 Buddleia 681 Bulbs 669-70-72- 676-78-80-81-82-83-85- 689-93 Caladiums 676 Calceolaria 678-84-85 Calendula 684-85-713 Callas 672-76-78-84 Campanula 684 Cannas 676-92 Caiiterbury Bells 690 Carnations. . . ,676-81-84- 685-89-92-713 Cherries 694 Chinese Sacred Lilies 669-81 Chrysanthemums. , 669-92 Cibotium 689-91 Cinerarias 678- 681-84-85-713 Clematis 693-94 Coleus 669 Columbines 690 Conifers 694 Coreopsis 684-90 Crocus. 672-81 Crotons 681-89 Cuphea 669 Cut Flowers 709- 710-11-12-13-14 Cycas 681-89 Cyclamen 676-77-78- 679-84-86-88-89-90-93 Dahlias 676-81 Daisies 078-81- 684-85-90-92 Delphinium 690 Digitaha 684 Dracsenas. . .683-84-89-90 Elm 694 Evergreens 693-94 Ferns 669-83-84- 685-88-89-90-91-92 Fern Flats 676 Ficus 688 Forget-Me-Nots 678- 684-85-90 Foxgloves 690 Freesias 669- 672-76-78-81-85 Fruit Trees 693-94 Fuchsias 689 Funkia 689 Gaillardias 690 Gardenias 669-81 Genistas 681-84 Geraniums 669- 676-85-89-90-91 Gladioli 676-80 Gloxinias 681 Griipe Vines 693 Heather 684 Hemlock 693-94 Holly 694 Hollyhocks. .684-90-91-93 Hyacinths.. .670-72-81-89 Hydrangeas 681- 682-84-91-93-94 Iris 672-70-78-84-91 Ivy 669-89-90-93 Japanese Maples 694 Jerusalem Cherries, .,684 Kalmias 693 Kentias 688-89-91 Lantanas 669 Larkspurs 681 Latania 688 Lilac 693-94 Lilies 669-70-72- 676-78-81-82-85 Lily of the Valley 676 Magnolias 694 Marigolds 690 Mignonette 676-85 Moonvines 669 Narcissus 670-72-78- 681-82-89 Nasturtiums 676-81 Norway Maples. . .683-94 Norway Spruce.. . .693-94 Nursery Stock 693-94 Onion Sets 676-80-88 Oranges 681 Orchids 684-91-93 Oriental Planes 694 Pachysandra 693 Palms 683-88-91 Pansies 676-78- 680-81-85-90-92 Pelargoniums 684-85 Peonies 672-84-93-94 Peppers 684 Perennials 690-94 Petunias 669-81-85 Phoenix 6.SS Phlox 669-76-81-94 Pin Oaks 694 Pines 693 Pinks 690 Poinsettias. .669-76-84-89 Poppies 691 Primroses 678- Roses 676-S4-S6- 688-89-90-92 687-88-92-93-94 Primulas. 678-81-84-85-90 Rubber Plants 683-89 Privet 693-94 Rudbeckia 684 Rhododendrons. ,. . 693-94 Sago Palms 681 Salvias 669-76 Scabiosa 681 Schizanthus 679 672-76-77- 678-79-80-81-85 Shamrock 678 Shasta Daisies 690 Shrubs 692-93-94 SmUax 684-85-90 Editorial Contents Aquarium Exhibit, An 699 Belgian Exports Halted 699 Catalogs Keceivea 682 ChrysaJithemuins, Hardy 699 Clubs and Societies: \Ve.stchester (N. Y.) and Fair- field (Conn.) Hort. Society; Lenox (Mass.) Hort. Society; Sewicklev (Pa.) Hort. Society; Nassau Co. (N. Y.) Hort. So- ciety 691 Cost of Stock, Something More About the 673 Dahlias, Have You? Which of . These 697 Dahlias in California 697 Dahlias. New Seedling 697 G-eneral Trade Notes 710 Gladioli for Commercial Use, Best Twelve (Illus.) 698 G-rafting- on Various Stocks 699 Greenhouse Building- 722 Meetings and Events, The Week's 696 Middle Atlantic States 706 New England States 692 New York and New Jersey Plant Growers (>73 New York Dahlia Show 697 New Y'ork Federation of Horticul- tural Societies 698 New York State Fair 682 Ninth Story "Window, Prom a.... 696 Nursery Dept. (Illus.) 695 Obituary: Bourgaise, John; Leary. Arthur J.; Paterson, John 697 Pacific Coast, The 716 Pa;ier Situation, The White 696 I^rices, Rising 697 Quality, The Value of . ." 696 .722 Rankin. Lewis, Missing. . . . Beaders' Views, Our: Advancing Prices: Hay Fever and the Flowers 698 Retailer, The (Illus.): Finding the Diminished Returns in Retailing; Steamship Sail- ings 700-705 Seed Trade, The 677 Southern States 684 Sweet Peas for Exhibition, The Best 682 Tales of a Traveler, by S. S. Skidelsky 675 Trade Notes: Atlantic City 707 Boston 712 Bridgeport 692 Buffalo 706 Chicago 714 Cincinnati 714 Cleveland 715 Fort Wayne 712 Hartford 693 Indianapolis 715 Kansas City. . . . .715 Knoxville 684 Lancaster 708 Louisville 688 New Bedford 692 New Haven 692 Nen-port 692 New York 709 Pawtucket 691 Philadelphia 713 Pittsburgh 706 Portland 716 . Providence 693 St. Louis. , 715 San Antonio 684 ,San Francisco. . , .716 Syracuse 708 Washington 690 Worcester 692 Vegetable Growers' Association of America 696 Preliminary Program 679 Week's Work, The: Buddleia varial>ilis magnificat; Rudbeckia triloba; Dianthus barbatus: Dutch Bulbs: Dian- thus plumarius: Mrs. Sander Marguerite; Dahlias; Chrysan- themums; Artemisia lacti- flora; Funkia subcordata grandiflora; Iris pallida dal- matica; Use of Lime 675 Snapdragon 670- 677-80-84-85-90 .Snowdrop 681 Spirtea 670-91-9.3-94 Star of Bethlehem.. . .685 Stevia 685-90-91 Stocks 681 Stokesia 690 Swainsona 669-84 .Sweet Peas 676- 677-79-81-85 Sweet WilUams.. . .684-90 Trees 693-94 Tsuga 693 Tulips 670-72-81-89 Vegetable Plants. . 669-90 Vegetable Seeds 676- 680-81-88 Verbenas 669-81 Vinras 689-90 Vinl,.ts 684-85-90-713 VViillllowers 690 Wc.klelliana.. . ,688-89-91 Wistaria 694 Zinnias 681 MISCELLANEOUS .Aphine 716 Areca 706 .Ashes 716 .Auctons 683 Baskets 681-93-706 Benches 716 Bench Fittings 718-23 Birch Bark 706-07 Boilers 717-18-23-24 Bone Meal 676 Books... 692 Bowls 706 Boxes 706-08 Boxwood 707-08 Cabinets 678 Canes 681 Cedar Bark 707 Ciiamagorea Leaves , . 706 Cork Bark 707 Cycas Leaves 706-OS (Cypress 723 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses 700- 701-02-03-04-05 Dagger Ferns 706-08 Evergreens, , . . 708 Fancy Ferns 706-08 Fern Leaves 707 Fertilizers. . 676-81-716-17 Fiber 676-706 Fittings 717-23 Florists' Accounts In- sured 706 Florists' Supphes. . - - 706- 707-08 Fumigators 681 Galax Leaves 707-08 Glass ;..717 Glass Cutters 718 Glass Insurance 706 Glazing Points 718 Grasses 706 Greenhouse Construc- tion 717-18-23 Greenhouse Material 717-18 Greenhouse Wood- work 716 Ground Pine 708 Gutters 717-18-23 Heating 718-23-24 Hemlock Boughs 707 Hose 676-85-718 Huckleberry Branches 706 Ice cleaning eave plates 718 Immortelles 706 Insecticides 681 Ivy 707 Knives (Pruning) . . , .681 Laurel 707-08 Laurel Festooning.. 707-08 Leucothoe Sprays 707-08 Lithographic Work . . 681 Lumber 718-23 Magnolia Leaves 707 Manure 716 Mastica 718 Moss 706-07-08 Mushroom Spawn , 676-81 Nico-Fume 685-716 Nikoteen 716 Palmetto 707 Paper Pots 715 Pecky Cypress 717-23 Pipe 717 Pipe Fittings 717 Plant Food 716-17 Posts 717-23 Pots 715 Princess Pine .70S Puttv 717 Putty Machines 717 Raffia 681 Refrigerators 707-08 Roping 706 Ruscus 706-23 Sash 717-18-23 Sash Operating Device 723 Schools 708 Secateurs 681 Shields 70S SmUax 706-07-08 Sphagnum Moss. . , 707-08 Stakes 692-706 Staples 092 Supports 692-706-23 Tobacco Products. . . .716 Tools 672 Toothpicks 706 Tubes 717 Valves 718 Ventilating Apparatus 723 Wants 719-20-21-22 Weed Killer 716 Wheat Sheaves 706 Wholesale Florists. . .709- 710-11-12-13-14 Wire 706 Wire Designs 706 Wreaths 693-708 672 The Florists' Exchange HENDERSON'S SUPERIOR FLOWER BULBS FOR FALL PLANTING 1916 Standard Varieties and Novelties I.N Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Freesias, Callas, Crocus, Lilies, Peonies, Iris AND A HOST OF MISCELLANEOUS BULBS HENDERSONS BULB DEPARTMENT, it is con- ceded, handles the very highest quality, the largest quantities and the greatest variety of Flow- er Bulbs of any one firm in the world. America, Holland, Japan, China, Asia Minor, Bermuda, etc., yield up to us annually millions of their bulbous floral treasures. THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE IN THE QUALITY OF BULBS Superior bulbs — the pick of the crops — are largely con- suMied by critical European buyers, the " seconds " and " substitutes " being too often palmed off on less critical American dealers. We insist — with a penalty attached — on being supplied with the same high grade — true to name — varieties that Europeans get, and we see that we get this superior grade by personally conducted trials. We have also excluded from our importations many decadent obsolete varieties and added their more beautiful and strong-constitutioned successors. Henderson's Flower Bulbs therefore cost a little more than inferior grades, but our customers appreciate the difference. Henderson's Wholesale Catalogue for Florists and Market Gardeners: Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Tools, Requisites, etc., mailed on application. PETER HENDERSON & CO., 35 and 37 Cortlandt Street, NEW YORK Notice of Change in Rates In our two previous issues we went very fully into the causes compelling us to raise our subscription and advertising rates. If you have not paid attention to these notices please hunt up the back numbers and do so now. We reproduce here the advertised changes: EFFECTIVE OCT. 1, the subscription price for THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE will be $1.50 per annum. Until that date any subscriber can renew, FOR ONE YEAR MORE ONLY, at the present rate of one dollar. We cannot longer afford to be generous as in the past with over-due subscriptions; those four weeks in arrears we will be compelled to terminate without further notice. EFFECTIVE NOV. 1, the basic rate for advertising space will be $L25 per inch; 90g on annual contract (as present contracts expire) the run of the paper. Classified advertising, 12j/^^ the line. 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I am sorry to note that you feel obliged to advance the subscription rate of The Exchange. Still, what is to be will be, and we cannot do without The Exchange. It stands at the head of the list. Enclosed find money order for the next year, at the old rate, as offered in cur- rent Issue. WILBUR A. CHRISTY, Warren, Ohio. Enclosed is check for $1 for renewal of my subscription to The Florists' Exchange. I am taking advantage of your very liberal offer, as I feel that I could not get along without The Exchange. MRS. JAMES M. LAMB, Fayetteville, N. C. Please continue my paper another year; could not do without it. A. R. CLUXTON, Willis. Texas. The Florists' Exchange 673 M^A^M\sfmAmmimmMmmMmmimmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Something More About the Cost of Stock Prices— Past, Present and Future By ALBERT M. HERR WE older men of the trade who can look back some thirty-five years do not consider the imme- diate present with the optimism that some of the recent beginners do. We do, however, have faith enough in the men en- gaged in this business to feel sure that they will comu to, a realization of tlicir needs, and that in the course of the next five years the business will be on the high plane it deserves, in the estimation of the world. In worliing this transformation there will, of neces- sity, be some who will fall by the wayside, and it is to the influence of the trade papers, the florists' clubs and the S. A. F. that we will have to look to keep that number as small as possible. Some few years back when the writer lost his little all in a side business venture, he took up the study of business to see wherein he had failed. The first course was through the Sheldon Business School where the real science of business is taught from A to Z. The second was a course in advertising, and these two studies becf.me so interesting that next to my love for flowers and plants came a love for modern business methods. Today, System, a magazine of business, and Associated Advertising, a magazine along advertising lines, are read as regularly and as carefully as The FlCRISTS' ExCHA?fr.E. As a prophet I'll predict that if every florist were to study business and business methods along similar lines it would take but one year instead of the five heretofore named, to put us on a level with other com- mercial callings. When I started into this business, a good boy, will- ing to work from early in the morning until late at night, could be had for the munificent sum of $4.50 per week, often for less. Men who worked from 12 to It hours per day considered $7.50 per week good pay. Anthracite coal dealers vied with each other to fill my coal bins at $2.75 per ton in the bins. Glass, lumber, and nearly all material that went into the construction of the houses was just about half the price we pay today. In spite of all this we are selling much of our stock today at a smaller price than we did then. As an example and for comparison take pot Smilax grown for the trade; it sold readily at $17.50 per 1000. As the years ran along competition gradually caused the price to be lowered until it reached $9 per 1000. After trying to make expenses at $10 per 1000 the writer dropped out of the Smilax end of the business. Take Coleus as another example: I grew them as a rooted cutting proposition, selling them at $6 per 1000 and getting it for several years. Competitors gradu- ally reduced the price to .$4 per 1000, and the Coleus business was dropped. Before doing this a careful estimation of costs made for a period covering twelve months, demonstrated the fact that first class clean cuttings, well rooted, cost, when ]iacked in a box ready to ship, $5.50 per 1000. Today they would, of course, cost more than that. Inferior stock could be produced for a trifle less. When my father, Daniel K. Herr, was in business he grew Geranium cuttings and had no trouble in dis- posing of his product, and they ran into goodly num- bers at $17.50 per 1000. This price was gradually brought down to the average of $12.50 and $10 per 1000, with some as low as $8. When my father retired I took up this branch of the business, and in all frank- ness let me tell you that it will be some years before I am able to retire. .\ careful cost estimate made six years ago revealed the fact that good quality Geranium cuttings cost, boxed ready to ship, $11.50 per 1000 for the twelve months of the year, the Winter and coal consuming period of course running over that figure, and the Spring and Fall months a little less. Today they cost more. Take the box they are packed in: six years ago they cost ten cents each, today they cannot be bought for less than twenty-five cents. The paper used in packing is double what it was then, and so it runs all the way along the line. Geraniums are a popular flower and a good thing to use for an illustration. The grower of cuttings who does not raise his price is doing one of two things: either he is producing an inferior grade of stock or he is not getting any returns for the money he has invested in the business and very little for his labor. In many cases he is losing money without knowing it. It is a hard saying but pretty nearly true, "that 90 per cent. of the greenhouse men are today losing money on a proportion of the stock they grow." The buyer of cuttings will say, "That's right, put up the price, but we cannot get any more for our plants." No matter how you may figure it, the old price of fifty, seventy-five, and a dollar per dozen for Geranium plants spells loss in every instance. There are some growers who have plenty of family help and claim that they can produce stock cheaper than those who have r S) Q. ==^ ^A very notable article which every grower in business should ponder. flAn urgent plea is made for the study of business methods. " Every grower who sells direct to the consumer," says Mr. Herr, " should study salesmanship, even as he studies how to grow his plants." flCost estimation on greenhouse pro- ducts is not easy, but a very close approxi- mate cost can be obtained. <|Co-operation and education through- out the florists' ranks are two things highly essential at this moment. ^'* Some growers who have plenty of family help believe and say that they can produce stock cheaper than those who have to pay out cash for all their labor. This is a popular fallacy All labor put into growing represents dollars and cents, whether paid for in wages or not." ..." We may not expect the days of big profits back but we can, by the production of good stock, get a reasonable profit if we demand it." QThe small grower who has no means of establishing a true price for his pro- duct, often bases his price on those of his competitors, with the difference that he makes his a few cents lower. " This is a cut-throat policy. It means hard work and a poor living for all." to pay out cash for all of their labor. This is a rather popular fallacy, but a fallacy all the same. All labor ])ut into a plant represents dollars and cents whether paid for in wages or not. If family help cannot earn a living wage at present prices, and every one agrees that they cannot, then they are going to get away from vou and your loss cannot be measured in dollars and cents. Carnations in the old days were used as short stems, long stems, any stems at all, and while the price per flower was not as high as it is today, the plants pro- duced from sixty cents' worth of bloom to as high as a dollar's worth. How many growers are making that now? This flower has suffered perhaps less than many others owing to the influence of the American Carna- tion Society and its fearlessness in discussing prices at the annual conventions. My own experience in the retail business is limited to Lancaster, Pa., a city of some fifty thousand in- habitants, but I can well remember the time when Geraniums were sold at from $1.50 to $2.50 per dozen. Verbena, Salvia, and kindred plants from 3in. pots at 10c. each, or three for a quarter, with the cost to the grower much less than it is today. We cannot expect those days of big profits back, but we can, by the pro- duction of good stock, get a reasonable profit instead of a loss, if we demand the profit. How to get a reason- able profit on our stock depends entirely on ourselves. We cannot expect to jump the price of stock by simply charging it up to the customer, neither can we do it by a combination of the growers agreeing not to sell below a certain figure. Either of these methods will create antagonism between the buyer and the seller. We can, however, by good salesmanship satisfy our customers that we are compelled to ask a higher price for our goods on account of the advance we have to stand on everj-thing we buy. Every grower who sells direct to the consumer should study salesmanship even better than he studies how to grow his plants. Unless you are in the business for the love of it, what is the use of having plants or flowers if you cannot sell them at a reasonable profit? Almost every trade organization today devotes from one-half to three-fourths of its time to cost and selling problems, and on the supply and demand. These or- ganizations have I'educed these problems to a simple science and the benefits accruing to their trade are evidenced by the increased cost to us of so many of the things we use. Cost estimation on the product of our greenhouses is not as simple a matter as in other lines of business, so many different things entering into the cost of our plants. Some growers insist that it cannot be done, in the few attempts I have made, a very close ap- proximate cost can be obtained providing one or more houses are devoted to the plant you are figuring on. Time cards can be used for all labor, another card for incidentals such as soil, pots, manures, a third for the net returns from the house and a due allowance made for overhead charges — interest, taxes, wear and tear, insurance and all kindred expenses. Where the estab- lishmnt is large enough an expert could be employed for a year to work out costs and have his salary well earned. The S. A. F. could spend some of its money to good advantage to the trade in general, along these lines, and especially to the small grower who cannot very well take up these problems, and has no means of establishing a price for his product. Often it is a case of getting his competitors' price and making his a few cents lower. This is a cut throat policy that means hard work and a poor living for both. Co-operation and education are the two things we must have in order to get proper prices. It is through the florists' clubs, the S. A. F. and its kindred societies, but above all others through the trade papers, that this education will come to us — education as to costs, educa- tion in salesmanship, and education in the production of high grade stock and high grade service to our cus- tomer. We, in turn, should co-operate with these bodies and the trade papers and not hesitate to help our competitor to a better knowledge of his business when- ever and wherever we can. Other hues of business do this, why not we? Are we so little that we cannot look over our own fence? Let the S. A. F. devote one-half day to costs, another to prices and salesmanship. Let each of its subordinate societies give up a portion of their time to these sub- jects. Let the clubs give up three to four of their meetings to this phase of our business and we will not only have better prices but better business. There" is room for enlargement in the florists' business and enlargement at prices yielding a reasonable profit if we go about it in the right way. Stop, Look, Listen. Tliere is danger ahead of you if you do not get a little more money for your prod- ucts, and I only wish 1 were better able to bring you to a full realization of that danger. New York and New Jersey Plant Growers The first Autumn meeting of tbe New York and New Jersey Association of Plant Growers was held last Thursday, Sept. 14, at the ofliccs of William H. Sie- brecht, jr., the secretary and attorney for the associa- tion. .•\ftei the meeting the members and a few friends journeyed to Coney Island, as is their custom at this time of the year. Automobiles to transport the party were provided by Messrs. A. L. Miller, J. H. Fiesser, William H. Sie'brecht, Jr., H. Baumann, Roman J. Irwin and H. Harris. The party journeyed through Forest Park, Highland Park, Prospect Park and Ocean Parkway to Coney Island. At about halfway the cus- tomary stop was made at Trommer's Brewery to sample the qualitv of the brew. At Sta'uch's Pavilion at Coney Island, the party showed considerable interest in the accommodations which could be made in the event of that place being selected for the purpose of entertaining the delegates and their friends of the 1917 convention of the S. A. F. A very hearty and well-served dinner was thoroughly enjoyed. That was nothing unusual, but rather the customary thing at Stauch's. After dining, the party inspected several places of amusement. Those who participated were A. L. Miller, J. H. Fiesser, Walter F. Sheridan, F. R. Pierson, Daniel Wittpen, William H. Siebrecht, Jr., Messrs. Lehnig & Winnefeld, H. Baumann, H. Baumann, Jr., Roman J. Irwin, H. Schmidt, Louis Schmutz, Jr., H. Harris of Hew's Pottery, H. Darlington, Alfred Zeller, Herman Schoelzel, T. W. Langan and Frederick Klenk. 674 The Florists' Exchange Mi 'mM: THE TALES OF A TRAVELER* Reminiscences and Reflections from Twenty-Eigftt Years on the Road By S. S. SKIDELSKY :ttSt, zitttK The author continue! Part II of hie narrative, which recount) the early tlrug- flei of a traveling salesman of a quarter of a century ago. The first instahnent ap- peared in The Exchange of July 1, and others have been published each week since. The Lawson Carnation John Hartshorn told of many experiences with Carnation cuttings and of the failure of Fiancee in particular. Among other things Mr. Hartshorn told me that die letters he received daily, taking him to task for the non-fulfilment of his promises, would suffice to break down ai Sandow in physique or a Bismarck in iron will power. "Why," he concluded, "the people are crazy! Can't they understand that Fiancee is a disappointment to me? Why don't they shut up and let up, instead of hounding me to death? Let us have another drink and drown our troubles." A few other drinks were swallowed before we parted, never to meet again. For in the Summer of that year Jimmie Hartshorn, the genial Jimmie, so much beloved and so well thought of by all his friends, died from the effect of an operation. Some of his closest friends claim that Fiancee was in a great measure a contributing cause of his illness and untimely demise. There was a humorous side to the situation. There are very few situations in life, happily, that have not their humorous side. For months thereafter I was constantly receiving letters from my florist friends to the effect that a rival con- cern that had ordered Fiancee through another agent had received cuttings long ago, and that they were sorry they had not entrusted their orders with the other agent, a lesson well worth remembering. But meanwhile the other "agent" had similar letters regarding his unreliability, that orders entrusted to Skidelsky were delivered, that they were sorry, etc., etc. Furthermore, the grower who received his cuttings congratulated himself on his good fortune, while his seem- ingly less fortunate brother florist bewailed his ill-luck in not getting his. The following year the tables were turned; the man in possession of Fiancee wished he had never had them, while the other fellow jubilated that he had escaped. I continued to handle Dorncr's Carnations, and am doing so to this very day. My relations with Fred, Jr., and Theodore prior to and since their father's demise, have been of the friendliest nature. They follow in their father's footsteps in sturdy upright business principles, and it is a pleasure at all times to have dealings with them. The demand for new and better varieties of Carnations became widespread. The most conservative growers, men who thought that the Lizzie McGowan and Scott were good enough for their purpose, began to realize that their patrons wanted flowers of a better grade. The demand had to be met. Richard Witterstae'ter of Cincinnati was already known to a wide circle of growers as a careful and painstaking hybridizer. About 1896 he introduced Evel- ina, a white and most productive variety, one that promised well at the outset. Unfortunately, however, it did not fulfil its promise. A few years later, he intro- duced Estelle, a scarlet variety, which regardless of its minor faults, behaved splen- didly in many sections. Then came Adonis, one of the most beautiful scarlet varieties up to that date. When E. G. Hill and Robert Craig purchased the stock from Mr. Witterstaetter, the growers, so to speak, "sat up and took notice." It was the consensus of opinion that Adonis would replace the scarlet varieties that were growing at that time. But in this case, too, far from replacing such varieties as Estelle, Crane, and others, Adonis proved a, failure. Some contended that the stock, after it left its original place, was overfed and overpropagated. At any rate, the life of Adonis was of short duration. About 1904, the late William Murphy of Cincinnati, and the late J. Hartshorn, representing the Chicago Carnation Company, purchased the stock of Cardinal, a scarlet variety, from Richard Witterstaetter. The Cardinal was indeed one of the finest Carnations of that time; and in point of color there is nothing today to equal it. On Mr. Witterstaetter's place it was simply ideal. But Mr. Witter- staetter had a number of other seedlings on hand, and realizing the tremendous responsibility involved in the dissemination of a Carnation he thought it wise to sell the stock. The late Mr. Murphy, who had already embarked in the wholesale commission flower business, found it necessary to dispose of his share in order to give his own business the undivided attention it required. He offered his share to Mr. Hill and myself, and we purchased it. Thus three partners, namely, the Chicago Carnation Company, E. G. Hill, and I, undertook the introduction of Cardinal. The sale, though not very exten- sive, proved nevertheless quite satisfactory and the variety itself was by no means disappointing in many quarters. A few years later. Aristocrat was introduced by Mr. Witterstaetter; and this variety Mr. Haitshorn bought outright. He did not live, however, to see its in- troduction. He died four months prior to its dissemination. The introduction of Afterglow, by Mr. Witterstaetter himself, was perhaps the most successful of his undertakings, .afterglow did well in many places, and especially so in the New England States. One of the things I could never understand is the fact that a Carnation be- having remarkably well in its own habitat should act so differently with other growers. Were this a general rule, the thing could be easily understood. While Mr Fisher's and Mr. Dorner's varieties, with but rare exceptions, did well not only in this country but in many parts of Europe as well, most of Mr. Witter- staetter's varieties seemed to act in an opposite way. With the exception of Estelle and Afterglow, all the other varieties he introduced did not fulfil their promise. A more honorable, painstaking, careful hybridizer it would be hard to point out. In fact, Mr. Witterstaetter perhaps is too critical for his own benefit. He has several varieties on his place today that would unquestionably prove a great acquisition if he were to put them on the market. Many growers and experts have . urged him to do so. But Mr. Witterstaetter refuses. He wants to be absolutely sure, and he carries caution to the uttermost limits. But there is no question in my mind that his new seedlings are well worthy of trial by every grower. I have seen a good many varieties in my day, and I think I may safely say that I have learned to know a good thing when I see it. The popularity of Richard Witterstaetter himself — "Dick," as he is called by his many friends — is not altogether because of his conscientious efforts as a hybridizer. He is a prince of hosts; he is always ready to put himself out to do someone else a good turn; he has a ready sympathy for the other fellow's joys and sorrows. He has acted as a judge at the Carnation Society's conventions and has won the admiration of all; for his judgment is always straightforward and impartial The S. A. F. and O. H. has no more loyal member than Mr. Witterstaetter. Surely he deserves the affection felt for him by his fellow-florists ! The late William Murphy is another man that was held in great esteem by his colleagues of Cincinnati, as well as by all others who came into contact with him. I had known Mr. Murphy for twenty-six years, and from the time I met him until the day of his death, my regard for him never diminished. It is no easy matter for a wholesale commission man to satisfy both the consignor and the retail florist; but Mr. Murphy possessed the happy faculty of reconciling both elements, both finding him always strictly honorable in his dealings. He was a man not easily discouraged, and not to be bull-dozed. He always stood his ground. An incident worth relating is the following: A few years ago Mr. Murphy actually cornered the white Carnation output in Cincinnati for one day, when there happened to be an oversupply, and made the retailers pay a reasonable figure, in order to prove to the other commission men that one must not yield to unreasonable demands. He knew that the demand for the Carnations was normal, and perhaps above normal ; for there was plenty of funeral work on that day. He also understood the trend of the retail florists, and that is to buy as cheap as they can, especially when there is an abundance of flowers. So when the retail men began to pile in and inquire what white Carna- tions were worth, he told them two cents was the price. "Two cents !" they expostulated. "You want too much money. I can get them at So-and-so's for half." "Do it," replied Mr. Murphy, calmly. "That is your privilege." Realizing the need of teaching a lesson not only to the retail men but to the other commission men as well, he sent out one of his men to purchase all the white Carnations in sight, from every commission man in the town. Thus fortified, Mr. Murphy was master of the situation that day. As good luck would have it, he received a telegram from the South, ordering several thousand white Carnations. When the retailers began to pile in, Mr. Murphy's price rose half a cent more. There were expostulations and objections on all sides. "WTiy, you asked only two cents this morning!" "That's right. But now they are worth more. You know flowers fluctuate. Look at the order being packed for the South. Two and a half cents is the price — and that's all there is to it." The upshot of the thing was that by three o'clock in the afternoon, Mr. Murphy was cleaned out of every white Carnation in the house ; and the other commission men unquestionably profiled by the lesson. The death of Mr. Murphy was a source of genuine sorrow to his numerous friends throughout the country. He is succeeded by his son, Ray Murphy, who bids fair to continue the success that his father began. The introduction of the Lawson Carnation marks a new epoch in the history of Carnations in this country. Outside of the merits of the Carnation itself, and I need not enlarge upon this subject, because it is so well known, the sensational method with which it was introduced was an unmistakable innovation. Peter Fisher, regarded as the latter day Carnation wizard of this country, supplied Gal- vin & Co., the retail florists of Boston, with his output. Mr. Fisher had produced seedlings before, but those were of local fame, and little known outside of ^Ie^v England territory. The Lawson Carnation sprang into pre-eminence, not only in this country, but throughout the civilized world wherever Carnations are culti- vated. And this is how it came about : Mr. Galvin handled his new seedling. Its color, size, and keeping qualities appealed to him. It was not as yet named. .\ Carnation of this sort was worthy of a name befitting its excellence. There was Thomas W. Lawson, a man of wide reputation, wealthy, aesthetic in his taste, and a personal friend of Mr. Galvin himself. A capital idea! This seedling should be christened "Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson." It further occurred to Mr. Galvin that in addition to handling the blooms in the retail business, he might as well have the control of the output of rooted cuttings. This idea was still in the mind of Mr. Galvin w^hen the Chicago Carnation Company became aware of the Boston sensation. J. P. Thompson, who was at that time general manager of the Chicago Carnation Company, called a council of the directors; and it was decided to purchase the stock from Mr. Fisher and transfer it to Illinois soil. Down to Boston Mr. Thompson came. •Copyright, 1916. A. T. De Ua Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd. Note to Readers. — That Mr. Skidelsky's narrative will be found of surpassing interest, we assure our renders. U'c have promised Mr. Skidelsky to put this narra- tive in hook form provided we rereire orders for 500 copies. The price will not exceed 60c per copy in paper corers. or $2 in cloth, and no money is wanted until we announce the book as ready. AH ice ask is that readers send in their orders without undue delay. The story will be continued in these columns until completed. September 23, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 673 Buddleia variabilis magnifica Fine Cut Flower for Fall If you haven't any Buddleias on your own grounds you sliould go somewhere and see them before the frost blackens their sweet flowers. I had a chance yes- terday to behold a large mass of these Buddleias with a background of Bol- tonias. In front were Nicotiana affinis, some Tritomas Pfitzeri and a heavy planting of white Snapdragons in full bloom and with it about two dozen but- terflies on the Buddleias. You wouldn't want to see a better setting. Our Bud- dleias overwintered excellently, even those without the least protection and they have been furnishing most desirable cut flowers since July. If you retail flowers at all you should plant at least some. Rudbeckia triloba A Showy Biennial Yellow, brown and bronze are the colors for the Autumn, with just a touch of creamy white, lilac and lavender as we find them in the hardy Asters. Among the yellows, nothing is perhaps more showy just now than Rudbeckia triloba; its single Helenium shaped flowers, with a deep brown center, are produced about 500 to the plant on long stems. They are excellent for cutting, lasting a fuU week in water, and so will single plants if lifted and potted up. Whether you want them for cutting, mass planting along the shrub border or in with the perennials they are wonderfully effective. They belong to the biennials. Seed sown this Fall outdoors will produce plants to flower in Fall, 1918, a long time to wait, but you won't notice it with all your other work, and it is well worth waiting. When you once have the plants established they will seed themselves and be always with you. If you haven't any stock, get seed this Fall and sow broad- cast where the plants are to bloom. Next Spring and Summer they will become well established and flower the following year. The plants for next year's bloom- ing are about 6in. in height by this time, and can stand the hardest kind of Win- ter without the least protection and are in this respect as desirable as Rudbeckia Golden Glow. Dianthus barbatus Good Time to Take Cuttings Have you ever propagated Sweet Will- iam through cuttings? It can be done nicely at this time of the year and is about the only sure way of working up a stock of certain sorts you are anxious to grow on. There isn't a perennial or old-fashioned flower border complete without a batch of Sweet William, and the retail grower can always dispose in Fall and Spring of a good number of plants for this purpose. From the plants left on his hands he can cut flowers dur- ing the Summer months. Newport Pink and Holborn Glory are only two of the many beautiful sorts we have today to select from. Propagate from field plants now, by putting the cuttings into the sand right next to the Geraniums, pot up later on and overwinter in a cool house or place out into a well protected coldframe. The plants will aU flower next Summer. Dutch Bulbs Getting Ready for Them While we are more or less in doubt about just when the bulbs from Holland will reach us, it is well to be preparing for them. Y'ou can't give them a better welcome than to have flats and bulb pans ready to get them planted. Espe- cially with the Tulips and Narcissi to be forced early, it is necessary to get the bulbs into the soil as soon as possible. Always remember that you cannot force successfully without well rooted stock and that means giving the bulbs all the time possible to get established. A good sandy soil, mixed liberally with well rotted manure, makes good planting ma- terial, but avoid manures only partly de- composed. If you have to order bulb pans do so now. and if short on flats get at making them not less than three inches in depth ; a little over is better. Good drainage is wanted and don't make them so large that it takes two men to handle them ; nothing gained by that. Dianthus plumarius Increase Your Stock Noxr Under Dianthus plumarius we find the Clove, as well as the old-fashioned Pheas- ants-eye Pink, both popular border plants, and while you can grow them from seed, which is the easiest way if for any reason you neglected to sow seed in early Summer, you can stUl take cut- tings from your old field plants now and root them indoors. They will, with little care, develop into nice bushy plants by Spring, ready to be planted out and flower the first season. As with Dian- thus barbatus, when growing stock from seed there are alway some plants with better flowers than others, or such that perhaps bloom more freely and it is from such that one should grow on more stock. It is these old timers like Border Pinks and others for which there is at present such a demand. You can't make a mis- take by preparing a good stock. Dahlias Don't Lift Tubers Too Early This is the 16th day of September : in the vicinity of Chicago we had just enough of a frost last night to kill most Dahlias ; they are all black with us this morning, a great contrast to the white labels on the new sorts planted last Spring, most of which hadn't a chance to show us their colors. It has been an off year to be sure in the Middle West with Dahlias ; the fearful heat during July and August and now just when the plants started to grow a little, the frost finished them. It is too early to dig up the tubers even if the tops are gone. Let them remain three weeks or so outdoors ; they will overwinter better. There is nothing left to do but to label them prop- erly after that, and store away and try again next year. It isn't the first time for most of us to be disappointed. «/ th 1 p "^^^^^^^m r ■Mtf ^B^[^ jHl i^,v Plants used at Christmas 1 Group of Erica melanthera in Sin. and 6in. pota. Courteay A.^L. Miller Jamaica, N. Y. Mrs. Sander Marguerite An Excellent Bedder The illustration taken Sept. 10 shows what a fine bedder this Marguerite makes. The bed has been a mass of flower since July ; 2%in. pot plants were planted at the end of May in soil free from stable manure. It consisted of a heavy loam and sand. We find that this Marguerite gets badly affected with blight when planted in heavily manured soil or such as lacks proper drainage. You will take cuttings now of the field stock. Avoid any in the least sickly, even if you are short on stock ; take noth- ing but the very best. Plants out in the open now can be lifted and potted up : if kept in the shade for a few days and not neglected with watering they soon will become re-established and will give you quantities of flowers during the early Spring months. When once well pot bound it will benefit them to get light doses of Iviquid cow manure, especially when they start to flower, but don't use a heavy and over rich soil for the young stock. Chrysanthemums Temperature and moisture are two im- portant factors from now on in the Chrysanthemum house. While you had but little control up to the present re- garding the temperature, and it really mattered but little while the plants were growing whether the thermometer regis- tered 55 deg. or 65 deg. during the nights, from now on it does matter. You can let your houses go down to 45 deg., even 40 deg., without bad results, that is. if the atmosphere in them is not over moist, but with fire heat you should never per- mit it to get to 55 deg. or 60 deg. A lit- tle fire at night is just the thing for the early flowers developing, but you must keep a crack of air on in order to keep the temperature below 50 deg. Even now the plants, if in a healthy condition, require a lot of water, but apply this in the fore- noon, and the earlier the better. This will give a chance before evening for drying off the walks and below the benches. The larger the flowers on your single stem plants the more particular you have to be in regard to avoiding wet houses overnight, and the longer you should allow for the buds to develop. You simply can't hurry them up by ap- plying heat. Chrysanthemums, in spite of the fact that they are grown under glass during Summer and can stand 100 deg. in the shade, are still cold house plants and will suffer if in a Rose house temperature and atmosphere at this time. Artemisia lactiflora A Florists' Good Hardy Perennial Here you have a perennial as hardy as on Oak and a most desirable cut flower during the end of August and up to the time of frost. Its flower heads are borne on long graceful stems and would remind one of an Astilbe or Spirsea, but in spite of it but little is seen. While it wouldn't pay to grow this plant for the wholesale market there isn't a retail florist who couldn't make the very best use of ^ it, if for no other purpose than decorating his show window at this time of the year. With the majority of suburban florists the call is for outdoor flowers and this holds good even in the large cities. With these Artemisias, Golden Glow Rudbeckia, the different Helian- thuses, Heliopsis, Heliniums, Boltonias, Pyrethrums, hardy Asters and others, you can make a wonderful window dis- play now and onward till frost. Get more interested in them ! Funkia subcordata grandiflora Valuable for Design AVork There are very few of us who don't depend more or less on floral design work, and for that purpose anything in white and with a Lily shape flower is of value. With us the large white flow- ering Funkia or Plantain Lily has been in flower since early August and is going to keep on until October. The individual flowers are almost as large as those of LUium candidum and for design work every bit as valuable. Why not grow some? Let the plants have a good deep soil where the roots can get down into it, plenty of water during the Summer months, and if you can pick out a spot just a little shady it will prolong the flowering period and make for larger flowers. We find it best to take up a part of the plants every second year and divide them. They seem to flower more freely and the present is a good time to do this dividing ; or if you have no stock, order some. Iris pallida dalmatica Do Your Fall Planting Now There are the German, Japanese, Eng- lish, Spanish, Siberian and a whole lot of other types of Iris, all good and worthy of far more consideration on the part of the florist, but among them hardly any is deserving of more attention than Iris pallida dalmatica. It is without a ques- tion one of the finest of the German Irises, an exceptionally strong growth carrying a large flower of a charming lavender blue color. Everything is gained by either dividing old clumps or planting small stock now, and it is on that account I am calling attention to it. It surely belongs in the "Week's Work." No. I haven't any stock to sell nor of anything I write about, nor do I know of anyone in particular who has the best to offer. We here class ourselves as re- tail growers ; as such we have nothing to offer to the trade but consult the pages of The Floeists' Exchange when in want, and if perchance we shouldn't just find what is wanted we find out from headquarters. The Use of Lime The action of the New Zealand Gov- ernment in improving its lands by means of quantities of crushed lime to improve the soils, especially those containing too much acid, deserves the consideration of some of our legislatures at home. There is considerable swamp land and other acid land that could well be im- proved by the use of lime in judicious amounts. The New Zealand Government has set up large limestone grinding plants in many sections, and the soil de- manding lime has from 500 pounds to four tons per acre spread upon it, accord- ing to the quality of the soil. This is done by machinery, with excellent re- sults. 676 The Florists' Exchange 100 ik Jumpo Callas - - $10.00 Liliuin Candidum - 0.00 Lilium Harrisii, 9-11 30.00 Lilium Gi^anteum, iructty — Saw It In the Eiobange Printed noteheads. billheads and business cards Identify you with The Trade. An urgent order for mock ia apt to be held up, if your wholesale man id unable to coaneot you aa one of the oraft. Now Is the Time to Place Orders for PANSY SEED. Special florists' mixture, extra fine strain, $5.00 per oz. MIGNONETTE SEED. Ojant strain, greenhouse grown, $5.00 per oe. SNAPDRAGON KEY.STONE (New). Clear rose pink. Winter blooming variety, $1 00 per pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED, English. Separate colors, $8.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEED. Greenhouse grown, $3.50 per 1000, $30.00 per 10,000. ZVOLANEK'S SWEET PEA SEED. Complete list at his prices. RAINBOW FBEESIAS. New and worth while. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 2!^-in., strong, $5.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000, extra heavy 3-in., $8.00 per 100. POINSETTIAS. Strong, 2l4-m. (true Xmas type), $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Strong, field-grown CARNATION PLANTS. Best varieties. Stock and prices right; write us for same. Write us regarding Fern Flats: Bostons, Scottii, Roosevelt, Whitmanl, Teddy Jr., and other varieties for immediate or later planting Have you placed your order for LILIUM Giganteum, Rubrum, For- mosum and Album ? We aim to supply the best produced in Japan and invite correspondence regarding our stock. Having any trouble with your hose? The MAGIC Hose — best made — will do away with all your troubles. We handle that brand and no other. J^inch (2 ply), 17c. per ft.; ^-inch (2 ply), 18c. per ft. Couplings included. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Building PHILADELPHIA, PA When ortierlng. pb-aap mentWin Thp Kxchangp OUR MOTTOi **THB BEST THC MARKET AFFORDS" Valley 6HAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK Orden taken now for 1916 crop of German, Swedish, Dutch Pips W. & D.'s Sure Crop English Mushroom Spawn Fresh shipment just arrived llcts. per brick, $9.00 per 100 bricks WEEBER & DON "rnd"^V„"rr 114 Chambers Si., New York U'tuMi nrd'TJin:. pi' <-iiti-m The ICx.-lu BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS \\ rile for Prices LEONARD SEED CO. ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE ■« IM_ . 1 Awarded the Gold Medal of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Crimson Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant Salmon Farquhar's Giant White Farquhar's Giant Excelsior, White with Claret base. Each of the above varieties, 100 .'seeds Sl.OO, 1000 seeds $10.00. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass. Wben orderlns, pleut mention Th* Bxcbaiif* 678 The Florists' Exchange Chinese Narcissus Now Ready— Select Bulbs Per Mat (120 bulbs) $5.00 8 Mats (9G0 bulbs) $40.00 Write for prices on larger lots. French Paper White Grandiflora We offer, to arrive, a few do»en cases. 1000 Third Grade, 12 ctm. and up, (in 0*7 QC WZi^J ■ '1^^^ *^^® ^°^^ ^^^'^ unsold) V ' -O** Oar advance coptrauts are being filled in full with regular grades, either' 13 ctra. up or 14 ctm. up. Lilium Formosum (New Crop) 7-9 Inch (280 bulbs to case) per 1000. $58.00 9-10 inch (180 bulbs to case) per 1000. 80.00 10-12 Inch (100 to case), per case, 12.00 Per 1000 100.00 FREESIAS PURITY (TRUE) 100 1000 H-in. to H-in Ji.25 $10.00 %-\-a. to H-in l-OO 7.00 P A I I A S „„ VAUGHAN'S IMPROVED PURITY K^t^l-il^rVJ 100 100 1000 IM-in to U^-in J5.50 M-in. to ?^-m $1.75 $15.00 IH-in. to 2-m 8.50 %-in. to Vj-m 1.50 12.00 Fall Book for Florists Now Ready CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED.iSTORE newyork You will find value in these, obtainable from "Exchange" office: Commercial Carnation Culture $1.50 Commercial Rose Culture $1.50 Sweet Peas for Profit $1.50 Commercial Violet Culture $1.50 Commercial Plant Culture $1.65 WAm\VATAmwAm¥^iw^^^^ At J. M. Thorburn & Co., 5.3 Barclay St., the spacious offices are undergoing their annual rennvation.s ami improve- ments. The winilow display thi.-i week at this store of Dutch bulbs is very com- prehensive, and attracts much attention. The counter sales and mail orders for bulbs are large, and grass seed is meeting with a good demand. The Autumn bulb catalog of this firm is now being made ready, and will soon be sent out. The MacNiff Horticultural Co., 52-5G Vesey St.. call attention to the fact that on account of the large quantity of Dutch and French bulbs which it has to offer that its auction sales next week and until further notice will begin at 10 instead of 11 a.m. The attendance at the auc- tion sale on Friday of last week was large, and French and Dutch bulbs and domestic plants met with a good demand. Counter trade both in bulbs and plants at retail is active. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., is in receipt of very large shipments of Dutch bulbs, and of a large shipment of Lilium candidum from France. Peter Henderson & Co., 35-.37 Cort- landt St., are in receipt of their Dutch and French and other foreign and do- mestic bulbs of all kinds, and are mak- ing a special offer of these this week. The store window display this week con- sists in a variety of Canna blooms of the highest type. Wm. Elliott & Sons, of 42 Vesey st., held their opening auction of the season on Tuesday. Sept. 10, on which date a succes.sful sale of Dutch bulbs and foli- age plants was held. Arthur T. Boddington & Co., Inc., 128 Chambers St., has its shipments of Dutch bulbs, and the whole store force is very busy shipping out these and the French bulbs which arrived previously. This firm is making a special offer this week of Winter Spencer Sweet Peas and of Cyclamen and Schizanthus seed. Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers St., report the arrival of a very large shipment of Clay's fertilizer from England. They are now shipping out their French bulbs, and are filling unusually large orders for grass seed and expect a full line of Dutch bulbs. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers st., are offering a new crop of English Mush- room Spawn, which has just arrived in this country. They are also in receipt of large shipments of Thomson's and Clay's fertilizer from England. They re- port very heavy shipments of Dutch bulbs and the expectation of more. Timothy, Rye, and grass seed are meet- ing with an excellent demand. A new crop of flower seed from Europe is be- ginning to come in, and this firm is ship- ping out its Peony roots, for which un- usualiy large orders were received this season. W. E. Marshall & Co., 166 W. 23d st., report the arrival of many cases of Dutch bulbs. They are now busy shipping out their French stock. Stumpp & Walter Co., 30-32 Barclay St., is making a special offer of Yar- rawa Sweet Pea seed, and is also offer- ing choice strains of Cineraria, Calceo- laria, Primula, and Pansy seeds. Chicago Seed Trade Joe Marks started on his first trip for A. Henderson & Co. on Saturday, Sept. 16, and will cover Northern and Eastern territory for his house. Vaughan's Seed Store received its full supply of French bulbs the past week and the West Side warehouses are again the scene of much activity, where all the wholesale trade is taken care of. An attractive window of Chinese Tillies, pot grown Strawberry plants, and fern balls was put in the past week. The retail plant department has assumed much ac- tivity. Carl Cropp has returned from an extended trip to California. A. H. Smith, treasurer of the Leonard Seed Co.. is back at his desk again after a few weeks' vacation in Mackinac, Mich. A. Miller of the American Bulb Co. reached the city on Friday after making a trip through all the large cities of the Middle West. Chas. HoUenbach states that the Onion set crop is going into the warehouses freely. The present crop is of excellent quality but decidedly short in point of supply. There will be much warehouse capacity this season unused, and many trays unfilled. Prices are firm. A few independent lots of whites that were around were picked up by growers at $2 per bushel. Yellows and reds are corre- spondingly high. King Seed Cabinet 50 DRAWERS 3 inches wide, 2H inches deep. 8 inches long. Oak case and partitions. Oak fronts and backs to drawers. Steel bottoms and sides to drawers. Just the thing for your potting shed. Price. $15.00 net f. o. b. factory. KINO CONSTRUCTION CO. NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE IMPROVED. Finest grown. Many colors mixed 650Beeds Sl.OO. half pkt 60c.: Df>r 1000, $1.25: colore »eparat«, also. PRIMULA Kenensls. Swset Yellow Dwl. 2So. PRIMULA MaUcoldes. Gi»nt Baby 25c. CALCEOLARIA. Dwarf pant •potted. PkV 25o. CINERARIA. Large fl dwarf; 1000 M«d<, 50o. DAISY (Bellls) Monstrosa. New monjtl^ua, double, (riaDt-9owering. mixed Pkt. 26o. CYCLAMEN GlSanteum. Finest giant mixed. 250 seeds. $1.00: H pkt., 50c. FORGET-ME-NOT Triumph. Extra 6ne 25e. SHAMROCK. True Irish green. Large pkt. 25«. PI AWT PAW5V ''"'» *>"" large-flowerina VJlAll 1 lAllOl varietiea. critically selectea. 6000 ieeds $1 00. W pkt 50e , oi. $3.00 A liberal extra pkt- of Giant Mme. Ferret Pansy seed added to every order for Pansy seed. Our Pansiea ara very fine this year. Cash. Libera] extra count. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. When ordering, please meatlon The KxcbaDge Japan Iris Seedlings From home-grown and imported seed, insuring a splendid range of colors. 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 Send for new catahgue JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. FLOWERFIELD, L. I., N. Y. When ordering, please mentUiu The Kxchaog© Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of WholeMle Prices mailed only to these who plant (or profit Wben orderlnc, ^ease OMfitlon Tba Brehsnga September 23, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 679 buiiuiugion'ti Ke-8elected Winter-Uowering Spencers as grown by Wm. Sim, CUftondale. Mas!'. Winter Spdiccr Swcct Peas Oz. M lb. APRICOT ORCHID. Apricot self.. $1.50 $4.50 BELGIAN HERO. Rose color 3.00 10.00 BRIDAL VEIL. Pure white 1.00 3.50 CHRISTMAS PINK ORCHID. Pink and white 3.00 10.00 MRS. A. A. SKACH. Bright pink. .65 2.00 MRS. M. SPANOLIN. White 1.00 3.50 ORCHID BEAUTY. Dark rose pink, with orange bluah 75 PINK-AND-WHITE ORCHID. Similar in rolor to Christmas Pink. .65 2.00 RED ORCHID. Bright cherry red. .75 2.50 Lb. $15.00 35.00 12.00 35.00 7.50 12.00 2.50 10.00 7.50 10.00 SENSATION. Newman & Legg'a Oz. M lb. Lb. Christmas Pink $3.a0$10.00 135.00 SENSATION SCARLET 3.00 10.00 35.00 THE CZAR. Standard rose, wings white, mottled pink 3.00 10.00 35.00 YARRAWA. Bright rose pink. Australia-grown seed 2.00 7.00 24.00 California-grown seed 65 2.25 8.00 Mixed Winter-Flowering Spencers U oz. 20c., oz. 65c., }4 lb. .S2.00, lb. $7.50 Gigantic Cyclamen CHOICEST^ENGLISH STRAINS *- Tr. 100 1000 pkt. seeds seeds CHERRY RED $0.50 $1.00 $9.00 CRIMSON 25 .65 (i.OO CRIMSON AND WHITE 50 1.00 9.00 LILAC 25 .65 6.00 PINK. Soft pink 25 .65 6.00 ROSE. Light rose 25 .65 6.00 SNOWFLAKE. White 25 .65 6.00 SYRINGA-BLUE 25 .65 6.00 WHITE BUTTERFLY 50 1.00 9.00 PEACH BLOSSOM. Rose 25 .75 7.00 PHOENIX. Cherry crimson 50 2.00 18.50 PURPLE KING 25 .80 7.50 PRINCESS MAY. Pink, blotched crimson. .50 1.00 9.00 ROSE OF MARIENTHAL. Soft shell-pink .25 .65 6.00 SALMON KING. The finest salmon 50 1.00 9.00 SALMON QUEEN. Beautiful salmon... .50 1.00 9.00 SALMONIUM SPLENDENS. Salmon pink 25 .80 7.50 VULCAN. Rich crimson 50 2.00 18.50 WONDER (Glory) OF WANDSBEK. Brilliant, intense salmon-red variety 50 1.00 9.00 MIXED 25 .60 5.50 Schizanthus Bodd)ngton*8 Gigantic Cyclamen GRANDIFLORUS BODDINGTONU. Selected Hybrids. This strain is superior to any of the Schizanthus in cultivation, the flowers are better shaped and the colors are more varied. Tr. pkt. 75 cts., 3 tr. pkts forS2.U0. WISETONENSIS. The colors are varied, ranging from white with yellow center to pink with brown center Tr. pkt., 50 cts., 3 tr. pkts. for $1.25- 5% discount, cash with order. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON CO., Inc., 128 Cheimbers Street NEW YORK CITY mMfmMrmrmmmrmmfmmmmrmmmrmmmrmmfmwmMfmM^ When ordering, please mention The Exctaaose A. J. Brown of the A. J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., is making a western trip inspecting the Pea crops in Idaho and Beans in California. The Page-Clark Seed & Nursery Co., Billings, Mont., have been displaying a sample of Polish Wheat that was raised on unirrigated land in the basin of Lake country that is asserted run 75 bushels to the acre. The U. S. department of agriculture issued a bulletin warning farmers that claims of Polish Wheat were considerably overdrawn, but the farmers in that vicinity who planted it assert that it will yield two or three times as much to the acre as the ordinary varieties. San Francisco Seed Trade The seed trade here is now turning its attention to importations of bulbs after having enjoyed an excellent season of sales in Dahlias. Freesias are in excel- lent supply on the Coast at present, and as usual California Freesias will fill large demands. The Sweet Pea seed trade is. at this writing, picking up considerably and C. C. Morse Co. is already putting on the market its early seeds. These are mostly early flowering Spencer type and in California will be in flower by Febru- ary or even earlier. Some of the best are : Melody, Spring Maid and Snow- flake. The Halliwell Seed Co. in Market st. is one of the busiest this week. Since its recent enlargement in August, business has increased. The 'seed and bulb business in Oakland is very good, according to H. M. San- born, one of Oakland's most prominent seedsmen and florists. The Dahlia hav- ing claimed the attention of the Oakland public, Mr. Sanborn is giving a show all of his own in his Broadway store. G. D. William F. Pitts, formerly trustee in winding up the affairs of the late Luther Burbank Co., has embarked in a busi- ness of his own under the title of the W. F. Pitts Seed & Nursery Co. and is having elegant quarters fitted up at 326- 32S Market st., San Francisco. The Pitts Co. will specialize in seeds, bulbs, plants and general nursery stock. It will offer for sale all leading varieties of genuine Luther Burbank productions in trees, seeds, bulbs, etc., together with a general line of commercial varieties, gar- den or flower seeds, fruit trees, Roses, etc.. and will also import heavily of Hol- land bulbs. This company, in addition to publishing an English edition of its catalog, publishes a catalog in Spanish and Portuguese, as it has a big South American trade. C. A. C. Vegetable Growers' Association of America Preliminary Program The ninth annual convention of this association will be held at Chicago, Sept. 26-29, at the La Salle Hotel. The following is the program: Tuesday, Septeraber 26. — 10 a.m. — Open session. Welcome address and re- sponse. Reports of officers. Reports of State vice-presidents. Announcements. 2 p.m. — "Greenhouse" Session. — R. L. Watts, chairman. Topics for Round Table discussion: "New Vegetable Greenhouse Crops," "Controlling Diseases and In- sects." Night. — Open. Wednesday, Sept. 27. — 9 a. m. — Inspec- tion trip to North Side greenhouses and gardens. 1 p.m. — Lunch at Inn.- — Addresses of special Interest to Chicago growers. Chicago commission men on "Preparing Vegetables for Market." 8 p.m. — "Better Seeds" session. — C. E. Durst, chairman. Report of Committee on Nomenclature and Varieties of Vege- tables. Report of Committee on Seed Inspection and Certification. Discussion of the seedsmen's disclaimer. Tliursday, Sept. 28. — 7 a.m. — Visit to Water st., and Randolph st., Farmers' Market. 9 a.m. — "Marketing" session. ^ — H. W. Selby, chairman. "Auction System of Selling Perishable Products," Victor K. McElheny. Jr., New York. "Advertising for the Vegetable Growers," L. C. W. Tuthill, >few York. Address on Stand- ardization by representative of the Bu- reau of Markets, U. S. D. A. Talk on Crop Reports by representative of Bu- reau of Crop Estimates. U. S. D. A. Report of Committee on Weights and Measures. Report of Committee on Co- operative Buying and Selling. 2 p.m. — "Marketing" session (Con- tinued). 8 p.m. — Illustrated lecture. Friday, Sept. 29. — 10 a.m. — Reports of committee. Unfinished business. Elec- tion of officers. Afternoon. — Open. Banquet at 6 p.m. The local committees comprise: Officers. — Fred Lautenschlager, chair- man; E. P. Kurowski, treasurer; James B. Foley, secretary. Finance Committee. — Geo. Sykes, chairman: Leonard Vaughan, W. L. Kroeschell, D. J. Coyne. V. B. Hornbeck, S. F. Leonard. A. A. La Vaque, Philip J. Foley. Publicity Committee. — Melvin Ryder, chairman; H. B. Howard, Samuel Sever- ance, E. A. Ollinger, N. C. Helms, James Norton. Program Committee. — Prof. H. G. Bell, chairman; J. C. Vaughan, W. L. Kroeschell. August Geweke. Hotel and Meeting Room. — ^W, L. Kroeschell, chairman: Geo. Sykes, Leon- ard Vaughan, Carl Ickes. Entertainment Committee. — D. J. Coyne, chairman: Philip J. Foley, Leon- ard Vaughan, E. F. Kurowski, R. F. Dilger, August Geweke, Arnold Ringler, Geo. Buscher Jr., Geo. Steil. Banquet Committee. — Leonard Vaughan, chaI^man^- W. L. Kroeschell, 680 The Florists' Exchange GUY REBURN Announcing Our Traveling Representatives 'pHE trade is hereby advised tha*' beginning September 16, Mr. Jo- seph Marks will represent us in North- ern and Eastern territory. Mr. Marks has been engaged for this duty not so much for his excellent record as a salesman as because of his standing with the Trade — his reputation for giving his customers careful, conscien- tious, dependable service. Mi. Guy Rebum, one of the mem- bers of the firm, will continue to repre- sent us in the West and South. JOSEPH MARKS A. Henderson & Co., and their representatives, are in position to meet and advise in almost any need which may arise in a greenhouse. Orders are taken not with the thought of immediate profit, but with an eye to tomorrow— with the purpose of building a steady business on the firm foundation of good merchandise and good service. Your inquiries are solicited— of our travelers or by mail— today, or when a need arises. A. HENDERSON & CO. BULBS, SEEDS, PLANTS 2 1 1 N. State street, Chicago, 111. greenhouse supplies ^^'he^ ordering, ploasi.-' menti. TAKE A LOOK at this picture and see whether you would not like upon your premises a duplicate of it. It is a picture of a bench of our famous Silver Pink Snapdragon SEEDLINGS at Memorial. Seed sown any time now will bloom before Memorial Day, but a second crop, such as seen in the ac- companying picture, wiJ' come on for May 30, the greatest flower day of the year. Sow Snapdragon Seed Today We have all of the good ones. Seed of our original Silver Pink. $1.00 per pkt., 3 for $2.50. 7 for $5 00. Seed of Yellow, Garnet, Nelrose. Phelps' White and Fancy Mixed, at 3oc. per pkt-, 3 for $1.00. Free cultural directions. All orders cash. G. S. RAMSBURG, - Somersworth, N. H. WTien ordering, ploase niontlon The Exchange "Home of ELM HILL GLADIOLI" Consolidation is announced of A. H. AUSTIN CO. JOE COLEMAN WAYLAND, OHIO LEXINGTON, OHIO Originators of Giant and Distinct forms of Gladioli Address Send for Wholesale List AUSTIN -COLEMAN COMPANY WAYLAND, OHIO Mastodon Pansy Seedlings A Brand crop ready to ship now West of Denver and North of Fresno Lar^, mostly 0 to 8 leayes, Per,.OOO.^»|00=^50O, |9„00.^5000. ,22.50. 4 to 6 .eav», per 1000. m»<;toiu>N mixed H oi. 65o., H oz.J2.25. oi. $4.00, 4 ol. JI2.00 ^Ri?^?KSTO(K MIXED H oz. $1.00, H oz. $3.25, oz $6.00. 4 oz. $20.00 CREEN.K)JsE,Sl.E(!f^ iiNew, ** M oz. $1.00, M oz. $4.00, oz. $S.00 Calatoil. Scperalt Colors, Seed ISIO, Cut Pncet. STEELE'S PANSY GARDENS, Portland, Oregon Wtaes ordarlQC. pleue nustlon Tti* Eicluiic* 97th YEAR J.BOLGIANO&SON Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Growers of Pedigree Tomato Seeds BALTIMORE. MD. When ordering, plea^o mention The Jj^xchange Geo. Svkes, Philip J. Foley, D. J. Coyne, P. L. McKee. Trade Exhibit Committee. — Alfred Dietsch, chairman; Rudolph Kurowski. Geo. Sykes, Jr., J. E. PoUworth, Leonard Vaughan. John Leonard. W. E. Wehner, Arnold Ringier. Special Exhibits Committee. — Edward J. Tobin, chairman; E. Veld. Reception Committee. — J. E. Poll- worth, chairman. Belgian Shipments Mes^^rs. McIIutcliison & Co., 95 Chambers St.. New York, write : With regard to Fall shipments of Azaleas, etc., from Belgium, we are up agaiust a seri- ous problem ; tlie German authorities will not allow the shipments to leave Belgium unless pn.vment is made to the Belgian growers in advance. This, of course, is impracticable ; money cannot be sent into Belgium, and the British will not pass the shipments through the blockade if payment is made to the Belgians who, of'cotirse. are under the control of the German military authorities. Up to June. 1915. the German atithori- ties made no objection to the shipping of these goods. The British "Order in Council" went into effect about that time, and British permits were given on the understanding that payment be di- [tosited in a bank in Great Britain to the credit (tf the shipper, not to be witli- (Irawn without British consent. The flerman authorities evidently agreed to these conditions, as after much negotia- tion with the Belgian growers they like- wise gave permits to ship, and shipments have come forward since on that basis. As the strong censorship in Belgium prevents information coming from there, we did not get the exact text of the for- mer agreement made, but from informa- tion which reached us in devious ways we understood the British would release, through Belgian banks, part of the funds accumulated in the Banque Beige pour I'Etranger. London. Evidently not enough of the funds were released to satisfy the Germans, and that is likely the reason why they now stop shipments. We surmounted all previous obstacles, got shipments through from Belgium each Fall and Spring since the war be- gan, but the German authorities prob- ably acted with deliberation in this case and did not allow sufficient time for pres- sure to be brought to bear upon them to change or even modify their orders. Still, the situation was almost as bad last Fall ; .vet shipments came, late, we admit, but we shipped all our orders, so we are not without hope that this Fall's shipments will yet come, though we feel you should know the situation. The United States' State Department acted energetically and placed the mat- ter by cable directly before the German authorities in Belgium. The German and British Embassies are both lending assistance. Our Holland connections are in touch with Berlin and London ; the strong syndicate of Belgian growers is negotiating direct with the German mili- tary authorities in Belgium ; so you will see that every agency is working to the end that these shipments will come this season. We even offered to advance payments through Holland for the shipments, then pay a second time through London, but the British authorities refused to allow the shipments to pass the blockade if payment had been made in advance for them. Everything possible is being done." William F. Gude, as national repre- sentative of the S. A. F. and O. H., is continuing his efforts to obtain relief in the above matter of Belgian shipments. In .idditinn to personal interviews with the representatives of the British and German povernments, and conferences with oflici;ils of the State Department here. Mr. Grde sent a le'ler to the Secre- tary of State, giving the history of the r.n-p. In part th" letter said: "On be- half of the Society of American Florists ninl t >'n.'i"ientMl Ilorticnltrrists. I re- spectfully but urgently request that you t.ike prompt ncticn b.v cable, with the British and German authorities, to the end tliat shipments of Azalea indica and other plants of Belgian orijrin. now un- der emhareo hv the German authorities, be released .Tnd the Belo-ian trrowers per- mitted to forward Iliese shipments this Fall to the American florists who or- dered them. * * • The shipments of Azaleas usually leave Belgium from Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. They are only in proper condition to be shipped at this time. If they are not received here this Fall, the loss will fall heavily on many thousands of florists who up to now have fully ex- pected to receive th'^m. "The Fall shipment will consist ap- proximately of 1.200.000 plants of ^zalea indica. besides the Bav trees, palms, etc., which come with them. They will have a delivered Xew York value of npnroximately S2."0.000. and be di«tribn- ted to 5..'>00 or more American florists. If shipments are not made this season, most of the plants in Beldum must be de- stroyed, and as it t.Tkes many years to produce these plants, no further ship- ments could he expected for years after the conclusion of the war. "As the outlook will be dark for thou- sands of florists which I represent un- less these shipments arrive. T urge that vou take such action by cable as will result in these Fall shipments being al- lowed to come forward." According to a Commerce Report ot July 2R our special agent in Argentina savs that an extensive campaign for the sale of seeding machinery has been in operation for some years by large im- porting houses in Buenos Ayres. September 28, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 681 YARRAWA The Finest Rose-Pink Winter-Flowering Spencer Sweet Pea The ideal florists' variety. Pkt. 15c., J'4 oz. 35c., Yl oz. 60c., 1 oz. 11.00, }i lb. $3.25, Ifa. -$12.00 WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS— Early Morning Star, Early Snowflake, pkt. 15 seeds 25c., M oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00. Early Spring Maid, Early Melody, Early Songbird, pkt. 25 seeds 25g., \i oz. $1.25, oz. $4.00. Early Heather Bell, pkt. 25 seeds 25c., \i oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00. Pkt. 18 seeds each of any of the following varieties 35c., 5 pkts. $1.50: Concord Pink, Concord Crimson, Concord Lavender, Concord White, Concord Salmon, Concord Blue. STUMPP & WALTER CO., 30-32 Barclay Street, NEW YORK CITY When ordering, pleaae mention Tbe Elxchange Lilium Harrisii BULBS Per 100 Per 1000 5- to 7-in $5.00 $40 00 7- to 9-in 9.00 80.00 9- to 11-in 22.00 FREESIA Refracta Alba Per 100 Per 1000 Mammoth size.. .$1.75 $12.00 For immediate delivery Paper White Narcissus Grandiflorus /;^ff,^,,-J„-, J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay St. , through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Wtfn ordering, please meptlon The EicbaPj EXTRA FINE Dutch Flowering Bulbs In Stock Now. Top Size Bulbs. TULIPS, CROCUS, HYACINTHS, NARCISSUS, SNOWDROP, Etc. Write for prices. CHINESE LILY BULBS. Mat of 120 bulbs, $7.00 per mat. PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA. $10.00 per 1000. The Barclay Nursery M. Aronowitz, Prop. 60 Barclay St. and 14 West Broadway, New York Telephone Cortlandt 1618 When orderiog, please mention The Exchapge GARDEN SEED BEET. CARROT, PARSNIP. RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other itema of the efaort crop of this past season, aa well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS 8J Dey St., NEW YORK, and ORANGE, CO.NN Wben ordering. pleaBe mention The Exchange Lilium Harrisii Best stock, 7 to 9-in., per 100, $9.00; case of 200, $17.00. W. E. Marshall & Co. BULB IMPORTERS 166 West 23d Street, NEW YORK ■ When ordering, please mention The Exchange Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN Catalogue on appUoation 98 Chambers Street, NEW YORK CITY WbPn ordering pi paw* mpotlon Tbft Excbangft CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS (SAGO PALMS) Strong and healthy bulbs, die }^ to 6 Ibl. 25 lbs. S2.S0, 100 Iba. SV.OO, 300 Iba. $25.00. 500 Iba. $40.00. THE MOORE SEED CO. 125 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. A Special Offer on a limited quantity of the following : Marguerites The large-flowering Paris Daisies, 6-in. pots, ready for 8- and 9-in., at 35c. each.; 4-in. pots, ready for 6- to 6J'2-in-i at $10.00 per 100. OTAHEITE ORANGES. 6-6H-m. pots. 10-15 fruits $2.00 each 15-20 fruits 2.50 each 20-25 fruits 3.50 each GARDENIA Veitchii. 4}^-in. pots, 35c. each; 5M-in- Pots, 50c. each. HYDRANGEA Otaksa. 5-8 branches, field-grown, $20.00 per 100. CROTON Punctata. Highly colored, very bushy, 2l4-m., $8.00 per 100; 3-m., $20.00 per 100; 3l4-m., $25.00 per 100. GENISTAS. 4H-in- Pots, 20c. each. BUDDLEIA Asiatica. 6-in. pots, 35c. each, 7-in. pots, 50c. each. Specially Grown for Winter Blooming All the above stock is first-class and grown especially for the critical trade. A. L. MILLER JAMAICA - - - LONG ISLAND M-oi., $1.25; oi irly-Flowering or Winter- Blooming Giant Pansies 500 seeds 50o., 1000 $1.00. H-oz. $2.00, >i-oz. $3.75. GIANT PANSY SEED Kenilworth Mixture. Kenilworth Cut Flower Mixture, Giant Three and Five Bloched, Masterpiece Curled Wavy. 1000 seeds 25o; 5000. $1.00: $5.00, New Florists' Forcing Sweet Peas All the new and standard varieties Write for prices Fall Wholesale and Retail Catalogues rea 1 y w th In a few days. Send for copy. James Vick's Sons Rochester -i- -:- New York The Uptown Seed Store Harry A. Bunyard Co., irc 40 West 28th St- NEW YORK When ordering, please mention The Exchange Seedsmen Write for samples and prices on Lithographed Envelopes, Folding Boxes, Catalog Covers, Plates for Seedsmen Stecher Lithographic Company Dept. S ROCHESTER, N. Y. DAHLIAS Best new and standard varieties. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS BERLIN, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Bxchan^e When You Want to Buy Horticultural Sundries From England You cannot do better than write for my Trade Price List and a quotation tor just what you want from time to time Large stocks of the following are always on hand RAFFIA in 3 standard qualities and prices, extra prima long white broad Majunga, Ist quality Majunga and first quality Tamatave Samples Sent Post Free. Bamboo Garden Canes, Mottled and Tapering Canes. Best English and French Secateurs. XL ALL Budding and Pruning Knives. Garden Trug Baskets. Mushroom Spawn. All kinds of Fertilizers, XL ALL Insecticides, Fumigators, etc., etc. Trade only supplied. G. H. RICHARDS, 234 Borough, London, S. E., ENGLAND Manufacturer and Shipper of all Sundries Cable Address : "VAPORIZING" LONDON To the Trade. EstabUsbed In 1787 HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all Choice Vegetable, Flower and Farm Seeds Specialties : Beans._Beet3,pabbage3,CHr- rots, Kohl-Rabi, I^eks, Let- tuces, Oniona, Peas. Radishes, Spinach, Tur* nipa, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Car- nations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspurs, Nasturtiunis, Pansiea, Petunias, Phlox, Prim- ula, Soabious, Stocks, Verbenas. Zinnias, eto. Catalogue /r^e on application. Henry Mette*8 Triumph of the Giant Pansies (mixed.) The most perfect and most beautiful in the world. $6.00 per OS.. $1.76 per H o*-, 8100 per yi 01. PoMlage paid. Cash vnth order. AH seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finsst stocks and best quality. I also grow largely seeds on contract. [xclusively in THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE AN INDEX TO STOCK AND MATERIAL ADVERTISED. Page 671 682 The Florists' Exchange MICHELL'S HYDRANGEAS For flowering in pots the. Hydrangea lias become very popular, and is one of the best seUing plants. New varieties ha^■e brought a variation in colors and form of bloom. We have selected the best of these newer varieties described below: FRENCH VARIETIES Avalanche. Large head; pure white flowers. A real beauty when in full bloom. Botaniste Peltereau. Fringed flowers of gigantic size, of a brilliant lavender-jjink color. Bouquet Rose. Very large flower heads of a uniform shape. When first opened the flower is a shade of amber, which later turns to a Vjrighter pink. General de Vibraye. One of the very best, with enor- mous flower heads of a bright rose color. It is quite early, flowering with Madame E. MoulUere, to which it is an excellent contrast in color. La Lorraine. Gigantic flowers and trusses; pale rose pink, changing to a rich pink. Madame Maurice Hamar. Large trusses of a deUcate flesh pink shade. Monsieur G. Renault. Very free-flowering type, blooming somewhat earher than the rest. The flower has a slight reflex of carmine, while the body of the bloom is rich pink. 5-in. pot plants. Mme. Emile MoulUere. This is the best of the newer kinds, bearing gigantic trusses with immense florets, the latter being often 2 inches in diameter. Pure white, with rich carmine eye. Radiant. Brilliant rose pink; much Ijrighter and showier than others of the same class. Souvenir de Mme. Chautard. Of dwarf, compact habit, with brilliant rose-colored flower trusses. Prices of the above French Hydrangeas. Doz. 100 234'-inch pots $0.75 .^S.OO 4-inch pots 1.75 12.00 6-inch pots 4.00 30.00 Send for New Wholesale Catalogue of Bulbs, etc., if you haven't a copy. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Hydrangea "Botaniste Pelterau * HYDRANGEA OTAKSA 2H-iiich Doz. 100 Pot Grown $0.75 $5.00 Field Grown. 4 to 9 shoots. . . For Late Forcing 4-inch Doz. 100 $1.75 $12.00 2.00 per doz., 6-inch Doz. 100 $4.00 $30.00 S15.00 per 100. We have a limited supply of extra strong specimen plants in tubs with ten to fifteen shoots of the following varieties: -Vvalanche, Bouquet Rose, Radiant, Souvenir de Mme. Chautard and Otaksa, which we offer at $1.50 to $2.50 each, according to size. Wlien ordering, plpasp mention Tiie Exchange To All Florists Using French Bulbs Vaughan's Seed Store advertisments and catalogs offer these bulbs by stated measure and in regular cases. Look out for advertisements of this stock which do not give measurement of the bulbs. Get samples of all varieties of French stock this season before you order. Vaughan's prices, grading considered, will average over 1 5% lower than those of our competitors because bought early by our own agent in France and paid for in cash or on short terms. Our present price of $7.85 per 1000 for the largest size of Paper White Grandifiora now obtainable, proves this statement. Our advance contract orders will be filled with the larger sizes. Write for our delivered prices on Lily Bulbs. Vaughan's Formosum run larger in all grades than those of other dealers. Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago and New York Catalogs Received Domestic Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. Wayne Co., N. Y. — Trade price list. Fall and Spring, 1916-1917. Containing a list of Roses. Clematis, climbing vines, hardy perennial plants. Peonies, shrubs. Lilacs, ornamental and shade trees and fruits: 15 pages, freely illustrated. Joseph Breck & Sons (Corporation), 47-54 North Marl^et St., Boston, Mass. Autumn catalog, 1916. of "high grade bulbs," including Tulips. Hyacinths, Narcissi, Lilies, Irises. Gladioli and others; also Pjeonies, Roses, hardy her- baceous perennials, shrubs, evergreens, fruits, grasses, and a list of florists' and garden sundries and supplies, insec- ticides, etc. Freely illustrated, 57 pages. In the notice of the catalog of Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., page 564, issue of Sept. 9. no mention was made of the fact that Roses are quite the leading item of the catalog. Irises were mentioned twice, so the inference is that somebody was dozing. The Best Sweet Peas for Exhibition The following list is the result of a vote taken among its readers by the British HorticuUural Trade Journal. Readers were free to write the names of any twelve varieties. In the voting pa- pers 48 varieties were named, but some did not receive more than one vote. Exhibition Varieties. Dobbie's Cream The President Hercules R. F. Felton King Manoel Rosabelle .Tcan Ireland Royal Purple Constance Hinton Maud Holmes Edna May Improved Lavender George Herbert Mrs. Cutbbertson Elfrida Pearson Thomas Stevenson Margaret Atlee Varieties following closely on the fore- going are Warrior. Agricola, Marks Tey, King White and Edward Cowdy. On comparing the foregoing list with the list of the best market varieties which we published in August, we find that six varieties find a place in both lists, and are therefore favorites for mar- ket and exhibition. The varieties are Hercules. King Manoel, Maud Holmes, Mrs. Cuthbertson. Thomas Stevenson and JIargaret Atlee. New York State Fair Despite the effects of the drought and ■ hot weather, the horticultural display at the State Fair was most creditable and Prof. David Lumsden of Cornell, deserves much praise for his untiring efforts. He was materially backed up by F. R. Pier- son, Tarrytown, and the Syracuse Flo- rists' Club. The F. R. Peirson Co. had Nepbrolepis ferns, not for competition. In the competitive classes he was the winner of many first prizes in ferns, Roses and Gladioli. The Syracuse Flo- rists' Clulj staged three splendid groups of stove and greenhouse plants which were awarded first in each class. Credit is due to Messrs. Bartholome. Burt Bart- lett, Mulhauser, Key and Sullivan for arranging the groups. Meneilly & Sons were also large exhibitors. James Sulli- van, supt. of Edwards Greenhouses staged the finest lot of palms ; he was also a successful exhibitor in classes, as out of sixteen entries he captured thir- teen first prizes. There was quite a large display cut flowers, but the quality was far bt low the average, owing to the unfavor- able weather condition. The Syracuse Rose Society made a most creditable showing and the members, won a number of premiums. For the first time in the history of the fair, not a single design was shown. The claim is made that l.^iin. for a 4ft. cross the same for a 24in. wreath is not suffi- cient. Supt. Porter, of the fruit department, expressed himself as well pleased with the displays di Grapes and Peaches. All other fruit was very good and of high color. Fac-simile of the new silver medal struck for the American Dahlia Society A pyramid of fruits, vegetables and nuts oOft. high, was a magnificent work of art, and attracted much attention. I hope to secure a photograph for The Ex- change. Among the trade exhibits, James Vicks Sons. Rochester, staged a large collection of Asters and Gladiolus. Messrs. Beyant & Son, Newark, N. T., showed some well grown fruit trees, ever- greens, shrubs. They were successful exhibitors in the competitive classes. R. G. Voght, Skaneatelas. made a fine display of hardy Phlox and other peren- nials as well as a nice collection o£ shrubs. „ , Wells Bros.. Dansville. N. T., had a good assortment of fruit trees and shrubs. C. S. Sheldon, Oswego. N. T., exhibited a fine assortment of Narcissus bulbs of his own growing. Cornell University added greatly to the educational features of the fair by an ex- haustive display in every department of agriculture and horticulture. The N. X. State experimental station at Geneva was also well represented. The judges were W. H. Workman, Os- wego, and T. E. Eastwood. Auburn. Their decisions gave universal satisfac- tion. H. Y. A letter from England says there is a great shortage of bulbs there, but trade in Roses, fruit trees and vegetable seeds is very brisk. A strike of the employees at the" Royal Gardens. Kew, was threat- ened recently, comprising the new women gardeners and the laborers and keepers. •This was averted, however, by allowing a war bonus of two shillings per week to married men. The weather in the IJritish Isles has been very wet recently, and harvests are not yet gathered in. September 28, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 683 Holland and French Grown Bulbs JUST ARRIVED ON S. S. Noordam and S. S. Poeldyk To be offered at Auction on Tuesday, September 26thl ,^ , , , ^ ^„ 1 r- • 1 c . 1 orkii fat 10 o'clock, A. M. and rriday, September zythj Consignments Palffls, Fems, DracaeDas, Rubbers, Etc. To be offered in lots to suit the large and small buyer SEND FOR WEEKLY CATALOGUE The MacNiff Horticultural Co 52 to 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LARGEST HORTICULTURAL SALESROOMS IN THE WORLD When ordering, please mentloD The Excbange_ wimmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Always at Your Command Never has any technical book been so heartily appreciated by florists and nurserymen. Not only is it always at your command for information desired but it is as well a splendid book to interest your customers in. // encourages them (o buy your products, for they feel they must emulate at least some of the good landscape features they see scattered so freely throughout its pages. CRIDLAND'S Practical Landscape Gardening Just fresh from our presses, magnificently illustrated with pictures which teach, will guide you in the making of a desir- able landscape plan for your place, and through force of example, your customers will be educated to the use of a greater variety of stock to your profit. Postpaid, by mail, $1.65. Discount on quamtity orders. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING & PUBLISHING CO.. Ltd. Box 100 Times Square Station, New York mmmmmmmmmrmmmmmrmmrmmfmrmmrmmmr/mm An Unusual Opportunity to Secure the Finest Norway Maple Shade Trees in New Jersey Exceptionally' flue Trees, 2H-inch to 6-inch in diameter. They are healthy, symmetrical, clean bark and pronounced by experts to be the finest lot In the State of New Jersey. They will be offered at spe- cially attractive prices for Fall removal. For particulars, apply to GEORGE PALMER, No. 14 Broad St., Red Bank, N. 3. 684 The Florists' Exchange ASPARAGUS Plumoaus. 2i,,-in.. $.•? On prr 100, S250n per 1000. ScedllnHii. SS 00 per inoO: in .1000 lots, nt S7..'iO per 1000. SprenaiTi .Scci-iQ 4.00 $35.00 3-in 8.00 Roosevelt. Whitmanl com- pacta. Scotlll. All 2i.^-in.. . 5.00 40.00 Eleftantisslnia Improved and Elegantlssima compacta. •2H-'m 6.00 50.00 Teddy Jr 5.00 45,00 Table Fern Seedlings. $2 00 per flat; 5 flats, $1.75 per flat; 10 flats, $1.60 per flat. HYDRANGEAS. Field Grown. 8 to 10 breaks. Otaksa and Avalanche, $14.00 per 100. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. 2),i-ia., $3.00 per 100. PELARGONIUM Easter Greeting. 2-in., $8.00 per 100. PEPPERS FOR XMAS, BIrd's-Eye. Scar- let. 2M-in., $3.00 per 100. PRIMULA Obconica Chlnensls Malacol- ,des. Giant flowering. Separate or Mixed colors. 2U-in., $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. SMILAX. 2)4-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per inoo. SNAPDRAGON Silver Pink, Giant YcUow, Giant White. 2'f-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. VIOLETS, Marie Louise, Princess of Wales. Plants from soil, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. ANGLIN & WALSH CO. TeUphonc, WOODLAWN 1470 WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y. Xmas and Easter HEATHER An unusually fine lot of pot-grown plants in all sizes, well budded, for October delivery. ACACIAS Pot-grown. In all the best commercial sizes and varieties. Inspection invited at our nursery in Flushing, N. Y, // interested we villi mail you our attractive Priced Fall 1916 Price List — ready now. KNIGHT & STRUCK The Home of Heather 258 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK CO Beechwood Heights Nurseries THOMAS YOUNG, JR., Proprietor BOUND BROOK, N. J. Cut Flowers of all the leading varieties of Orchids in their Season also Gardenias and Roses Telephone, Bound Brook 74 When ordering, please mention The Exchange ANNOUNCEMENT STUMPP & WALTER CO.. 30-32 BARCLAY STREET. NEW YORK, WISH TO ANNOUNCE THAT ALFRED J. RICKARDS IS NO LONGER IN THEIR EMPLOY I Southern States | San Antonio, Tex. On Sept. 11 the florists had their usual meeting, and it was a ver.v lively one. Every one wanted to tell something about Houston and the S. A. F. Con- vention. Trade seems pretty good and flowers scarce, but everybody is busy to get in a good stock for Winter. Sweet Peas are growing rapidly and prospects are for an early cut. Roses are looking fine. One of our florists had a funny ex- perience. I don't want to mention his name. While delivering some flowers he stopped his auto at a very crowded cor- ner. He watched the crowd and did not notice the young lady that boarded his car. After being delayed quite a little and having flowers that were to be taken to a tar out suburb, he got up quite a little speed when all of a sudden he was seized and told to stop immediately. You can imagine the surprise of our friend ; he nearly jumped out of his wits. The young lady had taken him for a jitney driver. (Mrs.) G. Junqe. Knoxville, Tenn. A Keview of Stock The past two weeks have seen many of the schools open and a great influx of people to the city. This means that we are on the eve of the Autumn entertaining season. As a general thing stock is in as good condition as we have ever seen it in this city. Carnations are already coming in by the hundreds every day, and the quality is unusually good for so early. We saw a shipment of 500 being packed to go to Atlanta a few days ago that would pa.ss muster in the Winter. The whites are blooming more freely than the others. There will be rather more 'Mums this year than last. Stock gives promise of excellent results. It will be ten days before the first begin to appear on the market. Dahlias do not promise very well. The season will undoubtedly be late. Asters have been a failure, or nearly so. Cos- mos is little grown in this city. We have not seen one bunch of really good Cosmos this year. The trade is looking for one of the best seasons on record and preparing for it. This city has more building in process of construction, so the records show, than any other in the South, and this should mean good business in bulbs and shrubbery. The State Fair is to meet here, but the trade has not seen to it that proper classes are provided for flowers. There is nothing that would help the trade in the State, and especially in the city of Nashville, more than to see to it that there is a good flower show every year. The season has been especially good for nursery stock and everything has made a good growth. The crop of Soy Beans and Cow Peas is exceptionally good. M. Bbai.i.iab. Pink KUlarney, White Klllamey, Klllamey Queen, Double Pink Klllamey, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Mrs. Taft (Antoine Rivoire), My Maryland, Lady HUlln&don, Richmond. Grafted, from 3 and SK-inoll POt«, $16.00 per 100. Own Root, 3-in., »8.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, BonsUene, Kaiaerin. Own Root, 3-in. pots, J7.00 per 100. Sunrise, Sunset. Own Root, 3-in. pots, tS.OO per 100. Hadley, KUlarney Queen. Sunburst. Own Root, 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Katserln A. Victoria. Grafted, 3-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Own Root. 3-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. Miscellaneous Plants Ready for Immediate Sale Size pota 100 ASPARAGUS Sprengerl 2>i-in. $3.00 ASPARAGUS 3 -in. 6.00 ASPARAGUS Hatcheri 3 -in. 8.00 FORGET-ME-NOT 2>i-in. 3.00 POINSETT! AS 2Ji-m. 6.00 SWAINSONA Alba 3 -in. 8.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE Wood Brothers Fishkill, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The ExchsDRe Above My Own Requirements 150 CAMP.ANULA Persicifolia. Blue and white. 4-in.. at 6c. 200 HYDRANGEA Otaksa. 5-in., 4 to 6 branches, at 12c. SO HYDRANGEA Otaksa. 6-in. 6 to 10 branches at 20c. 200 SWEET WILLIAM. Mostly Newjwrt pink. 5-in., very hea\'j'. at 8c. 300 RUDBECKIA Purpurea. •4-in., at 7c. 200 HOLLYHOCK. Sinsle and double miied, everblooming, 4-in., at 7c. 300 PEONY, Queen Victoria. 3 to 5 crowns, at 6o. 250 CALENDULA Orange King (Select strain). 3-in.. at 3c. 100 COREOPSIS Grandiflora. 4-Ln., at 5c. 200 GERMAN IRIS Royal Purple. Large clumps, at 5c. 100 DIGITALIS Gloiinteflora. White and rose, 4-in , at 6c. .^11 first-class stock. Cash, please. SURPLUS J. H. FREDERICK, Johnstown, N. Y. WTien nrdprlng. plt^nse mentlop Tbe Exchange MARGUERITES Larfte FlowerinC Paris Daisies. \ cr.v bushy, exceptionally healthy stock, for Christmas bloom- ing. 4-inch pots, ready for 6 and 6>2-inch, at $10.00 per 100. SMILAX 2-iDch pots, at S2.00 per 100. LARGE XMAS PEPPERS, also BIRD'S-EYE PEPPERS. Exceplionallv fine. 5-inch stock, pot grown, at S2 00 per doz.. S15.00 per 100. A. L. MILLER, JAMAICA, When ordering. LONG ISLAND mention Die BzchaD«e September 28, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 685 Sweet Peas Zvolanek's Winter Orchid Flowering In all varieties I have the Eastern agency for this season. Xmas Pink Orchid. Beat pink and white. H oi. »2.S0, 01. $4.00, 4 o>. S12.00. Mrs. Spanolln. H a>. 7So.,os. $1.25,4 oi.t4.00 Mrs. A. A. Skach. 14 oz. 75o.. m. $1.00, 4 oz. $3.50, Pink and White Orrhld. H oi. SOo., oi. 75o., 4 01. $2.50, lb. $9.00. Venus. H oz. 85o.. oz. $1.50, 4 oi. $5.00. Rose Queen, K oz.tl.50.oi.S5.00, 4 oz $15.00. White Orchid, Red Orchid and Lavender Orchid. H 01. 650, oz. $1.00, 4 oz. $.1.50. Orchid Beauty. H oz. 60o., oz. 75c., 4 oz. $2.60. Lavender Nora. H oz.SOo., 1 oz.50o.4oz.«1.75. Yarrana. H oz. 60o., oz. $1.00, M lb. $2.76 H lb. $5.00. Mra.Chas. A.Zvolanek. (New.) Fineat laven- der, a oz, $4 00, H oz. $7.00, oz. $12.00. Mrs. Jos. Manda. H os. 75o., oz. $1.2A, 4 oz- $4.00. Bohemian CIrL H oz. $1.26, os. $2.00, 4 os. $6.00. The Czar. M oz. $2.25, oz. $4.00, 4 Ol. $12.00. Bridal Veil. O.. $1 75. Miss Flora Fabing. Oz. $1.00, 4 oz. $3.50. Apricot Orchid. H as. $1.25, os. $2.00, 4 os. $6.00. Mrs. Sim Orchid. ^ oz. $1.26, oz. $2.00. AU other new and standard varieties and grandifiora types at Zvolanek prices. His omtalogue on application. RAINBOW FREESIAS. (New.) Many bright colore. Bulbs, H-in. to 5i-in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000, $187.50 per 5000. NEW CROP SEEDS-To Sow At Once ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus, greenhouse grown. $2.50 per 1000, Sprengeri. 75o. per 1000. Hatcheri. $3,50 per 1000; 500 seeds, $2.00. CALCEOLARIA Hybrida, Carter's Prize Strain. 50o. per tr. pkt CALENDULA. Orange King. Selected for forcing. H oz. 35c.; oz. 60c. CINERARIA. Giant flowering, hall dwarf. Finest Mixed, 75o. per tr. pkt., 6 tr. pkta. $3.50. CYCLAMEN SEED. Giant Flowering. Finest English grown. Low's Giant White, Bright Red, Princess May (Bright Fink), White with carmine eye. Giant Salmon King, $1.00 per 100, $9,00 per 1000. MIGNONETTE. Giant greenhouse forcing. Finest strain obtainable. 50o. per tr. pkt., K os. $2.00. OS. $6.00. PANSY SEED. Giant flowering florist mixture. American grown. (Beat money can buy.) 60c. per tr. pkt., ^ oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00. PANSY SEED. Wm. Sim's Giant Exhibition Mixture. Finest strain known. Tr. pkt. $1.00, Ji OS. $3.00. OI. $10.00. Fine for forcing for cut flowers. All the Abovm PanMiea Are Amtrtean Groan SNAPDRAGON. Greenhouse Forcing Varieties. Ramsburg's .......... Tr. pkt. $1 .00 phelp's White Tr. pkt. $0.60 Keystone Deep Rose Pink. . . * 1.00 ^, ,, ., „ Nelrose Deep Pink " .60 Giant Yellow " .60 Button's Silver Pink " 1.00 I Garnet " .80 ROMAN J. IRWIN, 108 West 28th Street, NEW YORK 'UTien orderlDg. pl.-uKe mentl'.m The Exrhnnge Underestimated In the P. R. Quinlan testimonial printed in our last issue, page 623, it was stated that 1 5,000 plants were sold through an advertisement in The Exchange. We are now advised that the number of plants sold was 25,000.* As a connecting link between the man who has something for sale, and the men who want to buy, THE EXCHANGE stands second to none, as so many of our advertisers know from past experiences. * The advertising cost was 80c. for the one insertion that sold the 25,000 plants. Seasonable Stock PRIMULA, Chinese loo 3-inch $5.00 PRIMULA Obconica 4-inch 8.00 BEGONIA Chatelaine 2-14-inch 5.00 CYCLAMEN Gigantea loo 4-inch $15.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus 2-J4-inch 3 00 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 3-inch 5.00 WETTLIN FLORAL CO^ Hornell, N. Y. When orderlQg, please Lsparagus Sprengeri Only about 180 plants left. Strong atock, in 3-in. pota, 5c. each, or the lot for S7.50. R. G. HANFORD NORWALK CONN. Wben ordering, please mention The Bzcbaoge mention The Exchange Al STOCK,. ,3 ALYSSUM, Double. 2-m 12.00 ASPARAGUS plumosus. 3-in 5.00 BEGONIA, Vernon (Red and White) . 2M-in. 2.50 STAR OF BETHLEHEM. Something new. 2-in 5.00 STEVIA, Rooted Cuttings 75 Cash, please. OLSON & CO., WholeMle Plant Growers, Webiler, Man. Wbea orderlni:, pleue mention Tbe Sxdiange STOP! j^^» I stand back of every order shipped. Satisfactton '^ii«^ ^^ guaranteed Is my way of doing business LILIUM Formosum and Giganteum Very Best Bulbs in all sizes. Prices on application. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. S8 00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, at »7.60 per 1000; iu 2>i-in.. $3.00 per 100, »26 00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri Seedllnfts. $6.00 per 1000; iii-in., $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; S-in., $6.00p6r 100. 4-in., $10.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Hatcheri Seedlings. $1.00 per 100, S8.00 per 1000. 2>i-in. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Chatelaine 100 1000 2)i-in $«00 $45.00 3-in 8.00 75 00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2Ji-in.. .25.00 200.00 Rex. 2)^-iii., very best varieties, assorted 8.00 Lorraine. 2M-in., $14.00 per 100; 6-in., 60c. each; extra strong. Cincinnati. 2>.i-in., $15.00 per 100; 3-in., $25.00 per 100. Mellor. 3-in., S25.00 per 100. BOUGAINVILLEAS, Sanderlana. Fine, bushy plants, ready for 5-in. pota, $20.00 per 100. BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pink and White. 2>i- in. Excellent stock. $6 00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. 1000 Field-grown Pink, large plants, $8.00 per 100. CALCEOLARIA, H^brlda. Carter's prize strain. Finest mixed, 23^-in., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. CALENDULA, Orange King. Best variety for forcing. $3.00 per lUO, $25.00 per 1000. CINERARIA, Hybrida Grandiflora. Half dwarf, fineat mixed, 2>i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN. Selected, 4-in., $3.50 per do»., $25.00 per 100. Strong, 4-in., $18.00 per 100. DAISIES. Best Winter cut flower varieties. Boston YeUow. 2M-in. Ready 100 1000 Oct. Ist $6.00 Mrs. P. Sanders. Strong, 2-in. plants 3.00 25.00 FERNS. Table Ferns. In best varieties. 2>i-in 3.00 Boston Ferns. 2K->n 4.00 35.00 3-in 8.00 Strong, bench plants, ready for 5-in $2.00 per dos., 15.00 Roosevelt, Whltmanl com- pacta, Scottli. All 2!<-in. . 5.00 40.00 Elegantisslma Improved and Elegantlsslma compacta. 21^-in 6.00 Teddy, Jr 6.00 Table Feml Seedlings. In best varieties. 1 Bat, $2.00 per flat: 5 flats, $1.75 per fiat; 10 Bate, $1.60 per flat. Shipped in or out of fiatj. Field Grown CARNATIONS Enchantress Supreme. Fine, strong plants Alice White Perfection Matchless Enchantress Beacon Philadelphia Comfort. Fine red Harry Fenn PinkWinsor White Wonder Belle Washburn. (New red.) 100 1000 $8.00 $72.50 7.00 60.00 7.00 60.00 7.00 60.00 7.00 60.00 7.00 60.00 7.00 60.00 7.00 60.00 7.00 60.00 7.00 80.00 .7.00 60.00 12.00 FORGET-ME-NOT, Best Winter Blooming. Strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 per 100. 2Ji-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Rooted cuttings and 2>i-in. in all varieties, for any delivery. Place your order now. Write for prices. '■ ■ ie^ •" ■] PANSY PLANTS. From eitra fine strain. 75c. per 100, $4.00 per 1000; 5000 at $3.50 per 1000. PELARGONIUMS, Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker, Wurtembergia, Swanblan Maid. Fine 2-iD. pots, $7.50 per 100. PETUNIA CUTTINGS. Double fine mixed. $8.00 per 100. PRIMULAS. Chlnensls. Mai- 100 1000 acoldes. 2K-in., giant flower- ing, finest strain, in separate colors or mixed $3.00 $27.50 Chlnensls. Giant Flowering, Fringed. 3-in 6.00 Kewensis. 2h'-in 3.50 Malacoides, Rosea. (New.) Fine novelty. 2>i-in 5.00 Malacoides. 3-in 6.00 2M-in 3.00 Obconica. Finest mixed. 3-in. 6.00 Obconica Giant New Salmon. 3-in 10.00 Giant English Flowering, Finest mixed, 2j4-in. pots.. 5,00 SMILAX. Strong. 2>i-in 3.00 26.00 SNAPDRAGON. Giant Yellow, Giant White 6 00 Keystone. 2J4-in 6.00 Silver Pink and Nelrose, 2M-in 4.00 36.00 VIOLETS, Marie Louise (Rhein- becit grown). Clean stock. Plants from soil 4.00 35.00 Gov. Herrick. 2-in 3.00 26.00 Princess of Wales. Field-grown 5.00 45.00 50.00 50.00 27.60 45.00 46.00 NICO FUME Liquid and Paper Express prepaid to your door. Liquid. 1 ga . $10.50; iA gal., $5.50. Paper. 144 sheets, $4.50; 288 sheets, 87.50 . MAGIC HOSE Best Florist Hose Made y. in., $16.00 per 100; % in., S17.00per 100; ii in., $18.00 per 100. 25 ft. or more, in any lengths, coupled, at the 100 rate. ROMAN J. IRWIN PLANTS - CUTTINCS-BUIBS-SEEDS Phones 3738 - 2326 Farra^ut 108 Wiest 28li:St. MewYOFK Wheii i'n]friDrk1-4-ll ^H-ia., t5 00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 John Wanamaker ^,t%V°^^^"°° Madlaon. Own root, 3-in. $8 00 per 100 Campbell Bros., Table Ferns From J '4 -in. I'oii, in best varieties, at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per lOCO. ADI ANTUM glnrlosa (Hardy Farleyense). Fine strong planta, in 3-in. pota, at $15.00 per 100. KENTIAS and COCOS for center plants, from SM-in- pota, $10.00 per 100. Thoma$ P. ChristeD$eii, Short HilU, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Penllyn, Pa. 100 1000 Whitmani Improved - - $5.00 $40.00 VVhitmani Compacta - 5.00 40.00 Roosevelts ----- 5.00 40.00 Bostons 4.00 35.00 250 at 1000 rate HENRY H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. When ordering, please mentloD The Bzchsnce Kentucky and Indiana Joint Meeting The date for the joint meeting of the Kentucky and Indiana societies of fiori.sts at New Albany, Ind., and Louis- ville, has been changed from October 10 and 11, to Oct. 17 and IS. The change was made on account of the Indianapo- lis Centennial, which would have made it impossible for a number of florists of that city attending. The big banquet, the closing event of the convention, will probably be held at the Watterson hotel, IjouisviUe. Anders Rasmussen, of the airangements committee, reports that two supply houses have donated prizes which will be used in connection with the bowling tournament. Ralph M. Ward & Co.. New York, have donated two cases of Lily bulbs, to be used as the men's prize, while A. L. Randall & Co., of Chicago, have offered a wicker chair for the ladies. The State Fair For beauty nothing at the Ken- tucky State Fair during the week of Sept. 11 equaled or rivaled in any way the exhibits in the plant and flower de- partment. Louisville florists exhibited probably the best stock that had ever been shown. Jacob Schulz Co. had plants, table decorations, Italian decora- tive effects and a much admired minia- ture electrical fountain. The company offered a special silver trophy to the winner of the greatest number of points, the prize being won by the C. H. Kunz- man estate. George E. Schulz was judge. The superintendent was William Rabe, of Versailles, Ky., of the great estate of former U. S. Senator Johnson M. Cam- den. The concerns winning the greatest number of points and exhibiting fine Boston Ferns From bench, extra clean, shapelv stock. Ready for 7-in. pots, $35 00 per 100; for 6-in. pota, $25.00 per 100. Fern Seedlings Now ready for potting. Tn leading varieties. Price: Sl.OO per 100. Clumps. $9.50 per lOOO* Kentia Belmoreana Thrifty, 2>4-in. stock, 3 leaves, $6.50 per 100; 2 leaves, $4.50 per 100. / All express onlcrs. Cash with order, please. B. SOLTAU, Fernery 251 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Wlien ordering, please mention The Exchange Fpm« far DUhpc Strong, healthy plants, best eni$IOrUlSlie$ varietiee. from 2>4-in. pots, at $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; 3-in., including Aspldlum Tsussemense and Cyrtomlum Fal- catum. $7.00 per 100; Aspldlum Tsusseoaense and(;yrlomiuniFalcatuin,4-in..at$15.00per 100, ASP.\RAC;LS Plumosus Nanus. 2>i-in., $3.00 per 100 Seedlinfts, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. KENTIA Belmoreana. 2,VLn., $1000 per 100. BOSTON and HARRISII FERNS. 6-in., atSOc.: 7-in., SI 00: .S-iii , $1.50. Whitmani and Ele- gantis.slma. twin.. 50c.: 7-in., $1,00 each. .\l)IANTl.M Cuneatum. 4-in., $15 00 per 100. FRANK N. ESKESEN Madison, N. J. \\'ti(>n nr^-in., $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100; 3-in., $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. In best con- dition, 2)i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Strong seedlings, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Ertra large, 3-in., $1,20 per doz., SS.OO per 100. J. F. Anderson FERN SPECIALIST SHORT HILLS, N. J, When ordering, please roeptlon The Exchange Asparagus Plumosus 2M-inch pots, $25.00 per 1000. GROWN Carnation Plants Matchless, C. W. Ward and Akehurst. Good strong plants, $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000. W. B. GIRVIN. Leola. Pa. SWEET PEAS FOR PROFIT J, HAKBISOR DICK $1.50 t. T. DeLaMau Pts. * Pub. Co., N. T. SOUTHERN STATES— Continued stock were the P. Walker Co., the C. H. Kunzman estate, the New Nanz & Neuner Co.. and William L. Kerb. The amateur department was eliminated this season. However, Mrs. Helm Bruce, an amateur of Louisville, carried off first honors for a beautiful mixed vase of Dahlias. One of the unusually attractive ex- hibits, and one carrying off a silver cup valued at $2.5. was a design exhibited by William L. Korb, and consisting of a picture, artist pallet and easel, all in flowers. The easel frame was made of Beech branches, and the picture consisted of flowers worked together against a green background. Attached to the easel was a painter's pallet. The frame- work of the latter was of small Beech twigs, and the body of green. Flowers of various colors, worked into the greens, represented the daubs of colors used in painting the picture. Col. Donaldson, of the Willadean Nurseries, Sparta, Ky., exhibited a car- load or more of beautiful evergreens. Notes Guy M. Reburn, representing A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, was in Louisville last week. S. T. Fletcher, of Zanesville, O., representing the well known pottery house of Fletcher & Le- land, was another visitor. Anders Easmussen, the New Albany (Ind.) florist, reports that he is now cut- ting a number of fine Roses and Lilies, but that his Carnations are not on as yet. Mr. Rasmussen stated that the de- mand was good, and that he could sell a far larger quantity if he had the stock. Two small greenhouses are to be erected this Fall and a lot of concrete benches Installed. It is rumored at Paris, Ky., that Cin- cinnati interests are figuring upon the erection of a $25,000 greenhouse at Paris, the center of Bourbon county, and one of the largest Bluegrass producing centers in the world. Archie Scanlnn, of Harrodsburg, Ky., was recently laid up for a few days as the result of an accident while installing a new boiler at the Singer Greenhouse. A portion of the masonry around the boiler fell on Scanlon's foot. O. V. N. S. Choice Stock at Reasonable Prices, Such as Araucarias, Kentias and Other Good Stock ARAUCARIA Eicelsa. 3 tiers, 9-11 in. high, 50c.; 3-4 tiers, 12-14 in. high, 60c.; 3-4 tiers, 14-16 in. high, 76c. ARAUCARIA Robusta Compacta. 6-in. pots, 12-14 in. high, $1 25. ARAUCARIA Eicelsa Glauca. 3-4 tiers, 16 in. high, $1.25; 18-20 in. high, $1.50. KENTIA Belmoreana. 4-in. pots, 35c.; 5-in. pots, 16-18 in. high, 75c.; 6-in. pots, 22-24 in. high, 5-6 leaves, $1.00; 6-in. pots, 24-26 in. high, 6-7 leaves, $1.25. KENTIA Forsteriana. 4-in. pots, 35c.; 6-in. pots, 22-24 in. high, 5 leaves, 75o.; 6-in. pots, 6-6 leaves, 26-28 in. high, $1.00; 7-in. pots, 30-32 in high, $1.25: 7-in. pots, 32-34 in. high, $1.60 each; 7-in. pots, 38-40 in. high, $2.00. ASPIDISTRAS. Suitable for porches. Green leaved. 6-in. pots, $1.00 each; variegated, $1.25 each. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 3-in. pote, $5.00 per 100; 2K-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2H-in pots, $3.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. HARDY ENGLISH IVY. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 4-in. pots. $15.00 per 100. COCOS Weddelliana. 3-in. pots, ISo. each. CROTONS. 4-in. pots, 25c. each. CYCLAMEN Giganteum. 4-in. pots, 15c. DRAC^NA Indivisa. 5-in. pots, 30c. FUCHSIAS. Stock plants. Best varieties. 4-in. pots, 10c. FUNKIA Varlegata. 4-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. FERNS, such as Whltmanii, Scottii, Teddy Jr. and Boston. 5-in. pota, 30c.; ti-in. pots. 40c.; large plants, in 7-in. pots, 75c. DRAC/€NA Termlnalls. 4-in. pots, 25o. DRACitlNA Fragrans. 5-in. pots, 35c. RUBBER PLANTS. 6-in. pots, 50c. CYCAS Revoluta. Large plants, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 each. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 4-in. pots, 15o. BEGONIA Gloire de Lorraine. 4-in. pots, 30c. BEGONIA Lumlnosa. 4-in. pots, 10c. BEGONIA Vernon. 3-in. pots, 5o.; 4-in. pots, 7c. PRIMULA Chlnensls. 4-in. pots, 8c. POINSETTIAS. 4-in. pofa, 15o. PRIMULA Obconlca. 4-in. pots, 10c. SMALL FERNS FOR DISHES. 2H-in. pota. assorted varieties. $4.00 per 100. BIRD'S NEST FERNS. 4-in. pots 25c. Cash with order Godfrey Aschmann, Fomd"p&;' 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT DRACi€NA Indivisa. 2-in., So.; 3-in., lOo.; 4-in., 15c.; 5-in., 25c. each. REX BEGONIAS. 2)f-in., $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Poltevine, Rlcard, Per- kins and Buchner. 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMANI FERNS. 3-in., lOo.; 4-in., 15e.; 5-in., 26o. VINCA Variegata. 2-in., $2.00; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. 25 boxes of 16x16 and 16ilS, Double B Glass, $3.00 per box. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N, J. When ordering, please mention The Bxcliange CVCt AMFM SpIendcns.Gigante- v* ■ Vaj/»l»lljl^ um. Hybrids. Our strain of Cyclamen is second to none: Pink, Blood Red, Xmas Red, White with Carmine Center. White, Salmon; strong plants, 2H-in. pots. 100 $5,50, 1000 $50.00. DRACAENA Indivisa. From 6-in. pots, $2.60 per doz., $20.00 per 100. Sarlsfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, East Strondsbnrg, Pa. Wbea ordering, please mention The Exchange Printed noteheads, billheads and business cards identify you with The Trade. An urgent order for stock is apt to be held up, if your wholesale man is unable to connect you as one of the craft. 690 The Florists' Exchange NOTE THIS MOVING DAY IS OVER We are firmly established in our new building at 1220-22-24 Spring Garden Street The Largest and Finest Equipped Building in the World Used by a Florists' Supply House Exclusively. COME TO SEE US. TTUr? UrM TCC f\T2 Dir^C Florists' Supplies That Excel 1 on. rHJUoll. vJr KiCn. Philadelphia, pa. ■ rii Tbe Excha Craig Quality Cyclamen PRIZE WINNING STOCK Our Cyclamen are conceded to be the best strain in all colors. 75,000 ready for immediate delivery. From 4-inch pots, at $25.00 per 100. Robert Craig Company 4900 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Branch, NORWOOD, PA. irintr. pIi'HSp mPntl.'Ti The Kxfhiinu-^ Special Offer MARIGOLDS. Orange Prince. Fine for Winter-flowering. Strong, out of 2H-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. 300 for $5.00. VIOLETS. Field clumps. Fine. Princess ol Wales and Lady Campbell. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. VINCA Variegata. Strong, field-grown. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. HARDY rVY. From field ; 3-4 ft. : strong. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. DRAC^NA Indivlsa. From the field. Ready for 5- and 6-inch pots. $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. PANSY PLANTS. .Strong, stocky plants of our well-known strain. $2.50 per 1000, $10.00 tor 5000. DAISIES (BcUis), FORGET-ME-NOTS, WALLFLOWERS. Strong seedlings. $2.50 per 1000. 5000 for $10.00. HARDY PERENNIALS. One of our specialties. Strong seedlings of COREOP- SIS, COLUMBINE, CANTERBURY BELLS, FOXGLOVES, HARDY PINK, GAILLARDIAS, SHASTA DAISY, SWEET WILLIAMS, STO- KESLA. il.M per 1000, 5000 for $10.00. DELPHINIUM, Belladonna and Formosum: HOLLYHOCKS, single and double. Strong soedlin!?s. in pink, white and yellow. $5.00 per 1000. Strong plants, out of 2i^-in. pots, of all the above HARDY PLANTS, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri and Plumosus, Winter-flowering FORGET-ME- NOTS, PRIMULAS. Out of 2H-in. pots. $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. LETTUCE PLANTS. Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000, 10,000 for $8.50. J. C. SCHMIDT BRISTOL PENNSYLVANIA When onlprlng. pl^aae pipntinp Tlie Exchange VIOLETS- VIOLETS Marie Louise. Clean and healthy. 3-in pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. WM. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N. J. Whea ordcrlns, pleaw mention n* Bxchuise Snapdragon Nelrose We have several thousand well root«d plants of NELROSE Snapdraiion from rooted cuttings. 100 1000 Out of Thumb Pot« $3.60 »35 00 Out of 3-inoh poto 6.00 60 00 Fine, well rooted plants ready now W& H F FVANS Rowi«a»iii.. . i-in. ABUTILON. 8 varieties 2.25 20.00 3-iD. BEGONIAS. 12 varieties 10.00 90.00 2H-in. 12 varieties 6.00 60.00 21^-iD CHINESE PRIMROSES. 20 kinds 3.00 28.00 3M-in. 20 kinds 7.60 70.00 2H-in. CYCLAMEN. 8 separate va- rieties 6.00 66.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 4-in 20.00 175.00 10,000 DRAC/ENA Indivlsa. 4-, S-, 6-in. pots, $16.00, $20.00, $25.00 per 100. 2M-in PRIMULA Malacoldes 2.50 22.50 2}i-in. SNAPDRAGONS. White, pink and yellow 4.00 35.00 3H-in 7.00 65.00 3H-in. STEVIA. Dwarf and tall 6.50 60.00 2H-in. SMILAX. Large plants 2.50 22.50 4-, 5-, 6-in. FERNS. Five varieties. $16 00, J20.00, $26.00 per 100. 100,000 2- and 2}4-in GERANIUMS, Poltevlne Nutt, Ricard, Grant, Castellane, Buchner. Montmort, etc. 2S varieties, $2.25 per 100, $20 00 per 1000. Also abundance of other stock as the season advances. Alonzo J. Bryan, washington,°'n'. j When ordering, please mention The Eicbange Pansy Seedling Our Pansy mixture produces giant flowers of excellent quality, all colors, with many light flowering aorta (pastel shade). Also Strong Seedlings of AOUILEGIA, C.\NTERBURy BELLS, GAILLARDIA grandiaora. HARDY PINKS, SWEET WILLIAM and WALLFLOWERS. 35c. per 100, »2.50 per 1000. Also strong field- grown, double HOLLYHOCKS. Plants ol white. Newport pink, red, yellow and maroon. These planta are good quality. 60c. per doz., S4.00 per 100, or $30.00 per 1000. Cash with order. WILLIAM RILEY TORRESDALE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordPtin^. please mention The Eicbatige At Present Sold Out Of All Young Stock Thank you for past favors HENRY EICHHOLZ, WAYNESBORO, - - PA. When ordering, please mention Thp Exchange VINCA VARIEGATA Strong plant*, from 2-in. pota. $2.00 per 100. »20.00 per 1000. DRACAENA INDIVISA Good thrifty stock, from 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. Our stock IB up to the standard, also our packing, and we can guarantee satisfaction and safe arrix-u. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholesale Grower. Aileftany. New York When ordering, please mentlop The Eicbaogf Readers will confer a favor upon us of more than pas5ln(i ralue If, when ordering stock of our advertisers, they will mention seelnft the adv. in THE EXCHANGE. Siptember 23, 191G. The Florists' Exchange 691 SPIRAEA Van Houttei HYDRANGEA, P. G., etc. Iris, Or. Poppies, Hollyhocks, etc. Big stock, splendid plants. Wholesale list free LEWIS ROESCH, Box Y, FREDONIA, N.Y. i Clubs and Societies I Westchester (N. Y.) and Fairfield (Conn.) Horticultural Society There was a good attendance at the -regular monthly meeting of this so- ciety, held in Hubbard Hall, Greenwich, on Friday evening, Sept. 8, President Sealey in the chair. Several new mem- bers were enrolled, with a number more on the waiting list. The Fall show committee reported progress. Several substantial additions to the premium list were received and accepted with thanks. The exhibits of the evening, while not so numerous, were of excep- tional quality. The judges reported the following awards: Mills & Co. Mar- maroneck, N. Y., highly commended for collection of Dahlias, also special men- tion for seedling Dahlias. Wm. Graham was awarded certificate of merit for vase of Roses Ophelia, also vote of thanks for Centaurea Americana. An- ton Pederson. Stamford, Conn., certifi- cate of merit for seedling Tomato Stam- ford Beauty. This new variety looks like a winner. Andrew Whitelaw was accorded a vote of thanks for display of Tomatoes Yellow Ponderosa. After the regular routine of business was dis- posed of a social session was enjoyed by all present. Light refreshments and ■ the "smokes" were passed around. The next meeting will be held Oct. 13. A display of Dahlias and other seasonable flowers will be in order. P. W. POPP. Corr. Sec'y- Lenox (Mass.) Horticultural Society The monthly meeting of this society was held Sept. 13. After the usual business the paper for the evening, en- titled "Diabroticas," was read and well discussed. There was also a discussion on the Pine tree disease which this season is very prevalent in the Lenox district. It was voted to hold the an- nual Field Day on Thursday, Sept. 21. A good program of sports has been ar- ranged, and it is hoped that all members with their wives and families will at- tend. There was a large attendance, and two new members were proposed. At the next meeting. Oct. 11, there will be a lecturer from the State College. J. H. F., Asst. Sec'y. Sewickley (Pa.) Horticultural See. The regular monthly meeting of the Sewickley Horticultural Society was held on Tuesday, Sept. 12, in the Odd Fellows' Hall, Broad St., Sewickley. The coming show on Sept. 22 and 23 was up for discussion, and a final com- mittee of arrangements appointed. Wm. Tliomson, Sr., sliowed some orchids, and Thos. Sturgis showed a collection of Gladioli, also some very fine seedling Dahlias. A vote of thanks was accord- ed the exhibitors. The after business and reports of the Field Day were gone through, the picnic being voted a suc- cess in every way. The society extend- ed a vote of thanks to Mrs. Wm. Thaw for her kindness in granting the free- dom of her estate for that day. Appli- cations were received for five new members. M. C. Nassau Co. (N. Y.) Hort. Society The regular monthly meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society, held on the evening of Sept. 13, at Glen Cove, was the best attended of the season, and a most interesting session was the result. A letter was received from Henry Gibson, tendering his resig- nation as secretary of the society, owing to the fact that he was about to move to a point too remote to carry out the duties. The resignation was laid on the table, and Ernest Westlake was appointed secretary for the remainder of the year. During "his term of office Mr. Gibson proved to be a genuine hustler and a most capable official, and we deeply re- gret losing his services. He carries the best wishes of all his fellow members to his new location. The judges ap- pointed by President MacDonald for the monthly exhibits were James Gladstone, Harry Goodband and John Ingraham. who turned in the following report: Best Muskmelon, 1, Joseph Robinson ; six ears of Corn, 1, Frank Petroccia; 25 Lima Beans, 1. Frank Petroccia; six ears of Sweet Corn "Honeysweet," thanks of the society to Frank Petroccia. The schedule of the Chrysanthemum show was read and adopted. It contains 53 classes, covering a considerable variety Joseph Heacock Co.'s PALMS and FERNS WHOLESALE PRICE LIST Areca Lutescens 6-in. pot. . . .3 plantfl in pot Cocos WeddclUana 2'-2-in. pot 0-S" 2;.i-in. pot 10-12" Kentia Belmoreana Leaves 2ly-in. pot 4 .■5-in. pot 5 4-in. pot 5-6 o-in. pot 6-7 6-in. pot 6-7 6-in. pot 6-7 6-in. pot 6-7 7-in. cedar tub 6-7 7-in, cedar tub 6-7 9-in. cedar tub 6-7 9-in. cedar tub 6-7 9-in. cedar tub 6-7 Hieh 24-30", 8-10" 12" 15" 18-20" 22-24" 26-28" 30" 34-36" 38-40" 40-42" 48-54" 5-5H'. HOME GROWN WELL ESTABLISHED STRONG AND HEALTHY Kentla Porsteriana 6-in. pot 5-6 24" 6-in. pot 5-6 30-32' Plants in tub Kentla ForsterJana. made up 7-in. cedar tub 4 7-in. cedar tub 4 I'er doz. *1 .iO 10.45 .75 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 7.50 10.00 1.00 1.50 5 ft. 9-in. cedar tub 9-in. cedar tub . . 9-in. cedar tub . . 12-in. cedar tub . . 12-in. cedar tub . . 12-in. cedar tub . . 12-in. cedar tub . . 12-in. cedar tub . . Clbotlum Schiedei. Ready September 1st 9-in. tub, 4 ft. spread y-in. tub, 5 ft. spread 30-36" 38-40" 40-42" 42-48" 4-1 !4' Ready Oct. 5-5H ft. 5 '2-6 ft. 6-7 ft. 7-8 ft. 15th Each . . »1.00 Per 100 $12.00 18.00 Per doz. $1.50 2.50 5.00 9.00 12.00 18.00 24.00 36.00 48.00 60.00 f Ready I Oct. IS 12.00 18.00 Each $3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.50 10.00 12.00 15.00 18.00 22.00 .$4.00 . 5.00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., RAILWAY STATION, JENKINTOWN WYNCOTE, PA. GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Ready in October. Write for prices ERNEST HARRIS Delanson, N. Y. alien ..rdTlng pli-awf m.-ntlon The Exchange Fine Field-Grown Stevia Plants $10.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS PALMS and Plants of Every Variety Whpn orrlpring. pIphkp int^ntl.-n Thn ICxftitiiig' of exhibits and should bring forth a great many entries. In all but a very- few classes the connpetition is open to all. Final arrangements were made for the Dahlia show to be held on Oct. 5, and James Gladstone was appointed manager, with Thomas Swigg assistant. An essay on "Mushrooms and Their Cul- ture" was read by Joseph Robinson and proved to be very interesting and full of practical information. Two essays were received from the National Asso- ciation of Gardeners. JAS. McCarthy, Corr. Sec'y. Pawtucket, R. I. A number uf rainy dny^ during the week caused considerable damage to outside stock, especially Asters. Nell Ward, Earl st., Lonsdale, received first prize, professional class for best 12 Asters, branching type. In pink, purple, white and lavender, also In the best col- lection of not less than 50 blooms at the flower show of the R. I. Hort. Soc. The new Dahlia knowu as the Million- aire, exhibited by Geo. Stillraan of West- erly, R. I., attracted attention at flower shows in Boston and Providence. C. A. K. GERANIUMS Fine 2-in. stock of NUTT and POITEVINE. $15.00 per 1000. Price only good until Sept. 15th. Fine 2i^-in. stocli of NUTT, RICARD and POITEVINE, S3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, September delivery: S. A. NUTT and BUCHNER. $10.00 per 1000 SCARLET BEDDER, RICARD and POITE- VINE. $12.50 per 1000. Cash, please. Rudolf Nagel 515 South West End Ave., LANCASTER, PA. Whrn (irderinc:. Ti!i>n.;o mention The Exchange GERANIUMS cXt Packed to Go Anywhere Guaranteed to any point in the United States as far west as Chicago. If they do not suit you, send them back and have your money refunded. You Run No Risk. Per 1000 S. A. Nutt SIO.OO RIcard and Poitevine 12.50 Buy from me, because I am in this business to stay and expect to pass it along to my boy, hence I cannot afford to send out any inferior stock. Have no agents. Grown Right — Rooted Right — Packed Right ASPARAGUS Plumosus. Good value, at $2.50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. M'hen orilering. please mention The Exchange Geraniums RE,\DY FOR SHIPMENT ROOTED CUTTINCS: Doyle, SIOOO per 1000 All other varieties booked till Oct. I5th. Price tiipn, §1.5 00 per 1000. Canh with urdcr PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA When ordering, please mention The Exchange Geraniums Sn'. BUCHNER, POITEVINE, NUTT 2Ji-inch pots. .520.00 per 1000. Booked for delivery November l.st. C. OUADLAND'S SONS 328 Houghton St., North Adams, Mass. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Money In Your Pocket By distributing among yourcus- toiners our now justlv famous CULTURAL DIRECTIONS These handy leaflets give the amateur purchaser of plants, bulbs and seeds just the concise cultural directions required, saving the time and patience of your salesmen, and best of all — thej' are an enduring Al advertisement for you and your business as your name and address appears on each copy you purchase from us. As an instance of their popularity — our sales last Spring more than trebled those of any previous season. Our complete line of Cultural Directions is being rewritten and reset in new type and will be placed on the market as soon as our present stock is exhausted. For prices and further particulars, address: The A. T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co., Ltd. Box 100, Times Square Station NEW YORK CITY Rooted Cuttings Viaud and Buchner, SIO.OO per 1000. Price good untU Oct. 15. Ricard, Doyle, Poitevine, Castel- lane and Nutt. All booked till Nov. 1. Price then, $15.00 per 1000. S. A. Nutt and Buchner, $12.50 per 1000. Cash with order. FRED. W. RITCHY, Lancaster, Pa. Wlipn ordering, please mention The Exchange Readers will confer a favor upon us of more than passing value if, when ordering stock of our advertisers, they wlllfmention seeing the adv. in THE EXCHANGE. 692 The Florists' Exchange ROSE STAKES Length 3 ft. 3 ft. 6 in. 4 ft. 4 ft. 6 tn. 5 ft. PER 1000 Strftight (9.60 10.75 11.90 13.05 14.20 Tie tll.60 12.75 13.90 15.05 16.10 never;slip IN STOCK SELF-TYING FLOWER SUPPORTS TIME SAVERS OVER 1.000,000 IN USE The Carnation Support Co., Connersville, Ind. CARNATION SUPPORTS CONTINUOUS RING $18.00 PER 1000 PLANTS 3 RINGS TO EACH PLANT SELF-TYING SEND FOR A FREE SA \tPLE WTiep nrdiTlng. pli'Qse infntlon The Kxcliange A. F. J. Baur O. E. Steinkatnp Merry Christmas The scarlet Carnation you will eventually grow. Order it now. Dissemination will begin next December. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 BAURi;& STEINKAMP, Indianapolis, Indiana Carnation Breeders WTien ordering, please mention The Exchange Cottage Maid A Sport of Mrs. C. W. Ward Get your order in NOW for December and January delivery. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 COTTAGE GARDENS CO., Inc., Queens, New York MTien oMerlng. plrase mePtion The Exchange $20.00 Takes the follon-ing: 2 0 0 Enchantress and 2 2 5 White Enchantress Strong field-grown plants. We need the ground at once and are sacrificing the stock. Thompson's Flower Shop 28 E. Pitt St., Canonsburg, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange SMITH'S Revised Chrysanthemum . IN^anual (Third Edlrton.) By ELMER D. SMITH. Who has made a specialty of Chrysanthemum Culture for the last twenty-five years, The beet work on Chrysanthemum Culture. Both amAteur and florists have been provided with articles for their special needs. ONE HUNDRED AND SIX PAGES. ONLY 50c., postpaid. ELMER D. 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Tltey hare t4U-k lK>iie Tr-py h»T« tlie" roou 1 hf y .» rr t op noti It in ev. ry w»y I i^iNr^fti^Mia^'^'Mi BULK & CO. W holesale growers and exporters of select BOSKOOP, Holland Hardy Rhododendrons Headquarters for First-class Hardy Nursery Stock- •^»^ /<"' Catalogue. September 28, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 695 URSERY DePARTM CONDUCTED BY JOSEPH MEEHAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN— President. John Watson, Newark N. Y.: Vice-President, Lloyd C. Stark. Louisiana, Mo. ; Trea.surer. Peter Youncers Geneva. Neb.: Secretary, John Hall. Rochester, N Y When for any reason their pruning is desirable they make no objection to it at all. All Tamarix are rooted from cuttings, soft wood under glass or hard wood set in nursery in Spring. gi^r 4-imen Of Jiydrangea paniculata^ gra^difl^a Stj^__ OJ^^ ^Is'lCnf^Sr-^-th/r; known of all at the present time is A Large Hydrangea (Subject of this week's illmtratlon) The picture accompanying these notes illustrates a with a stem Sin. in diameter at the base, while the spread of the branches reaches 18ft. This is surely one of the largest plants of this well-known and popu- lar shrub that could be named. This particular speci- men is growing on the dividing line between the two properties at 33 and 39 Broad St., Stamford, Conn., owned by Frederick C. Taylor and Lyman C. Root, respectively. We believe the plant reaches to a height of nearly 15ft. Those looking in catalogs for Thujopsis Thujopsis borealis will not always find it there, but borealis among the Chamaecyparis, where many compilers now place it. It is strange that an evergreen so worthy as it is, and which in its wild state grows from Alaska to Oregon, is so seldom seen in nurseries. Its comparative hardi- ness, too, adds to the surprise at its scarcity. In its wild condition it makes a tall tree of SOft. or more, not over bushy, but of well clothed outline when not crowded. Its leading shoots are lon'g, slender and half drooping when young, straightening as they ripen, much as the Hemlock Spruce, the Lan- son Cypress and a few other ever- greens do. Its local name of Yel- low Cedar it receives on account of the yellow color of its timber. Although its natural growth is given as rather slender outline, we have seen specimens in cultiva- tion the opposite of this, being exceedingly bushy for their height. These were plants raised from cuttings. Others, from seeds, were quite slim, almost resembhng the swamp Cedar, Cupressus thuyoides in this respect. The great territory over which this Thujopsis extends accounts for its varying appearance, and, perhaps, for its hardiness. The two we have seen of it thriving in cultivation were quite hardy in Pennsylvania. In some of its lo- calities on the Pacific Coast it en- dures a temperature below zero in Winter. No doubt its hardi- ness varies according to the lo- cality from which it came, but several of the Pacific Coast trees endure more cold with us than they had to meet in their own homes. Thujopsis may be increased from cuttings made in early Winter, under glass, also from seeds, but the latter are rarely offered by collectors. Obassia S. japonica. But there is another, S. Objissia, intro- duced at about the same time as japonica, which has been greatly overlooked. To the ordinary horticulturist its relationship to the Styrax would not even be sus- pected. Its growth is that of a fair sized tree, its leaves sometimes eight to ten inches long, and broad in proportion, so unlike every other known species in size and appearance. Its flowers, too, differ in being dis- played in racemes, drooping and some six inches in length. These flowers are of the usual white color of the genus. So far as we have ot)served they lack fragrance, though Tamarix Taking the genus Tamarix as a whole. the species are generally classed as indica shrubs, though if kept to a single stem when young and care given it as it grows, small trees of it may be formed. Though one and all have a somewhat like appearance, small, grayish green foliage, slender, arching branches, and white or pinkish white flowers, there is quite a dift'erence in their appearance and then there are both Spring and Summer blooming sorts, so that one could well have several sorts and find distinctive features in them all. The chief one of our notes, T. indica is sometimes classed as Uallica, but as it appears with us it is rather superior to it, and its flowers are of a deeper pink color. All Tamarix produce racemes of flowers along the growths of the same season. These racemes are white or pinkish white, slender, as are the branches; the dis- play when in full bloom is particularly pleasing. Indica is one of the late flowering sorts, displaying itself in the later weeks of August, when but few other shrubs or trees are in bloom. In color they are pink. Because of their slender, though strong foliage, the several sorts of Tamarix withstand gales of wind well, hence are well used when planted in bleak places. An unique specimen of Hydrangea paniculata grandiUora fragrance is claimed for them. The branches and trunk have a curious character in the peeling off of a skin like, brownish red skin or scale as the tree grows, a character interesting and by no means objectionable. The several trees we have seen of It growing have led us to think it a strong, tall grower, not given to bushiness, and of striking appearance. It can be increased by layers, also from seeds. In early .\utumn the foliage is a bronze yellow color. Coming from the mountainous parts of Pennsylvania, and extending through Virginia and farther south, it is quite hardy for general planting in the middle northern States. Seeds, layers and collectors are relied on for additions to stock by nurserymen. n^a^'o.n^A^ »«. .Those who have observed the situation Shfdv Places '" '"'^''-'^ "'<' ^""""^ Dogwoods (Cornus) they are not averse to shade, and this character ren- ders them of great value in plantings. The lovely Cornus florida is to be found thriving in woods where large Oaks and other trees so overtop it as to com- pletely shade out the sun's rays from it. The only times when the sun reaches it are in its flowering days, in Spring, and in Winter, yet it flourishes, becoming a small tree in the course of years. Cornus alternifolia and C. sericea are also found in our woods, not always in the denser portions where C. florida may be found, but on the out- skirts of them, often where no sun reaches them of any account, but more light does. C. panicu- lata is still another species — a lovely one too — which grows in thickets on the margin of woods, and it makes a pleasing dispLay of both flowers and fruit. The most valued of all our na- tive sorts is C. florida, without doubt, as not only will it thrive in the shade, but plant it in the full sunlight and it flourishes equally well. Notice it thriving in open places on lawns and how well it appears in both flower and foliage. And now, with the three varieties added, the pink, the weeping and the double flowered white, there are four of them, all as well suited for planting in the shade as on a lawn. Any one at a loss to think of a suitable shrub or small tree to plant in a shady place would of- ten find what to plant by observ- ing the Dogwoods and other kinds flourishing in a wood. All Dogwoods have hard seeds, so the best way to treat them is to place them in boxes of sand in Autumn, keeping them moist un- til a year has passed, then sow- ing them. C. florida varieties can be in- creased by budding them on the common stock in July, or by graft- ing them in Spring. Other kinds are increased by cuttings, layers. Better known as the Kose Acacia than by its botanical name, this Robinia has long been a Ozydendron arboreum Oxydendron is a shrub, or small tree, long known as Andromeda arborea to many persons, and which is still listed as such in some catalogs. It is one of several plants which, though attaining to a tree height in time, are always of a shrubby appearance, rarely seen otherwise than with several branches from the ground up. This seems its natural growth, for when ordered from col- lectors from their wild homes the plants are always bushy, as shrubs, that we have seen. This is common to many other plants, Chionanthus virginica. Magnolia glauca and Halesia tetraptera for instance. This Oxydendron has two chief recommendations, its flowers and its Fall foliage. The flowers are in large, spreading panicles, white in color, displayed in early July, a season when but few shrubs or trees are in bloom. It is a handsome sight to see this favorite in Hower, almost alone (m a lawn at that season of the year. After the flowers the panicles display themselves in light brown seed pods, which to us seem to add to the charm of the bush, or tree, as its form may be. Robinia nispiaa i^jvorjtg jfj gardens. As best known to garden- ers for years this species was represented by a straggling bush, flowering very well, and greatly appreciated for its lovely Rose colored flowers. But later on a far more upright grower, and a desirable appearing shrub in every way, became known in collections, and this one comes up to the description of our text l)ooks. The probable explanation is that the low, spreading one is a distinct variety, and, serving for propagation in the first place, it soon passed as the true species, which it does not represent. A further distinction between the two is that the low growing one rarely or never seeds, while the more upright one seeds freely. It is, as said, its lovely Rose colored flowers that charm the most. But as all parts of this shrub are covered with bristly hairs, even its seed pods, it adds to the general interest of the plant. In fact there is a good deal of merit in these bristles, for starting with the usual green color, they change later to a rosy shade. The seed pods particularly represent this. So far as noticed by the writer this, the more upright grower and the seed bearer, does not increase from the roots to the extent of the dwarf, spreading one, which by many persons would be considered a merit, still it can be increased by root cuttings, also by seeds. Though a native from Virginia southward it will en- dure much cold in the northern States, being a moun- tain shrub. About 6ft. to 8ft. represents the height it attains. 696 The Florists' Exchange FOVITDED nr 1888 A Weekly Medlmu of Interchangre for Florists, Nnrsexy- meUf Seedsmen and the Trade in Oeneral Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Post Off.ce alli-ooms on account of so many new members having said tliey would take space. Tliis season the large ballroom was engaged. Late entries were put in tlie corridor, whicli is 800ft. long. The officers of tlie California Dahlia Growers' Asso- ciation are: President, T. A. Burns; first vice-president, A. W. Porter; second vice-president, Mrs. J. Seal; third vice-president, A. Twitcliett; secretary, C. S. Quick; treasurer, F. C. Burns; manager of exhibits, L. Doo- little. A. TWITCHETT. Raising Prices It is quite natural with most of us to take it as a personal injury — just as though it was sought to take advantage of one — when we are met with the request for more money for any given article, when said article is one we liave been buying for a long time at a stated figure; especially is this the case when the article is one which we feel is indispensable to our daily needs. Now, in the case of the raise in price which The Exchange has been compelled to make for both sub- scriptions and advertising, we do not doubt that quite a number of our good and long time friends will have this identical same feeling. We can only ask these to look at this increase in the same way as we have had to do with the increases made to us. The sellers tell us that the increase was not sought in the endeavor to take advantage of circumstances, but simply because a situation had developed against which they could no longer contend. Many claim that the raising of prices in every direc- tion is an indication of greater prosperity than the United States has ever before enjoyed. We have not the time at our disposal to look into this economic question deeply enough to pretend to size up the facts. We do know that many sections of the country are enjoying greater prosperity, that there is more general employment for ail, thus raising the average earnings; on the other hand, practically all the commodities needed to maintain existence have been increased in price. Under conditions such as we are now enduring, few people ultimately benefit in the long run, outside of successful speculators and those who practically con- trol the supplying of commodities from their source. Finally, there can be no hope of ameliorating these up and down conditions until the millennium arrives. New Seedling Dahlias In addition to tlie other notes in this issue regarding the New Haven Horticultural exhibition, I thought that it might be of interest to the trade in general, and more especially to Dahlia growers, to state that the first prize in the cla.ss Opento All, for 24 varieties, any or all types, awarded to John H. Slocombe of Towns- end ave.. New Haven, were all varieties of his own rais- ing. With these he won, in open competition over imported varieties, as well as those of domestic origin. Surely this is something to be justly proud of and is deserving of more than pasing notice. It is question- able if any other Dahlia grower in the country could place 24 Dahlias of his own raising and win first prize in open competition with such growers as we have in New Haven and vicinity. The following is a list of the varieties exhibited by him: Mildred Slocombe, Beatrice Slocombe, Emma Slocombe, Chieftain, Red Chieftain, Geisha seedlings 1, 2, 3 and 4, Mrs. Nathaniel Slocombe, Herbert Slo- combe, Elsie Bunnell, White Excelsior, Purity, and ten unnamed seedlings of 1915. The variety Slildred Slocombe, raised by the same grower has won for three years in succession the first prizes in the open classes for 12 and 18 best decorative against the best of the newest introductions, while it is also the leading flower in all collections. Another honor that Mr. Slocombe won and justly deserved was the "Heatherhome Trophy" for the best six blooms of Mrs. Nathaniel Slocombe (raised by the winner two or three years ago). This variety is con- sidered by many to be the finest yellow Dahlia, either for exhibition, cut flowers or for garden decoration. W. C. McI. Dwarf pot grown Chrysanthemum Queen Mary One of the features of the exhibit of Wells & Co.. Merstham, England, at a show last year, was a collection of dwarf-grown Chrysanthemums in 6-in. pots and not above IS-in. tall, each plant bearing one large flower fully 10-in. across. The [plants were struck in May and the break bud taken. This picture shows one of these plants. blooms were displayed. Three of the best judges were engaged for the event — W. Welch, Mr. Munro and Mr. Walters. Thirty thousand people visited the show. I am safe in saying that it was the best display of Dah- lias that has ever been held in San Francisco. The climate here is adapted for Dahlias— cool days and fogs in the evenings. Mr. F. Burns' "Alaska," a large white decorative, is a new seedling which at- tracted much attention. Mr. Pelicano had a vase of a white seedling which he has not named yet. F. Burns also had a vase of a giant yellow decorative. Mr. Estes displayed his seed- ling, Mrs. Estes, a flower of the style of Kalif, only it is white. F. Pelicano also had a vase of 50 blooms of General Joffre, a very pretty decorative; Mr. Davies, a vase of 50 Mina Burgle; Arthur Carter, vase of 50 John Bourgaise In his sixtieth year, John Bourgaise, a florist of Racine, Wis., committed suicide on Sept. 8 by hanging himself in his greenhouse. According to a note he left, worry about his sick wife and daughter preyed on his mind. John Paterson We have to announce the death of John Paterson, engaged in the flower business for a number of years at Ashton, R. I., on Friday, Sept. 15, at the Memorial Hospital, Pawtucket, as the result of a shock sustained some time ago. He was 72 years old. In addition to running greenhouses Mr. Paterson was employed by the Lonsdale Co. as a boss mechanic, but always main- tained a strong interest in the flower business and its welfare. Mr. Paterson is survived by two sons, his wife hav- ing died several years ago. C. A. K. Arthur J. Leary We record the death of A. J. Leary, a gardener on the estate of John Nicholas Brown, Newport, R. I., suddenly on Sunday the 17th, at his home on Wellington ave., while he was preparing to go to Providence as a delegate to a convention of the A. O. H. in that city. He was stricken with a hemorrhage and died within half an hour. He was unmarried and made his home with his sis- ter. Miss Nellie Leary. He was a member of Division No. 1, A. O. H. ; New- port Council K. of C Newport Horticultural Society, and St. Augustine's Church. He was also a former member of the Democratic City Committee. C. A. K. 698 The Florists' Exchange I Best Twelve Gladioli for Commercial Use By HENRY YOUELL Secretary of the American Gladiolus Society TO name the best 12 Gladioli for commercial pur- poses is .1 difficult task, as the taste or fashion for certain colors differs in localities very widely. In some cities America is the only Gladiolus that is cared for; then again in a nearby place any good sized flower will sell, so the man who wishes to go into the business for the cut Hower end of it shi:uld grow a good quantity of the best sized flowers. Tliey are the ones that will always command attention. Very often first cost is mostly considered, and the cheapest and poorest bulbs are bought. This is a great mistake. Far too many think they should get as much for their flowers as is paid for the bulbs the first se;ison, forgetting that they have the bulbs and the increase, which in a few years will give them a very large stock and make them independent of market conditions. I am firmly convinced it will pay to buy some of the more expensive varieties to grow on for future years, being very optimistic as to the future market for our products and bebeve firmly our trade is in its infancy. This opinion is based on personal observa- tion of the vastly increasing sale of cut flowers and bulbs. The whole State of New York has passed through one of the most trying seasons ever experienced, and although the flowers for the most part have been far below the average,, the sale has been over 100 per cent larger than in any previous year. This proves beyond a doubt that the Gladiolus is becoming better under- stood and appreciated as a decorative flower. Its lasting qualities commend itself to growers, and the public each succeeding year will evince an increased demand for it. The one great aim of every grower should be to grow the best large flowered varieties and not the cheap mixtures because they are cheap. These produce flowers that would disgrace the poorest cottage. We should all strive to educate the public to an apprecia- tion of the best in everything. It costs little or no more to grow good stock than poor stock. The first will invariably find a market and the latter the dump. The writer is very optimistic of the future also in the matter of selling the bulbs. I believe the conditions that have prevailed the last few years, of such vast quantities of foreign grown rubbish being dumped upon our market will cease, and American growers will come into their own again. Place Your Order for Bulbs Jn submitting the best 12 varieties for commercial purposes the writer has purposely omitted the blues for the reason that their sales is very limited and they are poor keepers as well as weak growers. It will be noted that for the most part the varieties named can be bought at little cost, but nevertheless they arc all good. Those who contemplate buying shnuld lose no time in making arrangements for doing so, as the tendency of the market is upward. There is every likelihood of a shortage of stock owing to the unfavor- able season. As an .\merican I strongly advocate buying from our own growers and thus help those who contribute to the taxes of our country as well as benefiting the com- munity in which they reside. The writer is well aware that this advice may be looked upon as pure sentimen- tality, but the time has come when there must be more cordial co-operation among our own growers and thus keep the wheels of ])rosperity turning. There are, of course, good new varieties raised in Holland that can only be purchased there, and it will pay to buy some if you can get them through some reliable house when you feel sure the stock will be true to name. The many complaints heard at the Boston show of diseased bulbs and mixed varieties from imported stock leads the writer to make these remarks. The Choice America, delicate lavender pink, one of the largest. Augusta, white, light lavender stripes on lower petals, a fine florists' flower. Mrs. Fkancis Kino, flame pink, very large flowers on strcne sniW^ Mrs. I'"ba}jk Pendleton, one of the most beautiful of all, bright rose pink on white ground, large blotch of velvety carmine red on lower petals. Everyone stould stock up with this variety. Independence, very large deep rose pink, a splendid keeper. Niagara, soft pale yellow, large open flowers, good seller and keeper. Panama, beautiful deep pink, makes a splendid com- bination with Niagara, good keeper. Peace, giant white, light lilac marking in the throat, flowers large on strong stems. Pride of Goshen (ruffled), a giant flower and spike, salmon or flesh pink. KuNDEHi Gi.ORY (ruflled), creamy apricot, fine for designs. Princeps, brightest scarlet, white markings on throat, very large flowers, good seller and keeper. The Kino, rich deep old rose, blotch of red on white ground in the throat, very large open flowers. N. Y. Federation of Horticultural Societies A meeting of the New York State Federation of Horticultural Societies was held at the State Fair in Syracuse on Sept. 14, 1P16. Vice-President E. A. Bates of Syracuse presided. There was a good attendance at the meeting and various reports were given on the work of the different committees during the past year. Photo by courtesy of B. Haiumood Trary A committee consisting of Messrs. McCarthy, Thorpe and White was apjiointed to draw up suitable resolu- tions on the death of President Wm. F. Kasting. It was the opinion of the Federation that its work would be more effective if there were more meetings during the year. It was therefore voted to held an annual meeting at the New York State Fair Grounds in Syracuse during State Fair Week, a second meeting at Cornell during Farmers' Week, a meeting in New York City during the Sjiring Flower Show, and a fourtli meeting with some society of the Federation at such a time as the president miglit designate. It wa:; voted to provide for an executive board to consist of the president, secretary and treasurer of tlie State Federation of Horticultural Societies and the president of each afliliated society in the Federation. The officers elected for the ensuing year were as fol- lows: President, F. R. Pierson, Tarry town: first vice-presi- dent, Dr. E. A. Bates. Syracuse: second vice-president, George McCarthy, Syracuse: ttlird vice-president, C. H. Vick, Rocfiester: fourtti vice-president. George K. Thorpe, Syracuse, fiftll vice-president, P. A. Danker, Albany; secretary, E. A. Wtiite, Ithaca: treasurer, W. A. Adams, Buffalo. It was voted to appoint a committee of the Federation to confer with the Horticullnr.il Council in regard to an appropriation for a Hnrtieultur;d Building at the New "^'ork State Fair. The members elected to this com- niitlcc were President Pierson and Messrs. Bates, l.unisden, Workman and Thorpe. E. A. WiirrE, Secretary. Advancing Prices Editor The Florisi-s' Exchange: I was certainly ])leased to read in the paper of others takuig up the Advance of Price. Gentlemen, you will have to raise or quit, and now that the time is here when everyone else is making all degrees of advance- ment, why nut get what is coming to you? The 'grower who does not raise will be working for the other fellow soon. Look about you, pick out the man who gets the better prices and either follow his lead, or as a Safety First movement, go to him and engage a place with him because you will need the job soon and you may as well be prepared, as the only thing now is "Preparedness." Some growers 1 have met keep two books, a check book and a bank book. If the bank book shows a lialance on the right side they think they have made srme money, but that may be because some one has lift them some money and not because of superior iiliility in growing or salesmanship. Men, its up to you and it only requires a little nerve, si me common sense and some brains. The team work will come just as soon as the other fellow sees that yen are raising your price. He is only waiting and wishing you would start, so why not show him that you have the confidence in your products to demand the right price and get it. Don't be afraid of the "other fellow." He is human like yourself, and you know that you could use a few more dollars the same as all the rest of us. Wake up! P. M. Read. Hay Fever and the Flowers Editii The Ilorists' Exchange: Franklin Bi-unt is partly right and partly wrong as regards hay-fever. The normal individual does not de- velop hay-fever. The disease is a pollen protein ana- phylaxis, which means two things: first, it is the protein in pollen that is responsible; and second, the anaphy- lactic shock which constitutes the disease is due to an irritating, non-assimilable substance rendering the tis- sues abnormally susceptible to a repeated introduction iif the same substance. Pollen does not irritate normal mucous membranes, •iiid there are very few forms of pollen that irritate almormal membranes. Indeed, toxic vegetable proteins are very few in number. Ricin, derived from portions of the Castor bean, abrin from jepuirity, crotin from (•rutin tiglium, and the proteins from certain fungi, cimstitute the whole list except tliose from a few pol- bns: and these are toxic because they are readily split in the tissues. The normal man can take care of a normal introduction of pollens into his system. It is the individual with acquired susceptibility that suc- cumbs to a few pollen ccUs or a few pathogenic bac- teria. Bacteria are everywhere, and in Summer time so are pollen cells. The city dweller inhales many pol- len cells every .Summer day. Now even a toxic pollen cell does no harm unless it enters the tissues through some congested or denuded surface, even as the vaccine used to protect against sm.-.llpox does not "take" unless the skin is denuded so as to allow for its absorption. People with naso- laryngeal troubles are in jiosition to "take" pollen in- fection. Add to this a hypersensitive nervous system and the hay-fever finds a ready victim. There is no doubt whatever that certain pollens, prin- cipally Ragweed and Goldenrod pollens, "get" these )Hi))ile, or a fair proportion of them. Diet has little to di with the ca.se. Once the protein of these toxic pol- lens sensitize these people l>y getting into the tissues, the least bit of the same pollen re-introduced causes an attack. The principal item in treatment is to cure the denuded surfaces through which the pollen gains en- trance. I have been for years a hay- fever susceptible; but I am n:it a hay-fever crank. Unfortunately most people who are siisceptiiilc become liay-fcver cranks, and their crankiness is worse than the hay-fever, and vastly harder to cure. One evidence of their crankiness is the blaming of every plant forming an appreciable amount of pollen, Roses and everything that "blooms in the Spring, tra la." This is nonsense. Only the pollens whose protein splits up readily have any specific relationship to hay- September 23, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 699 fever. Such pollens are few indeed. Nevertheless, a few hypersensitive persons are somewhat influenced by comparatively innocuous pollens. It becomes the florist to recognize tlie fact that weeds are bad policy in the business and that certain weeds, especially Ragweed and Goldenrod, should be rooted out as a public health measure. Get rid of the few weeds that induce hay-fever, that are definitely known lo induce it, and the outcry against innocent orna- mental plants will soon cease. So will true hay-fever. But IIS Mr. Brunt says, "constitutional catarrh" is induced and kept up by overeating, etc.; and I am prepared to state that most of the people who consult me with a self-made diagnosis of "hay-fever" do not have the disease at all. This class is the most cranky of all. In a genuine hay-fever, the pulse-rate runs up, usually quite markedly; and there are other objective symptoms. Most "cranks" have no objective symptoms worthy the name, but a myriad of subjective ones. These people will be cranky as long as time lasts, and the best treatment for them is Christian Science. True hay-fever is a very real disease, and it is posi- tively induced by certain pollens; but we are a ^catar- rhal" nation, live in airtight houses that are dark and induce the growth of molds; and then, when Summer comes and we go and live in God's great outdoors, we are hothouse plants that can't stand normal conditions, inclusive of the floating pollens in the air. We need to be hardened off, as it were, just like the florist's hot- house bedding plants need it. Plant them out without hardening off and see what happens ! Yes, Mr. Brunt is right in his hygiene, but a little defective in his pathology. Harrisburg, Pa. Thos. S. Blair. M.D. An Aquarium Exhibit It may not be generally known that the Brooklyn .Aquarium Society, Inc., of Brooklyn, N. Y., is one of the most flourishing organizations of its kind. It holds an annual exhibition this year, Sept. 21 to 2t, inclusive. at the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences on East- ern Parkway. Those who saw tlie most useful and edu- cational display of aquariums and their wonderful ichthyological occupants at the Fourth National Flower ghow in Philadelphia last Marcli, can contemplate the pleasure and interest of this show in Brooklyn. A general invitation is given to the public to attend. The invitation adds that beautiful water gardens in miniature, as well as large ones, will be shown, illustrat- ing how an old barrel, tub, or other receptacle can be transformed into a lovely ornament, blossoming with Water Lilies, Water Hyacinths, etc., at the same time peopled with interesting creatures from another world. Those wishing to make an exhibit might correspond with Frank B. Johonnot, secretary, 1333 Carroll st., Brooklyn, N. Y. Belgian Exports Halted On page 680 will be found a letter from McHutchi- son & Co., New York, and other information in regard to the stoppage, temporarily it is hoped, of Azalea and other plant exports from Belgium. Hardy Chrysanthemums A Talk by Richard Vincent, Jr., Before the Garden Club of Lawrence, L. 1. I am here today to talk on the hardy Chrysanthe- numi, Queen of late Autunm, for we find her reigning supreme when the early wintery blasts have killed almost all other flowers. Chrysanthenmnis are then ])ractically the only thing blooming to brighten up our beds and shrubbery. The uses that they can be put to are almost unlimited. It is a flower that can be adapted to almost any locality and one easy of propa- gation and culture, and on this account is taking with the masses wherever Fall adornment and beauty are required. People are beginning to find out there are varieties that are hardy and vigorous enough to with- stand almost the severest of our Winters, while there are others that are only suitable for conservatory or greenhouse. What varieties do best in your particular locality is a test and problem that you can work out far better than any outsider can tell you. The hardy Chrysanthemum is an old-time favorite. With myself, from boyhood up I have always liked it. Wi U do I remember the clump iia a child in my father's garden. Then came a craze, and the large flowered < nes were all the go; the old-time pompom became practically forgotten. Somewliere about 15 years ago, I took a notion that th.se discarded hardy Chrysanthemums were entitled to a front place among our Autunm flowers, and set about accomplishing this. I was told 1 was a crank, tliat pompom Chrysanthenmnis were a thing of the )iast, and there was no place for them. I persisted in my efforts to re-introduce them and results show whether I was right or not. Nearly every florist the country over now uses them, and very few Chrysanthemum decorations are thought complete without them wlienever they can be obtained. When I had made up my mind to introduce them 1 f. und that there were few varieties obtainable. But having set my mind on having a good collection we got all the varieties that were to be found anywhere; we cri ssed and recrossed the varieties, raising a large number of seedlings — thousands of them for several years — till we got up one of the best collections that to tliat time had ever been known. As soon as we had a good collection we commenced to advertise, and people woke up to their possibilities. Soon hardy Chrysanthe- nmnis were everywhere. One of our first exhibitions was in the Macy Build- ing, New York City, and gardeners and visitors were amazed at their beauty. I believe that the ne.xt year we made another exhibit in New York where the Chrys- anthemum Society of America held its show and meetings. Up to this time the American society had not recog- nized hardy or single Chrysanthemums. On the floor at that meeting I demanded recognition and it was granted, and from that time premium lists were not considered complete unless they contained classes for pompons and singles. To have the finest of flowers, the florists have who'e greenhouses planted, the field grown ones being often damaged by rains or early frosts. They look fairly well in the bed's, but when gathered they do not compare Gladiolus Violet I'enection Photo by courtesy of B. Hammond Tracy favorably with tliose grown inside for cut flowers. [Mr. Vincent also explained by slides how to propa- gate and cultivate hardy Chrysanthemums. — Ed.] View of the show room of B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass. Grafting on Various Stocks Chrysanthetnum on Artemisia, Junipers on Arborvitae, Ivy on Aralia, etc. In the course of an interesting article on plants in China, by Dr. Frank N. Meyer of the Department of Agriculture at Washington, D. C, published in the Transactions of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety, he mentions the skill of the Chinese in grafting. "It is strange," he says, "to see how the Chinese gar- deners with their primitive methods have learned how to master the propagation of certain plants. One finds, lor instance, that in North China Chrysanthemums ate grafted upon a biennial Artemisia which is very resis- tant to drought, alkali and rough handling. In Central China again, where there is no alkali, a perennial Worm- wood is used for the same purpose, Artemisia vulgaris indica. "In the provinces of Honan and Chili, Syringa Meyeri is grafted on Ligustrum Quihoui, while around Shanghai, Syringa oblata is put high up on Ligustrum lucidum so as to make standard specimens of them. "The Tea Olive, Osmanthus fragrans, which grows on its own roots in central China, is grafted on the Chi- nese Fringe Tree, Chionanthus retusa in tlie province of Shantung, while in the other norlliern provinces one finds it grafted on Ligustrum Quihoui. In Peking and Tientsin, Prunus triloba, Prunus tomentosa, flowering Apricots and flowering Peaches, are all grafted on the remarkable drought and alkali resistant, Amygdalus Davidiana, and since this stock is a very early one, the Chinese use it extensively in forcing. "The tree I'eony, Pajonia suffruticosa, is generally grafted on the roots of a very hardy herbaceous Peony, Pa:onia albiflora. Various species of rare Junipers are put on Oriental ArborvitiE stock. Thuja orientalia. The ordinary Pear from North China thrives to perfection on a very drought resistant stock which bears fruits not larger than the size of Peas, Pyrus betuloefolia. The Persimmon, Diospyros Kaki, i.s grafted in North China on the "Ghoorma," Diospyros lotus, while in Central China wild forms of Kakis are employed. "In Soochow I have seen a yellow-berried Ivy, Hedera hin.alaica, grafted high up on the stem of an Aralia, and a large flowering Snowball, Viburnum macrocepha- lum, put on the stem of another species of Viburnum, while in Shansi standard tea Roses are grafted on strong stems of P-sa x.nnthina, which is very resistant to alkali and dry heat." 700 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Florliti In ftood standLnfl throughout the country can aTal themaelTes of the adrertJaers* oflFera In this Department and accept) without hesitation, orders from their local customers, transmit them to an advertiser In these columns, and thus avail tbemselves of the opportunities for extendon of trade which are open to all. Let your customers know you fill orders by tele- ftrapb to any part of the country. When the design la placed In the advertiser's card It indicates < membership in the Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Albany, n. y. Not how Cheap But how Good ALBANY, N. Y. [lOenState Street Cut flowers or floral designs delivered to any part of Albany and vicinity on tele- grapbie order. Personal attention given and satisfaction guaranteed. Send your orders for the CAPITAL DISTRICT, which inoludea all of Eastern New York State, to [ifloristj ALBANY William Gloeckner We guarantee absolute satisfaction. ESTABLISHED 1842 ALBANY, N. Y. Florist and Nurseryman Rural and St. Agnes Cemeteries Ave. I»rit». Teltphon* or Telegraph. HI. ORDERS GIVEW PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 2i Steuben Street The best flowers and prompt service to out-of-town Orders. Allentown, Pa. Can fill your Telegragh Order. Greenhouses, Bethlehem Pike Ernest Ashley FLORIST store, 943 Namilton St. Both Telephones Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. EST. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y, AUBURN, NEW YORK 140-150 SOUTH ^DIVISION STREET Everytliig We deliver to all poiots in Central New York, Wells and Cornell Colleges. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND and ALL SOUTHERN POINTS ^^bV] North Charles Street <^^ ms^ "The House of Flowers" Cattone BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street I should like to write a little essay on " The Sweet Perfume of Courteous Service " but actions speak louder than words- Flowers are my hobby and my busineai- If you have orders for delivery in N. E., BOSTOIN, MASS. " fsnn. the Xelearraph I- loi-lst ■' Member of Floriats' Telegraph Delivery ABaociation 134 TRBMOINT 8TR8BT BROOKLINE, MASS. ''''' ^^^^l^"- LARGEST FLORIST IN THIS DISTRICT Fr n.^ 1 «M /v M 220 Washington St. . E Palmer "^r 1^1 r^ Brooklyn, N.Y. Fulton St. and Greene Ave. Phone, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 3008 Deliveries anywhere in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Lone Island. Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and delivered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN ST., BUFFALO, N. Y. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO, NIAGARA FALLS, LOCKPORT and WESTERN NEW YORK. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE '4fm CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 Euclid Avenue We can fill your orders Day or Nl£bt (or Cleveland and State of Ohio Always have complete stock od hand. Regular discount allowed the Trade. KIVORIP. RRO^ 1836W. 25th STREET, IVI^UDIjIIj DniiO.> CLEVELAND, OHIO -if^& CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Avenue msoH Burlington.Vt. Orders for Ver- mont and North- ern N. Y. filled to yoxir entire satie- fac- tion. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Charlotte and Vicinity ~ " CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass CHICAGO, ILL. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO Telegraphic orders will be carefully and promptly filled. Personal attention given. Usual discount allowed. ^o'^"" Colorado Springs ^fc'^MXY promptly and carefully executed by The Pllces F>ealc Ploral Co. 104 North Tejon Street DALLAS, TEXAS LANG FLORIIL AND NURSERy CO. FINE FLOWERS— PROMPT SERVICE D AYTOIS, OHIO {^^^^ 112 South/y,„^\ Main St. VT J /' FLORISTS <^^> v/,. DENVER, COLO. 9ark Jlorai Co. ^^I^;:^^^™'" '^:^''" Western Nebraska 1643 Broadway and Wyoming points reached by eipreaa- Ordera promptly filled. Usual discounts. Flowers 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel Courtesies Eitended to all Florists CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. AUDTT POCHELON,- DETROIT, MICH. If we fill your order, our repu- tation is your guai^ ^--^^it-^ antee of efficiei Telegraph Us. DES MIOIINES IN THE CENTER OF IOWA J.S. WILSO.N FLORAL CO. <^S^ We eover » r1 points in Iowa. ^"vi-^^^ r^ ^ CINCINNATI, OHIO The fentrally located Florist Shop. Yours for reciprocity. BOSTON r? r* lj*ii r^i i r^ Musw-usETT. t. G. nill rioral Co. 143 Tremont St. 532-34 RACE STREET Also Motor Delivery to Newport, Covington and Dayton, Ky. ^Ml'^ U ^HE FLORIST KJlfll l M.lf EAST ORANGE, N. J. We deliver by automobiles in East, West and South Orance, al»o GIcD Ridge, Montolair, Bloomfield, Newark and New York. Leahy's — Telegraph Florist <^> of Elizabeth, N. J. <^> BRIDGEPORT, CONN. CLEVELAND, OHIO We give the best of service 1169 E. Jersey Street John Reck & Son 985 MAIN STREET THE CLEVELAND CUT FLOWER CO. Will ftll jrour ordars for Desixu or Cut Flowsn is NORTHBRN OHIO Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 706 to 708 September 28, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 7D1 Tl =£J \\ oo JT Tl. £J % Finding The Diminished Returns In RetaiUng 1 The Illusion of the "Hundred Per Cent"— Taking the Glitter off the "Big Money" in Storekeeping— A Heart to Heart Talk to Retailers on their Own Elxperiences ALL business, especially retailing. Is facing the problem of a reduced margin of profit. It is the experience of all florists that when they succeed in increasing the gross sales they find the costs rising out of proportion to the volume. They find the margin of profit smaller on a large business than on a small the retailer's protection. The commission man thinks =Q By W. CLEAVER HARRY (J== so much, the next day it advanced without ceremony, and the quality was often a notch or two lower. ^ People did not place much dependence on the business and the excuse of cloud and sunshine was accepted at face value. Flowers are flowers to most people, and this is one. It seems reasonable that the profit on one sale should hold in a hundred sales. But with the facts in front of us we can no longer afford to be indifferent to the change. The glitter is coming off "easy money." The lure of "the hundred per cent.", that covered a multitude of waste and de- ficiencies, is wearing through. There are certain "diminished returns" in retailing that must be looked after right now ! The "law of diminished returns" is universal. A fruit grower examined his Peach orchard and found the fruit fully colored and developed. As he estimated his profits on the crop, he said: "I'll leave them on a few days more until they mellow." But he forgot to con- sider what might happen. He did not take account of the wind and the weather, and they got over-ripe. He got caught with the "law of diminished returns" and lost half the crop. The depreciation is the same in growing cut flowers. A storeman bought 50 Roses for $5 and sold them for $10. He reasons that to make $500 profit all he has to do is to increase his output to 5000 Roses. But he, too, failed to take into account the intermediate steps he must take be- fore arriving. He had to hire help, to buy boxes, to establish a delivery serv- ice, to reduce his selling price to cost to get rid of the surplus. To sum up, the profits on the first 50 were 100 per cent., but on a 5000 proposition they fell to less than 10 per cent. He tried to run a store on the experience of a vendor. This illustration nearly paral- lels the situation the progressive retailer is facing. I know a store, located on a corner, that kept a waiting service of a line of automobiles on the side street, while tlic drivers killed time by dethorning Roses. To the inquiry of "When can you send it?" the answer was: "Immediately," and one of these big trucks started off on a distant run, sometimes with only one or- der. This man wonders why he doesn't make more profit. Another toppy re- tailer maintains two cars when he needs but one. The empty one he says is an advertisement. He is right. It is an advertisement, but it is also an expense. Don't rate the advertising value of a car too high these-days, when every little "hole in the wall" has one. One horse- shoe is good luck; a wagon load of them is junk. The advertising value of an automobile is in the service performed. An investigation made on Violets, which is one of the easiest items of stock to handle, showed that bunches selling for $1, including delivery, were actually sold without profit. The accessories used, including boxes, are just 20 per cent, higher than one year ago. On larger bunches the net profits run as high as 30 per cent., all the retail prices being a mark-up of 100 per cent, on the cost. Thirty per cent, (net) is a good profit, but how does it look after the $1 bunch, on which there was no profit, and the losses of unsold stock are de- ducted from it? Losses and goods sold at cost always pull down the average of that which is sold at a good margin. A loss does not always go into the ash can. If you put a hundred Violets into a wreath that is com- plete without them you are getting rid of the Violets at a loss, as far as profit is concerned. Flowers Are Flowers Not so long ago there were no standards of quality or price in the retail business. One day the price was twice now, before he makes a sudden advance in prices. He knows that he may get stung with his own bees, if he robs the hive, for the storeman has made the word flowers to mean impression — not Roses, Lilac or Hello- Something that is Always in Season Beautiful foliage plants in coffee-colored wicker basket. The subjects include Dracaena terminalls, Pandanus. Pteris ferns and Peperomia arlfolia argyreia. By David Clarke's Sons, New York. trope. "Suppose you leave it to our judgment and taste. We will anticipate and give you something that will please you." This is the way the up-to-date sales- man talks to a customer about a future order. If a substitution is made, because of market conditions, it is often for the better. Flowers are flowers. If we do mot have Canterbury Bells we will explain: "It is be- cause Canterbury Bells are very poor in quality just now." Suggestion is a living force in selling flowers. Turning an Advantage Perhaps one of the reasons for a low profit average is because the retailer did not always play fair. The advantages he secured in the market were never shared with his customers. He charged the same selling price, no matter what the cost, put the difference in his pocket, and chuckled over his shrewdness in buying. It seems fair enough to take advantage of this kind, liut it is not consistent with the ideals of big business. He that takes such liberties may, in the end, find that it is a long wait between meals. He made a sale, but did not 'build business. That same customer may buy a great many times at another store before he comes back to be hit by such "high-brow" salesmanship again. The large profits of the big order dwindle in the dull week that follows. The wise retailer turns an advantage by giv- ing, in equity, the advantage he has gained. He keeps his sales front solid. His store can never be taken for a cheap store, but its patrons know that a dollar ex- pended there is just a little more than 100 per cent, effieient in buying power. Another reason for low profits in a good business is due to slow selling stock and too low a mark in the selling price. Some stocks fail to return their cost; others cost so much that you are unable to mark them high enough. Lily of the Valley, at the present time, is a drag on the prof- its. On such items protect yourself by pushing a substitute. If you explain the A'alley situation to your customer you can reduce the output and trans- fer the difference to something that pays better without impairing your prestige. It is not advisable to carry this substi- tution plan to the extreme. Common sense tells you how far. Some store- men have such big ideas on buying that tliey, alone, are responsible for low mar- gins. More than one retailer who could not read the "handwriting on the wall," lost heavily in overstocks of flower bowls this past year. They increased the gross sales all right, but when the breakage, the expenses of packing and delivery, and the losses from adjust- ments and left-over stock were taken care of, they found that this line had almost pulled a good florist business under water. Stick to your florist busi- ness, to the art that you are known by. Don't spread yourself so that you les- sen confidence in your calling by mak- ing the store look like a Chinese bazaar instead of a flower shop. Some Reasons Why The tendency of a reduced margin of profit is caused by the higher cost of raw materials, plus inside losses and low-selling prices. How can we hold up the profit average while increasing the volume? New business is of no value unless the net profit on the whole en- larges with it. We must make a profit on nearly everything we sell, or the losses that creep in the best organized business will pull down the average, like so much work done for nothing. There are other losses to consider besides the loss of stock, and one of these is the loss of time. It knocks the margin clear out of a five-dollar design when a couple of high-priced men work on it when they might be doing fifty dollars' worth of work in more profitable ar- rangements. Another fallacy is painting baskets and work of such character by home talent. Like keeping chickens in the back yard for eggs that can be bought for less than the cost of the feed, home-made accessories are expensive at any time. They cost more because they are not as good as you buy, and secondly, help should be producing something of direct returns. The store that uses the experienced help in this way has either too much help, or too little business. AdvertisinglCuts the^Cost Two things enter into boosting the margin. The first one is to standardize your equipment and organization. Perhaps you have a rickety old icebox that you look upon as a saving. Get rid of it! Look over the sales force, find out what is wrong and then clean house. After you get things right inside, the next thing to turn your attention to Is the advertising. This is the remedy. Advertising cuts the cost of production and distribu- tion. Henry Penn calls it "Sales Insurance." And as (CorUinuedJon'paffe 703) 702 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses • liawson the Florist E;^i;:a. Vr* *^ 107 W. Market St 1>. I. l>eUverie8 to Ithaca, Blnfihamton, Homell, Conilng and other volnts. f•^^ Flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co. EL PASO, TEXAS <^ Baker Bros. \r FLOWERS " PLANTS -. ■ TREES Galveston Floral Co., '^^^-.^^ Quality in Cut Flowers, Plant* and Floral Work. "^"ItlaTerlVrynf"" Galvestc 11, Tcxas THE FLORIST CRAND RAPIDS, MICH, KANSAS CITY, MO. <^^ Samuel Murray 1017 GRAND AVENUE EDLEFSEN-LEIDIGER CO. Milwaukee, Wis. 419 Milwaukee St. 349 Third St. jfloWERS Kansas City, MO. Whitted Floral Co. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. H B. WHITTED, L»)OI) OPERATING THRBR STORES LEXINGTON, KY. EAST SIXTH STREET (#:^( Montclair, N. J, HENRY SMITH, MICHIGAN BUSINESS SOLICITED HARTFORD, CONN. Store,- Z'*"^'*'" Street stores, j 3^ Asylum Street Greenhouses: Benton Street /--^ GEORGE G. McCLUNIE /Si\ HARTFORD. CONN. \^[| / 165 MAIN STREET, SOUTH FLOWERS Spear & McManus, Fiomis 242 ASYLUM STREET HARTFORD, CONN. LEXINGTON, KY. MicHiLiER Br©^„ Co. Will take care of all orders for Central Kentucky Prompt Delivery to 'all So. Calif. Points 212 I West 4tli S(. LOS ANGELES, CAL. !/iosemont Sardens ^^' MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA W. B. PATERSON, Proprietor Correspondence Solicited ^S^ Nashville, Tennessee 200,000 Feet of Glass Louisville, Ky. MASONIC TEMPLE "^ AUGUST R. BAUMER feo/e^uM^ i NEWARK, N. J. 946 Broad Street <*^^ ^*^*^*^*'*^ •*- Deliveries throughout the State •' and to all steamship docks in Frpsh Flowers and Best Service Hoboken. N. J. and New Vork TtTE fLOWEB SHOP 530 Fourlh Avenue Louirville 'The Soulh's Most Modern Floral and Art « Establishment PHILIPS BROS., 938 Broad Street R3[EW^[^GS, KSo Jo We do the most extensive Floral and Steamer Work id the State "^h if If * 883 Broad St. Wo^im^ NEWARK, N. I. Choicest of Flowers Best of Service We deliver anywhere in New Jersey and to tteamers at Hoboken and New York Highland Park Greenhouses HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS Telephones 75 and 85 Deliveries in any of the North Shore towns of Chicago, as far as Milwaukee S32 Fourth Ave. Louisvi//e. Ky. ORDERS FOR TEXAS *^. HOUSTON, TEXAS <^^ The f. Walker Co. 312 W. Chestnut Street LOUISVILLE, KY. Quality o. and ^^ pROMPTNeSS ^ »^^^ —The Avenue Floral Co. F.T.D. 3442 ST.CMARLES AVENUE &€/^^/namMmjgq Indianapolis, ind. 241 Massachusetts Ave. Prompt and efficient service rendered pointa in Illinois, Ohio and Indiana. Bertermann's Bowers excel MILLS We reach all' Florida and South Georgia points ^he Florist, inc. 36 West Forsyth Street Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville, Florida Telegraph orde'-s for Florida promptly and carefully executed. Usual dif;eount. Tomlinson-Key Floral Co. KALAMAZOO, mTcH. 3^J^ and Vicinity <^51^ G. Van Bochove & Bro. Satisfaction Guaranteed JJlntionall [ florist] Send Your Orders FOR DIXIE LAND TO IDLE HOUR NURSERIES Nacon, Georgia All Cholct CUT FLOATERS In Season Orchids and Valley a Specialty ^^fio orist ^sTe"r NEW ORLEANS, LA. 121 .EV^Ol^l^^^^' 38 C»' ^o^»-- TEXAS. LOUISI.\NA AND MISSISSIPPI ORDERS TAKEM CARS OF IN HEART OF NEW YORK CITY 332 Fifth Avenue •Ph„„„ ' 1*8 1 MADISON i 0.r;M<>H,:.THE.GOLDEN_RDLE September 28, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 703 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses We Guarantee Satisfaction FLORIST NEW YORK 413 Madison Avenue at 48th Street . 2139-2141 Broadway NEW YORK CITY '{l553f ESTABLISHED 1849 DARDS NEW YORK Established 1874 (Continued from page 701) profits are depentlent on sales, it is also profit insur- ance. The Fourth National Flower Show, held in Phila- delphia, spent more money on advertising than any pre- \'ious exhiljition and made more net profit than any flower .show ever stagecl. Other lines of l]usiness sat up and rubbed their eyes. The next big advertising proposition by tiie National Society will be the organi- zation of a national campaign for promoting the selling of flowers at retail. Advertising is a salesman. It keeps things moving, prevents them from rusting out by en- forced idleness. There are wonderful possibilities in advertising to the man whose vision is broad. To the business that is afraid to advertise, for fear that his competitors may learn his trade secrets, the inevitable dry-rot awaits. This is the common cause of a business failing after many years of pro.sperity. "There are really only two ways to keep competitors from finding out your pl.ins," suggested Andrew Gates in Printers Ink recently. "One consists in keeping the N. E. Comer 44th St, and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Address. DARDSFLOR M«,„ V^.-!,. 56t Fifth D„ei-_ 1 Park Street aeyf I OrK Avenue DOSlOU 799 BoyUtoa Street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Madlson]Aveaue and 49th Street. NEW YORK Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone, Murray Hill 783 Highest Award at the Inter national Flower Show. April UUi, Grand Central Palace Out-of-town Orders Solicited. LocaiioD Central. Personal Attention. cM^M'i NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue Reference or Caah must accompany ail ordere from unknown correspondenta GEO. E. M. STUMPP aU,"." new YORK ^ ORDERS FOR WIRE OR PHONE TO If we say it, we will do it" A. WARENDORFF ARTISTIC WORKER IN FLOWERS PRICES REASONABLE 119S Bioadway, NEW YORK CITY MY ONLY nORE ACCOUNTS INVITED We will fill your orders for BLICKS, Norfolk, Va. NORFOLK, VA. <4 Grandy The Florist ALSO DEuvEBED TO Fottress Motitoe, Va. ^ ^ ^^_ FIELD I^orthampton, Mass. Succeeded by Smith College Floritl BUTLER & ULLMAN <^> ^ Furrow & Company ^^ OKLAHOMA CITY - GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA Omaha, Neb. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS 1415 Farnum Street Phones— 1501 and L158I NEW YORK OR PHONE TO MAX SCHLINC 22 West 59th Street, adjoining Plaza Hotel European Orders Executed Best Florists in the States as References knowledge carefully concealed in ynur own mind ami never telling about it to a soul, and the other necessi- tates its publication on the broadest possible scale. Tlie latter involves a paradox, for of course your competi- tors will find out about it if it is published to the world in general and the trade in particular. But they will be pretty effectually stopped from making use of it, which is the object desired in any event." Competition, is not a thing to be entirely ignored. The house that has the goods, at the right price and plays fair, has no competition. Unfair :idvantages taken by competition always react on the one who takes them. Everybody is familiar with some of these prac- tices. A middle-aged professional gentleman was about to be married. He took what has always been the best way, and ordered the bouquets from a first-class shop, paying the price for good work. He attended to the ordering personally, and then told his fiancee. It turned out that she was afflicted with a malady known as false economy, or she may have been miffed because she had not been consulted. She said it was terrible to spend so much money. The next day she called on a com- petitor of equal reputation and inquired liis prices on bouquets, mentioning the price her "Intended" was to pay. The competitor at once seized an unfair advan- tage. He declared that he could do the same for half the price. "He is charging you two prices," he said. The result was a cancellation of the original order. The Edward Sceery PATERSON and PASSAIC, N. J. /^yioimll [ jnorist] PHILADELPHU, PA. The BeUeTue-Stratlord and mamond & 22dSta. Do you want flowers in Philadelphia? We furnish the best, artistically arranged \sm^^c^>n4 PHILADELPHIA: 1800 Che.tnnt St. ATLANTIC CITY: 2517 Boardwalk Wic\t Honbnn IFIoui^r The Trade Paper Best Known to the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of America 704 The Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Pittsburgh, Pa 710 East Diamond Street North Side OUR ONLY STORE WE SERVE YOU BETTER 8T0BE OPEN DAY AND NIGHT POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. 8»« SSLTFOBD warn AWCn Vassar College Glen Eden, SHOP Bennett School Taconic School DROVIDENCE, R. I. r. J. JOHNSTON a oo. 171 WEYBOSSn ST., PROVIDENCE ■ AND NEW ENGLAND POINTS Providence, RHODE ISLAND Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS 38 Dorrance Street RoBnoke, If a. Fallon, Florist Rochester Floral Co* ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Give lis your order for Southern Minnesota J/Sl/ffff r ROCHESTER, N. Y. ^jO^JS^'utf^^M^ 25 Clinton Ave., North f^ ^^^SlS^^w^"^^^^^*^ Flowers delivered ^.^^^'Tjt^ promptly in Rochester and surrounding country. Com- <^fM^^^> plete line always readi . ^^t-'^''^ Saltcrlros/^^- FLORISTS 38 Main St., West ROCHESTER, N. Y. 0^/ /*% yV^/ ^^ Main Street, East "Til li//^/Y*9 ^® ^^^^ ^ C"!^"^ JV\^*^CCw€^f^ Western N. Y. yJ&limral( <^SS8»>Pomt8V^°^J ROCKFORD 9^^^ jmupc'r r-iTV FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES ROCKFORD, ILL, •^^ Quick service to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa Points. Long Diitue* Phoaes BollTTler 1104 am., Centnl 418 SAINT LOUIS, MO. 8th & Locust Sts. All orders by Telegraph or Teiey pboDe most carefully executed at once. Floral designs a speoialty. Young's ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 OlWe Street Out-of-town orders will receive prompt and careful attention. Wire us your orders. ^g,&iMc^ 20-22-24 West Fifth Street We 611 orders for the Tn-in Cities and for all points in ths Northwest. The largest store ia America. Larga stock in great variety. Write, wire,or phons. Open nicht and day. \l.fZl. SAN FRANCISCO l^««.»L'« FLOWERS, FRUITS, FAVORS Joseph S FLORISTS' Noveltiea for **Wel<'ominK" and "Ron Voyage" packages. P^lowcrs delivered to any part of the world 233-235 GRANT AVENUE first store was placed in a position that was difficult to explain and lost heavily. This is an actual occurrence that has been duplicated many times in various locali- ties. The Menace of the " Near Florist " There is a certain class of florists to which the term "near florist" very fittingly applies. They are getting nothing out of business themselves and are permitting no one else to. We all know this fellow. He launches into business with a most breezy disregard for such trifles as running expenses. He, of course, is a better buyer and he starts in with the idea that price cutting is the one way to get business. When the store is opened there is always the "curiosity crowd" that low prices draw. The dead-beats will swarm to that store like vultures. This temporary flurry makes the novice think he has captured the business of tlie town. He thinks his competitor is on the run. He begins to talk and assumes a supercilious air that would be decidedly irritating to the substantial competitor if he would let Seattle, Wash. Hotiyvfood Gardens Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1534 Second Ave. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. L. D. ROBINSON, Florist and Decorator 182 MAIN STREET Orders delivered promptly to WESTFIELD, HOLYOKE, CHICOPEE and SPRINGFIELD SUBintBS )iyiim2il( fPorisI Syracuse, N. Y. ONONDAGA HOTEL We win carefully execute ordert for Syracute and vicinity. ^^^^^^^^HkV'' ' / '^n ■ ^m ^^^"' ' '^^M ^ ■ a^'^^I H H I ^^^^^^^^^H^^ ; J rft \ .^^ ^^M 1 SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bastable Building Special attention given to out-of-town orders R. ABBOTT Both Telepbonea path 3f loral Compani? FLORISTS TRENTON, N. J. Greenhouses: Buchanan, Lafayette and Schiller Aves.. Broftd St. Park ' ^^,^^^^^^' Burdett Ave. & Hoosick St. Both Phones, 3850 TROY, N. Y. Prompt delivery and careful attention to out-of-town orden All orders filled from the greenhoases Standing Sheaf With a few Harrisii Lilies tied with Lavender Ribbon it. In the meantime, business goes on. The established house is more than a match tor him. They should train their heaviest artillery on him and blow him out of his trench or make him learn the rules of the game. BRANT BROS. liic,UTICA,N.Y. 100,000 sq. ft. of glass devoted to growing Cut Flowers. WASHINGTON, D. C. Gude Bros, Co, Florists <^^^ 1214 F. STREET, N. W. LARGEST GROWERS IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA EVENDEN BROS. <^ WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SAILINGS WILLIAMSPORT, PA. Sailings of foreign owned Btesmships may be canceled without notice WILLIAMSPORT FLORAL CO. From New York Sailing D«; Hour St. Paul Sept.23-12.00 m Tenadores j " 2.3- Coania " 23- Andania " 23-S.OOpm, Lafayette " 23- 3.00 pm Colon " 28- Oscar IL. California Rochambeau Alaunia .Saxonia Brazos Caracas Advance New Arasterdam. Baltic. Carpathia Kristianiafjord. . . Vasari Philadelphia HclIigOlav... Adriatic Cameronia Espagne Orduna Verdi Tuscania tCriatobal " 28- 2.00 pm. 30-12.00 m. 30- 3.00 pm. 30- 5.00 pm. 30- 5.00 pm. 30- 4- 1.00 pm. 5- 5-12.00 m. 5-12.00 m. 7- 6.00 pm. 7- 7-11.30 am. 7-12.00 m. Oct. 12- 12-12.00 m. 14-12.00 m. 14- 3.00 pm 21- S.OOpra 21-11.00 am 28-12.00 m Pi«r Pier 62, N. R. Pierie. E. R. 35 Atlantic Basin W. 14th St. W. 15th St. W. 27th St. 17th St., Hoboken W. 24th St. W. 15th St. W. 14th St. W. 14th St. 5 Atlantic Basin PierU.Bkyn. W. 27th St. 5th St., Hoboken Pier 60, N. R. W, 14th St. Bush Docks Roberts Stores W. 23d St. 17th St., Hoboken PiereO, N. R. W. 14th St. W. 15th St. |W. 14th St. Roberts Stores W. 14th St. Destination Liverpool Colont San Juan. P. R. Falmouth, Lon. Bordeaux Colont Copenhagen- Christiana- Christiansand Glasgow Bordeaux Falmouth, Lon. Liverpool San Juan, P.R. San Juan, P.R. Colont Rotterdam Liverpool Liverpool Bergen So. Am. Ports Liverpool Copenhagen- Christiana- Christiansand Liverpool Liverpool Bordeaux Liverpool So. Am. Pts. Liverpool THE LEADING FLORISTS cMrs. Louisa P* Fo'wler STATION AL FLORIST WILMINGTON. N. C. H. F. A. Lange WORCESTER, MASS. Deliveries to all points in New England <<^$fe> 125,000 Square feet of Glass ^ The Florists' Exchange 705 Supremacy in Delivery Service 5tb a\)c. ant) 425 St. flDcHboo terminal (lortlaiiOt Street 706 The Florists' Exchange Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists The Florists^ Supply House of America Fresh Crop-IMMORTELLES-AU Colors Big shipment of GOOD RED FRIEZE or RED ROPING, medium size. BABY JAPANESE BOWLS with small fish inserts, four (4) colors, white, green, blue, yellow. Big Novelty Sellers. r» • 1 ■ IT ■\/' Oi \17^*j.l_ M Oil. Don't wait. Order now. Fine selection, good Brighten Up Your otore With INew Baskets, sellers, in lots of $10.00, $15.00, $20.00 upwards. CYCAS LEAVES that don't curl; in all sizes. All seasonable supplies. Now is the time to prepare for the Fall and Winter season. LOOK UP YOUR STOCK. H. Bayersdorf er & Co., 1129 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. REED & KELLER 122 West 25th Street NEW YORK W« Manufacture Our Own - - FLORISTS' SUPPUES Wtien ordering, please mention The Exchange METALS, WIRE WORK and BASKET WORK I Offer From STOCK: RAW UVA GRASSES J15.00 per 100 DYED UVA GRASSES . . $30.00 per 100 BIRCH BARK Bale. 220 lbs., $25.00 FLORIDA PALM FIBRE. . ..Bale. 200 lbs., $16.00 JAPANESE PALM FIBRE. . ..Bale, 440 lbs., $66.00 And Will Take ImportOrdersOn: ISOLEPIS GRASS, Prepared. SEA MOSS. Raw and Prepared. RUSCUS, Raw and Prepared. ADIANTUM FERN LEAVES, Prpd. Transparent. ARECA and CHAMADOREA LEAVES, Raw. W. G. CLARE, Femandina, Florida WIRED TOOTHPICKS 10,000, $1.85; 50,000, S8.00 Manufacturmd by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample* Free. For Sale by Dealer*. NEW CROP Green Sheet Moss, $1.75 per bag. Perpetuated Moss, $3.50 per bag. SMILAX, $2.50 per case. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN. ALA. RUSSIN & HANFLING Office and Salesroom 134 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone — Madiaon Square 3053 Manufacturera and Iroportera of WlUow and Fancy Baskets for Florists Dealers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FANCY and DAGGER FERNS of the very best grades. Huckleberry Bra:>ches, Mosses and Wild Smilax. We solicit your patronage. Satisfaction guaranteed. GIBBONS, The Smilax Man. Red Level, Ala. When ordering, please mention TTie Bichange FRESH GREEN SHEET MOSS Best grade, $1.00 per bag. The H. W. Armes Evergreen Co. Largest shippers of Moss in America HARRIMAN. TENN. When ordering, please mention The Exchange A Recent Subscriber to our CREDIT and INFORMATION LIST says: **Thlnk it the best money we have ever spent." For full particulars write National Florists' Board of Trade 56 Pine St., New York Cily. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange INCOPORATED Wholesale Commission Florists Dealers in Fancy Ferns 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. The Florists Hail Association InsureB 41,000,000 square feet of glass and has a re- serve Fund of over $36,000. For particulars addreea JOHN G. ESLER. Sec, Saddle River, N. J. INSURE YOUR GLASS NOW. I Middle Atlantic States | Buffalo, N. Y. Cy Our speoialtie When Qrdprlng. ) — Wheat Sheaves and Basketi plfaw mePtloD Tbe Exchange The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports; Galvan- ized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors. Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. WriU for CompltU Catalogue IrTAA Rvj^s 61-73 Metropolitan Aveaac, IgOe DrOS.y BROOKLYN, N. Y. "Wbpn orfltrlng. please men I Inn Tb^ Exchange WIRE DESIGNS t /- • -V, l» PRICES RIGHT— QUALITY RIGHT CUT FLOWER BOXES made of wire we can make it. George B. Hart, Manufacturer EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 24-30 Stone Street Rochester, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange ' 4 \ / k The Prices Advertised in the Florists' Exchange are for THE TRADE ONLY The Market Trade the past week was again uneven. Some days there was a scarcity and then other days an oversupply with business at a standstill. There were many weddings the lirst of the week, which called for Valley, white Roses, orchids, although floral work was only lightly sprinkled. Asters were in good supply also. Gladioli were a trifie more plentiful but have cleaned up pretty much every day. Roses of new crops are coming in more abundantly and there are now good Maryland, Milady, Sun- burst, Mock, White and Pink KiUarney. Am. Beauty Roses are fair, and Lilies are good. Cosmos, Marigolds and other outdoor material is still obtained. Very few Carnations are seen these days. E. C. B. News Felton's Flower Shop at Main and Utica sts. has been redecorated. The lighting system has also been changed and the walls have been bordered with trellis work. Charles H. Keitsch of H. Keitsch & Son, florists at 810 Main St., is president of the High street Business Men's Asso- ciation and assistant superintendent of Humboldt Park. This store is now cele- brating its fifteenth anniversary. Albert G. Keitsch and Miss Elizabeth Keitsch are in charge. The business was_ estab- lished by their father, Henry Keitsch, who died in 1901. For fifty years he had greenhouses in Earl place. The Fall openings at the downtown de- partment stores have brought extra deco- ration trade to the Leno.x Flower Shop. "We are getting considerable floral work from the Canadian side," said E. C. Butler of E. A. Butler & Son, Niagara Falls florists. "We also advertise ex- tensively in Youngstown, Wilson, Ran- somville and other nearby villages and from these we draw some good trade." The Winter illuminations at the Falls promise to attract crowds from all parts of the country. We have 25,000 sq. ft. of greenhouses at Niagara Falls and 20 acres at La Salle." The Woolworth Co.'s Ten Cent store is adertising the sale of Hyacinths, Tu- lip. Crocus and Narcissus bulbs. "I lost the sale of ten wedding bou- quets last week," said Roman Olszewski, 1100 Broadway, "because I couldn't ob- tain White Killarney Roses of the proper quality." Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Palmer and family have returned from their vacations in Canada. They are in excellent health and spirits. Among the recent visitors were James N. Thoris, a florist of Camden, N. J. He was accompanied by Robert Kift, of Philadelphia. Another caller was Fred Wise, who has greenhouses at East Au- rora, N. Y. He reports that his 'Mums are in fine condition. Joseph A. McGuibe. Pittsburgh, Pa. The flower business has been very good, with prices holding about the same. As- ters seem to be more plentiful and clean up w'ell, except the darker colors and the short stems, which are only sold for funeral work. Dahlias are now coming in in quantity and some very beautiful shades are to be seen. Most all the best stores are using them. American Beauty Roses are selling well with about enough to supply the demand. Some few Car- nations are to be had, but are all short stems. We had some cool days, which helps business, also it keeps the green- house men busy watching their fires in order to have some heat these cool nights. Some places have reported frost. Kaufmanns' floral department is plan- ning to have a large Dahlia show the coming week, which will be something new for our city. Mr. Daschbach, the manager of that department, has put forth some of his best efforts to have something his customers will remember for some time. It may be a feature for this store each year. Randolph-McClements have several large weddings booked for this week. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. is cutting some very good Maryland and Mock Roses. L. I. Neff is cutting some excellent As- ters from his Beechview farm. Adolph Kueppers is back to his for- mer position with George L. Huscroft, Steubenville, Ohio. G. P. Weaklen has several large wed- ding decorations booked for early Fall. Miss E. B. Maxwell has returned from her Summer home on Lake Erie, feeling much benefited after her vacation. Visitations Messrs. Kennerdall, Hemphill, Lehman and Walthers, of the Tarentum Floral Co., guided by E. J. McCallum visited the mammoth greenhouse range of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., where Mr. Burki showed the party through the place, calling Mr. McCallura's particular attention to a house of Mrs. JI. R. Mor- gan 'Mums and with which he is well pleased. Leaving Mr. Burki the next stop was at Harmony Nurseries where two Rose houses, each 42ft. x 300ft. had just been erected and planted. The force here was busy installing a vacmim heat- ing system and building an additional boiler house. On the way back J. L. Wyland was visited, where nothing but Carnations were found growing, Mr. f September 23, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 707 Reliable Supplies for both Wholesale and Retail Florists The xmusual scarcity of Bronze Galax Leaves has led us to announce this special offer to the trade. Magnolia Leaves "Saperiora Brand" The'quallty that surpasses .^.^ -Lall others. Beware of imitations, 1 Box 10 Boxes 25 Boxei Brown $1.25 $120 $1.15 Green 1.35 1.30 1.25 Special QuotatiortM on large orders, A REMINDER We have the greatest assort- ment of Afresh cut greens in America. Galax, Cut Fern Leaves, English Ivy, Leucothoe Sprays, Southern Smilax, Fresh Cut Pal- metto, Hemlock Boughs, Cut Boxwood, Sphagnum Moss, Sheet Moss, Cedar Bark, Birch Bark, Cork Bark, Laurel Festooning, Laurel Branches, etc. Florists* SuppUes. ^ THE KERVAN COMPANY We maiotain on oar premises the largest cold storage sys- tem in this cooDtry for the preservation of florists* greeni. 119 West 28th Street, New York MIDDLE ATL&NTIC STATES Continued Wyland is an Enchantress Supreme en- thusiast, but contrary to general opinion, has little use for Matchless, stating that White Wonder throws many more blooms for him. Leaving here the party ended up at The McCallum Co.'s greenhouses at Allison Park, where a general line is grown and where Mrs. Morgan 'Mums have a place of honor. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ludwig left on Mon- day tor a trip West, visiting their daugh- ter in Chicago. They expect to return about Oct. 30. Mr. Ludwig has not been away from his business for a number of years. He is wished a safe and pleasant trip by all. Wm. Colligan, of Poehlmann Bros., is here visiting relatives. N. Mc. maintains a stand in the hotel as well as having his well fitted up store and show grounds at 1716 Pacific ave., a short dis- tance away from the hotel. As a souve- nir, Mr. Edwards distributed to privi- leged friends pieces of the ribbon used in the decorations on which he im- printed an inscription. Usually every- thing that can be taken as a souvenir is seized upon by visitors with the greatest avidity ; this time Mr. Edwards got in first. Mr. Edwards is a long settled resident of Atlantic City, having established him- self there in 1S83, and he enjoys a very desirable business connection indeed. Practically everything he raises has to be grown in pots, the garden soil having to be brought from some distance ; aU around Atlantic City is to be found noth- ing but ocean sand. In the hotel decora- Outdoor porch decoration on the eleventh floor of the Traymore Hotel, Atlantic City, N. J. See Atlantic City notes Atlantic City, N. J. President Wilson was present at the Suffrage Convention held here Sept. 8 and 9. He and his suite occupied the en- tire 11th floor of Hotel Traymore. a really wonderful structure. This 11th floor was decorated throughout with palms, ferns. Bay trees, etc. ; a bower of Smilax, containing 500 yards of material, 300 long stemmed Am. Beauty Roses and 1000 miscellaneous Roses were used. An electric fountain, shown in the fore- ground of our illustration, was erected. Our picture shows just a little of the out- door porch decoration on the 11th floor, the idea being to show a garden border effect ; it was made up of Celosia, Vinca, Ivy, Coleus, etc. The decorative work was furnished by D. B. Edwards of the Edwards Floral Hall Co. Mr. Edwards is florist to the Hotel Traymore and tions a particularly pleasing effect was brought about through the use of Ostrich Feather Coxcomb in scarlet and yellow hues. These were quite often shown in tubs, one of each color with a palm or Dracaena between, and as well used as cut flowers for the dining room tables. The contrast between the scarlet, yellow and green produced a most graceful ef- fect. Mr. R. A. Foster is the efficient young man in charge of the stand in the Hotel Traymore. At the Million Dollar Pier, Harrison's Nurseries of Berlin, Md., maintained an exhibit of nursery stock throughout the season. College Point, L. I. — Henry Mainz, who for many years conducted a florist's shop in this city, died on Sept. 15 at his home at the age of 78 years. Death was caused by cancer. Mr. Mainz is sur- vived by two daughters and two sons. McCray Florists Refrigerators The McCRAY construction keeps flowers cool and fresh longer than by any other system of refrigeration. It provides an even temperature of the correct degree for cut flowers and stops the great waste and profit loss that is caused by imperfect refrigeration The various compartments in a McCRAY are of different sizes to accommodate the different lengths of cut flower stems and your flowers are given an inviting display. For interior linings you have your choice of either handsome bevel plate mirror or beautiful white enamel, which are very easy to clean. The exterior may be of any finish desired to match the interior of your store woodwork or other fixtures. Invest in a McCRAY. Make it a partner in your business. You will value it more highly than its mere intrinsic doUar-and- cents value. Investigate anyway! Send for these Catalogs No. n—For Flm-isU No. 92-~For Residences McCray Refrigerator Company, 689 Lake St., Kendallville, Ind. New York Salesrooms Chicago Salesrooms 7-9 W. 30th Street 1000 So. Michigan Avenae Agencies in AU Principal Cities ^ >^^ '^'TT W>nlilias. P. J. Murphy, of the Barr es- talili.shnient, reported several large sales of evergreens due to his window display and plenty of business along other lines. At the Wheatland Greenhouses, under the management of the writer, planting is pretty nearly through and J. L. Lock- ard, who has charge of the place, is anticipating a good season and planning for many improvements and additions. WILD ALABAMA SMILAX $2.50 per case of 50 lbs. B. H. CUMBIE ALAGA, ALA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange J. Wade Galey of Strasburg, has the best looking Carnations I have seen up to date. He has ideal soil for Carna- tions and good houses to grow them in. Expecting to have an opportunity to in- spect these houses in November, I will have more to say, as there are some points about this establishment that we older growers can learn something from. Chas. B. Herr of Strasburg, in addi- tion to being one of our best Carnation growers, loves flowers, and the lawn in front of his greenhouses is laid out in formal beds of Geraniums, Petunias, Heliotrope and other bedding stock, being backed up by a border of perennials in the rear of the lawn. After passing through a desert of bare lawns with their green clumps of shrubbery, in most cases barren of all flowers and then coming to this lawn of Charlie's, with its wealth of color and beauty, was like coming to an oasis in the desert, refreshing to the eye, the heart, and the soul. The men who talk about "cluttering up the lawn with flower beds" or tell you "a bed of red Geraniums is like a slap in the face," are not adding to the beauty of this world and are certainly not adding to the business of the average florist. It is lawns like this and the one at The Hamilton Watch Factory that say to the onlooker "Go thou and do likewise," that are a real help to the business. This watch factory lawn is immense and is one of the best examples of beautification that can be found anywhere, shrubbery and all forms of perennials being planted where they can grow to the best advan- tage and have the best effect, with plenty of bedding stock to add the touch of color where it is needed. Tbe drought of latter August and early September has been broken by a good rain and our farmer florists, of whom we have many, are correspondingly happy. The Gardeners' Employees' meeting was held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Monday, Sept. 11. The regular routine of business was gone through, one new member being elected and five applications filed. Louis Benner, the president, reported that there would be, during the Winter, discussions relative to the planting and care of plants. Ed- ward Geitcr reported that the member- ship is about sixty and that they are ver.v much encouraged with this showing. 'Mums are coming into market now from the Nagle establishment and a few others. John R. Shreiner had cut Carnations on his porch from this year's plants, so it seems that the new Carnation crop is about ready for business, although many of the growers keep the plants cut back severely for the whole of this month. Amos. Kohrer, of Strasburg. keeps his plants cut so evenly that on looking over them from the end of the greenhouse they present the appearance of a well-kept lawn, and Amos is a pretty good grower. We are all looking forward to our trip to Vincent's on the 21st. We have postponed our meeting until the 28th so that we can have a general discussion on this trip and what it has taught us. Albeet M. Hebe. Syracuse, N. Y. Last Saturday, Sunday and Monday were three of the busiest days our flo- rists have put in for a long time, what with the State Fair, automobile parade and funeral work. They were kept on the jump for many hours. If the eight hour ' law was in force the employers would have had to pay quite a large wage bill. Late Asters are coming in more plen- tifully and are of a better quality. Very few good Gladioli are to be seen. It is seldom a newspaper is so modest in a testimonial as to its worth as an adertising medium, as to voluntarily re- duce by 10,000 — the number of plants sold — as was done by The Florists' Ex- change in last week's issue in the P. R. Quinlan testimonial. The number of plants sold was 25,000, not 15,000, as printed. Harold Brown, who has been in charge of the Baker Floral Co.'s houses for the part four years, and has made a great success of the place, has severed his con- nection and has joined forces with Charlie Bourne, Kich st. The firm will be known as Bourne & Brown. Harold's friends are legion, and all are sincere in their wish for a prosperous future for him. F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, and Walter Workman of Oswego, were honor guests at the Cornell Club banquet held on Friday eve. Werner Biiltmann has a very attrac- tive window display, representing a rus- tic arbor with vines. He had charge of decorating a number of autos for the parade. \ The float of the Syracuse Florists' Club received second prize in its division which. c(msidering the number of entries and the difiiculty in obtaining flowers, was quite an achievement. " Charlie Bourne originated the idea, and with tbe assistance of Messrs. Bartholome, Mul- hauser, Phillips. Brown. Burt. L. E. Mulhauser and Miss Mulhauser, deco- rated tue float. A beautiful silver cup was the prize awarded. Every florist here is very pleased that F. R. IMerson has been chosen president of the federation of florists' clubs. " ^- Printed notcheads. btllheflds and business cards identify you with The Trade. An urgent \ order for stock is apt to be held up, if your wholesale man is unable to connect you as one of the craft September 23, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 709 M. C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Telephonet, Farragut 3870-3871 All Kinds of Seasonable Cut Flowers am ■01 When ordering, please mention Tbe Eicbance Jf you knew how satisfactorily wecanhandleyour shipments of flow- ers you would cer- tainly ship to us. We guarantee you best market prices and prompt returns. UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc. Ill West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY When orderinff. please mention The Exehanpe A. L. YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Florists Reidel & Meyer Incorporated Wholesale Florists Seasonable Flowers of all kinds. The best of service to Growers and Retail Florists. Twenty-five years* experience in the flower business. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK Teiephonea^-4024 — 4025 Madison Square 'MUMS Entire Cut of MIESEM'S LILIES The New Roses Cleveland, Herriot, Gorgeous and Tipperary Ophelia in quantities Choice Dahlias, Asters, Valley, Delphiniums, Asparagus, Ferns and Galax IV^'Vr ^>¥ TD ^'/'^dl^' '3 '° treat any business entrusted to me AV* * r »-»l\.r V-fOlli in such a fair and liberal manner as to make the customer's relations with me satisfactory and profitable Joseph S. Fenrich 51 West 28th Street ,623-24-2'?^^^ s^ua^:' NEW YORK ^'hen ordering, please irenHon The EycbaoKe iiiuiiiiiuii]Miiuiiiiiii]iiiiiniiiiit]iiiiiiiuiii[iiiiiiiiinii[]iiiiinniii[iuiiuimiic]iiinn tiimiiniPiciiiiiiminiciiiiuiiiiuiciiiiiiiiiiiiiEiiiiiiiiiiiiit.; 54 West 28th St. K. L. Young, Prea. and TreoM. H. R. ScoMMADAO, Vica-Pre». ?. LiGHTFOOT, Sec'y. NEW YORK j Tel. MadUoD | Square 3559 Wbea ordering, please mention The Bxchanj^e TeUjihona: MadtMon Square 6£9ff George W.Crawbuck Co. I (INC.) Wholesale Commission Florists 57 West 28th Street, New York When orderine, please mpntlon The Exchange Herman Weiss Wholesale Commission Florist 106 West 28(h Street, New York T«l«pbone«, FARRAGUT 834 and 3066 Wben ordering, please mention The Exchange THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE is the only trade paper publishing an index to stock advertised in each issue, and this feature means that a reader in need of, say. Carnations, can lool£ at this index and refer to all advertisements of Carnations, large and small alike. It brings the results of Classified Advertise- ments in addition to the regular display advertisements, and with no extra cost, except to us. Can you think of better advertising service than this? Revieiv of the Market Sept. 19. — The wholesale cut flower market in the early days of this week was characterized by slow sales and a plentiful supply of both indoor and out- door grown stock. Under these condi- tions it is hardly necessary to say that the general list of stock shows no ad- vance in prices and in some cases shows a positive decline. Special grade Am. Beauty Roses are in moderate supply and are meeting with a fair demand at from 10c. to 20c. each for special grade blooms, with occasional small sales of choice selections at 25c., and the other grades at corresponding prices. There is a plentiful supply of hybrid tea Roses, especially in the shorter grades. These are meeting with a rather weak demand, prices of top nri-ade blooms ranging from .Sc. to 6c. in general and from 8c. to 12c. for the newer nr piore desirable varieties. Bot- tom trade blooms are selling at from 50c. to $1 per 100. The supply of Carnations is increas- ing and they are meeting with a fairly good demand at about 50c. to 75c. a 100 for the inferior blooms, and $1 to .$1.50 and in occasional small sales .$2, for the best grade blooms now arriving in the market. Cattleyas are in larger supply and as there has been no corresponding increase in the demand, prices have declined and range from 40c. each for the variety labiata up to .50c. and 60c. for gigas. There is a goodly supply of longiflorum Ijilies which are moving rather slowly at lesser prices than those of last week, namely $5 to $6 per 100. Lily of the Valley appears to be in larger supply and not meeting with as good a demand as it has been during the last few weeks. The prices range from $1 to $4 per 100, with occasional small sales of the choic- est blooms coming into the market for $5. The number of Asters arriving during the early days of this week is very large, A GOLD MEDAL is not expected by us for doing our duty by our consignors and customers We have 20 years' experience behind us: Fancy Grade Alexander Guttman 'Mums Asters, Lilies, Gladioli, Prima Donna Roses, Asparagus and Smilax All Other Seasonable Flowers GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, Inc. F.rr..;.5r8°2eT6^d^37 lOl West 28th St., New York Wholesale Florists : : When ordering, please mention The Eichange but the quality for the most part is very inferior, the bulk of them selling at from 15c. to 50c. per 100, and a few of the better ones realizing .$1 to $1.50. There is a steady supply of Bouvardia in mod- erate quantities which is realizing 15c. to 35c. a bunch and quite a large number of miscellaneous outdoor grown blooms, such as Calendulas, Heliopsis, Tritoma, Delphiniums and Gaillardias ; some greenhouse grown Antirrhinum of very good quality which is meeting with a very slow sale, a few Pansies and a steadily increasing supply of what will soon be the flower of the season, namely Chrysanthemums, which are selling at from 75c. to $2.50 per doz. in general. The indoor grown greens are all moving slowly and the demand for hardy greens is only moderate. General News The epidemic of infantile paralysis which still prevails in this city, and which is keeping people in the country later than usual, and the strike, both real and threatened on the several car lines, are apparently acting as a check upon the wholesale and retail florist busi- ness. Aside from these, the cut flower business is marked by a tone of hopeful- ness for it can hardly be possible that the flower trade will not partake of what may be spoken of as the general pros- perity. .John S. Nicholas, the well-known flo- rist, who has during the last few years added to his business that of fruiterer and seedsman, has recently made exten- sive changes and betterments in his Grand Central Terminal store. The large plate glass refrigerator which, since the opening of the store, has oc- cupied the central space, has been re- moved so as to give more actual counter and salesroom space. In lieu of this central refrigerator ample refrigerating accommodations have been provided for at the sides. A division of the depart- ments has also been made. The cut flower and plant business occupy one side of the store, the fruit and confection business another, and the seed and bulb business a third. At the West side, where there is an exit to the ramp, which leads to the main waiting room, some very clever work has been recently performed in the way of rustic adorn- ments by the 'use of natural woods, houghs and foliage. A door has also been opened in the rear of the store, from whicli stairs descend directly into the main waiting room of the station. In this store may always be found a full line of the choicest cut plants and flow- ers, and also of the finest foreign and domestic frnits and confections, and fur- thermore of seeds, bulbs and sundries. The rustic work was collected by A. H. Knickman and M. ,T. Nicholas, store manager, and arranged by them. Geo. Cohen, of Cohen & Hiller. 874 Broadway, dealers In ribbons and florists' Your "Que" We'll tell you WHY we place the grower first in consideration and WHY the policy of this house is the best protec- tion for YOU, Mr. Grower. Conscientious effort, FOR the grower, brings US the best consign- ments and these quality goods bring the buyer to us — because we have the goods. YOUR goods need this kind of representation and your NEXT con- signment— if shipped to us — will receive it, so SHIP US TODAY and PROFIT by it. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street Mp„, Ynrlr Telephonet: 13 and 3180 Fatragnl 1'CTT lUlIV When ordering, please mention The Bxehange 710 The Florists' Exchange The Henshaw Floral Co., inc. A. M. HENSHAW, President 127 West 28th St., New York •Phones— 3310-3311-3312 Farragut Our facilities, our system, our organization are unsurpassed. If we are not selling to you or for you, give us a trial. It's all we ask We have room for increased shipments of 'MUMS, CARNATIONS and other lines of good stock When orderlQg, pieaee meolion Tbe Eicbaoge ASTERS, GLADIOLI, LILIES, ROSES WILLIAM P. FORD, 107 West 28th St, New York Wholesale Floritt Telephone Farragut 5335 Whep ordering, please meptloo I'b^ Excbapce novelties, has just returned from a long trip in the West. Mr. Cohen reports that he finds florists there pretty well started in their season's work. The ma- jority of the florists, Mr. Cohen reports, are very busy and already booking orders for their holiday requirements. One of this firm's best hits this season is their Elizabeth electrically lighted doll, which has met with a large sale for use in table decorations. This firm reports that its progress in the ribbon business and in the several florists' novelties which they have originated is very satisfactory. They are for the next ten days making a spe- cial offer of their "Castle Shields." There was noted at Jas. McManus, 105 W. 28th St., some of the finest Golden Glow 'Mums which have been observed in- the market either this season or any other, and also a line of very choice Dahlias in several colors of the newer varieties, especially of the Peony flow- ered and cactus classes. In cut orchid blooms Mr. McManus is receiving some excellent Cattleya labiata and gigas, and also some very fine sprays of Vanda ceerulea. There were noted this week at Gutt- man & Rayuor's, 101 W. 2Sth St., some fine blooms of the new lavender-pink 'Mum Alexander .T. Guttman. T. E. Walters, of the supply depart- ment of Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago, 111., was a recent caller on the trade in this city. What has been called the old store of John V. Phillips, at 272 Pulton St., Brooklyn, since the establishment of his fine new store at 352 Flatbush ave., Brooklyn, has been recently undergoing not only a very thorough renovation, but has been greatly improved in every way. Mr. Phillips reports that for so early in the season business is very good. Arthur N. Hunt, formerly head sales- man for Alfred H. Langjahr, 130 W. 28th St., came down from his farm at White Sulphur Springs, Sullivan Co., N. Y., the first of this week and wag calling upon his old friends in the whole- sale district. Thos. Martin, formerly head salesman for Tracndly & Schenck, 436 Sixth ave., was in the city the first part of this week. Mr. Martin, as will be remem- bered, has been several months in the sanitarium at Otisville, N. Y., for his health. Jos. S. Fenrich, 51 W. 2Sth st., is receiving some nice blooms of American Beauty and Key Roses, and some of the choicer varieties of Dahlias. Badgley & Bishop, Inc., 34 W. •2Sth St.. in addition to the usual line of Roses which they have been carrying, are re- ceiving some good blooms df Mme. Euler and Hadley Roses. Walter R. Siebrecht, of Walter R. iSiebrecht Co., Inc., 114 W. 28th st., who has been absent from this city for sev- eral months, is now seen again at his place of business. J. A. Peterson of Cincinnati, and his wife, called at the office of The Ex- change on Friday of last week, on their way south through New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Petersen left Cincinnati in their automobile on Labor Day, Sept. 4, going north to Cleveland, where they spent one day visiting the florists ; thence on to Buffalo, south to Albany and through to Connecticut, visiting Hartford, Cromwell and other places, on a com- bined pleasure and business trip. Mr, Petersen looked hopefully forward to the coming Fall season and spoke of good business. He believes that as long as he can offer first class stock, if possible a little better than the other man, he can find customers readily enough. His Cyclamen, Begonias and ferns are all in first class shape. S. S. Skidelsky of Philadelphia, called at the office of The Exchange on Thurs- day, Sept. 14, on his way to places in New England. Mr. Skidelsky has re- covered from the injury to his foot, re- ceived at Pittsburgh some months ago, and the eye upon which an operation was performed is in good shape again. The other eye is not yet in condition to be operated upon, but will be when ready. This is the first trip out for some months that Mr. Skidelsky has made. S. S. Pennock, of the Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, who has been on vaca- tion at his wife's home at Westerly, R. I., came to New York on Friday evening of last week in an endeavor to trace Lewis P. Rankin of Westerly, who had been missing from the previous Tues- day. Mr. Rankin came to New York to make purchases of stock and had not been heard of up to the time of Mr. Pen- nock's call. Richard Viuoont. .Tr., of White Marsh, Md., visited New York last' week on his way to address the Garden Club of I/aw- rence, L. I., on "Hardy Chrysanthe- mums. As president of the American Dahlia Society. Mr. Vincent also made an earnest appeal on its behalf. He met the secretary of this society while in New York, and discussed matters apper- taining to the coming show on the 2()th. Mr. Vincent also had time to visit the growing establishment of A. L. Miller, at .Tamaica, who took him in his car to the garden under the charge of James Duthie at Oyster Bay. Altogether, a busy and happy day. ROSES in all the leading varietiea. CARNATIONS of high quality. Longlflorum and Rubrum LILIES throughout the year. LILY or THE VALLEY. All Other Flowers in their seaaon. P. J. SMITH, Wholesale Florist Fa^Tls^^':".?8Tfo8, 131 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY J. K. ALLEN 118 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Cut Flowers Phonei, FARRAGUT 167 «nd 30.58 ConiigpinenU of good ttock soUrited. Choice Carnations, Rosea, Orchids. LlUe«, Bulbous Stock, sod other Seasonable Flowers ESTABLISHED 1887 Pioneer Commission Dealer in \\'>ion rirdtTlnt-', pli'. J. J. COAN. WHOLESALE FLORIST 115 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephonesi Fairagut 5413-5891 ConsignmmU Solicited Wlien orderlptr. pl'-Hwe mention Tbe Exchange GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist 4 ConsipmeDts Solicited 104 West 28th Street ^^^:il^ NEW YORK When orderlDj;. pleusc mentlop Tbe Exchange There certainly is a large demand in the florists' and seedsmen's trade for spe- cial lines of rubber hose. E. W. Holt, who has an announcement in our adver- tisement pages, has been calling on the trade here for some 30 years, and has always made special efforts to give the florists just the hose needed for their work. We predict for his new special lines of rubber hose and for Mr. Holt personally an unqualified success. He virtually directs and controls the entire details of this new line, and as he has the goodwill of many of our largest growers and dealers, it will be an easy matter to get things going. General Trade Notes Fairbtibt, III. — Alex. Miln is building an addition to bis greenhouses, Bristol, Tekn. — The Bristol Floral Co. has increased its capital stock from $10,000 to $25,000. ManasQttan, N. J. — A. G. Freer has purchased the greenhouse formerly con- ducted by Mrs. Emma Patterson. RiDGEFiELD, CONN. — Peter Hornig, a florist of this city, was struck and killed by an auto. His neck was broken. Reinbeck, Ia. — H. J. Watson has commenced to erect a greenhouse to be 28ft. X 100ft., which will be a new en- terprise for the town. Port Chester, N. Y. — John Smith, flo- rist, has taken possession of part of the building he recently erected at North Main st. Winterport, Me. — During the violent electrical storm on Aug. 23, the wind did considerable damage to the greenhouses of Wesley Nickerson. Summit, N. J. — The Rose Shop had its formal opening on Sept. IC at .'583 Spring- field ave. The store is under the manage- ment of Howard Silcock. Belmont, Mass. — Charles E. Chen- er.v, 7.^, who was one of the oldest mar- ket gardeners in Massachusetts, died on Sept. 14 at his home, 52 Washington st. McCooK, Neb. — N. P. Nelson of Rex- ford, Kan., has purchased a half interest in the McCook greenhouses from C. H. Brown, and will move here shortly. Monroe. Wash. — The management of the Monroe greenhouses, owned by W. W. Clark, of Astoria. Ore., was taken over by Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Elliott on Sept. 4. Newbltrypobt, Mass. — J. J. Comley is planning to take down the greenhouses on Buck St. in the near future. He is building new houses at his Salisbury estate. Summit, N. J. — Charles T. Behr has recently purchased six lots from L. D. O-sborn in Osborn Park, Passaic St., and wiU break ground for several new green- houses. Wilkes-Babee. Pa. — The county com- missioners are considering the advisabil- ity of building a greenhouse in which to cultivate the plants for the use of tli Court House grounds. Salt Lake Citt, Utah.- — Martin Christopherson, supt. of the grounds at the State Capital, is receiving plans f"' a greenhouse, 30ft. x 60ft., to be biii on the grounds. It is estimated that tL cost will be about $10,000. Habrisbueg. Pa. — H. G. Moore for some time past associated in business in some of Harrisburg's leading tlower shops has accepted the management of the Davenport Flower Shop at 325 Mar- ket St. The formal opening of this new shop was held on Sept. 10. Ritzville, Wash. — J. C. Kittel and Edward Langlois have formed a partner- ship to operate a greenhouse and grow garden products. Mr. Langlois is graduate of the agricultural college a Ames, Iowa, and Mr. Kittel has had a long experience in gardening. Paris. Kt. — A Cincinnati capitalist was in Paris recently looking for a loca- tion where he could establish a green- house costing approximately $20,000. An option was secured on a piece of prop- erty on Main St., and it is likely that the project will prove a reality in the near future. Galesbubo, III. — H. F. Drury has re- ceived favorable mention in his home papers for the splendid business he has built up. not only in Galesburg. but in his shipments of flowers to all parts of the country. He conducts an up-to-date flower store on Main St. and has won the confidence of the people. Fond du Lac, Wis. — The Haent/ Co. is building a large addition to i;- conii>leraent of buildings consisting of garage and ollice building, with apart- ments for storage and workrooms measur- ing 100ft. in length and 36ft. wide. It is two stories high, fireproof in ciin- struotion. the walls being of tile and brick covered with stucco, and cement floors throughout. September 23, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 711 C. BONNKT Q. H. Blake Bonnet & Blake Wholesale Florists 130 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N.Y. Telephones: Main 1293-4 OUT-OF-TOWN ORDERS CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO Give US a trial Cut Flower Exchange Sixth Avenue and 26th Street COOGAN BUILDING, NEW YORK Open every MorDtni; at Six o'clock for the Sale of Cut Flowera Wall Bpaoe for advertising purposes for Rent V. S. DORVAL, Jr., Secretary BoNNOT Brothers Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE FLOOR COOGAN BUILDING Open All Day Tel. Mad. Sq. 830 White & MuUin Wholesale Commission Dealers in Cut Flowers 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Phones, Main 3642 and 3 When ordering, please mention The Exchange EstabUsbed 1888 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Commission Florists 110 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, Farragut 551 Coaslfinments of Choice Flower* Solicited WiLUAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 WiUoughby St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone, Main 4591 Badgley &. Bishop, Inc. Phone {}|^} Mad. Sq. 34,West 28th St., New York City Receivers and Distributors of CHOICE CUT FLOWERS L. B. NASON Wholesale Florist 116 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Madison Square 2315 Consignments Solicited Wholesale Florist .85 West 26th Street, NEW YORK Telephone, Madison Square 8946 HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY THE HIGHEST l/Ai I r- v/ ALWAYS GRADE OF VHL.L.C.T ON HAND GARDENIAS, DAISIES, ROSES. CARNATIONS JAMES McMANUS. J^^;^,l^°?i^ 105 W. 28th St.. New York Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenok Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists 436 Sixth Ave., bet. 26tb and 27th Sta. New York City and Cut Flower Exchange Consignments Solicited Phones: Farragut 797-798-799 Telephone Madison Square 3860 WOODROW & MARKETOS WHOLESALE Plantsmen and Florists 37-39 West 28th St., NEW YORK H. E. FROMENT, 148 WEST 28th STREET TEL.{|go} farragut WHOLESALE FLORIST NEW YORK AMERICAN BEAUTIES, THE KILLARNEYS, RICHMOND, OPHEUA, SUNBURST, SHAWYER, STANLEY, HOOSIER and WARD ROSES VIOLETS. CARNATIONS AND ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers New York, September 19, 1916 Prices quoted are by tlie hundred unless otherwise noted Asking and Taking Prices up to 2 p. m. Tuesday roses- 10.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to .50 to .50 to .50 to .60 to .50 to .50 to 20.00 5.00 10.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 3.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 3.66 10.00 ".05 12.66 6.66 6.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 .50 1.00 .15 .20 ■■.35 .15 1.56 ■i'66 7.50 CARNATIONS— to .50 to 1.50 Standard Pink .50 to 1.50 No 1 .50 to 1.50 No. 2 ^_ Yellow and var.. •Fancy ^hite " No 3 .... to .... *r^d?«'n Pink .::::::::: .... to .... Varieties) Yellow and var.. to .... to .15 to 1 50 Forge tmenots, per bunch Chrysanthemums, per doz " per bunch. Dahlias ... to . . . .75 to 2.50 Hadley .... to ... to .50 to 1.00 to .50 to 3.00 Key .... to . 1.00 to 3.00 Cecile Brunner.Elgar.eto. bun. .01 to . . to ... Mme. PI. Euler (Prima Donna) 1.00 to 5.00 to 6 00 2.00 to 4 00 Lily of the Valley 1.00 to 4.00 Mrs. George Shawyer .50 to .50 to .50 to .50 to .50 to 1.00 to 1.00 to .25 to .75 to .05 to .10 to .... to . . to Narcissus, P. W.. per bunch. . . Narcissus, Daffodils, per bunch. Paosies . . to .50 J J L Mock . . to Mrs. Charles Russell Primula, per bunch Orchids, Cattleyas . . . . to 40 00 to 60 00 Hybridum and Croweanum. . Antirrhinum, per bunch Asparagus Pluraoaua, bunches. . .to to 3 00 Smllax, per doz. strings .75 to .15 to .10 to to Daisies .... to Sweet Peas, Ord., doz. bunches. ... to ... 1.00 to to to .75 to 4.00 to to Violets, Double to .... " Single, Princeaa of Wales Single. Gov. Herrick Wallflowers, per bunch . . to to to All the New and Standard Fine Grade and all Seasonable WALTER F. SHERIDAN, ROSES CARNATIONS CUT FLOWERS 133 WEST 28lh ST., NEW YORK TELEPHONE. FARRAGUT 3S32 William KESSLER-v^/io/e^a/e riorist 2z^lt^r^iUut 113 West 28th Street, NEW YORK 'Mums, Lilies, Bouvardict, Carnations, Calen- dulas and Flower Novelties When ordering, please mention The Eicbange EDW. C. HORAN SS West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephones {}«§} Madison Square Qut FlOWCrS at WholeSalc When ordering, please mention Tbe EUctaange George C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone. Farragut 608-609 The best aourca of supply in the city ORCHIDS, VALLEY, ROSES, VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS Persona Attention — Consienmenta 8olicit«d Satisfaction Guaranteed When ordering, please mention Tbe Bxchanse B. S. SLINN, JR. Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 West 26th Street, New York Vf 4\ m ■? T C CARNATIONS I U L E. I 9 AND ROSES Shipping orders receive prompt attention When ordering, please mention The Bxcbange Louis iyi.N0E LouisA.NoE Wholesale Cor miMaion Flori$ta Telephone, Madison Square 756 American Beauties A Specialty Mathew Sampson, Jr., Ma«a.„ 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK When ordering, please mgntlon The Eicbange Carnations, Roses, Pansies, Single Violets WloleuJ Florists D. C. ARNOLD & CO., be, 112 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Farragut 2287 When nrderJTig. nlense mention Tbe KxchnPre Goldstein & Futterman Wholesale Florists CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 102 West 28lh Street, New York City Telephone. Farragut 9761 When ordering, please mention The Ezcbaogs Growers' Cut Flower Co. Cut Flowers at Wholesale E. J. Van Reyper, Manager CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 129 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephones— Farragut 6237-3663 When ordering, please mpntlnn The Exchange William Stuart Allen Co. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers 53 West 28th Street NEW YORK Telephone — Madison Square 356 When ordering, please mention The Eicbange Alfred H. Langjahr Wholesale Florist 130 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Telephones— Farragut 4626-4627 When ordering. pIpapp nr^ntlnn Th^ FTohange John Young George Hlldenbrand John Young & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 53 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone, MADISON SQUARE 7362 When ordering, please mention The Bzcbange 712 The Florists' Exchange I New England Florist Supply Co. SPECIAL— '-l^f^'^ Sphagnum Moss, $3.50 276 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. Tdsphones: Fort Hill. 3469 — Main, 4789 W Open 6 a. m. to 7 p. m. When ordering, ploase meatlon The Exchange McALPiNE & McDonald s?"'^ Roses, Carnations, Peas, Violets, Pansies, Valley, Lilies, Orchids, Anemones aod Iris CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED PULL LINE OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 256 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS. T«l. Fort HID 3830-3831-3632 UTien ordering, pli-nse mention The Exchange Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Buffalo Sept. £, 1916 20.00 to 16.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to 3.00 to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to .... to 9.00 to to 4.00 to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to .60 to to to to to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 to to to to 1.00 to to to to to 2.00 to 8.00 to to 6.00 to 60.00 to 1.80 to .60 to to to to to 2.00 to 26.00 20.00 12.00 8.00; 4.001 2.00 7.00 Cincinnati Sept. 18, 1916 NAMES AND VARIETIES Boston Sept. 19, 1916 to 25.00 Roses — A. Beauty — Spedal. to 20 00 ■" to 15.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 2.00 «.(M1 2.00 4.00 4.0(1 2.00 8.00 8.00 6 00 7.00 2.00 7.00 4.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 4.0(1 1.00 .20 .20 2.00 i.OOi }00 1.50 . . 1.60.. 1.50 . . 2.00 2.00! 2.00 to to to to to to 4.00 to 8.00 to .... to to 600 to 6.00 to .... to 6.00 to 3.00 to .. to 1 to .. to to to 4 to .. to .. to . . to .. to .. to .. to .. Fancy. Eitra. . No. 1.. No. 2.. No. 3... Hadley Kaiseria Augusta Victoria. KiUarney White Killarnoy "l.25 .20 3.00 .16 4.00 2.00 10.00! 8.00 4.00 6.00 .... 60.00 50.00 2.00 .... 1.00 .... to .. to . . to 4. to .. to .. to to .. to to .. to 4. to 10. to 8. to . . to 60. to 1. to .. to . . to . . to . . to . . to . . Killarney Queen. Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. Chas. Russell Mrs. Francis Scott Key Mrs. George Sbawyer My Maryland Ophelia Prince de Bulgarie (Mrs. Taft).. Richmond Sunburst Killarney Brilliant .00 1 Ad Ian turn, ordinary . . 'Antirrhinums, per bunch .25 Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch. 25 " Sprengeri, per bunob. .00|Aster8 . . CaUas . . iCarnatlons, Inf. grades, all col.. . (-White J Pink T Red L Yellow and rar. . ('White I Pink grades of 8tand-S R^d ""' ' " ' LY'Uow and Tar.. Standard Varieties I *Fancy (•The highest rd varieties) 66 Daffodils . . Dahlias . . Daisies 16 Ferns, Hardy . . [Formosum ,10 Galax Leaves . . Gardenias 00 Gladiolus 00 Lillum Longiflorum. . . . 00 '• Rubrum Lily of the Valley 00 Orchids— Cattleyas 8Q|Smllax, per dos. strings. . . I Sweet Peas . . Tuberoses . . I Violets. Single .'. Double . . Wallflowers . . iWater Lilies 15.00 10.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1,00 1.00 1.00 2,00 2.00 1.00 2.00 i.b'o ib'o to 25.00 to 15-00 to 10.00 to 5.00 to to to 8.00 to 4.00 to 4,00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to to 6.00 to to 4.00 to to 8.00 to 1.00 to to to to to 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 lo . . . . to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 St. Louis Sept. 18^ 1916 6.00 4.00 50.00 to to to to to to to to to , to to to to 800 to to 5 00 to GO.OO to to to .... to to to to to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 1.00 to 3.00 to to to to 2.00 to to to 2.00 to to to to .25 to .25 to 1.00 to to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to to to to to ... to to to ... to to to 3.00 to to to 20.00 15.00 600 5,00 4,00 10.00 Pittsburgh Sept. 4, 1916 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 .75 .30 35 .30 3.00 .50 1.50 1.60 1.60 4.00 10.00 8.00 4.00 to to to to to to 2.00 to to to to to 3.00 3.00 8.00 to 25.00 to 20.00 to to 8.00 to 2.00 to to to to 8.00 to 8.00 to to 6.00 to to to 600 to 8.00 to 6.00 to to 8.00 to to to to to .40 to .50 to 2.00 to to .... to to ... . to to to to to to to to to to .16 to .... to .16 to to 6.00 to 10.00 to to to to 1.80 to to to to to to Write for quotations before ordering elsewhere Telephone Main 6267-6268 WFIfH RRH^ C(\ Wholesale Cut Flower Market 11 IJlivll DItVrtJe V>\/» Daily consignmenM from leading growers Full Sne of Florista" Suppbes 226 Devonshire St., BOSTON, MASS. When ordering, please mention The BichaD£e <*]iniMUUK]mmnnir[]iiMuiaui[]iiHriiitiiit]iiiiinuuiE]iinninuic]umtMmc]iiiuiiiiiac]nimiHuic]ni[uinuii^ i s BOSTON and VICINITY Wholesale Market and Local News ;farguerite Flick, of Flick Floral Co. and Mrs. Clem Lan- ternier. of A. 3. Lanternier & Co. D. B. September 23, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 713 For Your Fall Business DAHLIAS You can handle Dahlias to advantage and if you sell ours you can sell them at a profit. We know we have something better than what is offered elsewhere, not only in Quality, but also in variety. A sample shipment will convince you of what we say. Our special Dahlia circular is yours for the asking. $2.50 to $4.00 per lOO Tyc AIT'X'ICCI $i.oo to $3.oo O Hi J\ U i 1 Hi O per dozen Our Beauties are of the usual high-grade, the best in quality, that you will find in this market. THEUONIESSENCO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS N.W. Cor. IZ^J&RaceSts.Philadelphia.Pa. ■mjpn firflprlae. plt^HflP taentlop Th«* Kto^upcp Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Philadelphia, Sept. 18, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Roses — A. Beauty, .Special " Fancy Extra No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Kaiserin Aug. Vic KiJIarney Wliite Killarney Lady HilUngdon Milady Mrs. Aaron Ward My Maryland Prince de Bulgaria (Mrs. Taft). Radiance Richmond Sunburst ' Killarney Brilliant J. J. L. Mock Mrs. Charles Russell Mrs Francis Scott Key Mrs. Geo. Shawyer Hadley Ophelia Adlantutn, Ordinary " Farleyense Antirrhinum, per bunch Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch Sprengeri, per bunch Asters Bouvardla Callas Chrysanthemums, Ordinary. . Dahlias 2.5 00 16 00 12,00 8.00 600 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 to .30 00 to 20.00 to 15 00 to 10.00 S.OO 6.00 800 6.00 6.00 to to to 2.00 2.00 to 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2 00 2.00 .75 to 4.00 to 8.00 to to to .... to 8.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 15 00 to 10.00 S.OO 8.00 8.00 1.00 to to to .50 .50 3.00 6.00 1.00 to to to to to to 15.00 to 3.00 Carnations, Inf. tirades, all col. . White. Standard Varieties. Fancy Varieties I Pink. I Red , Yellow and var. ■ White I Pink I Red , Yellow and var. Daisies. Ferns, Hardy Forfiet-Me-Nots Freesla Galax Leaves Gladiolus Lllium LongiSorum Rubrum Lily of the Valley Mignonette Fancy Narcissus (Paper White). . Orchids — Cattleyas Cypripediums Pansies, per 100 bunches.. Peonies Smilax, per doz. strings.. . Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas Tuberose Tulips, Single Double Violets, Single Double Water Lilies 1.00 to 2.1 to ... to . . , ... to . . , to . . , ... to ... ... to . . , ... to . . . ... to ... ... to ... .10 to .1 ... to . . . to .10 to 2.00 to 4. 8.00 to 10. to . . 3.00 to 6. to . . to . to . . 75.00 tolOO. to . . 2.00 to ... to 1.80 to .. to .35 to . .. to ...to ...to ...to ...to ... to 00 i.OO !'.40 '.60 i.OO ^•iiiMUiii]iiciiiiiuiiijiitiiiiiiiiiimi]iiuiiiniai]iiiiiiiiiiii[iJiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiuiii[]iijiuiiiuiC]iuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimji[]iiiiiiimut]iiiiuiuuii]iluuilinii<< I PHILADELPHIA 3 = Wholesale Meu-ket and News of the City | :<]iiuuiuniiiin(iiiimitiiniiiiiimc]iiuiiiuui[iiiiiuiiuiiniiiunnui[]iMimniuiiiiiuinmiiiinimuiiit)iiiiiniiiiiciinimniutiiiiiuiuiiic]iiimiiiiiJC>:< ing signs of waning. Easter Lilies are in oversupply with few takers, prices have made a sharp decline. Dahlias are in- creasing, a copious rain would prove beneficial and would materially increase the receipts. The call so far has been good. Generally speaking the market Is quiet, with the shipping trade showing up better than the local demand. General Notes Herrman Zimmer is on a 1200 mile trip with his Ford. Accompanying him are Robert Kift and James Theirs of Camden, and his son. The start was Stock Increased and Call is Steady There is very little change over la.st week's report as to the condition of the wholesale market. There is a me- dium supply with a fair demand. Am. Beauty Roses are selling well with a good supply. There is a steady increase in the hybrid teas, with little activity in the shorts, but the long and mediums are in better demand. The demand for the new crop Carnations is not very keen. Cattleyas remain on the short side. Val- ley is somewhat easier to secure. As- ters are showing a steady decline and the quality is poor. Gladioli are also show- UST CALL FOR FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS Good, healthy, first-size plants PINK KJO 1000 SOOO Alice 87.50 S(j.>.00 80UI) Enchantress 7.00 55.00 r.ooo Rose Pink Enchantress... 7.50 60.00 RED 2000 Champion 7.50 60.00 8000 Beacon 7.50 60.00 2000 Victory 7.00 55.00 WIlITi; 100 1000 5000 Matchless $7.50 JBO OO 4000 White Wonder 7.50 6000 .SOOO White Perfection 7.50 60.00 3000 Alma Ward 6.00 50.00 We will probably be sold out within a week. Better Wire Your Order. FIELD-GROWN VIOLETS 100 luoo Lady Campbell $0.00 850.00 Princess of Wales 6.00 50.00 Marie Louise 6.00 50.00 California 6.00 50.00 Gov. Herrick 6.00 50.00 CALCEOLARIA 100 1000 Best Strain. 2ii-inch $7.00 $6000 CALENDULA Orange King. 2> 100 $3.50 in.io $30.00 CINERARIA 100 1000 Half dwarf, selected strains, 2}^- inch $3.50 $30.00 We can furnishjevery thing you want in the way of plants. ^Any size — any quantity S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHH-ADELPHIA NEW YORK 117 West 28th Street BALTIMORE Franklin and St. Paul Sta. PHILADELPHIA 1608-1620 Ludlow Street WASHINGTON 1216 H Street. N.JW. ^\lien ordering, please mention The Escbagge •^.'Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange The Finest in ROSES. GLADIOLI. ASTERS. EASTER LILIES and all Seasonable Flowers at all times We can serve you to your entire satisfaction A trial order will convince you 1615 RANSTEAD STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Philadelphia Cut Flowrer Co. 1517 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. GLADIOLUS, LILIES and all SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS Closing Daily At S P. M.; Saturdays I P. M. WIVI.J.BAKER ALL Wholesale Florist 12 South Mole St., Philadelphia, Pa. SEASONABLE FLOWERS Berber Bros. Wholetale Florittt Choicest Seasonable Flowers In Quantity 1225 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. \\ hen ordfT-liig. pipnse mention The K]cchang« made last WedDe.s(lay with the first lap of the run to Delaware Water Gap and then to Scrauton ; from there to Elmira, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. The return trip will be via Rochester to visit the famous Aster fields, then Syracuse, Utica, Albany, Kingston, Tarrytown and New York. Among the judges at the recent school gardens exhibit was Fred Cowperth- waite : he also officiated in the same ca- pacity at the Chester Valley Garden Club last Thursday. J. Otto Thilow has gone to Richmond, Va., to visit his mother. Upon his return he and J. D. Bisele will make an auto tour up through the New England States. It has just been learned that Louis Jonas, who conducted a retail store on North Eighteenth st. for a number of years, died several weeks ago. He had been confined to a hospital for some time with an incurable malady. The interior of the Forrest Flower Shop shows up to better advantage since its change, done in gray and silver. Max Nietschke reports good business. M. C. Dunn, the Chestnut st. florist, reports a steady run of funeral work and anticipates good business for the com- ing season. The Joseph Heacock Co. has reopened Its salesroom on Ranstead St., with Carl Stuart RMiUer A complete line of eTerythini in Cut Flo^vers Philadelphia Quality 1617 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Rxcbange Bell Telephone Keyatone Telephon* Komada Brothers ^T^^'o, WIRE DESIGNS FLORISTS* SUPPLIES Any Wire Design at $hoTt nottM 1008 Vine Street PHILADELPHIA. PA. Wbeu ordering, please mt-ntlnn The ExcbMUffe Corts again behind the counter. Carl says the opening day's cut of Roses in- clude the ever ready White and Pink Killarney. The planting of them has been increased this year. These are fol- lowed by Ophelia, Brilliant, Ward, Hill- ingdon, Hadley and Richmond. A new- comer seen here for the first time is Canadian Queen, a pink variety of the Ceeile Brunner type, only somewhat larger. Harry Crawford says that 30,000 'Mums are coming along in fine shape in the houses of the Philadelphia Carnation Co., Secane, Pa. The M. Rice Co. is in the turmoil of moving into its new building at 1220-22- 24 Spring Garden st. The Henry F. Michell Co. will hold a Dahlia show at the store the 26th of this month. 714 The Florists' Exchange SEEDS, BULBS, BAY TREES, BOXWOOD, Etc. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES ,,,, , , ^ . . r ..I Vl^.^.,. DAILY SHIPMENTS FROM Wholesale Lommission Lut t lowers sixty growerb Winterson's Seed Store wabash Ave. Chicago The Chicago Flower Growers Association PAUL R. KLINGSPORN, Manager Wholetalm Crowert of Cut Flowcrm and Planta 182 N. WABASH AVE. CHICAGO BEAUTIES, LILIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS AND EVERYTHING SEASONABLE Wbeu ordering, please meatlop The Excbange \\TieD ordeiigg. pleaae mentlup Tbe Eichange E. G. HILL CO. Wholesale Florists Richmond, Indiana When ordering, please meotloD The KxcbangP Floriste' Supplies McCallum Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE 80 East Randolph St. CHICAGO When ordering, please mention The Eichange James Griffen of Fraukfiird has dis- continued liis greeuhouses here and has moved entirely to his other place at Torresdale. Sijeakiug about the conditions in the paper market, Charles E. Meehan said that about a year ago the Pennock- Meehan Co. made a contract with a paper firm for a year's supply of a cer- tain grade of paper at a price of 4^:0. per lb. ; several months later this con- cern offered to buy back the paper at double the price. Within the past few months paper has again doubled and the end is not yet in sight. Geo. Hampton states that the Jos. G. Neidinger Co. is doubling its output of baskets over that of last year. Paul Berkowitz reports the arrival of new crop Immortelles in colors, for H. Bayersdorfer & Co. David E. Colflesh states that English Ivy is selling weU this season. The J. Wm. Colflesh's Sons are one of the larg- est growers of Ivy in this section. T. E. Waters of Poehlmann Bros., Chicago, 111., was in town this week. Mr. and Mrs. Yeager of Allentown, Pa., were recent visitors. Cincinnati, 0. Market and Other Notes Roses have been meeting with a fair market. The supply has been made up mostly of short stemmed stock, but now includes a fair amount of larger of- ferings. Carnalions are now fairly plen- tiful and at the time of this writing are proving good property. Easter Lilies are in a good supply. Some very excellent rubrum Lilies may be had. A few Yel- low Chrysanthemums are available. As- ters are plentiful and have been meeting with a fair demand. Dahlias are ex- cellent and have been selling pretty well. Other offerings include Gladioli and Cos- mos. W. Ray Murphy returned from his out of town business trip on Saturday. J. J. Ennehing has part of the Fall opening decoration for the Alnis & Doephe Co. this week, while .Julius Baer, The E. G. Hill Floral Co. and Fred Gear also have opening decorations. Mr. Cbisholm, who was formerly con- nected with the Bertermann store at In- dianapolis, is now with the Hill store in this city. C. E. Critcbell has been getting in some excellent early Carnations. B. G. Gillett reports that his July, Au- gust and September business has been the best he has had for years. Wm. Lodder, Hamilton, O., and J. T. Herdegen, Aurora, Ind., were in this city recently. TEa)DY. H. E. Philpoti, Pre». V. Bezdek, Vice-Prea. Everything In Cut Flowers Long Distance Telephone Central 3373 A. T. PYFER & CO. 30 EAST RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. When ordering, plesse mention The Bxcbanxe Nettie L. Parker. Sec'y A. T. Pyfer, Trcaa. & Manager WHOLESALE FLORISTS Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Chicago, Sept. 19, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES — American Beauty. Specials per^dos 36-inch stems 30-inch stems 24-inch stems 18 to 20-inch Short Ceclle Brunner Geo. Elgar Fire Flame White and Pink KlUarney. Specials Fancy Medium Short Eillarney Brilliant, specials. . . Medium Short Milady, special Fancy. Seconds Short Mrs. Aaron Ward, special Medium Short Mrs. Chas. Russell, special.. . . Firsts Fancy Medium Short Richmond, special. Fancy Medium Short Sunburst, special Medium Seconds Mrs. Ta*t. Fancy Medium Short Ophelia, special Select Medium Short 2.50 to 3.00 2.00 to 2.50 1.50 to 2.00 1.00 to 1.50 .75 to 1.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3 00 2.00 to 3.00 Standard Varieties 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 4 00 3.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 3 00 to 8 00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 12.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 6.00 to 8 00 4 00 to 6 00 2.00 to 3 00 6.00 to 8.00 4 00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 CARNATIONS— fwhite <^ Pink I^Red •Fancy fwhite {•The HIghestJ Pink Grades of .St'd | r^j VarieUea.) \^ciea Adiantum Asparagus, Bunch Sprengeri '* Strings Asters, Common '* Fancy Calendulas Chrysanthetnums, per doz. . Dahlias Daisies Gardenias, per doz Ferns, Hardy, per 1000 Galax Leaves, per 1000 Gladioli, Common Fancy Leucothoe Sprays Lilium Longillorum LUium rubrum Lily of the Valley Mexican Ivy Mignonette Orchids — Cattleyas, per doz.. Dendroblums Onddiums Smllai Sweet Peas, Spencers " " Common 25 ,25 50.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 2.00 1.00 1.00 1 00 1.00 1.50 1.50 1 50 1.00 1.50 1.00 3.00 .25 8.00 3 00 5.00 3.00 7.50 5.00 6.00 to ISO to 1 50 to 1.50 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to .35 to .30 to 60 00 to 2,00 to 4.00 to 3 00 to 3,00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 3,00 to 1.50 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 400 to .50 to 10.00 to 4.00 to 6,00 to .75 to 4 00 to 9.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 15 00 ito 1.00 ) to .75 to to to to to to to to to to AU the Leading Varieties oj RoSeS and CamationS PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Wholesale Cut Flowers Headquarters for American Beauty Roaea <<]niiijmiiiC]iiiiiiiiniiciriiiiniiiiiciiiiiiiiniii[]iiimiinnniiMimiiiiciiiimiiiiiii]uiuiMUii[iiniiiiiiDi[iiiiaiuim[iuiniinnit]iiiiiiiniii[iuininiim i CHICAGO and the WEST j I The Wholesale Market and News of the City | {•iimaniiiiiiiiMiiiiiuiiiniimnuitiiuiiniiuiciiiiiuiiiiiiciiiiiiiniuiiimiuiimitiiiiiiiiuiniiinniimiiumiiHiimtiinmniiuiiiiuinTimEniiiiiinuiiC Frost Injures Outdoor Stock Frost in many places the past week has hurt all outdoor stock. This coming so early when the market was still dependent on the Gladioli and Aster supply for the bulk of the stock, has caused a short(ige that is unprecedented in the history of the market for this sea- son. The indoor crops of Roses and Car- nations are not ready and until the grow- ers begin to cut more fully, market con- ditions will i-emain tiglit. Sliipping trade is good and the local buyers are purchasing more freely, aiid with the cutting away of the outdoor supply the wholesalers have much difficulty in get- ting stock for their orders. Good stock in all Roses is scarce and what little there is obtainable sells as soon as it comes into the market. There is a fair supply of short small stock that cleans up daily at fair prices. The sup- ply of Mrs. Russell, so much in demand, is very short and those who are cutting any are getting good prices. Sunburst, Milady, Killarney Brilliant, and Ophelia arc making the best showing. The stock cM.niing in is the first cut from houses of ViHing plants. Prices range from $2 to $S per 100. The supply of Carnations is still quite limited ; very few of the large growers have begun cutting to any extent and the stock so far is short stemmed and is selling at from $1 tc] .$2 per 100. Gladioli, that have been the mainstay of the market for several weeks past, were caught by the frost, and while the damage is not altogether permanent, it has to a large extent shortened the sup- ply for (lie time being. Only the opened and partly opened blooms of the crop in the field suffered ; in many cases these were entirely ruined, but with warmer weather and an absence of frost the re- mainder of the late crops may come through with only slight injury. The price ranges from .$2 to $4 per 100. Asters, like the Gladioli, suffered from frost in many locations but unlike the Gladioli they will never recover from the effect. There is a large amount of poor stock on the market that is sold very cheaply. There is a limited supply of WiETOR Brothers WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS All Telegraph and Telephone Order* Given Prompt Attention 162 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. When ordering, please mention Tbe F.Tching, medium and fair stock that brings at high as from $3 to .$4 per 100. There are a few Chrysanthemums com- ing in all the time ; the supply of Golden Glow is getting better and the first of the white varieties have made an appearance in Smith's Advance. There is not enougli of these so far to cut any figure on the market. The stock sells at from $1.50 to $3 per doz. Lily of the Valley is scarce and judg- ing from the reports of the dealers that import the pips annually it will be a scarce article all the Winter. It has been selling at from $4 to .$6 per 100. Cattleyas are scarce and are the only offerings there are in orchids. What little comes in are readily disposed of at good prices. All the growers and wholesalers look for a short supply for the next ten days until the greenhouse supply comes on. The cold weather has caused firing to be started by most of the growers and the present stringent conditions cann t ex- tend over a very long period. Frost Does Damage One of the earliest frosts on rec- ord visited many sections of IUin_ois and Indiana on the night of Sept. 15. Gar- dens were hard hit by it and late Corn has been seriously damaged. At Bloom- ington. 111., on the 15th inst. the ther- mometer registered as low as 40 deg. at midnight. At Decatur and central Illi- nois the mercury dropped to 32 deg. To- mato vines were nipped. It was Deca- tur's earliest frost in 23 years. Duluth, Minn., was visited by frost and light Hurries of snow, and on the iron ranges heavy snow fell with the temperature ranging from 24 to 28 deg. Janesville, Wis., had a killing frost that did prac- tically $250,000 worth of damage to the Tobacco, Potato, and Corn crops. Gar- dens and truck farms suffered serious loss. The thermometer fell between 26 to 28 deg. above zero. Florists who grow largely of Dahlias, Asters and Gladioli for the wholesale markets suffered seri- ous loss. General Nexps The exhibition of the Illinois State Florists' Association at Blooming- ton, on Nov. 9 and 10, will be the only show in this section of the country this Fall and is consequently quite an oc- casion of interest to the trade. Exhibi- tors in all lines pertaining to the trade are cordially invited. There will be no charge for space. A. Washburn & Sous are working up much interest locally and from the present outlook this forthcom- ing meeting will be one of the most in- teresting in the history of the State As- sociation. The improvements at J. J. Kolar & Sons on W. 25th St. are rapidly nearing completion and the buildings are putting i>n a very fine appearance. When they were first erected legal complications relative to the building line prevented the building of the structures on the plan originally contemplated, and it was not until recently that these difficulties were removed, and the buildings are now being extended out to the line of other busi- ness blocks. The Chicago convention committee of the Vegetable Growers' Association of America solicits the co-operation of all connected with the trade toward making the convention at the Hotel La Salle on Sept. 26-29 the most successful ever held. The leading vegetable growers, florists and greenhouse men from all parts of the country have been invited and they may be assured that the program will be "worthy of their attention. The en- tertainment committee has provided many enjoyable features. Alfred Dietsch, September 23, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 715 HEWS STRONG RED POROUS INC. 1904 POTS STANDABD, AZALEA, BCLB, ORCHID, FERN, HAMGINO, EMBOSSED, ROSE, CARNATION, PALM, CYCLAMEN, CUT FLOWER, SPECIAL SHAPES TO ORDER. CHICKEN FOUNTS, PIGEON NESTS, BEAN POTS, ETC. Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of Flower Pots in the World. A. H. HEWS & CO. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WAREHOUSES Cambridge, Mass New York. N. Y.' WTieu ordering. pl>-iiae mention The Exchange DREER'S"R1VERT0N SPECIAL" Plant Tub No-Diam.Each Doz. 100 10 20 in. $1.60 $17.50 1145 00 20 18 in. 1.45 15.50 130 00 30 IS in. 40 14 in. 50 12 in. 60 10 in. 70 Sin. Mauuiitctiued for uu eicluaivel.v. The beat tub ever introduced. The neatest, ligbtest and cheapeat. Paiuted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop handles. '""""Wir^lhE"^'-^^' 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. .10 12.25 100.00 .70 7.76 80.00 .50 5.50 45 00 .40 4.40 35.00 .30 3.50 28.00 HENRY A. DREER, When ordering, please meptton The Exchange of the trade space committee, reports a great demand for space aad only a few remaining places left. Julius Keller, a landsc'ape gardener at Winnetka, has fled and cannot be found. Humiliation over a shameful accusation brought against her husband drove his wife, Mrs. Barbara Keller, to take the lives of her twelve year old son Michael, and herself in their cottage at 1(338 As- bury ave., Winnetka, lU., on Sept. 9. The bodies were found in their bedroom, all crevices of which were plugged with old dresses. Doors and windows were locked and gas from several jets was pouring into the room. They had been dead from Saturday until found on the following Tuesday. Keller left Evanston six years ago and moved to Winnetka. A. T. Pyfer & Co. are remodeling their wholesale rooms and making many im- provements preparatory for Fall trade. Two large rooms are being fixed up, one for shipping and receiving and the other as a salesroom where stock can be dis- played to the best advantage. The Flower Growers' Association have been getting a supply of Milady, Killar- ney Brilliant and Mrs. Russell Roses from the well known Wellworth farm at Downers Grove. Paul Klingsporn states that there is no trouble to move good stock. The exhibition in the Department of Floriculture at the Illinois State Fair now in progress in Springfield, is not having much attention from Chicago growers this season on account of the great scarcity of stock now prevailing. The dates for the competition in cut flowers are too early for the growers and this year the conditions are so much aggravated that exhibition stock is prac- tically out of the question. Felix Reichling reports all crops look- ing well at the Peter Reinberg green- houses. The 'Mums and Carnationa never promised better results. White Kil- larney and Sunburst will be ready for cutting in large quantities in another week. Sam Seligman of the American Bulb Co., is showing a splendid line of novel- ties in everything that constitutes the accessories of the retail trade. Mr, Se- ligman reports business good with orders coming in from all sections of the coun- try. Thos. Conlon of the plant department of the Poehlmann Bros. Co. at Morton Grove, and T. E. Waters- of the supply department, are at present visiting in eastern cities. Toney Gable, supt. of the Carnation section, is making a trip through Illinois and will visit the State Fair at Springfield. The West Michigan State Fair that is in progress at Grand Rapids this week called for a good deal of stock from the Chicago market. The florists there are taking much interest in the floricul- tural department of the fair. Chas. Erne of Erne & Klingel states that Lily of the Valley has sold as high as $6 per 100 the past week, and is of the opinion that it will be a scarce ar- ticle on the market for some time to come, as importers of pips have no as- surance of a further supply under the present conditions of ocean freight. A. F. Keenan & Co., who conducts two stares on 63d St., reports business very good in his section of the city. He made his -first trip to the market Monday as business has been so brisk he was unable to get away from his stores. A. L. Glaser, Dubuque, la., was a visitor the past week. Indianapolis, Ind. The Market Killing frosts have caused a gen- eral shortage in the flower market. All indoor stock is bringing full quoted mar- ket rates. Lilies are decidedly shorter than thev have been at $10 to" $12 per 100 for giganteum and $3 to $4 per 100 for rubrum. Carnations are much im- proved in quality at $1 to $2 per 100. The supply of Roses is certainly a good one, but these are all taken at regular market rates. Thousands of short ones come in handy for funeral work at $1 to $2 per 100. A few Cattleyas are be- ing received at 35e. to 50c. each. The first Chrysanthemums are being ofl'ered at $1.50 to $2 per dozen retail. Huge bunches of Cosmos are good profit at 25c. to 35c. per bunch. Michigan Asters will he short hereafter at $2 to $3 per 100. I. B. Cleveland, 0. The Cleveland Florists' Club held its [first September meeting at the HoUenden Hotel, Monday, Sept. 11. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Reports of standing committees were made. Two new names were proposed and the men were elected for member- ship, same being Fred Altknecht, green- house grower for the Corrigan Estate at Wickliffe, O., and Joe Zowlinsky, green- house grower for the Independence Nur- series, Independence, O. H. P. Knoble made a report on the work done at the Flower Show held at Edgewater Park. As this has been fully covered in this and previous issues of THE Exchange it is not necessary to go into details here. New officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows : President, S. N. Pente- cost ; first vice-president, Timothy Smith ; second vice-president, H. P. Merritt ; secretary, AI. Barber; treasurer, A. C. Fox. A standing vote of thanks and of appreciation was given to Herbert Bate, the retiring president. Frank Priedley announced that the final premium lists for the Fall Chrysanthemum Show would be on hand for distribution within a very short time. After the meeting refresh- ments were served by the Entertainment Committee.. Next meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 2. E. G. Wil,son. St. Louis, Mo. The Market Gladioli continue in plenty from .3c. to .5c. Asters, too, are in at 2c. to 4e., and a few Dahlias are making their appearance. They bring 2c. to 4c. Lilies, both Harrisii and rubrum, are fairly plentiful at 8c. to 10c. Valley is suffi- cient to meet demands at 4c. Various outside flowers such as Sedum and Snapdragons appear at intervals. THE PETERS S; REED POTTERY CO. SOUTH ZANESVILLE, OHIO RED POTS WM. M. VVARRIN 16 West 23d St.. NEW YORK SPECIALTIES I. G. KIMBLE 6 East Lake St., CHICAGO Made of Washed Clays — Uniformly Burned — Carefully Packed When ordering, pli-aec mention Th. Exchange (She WHILLDIN PoTTERY C0MPAN\ FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y When ordering, please mention The Exchange Some very good Russell Roses and likewise some excellent field Roses, in- cluding Cochet, Radiance and Ward, help to swell the market. Club Meeting The regular meeting of the Flo- rists' Club took place at Floral Dell, the residence and greenhouse place of C. C. Sanders. About 65 members were pres- ent also some few out-of-town visitors. The county men too were more in evi- dence than usual. The main business was the formal installation of officers. Discussions had for their subjects the best way of pushing the sale of flowers in St. Louis— Mr. Wells and J. G. Wind- ier led these. After the business was over the members inspected everything in the place. The new greenhouse, a Foley product, was especially commented on and the members predicted success for the varied crop of Carnations, Snapdragon and yellow Daisies. The Cyclamen, 'Mum plants, and the general outlook and method of the place marked it as a model establishment. A good repast of sandwiches and fried chicken, with the necessary drinks, was enjoyed by every- one. The big turnout of machines would convince anyone that there is money in the flower business. F. L. S. Kansas City, Mo. The Fashion Week One of the biggest drawing cards for the merchants of Kansas City is the coming Fashion Show, in which most of the dealers of the city will compete for prizes. A. Newell made the announce- ment recently that their window would be decorated in the Fashion Show colors of purple and gold. Mr. Newell said he did not intend to try for the prizes but since they would be offered to the pret- tiest one he would strive to make his at- tractive. "There is an extreme scarcity of flowers in Kansas City at present. I am depending on Colorado for what good Roses and Asters I am now getting." G. K. Parker has already carried out his intention of redecorating the interior of his store. The stencilling and painting has been going on all the past week. The grand opening of the Willis Wood theater spelled victory for the Leo. M. Gilday Flower Shop situated in the lobby. The Apollo Flower Shop is expecting the first shipment of this season s bas- kets. The scarcity of cut flowers is af- fecting this little shop which does the SYRACUSE Standard Red Pots STRONG-LIGHT-POROUS Write for Catalogue and Prices Syracuse Pottery L. BREITSCHWERTH. Prop. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this Summer to stock your greenhouses. Think of ns— write us— try us The Keller Pottery Co. 213-223 Pearl St., Norristown, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Kxcbange Peirce Paper Flower Pot Made in standard sizes of 2-in. to R-in. The best Paper Pot for shipping purposes. Samples fur- nished free. Aak your dealer for them. E. ALLAN PEIRCE 40 Oak St., W.ltliaiii, Man When ordering, please mention The Exchange largest business in transient customers in the city. T. J. Noll quotes the following: Am. Beauty Roses, $.S.50 to $4.00 per doz. ; medium length Am. Beauty Roses, $1.25 to $2.50 per doz.; Russell Roses, 8c. to 12c. ; Killarney, 4c. to 6c. ; Sunburst, 4c. to 8c. ; Milady, 4c. to 8c. ; Easter Lilies, 10c. to 12c.: Lily of the Valley, 6c.; Chrysanthemums, $2 to $3.50 per doz.. B. S. B. 716 The Florists' Exchange LIQUID^ 40% NICOTINE 8-Ib. can $10.60 4-lb. can 5.50 1-lb. can 1.60 "NICO-FUME" = PAPER 288-8heet can $7.60 144-3heet can 4.00 24-sheet can 85 THRIPS, - APHIS SPRAYING— VAPORIZING— FUMIGATING YOUR DEALER HAS THESE PRICES Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO,, Incorporated. LouisTflle, Ky. When ordering, please mention The Exchange (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KIND) KILLS ALL APHIS $3.00 per 100 lb. Bag on Cars York, Pa. ■«liiiiiiiiiiiiiOiiriii>lf1l»»IW»^W>WM»>IMMaiWW»iilfcMigtWM WE Sell direct to the croWer jbeedsmen_j;am.NP.T sell it TO yoi 11 ,oa diSm^'TSBSS5S"To';^7^mr>t?Tf^!!^TlS Bum. < will Burn acd Give Perfect Satisfaccioo, or Money Baek^ THE H. A. STOOTHOFF &. CO., YORK. PA Wlien orderlog. pleaae mentlup Tbe ErcbmiBe ITmS W6£D-KILL£R Grass and Weed-KlllirKT Chemical One Quart (coTers 150 sq. f t.) tO.50 One Gallon 1.50 Write for discounta and further particulars ATLAS PRESERVATIVE COMPANY OF AMERICA Dept. A, 95 Liberty St.. NEW YORK CITY When ordering, pleaae mentlop The Exchange Greenhouse Woodwork Spectalizing in Greenhouse Woodwork for the past quarter of a century Send UB your requirementa and let ua figure with you Inspection of oiu" plant cordially inrited Frank Van Assche, '"IlkfH' ^i^T^T' The Renowned Food For Plants MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND When ordering, pli-nae mfPtlon Tbg Ricbange i The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlps ajid soft scale. Qt., 81.00: gal. J2.60. lNiKi*TlAlVA A 12 p«r cent, nicotine solution prop- erly diluted for fumigating or vapor- izlngr. Qt., $1.50; g-al.. $4.50. Until further notice shipments of our products Fuogine, Vennine and Scallue will be subject to conditions of the chemical market. Prompt shipments can be guaranteed on Aphine and Kllcotlana. APHINE MANUFACTURING CO MADISON, N. J. UTiPn orflerlne. pipnsp mention The Exchange ASHES Unleached Hardwood Ashes $12.00 per ton, in barrels or bags. Capacity 50 tons a week. W. H. LEIDY, Swarthmore, Pa. Whpn nrderlru, plnnm* ttipntlnn The tCxrhange BK/lNb Unequaled for Greenhouse and Landscape Fertilizing The Pulverized Manure Co. 34 UNION STOCK YARDS CHICAGO When orderlug, please mention The Brcbange FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 4c lb '^IZ^ TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. .^"^ TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. iTga TOBACCO STEMS, 75c. rJale Large Bale, weighing 300 to 400 lbs., $2.50 Special prices In Tons and Carload Lots J.J Friedman, 285-289 Metropolilan Ave. BROOKLYN, N. Y. TYiP Kx(.li«n(r© NIKOTEEN NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK For 8pra3nng APHIS PUNK For Ftttnicatint Ask your dMil«r (or ik Nicotine Mf^. Co. ST. LOUIS ^'hen orderlnc. pleaae mentloli-^e Bjcchaag* For destroying insect life on Plants, etc. Per box ( 1 doi. rolls) $0.60 Per case (12 doz. rolls) 6.50 Get our list of other supplies GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER.^Ioh!?'' IIS4 Pin* St., St. Louis, Ma. When oraedatf, pleaae meotloD Tlie Bzcbanse Clay Tile Benches Low factory cost of material. No skilled labor required. It Is fireproof. Nothing to wear out — will last a lifetime. Can be taken down and reset. No home for vermin or bugs. Are now furnishing our new beveled rounding corner 9-in. width Floor Tile. Write for particulars. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveluid, 0. When (-rdering. please mention TTie Eichauge j The Pacific Coast | I California— Oregon— Washington j San Francisco, Cal. The Market The only noticeable fluctu.ition on the market last week was the rise in the price of "Mums brought on possibly by the short supply of Asters. These are practically over and naturally 'Mums are being drawn on heavily. All stock is cleaning up well now and business in all the stores on both this side of the bay and in Oakland shows a noticeable increase. Violets are a bit more plentiful and Carnations are improving. Besides the 'Mums on the market as reported last week, we have Partola, the red and yel- low type. The Dahlia has this year proven the most popular flower. Novor before was there such an enormous and at the same time gratifying sale of roots. Year by year the Dahlia fever seems to get a tighter grip on the public here and as a result hundreds of new seedlings are brought into fame annually. Soon the attentiim of the public and the trade will be turned to the bulb im- portations which are already due and arriving. Notes Paul Howard and wife of Los An- geles, are visiting at the St. Francis Hotel. Donald McLaren returned from his va- cation in the Santa Cruz Mts. Mark Ebel of Sacramento was in town visiting. The Pelicano-Rossi Co. in Kearny st, had a large exhibit of Dahlias in its win- dows. Most of these flowers are from the gardens of Frank Pelicano. Hogan and Evers, florists in Broad- way, Oakland, report that the past week has been the best they have had this year. They are fixing up their windows nicely with small hospital baskets of Cy- clamen, Baby Koses and Violets, and are also showing fine plants of the Coleus Creeping Queen. The office of Daniels & Wilhelm in this city are drawing up a landscape treat- ment for the proposed residential dis- trict to be situated in the grounds for- merly occupied by the Panama Pacific Exposition. These plans are being made in hopes that the landscape beauty of the exposition may be perpetuated. The MacKorie-ilcLaren Co. is exhibit- ing landscape plans at the Oakland Au- ditorium this week. A noteworthy exhibit of Dahlias was shown in a California st. window this week by Chas. Elliot, a well known Dah- lia grower. Mr. Elliot won a cup and several prizes at the recent show. B. M. Joseph of "Josephs" in Grant ave. states that September business has never been better. Mr. Joseph recently had charge of the decorating of an auto- mobile from which Lady de Bathe sold cigarettes on "Cigarette Day" here. The machine was trimmed artistically with yellow bows of ribbon and large yellow 'Mums. G. A. D. Portland, Ore. The Market Outdoor flowers are now becom- ing less each day, and as we are now having a very dry East wind, this will shorten their season considerably. Even what flowers are now in are of very poor quality. The Aster is also on the de- cline but still very useful, and some from out of the city are good. Gladioli are beginning to get less. Roses are plenti- ful and selling up. Carnations are in and being made good use of. Orchids are scarce and selling well. White Roses have been the florists' dilemma, as there was only one source in the city and at that all available Roses in white were some three or four dozen per day. Sub- stitutes of pale Sunbursts and pale Ophelia had to do. People married just the same and are just as happy. The reason for this was that all the Killar- neys in white hereabout were not in bloom. The only white Rose was Kais- erin. Lily of the Valley bids to be the scarce article on the market, and most likely Bouvardia will be the substitute. Pacific Grown Azaleas The JIartin & Forbes Co. has made good use of its window this Sum- mer and had some elegant displays. It had a plaque of orchids ( Phalipnopsis and Odontoglossums) in a heavy gold frame decorated with some mauve col- ^ired plush. Elsewhere the window con- tained some elegant va-ses of Hoosier Beauty and Tipperary Roses. SmUax covered the screen that forms the top of the window. This was probably one of the best windows shown this Sum- mer. Mr. Bovce is the artist. W. R. Smith of the Weller Pottery Co. was a visitor, also Jno. W. Hauser of New York. The Herbert & Fleischauer Co. report a fine business in cut Asters and say that distance doesn't make much differ- ence. The company is shipping 1000 Asters twice a week to Kansas City, Mo., which increases their territory consider- j ably. Salt Lake City. Ttah, was the farthest East that it had shipped success- fully, using the American Express re- frigerator car service. W. B. Clarke, representing the Cottage Gardens Co. Inc., Eureka. Cal., is call- ing on the trade both in the nurser.v line and the greenhouse men. C. W. Ward was in the city some time ago and spoke of his intentiING W'Tion firdnrlng plfHRc mention The RTohange For Greenhouses, Graperies. Hotbeds, Con- eervatories and all other purposes. Get our figure before buying. Estimates freely given. GLASS N. COWEN'S SON, '"^^JTork' When ordering, plpasf menttop Tbe Kicbange Printed noteheads. billheads and business cards identify you with The Trade. An urgent order for stock is apt to be held up, if the wholesale man is unable to identify you as one of tb^ craft. Metropolitan Greenhouse Results The successful operation of your contemplated greenhouse de- pends largely upon the previous jesults shown by your builder. It is but fair to assume that what we have accomplished for others we can accomplish for you. We have been building greenhouses for so many years that there must be a Metropolitan Greenhouse near you. If not, write us and we will gladly send you a list of Metropolitan Greenhouse owners, then you can see for yourself about their results. PUT YOUR GREENHOUSE PROBLEMS UP TO US We go anywhere in the (/. 5. to submit planm and prieeM METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. PATENTED GREENHOUSES 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave. Brooklyn, N. Y. When ordering, plense meptlon The E^cbapge Greenhouse Material ^^i Hot-Bed Sash 1 of Loaisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts — Patent V and U Gutters g'~Our Grade Invariably the Best Our Prices Right A. DIETSCH CO.. 2638 Sheffield Ave., Chicago, 111. t Wlien ordering, please roentiop The Exchange PIPE CUT TO SKETCH iTipWflliWiFVfRIPiiP!^ It will pay to correspond with us Wrought Iron Pipe, Tubes and Fittings NEW AND SECOND HAND Thoroughly overhauled, with new threads and couplings, in lengths of 16 feet and over Guaranteed to give satisfaction ALBERT & DAVIDSON, Inc., 21 7-223 Union Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The E?icbange HIGHEST PRICED .» CHEAPEST SOiL,BR« IM>VOB GiBLiN Green H)us£ Boilers aiBLIlN A CO. 107 Broad Street, Utica, N. T. LET US TELL TOO ABOUT THBM W^en ordering, please mention The Exchange Greenhouse GLASS haTeoS^^pH^e"^"" SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., Chicago, 111. When ordering, pK^ase mention The Exchange F. K. BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM 718 The Florists' Exchange Houses of Stearns Cypress 26 Years In Use BUILT IN 1889 HOT BED SASH ti PECKY CYPRESS BENCH STOCK Our Cypress Houses Last longer than iron Break less glass than iron Are less expensive than iron ASK FOR CIRCULAR E The A.T. Stearns Lumber Company, Neponset-Boston, Mass. WTien ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange It Will Be Another Jacobs House No sooner had we finished these three greenhouses for Viale Bros., of Pittsfield, Mass., than they started to consider building another, and wrote us "You can bet it will be a Jacobs House, and no other. Our houses are the talk of the town." Each of these three semi-iron patented even span greenhouses is 21 x 150 feet, and is equipped with our patented iron gutters and ice clearing eave plates. We furnished all three complete, including the heating system. Why wouldn't they want their next greenhouse to be a Jacobs "and no other>" WE KNOW WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT. TO DO What's more, we can save money for you. S. JACOBS & SONS Greenhouse Builders 1365-1379 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. A STB C A rOR GREENHOUSE GLAZING USE IT NOW Mastlca la elastic and te- nacious, admits of ezpansioD and contrac- tion. Putty be- comes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without break- Ing of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. F. O PIERCE CO., 12 W. Bro«dw.T. New York bo...« ui U.J line, ui. 11,11 »^..i IKMiiug DuikT!.: Boiler to Heat 1,000 Feot of Glass, 60° tST.SO Boiler to Heat 1.300 Feet of Glass. 60» 48.00 Boiler to Heat 2,000 Feet of Glass. 60° 61.50 Boiler to Heat 2.600 Feet of Glass. 60° 73.50 Boiler to Heat 3.000 Feet of Glass. 60°. . . 00.00 " Boilers. Steam or Hot Water, up to 60.000 feel of Glass Heatinn Caparity J. F. GORMAN, 250 West 128th St., NEW YORK Wlipn nrderint:. pU'a<-^ luontion Tlie Excbange PIPE New and Second Hand ALSO PIPE FITTINGS All Pipe guaranteed absolutely per- fect or replaced without charge Largest Stock of Second Hand Pipe in the East Prompt Shipments Special PriecM to FlorittM EAGLE PIPE SUPPLY CO., Inc. 30 Church Street, NEW YORK CITY KROESGHELL BOILER SEND FOR CATALOGUE Kroeschell Bros. Co. 468 W. Erie St., CHICAGO BUILT AT A LESS COST BY GEORGE PEARCE 203 Tremont Ave., ORANGE, N. J. Write me and save money Non-Kink Woven Hose Id any lenctb (one piece) with couplings, 14c. per foot. Un- equ^led at tbe price. Rem- nants. ■bort«r than 50 feet, lOo. per foot, witb couplinsa. Hose Valve — 70c Ail bran except tbe hand wheeL Has a removable leather disk wbiob is easily replaced to ke«p water tight. Stuffing boi preveota leaka at stem. METROPOUTAN MATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metrop«l]l»n It, Brooklrn, t. T Cut the Cost of Glass Cutting Use "Red Devil" Glass Cutters Save Class, Money, Labor, Time They have hand-boned and tested atcel cut- ting wheels. Cut more glasa witb leas pressure than any other cutters. A sample will prove it to you. Send 25c for No. 3-in-l with three wheels in bead. Leather case free. Write for booklet. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., Inc. 90 Chambers Street. New York City 'ILl' LicUanRC PRICES ADVERTISED ARE FOR THE TRADE ONLY l^^.ea ordent^:. Ple,se -en..on TTe E,eb.n^e Greer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive easy and true, heciuse both bevels are on ihe same side. Can't twist in,d break the elass in driving. C^alviD- ized and will not mst. No riehis or Irftt. The Peerless Olazine Point is talented. Noo'hers like v^ it. Order lfomvou(deaIerX\/' or direct from us. j^yy^ 1000. 75c. postpaid. fPj x;^ HEKRY A. DREER.I |^C^- 714 Chettnut StreetX . "^ \ 1 FULL 1 SIZE f N? 2 Jeptember 23, 1916. The Florists' Exchange fCLA SSIFIED ADVERTISE TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER SITUATIONS^Wi«^^ 3ARDEXER — Working head or superintendent wishes position to take entire charge of private >lBce. Single, age 31. Ist-class experience with ome college training in growing flowers, vegetables a greenhouses, hotbeds, coldframes and outside ihDting, caring of shrubs, layout flower beds, lower and Rose gardens; making or caring for beat ftwn if desired, also understand all farm work, OW8. horses, etc. State salary in first letter. Best ■f references. Sober, industrious, honest and trust- 'rorthy. Address U. R.. care The Florists' Ex- hange. :lTr.A.TION WANTED— .\3 superintendent o^ i:-?neral foreman on commercial place. Life-long ^uT' 'pean and American experience in all branches, acluiiing greenhouses, evergreens and flowering I hrubs; perennials a specialtj". Correspondence in- l-ited. None but up-to-date progressive firms need ipply. References given and required. Good v&gfi required. Scotchman, age 40. Address ■'. G.. care The Florists' Exchange. X)UNTRY ESTATE SUPERINTENDENT seeks position Oct. 1. Competent, temperate, steady; iicellent greenhouse manager, landscape artist; ijpert with orchard and farm crops under humid ind irrigated conditions; efficient executive; knows 3orse. livestock, engines, construction at first land; college education. Six years with present :mplover. Manager, Trees Orchard, Roswell, V. M. PRIVATE POSITION by German gardener. 25 years in this country, of wide experience in all branches, able to do Ist-class work and bring a jlace to excellent condition. Middle aged, good :haracter, able, competent, trustworthy, of best jerman horticultural college, connected with Royjil Gardens around Berlin. A place desired to is-ork to a personal satisfaction, not mere size. etc. Address U. Q.. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By first-class Orchid gr jwer; private or commercial (private pre- ferred'. Have had 15 years' experience in all branches of Orchid culture, including seedling raising, etc. Married, age 32. Can furnish excel- lent references as to capability and character. Please give full particulars in first letter. Address '■-'- H . care The Florists' Exchange. tIT ATION WANTED— By working head gar- u-^Jier or foreman; 26 years' practical experience in every line of the business under glass and out- doors. Capable to manage any place, Sober and honest; married; age 40. Ist-class references as to diaracter and ability. Wishes permanent position. Address T. K., care The Florists' Exchange . HEAD GARDENER— EngHsh; age 34; married/ small family; desires position to take charge o private place. First-class all around grower of "--• - 'Slums and Carnations a specialty. Can men to best advantage. At present engaged. : references. Apply U. K., care The Florists' -- 'ige. SIT'.VTION WANTEI>— By Ist-class florist, p t plant and vegetable grower; 28 years old; 2iir-;ed; small family; Polish; quick worker; sober. Li;o -fiperience, private and commercial places; Ir- . J5s references from past and present employers GiVt; particulars and wages. Address U. L., care The Florists' Exchange. SITLATION" WANTED— As foreman by ui>-to- date grower of Roses, Carnations and general iteck. retail or wholesale. Age 4S; marri&d; life oqwrience; active. Best of references as to character and ability. Desires a change. Address U. J-. care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— By young man, un- married, 28 years; thoroughly experienced in cultivation of outdoor nursery stock, grafting, budding, etc., inside as well as outside. Natioual- itj'. Dutchman. G. Nathot, Nurseryman, Bos- koop. Holland. SITUATION WANTED— By landscape architect, of large experience, able, trustworthy, competent; sketching, designing of frontal views, ground plana in superior way. Practical execution of any land- scape project, doing most artistic work. Address P. P-. care The Florists' Exchange- SITUATION WANTED— By lady as saleswomen, ■ designer and general work about retail store. Willing to work. Can give references. State salary-. Address U. E.. care Chicago Office, The Florists' Exchange- SITUATION WANTEI>— By good designer and decorator; 27; 12 years' e:^>erience, capable of taking charge. Open for position Oct. 1st. Best of references. Address U. N., care "The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED — As gardener on private estate. English; age 32; single; strictly sober. Can handle any size place; good on greenhouse work. Good reference.^. Address E. G. Blagrave, care Finely Barrell. Lake Forest, III. SITUATION W.AVTED- By young man with opportunity of learning designing, decorating and general store work. Five years' experience in grow-ing cut flowers and pot plants. H. Nelson, 18 Brownell St.. Providence. R. I. SITUATION WANTEI>— By landscape artist, architect and salesman; 22 years' experience; preferably West or Southwest. Reference ex- changed for a strictly No. 1 contract. Address Box. 153, El.vria. Ohio. SITUATION WANTED — By gardener, experi- enced in greenhouse and outdoor gardening. Best references. Swiss; age 40; married, no chil- dren. Address T. E., care The Florists' Exchange . Continued to Next Colaznn The columns under this heading are reserved for advertisements of Stock for Sale. Stock Wanted. Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or other Wants: ako of Greenhouses, Land. Second-hand Materials, etc., for Sale or Rent. Our charge is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, in ordinary reading type like this, without display. No advt. accepted for less than thirty cents. AdTCs. act In heavy faced type. 15 ctt. per line (6 words to the line). Display advts. in these columns, $1.50 per inch- ^^ , U replies to Help Wanted, Situation Wanted or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, please add 10 eta. to cover expense of forwarding. Copy must reach New York office. P. O. Box 100 Times Square Station, by Tuesday night. Advertisers in Western Stales desiring to ad- vertise under initials, may save time by having answers directed care our Chicago office. I Aiirttt eithtr New York: Box 100 Times Square Station. Cliicago: Room 307, 143 No. Wabash Ave. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— As manager or foreman, by competent grower of Roses, Carnations, pot plants, etc. American; 38 years of age. Wish to locate with reliable concern. Address S. R., care The Florists' Exchange. GARDENER— Scotch, married. 21 'years' prac- tical experience, horticulture and agriculture, desires management of well kept private estate Stitt, Blue Point, L. I.. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED— By Ist-class designer and .decorator; able to manage store. Years of experience. Al references. State salary. L. Goran - son, care McCann. 3S High St., New Haven. Conn. SITU.\TION WANTED— By Srst-class designer and decorator and store man. Can furnish best of references. Address U. M-, care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— To take charge of sec- tion of Roses or Carnations. References. Simon Heemskerk, 1529 Aich St.. Philadelphia. Pa. jmPJVANTED^ Wanted Good commercial Rose grower to take charge of section. Wages S18.00 per week. F. FALLON, ROANOKE, - - VA. WANTED Man for all-around ^eenhouse work in plant growing establishment. Must be a neat and active worker. Especially good potter. Wages to start. $14.00 per week. LOUIS DUPUY, WHITESTONE. L. I. WANTED — A young man who has had experience in growing fruit trees, shrubs and Roses. One who is capable of working into a position of trust and has had some experience in packing and storing trees for Winter. Apply, giving full particulars as to experience, to the F. W, Brow Nursery Co., Inc., Rose Hill. N. Y- WANTED — Gardener for high-class flower store who has had experience in buying plants, care of same in houses, conservatories, etc. Good salary with every chance for advancement. Only experi- enced hustlera need apply. Confidential. Address U. C.. care The Florists' Exchange. W.\NTED OCT. 1st.— FirstKilass greenhouse man for private place in the Berkshires. One who thinks more about his business than his pleasures. S40.00 per month, board and room. A raise in the Spring if of approved ability. Application to Fonico.care G. Howard. Seed Store, Pittsfield. Mass. WANTED— In Orange Co., 60 miles from city, married man to take charge of snoall greenhouse Chouse plants, nothing fancy), and to attend steam heater in the residence and make himself generally useful. Must be strictly sober with good references. Address S. H.. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — ^Competent, experienced man in Roses. Sweet Peas. Carnations. Chr>'santhe- mums and Bedding plants, for general greenhouse work. Must come well recommended. State ex- perience and wages expected. Address U. A., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Travehng salesman with experience preferred, to call on the nursery trade. Good opening for the right party to connect with live. up-to-date house. Reply, stating age. salary ex- pected and experience, to Nursery, care The Flo- riats' Exchange. WANTED AT^NCE— Young man with technical knowledge of general nursery sto^k. and ex- perience in making quick planting plans. This posi- tion o5ers a g03i future. Aiiress U. B., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Single man of gODi education, with lst-cla35 knowledge of general nursery stock; one specially adapted for the road. Right salary to the right man. Apply personally if possible, to Bob- bink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. WANTED — Herbaceo'js plant grower. Young man with long experience in propagating and growing of herbaceous perennials and commercially allied plants. Address U. D., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Man to grow Christmas and Easter stock. Only experienced man need app ly. Address Q. O , care The Florists' Exchange. Continned to Next Colnnin HELPJVANTED "help WANTED MALE Man familiar with greenhouse work to make himself generally useful on large Rose growing establishment. Address U. F., care The Florists' Exchange- _^^ WANTED — Man with experience in Carnations. One who can assist in general repairing and firing preferred. State references and wages wanted (with board and room). Stafford Conservatories. Jos. J. Braun. Prop., Stafford Springs. Conn. WANTED AT ONCE— Man for general green- house work on a Carnation place in Connecticut. One who is handy with tools and can assist in firing. Address, stating full particulars and Wages wanted, U. O.. care The Florists' Exchange. WANrED^Eipsrienced, energetic working fore- man, compstent to assume charge of a commercial plant of 1S.033 ft. of glass, growing Roses and a miscellaneous stock. Address Box No. 2, Sta. E., Buffalo. N. Y. WANTED— -Man who thoroughly understands foli- age plants to act as buyer and manager of pot plant department. Apply in person, lo H. Ber- shad. care F. Loeser & Co., Fulton St., Brooklyn, N. Y. BRIGHT YOUNG MAN wanted in wholesale florists to do errands and make himself generally useful. Fair penman. State age and wages. Address .T. Q.. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED— Young man about 25 for Carnation section, who can help in design department. $18.00 a week. 300,000 ft. of glass. Location, west. Address N. P., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A young man with experience in land- scape work, draughting, etc.. as assistant in our landscape department. Address S. B., care The Florists' Exchange. W.\NTED AT ONCE — Good man for Xmas, Easter and bedding plants. Must have good references, $45.00 per month, room and board. Address T. Malbrane. Johnstown, Pa. WANTED AT 0>JCE— Two good section men in our new Rose houses. State wages and experi- ence. Married man preferred. Quidnick Green- houses. Inc.. Qaidnick. R. I. W.\NTED— -\ married man for commercial place. Able to grow Carnations and general greenhouse stoek. Wa^es S33.0D a month and house. Ges. Stewart. Tuxedo. N. Y. WANTED — Young, single man. as assbtant in greenhouses. $40.00 and board. Address Frederick Hitchman. Ralph Pulitzer's Estate, Manhasset. L. I.. N. Y. WANTED — Night fireman. Permanent position and good wages to the right party. Hot water heating- -\pply in person to E. G. Asmus' Son, Hudson Blvd. & Violet St.. North Bergen. N. J. WANTED— Energetic live wire floral artist for modern shop. Address C. Uttley, 321 Walnut St.. Harrisburg, Pa. ^^_ WANTED — Gardener, and wife to cook and help in house. No small children. Hollander pre- ferred. Address U. S.. care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Ist-class Rose grower, commercial. Steady position, right wages to the right man. Green Plain Rose Farm, Yardley, Bucks Co., Pa. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES A REPRE3ENT.\TIVE WANTED— In every county, to act as our agent for the Wilson-Hoyt Concrete Bench. Good. live. respDnsible growera preferred for exclusive co.inty agencies. Write for particulars and commissions. Mead-Suydam Co., 153 North 13th St., Newark, N. J. STOCK FOR SALE AR&UC&RIAS AR\UCA.RIA.S Eicelsa. 3 tiers t«0 00 per 100 EiceUa. 4 tierj $75.01 to Sl'JO.OI per 100 Robij5ta. 6 ioch $1.23 to tZ.03 each Write today for a copy of oar plaat butletio and oulb list. It contains everything you need. S. .S PEVN'OCK-MEEHW CO., 160».162O Ludlow St.. PfaiLadelphia. Pa AR.\aC.\Rl.\S 2 tiers, 4ac. each, $5.00 per dozen. 2-3 tiers, 60c. each, $6.50 per dozen. 3-4 tiers, 75c. each. $S.00 per dozen. ER.VEST ROBER. vyjL.METTE, ILL. Continned to Next Colnmn 719 MENTS { «_ll » ■!-» I I l> 11 » H l»l H ■» ■! * l» * H * "~* "? __STOCK^FORJALE__ ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS PLUM0S08 Exceptional Value 100 1000 2M-in «3 00 SUM 3-in , equal to 4-in 8.00 50.00 4-in., very heavy 12.00 100.00 SPRENGERI 2H-in.. extra heavy 3.00 25.00 3-in., extra heavy 6.00 _ 60.00 Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything you need, S S. PE.VNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 160S-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. ASPARAGUS Plumoaua Plant*, A 1 quality. 100 1000 2K-inch »3.00 $25.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI Extra heavy, 3-inch ^^^. 6M 50.00 PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 SEVENTH ST., PITTSBURGH, PA. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— Im- mediate shipment. Strong. $1.00 per 100 $8.00 per 1000. 5000 at $7.00 per 1000. 2H-Ul pots, heavy, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. S. J. REUTER i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Sprengen, strong, 2-year-old bench plants, $3.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. IRA G. MARVIN, 23 So. Franldin St , WILKES-BARRE, PA. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— 2H-iD- POte, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000: 4-in., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Cut sprays, assorted lengths, $1.00 per 100. S. G. Benjamin^Fiahkill, N. Y. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS AND SPRENGERI— Fine 3-in. plants, $4.00 per 100. These will please you. Cash. J. W. Miller. Shiremanstown, Pa^ ASPARAGUS — Plumosus, Sprengeri and Hatcheri Seedlings. 2>i, 3 and 4-in. Note my ad., page 685. Roman J. Irwin, lOS W. 28th St., New York City. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— 2-in., $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Fine .f^orthern grown Btock. Edw. W. Schuster, Crooketon, Minn. ASP-ARAGUS PLU-MOSUS — Extra strong 2-in., $2.30 per 100. Cash. W. S. Gibney, Hagers- town, Md. ASPARAGUS — Sprengeri and Plumosus, 2)4-ui., good, strong stock, 82.00 per 100. Cash, please. J. J. Clayton & Son, West Grove, Pa. ASPAR.AGUS— Plumosus. 2>i-in. poU, $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Cash. Blackmon Bros.. Centre St., Trenton, N. J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— $1.00 per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Collingdale Green- houses, CoUingdale, Pa. ASP-ARAGUS SPRENGERI— 3-in.. 4c. Dis- count of 4% with cash order. B. C. Blake Co., Springfield, O. ASPARAGUS PLU-MOSUS— Thumb pot plants, $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Four per cent, off with cash. B. C. Blake Co., Springfield. O. See Display Ad, page 634 . AXGLIN &. W.ALSH CO., Williamsbridge, N. Y. AZALEAS AZ.ALEAS — Mollis, weU budded, 12-15. 15-18, 18-21 inches high and through. jCl2-jClli l>er 100. Guldemond Bros., Boskoop, Holland. BAY TREE8 BAY TREES — Write for wholeaale jrritx llal, Jullua Roelir» Co.. Rutherford. N. J. BEGOmAS BEGONLAS 100 1000 Begonia Chateiaine. 2Vi-in $5.00 $45.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 4-in 1200 8 J. REUTER A SON. INC.. WESTERLY, R. I BEGONIAS — Delivery from May 15th Mrs. J. A. Peterson (New). 2)i-in. poU. $25.00 per 100, $200.00 per 1000. „ , JULIUS ROEHRS, CO., RUTHERFORD, N. J BEGONIA — Chatelaine, fine 4-in. plants at $10.00 per 100. Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia. Pa. _^ BEGONIAS — Chatelaine, strong 3-in., ready for shift, $S.00 per 100. F. W. Fletcher 4 Co , Inc., Aubumdale, Mass. ^ ^ BEGONIAS — All varieties. See display ad., page 685. Roman J. Irwin. 103 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Contianed to Next Page 720 The Florists' Exchange _STOCK FOR SALE BEGONIAS BEGONIAS 100 1000 Chatelaine. ZH-inoh »6.00 $60.00 3-inch 9.00 80.00 4-inch 12.0() Vernon, 4-incb 10.00 Lun.inosa, 2H-inch 6.00 50.00 3 and 4-iQoh. .S8.00 and 12.00 MagniecB, 2>i-inth 6.00 60.00 3-incfr. 8.00 75.00 4-inch 12.00 Lorraine, 4-inch 35.00 Oth6r varieties, prices on application. Write today for our plant bulletin and bulb list, containiDK everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. See Display Ad, page 684. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., Willianiebridge, N. Y. ~BOUVARDIA B0UVARDIA3— Excellent stock. Red. pink and white, 2H-m.. t5 00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Roman J. lr»-iD, 108 W. 28th St., New York. BOX TREES BOX TREES — Standards, Pyramids and Bush. Price list on demand. Julius Roebrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. - BOXWOOD BOXWOODS PYRAMIDS— Broad, heavy speciraeDs. 2 ft. tl.fiO each: 2^ ft.. S2.00 each; 3 ft.. t2.60 each; 4 ft., $4.50 each. Price includes tubs. f. o. b.. Dun- dee. 111. Write for prices on larger sizes. BUSH SHAPE— 10-12-in.. balled. 30c. each; IS-in.. balled. 60c. each; 30-in.. balled. $1.76 each.. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO . INC.. Boi 407 DUNDEE. ILL BULBS AMERICAN GROWN BULBS SOLD OUT HOLLAND BULBS A large stock coming. First-class bulbs never offered at more reasonable prices. Send list for special quotations. Catalogue on Application. Geo. P. Buck & Son ColliDgBwood, N. J. BULBS Hyacinths, Tulips, Daflodils, Narcissus, Spanish Iris. Get our prices before placing your order. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything vou need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. BULBS — Frcesia Purity, SS.OO per 1000; good, clean stock. Dutch bulbs, .Hyacinths, Tulips. Narcissus, Crocus, about all kinds on hand. Send for our list. Thoa. Cogger. 229 Laurel St.. Melrose, Mass. TULIPS — Surplus importation. Early single va- rieties mixed, only $4.00 per 1000. Bargain Satisfaction guaranteed. Order now. Cash or C. O. D. Fargo, Importer. Frencbtown, N. J. CALCEOLARIAS CALCEOLARIAS This plant i- becoming more popular each year. Order now. 2H-inch $7.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000. Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everytning vou need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. CALCEOLARIAS — Carter's prize, finest mixed. ready Sept. 1st and later. 23^-in., $7.00 per 100. Roman J. Irwin. 108 W. 2Sth St., New York. CALCEOLARIA See Display Ad, page 684. ANGLIN & WALSH CO.. Williamsbridge, N. Y . CALENDULA CALENDULA The very best strain for greenhouse growing. 100 1000 2J.^-inch $4.00 $30.00 4 -inch 15.00 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.l 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa CALENDULAS— Fine plants of Orange King, Prince of Orange, and Lemon Queen, out of 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Cash, please. Frederick Holtke, Fifth & Broad Sta.. CarUtadt. N. J. CALENDUL.\S — Prince of Orange. 2;i-\a., strong plants, $30.00 per 1000. S. A. Stevens & Son. Spring Valley. N. Y. CALLAS See Display Ad. page 684. ANGLIN & WALSH CO.. WiUiamsbridge. N. Y CARNATIONS CARNATION PLANTS Enchantress. White Enchantress. Winsor White Perfection. White Wonder and Beacon. $6.00 per 100. S.Sfl.OO per 1000: 250 plants at the 1000 rate. Brant Bros.. Inc.. Utica. N. Y. CARNATIONS— Field-grown Carnation planta; fine, healthy stock, No. 1. L. P. Enchantress. R. P. Enchantress. W. Enchantress. Itosette, White Wonder. Herold. $6.00 per 100. Cash, please. Engelmano. 379 Elm St.. Pittafield. Mass. Continned to Next Column STOCKj;OR^ALE Carnations FIfiLD GROWN CAKN.'\TION PLANTS Onlv a few more hundred left. 100 1000 White Wonder $6.50 $.55,00 Matchless 8.50 55.00 W. Perfection 6.50 Alice 8,00 Victory 8.50 Enchantress Supreme 7.50 ■ P. Lawson 3.50 P. WiUBor 3.50 Nebraska. BARGAIN 10.00 Beacon ■. ; 6.50 ARTHUR COOMBS W. HARTFORD. CONN. Field Grown Carnations See complete List with prices. See our Display afi. in this issue. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Laura Weber Fine, field-grown plants, $10,00 per 100, $80,00 per 1000. GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, Inc. Wholesale Florists 101 West 28th Street NEW YORK Red Wing The coming Red Carnation Strong field grown plants, $12.00 per 100, $110.00 per 1000 WM.A.DAWSON,Willimantic, Conn. CARNATION.S— Field-grown. White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress and .\Inia Ward, $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000, Enchantress Supreme. «6,.50 per 100. $80,00 per 1000, Cornell (new red). $7,00 per 100. $80,00 per 1000, IRA G. MARVIN 2.3 S. Franklin St,. WILKES-BARRE, PA. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS Matchless White Wonder White Enchantress $8,00 per 100 CHAS. H, TOTTY, MADISON, N. J. ALICE The most profitable light pink. Easy to grow — a great producer. $6.50 per 100. $80.00 per 1000. A. A. GANNETT GENEVA. N. Y. CARNATIONS — Field-grown Carnation plants, in all varieties; Ist-class stock. See display ad, page 6S5 Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., New York. CARNATIONS — Hardy Carnations, florists' fancy mixed, thrifty plants, $2.50 per 100. Cash. Fort Recovery Dahlia Gardens. Fort Recovery, O. See display .\d. page 6S4. ANGLIN & WALSH CO.. Williamsbridge. N. Y CHRYSANTHEMUMS EMMA A Garza-Anemone, Double Pompon, pale pink. It's a dandy I You will make no mistake in buying stock of this 'Mum; comes into bloom about Nov. 15th. finishes early in December. Cuttings ready now. $15.00 per 100. GUTTMAN & RATNOR, INC., Wholesale Florists 101 West 28th Street. NEW YORK POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— Diana. Baby, Quinola, Klondyke, Sol. d'Or, Helen Newbury. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready April 1st. White Bros.. Medina. N. Y. CINERARLAS Cinerarias 2 ' 2-inch pots Half dwarf, selected strains, best colors: $.1.50 per 100. $30 00 per 1000; 3-inch.. $5.00 per 100, $40,00 per 1000, Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. CINERARIA Half Dwarf Mixed 2^-in. pots ready now. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Selected strain from the best colors. S. J. REUTEK & SON. INC., WESTERLY, R. I. CINERARIA.?— Half dwarf, finest mixed, 2>i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St.. New York. See Display Ad. page 684. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., WUliamsbridge. N. Y Continned to Next Colnmn STOCK FOR SALE OTEMATIS '_ CLEMATIS — Pot grown. 40 varieties, large stock. 1 and 2 years in pots. From .^6 to /"lO per 100. Guldemond Bros.. Boskoop, Hollang, CROTON8 CROTONS — From 3-in. pots, 8 to lOin. high in 8 varieties. $15.00 per 100: from 2>i-in. pots, in 10 varieties, $5.00 per 100. B. .M » n hers 4 Co., Gretna, La. ^ ^_ CYCLAMEN CYCLAMEN The very best strains and the very best quality, 100 1000 2J^-inch $7,50 $60,00 2H-inch, equal to 3-inch 8,00 75,00 3-inch, extra good 10.00 90.00 4-inch, extra good 20.00 Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletm and Bulb List, It contains evervthiiiy you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. IGOS-lll.'O Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. CYCI.A.ME.N— Improved Wandsbek type. 3-in.. separate or mixed. $>< 00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Salmon separate," $10,00 per 100. Ernest Rober. Wilniette. Ill, CYCLA.MEN— Giant flowering, best strain. 2M- In. pots. $6.00 per 100. $50.00 per 1000; 3-in. pots. $8.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin. lOX W. 28tb St., New York. Scf Display Ad, page 684. ANGLIN & WALSH CO.. Williamsbridge. N. Y. DAHLIAS DAHLIAS — Large, field-grown clumps. Sylvia. Jack Rose. Red Hussar, Black Beauty, Blue Oben and other varieties. Extra large tubers, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Hatboro Flower and Fruit Farma. Hstboro, Fa. DAISIES DAISIES— 2}i-inch 100 1000 Boston Yellow $6.00 $50.00 Marguerites 6.00 50.00 Write today for our_ Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. DECORATIVE PLANTS LATANIA BORBONICA PALMS— 15-in. tubs, suitable for decorative work. $5.00 each. Pan- danus Veitchii. 15-in. tubs. $5.00 each. Henry Smith, cor, Monroe & Division Aves,, Grand Rapids. Mich, DELPHINIUMS DELPHINIUM— Belladonna, (sky-blue Larkspur) strong clumps, one and two years old. very good stock. $9,00 per 100, Cash with order. T. Ziol- kowski. Center Moriches. L. I.. N. Y. DRACa:NAS DRAC^NAS: Indivisa: Transplanted Seedlings, extra good ready for 4-inch pots. $35.00 per 1000 100 1000 3-inch $8,00 $75,00 4-inch, very strong 20.00 5-inch, very strong 35.00 Terminalis: 4-inch, well colored, $30.00 per 100. Fragrans: 6-inch, $40.00 per 100. Lord Welseley: 4-inch. $35.00 per 100. Other sizes and varieties, prices on application. Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. DRAC.ENA INDIVISA— Field plants, nice stock, 6c,. while they last. Cash please. Hillside FIo- rist. Wortendyke. N. J. DRACiENAS DRAC.ENA INDIVISA— Pot grown. 4-in.. ready for 5-in.. $15.00 per 100. P. R. Quinlan Est., Onondaga Valley. N. Y. DRACaiNA INDIVISA— Fine field-grown stock, ready for 5-in. pots. $15.00 per 100. Fred J. Stupp. 94 Lake Ave.. Auburn. N. Y. See Display Ad. page 6S4. ANGLIN & W.^LSH CO.. Williamsbridge. N. Y ERICAS Ericas, young stock for growing on. strong and well rooted plants out of 2H and 2>-4-inch pots. Erica Fragrans Melanthera $10 per 100 " Regerminans $10 " Cupressina $15 " Gracilis Autumnalia $10 '* " Persoluta Rosea $10 " Peraoluta Alba $10 " ■' Globularia $10 " " President Carnot , $15 " " President Faure $15 " " Ventricosa Rosea $15 Cash with order, please. ANTON SCHULTHEIS 316 19th St. College Pomt. N. Y. FERNS TABLE FERNS — Best varieties, fine stock. 2-in., $3.00 per 100. $2.5,00 per 1000: 3-in,. $5,00 per 100. $40,00 per 1000, Henry Smith, cor. Monroe & Division Aves,. Grand Rapids. Mich, Continued to Next Colnmn STOCK FOR SALE EUONYMUS EUONYMUS RADICANS FOR SALE— Several thousand from rooted cuttings to sturdy planta. 4 and 5 years old. This is a large leaf, quick-grow- ing variety of Radicans, It originated in this town and is extremely desirable. Price and sample fflants on application. F. E. Palmer. Inc., Brook- ine, Mass. FERNS FERNS 100 1000 Scottii. 2H-in $5.00 $45.00 Boston. 2H-"'> 5.00 45.00 Teddy. Jr.. 2K-m-. extra good 6.00 50.00 6-io. of the above, $50.00 to $75.00 per 100. 4 ■ 100 lOOOl 11 Scottii. 4-in $25.00 $200.00 Teddy. Jr. 4-in 25.00 200.00 Roosevelt. 4-in 25.00 200.00 6-in. of the above. $60.00 and $75.00 per 100. SPECIAL OFFER Per 100 2000 Teddy. Jr.. 5J^-in.. good $25.00 2000 Teddy Jr.. Bench Ferns, ready for 6-in. pots. $15.00 per 100 for the lot. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, I'.'i FERNS Boston and Roosevelt From Bench. SIO.OO and S15.00 per 100. S-in. pots $15.00 per 100 6-in. pots 30.00 per 100 7-in. pots 50c. each 8-in. pots 75c. each Cash with order. E. R. SEYMOUR WARREN. R. I. FERNS Asparagus plumosus, 3,'--2-in. pots So. Asparagus plumosus, 4.'-2-in. pots lOc. -■Vsparagus Sprengeri, 3} :.-in. pots 60. Aspidium Tsussimense, 3J-2-iii- pots IOb, Pteris Wilson j. 5-iii. pots 20c- Pteris Wimsetti, 5-in. pots 20e. Pteris Tremula, 5i'2-in. pots 30o. Pteris Adiantoides, oH-in. pots 30e. Cyrtomium falcatiim. 4H-in- pots 15c Cash. E. D. KAULBACK & SON, MALDEN, MASS. BOSTON AND ROOSEVELT FERNS 4-in., 12c.; 6-in., 40c. 7-in., 5oc.; 8-in., 80c. 9-in..$1.00;10-in.,»1.25 These ferns are all pot-grown, and in A-1 coi^ dition and guaranteed to be as good as any on thtt market. Cash with order, please. FELIX KRAMER, ^aine Street. NILES, OHIO All Ferns pot grown. 100 1000 Boston. 2-in $3.00 $25.00 Whitmani. 2-in 4.00 35.00 Roosevelt, 2-in 4.00 35.00 Teddy, Jr.. 2-in 5.00 45.00 All orders with cash, 4% discount. B. C. Blake Co . Springfield, Ohio FERNS — Scottii, ol^-in. and 6-in., fine plants, at $30.00 and S3o.O per 100. Sniithii. 4-in., $20.00 per 100. Teddy Jr., S-in. specimen plants, at $10.00 per doz. Pteris Wilsonii. 2;4-in., 33.00 per 100^ Henrj- Engler, 4651 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. HOLLY FERNS— Bench grown. C. falcatum. ready for 4-in. pots, 10c. ; C. Rochfordianum, ready for 4-in. and 4^i-in. pots, 14c. You can quadruple your money on these in six weeks. F. W. Fletcher & Co.. Inc., Auburndale, Mass. FERNS — Scottii, 3-in., $7.00 per 100; Scottii, Teddy. Jr., 6-in., $35.00 per 100; Scottii. Teddy Jr. and Roosevelt. 7-in.. 45c. each. Ask prices on large plants, any size. Cash, please. M. Uilpert, Sta. O., 313 Belair Rd.. Baltimore. Md. FERNS — Boston, in 4-in. pots, strong, heavy, clean, bushy stock, ready for retAil counter; shipped in pots. 20c. each. S20.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. Hopkins, The Florist. Brattle- boro. \'t. FERNS — 300 Boston Ferns from bench. Fine, strong, healthy plants; these must be seen to be appreciated. $20.00 per 100. Cash with order. W. Rummler. 321 Broad St.. Carlstadt, N. J. TABLE FERNS — Best varieties, fine stock, 2-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Geo. H. Mclntyre, Eaathampton, ^lass. TABLE FERNS— Best varieties, 2>^-lo.. 3c. Orders of 250 at 2f-^c.; orders of 1000 $22.50. Brant Bros. Inc., Utica, N. Y. FERNS — 1000 Boston Ferns, out of bench, strong healthy clean plants, ready for 6-in. pots. 20c A D. Scheinfeld. Secaucus. N. J. FERN SEEDLINGS AND OTHER FERNS^ In any quantity; see advertisement on page 6S9. J. F. Andervoo, Fern Specialist, Short Hills. N. J. FERN SEEDLINGS — In all varietiea; alao aU other Ferns, '2^i-\n., etc. See display ad., pag* 6S5. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28th St., N. V. TABLE FERNS — Best varieties. 23^-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; 3'-a-in. pots. $7.00 per lUO. Blackmon Bros.. Centre St., Trenton, N. J. See Display Ad, page 684. ANGLIN 4 WALSH CO., Williamsbridge, N. Y. Continned to Next Page September 23, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 721 STOCKjm^ALE FORGET-ME-NOTS FORGETMENOT (Myosotia)— Nbtenauge, 2.i,i-in. $3.00 per 100. Cash please. Miss M. Dewey, 51 HoUenbeck Ave., Gt. Barrington, Mass. GARDENIAS CAPE JASMINE (Gardenia Florida)— Strong, well rooted cuttings, 6 to 8-in., SI. 50 per 100, S14.00 per 1000 John Monkhouse, Caddo Nur- series, Shreveport, Louisiana. GERANIUMS Geraniums Ricard, Poitevine, Maryland, Buchner, S. A. Nutt, E. G. Hill and others. 2-inch Rose pots, equivalent to 2i4-inch. For early orders, S22.50 per 1000. Why bother with Rooted Cuttings when you can buy pot plants at this price? S. S. PENNOGK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St. , Philadelphia. Pa ■ GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings, best sorts; as- sorted pink, red, white, S9.00 per 1000; from named plants. We do not label them at this low price. Begonia Vernon, SI. 50 per 100. Rose Ge- ranium cuttings, rooted, Sl.OO per 100. The Burd- win Greenhouses, Box 191, Athens, New York. GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings, S. A. Nutt. Viaud, Oberle and improved Gen. Grant, 810.00 per 1000, John C. Daly, 1510 Hackensack Plank Rd- North Bergen, N. J. GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings, Ricard, Nutt, Poitevine, Buchner, SIO.OO per 1000. Cash with order, please. Orders will be filled in rotation. A. D. Scbeinfield, Secaucus, N. J. GERANIUMS — Rooted Cuttings sent with guarr antee that putB all risk on me. See display ttdvertieemept. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GLADIOLI GLADIOLUS BULBS FOR FALL DELIVERY— Large stock of America, Augusta, Mrs. Francis King. The leading florists' sorts, also many others, Write for prices. N- Leon Wintzer. West Grove. Pa. HYDRANGEAS Best French varieties and Otaksa. Extra Fine Plants. Special Offer. 2H-inch $5.00 $40.00 3-inch 7.50 60.00 6-inch 45.00 You will not regret your investment. Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN .CO., 160S-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. HYDRANGEAS— Field-grown Otaksa. This is shapely, compact stock, averaging six branches or over, shoots plump and vigorous, at 20c. each, cash. Park Place Greenhouses, Ballston Spa, N. Y. HYDRANGEA — Otaksa. 3-in., pots. $5.00 per 100. Flowering sizes, pot grown, 25c. to 50c. each. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe & Division Avea., Grand Rapids, Mich. See Display Ad, page 684. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., WilUamsbridge, N. Y. IRIS IRIS — German: Purple, blue and yellow clumps, $50.00 per 1000. Three to five shoots to a clump. Japanese Iris. White, purple and lavender Divisions, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson, Springfield Gardens, L. I., N. Y. GERMAN IRIS— Pallido dalmatica, Mme. Che- reau, $.3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. John Mar- shall. Prop. Fruit Hill Greenhouses, Providence. R. I. IRIS — German. 10 named varieties, $2.00 per 100; Japanese, white, purple, mixed, $5.00 per 100. Amon Heights Nurseries, Camden, N. J. IVY ENGLISH IVY— 50 strong, 2,'^-in. plants, Fronds, 12-in. to I8-in.. .S4.00 per 100. IRA G. MARVIN, 23 So. Franklin St., WILKES-BARRE, PA. ENGLISH IVY— From 4-in. pots, 3 ft. to 4 ft., SSO.OO per 1000- Miss Kate Cranz. Ira, Ohio. JERUSALEM CHERRIES See Display Ad, page 684. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., Williamsbridge. N. Y. KALMIA KALMIA — Latifolia. with flower buds; 12 inches, /"lO; 15 inches, /'12; 18 inches. ^14; 24 inches. £18 per 100. Guldemond Bros-, Boskoop, Holland. LEUCOTHE LEUCOTHOE C.\TESB-EI— 6, S. 10, 12 and 15 inches high. .^20, .<;"40. ^60 and^"90 per 1000. Guldemond Bros., Boskoop. Holland. MYRTLE MYRTLEi — Myrtys Communis. Write for prices. John C. Daly, 1510 Hackensack Plank Rd., North Bergen, N. J. NURSERY STOCK JAPAN MAPLES— 200 fine specimens. Low price. Samuel Cockburn & Sons. 233rd St. & Vireo Ave., New York City, (Bronx). Continued to Next Column STOCK^ FOR SALE NURSERY^^TOOK^ ORNAMENTAL STOCK OF QUALITY CAN SUPPLY QUANTITY OP FOLLOWING ITEMS: AZALEA mollis. Bushy plants, with plenty of buds, 12 to 15 in. high, 3So. each, $4.00 per doz.. $30,00 per 100; 15 to 18 in. high, 45o. each, J5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100. M BOXWOOD — Pyramids, 35 in. high, very fine, $1.75 each; 42 in. high, very fine, $2.25 each; 48 in. high, very fine, $3.25 each; &4 in. high, very fine, $4.00 each. RHODODENDRONS— Best, hardy-named sorta, bright foliage and full of budfl, 18 to 24 in. high. 75o. each; 24 to 30 in., $1.00 each. These cover the entire list of Parson's Hardy Hybrids. Seedling RHODODENDRONS— Mixed colors, 18 to 24 in. high, very bushy and full of buds, 55c. each; 24 to 30 in. high, and correspondingly bushy, 70c. each. ARISTOLOCHIA Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe)— Ex- tra strong plants, 4 ft. of tops, 25o. each, in any quantity. HYDRANGEA Paniculata grandiflora-Tree form, 3 to 4 ft. bodies, fine heads, $25,00 per 100. Bush form. 3 ft. high, $10.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA Arborescens grandiflora alba— 3 to 4 ft. high, bushy, $20.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., bushy, $14.00 per 100. BARBERRY Thunbergii— 18 to 24 in. high, very bushy, $7.00 per 100; 15 to 18 in. high, very bushy, $5.00 per 100. PRIVET, CALIFORNIA— Very bushy, 18 to 24 in high, $2.50 per 100; 24 to 30 in. high, $3.00 per 100. PRIVET AMURENSE (Amoor River, Hardy Northern Type)— 18 to 24 in., $5.00 per 100; 24 to 30 in., $7.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Paineaville ----------- Ohio VEKKADE & SONS, Boskoop, Holland. Plants in pots or tubs. Aucuba Japonica, Boxwood, bushes and pyramids; Conifers, hardy varieties; Lauroeerasus; Arapelopsis, Clematis, Hedera, Japan Maple. Weigela, Viburnum, Syringa (Lilac), Deutzia, Cytisus, Cydonica, Genista. Glycine (Wistaria), Hydrangea, Malus, Prunus, Hypericum, .Sicimmia, Daphne, Hollies, Roses, Peonies arborea: Magnolia, etc., etc. Write for full list and cheap quotation to our U. S- address. P. O. Box 392, New London, Conn. 1200 SPIR-EA VAN HOUTTEI— 3 to 4, 4 to 5. and 5 to 6 feet, strong and bushy. 60,000 Ber- beris Thunbergii, 12-in. to 15-in.. and 15-in. to IS-in. All lst-clas3 stock. We are cleaning out these two blocks. Reserve orders from reliable parties booked for Spring as well as Fall. Ohio Nursery Co.. Elyria, Ohio. HOME GROWN Acclimated Evergreens. Nor- way Maples, American Elms, Berberis Thun- bergii. Hydrangea Arborescens alba. Peonies, among our leading specialties. List ready now. Send for it today. B. F. Barr & Co., Lancaster. Pa. PAI.MS SINGLE PLANTS Bebnoreana, 4-inch $40.00 per 100. " 5-inch 75c. to $1.00 each. 6-inch $1.25 to $1.50 each. Forsteriana, 2H-inch.. $20.00 per 100. 4-inch $40.00 to $45.00 per 100. 5-inch $1.00 to $1.25 each. " 6-inch $1.25 to $2.00 each. 7-inch $1.50 to $2.50 each. Made up plants. Prices on application. PHOENIX ROEBELENII 4-inch $6.00 per 100. 5-inch $1.25 to $1.50 each. 6-inch $2.00 to $2.50 each. 7-inch $2.50 to $3,50 each. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything vou need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St^^ Philadelphia, Pa. PHOENIX ROEBELENI— Out of 4-in. pots; very well estabbshed plants, 12 in. above the pot, $35.00 per 100. Anton Schultheis, 316 19th St., College Point, L. I., N. Y. PANDANUS PANDANUS VEITCHII— For a few days only will make special low price for cash with order. Size for 2)^-in. pots. $4.50 per 100. Size for 3 -in. pots, 6.00 per 100. Size for 4 -in. pots, 8.00 per 100. Size for 6 -in. pots. 12.00 per 100. Best pot-gown, nicely variegated, 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. Pandanus suckers, $2.00 and $4.00 per 100. J. J. Soar, Little River, Fla. PANSrES Pansies Brown's Giant — Prize Pansy plants, mixed colors, $3.00 per 1000. Cash witli order PETER BROWN. LANCASTER, - - PA. PANSIES — Giant flowerinR Pansy seedlings, heavily rooted. 35c. per 100. $2.50 per 1000. Steele's private stock Pansy seedlings, exhibition strain, 50c. per 100. .S4,50 per 1000. Prepared to ship immediately short distances, advise shipping long distance only after Oct 10th, to allow frost to harden. Cash. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. PANSY SEEDLINGS — Prize winning strain, extra strong, large, medium, and small, S3. 00 per 1000 lots, $2.50 per 1000 in 5000 lots. J. B. Braun, Hightstown, N. J. ^_^ Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE STOCK FOR SALE PANSIES PEPPERS PANSY PARK PERFECTION is a thoroughbred strain of Show and Fancy Pansiea. The flowers are of the largest size, perfect form, with thick, velvety petals and of the greatest variety of rich and rare colors, the reds, bronze and new fancy variety in large numbers. All the colors in the right proportion for the retail trade. It contains every giant variety known. I have made Pansy seed and plant growing a specialty over forty years, and received thousands of testimonials from florists and amateurs in all sections of the country as follows: " The Pansies last year could not be beat for colors, size and long stems. I grow for cut flowers only (Boston market), and consider your strain way ahead of anything I have tried or seen. Perry Green. Quincy, Mass." " This is the 7th year I have used your Pansies, and each year have found them satisfactory in size of flower and other respects. — J. M. McCabe, Washington, D. C." Fine field-grown plants from seed sown first of August in sandy soil, thinly, broadcast, so they have room to make stocky growth and extra fine roots. Over 75 varieties mixed; 500, $1.75; 1000, S3.00; 5000, $14.00; 10.000, $27.00. Cash with order. Ready after Oct. 1st. L. A. Goodell, Pansy Park, Dwight. Mass. PANSY PLANTS— Of my largest flowering niix- ture of show varieties, unsurpassed quality, strong, stocky. $3.00 per 1000. 5000 lots, $2.50 per 1000, 500 at 1000 rate. 25 years' experience in growing Pansies for the wholesale trade. Gustav Pitzonka, Pansy Farm, Bristol, Pa. PANSIES — We have nice Pansy Plants, assorted colors, big flowers, $4.00 per 1000, or 835.00 for 10.000. We have nice Bachelor Buttons, $4.00 per 1000, mixed colors, big flowers. Tonie Cascio, Box No. 551, Watchogue Rd., Port Richmond, S.I, N. Y. PELARGONIUMS See Display Ad. page 684. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., Williamsbridge. N. Y. PEONIES PEONY ROOTS We oS'er strong, divided roots. 3 to 5 eyes each, of the following extra choice cut flower varieties. WHITE Early. 100 1000 Festiva Maxima $18.00 $160.00 Festiva (Donkelear) IS.OO 160.00 Queen Victoria 12.00 100.00 Duchesse de Nemours 12.00 100.00 Midseason: Madame Crousae 18.00 150.00 Monsieur Dupont 35.00 300.00 Baroness Schroeder 75.00 Couronne d'Or 18.00 150.00 Marie Lemoine 18.00 150.00 PINK Early: Umbellata Rosea 35.00 250.00 Eugene Verdier 35.00 300.00 Midseason: Floral Treasure 22.50 200.00 La Tulipe 22.50 200.00 Venus 35.00 300.00 DEEP PINK Early: EduUs Superba 15.00 120.00 Jules Elie 50.00 400.00 Lamartine 50.00 400.00 Midseason; Duchesse d'Orleans 75.00 600.00 Docteur Bretonneau 20.00 180.00 Late: Madame Forel 20.00 225.00 Livingston 30.00 250.00 Dorchester 25.00 200.00 RED AND CRIMSON Midseason: Francois Ortegat 15.00 125.00 Felix Crousse 25.00 200.00 Meissonier 20,00 150.00 Late; Rubra Superba 20.00 175.00 Marechal Vaillant 20.00 180.00 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St„ Philadelphia, Pa. THE WORLD'S BEST PEONIES— Fifteen fine named Peonies for $2.50, or 25 for $5.00, all different and truly labeled, a chance to obtain a fine collection at half price, comprising such varieties as Festiva maxima, Delachei, Achillea, Lady L. Bramwell, Couronne d'Or, Prolifica, Tricolor, Louis Van Houtte, and various other fine sorts. With any order of above for $5.00 I will include one plant of Baroness Schroeder free. I have the largest stock in America of Lady Alexandra Duff (absolutely true) and many other fine varieties. Send for catalogue. W. L. Gumm, Peony Special- ist, Remington, Ind. VERKADE & SONS. Boskoop, Holland. Only 7000 more Peonies to offer, sorts as: Albert Crousse, Alice Crousse, Andomarensis, Asa Gray, Atrosanguineum, Berlioz, Canary, Couronne d'Or, Duchesse de Nemours, Duke of Wellington, Edouard Andre, Festiva Maxima, Glory of Boskoop, Jeanne d'Arc, Lais, Livingstone, L'Indispensable, L'Ele- gante. Mad. de Verneville, Magnifica, Maria, Mad. Monnoir, Marie Lemoine, Aleissonnier, Faust, Mons. Jules Elie, Pottsi, Plena, Purpurea, etc., etc. All first quality- Write for price and list to P. O. Box 392. New London. Conn. PEONIES — Get the rare ones, true stock, Le Cygne, Soulange, Tourangelle, Mme. Jules Dessert, Mons. Martin Cahuzac, La France, Rosa Bonheur, Mignon, Therese, German Bigot, Prime- vere, La Fayette, Eugene Verdier. Send for list D. W. C. Ruff, Buena Vista Gardens, St. Paul. Minn. PEONIES — The money makers. Send for our list. C. Betacher. Dover, Ohio. Continued to Next Column See Display Ad, page 684. ANGLIN & WALSH CO.. WilUamsbridge, N. Y. PERENNIALS PERENNIALS The following vari>:ties veiy large and strong plants, ready for imrn>-.iiate delivery; Anchusa Italics, Achilles Ptarmica, Hibiscus, Dianthus (four varieties). Heliopsis Pitcheriana, Helianthus mixed, Lychnis, Lytnrum, Coreopsis and Salvia. All at $5.00 per 100. Many other varieties. Send for complete list. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa PERENNIALS— Canterbury Bells, assorted 2H- in. pots, nice plants, $2.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Sweet William, assorted. Dianthus Pinks, assorted. Digitalis (Fox Glove), assorted. Holly- hocks, assorted. All transplanted plants, ready for field, at $1.50 per 100. Cash please, ikopkins the Florist, Brattleboro, Vt. PERENNIALS OF MERIT Per 100 Aster Grandiflorus, rare $12.CK) German Iris, Albert Victor 6.00 Iris Sibirica Orientalis 4.00 FRANK KOEHLER. Hardy Plant Farm. CAMDEN, N. J. PHLOX PHLOX— White or pink. $3.00 per 100. Amon Heights Nurseries, Camden, N. J. POINSETTIAS POINSETTI AS— Strong, from 2H-in. pots, clean, healthy stock, $5.00 per 100. R. Jamison & Son, Chelten Ave. & Musgrave St., Philadelphia. Fa. POINSETTIAS— Nice Xmas Red. 2y2 to 6-in. high, $5.00, 6-in. to 9-in., $6.00 per 100. Cash. W. S. Gibney, Hagerstown, Md. POINSETTIAS— Nice plants, out of 2i^-in., $4.50 and $5.00 per 100. Cash. Fisher Bros., Cbam- bersburg, Pa. PRIMULAS PRIMULA — Chinensis Fimbriata, Defiance, Xmas Red; Karfunkelstein, blood red; La Duchesse, flesh color; Morgenroethe, blush rose; Coerulea, blue. The best time in the year to buy Primula Malacoides, lavender and white, strong stock from 2l4-'m. pots, $3.00 per 100. $27.50 per 1000. Mala- coides Rosea, new, S3. 50 per 100. Cash. Henry Schmidt, 673 Church Lane, North Bergen, N. J. PRIMULA — Obconica, transplanted seedlings, Ronsdorf strain, finest in existence, separate or mixed, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Malacoides, white or pink, transplanted, $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. Ernest Rober, Wilmette, 111. PRIMULA MALACOIDES ROSEA— New. bril- liant pink variety. Certificates wherever shown. August or September delivery. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 her 1000. Fred H. Lemon & Co.. Richmond, Ind. [ PRIMULA — Chinese large flowering, 3-in., $4.00 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. Malacoides, 2-in., $2.00; 3-in., $4.00per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremans- town, Pa. See Display Ad, page 684. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., WUliamsbridge, N. Y^ RESURRECTION PLANTS RESURRECTION PLANTS— (Mexican Ever- green), scarce. $3.25 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., New York. RHODODENDRONS RHODODENDRONS— Hardy and forcing varie- ties, well set, IS inches, ^"18; 18-24 inches, ^24 per 100. Ponticum, 15-18 inches high, 12 inches through, /'70 per 1000. Guldemond Bros., Bos- koop, Holland. ROSES ROSES Field-Grown Plants. Exceptionally Nice Stock. Excelsa Baby Rambler Baby Tausendschon White Dorothy Perkins Pink Dorothy Perkins $16.00 per 100. Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin"and bulb list. It contains evervthing you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO.. 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Phialdelphia. Pa. ROSE PLANTS— Pink and White KiUarney. 3-in. pots, own roots, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. My Maryland, 3-in. pots, $8.00 per 100, $75.00 1000. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe and_Divi8ion Aves., Grand Rapids, Mich. ROSES — Order now your dwarf, climbing, and tree Roses, from Verkade & Sons, Boskoop, Holland. You receive first quahty from S38.00 per 1000 up. Write for catalogue and special quota- tion, to P. Q. Box 392, New London. Conn. ROSES — Rosa Rugosa stems, 5-6 ft., straight and stout, well graded, girth 3>2-5 cm. on 13-^ ft., ee30 per 1000. Guldemond Bros., Boskoop, Holland. 2}4- and 4-in. pots. Field-grown to pot 5- to 6-in . Leedle Co., Expert Rose Growers, Springfield, O. Continued to Next Page 722 The Florists' Exchange STOCK FOR SALE SEEDS NEW AND V'ERY FINE SPENCER VARIETIES Greenhouse-grown seed. Oz. ii lb. Lb. Rose Queen »5.00 $15.00 $50.00 Fordhook, pink 1.50 4.00 15.00 Fordhook, rose 1.50 4.50 18.00 Fordhook, pink and white 1.50 4.50 18.00 Yarrawa .' 1.00 3.50 12.00 WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING VARIETIES. Oz. H lb. Lb. Mrs. A. A. Skach $1.00 $3.50 $12.00 Pink and White Orchids 75 2.50 9.00 Mrs. Jas. Manda 1.25 4.00 14.00 Morning Star 4.00 12.00 40.00 White Orchid 1.00 3.50 12.00 Mrs. M. SpanoUn 1.25 4.00 14.00 Venus 1.50 5.00 15.00 Lavender Orchid 1.00 3.50 12.00 Lavender Nora 50 2.00 6.00 Lavender Queen 50 2.00 6.00 Orchid Beauty 75 2.50 9.00 Many other varieties. Send for complete list. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa SMrLAX Smil ax 100 1000 2)4-inch $3.50 $30.00 3 -inch 6.00 50.00 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. SMILAX— 2>i-in., S2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000. 250 plants at 1000 rate. Cash. W. L. Jones, Nutley. N. J. SMILAX— To make room, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. M. H. Baumann, Park Ridge, N. J. SMILAX— 3000 Smilax plants, 2}.;-in. pots, at $20.00 per 1000. H. L. Patthey, Bay Shore, N. Y. ■See Display .\d. page 684. ANGLIX & WALSH CO.. Williamsbridge. N. Y. SMIL.4:X— 2;2-in.. tine, $2.00 per 100. Tripp Floral Co., Walton, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS SNAPDRAGONS Extra fine topped and branching. 100 1000 Ramsburg's Silver Pink, 2H-in $5.00 $40.00 Phelps' White, 2H-in 5.00 40.00 Phelps' Yellow, 2><-in 5.00 40.00 Giant Yellow, 2H-m 5.00 40.00 Nelroae, 2H-in 6.00 40.00 Nelrose, 3-in 8.00 70.00 Keystone. 2H-in 6.00 30.00 Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia Pa. SNAPDRAGONS— SUver Pink, Phelp's White and Yellow, 2}^-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Keystone, i'A-'m-, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. Do not fail to order a packet of our New Key- stone Snapdragon Seed, clear pink and an all Win- ter bloomer, $1.00 per pkt. S. 8. SKIDELSKY & CO., 1004 Lincoln Bldg. loot Lincoln Bldg., PHILADELPHU, PA SNAPDRAGONS — New Snapdragon, Enchantress, introduced this year, color of Enchantress Su- Sreme Carnation. From 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. nly 500 left. No disease. F. W. Fletcher & Co , Inc., Auburndale, Mass. SNAPDRAGONS— Fine 2li-ixi. stock; Giant HWhite, Giant Yellow, Giant Venus, Pink Giant. Salmon Pink, $3.00 per 100; Keystone, $4.00 per 100. Ca.-)h. C. S. Loeffler, Lititz, Pa. SNAPDRAGONS— Silver Pink. Giant White, Giant Yellow, 2>i-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 28tb St., New York. See Display Ad, page 684. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., Williamsbridge, N. Y SPIR^A SPIR.E.\ — From cold storage. Gladstone, pure white; Queen Alexandra, pink: Philadelphia, lavender-pink; Mont. Blanc, pure white novelty; Etna, deep pink; Rhenania, beautiful rosy carmine, striking novelty. Delivery right now. Write for prices. Gt. Van Waveren & Kruijff, 14 Stone St., New York City. STEVIA STEVIAS^Small size, fitld grown plants, $3.50 per 100. Blackmon Bros,, Centre St., Trenton, N. J. STEVIA— Tall, variegated, S-in., 8c. E. A. Chipman, Florist, Woonsocket, R. I. STOCKS STOCKS— Beauty of Nice, ten-week stock. 2H-in. pots, fine stock. $3.00 per 100. Edwin M. Potter, Phoenix, N. Y'. SWAINSONA SWAINSONA — 4-in. pots, fine plants, $12.50 per 100. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe and Division Aves., Grand Rapids, Mich. Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE SAVEET PEAS SWEET PEAS — Zvolanek'B varieties. Note my ad., page 685. Roman J. Irn-in, 108 W. 28tb St., New York City. VINCAS VINCA INCANA — For borders and edging, plants from open ground, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Southworth Bros., Beverly, Mass. VINCA VARIEGATA— Strong field-grown plants, $5.00 per 100. Carl E. Holm, Madison, N. J. VINCA VARIEGATA— Field-grown, $5.00 per 100. Tripp Floral Co., Walton, N. Y. VIOLETS FIELD GROWN VIOLET PLANTS 100 1000 Princess of Wales $6.00 $50.00 Lady Campbell 6.00 50.00 Marie Louise 6.00 50.00 California 6.00 50.00 Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. VIOLETS— 20,000 Violet plants. Extra fine, strong, healthy field-grown plants of Marie Louise, Princess of Wales and La France. $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000. Richard Langle, North St., White Plains, N. Y. See Displa.v .\d, page 684. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., Williamsbridge, N. V. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK SURPLUS STOCK— Primula obconica grandiflora, 2!<-in. pots, strong plants. $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; 4-in. pots, strong plants, ready to bloorn. $2.00 per doz.. $15.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. Aspidistras, green, large, strong plants, 10c. per leaf. English Ivies, pot grown, strong. 4-in, pots, $lS.OOperlOO. Cash with order. Henry Rudolph. Essex Fells. N. .1. FOR THIS MONTH ONLY— Myrtus Communis, fine plants out of 2-in. pots, 9 months old, for growing on, 3c. each. $25.00 per 1000. Geraniums — A. Ricard, Helen Michell and B. Poitevine, out of 2-in. pots. $15.00 per 1000. Cash please. Freder- ick Holtke, Fifth & Broad Sts., Carlstadt, N. J. ENGLISH IVY— 15.000 field-grown plants, $5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Dracajna Indivisa, 5-in, pots, $3.50 per doz. Samuel Cockburn & Sons, 233rd St. & Vireo Ave., Woodlawn, Bronx, N. Y. City. DRACAENA INDIVISA — 4-in. pots, 18-in. to 20-in. high, 20e. each. English Ivy — 4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1000. Snapdragon- Silver Pink. 2;i-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. Wm. Mears, Rumson, N. J. 500 PRIMULA obconica, alba and malacoides, 3-in, pots, well rooted and ready to shift, $6.00 per 100. 300 Violets, Princess of Wale.=, field grown excellent stock, $6.00 per 100. Terras, cash. John L. Ahlquist, Plainville, Conn. HYDRANGEA— Otaksa, field grown, 5-12 branches, $12,00 per 100. English Ivy, field- grown, strong, bushy plants, 3-4 ft. long, $6.00 per 100. Peter Wenk, Ozone Park. N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS FIELD GROWN PLANTS— All varieties: Cab- bage,t$1.00 per 1000, $8.50 per 10,000. Celery, $2.00 per 1000. Parsley, $2.50 per 1000. F. M. Pattington, Scipioville, N. Y. ASPARAGUS ROOTS— At wholesale prices 2-year, No. 1, $3,00 per 1000; 2-year, No, 2. S2.00 per 1000. Four leading varieties. Harry P. .Squires. Good Ground. N. Y'. TRANSPLANTED Grand Rapids Lettuce, $2.50 per 1000. H. J. Kolfe. Hammonton, N. J. ^^jTOOTWANTEEr^ Asters Wanted CUT BLOOMS. Good prices. Prompt payments. Also consignments of other first-cIaHS stock. Ship at once. A. L. YOUNG & CO., Inc. 54 West 28th Street, NEW YORK FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE HYDRANGEA OTAKSA— To exchange for French Hydrangeas, or for sale, 3,'2-in. stock. $7.00 per 100. IRA G. MARVIN, 23 3. Franklin St., WILKES-BARRE, PA. I H.WE about .5000 .\sparagus Plumos.us seedlings at $7.00 per 1000, or will exchange for Primroses, Cyclamen or small table Ferns, .\lbert RoIofT. Hyde Park, E. Orange, N. J. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE — 1 acres of land, 1 greenhouse, 19x75, iron frames; 4-roorn living house, 2 barns, 1 horse and wagon and one carriage, also one cow with calf and 40 chickens. F. Komsa, Magnula Ave.. Maywood, N. J. FOR SALE — Retail store, on well-known avenue in New York. Cheap rent, splendid opportunity. Address T. P., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — 4-room house, plot 57x100. green- house 14x60. C. Hutzler. East S7th St. near Ave L., Canarsie, Brooklyn, N. Y. Continned to Next Colnmii FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE TRUCK FARM of 10 acres with four grecnhoii.st/s. two 100x25 ft. each, and two 75xl(i tt. each, in Lst-class condition. Fully equipped and ready to operate. Good seven room house with all improve- ments, barn and hen liouse. Situated 15 miie.s from Boston. WALTER K. BADGER ReadinK Square. READING. MASS. FOR SALE — ^Florist'a property at very reasonable term.s, 16 city lots, 15,000 ft. of glass, and out- buildings, ill good condition; well stocked with Ferns and foliage plants (thrifty stock). A splen- did opportunity for a Fern grower. Possession can be had at once. B. Soltau Fernery, 251 Grant Ave.. Jersey City, N. J. SUNDRIES FOR SALE FOR SALE— Rebuilt Morehead Return Steam Traps, ready for use, with complete installation directmns from engineer, with eight years' expe rience in design of return trap systems. Capacities 6.5, 135 and 200 boiler horse power. " Cure your circulation troubles this Fall," James V. Colpitts, Engr.. 27 South 18th St., Philadelphia, Pa. FOR SALE— SECOND-HAND PIPE, threaded and coupled: ready for use, 1-in., 3c.: l}^-in. 4c.; li^-in., 5c. : 2-in., 6c. per ft. 1-in. SECOND-HAND GALVANIZED. 6c. PECKY CYPRESS, S17.00 and up per thousand sq. ft. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. SASH Standard Hotbed Sash, with cross bar, 80c. each; lots of 25 and over, 75c. each. Satisfaction guaran- teed or money refunded. Glass 6x8, 8x10, 10x12, or 10x14, $1.65 per box of 50 sq. ft. C. N. Robin- son & Bro., Dept. 25, Baltimore, Md. FOR SALE— 6 Moorehead Steam Trap. Reduc- tion in plant. In use one Winter. IRA G. MAHVIN, 23 S. Franklin St. WILKES-BARRE. PA. FOR SALE— Small H. B. Smith boiler, new last Fall, S30.00: also large Areo boiler, one section cracked, two sections, grate, door, etc., good, S35.00. J. H. A. Hutchison, Oxford, Pa. FOR SALE— No. 5 Mills Boiler, fine condition, for steam or hot water. Price $150. Tripp Floral Co.. Walton, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES — Best •taple on the market, 35c. per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postage paid. Michigan Cut Flower Exohanga. 264 Randolph St., Detroit, Micb^ GLASS GLASS — 6x8, 8x10, 10x12, 10x14, $1.65 per bos. Other sizes at factory prices. C. N. Robinson & Bro., Dept. 25, Baltimore, Md. SPBAGNTTM MOSS SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbl. bale $2.10, 5 bales $9.25: 5-bbl bale $1.00. 5 bales $4.25. Jersey Peat, 75c. per bag. Burlapped, 40c. extra. Cash, 5o. less. Jos. H. Paul, Box 156, Manahawkin, N. J. SPHAGNU.VI MOSS— 10-bbl bale, $2.10; 5 bales, SIO.OO. Cash. 6c. less. Orders rushed. New salt hay, $8.50 per ton; car lots. Manahawkin Moss & Peat Co., Box V.. Manahawkin. X. J. MOSS— Strictly let-class, $1.00 per bale. Cash. Adolpbus B. Cranraer, Mayetta, N. J. TOBACCO STEMS FRESH TOBACCO STEMS— In baled. 200 lbs. $2.00; SOO Iba., $4.00; 1000 Iba., $7.00; ton, $13.00. Ako Dust. Scbarff Broa., Florists, Van Wert. Ohio. WIRE WORK WE are the largest manufacturers of Wire Work in the West. E. F. Winteraon Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago, 111. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED TO BUY— Greenhouses, land and house, in large city anywhere. Give details and terms. Box 2'2, Kingston. N. J. WANTED— 100 ft. of 4-in., inside diameter, cast iron greenhouse pipe for heating. J. R. Baumann Rahway, N. J. Detroit, Mich. Frost After Long Drought General busines.s ooiulitions are very favorable, ever.vbody is plaiiuing for stock and for future decorations. Store oi)eiiing.s, the first crop of the season, are beinff planned on a more elaborate scale than usual. Last uight we had the first white frcst after four months of drought, with only two very heavy thunder showers in between. Un- der this condition it is rather problemati- cal whether a frost can hurt us much. More disquieting is the fact that Car- nations have made a very poor growth in the field and its conse(|uences will be long felt this coming season. E. A. Fetters ha.s done himself proud when he opened his new store on Sept. 1.5. Those who gave themselves thi- pleasure of visiting the store on the open- ing day are unanimous that Mr. Fetters was entitled to congratulations on t\vr, points, first, the simple, artistic way of decorating the store ; second, the manner in which the work was completed in such a short time. Most of us had the pleasure of seeinir our old friend Mr. Mott and profited b his cheerful, practical council. Mr. Rotl, has sent some very choice Cockscombs to some of his Detroit florist friends. Feank U.\.\zer. Lewis P. Rankin, Westerly, R. I., who has been missing since Tuesday, Sept. 12. Last seen in New York. Westerly Florist Believed to Have Met With Foul Play Lewis T. Rankin, a Westerly, R. I . florist, went to New York on Tuesday. Sept. 12, on the 10.34 train, with the in- tention of returning that night. He has not been heard of since 3.30 that after- noon, when he was talking to Percy B. Rigby, manager of the wholesale florist shop of S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. at 117 West 2Sth St. As he left this establish- ment he said he was going to buy some fur goods. His family believes he has met with foul play. Mr. Rankin's family waited for t\vo or three days before making an investi- gation. Then S. S. Pcnuock. head of the New York and Philadelphia firm with which Mr. Rankin dealt, and a Summer resident of Weekapaug, was told of the non-appearance of Mr. Rankin. He went to New York on Frida.. the loth, calling, among other places, at the office of The Florists' Kxchange, but could find no clue. He reported the matter to the New York police, who are now work- ing on the case. Mr. Rankin has been in the florist business in Westerly for years. Re- cently he opened a shop in the Rhode Island Hotel, in addition to his green- house business. He has a wife and one child, is 43 years old, stands Oft. high, weighs 170 lbs., has blue eyes, light com- plexion, wore a brown check suit almost black, a green knitted tie and a black felt hat. Ilis front teeth arc gold filled, felt hat. His front teeth are gold filled. Formerly he was foreman at W. A. Leonard's. Lansdowne, Pa. : and at S. J. Reutcr & Son's, Westerly. R. I. Greenhouse Building Feeksklll, N. T. — Charles E. Kobinson, the Main st. florist, is erecting two greenhouses, 2oft. x 150ft. Lord & Burnham Co. of Irvington. N. T., have the contract for this work. September 23, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 723 To stop your trouble use Advance Sash Operating Device No chance for sash to drop — Nothing to wear out —No expense after the first cost. Our fittings are" always a big help around your plant. Catalog contains complete illustrations and price list. Sent free on request by writing to ADVANCE CO. RICHMOND, INDIANA Hurricane Proof Greenhouses Wholesale and Retail Cut Flowers and Plants Design Work and Deco- rating a Specialty. Casa de Flores Greenhouses MARGARET PERKINS Phone 1211 Greenhouses: Nueces Bay Heights. City Office: Sun Parlor Nueces Hotel. Corpus Christi, Texas, Aug. 20, 1916. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Chicago, Illinois. Gentlemen. — We have just gone through the Worst West Indian hurricane which ever struck this part of the country. The wind attained a velocity of more than 90 miles an hour, wrecking residences, all the water front of the city and every ship in the harbor. Our greenhouses, which we bought from you two years ago, stand in one of the most exposed portions of the city. The storm wrecked some two story residences within one block of us but am happy to state that our greenhouses are standing with no loss whatever, except eleven boxes of glass. There was practically no damage to the stock inside. Hoping this will interest you, we remain, Sincerely yours, Casa de Flores Greenhouses, Don E. Curtis, Mgr. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 3075 South Spaulding Ave., Chicago 1866-1916 "ALL HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. Greenhouse" Lumber The Moninger Boiler "THE name, MONINGER, on a boiler stands for ■*■ the same high quality found in Moninger greenhouses. Before we put our name on this boiler we made sure it was the best on the market for greenhouse heating And we think our fifty years in the greenhouse have taught us what a greenhouse boiler should be. You will find the Moninger Boiler the most economical and the least troublesome boiler you have ever seen. It is built to last a life-time and does not require constant repairing. Let us tell you in detail how it will simplify your heating problem and save you money. JOHN C. MONINGER COMPANY EVERYTHING FOR THE GREENHOUSE CHICAGO CINCINNATI NEW YORK 912 Blackhawk St. 2.108 Union Central BIdg. 805 Marbrldge BIdg. F .E. -ALIVE AND UP-TO-DATE Steam and Hot Water Boilers SECTIONAL OR WROUGHT IRON TYPES HIGHEST QUALITY GUARANTEED Our Engineering Department will cheerfully help you with your problems DO NOT BE AFRAID_TO WRITE JOHN A. SCOLLAY, Inc. 74-76 MYRTLE AVE., BROOKLYN. N. Y. 1 Established Over Fifty Years Wbeg orderioe. pleaae meptiop Tbe Excbaage Jennings Cast-Iron Gutters and Fittings Our Gutters are EXTRA WIDE and EXTRA HEAVY and are drilled to measure. Our Jennings Patent Roof-supports and Bench-fittings have all connections and braces SPLIT TO BOLT TOGETHER, giving the full strength of threaded pipe fittings at a fraction of their cost, and GREATLY SIMPLIFY- ING ERECTION. These Bench and Brace Fittings are used in the numerous Plant Culture Stations of the United States Government. We mould and fit this material and OUR PRICES ARE ROCK BOTTOM. Send for our catalogue. CASKEY & KEEN, 6th and Berks Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. WE MANUFACTURE HOTBED SASH at 75c. each Ours are all made from the very beat grade of Gulf Cypress. Glazed Hotbed Sash from $1.65 up. Double Light Sash up to $4.00. We carry a large stock of all sizes. Write us for estimate. JACOBS & SONS, 1 36S- 1 379 Flushing AVf,., BROOKLYN, N. Y. 724 The Florists' Exchange September 28, 1916. iaiM€il8SM€iM8M-ft'lSS^iiMgS^liMg^liliM€i^S^iiMo!M€^M2M€iM8i^l^M8^^ (Sh I How We Trouble-Proof Our Boilers ^H ^^H W^iiliiMi 1 - r m % ^_ Mi^jr t^ ■^— — ^^^^^ ^^MB^ ^J^^NHl . Part View of Our Factory, at Elizabeth, N. J. [T'S easy enough to call a boiler " trouble-proof." Most anybody can do that. But to actually ma\c it trouble-proof is quite another matter. Here's how we trouble-proof ours: First and foremost — our boilers are made by a force of trained men, most of whom have " grown up " with Hitchings & Co., and all of whom take genuine pride in keeping every single boiler we make right up to Hitchings standard. These men work here under ideal conditions, in a model boiler foundry with good, high ceilings, plenty of light jind splendid ventilation. The initial step is the making of the cores. TTie core is a mixture of sand, flour and oil and must be made with extreme particularity, so that each and every casting will be just the right thickness and the same thickness throughout. After the cores have been baked solid in huge ovens they are taken to the moulding room where they are placed in the moulds euid molten metal is poured between the cores cind moulds. This metal is high grade iron — no other kind is allowed to go into Hitchings Boilers. 'Mid the glare of the hot metal, the shouts of the men, the explosions of gas in the moulds and the sharp penetrating exhaust of the compressed air cranes, it seems as if the Old Boy himself is let loose. But each man knows his work. There is no lost motion or confusion. In a short time the hot boiler sections are snatched from the moulds by the crane and taken to the cleaning room, where the burned to powder core is all removed and the rough places carefully smoothed off by an automatic chipper. Next the sections go to the boiler shop, where all six nipple openings are reeimed out in one operation of the finely adjusted drilling machine, that trues them*up to a thousandth of an inch. Every fire door, ash pit, clinker smd clean-out door is ground to fit exactly — first by machinery and then filed vtith even greater care by hand. We know, as you know, that it's the doors that iont fit exactly that cause uncontrollable draft conditions. Finally every section is critically tested under high water pressure to detect any possible flaws and weak spots. We believe that emy defects in a Hitchings Boiler should be developed right here in the factory at our expense; not out on the job, at yours. TTie last step in the journey of the sections through the factory is to the shipping room. Neatness and system prevail here. Nothing is " just lying around." Things are in their proper places. When your order is received every part is checked back luikt in order to make doubly sure that every part will be there and be the right one, when it is there. When your Hitchings Boiler is set up, you have the com- fortable assurance that it's trouble-proof. You can depend on depending on the Hitchings Boiler just as you can on Hitchings Houses. The Core Room, where cores are moulded into shape and baked in mammoth ovens This giant drilling machine reams out ihe nipple openings Pouring the metal between the cores and moulds Giving a section the high water pressure test HitcKittgrs ^ ConipariV* NEW YORK— I 170 Broadway General Offices and Factory: ELIZABETH, N.J. BOSTON— 49 Federal Street PHILADELPHIA— 40 South 15th Street iiisz A WEEKLY TRADE MEDIUM FOR FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN, NURSER CHICAGO Western Office 14S North Wabash Ave. •"^V 8i«sn(,aBsB,[viED INDUSTRIES JO ucjqrf - Vol. XLII. No. 14 SEPTEMBER 30, 1916 One Dollar per Annum 438 to 44? W. 3701 St. NEW YORK Fine Ferns FOR SUMMER AND FALL TRADE The fancy varieties of NEPHROLEPIS especially are very much in demand, and find a ready sale during the Summer and Fall months. Now is the time to lay in a stock. • Owing to the great demand for Ferns in the late Spring, we became sold out, and were not able to fill all of our orders, but now we have an unusually fine stock of plants of exceedingly good value. You will find them the most salable plants that can be handled. NEPHROLEPIS elegantissima compacta. 2>i-in. pots, S6.00 per 100; 3H-in.. 83.00 per doz.; 6-in., S6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS elegantissima. 2M-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12 00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Teddy Jr. 2h'-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 3H-in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Smithii. 2Jf-in. pots, $8.00 per 100; 3H-in.. $3.00 per doz.; 5-in., $6.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS muscosa. 3H-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. Lilium Harrisii FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY We offer a selected stock of the original true Harrisii for early forcing. This stock was grown from the original true type, and will be found splendid stock for early forcing, for which purpose Harrisii is so valuable. The crop is much shorter than usual this season, but we are in position to supply a nice lot of selected Btock. 6- to 7-inch bulbs. S5.50 per 100, or $16.00 per case of 350 bulbs. 7- to 9-iDch bulbs, 9.00 per 100, or 16.00 per case of 200 bulbs. Lilium Formosum NOW READY We offer the black-stemmed variety, which is superior to the green, the cost of the bulbs being a trifle more, but they are well worth the difference in price. 7- to 9-inch bulbs, $8.00 per 100, or $17.50 per case of 250 bulbs. 9- to 10-inch bulbs. $12.00 per 100, or $19.00 per case of 180 bulbs. Chinese Sacred Lily r'eady Single basket (30 bulbs), SI SO; original bundle, containing fuur baskets (120 bulbs), 86. 60. Freesias NOW READY Purity. H to % in.. $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Azore. Pure white. H to H in., $1.00 per 100, «" "^ per 1000. Seasonable Stock ARAUCARIA Excelsa Fine large plants. 6-in., 18 to 22 in. high, Sl.OO each. 7-in., 22 to 34 in. high, 1.50 each. ADIANTUM Croweanum Ready now. Fine plants. 3-in., $10.00 per 100. $90.00 per 1000. BOUVARDIA Double pink, single pink, single white (Humboldtii). 3-in.. $8.00 per 100. GARDENIAS 2>i-in., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000; 3-in., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. BERBERIS THUNBERGII 24-30-in., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000. lS-24.in., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000 HARDY PHLOX FOR IMMEDIATE SALES Strong field divisions or hea\'y one-year, 3-inch pot stock. 100 B. Comte. Best crimson $4 00 Bridesmaid. White, pink eye '..'.'.'.'.'.'. sIsO Champs Elysees. Bright magenta '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'..'. 3^50 Coquelicot. Scarlet, deep eye , .' " 3.'50 Europa (New). White, carmine-crimson eye 5.00 Fray Anton Buchner. Best white ; 5.00 Goliath. Carmine crimson, red eye ', .'. 4" 00 Le Mahdi. Reddish violet .'.'.'!.' 3^50 Mad. Meuret. Flame !!.!!!!!]!! 4.00 Miss Lingard. Everblooming white [[[[ sloO Pantheon. Salmon rose ;.'.'.'.' 4.00 Peachblow. Delicate pink, rose center 4.00 RynstTom (New). Carmine rose: fine for massing '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. s!(K) Siebold. Vermilion red 4.00 Sir Edwin Landseer. Bright crimson !..]..!!!!.'! 4^00 .Sunset. Rosy pink ,* 4.0O 1000 $35.0o 30.00 30.00 30.00 45.0U 45.0„ 35.0" 30.0 35.0 45.0 35.0 35.0 45.0 35.0 35.0 35.0 0 $8.,'i0 F. R. PIERSON CO:'''''"''"' N. Y. SPECIAL SURPLUS OFFER We offer good standard varieties in pure white, white with pink eye. pink, crimson and magenta, our selection and in quantities of not less than fifty: Strong divisions $2.50 peJ 100, $22.50 per IOOq Strong two-year clumps. . 4.00 per 100, 35.00 per 1000 IN THIS ISSUE Report of American Dahlia Society s Exhilition FREESIA ^ to K-ia., S1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000 Boston Fern Runners $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000 Carnation Plants Per 100 3,200 Philadelphia .$6.50 1,250 White Perfection " 6..50 10,000 Matchless' 6.50 1,000 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.50 VV inter-Flowering Sweet Pi 'eas The Value of Competition Retailing A. N. PIERSON INC. CROMWELL, CONN. Per 1000 $60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 BULBS LILIUM FORMOSUM READY NOW Per 100 Per 1000 7-9 Case of 300 $17.50 $7.00 $56.00 8-10 Case of 200 17.00 8.50 80.00 9-10 Case of 200 18.00 9.50 85.00 DUTCH BULBS Full line ready for immediate delivery. Write for quotations. CHINESE LILIES 30 bulbs to the basket, 4 baskets to the bale, per bale, $7.00 . . $50.00 WM. F. KASTING CO. SJSgT?; GERANIUMS Alphonse Ricard, Beante Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, Gen'l Grant, Mad. Buchner, Mad. Recamler, Jean Viaud, Jean Oberle, Abbie Schaefer, Mad. Landry, La Favorite and other good kinds, in 3-in. stock, at J3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 2-in. at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. We have a large stock ready for immediate shipment and are booking orders. BOSTON FERNS 18.60 4-inoh, $15.00 per 100; 7-inch, $6.00 per doz.; 8-incli, $1.00 eacii, Large plants, in 11- and 12-inch pots, from $2.50 to $5.00 2-in. 2-iD. 100 1000 ACALYPHA $2.00 $18.50 ALTERNANTHERA 2.00 18.50 AGERATUM 2.00 ASPARAG0S SPRENGERI. Extra strong BEGONIAS, Vernon 2.00 COLEUS. 10 varieties 2.00 CUPHEA Platycentra 2.00 HARDY ENGLISH IVY 2.00 LEMON VERBENAS 2.00 LANTANAS. 10 varieties 2.00 MOONVINES. White and blue 2.00 PARLOR rVY, S. Soandens 2.00 PETUNIAS. Double and single, mixed 2.00 POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2.00 SALVIA, Bonfire and Zurich 2.00 SWAtNSONA. White 2.00 S9.00 per doz. each. 3-in. 3-in. 100 1000 $3.00 $25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 5.00 18.50 18.60 18.50 18.50 18.50 18.50 18.50 18.60 18.50 18.60 18.60 18.60 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 25.00 26.00 25.00 26 00 25.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 25 00 CELERY WHITE PLUME $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 and over, 85c. per IDOO Golden Self-Blanching, $2.50 per 1000 Cash with order. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH MARYLAND 726 The Florists' Exchange n iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiw mill mill I mil iiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiii imn niiiiin i iiiiiii"ii»ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliiiiiii^^^ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii| Wholesale Agents Wanted In the Following Districts: TO THE WHOLESALE TRADE SPECIAL MAKES OF RUBBER HOSE FOR THE TRADE Hose Prices Guaranteed to January 1st, 1918 Look Into This Proposal At Once We are prepared to execute your orders for 5000 feet, 50,000 feet, or 500,000 feet of hose The Quality is Better and the Prices Lower Than that of many other Manufacturers We Want A Part of Next Year's Order Now PLEASE REMEMBER !— We will help you out with hose when the dry Spring season hose rush is on.-REMEMBER THIS! Hope to have the pleasure of a line from you for samples, prices and full particulars. Write now and secure your territory. This is a sure money-making offer for you. Rubber Works of America E. W. HOLT, Director and Owner _, . . „ ^ Code: ABC HOTEL McALPIN, NEW YORK CITY General Rubber Goods Manufactures Hose, Belting, Packing, Rubber Clothing, Rain Coats, etc. We Are All Ready To Do Business With You Now PHILADELPHIA WASHINGTON. D. C. PITTSBURGH ATLANTA ST. LOUIS KANSAS CITY OMAHA DENVER QUINCY. ILL. NEW ORLEANS GALVESTON LOS ANGELES SALT LAKE CITY SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND SEATTLE LOUISVILLE NASHVILLE BUFFALO DETROIT MINNEAPOLIS MILWAUKEE BURLINGTON AND OTHERS We will combine several districts if suitable contracts can be -made Phone: Greeley 5700 Wb«n ord«rliic. ple«M iB«atlo« T1i« teelUByt September 30, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 727 Advance Co 775 Albert 4 Davidson ... 778 AUen.J. K 768 AUenCo., Wm. S....769 American Bulb Co.. . .737 Am. Gnhs. Mfg. Co. . . 775 Andereon, J. F 746 Anderson. S. A 758 Angerranller, G. H. . .774 AngUn & Walsh Co.737-40 Aphine Mfg. Co. ...774 Arnold .i Co., D.C... 769 Aschmann Bros 747 Aschmann, Godfrey. . 746 Ashley. Ernest 75S Atlas Preservative Co. 774 Audubon Nurs 748 ,\ustin-Coleman Co.. 734 Avenue Floral Co. . . .760 Badgley & Bishop 769 Baker Bros 770 Baker. Wm. J 760 Barclay Nurs 732 Barrett, The Florist. .762 Barrows & Son, H.H.. 74G Baumer, A. R 760 Baur & Steinkamp ... 744 Bayersdorfer A Co ... 765 Bay State Nurs., The. 749 Beaven, E. A 764 Beokert'e Seed Store.. 732 Beechwood Heights Nurseries 740 Bees, Ltd 742-43 Begerow Floral Co. . . 760 Bemb Floral Co., L. . .758 Berger Bros 770 Bertermann Bros. Co. .760 Blick. The Florist 761 Boddington Co.. A.T.735 Bolgiano & Sons. J 734 Bonnet 4 Blake 769 Bonnot Bros 769 Bowe. M. A 760 Brant Bros.. Ino 762 Brown. Peter 747 Bryan, Alonzo J 746 Bucbbinder Bros 765 Buckbee. H. W 762 Bulk & Co 749 Bunyard, A. T 761 BunyardCo., H. A...737 Burnett Bros 734 Burpee, W. A.. & Co.. 734 Burr & Co., C. R 750 Butler* UUman 761 ByerBros 740 Caldwell The Woods- man Co 766 Campbell Bros 746 Campbell, Colin 736- 748-74 Camp Conduit Co. . .775 Carbone, Florist 758 Carnation Support Co. 744 Caskey & Keen 778 Chicago Feed & Fer- tilizer Co 774 Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Ass'n, The. . . .772 Childs, John Lewis. ..732 Chinniok, W. J 746 Christensen. Thoe. P. 746 Clare, W. G 766 Clarke's Sons, D 761 Clay & Son 774 Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The 758 Coan, J. J 768 Cohen & Hiller 764 Conard & Jones. . . 744-45 Conine Nurs. Co., The Coombs', Florist. .! ... 760 Cottage Gardens 744 Cowee. W. J 764 Cowen's Sons. N 775 Craig. Robt 745 CrawbuokCo., G. W.767 Crouch. Mrs. J. W...758 Crowl Fern Co 766 Crump. F. F 758 Cumbie, B. H 764 Cumbie, J. L 764 Cut Flower Exoh 769 Danker, Florist 758 Dards 761 Day Co.. W. E 762 De Buck. John 748 Dietsch Co., A 776 DiUon, J. L 747 Dobbs&Son 768 Dorner & Sons Co.. . . 744 Dreer, H. A 747-76 Eagle Pipe Supply Co..776 East End Nurs. Co. 648 Eble, Chaa 760 Edlefsen-Leidigcr Co. . 760 Edwards' Folding Box Co 764 Eichholz, Henry 749 Elliott & Sons, Wm. . . 732 Eramans, Geo. M 738 Erne & Klingel 772 Eskeaen, Frank N 746 Etter, M. S 740 EvansCo., J. A 775 Evans, W.&H.F 746 Evenden Bros 76^ List of Advertisers Eyres, Florist 852 Fallon. Florist 761 Farquhar & Co., R. J . 733 Fenrich, Joseph S 767 Fleischman's 763 Flt.tcher&Co.,F. W..748 Floriste' Hail Ass'n. . 764 Foley Gnhs. Mfg. Co.. 787 Ford, M. C 767 Ford, Wm. P 768 Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co 732 Fowler, Mrs. L. P 762 Frederick. J. H 744 Freeman-Lewis 760 Friedman, Florist 75S Friedman, J. J 774 Froment, H. E 769 Furrow & Co 761 Galveston Floral Co.. 760 Galvin, Thos. F 761 GasserCo., J. M 7.58 Giblin&Co 778 Gibbons, The Smilai Man 768 Girvin, Willis B 747 Gloeckner, Wm 758 Goddard. S. J 744 Goldstein & Futter- man 769 Gorman, J. F 776 Gove. The Florist 758 Graham & Son, A 758 Grandy, The Florist. .761 Grootendorst & Sons . 749 Growers' Cut Flower Co 769 GudeBros. Co 762 Gunther Bros 769 Guttman & Kaynor. . 767 Habermehl's Sons... 761 Hanfprd, R. G 746 Harris Bros. Seed Co. . 736 Harris, Chester 762 Harris. Ernest 747 Hart, Geo. B 764 Hatcher, John C 758 Heacock Co., Jos 746 /T Heermance Storage & Refrigerating Co.. 728 HeissCo 758 Henderson & Co., A.. 732 Henshaw Floral Co. .768 Hents & Nash. Ino . . . 769 Horr, A. M 738-47 Hess & Swoboda 761 HewBCo.,A.H 773 Highland Pk. Gnhs.. 760 HUlCo., E. G 768 Hill Floral Co., E.G.. 772 HillNurs. Co., D..748-.50 Hitchings & Co 778 Hogewoning & Sons. 736 Holm & Olson 762 Hollywood Gardens 762 Holt, E. W 726-40 Holton & Hunkel Co.. 770 Home Correspondence School 766 Horan. E. C 769 Howard Rose Co 497 Howe, W. P 7.50 Idle Hour Nurs 760 Igoe Bros 766 Irwin, R.J 741 Jackson & Perkins ... 749 Jacobs, S., & Sons. 776-77 Jennings, E. B 732 Johnston Bros 761 Johnston&Co., T. J..761 Joseph's Florist 762 Joy Floral Co 760 Kasting, Wm. F., Co.. 725 Keller, John A 760 Keller Pottery Co.... 773 Keller Sons, J. B 762 Kerr, The Florist 764 Kervan Co., The 760 Kessler, Wm 766 King Construe. Co 775 King, W. E 738 Kissling, Theo 746 Knight & Struck Co. .734 KnobleBros 758 Komada Bros 771 Koster &Co 7.50 Kottmiller, Florist.. . .761 — T<^ Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 7 77 Kuebler, Wm. H 769 Lager & Hurrell 748 Lang Floral & Nurs. Co 758 Lange, A 758 Lange, H. F. A 762 Langiahr. A. H 769 Leahy's 758 Leedle Floral Co 744 Leidy, G. H 774 Leonard Seed Co 732 I.ittlefield & Wyman. . 748 Lockland Lumber Co 776 London Flower Shop. 761 Lord & Burnhuni. ,7S3-S4 Lovett, J. T 750 Ludwig Floral Co 761 MacNiff Hort. Co. . . .739 Mader. Paul 747 Marra Co.. Frank 748 Marshall & Co.. W.E.737 Massmann. F. W 760 MoAlpine & McDon- ald 770 McCallum Co., The.. 772 MoClunie. Geo. C 760 MoConnell. Alei 761 McCray Refrigerator Co 768 McHutchison & Co. . 736 McManuB. James 769 Menand, L 758 Metairie Ridge Nurs. Co., Ltd., The 760 Metropolitan Material Co 775-76-77 Mette, Henry 739 Meyer, Chas. F 732 MichellCo., H. F....734 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 764 Michler Bros. Co. ...760 Miller, A. L 738-47 Miller, Stuart H 770 Mills, The Florist 760 Moninger Co., J. C. . . 777 Moore Seed Co 738 Moulder, Geo. B 749 Mountain View Floral Co 749 Mullanphy, Florist. . .762 Murray, Samuel 760 Nason, L. B 769 Nat'l Florists' Board r?;ot Trade 764 Neidinger. Jos. G . . . . 749 New England Florist Supply Co 770 Nicotine Mfg. Co. . . .774 Nieasen Co., Leo 771 Noe, L. M 769 Ouwerkerk, P 748 Palmer, F.E 7.58 Palmcr&Son, W. J...758 Park Floral Co., The. 7.58 Park Floral Co 762 Park, (ico. W 748 Parshelsky Bros., Inc. 770 Peacock Dahlia Farm. 747 Pearce, Geo 777 Peirce, E. Allan 773 Penn, The Florist 758 Pennock-Meehan Co., S. S 771 Peters & Sons, Geo. . .744 Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co 773 Pfaff & Kendall 776 Philadelphia Cut Flower Co 771 Philadelphia Whole- sale Flor. Exch 771 Philips Bros 760 Pierce & Co 758 Pierce Co., F. O 777 Pierson, Inc.. A. N.. .725 Pierson Co.. F. R. . ..725 Pikes Peak Floral Co. . 758 Pillsbury, I. L 744 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 770 Polykranoe, G. J 768 Potter Floral Co 760 Princeton Nurs 749 Pulverized Manure Co., The 774 Pyfer&Co., A. T....772 Quadland's Sons, C. .747 Kamsburg, G. S 740 Randall's Flower Shop762 RawlinKB, Elmer 746 Rawson, The Florist. 760 Reek, John 4 Son 758 Reed & Keller 768 Reich, V. E., & Sons. .776 Reidet & Meyer, Ino. . 767 Reinberg, Peter 772 Rice Co., M 784 Richards. G. H 739 Riley. Wm 740 Ritchy. F. W 747 River \'ipw Flower- Farms 736 Robbinsville Nurs 749 Robinson & Co.. H.M.766 Robinson Co., H. M.767 Robinson. L. D 762 Rochester Floral Co. .761 Rock Flower Co.. W. .760 Roehrs Co.. Julius 747 Roesch. Lewis 749 Rolker & Sons. A 732 Rosemont Gardens. . .760 Rosery Flower Shop. .758 Royal Glass Works. . .776 Rupp, John F 737 Ruasin & Hanfling.. . . 765 Salter Bros 782 Saltford Flower Shop 781 Sauter. A 769 Sceery.Ed 761 Schling. Mai 761 Schmidt. J. C 738 Scholtz, the Florist. . .758 Schuiz Co.. Jacob 780 Schwake&Co..C....732 ScoUay, Inc., John A.. 777 Sefton MfK. f'.i 785 Sharp & Partridge Co.777 Shendan, Walter F. . . 769 Shinn, Warren 732 Shrewsbury Nurs 750 Siebrecht, Geo. C 769 Skidelsky Co. , 3. S . 732-33 Slinn, B. S.. Jr 789 Smith, E. D.. 4; Co... 744 Smith & Fetters Co. .758 Smith & Hemenway. .775 Smith, Henry 780 SmithCo., W. &T...750 Smith, P.J 768 Smith, The Florist.. . . 758 Snyder Co.. B. A 770 Solomon & Son. L 777 Soltau. Fernery 746 Spear & McManus. . ,760 Stecher Litho. Co 732 Steele's Pansy Gar- dens 737 Stcel'.s Pomona Nurs.. 750 StoothoerCo.. H. A...774 Storrs & Harrison. . . .738 Stumpp. Geo. E. M. .761 Stumpp & Walter Co.737 .Sunnyside Giilis 744 Syracuse Pottery Co.. 773 Thompson 4 Co., C. B 760 Thorbum & Co.. J. M.737 Toralinson Key Floral Co 760 Totty. Chas. H 744 Traendly 4 Schenck..769 United Cut Flower Co., Inc 767 Van Asscbe. Frank.. 775 Van Bochovo. G. & Bro 760 Van Gelderen, G. W . . 749 Vaughan's Seed Store. 734 Vick's Sons, James. . .734 Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., R 725 Virgin, U.J 760 Walker Co., The F. . . 760 Waller Seed Co 736 Warendorff, A 761 Wax Bros 7S8 Webster Floral Co. . .748 Weeber 4 Don 732 Weiss. Herman 767 Welch Bros. Co 770 Welch. Patrick 770 Welch. The Florist. . .760 Wenk. Peter 748 WhiUdin Pottery Co.. 773 White* Mullin 769 Whitted Floral Co.. . .760 Wietor Bros 772 Williamsport Floral Co 762 WiUon Floral Co.J. S.758 Wilson. H. E 762 Wilson, R. G 758 WintersoD's Seed Store772 Wolfinger. Florist 760 Wood Bros 744 Woodlane Nurseries . . 750 Woodrow & Market08769 Woodruff & Sons. S. D 732 Young & Co.. A. L..767 Young 4 Co.. John.. 769 Young's Florist 7 g Zvolanek, Ant. C, . . 737 ' *ife Handy direct Index to every- thing advertised In this week*8 display columns ^ INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED The Exchange Is the only paper with thia special feature — In- valuable to advertiser and buyer Abelia 748 Cyoaa 738-46 Abutilon 746 .Acacias 734 .Acal.vpha 725 Achillea 738 .Adiantum 725-46 Cyclamen. . . .732-33-36-37- 740-41^5-46-47 Dahlias 738-47 Daisies... .737-38-10-41-47 Delphinium 738 .\geratum 725 Deutzia 745 .Agrostemma 738 Dianthus 738 Alsophila 746 .\lternanthera 725 Althea 745 .Ampelopsis 748 Anchusa 738 Antheniis 738 .\quilegia 738-40 Arabia 738 Araucarias.... 725-4 6-17-50 Areca 746-47 Asparagus. .725-32-38-40- 741-44^6-47-48-19 Aspidistra 746 .\sters 738-39 Aucubas 750 Azaleas 748-50 I Balsam 739 Bay Tree 750 Begonias... .725-32-38-39- 740-11^6-18 Berberis... 725^5-1 8-19^50 . Bleeding Heart 748 Bocconia 738 J Boltonia 738 Bougainvilleas 738-11 Bouvardias 725-41 Boxwood 750 Buddleia 738-15 Bulbs.725-28-32-34-36-37- 739-41 Buxus 745 Caladiums 736 ' Calceolaria. .737-40-41-71 Calendula 741-14-71 Callas 732-34-37-10 Calliopsis 738 Campanula 744 Cannas 736-44 C, Digitalis 744 Dracanas.. .738-39-40-41- 746-48 Elm 750 Euonymous 745 Evergreens. .74^48-49-50 Ferns.. . .725-32-38-39-40- 741-16-17 Fern Flats 733 Ficua 747 Forget-Me-Nots. .737-38- 741-44 Forsythia 745 Foxgloves 738 Freesias. .725-32-34-37-11 Fruit Trees 750 Fuchsias 746 Funkia 738-46 Gaillardias 738 Gardenias 725-38-40 Genistas 738 Geraniums.. 725-36-38-11- 746^7-71 Gladioli 734-36 Gloxinias 739 Grass Seed 736 Grasses 738 Heather 734 Hedge Plants 745 Helianthus 738 Heiiopsis . .738 Hemerocallis 738 Hemlock 748-50 Hibiscus 738 Holly 750 Hollyhocks..738-40-44^8- 749 Hyacinths 732-36 Mignonette 732-41 Mouarda 738 Moonvines 725 Narcissus. . . 732-34-36-37 Nasturtiums 738-39 Norway Maples 750 Norway Spruce 748-50 Nursery Stock. . 74S-19-50 Onion Sets 732-34 Oranges 738 Orchids 740-47^8 Oriental Planes 750 Palms 738-39^6-17 =3g: Pansies 732- 737-38-39-10^1 Pelargoniums 740-11 Pentstemon 738 Peonies 744^8-50 Peppers 740-17 Perennials 738-49-50 Petunias 725-39-41 Philadelphus 745 Phoenix 747 Phlox 725- 736-38-39-50 PhysoBtegia 738 Pin Oaks 750 Pines 748 Pinks 738-10-16 Poinsettias 732-44 Poppies 749 Primroses. . .737-10-16-18 Primulas. . .737-38-39-40- 741-16 Privet 745-18^9-50 RhododendronB.748-49-50 Roses.7.32^0-42-4.'?-44-48- 748-19-60 Rubber Plants 739-46 Hudbeokia 744 Sago Palms 738 Salvias 72.5-32-38 Scabiosa 739 Schizanthus 735 Seeds.. . .732-33-34-35-36- 737-39^0-41-49 Shamrock ...'.. 737 Shasta Daisies 738 Shrubs. . .744-45-48-49-50 ■Smilax 740-414847 Snapdragon.732-33-104 1- 746-49 .""'rl^T^^'feJ,?.^!" Hydrangeas.:.- :73840-41- Carnations 725-32-39' 740-11-44-71 irvopteris 738 ' atalpa 738 <-'lierries. 750 744-15-48-49-50 Iris 732-36-38-4449 Ivy 725-384648 Japanese Maples 750 Chinese Sacred Liiies.'725- •l5rusalem Cherries ... 740 Kalnuas 748 Kentias 7384647 Lan tanas 725 Larkspurs 739 Latania 747 Lilac 748-50 Lilies 725-28-32- 734-36-3741-48 Lily of the Valley 732 Lonicera 745 Lupinus 738 Lychnis 738 Lythrum 738 Magnolias 750 Marigolds 738 Marguerites 737- 738-40-414748 732 Chrysanthemums 725- 74449 Cibotium 746 Cinerarias. .737-394041- 771 Clematis 748-50 Coleus 725 Columbines 738 Conifers 745-50 Coreopsis 73844 Crocus 732 Crotons 73848 Cuphea 725 Cut Flowers. . .767-68-69- 770:71-72 Editorial Contents American ABSOciatlon of Nursery- men 76S American Association of Park Su- perintendents 756 American Dahlia Society, Annual Show ana Meetinff of 729 Autumn 762 Bayersdorfer & Co. (Illus.) .^.757 Bulbs in Fiber, Growinff (Illus.) 731 Business Troubles 757 Carnations, Foliage or Blooms... 757 Chrysanthemum Society of Amer- ica 753 Clubs and Societies: Connecticut Horticultural So- ciety; New Jersey Horticul- tural Society: Tuxedo Horti- cultural Society 775-776 Department of Agriculture Notes 7 68 Florists' Telegraph Delivery 752 General Trade Notes 782 Geraniums, Standard 731 Greenhouse Building' 776 Greenhouse Men on Strike 782 Incorporations 766 Meeting's and Bvents* The 'Week's 752 Middle Atlantic States 764 'Mums That Are Soft, Handling. .757 New Bng-land States 748 New York State Fair (Illus.) 765 New York State Federation of Floral Clubs? What Has Become of the 756 Niessen Co., Leo., New Store at Washington, D. C, of 745 Ninth Story 'Window, Prom A 762 Nursery Dept. (Illus.) 751 Nursery Stock Regulations 766 Nursery Stock, Selling 755 Nurserymen's Publicity 752 Obituary 753 Pacific Coast 777 Publications Received 757 Retailer, The (Illus.): Competition in the Flower Busi- ness; Building a Business in the Suburbs; New Floral Can- opy: Steamship Sailings. 758-763 Rice & Co., M., Store of (Illus.) . .773 Rose Soils, Pertilization and Feed- ing of 756 Seed Trade, The 733 Southern Cultural Notes 740 Southern States 736 Sweet Peas, Sow "your Winter Flowering (lUus.) 753 Tales of a Traveler 730 Trade Notes: Batavia 7 64 Montgomery 736 Boston 770 Buffalo 764 Chicago 772 Cincinnati 773 Cleveland 774 Cromwell 748 Ft. Wayne 773 Hampden Mea- dow, R. 1 749 Hartford 749 Indianapolis 735 Kalamazoo 775 Kansas City 774 Knoxville 737 Lancaster 766 Louisville.. ..... .738 Trees. Free Nashville 736 New Bedford 748 New Haven 748 New Orleans 736 New York 767 Philadelphia 771 Pittsburgh 766 Portland 778 Providence 748 Rochester 765 St. Louis 775 St. Paul 773 San Francisco. . . .777 Syracuse 764 Washington 739 .■ 776 'Vegetable Growers' Association of America. 755 Vincent's Annual Dahlia Show. . . .749 Week's ■Work, The (Illus.) 731 White Fly, How to Destroy 731 Snowdrop 732 Spiriea 745-48-19-50 Star of Bethlehem 748 Stevia 746 .Stocks 739 Stokesia 738 Sunflowers 736 Swainsona 725-14 Sweet Peas..732-33-34-35- 736-37-11 Sweet WilUam. 7384044 Trees 748-49-50 Tsuga 748 Tulips 732-36 Valeriana 738 Vegetable Plants.. 725-32- 736-38-17 Vegetable Secd8....732-34- 736-39 Verbenas 725-39 Veronica 738 Vincas 738-4146 Vines 749 Violets 74041:46 Viburnum 745 Wallflowers 738^0 Weddelliana 746 Weigelas 745 Wistaria 750 Zinnias 739 MISCELLANEOUS Aphine 774 .Areca 766 -Vshes 774 .Auctions 739 Baskets 73949-65 Benches 775-78 Bench Fittings 775-78 Birch Bark 764-66 Boilers 776-77-78 Bone Meal 732 Books..-. 744 Bowls 765 Boxes 764-85-86 Boxwood 764-66 Canes 739 Cedar Bark 764 Chamadorea Leaves. .766 Cork Bark 764 Cycas Leaves 765-68 C.vpress 776 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses 758- 759-60-61-62-63 Dagger Ferns 766 Evergreens 766 Fancy Ferns 764-66 Fern Leaves 764-68 Fertilizers 732-39-74 Fiber 732-78 Fittings 775-78 Florists' .Accounts In- sured 764 Florists' Supplies. . . . 764- 765-66 Fumigators 739-74 Galax Leaves 764-66 Glass 775-76-77 Glass Cutters 775 Glass Insurance 764 Glazing Points 776 Grasses 776 Greenhouse Construc- tion.. . .775-76-77-78-84 Greenhouse Material.776- 776-77-84 Greenhouse Wood- work .775 Ground Pine 766 Gutters 776-78 Heating 776-77-78 Hemlock Boughs. . . . .764 Hose. .728-3240-11-76-77- Huckleberry Branche8766 Humus 774 Immortelles 765 Insecticides 739-74 Ivy 764 Laurel 764-66 Laurel Festooning . 764-66 Leucothoe Sprays . 764-66 Lithographic Work. . .732 Lumber 776 Magnolia Leaves 7f>4 Manure 774 Mastica 777 Moss 764-66 Mushroom Spawn. 732-39 Nico-Fume 741-74 Nikotcen 774 Palmetto 764 Paper Pots 773 Pecky Cypress 776 Pipe 776-78 Pipe Hooks and Spools 778-83 Plant Food 774 Posts 776 Pots 773 Princess Pine 766 Putty 776 Putty Bulb 777 Putty Machines 776 Raffia 739 Refrigerators 765-66 Roping 765 Ruscus 776 Sash 776-77 Sash Operating Device775 Schools 766 Secateurs 739 Shields 764 Smilax 764-66 Sphagnum Moss. . . 764-66 Stakes 744-66 Staples 744 Supply Book 778-83 Supports 744-66-78 Tobacco Products 774 Toothpicks 764 Tubes 778 Valves 777-78 Ventilating Apparatus? "o Venter 7 8 Wants 779-80 81- 2 Weed Killer /4 Wheat Sheaves 765 ^Tiolesale Florists. . .767- 768-69-70-71-72 Wire 766 Wire Designs 76 Wreaths 76 728 The Florists' Exchange "Z^^i llllllllllll!lllliN;illliliflliili[ililil'Mllllllllll)UllllllillllllllM)lllllllllllliillllllllMlllil[liillllllllllllllllllllll!Ml!liiM iiiMiii I iiiiiii | liiiii MI1IIM 1IIIIIM niiiiimiMiiM niiiiiiiiiniiriiiiii iuiiiiiimiLiir iiiimiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiim ]iimiiiiimiiiiiiiiihii ___ i-ft^'* \ Announcement We beg to call attention to our facilities for handling Japanese Lily Bulbs in cold storage. With separate rooms maintained at an even dry temperature of 33 to 35 degrees, we are giving this delicate commodity every attention that will assure successful carrying. We can refer by permission to many leading New York houses, so well pleased with this service, that they guarantee us their patronage for this coming season. You will find our service satisfactory and our rates reasonable. We invite your inspection, and solicit a trial of our facilities. HEERMANCE Storage & Refrigerating Co. Greenwich Street, Reade to Chambers New York City m PJT^..iiiininiiiiiiiiiniiiiniii iiiiiiiiiiimi iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimin Hiiiiiiiiiinyii ■iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i iiiiiniiii i ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiii iiiiiii^Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilllllliiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiniiii - Wbeu ordering, pl*'iif>e mention The Kxcbange The Florists' Exchange 729 110" =^:^Z7 Annual Show and Meeting of American Dahlia Society &-^ Joint Elxhibition in New York with the American Institute, at Engineering Building, September 26-28 --=i^CJ= AIjTHOUGH the season has been unfavorable for Dahlias here in the East, the second annual ex- hibition (if tlie American Dahlia Society, held ill conjunction with the American Institute, was in all respects a notable success. Tiie retailers' artistic displays which were tlic cen- tral feature of last year's sliow were, to some extent, lacking this time, but the quality of the blooms was higher, and every s])ace in the fifth floor of the En- gineering Building, 25 West 39th St., New York, was filled with beautiful flowers of high quality. Last year the Horticultural Society of New York joined with the American Dahlia Society in holding a , show at the Museum of Natural History, but this lat- ter building is badly suited for a flower show, as the dry currents of air passing through it soon wilt the blooms. Moreover, the commercial exhibitors were pre- cluded from distributing any literature or taking or- ders. Such was not the case at the present show. The .American Institute of Arts and Sciences deserves the warmest prai.se for its liberality in furnishing a gen- erous prize list, and in carrying through, with the minimum of expense to the youthful Dahlia Society, this fine exhibition. It is in doing such work that it fulfills its true mission. Wm. A. Eagleson, secretary of the iastitute, and W. C. Rickards, as show manager, had everything in fine running order and assisted in every way possible. Visitors came from distant parts, including as far away as Virginia and Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Carpenter, Dahlia enthusiasts of Fort Thomas, Ky., brought a collection of seedling Dahlias, and won the Garden Mngaz'me achievement medal. Others came from Boston and all along the New England States, especially New Bedford, and New Haven, as well as from the South and North. As it was possible for distant growers to send their flowers in care of the show management, several took advantage of this, and seedlings came also from Indiana, and one consignment was on the way from California, but it had not reached the hall on the opening day. There were over three hundred entries, not all of which, however, were filled. A notable feature of the exhibition was the large number of seedlings. There must have been two dozen, several of which were of first quality. The judges' work in making awards on these could not be completed on the first day, but was resumed on Wednesday morning. Seedlings Certificates of merit were awarded to Jean Kerr, a splendid, large, pure white, show variety, excellent in all respects, from W. Atlee Burpee & Co. Also to Fiery Cross, a lustrous brilliant crimson scarlet. Peony variety, from Frank P. Quinby, White Plains, N. Y. Another superb flower which was certain to receive distinction was a Peony I)ahlia,MRS. Frederick Grinnei.i., exhibited by John P. Rooney, New Bedford, Mass., a superb flower of a deep lively pink color. Rev. W. O. Wyckoft", Madison, Ind., sent a crimson Peony seedling, and there were others upon which we shall report in the next issue, together with notes on the varieties in general. Certificates of merit were also granted to J. F. Anderson, Bernardsville, N. J., for a seedling. Geisha X J. B. Fry; to W. H. Waite of Rumson, N. J., for "Rohallion." Preliminary certificates were granted to Jas. Duthie for three seedlings, Ni>s. 2, 12, and 30. Mention might be made in this place, of Sunshine, golden duplex variety, raised by Mrs. C. H. Stout, and shown this time by John Scheepers Co., New York; Kalif, Delice, Golden West, W. W. Rawson, Queen Marj-, Mina Burgle, Master Carl, Edna Sharp (bronze, large single), Coccinea Superba, White Excelsior (a show variety), Mildred Sloeombe (large pink decorative). Marguerite Bouehon, Yuban, Geisha, Snowstorm, Johan- nesburg, Richard Box, Mrs. Douglas Fleming, F. W. Fellowe.s, and Childs' Dee-lighted, huge white show va- riety. These all stood out prominently. We have not tried to classify them, just named them as we saw them. The prize for the largest bloom was won by crimson Cactus Valiant, measuring 10 inches over, without hav- ing the petals spread. Geisha was the runner up. The smallest flower, a pompon, was an unnamed brick red, 1^/, inches across. W. D. Hathaway, New Bedford, Mass., was chief winner in the commercial classes for the collections of blooms, his flowers being not only large, even, well balanced, solid, pure in color and very fresh, but in I every respect showing finish and quality. In the professional gardeners' classes, in the collec- tion of single blooms in bottles, Arthur Daly, James Kirby and Josejih Robinson had a keen fight, and showed most modern varieties grown to the highest perfection, a great treat for anyone to see. Special awards were made to Richard Vincent, .Ir. & Sims Co., Mrs. Chapman, Jr., and Mills & Co., Mama- roneck, the latter having a display on a table. The judges were: For the A. D. S.: l^rof. J. B. Nor- ton, College Park, Md. ; Leonard Barron, New York; Geo. W. Eraser, Storrs, Conn. For the Institute: Peter Duff, Orange, N. Y. ; Alex. McKenzie, Highland Falls, N. Y. ; John MacNicoll, Cedarhurst, I^. I. — four Scots- men, lialf a Scotsman and one American! Annual Meeting The annual meeting was held in the mid-afternoon of Tuesday, and was very well attended. Richard Vin- cent, ,Ir., president, was in the chair, and delivered his Richard Vincent, Jr., White^Marsh, Md. Re-elected President American Daldia Society address. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were also read and accepted. The retiring oflicers were thanked for their services. R. Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., was re-elected president. J. Harrison Dick, W36 Seventy-third st., Brooklyn, was re-elected secretary; Frank R. Austin, re-elected treasurer, while the executive committee, con- sisting of .James Duthie, I. S. Hendrickson, Geo. W. Kerr, P. W. Popp, were re-elected, and Joseph J. Lane was elected to the place left vacant by Mr. Dick. The nomenclature committee was re-elected, namely. Prof. F. H. Hall, chairman, L. K. Peacock, Geo. W. Eraser, Jos. Kirby and Leonard Barron. The vice-presidents elected were Geo. L. Stillman, representing the north; E. S. Brown, representing the east; Prof. J. B. Norton, representing the south;; W. W. Wilmore, representing the West, and the Rev. W. O. WyckofT, representing the central west. It was agreed to abolish the dollar initiation fee and to make a uniform annual subscription of .$2, thus doing away with the associate memberships. The society's classification scheme was endorsed by the meeting and the secretary was asked to write to Dahlia firms and others, suggesting that they publish the classification scheme in their catalogs. Considerable discussion took place on the proposition to have a complete list of Dahlia names published, said list having been prepared, it was stated, by Prof. Hall. It was the desire of the meeting that the publication be accomplished. The question, "What is an Amateur?" was also de- bated, but the question bristled with so many difficul- ties that no action was taken, the chairman humorously remarking that such matters should be left for his successor. The meeting was of an open, free, more or less in- formal character, the speaking being participated in by quite a number of those present. =^ Mrs. Dahl Mordecai, a lineal descendant of Dahl, th'e botanist, who has been invited to judge at the Cincin- nati Garden Club's exhibition, asked to carry from this meeting an expression of its good will. This the meet- ing tendered with applause, through the president, the secretary also suggesting to Mrs. Mordecai that she invite the Cincinnati Club to become afiiliated to the American Dahlia Society. At fi o'clock in the evening, 35 members and friends met at a well served supper at the Hotel Navarre, Thirty-eighth st. and Seventh ave. No speeches were made, the company adjourning to the exhibitinn liall immediatelv after dinner. President Vincent's Address Ladies and Gentlemen, Members of the American Dahlia Society, I welcome you to this our second an- nual meeting. We are not yet a year and a half old, but with strength and vigor equal to some of the older floral organizations. Now, with two successful exhibitions to our credit, we feel well recompensed for the exertions we have made, and if success is to be continued, of which I have no doubt, it is in your hands. We have every assurance and belief that you will do your part to back up the officers. As your retiring president I heartily express my appreciation of your kindness toward me and the good work done by all of you during my incumbence of the office. I request you kindly to continue in the good work and do your very best for those you may elect, as I assure you I will continue to do my little. Much of OUT success is due to our worthy secretary, and Mr. Eagleson, secretary of the American Institute, and tlic other officers. The premiums offered at this meeting, we think, are very appropriate and numerous. The Institute has done grandly by us, as also the trade, with other kin- dred organizations and individual members, for which we are all truly thankful. I would recommend the continuance of our present Nomenclature Committee, who have already done good work. They have a big task before them and it will possibly take several years before they can say it is complete. There is much to be accomplished, both in classification and in the elimination of duplicate varie- ties. Many are misnamed or similar varieties raised by growers who did not know that a similar variety already existed. There was no society in this country at the time of our inception to look after these mat- ers or adjudicate upon a new variety. There has been also a few, and we are glad to say a very few, un- scrupulous dealers who tried to mislead the public by giving new names to old or worthless varieties, thus misleading buyers and doing the Dahlia cause harm. But with the direction we are giving our members we will soon educate the buyers. With the description of new varieties given in our bulletins from time to time, they will know at once, when the plant l>looms, if they have the true variety or not. It is my opinion that it would be advisable to amend the hy-Iaws in relation to new membership and dues. There is a great deal of objection to the initiation fee. I think that two dollars for active and one dollar straight for associate members, or ten dollars for club membership (affiliation) would bring us in more money than we are likely to get by sticking out for the mem- bership fee. Affiliation with the S. A. F. and O. H. .\ number of our members worked hard to get a sufficient number of S. A. F. members so that we w'ould have the one hundred required for representation with that body, but failed. We need this to put us on a par with other societies. All good work needs some little sacrifice from the individual. M^ill you, as a mem- ber of this society, help us in this? It has to be done previous to January, 1917, to entitle us to representa- tion for that year. Dahlia Trial Grounds We have two trial grounds in different sections of the country. One is at the New York Experiment Sta- tion at Geneva, under Prof. F. H. Hall; the other at the St. Paul (Minn.) Experimental Farm, under Prof. (Continued on page 754) 730 The Florists' Exchange nr- ^" THE TALES OF A TRAVELER* " Reminiscences and Reflections front Twenty-Eight Years on the Road By S, S. SKIDELSKY Th gle» of peared -MM" « aulhur continues Part II of hit narrative, which recoimtt the early ttrug- a traveling salesman of a quarter of a century ago. The first itistahnent ap- in The Exchanoe of July 1, and others have been published each week More About Lawson Carnation J. D. Thompson soon found Mr. Peter Fisher. A proposition, the nature of which I cannot exactly tell, was made to Mr. Fisher, and after some consideration Mr. Fisher was about ready to accept it. One fine afternoon, when Mr. Fisher and Mr. Thompson were going to close the deal, a messenger appeared at the hotel with an urgent request that before doing anything in the matter Mr. Fisher see Galvin and Lawson. J. D. Thompson was reluctant to part with Mr. Fisher before the deal was closed, but there was no alternative. That very evening the trans- action was consummated, not between Mr. Fisher and the Chicago Carnation Company, but between Mr. Fisher and Galvin. Disappointed and discouraged, Mr. Thompson returned to his home in Illinois without the Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson. The plan conceived was a novel one. This seedling was to be put on the market with great fanfare of trumpets. First of all the Associated Press must take it tip, as a great and important piece of news, worthy of heralding. Columns upon columns of Lawson matter appeared in the daily papers throughout the country. Was it ever heard or even dreamed of that a financier like Mr. Lawson should pay thirty thousand dollars for a Carnation? It was startling, sensational in the extreme. Not only had the general public been taken in with such a news item, but the florists themselves were sitting up and taking notice. A Carnation that could bring in thirty thousand dollars was worthy to be exhibited. Orders came thick and fast to Mr. Galvin for blooms. Mr. Galvin was in nowise slow to respond to such calls, and any florist wishing blooms could readily have them at five or six dollars per dozen. But price or no price, the progressive florists had to have them in their window, in order to satisfy their curious customers who read all about the thirty thousand dollar Lawson Carnation in the newspapers. Thus the success of the "Lawson" was instantaneous. When the cuttings were put on the market it was not so much a question of how many could be sold as it was a question of how many could be produced. Every grower, large or small, wanted it. In Boston, Galvin's window was a center of attraction. People kept gazing at the blooms, wondering how in the name of good sense any man could pay thirty thousand dollars for a Carnation. The curiosity aroused was general. Even newsboys and working girls and working men talked about the sensational "Lawson." A rival of Mr. Galvin's, I recall, conceived the idea of playing a trick. Why let Mr. Galvin have all the glory and all the benefit? Couldn't he just as well fool the public, without doing any especial harm? There was the "Francis Joost," a beautiful pink Carnation that could well deceive the uninitiated. So one fine day there appeared a beautiful vase of Francis Joost in the florist's window, with a conspicuous card, "Mrs. Lawton, the great Carnation of today." His trick, however, did not last long, for Mr. Galvin took the matter to court ; and as the deception was so obvious, the court imposed a fine of a hundred dol- lars, with a warning to abstain from such tricks in the future. The Lawson indeed proved to be a great Carnation, free, sturdy, with splen- did lasting qualities ; it was grown everywhere" here and in Europe with great success. While Carnations have appeared since that are ahead of it, for a number of years the Lawson was the standard among growers. So well known was it before it was introduced to the general trade, that people would often come into florists' shops and ask for the Lawson Carnation. One day a young man from New York entered Niemeyfir's store, in Erie, and asked if he had a Lawson Car- nation to sell. "The Lawson?" interrogated Niemeyer. "Why, we haven't got the Lawson." "Oh, you're not in it at all," rejoined the young man. "What color is the Lawson?" asked Mr. Niemeyer, "It comes in all colors," was the reply. It may have seemed humorous at the time, but the fact of the matter is that the young man predicted, though unconsciously, w hat actually has come to pass ; for the Lawson has sported into a white, red, variegated, and two or three shades of lighter pinks. The well-known Winsor itself is to this day believed to be a sport of Lawson. The introduction of the Lawson, as I said before, marked a new epoch in the history of the American Carnation. The old William Scott was no longer the standard among the growers. It had served its time, and served well. It was now the Lawson that every grower turned his attention to. But other good varieties were in sight. The advent of Enchantress was hailed with especial pleasure, for its delicate color and size of bloom marked it distinctly from any variety that had ever appeared. About a year or two prior to the introduction of Enchantress, J. D. Thompson had severed his connection with the Chicago Carnation Company and had em- barked in business for himself under the name of The J. D. Thompson Carnation Company. It was Mr. Thompson's good luck to purchase the entire stock of Enchantress from Peter Fisher, and a mighty profitable deal it proved to him, and to put it on the market. Peter Fisher, as I have already said of him, has become the latter day Car- nation w-izard. His introduction of these two splendid varieties has made him famous among Carnation growers everywhere. In fact the names of Dorner and •Copyright, 1916, A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co., Ltd. Fisher conjured up in the minds of the Carnation growers, as they do to this very day, meritorious varieties well worth trying. Peter Fisher, as ever>'body knows him, is a man who boasts but little of his achievements. He lets his own work speak for itself. Nor is he a man who has ever evinced any signs of enthusiasm in his manner. He is cold in his attitude, rather reserved, though in many way- outspoken, yet at the same time a man whose honesty of purpose and absolut' integrity in business transactions are not to be questioned for a moment. Duriii- one of the Carnation shows in Boston, a number of growers went out to his plaL at Ellis to view Beacon, at that time not yet on the market. Mr. Fisher took us through the place, and to the surprise of everybody, rather than expand upon its merits, he began to point out the faults of the variety. It was an orange red, inclined to fade in the hot weather; its color was by no means ideal; but, he concluded, it was a producer, a variety that would yield the blooms and bring money to the grower. Beacon has long since verified all of Mr. Fisher's claims about it. Beacon has held out longer than any red Carnation, maintaining its reputation to this very day. Several years after the advent of Beacon, Mr. Fisher introduced the Benoro, a splendid variegated variety, well known to every grower. Among the growers who went out to view it, there was a prominent man who was now and then inclined to resort to a "bracer" by way of a drink. Since Mr. Fisher never volun- teered to "set 'em up" — Mr. Fisher is a teetotaller — the grower aforementioned asked him if he knew of a place in the neighborhood where cocktails or highballs were to be had. "If you are thirsty, Mr. X ," rejoined Mr. Fisher, "we can readily accommodate you. Here is the dipper and there is the pump. Drink all you cai. hold — and it will do you more good than a cocktail." The pump, if I remember rightly, was not tapped at that moment. On one occasion I happened to be in Utica, N. Y., at a florists' meeting A small Carnation show was in progress at the club room. Among the Carnation shown was the Boston Market, which Mr. Fisher at the request of the club had j sent in. There were a number of the growers favorably impressed with the va- riety, and ready to place orders. A general order amounting to about twenty-five hundred was made up, and since I was there it was decided to let me have the order. As my acquaintance with Mr. Fisher was very slight at the time, I mailed him that order rather hesitatingly. (Boston Market antedates Beacon, which lat- ter really commenced my business relations with Mr. Fisher.) I wrote him at the same time to be sure to send the goods, and that if he saw fit to allow me a com- mission on the sale, well and good, else to send it anyway, and I would forego my commission. Since I undertook to fill the order, I felt that I was bound to do so. In the course of a week or so, I received a curt letter from Mr. Fisher, to the effect that the order had been sent, and that he was quite surprised to receive it through me, since he never authorized me to take orders for him. Not a word was mentioned about the commission. When I met him a few months later, I referred to the subject (not to the com- mission end of it, though.) "You did not receive my first letter, did you?" he asked. "I received your letter, yes," I answered. "I know," he said, "but not the first one. Because the first one I tore up!" I imagined at the time that the first letter, which he tore up, must have been, to put it mildly, rather pointed. When Beacon came on the market I was sure there would be great demand for it, and I was determined to be on the ground floor with the variety. So one day 1 took a train from Boston for Ellis, Mass. Mr. Fisher already knew who I was, so any formal introductions were unnecessary. I stated the object of my call. Yes, he could see no reason why he couldn't sell me any Beacon if I paid him the scheduled prices, governed by quantity, of course. I knew I could use twenty thousand, and so without hesitation I gave him my order for that quan- tity. I took my departure. On the following morning I received a letter at my Boston Hotel, which ran as follows: "I have booked your order for twenty thousand Beacon, for January delivery, terms cash in advance." Since my faith in Mr. Fisher himself, no less than his variety, was unshaken, the "cash in advance" terms proved no deterrent to the transaction. In due course of time Mr. Fisher had his checks in advance, and my customers had their excel- lent rooted cuttings. I have dealt with Mr. Fisher time and again since, our business transactions amounting to thousands of dollars. But never has Mr. Fisher asked me for cash in advance since that time. My confidence in him became reciprocal; our business- relations have been pleasant, and my visits to Ellis are always one of the agree- able factors in my trips throu,ch New England, personally as well as from the business standpoint. Mr. Fisher is today one of my most esteemed friends among the trade. But let us return to Enchantress. No sooner had Mr. Thompson announced the consummation of his deal with Mr. Fisher than orders began to come to him thick and fast from every section of the country. I undertook the task of helping disseminate it, as many other dealers did ; and it was a profitable task indeed. No order I took among my customers was complete unless it contained Enchan- tress cuttings. True, the monetary consideration played a large part; but outside of that, I felt enthusiastic about the Enchantress myself. Consciously or uncon- sciously, I had arrived at the conclusion that here was a factor that would go a good way toward the uplift of floriculture in our country. I felt that I was one of the men exerting themselves toward that uplift. Business has other compensa- tions than the profits that one counts in money ; there is a genuine satisfaction ip doing part of the constructive work in the growth of an industry. The Enchan- tress variety with but very rare exceptions has proved a profitable investment to every grower everywhere. The few exceptions at the time were among the smaller growers who never grew any varieties profitably. In the long run, such failures did not count. September 30, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 731 High Prices Affecting the Retail Graxrer I don't know but that it is perfectly proper to call attention in the Week's Work to the necessity of every retail grower doing his part toward meeting, in a proper way, the ever increasing cost of producing his stock and conducting his business. Don't wait for anything to come down in price; this wont happen. Far more likely to have everything go up and stay there. War or no war, the cost of production will keep on going up and it is for us so to arrange our af- fairs as to be able to face it. We mu.st come down to proper business methods, cutting out unnecessary expenses, install- ing a system to avoid waste, work in co- operation with our neighbor florists in regard to obtaining prices in accordance with the increase of production. We must get down to finding out just what pays to grow and what not. Too many of us today are carrying along a lot of (lead stock such as isn't worth occupy- ing bench space. There is nothing easier for the florist who conducts a retail es- tablishment than to load up benches with old truck, worthless. Only a few as yet fully realize the great changes which are going on in the v?orld. The big houses do, but it hasn't reached the little fellow. It is going to ; he will have to face it. The time is coming, and very soon, when we will have to compete with nations who lan't afford to be wasteful and this will atlect every one of us. no matter what we have to offer for sale. You can't get away from it ; we will have to adopt a far different system from what the aver- age florist has today in order to stay in business, not only to exist, but to do well. me WEEK'S WORK ^3' FRITZ BAHR Cyclamen The Flowering Stock Plants carried during Summer out in frames should come into a temperature of ,50 deg. Here they will do nicely. Keep on lightly spraying them during hot days. Such as are potbound should get a shift, for there is still time for the plants to grow. Air such as are wanted for extra early flowering should not be repotted after the end of this month. It takes the plants from twelve to fourteen weeks from the time when they set bud until they are in full flower, and late shifting is liable to retard bud development. If you are short on stock and wish to pur- chase some, the present is as good a time as any to get good plants ready for a shift. From now on it isn't difficult to handle them, and plants out of •lin., put into Sin. and properly attended to, will grow into money. There is still time to •sow seed. Maybe you will find it pay you this Winter to select a few of the very best plants and keep them for seed. There is no work to it and quite a few growers are saving their own seed and find it a paying proposition. As soon as the little .seedlings can be handled trans- fer them to other flats, and keep the seed flats well watered. Cyclamen seed is ■ very irregular in germinating and some will lie for six to eight weeks before show- ing signs of life. Schizanthus still Time to Sow The little seedlings, as soon as ready to handle conveniently, are best potted up into 2%in. pots and placed into the "Violet house. IjCt them alone until about 3iu. to 4in. in height, after which they should be pinched back so as to make ■bushy plants. Don't try to grow them in a warm house, and see to it that they are always in moist soil. To stunt the young stock means time and labor lost in order to get it back into shape again. There is still plenty of time to sow Schizanthus and while the plants will not be ready to flower during December they will be fine for early Spring ; in fact it matters little just when they do flower. If good, you have no trouble in dispos- ing of them.. If you want to take just a little extra trouble you can grow the early stock in pots and obtain wonderful specimens in Sin. or lOin. pots which, if not disposed of as pot plants, can be used to cut sprays from. prevent you from sowing out seed now for obtaining of plants to flower in early Spring. These seedlings, if kept moving and grown in a cool house without allow- ing them to become too much pot bound, are less subject to disease than plants grown from cuttings. Whether you have bench room to spare or not you should still grow on a nice batch of Snap- dragons. No one can foretell just what may happen to a certain crop. A bench of Carnations or something else in the very best condition at present may go had in spite of the best of care. The re- tail grower can't do any better than al- ways to have young stock coming along to fall back on if necessary. Snap- dragons are always a paying crop if at all good. the country. Have it on hand ; it is by far too important a matter to run chances with. Carnations -Carrying Along Pot Plants It is always well to pot up a good number of field plants into 5's and take the best care of them, for even under the most favorable conditions we will lose some of the newly housed stock. Stem rot will occur more or less up to the end of October — even later if mild weather prevails, and while you can lift field plants almost up to December and make them grow, it takes much too long to become re-establi.shed and on that ac- count doesn't pay. It takes a Carnation, , ^w ^'^^^^^^^B j^iM Vw i^lP^ -Iv t\. ^V'^Bk^v v^^^^^HH^ ^1 - CjmSik-';jSfm\ '^1^9 ^''sz2^m"^^KSm flw^'^^^^MflBi liowl of liiant Roman Hyacinths grown in fibre Snapdragons Seedlinp^s Better Than Cuttings Even if your old stock is affected with rust or some other trouble this shouldn't Azaleas The Stock Carried Over 'At present no one can tell just when the fresh importations of Azaleas froiu Belgium will arrive or in what condi- tion, and it is on that account that the ones we do have on hand, carried over from last Spring, look so good to us. If you had them planted out it is time to lift them now and pot up, making use, if possible, of a sandy leaf mould. Carry them along in the coolest house you have, or in a deep frame, but keep theni well watered. Pinching back at this time would mean to sacrifice flower buds which are all set by this time. Your Coal Supply Get it In as Soon as Possible Threatening strikes and the .shortage on freight cars will have more to do with bringing the price of coal up than any- thing else, and whether you use a car- load or a wheelbarrowful per day. if you have houses which must be kejit heated, you will do well to fill up the cel- lar or coal shed to the rim. The price is at present as low as it will get this Winter. Never before have conditions been more unsettled than now and while we all will do more business than ever this Winter, do not depend and rest easy with the thought that there is plenty of coal in lifted during October, at least six weeks before it is in a good growing condition. That doesn't say that such a plant will produce first-class flowers at the end of that period ; this will require longer still, while stock which has been carried along in pots will take hold immediately ; there- fore have a good number of such plants on hand and keep them in some out of the way corner, but in a place where you will see them daily and be able to attend to them. Stunted stock is absolutely of no use whatever and not worth housing. Only such as are in a healthy growing condition will ever amount to anything. If you should have the misfortune to lose a lot of plants in a bench and you haven't good stock on hand to take their place, rather than to make any old thing do. lift the good plants on one end of the bench and fill out the rest of the bench with them. If you do this lifting carefully and pinch back the flowering shoots on the plants they won't mind the transplanting much. The emptied space of the bench is soon filled up again by something else. Supports for the Carnations Are you supporting your stock? The day when it was possible to make Car- nations pay without supporting the plants properly is past, never to return again. A Carnation, in order to com- mand a fair price. mi;st have a good sized stem and a straight one. The best flower ever grown on a crooked stem is worth- i'.'ss. There are quite a number of Car- nation supports on the market, some bet- ter than others, but all of them surely bet- ter than none at all. We have et the sunlight get in between the rows ; this will benefit the stock. Keep on cultivating some of the varieties lightly, and among them Phila- delphia, which will produce great amounts of short side growths at the base of flowering stems. All of these shcjuld be removed as soon as large enough to get hold of and don't overlook the dis- budding. This will have to be attended to regularly from now on ; don't wait with removing buds until they are ready to open ; that doesn't benefit the remain- ing flower in the least, but do it early, the sooner the better. Growing Bulbs in Fibre A system of growing I'aiierwhite Nar- cissus.' Roman Hyacinths, Chinese Sacred Lilies and other bulbs of a light nature that has obtained wide favor is that of growing them in prepared fibre, which is offered by the seed houses. The bulbs are simply placed in bowls or jardinieres with or without drainage, usually with- out, and are covered to a depth of an inch or so with the fibre, this being pressed firmly all over and around them and then mo'istened b\it not made soak- ing wet. It is kept moist and the bulbs are placed in a dark cellar away from frost, or can be covered over in the usual way as bulbs in pots. When root action is evident, the bulbs may be brought into the light and can be grown on either in the greenhouse or in the dwelling house. For the amateur, this method can be recommended. Our present specimen was grown by a florist in a greenhouse, and the lay gardener might not have such fine results. How to Destroy White Fly In our issue of Aug. 10. page 387, notes were given as to the means of kill- ing this bad pest. Prof. J. O. Sanders of the University of Penn.sylvania, writes now saying: "The white fly is somewhat closely re- lated to the scale insects, and is, there- fore, a sucking insect deriving its nour- ishment from the juices of the plants in- fested For this reason arsenical poisons, whicli are designed for chewing insects alone, are valueless for the control of sucking insects. For the control of scale insects, white flies and aphis 'contact sprays' are required. Principal among these contact sprays for the softer aphids and white fly are recommended the nicotine preparations, and including such are a number of commercial forms as 'Black Leaf 40.' diluted one part to eight or ten hundred parts of water, and 'Nikoteen.' diluted according to the directions. , "Tobacco decoctions may be made at home bv steeping (not boiling) one pound of Tobacco stems in three gallons ot water in a covered vessel for two or three hours. Strain off the liquid and dilute somewhat, according to the plants to be sprayed, and apply thoroughly with good nozzles." Standard Geraniums In sending us some photographs of standard Geraniums, which unfortunate- iv are not suitable for reproduction, Ern- est Roepke. sunt, for Paul I.ichtenstein, at Highlands. N. .7.. says that a row of forty of these plants, ranging in height from 5ft. to 7ft.. with a large crown, full of blooms, is planted along a driveway and makes a wonderful show. People passing stop to admire them, thinking they are Roses, and are much surprised when l.)oking closer to find th.it they are Geraniums. Last Spring Mr. R'>PnKe was awarded a silver medal at the New York flower show, and at a local show one first. It takes about two years to grow these standards, the stem requir- ing constant trimming, and when the de- sired height is got the branching is al- lowed to take place. 732 The Florists' Exchange **************** "A STEP IN THE DARK" * 11)0 Jumbo Callas - - llO.OO Lilium Candidum - GOO Lilium Harrisii, 9-1 1 30.00 Lilium Gi^anfeum, loo looo 7-9 - - - - $5.50 50.00 Per bag Clay's Fertilizer, 112 lbs. 7.00 Cocoanut Fiber, 100 " 2.00 Fine Bone Meal, 200 " 5.00 • * • * * * * • * •••••••••••••••••••••••^••* WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 42 Vesey Street, NEW YORK CITY Whi'u r.nlerlng, pli-;ise nieiition Tlie E\oluiii^-<- Sweet Peas Early or Winter Flowering Spencers Yarrawa Grown by the originator Bee Special FlorxBt List now being mailed If you have not received it, ask and we will mail it. F0TTLER,F1SKE,RAWS0N CO., THeSe.dstnrr Faneoil Hall Square, Boston Rainbow Freesias- In pleasant harmonizing mixture of yellow, orange, lavender and pink shades. The best and latest addition for florists* storework. For closer description, see August 19th issue, pages 391-392. Regular price $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Send us ten dollars for a trial lot of 250 by mail. Two year New York State field-grown. Own roots and low budded, in prime floriat'a grading. This Fall delivery. Per 100, $12.50. For list of sorts address Hardy Roses. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 51 BARCLAY STREET, or P. O. BOX 752 New York When orderlDg. please meptlou The Exchange T MEYER'S I BRAND Rubrums — G I G A N T E U M S — Magnif icums THE LILY WITHOUT A PEER ORDER NOW FOR DELIVERY LATER ON. CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER, 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK EXTRA FINE Dutch Flowering Bulbs In Slock Now. Top Size Bulbm, TULIPS, CROCUS, HYACINTHS NARCISSUS, SNOWDROP, Etc. Write for prices. CHINESE LILY BULBS. Mat of 120 bulbs, $7.00 per mat. PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA. $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. The Barclay Nursery M. Aronowitz, Prop. 60 Barclay St. and 14 West Broadway, New York Telephone Cortlandt l.'ilS FINE STOCK, 200,000 PANSIES Splendid Colors My Giant Pansies. Finest mixture, in superb colors, all grown from selected stock. For Winter- blootiiing or Spring sales they cannot be excelled. Strong plants. Finest mixture. By express: .'SOO, $2.00; 1000, Sl.OO; 2000, S7.00. By parcel post: 100, 60c. In bud and bloom. Ready Oct. 15th. $1.00 per 100, by express. Seed of above, $1.00 per pkt. of 5000 seeds; $-1.00 per oz. SALVIA BONFIRE. New crop, $1.00 per oz. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Lock Box 254. SOUTHPORT. CONN. Grower only of tho Finest Pansies. Wbea ordering, please mention The Excbanse RAINBOW FREESIAS GroWB aod hybridiced for a number of years by Mr. A. Frey, of Crown Point, Ind. The colors are varied and include several shades of yellow, orange, lavender and pink, all, however, harmonising with each other, even when buoohed together. Bulbs offered are of good blooming siae and in a mixture of colors. Separate colors cannot be offered as yet. Delivery in Joly, as soon as bulbs are harvested and cured. Price: $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000, $187.50 for 5000. For sale by A. FREY Crows Point, Ind. A. HENDERSON & CO. 211 N. SUte St., Chicato FALL EXHIBITIONS Fine Forcing ASPARAGUS ROOTS, eiftht years old, to produce crop for Fall cxtiibltions. Also WITLOOF CHICORY ROOTS. I'ine, large fori-inK ASPARAGUS ROOTS, eJKliI ^ear3 Also WIIXOOF CHICORY and RHU- BARB ROOTS fur foreing; 2 and :t-vear-r,ld AS- PARAGUS ROOTS for Kail planting. Fine French GLOBE ARTICHOKE ROOTS for greenhouse WARREN SHINN, Woodbury, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Exchnnm- Readers will confer a favor upon us of more than passing value if, when ordering stock of our advertisers, they will mention seeing the adv. in THE E.XCHANGE. Now Is the Time to Place Orders for PANSY SEED. Special florists' mixture, extra fine strain, $5.00 per oz. MIGNONETTE SEED. Giant strain, greenhouse grown, $5.00 per ot. SNAPDRAGON KEYSTONE (New). Clear rose pink, Winter blooming variety, $1.00 per pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED, English. Separate colors, $8.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEED. Greenhouse grown, $3.50 per 1000, $30.00 per 10,000. ZVOLANEK'S SWEET PEA SEED. Complete list at his prices. RAINBOW FREESIAS. New and worth while. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 2H-in., strong, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000, extra heavy 3-in., $8.00 per 100. POINSETTIAS. Strong, 2J/^-in. (true Xmas type), $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Strong, field-grown CARNATION PLANTS. Best varieties. Stock and prices right; write us for same. Write us regarding Fern Flats: Bostons, Scottii, Roosevelt, Whitmanl, Teddy Jr., and other varieties for immediate or later planting. Have you placed your order for LILIUM Giganteuin, Rubrum, For- mosum and Album? We aim to supply the best produced in Japan and invite correspondence regarding our stock. Having any trouble with your hose? The MAGIC Hose — best made — will do away with all your troubles. We handle that brand and no other. H-inch (2 ply), 17c. per ft.; J^-inch (2 ply), ISc. per ft. Couplings included. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Building PHILADELPHIA, PA When ordering, pli'asc mention The Exchange OUR MOTTO. "THB BSST T^ MARKBT APPORDS* Valley CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK Orden taken bow (or 1016 crop of German, Swedish, Dutch Pips W. & D.'s Sure Crop English Mushroom Spawn Fresh shipment just arrived llcts. per brick, $9.00 per 100 bricks WEEBER & DON ^"iL^V^^^^' 114 Chambers St., New York When ordering, please mention The Excbaoge BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS \] rite for Prkfs LEONARD SEKSS 226-230 ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Japan Iris Seedlings From home-grown and imported seed, insuring a splendid range of colors. 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 Send for new catalogue JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. FLOWERFIELD, L. 1., N. Y. SECDS and BULBS Beckert's Seed Store 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH, PA. , North Side) Seedsmen garden seed Write for samples and prices on Lithographed Envelopes, Folding Boxes, Catalog Covers, Plates for Seedsmen Stecher Lithographic Company Dept. S ROCHESTER. N. Y. Whea orderlog, please mention Tbe Excbange BEET. CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in T&riety: alio other itema of the abort crop of this past aeasoo, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS SlDey St., NEW YORK, and ORANGE, CO.NN September 30, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 733 We SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President, Kirbv B. White, Detroit. Mich.; fii»t vice-pres. F. W. Bolciano, Washington, D C : second vice-pres , L. L. Olik. Madison, Wis., secretary-ueasurer, C E. Kendel, 2010 Ontario St., aeveland, C; assistant secretary, S. F. WiLLARD, Jr.. Cleveland, O. European Notes The most noticeable feature coueerning seeds this week is the eontimied advance in the price of Wheat, partly owius to the damage done by the heavy rains to the crops still standing in the tields. For the sake of our poor folk it is to be hoped that the maximum has now been reached, as the rapidly .shortening days warn us that Winter is at hand. The culture of Wheat involves the minimum of labor, and with the inces- sant drain of the labor market for the purposes of the war it is not surpris- ing that farmers and growers are plead- ing their inability to carry out contracts for seeds made many months ago. The prospects for 1917 crops of biennials and perennials look less good every day, al- though the weather for transplanting is all we can desire. Our only compensation is that we are all tarred with the same brush, for while these notes have lately had special reference to conditions pre- vailing in west and southwest Europe, the reports recently issued from Holland and Scandinavian countries all tell the same tale. The conditions which are so favorable for transplanting are not at all helpful to the ripening up of such 1916 crops as are still in the field, and in the case of light seeds like Parsnip, are positively injuri- ous. The crop of this latter article is very disappointing this year. The British seed trade is at last freed from that pseudo-philanthropic menace the "One and All," which has at last been sold up for a sum that will pay the unfortunate creditors about lOo. on the dollar. It is a bad 'affair for many hundreds of i)Oor people who were in- duced to deposit their savings to the tune of half a million dollars. The rainy spell still persists and its effects upon the Pea and Broad Bean crops are really very serious. Many of them are still lying in the open field. The first ripe pods on the plants are bursting and the seeds sprouting ; bad samples must be the result. The grow- ers who gave up seed growing for Wheat are not having things all their own way as in very many cases the grain is sprouting in the sheaves. The foregoing applies to regions north of Paris : the grain and many of the seed crops in the south were harvested in good order sev- eral weeks ago. As advance orders for Peas and Beans are very abundant just now the damage referred to above is disappointing. European Seedis. Imports Sept. 18.— S. S. Tuscania— O. G. Hempstead & Son, .34 cases palms. S. S. Noordam — A. H. Ringk & Co., 6 cases bulbs ; F. R. Pierson & Co., SO cases bulbs; C. H. Wyman & Co., 48 cases bulbs ; F. H. Darrow & Co., 21 cases bulbs ; Vaughan's Seed Store, 37 cases bulbs ; W. E. Marshall & Co., 45 cases bulbs ; K. M. Ward & Co., 57 cases bulbs ; Gallagher & Ascher, 5 cases bulbs : Herman's Seed Store, 10 cases bulbs : l->. , W. Cooke, 1 case bulbs ; Mc- Hutchison & Co., 91 cases bulbs; A. T. Roddington & Co.. .32 cases bulbs; P. C. Kuyper & Co., 1049 cases bulbs ; Maltus & Ware, 110 cases fibre. 121 cases plants, 1902 cases bulbs ; J. W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., 279 pkgs. bulbs; R. F. Lank, 479 cases bulbs, 69 cases plants ; Stumpp & Walter Co., 144 cases bulbs ; MacNiff Horticultural Co., 54 cases bulbs ; G. W. Sheldon & Co.. 297 cases bulbs, 1 bale seed ; W. A. Foster, 290 cases bulbs ; C. B. Richard & Co., 29 cases bulbs; F. B. Vandegrift & Co., 316 cases bulbs ; Vaughan's Seed Store. 26 cases bulbs. S. S. Poeldyk— J. M. Thorburn & Co., 18 cases bulbs: A. H. Ringk & Co., 9 cases bulbs ; W. E. Marshall & Co., 75 cases bulbs : W. Foster, .584 cases bulbs ; H. H. Berger & Co., 1 case bulbs ; J. Scheepers Co., 4 cases bulbs ; P. Hender- siui & Co.. 201 cases bulbs ;. J. L. Childs, 120 cases bulbs ; J. B. Greenhut & Co., 13 cases bulbs; Burnett Bros., 98 cases bulbs Gray Bros., 27 cases bulbs; E. J. Krug, 103 cases bulbs ; A. T. Boddington Co., 109 cases bulbs ; Vaughan's Seed Store. 182 cases bulbs; G. H. Cobb, 63 cases bulbs ; A. Murphy & Co., 50 cases bulbs ; M. Van Waveren & Sous, 114 cases bulbs ; A. R. Kenned.v, 16 cases bulbs ; R. J. Irwin. 25 cases bulbs ; I. P. Roosa, 2 cases bulbs ; Weeber & Don, 77 cases bulbs; Stumpp & Walter Co., 429 cases bulbs ; P. C. Kuyper & Co., 1452 cases bulbs ; Maltus & Ware, 2172 cases bulbs; J. W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., 90 cases bulbs ; R. F. Eang, 855 cases bulbs ; O. G. Hempstead & Sons, 441 cases bulbs ; A. Baldwin & Co., 81 cases bulbs ; R. F. Downing & Co., 108 cases bulbs ; F. B. Vandegrift & Co., 21 cases bulbs; MacNiff Horticultural Co., 96 cases bulbs; G. W. Sheldon & Co., 352 cases bulbs; P. Henderson & Co., 2 eases bulbs; C. B. Richards & Co., 18 cases bulbs. New York Seed Trade The arrival of bulbs, especially Dutch bulbs, in large quantities, the sales of bulbs, the present or prospective short- age on some kinds of bulbs, and the bulb outlook for the next year in the several bulb producing countries, are matters of chief interest in the several seed stores at this time. Recent cable advices from Japan re- port that next year the Japan bulb situa- tion will be difiicult and perplexing ; that owing to the low prices growers have already thrown away their bulblets which they use in propagation, and that next season's crop will be below the normal demand. The first shipment of Lilium gigauteum from Japan for this season consisting of one carload has been received by Ralph M. Ward & Co., 71 Murray St., New York City. It is reported on good authority that many florists have received word from Holland firms that owing to war condi- tions no deliveries of French bulbs can be made this year. The real cause is be- lieved to be owing to the advanced price of French bulbs this season. Besides this, the Holland banks which formerly were liberal in financing such business, have declined to do so this year. It is expected also that some florists will be disappointed in the deliveries of Holland bulbs, which have advanced in price very much during the last month. American buyers, it is thought, who have ordered from foreigners at low prices will bear the burden chiefly, and as stock is scarce it will be good policy for them to cover themselves as soon as they learn that their orders will actually remain unfilled. Successful sales of bulbs and of do- mestic plants and evergreens were held at the auction rooms of the MacNiff Hor- ticultural Co., 52-56 Vesey st.. on Friday of last week and Tuesday of this. Counter sales of bulbs in the retail bulb and seed department are large, and potted plants are meeting with a brisk demand in the retail plant department. The auction sales next week will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 53 Barclay st., report very large arrivals of Dutch bulbs which are meeting with an active de- mand. The exportation of seed to South American countries at this time is also particularly large. The Autumn bulb catalog wiU be ready for distribution this week. Peter Henderson k. Co., 3.>37 Cort- landt St., are exceedingly busy at this time shipping out very large numbers of foreign grown bulbs. Wm. Park, of the vegetable seed department, sailed on Sat- urday last for Cuba, where he will pass his vacation. m Zvolanek's Well Known Winter- Flowering Orchid Sweet Pea Seed In original packages at his prices. We handle all of his varieties, including novelties introduced this year for the first time, and give the following list of the best of those already introduced: i oz. 4 oz. 1 lb. Mrs. A. A. Skach. Widely known shell pink $1.00 $3.50 $12.00 Mrs. Joseph Manda. A shade lighter 1.25 4.00 14.00 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Purest white 1.25 4.00 14.00 Venus. White ground. Edges pink blushed 1.50 5.00 15.00 Bohemian Girl. Darker shell pink 2.00 6.00 White Orchid. Dwarter 1.00 3.50 12.00 Orchid Beauty. Dark rose, blushed with orange. . Very large 75 2.50 9.00 Pink and White Orchid. Blanche Ferry color and very large 75 2.50 9.00 Lavender Nora. The finest lavender 50 1.75 6.00 Lavender Orchid. Lavender pink; large 1.00 3.50 12.00 Christmas Pink Orchid. Improved bicolor 4.00 12.00 40.00 The Czar. Similar to above 4.00 12.00 40.00 Red Orchid. Large, free and very fine 1.00 3.50 12.00 Miss Flora Fabing. Pink, yellow and salmon 1.00 3.50 Bridal Veil. Frilled pure white 1-75 Apricot Orchid. Salmon and cream 2.00 6.00 15.00 For others, write us for complete list. Also Yarrawa, widely known rose pink 2.00 5.25 16.00 Rose Queen. The widely known clear pink we introduced. Strictly greenhouse grown seed; originator's strain. $5.00 per oz., $15.00 per ^ lb., $50.00 per lb. This is worth the difference from the outside seed. Keystone Snapdragon Undoubtedly the best Winter-blooming clear pink on the market. $1.00 per pkt., $5.00 for 6 pkts,, $10.00 for 13 pkts. S. S. SKIDELSKY & COMPANY 1004 Lincoln Building PhUadelphia, Pa. SOW NOW Farquhar's Giant Cyclamen Awarded the Gold Medal of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society Farquhar's Giant Blood Red Farquhar's Giant Crimson Farquhar's Giant Pinlc Farquhar's Giant Salmon Farquhar's Giant White Farquhar's Giant Excelsior, White with Claret base. Each of the above varieties, 100_seeds $1.00, 1000 seeds $10.00. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass. When ordering. plea*e mt'Dllun The Kxchanjte 734 The Florists' Exchange Vaughan's Seed Store Prices on these Two Big Leaders Will be found 10 to 20 per cent, below those of other jobbers. Prices are low and we have the goods Some people quote low prices but do not deliver Narcissus French Paper White Grandiflora We offer, to arrive, a few doxen cases. Third Grade, 12 ctm. and up, (in case lots while unsold) at $7.85 per 1000. Our advance contracts are being filled in full with regular grades, either 13 ctm. up or 14 ctm. up. Chinese Narcissus Now Ready Select Bulbs Per Mat (120 bulbsj f. o. b. N. Y.- - $5.00 8 Mats (960 bulbs) 40.00 F. O. B. Chicago J2.50 less. Write for prices on larger lots. Lilium Formosum (New Crop) 7-9 Inch (250 bulbs to case) per 1000, $58.00 9-10 Inch (ISO bulbs to case) per 1000. 80.00 10-12 inch (100 to case), per case, 12.00 Per 1000 100.00 FREESIAS PURITY (TRUE) 100 1000 H-in.to H-io Jl-25 $10.00 H-in. to^i-in 1.00 7.00 P" A I f A Q VAUGHAN'S IMPROVED PURITY \^J'\LiM^f^tJ 100 100 1000 ,,^. , ,. „,„ H-in.toH-in $1.75 $15.00 IH-m. to 2-m $8.50 j^.j^. to i^.j^ 1.50 12.00 Fall Book for Florists Now Ready CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork When ordering, pleaae meptlop TTie Exchange "Home of ELM HILL GLADIOLI" Consolidation is announced of A. H. AUSTIN CO. JOE COLEMAN WAYLAND, OHIO LEXINGTON, OHIO Originators of Giant and Distinct forms of Gladioli Address Send for Wholesale List AUSTIN -COLEMAN COMPANY WAYLAND, OHIO /l^idwUjDistmdioeSeeds Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholesale Prices mailed only to these who plant for profit When ordering, please uietitlun The Exchange Burnett Bros. SEEDSMEN Catalogue on appliofttioa 98 Chambers Street. NEW YORK CITY Wlu'ii ordering, please mPTitlon The Exrhanpe Florists' Forcing Sweet Peas All the new and standard varieties Write for pricee Fall Wholesale and Retail Cataloguea reaiy w th In a few days. Sand for copy. James Vick's Sons Rochester -i- -i- New York When urderlnj;, plt-ase mcotlon The KxctiaUKe j Xmas and E2ister HEATHER An unusually fine lot of pot-grown plants in all sizes, well budded, for October delivery. ACACIAS Pot-grown. In all the best commercial sizes and varieties. Inspection invited at our nursery in Flushing, N. Y. // interested we will mail you our altractive Priced Fall 1916 Price List — ready now. KNIGHT & STRUCK The Home of Heather 258 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK CO. 97th YEAR J. BOLGIANO & SON Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Growers of Pedigree Tomato Seeds BALTIMORE, MD. When ordering, pleasf meiitiun The Excbant^e The advertising columns of THE EXCHANGE will not flood you with useless Inquiries that are costly to you. The windows of Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., this week present a very interesting sight. The display consists of foreign bulbs of aU kinds in bulk and in appropriately decorated cartoons, with a Japanese lady in full dress presiding over the display. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., re- port that the auction department is fairly inundated with Dutch bulbs which re- cently arrived on the S. S. Amsteldyk. At Arthur T. Boddington Co.'s, 12S Chambers st., the whole store force is exceedingly busy shipping out the large orders for Dutch bulbs. At Burnett Bros., 98 Chambers St., there is noted this week a very compre- hensive line of exhibition sizes of Dutch bulbs, especially of Dutch Hyacinths. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., re- ceived very large consignments of Dutch bulbs on the S. S. Poeldyk, which re- cently arrived. These bulbs are being unpacked this week and are reported to be even finer than usual. Another ship- ment of Lilium formosum has also just been received. Harry .\. Bunyard Co., Inc., 40 W. 2Sth St., has received a large consignment of Dutch bulbs, and also of Hyacinth glasses in standard and bowls, especially adapted to growing bulbs in fibre or in water and pebbles. W. E. Marshall & Co.. IGG W. 23d St.. is making a window display this week of some well grown late blooms of sev- eral choice varieties of Gladioli. Chicago Seed Trade French and Holland bulbs are arriving more freely and the dealers are able to fill orders with their usual promptness for most classes of this stock. Vaughan's Seed Store received large shipiiifnts of French and Duti-h bulbs the IKist week so that the bulb season is quite active in both the wholesale and retail departments. This house had an exhibit in the trades di.sp]ay at the Vegetable (Growers' Convention at the Hotel La Salle. Arnold Ringier of the W. W. Bar- nard Co. has been spending several days at Excelsior Si)rings. Mo., and is looked for in the city this week. Wm. Reid and C. U. Wilcox have been in the city the past week helping out at the store. Joe Marks of A. Henderson & Co., came in on Saturday after a week's trip to points in the Northwest. His house reports the arrival of both French and Dutch bulbs and aU stock is being moved as quickly as received. D. D. P. Roy is now permanently lo- cated in his new store at Lake Forest aud reports the arrival of a considerable amount of bulb stock. He is entirely satisfied with the business prospects as they appeal to him in his new location. Winterson's Seed Store reports the ar- rival of a car of French stock and is fill- ing all orders. Lilium eandidum has just arrived from France in good condi- tion. John Degnan reports an extreme shortage of Paperwhite Narcissus from lo centimeters up. Small lots of from 12 centimeters up are being picked up rapidly so that the market on Paper- whites will be cleaned before the season is fairly started. Last year Marshall Field & Co. made a special feature in offering a glass bowl and six Paperwhite Narcissus bulbs for oOc, on which they made a large sale. They are going into it again this season and other department stores are follow- ing them in making the same offer. It is estimated that 100,000 of these bulbs wUl be required for the department store trade this season. Buyers for these stores have some difficulty so far in get- ting their full supply, and should they succeed it will mean so many bulbs taken from the legitimate trade of the city, which is quite an item at this particular time. A. Miller of the American Bulb Co. is in the East this week. The office of this company has been fitted up very hand- somely with everything new in office fix- tures. The furniture and fixtures were made by the Art Metal Co. of Chicago and are unique in design and workman- ship. Dutch bulbs coming late wUl make it a strenuous season for the retailers, es- pecially so if an early hard frost should occur that would cut the selling season short. Florists from out of the city have been coming in to ascertain the cause of the delay in getting their stock. Their customers are reported to be getting anxious for bulbs. The Mills Seed Co. of Washington. la., with a capitalization of ?50,000 has been incorporated. The officers are : President W. P. Wells, "Washington ; Secretary Or- ville Elder, Washington. Hearing was given on Sept. 12 at Sioux Falls. S. D., to the Dakota Im- proved Seed Co. in which the company charges that excessive rates were charged for material received in 1014. Suit was filed for the recovery of the extra charges. Lawrence P. Funk, representing Funk Bros. Seed Co.. Bloomington, Ill.j is visiting among the breeders of Harrison County buying boars. He has a con- tract to furni.sh 1000 a year to a serum company in Bloomington. and was look- I September 30, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 735 1 1 1 1 I I i I I s I I ! I Boddlngton's Re-selected Winter-flowering Spencers as grown by Wm. Sim, CUftondale. Mass. Winter Spencer Sweet Peas Oz. K lb. Lb. APRICOT ORCHID. Apricot self.. $1.50 $4.50 $15.00 BELGIAN HERO. Rose color. .. . 3.00 10.00 35.00 BRIDAL VEIL. Pure white 1.00 3.50 12.00 CHRISTMAS PINK ORCHID. Pink and white 3.00 10.00 35.00 MRS. A. A. SKACH. Bright pink. .65 2.00 7.50 MRS. M. SPANOLIN. White 1.00 3.60 12.00 ORCHID BEAUTY. Dark rose pink, with orange blush 75 2.60 10.00 PINK-AND-WHITE ORCHID. Similar in color to Christmas Pink. .65 2.00 RED ORCHID. Bright cherry red. .75 2.50 7.50 10.00 SENSATION. Newman & Legg's Oz. K lb. Lb. Christmas Pink $3.00 $10.00 $35.00 SENSATION SCARLET 3.00 10.00 35 00 THE CZAR. Standard rose, wings white, mottled pink 3.00 10.00 35 00 YARRAWA. Bright rose pink. Australia-grown seed 2.00 7.00 24.00 California-grown seed 65 2.25 8.00 Mixed Winter-Flowering Spencers ■i oz. 20c., oz. 65c., '4 lb. $2.00, lb. $7.50 Gigantic Cyclamen CHOICEST ENGLISH STRAINS Tr. 100 1000 pkt. seeds seeds CHERRY RED $0.50 $1.00 $9.00 CRIMSON 25 .65 6.00 CRIMSON AND WHITE 50 1.00 9.00 LILAC 25 .65 6.00 PINK. Soft pink 25 .65 6.00 ROSE. Light rose 25 .65 6.00 ISNOWFLAKE. White 25 .65 6.00 iSYRINGA-BLUE 25 .65 6.00 ; WHITE BUTTERFLY 50 1.00 9.00 PEACH BLOSSOM. Rose 25 .75 7.00 PHOENIX. Cherry crimson 50 2.00 18.50 PURPLE KING 25 .80 7.50 PRINCESS MAY. Pink, blotched crimson. .60 1.00 9.00 ROSE OF MARIENTHAL. Soft shell-pink .26 .65 6.00 SALMON KING. The finest salmon 50 1.00 9.00 SALMON QUEEN. Beautiful salmon... .50 1.00 9.00 SALMONIUM SPLENDENS. Salmon pink 25 .80 7.50 VULCAN. Rich crimson 50 2.00 18.50 WONDER (Glofy) OF WANDSBEK. Brilliant, intense salmon-red variety 50 1.00 9.00 MIXED 25 .60 5.50 Schizanthus Boddlngton's Gigantic Cyclamea Bulb Catalogue free on request ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON CO., Inc., 128 Chambers Street NEW YORK CITY '.GRANDIFLORUS BODDINGTONII. Selected Hybrids. This strain is superior to any of the Schizanthus in ,| cultivation, the flowers are better shaped and the colors are more varied. Tr. pkt. 75 cts., 3 tr. pkts for $2.00. l|WISETONENSIS. The colors are varied, ranging from white with yellow center to pink with brown center ^ Tr. pkt., 50 cts., 3 tr. pkts. for $1.25. n 5% discount, cash with order. When ordering, please meotloD The Eichaage ing over the herds in Missouri Valley and Logan last week. George W. Yergen, R. F. D. No. 3, Aurora, Ore., seems to be in a class by himself when it comes to raising Pota- toes. He has ju.st harvested a part of his crop which covers ten acres, and all the spuds average in weight one pound. From one hill eight were taken which weighed one and one-half pounds each. The seeds were brought here by him sev- eral years ago from New Hampshire, where good Potatoes are grown, and his yields each year have been phenomenal. Indianapolis, Ind. stock of all kinds is much easier than a week ago. Golden Glow Chrysanthe- mums at $1.50 to $2 per dozen, liberal quiintities of Carnations at $1 to $1.50 per 100, and heavy cuts of Roses at .$2 to $10 per 100 ease up things materially. The Cosmos were not all frozen and there is quite a cut at 25c. per bunch of fifty spravs. A few Gladioli are also offered at .$2 to $3 per 100. Giganteum Lilies are very plentiful at $10 to $15 per 100. Michigan Asters are received in small quantities at $3 to .$5 per 100. The sale of ferns shows an improve- ment over other years and it is doubtful whether there will be the long surplus left by Christmas as of late years. The most popular retail prices range from 75c. to .$3 each. Funeral work has been maintained throughout the week and nearly all of the surplus short stock is being used up on a good basis. Southern plumosus and Sprengeri are irregular in arrival, but there is much more of this article used than there was two to three years ago. A few Violets are offered early in October at 50c. to 75c. per 100. Cattleyas are hard to ob- tain at 3.5c. to 50c. each as are Gar- denias at 25c. to 35c. each. The general shortage in the importa- tion of bulbs lead the growers of Carna- tions and Roses to believe that this is to be a most profitable season for them and that strong prices will be maintained throughout. D. E. Weller, Henry C. Kraft and Robert H. Green came up from Louis- ville via automobile and visited several florists' establishments in this vicinity. Isaac Bayersdorfer of Bayersdorfer & Co. is in this city and says business is fine. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Junge, Carl Sonnen.schmidt and Walter Bertermann have returned from Lake Webster. They say that fishing was good and that they spent a splendid time. Geo. Wiegand is in the hospital tor a month's stay. We all sympathize with our friend in his trouble. More liberal amounts of French bulbs are being received by the local florists, much to their satisfaction. Chas. Pahud lost a new automobile by theft last week. Fortunately it was in- sured for part of its value. Fred Kiel has been on the sick list for several days. Hartje & Elder's Mushrooms, like their flowers, are hard to be surpassed and their crop is a fine one right now. Frank Leubking has taken a position with Bertermann Bros. Co. The com- pany is cutting a fine lot of Golden Glow. Totolinson Hall Market reports an. en- livened business. All the cut flowers and plants brought there are consumed by the storemcn or retail trade later in the day. Fall openings demand some little at- tention from the decorators now. Wie- gands, Bertermanns and Riemans have been busy with them. The City Park Board is considering smudge pots as the heavy frost took much of their beautiful park displays much sooner than should be and the pub- lic would have much more benefit with these installed. At the State Fair the prizes in the horticultural section were won chiefly by Roepke Floral Co., E. H. Reineman and Edward Reineman, each of Indianapolis, both for plant groups and cut flowers. J. A. Ernsberger of Celina, C, is visiting the growers in this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Miller of Chicago were recent visitors. E. J. Karins, of the Henry Dreer, Inc., is booking orders in this city. Mr. Stratford, of the Charles Haugh Co., Springfield, Mass., says that business is very good in this territory. Walter Bertermann is away at the Lakes for a two weeks' vacation. It looks very much as if the Azalea business will be a decidedly poor one this year from the growers' standpoint, as shipments are arriving very slowly. Tomlinson Hall Market reports a very lively business and all the stock there is consumed either by the wholesalers or the retail trade. At least half a dozen of the local flo- rists intend being present at the Florists' Telegraph Delivery meeting at Chicago, Oct. 11 and 12. John Rieman says his business has in- creased wonderfully since the new im- provements at his place of business in Massachusetts ave. Indications all point to a large atten- dance at the Kentucky-Indiana Florists' meeting in October. Secretary Stein- kamp will give any detail information upon application. I. B. 736 The Florists' Exchange QUALITY FIRST When Ordering HOGEWONING'S Extra Selected Dutch-grown Bulbs for Fall Planting You Order the Best Obtainable Single Early Tulip Bulbs 100 1000 Artus. Dark red , .$o.8o $6.50 La Belle Alliance. Scarlet.. 1.20 10.00 La Reine. White, pink shaded 80 6.50 L'lminaculee. Pure white.. .80 6.50 Cottage Maid. Striped pink. .80 7.00 Rose Grisdelin. Pink 80 7.00 Yellow Prince. Yellow, shaded red 90 8.00 Keizerskroon. Brilliant red. 1.40 12.00 Mixed. All colors; extra fine. .70 6.00 Separate Colors. Extra fine. .70 6.00 Double Early Tulip Bulbs Murillo. Pink; very fine. . . 100 1000 E1.20 $10.00 Darwin Tulip Bulbs 100 1000 Allard Pierson. Dark brown. $1.20 $10.00 Baronne de la Tonnaye. Rose 2.00 18.00 Clara Butt. Bright rose; extra i.io 10.00 Gretchen. Soft salmon rose. .90 8.00 Kate Greenaway. White, with lilac 1.20 10.00 Loveliness. Satiny rose 1.40 12.00 Pride of Haarlem. Cherry red 1.40 12.00 Orion. Bright red, large flower 1.40 12.00 7.50 18.00 -.50 18.00 7.50 18.00 -•50 In 10 named varieties: S3. 80 per 100, Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora $34.00 per 1000. 13 cm. and up, Sio.oo per 1000. (250 bulbs of any one variety charged at the 1000 rate.) Prices are F. O. B. New York, Freight, Duty, Packing and all other expenses paid. Varieties not mentioned above, quoted on application. Special prices for large quantities ot any one variety. 3 per cent, may be deducted for cash with order. Hyacinth Bulbs— First Size For forcing and all other purposes S3. 80 per 100, Hyacinth Bulbs— Second Size In 10 named varieties: $2.50 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. Miniature Hyacinth Bulbs In 6 different colors: $1.40 per lOO, $12.00 per 1000. Narcissus Bulbs loo looo Emperor. Mother bulbs. . . .$2.00 $18.00 Emperor. Single nose i.oo Golden Spur. Mother bulbs. 2.00 Golden Spur. Single nose., i.oo Bicolor Victoria. Motherbulbs 2.00 Bicolor Victoria. Single nose i.oo Von Sion. Mother bulbs.. . . 2.00 Von Sion. Single nose i.oo HOGEWONING & SONS, Bulb Growers RYNSBURG, HOLLAND 32 Broadway, New York Wben orJerlDjt. plt^fle roeotioD The Exchange WE OFFER GARDEN BEANS Don't Get Left This Yeeur Will have some Wax and Green Pods. Not due to big crop. Bad weather at planting time gave us cold feet. We didn't contract to sell hut half the usual amount, and are making full deliveries with some to spare, although the crop is very short. Let us know what varieties you will be in the market for, and the amounts. We will quote promptly, so if offer doesn't suit, you can pick up what j'ou need in a hurry elsewhere. Some folks, are going to get left on garden beans again this year. Don't buy more than you need, but buy early. Our stocks are grown carefully — largely on our own farms. How about Gradus or Laxton Peas ? Be sure to figure on Bean wants early. We ship from a pint to a carload. HARRIS BROS. SEED CO., South Main St., Mt. Pleasant, Mich- Lily Bulbs Fall Shipment from Japan Prices quoted F. O. B. New York, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, and London, (Ont.) Write for quotations stating quan- tity, variety and size required. McHutchison & Co. THE IMPORT HOUSE 95 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK English Vegetable, Farm and Flower Seed Peas, Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Onion, etc. PERENNIAL AND ITALIAN RYE GR.\SS SEED Domestic Mammoth Sunflower Seed FOR IMMEl)l.\TE DELIVERY COLIN CAMPBELL 90 Nassau .Street NEW YORK CITY IMPORTER I Southern States | New Orleans, La. We have been having ideal weather, but there is very little going on with the florists. Business is quiet. The Horticultural Society is beginning to make plans for the November show. Chrysanthemums here are in splendid shape. U. J. Virgin's store is completed and everything is running smoothly again. The florists were kept somewhat busy the few past days with funerals. Among the most sorrowful was the one of R. Cook, sou of M. Cook, the oldest florist in New Orleans. The deceased had a nursery located on Cherokee and Pearl sts. He had been ill several years, but not seriously. After long suffering he passed away Tuesday. Sept. 19, and is survived by a mother, father, wife, sisters and brothers. The entire floral circle ex- tends its sympathy to the family. M. B. either good out flowers or plants to sup- ply the demand. Prices, as a general thing, are way up for the season. Business is a little better than last year. Although the store of Rosemont Gardens on Dexter ave. is in a chaotic state, being given over to mechanics who are remodelling the entire interior, yet customers find their way through and under scaffolding to the workroom in the rear. There is not much hope for a change until after October first. Bulbs are not in yet but there are quite a number of inquiries for them. From present indications we are looking for early frosts and they can't come too soon for the many hay fever victims. W. C. Cook. When ordering, please mfiitl..D The Eichtpge w^»n nrilerlng. plo..^ mentl..ii The Kich.nge The L. D.WALLER SEED CO. GUADALUPE, CALIFORNIA Wholesale Growers of FLOWER SEEDS, SWEET PEAS AND NASTURTIUMS. C^rr^tpmn^Mncm SotieUud CANNAS We Erow over one million commercial kinds includ- ing all the new ones, ranging from $7.00 per 1000 up. Large lots of Caladiums, Dahlias. Gladiolus, Geraniums and Japanese Iria, Hardy Phlox, Ktc. Write for special price list. River View Flower Farms, Grange, Baltiinore, Md, F .E.— ALIVE AND UP-TO-DATE Montgomery, Ala. We arc nnw having about as rleiightful weather as one would wish so that stock of all kinds is in good shape with every Iirospect of an abundance for all pur- po.ses. Asters having disappeared, we are now at a loss to fill the vacancy until Chrys- anthemums are once again on the mar- ket. Zinnias are about the only substi- tute available. Something for Sniuiner There are about two months of the year in which good flowers are scarce, and efforts are being made to find something to fill this. Holding the Gla- dioli back will be tried next season, and probably some of the perennial. Shaded houses may do something but more must be done for there is never enough of Nashville, Tenn. Last week's weather couditious were very peculiar in these i)arts. A cold wave struck us over a week ago, and held its grip till Sunday, the 24th, Within ten miles of the city, at several points, were killing frosts that would have ended the Dahlias before they had hardly begiux to bloom well, but a fog settled over the city and spreading out for several miles each of these coldest nights protected the ground. Two good rains ended the cold wave, and now we hope for another month of good grow- ing weather. The market is good ; everything that is worth selling is taken every week, in fact every day. Roses are scarce again, or rather yet. and there are no • 'Mums in sight for two or three more weeks. Carnations are coming freely, and the qimlity is very good for the season ; these save the day. for there are do Gladioli, and the Dahlias are far too scarce to cut any figure. Gladioli have been scarce for the last two months, a decided con- trast with previous year. There was a small display of flowers and plants at the State fair last week. No classes were provided for the trade, but two of the firms made small show- ings. It would be a great help to the flo- rists of the city and State if they would September 30, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 737 YARRAWA The Finest Rose-Pink Winter-Flowering Spencer Sweet Pea The ideal florists' variety. Pkt. 15c., H oz. 35c., yi oz. 60c., 1 oz. $1.00, )4: lb. $3.25, lb. $12.00 WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS— Early Morning Star, Early SnowBake, pkt. 15 seeds 25c., M oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00. Early Spring Maid, Early Melody, Early Songbird, pkt. 25 seeds 25c., M oi. $1.25, oz. $4.00. Early Heather Bell, pkt. 25 seeds 25c., \i oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00. Pkt. 18 seeds each of any of the following varieties 35c., 5 pkts. $1.50: Concord Pink, Concord Crimson, Concord Lavender, Concord White, Concord Salmon, Concord Blue. STUMPP & WALTER CO., 30-32 Barclay Street, NEW YORK CITY Money In Your Pocket By distributing among your cus- tomers our now justly famous CULTURAL DIRECTIONS These handy leaflets give the amateur purchaser of plants, bulbs and seeds just the concise cultural directions required, saving the time and patience of your salesmen, and best of all — they are an enduring Al advertisement for you and your business as your name and address appears on each copy you purchase from us. As an instance of their popularity — our sales last Spring more than trebled those of any previous season. Our complete line of Cultural Directions is being rewritten and reset in new type and will be placed on the market as soon as our present stock is exhausted. For prices and further particulars, address: The A. T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co., Ltd. Box 100, Times Square Station NEW YORK CITY M_|._ We have a stock of several l^W*'' thousand Culturals on hand, printed from the old plates. We will fill orders for these, while they last, at $.3.25 per thousand, imprinted, plus ten cents for each change. Thus an order for 1000, call- ing for S separate leaflets, would be $3.95. Lilium Harrisii BULBS Per 100 Per 1000 5- to 7-in $5.00 $40 00 7- to 9-in 9.00 80.00 9- to 11-in 22.00 FREESIA Refracta Alba Per 100 Per 1000 Mammoth size. . .$1.75 $12.00 For immediate delivery Paper White Narcissus Grandiflorus ^^^^Zn J.M.THORBURN&CO. S3 Barclay St., through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE IMPROVED. Finest grown. Many colors mixed. 650aeedaS1.00: half pkt. 60o.; per 1000, $1.25; colors separate, also. PRIMULA Kewensis. Sweet Yellow. Dwf. 260. PRIMULA Malacoldes. Giant Baby. 25o. CALCEOLARIA. Dwarf giant spotted. Pkt. 25o. CINERARIA. Large a. dwarf; 1000 seeds, 60o. DAISY (Bellis) Monstrosa. New monstrous. double, Kirint-floweriog, mixed. Pkt. 25o. CYCLAMEN Glganteum. Finest giant miicd. 250 seeds, $1.00; M pkt., 60o. PORGET-ME-NOT Triumph. Ertra fine. 25e. SHAMROCK. True Irish green. Large pkt. 25o. fllANT PAN^Y T"*" best large-flowering \JU\11 1 r Al^O I varieties. oriticaTly selected. 6000 seeds $1 00, >i pkt. 50a., o>. $3.00. A liberal extra pkt. of Giant Mme. Perret Pansy seed added to every order for Pansy seed. Our Pansiea are very fine this year. Cash. liberal extra count. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. Wlien ordering, please mention The Exchange SOUTHERN STATES— Continued .see to it that a good floral display were made at the fair. rioyd Bralliar is out of the city for a few days. He reports that the Canna uymph that did so much damage in the parks of the State a few years ago, and was all killed by the exceptionally hard Winter three years ago, is making its ap- pearance again this Fall. Growers should not allow this Nymph to hatch, for if they do, barring another hard Win- ter, it will be a real pest next season. Miss Katheriue Anderson, who has been on a vacation for some time, re- turned to her wt)rk at Geny Bros, last week. Frank Cornell has his house practi- cally empty at present, and is repairing it and building another. Miss Lilian Joy returned from her trip to New York last week. She spent some time in Michigan on the return trip. Carl Baum of Knoxville. Teun., presi- dent of the State Florists' Society, re- ports that he has a climbing Ophelia Rose in his houses that has thrown 2()ft. or 30ft. leads which bloom freely their entire length. Geny Bros, report that business has been umusually heavy the past week or two. The Tejinessee State Florists' and af- filiated societies are planning a meeting on a large scale in Nashville some time the middle of January. Their officers had a joint meeting here last Thursday and laid their plans for this meeting. Each society will hold a show of its own products, having made arrangements with the city Chamber of Commerce for enougih space on the ground floor of some building on one of the busiest streets of the city. A number of the florists' sup- ply houses have promised to participate, and the trade will put on a. real flower show. Everyone in attendance was en- thusiastic about making this, the first show of the society, a howling success. A movement is being started to secure the eames of every florist in the State as a member of the Society. ""We do not mean to allow any State Society in the country to go ahead of us, either in num- bers or in benefits to the trade," said Chas. L. Baum, of Knoxville, president of the society. The State Entomologist says that his department will make an educational dis- play of the injurious insects of the State which affect any of the trades repre- sented, and also of their beneficial para- sites. Florists desiring to make a display can secure all information from either Mr. Baum of Knoxville. Tenn.. or of Leo Geny or T. H. Joy of Nashville. Tenn. M. B. Knoxville, Tenn. Dahlias the Standby The last three weeks has seen but little change in the weather: likewise the condition of the market and the variety of stock has varied but little. Dahlias continue to come in in large quantities and the quality is good ; if it were not for these, flowers would be rather scarce, as the supply of Carnations and Roses is short and Chrysanthemums are hardly ready to cut yet. Some of the earlier va- rieties will be ready for the market in a few weeks. A. H. Dailey has been making some changes iu the interior of his store. He is cutting a crop of Roses, which though not extra fine are about the best in town. C. W. Crouch Co. are beginning to cut a few Carnations which are the first home grown stock to appear on the market. The company has been rather busy and is looking forward to a much busier Fall season, owing to the large number of prominent weddings that will take place in the near future. Baums are cutting a fine crop of or- chids which are bringing a good price. CALLA BULBS (j*;thiopica) 100 1000 Florist's Size, 1 J^ to 2 in. . $8.50 $80.00 Mammoth Size, 2 in. and up. .$ 1 4.00 $ 1 20 .00 These are selected, high-grade, healthy bulbs, and all have crown shoots. Anglin & Walsh Co. WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y. Telephone Woodlawn 1470 Mastodon Pansy Seedlings \ grand crop ready to ship now West of Denver and North of Fresno Large, mostly 6 to 8 leaves, per 1000, $5.00; 2500, $9.00; 5000. $22.50. 4 to 6 leaves, per 1000, $3.00; 2500, $7.00; 5000, $13.50 MASTODON MIXED H oz. 65o., M 02. $2.25. os. $4.00. 4 oz. $12.00 PRIVATE STOCK MIXED H oz. $1.00, H oz. $3.25, oa. $6.00, 4 oz. $20.00 GREENHOUSE^SPECIAL. (New) H oz. $1.00. H oz. $4.00. oz. $8.00 Catalog, Seperate Colors, See^ to 6 Iba. 25 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. %9.W. 300 lbs. $25.00. 500 lbs. $40.00. THE MOORE SEED CO. 125 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. When orderlgg. pli-agp mention The Exchange "Sweet Pea» for Profit," $1.50; From this office SOUTHERN STATES— Continued They are realizing a dollar each for these iou the Chicago wholesale market. Mr.s. Ryuo seems to keep rather busy, although her supply of stock is somewhat limited. Karl Baum. who is president of the Tennessee State Florists' Association, called a meeting of the officers at Nash- ville, Tenn.. on Sept. 21. The object of this meeting was to get everything in shape for the annual meeting and flower show which will be held in Nashville the last week of January, 1917. "SOUTUBO." Louisville, Ky. With stock in fine shape and Fall busi- ness opening up somewhat better the out- look in the florists' business is brighter than it has been for some time. Social activity is slow in getting under head- way this Fall, however, and the demand for flowers has been retarded somewhat as a result. With flowers generally considered a luxury, and the cost of living advancing hand over fist, it is claimed by some of the trade that flowers will be one of the first things the public will endeavor to economize upon, and it is suggested that prices of clothing, shoes, hats, etc., will without doubt have some effect on the retail and wholesale flower business this season. While prices on almost any ar- ticle mentioned have advanced, salaries i are today no higher than they were s^v- I eral years ago. and labor troubles are said to be brewing on every side. While ' evcryoxea or packing. Fifty plants at hundred rates. W. E. KING LITTLE SILVER, N. J. plriis.- m.-nlioh The Exchange Box 362 WliPn nrdprlnc. Hardy Perennial Plants Strong Field-Grown Stock too ACHILLE.\ Ptartnica ^The Pearl) $2.00 AGROSTEMMA Coronia 3.50 ANCHLSA Italica 4.00 BOLTONIA Asteroides 4.00 C.\LLIOPSIS Lanceolata 3.00 COREOPSIS Lanceolata 3.00 DIANTHUS Barbatus. Scarlet 1.50 DI.\NTHUS Latlfolius Atro 3.00 DIANTHUS Plumarlus. Single 3.00 HELIANTHUS Mixed l.SO HIBISCIIS Golden Bowl 3.00 SWEET WILLIAM. Single, iniied 3.00 Order either from the grower ELMER WE.WER, Ronks, Pa., or ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Whfn nrdfiing, plt^Hw** Th» K«chiine« A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT DRAC,«.NA Indlvisa. 2-in., 5ioUiae • Beans. Beeta, Cabbages, Car- opeciaiiies . ^.^^^^ ^^^^^ r^j^j^ Le^i^^^ ^e^. tuoes, Onions, Peas, Radishes, Spinach, Tur- nips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Car- nations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspurs, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phlox, Prim- ula, Scabious, Stoeks, Verbenas, Zinnias, eto. Catalogue free on application. Henry Metre's Triumph of the Giant Pansies (mixed.) The most perfect and mast beautiful in the world. $6.00 per oz., $1.75 per K oz., $1.00 per H o»- Pottage paid Ca»h with order. All seeds offered are ffrown under my persoD»l supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I also grow largely seeds on contract. FLORAL DESIGNS DE LUXE ^2'f = A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co., 438 to 448 West 37th St., New York 740 The Florist's Exchange Far>fr^rv Sal^ nf MOULDED GUM HOSE ^T.iist!l^^^ A CiwLvl y t>JCLi,^ Xji. M-inch 12J^c. a foot. Regular price. 18c. a foot •^ 5^. inch lOJic. a foot. Regular price, 14c. a foot W^ « « WW J^-inch 9Mc. a foot. Regular price. 13c. a foot KU D Der Hose white cotton c™) hose ^s ^f- i r 2*^% off Rf^aillar Prir*** A11 hose coupled in SO-foot pieces and deUvered tree of charge within 1000 mUe» of New York City ^%J /O Oil IXCgUiai 1 Il<.,Ca 25o. per set for extra couplings on shorter lengths Please Send Cash With Your Order SS,?.iraf.'S-?ff.;'Si HOLT'S, Geinsevoort Market, New York City TAKE A LOOK . at thia picture and see whether you would not like upon your premisea a duplicate of it. It i3 a picture of a bench of our famous Silver Pink Snapdrafion SEEDLINGS at Memonal. Seed BOwn any time now will bloom before Memorial Day, but a second crop, such as seen in the ac- companying picture, wil' come on for May 30, the greatest flower day of the year. Sow Snapdragon Seed Today We have all of the good ones. Seed of our original Silver Pink, $1.00 per pkt., 3 for J2.50, 7 for $5.00. Seed of Yellow, Garnet, Nelrose. Phelps' White and Fancy MUed, at 35o. per pkt., 3 for $1.00. Free cultural directions. All orders cash. G. S. RAMSBURG, - Somersworth, N. H. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 2j4-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Seedlings, $8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, at $7.50 per 1000. Sprengerl Seedlings. $6.00 per lOOOi 2'4- in., $25.00 per 1000. 100 1000 BEGONIA Chatelaine. 2K-in.. $5.00 $45.00 Lorraine. 2M-in 12.00 100.00 Cincinnati. 2J'4-in 15.00 140.00 Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2Ji-in. 25.00 200.00 Rex. 2J^-in., very best varie- ties, assorted 5.00 40.00 CALCEOLARIA Hybrlda, Carter's prize strain. Finest mixed, 2iii-in., $7.00 per 100, 560,00 per 1000. • CALLAS (^thiopica). \yi-lH in., $5.60 per 100; l}2-2in.. $8.60 per 100. CARNATION PLANTS. Field Grown. 100 1000 Comfort 57.00 $60.00 Lady Bountiful 7,00 BO 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7.00 60 00 White Enchantress 7,00 60.00 Matchless 7.00 60 00 White Perfection 7.00 60,00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 7.00 60,00 Light Pink Enchantress 7.00 60 00 Philadelphia 7.00 60 00 Beacon 7.00 60.00 Victory 7.00 60.00 Enchantress Supreme 7.00 60.00 White Wonder 7.00 60.00 Yellow Prince 7.00 60.00 Benora .' 7.00 60.00 Alice 8.00 75,00 CINERARIA hybrlda grandiSora. Half dwatf. finest mixed. 2j4-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN. Xmas Red, Pink, Salmon, Pure White, White with Eve, Dark Red, 2,'4-in,. $6,00 per 100, SSO'.OO per 1000; 3-in., SS.OOper 100, $75,00 per 1000. DRAC/1:NA Indivisa. 2M-in.. $3.50 per 100; 3-in., $6.00; 3K-in., $7.00; 4-in„ $15.00; 5-in., $25.00. Seedlings, $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. 100 1000 FERNS, Table Ferns. 2K-in $3.00 Adiantum Gloriosa Hardy Farleyense 15.00 4.00 $35.00 8.00 5.00 40.00 6,00 50,00 45.00 Boston Ferns. 2H-in 3-in Roosevelt, WhitmanI com pacta, Scottii. A112'-4-in. . Elegantissima Improved and Elegantissima compacta 2i4'-in Teddy Jr 5,00 Table Fern Seedlings. $2,00 per flat; 5 flats, $1.75 per flat; 10 flats, $1.60 per flat. HYDRANGEAS, Field Grown. 8 to 10 breaks. Otaksa and Avalanche, $14.00 per 100. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. 2Ji-in., $3.00 per 100. PELARGONIUM Easter Greeting.' 2-in., $8.00 per 100, PEPPERS FOR XMAS, Blrd'8-Eye.~ Scar- let. 2Ji-in., $3,00 per 100. PRIMULA Obconlca Chinensis Maiacoi- des. Giant flowering. Separate or Mixed colors. 2Ji-in,, $3,00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6,00 per 100, $50,00 per 1000, SMILAX. 2M-in., $3.00 per 100, $25,00 per 1000. SNAPDRAGON Silver Pink, Giant Yellow, Giant White. 2>i-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. VIOLETS, Marie Louise. Princess of Wales. Plants from soil, $5.00 per 100, $45,00 per 1000. ANGLIN & WALSH CO. Telephone, WOODLAWN 1470 WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y. SOUTHERN STATES— Continued Miss West, formerly with the Dupont Flower Shop, is now located with Shaffer, 14th and Eye sts. Mrs. T. J. Phillips of 14th and Har- vard sts., will open a fiorist establishment to be known as The Flower Store, at 1.34 West King St., Martinsburg, W. Va. J. A. Phillips will take charge of the store on 14th st. Wm. B. Lake spent several days in town this week, also "Smiling Bob" Shock of Rice & Co., of Philadelphia. O. A. C. O. Southern Cultural Notes Beechwood Heights Nurseries THOMAS YOUNG, JR., Proieprtor BOUND BROOK, N. J. Cut Flowers of all the leading varieties of Orchids in their Season also Gardenias and Roses Telephone, Bound Brook 74 When ordering, please mention The Qxchang* Cutting back Petunias and Verbenas is now in order. Do not be afraid to prune back far enough so as to induce good healthy growth from as near the cen- ter of the plants as you can. The young cuttings that have gone through the month 'of August are too hard to make good plants for Spring sales, and if a critical examination is made you will find more or less red spider, and you must have cuttings free from any sign of vermin or disease to give your customers good plants. Value of Clean Stock If plants are sent out in the Spring infested with spider, mealy bugs, thrips, millipedes and other insects they can never make a decent showing for even two months after planting, and more of the discontent and discouragement of plant lovers is caused by this negligence than anything else. It does not take more than a few hot days in Spring to I develop the larvjie of insect life, and for ' that purpose a rigid inspection should be ' made before sending plants out. At the , present low price of plants, many florists say it does not pay us to be so particular, but it does : better charge a small ad- vance on the price of your goods and send them out right and have a satisfied cus- tomer than to have to answer complaints over the 'phone and mail as to what remedies to use. In many cases it is then too late and the stock is ruined. Cuttings can be immersed in an in- secticide before putting them in the propagating bed and be carefully gone over when they are taken out. If fre- quently sprayed during the Winter they can be kept clean. If it is necessary for a nur.seryman to be careful in sending his goods out to prevent the spread of disease and to have proper buildings for cyaniding his stock, how much more necessary is it for the florist to have the same thing. If your house is too large, build a small one and have it gauged properly, and you will know exactly how much of each of the ingredients you should use to fill the (Continued on page 744) Gardeners and Florists' ANNUAL These ANNUALS are not duplicate publications by any means, for each year will contain its own exclusive information. You surely need both ANNUALS already published, 1915 and 1916, in your daily business. They are the most valuable reference books for your own private use that will ever be offered for the money. NOTE THESE COMBINATION SUBSCRIPTION OFFERS: THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE I one year, and one copy of the ' ^1 CA G. and F. ANNUAL for 1915, ( *!•"" postpaid. ) THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE ] one vear, and one copy of the Hi 7^1 G. and F. ANNUAL for 1916, ( *»•••» postpaid. ) THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE ' one year, and one copy of the I G. and F. ANNUAL for 1917, \ postpaid. ) (Orders i-e'-etveil for the 1917 edition will l,p dUe'l on publication date, abont Dec. 8t toistli). Singly, and while the copies last, we offer the 1915 ANNUAL, postpaid, for 25c. 1916 ANNUAL, postpaid, for 35c. 1917 ANNUAL, postpaid, for 50c. The Florists' ''s.^.,^.!!.°e°w^°or1? Exchapge FERNS $1.85 From bell Whitmani, stock. ■h. 4-iD. size, S12.00 per 100. Boston, Scholtzeli, Elegantissima. Nice Pansies, for SIO.UO. Daisies. Jerusalem Cherries. Giant strain of very fine assortment. Fine plants. J2.50 per 1000; 5000 Longfellow and Snowball. $2.50 lier 1000; iyQOO for $10.00. Field-grown. Short plants and full of berries. $800 per 100. Cash. Byer Brothers Chambersburg - - Pa. When i>rdiTiii^. pitasc mention The Exchange Pansy Seedling Our Pansy mixture produces giant flowers of excellent quality, all colors, nitb raany light flowering sorts (pastel shade). Also Strong Seedlings of AOUILEGIA, C.\.VrERBLRY BELLS, GAILLARD1.\ grandiSom, HARDY PINKS, SWEET WILLIAM and W.\LLFLOWERS. 35c. per 100, $2.50 per 1000. Also strong field- grown, double HOLLYHOCKS. Plants of white, Nen-port pink, red, yellow and maroon. These plants are good quality. 60c. per dox., $4.00 per 100, or $30.00 per 1000. Cash nith order. WILLIAM RILEY TORRESDALE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchaoc^ CHINESE PRIMROSES 4-inch, $S.OO p^r 100; 3-lnch, $4.00 per 100. srronf} plants. Fine. 2-inch, S2.00 per 100. Best, large flowering atrain, in bright colon MALACOIDES s-in.. $4.00 per 100 Om:i)NK:A. 4-inch, $S.0O per 100. Cash, M. S. ETTER, The Home of Primroies SH1RF,M.^.NST0WN. PA. Wbea crderliig, please mentioo Tbe Excban^e September 30, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 741 When it's rooted cuttings or small pot plants, seeds or bulbs for the commercial grower, see Irwin's advertisement first ASPARAGUS Plumosus Seedlings. $8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lots, at $7.50 per 1000; in 2}4-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Sprengerl Seedlings. $6.00 per 1000; 2M-in-, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $6.00 per 100; 4-in., $10.00 per 100. Hatcheri Seedlings. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000; 2i,!;-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Chatelaine. 2)4,-in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 perlOOO ; .3-in., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000. Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2)i-u\., $25.00 per 100, $200.00 per 1000. Best varieties, 33^-in., $12.00 per 100. Lorraine. 2>i-in., $14.00 per 100; 6-in., 60c. each; extra strong. Cincinnati. 2li-in., 100 $15.00; 3-in., 100 $25.00. MeUoT. 3-in., $25.00 per 100. BOUGAINVILLEAS, Sanderiana. Fine, bushy plants, ready for 5-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pink and White. 2}4'-iQ. Excellent stock. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. 1000 Field-grown Pink, large plants, $8.00 per 100. CALCEOLARIA Hybrida, Carter's Prize Strain. Finest mixed, 2M-in-, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. CALENDULA, Orange King. Best variety for forcing. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. CINERARIA, Hybrida Grandiflora. Half dwarf, finest mi.xed, 2i,4-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. SteUata. 2j4-in., $3.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN. Selected, 4-in., $3.50 per doz, per 100. Strong, 4-in., $18.00 per 100. DAISIES. Best Winter cut flower varieties. 100 Boston Yellow. 2li-m.. Ready Oct. 1.. $6.00 Mrs. F. Sanders. Strong, 2-in. plants. . 3.00 $25.00 DRAC.a:NA Indivisa. 2-in. Pot bound. 3.00 25.00 Transplanted Seedlings 2.50 Strong 2H-in 4.00 3-in ..': 8.00 4-in 15.00 FERNS. 100 1000 Table Ferns. 2]4-in $3.00 Bostons 4.00 $35.00 Roosevelt 5.00 40.00 Scottu 5.00 40.00 Whitmani compacta. . . ; 5.00 40.00 Elegantissima Improved 6.00 50.00 Elegantissima compacta 6.00 50.00 Teddy, Jr 6.00 50.00 Strong bench-grown Ferns in any of above varieties, $15.00 to $25.00 per 100. Fine stock; ask for list of prices. Table Fern Seedlings. In best varieties. 1 flat $2.00; 5 flats at $1.75 per flat; 10 flats at $1.60 per flat. Shipped in or out of flats. $25.00 1000 20.00 35.00 75.00 FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme. Fine, strong plants $7.00 $60.00 Alice 7.00 60.00 White Perfection 7.00 60.00 Matchless 7.00 60.00 Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Philadelphia 7.00 60.00 Comfort. Fine red 7.00 60.00 Harry Fenn 7.00 60.00 Pink Winsor 7.00 60.00 BeUe Washburn (New Red) 12.00 FORGET-ME-NOT, Best Winter Blooming. Strong transplanted seedlings, $3.00 per 100.; 2^|-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. Rooted cuttings for immediate de- livery: S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1000; Ricard, Poltevine, Buchner, J. Viaud, Grant and others, $15.00 per 1000. 2J^-in. of above varieties, $25.00 per 1000. Send in your orders for quota- tions on later delivery. HYDRANGEAS. Best French varieties. 2]4-\n., $4.00 per 100. Field-grown, heavy plants, with 5 to 10 shoots: Otaksa, Bouquet Rose and Gen. de Vibraye, $20.00 per 100. PANSY PLANTS. From extra fine strain. 75c. per 100, $4.00 per 1000; 5000 at $3.50 per 1000; PELARGONIUMS, Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker, Wurtembergia, Swanbian Maid. Fine 2-in. pots, $7,50 per 100. PETUNIA CUTTINGS. Double, fine mixed. 38.00 per 100. PRIMULAS. Chlnensis Malacoides. 2^f-in., giant flowering, finest strain, 100 1000 in separate colors or niixed $3.00 $27.50 Chinensis, Giant Flowering, Fringed. 3-in Kewensis. 2}^-'\n Malacoides Rosea (New.) Fine novel- t.v, 234-in Malacoides. 3-in 2i4'-in Obconica. Finest mixed. 3-in Obconica Giant New Salmon. 3-in Obconica Giant English Flowering Finest mixed, 2^-in. pots '. . SMILAX. Strong, 2>4-in SNAPDRAGON, Giant YeUow, GUnt' White 5.00 Keystone. 23-4-in 5.00 Silver Pink and NelTOse. 2K-m 400 Roselle. Fine rose pink; new; very early. 214-in. pots, ready Nov. 1-10.. COO VINCAS Variegated. 2-in 2.50 Field-Grown Plants 6.00 VIOLETS, Marie Louise (Rheinbeck grown). Clean stock. Plants from soil 4.00 Gov. Herrick. Field grown, large clumps 5.00 Gov. Herrick. 2-in 3.00 Princess of Wales. Field-grown 5.00 6.00 3.50 5.00 . 6.00 . 3.00 . 6.00 .10.00 5.00 3.00 50.00 50.00 27.50 25.00 45.00 45.00 35.00 20.00 50.00 35.00 45.00 25.00 45.00 Sweet Peas Xmas Pink Orchid. Best pink and white. J2 oz. $2.50, oz. $4.00, 4 oz. $12.00. Mrs. Spanolin. J^2 oz- 75c., oz. $1.25, 4 oz. $4.00. Mrs. A. A. Skach. J^^ oz. 75c., oz. $1.00, 4 oz. $3.60. Pink and White Orchid. J2 oz. SOc, oz. 75c., 4 oz. $2.50, lb. $9.00. Venus, yi oz. 85c., oz. $1.50, 4 oz. $5.00. Rose Queen. M oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00, 4 oz. $15.00. White Orchid, Red Orchid and Lavender Orchid. ^ oz. 65c., oz. $1.00, 4 oz. $3.50. Mrs. Chas. Zvolanek. (New.) Finest lavender. J4 oz. $4.00, 3^ $7.00, oz. $12.00. Zvolanek's Winter Orchid Flowering IN ALL VARIETIES I have the Eastern agency for this season Orchid Beauty. 34 oz. 50c., oz. 75c. 4 oz. $2.50. Lavender Nora. 34 oz, 30c., oz. 50c., 4 oz. $1.75. Yarrawa. 32 oz. 60c., oz. $1.00, J4 lb. $2.75, 3-2 lb. $5.00. Mrs. Jos. Manda. 34 oz. 75o., oz. $1.25, 4 oz. $4.00. Bohemian Girl. 34 oz. $1.25, oz. $2.00, 4 oz. $6.00. The Czar. 3^^ oz. $2.25, oz. $4.00, 4 oz. S12.00. Bridal VeU. Oz. $1.75. Miss Flora Fabing. Oz. $1.00, 4 oz. $3.50. Apricot Orchid, y, oz. $1.25, oz. $2.00, 4 oz. $6.00. Mrs. Sim Orchid. 34 oz. $1.25, oz. $2.00. All other new and standard varieties and grandiflora types at Zvolanek prices- His catalogue on application. NEW CROP SEEDS-To Sow At Once ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus, greenhouse grown. $2.50 per 1000. Sprcngeri. 75c. per lOOU. Hatcheri. $3.50 per 1000; 500 seeds, $2.00. CALCEOLARIA Hybrida, Carter's Prize Strain. 50c. per tr. pkt. CALENDULA, Orange King. Selected for forcing. 3-2 oz. 35c., oz. 50c. CINERARIA. Giant flowering, half dwarf. Finest Mixed, 75c. per tr. pkt., 6 tr. pkts. $3.50. ^ ,. , , , ^. .. CYCLAMEN SEED, Giant Flowering. Fmest English grown. Low s Giant White, Bright Red, Princess May (Bright Pink), White with carmine eye. Giant Salmon King, $1.00 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. MIGNONETTE. Giant greenhouse forcing. Finest strain obtainable. SOc. per tr. pkt., K oz. $2.00, oz. $6.00. PANSY SEED. Giant flowering florist mixture. American grown. (Best money can buy.) 50c. per tr. pkt., 3-4 oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00. PANSY SEED, Wm. Sim's Giant Exhibition Mixture. Finest strain known. Tr. pkt. $1.00, 3.4 oz. $3.00, oz. $10.00. Fine for forcing for cut flowers. All the above Pansies are American grown. NEW CROP SEEDS— Continued SNAPDRAGON. Greenhouse Forcing Varieties. Ramsburg's Tr. pkt. $1.00 Buxton'sSilverPinkTr.pkt. $1.00 Keystone Deep Rose Phelp's White " .50 Pink " 1.00 Giant YeUow " .50 Nelrose Deep Pink. " .50 Garnet " .50 LILIUM FORMOSUM-Just Received Case Lots Only Per 1000 Per 1000 7- 9, 300 in a case $55.00 10-12, 125 in a case $120.00 8-10, 225 in a case 80.00 11-13 100 in a case 150.00 9-10, 180 in a case 90.00 LILIUM FORMOSUM BLACK STEM Fine Grade Per 1000 7- 9, 275 in a case $65.00 8-10, 200 in a case 85.00 of Bulbs Per 1000 9-10, 180 in a case $95.00 11-13, 100 in a case 160.00 LILIUM GIGANTEUM— Arriving Now Per 1000 Per 1000 6-8, 400 in a case $40.00 8-10, 225 in a case $75.00 7-9, 300 in a case 50.00 9-10, 200 in a case 90.00 8-9, 250 in a case 65.00 10-11, 150 in a case 120.00 Ask for prices on cases containing smaller quantities, shipped throughout the year from cold storage. French Bulbs, just received. Prices quoted on request. Rainbow Freesias. (New.) Many bright colors. Bulbs, 3'ij-in. to ^4-in.. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000, S187.50 per 5000. NICO FUME Liquid and Paper Express prepaid to vour door. Liquid. 1 gal., $10.50; }^^ gal., S5.50. Paper. 144 sheets, $4.50; 288 sheets, ST. 50. MAGIC HOSE Best Florist Hose Made < in., $16.00 per 100; % in., ■$17.00 per 100; M in-, $18.00 per 100. 5 ft. or more, in any lengths, coupled, at the 100 rate. THIS GOES WITH EVERY ORDER: t@""I stand back of every order shipped. Satisfaction guaranteed is my way of doing business." ROMAN J. IRWIN PLANTS - CUTTIMGS-BUIBS-SEEDS Phones 3738 - 2326 Farra^ut 108 west 28t!!St.NewYorK THIS GOES WITH EVERY ORDER: !@°"'I stand back of every order shipped. Satisfaction guaranteed is my way of doing business." Wbeu ordering, please mention The Exchange 742 The Florists' Exchange ENGLISHROSES Guaranteed Two-Year-Old, Low Budded on Briar, Clean, Hardy, Field-grown Stock ighly4( Bid Top growth alone is not a saip criterion of the value of a Rose tree to you. True, you must have vigorous and healthy branch leaf development in order to ensure a solid foundation for the subsequent life of the tree. But these things are ofteii procured in high!) „ soils where the formation of root fibre is retarded or negatived. When you get such trees into your forcing or flowering beds, there is a lo, pause before the roots become acclimatised, so to speak. This is due to the fact that the necessary equipmeiil of feeding fibres, which i, enable the trees to go straight on with their work, does not exist. Abundance of root fibre was not necessary in the period of forced growi < in heavy over-fed soil, consequently Nature did not provide it. The result is a fat, lazy tree, of actually less value to you than a starveli^t" What you want is a tree that has had more or less of a struggle for existence— that has had to work for its living: a prize-fighting.' sort of tree, that is trained up to the last ounce. You can get such trees under suitable conditions. They are grown by the milliori on Be 200-acre farm in North Wales, England. Bees' Nursery is part of a huge plain situated on the banks of the River Dee, within hail— aim BEES' ROSES ARE AMAZINGLY FIBROUS ROOTED See how splendidly these two factors combine to produce the ideal Rose tree. First, there is the nalmaUy rich, humus-laden silt soil t,s in a hnely divided condition, and encourages-makes necessary-the formation of multitudinous root-fibres. Neither light nor heavy' i neither too wet nor too dry, it is the ideal rooting medium. Then the climate, the most searching and severe in the British Isles comes :„ play. Every inclination towards exuberance is keenly contested. The tree has veritably to fight for its life. Wind, cyclonic in violence .hoiflmost tears the trees up by the roots; but the result is a more thorough and firm anchorage of the root fibres. Alternating climatic conditions Arctic severity or delusive mildness compact the plant tissues to iron-wood hardness. The result at lifting time, is a short-jointed stocky e which grows and blooms with almost magical luxuriance when transplanted into milder quarters. PRELIMINARY OFFER. Prices per lOO. DWARFS Abel Carriere (H. P.) $7.75 Aennchen Muller (D. Poly.) 7.75 Admiral Ward 12.00 Alexander Hill Gray 9.50 Alfred Colomb (H. P.) 7.75 Anna Olivier (T.) 9.50 Antoine Rlvoire (H. T.) 9.50 Arthur R. Goodwin (Per.) 8.25 Avoca (H. T.) 7.75 Ben Cant (H. P.) 7.75 Bessie Brown (H. T.) 7.75 Betty (H. T.) 9.00 Brilliant (H. T.) '. 9.50 British Queen (H. T.) 8.25 Captain Hayward (H. P.) 7.75 Caroline Testout (H. T.) 7.75 Charles Lefebvre (H. P.) 7.75 Charlotte Klemm (H. C.) 8.25 China Rose (C.) 7.00 Chrissie MacKellar (H. T.) 8.25 Cissie Easlea (Per.) 8.25 Claudius (H. T.) 8.25 Colleen (H. T.) 10.75 Comtesse du Cayla (C.) 9.00 Conrad F. Meyer (Rug.) 7.00 Constance (H. B.) 14.50 Coronation (H. P.) 10.75 Countess of Derby (H. T.) 8.25 Countess of Shaftesbury (H. T.) 8.25 Cynthia Forde (H. T.) 8.25 Dean Hole (H. T.) 8.25 Dr. O'Donel Browne 8.25 Dorothy Page Roberts (H. T.) 9.50 Dorothy Ratcliffe (H. T.) 9.50 Duchess of Wellington (H. T.) 9.50 Duke of Edinburgh (H. P.) 7.75 DWARFS-Conlinued Dupuy Jamain (H. P.) $7.75 Earl of Gosford (H. T.) 8.25 Earl of Warwick (H. T.) 8.25 Ecarlate (H. T.) 8.25 Edith Bellenden (H. S.) 9.50 Edu Meyer (H. T.) 8.25 Edward Bohane (H. T.) 25.00 Edward Mawley (H. T.) 9.50 Ellen Poulsen (D. Poly.) 8.25 Ema Teschendorff (D. Poly) 8.25 Ethel Malcolm (H. T.) 8.25 Eugene Lamesch (D. Poly.) 9.50 Fabvier (C.) 8.25 Fisher Holmes (H. P.) 7.75 Florence H. Veitch (H. T.) 9.50 Frau Karl Druschki (H. P.) 7.75 General MacArthur (H. T.) 8.25 General Jacqueminot (H. P.) 7.75 G. C. Waud (H. T.) 8.25 George Dickson (H. T.) 9.50 Georges Elger (D. Poly.) 9.50 Gloire de Chedane Guinoisseau (H. P.) 7.75 G. Nabonnand (T.) 8.25 Gorgeous (H. T.) 25.00 Grass an Teplitz (H. T.) 8.25 Gustave Grunerwald (H. T.) 8.25 Gustave Regis (H. T.) 9.50 Harry Kirk (T.) 9.50 Helen Keller (H. P.) 7.75 H. E. Richardson (H. T.) 8.25 Hoosier Beauty (H. T.) 25.00 Horace Vemet (H. P.) 7.75 Hugh Dickson (H. P.) 7.75 H. V. Machin 14.40 Irish Elegance (H. T.) 8.25 DWARFS— Continued Irish Fireflame (H. T.) $14.40 J. B.Clark (H. T.) 8.!S Jessie (D. Poly.) 7,J5 Jonkheer J. L. Mock (H. T.) 8.1i Jos. Hill (H. T.) 9,S( Juliet (H. B.) "' Katharine Zeimet (D. Poly.) 7.J KUlarney (H. T.) 7. Kmg Edward VII (D. Poly.) 8.!i King George V (H. T.) 9.S1 Lady Alice Stanley (H. T.) 8.1i Lady Ashtown (H. T.) 8.2 Lady Dunleath (H. T.) W.'i Lady Hillingdon (T.) « Lady Mary Ward (H. T.) '.S Lady Penzance (H. S. B.) 9.S Lady Pirrie (H. T.) 9.S Lady Roberts (T.) '■» La France (H. T.) iM LaTosca (H. T.) «■ Leonie Lamesch (D. Poly.) 7. Leslie Holland (H. T.) '■» Liberty (H. T.) " Lieutenant Chaure (H. T.) '•' Lucy Bertram (H. S. B.). Lyon Rose (H. T.) Mabel Drew (H. T.) Mme. Abel Chatenay (H. T.). . . Mrae. Colette Martinet (H. T.). Mme. Constant Soupert (T.) Mme. Chas. Lutaud Mme. Edouard Herriot Mme. Hoste (T.) Mme. Isaac Perriere (Bour.) Mme. Jean Dupuy (T.) Mme. Jules Grolez (H. T.) 9. If you don 't see here the sorts you want, or if you want a Special Price on 500 BEE5 LTD., 1075 MILL Please tear out these Pages for future reference. Do it NOW! S(.[itember 80, 1918. The Florists' Exchange 743 F. O. B. Liverpool on Orders for 1,000 Trees. DV/ARFS— Continued lime. Laurette Messimy (China) .... $7.75 Mme. Melanie Soupert (H. T.) 9.50 Mme. Ravary (H. T.) 8.25 Mme. Segond Weber (H. T.) 9.50 Margaret Dickson Hamill (H. T.).. . .30.00 Marie Van Houtte (H. T.) 9.50 Marquise de Sinety (H. T.) 10.75 ei Merrilies (H. S. B.) 9.50 Melody (H. T.) 10.75 Mildred Grant (H. T.) 9.50 Miss Alice de Rothschild (T.) 9.50 Molly Sharman-Crawford (T.) 9.50 Moss Rose 7.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward (H. T.) 9.25 Mrs. Alfred Tate (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Amy Hammond (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Andrew Carnegie (H. T.) 10.75 Mrs. A. R. Waddell (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Charles Curtis Harrison (H. T.). 8.25 'Irs. Charles E. Pearson (H. T.) 10.75 Irs. Cornwallis West (H. T.) 8.25 Mrs. David McKee (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Edward Mawley (T.) 9.50 Mrs. E. G. Hill (H. T.) 8.25 Mrs. Foley Hobbs (T.) 9.50 Mrs. Forde (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Fred Straker (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. G. Shawyer (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. F. W. Vanderbilt (H. T.) 9.50 ts. Harold Brocklebank (H. T.). . . . 9.50 ra. Herbert Hawkesworth (T.) 12.00 /s. Herbert Stevens (T.) 9.50 Mrs. John Laing (H. P.) 7.75 Jlrs. Joseph H. Welch 9.50 rs, Myles Kennedy (T.) 9.50 Mrs. R. D. McClure (H. T.) 9.50 DWARFS— Continue,/ Mrs. R. G. Sharman-Crawford (H. P.) $7.75 Mrs. Taft (D. Poly.) 7.75 Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Wakefield Christie Miller (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. Wallace H. Rowe (H. T.) 9.50 Mrs. W. H. Cutbush (D. Poly.) 7.75 Mrs. W. J. Grant (BeUe Siebrecht) (H. T.) 8.25 Nita Weldon (T.) 9.50 Old Gold (H. T.) 12.50 Old Moss 7.00 Ophelia (H. T.) 12.00 Orleans Rose (D. Poly.) 7.75 Paul Lede (H. T.) 8.25 Pharisaer (H. T.) 8.25 Prince Camille de Rohan (H. P.) 7.75 Prince de Bulgarie (H. T.) 8.25 Queen Mary (H. T.) 12.00 Rayon d'Or (H. B.) 10.75 Richmond (H. T.) 8.25 Rose Bradwardine (H. S. B.) .". . 9.50 Senateur Vaisse (H. P.) 7.75 Souvenir de Gustave Prat (H. T.).. . . 9.50 Sunburst (H. T.) 9.50 Suzanne Marie Rodoeanachi (H. P.). 7.75 Uh-ich Brunner (H. P.) 7.75 Victor Hugo (H. P.) 7.75 Viscount Carlow (H. T.) 9.50 Viscountess Folkestone (H. T.) 8.25 Warrior (H. T.) 9.50 White KUlarney (H, T.) 9.50 Willowmere (Per.) 9.50 W. R. Smith (T.) 9.50 Yvonne Rabier 8.25 CLIMBERS Alberic Barbier (CI. Wlch.) $8.25 American Pillar (CI. Poly.) 8.25 Ards Rover (CI. H. P.) 8.25 Aviateur Bleriot (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Billard et Barre (CI. T.) 8.25 Blush Rambler (CI. Poly.) 8.25 Carolme Testout (Climbing) 8.25 Coronation Rambler (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Crimson Rambler (CI. Poly.) 7.00 Dorothy Dennison (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Dorothy Perkins (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Excelsa (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Felicite Perpetue (CI. Semp.) 7.75 Gardenia (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Gerbe Rose (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Gloire de Dijon (CI. T.) 8.25 Hiawatha (CI. Poly.) 8.25 Johanna Sebus (CI. H. T.). : 8.25 Lady Waterlow (CI. H. T.) 8.25 La France, climbing (CI. H. T.) 8.25 Liberty, climbing (CI. H. T.) 8.25 Mme. Alfred Carriere (CI. H. N.) . . . . 8.25 Mme. Jules Gravereaux (CI. T.) 8.25 Marechal Niel (CI. N) 9.50 Minnehaha (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Mrs. W. J. Grant, climbing (CI. H. T.). 8.25 Paul Lede, climbing 9.50 Paul Transom (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Reme Olga de Wurtemburg (CI. H. N.) 8.25 Richmond, climbing (CI. H. T.) 9.50 Shower of Gold (CI. Wich.) 8.25 Source d'Or (CI. H. B.) 8.25 White Dorothy Perkins (CI. Wich.).. . 8.25 Zephyrine Drouhin (CI. H. B.) 8.25 or more of a sort, write and ask for it. Do it Now! "Lest You Forget." STREET, LIVERPOOL, ENG. Please teair out these Pages for future reference. Do it NOW! 744 The Florists' Exchange ROSE STAKES Length 3 ft. 6 In. 4 ft. 4 ft. 6 In. Sft. PER 1000 Straight $9.60 10.75 11.90 13.05 14.20 Tie $11.60 12.75 13.90 IS.OS 16.10 NEVER SLIP IN STOCK SELF-TYING FLOWER SUPPORTS TIME SAVERS OVER 1,000.000 IN USE The Carnation Support Co., Connersville, Ind. CARNATION SUPPORTS CONTINUOUS RING $18.00 PER 1000 PLANTS 3 RINGS TO EACH PLANT .SELF-TYING SEND FOR A FREE SA MPLE ANNOUNCEMENT Commencing December, 1916, 1 shall disseminate my Crimson Carnation Doris Awarded A. C. S. Certificate at St. Louis, January, 1916, scoring 88 points, after being in the boxes on the trip 48 hours. This will give some idea of its keeping and shipping qualities Habit erect, producing an abundance of high grade flowers on long, stiff stems; fine color; calyx very seldom splits. Price: $100.00 per 1000, $12.00Jper 100 S. J. Goddard, Framingham Centre, Mass. Cottage Maid A Sport of Mrs. C. W. Ward Get your order in NOW for December and January delivery. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000 COTTAGE GARDENS CO., Inc., Queens, New York A. F. J. Baur O. E. Steinkamp Merry Christmas The scarlet Carnation you will eventually grow. Order it now. Dissemination will begin next December. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 BAUR &; .STEINKAMP, Indianapolis, Indiana Carnation Breeders 4,000 Carnation Plants ENCHANTRESS and MRS. WARD Medium sized, well branched, $ 1.00 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Sunnyside Greenhouses DOVER, N. J. Carnation Plants Enchantress Mrs. Ward Beacon 150.00 per 1000 GEO. PETERS & SONS HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK WbeD ordertQjE. pleaee mention The Bzcbange Split Carnations Quickly, easily and cheaply mended. No tools required Pillsbury Carnation Staple Patented 1906 1000 35a, 3000 $1.00 postpaid I. L. PILLSBURY Galesburg, 111, Carnations F. Domer & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. SMITH'S Revised Chrysanthemum IVIanual (Third Edition.) By ELMER D. SMITH. Who has made a specialty of Chrysanthemum Culture for the last twenty-five years, The best work on Chrysanthemum Culture. Both amateur and florists have been provided with articlee for their special needs. ONE HUNDRED AND SIX PAGES. ONLY SOc, postpaid. ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Micb. SOUTHERN CULTURAL NOTES— (Continued from page 740J house and all infested plants can be put in there temporarily. One of the main troubles is that nearly all places are devoted to both cut flowers and pot plants. Now, to be successful in both, you must have separate houses. Many northern firms have tried this same game and have been forced to give it up. One or the other suffers, and generally it is the pot plants. All over the entire South the reports this past year show that the demand for plants is increasing at a rapid rate and will continue so to do. The fact that cut flowers keep but a very short time under the most favor- able conditions naturally drives people to something more lasting, especially in cases of sickness and for cemetery me- morials. Past experience has shown that when cut flowers were plentiful good sell- ing plant stock is scarce. Achimenes One of the many beautiful Summer blooming plants that is rapidly coming to the front is the Achimenes. These seem to delight and bloom profusely in this warm Summer climate and are alike very effective either as pot plants or for boxes in the shade. I have no doubt they will do well in basket, preferably clay ones. They require a light soil about two-thirds leaf mold and oue-third well rotted cow manure, with one-tenth sand. In some localities a little well sifted loam can be added. Care must be taken in watering, as they will not stand spray- ing to any extent. Better use a pot in watering. When in rapid growth a little weak manure water can be applied. Bulbs can be had from any of the larger northern seed houses, using three or more to a pot. They do not like to be trans- planted or shifted, so better pot them in pots of suitable size for the entire season. Aralias These make very fine, effective plants for house decoration. The different foli- age adds greatly to the general effect, es- pecially if contrasted with heavy foliage. They require no more than ordinary care, and being of a woody nattire, succeed ad- mirably where others fail. In olden times this family of plants was consid- ered as necessary in putting up an elabo- rate decoration as palms, and they are not so liable to get injured. Ardisias As a berried plant for table decoration these cannot be excelled. They are of very easy growth, but must have atten- tion. Insects can be kept off by fre- quent .spraying. If given proper treat- ment the plants will grow to a good height and be covered the entire season with bright scarlet berries. In the ex- treme South these make fine shrubs. Ar- disia belongs to the same family as the Spicebusb, which is a very pretty shrub with broad leaves and bearing black ber- ries of a pleasant flavor. W. C. Cook. Pink KUIamey. White KlUaraey, KUlanuy Queen, Double Pink Klllarney. Mrs. AaroD Ward, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, Mrs. Taft (Ajitoiaa Rivoirel, My Maryland. Lady Hilllnftdon, Richmond. Grafted, from 3 and 3H-inch pots, tlS.OO p«r 100. Own Root, 3-in.. »8.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Bonstlene. Kalaerln. Own Root, 3-in. pots, J7.00 per 100. Sunrise, Sunset. Own Root, 3-in. pots, tS.OO per 100. Hadley, Klllarney Queen, Sunburst. Own Root, 3-in. pots, »10.00 per 100. Kalserin A. Victoria. Grafted, 3-in. pots, »15.00 per 100. Own Root, 3-in. pots, J7.Q0 per 100. Miscellaneous Plants Ready for Immediate Sale Size pots 100 ASPARAGUS Sprenferi 2)i-in. »3.00 ASPARAGUS 3 -in. «.00 ASPARAGUS Ha tcherl 3 -in. 8.00 FORGET-ME-NOT 2>i-in. 3.00 POINSETTIAS 2)i-in. 8.00 SWAINSONA Alba 3 -in. «.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE Wood Brothers Fishkill, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange CITOOI ITC Above My Own ■9 (_/ XX. Mr l_i \J ij Requirements 150 CAMPANULA PcrslcUoUa. Blue and white. 4-in., at 6c. 200 HYDRANGEA Otaksa. 5-in., 4 to 6 branches, at 12c. 60 HYDRANGEA Otaksa. 6-in. 6 to 10 branches at 20c. 200 SWEET WILLIAM. Mostly Newport pink. 5-in., verv heavj'. at 8c. 300 RUDBECKIA Purpurea. 4-in., at 7c. 200 HOLLYHOCK. Single and double mind, everblooming, 4-in., at 7c. 300 PEONY, Queen Victoria. 3 to 5 crowna, at 5o. 250 CALENDULA Orange King (Select strain). 3-in.. at 3c. 100 COREOPSIS Grandtflora. 4-in., at 5c. 200 GERMAN IRIS Royal Purple. Large clumps. at 5c. 100 DIGITALIS GloiinlseBora. White and rose, 4-in., at 6c. All firat-class stock. Cash, please. J. H. FREDERICK, Johnstown, N. Y. Wlien ordering, please meotloD Tbe ExchABf* R Pot-Grown Own Root„,. . ^ .. 2}i- and 4-inch OSES ''^"-^^ to pot 6- to 6-in.' When ordiTlnp. pleapp mpntlon The Exchanc* ROSES, CANNAS and SHRUBBERY WRITE FOR PRICES The Conard ®. Jones Co. WEST GROVE. PA. Whf-n ordering, ple«s« mention Th« Ezcbaaxe Chrysanthemums I Carnations and Roses Charles H. Totty I MADISON - - - NEW JERSEY When ordering, pleas« mention Tbs Exchange September 30, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 745 Have You Renewed Your Subscription To The Florists' Exchange ? Our recent issues have carried announcements to the effect that after October first the yearly subscription rate to this paper will be $1.50. All subscribers, however, have the privilege of renewing for one year more at the old rate of $1.00 until October first. Mail tonight, as the new rate goes into effect next week. New advertising rates, already announced, begin November 1st. Leo Niessen Co.'s New Store at Washington, D. C. The new store of the Leo Niessen Co. at 1206 H St., N. W., is the subject of considerable favorable comment because of its attractiveness and the facilities there afforded for the very efficient con- duct of the firm's business. These new quarters have a depth of 125ft. to a paved alley at the rear, and a width of 25ft. The feature of the store is the new cold storage plant with a box having walls, floor and ceiling of cement and cork, and impervious to outside atmos- pheric conditions, with exterior dimen- sions of 15ft. by 20ft., and an entrance from each of two sides. The outside walls are ornamental. The box is kept cool by a Baker ice machine having a capacity of three tons, which is con- nected with a large motor. Both of these are located in the basement of the build- ing, which also houses the heating plant at the rear of the building. The Baker machine is constructed so that it can be run for from eight to twelve hours and then shut down without fear of a varia- tion in temperature of more than about four degrees. In addition to this ice box, there is a large vault forming a continuation of the basement, which runs the width of the store. In this tables have been placed for the accommodation of such stock as need not be placed in the box. This wUl be put to good advantage dur- ing the cold weather and rush seasons when the stock is being moved quickly. The cellar is to be used largely tor the storage of supplies and surplus stocks. Toilet facilities have been provided here as well as on the main floor of the build- ing. The lighting of the store is very good. There are two large display windows at the front which, with the door, utilize the entire 25ft. width. At the rear are other windows. The artificial lighting comes from two very attractive electric . fixtures suspended from the ceiling each by four lines of chains in ornamental in- verted globes. In the rear of the store there are three more lights of a similar character. The ceUing is white, reflect- ing the light, contrasting with the green of the walls. The building is as near being fireproof as modern construction can make it and throughout the equip- ment is of the best. A portion of the front of the store has been partitioned off in mahogany and Florentine glass to give an office 10ft. wide by 18ft. in depth. This is fitted out with a double desk for the use of Manager Albert Schnell and those mem- bers of the firm who might visit the store, the stenographer's desk, filing cabinet, chairs, etc., all made of heavy quartered oak. A plain pane of glass has been left in one side of the office and here business between the bookkeeper and eustomers is 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Are On The Lookout Then Here Is A thing that costs more and has more quality, actually costs the same as the one that costs less and has less quality. These offerings are real bargains. 9= =^ You For Shrub Bargains Your Look-in Chance They are right in price and right in quahty. It's your chance. 2S at 100 ralei: 250 at 1000 ratea. Price* F. O. B. West Grove, Pa. Boxing at cost. =3?= Oak Brand Shrubs For Sturdy Growth Abella Rupestria Althea. Banner (HibiB- ous) Bicolor Double Red. . Jeanne d'Arc. Double Pink. , Buddlela. Variabilis Veitchiana 1000, $125 1000. J90 From 3-in. pots, 1000, $45 Variabilis Magnifica, 1000, $100 From 2H" pots, 1000, $50 Deutzia. Crenata rosea plena. 4-vr 2-3 yr 1 yr Gracilis 6"-8'' 4'-5' 3M' 2'-3' I'-IH' 4'-5' 3'-4' 2'-3' y-l'A' 4'-5' I'-IH' 4'-S' 2'-3' I'-l'A' 4'-5' 3'-!' I'-IH' 3'-3H' 2'-3' 12"-18" 2'-3' 10 100 $1.75 $15. 1.75 1.20 .90 .60 1.70 1.20 .90 .60 1.70 .60 1.70 .90 .60 1.70 1.20 .60 14. 10. 8. 5. 14. 10. 8. 5. 14. 5. 14. 8. 5. 14. 10. 6. 1.75 15. 1.25 10. .75 5. 1.50 12. .80 6. Lemoinei. Pride of Rochester. 4 yr.. bushy.. . . Euonymus Japonica. Forsythia Fortune!.. . . Viridissima 3yr., 2 yr.. 5'-6' 3'-4' 12" 15"-18" 12"-15" 10"-12" 2'-2H' lH'-2' 10"-12" 2'-3' lH'-2' I'-i;^' 5'-6' 4'-5' 3'.4' 2'-3' 10"-12" 18"-24" 15"-18" 4'-6' 2'-3' 12"-18" 4'-5' 3'-4' 2'-3' 2'-3' 18"-24" 1.50 1.25 .60 1.00 .75 .60 1.50 1.25 .60 1.50 1.25 .85 1.75 1.25 1.00 .85 .50 1.25 1.00 .60 1.00 .75 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 12. 10. 4. 8. 6. 4. 12. 10. 4. 12. 10. 7. 14. 11. 9. 7.50 4. 10. 8. 5. 8. 6. 15. 12. 10. Hydrangea. arboreacens gr. alba , Transpl. 3 yr. . . . arborescens gr. alba. . paniculata gr., 3 yr., cut back transpl . . . transpl., 3 yr 2yr transpl. 2 yr 1 yr Lonlcera. Tatarica, Pink., 3 yr Red, 3 yr 2 yr lyr Philadelphus. Coronarius, Single. . . Spiraea. Anth. Waterer, Syr. . bushy, 3 yr transpl. & bushy. 3'-4' 3'-4' 2'-3' 2'-2K' 3'-4' 2'-3' 2'-3' 18"-24" 12"-18" 5'-6' 3M' 2'-3' 12"-18" 5'-6' 4'-5' 3'-4' 12" $1.75 1.50 1.25 1.10 $15. 12. 10. 14. 12. 10. 9. 7.50 10. 10. 1.50 1.25 1.00 .60 3' 2.00 lH'-2' 1.50 12"-15" 1.30 9"-12" 1.10 6"-9" .75 Blue (Caryopteris Mastacanthua) . . 12"-1S" Bridal Wreath CPruni- folia) Frobeli Revasie Van Houttei, 3 yr. 3 yr 2yr lyr Viburnum. opulus sterile tomentosura var. pli- catum, bushy. 6yr Each.Sl 4 yr.. .Each, 50c. 2'-3' 3'-4' 3'-3H' 2H'-8' 3'-4' 2'-3' 4'-5' 3'-4' 3'-4' 2'-3' 2'-2K' l'A'-2' A magnificant block From 3 in. pots ■{ 4'-5' 4'-5' 3'-4' 2H'-3' 2'-2M' 12"-18" 1.50 1.25 1.10 .85 1.50 1.25 1.50 1.25 1.10 .90 1.25 .90 9.00 4.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .60 12.50 10. 9. 7. 12. 10. 12. 10. 10. 20. 15. 12.50 Conard & Jones Co. WEST GROVE, PA., U. S. A. Welgela Candida, 4 yr. 5'-6' 3'-4' 12"-18 Eva Rathke 4'-5' 3'-t' 2'-3' 18"-24 12"-18 Rosea, 3yr S'-6' 4'-5' 3'-!' „ 2 yr 18"-24 Variegated 4'-5' 18"-24 10 $1.75 $ 1.50 ' .85 1.75 1.50 1.25 ■' .90 ' .80 1.75 1.50 1.25 ' .90 1.50 ' .90 100 15. 12. 7. 15. 12. 10. 8. 7. 15. 12. 10. HEDGE PLANTS From Cuttings, unless otherwise stated. Berberls 100 looO Thunbergii, 4 yr. from cuttings 3' $15.00 $140. 4 yr. from seedlings. 2'-2i-2' 10.00 2 yr. from cuttings. 18"-24" 7.00 2 yr. fromseedlings.l8"-24" 5.00 3 yr., bushy 18 "-24" 9.00 California Privet 6' 6.00 4'-5' 5.00 3'^' 3.50 3 yr 18"-24" 3.00 2yr 18"-24"2.50 12"-18" 2.00 95. 65. 55. 45. 30. 25. 22.50 17.50 CONIFERS and EVER- GREENS ARBORVIT/E Thuya Occidentalis Pumila Each 10 100 10"-12" $0.20 $1.50 $10. .15 .12 .10 1.25 .90 .75 9. 7.50 In 4" pots 6" In 3" pots 4" Thuya Occidentalis Pyraraidalia 3 yr 24" $0.30 $2.50 $20. Transpl 6" .15 1.00 8. Transpl 4" .12 .90 7.50 In 3" pots .10 .75 5. Thuya Occidentahs Sibirica Wareana Transpl 10"-12" $0.20 $1.50 $10. Transpl 4" .10 .80 6. In 3" pots ^ .10 .75 6. Buxus Sempervirens Arborescens 12" $1.50 $12. When ordering, please mention The Rxcliauge 4900 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Branch, NORWOOD, PA. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Craig Quality Cyclamen PRIZE WINNING STOCK Our Cyclamen are conceded to be the best strain in all colors. 75,000 ready for immediate delivery. From 4-inch pots, at $25.00 per 100. Robert Craig Company transacted. The rest of this section of the store is utilized by the :,ales depart- ment. That section of the store at the rear of the ice box contains a number of large tables upon which the stock is sorted out after having been received, or packed when intended for outgoing shipment. B. A. D. 746 The Florists' Exchange Joseph Heacock Co/s PALMS and FERNS WHOLESALE PRICE LIST Areca Lutescens High 6-m. pot. . . .3 plaoto in pot 24-30". . . Cocos Weddelliana 2H-iD. pot 6-8" 2K-in- pot 10-12" Kentla Belmoreana Leaves 2H-iiipot 4 8-10" 3-in. pot S 12|| 4rin. pot 5-6 15' 5-in.pot 5-7 18-20" 6-in. pot &-7 22-24" 6-in. pot 6-7 26-28" 6-in. pot 6-7 30" 7-in. cedar tub 6-7 34-36" 7-in. cedar tub 6-7 38^0" 9-in. cedar tub 6-7 40-42" 9-in. cedar tub 6-7 48-54" 9-in. cedar tub 6-7 5-5^4' Per doz. . ...»1.50 2.25 Each »0.4o .75 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 7.50 10.00 HOME GROWN WELL ESTABLISHED STRONG AND HEALTHY Kentia Forsteriana 6-in. pot 5-6 24" 6-in. pot 5-6 30-32' Plants in tub Kentla Forsteriana, made up 7-in. cedar tub 4 7-in. cedar tub 4 1.00 1.50 9-in. cedar tub .... 4 9-in. cedar tub .... 4 9-in. cedar tub 4 12-in. cedar tub 4 5 ft. 12-in. cedar tub 4 12-in. cedar tub 4 12-in. cedar tub 4 12-in. cedar tub 5 Cibotium Schiedel. Ready September Ist. 9-in. tub, 4 ft. spread 30-36" 3*40" 4042" 42-48" 4^H' Ready Oct. 5-5H ft. 5H-6 ft. 6-7 ft. 7-8 ft. 15th Each ...tl.OO Per 100 $12.00 18.00 Per doz. II. SO 2.50 5.00 9.00 12.00 18.00 24.00 36.00 48.00 60.00 f Ready I Oct.15 12.00 18.00 Each 13.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.50 10.00 12.00 15.00 18.00 22.00 __. _.. »4.00 9-in. tub, 5 ft. spread 5.00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., RAILWAY STATION, JENKINTOWN Wten ordering, plo^age meptlon Tbe Eycbange WYNCOTE, PA. Choice Stock at Reasonable Prices, Such as Araucarias, Kentias and Other Good Stock ARAUCARIA Eicelsa. 3 tiers, 9-11 in. high, 50c.; 3-4 tiers, 12-14 in. high, 60c.-, 3-4 tiers, 14-16 in. high, 75c. ARAUCARIA Robusta Compacta. 6-in. pots, 12-14 in. high, $1 25, ARAUCARIA Eicelsa Glauca. 3-4 tiers, 16 in. high. $1.25; 18-20 in. high, Jl.oO. ■ KENTIA Belmoreana. 4-in. pots, 35c.; 5-in. pots, 16-18 in. high, 75c.; 6-in. pots, 22-24 in. high, 5-6 leaves, $1.00; 6-in. pots, 24-26 in. high, 6-7 leaves, $1.25. KENTIA Forsteriana. 4-in. pots, 35c.; 6-in. pots. 22-24 in. high, 5 leaves, 75c.; 5-m. pots, 5-6 leaves, 26-28 in. high, $1.00; 7-in. pots, 30-32 in. high, $1.25: 7-in. pots, 32-34 in. high. $1.60 each; 7-in. pots, 38-40 in. high, $2.00. ASPIDISTRAS. Suitable for porches. Green leaved. 6-in. pots, $1.00 each; vinegated, $1.25 each. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 2>5-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. 2H-in pots, $3.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. HARDY ENGLISH IVY. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 4-in. poW, $15.00 per 100. COCOS Weddelliana. 3-in. pots, 15o. each. CROTONS. 4-in. poU, 25c. each. CYCLAMEN Giganteum. 4-m. pots, 15c. DRACitNA Indivlsa. 5-in. pots, 30c. FUCHSIAS. Stock plants. Best varieties. 4-in. pots, 10c. FUNKIA Variegata. 4-in. pots, $12.00 per 100. FERNS, such as Whltmanli. Scottii, Teddy Jr. snd Boston. 5-in. pots. 30c.; 6-in. pots, 40c.: large plants, in 7-in. pots, 75c. DRAC/BNA Tennlnalis. 4-in. pots, 25o. DRAC^NA Fraftrans. 5-in. poU, 35c. RUBBER PLANTS. 6-in. poU, 50c. CYCAS'Revoluta. Large plants, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 each. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 4-in. pots, 15c. BEGONIA Glolre de Lorraine. 4-in. pots, 30c. BEGONIA Luminosa. 4-in. pots. 10c. BEGONIA Vernon. 3-in. pots, 5o.; 4-in. pots, 7c. PRIMULA Chlnensis. 4-in. pots. 8c. POINSETTIAS. 4-in. pots, 15o. PRIMULA Obconlca. 4-in. pots. 10c. SMALL FERNS FOR DISHES. 2!,2-in. pots, assorted varieties, $4.00 p5r 100. BIRD'S NEST FERNS. 4-in. pots 25c. Cash with order Godfrey Aschmann, ^p^eT^TSs^ 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention Tbe Eicbange Roses. 'T^.^^^'mr ¥*• 8-in., $1.00 e*eh. 7-in.. 75o. eaeh 1 eUUyj «ir. 8.in., soe. each. 4-in.. 20o. each, 2H-in.. $0.00 per 100, $50 00 per 1000 C^^t-t-Zi 2X->n.. $5 00 per 100, $40.00 p»r 1000 iSCOttll ^ 8-inoh, 60o. each. John Wanamaker ',!tyd'°S^ •"' ""* son. Own toot, 3-in. $8.00 par 100 Campbell Bros, Penlljm, Pa. Wht^n ordfrine. please mention The Excbaose Ferns for Dishes Fine, bushy ferns, in 6 to 8 best varieties, ready for immediate use. From 2H-'">. Pots, $3.50 per"100, $30.00 per 1000. From 3-in. pots, $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000. From 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Per loo. COCOS Weddelliana. From 2li-in. pots, $12.00 KENTIA Belmoreana. From 2K-in. pots, 10.00 T1ioma$ P. Cliri$ten$en, Short HilU, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Bzchan^e 100 1000 Whitman! Improved - - $5.00 $40.00 Whitman! Compacta - 5.00 40.00 Roosevelts 5.00 40.00 Bostons 4.00 35.00 250 at 1000 rare HENRY H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. I wilts ord*rlii(, pleu* Bentlon The Bzcii*n(e Empty Greenhouses Do Not Pay Fill them up. We have the stock. Liberal Extras for Early Order$ Size of pots 100 1000 2H-in. ASPARAGUS Plumosus, Sprengeri and Hatcheri $3.00 $25.00 4-in. ASPARAGUS Plumosus and Sprengeri 7.00 65.00 2K-in. ABUTILON. 8 varieties 2.25 20.00 3-in. BEGONIAS. 12 varieties 10.00 90.00 2H-in. 12 varieties 6.00 50.00 2><-in. CHINESE PRIMROSES. 20 kinds 3.00 28.00 3H-in. 20 kinds 7.50 70.00 2H-in. CYCLAMEN. 8 separate va- rieties 6.00 55.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 4-in 20.00 175.00 10,000 PRAC.«NA Indivlsa. 4-, 5-, 6-in; poU, $15.00, $20.00, $25.00 per 100. 2ii-in. PRIMLXA Malacoldes 2.50 22.50 2J4-U1. SNAPDRAGONS. White, pink and yellow 4.00 35.00 3H-in 7.00 65.00 3H-in. STEVIA. Dwarf and tall 6.50 60.00 2H-in. SMILAX. Large plants 2.50 22.50 4-, 5-, 6-in. FERNS. Five varieties. $15 00, $20.00. $25.00 per 100. 100,000 2- and 2>4-in. GERANIUMS. Poltevine, Nutt, Rlcard, Grant, Castellane, Buchner, Montmort, etc. 2S varieties, $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Also abundance of other stock as the season advances. Alonzo J. Bryan, washington.°'n! i. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Vincas and Ferns VINCA Variegata. Field-grown. Extra strong and bushy. $5 00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. ASP.\RAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 3-in. pots, strong plants, $5.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS. Bench-grown, strong, healthy plants, extra bargain; need the room; ready for 6-in. pots. $15.00 per 100; S-in. pots, $25.00 per 100. THEO. KISSLING East 17th St. and Ave. Y. BROOKLYN. N.Y. Wben orderliJg. please montton Tbe Exchange Asparagus Sprengeri Only about ISO planu left. Strong stock, in ^in. pots, 5c. each, or the lot for $7.50. R. G. HANFORD NORWALK CONN. When ordering, please mention T%* Bxchanc* FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Splendid 2H-ia. stock, in largest and best assortment. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; 3-in., $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000; 500 at 1000 rate. KENTTA Belmoreana and COCOS Weddelli- ana. Clean, thrifty. 2^4-in. stock; right nje for center plants. $1.30 per doz., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense (Queen of Maidenhair Ferns). Extra strong, 3-in., $3.50 per dof.. $25.00 per 100; 4-in., $6.50 per doj.. $50.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Cuneatum. Splendid 2)i-in. stock, $3 50 per 100. $30 00 per 1000. Stronft Seed- lings. $1.25 per 100, $11.00 per 1000. ADIANTUM Seedlings. In assortment of eight. Best, most desirable varieties for store purpoae, strong, undivided clumps, ready for potting. $1.25 per 100, $11.00 per 1000. CIBOTIUM Schiedel. WeU furnished, 6-in. plants. $18.00 per dos. ALSOPHILA Australls. Well grown, 2}i-ill., $1.50 per doi., $12.00 per 100; 3-in., $3.00 per dox., $20.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. In best eon- dition, 2'/i-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Strong seedlings, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Extra hlrge, 3-in., $1.20 per doz., $8.00 per 100. J. F. Anderson FERN 8PECLALIST SHORT HILLS, N. J. When ordering, please mentloa Tbe Bzchsiif* Boston Ferns From bench, extra clean, shapelv stock. Ready for 7-in. pots, $33.00 per 100; for 6-in. pots, $25.00 per 100. Fern Seedlings Now ready for potting. In leading varieties. Price: 51.00 per 100. Clumps. $9.50 per lOOO" Kentia Belmoreana Thrifty, 2)i-in. stock, 3 leaves, $6.50 per 100; 2 leaves, $4.50 per 100. All express orders. Cash with order, please. B. SOLTAU, Fernery 251 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY, X. J. When ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange Fl>m< fnrDUhpt Strong, healthy plants, best reni$IOrUl$ne$ varieUes, from 2l4-in. pots, at SJ.50 per 100, $30. Ou per 1000; 3-in., includmg Aspidium Tsussemense and Cyrtomium Fal- catum, $7.00 per 100; .\spidium Tsussemense and C>Ttomium Falcarum. 4-in.. at $ 1500 per 100. ASP.Ul.\GUS Plumosus .Nanus. 2V4-in , $3.00 per 100. Seedlings, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. EeNTIA Belmoreana. 2;i-in., $10.00 per 100. BOSTON and HARRISII FERNS. 6-in., at 50c.: 7-in.. $1.00; !vin., $1.50. Whitinanl and Ele- gantissima. 6-in., 50c.; 7-in., $1.00 each. ADI.\NTUM Cuneatum. 4-in., $15.00 per 100. FRANK N. ESKESEN M.diaoo, N. J. Wben ordering, please mention The Bxcbang* VIOLETS- VIOLETS Marie Louise. Qean and healthy. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. WM. J. CHINNICK, TRENTON, N. J. Wbeo ordering, please m«ntloB 1%* Kzcbuif* Snapdragon Nelrose We have several thousand well rooted pl&nta of NELROSE Snapdrafton from rooted cutiingi. 100 1000 Out of Thumb Pot» $3.50 $36.00 Out of 3-inch pot* 6.00 60.00 Fine, well rooted plant* re*dy now W. & H. F. EVANS, PHiiiblSlntrA. When ordering, please meDtlon Tbe Excban^ VINCA VARIEGATA Strong plants, from 2-in. pota, $i'.00 p«r 100, $20.00 per 1000. DRACAENA INDIVISA Good thrifty stock, from 2-in. pot«, $2.00 p«r 100. $18.00 per lOOO. Our Btock IS up to the staodard. also our packing, and we can gruarantee satisfaction and safe arrival. ELMER RAWLINGS, \Miolesale Grower, AUe&any. New York W%«n ordering, plea»« moiUon 7%e Excbaoff* September 30, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 747 DREER'S PALMS We are, as usual, carrying a full line of sizes in the usual Dreer quality, and particularly call attention to the made-up plants of Kentias, which iie heavy, bushy specimens made up of first-class material. We shall be pleased if you can call at our Nursery and inspect our stock. If you are not ready to accept immediate delivery, let us book your order and we will set aside and reserve the plants, making delivery at any time between now and October 1 5th. Kentia Forsteriana MADE-UP PLANTS Each 7 inch tuba, 3 plants in a tub, 30 to 36 in. high t3.00 7 " 3 '• " 38 •' 4.00 8 •• 3 ■■ " 40 to 42 " 5.00 8 •• 3 '• " 42 to 46 •■ 6.00 8 " 3 •■ " 4to4Kft.high 7.50 9 '• 3 •• " 4Hto5 " 10.00 10 •' 3 •• '• 5to5H " 12.00 Made-uplRentla M^. V SINGLE PLANTS Pots 5 in. 6 in. 6 in. 7 in. Tubs 7 in. 8 in. Leaves 5 to( Height Each 24 in Jl.OO 30 to 32 in 1.50 6 34to36in 2.00 6 to 7 38 to 40 in 2.50 6 to 7 40 to 42 in 4.00 6 to 7 45 to 48 in 5.00 6 to 7 48 in 6.00 Kentia Belmoreana Pots 5 in. 6 in. 6 in. Tubs 7 in. 7 in. 8 in. Leaves 6 to 7 6 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 SINGLE PLANTS Height 18 to 20 in. 24 to 28 in . 28 to 30 in. 30 to 36 in . 36 to 38 in . 38 to 42 in. Kentia Belmoreeuia MADE-UP PLANTS Each 7 in. tub<, 4 plants in a tub, 36 to 38 in. high (4.00 8 •• 4 ■' " 38 to 40 " 5.00 8 •• 4 •• •■ 40 to 42 •■ 9.00 Phoenix Roebelenii Unquestionably one of the prettiest and most graceful Palms grown, which quickly made a place for itself among the popular standard varieties, particularly so for apart- ment oecorations. We have a splendid stock, and offer: Each 5 in pots, 15 in. high, 18 in. spread $1.00 6 ■' IH ft. high, 2 ft. spread 2.00 7 in. tubs, IH to 2 ft. high, 2 ft. spread 2,60 8-2 •■ 2H ■• 3.00 10 •' 2to2H " 2H " 5.00 10 " 2K " 3 " 7.50 Areca Lutescens 6 in. pots, bushy plants, 24 to 30 in. high Each »1 00 Latania Borbonica Dos. 100 $3.50 $25.00 6.00 40.00 9.00 75.00 a complete list of Palms and other Decorative Stock, as well as a full line of all other seasonable stock, see our Current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are Intended for the trade only When ordering, please mention The Exchange Rooted Cultings GERANIUMS Packed to Go Anywhere Guaranteed to any point in the United States as far west as Chicago. If they do not suit you, send them bacic and have your money refunded. You Run No Risk Everything sold until Nov. 6th, when Winter prices will go into effect. Pgj. iqqq S. A. Nutt and Buchner $13.50 Ricard and Poitevine 16.00 These cuttings are taken from stock that is not unduly forced in any way. They are rooted in a moderate temperature to stand shipment and packed to reach you in good growing condition. ASPARAGUS Plumosus, good value, at S25.00 per 1000; same rate per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Rooted Cuttings Viaud and Buchner. SI 0.00 per 1000. Price good untU Oct. 15. Ricard, Doyle, Poitevine, Castel- lane and Nutt. All booked till Nov. 1. Price then. $15.00 per 1000. S. A. Nutt and Buchner, S12.50 per 1000. Cash with order. FRED. W. RITCHY, Lai.caster, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Geraniums READY FOR SHIP.MENT ROOTED CUTTINGS: Doyle. $10.00 per 1000. All other varieties booked till Oct. 15th. Price then, $1,5 00 per 1000. Cash with order PETER BROWN 124 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA. Whia ordering, pleaae mentloa Ttit Sxcbange MARGUERITES Lar£e Flowering Paris Daisies. Very bushy, exceptionally healthy stock, for Christmas bloom- ing. 4-inch pots, ready for 6 and 6>i-inch, at $10.00 per 100. SMILAX 2-inch pots, at $2.00 per 100. LARGE XMAS PEPPERS, abo BIRD'S-EYE PEPPERS. Exceptionally fine, 5-inch stock, pot grown, at $2.00 per doz,, $15.00 per 100. A. L. MILLER, JAMAICA. - LONG ISLAND GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS Ready in October. Write for prices ERNEST HARRIS Delanson, N. Y. Geraniums clings BUCHNER. POITEVINE, NUTT 2}i-inch pots. J20.00 per 1000. Booked for delivery November Ist. C. OUADLAND'S SONS 328 Houghton St., North Adamg, Mass Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS PALMS and Plants of Every Variety Wben or<:erlnf, please mention Tbe Bxcbange Palms, Ferns and Araucarias Now Is the time to stock up your houses with foliage plants for the Fall trade. We have a very fine stock of plants for immediate delivery that you will be pleased with. KENTIA Forsteriana. 4-in. pots, 15 to 18 in. tall, 35c. each; 6-in. pots, 5-6 leaves, 24-2S in. 750. ; 6-in. pots. 6 leaves. 28-30 in., $1.00; 7-in. pots, 7 leaves, 40-42 in.. $2.50, extra heavy. Made-up plants, 7-in. pots, 36 in. tall, with 3 small palms on side, $2.50 each. Made-up plants, 36 to 42 in. tall, extra heavy, 9-in. cedar tubs, $5.00 each. KENTIA Belmoreana. 4-in. pots, 15-18 in. tall, 35o. each; 7-in. pots, 5-6 leaves, 26-28 in. tall, $1.50 each. NEPHROLEPIS Teddy Jr. extra fine, in 6-in. pots, $6.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS John Wanamaker. 6-m.. $6.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Scottli. 6-in., $5.00 per doi. 4-in. FERNS, ready to shift, $20.00 per 100. SMITHII FERNS. 4-in., $3.00 per dos. ARAUCARIA Eicelsa. 6-in. pots, very fine. this Spring's importation, 60c.. 75c. and $1 .00 each. FICUS Elastlca. 6-in. pots, 40o. and 50o. each, 7-in. pots, 75c. eacn. CYCLAMEN Giganteum. 4-in. pot<, $20.00 per 100. DISH FERNS. 2M-m. pots, $4.00 per 100. Cash with order. ASCHMANN BROS., bS^^I PhUadelphia, Pa. Whep ordering, pl^aae mention Tbe Ercbange Fine Field-Grown Stevia Plants $10.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. f\/ff AAMVK Splendens. Gigante- ^ » VljrtWlIjn um. Hybrids. Our strain of Cyclamen is second to none: Pink. Blood Red, Xmas Red. White with Carmine Center, White, Salmon; strong plants. 2H*in- pots, 100 $5.60, 1000 $50.00. DRACAENA indivlsa. From S-in. pot», $2.50 per doi., $20.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, Eatt Stroudsbwg, Pa. Asparagus Plumosus 2M-inch pote. $25.00 per 1000. 5,000 Moss Curled Parsley Roots $2.00 per 1000. W. B. GIRVIN :: Leola, Pa. When orderipg. please mention The Exchange DAHLIAS Best new and standard vailetl**. Write lor prices belore orderinc elsewhere. PEACOCK DAHLIA FAR;MS BERLIN, N. J. Wten ordertn*. please menUoB Tbe Bieb»at« 748 The Florists' Exchange Big Bargain in Plants 10,000 Splendid Fringed Primroses $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. These are fine plants from 2!2-inch potB, roady to Bhift. They are now in a lath house, and must be sold at onee, as we have no room for them in our heated houses. These plants are in fine condition and cannot fail to please those who buy. Only $2.00 per 100, $18.00 per 1000, carefully packed and delivered at express or freight station here. 60,000 Fine Shrubs $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. These are all well-rooted. 10,000 Califoriiiu Privet 12 to 18 inches; 10.000 Berberis, 6 to 10 inches; 5000 Single Althea mixed, 2 to 3 feet; 5000 Bignonia radi- cans, 2 years old; 2000 Aralia pentaphylla. 8 to 10 inches, fine new hedge plant; 5000 Deutzia crenata fl pi 6 to 8 inches- 5000 Deutzia gracilis, 6 to 8 inches; 3000 Rose, Lady Gay (climbing), 2 years old field-grown- 3000 Rose. Hiawatha (climbing). 2 years old, field-grown; Ligustrum Ibotuni (Flowering I'rivct) 1 foot; 2000i,Spiriea, Colosa alba (white ever-blooming A. Waterer), 6 inch; 2000 Spirtea tomentosa, pink, 6 inch; 2000 Weigela floribunda rosea, 6 inch; 2000 Weigelavariegata; 2000 Spirsea Recvosii; 5000 Boxwood. 6 inch. (My price for Boxwood is double that of the other shrubs offered. 30,000 Hardy Plants IfA ^e" iJSX: Three thousand Campanula medium, blue, white, red; 5000 Funkia undulata variegata, 2-eyc roots- 3000 Tricyrtus hirta (Toad Lily), 6 inch; 5000 Platycodon, blue, white, I year; 6000 Spirasa (Jueeii Alexandra, new, fine pink, divided clumps; 3000 Yucca filamentosa, seedlings, 4 inches; 5000 Hibiscus Meehanii, mixed, 0 inch. ,,,,,. , , < • v.. ■lll Dfiterieg. please mention The Kxcluinge URGE PINES. SPRUCES, HEMLOCK, RHODODENDRONS, KALMIAS, ETC. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. Stratford, Conn. Reference: Dmui & Braditreet. Estiblithed 21 years When ordering, pleflse mention The Exchange Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment in larfie and small sizes. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc.yDtmdee.m. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America P. Ouwerkerk 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendroiis,AzaIeas,Spiraea$, Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts PRICES MODERATE When nrderlng. please mention The ElchaPge Berberis Thunbergii Seedlings to 3 feet. Prices right Specimen TSUGA CANADENSIS Littlefield & Wyman North Abington, Mass. \\ hf n -Tflerlng. plewwe mention The ElchBDge For Fall, 1916, we offer a complete Ust of Shade Trees, Shrubs and Evergreens Will be pleased to submit prices. Aadobon Nurseries, P.O. Box 731 WilminstoD, N. C. wi. . „.i....i.... ..i.>.,-„ r.,.. .,<«.... •11... KxclJuUKe \\'bt;ii urdy pleii^e m''mlou SPECIAL We will send you 100 nice, budded, 15-18 inches, HARDY RHODODENDRONS, in 10 good varieties, for $20.00. THE EAST END NURSERY CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Care A, MORAIO, Floriit, RYE, N. Y. When prdertnjx, plMs»« mention Tba Eicbange TO THE TRADE,— California Privet Hedg- ing, also Cuttinfis Barberry Thunbergii, Ampe- lopsis, Hollyhoclis, for Fall and Spring 1916-17. California Privet. 2-yr. old, 2 to 3 ft., 6 branches, $16.00; 18 to 24 in., 5 branches, $12.00; 12 to 18 in., 4 branches, $8.00; 6 to 12 in,, 3 branches, $8.00. 1-yr. old, 2 to 3 ft., 3 branches, $9.00; 18 to 24 in., 2 branches, $6.00; 6 to 12 in.. 1 branch, $3.50. Barberry Thunbergii. 1-yr., 8 to 12 in., $5.00; 2 yr., 12 to 18 in., $15.00. Ampelopsis, 2-yr., 24 to 30 in., $30.00; 18 to 24 in., $20 00; 1 yr., 12 to 18 in., $10.00; 10 to 15 in., $5.00. HoUyhoclts, 1-yr. $20 Go and English Ivy, 1-yr., 6 to 24 in., $5.00 per|100. California Privet Cuttings, 65c .per 1000. FRANK MARRA COMPANY, Little Silver. N. J. ORCHIDS Collector John De Buck is still collecting in South America the best com- mercial Orchids. Just arrived, in splendid condition, C. Schroderae. Vest best type. Will receive during September, C. Lablata and C Trianae. Fine flowering type, from a new district. For prices write to E. DcBUCK, 719Che»tnmSt.. SECAUCUS. N.J. ORCHIDS FRESHLY IMPORTED. We ofler the tolowing: CATTLEYAS Sklnnerl, Lablata, Trianie. Mosals, Perclvallana. CaBkclllana; LyCLIAS acuminata, superblens; ONCIDIUMS blcallo- sum. Cebollefa, ornlthorynchum. sphacela- tum, splendldum and the Holy Ghost Orchid' PERISTERIA claca. Wrilt for pricet. Lager & Hurrell, °"''''s*iT«iT,*, '"■"""• DRACAENA CANES FELIX FLORIST STOCK for FORCING & Rhododendrons, Hydrangeas, Roses, Lilacs, etc. DYKHUIS NURSERY STOCK Boskoop, Holland Aucubas, Buxus Bushes and Pyramids, Laurels, etc. COLIN CAMPBELL, Importer, 90 Nassau St., New York City When nrtlerlnt:. ['1' i:N''li.iiiee PRELIMINARY INTRODUCTION Robert Cameron The only Winter-flowering Yellow Marguerite for pot culture. Dwarf, compact, always in flower, and a very easy propagator. Delivery commences in December. From small pota, $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen. YOUR MONEY BACK IF NOT JUST AS REPRESENTED F.W. Fletcher & Co., Inc., boston, mass; Wlien ordering, iileasp mrnflmi Thf' Rxchnnge HYDRANGEA Otaksa Field-grown, 5-12 branches, $12.00 per 100. English Ivy Field-grown, strong, bushy plants, 3-4 ft, long, $6.00 per 100. PETER WENK, Ozone Park,N.Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange I New England States | New Haven, G>nn. Pageant in October The florists are having their share of business. People are returning from their Summer residences and the streets are again alive with the students. Many social gatherings are being held. It is altogether likely that New Haven will be a lively place during the month of October. The Pageant now being ar- ranged, ^nd which will be held in the "Bool" next month, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the removal of Yale Col- lege to New Haven, will be one of the most elaborate theatrical presentations ever made. With 8000 actors on the stage and 60,000 to 70,000 spectators in the amphitheater ; with the City of New Haven one mass of illumination and one carnival of music, parade and song, it will no doubt be a gala occasion long to be remembered. The S. H. Moore Co., Jno. N. Cham- pion & Co., the Myers Flower Shop and M. B. Farquhar, in the center of the city, have no reason to complain. Among the growers might be mentioned Chas. Munro. He is bringing in large quantities of 'Mums, Poinsettias and Dahlias. J. J. Sokol of Westville has 'Mums in great variety. Carnations, Poinsettias, and houses of ferns fill up the space. He is arranging for two extra houses of Car- nations. W. F. Jost, of East Haven, has at- tracted more attention than ever, this year, to his Dahlia farm. Several Dahlia enthusiasts visited the New York show. W, C, McI. Cromwell, Conn. Olof Marthius, head bookkeeper at A. N. Pierson's, Inc., for eleven years, has concluded his duties with the firm and has purchased an interest in the Riebes Greenhouse place in Webster, Mass., which is now conducted by I5d- ward Gustafson, who also was formerly connected with A. N. Pierson, Inc. Mr. Marthius' many friends wish him suc- cess in his new venture. WalKice R. Pierson, accompanied by R, J. Irwiu, of New York, has gone to New Brunswick on a hunting trip, W, H. B. New Bedford, Mass. Good weather prevails, with a slight increase in business. Carnations of fair quality are coming into the market. As- ters are about over. Early Chrysanthe- mums have not yet made their appear- ance. The trade received notice Sept. 20 that Geo. A. Reid has been appointed mana- ger of the Peckham Floral Co. Mr. Peckham sold out his rights and inter- ests. Mr. Reid has had a full course at the Mass. Agricultural College at Am- herst, also practical experience as a gar- dener and florist. Mr, Reid has a host of friends in the trade and all wish him the best of success, Fbed Reynolds. Providence, R. I. Business has been steady the past week. Stock has been scarce ; no relief in sight until Chrysanthemums come in. Joe Solomon, the proprietor of Kresges Flower Department, has announced his engagement to Miss Rose Lubin of Fall River, The late flower store of John F, Wood, which is located in the Strand Bldg., has been leased by a Westerly florist who will shortly reopen it, Wm. Hay is cutting excellent Roses. Our correspondent refers to the fine Summer window display made by Mac- nair of this city in which a waterfall and rapids form a chief feature. He also refers to having seen pot grown grapes used with good effect. W. A. B. Picnic party of llic Holyoke andJNorthampton (Mass.) Florists and Gardeners' Club onfAug. 30 September 30, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 749 No. 2M. 17 ins. high. «3.00 per doE. All baskets contain water- tight liners On Trial; or You Are The Judge The true rule in determining the quaHties of a basket is not to conclude whether it has bad qualities, for there are few baskets that have real bad qualities. Almost every basket has a combination of good and bad qualities. The rule that should be followed is to use your best judgment in the different lines you have handled to determine which has the more good than bad qualities in them. We naturally claim our baskets have more good qualities for the money than any other, but as you are the buyer, you, of course, must be the judge. You cannot judge without evidence or the article. If there is another florist in your city, ask him ; or still better, get in a small line of our baskets. Our line is up on trial and we anxiously await your verdict. Don't fail to see the line our men have out on the road. THE HOUSE OF MERIT JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO., 1309-1311 North 2d Street, Philadelphia, Pa. A Quarter Century of Helpful Service For almost twenty-five ycar?^ a representative of F. J. Groot- endorst & Sons, Boskoop, Holland, has visited Amerina in Sprints and Fall. Hereafter, Mr. A. M. Grooteiidorst, a member of the firm, will remain in this country to further extend our service to American nurserymen and florists. Letters of inquiry, orders antl remmitances may be sent direct to our New York branch. F. J. GROOTENDORST & SONS Room 11, 10 Broadway New York, N. Y. New List Now' Ready — Let us send it Not necessary for|you,to write. Jiiat send your letter headand we will do the rest. Geo. B. Moulder Landscape Architect Smith's Grove, Ky. Plans for Any Grounds Anywhere Planting plans for moderate sized grounds, by mail :: Special rates to the trade who are doing landscape work :: Ten years' practical experience :: Estimates free Mum Stock Plants Early Snow, Yellow Chas. Razer, White Chas. Razer, Chrysolora. 00c. per doz,, $5.00 per 100. NELROSE, SNAPDRAGON SEED, assorted colors. 50c. per lOOD seed package. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. SPIRAEA Van Houttei HYDRANGEA, P. G., etc. Iris, Or. Poppies, Hollyiiocks, etc. Big stock, splendid plants. Wholesale list free LEWIS ROESCH, BoxY, FREDONIA, N.Y. NEW ENGLAND STATES Continued Hampden Meadow, R. I. lOxtensive improvi'iiients are being iiiaile in the Hampilen Meadow Green- In. uses in anticipation of a big demand fur their specialties during the coming season. Their market is chiefly in the nearby towns of Providence and Fall Kiver. J. H. G. Hartford, Conn. Scarcity of Stock Our florists have been busy pur- chasing their Fall and Winter supply of baskets, earthenware and glass, and in the late afternoon it is a beautiful sight to see the wonderful displays illuminated by the perfect lighting systems now in- stalled in every florist's store here. J. Albert Brodrib, 14 Windsor aye., is still cutting some very fine Gladioli and Asters and will continue to do so, if the frost holds off. He has under construc- tion a new greenhouse 125ft. by lift., which should be completed and ready for stock in the course of another week. Coombs (Vincent H. Olmstead, mana- ger), 364 Asylum St., has recently reno- vated the interior of his store. The win- dow decorations have been changed, hay- ing removed the trellis work and in their place there is a solid back faced with mirrors. having a charming effect. Coombs, 741 Main st., reports that busi- ness is steadily increasing. Doogue & Co., 272 Asylum st., is fea- turing hand painted flower pots, the se- lection of which shows a knowledge of aesthetics. These wares should find a ready market. Spear & McManus, 242 Asylum St., have recently installed three large show cases in the space formerly used for stor- age purposes. These cases are stocked with earthenware bowls, glassware ' and Roman jardinieres respectively. Welch, 180 Asylum St., reports that the Chrysanthemums and other green- house stock look better than ever before. The foliage on the plants is in excellent condition. Gladioli are selling at $1 a doz. : Chrysanthemums are coming in in good shape and retail at $2.50 a doz. Flowers are very scarce at this season of the year, and the florists are at their wits end to fill orders. A. D. Vincent's Annual Dahlia Show The annual Dahlia show of Richard Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., at White Marsh. Md.. is fixed for the week of Oct. .'! to 7. Although the Dahlias are not so fine this year owing to weather con- ditions, it is expected that there will be the usual highly attractive, interesting and beautiful show. Did you receive our new general price-list? assortments of It offers our usual Field-Grown Roses, Flowering Shrubs Perennial Plants, Climbing Vines, Ornamental Trees // not received write to be placed on our mailing list, VERY SPECIAL. Use Printed Stationery. We sell to the trade only and do not knowingly compete with our customers by allowing our trade prices to go to private planters. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York When orderiug. please tppntlon Tbe Exchange COMPLETE THE PLANTING You, Sir, are looking riglit now for something you have been unable to locate. We'll wager we have it. We grow many unusual and usually scarce varieties. Our assortment is complete. Will you not send us your name and address for our mailing list? You may need nothing now; later, we may have just what you want. Our list reaches your desk regularly for the asking. PRINCETON NURSERIES, Princeton, New Jersey V>"1k'ii iiMlcriii^;. pli-asc iiH-ntioii The Exchange ??;ss^ T RE ElS I-argest assortment New Kiit;land. Ei gi eeiiB, deciduous Irees^ liolli coiiimon and rarer varieiieB Stnrdy, choice stock that can be depend- ed upon. Send for catalog and spt-i'ial trade prices. iiii& IS hi tment in l-'l rs^^. ^ North AbingtoD Mass. SHRUBS Finest of iSlirubs.'Spei'ial tratle prices. By the thousands, hardv Native and Hybrid Khododen- dions— transplanted and ar-rlimated. Send your lists. Let us estimate. s ;i iw'i.^.1 WjB*%ifi.-*'wy VERY GOOD Ss\JcTH OFFERED BY VAN GELDEREN & CO., Boskoop, Holland Wholesale only. Ask or catalogue. California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Asparagus Roots The Robbinsville Nurseries Largest stock the country Low prices for Fall Delivery '^^prt^.Sr^ RobbinsvUle,N.J. WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS OF ROSES-PORTLAND-ROSES Superior quality, ciioice varieties, sell better, grow better. Ask for catalogue. Place your order now. MOUNTAIN VIEW FLORAL COMPANY, Portland, Oregon Wten ordering, plpawe mention Thp Krrhangp BULK & CO. BOSKOOP, Holland Hardy Rhododendrons Wholesale growers and exporters of select Heaiquarltrs }or Firsl-class Hardy Nursery Stock- Ask, for Catalogue. ^Tien ordering, please mention Tbe Exchange 750 The Florists' Exchange ♦immmmcjromimnuaainiiniaipwimianMiiiiBiiiMiiaiiiKCTrrmimtamniiiiiiiciiiimNiiniiKMiunmciHymimnmniniiiiiiiiiiiiinn^ CALIFORNIA PRIVET Over two million plants of superior quality All sizes from one foot to four feet Very low rates in carload lots Also Polish Privet, Amoor Privet and Berberis Thunbergii in quantity J. T. LOVETT, H*H Little Silver, New Jersey <*juiiiiiiiinnmitrmiHE3rawmin[]iuinimn[]momiiinjiiMiiriiiiK]MHUiMirrnimiiiniiit]iiuiwiiiK]iiiiHiiiMi[]Hiiiiiiiiiitiimiimu When oriierlDg. ()l>-ase nioDtl<.iD The Exchange ^___ Hill's Choice Landscape, Decorative and Forcing Stock R/kvurAAfltt Pyramids. Standards, DOXWOOaS Globes. Bush. " Dwarf- one of our leading speoialtiea. Stocked in enormous quantities. n__ T-.«^c Standards. Half standards. Day 1 rcCd Pyramids. We can save you money and give better quality. Let us prove It. Hardy Tubbed Evergreens Clipped Specimens in Taxus, Thuyas, Juoipenis Abies varieties in I^amids. G lobes . and natural-shaped, in large assortment. Araii/<9riae ^^* sorts, best values, in /uaUCarido both small and large eises, for immediate effect and growing on. Ca.*:^.^ C4-A«lr Ajaleas. Rhododen- rOrCing OtOCK drons. Aucubas, Skimmia Japonica. Hydrangeas, Lilacs, Spirffias, Magnolias, Japanese Maples, Wistaria Chinensifl, Japanese Flowering Cherry, Peonies, Rosea, in large assort- ment. Choicest quality, best commercial sorts. FOR FLOEUSTS* TRADE Landscape Conifers Evergreens and New, rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect ^specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. Window-Box Plants ^uYl^vfrg^n; for winter use. All hardy and desirable sorts, beat selection, lowest prices. Also Bush Box and Dwarf Edging. This line offers wide-awake florists a grand oppor- tunity to increase their sales and profits. Deciduous Trees and Shrubs Our leaders — Norway Maple, American White Elm, and Japanese Barberry. Young Stock for Lining Out Ornamental Evergreens and Deciduous Trees and bhrub seedlings, rooted cut- tings, graft*, etc., in large assortment at very low prices. Annual output, 10,000- 000 plants. Wholesale price tiit will be Diailed pronptly od reqaett. Write for information aod price today. The D. Hill Nursery Company, Inc. u.^^i^'^i^Ml"''''^' WHOLESALE GROWERS >nil IMPORTERS IN AMERICA DUNDEE. ILL Nursery Stock t Florists Trade Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Roses, Clematis, Phlox. Paeonles, Herbaceous Perennials Ampelopsis Veitchii California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Write For Our WholetaU Trade Litt W. ®. T. SMITH CO.. Geneva. N. Y. 70 YEARS 1000 ACRES 1 to 3 inch caliper 1 to 2H inch caliper 20,000 Norway Maples 10,000 Oriental Planes 1,000 Pin Oaks 1H to 3 inch caliper Also larger specimen trees of each variety named above. We grow a full line of ornamental stock. Write for prices. SHREWSBURY NURSERIES Geo. A. Steele, Prop. EATONTOWN, N. J. CATALPA BUNGEI ONE- TO FIVE-YEAR HEADS Norway Maples, 1 to 3 in. cal. Oriental Planes, 1 to 3 in. cal. California Privet, all grades. Hemlock Spruce, 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 ft. Berberis Thunbergii, 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 ft. Hardy Slirubs and Evergreens in great variety. STEELE'S POMONA NURSERIES PALMYRA, N. J. For Fall Delivery AT RIGHT PRICES— Berberis Thunbergii 3-year stock 100 1000 2-3 ft $10.00 $80.00 18-24 in 8.00 60.00 12-18 in 5.00 35.00 California Privet 2-year, heavy — cut back 100 1000 3-4 ft $4.00 $30.00 2-3 ft 2.50 20.00 18-24 in 2.00 17.50 12-18 in 1.50 12.50 Heavy on Ornamental Shrubs, H. P. Climbing Roses, Evergreens, Shade Trees, etc Send for Trade List today and C. R. BURR & CO., Manchester, Conn. WM. P. HOWE, Berberis Thunbergii J^r\ WE DO NOT GROW ENORMOUS llW QUANTITY OF BERBERIS VCC WE DO MAKE UP IN QUALITY I tLttJ WHAT WE LACK IN QUANTITY 100 1000 2- 3 ft., 3-yr. transplanted $10.00 $80.00 18-24 in., 3-yr. transplanted 7.00 55.00 12-18 in., 3-yr. transplanted 5.00 40.00 Pennington, New Jersey 5,000 NORWAY and SUGAR MAPLES. lH-5-in. cal. 25,000 ORIENTAL PLANES. 4-10 ft. for growing on. 500 AMERICAN HOLLY. 12-30 x 12-30. Shapely plants. 500 NORWAY SPRUCE. 6-7 ft. 500 HEMLOCKS. 2-23^ ft. Send us list of your wants of the above for special prices Woodlane Nurseries MT. HOLLY, NEW JERSEY KOSTER & CO. Hollandia Nurseries Boskoop :: Holland Headquarters for First-Class Nursery Stock U. S. resident representative A. J. PANNEVIS FLUSHING, N. Y. Wl>«D QrderlDjE. please mention Th« Elxcbange Wbea orderloc, pteaB* mention 11i« Bttdianff* Septraaber 80, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 751 URSERY DEPARTM CONDUCTED BY JOSEPH MEEHAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN— rresident. John Watson Newark. N Y • Vire-President. Lloyd C. Stark. Louisiana, Mo.; Treasurer. Peter Younoers. Geneva, Neb.; Secretary, John Hall. Rochester. N. Y. Crataegus cordata (Subject of thia week's illustration) Of the several Crataegus long known in cultivation the one we illustrate occupies a high position. In a general way its chief differences from others are its late flowering, its handsome foliage and fruit. In com- pany with another species, C. coccinea, it is often planted on lawns, and it is then that the differences be- come so evident. Coccinea is out of fiower before cor- data opens, its fruit is very large and is ripe almost before that of cordata is formed. The foliage is also very large and coarse, and without any lustre what- ever. Its fruit too, falls from the tree very soon after ripening, while that of cordata hangs on until freezing weather sets in. The fruit being of a bright scarlet color, it appears to great advantage with the mass of shining green foliage behind it, the whole forming a lovely picture in Autumn. As the natural growth of this Haw- thorn represents a tall tree, it will be obvious to those who may look on our illustration that it is not typical, nor is it, as the tree when some six yeiirs younger than it is now, lost its top in an accident which has caused its present appearance. It is strange that those who looked to forming hedges of a native Crataegus in years past should have chosen C. crus- galli, the Cockspur Thorn, a compara- tively coarse growing one, not nearly the equal of coccinea. The latter, with its lovely foliage and thin, sharp thorn^, is fitted for an ideal hedge where a de- fensive feature is an object. As to the hardiness of this Crataegus, it is quite hardy in general plantings, though its home is from Virginia, south- ward. It is commonly known as Wash- ington Thorn. Hawthorns are known to take a whole year to germinate. Seeds sown in Spring give seedlings the Spring follow- ing, but it has been asserted that C. cordata is one of a few exempt from this rule. Sowings in Autumn secure seedlings the Spring following. - It is true that now anil again a thriving specimen of Cedrus Deodara may be found north of Philadelphia, but it is considered that the line of safety in its planting stops at that city. Still, wlien one considers the vast territory over which it may be planted without fear of injury from excessive cold, it is evi- dent there is room for the planting of thousands. It does not mind zero cold at Philadelphia. Plant it on high ground where its shoots will become well ripened by Autumn, and it will survive more cold than many imagine. But plant it in a valley and the same degree of cold will leave it bare of leaves. While all three of the true Cedars, the Deodara, Libani and atlantica have special claims on the planter, the Deodar is conceded to have the handsomest foliage of all. It is of silvery gray color; its needles are long and half drooping; altogether a tree of singular beauty. Atlantica has a variety named glauca, also with silvery foliage, but its needles are not so long nor so drooping as those of Deodara, yet it is hardier than the latter, in fact, is considered the hardiest of the three and should be planted when the Deodar is considered too tender. What grounds there may be for considering Libani less hardy than atlantica we do not know. It is per- fectly hardy in Pennsylvania; some of the trees about Philadelphia have been cone bearing for years. The foliage of this species is of a very dark green. Its historical fame is known to all. The species of Cedrus are increased from seeds; va- rieties, of which there are several, by grafting. We have before called attention A Summer jo ^1,^ ^^^j ^j^^j Weigela arborea Blooming Welgela versicolor, a particularly strong growing sort, will, when pruned in Spring, soon after its flowering is over, make growth which will flower nicely in August following. The flowers are from new shoots of early Spring which had been cut back in June, not from the growth of shoots from the old wood. It is our custom to prune all Spring blooming shrubs as soon as their flowers are over for the year. This Weigela being naturally a strong grower, is so im- patient to grow that when its Spring flowering is over it has already made many lengths of new shoots, and it is these, cut back a little, that give the later display. By the 15th of August this season, the bushes were beautiful. This season its growth and flowering are the best ever. June was cool and wet, July and August very hot, with some showers. A bush of another sort, W. rosea, growing not far away, and treated in the same way, made no attempt to display a second crop of flowers. Its position is not quite so open as that of the arborea versicolor. _ . . Readers of The Exchange who live Lagerstroemia ,„^,f,^ „f Philadelphia need no infor- "* ^^ mation regarding the Crape Myrtle, Lagerstrcemia. We have never seen a large specimen of Madura aurantlaca Cedrus Deodara Crataegus cordata it that had wintered northward without injury if un- protected. Small plants are to be seen at times which have been in some sheltered, favored position, and which had escaped unhurt. Years ago, when unhealed cellars were much more common than now, the Crape Myrtle was one of many plants that found shelter in them. Some were tub grown, others not, but instead were dug up and heeled in in a cellar. In the latter case undue trouble was taken, as it could have been buried outdoors and would have been rather the better for it. The cases where small plants have at times got through our Winters out- doors were those that had been growing on elevated places and in soil by no means rich. Only moderate growth had been made and this wood had become thor- oughly well ripened. Such a plant if it could be kept from the Winter's sun in addition, might have survived. The exclusion of sunlight is of the utmost importance to all such half hardy plants in Winter. Just outside of Pennsylvania, in Delaware, large Crape Myrtles are sometimes seen, but always in the warmer parts. The same in New Jersey, where it borders the ocean near Cape May. There one may see them as small trees. A little extra care as to where to plant the Crape Myrtle and to protect it in Winter is well worth the time it takes. Its flowers, in pink, crimson, white and other colors, coming in August and September, are very beautiful. It is a plant easily propagated whether from seeds, soft or hard wood cuttings. Under its common name, Osage Orange, Madura aurantlaca was much more heard of formerly than it is today. This is because its former use as a defensive hedge plant is now almost altogether unknown. Its former use was before hedges and fences of other kinds were so obtain- able as they are now. The Osage Orange always had many bad characters which at length off.set its good ones. Its thorns made it impenetrable when the hedge was thick, but it was a rank rooter, calling for food from surrounding ground for a wide space. Then if wanted lots of care in pruning, and the pruner needed stout gloves to handle the branches. At the present time wire has succeeded it where a purely defensive hedge is required, and the several sorts of Privets have taken its place where simply boundary lines are re- quired. Purely as a hedge plant nurserymen find hardly any call at all for it. As a single specimen in a lawn the Osage Orange is not without merit, chiefly on account of its large balls of fruit, orange shaped, but much larger, and of a greenish white color. This mass of fleshy matter contains seed much like those of the true orange so that the name Osage Orange is not inappropriate. The flowers come in early July, the male and female on different trees. There is no beauty attached to these; it is altogether the peculiar large balls of fruit that so interest one. The dioecious character of the tree renders it difiicult to succeed in the planting of one which may be relied on to bear the oranges. Were there a group of trees one might be fairly sure of one fruit bearing one. In addition to this, it would seem practicable to graft a tree with a scion or two of the part lacking. As a single tree it forms a small, round headed one, much in the way of a large Apple tree. It is a native of Kansas, Texas, and adjoining States. It is quite hardy in the Northern Middle States. It is easily raised from seeds; ob- tained from the South chiefly, though there are many bearing trees in Penn- sylvania. ™, . ,j i •« There are several Thuja ocoidentaUs ,,,,,,,^, ,, g,,,^ * shaped Arborvitae, such as T. occidentalis pumila, Hoveyi, pumila and the like, but the best globe shaped one of all, of natural growth, is globosa. This forms a round, almost ball shaped mass without the aid of a pruning knife. Some of the others may be made so by a little pruning. They are dwarf va- rieties, the most of them most useful in plantings where dwarf evergreens are so often well used. But now we must say that globe shaped though it be, the globosa lacks the green color that is such an admired character in the others. It is green, of course, but not of the usual green of such Arborvitaes. It is a lighter shade, which in one way is a distinguishing character of it. This variety takes on the globe form from its start. It advances in height slowly, but it always maintains well filled out sides of green, even after it has attained to a height of tft., a height we have seen some speri- mens. Mentioning these dwarf Arborvitae reminds us to refer to another one, a little beauty, well named Little Gem. Its origin is unknown to us. It is a variety of T. occidentalis, that is evident. It is the most minia- ture of any variety known to us. Though appearing to desire to form some height, in fact does advance in tliis direction a little, its advance is only about an inch a year, fitting it for rockwork or similar positions, but hardly for lawn planting. There is one care that dwarf evergreens particularly demand — protection from stray dogs and cats. It i'; useless to plant them unless wire netting encloses their sides, to keep these animals away from it. All Arborvitaes are rooted from Autumn or early Winter made cuttings of their Summer's growth placed in sand under glass. 752 The Florists' Exchange FOUNDED nr 1888 A Weekly Meainm of IntorcbanBro for Florists, Nnrsery- men, Seedsmen and tlie Trade iJi General Exclusively a Trade Paper Entered at New York Poet Office at Second CUue Matter "polished every Saturday by the A- T ^ R^*J"? Pts. and Pub. Co., Ltd., Proprietors, 438 to 448 west 37th St. New York. A. T. Ue La Mare, president and managing editor; Jas. Grlfflth, secretary; David Tou- zeau, treasurer. The address of the officers is the ad- dress of this paper. Short address P. O. Box 100 Times Square Station, New York. Telephone, Greeley 80, 81, 82. Beglstered Cable Address: Florez Newyork r^IJir- xr-O. Our office here is in the charge of CnH^/\»j»-». James Morton. Letters should be ad- dressed: The Florists' Exobange, 143 No. Wabasb Ave., Boom 307. Telephone, Central 3487. FBINCIFAL BRANCH OFFICES Buffalo, N. y.: Joseph A. 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Remit by Draft on New York Post Office or Express Money Order; If paid in money, please register letter. The Week's Meetings and Events Monday. Sept. 25.— GarduiRra and Kiorista' Club of Baltimore (Md). Tuesday, Sept. 20.— Toledo (O.) Florists' Club. Thursday, Sept. 28.— Reading (Pa.) Florists' Association, ' Friday Sept 29.— People's Park Gardeners' Association, Paterson. N, J. Plant Crops .\n Ohio correspondent says that after a trip over that .State he finds that Carnation plants are small; good plants have been sold close. Carnation flowers will be scaree until January. Canna roots will be a very short crop. Gladioli, first size, will be scaree. Peony roots are in good demand at the present. Dahlias are backward, but with a long Fall season will give a good crop. He predicts a brisk demand for eve'ry item, and a shortage in tlie Spring of many tilings. It has been very dry in raost parts of the State. These observations are con- firmed in other places, especially South and West. The Florists' Telegraph Delivery In our retail department we publish a call from the secretary and its officers for a meeting to be held in Chicago, Oct. II and 12, 191G. The purport of this meeting is to :id"])t new by-laws and regulations to consider tlie iiKrcasing of mcmbersliip dues and for the general discussion of business problems confront- ing tlie retailers. Not only is it incumbent upon every member of the 1'". T. D. to be ])resent, but as well it will be to the benefit of every retailer throughout Ihe country to be at Chicago. There is no organization doing more good for its membership than the F. T. I), in that it has promoted and succe-ssfullly carried out the introduction of an ad- ditional nicllioti of increasing business, one wliicli Iuls already attained great dimensions and which promises to become .i factor of the liighest importance, for when the time comes t4at the people of the United States understand fully that flowers can be delivered without friction or extra expense to any point therein, and at any himr, tlic business will become one of tremendous dimensions. Might wc suggest as one topic for discussion "The Possibilities of the Introduction of Profitable Side Lines in the Ketail Florists' Business, Especially in the Dull Season?" Autumn riie retail florists have already crossed the ihrcslidid ol' Aulunin, and are in the thick of tlii^ game for anotlur season. " Not before lime," say some of them, looking haek upon the dull weeks of the middle months of Summer. From all indiealions, business is in a good way, and florists are active even if not inundated with a rusli of bu.siness, and prices are certainly such as no one complains of. Autimin is the season of harvests, particularly of the fruit harvest, and also the time when berried slirubs, colored foliage, ferns for cold storage and " everlast- ings " are collected and offered in the markets and shops. Novellies in baskets and ribbons now begin to appear, and at some of the Fall exhibitions the retailers fiave an opportunity to give pleasure to the public and to advertise their art. Do they always take full advantage of these opportimities? The doubt arises as to whether they do. Brochures, small catalogs and printed announce- ments of a chit and attractive character are offered at this lime by the best houses, and it is a good way of keeping flowers before one's circle of customers, and of extending' the use of flowers and one's own name in connection with them, among otliers who may not yet be purdiasers. More and more each year do we see these pretty little publications being used by the retailers. Tlie growers are slocking up for Cliristma's loo, and a general air of activity and hopefulness is evident on all hands. Nurserymen's Publicity The letter wliich we publish in tliis issue on " Selling Nursery Stock," wliich embodies the views of the president of the American Association of Nurserymen, is liiglily encouraging and satisfactory inasmuch as it proves that the nurserymen have got to the stage of taking a broad view of publicity for the good of the trade. In one part of the letter it is said that " nur- serymen are the poorest advertisers in the world, yet their goods offer good opportunities for the most appealing advertising. We have overlooked our outlets and have done nothing to develop our field when we have the biggest and the best field in the world." It is generally recognized now in the nursery trade that advertising is not only to the interest of all who are in the trade, but is an essential, and although it may cost one man more than his neighbor, a neiglibor who does little or no advertising and may be reaping some of the reward, still the broad view of the matter is that it all tends to purchasing and to confuin the purchasing of nursery stock — Roses, trees, slirubs, fruits, hardy plants — as a habit of all who have any land in which to plant. The American Association of Nurserymen has be- fore it, we learn, a jjroposition to spend $2,'),fl00 a year for a period of five years, on pubhcity, and if only the matter is handled properly, telling people what they ought or can purchase and what to do with tlioir properties to improve it, it ought to be eminently profitable m the long rim. The Dahlia Season This is the moment when the Uahha reigns supreme. In almost all sections of the country there are Dahlia shows. The last, and possibly the most important, because it is National, is that of the American Dahha Society at New York this week. There it was seen how large a part skill and care can play in producing flowers of the higliesl quality, even in an unfavorable sea.son, and even when flowers that are good are not artistically staged, they are still beautiful and inter- esting. The judges seem to run largely on size, al- though we would not say that refinement is over- looked. It was noticeable, also, how cut leaved foliage, such as one gets in some of the Umbellifera\ goes well with Dahlia flowers. One exhibitor also used scented oak- leaved Geranium foliage most effectively. The membershiji of the American .Seed Trade Asso- ciation is 183; that of the American Association of Nur- serymen is 380, and of the Society of American Flo- rists and Ornamental Horticulturists, over 2000. "I HAVE a piece of land that is so good that it pro- duces 60 bushels of Corn to the acre," said one farmer to a friend. "What does your ground produce?" '"/Amn(H \" said the friend, "My land is so fertile it produces 60 bushels even if it isn't .sown." A raooiiESSivE florist, situati-d near Boston, last year sold 5000 Paperwhite Narcissi by having a small leaflet printed saying that these c(mld be grown in nothing more than water and pebbles, whicii is quite true. He believes if he could have purchased bulbs this year he might have sold 2.5,000, so keen was the demand last season, but stock is short and he sinii>]y can't buy the quantity. PiiYLLANTHUs N1VOSC3 HosEo-PicTUs has been used in Die bedding arrangements around tiie City Hall, New York, during the last two or three years, and has jiroved to be one of the best plants there. While Cie- raniums have been poor owing to the conditions of the weather, the Phyllanthus has grown and appeared very happy, its pink and cream colored leaves tjeing a dis- tinctive and beautiful feature. Killing frosts liave occurred in Wisconsin, North Dakota and even as far south as Indianapolis. Growers of soft herbaceous stock like Dahlias have hist heavily. Snows fell in the lake region the Jiast week. In soutli- ern New York we are more fortunate. F'olks are still bathing at Coney Island, and the crickets keep up their music. The grasshoppers alone appear to be chilled in the mornings. In osphresiology — that's tlie word — Burbank should stand high, as a recent biograplier says that he can detect the values of different odors accurately and quickly. The olfactory sense is certainly one that we neglect to cultivate, and yet why? Certainly it is the least valuable or necessary of the senses, and its ab- sence is sometimes a decided blessing. Sight and hearing are the most valuable, yet without the sense of smell, just as without the sense of taste, we are at a disadvantage. Many folks have no sense of smell; some have no sense at all. A HEADEB at Montreal, Canada, refers to a recent number of The Exchange in which the Clammy Locust was mentioned, and he says that the tree is not merely hardy there, but apparently a native in the Province. Lsolated trees are found throughout the country and in places covering acres of ground. He also has seen Hobinia Pseudacacia growing on the slopes of a little mountain on the western spur of Mt. Royal. Further, our correspondent refers to Kalmia angustifolia as covering great wastes of land in Guysburo County, in the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. It is a great nuisance there. He thinks it a very poor shrub, not to be compared with K. latifolia. The Chinese in North China have greenhouses, but instead of having glass roofs they have a mud roof which only slightly slopes, and to admit light they have a vertical front, always on the south, composed of stems of the great Sorghum plant, Andropogon vul- gare, which are covered over with strong transparent paper. Not having any stoves, hot water, or steam apparatus, the heating is done by means of flues, and still with all these primitive arrangements ttiey are able tc. force various plants into bloom, such as Mag- nolia eonspicua, IJlacs, Syringa Meyeri, Paeonia suf- fruticosa. Viburnum fragrans, Prunus triloba; flower- ing Peaches and others, and they grow even Cucumbers in these greenhouses, of which the young fruits are sold at high prices in Winter and early Spring. — -F. W. Mever (in Trans. Mass. Hort. Soc.) IIis name was Oswald, reared under the shrine of nobility on an English estate. He had been greenhouse grown, had reached the astuteness of maturity at 21. "Now, Oswald, dear," said his mother, the duchess, "You are at the point of discretion and I should like you to mingle with the world and become acquainted with human nature. There will be a moonlight lawn func- tion tonight, and the Misses Ixingwaiting, among our friends will be there, so you must attend." The next morning he reported, "Mother, dear, it was so delightful, 1 wish to go again and again, for I really enjoy the climax that I am at last of years." He went again and reported with increasing delight, but on a more recent September 30, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 753 occasion he failed to report, and his mother in alarm found him in his bed room sobbing deeply in his pil- low. "Oh, my little Oswald," exclaimed the mother, "what has gone wrong? Has some one dared to hurt his precious little feelings?" "Ah! Haw! Baw! Baw!" bellowed forth little Oswald in streams of tears, "It was I.ady Longwaiting that did it, the horrid creature; with her vile tongue she said there is no Santa Claus, and that I was a silly ass." The Ninth Story man puts this one on S. J. IVIitcliell of Houston, Texas. Sow Your Winter Flowering Sw^eet Peas A CROP THAT PAYS NOT so many years ago the Winter flowering Sweet Peas were more or less of a side line or catch crop with the florists, a sort of "fill in" when other crops had failed or stocks run short, but this cannot be said of them today. The Winter Sweet Pea is now a "regular" in all markets, and its place would be hard to fill. It is questionable if any other flower is more often used as corsage bouquets for street wear; at least it appeared to me that during the past Spring months I saw at least three such bouquets of Sweet Peas to one of Roses or Carnations. That it is used extensively wherever flowers are in demand, for all other purposes is readily realized by those who liave followed the cut flower market quotations. With the advent of the new Winter flowering Spencer type, there is no doubt whatever but that the Sweet Pea will steadily increase in popularity and good prices will always be realized for first-class flowers. As in all other lines, quality counts; therefore although it is an easy crop to grow, a little extra care in soil preparation, attention to ventilation, watering, may make all the difference between failure and success — simply paying for one's labor or making a substantial profit. It behooves the grower to start in good time his preparation for this crop, and doubtless ere these lines appear, all the large Sweet Pea growers will have had their beds already put in order for the October sowings. Preparing the Beds But to those who have not yet done so, the following hints may be of service. Plants that will continue blooming for two or three months and produce highest quality flowers can only be successfully grown in solid beds, and there must be sufficient head room in the house. In the ideal Sweet Pea house the eaves will be at least 8ft. high. If the existing soil in the beds is in good heart, it may only be necessary to further enrich with old farmyard manure, but at the same time it should be thoroughly turned over at least two feet deep. Perfect drainage is essential; otherwise the plants may collapse entirely when in full growth, when water is being applied freely in the Spring. Such collapse is due to root rot. According to the composition of the subsoil it may be advisable to break up the bottom with a pick, or even to add drainage in the shape of ashes, clinkers, stone, etc. No hard and fast rule can be laid down for this, as it all depends on the situation of the house, drainage, or natural soil at the bottom of the bed. Put in the manure with no niggardly hand if it is thoroughly rotted, but keep it well in the second spit, also incorporate fine bonemeal at the rate of two ounces per square yard and a little Scotch soot, using these in the top spit. When all is finished give the bed a dressing of freshly slaked lime, afterwards raking or pointing it in. If there is any doubt as to the perfect condition of the soil it had better be changed. Use good fresh loam of a medium nature, that is, neither too heavy nor yet light and sandy, and add manure and fertilizers as suggested. The beds should, where possible, be pre- pared a few weeks previous to sowing or planting, that the soil may naturally settle. Seed Sowing Sow the seed very thinly, say one inch apart, in boxes containing sharp sand only. This will insure perfect germination and obviate all risk of seed rotting, and your seedsman won't be blamed for supplying seed of an inferior quality. When sowing cover the seed not more than half an inch. Water thoroughly and cover with paper to prevent the rapid evaporation of moisture. After having tried all plans I could think of, I have proved this to be the best method. If some varieties are slow in starting it is a simple matter to find the seed in the sand, when they should be chipped and replaced, following which they will very quickly sprout. When the seedlings are 2in. high they must be trans- planted to their flowering quarters, care being taken not to injure the roots, setting them 3in. to 4in. apart in the row. Wherever practicable, the rows should be 5ft. apart. Another method from which I have seen excellent re- sults is to make a 2in. furrow in the beds, filling it with sand into which the seed was pressed to a depth of from lin. to IVain. This naturally saves the labor of transplanting. Or again the seed may be soaked in warm water for twelve hours, when on examination any seed which shows no sign of swelling should be chipped, and all immediately sown. To ensure a long cutting season and first quality flowers, a perfect root growth to the plant is essential, and this can only be attained by keeping the house as cool as possible during the earlier stages of growth. Give ventilation day and night, so long as there is no danger of frost. At this time a temperature around 40 deg. to 46 deg. Fahr. at night, rising 10 deg. during the day, is what to aim for. If the house is much warmer the plants will quickly shoot up and prema- kt^J^^ l^g —^ Yarrawa, the premier Sweet Pea for Winter-flowering under glass. The flowers in this vase had steins averaging 20 to 24 inches long turely produce flowers, long before the proper root foundation so necessary for the future well being of the plant is laid. Bud Dropping When coming into flower the temperature must be gradually raised to 50 deg. at night and 65 deg. to 72 deg. during the day according to the weather. During cloudy damp weather the trouble with bud dropping may be experienced if the atmosphere in the house becomes laden with moisture. This is the time when the grower must be on the alert, and it may be found necessary to run a little extra heat in the pipes, at the same time carefully ventilating the house so that the dampness in the air may be expelled. But do not run up the temperature beyond 65 deg.; when in flower and during bright weather the day temperature may go to above 70 deg. with safety. Provided the soil was fairly moist when the plants were set out, or the seed sown, very little water will be required for some time, though should the weather be mild and warm accompanied by much sun, it may be well to syringe the plants each morning until it is observed that they have commenced to grow again. When growing strongly they must, of course, be watered regularly, at least whenever the soil shows signs of drying out. Do not water close up to the plants, and give the ground a thorough soaking. Always water in the early part of the day and only during clear bright weather. To safeguard the crop from the green fly or Pea louse, the house should be fumigated at least every ten days. Should this pest once get a good start it is very difficult to eradicate. Best Varieties I have found that the most accommodating vari- with regard to vagaries of temperature and wcathci Yarrawa. It seldom ve.xes the grower by droppinj.' buds, while the flowers are of great size, and if at well grown, invariably borne on extra long stiff st' I am hoping that all the seedlings I have now on way with Yarrawa blood in them may prove to b( equally easy culture for, so far, no Sweet Pea at pi ent on the market is so easily handled as this fi i variety. Yarrawa is a cream ground bicolor, color i pleasing shade of bright rose-pink, wings creamy pink and it was one of the best sellers on the market durin;j tile past season. Another popular color Is the pink and white bicolnr the old Blanche Ferry color, and which in the in Spencer type is grand. Strains of it are offered undi i the names Pink and White Orchid and Fordhook Pni and White. Rose Queen, somewhat in the way Countess Spencer, is another first-class variety; it most pleasing shade of pink on white ground, y Skach is also a good pink, and the same may be sail Bohemian Girl. In whites there are White Orr SnowHake and Venus, the latter having a picotee i ing of rose-pink. Fordhook Rose is a clear rose while Anita Wehrman is a pinkish toned lavender. The above are only a few of the most popular uh. r kct varieties, many other sorts being now offered, par ticulars of which readers will no doubt have observn | in the advertising columns of this paper. There are now many hybridists at work on this new I type of Sweet Pea, so we may safely predict the intro- .| duction of new colors, and improvements over e.\i^tilu sorts In the near future. In addition to its usefulm ^ for indoor culture it is now being sown in quantity h the open in the sunny South, where from sowings niad( end of September, or early October, it blooms fron December until June. Geo. W. Kerii Chrysanthemum Society of America The annual exhibition of the Chrysanthenmm Socict; , of .America will be held in conjunction with the Penn ] sylvania Horticultural Society's show at Philadelphi; 1 on Wednesday, Nov. 8. President Wm. Kleinheinz announces the commltti r to examine new Chrysanthemums for the ensuing yt a as follows: Boston. — Wm. Nicholson (chairman), James Wheelei .Vlex. Montgomery. Ship flowers to chairman, care o W. J. Thurston, manager, Boston Flower Exchange, Winthrop sq. and Otis St., Boston, Mass. New Yobk. — Eugene DaiUedouze (chairman), Wn H. Duckham, A. Herrington. Ship flowers to Ne\ York Cut Flower Co., 55 West Twenty-sixth St., Ne\ York, care of chairman. ' Philadelphia. — A. B. Cartledge (chairman). Job Westcott, S. S. Pennock. Ship flowers to A. B. Carl ledge, 1514 Chestnut st., Philadelphia, Pa. Cincinnati. — R. WItterstaetter (chairman), JaiiR Allen, Henry Schwarz. Ship flowers to chairman, Jabt Elliott Flower Market, care of janitor. Chicago. — N. J. Wietor (chairman), George Asmu Thomas W. Head. Ship flowers to chairman, 162 Nort Wabash ave., Chicago. Shipments should be made to arrive by 2 p.m. a , examination days to receive attention from the con inittee. Must be prepaid to destination and an entr fee of $2 should be forwarded to the secretary m later than Tuesday of the week they are to be exan ined, or It may accompany the blooms. Seedhngs and sports are both eligible to be show before these committees, provided the raiser has give them two years' trial to determine their true characte Special attention is called to the rule that sports 1 receive a certificate must pass 3 of the five committee The committees will he in session to examine sue exhibits as may be submitted on each Saturday durin October and November, the dates of which will i Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 and Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y. 2134 West lldth St., Chicago, 111. George A. Saunders The death Is announced of Geo. A. Saunders, su of parks for the city of Pawtucket, R. I., on Sept. at his home on mineral Spring ave. in his 73d vi Mr. Saunders had been superintendent here for si years and under his supervision many improvenir: have been made in the park system. He is survived a widow, one daughter and two grandchildren. C. A. 754 The Florist^s Exchange I I I American Dahlia Society {Continued from paye 729) Le Roy Cady. Prof. J. B. Norton of the Maryland Agricultural Station, ourselves and others are experi- menting with numerous varieties and all types. We think that we wiU be able to give the Dahlia world, in our quarterly bulletins, some interesting and valuable information during the coming year, and any- one having anything interesting to communicate is in- vited to send it to the publisher of the bulletin. Report of the Secretary ■ The support that the American Dalilia Society has received since its inception in New Vork on May 10, 1915, has been eminently encouraging. To the end ol August, 191(), the total paid-up membership was 244. being lfi!1 active members, and ia associate members. The first annual show was held on Sept. 24 and 2A in the Museum of Natural History, New Y.ork City. With all flowers that are cultivated entirely out of doors there is always a large element of risk owing to periods of bad or unfavorable weather. It happened that the period of three weeks inmiediately preceding the ex- hibition was the hottest and driest of the whole Sum- mer and Autumn, terminating in violent thunderstorms with rain, which destroyed the Howers of several of the large growers. Despite these drawbacks the show was a good one and was attended by 35,000 visitors. Early in the present year a change was made neces- sary in the secretaryship of the society owing to the increasing pressure of Mr. Joseph J. Lane's business duties. Mr. Lane did yeoman service in his part in getting the society started and placing it on a good running basis, and the committee publicly acknowl- edged its indebtedness to him. Since March the duties of the secretarial office have heen undertaken by J. Harrison Dick. u- i. -4. The society has made progress in the work which it was established to promote and conduct. A quarterly bulletin of information has been published. By and through this the members are kept informed of what is being done not only in the society but in the Dahlia world generally, and the notes on the cultural treat- ment of Dahlias have been much appreciated. Four issues of the bulletin have appeared. Copies have been distributed both by the society and by members to many Dahlia lovers who have not yet joined our organization. The greater our membership the bigger and better will the bulletins be. They cost consider- able to pubhsh and only in proportion to the increase in membership can the volume of the bulletins be aug- mented. Trials of Dahlias have been undertaken and reports will be published. The thanks of the executive com- mittee is tendered to the directorates of the two ex- perunent stations and to Professors F. H. Hall and Le Roy Cady. An afiUiation scheme whereby local Dahlia clubs or associations can receive certain substantial privileges and assistance on payment of the nominal sum of ten dollars annually, was put in operation early in the Summer. The Short Hills Garden Club, N. J., and the Oyster Bay Horticultural Society, N. Y., have become affiUated, and negotiations with this object in view are in progress with others. A scheme of Points for Judging Dahlias has been prepared and will he placed before the members for tlieir suggestions. It is hoped that an authoritative, practicable scheme will be endorsed and adopted. The carefully prepared scheme for the Classification >f all the types of Dahlias was published in March, and li;i.s been adopted by many of the leading commercial growers m their catalogs, as well as by others. It is the wish of the committee that this classification ar- rangement be regarded as official and be adhered to. The definition of "Amateur" as applied to our ex- hibitor members has also been published and its adop- tion by the annual meeting is recommended. An artistic certificate of merit has been prepared. This will be awarded to Dahlia novelties at the society's exhibition or at the exhibitions of its affiliated societies, or at such other exhibitions or meetings as your execu- tive committee endorses. An original medal of pleasing design has been made in silver and bronze respectively. 11 is hoped that later this medal will also be struck in L'Old. In some parts of the country the past growing sea- son has been very crying, even resulting in heavy losses owing to the rotting of the roots by the prolonged rains. In other sections, as in Michigan and the Middle West, a drought seriously crippled the growth of the plants at Midsummer. Despite these penalizing diffi- culties the interest in Dahlias at this time is surprisingly great. New Dahlia clubs are springing up, shows are being arranged, numberless seedling Dahlias are being bred and raised, the use of DahUas for gardens and as cut flowers for decoration is increasing, and there is evidence on all sides of the great need of a strong, guiding, leading, authoritative society devoted to tlie in- terest of this noble flower, and this is furnished in the American Dahlia Society, national in its aims, its char- acter and its membership. Report of the Treasurer Receipts Total receipts througrh Jos. J. Lane, sec'y, from May, 1915, to March, 1916 Received from J. H. Dick, sec'y, March to Sept. 20, 1916 67.50 Disbursements For printing, bulletins, certificates of merit, stationery, etc 5301.87 Mfgrr. of dies and medals 55.50 Bottles, expressage, help at show, dinner, etc. 1916 To Messrs. Young, Shaw and Lewis at show, 1915 Jos. J. Lane, as salary and expenses. . Paid out for prizes, 1915 show. . . . J. Harrison Dick, stenographic help and postages F. R. Austin, treasurer, postage and telegram {839.50 177.10 {1,016. 60 Balance In treasurer's hands, Sept. 20, 1916 46.00 76.18 197.60 32.66 3.50 t769.Gl 246.99 »1, 016.60 51,016.60 Trials of Dahlias in Minnesota Report of Dahlia Trial Station Located at University Farm, St. Paul, Minn., Up to Sept. 23, 1915 Through the courtesy of some seven or eight grow- ers located throughout the United States, about 700 tubers were planted between the 7th and 12th of June. Up to about the middle of July this section had alto- gether too much rain, making it difficult to cultivate, and being detrimental to plant growth. This was fol- lowed by drought up to the first of September. Some very hot weather was experienced a part of this time so that Dahlias planted early were very badly stunted. When the Fall rains came on the latter part of August and September many of these plants started into growth, and with good growing weather, would have produced a fair crop of flowers. The weather from Sept. 1 to date has been rainy and cold, with several light frosts. The Dahlia gardens were partially in- jured by frost on Sept. 18, although part of the plant- ings did not suffer at all. We set some tubers the first part of July from old stock that we had at the Station. These have made a good growth and are filled with buds. The foliage is bright and with a little warm weather, would give a good crop of flowers. Only about ten per cent, of the plants under trial have flowered. The red spider was abundant during hot weather, although we kept it partly in check during the Spring. Some loss of plants was experienced during the dry weather, although not many. Apparently the tubers stood the drought better than the potted plants. The potted plants started out well in the Spring, but were badly hit by the hot, dry weather, while the tubers were not so seriously injured. Some grafted tubers were received and these did very well. The varieties that apparently have done the best and are at the present producing the best flowers are: Psyche, Uncas, and Geneva 162 F. Other plants are just coming into flower and will probably equal those named. A further report of these will be made when the tubers are dug. On Sept. 1 the Garden Flower Society held a meeting at the Station and visited the gardens. I think we have more flowers on our plants than any of the growers in the vicinity, but they have not pro- duced anywhere near as many as they would with an ordinary season. I hope those who have furnished tubers and others that have promising varieties will think it worth while to continue this work over another season, when climatic conditions may be better. Lz Roy Cahy, Associate Professor of Horticulture, University Farm, St. Paul, Minn. The Awards Commercial Growers. — Collection of 60 varieties, one of each, at least four types, 1, W. D. Hathaway New Bed- ford, Mass.; 2, Maurice Fuld, 1457 Broadway, New York. Eight entries. , ^ , , .. Collection 26 varieties, one flower each at least three types, 1, W. D. Hathaway; 2, C. Louis Ailing, W. Haven, Conn. Six entries. ,. , Ttr t-, n »,,„„.„„• Ten varieties, one flower each, 1, W. D. Hathaway. 2, D. V. Howell. Peconlc L. I. Six entries. Best display of 100 singles, 1, Mills & Co., Mamaro- npck N Y Display of Cactus, 100 years, 1, W. D. Hathaway; 2. Geo. H. Walker, North Dlghton Mass. Display of 100 pompons. 1, W. D. Hathaway; 2. C. Louis Ailing. Four entries. Gardeners and Amatenrs. — Collection 60 varieties, 1. James KJrby, gardener to Wm. J. Matheson, Hunting- ton, L. I.; 2, Joseph Robinson, superintendent to W. R. Coe, Oyster Bay, L. I. Five entries. Collection of 12 varieties, one flower each, 1, P. W. Popp, gardener to Mrs. Darlington, Mamaroneck, N. Y. ; 2, W. C. Noonan, gardener to Mrs. C. F. Cortledge, Locust Valley, N. Y. Eleven entries. Display of 60 singles, 1, Forbes & Keith, New Bed- ford, Mass. Cactus, 60 flowers, 1, Arthur Daly, Leonla, N. J.; 2, Jas. Klrby. Six varieties Cactus, three each, on long stems, 1, Jas. Gowans, Leonia, N. J. Six pompons, three each, long stems, 1, J. P. Sorenson. Six varieties singles, 1, W. H. Walte. Twelve Cactus, distinct, 1, Arthur Daly, Leonla, N. J. Amateurs Only. — The competition In this section ran to two and three of each class. Among the exhibitors were F. R. Austin, Tuckerton, N. J., flrst for vase Peony-flowered; first for Cactus; first for pompon; also for 12 Cactus, six pink Dahlias, and six variegated Dahlias. Wm. Carew, Orange, N. J., won for best vase of decorative and six scarlet Dahlias. Mrs. Allen K. White, Atlantic City, N. J., led for six white Dahlias, and Mrs. Chas. H. Stout. Short Hills, N. J., for vase of six long stemmed yellow Dahlias. Open to All. — Best vase 25 show Dahlias, yellow. 1, John Lewis Chllds, Inc., Flowerfield, L. I. Twenty-five white show, 1, W. D. Hathaway; 2, John Lewis Childs. Twenty-five pink show, 1, Maurice Fuld; 2, N. Harold Cottam & Son. Twenty-five any other color, show, 1, Maurice Fuld; 2, N. Harold Cottam & Son. Twenty-five decorative white, 1, Maurice Fuld; 2, W. D. Hathaway. Twenty-five decorative pink, 1, Maurice Fuld; 2, W. A. Manda, Inc., South Orange, N. J. Twenty-five decorative any other color, 1, W. A. Manda, Inc.; 2, N. Harold Cottam & Son. Twenty-five yellow Cactus, 1, M. Fuld, also for 25 white Cactus. Twenty-five pink Cactus, 1, Brookcrest Gardens, Cranberry, N J. ; 2, James Linane, Rye, N. Y. Twenty-five Cactus any other color, 1, M. Fuld; 2, N. Harold Cottam & Son. Ten Peony-flowered, long stems, 1, N. Harold Cottam & Son. Ten varieties Cactus, 1, Jas. Gowans; 2, Alfred E. Doty, New Haven, Conn. Ten decorative, long stemmed, 1, N. Harold Cottam & Son. Eight varieties pompons, three each, 1, Fred P. Web- ber, Newport, R. I.; 2, C. Louis Ailing. Seven entries. Best vase Peony-flowered, six varieties, 1, W. D. Hathaway; 2, Miss Elizabeth Morehouse. Best vase Cactus, six varieties, 1, Jas. Gowans; 2, Alfred E. Doty, New Haven, Conn. Best vase show and fancy, six varieties, 1, Brook- crest Gardens; 2, C. Louis Ailing. Best vase decorative, six varieties, 1, W. A. Manda, Inc.; 2. W. D. Hathaway. Best pompons, six varieties, 1, Brookcrest Gardens; 2, P. Webber. Best vase singles, six varieties, 1, O. P. Chapman, Jr., Westerly, R. L Twenty-four Cactus Dahlias, short stems, 1, A. Daly; 2, W. D. Hathaway. Twenty-four decorative hybrid show, short stems, 1, W. D. Hathaway. Color Classes, Open to All. — Twelve best scarlet, 1, Jas, M. Hunter & Sons, Englewood, N. J.; 2, Mrs. O. P. Chapman, Jr. Twelve white, 1, John Lewis Chllds, Inc ; 2, Jas. Linane, Rye, N. Y. Twelve yellow, 1. W. D. Hathaway; ;2, John Lewis Childs. Twelve pink, 1, M. Fuld; 2, C. Louis Ailing. Twelve variegated, 1, A. Doty. American Dahlia Society's Special Prizes For the finest and most meritorious diplay of all classes of the Dahlia, with grasses or other foliage, gold medal, presented by Michell's Seed House, Phila- delphia, won by W. Atlee Burpee & Co. T'inest general collection of all types on space 60 sq. ft., 1, Dahlia society's silver medal, H. Cottam & Son, Wappinger's Falls, N. Y.; 2, society's bronze medal, W. A. Manda, Inc., South Orange, N. J. Best display six vases giant singles distinct, 1, cut glass vase by Mrs. O. P. Chapman, Jr., winner, P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck, N. Y. Best decoration of Dahlias, any design, silverware presented by Henry A. Dreer. Inc., won by Young & Nugent New York, with a tall urn-shaped design. nine ft. high, composed of a bright show Dahlia of a white and mauve color, somewhat like Zebra. This was very effective and well done. Best vase of decorative Dahlias, cut glass vase offered by Stumpp & Walter Co.. won by W. A. Manda. Inc. Best vase new Peony-flowered Dahlia, 12 flowers, not less than four varieties, the Burpee silver cup. won by P. W. Popp; 2, John Harding, gardener to Judge J. F. Moreau, Westport, Conn. Best vase of mixed Dahlias, a superb display of about 20 large flowers, for Richard Vincent, Jr., & Sons' Company's silverware, won by W. C. NoonaJi. gardener to W. L. Hewlett. Norfolk, Va.; 2, Geo. N. Sullivan. ^ . ,, . ,, Best vase of new seedling Cactus Dahlia, for Mrs. Stout's silver cup, won by Jas. Duthie. Oyster Bay. Best vase of new seedling Dahlia, to be named for the donor of premium cup^ Mrs. Gertrude Dahl Morde- i;il won bv Sirs. Chas. H. Stout, Short Hills, N. J., with a beautiful blush pink Peony variety. Largest Dahlia of the show, shown by J. Gowans, Leonla, N. J. , w t t» CA,.An Smallest Dahlia of the show, shown by J. P. Soren- ""Im^onl" t^he '^ade-"- exhibits, the ; most conspicuous was that of W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia who filled a 20ft. run of 6ft. tabling -with an admirable rnllpction including the new Je*n Kerr, to which a ce?tlfl?ate of merit wis awardecf The staging was fn the hands of Geo. W. Kerr, and feliclted the warmest pralSe. Eulalla was used {or d.*oratlve |ff«t with tho flowers Mrs. Hugh Dickson. Mrs. \\ . t,. wninery and othi? newer vanities were Tery conspicuous. c September 30, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 73S W. A. Manda, Inc., had Veronica Manda, A. I. Du Pont South Orange Surprise, and other good seedlings. Hill Crest Dahlia Gardens, Westerly, R. I., had a collection of good flowers in bottles, and others deco- ratively arranged in baskets, with ribbon to match. Max Schling, New York, had a decorative vase of Dahlias, and a box with a mirror arrangement behind it, also with Dahlias. Richard Vincent & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md., filled the platform at one end of the hall with a rep- resentative collection of good varieties, the greater number in bottles on the platform, the background containing vases of such kinds as Princess Juliana. Hortulanus Viet and Gustav Douzan. Their fine Dahlia catalog was much in request. The American Dahlia Society had a table display of the special silverware prizes and its bulletins. Vegetable Growers' Association of America The ninth annual convention of this association was held at the Hotel La Salle, Chicago, on Tuesday last, September 26, continuing over until yesterday, the 29th. This was the most ambitious meeting that the asso- ciation has held, and aided by a strong body of local enthusiasts and helpers, an admirable reception was tendered, every preparation made, and a businesslike program was prepared and executed. In our issue last week we published the program of papers, page 697, and hope to report the meeting more fully in our com- ing number. The attendance on the first day was most encourag- ing, 350 visitors registering. Edward E. Gore, representing Mayor Thompson, opened the meeting by giving the visitors a hearty wel- come to the city. Fred Lautenschhiger, chairman of Chicago convention committee; August Gewke, presi- dent of the Cook County Truck Farmers* Association, and E. A. Dunbar of Ashtabula, Ohio, treasurer of the Vegetable Growers' Association, spoke in reply. The three speakers also welcomed the visitors and assured them in an earnest manner of their willingness to aid them in making the present convention one of the most interesting in the history of the organization. In the absence of M. L. Reutenik, president of the association, Howard W. Shelby, Philadelphia, Pa., vice- president, presided, and read the president's annual ad- dress. The reports of the secretary and treasurer were also read and referred to the respective committees for approval. An invitation was received from Springfield, Mass., to hold the 1917 convention of the association in that city. The entire afternoon's business session of the conven- tion on Tuesday was taken up by the illustrated ad- dresses of L. R. Jones, professor of plant pathology in the University of Wisconsin Experimental Station at Madison, Wis.; Henry G. Bell of the Soil Improve- ment Committee of the National Fertilizer Association of Chicago, on "Soil Fertility in Relation to Market Gardening," and Arnold H. Goelz, engineer for the Kroeschell Bros. Co., on "Refrigeration in Relation to Market Gardening." The entire corridors between the meeting room and the trades display were filled to overflowing with vege- Polyanthus Narcissus Mont Cenis in moss and fiber See Notes in "The Week's Work") tables grown by the Cook County school children. It was a wonderful display and embraced every known kind of vegetables cultivated in this section of the country. It would have done credit to many amateurs or professional gardens. E. J. Tobin is county superin- tendent of schools. Trade Exhibits The large convention hail on the 19th floor of the Hotel La Salle was used for the trade display. It was on the same floor as the famous red room where the business meetings were held. The fact that the meet- ing room and the trade exhibits were on the same floor was a happy thought on the part of the committee and a matter of great convenience and pleasure to exhibit- ors and visitors ahke. The following houses were repre- sented in the trades display. American Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Chicago. — Fittings for greenhouse construction, covering all the latest im- provements. Armour & Co., Chicago. — Fertilizers in globes show- ing root action in soils and the effects of fertilizers shown in various types of soils in vegetable culture. Beeman Tractor Co., Minneapolis. — A display of mo- tor cultivators suitable for the small farmer, truck gardeners and vegetable growers, of various sizes to suit demands. A. Dietsch & Co., Chicago. — A full sized section of the famous Dietsch short span greenhouse of which there are now over four million feet of glass in use. American Mutual Insurance Co. — Cyclone and hail insurance for greenhouses. Coyne Bros., commission merchants, Chicago. — Desk space and circulars pertaining to their trade. John C. Moninger Co., Chicago. — Model (one-eighth actual size) of an all-steel frame greenhouse of new type showing details of construction, including venti- lating apparatus. A four hundred candle power gaso- line lantern for lighting service buildings and boiler rooms. Lord & Burnham Co., Chicago and New York. — Sec- tion of pipe frame greenhouse, hot bed sash and venti- lating apparatus. A small pipe frame greenhouse on the inside, and a Lord & Burnham boiler. Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. Chicago. — Section of standard iron frame greenhouse. A small section of pipe frame greenhouse with wood gutters inside. Foley's triumph ball bearing ventilating machinery and samples of hotbed sash. Garland Mfg. Co., Des Plaines, 111. — Section of green- house showing Garland gutters. S. J. Allen, Philadelphia, Pa. — An extensive display of Planet, Jr. farm and garden implements. Seeders, wheel hoes and cultivators for various uses of the vegetable growers and gardeners, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. — Iron Age imple- ments for the garden and truck farmer. Seeds, plants, bulbs, insecticides and sundry garden requisites. Joe E. Poll worth. Stockyards, Chicago. — Demonstra- tor for the Armour Company in fertilizers as well as incidentally representing Percy Jones, Inc., of whicti his is vice-president and general manager, which house controls the output of a half million feet of glass. M. B. Skinner, Chicago. — Emergency clamps for stopping leaks in steam and hot water pipe lines in greenhouses. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago. — A comprehensive line of seeds suited to the truck farmer and vegetable growers as well as garden machinery. The Packer, Kansas City, Mo. — A display of their trade paper, devoted to the interest of produce dealers and vegetable growers. Hensell Great Bar Co., Chicago. — A display of model grate bars suited to the use of greenhouse heating . Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago. — Latest model in their new patent steam boiler. A complete outfit of Kroe- schell's ice refrigerating plant in full operation, show- ing all the details of its mechanism and operation. Southern Cypress Co., New Orleans, La., and Jack- sonville, Fla. — Model bungalow, showing lawn, out- buildings, garage lawn and shrubbery, all built of the "wood eternal." Free plans were given away for a construction of this kind. H. Munson, Chicago. — Boiler flues and all that per- tains to boiler fixtures and heating. Skinner Irrigating System, Troy, Ohio. — A display showing their irrigating system, with all parts and fixtures in operation. John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind. — Ventilating ap- paratus showing Evans' pipe carriers and their use in solving the problem of ventilating. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. — Advance ventilating apparatus with all the necessary fittings for their equipment, and catalogs of valuable information re- garding their use. Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, New York. — Display of slug shot, paints, putty, and everything in insecticides for the use of the vegetable grower and gardener. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Chicago.- — Garden hose and in- secticides. Superior Boiler and Engine Co., Chicago. — Model of internal fired boiler and all the necessary fittings. A. L. Randall Co., Chicago. — Sphagnum and other sundries in daily use by truck growers and farmers. Brownell Improvement Co. — Charts showing cement construction of various types of buildings for gar- deners and farmers. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. — Dis- play of its well known products for vegetable growers, gardeners and florists. Crane & Co., Chicago. — Cement machinery. Market Growers' Journal, Louisville, Ky. — A display of this journal, so well known to the vegetable growing industry. Ickes Braun Mill Co.. Chicago. — Greenhouse lumber. State College Exhibits University of Illinois. — Department of vegetable growing showed an educational exhibit of cross breeding and various forms of combating diseases of Tomatoes and other garden products. University of Ohio. — Educational display showing experiment work in vegetables, etc. University of Indiana. — Samples of garden stock grown by its horticultural department. University of Pennsylvania. — Charts showing work done by the department in all horticultural pursuits. I bowi oi INarcissus sir vvatKin in BDer (See Notes in "The Week's Work") Selling Nursery Stock i Ornamental Growers' Association Plan an Educational and Publicity Campaign Florists, both growers and retailers, as well as whole- sale growers of ornamental nursery stock, feel more than ever the need of educating the moneyed classes and the public at large, into the appreciation of trees, shrubs, plants and flowers, and each class has before it some large program for publicity. The Ornamental Growers' organization consists of those who grow ornamental stock for wholesaling. Its meetings are decidedly of a business nature for the purpose of buying and selling and talking over the things that afifect the members' pockets. General pub- licity is one of these. Think of it! Here is an organi- zation of less than 50 firms whose plans if carried out, will mean spending $15,000 a year to encourage the planting of more ornamental nursery stock, from which they could expect only indirect benefit, and which would benefit every nurseryman with stock to sell, whether contributing to that fund or not; and if that is not a big way to consider things what would be? The same subject is under consideration by the American ^dissociation of Nurserymen; both organiza- tions have committees at work on details. That it will be done, we have not the slightest doubt. Certainly, a proposition to spend $35,000 a year for a period of five years, isn't something to be decided until the problem has been worked out carefully. If one had a small fraction of the money that was thrown away on "advertising" last year, one shouldn't have to work an- other day. Writing in regard to this matter recently, John Wat- son, the president of the A. A. N., pointed out the difficulty of a practical working plan as follows: In the American Association of Nurserymen, he said, we have members who grow nothing but Roses; members who_ grow only Apple seedlings; some who make a specialty of young coniferous seedlings; others who make a specialty of Apple trees; some who grow only Cherry trees. Now how to organize a publicity cam- paign and spend the money of these various contribu- tors so that each will get some benefit is a great prob- lem. Some say a greater problem than can be solved; but not with the nurserymen willing to spend money to benefit the whole industry; and that is the way they feel. For years and years, as I pointed out at the convention of the Western Nurserymen's Association last December, when this proposition took concrete form, we have been bending all our energies to produce stock and always more stock, without giving thought to what would be done with it, nothing in a co-operative big way; and individually, nurserymen are the poorest ad- vertisers in the world, yet their goods offer opportuni- ties for the most appealing advertising. We have over- looked our outlets, have done nothing to develop our field, when we have the biggest and the best field in the world. Several years ago, continued Mr. Watson, I spent two months visiting flower shows in England. I started in at the National Rose Show in London, where I stood 7S6 The Florists' Exchange in line for over an hour to get into tiie seedling Rose lent, iind jiaid 10s. 6d. to enter. Fkhu Farnliani, where the show was held in the castle of Ihe Hishop of Win- chester witli all the county there and one of the eruik military bands to furnish music, all the way up to Ncwcostle-on-Tyne, I saw flower shows and the nursery- men and their representatives were on hand with fresh exhibits at each place, and busily engaged in booking ordi^rs. We have j>nt begun to liuie llower sliows here. Our British cousins think we are far ahe.id of them in progressive business ways, but we can still learn a thing or two from them. On the same tlieme he said: This general publicity schcine, I have an idea, sounds to you unlike the nursery trade; well, we arc undergoing a change. 1 think 1 know the nurserymen as well a-s anyone in this country, l)ecause for many years now my entire business has been with them. 1 think 1 know 90 per cent of them per- sonally. I know them! 1 kneen out of the question. Ten years ago it was hard for us to organize the ornamental growers; .they were shy and afraid of each other. Now, they recognize that the interests of all the people in the trade are the same, on general lines, and that differences are not so much in conflict l)ut what they can be reconciled by talking it over. That is what we have been doing — getting together. The only reason for organizmg and getting together is the opportunity and the need to co-operate. And that is what we are doing. To my mind, the biggest and most practical thing we have" taken up is this matter of publicity for educat- ing and cultivating the public taste in plants and trees, to increase by every legitimate means, the use of our ])roducts in the old fields, and to develop new fields. Isn't that sonietliing worth doing? Wliat if I do have to sjH-nd *1()0 a year and Hill Smith gets an order or two and isn't a contributor'? I may sell him something to help him take care of his increased business. Every Hose bush advertises Roses and sells Roses. Maybe from being too tight-fisted in this advertising matter, we are looking too far the other way; hut there's a middle course that few can steer and with a moderate sum, try it out and see what can Ije done. I,ook at the Red Uum people; the White Pine men; the cement eam|)aign. A few men pay the bill and the supply is great. It isn't like the Raisin combination, nor the "Sunkist" Orange people, who represent small areas and a closely controlled supply. Those broader cam- paigns wouldn't continue except for results and returns. Something that greatly interested me was the report from St. Umis of the action taken by the Board of .'VIdermen, providing that the City Forester could desig- nate certain streets for tree planting, select the trees, luiy them and plant them, and assess the cost against the abutting property! "The world do move." Yet, when you sto]) to consider the comfort and convenience of shaded streets, why shouldn't trees be provided by municipalities just the same as sidewalks and pavements and li^'hts and sewers? Why not? Whether this action will stand a legal test I have no way of knowing, not being familiar with the city charter; the interesting thing is the way people are beginning to consider the ipiestion; the necessity for city shade and comfort and health. . American Association of Park Superintendents We have before iLS the preliminary announcement of the eighteenth annual convention of this organiza- Have You Renewed Your Subscription To The Florists' Exchange ? MAIL TONIGHT, lis the new rate goes in- to effid next veek. A'c'i' adver- tising rates, already an- 7U)unced, be- gin Nov. 1st. Our recent issues have carried announcements to the effect that after October first the yearly subscription rate to this paper will be $1.50. All subscribers, however, have the privilege of renewing for one year more at the old rate of $1.00 until October first. lion which is to be held at New Orleans, Oct. 10, 11 and 1-, 1916'. The program i>r(»vides, as usual, for most interesting papers and discussions, and undoub- cdly all who attend will be amply repaid for their IraveLs. Questions on information regarding New Or- leans, its hotels, etc., may be sent to Wm. Allen, care (ff the Association of Commerce of that city, and same will receive jirompt atti-ntion. The he.'niquarters for the convention will be the Grunewald Hotel, and the meeting will b<' held in the convention hall of that hotel. There is a mo\ement on foot by a number of the delegates to make the trip by steamship from New York to New Orleans. It is a most interesting and restful sail. Particulars may be obtained from H. W. Merkel, Zoological Park, New York City. In this con- nection it is quite probable that delegates from almost any portion of the eastern United States can take thij trip at the regular excursion rate between New York and New Orleans, plus a very slight increase. This is worth investigation. Mr. Merkel will undoubtedly be able to supply copies of the preliminary announcement to all who require them. Fertilization and Feeding of Rose Soils Wc could hardly take u]) any subject referring par- ticularly to the preparation and feetling of Rose soils without entering into a discussion of the cultural meth- ods of the growers. As Mr. Eber Holmes remarked in his interesting article on the "Producing of Roses," in a recent issue of The Exchange, "Enough cultural notes have been written to fill volumes." However, we have by no means exhausted the subject and many more volumes might be written. My own ideal of a soil for Roses would be a fairly heavy clay loam, with good water retaining capacity, but containing' enough sand to give adequate drainage. .V partially decomposed sod is better than green sod or thoroughly decomposed sod. I also prefer mixing the soil in the field if it is possible to do so. In the preparing of soil in the field either good cattle manure or mixed cattle and horse manure should be spread over the piece of sod to be plowed, to a depth of from 2in. to 4in. This may be plowed late in the Fall, leaving it rough. After plowing, a dressing of raw bone meal may be given at the rate of 50 lbs. to 100 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. In the Spring, as soon as it is possible to get upon the land, disk it up and plow fairly deep. If the Roses are to be planted early the soil can be hauled directly from the field. For late planting, however, it would be best to haul and pile up this compost adjacent to the houses to be planted in order to prevent loss from leaching and washing. For the first seven or eight weeks or more after planting, the young stock will need no feeding of any kind. The frequent stirring of the surface of the soil gives a natural mulching and forces the plants to root deeply and take full possession of the total amount of soil in the benches. This is very important, and in Ihis manner alone can the plants receive benefit from all of the food elements. In the ease of stock to be carried over, which has been dried off and pruned, I have always been opposed to digging out any of the old soil between the plants. It is, to my mind, a nmch wiser method to clean the benches of all trash such as leaves and unused or un- decomposed mulching without any disturbance of the root system of the plants. Shftrt-handled hoes make the best implement for this purpose. After the surface of the benches has been thoroughly cleaned and all dirt and trash removed from the walks and underneath the benches, we may proceed with the first watering. It is bad policy to give this first water- ing before the houses have been thoroughly cleaned. Particular pains should be taken in this first watering of old stock that has just been rested. Every particle of soil should be saturated, so that all cracks or fissures that have been formed during the resting period are closed. The method I have followed during the past few years, is not to apply any mulch until the first growth has been made and partially hardened oft' and good, vigorous root action has started. The first mulch may then be given, and if necessary nail 2in. strips on the top of the edge boards, as an average mulch 2in. in depth should be put on. In the course of eight to ten weeks after planting, if young stock, or for that matter old stock, has made the' growth that it .should, the plants should receive their first general feeding. Prior to this time it is advisable to have given a light dressing of pure car- bonate of lime. At the time of giving the first feed, if steamed bone meal has not as yet been incorporated in the soil, it would be well to mix pure steamed bone meal with thoroughly well-rotted stable manure, old hotbed manure, or, better yet, a good grade of shredded cattle manure, and apply in the form of a nmlch. This should be applied lightly, using the steamed bone meal at the rate of eight to ten pounds per 100 sq. ft. of bench surface. It is preferable, by far to use a finely ground steamed bone for this purpose; and the mixing with the manure aids in the decomposition of the bone and the consequent availability of the phosphoric acid it contains. If steamed bone meal has already been incorporated in the soil, a feed of some well-known complete fertili7.er is preferable. There has been some discussion among growers as to «hieh was the most economical: to buy a complete fer- tilizer already mixed or to buy separately the different elements required and mix them. In the case of strictly mineral element mixtures it might be advisable for tli grower to buy the different elements and mix thein himself, providing he understood thoroughly the pro- cesses involved. However, in the case of conunercial fertilizers that are made up entirely of anim.:il and other organic matter, by recognized manufacturers, I do not believe that the average grower is able to buy the separate products required and mix a complete fertilizer as cheaply or as well as these manufaeturcHb The latter are properly equipped for this work. In the choice of any complete fertilizer for tlie regu- lar monthly feedings of Roses during the Fall growing season particular attention should be paid to the am- monia and phosphoric acid content. Not less than a 4 per cent, ammonia, 5 per cent, to 6 per cent, pbos- ( phoric acid, and 1 per cent, potash content are profit- - able for steady feedings. It is preferable to feed lightly and as often as once a month, or in cases of very vigorous root action the plants will stand a feeding oftener than once a month providing weather conditiom are favorable. No feeding with commercial fertilizers should be done unless the plants are in a strong and vigorous condition and capable of standing an ample supply of water at all times. During adverse weather conditions and after tlie completion and cutting of a heavy crop no feeding of any sort should be given until • renewed root action starts and the plants are in a con- dition to make a new growth. I am opposed to the use of liquid manure waterings during late Fall and early Winter, as it has a tendency towards clogging! the soil and preventing complete aeration. From the 10th of l)ecember till the latter part of January weather conditions are such that the coi quent sluggishness of root action makes it not vs. necessary but extremely risky to apply feeds of an> sort. With the lengthening of the days during the latter part of January and February, together with ''■ gradual recovery of the stock from the heavy cut' prior to and at Christmas, it becomes necessar; start feeding operations again. Weather condition- this time are usually most unfavorable for the appl> of staljle manure nmlches, and I have found, from m; own experience, that a good feed of blood and bone at I this time has a wonderfully stimulating effect on th« growth of the plants and is quite lasting in character In any svstcm of fertilization I have always fount it desirable" at times to alternate my regular feeding, with a dressing of bone flour and occasionally a Ugh'i feeding of dried blood. The latter, however, should ' fed very lightly, particularly at times when we an- able to ventilate freely. During the early Spring a good mulch of soil anil stable manure with either steamed bone meal or '' complete fertilizer incorporated in it is of great ben' • both as food and for the purpose of conserving m tore and furnishing a foothold for the young fc rootlets that are drawn toward the surface by incr ing sunlight. H. E. Humisto^ What Has Become of the New York Slate Federation of Floral Clubs? Editor The Florists' Exchange: .\ few years ago there was formed an organiza' with the title of New York State Federation of Fl Clubs .ind the constitution provided for an annual in ing for the election of officers during the time of New York State I'.iir at Syracuse. In the last issm- The Exchange is an account of a meeting of a "Nr York Federation of Horticultural Societies," and It writer wonders if the State Vegetable Growers' .\ss> elation. Western New York Horticultural Society, Stat Fruit Growers' .\ssociation and other similar organi* tions have been federated. The writer is not aware ti| any of these organizations had so voted. Can this I the meeting of the Federation of Floral Clubs abfl" referred to, and that a secretary was elected who do not even know the name of the organization? iNQinBEl,) i- h: September 30, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 757 she! The Triplets Wedding Flowers Covers in Elite Sea Shell. Decorated with panel in gold ; ornamented with sprays of Orange Blossoms: all embossed in green and white. Very taking. Social Flowers Covers in Elite Opaline. Cover drawing by artist of reputation. Yellow Roses, embossed, the theme; lady admiring gift of Roses. Border in brown. All handsomely embossed. M. i.\JW^:iO M.M.M. l.'WR^^M.M.M.XJK ItXllM. this booklet of Funeral Flowers it was required that a cover design should be emblematic, but not aggressive, feel that this has been accomplished. We This Description Applies to all Three Booklets Size of booklet, 5% inches wide by 7 inches high; number of pages, twenty and cover; eigh- teen choice artistic designs, selected from hun- dreds of photographs, are shown, one to each page; two pages are devoted to a preface. The plates from which the illustrations were printed are of the highest quality the artist photo-engraver could make for us; they are ren- dered in the purest of black ink and in the finest grade of the printers' art, a specially designed border in light tint relieving each one; all printed on heavy enameled Lustro paper. There is not a line to indicate but that these booklets were designed and printed to your individual order. Each booklet is distinct in its own field and that field it fills admirably. Just as we have been telling you right along, your competitors are now waking up to the fact that they must have a supply of these Triplets. Fortunately, we have just completed a second edition of all three, so are in good position to fill orders without loss of time. The paper for this second issue was purchased last May, so there will be no raise in price while this edition holds out — but that will not be many weeks at the rate orders are now coming in. Better order at once as there is no telling what the stock for a third edition will cost, even should we be fortunate to secure the paper. Prices : Orders for lOO copies and up can embrace j 30 copies. . . .S9.00 250 copies. . . .$33.00 ,„„„ . „,,„ „„ (so many each of) aU three \ 100 copies .... 15.00 300 copies .... 60.00 1""" ""P'^* " • ■>110-''0 Without extra charge, your name and address will be carefully printed and embossed on front cover in a color ink to harmonize with the design A Plain White Mailing Envelope is included for Each Booklet Send us 4k1 -^O ^°^ ^ sample set of all three booklets. This remittance will be rebated on an order for 100 copies «P X ^^ or returned promptly if booklets are not accepted but come back to us in good condition. A _J '\J17'^ l-latrA r^fKAv^c ^^"'^ "^ ^""^ printed letterhead as evidence that you are in the trade, and we will mail you, free, ./^llU W C JTlclVC v^lllCl S our complete circular telling all about our various Design Books and their uses. The Florists' Exchange j In New York: 438 to 448 West 37th Street In Chicago: 143 North Wabash Avenue A Salesman's Car The picture on this page .showns one of the neat and useful cars used by the salesmen of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, to take around and exhibit their stock of baskets and other florists' ■iupplies. The photograph was taken in front of the store of Rawson the Florist. Khnira, N. T. The gentleman shown itauding in the street is John Walsh, lare-devil chauffeur and expert drummer )f H. Bayersdorfer & Co., displaying his ivares to F. W. Durand. the proprietor, lu back of Mr. Durand may be recog- lized Oswald Quass, manager, and the itber gentleman is Henry Growley, sales- Handling 'Mums That Are Soft Under separate cover I am sending you a flower of a Golden Glow Chrysan- :hemum and I would appreciate greatly any information you could give us. Why do the flowers turn that way? I have a house with very large flowers and fine ■^lor, but every day between 11 to 4 o'clock they get the dry rot on them. I aid not feed them at all ; I kept the jlants dry, kept them wet, but they get I rot. Please advise me how to pre- sent the rest from getting the rot. M. L. L., Pa. — Answering "M. L. L.," the intense leat has caused the flowers of Golden ilow to rot in this way. Evidently the )lauts have been growing in good soU. IS shown by their size, and are conse- luently somewhat soft. The only thing :o do is to find some means of keeping the sun away from the balance of the olants in order that they may develop OQore slowly. C. H. T. Carnations, Foliage or Blooms Will you kindly advise me regarding the following? Ijast year we put a lot of rotten manure in the Carnation soil, and the plants made a good growth with very heavy foliage but not very many blooms. This year we did not put any manure in, but what was mixed in the soil before, and the plants look very well, having lots of flower buds, but not as heavy foliage as last year. Which is the best? Was the above mentioned the re- sult of the manure, or was it due to S(tme other matter? — W M. — Different varieties of Carnations vary greatly in the amount of foliage — "grass" the Carnationists sometimes call it — which they produce. This variation is not attributable to the greater or less amount of fertilizer used. No doubt, however, of two benches of Carnations of the same varieties, the plants in the bench receiving the heavier application of manure would be the larger and carry the greater amount of foliage, provided that the quantity of manure was not so great as to actually injure the plants, and would also produce the greater num- ber of buds in the course of the season, though, possibly not at its beginning. A large number of blooms and a moderately heavy foliage would of course be prefer- abh- to extremely heavy foliage and few blooms. Publications Received Pests of Trees. A bulletin of 125 pages, with numerous drawings and sev- eral half-tone illustrations, describing the principal fungoid and insect pests of trees and giving methods of control. Bi-monthly bulletin of the Division of Zoology, of the Penn. Dept. of Agri. Vol. VI No. 2, March, 1916. White Plains, N. Y. — Lewis & Val- entine Co., nurserymen and tree movers of New York City, expect to locate at White Plains in order to take care of their increased business. This firm also has its main ofiice at Roslyn, L. I., and the branch nurseries at E. Rockaway, L. I. Business Troubles Bbooklyn, N. Y. — Louis Kaiser, a flo- rist of 1318 Cortelyou road, filed a vol- untary petition in bankruptcy on Sept. 19 with liabilities amounting to $156.3.20, and assets, $1.25. A Salesman's Car. 738 TheJ^Florists' Exchange Directory of Reliable Retail Houses Floriats In ftood atandlnft throughout the country can aval themselTea of the advercljers* offers In this Department and accept, without hesitation, orders from their local customers, transmit them to an advertiser In these columns, and thus avail themselves of the oppori unities for cxtentlon of trade which are open to all. Let your customers know you 611 orders by tele- graph to any part of the country. When the design la placed In the advertiser's card It Indicates < membership In the Florists* Telegraph I>ellvery. Albany, n. y. Not how Cheap But how Good ALBANY, N. Y. ;i06'lState Street ■ 6/ yMl^^ Cut Bowers or floral designs delivered to ^""^ any part of Albany and vicinity on teie- graphio order. Personal attention given and satisfaction guaranteed. Send your orders for the CAPITAL DISTRICT, which includes all of Eastern New York State, to ALBANY N.Y. William Gloeckner We guarantee absolute satisfaction. jUaiiotxnH . Jlorisl , ESTABLISHED 1842 ALBANY, N. Y. Florist and Nurseryman Rural and St. Agnes Cemeteries Ave. Write. Tetaphone or Telegraph. AU ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION ALBANY, N. Y. 2S Steuben Street The best flowers and prompt service to out-of-town orders Allentown, Pa. Ernest Ash/e ley FLORIST Store, 943 Hamilton St. Both Telephones Can 611 your Telegragh Order. Greenhouses, Bethlehem Pike^ Leading Florist AMSTERDAM, N.Y. EST. 1877 SCHENECTADY, N. Y. AUBURN, NEW YORK 140-150 SOUTH DIVISION STREET fverythiag We deliver to all points in Central New York, Wella and Cornell Colleges. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND and ALL SOUTHERN POINTS ;iyionai(5l7 North Charles Street <^^ [florist) „j.j^^ ^^^^^ ^f Flowers" jM^ Caiiione BOSTON Massachusetts, 342 Boylston Street I should like to write a little essay on ** The Sweet Perfume of Courteous Service " but actions speak louder than words- Flowers are my bobby and my businesi' If you have orders for delivery in N. E., wire us. BOSTOP>J, IV1A» Renn, th© Tetest-aph Rlori»t" Member of Floriats' Telegraph Delivery AeaoeiAtion 134 TRBlVfOIST STRBBT BROOKLINE, MASS. ''"' ^^^^^o"^^ LARGEST FLORIST IN THIS DISTRICT Fr T)^ 1 M« a. *• 220 Washington St. . C. 1 diniCr BROOKLINE, MASS. •^^ Establiahed 1886 Brooklyn, N.Y. FuUon St. and Greene Ave. Phone, Prospect 6800-6801-6802 Branch Store 339-347 GREENE AVENUE Phone, Prospect 3008 Deliveries any where in Brooklyn, New York, New Jersey and Long Island, Trade orders cared for from all parts of the country and dehvered at theatre, hotel, steamer or residence. S. A. ANDERSON 440 MAIN ST., BUFFALO, N. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock and prompt deliveries In BUFFALO. NIAGARA F.U-LS, LOCKPORT and WESTERN NEW YORK. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE '4fm CLEVELAND, OHIO 5523 Euclid Avenue We can fiU your orders Day or NIftht (or Cleveland and State of Ohio Always have complete stock on hand. Regular discount allowed the Trade. KINOBLE BROS., 'tf^E^KSo^.'^fo^- CLEVELAND, OHIO 735 Euclid Avenue gm^^- COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO Telegraphic ordera will be carefxilly and promptly filled. Personal attention given. Usual discount allowed. ORDERS FOR Burl!ngton,Vt. tJrdera for Ver- mont and North- ern N. Y. filled to your entire satia- fac- tioD. ^t\\tAX%, ttj^ Jloriat, Jnr. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Charlotte and Vicinity CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Office, 807 Market St. The Leading Florist 100,000 feet of glass Colorado Springs vfc'^MTY promptly and carefully executed by The Pikes Pealc Ploral Co. 104 North Tejon Street DALLAS, TEXAS LANG FIOIML AND NURSERY CO, FINE FLOWERS— PROMPT SERVICE DAY TON, OHIO <;^-'^ Main St. V J §' FLORISTS <^^^ Flowers ™'.££.™' 522 So. Michigan Ave. Congress Hotel Courtesies Eitended to all Florists CHICAGO, ILL. 25 E. Madison St. c>*» DENVER, COLO. ^^■^L 5ry>„».y»y /*« J. A. VALENTINE, Prcsldenl J'ark J'lOrat k^O. colorada, Utah, ^.^.f.,. Western Kebrae.usnT. t. (j. Hill ploral Lo. 143 Tremont St. The rentralljr^ located ^,;^i^^^ 532-34 RACE STREET "'""" ^'""~ Also Motor Delivery to Newport, Covington and Dayton, Ky. Florist Shop. Yours for reciprocity. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. CLEVELAND, OHIO John Reck & Son ^^^ THE CLEVELAND CUT FLOWER CO. DES IV10INES IN THE CENTER OF IOWA J.S.WILSO.N FLORAL CO. <^fe5> We cover k (1 points in Iowa. ^'^^■>X^^ ^MTl H THE FLORIST k^lrll 1 J-lf EAST ORANGE, N.J. We deliver hf automobile* in East, We«t and South Orance. aUo Glen Ridge, Montolair, Bloomfield, Newark and New York. Leahy *s — Telegraph Florist ^^ of Elizabeth, N. J. <^> We (iTc tlie belt oi terrice 1169 E. Jersey Street i MS MAIN STREET Will ftll jour orders (or Deaigns or Cut Flowsrs ia NOKTHKKN OHIO Supply Advertisements will be found on pages 764 to 766 September 30, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 759 Tl iJ ^^\ — 00 — /T TX iJ 0 Competition In The Flower Business It May Be A Good Thing to Have Someone Else Trying to Get Trade From Your Customers By G. D. GRAIN, JR. IF you were selling, instead of buying coal, you would find that your market was definitely limited. There would be a certain number of possible cus- tomers and the amount of coal which they bought, while varying, would never run over a certain quantity, because they couldn't possibly consume any more. That is a feature of the coal business which differen- tiates it in a very interesting way from the flower trade, and incidentally shows one of the principal ad- vantages of the latter. While theoretically the amount of business to be had by florists is lim- ited by the number of people of buying capacity in each city, practically speak- ing it is without limit because the pos- sibilities of the situation have never been more than scratched. If you were selling coal or shoes or groceries, you would find that the only way to increase your business would be by getting the trade of some of your competitors' customers. Competition in those lines means something, because everybody that makes a purchase is switching trade from someone else. Fortunately for the florist, his busi- ness is created so readily, and comes from so many sources, that it would be hard to say that any particular sale is made by "taking" the order from a com- petitor. There is no assurance, in most instances, that the order would have gone to anybody else. , Take the case of the customer who is walking along the street, thinking about everything in the world — except flowers. He may be wondering whether the Red Sox or the White Sox are going to win the pennant, or he may be figuring on the future of the Wheat market. Then he glances into the show window of the flower store he is passing. "By George," he exclaims, "that's an attractive window !" The very beauty of it has reached back of his indifference and has made him conscious of the fa"t that flowers are beautiful and that they can help to make life more attractive .nnd home more inviting. Likewise, he remembers, his wife loves flowers more than anything else, and gets them only when he hap- pens to think of it under some fortunate set of circumstances like the present. Then he goes into the flower shop and orders some Roses or Violets. Did this florist have to overcome com- petition in order to get the business? Of course not; he created it; it be- longed to him by virtue of his having aroused in the mind of the customer a real demand for his merchandise. This customer wanted the flowers then and there, in response to the mental condi- tion which has been brought about by .an attractively dressed window. No other store could possibly have met his requirements at that particular moment. It is of course true that there are certain kinds of business which involve competition. When Mrs. Money- bags is going to have a large reception, and the event is announced in the society columns of the newspapers some time in advance, florists have an opportunity to compete for this order, if they care to do so, though the chances are that Mrs. Moneybags will place the business principally with reference to the kind of service which sbe has learned to associate with the various flower concerns. Business of this kind is actually "in the market," however, as distinguished from that such as has been described above. In the aggregate, there is more business to be had by creating a dem.ind for flowers than by waiting for that which is originated without any effort on the part of the florist himself. The opinion of the reader re- garding this assertion will douibtless be determined by his own policy and the peculiar character of his own trade. If he does comparatively little to develop busi- ness, but waits for people to come to him with their flower wants, he may have the idea that business which the public originates as a means of supplying a specific occasion, trade which is of the competitive character, in other words, composes the bulk of that which is avail- able. But if he has been working along constructive lines he will agree that there are unlimited possibilities for the development of sales without treading on any- body's toes by competitive effort. The writer has in mind a certain florist in a Middle Unique table decoration in mauve pink pompon Datilias By A. Kottmiller, New York Western city who "started something" a few years ago by advertising. He used all kinds of advertising — news- papers, window displays and direct. (Window displays are advertising, just as any kind of sales effort may be classified in that way; and it is well to remember, wtien you are dressing a window, that its object is to sell the goods, and not simply to identify your business as that of a florist.) His advertising was new and it was dif- ferent. The other florists told themselves and him that it "couldn't be done." He was assured that he was throwing his money away, and that the way to sell flow- ers was to wait for people to come in and buy 'em. But the merchant referred to — his methods were sufficiently intelligent from the merchandising standpoint to war- rant the use of this term in describing him — only smiled at the criticism and kept on. The thing about his advertising which was interesting and which was the real factor in making it a success was that he combined references to the desirability of flowers with the special ability which he possessed to render service. Instead of saying, ineffect, "Flowers are beautiful. I sell them," he said, "This is a good time to buy flowers, which you of course appreciate and should use to a larger extent. I have a big stock, enabling you to select just what you want and I have the best delivery service in town. My telephone num- bers are worth remembering. Just call me and I'll do the rest." And he made his advertising topical and seasonable, going after special business at special times. Thanks- giving, Christmas, Easter— all played their parts; but the point is that he did not assume that it was impos- sible to get a large volume of flower business at other than holiday occasions any more than he assumed that the vol- ume of business could not be increased even on those occasions by the right kind of promotional work. It's odd, but the attitude of many a florist is con- stantly opposed to sales effort. At one time he says, "There's no demand," and at another, "We've got all we can do — what's the use?" Well, the florist we have been talking about increased his business. It has always been about the largest in town and now it's so far ahead of anything else that there isn't the slightest chance for anyone else to catch up in the im- mediate future, assuming that he con- tinues as he has begun. He simply be- lieves in developing the possibilities of his business, realizing that in this way he is making trade that is going to be hard to take away from him, and is making himself more or less independent of competition. A thought will certainly occur to readers of The Exchange with regard to the effect of the advertising of this member of the trade on the business of others. They will realize that this crea- tive work in behalf of the use of the flowers will probably stimulate custom- ers of other stores, who already have florist connections, to buy more there, so that competitors wiU get much of the benefit of the advertising which is being done. And they might conclude that they would spend money for develop- ment work themselves — if only it weren't for the boost which they would give to the business of the other fellows. But this is too small a point to worry about. Of course others will get the benefit of the general advertising given to the business, but as long as the direct results are manifesting themselves in the form of increased business, why worry aliout what competitors are going to get? The orders they pick up are merely the crumbs that fall from the table, while the florist who is big enough in his ideas to carry on a work of this kind reaps more and more as the cumu- lative effect of his advertising has a chance to operate. The average florist is too afraid of what is going to happen to his competitors. He worries too much about them for his own good. There is a certain member of the trade who was invited to join in a co-operative advertising plan not long ago and declined because only six of the flower shops were to be included. "This is general publicity for the flower business," he said, "and the others will get too much benefit from it." So, while he admitted that he would probably profit from the expenditure, inasmuch as his name would be featured, he declined to be a party to a plan which would help his competitors as well as himself. But he couldn't help accepting the benefit which the other florists were conferring on him by spending money in the plan which he refused to endorse. It is true that the attitude toward the competitor in the flower trade is not altogether due to fear of losing business. There is often a good deal of professional jealousy involved. But every florist ought to be sen- sible enough to put away a feeling of this kind, for it doesn't do him credit. He should realize that the inter- 760 The Florists' Exchange • Directory of Reliable Retail Houses • "Dawson the Flomt ^i^if^' Vr* *"*^*' 107 W. Market St, !>• »• Deliveries to Ithaca, Blnghamton, Uomell, Corning and other 'ooiota. (.„( flowers, Decorations and Designs a specialty. Potter Floral Co. EL PASO, TEXAS <^> Baker Bros. \r' FLOWERS - 'PLANTS ■» TREES Galveston Floral Co., ^-^^^^""^ Quality in Cut Flowers, PlantA and Floral Work. Ga Iveston, Texas THE FLORIST GRAND RAPIDS, MICH KANSAS CITY, MO. <^^ EDLEFSEN-LEIDIGER CO. Samuel Murray Milwaukee, Wis. 1017 GRAND AVENXm 419 Milwaukee St. 349 Third St. _ ^0£f^*S <^ Whitted MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. H. B. WHITTED, I __, 1 rf-« OPERATING TURET. r loreil ^o. stores ^.. ^^^i^ mmTi. Highland Park Greenhouses Telephones HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 75 and oa .Dehveriea in any of the North Shore towns o( „^^^^^ Chicago, as far aa Milwaukee "^J^jj^ ORDERS FOR TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS <^^ ^efte/mamgrn^ Indianapolis, ind. 241 Massachusetts Ave. Prompt and efficient service rendered points in Illinois, Ohio and Indiana. Bertermann'a flowers excel Tht Soulh's Most Modern Floral and Art Establishment Choicest of Flowers Best of Sendee We deliver anywhere in New Jersey and to Mteamers at Hoboken and New York m FaMh AvcC^,^^^^^^^^ LouisvUfe.Ky. The F. Walker Co. 312 W. Chestnut Street LOUISVILLE, KY. F . T . D. ^ — The — "Avenue Floral Co, 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE MILLS ,_ We reach a!l Florida and South ITIo ^he Florist, inc. 36 West Forsyth Street Georgia )iointa Jacksonville, Florida Telegraph orders for Florida promptly anrl carefully executed. U.sual discount. Tomlinson - Key Floral Co. kalamazoc>,"micfl ^^ and Vicinity * G. Van Bochove & Bro. Satisfaction Guaranteed jJIpliomilV (poristj Send Your Orders FOR DIXIE LAND TO IDLE HOUR NURSERIES Nacon, Georgia All Choice CUT FLOVERS In Scasoa Orchids and Valley a Specialty (€^&^ NEW ORLEANS, U. -^-^ 121 TO HARRy PAPWORTH Jht M(bri< Rid^e Mursfry Co.LTi sroBc 35 C<^r«ylcJ xic. Telegraph and Cable Address, DARDSFLOR ^KU^"^ lew lUrK Avenue JDUMUn 799 BoyUton street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points KOTTMILLER, Florist 426 Madlson^Avenue and 49th Street, NEWJYORK Also Vanderbilt Hotel Telephone. Murray HUl 783 Hishflst Award at the InternatioDal Flower Show. April|llth, Grand Central Palace Out«f-town Orders SoUoited. Location Central. Personal Attention. M^M\ NEW YORK 611 Fifth Avenue Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents oEO. E. M. STUMPP t^ NEW YORK ^^ ORDERS FOR t'sts of florists are common, and that they must pro- press as a wliole, or stapnate, as a wliole. He must appreciate the fact that what is needed is a long pull, a stronj; pull, 'and a pull all together for the development t>f the flower business, which has been moving along on the surface of things, instead of digging down for the liigger, better business underneath. The writer l ^ Furrow & Company ^ OKLAHOMA CITY - GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA Omaha, Neb. HESS & SWOBODA FLORISTS 1415 Farnum Street Ptiones— ijoi and H582 Edward Sceery ^ ^^ PATERSON and PASSAIC, N. J. ^^-^^ PHIUDELPHU, PA. The BcUevue-Stratlord and Diamond & 22dSt*. Do you want flowers in Fbiladetphia ? WefumiBb the best, artistically arranged g^^W^^ PHILADELPHIA: 1800 Chestnut St. ATLANTIC CITY: 2517 Boardwalk Pittsburgh, Pa. 'Floral^ ' 710 East Diamond Street North Side OUR ONLY STORE WE SERVE YOU BETTER STORE OPEN DAY AND NIGHT SXLXrOBD POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. Bi nws?B Vataar College Clen Eden rLUWCK Putnam Hall SHOP Bennett School Taconic School PROVIDENCE, R. I. AND ▼• J- JOHNSTON A OO. NEW ENGLAND POINTS 171 WEYBOSSET ST.. PROVIDENCE Providence, RHODE ISLAND Johnston Brothers LEADING FLORISTS ^.t^fii^ 38 Dorrance Street <^^ Roanoke, Va, Fallon, Florist Rochester Floral Co* ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Gixe us your order for SoiUhem Minnetota THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE A Business Paper For Business Men 762 The Florists' Exchange • Directory of Reliable Retail Houses ROCHESTER, N. Y. '^f^^t^ 2S Clinton Ave., North promptly in I pleto line always ready. Flowers delivered bi-ter and eurrounding country. Com- y ter Bros. "T!'"* FLORISTS 38 Main St., West ROCHESTER, N. Y. 8S Main Street, East We reach' all /"*-^^-^ Western N. Y. )jJaUonal( Points V^-^J ROCKFORD FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES ROCKFORD, ILL. Quick service to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa Points. Long Diit&nofl Phones Bell, Trier 1104 ^., Centrat 413 SAINT LOUIS, MO. 8th & Locust Sts. All orders by Telegraph or Tele- phone most carefully executed at ODce. Floral deaigns a speoialty Young's ST. LOUIS, MO. 1406 Olive Street Out-of-town orriere will receive prompt and careful attention. Wire UB your orders. ^^efm^ St. Paul, Minn. ^ 8x5 5x3H 8x5 Per 100 $2.50 . 2.90 . 3.60 . 4.60 . 4.60 . 4.90 . 5.20 Per 100 28 X 8x5 $5.70 30 x 8x5 6.90 36 X 8x5 8.50 30x12x6 10.00 36x14x6 12.00 36 X 12x6 11.80 BOUQUET BOXES foj 19 X 9 X 8 Manila $7.50 19 x9x 8 Mist Gray 10.00 WREATH BOXES MIST GRAY BOXES 18x5x3 $3.05 21 x5x3H 3.85 24x5x3H 4.20 28x5x3}^ 5.10 21 x8x5 5.10 30x5x3^ 5.30 36x5x3H 7.00 100 24x 8x5 $6.50 28 X 8x5 7.80 30 X 8x5 9.70 36 X 8x5 10.65 30 X 12x6 12.90 36 X 12x6 13.75 Printing 50 cents extra per 1000- CYCAS LEAVES Per 100 16x16x7 $8.50 18x18x8 10.50 Per 100 20x20x9 $12.50 22x22x9 15.00 Size 8 to 12. 12tol6. . 16to20.. 20 to 24.. 24 to 28.. COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH OTHERS Per 100 Per 1000 .$1.65$12.50 . 2.25 16.00 . 3.00 21.00 . 3.25 26.00 . 3.75 32.00 28 to 32. 32 to 36. 36 to 40 40 to 44 . 44 to 48 . Per 100 Per 10«0 ..$5.00 $37.00 . . 5.50 42.00 .. 6.00 50.00 . . 6.50 55.00 .. 7.00 60.00 . HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO, Inc., WHOLESALE FLORISTS Boston, Mass. Telephones Main, 2439-2616-2617-2618 Fort Hill. 25290 J* MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES HARDY CUT EVERGREENS WINTHROP SQUARE 32 OTIS STREET Unknown customers please A* ftWe reference, or cash with order. When ordTlpg, pie.Be mention Thg Eicbanjte NEW CROP FANCY TERNS AND DISCOUNTS ON LAUREL FESTOONING, for Fall wed- dings; nothing better. Fresh stock supplied on short notice. Wire or phone your orders. We will do the rest. 4c.. 5c. and 6c. per yard. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS, very 6ne and large. $5,00 per 1000. GALAX, Bronze and Green, »1.00 per 1000, or S7.00 per case of 10,000. DAGGER FERNS, $1.00 per 1000 LARGE ORDERS : SPHAGNUM MOSS, 40c per sack. I BRANCH LAUREL, large bundles, 35o. GROUND PINE, 8c. per lb. Made into festooning, 6c., Sc. and 10c. per yd. LAUREL WREATHS, $1.75 to J3.00 per doi. PINE WREATHS, 11.60 to »3.00 per doi. We also make special sizes when wanted. Samples sent if desired. SOUTHERN SMILAX, 60-lb. cases, $5.00. BOXWOOD. The finest that grows, $7.00 per 60-lb. case. Order in advance and have fresh stock. AU Kinds of Evergreens. CROWL FERN CO. Te,.,r.ph Office. New S.le... M».. MILLINGTON. MASS. When ordering, please mention The Eiobanec j MIDDI.E ATLANTIC STATES I Continued the Gladiolus and Asters were placed against the wall to the left. Cornell's booth attracted much atten- tion, and the Gladiolus from Messrs. Cowee and Tracy, were fine. A seedling raised by A. C. Hottes of Cornell is very beautiful and distinct and will prove an acquisition among the fancy varieties. H. Y. REED & KELLER w^M^^ufactur, FLORISTS' SUPPUES SlS^^isSi^ S;8SI 122 West 25th Street NEW YORK When ordenng. please mention The Ercbange 1 Offer From STOCK: RAW UVA GRASSES $15.00 per 100 DYED UVA GRASSES . . .$30.00 per 100 BIRCH BARK Bale, 220 lbs., $25.00 FLORIDA PALM FIBRE. . ..Bale. 200 lbs., $16.00 JAPANESE PALM FIBRE . Bale, 440 lbs., $66.00 And Will Take ImportOrdersOn: ISOLEPIS GRASS, Prepared. SEA MOSS, Raw and Prepared. RUSCUS, Raw and Prepared. ADIANTUM FERN LEAVES, Prpd. Transparent. ARECA and CHAMADOREA LEAVES, Raw. W. G. CLARE, Fernandina, Florida When o^dorill^,^ pieuse meiithm The Exchange McCRAY Refrigerator r\icDi Avvr\ttD Send at once for Cata- DlbPLAY TOUR logue No. 73, which de- _, ^-v «i » r' n» o "i^ribes fully the MoCray r LO W b. Kb Refrigerators and Dis- play Cases for Florists McCRAY REFRIQERATOR COMPANY 689 Lake St. Kendallville, Ind. When ..ni.TlNg, pUas,; m.ntl.iu llf Ks.'tiinKC NEW CROP Green Sheet Moss, $1.75 per bag. Perpetuated Moss, $3.60 per bag. SMILAX, $2.50 per case. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. EVERGREEN. ALA. When orderlDg, please mentioQ The Bxcbange LANDSCAPE GARDENING A couTfle for Garden- ers, Floriflta and Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell Univer- sity. Progresaive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge ol Landscape Art. We also offer a prac- tical course in Floricul- ture, including Green- house Construction and Greenhouse Manage- ment. Send for eatalogu«. Address The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. F., SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Prof. Bsal In the note on the New York State Fair, pape 682 last week, the exhibit of Wells Wholesale Nurseries. Dansville, N. Y., was referred to as WeUs Bros. WhPti nrdPilng. plea Be mention Thf Bichange FANCY and DAGGER FERNS of the very best grades. Huckleberry Branches, Mosses and Wild Smilax. We Bolicit your patronage. Satisfaction guaranteed. GIBBONS, The Smilax Man, Red Level, Ala. Wfapn ordering, please mention Tbe Eicbange The Model Carnation and Tomato Supports; Galvan- U«d Wire Rose Stakea and Tylnft Wire; Rubbish Burners, Shrub Protectors, Tree Guards, Lawn and Flower Bed Guards. Writs for CompltU Calalcgu* 1^^^ Tlw^m 61-73 MetropoIiUa ATesse. IgOe tiros., BROOKLYN, N.Y. Vbea ordering, please mention The Exchange Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT I USE FOR RESULTS Lancaster, Pa. The dearth of good flowers is the only ory heard in the retail shops right now. Business is good and flowers are bad. and a continuation of giving poor flowers at good flower prices will eventually work .serious harm to the trade. Mr. Murphy, who has considerable ex- perience in the retail trade, says that he believes, that Lancaster uses more flowers than any other city of twice its size in the United States. One thing is sure that, coupled with the markets, there is an immense amount of flowers .sold here. Light frosts — very light, as there were no visible efl'ects seen on any vegeta- tion— were with us the past week and have frightened the chaps pretty well who are not ready for them. B. F. Barr is hustling the glazing on his houses. Chas. Weaver sent a special delivery let- ter to the King Construction Co. for T. J. Nolan, and everywhere one sees the men on the roof fixing up broken glass. Albebt M. Herb. Pittsburgh, Pa. Business has been about tlie same as last week — just about enough flowers to meet the demand. Some very good Asters are still to be had. Roses have been plentiful : in fact too many, as most all the shorter grades were sold cheap in or- der to move them at all. The street fakirs have had a feast all week and j many times sold Roses as cheap as 15c. ' per dozen. The longer grades are good ] and usually find sale for all of them. .\in. Beauty Roses are holding their own with about enough to supply the demand. Shorter grades are taken up quickly I while the longer stems are usually left. The Dahlias are now coming much stronger and are taking the pLice of all other flowers, as they are the finest that ; ever came to this market. The demand for this popular Autumn flower seems to increase each year. Most all the stores nre now settled down for business as all the employees are back from their vaca- I tions. I Albert Brige has opened a new flower store at 004 Federal st.. North Side. X new flower store has opened at the comer of Smithfield st. and Third ave. under the management of Mr. Griflith, formerly of Monesson, Pa. It will be known a8 the Fox Flower Shop. McCallum Co. is handling the finest lot of Dahlias ever seen in this city. The company has worked up quite a reputa- tion with this popular flower. Several of the large department stores are using Dahlias exclusively this year for their Fall opening, which is causing quite a comment among the flower lovers of Pittsburgh. At the last meeting of the Florists' Club it was decided to hold a banquet on the 25th anniversary of the club, the date to be selected by the committee later. John Harris has returned from a five weeks' vacation. He looks much stouter after his visit to Mt. Clements. Visitors : Edw. Reid of Philadelphia ; Milton Alexander of Lion & Co., New York, N. Y. N. McC. Incorporations Bbistol, Tenn. — The Bristol Floral Co. increased its capital stock from $10,000 to $25,000. Tampa, Fla. — Allen & Reils Seed Co. was recently incorporated with a capital stock of $10,000. Boston, Mass. — The Wakefield Con- servatories were incorporated with a capital stock of $10,000. The incorpora- tors are Nicholas F. McCarthy and James T. Gray. New York. N. Y.— The Transfer Flo- rist was incorporated on Sept. 21 with a capital stock of $5100. 'The directors are T. VoUand, G. Mademles, J. Soteri- ades. 1659 Second ave. New Yobk, N. Y. — Traendly & Schenck's Rowayton greenhouses at Nor- walk. Conn., were incorporated recently with a capital stock of $10,000. The in- corporators are Frank H. Traendly, Charles Schenck and Charlotte L. A. Traendly, all of New York City. Jamestown, N. Y. — The Shore Line Lang Co. was recently incorporated with a capital stock of $.5000. The incorpora- tors arc H. M. Hall, W. C. and A. 3. Price, 406 Fenton Building. Nursery Stock Regulations New rules and regulations governing the importation of nursery stock into the United States have been issued by the Federal Horticultural Board and took effect on July 1. In the revised regula- tions the most important change is the provision which makes permits for the im- portation of nursery stock from countries which maintain nurser.v-stock inspection, and for the importation of orchids and tree seeds from those which do not main- tain such inspection, valid until revoked. Hitherto all permits had to be renewed each year. The other changes in the regulations are chiefly minor and matters of form. September 80, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 767 M. C. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 121 West 28th Street - NEW YORK CITY Telephone*. Farratut 3870-3871 AH Kinds of Seasonable Cut Flowers when orderlDg, pleafle mention The Exchange H°r4;« Reidel & Meyer ment or flowers please '' you — was it up to your expectations ? If not, consign that next shipment to us. We are in close touch with the bett buyers, grive every shipment, no matter how small, our personal attention and remit promptly. UNITED CUT FLOWER CO., Inc. 1 1 1 West 28th Street NEW YORK CITY When or('erfnp. please mention T']e Exchange A. L. YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Florists 54 West 28th St. NEW YORK A. L. Young, Pre*, and Treat. Tel. Madison H. R. ScoMMADAU, Vtea-Prei. Square P. LiGHTFOOT, Sec'y. 3559 When orderiii£, please meotlon Tbe Bxcbance Telephone: MadUon Square 5£9d George W.Crawbuck Co. (INC.) Wholesale Commission Florists 57 West 28th Street, New York Whea ordering, please mention The Ezchanee Dcorpo rated Wholesale Florists Scksonable Flowers of all kinds. The best of service to Growers and Retail Florists. Twenty-five years' experience in the flower business. Conagnments solicited. 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephonps — 4024 — 4025 Madison Smmre 'MUMS Entire Cut of MIESEM'S LILIES The New Roses Cleveland, Herriot, Gorgeous arA Tipperary Ophelia in quantities Choice Dahlias, Valley, Delphiniums, Asparagus, Ferns and Galax MY PURPOSE ake the customer's re is to treat any business entrusted to me in such a fair and liberal manner as lations with me satisfactory and profitable Joseph S. Fenrich 51 West 28th Street , 523.24 J5^'ia'a'd''i^o^ square NEW YORK W >n*n ordPting. pl^-ase DcenHnn The Eychnngt' iiiiiUMwtiiiiiiiMiinEjniimiiiuciiniHnniieiiinmiiiiitiiiiaiiDiuiiniiinminiitiiiiiuiiciniuiniinciiiMiiuiMiciriiii^ Herman Weiss Wholesale Commission Florist 106 WesI 28th Street, New York Telephones. FARRAGUT 634 and 3066 When ordering, please mention The Exchange THE FLORISTS* EXCHANGE is the only trade paper publishing an indes to stock advertised in each issue, and this feature means that a reader in need of, say. Carnations, can look at this indes and refer to all advertisements of Carnations, large and small alike. It brings the results of Classi6ed Advertise- ments in addition to the regular display advertisements, and with no extra cost, except to us. Can you think of better advertising service than this? I NEW YORK I Wholesale Market and News of the City | .f.iiiuiuiiuiciiiuumiiiciiiiimiiiiiiiuiiu in iiiiiiiti iniiiitiiiuuiimiiiiunnmiininnnniiiciujimiiiiiiiiimiiiiuitiiiiiiiiiiiiicjimiiiiimco The Market St'iit. 26. — Conditions in the whole- sale cut dower market were a little more active on Saturday of last weeli and on Monday of this, but today, Tuesday, the demand is very weak indeed. It is ex- pected that business tomorrow will be somewhat more brisk, since the Jewish holidays begin Thursday, or strictly speaking Wednesday night, and on Thurs- day it is the custom to use many flowers. American Beauty Roses today are in fair supply, and are meeting with a mod- erately good demand at lOe. to 25c. each for special grade blooms, and the other grades at corresponding prices. The sup- ply of Hybrid Tea Roses is as a matter of course, largest in the shorter grades, but not a few choice blooms of the larger grades are now coming into the market. These Roses are not moving very briskly today. Top grade blooms in general are selling at from 3c. to 12c., bottom grade blooms at from $1 to $2 per 100. The supply of Carnations as yet is not large, in fact apparently smaller than it usually is at this season of the year. The better blooms are meeting with a fairly good demand at from $1 to .$2 per iOO in general, with occasional sales of the choicest blooms on longer stems at $3 per 100, but the $3 sales are ex- ceptional. The supply of Cattleya orchids is con- siderably larger, and the demand for them seems to have increased little if any, consequently prices are steadily falling, and Cattleyas are selling today at from 2oc. to 40c. each. Longiflorum Lilies are in moderate supply, and are meeting with a fair demand. The ask- ing price today is .$10 per 100, and al- though actual sales at that figure are not large today they are being held for that price. The supply of Rubrum Lilies appears to he small, and they are selling at from $5 to *6 per 100. The supply of Lily of the Valley remains about the same, as well as the demand. One dollar to four dollars per hundred, with occa- A GOLD MEDAL is not expected by us tor doing our duty by our consignors and customers We have 20 years' experience behind us: Fancy Grade Alex. Guttman 'Mums Prima Donna and all other Roses _ Dahlias, Lilies, Asparagus and Smilax AU Other Seasonable Flowers GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, Inc. "^Zl: F^ss^zolia^liJi lOl West 28th St, New York Wlen ordering, pleaiie meDtlon The Bicbance sioual sales of extra choice blooms re- ported at $5 is the range of price this week. The supply of Asters is growing less, and those now arriving are very poor, selling also at very low prices. On the other hand, the supply of Chrysanthemums is steadily but not rapidly increasing, and the demand is such as to absorb the supply at prices ranging from $1 for blooms of an inferior quality, up to $4 for the best blooms arriving in the mar- ket. There is yet a considerable supply of Gladioli of very good quality arriving, which is selling all the way from .$2 to $.5 per 100. A few Violets are now coming into the market: some of the double variety are selling all the way from almost nothing up to .50c. a 100, and of the single va- riety. Gov. Herrick. the highest price for which is about 3.5c. per 100. In miscellaneous flowers, some pretty good Antirrhinum is seen, also Bouvardia. Calendulas and a considerable variety of outdoor grown blooms, both wild and cul- tivated. These are merting with a verv moderate demand, at low prices. Both indoor and outdoor grown greens are moving fairly well. General Nenrs The Dahlia exhibition of the American Dahlia Society, in conjunction with the American Institute of the city of New York, was held Sept. 2fi-2S inclusive in the Engineering Bids.. 2.5-33 W. ,39th st. A full report of this pyhihition will be found in the columns of this issue. .los. S. Tenrich. the wholesale florist of .51 W. 2,Sth St.. .John Kennedy. Red Bank. N. .1.. Daniel Dean. Little Silver. N. ,T.. and .John Miessem. Elmhurst, L. I., went to Patcho?ne. L. I., by automobile on Thursday of this week, where thev visited many of the cut flower growing establishments. The .Jewish holiday which bep^an on Thursday, or more strictly speakin? on Wednesdav tnsrht of this week, increased to a considerable extent the sale of all kinds of fracrart flowers, espociallv .American Beauty Roses, the use of these flowers being a characteristic feature of these holidays. Andrew Sauter. 55 W. 2f!th St.. is re- ceiving again this year some of that fine pink Snapdragon which met with so ready a sale last season. He is also receiving Gov. Herrick Violets and some Pansies of excellent qualitv. There are noted at Guttman & Ray- nor's, 101 W. 2Sth St.. some verv fine hlooms of the new lavender-pink 'Mum. Alex. Guttman. which are now brinfinff more than the top market price for other varieties of 'Mums. There is noted at the Henshaw Floral Co.. 127 yv. 2Rth St.. Cattleya blooms and a good variety of Roses in the longer trades, and a considerable number of kinds of plants from the growing estab- Just Listen To plain talk, Mr. Grower ! When YOU con- sign goods, be sure you ship them to the house that believes that its first duty is to the GROWER. This is OUR POLICY and it assures YOU full satisfaction in the transaction — as we will show, if you will help us to, by giving us your next ship- ment -RIGHT NOW. Henry M. Robinson Co. Wholesale Florists 55-57 West 26th Street Mau; Ynr I Telejhonei : 13 ind 3180 Farrafot ItCTT 1 UI A Wfaen ordering, pleaM mention Tlie BxcbanRe 768 The Florists' Exchange The Henshaw Floral Co., inc. A. M. HENSHAW, President 127 West 28th St., New York 'Phones— 3310-3311-3312 Farragut Our facilities, our system, our organization are unsurpassed. If we are not selling to you or for you, give us a trial. It's all we ask We have room for increased shipments of 'MUMS, CARNATIONS and other lines of good stock When ordering, pleeae mentlop The Exchapge ASTERS, GLADIOLI, LILIES, ROSES WILUAM P. FORD, 107 West 28th St., New York Wholesale Floritt Telephone Farragut 5335 Wtep ordering, please meotlop Thp Eicbapge lishment of A. X. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn., for which company the Hen- shaw Floral Co. is the New York agent. On Thursday of last week the well- known large Rose growing establishment of L. B. Coddington at Murray Hill, N. J., had a decided stroke of labor trou- bles. One hundred and twenty-five men in the employ of this company all struck for higher wages. The deputies from Elizabeth, N. J., had to be called in to guard the greenhouses on Thursday night and Friday. Considerable violence was shown by the striking employees, and the.v assumed, it is reported, a very threatening attitude, and there was some destruction of property. A. H. Langjahr, 130 W. 28th st., is now receiving a large variety of the finest Dahlias arriving in the market. He is also offering for sale quite a va- riety of Gladioli of excellent quality for so lafe in the season. Knight & Struck Co., Inc., Flushing, L. I., and 258 Fifth ave., New Tork City, expect to begin packing and ship- ping out their Ericas next week to those who have bought such stock to grow on for the holidays. Many fine specimen plants also are being sent out by this company, and some extra large specimens of Acacia longifolia. The novelty of the season with this company will be some well grown handsome fan shaped and standard Chorizema plants. Roman .1. Irwin, 108 W. 2Sth st. New York, left last week for New Bruns- wick, Canada, on his annual hunting trip with Wallace Pierson of Cromwell, Conn. Among the recent callers in town were Jos. Heacock, of Wyncote, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Suchy of San An- tonio, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Suchy were here in their auto. They have been visiting in all the leading establishments during the past three months, and they will leave for home by boat to Galveston on Wednesday next. A. Miller, of Chicago, 111., president of the American Bulb Co., was also in town this week. We learn that John Davie of Rutland road, t^latbush, has been ill for some time at the Kings County Hospital, and underwent an operation on Monday, Sept. 18. He has been under x-ray ex- aminations for the last six mouths, and has suffered much pain. Dansville, N. Y. — ^The employees of ■lames Rowan had a two days' outing at <'onesns Lake. ( American Association of { ) Nurserymen 3 Committees Appointed for 1916-1917 Arrangements : Thomas B. Meehan, chairman, Dresher, Pa. Wilmer W. Hoopes. West Chester, Pa. Adolf Muller, Norristown, Pa. Wm. Warner Harper, Philadelphia, Pa. William Flemer, Sprin^eld, N. J. Arbitration : W. C. Reed, chairman, Vincennes, Ind. G. A. Marshall, Arlington, Neb. A. E. Robinson, Lexington, Mass, J. M. Pitkin, Newark, N. T. L. A. Berckmans, Augusta, Ga. Exhibits : Albert F. Meehan, chairman, Dresher, Pa. Horton Bowden, Geneva, N. Y. G. Hale Harrison, Berlin, Md. Program : J. R. Mayhew, chairman, Waxahachle, Tex. Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo. C. R. Burr, Manchester, Conn. Report of Proceedings : Curtis Nye Smith, chairman, Boston, Mass. Wm. Pitkin, Rochester, N. T. John H. Dayton, Painesville, Ohio. Hail Insurance: Frank A. Weber, chairman. Nursery, Mo. E. P. Bernardin, Parsons, Kans. H. D. Simpson. Vincennes, Ind. Milton Moss, Huntsville, Ala. P. H. Stannard, Ottawa, Kans. Transportation : Charles M. Sizemore, chairman, Louisi- ana, Mo. Trafllc manager for the association. Nomenclature : J. Horace McFarland, chairman, Har- risburg, Pa, Harlan P. Kelsey, Salem, Mass. L. A. Berclc. to 6c., while Hadley, Russell, Stan- ley and Ophelia run from .3c. to 12c. each. Carnations are steadily increasing and although the stems are not lengthening out much the flowers are becoming larger and of better quality. Prices are from H4c. to 21/l.c. each with an occasional sale at 3c. There is n moderate supply of Catt- leyas at prices much as they were last week. Gardenias are only in limited supply with demand light. Gladioli are again plentiful. Late planted corms are producing fine flowers. Prices vary from $1 to ijiH per 100. Lilies are again in short crop and have ad- vanced. Flowers of qualily bring 8c. to 12c. each. Lily of the Valley is in mod- erate supply and denuind is lighter at $4 to $6 per 100. There is a moderate supply of Asters hut many of them are not much on qual- ity. For the I>est grades Ic. to 2c. is the price. There are no Sweet. Peas in; Patrick Welch ^^2 Devonshire st Wholesale Florist BOSTON, MASS. Store open for bualne«a at 0 a. m. Telephone Main 3698 American Beauties, Orchids. Valley. Carnations, Calendulas, Cornflowers, En^sh Primroses, Yellow Daisies, Sweet Peas and Llllum Lon^florum. AU the noreltiea in ths Cut Flower Market furniebed on short notice. Prices quoted on application. No retail orders accepted. Flowers shipped out of Boston on early trains. Wlien ordering, please mention The Exchange B. A. SNYDER CO. Er ' Hardy Cut Evergreens, Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies 278 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS, Telephone, Fort HiU I0g3-25017-]55S2 When ordering, plesse mt^ntlon Tbe Ezcbange PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh St., PITTSBURGH, PA. ^^ li'- iriiut; I'l'MSP tH'Titlun The ExcHtinge HOLTON&HUNKELCO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS 462 MUwankee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Phooe— Main 874 P. O. Box— 1«3 When orderlnfr. please mentlop Tbe Exchmnge the supply during the great part of the ,Summer lias been limited. There are a few Dahlias seen, but they are not much of a marlict flower here. Violets were seen in the marltet this week for the first time. There are a lot I if outdoor tiowers such as Cosmos, Sal- piglossis, Calendulas, Bachelor's Buttons, but the call for them is light. There is a good supply of Asparagus and Adian- t\uu. Club Notes The regular monthly meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club was held at Horticultural Hall on Tuesday evening, Sept. 19. The meeting was es- pecially well attended. Seven new mem- ber.s were elected. The business of the evning was cut down as much as possible so as to give time to the lecture by E. H. Forbush, State ornithologist, on "The Utility of Birds and How We Can At- tract Them About Our Country Homes." The lecturer showed some excellent pic- tures of birds, their habits and how they kept insects in check. At the close many questions were asked. A collation was served and there was dancing until midnight. An interesting exhibit of her- baceous plants came from Blue Hill Nur- series: A committee was appointed to draw up resolutions on the death of Jackson T. Dawson. If every session of the year proves as interesting as this one, the year will be instructive. It was announced that the landscape gardening classes would be resumed if enough mem- bers join. There is also to be a floral art class. News Notes The large annual exhibition of fruits and vegetables by the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society will be held Oct. 7 and S, and there is every indication that it will be unusually fine. The annual Chrysanthemum show is scheduled for Nov. 1 to 5. There are very liberal prizes ofl'ered. Welch Bros. Co. is now located in its new quarters at 2(Cn Devonshire St. The equipment at the new place of busi- ness is of the most modern type and the new large ice chest is especially well ar- ranged, the ice being put in directly from the street. Shipping business with the firm is good. Joseph Fuller of Leominster has leased a stall at the Boston Flower Exchange and Edward Rogean is to handle his flowers. The W. W. Rawson Co. of Arlington is devoting a large number of its green- houses to Carnations; the company has leased stalls at the Boston Flower Exc, where Arnold Pembroke will be in charge. The Rawson establishment used to be entirely devoted to growing of vege- tables. The Breck-Robinson Nursery Co. of Lexington has an exhibition of Gladioli well w<»rth visiting; crowds of people fre- quiMit the nursery to see these fields. All the newest varieties are on view. The company has just leased a stall at the Boston Flower Exc. and large daily ship- ments of flowers are sent there for dis- tribution. Harry Ward is the market salesman. Robert T. Christofferson of Lowell has leased a stall at the Boston Flower Exc. Charles H. Rice of Lexington has also leased a stall and his flowers are to be marketed by salesman Arthur Carr. Frank P. Putnam of Lowell, who spe- cializes in Pompon Chrysanthemums, and grows them to perfection, is the first sending these varieties to market ; they are handled by McAlpine & McDonald. James F. M, Farquhar, who has been in poor health for the past two years, has gone to Florida, his wife going with him. Mr. Farquhar has legions of friends and they all feel much sympathy for him over his long illness. All hope that the congenial warm weather in the South will speedily remove his ailments. At Welch's store on Devonshire St. ex- cellent shipping business is reported. They are receiving a good supply of ex- cellent Roses of the newer varieties. Car- nations are reaching them in larger quan- tities. Arthur Fewkes, Robert Cameron and Edward Howard were the judges at the Milton Fall exhibition. "The exhibits of fruits and vegetables were of fine quality. In this connection one would think that the work done by the Mass. Hort. Society for the past 75 years or more would have accomplished something in educating our nearby towns ; yet, when one is asked to judge one of the shows held in the su- burbs he at once sees that they have practically learned nothing about arrang- ing exhibits or yet the getting up of a schedule. That at Milton was a good example of a poorly staged show where there was ample good material and an excellent hall in which to house the ex- hibits. Penn's store on Tremont st. has an elaborate display in its windows of es- pecially well grown ferns and most beau- tifully grown Crotons. The display at- tracted crowds of people, thus proving that fine displays in windows are one of the best advertising cards. The W. W. Edgar Co. of Waverley are busy housing plants that have been grown in frames during the Summer. The huge batches of Cyclamen plants are pictures of health. Begonias are doing well and are fine examples of good cul- ture, likewise the Poinsettias, ferns and other plants. Fred C. Becker of Cambridge devotes most of his houses to plants. One of the specialties is C.vclamen and these have done especially well this Simimcr. Be- gonias are here in large batches and are beginning to blossom. Bulbs are a spe- cialty ; hundreds of thousands are being potted up now. On a recent visit to the Henry M. Robinson Co. I noted the finest flowers of Golden Glow Chrysanthemums yet seen this season. Shipping business is very good and the company has been especially busy during the past week. R. C. Revere, Mass. — George H. Sullivan, a florist of 12,3 Reservoir ave.. died on Sept. 22. following an operation. September 30, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 771 $3.00-$5.00 per 100 I Dahlias for cut-flower purposes are the only varieties we handle. Our growers have over a hundred acres in cultivation. We are in a position to offer you Dahlias in large quantity. You cannot get such DAHLIAS as we have and such ser- vice as we offer you, elsewhere. The enormous quantity we handle and the many satisfied customers are our strongest arguments. Cattleyas They are more plentiful with us and we can furnish them in quantity. Also Dendrobium Formosum. THE BEST $2S.OO per lOO Valley Enough every day to fill your order. Depend on us to supply you this season. BEAUTIES Our growers are doing exceptionally well with their Beauties this season, producing large flowers of a good color. We have a good supply of the long and medium grades. THELEONIESSENCO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS N . W. Cor. 12^.i:'&RaceSts. Philadelphia. Pa. U'hen ordering. pl<-app mpptton The EirhnngP Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers Philadelphia, Sept. 26, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted Roses— A. Beauty, Special Fancy Extra No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 2500 16.00 12.00 8.00 ^6.00 4.00 2.00 Killarney 2.00 White Killarney 2.00 MUady 2.00 My Maryland 2.00 Prince de Bulgarie (Mrs. Taft). Radiance 2 00 2.00 J. J. L. Mock Mrs. Charlea Russell 3.00 3.00 Mrs. Francis Scott Key 3.00 2.00 Hadley 2 00 Ophelia 2.00 Adiantum, Ordinary .75 Antirrhinum, per bunch Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch Sprengeri, per bunch .25 .25 .50 Bouvardla Callas Chrysanthemums. Ordinary. . Dahlias 6. on 1,00 to 30.00 to 20.00 to 15 00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to to 4.00 to 8.00 to to to .... to 8.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 15,00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to S.OO to 8.00 to 1.00 to to to .50 to .50 to 3.00 to to . . . to 15.00 to 3.00 Carnations, Inf. grades, all col. 1 White Standard Varieties. Fancy Varieties Pink. Red Yellow and var. White Pink Red , Yellow and var.. Daisies. Ferns, Hardy Forget-Me-Nots Freesia Galax Leaves.. Gladiolus Lillum Longiflorum Rubrum Lily of the Valley Mignonette Fancy Narcissus (Paper White) . . Orchids — (battleyas Cypripediums Pansles, per 100 bunches.. Peonies Smilax, per doz. strings.. . Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas Tuberose Tulips, Single Double Violets, Single Double Waier Lilies 1.00 to 2.00 to to to to to to to to to 3 to .15 .10 2.00 8.00 60.00 2.00 i.'s'o ' .35 to to to .15 to 4.00 to 10.00 to )to 6.00 to to to to 75.00 to to 3.00 to to 2.40 to ... to .75 to 3.00 to to to to to viiiiiuiiiiiiniiuniiiiH[]iiiiiiiiiniciiiuiiinm[]iiiuiijiiii[]iiiiiiinm[]Uiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiuiiiui[iuiuiniiii[]iiiiiiiinut]iiiinimuniiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiHiiiiit*:< I PHILADELPHIA I Wholesale Market and News of the City | <:< Better Business The market showed cou.siderable improvement last week owiug to declin- ing receipts and increasing demands. The marked feature of the market is the Dah- lia. For tlie past several years at this time the market was generally over- flooded with Dahlias, a condition that to a certain extent had a deteriorating ef- fect upon other lines. The Dahlia sup- ply has been reduced considerably this season, several causes being advanced for this ; namely, the heat and prolonged drought of this Summer, a most serious drawback, and then the plantings have been reduced considerably, some of the growers dropping out of the game en- tirely. The price average is considerably better than for last year. Asters are almost over with ; it has been a hard Summer for them. The qual- ity has been poor all season. The sup- ply of Gladioli is daily growing smaller ; they continue in active demand. There is a good call for Roses with a fair supply in all varieties including American Beauty. New crop Carnations are selling well ; the supply however is still very small. Valley is increasing ; there is more Valley in the market at "^for FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS Good, healthy, firat-size plants PINK 100 1000 5000 Alice $7.50 $65.00 8000 Enchantress 7.00 55,00 6000 Rose Pink Enchantress. . . 7.50 60.00 RED 2000 Champion 7.50 60.00 SOOO Beacon 7.50 60.00 2000 Victory 7.00 5.5.00 wiiriE 100 500U Matchless $7.50 4000 White Wonder 7.50 ,1000 White Perfection 7,50 3000 Alma Wjrd 0.00 We will probably be sold out within ii ^ Better Wire Your Order. FIELD-GROWN VIOLETS CALENDULA 100 Lady Campbell S6.00 Princess of Wales 6.00 Marie Louise 6.00 California 6 00 Gov. Herrlck 0.00 CALCEOLARIA 100 Best Strain. 2M-inch $7.00 1000 $50,00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 1000 $60.00 Orange King. 2,'2-inch. 100 $3.50 1000 $60,00 60,00 60.00 50.00 ^eek. 1000 $30.00 CINERARIA Half dwarf, selected strains, 2J^- inch $3.50 $30.00 We can furnish everything you want in the way of plants. Any size — any quantity. GERANIUMS Prepare for the usual shortage of the best Commercial Varieties. Order Now for November, December, January or February delivery: Poitevine, Ricard, S. A. Nutt, E. G. Hill, Maryland, Perkins, Buchner, Alliance, Thibaut and others. 2J4-inch, S22.50 per 1000 for early orders. At this price they are cheaper than Rooted Cuttings. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. THE WHOLESALE FLORISTS OF PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA 117 West 28th Street 1608-1620 Ludlow Street BALTIMORE WASHINGTON Franklin and St. Paul Sts. 1216 H Street, N. W. m-ilering. pliuse luemiMii 11 TJie Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange The Finest in ROSES, GLADIOLI, ASTERS. EASTER LILIES and all Seasonable Flowers at all times We can serve you to your entire satisfaction A trial order will convince you 1615 RANSTEAD STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. 1517 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. DAHLIAS, NfEW CROP CARNATIONS, ROSES and CHRYSANTHEMUMS Closing Daily At S P. M.; Saturdays 1 P. M. When ordering, please mention The Eachaoge WIV1.J.BAKER Wholesale Florist 12 South Mole St., PhUadelphia, Pa. CARNATIONS and CHRYSANTHEMUMS When ordtTing, please mention The Exchange Berger Bros. Stuart H. Miller ^■^^ A i>nrnnl0t.A lino n( (>vap«4VilTis in Wholesale Florist* Choicest Seasonable Flowers In Quantity 1225 Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. \\'h-'n nr<1..rlng. pipiipp nu'iitlnii The Exchangi* the present time than the writer has «een for the past six months ; w.ir prices still prevail. Cattleyas are on the increase with a falling off in price. Lilies are somewhat like the present stock market, rather flurried. The first Violets of the season were noted. Golden Glow 'Mums are arriving poorly. A few October Frost are coming in. Cosmos is most abundant. Oak foliage is to be had. The M. Rice Co. is now located in its new and handsome building at 122-24 Spring Garden st. We said, New and handsome," naturally ! Bernard Eschner. president of the company, says more. He said, "It is the finest and most completely equipped building designed exclusively for the manufacture and purpose of flo- rist supplies in the world." We agree with ]Mr, Eschner. It is a most hand- some and durable structure embodying all the latest and most modern features of the builders' art and ingenuity. The building is 54ft. wide and 102ft. deep, ex- tending to the small street in the rear. Its exterior appearance is most impos- ing, with white tile stone to the second A complete line of everything in Cut Flowers Philadelphia Quality 1617 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Bell Telephone Keystone Telephon* Komada Brothers oiT^^oi WIRE DESIGNS FLORISTS* SUPPLIES Anj/ Wire Detiffn at ahort notic4 1008 Vine Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA W'ht'n urderlng. please mention The Exchange floor and from there on to the roof in light buff brick in panelled style. Two Strozzi lamps add dignity and distinction to the entrance. The building is five stories high with a basement. It is fire proof to the last degree possible with iron and concrete. To what extent this has been accomplished may be gleaned from the fact, as stated by Mr. Eschner, that the insurance rate has been reduced from $1.10 at the old building to 9e. here. Wood has been eliminated wherever pos- sible. With the exception of the offices the doors throughout- are steel. On the first floor are located the general offices, the private ofliees of Mr. Eschner and Mr. Brunswick, a reception room for 772 The Florists' Exchange' FIORKT^' SlIPPIIFS ?55?sBMwo6DEfJ ri/l I ; 1" • ■ ^ r..l r/».n... DAILY SHIPMENTS FROM Wnolesale Lommission \.ui r lowers sixty growers Winterson's Seed Store wabash Aye. Chicago Wheu orderiaic. plMi«g mepllon The Etcbangf The Chicago Flower Growers Association PAUL R. KLINGSPORN, Manafter WhoUaah Crowera of Cut Ftowmra and Flanta 1(2 N. WABASH AVE. CHICAGO BEAUTIES, LILIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS ANIJ EVERYTHING SEASONABLE WTiep ordering, plecje meptlon The Eicbange E. G. HILL CO. Wholesale Florists Richmond, Indiana When ordering. pleiM mention Th« Eielnii«« Florists' Supplies McCallum Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. H. B. Philpott, Pre*. V BuDBK, Vice-Prea. Long Distance Telephone Central 3371 Everythtntf In Cut Flowers When ordering, please meplloD The Excbftpge ERNE & KLINGEL Wholesale Florists and Supplies TO-BAK-INE 80 East Randolph St. CHICAGO When ordering, please mention The Eicb»nee salesmen and a large show room. Back of this is the onler and filling depart- ment, then the shipping department tak- ing in the full width of the building and leading out to a loading platform. It is a daylight building, the whole front and rear being one expanse of glass, and with windows on the side walls, and with the interior painted all in white, light is distributed everywhere. The second and third floors are stock rooms ; the fourth floor is the basket making and painting department equipped with the latest labor saving devices, including air blown paint machines and baking rooms. The fifth floor is given over to the making iif wreaths, designs and baskets. A 'lb,- 000 gallon capacity tank on the roof, to- gether with a smaller tank insures a con- stant pressure of water for the automa- tic fire sprinkler system all through the building. In a separate boiler room in the basement two Spencer self feeding magazine boilers furnish the heat. A large freight elevator and a small pack- age elevator with automatic fire doors on all floors and a separate fire tower are included. The comfort of the employees is not forgotten with a cheerful rest room and pleasaut surroundings, all tending to promote harnumy and co-operation with the beneficial results of higher efficiency. Other Notes Next Tuesday evening, Oct. 3, is the regular monthly meeting of the Flo- rists' Club. This will be election night. The nominees up to serve for the ensuing year are : For president, Adolph Faren- wald and \V. F. Therkildson ; vice-presi- dent, David E. Colflesh ; secretary. David Kust and Fred W. Cowpertwaite ; treas- urer, Oeorge Craig. ,1. 1>. Kisele and J. Otto Thilow have returni'd from a pleasant automobile trip to the .\-. N. I'ierson's big place at Crom- well, Conn. Side trips were also taken tlirough New Jersey and New York. Pcunock Bros, are making some hand- some window displays with Dahlias and Crotons, Oak foliage, baskets and plush-— a harmonious combination, riotous in color. The ,T. J. Hnbermehl's Sons, Bellevue and Uitz shops are being briKbtoned and refreshed with new coats of paint. George Auegle of the Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., reports the arrival ot some ver.v fine new crop Carnations. Roses and Chrysanthemums are also being re- ceived of extra quality. The Macaw Bros, of Norwood are mar- keting some very excellent Scottii ferns and Crotons. The Moore Seed Co. is meeting a brisk demand for Panerwhite Narcissus. The Henry P. Mic'licll Co. is making attractive displays of all seasonable bulbs and report a lively demand. A. T. PYFER & CO. 30 EAST RANDOLPH STREET. CHICAGO. ILL, When ordering, pleeee mention The Excbence Nbttih L. Parkm, Sec'y A. T. Prraa, Treu. ft Manaier WHOLESALE FLORISTS Wholesale Prices of Cut Flow^ers ChicE^o, Sept. 25, 1916 Prices quoted are by the hundred unless otherwise noted ROSES — American Beauty. Specials per^doz. 36-inch stems 30-inch stems " 24-inch stems " 18 to 20-inch Short Ceclle Brunner Geo. Elgar Fire Flame Wblte and Pink Klllamey. Specials Fancy Medium Short Klllarney Brilliant, specials. . . Medium Short Milady, special Fancy Seconds Short Mrs. Aaron Ward, special Medium Short Mrs. Chas. Russell, special. . . . Firsts Fancy Medium Short Richmond, special Fancy Medium Short Sunburst, special Medium Seconds Mrs. Taft. Fancy Medium Short Ophelia, special Select Medium Short 2.50 to 3.00 2.00 to 2.50 1.50 to 2.00 1.00 to 1.50 .75 to 1.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to 4 00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to 4 00 to 2 00 to 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 300 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 8.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 to 8 00 4.00 to 6.00 2.0Oto 3.00 6.00 to 8.00 4 00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 CARNATIONS— Standard f^"" Varieties |gX.V.:; ! ! ! 1 •Fancy fwhite (•The IllghestJ pj^k Grades ofsfdl if~f Varieties.) l,"^*" Adlantum Asparagus, Bunch Sprengeri " Strings Asters, Common *' Fancy Calendulas Chrysanthemums, per dos. . Dahlias Gardenias, per doz Ferns, Hardy, per 1000 Galax Leaves, per 1000 Gladioli, Common '* Fancy Leucothoe Sprays Lillum Longlflorum Lllium rubrum Lily of the Valley Mexican Ivy Mignonette Orchids^-Cattleyas, per dos.. Dendrobiums Oncldiums Smilax Sweet Peas, Spencers " " Common 25 25 50.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 3.00 1.00 100 1.00 1.60 1.50 150 1.00 1.50 2.00 4.00 .25 8.00 3 00 5.00 3.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 to 1.50 to 1 50 to 150 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to .35 •o .30 to 60.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 300 to 3.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 1.50 to 2.00 to 4.00 to S-00 to .50 to 10.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to .75 to 4.00 to 12.00 to S.OO to o.OO to 15 00 to 1.00 )to to to to to to to to to to to to .75 All the Leading Varieties oj RoSeS and CsumattonS PETER REINBERG 2',a^±e'iSrK..„.». 30EaslRaiiilolphSl, CHICACO, ILL. <-iiiuinii»i[]inii»iMii[]niiiiiiiiiniiiimiinii[iiniuimiKiiiiiimniiiwiiuuiiui]UiiiuiaiiiiiiniiimiiiiniimimciiiumnmnMuui^ I CHICAGO and the WEST I I The Wholesale Market and News of the City | •MiiminiiiBiiiiiiiiiiiJiiiiiiiiiiiiiutiiiiiiiiifuiti iiiiiuciuiiuniiiiiimuiiuuiciuiniiiiuitimnnnmuuiuiiiiaitininmiiiiiiiuiiniincxDminulEO Market Sept. 1 usvial season market. The cutting away frost and the 5. — This has been an un- n the wholesale cut Hower long interval between the of the outdoor supply by failure of the indoor sup- ply to make a close connection with the passing of the Summer stock, has caused an extreme scarcity that has no parallel in the September market. The usual cry at this season is for an early frost that will aid materially in marketing the full greenhouse supply that has heretofore been available in September. This sea- sou conditions have been reversed. The frost came before the Autumn green- house crops were ready to take the place of the Summer flowers. Stock of all kinds is so scarce that buyers are wait- ing in the wholesale houses for it to come in and when it does it is disposed of at once. Shipping trade is good and, combined with a fair local consumption, causes a demand that is considerably ahea' - eial demand. Ne-WB Notes A report that the family of E. O. Or- pet, father of William Orpet, recently acquitted of the charge of slaying Marion Lambert, was about to remove to Cali- fornia, was denied on Sept. 23 by B. O. Orpet and his employer Cyrus McCor- mick, and published in the Sunday Tri- bune of the 24th inst. It was said that Orpet was to take charge of the Stan- ley McCormick estate in California. Cy- rus MeCormick said he had heard of no desire on the part of Mr. Orpet to re- sign. Mr. Orpet's numerous friends in trade circles in Chicago will be glad to know that he has decided to remain among them. Erne & Klingel are receiving some tine Asters from Eastern growers that are sold as quicklv as they reach them. This house had made a specialty ot Dahlias for several seasons past but Chas. Erne states that their Dahlia growers lost the best part of their crops this season on account of early frost. . ,. . , The Chicago Sunday Herald published the full program of the Vegetable Grow- ers' Convention at the La Salle Hotel the present week in its edition of bept. ■'4 Vaughan's Seed Store took liberal space on the same page. Other advertis- ers in that issue were the Poehlmann Bros. Co., Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., John C. Moninger Co., Kroeschell Bros. Co , and the Soil Improvement Commit- tee of the National Fertilizer Association. The Poehlmann Bros. Co. has on the way a shipment of 7000 Phaltenopsis from the Philippines which will be added to its already extensive orcli"! depart- ment on arrival. A shipment ot IS.OUW Azaleas from Belgium is expected m November. ., , The new greenhouses of Geo. ^Veilana at Niles are about ready for planting. Steam was turned on tor the first time on Sept l(i. Mr. Weiland will consign his stock to the Chicago Flower Growers Association, being a prominent stock- holder in that association. Paul >I. Palez ot Little Rock, Ark., ' came up the past week to purchase some bulbs. He has ordered some large ship- ments direct from Holland that have failed to come through so far and as his customers are getting impatient he came up in person for a hurry up shipment to tide him over until his own importation "'waiter Mott, representing Benjamin Hammond. Beacon, N. T., has been in the citv for several days and is attending the Vegetable Growers' Convention at which Mr Hammond has an extensive exhibit. Sam Seligman of the American Bulb Co. has a large display of novelties in the supply line this week at the Morrison ''"Five cars of Dutch bulbs reached Chi- cago Monday. .This is the largest ship- September 80, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 773 HEWS STRONG RED POROUS INC. 1904 POTS STANDARD, AZALEA, BDLB, ORCHID, FERN, HANGmO, EMBOSSED, ROSE, CARNATION, PALM, CTCLAMEN, OUT FLOWER, SPECIAL SHAPES TO ORDER. CHICKEN FOUNTS, PIGEON NESTS, BEAN POTS, ETC. Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of Flower Pots in the World. A. H. HEWS & CO. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. (^^i^?''F-» New Vork. N. Y. When ordering, pleuse mcntlop The Exchapge meut of bulbs to reach us this season and the dealers are now in high glee. Max Ringier has disassociated himsell from the establishment of Kennicot Bros. Co. and is taking a much needed rest. Peter Reinberg had a good season on the sale of field grown Carnation plants and is at present entirely sold out. The heat was turned on the past week on the mammoth greenhouses of the A. F. Amling Co. at Maywood and the new houses are at present in full working con- dition. W. J. Smart, representing Knight & Struck, of New York, was in the city the past week. Cincinnati, 0. Market and Notes Cool weather has put a serious crimp into the cut of Roses. The de- mand for them, however, is stronger than it was and many more could be used were they available. Carnations may be had in fair quantities. They are cleaning up each day. Easter Lilies are plentiful and meet with a good demand. The first Sweet Peas of the season made their ap- pearance last week. Dahlias are selling readily. Cosmos is in a large supply. Some Snapdragon may be had. The supply of green goods is sufficient for present needs. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Peterson have been on an auto trip through the East. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Gillette and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mayhall drove to Spring- field, O., on Sunday. The R. G. Kootz Floral Co. is open- ing a new retail store on Opera place, be- tween Race and Pine sts. Tom Windrow has gone to Leesburg, Fla. The Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange has been getting in some excellent Taft Roses. Among recent visitors were Wm. Rodg- ers and W. G. Matthews, Dayton, O., Frank Ball. Indianapolis, Ind. ; C. L. Kincaid, Vevay. Ind., and Morris Gross- berg, representing A. L. Vaughan & Co., Chicago, 111. Teddy. St. Paul, Minn. The demand for all cut flowers has been exceptionally heavy, Holm & Olson have been making inroads on Chrysanthemum Golden Glow, Smith's Advance and Early Frost, from their greenhouses. Roses and Carnations are not plentiful owing to the duU cold week Nen' H«adquartec8 of. the M. Rico Co., Philadelphia THE PETERS & REED POTTEDY CO. SOUTH ZANESVILLE. OHIO RED POTS WM. M. WARRIN 16 West 23d St.. NEW YORK SPECIALTIES I. G. KIMBLE t EMt Lain St.. CHICAGO Made of Washed Clays — Uniformly Burned — Carefully Packed When ordering, plt-a.e meotlop Tb. Bxcb.pge She WhILLDIN PoTTERY COMPANY FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y when ordering, pleaae mentloD The Exchange ju.st past. Rubrum Ijilies are scarce, and Giganteum rarely offered. There is also brisk demand for pot stock in palms and ferns for home decoration on the arrival home from the lake resorts. O. R. Ekhardt made an extensive trip through the Dakotas the past week. Chas. Nordeen, of the Jewel Nursery Co., Lake City, Minn., was a caller, and visited several greenhouses in town while waiting for connections. Phil. Foley made a flying visit this week end. Holm & Olson Nurseries are prepar- ing for Fall business ; prospects appear good for a brisk rush from the landscape section. The growers had a busy week getting their stock under cover and the coal pile taken care of. All pot stock is nicely under way. Cyclamen and Poinsettias look promising. Anxiety is felt for the delivery of French bulb stock ; only small quantities arriving tardily on large or- ders. We hope for better delivery on the Dutch bulbs. The florists are busy with Fall trade Windows are more attractive. There was noted, on Saturday, at Holm iS. Olson's store, a large rustic vase planted with hybrid Cattleyas in full bloom this attracted much attention from the public. In the Exchange, under date of Sept 9, the paragraph pertaining to decorated automobile described Holm & Olson* as Minneapolis florists. This was an error and should have read St. Paul florists. W. E. T. SYRACUSE Standard Red Pots STRONG-LIGHT-POROUS IVrtte for Catalogue and Prices Syracuse Pottery L. BREITSCHWERTH, Prop. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Red Standard Pots Look ahead and see where you can get THE BEST POT for your money you are going to spend this Summer to stock your greenhouses. Think of us— write us— try us The Keller Pottery Co. 213-223 Pearl'St.. Norristown, Pa. Fort Wayne, Ind. Great Scarcity We have had several killing frosts during the past week and a scarcity of outdoor flowers on the market was the result. The continued drought had made the Asters, Dahlias. Zinnias exceedingly scarce. The cut of Roses is very good and all are used up each day by the big demand. Giganteum and rubrum Lilies are in moderate supply at present. Car- nations are daily improving in quality and are used in funeral work where shorter stemmed flowers are required. Cattleyas are improving iji quality and Valley is easier to procure, and is in fine demand. Yellow Chrysanthemums are the latest arrivals. The funeral of Mrs. Sol. Rothschild, wife of a very jirominent merchant of this city, called for a quantity of high class funeral work for which the Flick Floral Co. had a very large share. This firm also had the Braun-Miller wedding. Peirce Paper :iPL_ wi Flower Pot Made in atandard siiea of 2-iD. to 5-in. The beat Paper Pot for ahipping purposes. Samplee fur- nished free. Aak youv dealer for them. E. ALLAN PEIRCE 40 Oak Si.. W.ldum, Man The handsome Golden Glow 'Mums on the local market are irom the greenhouses of A. .7. Lanternier & Co. on Walton ave. This firm has recently had their flower shop on Calhoun st. redecorated. Frank J. Knecht reports .shipping trade as very good this Fall. They are cutting a fine lot of Roses in the Rus- sell, Shawyer and Ophelia. Visitors to this city last week were : H. Northwood of Warsaw, Ind.; J- F. Davtoh of the Madison Basketcraft Co., Madison. O., and Harold S. Lion, of LioU & Co., New York. D. B. 774 The Florists' Exchange (FORMERLY THE FUMIGATING KINO) KILLS ALL APHIS $3.00 per 100 lb. Bag on Cars York, Pa. Resell direct to thi IIOT SELL IT TO YOl, II you demenr Tooiccb I^ttwderTnffFjsCuaranteeato Burn, i will Burn acd Give Perfect Satisfaction, or Money B«ck» TUB B. A. STOOTHOFP & CO.. YORK, PA I urdeiing, pleafie meDtloo Tbe Exctiause The Renowned Food For Plants MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND en itrflerlng. ph'aBe mention The Exchange The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlps and soft scale. Qt., $1.00; eaX. ts.eo. IVIKOTIAIVA A 12 per cent, nicotine solution prop- erly diluted for fumigating or vapor- izing. Qt., $1.50; gal., $4.50. Until further notice shipments of our products Fauglne, Vennine and Scallne will be subject to conditions of the chemical market. Prompt shipments can be gruaranteed on Apbine and Nlkotlana. APHINE MANUFACTURING CO MADISON, N. J. Whpn orderlnE- please mention The Eicbange BKflNb, Unequaled for Greenhouse and Landscape Fertilizing The Pulverized Manure Co. 34 UNION STOCK YARDS CHICAGO Wben ordering, please mentltm The Kxcbang*- FRIEDMAN'S BEST TOBACCO POWDER, 4c.lb.,'b°C TOBACCO DUST, 2c. lb. CC TOBACCO DUST, Ic. lb. i° J,""^, TOBACCO STEMS, 75«. rba"" Larfte Bale, weiKhing 300 to 400 lbs., $2.50 Special prices In Tons and Carload Lota J.J Friedman, 28S-289 Metropolitan Ava. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Wlien orderiDC. please aienttoa Tlie BxchaDfa ITl/lS W66D-KILL6R Grass and Weed-Klllintf Chemical One Quart (covers 150 sq. ft.) $0.50 One Gallon 1.50 Write for discounts and further particulars ATLAS PRESERVATIVE COMPANY OF AMERICA Dept. A, 95 Liberty St.. NEW YORK CITY When ordering, please mention Tbe Bxchange Humus $5.00 per ton, F. O. B. cars COLIN CAMPBELL 90 Nassau Street, New York City When urderlng, please mention Tbe Exchange Kansas City, Mo. .\. Newell recently made a trip to Ex- celsior Springs and spent a weeli at that resort. lie is selling a good many hos- pital baskets. Mr. Newell recently bought some Chinese novelty decorations. With the Fashion show business run- ning exceptionally good it was necessary tor most of the florists to increase their forces. The Alpha Floral Co., especially, which has decorations in almost every live business house to keep up, has had to employ several new "men. Under S. Clark, the advertising agent, this com- pany has been getting out large orders for catalogs. From Minneapolis recently came a call for .500 catalogs. Small or- ders have been coming in in large num- bers. Mr. Clark expects to clean out the present supply of these books in two or three months. ' With the catalogs are sent letters of instructions. Weekly let- ters are sent to the agents throughout the country. These letters contain the news of the Kansas City market, giving the agencies a cue as to what to push. I'rices. largely retail, are quoted, also. Usually with these letters are -enclosed folders' illuslraling the different staples and late novelties. The l.eo M. (Jilday Flower Shop has been doing a good business during the first week of the Willis Wood opening. This increase in business was very marked after the installation of the candy business. Mr. (iilday has had to hire another girl to take care of the flower shop at night. The .\pollo Flower Shop is displaying some cut flowers which are the envy of some of the other florists. Most of this stock is home grown. The Fashion show has added its weight of business and to carry it all Mr. Peppers recently added Miss Hazel Booth to his force. The .Apollo is making many deliveries to hospitals and is doing a big funeral busi- ness. G. K. Parker, manager of the Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co., recently or- dered a large supply of ferns from the greenhouses in Pleasant Hill, Mo., with the intention of putting up a non-com- petitive exhibit at the amateur flower show held at the Hotel Muehlebach, Sept. 2.3. However they did not arrive in time for the show and Mr. Parker dis- tributed them in the store. According to several florists who stopped in the shop while attending the show at the Hotel Muehlebach, it is one of the best exhibitions of ferns they ever saw. With the remodelling, the ferns give a very classy appearance to the shop. Samuel Murray, florist, has gone to Excelsior Springs on business to stay some time. With him went Mr. Kingier of the W. W. Barnard Seed Co., Chicago. Alpha Elberfield, manager of the Alpha Floral Co., has done what no other flo- rist has ever done, and that is to hire an advertising man to take charge of that end of his business. This shop has more publicity to attend to than any other stcu'e. With the system of dis- tributing catalogs to the surrounding city florists thei*e comes a great deal of cor- respondence. S. Clark, formerly em- ployed on the Kansas City Star and by the" Ferr.v-Hanly-Schott Advertising Co., has already taken the position. Only the highest class of advertising will be given to the papers. Sam Seligman. representing the Ameri- can Bulb Co., Chicago, was in the city recently. Wm. U. Rock, manager of the Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., has gone on a fish- ing trip floating down the Jim River, some miles north of Galena, Kans. The three new greenhouses being erected by E. E. Stockdale of the E. E. Stockdale Greenhouse are in the final stages of construction. Jas. B. Masson, florist, has been patch- ing up his greenhouse and cleaning up generally in preparation for Winter. Mrs. T. a. Mosele:^ has been spending a vacation of some time in the Summer home at Forest Lake. Ed. Ellsworth, manager of the Rosery, has discontinued living at Forest Lake because of the children whom he is send- ing to school. There are no schools near the resort. Mr. Ellsworth has been doing considerable remodeling, getting ready for Winter. During the past week he has been busy with Fall weddings. A. P. Barbe, florist, is expecting big results of his Chrysanthemums this year. He says they will be in bloom about the 10th of October. Mrs. L. C. Fields says that her hus- baud has been planting bulbs and making other preparations for Winter. B. S. B. Cleveland, 0. President S. N. Penticost of the Cleve- land Florists' Club has announced the following as the standing committees of the year : Executive committee — H. P. Knoble, chairman, Timothy Smith, George Bate, O. P. Blackman, Frank Friedley. Entertainment committee — Walter Cook, chairman. Frank Ritzen- thaler, Chas. Bastian. Reception or Glad Hand committee — H. P. Merritt, chair- man, H. P. Rapley, K. W. Fox. Last week we took in the Lake Co. Fair. The grounds, which are very com- modious, are just west of Painesville and east of Mentor. Besides a large amount of fancy horses, cattle and poultry, housed in permanent buildings, there was a display of flowers, plants and ever- greens. Ralph Huntington made a dis- play of some .50 vases of annuals, her- baceous flowers and Gladioli. The Storrs & Harrison Co. put up a large display of miscellaneous shrubs and evergreens, while Cole of Painesville made a fine dis- play of gold and silver Arborvitae in fanc.v forms, besides general nursery stock and hybrid and tea Roses. We were also pleased to see the interest amateurs took in displaying their flowers. Some shell pink Asters of the Comet type were the best we have seen this year. Geo, Bate, of the Cleveland Cut Flower Co., and Al. Barber of the Jones & Russell Co., also visited the fair. Tbe Naumann Co. of E. 12th st. make a specialty of Lorraine Begiuiias and they know how to grow them. There were two house of Begonias in Sin. and (iin. pots, looking thrifty and well furnished with foliage. This is one of the places it is a pleasure to visit. E. G. W. Attention, Mr, Grower! Do not neglect to use Animal Manures. However, don't depend on them for plant foods. These Manures are de- pendable only in supplying Organic Matter for your soil. The next step is to use Magic 99'^ i Pure Carbonate of Lime to reduce the Organic Matter to Humus and fix the Ni- trogen of your Soil in this Humus. It also will aid and assist in those import- ant functions of Bacterial Activity and consequent Nitrification. The third, and very important, step is to use Magic Pure Bone Meals and Magic Complete Fertilizers of High Plant Food Content to supply those three essential elements — Nitrogen, Phos- phorus and Potassium — necessary to produce Growth. Productiveness and Quality in all Floral and Vegetable Products. Other growers are using Magic Fertilizers and feeding the Magic Way, and are get- ting best results possible. You will, too. Let u3 send you our InformatioD Blank, our Famous Feeding Charts, and "Factor.v-to-Consumer'8 Prices." Write us now — today. Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co. 810 EXCH.VNOE .WE. Union Stock Yards CHICAGO H llllHlllllllllimHIII lit nr.lrrlnc. pleasi ■ ■n The K\i'hang< NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK For destroying insect life on Plants, etc, Per box ( 1 doz. roUa) S0.60 Per case (12 doz. roUe) 6.60 Get our list of other supplies GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER,%1SlS^ lS2i Pine St., St. Loolt, Mo. '- plO'HSp mi*ntlon Thf KTc-hanc* iortnc pU NIKOTEEN For SprayiQg a APHIS PUNK For FUTnicAtiog Aak your dealar (or H Nicotine Mf^. Go. ST. LOUIS m.'ntlun The Kxehangt ASHES Unleached Hardwood Ashes $12.00 per ton, in barrels or bags. Capacity 50 tons a week. W. H. LEIDY, Swarthmore, Pa. Whtn ordAiioc, pleas* mcntloD 111* Kxcbanf* September 30, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 775 We Are Right Out in Front WHEN IT COMES TO Sash Operating Devices or Greenhouse Fittings A trial order convinces, or an inquiry asking for our catalog will assure you that we are the concern to deal with. Write today to ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. Wben oi-diTing, please mention The Exchange Kalamazoo, Midi. The first frosts of the season occurred the early part of the week and while not especially severe were sufficient to kill off tender plants like Beans, Toma- toes, Melons, etc., leaving the hardier stocks to stay, we hope, a few weeks longer. Outdoor Asters and Dahlias are look- ing well just now and some really first dass flowers are offered on the corners of the streets downtown. The 5e. and 10c. stores are offering small ferns and Asparagus out of Sin. pots at lOc, and are selling quite a num- ber. Of course the Fall bulbs are now regularly carried at these as well as by the department stores. W^hy Not Side I.ines7 I have often wondered why the smaller retail storemen do not carry some side lines to help over the long Summer months when there is so little doing in the cut flower trade. Surely there must i)e something one might carry to cut down the heavy overhead expense account without hurting the trade in flowers. In- deed, by so doing, retail prices may be better equalized between the storekeper and the suburban grower which, in me- dium sized towns, is often a matter of contention. The grower is busy the year around, either preparing his crops or marketing them, and, not having several months of comparative inactivity to catch up with, he can therefor undersell the average store man and still reap equal profits. Of course, if the latter wants to be exclusive, that is his privilege, and so long as he does not expect to regu- late the price list it's all right, but when he thinks the suburban grower ought to follow his prices he's got another guess coming. Now that the schools are open and most people returned from vacations business picks up somewhat and shipping trade improves right along. Funeral work is still quiet and there is plenty of stock on hand to meet all requirements. The first 'Mums are in and Roses and Carnations rapidly improving. S. B. St. Louis, Mo. Brisker Market Business is much improved. The dash and snap of Autumn has reap- peared. Quite a few good Roses, includ- ing Russell and Milady, are on the mar- ket at from 2c. to 10c. Short field Car- nations bring l%c. Asters, although shortening, are still a factor at 2c. to 4c. Gladioli are near- iug the end of their run, though Panama, King and others still look remarkably well. Lilies are not so plentiful as in previous weeks, and clean up at 10c. Val- ley is sufficient to meet demands. Greens are plentiful. Two unusually interesting plants are bearing blooms and fruit at Shaw's Garden. One is the deadly Upas tree, tlie celebrated poisonous tree of Java. The "ther, in the Economic House, is Carica Papaya, one of the Pawpaws, a native of tropical America. Mullanphy Florists had a very attrac- tive window the latter part of the week. All flowers, even the plastic stands, were carved out in yellow. Wild flowers, in- cluding Goldenrod and Black-eyed Susan, mingled with the best cultivated Caleu- ilula. Zinnias and Dahlias. Miss Madeline Carrol reports business at hef new stoi-e to be gootl. The young lady is up and buying early. Paty Patton has disposed of his big catch of fish and .thus, emptied the aqua- rium at Smith's. Pat says minnows and carp go as well as goldfish. Henry C. Young is putting the finish- ing touches to his orchid and propagating house. The individual garages put up in conjunction with the greenhouse are moneymakers, Mr. Young says. Carl Beyer has a fine lot of Arau- carias, Pandanus, etc. Jos. Windier is the happy father of a baby girl. Mother and child are doing nicely. Windier supplied large orders of phimosis to be used during Home-makers' week at Stix-Baer-Fuller. The St. Louis wholesale Cutflower Co. is about to remove to its new quarters. The refrigerators were just installed : tables are in place and the Ford truck is ready to commence its rounds. The sec- ond floor will be entirely devoted to bas- kets and other supplies. Skylights in the roof and unusually large end windows make the store modern in every respect. O. K. Sanders has been more than busy the past week as an election clerk. Al. Senger is "ripening off" a large crop of Pepper plants. O. J. Pettelere of the Montrose Nur- sery is bu.sy "lining up" Fall trade. C. E. Dewever has an addition to his family, a girl. F. L. S. I I Clubs and Societies Connecticut Horticultural Society Following- the usual two months' va- cation, the Connecticut Horticultural Society held its first Fall meeting on Friday evening. Sept. 22, President Hol- lister presiding. The announcement that "Dahlia Night" would be observed worked splendidly in two ways: the attend- ance was good and there were two ex- hibits of Dahlias that were a sight for sore eyes. John F. Huss, superintendent for Mrs. James J. Goodwin, had on ex- hibition a collection of some 90 varie- ties of every imaginable tint and combi- nation of color; while Warren S. Ma- son, superintendent of the Pope EJstate, Farmington, displayed 30 or more va- rieties. The collections contained nu- merous varieties of cactus, decorative, show, fancy, pompon, Peony-flowered, single, and collarette. The judges were H. R. Hurd. Samuel Gordon and Samuel H. Deming, and both displays received first class certificates. G. Ogren exhibit- ed a vase of Mexican Poppies and a pot of Asters. Mr. Huss in his remarks complained of the depredations made by grasshoppers, many of his Dahlia blooms being entirely eaten by these pests. E. M. Smith of the East Hartford Dahlia Gardens, having been a success- ful competitor at the Boston Flower Show, gave an interesting talk on the history of the Dahlia. A. DIXON. Sec'y. Show at Orange, N. J. The eleventh annual show of the New Jersey Floricultural Society was held in the Jr. O. U. A. M. Hall on. Mon- day; Sept. 18. The date proved to be a trifle early and the number of entries fell short of the previous year. The vege- table classes were well fixed with some fine displays. A group of herbaceous plants and shrubs by the Elizabeth Nur- sery Co. was well staged and received a special prize. A collection of fruit by S. M. and A. Colgate of Orange was the finest ever seen in this part of the country. The judges were John P. So- renson, Alex. Robertson and Walter M. Gray. i Best 36 Dahlias in 12 varieties. First I prize, silver cup, donated by Hitchings & Co., New York City, awarded to Dr. Daniel T. Millspaugh, Paterson, N. J. Best 50 single Dahlias, one or more varieties, C. C. Goodrich, Orang^e, N. J. "METROPOLITAN" THE SIGN OF SUPERIORITY The success of your greenhouse depends largely upon the results previously shown by the builder you employ. Therefore, every grower should investigate the capabilities of the greenhouse builder he selects for the job. The above full iron frame, patented curved eave Metropolitan greenhouse was erected by us for Mr. W. W. Fuller, at Bri.arcliff Manor, N. Y. This house is 26x100 feet, with an absolutely waterproof cement boiler cellar. It is divided into three compart- ments, which are separately heated and ventilated, and, being glazetl with 24x24-inch glass, is extremely light. We also did the masonry. PUT YOUR GREENHOUSE PROBLEMS UP TO US We go anywhere in the U. S. to submit plans and prices Metropolitan Material Co. tg^. PATENTED GREENHOUSES 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, N. Y. When ordering, pk-ase mentiuii Tbe Exihange For 8c— A Genuine "Red Devil" Glass Cutter The standard glatier's tool of the world. Savea labor, effort, time, money, glass. Isn't it worth Sc to teat thpse claims ? Write for Booklet. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., Inc., 90 Chamberg Street, New York City >rth I ity I Greenhouse Woodwork Specialising in Greenhouse Woodwork for the paat quarter of a century Send us your requirements and let us figure with you Inspection of our plant cordially inrited n 1 ir A L FnltoD, Rose & Dwisbt Sb., rrank Van Assche^ jersey city. n. j. When ordering, please mention The BzebanKe PERFECT GREENHOUSES ciay Tile Benches GET OUR PRICES NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE 1503 MASONIC TEMPLE BUILDING Whon nr>1f>r1ng plfHse mpntlnn The F.xrhangp RICHMOND. When nrriprlne pIurhp Low factory cost of material. No skilled labor required. It is fireproof. Nothing to . wear out — will last a lifetime. Can be taken I down and reset. No Ijome for vermin or bugs. Are now furnishing our new beveled rounding comer 9-in. width Floor Tile. Write for particulara. THE CAMP CONDUIT CO., CleveUnd, 0. When ordering, please nipntion Tbe Eicbauge For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories and all other purposes. Get our figure before buying. Estimates freely given. GLASS MPAUICU'C CAfil >^-><' Wooster St. . bUllCn 5 OUW, NEW YORK Tbe RTohangp When or^lerlng. pleasp mention TTi'* Rxchanga Change of Name FROM Quaker City Machine Co. TO The John A. Evans Co. INDIANA BUYING MADE EASY ^^'^"^^^ "^"^ STOCK AND MATERIAL INDEX PAGE 611 776 The Florists' Exchange This grapery was erected by us for Mrs. George Wilson of Philadelphia, on her estate at Great Neck — one of fashionable Long Island's most prominent show places The JACOBS full iron frame and patented cast iron eaves and sills, together with the removable gutter and leader, make this greenhouse just as perfect in every practical detail as any of the larger structures owned by professional growers We know what to do And what not to do What's more, we can save money for you S. Jacobs & Sons Greenhouse Builders 1365-1379 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Greenhouse Material e^^ Hot-Bed Sash t of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar Greenhouse Hardware and Posts— Patent V and U Gutters Oar Grade Invariably the Best Our Prices Right A. DIETSCH CO.. 2638 ShefHeid Ave., Chicago. III. t I866-I9I6 ."ALL HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. Greenhouse' Lumber •PIPE- Wrought Iron of sound second-hand quality with new threads and couplings. 16-foot lengths and up. Also pipe cut to sketch. We guarantee entire satisfaction or return money. Established 1902 Pfaff & Kendall, '""nVw1^k':"n.^/^"- When orrlprlng. pIphwp mention Thp Kxrhdnc** Material Greenhouse Material '^"'^^41,^'"' Pecky Cypress V. E. REICH & SONS 1429 Metropolitui Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Greenhouse Glass Double and single thick selected Glass all sizes, from 6 x 8 to 16 x 24 Ten boxes or more at wholesale prices Royal Glass Works 120 Wooster St, NEW YORK, N. Y. WhoD ordiTliig, please mention The Bxchauffe SERVICE Our classiHcaiion of stock and index thereto were created solely for the benefit of the buyer, whose welfare Is our constant study. As this is the man you arc after, Mr. (irower. our advertlsinil columns make a direct appeal to you. Try our next issue. Forms close Tues- day night. Best 25 show Dahlias in variety, Mr.s. William Barr, West Orange. X. J. Best 25 Decorative Dahlias in variety. W. A. Manda. Inc., South Orange, N. J. Best centerpiece of Dahlias, Peter Hauclt, Jr. East Orange, N. J. Best display or seedling Dahlias. Mrs. William Barr, Best flower of Dahlia, "Hortulanus Flet." Dr. Daniel R. Millspaugh. Best display of "Canna Firebird" in pots, Peter Hauck, Jr. Best display of Gladiolus with no less than 20 spikes arranged for effect, S. M. & A. Colgate. Best 12 decorative Dahlias, one or more varie- ties. W. A. Manda, Inc. Best 12 Cactus Dithlius, one or more varieties. Mrs. \\illi;im Barr. Best six decorative Dahlias, tiirec varieties. Hugh Volkening, Or- ange, N. J. Best four yellow show Dahlias, one variety, Essex County Country Club, Orange, N. J. Best four pink show Dahlias one variety, Dr. Daniel T. Millspaugh. Best four white decorative Dahlias, one variety, Dr. Daniel T. Millspaugh. Best four red decorative Dahlias, one variety. W. A. Manda, Inc. Best four maroon decora- tive Dahlias, one variety, W. A. Manda. Inc. Best four red Cactus Dahlias, in two varieties, Mrs. William Barr. Best four Cactus Dahlias, in two varieties other than the above. Dr. D. T. Millspaugh, also for best 25 pompon Dahlias, in va- riety. Best six decorative Dahlias, one of each in one named variety, W. A. Manda, Inc. Best show Dahlia, straight color. Dr. D. T. Millspaugh. Best deco- rative Dahlia, straight color. Dr. D. T. Millspaugh. Best display of vegetables in 12 varieties, arranged for effect, first Dr. D. T. Millspaugh: second. Peter Hauck, Jr. Best collection of vege- tables, Peter Hauck. Jr. Best display of fruits, S. M. & A. Colgate. Best display of outdoor grown grapes, in variety, Peter Hauck. Jr. Tuxedo (N.Y.) Horticultural Society The final schedule is now ready for our Fall show which will be held at the Tuxedo Club House on Nov. 3, 4 and 5. There are some very interesting classes. One of the special features is the dinner table decorations of 'Mums for a table arranged for eight persons. There are special prizes offered by Scott Bros., A. N. Pierson. C. H. Totty. Knight & Struck Co., Adolph Lewisohn Esq., Weeber & Don, Metropolitan Ma- terial Co., Arthur T. Boddington, Car- ters Tested Seeds. John Scheepers Co., Bon Arbor Chemical Co., Julius Roehrs Co., Burnett Bros., Hitchings & Co., Winter & Co., Vaughan's Seed Store, Peter Henderson Co., Lager & Hurrell. Henry A. Dreer, C. Peterson. At this writing we expect keen competition in most of the classes, as all the boys re- port their crops looking prosperous. THOS. WILSON. Sec'y. Free Trees At a meeting of the Kentucky State Board of Forestry. J. K. Barton, State fore'ster, was re-elected for a term of four years in acknowledgement of the fine work that he has done while in charge of the department. The Board also passed an order authorizing Mr. Barton to distribute tree.'^ from the State nnr- .series for use along public highways, the trees to be supplied free of cost to such persons as will take care of them. Tin this connection read Air. Watson's let- ter on our editorial pages. — Ed,] A powerful tractor is being used to re- move ."^.^.OOO Peach trees at the Dean or- chard, near Bethlehem. Ind.. a few miles from T.ouisville. It is the intention of the Dean Orchard Co. to remove all of the Peach trees and replant the ground with Apples, it having been derided that Peaches are not a paying crop in the cli- mate, and that .\pples have proved profit- able. S()me of the Peach trees are old. while othei's ai'e cfiniparntively young. The (u-cliards were originally established bv .\rgus Dean, who iierarne knowTi as the largest Peach grower in the cminty. In shipping the fruit it was iiecess.ary eithi-r to haul or transport it hv boat a distance of 25 miles to the ship"ing piunt. B. S. B. Greenhouse Building RtTr.ANn. Vt. — William T.. Ford is building a larire additi()n to his green- houses on North st. BoriiESTKR. N. Y. — froorge F.astman obtained permission to bnild six green- houses hero to cost $10i)0 each on his East ave. grounds. OfipEN. T'TAM.^With the completion of the addition, whl.-h is .'ICft. \ l()Oft., I the greenhouses of the Wever Kh.ral Co. I at 740 L'Sth St.. will contain lO.OiMift. of glass. The company also operates a flo- ral establishment at Provo. boiiie ol my I'ncea ou iloi »ttL«t tlvauun Boilerb: Roller to Heat 1.000 Feet of Glass, 60° 137.50 Boiler to Heat 1,300 Feet of Glass. 60» 48.00 Boiler to Heat 2.000 Feet of Glass. 60° 61.50 Boiler to Heat 2,600 Feet of Glass. 60° 73.50 Boiler to Heat 3,000 Feet of Glass, 60° 90,00 Boilers. Steam or Hot Water, up to 60.000 feet of Glass Healinc Capacity J. F. GORMAN, 250Weitl28thSt.,NEWYORK PIPE New and Second Hand ALSO PIPE FITTINGS All Pipe guaranteed absolutely per- fect or replaced without charge Largest Stock of Second Hand Pipe in the East Prompt Shipments special Prieet to FlorUta EAGLE PIPE SUPPLY CO., Inc. 30 Church Street, NEW YORK CITY GLASS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASHES Our pricM can be had by m&il, and It will p>y you to get tbem. We oAiry tlie Urgect •took of SpeeUlly Selected Glus io Greater New York and can lupply any quantity from a box to k earloaa on a one-day notice, and at Ro«k Bottom Prieee. PARSHELSKY BROS. Inc. 21S-217 HaTcmerer St. , Brookirn, N.Y. )reer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same tide. Can't twist and break the glass in drivine. Galvao- ized and will not njst. T lishls or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poin ispatented. Noolherslike it. Order from your deale^ or direct from us. 1000. 7Sc. postpaid. Samples free. HENRY A. DEEEE.I 714 Chettnnt Street^. FhU^elpUi.. DRELfe-R'S nORIST SPECIUTIEf Naw Br* Dd N«w StyU "HOSE RIVERTON" Fimkhxl is la^lkt up to eOO fMI wllbaBi ••am or Joint. ThaNOSEfor the FLORIST W-inoh. p«r ft, !■•. Reel o« MO ft." UM*. I RmIs. 1000 feet - - 14». H-ioeb - - " lie. RmKIOOH. " liMa. CouptiBge fnTBialMd HENRY A. DREER, U Cheslotit Street, Ph.l«d>lDbi« P« LiQUiD PUTTY MACHINE Will last a Ufetime SL25 llCB Adjustable—can and frame •eparate — easily cleaned. Frame all one piece, of malleable iron. More prac- tical and more easilj' oper- ated than any other. S«*I-tisbt liqoid patty tt St.ZS ptr (alloB UnROPOUTiN MATIRIU 00 1398-1408 Mclrepolitui Arc. BROOKLYN. N. Y. September 80, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 777 KROESGHELL BOILER SEND FOR CATALOGUE Kroeschell Bros. Co. 468 W. Erie St., CHICAGO Putty Bulb (ScoUay's) for Liquid Putty TAe htsi tool for glaz' ing and repairing greenhouse roofs. Note the ImproTed Spout For tale by your sup- ply house or sent postpaid for $1.00 JohnA.Scollay, INCORPORATED 74-76 Myrtle Are. BROOKLYN, N. Y Non-Kink Woven Hose In any length (one piece) with coupIiDgB, 14o. per foot. Un- equaled at the price. Rem- nants, shorter than 50 feet, lOe. per foot, with couplinss. Hose Valve— 70c All brass except the hand wheel. Has a remoTable leather disk which 18 easily replaced to keep water tight. Stuffing box prevents leaks at stem. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 MitropnUtu It, BrooUjn, S. T ASTICA FOR GREENHOUSE GUZING USE IT NOW Mastlca Is elastic and te- naclous, admits of expansion and contrac- tion. Putty be- comes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without break- ing of other glass as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. F.O PIERCE CO.. 12W.B,o.dw.T,N.«Yo,k When ordgrlpg. pleHse mention The ExcbsPire GLASS 6 X 8 to 16 x 24. Single or Double, at lowest possible prices. Get our prices before placing your order. L. SOLOMON & SON 199-201 Wooster Street, NEW YORK WH :)LESALE WINDOW GLASS When ordering, please mention The Excbange I The Pacific Coast | I Calif ornia— Oregon— Washington j San Francisco, Cal. The Market Rf'tailors find couditious very fa- vorable this week for purchasing, cine to the long supply of '5lums and Roses, which are both plentiful and cheap. Some of the best Hoses are not appearing yet, however, and the Chrysanthemums we have at present, although of excellent size and color, have not had sufficieut cool weather and rain to harden them to the best degree for shipping. Violets likewise will become better and more plentiful when the rains set in. We have had a few showers but that is all. Rubrura Lilies, Asters, and Peas are practically gone. We still have a few good Dahlias left and they are being used profusely in deco- ratioAS of all kinds. Prices for stoclj are the same as usual : 'Mums, $1.50 to $5 retail ; Carnations, .50c. ; Roses, 75c. to -$3. , Violets are as low as lOe. but not plentiful. Orchids, especially Cattleyas, are un- procurable and Gardenias are also scarce. Cyclamen plants and Celosias are all we have in flowering plants. Mainly Personal Mr. Darling of Darling's Flower Shop, formerly Hayward Floral Co. of Los Angeles, is in this city at present with Mrs. Darling. Mr. Darling has been spending his time calling on the trade. Dan MacRcrie who has recovered from his recent illness, is this week entertain- ing Mr. Mclntyre of Yuma, his second cousin. Chas. Shellgrain of Roland's Flower Shop in Ivearny st., reports several large wedding decorations down the peninsula. Pellcano-Rossi Co. in Kearny st. had an attractive window, featuring Water Lilies. These were in several shades and were attractive in a small pool sur- rounded by moss and dwarf shrubs. Considerable remodeling is being done on the estate of Mrs. Whitelaw Reid near Millbrae, including ornamental plantings and a new range of glass. Mr. Carbone, our well-known orchid grower of Oakland, is bringing in some fine Cattleya Bowringeana and some Dendrobiums. "The Art and Practice of Landscape Gardening," was the subject of an ad- dress given by Prof. J. W. Gregg of the University of California's Department of Floriculture last Friday night at the Oak- land Public Museum. The occasion was the meeting of the Alameda County Floral Society. Flower shows are getting to be quite the rage here now, and the next one to take place will be that given on Oct. 3 and 4 at ' the Exposition Auditorium. This show will be under the auspices of the California Dahlia Growers, the Cali- fornia State Floral Society, and the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society. At the last meeting of the California State Floral Society .some unusually tine Be- gonias were exhibited. Mr. H. Plath will manage the display. .T. Chas. McCuUough, president of the McCullough Seed Co. of Cincinnati, ar- rived here last Wednesday. He is ac- companied by Alfred J. Brown, another well-known seedsman of Grand Rapids, Mich., and bv his son, H. F. McCuUough. w'ho is growing seed beans on a 600 acre ranch near Santa Barbara. Mr. Mc- CuUough is here on business and is buy- ing up products in the Santa Clara Val- ley. Tan bark from a Redwood City tan- nery is the cause of some thriving vege- tables and unusually large and wonder- fully colored flowers. It seems to be a remarkablv good mulch and fertilizer. Floral Festival Day was the name of the opening day of the Fresno district Fair at Fresno. Cal.. the world's raisin center. Floral decorations were every- where in evidence. Four nf our leading downtown florists. Victor Podesta. B. M. Joseph, Donald McLaren and Angelo .T. Rossi, will co- operate with the decorative and carnival committee and tlie San Francisco Dahlia Association of California in furnishing and assisting in the distribution of 400.000 Dahlia blooms to be collected HERE is a greenhouse recently built for Daniel Schwey, Portland, Me., for vegetable growing. It is a pipe frame house, 31x100 feet, with Moninger "Bolted Through The Pipe Construction." The fittings are bolted through the pipe and clamped down on the purlin. At the eaves a galvanized angle iron eave-plate is used. We sent a crew of our trained men from Chicago to erect this house. The size of our oganization enables us to handle the complete job for customers in all parts of the country. And every order re- ceives the same high class Moninger service. When you give your order to us you can be sure it will be taken care of by Moninger experts from start to finish. See our exhibit at the National Vegetable Growers Convention at Chicago, September 26th to 29th inclusive. JOHN C. MONINGER COMPANY EVERYTHING FOR THE GREENHOUSE CHICAGO CINCINNATI NEW YORK 912 Blackhawk St. 2208 Union Central Bld£. 806 Marbridge BUt. WbeD ordering, please meotloD Tbe Kz Tbanc* Quality^ Durability, Efficiency are obtained in a Green- house, Conservatory or similar structures when built by George Pearce 203 Tremont Ave. Orange, N. J. (Telephone— 962 M) at a less cost than asked by Others for indifferent work. Distance no object. Write or SEE ME before placing your order^elsewhere'and save money. WE MANUFACTURE HOTBED SASH at 75c. each S. JACOBS & SONS, Gun are all made from the very beat grade of GuIT Cypress. Glazed Hotbed Sash from $1.65 up. Double Light Sash up to $4.00. We carry a large stock of all sizes. Write us for estimate. 1363-1379 Flushing Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. S LEADERS IN ^| || AA REENHOUSE GLASS ha°e'oSr'rr"ce'e"'^°" SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., Chlcago, 111. When ordering, please mention The Exchange 778 The Florists' Exchange w. M ^4 M i i m Keeping Up With The m M i "VY/HAT'S the use of using a halfway thing when you can get an allway one for the same price, that will do your work so much better ? For example, why bother with some make-shift kind of a pipe hook, when we have exactly the right hook for exactly that pur- pose ? Why fuss with hand air-venting your coils, when we have an automatic venter that never sleeps and never for- gets ? Why take any chances on valves, when we make valves with the chance all taken out ? Why bother your head about what to use, when with our Supply Book to refer to, you can at a glance, at once know what is best and why it's best If you will only let it, that Sup- ply Book will at once become your friend, counselor and guide. Like everything else of Hitch- ing's, you can depend on depend- ing on it. You are welcome to as many copies as you need. HiicKinsfs^ CLmpanv* GENERAI,".OFFlCES AND FACTORY, ELIZABETH, N. J. NEW YORK OFFICE BOSTON OFFICE PHILADELPHIA OFFICE 1170 Broadway 49 Federal Street 40 South 15th Street WT-en orderlnp. please meption The Exchange Jennings Cast-Iron Gutters and Fittings Our Guttere are EXTRA WIDE and EXTRA HEAVY and are drilled to measure. Our JeDDiDgs Patent Roof-«upports and Bench-fittinga have all connections and braces SPLIT TO BOLT TOGETHER, giving the full strength of threaded pipe fittings at a fraction of their cost, and GREATLY SIMPLIFY- ING ERECTION. These Bench and Brace Fittings are used in the numerous Plant Culture Stations of the United States Government. We mould and fit this material and OUR PRICES ARE ROCK BOTTOM. Send for our catalogue. CASKEY & KEEN, 6th and Berks Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. PIPE CUT TO SKETCH ic will pay to correspoDd with us Wrought Iron Pipe, Tubes and Fittings NEW AND SECOND HAND Thoroughly overhauled, with new threads and couplings, in lengths of 16 feet and over Guaranteed to give satisfaction ALBERT & DAVIDSON, Inc., 2 1 7-223 Union Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. HIGHEST PRICED .-. CHEAPEST GiBLiN Green H9USE Boilers aiBL^iiN at CO. 107 Broad Street, Utlca, N. Y. LBT US TELL TOU ABOUT THBM When orderlDg, please mention The Exchange Hurricane Proof Greenhouses Wholesale and Retail Cut Flowers and Plants Design Work and Deco- rating a Specialty. Casa de Flores Greenhouses MARGARET PERKINS Phone 1211 Greenhouses: Nueces Bay Heights. City Office: Sun Parlor Nuecea Hot«l. Corpus Christi, Texas, Aug. 20, 1916. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Chicago, Illinois. Gentiemen. — We have just gone through the Worst West Indian hurricane which ever struck this part of the country. The wind attained a velocity of more than 90 miles an hour, wrecking residences, alt the water front of the city and every ship in the harbor. Our greenhousee, which we bought from you two years ago, stand in one of the most exposed portions of the city. The storm wrecked some two story residences within one block of ua but am happy to state that our greenhouses are standing with no loss whatever, except eleven boxes of glass. There was practically no damage to the stock inside. Hoping this will interest you, we remain, Sincerely yours, Casa de Flores Greenhouses, Don E. Curtis, Mgr. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co. 3075 South Spaulding Ave., Chicago olfiHl..!) Tt]*- Kxi-LHiiKt- PACIFIC COAST— Continued from every corner of the Bay regious. These blooms are to be used in the deco- ration of Market st. for the spectacular "Path of Gold" festival, and their rich- ness throughout the day will be rivaled at niglit only by the high powered gold colored lights that have been placed along Market st. This dazzling lighting effect was planned by W. D'Arcy R,van who planned the lighting of the P.-P. I. E. and he claims that "The Great White Way" will fade into pale insignificance alongside of "the Path of Gold." Out-of-town Notes Santa Ro.sa, a city already famous for its flower festivals is planning a Chrysanthemum show for the coming month. The affair is under the auspices of the Woman's Improvement Club and is directed by Mrs. D. R. Hodgson. The annual Fall Flower Show of the Menio Park Horticultural Society which has hitherto been held in Menlo Park will "this year be held in Redwood City. The date set is for Oct. 27. 28 and 29. and official announcements to that effect are now being made. Those on the com- mittee in charge are Geo. Peterson, J. C. Peck, and Kenneth Murray. Many hand- some prizes are offered. From Salinas, Cal., we get the news that D. A. Maderia, the well-known £Io- ris:t of that city, has commenced planting Freesia and Gladiolus bulbs. He ex- pects to have over 300,000 of the former and has hired J. V. Bund, a bulb expert, to superintend the planting and the han- dling. Tribhle Bros.' Nursery exhibit at the State Fair at Sacramento was destroyed when the exhibition tents and buildings ranght fire last week. The loss was over .$1000, but undaunted by this misfortune they have selected another display. G. D. Portland, Ore. Although business generally is lack- ing the pep that we all are looking for there is considerable activity to secure stock as outside flowers are becoming scarce. There is also quite a demand for flowers and potted ferns from outside the city and from the look of things we will soon be in the regular swing again. Nearly every one you meet is optimistic about the coming season. Early Chrys- antheuiums ai-e now tn be seen in appre- ciable quantities, and just in time, as the .\ster is a thing of the past : Golden Glow, Smith's Advance and October Frost are the varieties seen. 'Mums with certain of the growers are si-in. stock, ready for 4-in., $2.50 per 100. Also 500 3.4-in. Sprengeri, ready for planting and cutting from at once, S7.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash please. Dobbs & Son, The National Florist, Auburn, N. Y. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS— Strong seed- lings, from best greenhouse-grown seeds, ready for potting, $1 00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000: in 5000 lots, $7.50 per 1000. J. F. Anderson, Short Hills, N.J. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS— 2)^-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Sprengeri, strong, 2-year-old bench plants, $5.00 per 100, $40 00 per 1000. IR.\G. MARVIN. 23 So. FrankUn St , WILKE.S-B.\RRE, PA. ASPAR.4GUS SPRENGERI— 2-in., $2.00 per 100, $13.00 per 1000. Fine Northern grown stock. Edw. W. Schuster, Crookston, Minn. Continned to Next Page 780 The Florists' Exchange JTOCK FOR SALE ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— 2M-in- PoU, J3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 4-in., »7.00 per 100, S60.00 par 1000. Cut sprajn, imsorted lengths, fl.OO per 100. _a. G. Benjamin, Fishkill. N. Y. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSl'S AND SPRENGERI— Fine 3-in. plants, $I.OU per 100. These will nlease you. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa^ ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS— Extra strong 2-in., »2.50 per 100. Cash. W. S. Gibney, Hagers- town. Md. , ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS— $1.00 per 100, $5.00 per 1000. CoUingdalo Green- houses, CoUingdale, Pa^ ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— 3-in., 4c. Dis- count of 4% with cash order. B. C. Blake Co., Springfield, 0. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS— Thumb pot plants, $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Four per cent, off with cash. B. C. Blake Co., Springfield, O. ASPARAGUS — Ilatchcrii. 214-in., fine plants, 3c., orders, 250 at 2'-2C. Brant Bros., Inc., Utica, . N. Y. ASPARAGUS — Sprengeri, 2>i-in., at 2;ii-inch 6.00 50.00 3 and 4-inch .. $8.00 and 12.00 Magnifies, 2^-inch 6.00 50.00 3-inch 8.00 75.00 4-inch 12.00 Lorraine, 4-inoh ,. . .35.00 Other varieties, prices on application. Write today for our plant bulletin and bulb list, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. BEGONIAS 100 1000 Begonia Ch»te.aine. 2}i-iil $5.00 $45.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 4-in 12.00 S. J. RECTER A SON. INC., WESTERLY. R. I BEGONIAS— Delivery from May 15th. Mrs. J. A. Peterson (New). 2>i->»' P<"». J25.00 per 100, $200.00 per 1000. „ , JULIUS ROEHRS, CO.. RUTHERFORD, N. J BEGONIA— Chatelaine, 50, 2}i-in., for $2.00; 50, 3J-.-in., $2.50; 50, 5-in., S5.00. All in full bloora, handsome plants. Mrs: M. Cavanaugh, Ionia, N. Y. See* Display Ad, page 740. ANGLIN & WALSH CO.. WiUiamsbridge, N. Y. BOX TREES BOX TREES — Standards, Pyramldt and Buih. Price Uat on demand. JuUui Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. i. BOXWOOD BOXWOODS PYRAMIDS — Broad, heavy specimens, 2 ft. $1.90 each; 2^ ft., $2.00 each; 3 (t , $2.60 each; 4 ft., $4.50 each. Price includes tubs, f. o. b.. Dun- dee, 111. Write for prices on larger sizes. BUSH SHAPE— 10-12-in., balled, 30c. each; 18-in., balled, 60c. each; 30-in., balled, $1.75 each.. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., INC., Box 407 DUNDEE, ILL BUIiBS AMERICAN GROWN BULBS SOLD OUT HOLLAND BULBS A large stock coming. First-class bulbs never offered at more reasonable prices. Send list for special quotations. Catalogue on Application. Geo. P. Buck A Son ColUngswood, N. J. BULBS Hyacinths, Tulips, Daffodils, Narcissus. Spanish Iris. Get our prices before placing your order. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. 8. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1808-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia. Pa. BULBS— Freesia Purity, $8.00 per 1000; good, clean stock. Dutch bulbs, Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, about all kinds on hand. Send for our list. Thos. Cogger, 229 Laurel St., Melrose, Mass. CALCEOLARIAS CALCEOLARIAS This plant i« becoming more popular each year Order now. 2H-inch $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everytning you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR^ALE CALCEOLARIA See 'Display Ad, page 740. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., WiTliamsbridge, N. Y CALENDULA CALENDULA The very best strain for greenhouse growing 100 1000 2Ji-inch J4.00 $30.00 4 -inch 15.00 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa CALENDUL.\S — Fine plants of Orange King, Prince of Orange, and Lemon Queen, out of 2-in- pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash, please. Frederick Holtke, Fifth & Broad Sts., Carlat.idt, N. J. CALENDULAS— Prince of Orange, 2) J-in., strong plants, $30.00 per 1000. S. A. Stevens & Son, Spring Valley, N. Y. CALLAS See Display Ad, page 740. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., WiUiamsbridge, N. Y. CARNATIONS FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Only a small quantity left. 100 White Wonder $8.50 Victory 6.50 Harlowarden 6.00 Beacon 6.50 Enchantress 6.50 Enchantress Supreme 7.50 Philadelphia 6.50 Nebraska, new red, bargain 10.00 Belle Washburn, new red, bargain 15.00 Good Cheer 10.00 ARTHUR COOMBS, WEST HARTFORD, CONN. Field Grown Carnations See complete List with prices. See our Display ad. in this issue. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO. 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Laura Weber Fine, field-grown planto, $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000. GUTTMAN & RAYNOR, Inc. Wholesale Florists 101 West 28th Street NEW YORK CARNATIONS — Field-grown, White Enchantress, and Alma Ward, $0.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Enchantress Supreme, $0.50 per 100. $00.00 per 1000. IRA G. MARVIN, 23 S. FrankUn St., WILKES-BARRE, PA. ALICE The most profitable light pink. Easy to grow — a great producer. $6.60 per 100, $60.00 per 1000. A. A. GANNETT GENEVA, N. Y. CARNATION PLANTS— 1000 Pink Enchantress, 300 White Perfection. 3.50 White Wonder, 450 Beacon, 150 Philadelphia, $5.00 per 100. $40.00 ger 1000; $75.00 for the lot. Samuel Kinder & TO., 317 Hope St., Bristol, R. I. CARNATIONS— 2000 Windsor Carnation plants, $50.00 per 1000. The quality of this stock is exceptionally good. Price, F. (). B. Hoffmans, N. Y. NIail address. Hatcher, Florist, Amsterdam or Schenectady, N. Y. CARNATIONS— 300 Nice White Enchantress Carnation plants, and 50 Pink Enchantress, $15.00 for the lot. F. W. Fold, 119 Elm St., Waverly, N. Y. CAHNATIONS- 300 second-size Enchantress Su- preme, 200 second size Enchantress, 300 Match- less; nice, bushy little plants. $3.00 per 100. Cash. H. D. Rohrer, Wholesale Florist. Lancaster, Pa. CARNATIONS— 200 Harlowarden. field-grown plants, $6.00 per 100; $10.00 for the lot. Har- land C. Hawkins, Fclchville, Vt. CARNATIONS — Hardy Carnations, florists' fancy mixed, thrifty plants, $2.50 per 100. Cash. Fort Recovery Dahlia Gardens, Fort Recovery, O. See display Ad, page 740. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., WiTliamsbridge, N. Y CHRYSANTHEMUMS EMMA A Garza-Anemone, Double Pompon, pale pink. It's a dandy I You will make no mistake in buying stock of this 'Mum; comes into bloom about Nov. 15th, finishes early in Dccemlier. Cuttings ready now. $15.00 per 100. GUTTMAN & RATNOR, INC., Wholesale Florists 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE CHRYSANTHEMUMS POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUM CUTTINGS— Diana, Baby, Quinola, Klondyke, Sol. d'Or, Helen Newbury, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. Ready April 1st. White Bros., Medina, N. Y. CINERARIAS Cinerarias 2!'^-inch pots Half dwarf, selected strains, best colors: $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; 3-inch, $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000. Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List, containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. CINERARLA Half Dwarf Mixed 2H-in. pots ready now, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Selected strain from the best colors. S. J. REUTER & SON, INC.. WESTERLY. R. I. See Display Ad, page 740. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., WiUiamsbridge, N. Y CLEMATIS CLEMATIS — Pot grown, 40 varieties, large stock, 1 and 2 years in pots. From / 6 to /"lO per 100. Guldemond Bros., Boskoop. Holland. PROTONS CROTONS — From 3-in. pots, 8 to 10-in. high in 8 varieties, $15.00 per 100; from 2)<-in. pots, in 10 varieties, $5.00 per 100. B. M. Wichers 4 Co.. Gretna, La. CYCLAMEN CYCLAMEN The very best strains and the very best quality. 100 1000 2H-inch $7.50 $60.00 2H-inch, equal to 3-inch 8.00 75.00 3-inch, extra good 10.00 90.00 4-inch, extra good 20.00 Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. CYCLAMEN— Improved Wandsbek type, 3-in., separate or mixed, $8.00 per 100. $75.00 per 1000. Salmon separate. $10.00 per 100. Ernest Rober. Wilmette, III. See Display Ad, page 740. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., WilUamsbridge, N. Y. DAHLIAS DAHLIAS — Large, field-grown clumps. Sylvia, Jack Rose, Red Hussar, Black Beauty, Blue Oben and other varieties. Extra large tubers, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Hatboro Flower and Fruit Farms, Hatboro, Pa. DAISIES DAISIES— 2 X-inch 100 1000 Boston Yellow $6.00 $50.00 Marguerites 6.0O 50.00 Write today for our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List containing everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia, Pa. D.^ISIES (Bellis) — Monstrosa. white and pink; also Longfellow and Snowball; strong, field-grown seedlings, $2.00 per 1000. Cash. Brill Celery Gardens, Kalamazoo, Mich. MARGUERITE.S (Paris Daisy)— Rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100, postpaid. Albert Marck, New Spring^nlle, S. I., N. Y. AL.\.SKA DAISIES — l-year clunip.i, $4.00 per 100; strong divisions, $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. Cash please. Wm. Von Helms, NIonse.v, N. V. DECORATIVE PLANTS LATANIA BORBONICA PALMS— 15-in. tubs, suitable for decorative work. $5.00 each. Pan- danus Veitchii, 15-in. tubs. $5.00 each. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe & Division Aves., Grand Rapids, Mich. DELPHINIUMS DELPHINIUM— Belladonna, (sky-blue Larkspur) strong clumps, one and two years old, very good stock, $9-00 per 100. Cash with order. T. Ziol- kowski. Center Moriches, L. 1.. N. Y. DBACiENAS DRAC.ENA INDIVISA— Fine, field grown stock, ready for 5-in. and 6-in. pots, at $10.00 anil $15.00 per 100, in lots of 25 or more. Cha.'<. W. Pfiomm, 1195 Barnuin Ave., Bridgeport. Conn. DRAC^NA INDIVISA— Field plants, nice stock, 6c.. while they last. Cash please. Hillside FIo- rist, Wortendyke, N. J. DRAC/ENA INDIVISA— Pot grown, 4-in., ready for 5-in., $15.00 per 100. P. R. Quinlan Est., Onondaga Valley, N. Y. See Display Ad, page 740. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., WiTliamsbridge, N. Y FERNS TABLE FERNS— Best varieties, fine stock. 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe & Division Aves.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Continued to Next Column STOCK FOR SALE FERNS FERNS Boston and Roosevelt From Bench, $10.00 and $15.00 per 100. 5-in. pots $15.(Xt per 100 6-in. pots 30.00 per lOO 7-in. pots 50c. each 8-in. pots 76c. each Cash with order. ■ E. R. SEYMOUR M WARREN, R. I. V FERNS Asparagus plumosus, 3H-in. pots 8c. Asparagus plumosus, 4J^-in. pota 10c. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3i.^-in. poU 6c. Aspidium Tsussimense, 3i2-in. pot« lOc. Pteris Wilsoni, 5-in. pots 20c. Pteris Wimsetti, 5-in. pots 20c. Pteris Tremula, 5J^-in. pots 30c. Pteris Adiantoides, 5H-in. pots 30c. Cyrtomium falcatum, 4^-in. pota 15c. Cash. E. D. KAULBACK & SON, MALDEN. MASS. Scottii. 2)'4-ineh $5.00 $45.00 Scotlii. 3-inch 10.0(1 00.00 Scottii. 4-inch 18.00 150.00 Teddy, Jr. 4-inch 18.00 1.50.00 Roosevelt, 4-inch IS.OO 150.00 S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 100s-li;20 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa- All Ferns pot grown. 100 1000 Whitmani, 2-in $4.00 $35.00 Roosevelt, 2-in 4.00 35.00 Teddy, Jr., 2-in 5.00 45.00 All orders with cash, 4% discount. B. C. Blake Co., Springfield, Ohio FERNS — Scottii, 5)^-in- and 6-in., fine plants, at $30.00 and $35.0 per 100. Smithii, 4-in., $20.00 per 100. Teddy Jr.. 8-in. specimen plants, at $10.00 per doz. Pteris Wilsonii, 23-i-in., $3.0() per ICK). Henry Engler, 4651 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia. Pa. FERNS — Scottii, 3-in., $7.00 per 100; Scottii. Teddy, Jr., 6-in., $35.00 per 100; Scottii, Teddy Jr. and Roosevelt, 7-in.. 45c. each. Ask prices on large plants, any size. Cash, please. M. Hilpert. Sta. O.. 313 Belair Rd.. Baltimore, Md. FERN.S — Boston, in 4-in. pota, strong, heavy, clean, bushy stock, ready for retail counter; shipped in pots, 20c. each, $20.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. Hopkins, The Florist, Brattle- boro, Vt. FERN SEEDLINGS AND OTHER FERNS— In any quantity; see advertisement on page 740 J. F. Anderson, Fern Specialist, Short Hills, N. J. TABLE FERNS— Best varieties, fine stock, 2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Geo. H. Mclntyre, Easthampton, Mass. TABLE FERNS— Best varieties, 2>i-ln.. 3c. Orders of 250 at Jljc: orders of 1000 $22.50. Brant Bros. Inc.. Utica. N. Y. T.4BLE FERN.S— 10 varieties, 2;4-in., $4.00 per 100; 3-in., $6.00 per 100. Harland C. Hawkins, Felchville, Vt. BOSTON FERNS— From the bench, ready for 5-in. pots, 15c. each. Brant Bros., inc.. Utica, N. Y. FERN.S — Boston and Roosevelt. Extra fine plants. While the lot lasts for 20c., and i'.'i- each. Quidnick Greenhouses Inc., Quidnick, R 1 See Display Ad, page 740. ANGLLN & WALSH CO., WUliamsbridge, N. V FORGET-ME-NOTS FORGET-ME-NOT— Best Winter blooming varie- ties, will be in flower from December; our sto<-k limited. $5.00 per 100. from 2,'4-in. pots. Cash, Henry Schmidt, 673 Church Lane, North Bcrp.-n N. J. FORGETMENOT (Myosotis)— Nixenauge, 2I4 . $3.00 per 100. Cash please. Miss M. Dewi.v, 51 HoUenbeck Ave., Gt. Barrington, Mass. GARDENIAS CAPE JASMINE (Gardenia Florida)— Strong, well rooted cuttings, 6 to 8-in., $1.50 per 100. $14.00 per 1000 John Monkhouse, Caddo Nur- series, Shreveport, Louisiana. GERANIUMS Geraniums Ricard, Poitevine, Maryland. Buchner, S* A. Nutt. E. G. Hill liiui others. 2-iuchRose pots. equivalent to 2'4-inch. For early orders, $22.50 per 1000. Why bother with Uootetl Cuttings when you can buy pot plants at this price? S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., . Philadelphia, Pa. GERANIUMS FOK STOCK Have several thousand fine stock plants in the field — while they last the price is $5.00 per 100. Varieties are: Mrs. E. G. Hill, Ricam, Nutt. Grant, La Favorite, Riciunere and iVcsilli*. The reason for aelling is that I do not intend to grow Geraniums again, but devote all my space to peren- nials. Send your order off today. \V. E. KING. Box 302. LITTLE SILVER. N. J. Continned to Next Page September 80, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 781 STOCK FOR SALE GERANIUMS GERANIUMS— S. A. Nutt, Jean Viaud, Jean Oberle, Mad. Buchner and improved Gen. Grant, rooted cuttings, $12. .^0 per 1000; 2'4-in., tlS.OO per 1000; Alphonac, Ricard and Boavito Poitevinc, rooted cuttings, $1.5.00 per 1000. Caisli with order. John C. Daly, 1510 Hackensack Plank Rd., No. Bergen, N. J. GERANIUMS— Rooted cuttings, Ricard, S. A. Nutt, Beauty Poitevine, La Favorite, Bertha dc Presilly, Jean Viaud, Julius Vassar, $10.00 per 1000; Mrs. Lawrence, $13.00 per 1000. Prices good until Oct. 15th and 16th. Van Kirk Floral Co., Atco, N. J. GERANIUMS — Unrooted cuttings of Gen. Grant, Abbie Schafer, and Jean Viaud, fine, healthy stock, $6.00 per 1000. Albert Marck, New Spring- ville, S. I., N. Y. GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttings, Ricard, Nutt, Poitevine, Buchner, $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. Cuttings ready in October. A. D. Scheinficld, Secaucus, X. J. GERANIUMS— Rooted Cuttinga unt with guar- antee that puts all risk on me. See display advertisement. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GLADIOLI GLADIOLUS BULBS FOR FALL DELIVERY— Large stock of America, Augusta, Mrs. Francis King. The leading florists' sorts, also many others. Write for prices. N. Leon Wintzer, West Grove, Pa . HOI.LTHOCKS HOLLYHOCKS— Transplanted stock, single and double mixed, $4.00 per 100; double separate colors, $5.00 per 100. Allegheny Nursery Co., Cheswick, Pa. HYDRANGEAS HYDRANGEA OTAKSA AND AVALANCHE Field grown plants, ready for 6-inch pots • $14.00 per 100. ANGLIN & WALSH CO. 1905-17 BaiiiDg Ave.. WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y. HYDRANGEAS— Field-grown Otaksa. This is shapely, compact stock, averaging six branches or over, shoots plump and vigorous, at 20c. each, cash. Park Place Greenhouses, Ballston Spa, N. Y. HYDRANGEA— Otaksa, 3-in., pots, $5.00 per 100. Flowering sizes, pot grown, 25c. to 50o. each. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe & Division Aves., Grand Rapids, Mich. See Display Ad, page 740. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., Williamsbridge, N. Y. IRIS IRIS — German; Purple, blue and yellow clumps, $50.00 per 1000. Three to five shoots to a clump. Japanese Iris; White . purple and lavender Divisions, $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. A. F. Johnson, Springfield Gardens, L. I.. N. Y. GERMAN IRIS— Pallido dalmatica, Mme. Che- reau, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. John Mar- shall, Prop. Fruit Hill Greenhouses, Providence, R. I. IRIS — German, 10 named varieties, $2.00 per 100; Japanese, white, purple, mixed, $5.00 per 100. Amon Heights Nurseries, Camden, N. J. IRIS — Sibirica purpurea, $1.35 per 100, $8.50 per 1000. Buena Vista Gardens, St. Paul, Minn. IVY ENGLISH IVY— From 4-in. pots, 3 ft. to 4 ft., $80.00 per 1000. Miss Kate Cranz, Ira, Ohio. JERUSALEM CHERRIES See Display Ad, page 740. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., Williamsbridge, N. Y KAIiMIA KALMIA — Latifolia, with flower buds; 12 inches, .^10; 15 inches, £V2; 18 inches, .^14; 24"inches, £18 per 100. Guldemond Bros., Boskoop, Holland. LEUCOTHE LEUCOTHOE CATESB«I— 6, 8, 10, 12 and 15 inches high. ^20. /'40, .^TBO and.l.. extra heavy, S2.00 per 100, S18 00 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rate. Brant Bros., Inc., Utica, N. Y. SMILAX — 3000 Smilai plants, 2H-'n. pots, at $20.00 per 1000. H. L. Patlhey, Bay Shore, N. Y. See Display Ad. p.Hge 740. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., Williamsbridge, N. Y. BWAPDRAOOlfS SNAPDRAGONS Extra 5ne topped and branching. 100 1000 • Ramsburg's Silver Pink, 2>i-in $5.00 $40.00 Phelps' White, 2H-in 8.00 40.00 Phelps' YeUow, 2H-in 5.00 40.00 Giant Yellow, 2H-in 6.00 40.00 Nelroee, 2H-in 6.00 40.00 Nelrose, 3-in 8.00 70 00 Keystone, 2H-in 6.00 60.00 Write today for a copy of our plant bulletin and bulb list. It contains everything you need. 8. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 160S-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia Pa. SNAPDRAGONS — Silver Pink, Phelp's White and Yellow, 2i.i-in., $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Keystone, 2^i-m., $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000. Do not fail to order a packet of our New Key- stone Snapdragon Seed, clear pink and an all Win- ter bloomer, $1.00 per pkt. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO., 1004 Lincoln Bldg. 1004 Lincoln Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, PA SNAPDRAGONS— Very fine stock from 2l2-in. pota, have a couple of thousand more than I need and will close them out at $3.00 per 100. Silver Pink, Yellow Garnet and Phelp's White, all from seed. W. E. KING, Box 362. LITTLE SILVER, N. J. See Display Ad, page 740. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., WilUamsbridge, N. Y. SPIR.XA SPIR.^A — From cold storage. Gladstone, pure white; Queen ''■ Alexandra, pink; Philadelphia, lavender-pink; Mont. Blanc, pure white novelty; Etna, deep pink; Rhenania. beautiful rosy carmine, striking novelty. Delivery right now. Write for prices. Gt. Van Waveren & Kruijff, 14 Stone St., New York City. SWAINSONA SWAINSONA — 4-in. pots, 6ne plants, $12.60 per 100. Henry Smith, cor. Monroe and Division Avea., Grand Rapida, Mich. TRITOMA TRITOMA— Pfitzeri, strong, selected field-grown crowns, ready after Nov. 1, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Oberlin Peony Gardens, Sinking Spring, Pa. . VINCAS VINCA VARIEGATA— Large plants from field,' can be divided, $5.00 per 100. J. W. C. Sealy. Lynbrook, L. 1., N. Y. VINCA INCANA — For borders and edging, planta from open ground, $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Southworth Bros., Beverly, Mass. VINCA VARIEGATA— Strong field-grown plants, $5.00 per 100. Carl E. Holm, Madison, N. J. VIOLETS FIELD GROWN VIOLET PLANTS 100 1000 Princess of Wales $6.00 $50.00 Lady Campbell 6.00 50.00 Marie Louise 6.00 50.00 California 6.00 50.00 Write today for a copy of our Plant Bulletin and Bulb List. It contains everything you need. S. S. PENNOCK-MEEHAN CO., 1608-1620 Ludlow St., Philadelphia, Pa. VIOLETS— 20.000 Violet plants. Extra fine, strong, healthy field-grown plants of Marie Louise. Princess of Wales and La France. $5.00 per 100. $45.00 per 1000. Richard Langle. North St., White Plains, N. Y. VIOLETS— Princess of Wales Violet plonts, field- grown, extra fine, $5.00 per 100. Cash. Fred M. White, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. VIOLETS — Field-grown Violet plants, Lady Camp- bell. $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. John Morrison, 465 West Main St., Norwich, Conn. See Display Ad, page 740. ANGLIN & WALSH CO., Williamsbridge, N. Y. MISCELLAJTEOUS STOCK SURPLUS STOCK— Primula obconica grandifiora, 2)4-in. pots, strong plants, $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000: 4-in. pots, strong plants, ready to bloom, $2.00 per doz.. $15.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000. Aspidistras, green, large, strong plants, 10c. per leaf. Engli.sh Ivies, pot grown, strong, 4-in. pots, $18.00 per 100. Cash with order. Henry Rudolph. Essex Fella, N. J. Continued to Next Colnmn ^TOCKJTOiR^ALE^ MISCELLANEOUS STOCK FOR THIS MONTH ONLY— Myrtus Communis, fine plants out of 2-in. pots, 9 months old, for growing on, 3c. each. $25.00 per 1000. Geraniums — ■ A. Ricartl, Helen Michell and B. Poitevine, out of 2-in. puts, $15.00 per 1000. Cash please. Freder- ick lloltke. Fifth & Broad Sts., Carlatadt, N. J. 500 PRIMULA obconica, alba and malacoides, 3-in. pots, well rooted and ready to shift, $0.00 per 100. 300 Violets, Princess of Wales, field grown excellent stock, $6.00 per 100. Terms, cash. John L. Ahlquist, Plainville, Conn. VINCA VARIEGATA— Field grown. $5.00 per 100. Stevia, tall and dwarf, 4-m., $10.00 per 100. Cash. Chas. H. Green, Spencer, Mass. TOMATO PLANTS COMET TOMATO— From 2M-in. pota, $2.50 per 100, 900 for $20.00. From imported seed. Need- ham Conservatories, Chestnut St., Needham, Mass. VEGETABLE PLANTS TRANSPLANTED Grand Rapids Lettuce, $2.50 per 1000. H. J. Rolfe, Hammonton, N. J. __^TOCKW;^TED__ WANTED Violet Plants For Forcing Double Blue, Double White, Single Blue, Single White Please state varieties, price and time of delivery JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 51-52 N. Market Street BOSTON. MASS. FORS ALE OR EXCHANGE HYDRANGEA OTAKSA— To exchange for French Hydrangeaa, or for sale, 3H-in. stock, $7.00 per 100. IRA G. MARVIN, 23 S. Franklin St., WILKES-BARRE, PA. I H.WE about 5000 Asparagus Plumosua seedlings at $7.00 per 1000. or will exchange for Primroses, Cyclamen or amall table Ferns. Albert RolofF, Hyde Park, E. Orange. N. J. FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE Reader if you are looking for a fine es- tablished florist business in a live town of 100,000 population in Connecticut, investi- gate this; $1500 will buy it. I handle land- scape work extensively and cannot attend to both profitably. A large salable stock on hand. Uptodate in every respect, con- nected with a large, weU-known Hotel, Don't trouble to write unless you have SIOOO to pay cash. Address V. C, care THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. FOR SALE — Florist's property at^very reasonable terms, 16 city lots, 15,000 ft. of glass, and out- buildings, in good condition; well stocked with Ferns and foliage plants (thrifty stock). A splen- did opportunity for a Fern grower. Possession can be had at once. B. Soltau Fernery, 251 Grant Ave., Jersey City. N. J. FOR SALE — Greenhouses and store (stocked), in growing city of 10,000; no other florist. 40 miles from Philadelphia. Guaranteed best in the East. See it before buying. Good reasons for selling. Address V. M., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — 7 greenhouses, all stocked with Roses, and running about 25,000 ft. of glass; formerly operated by Ranking in Westerly, R. I. Apply either to Washington Trust Co., Westerly, or S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. BARGAIN — Modern 9-roora house, large new greenhouse, fully planted, 6 acres, 28 miles to New York, S3000 cash required. Address V. O., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE^Entire stock for sale, all or part on account of sickness; greenhouses for sale also. No reasonable offer refused if taken at once. Burd- win. Athens, N. Y. FOR SALE — Retail store, on weU-known avenue in New York. Cheap rent, splendid opportunity. Address T. P., care The Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — 4-rOom house, plot 57x100, green- house 14x60. C. Hutzler, East 87th St. near Ave L., Canarsie, Brooklyn. N. Y. SUNDRIES FOR SALE FOR SALE— Rebuilt Morehead Return Steam Traps, ready for use, with complete installatioD directions from engineer, with eight years' expe- rience in design of return trap systema. Capacities 65, 135 and 200 boiler horse power. "Cure your circulation troubles this Fall.' James V. Colpitis, Engr., 27 South 18th St., Philadelphia. Pa. FOR SALE— SECOND-HAND PIPE, threaded and coupled; ready for use, 1-in., 3c.: l.'i-in. 4c ; lH-in..5c.;2-in.,6c.perft. l-in. SECOND-H.^ND GALVANIZED, 6c, PECKY CYPRESS, $17,00 and up per thousand sq. ft. Metropolitan Nlaterial Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. FOR SALE — 3 American Radiator Ideal Boilers, 6 section, $50.00 each. Needham Conservatories, Chestnut St., Needham, Mass. Continned to Next Colnmn SUNDRIES^R SALE SASH Standard Hotbed Sash, with cross bar, SOc. each; lota of 25 and over, 75c. each. Satisfaction guaran- teed or money refunded. Glaaa 6x8, 8x10, 10x12, or 10x14, $1.05 per box of SO aq. ft. C. N. Robin- son & Bro., Dept. 25, Baltimore, Md. FOR SALE — 6 Moorehead Steam Trap. Reduc- tion in plant. In use one Winter. IRA G. MARVIN, 23 S. Franklin St, WILKES-BARRE, PA. FOR SALE — No. 5 Mills Boiler, fine condition, for ateam or hot water. Price $150. Tnpp Floral Co., Walton, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES — Beet ■taple on the market, 35c. per lOOO: 3000 for Sl.OO. Postage paid. Michigan Cut Flower Exohanga. 2M Randolph St.. Detroit. Mich. GLASS GLASS— 6x8, 8x10, 10x12, 10x14, $1.63 per box. Other aizea at factory pricea. C. N. Robinaon & Bro., Dept. 25, Baltimore, Md. HUMUS HUMUS — A few carloads of extra good quality of Humus, well rotted and ready for immediate use. Price $5.00 per ton in bulk or carload lots. F. O. B. FishkUl, N. Y. A. S. A. McElhone, Fiahkill, N. Y. SPHAGNUM MOSS SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbl. bale $2.10, 5 bales $6.25; &-bbl'-bale $1.00, 5 bales $4.25. Jeraey Peat, 75o. per bag. Burlapped, 40o. extra. Cash, 6o. leas. Joe. H. Paul, Box 156, Manahawkin, N. J. SPHAGNUM MOSS— 10-bbl bale, $2.10; 5 bales. $10.00. Cash, 6c. less. Orders rushed. New salt hay, $8.50 per ton; car lots. Manahawkin Moss & Peat Co., Box V., Manahawkin, N. J. MOSS— Strictly let-claaa, $1.00 per bale. Cash. Adolphufl B. Cramner, Mayetta, N. J. TOBACCO STEMS FRESH TOBACCO STEMS— In balea, 200 lbs. $2.00; SCO lbs., $4.00; 1000 lbs., $7.00; ton, $13.00. Also' Dust. Scharff Bros., Floriata, Van Wert. Ohio. WIRE WORK WE are the largeet manufacturers of Wire Work in the West. E. F. Winteraon Co., 166 N. Wabaah Ave., Chicago, III. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED GREENHOUSES TO RENT Near Philadelphia, or on Long Island, where Carnations may be grown for New York market, or will purchase if price is right. - Spot cash. Address V. G., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED TO BUY— Greenhouaea, land and house, in large city anywhere. Give details and terms. Box 22, Kingston, N. J. WANTED — 100 ft. of 4-in., inside diameter, cast iron greenhouse pipe for heating. J. R. Baumann Rahway, N. J. General Trade Notes Fbemont, O. — A new addition is being built to the A. S. Horn greenhouse on Croghan st. Grand Island, Neb. — Bordenson's greenhouses at Cairo suffered consider- ably during a cyclone on Sept. 11. Big Rapids, Mich. — Walter Foster, a leading florist, and Miss Grace Messenger of Colfax township, were married at the bride's home on Sept. l.S. Hastings, Minn. — William Hall, of Waterloo. la., an experienocd florist, is in town looking over different sites with a view of engaging in the greenhouse busi- ness. Manistee, Mich. — Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Harrell, proprietors of the Manistee Flo- ral Co.. have returned from Idaho and other western points and are getting ready for a grand Fall opening at their store. Redfield, S. D. — Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Miles have just received from the John C. Mouinger Co.. of Chicago, material for the erection of an up-to-date green- house. It will be completed as soon as possible. Hammond, Ind. — The Ove Gnatt Co. at Hammond. Ind.. has been incorporated with a capital stock of Jf-'ULOOO. The directors are Ove (Jnatt, Harry G. Mac- I.ellan and .Tames W. Stiuson. They are doing a business in preparing orna- mental foliage for the wholesale trade. Rin.NEi,.\NDER. Wi.s. — .T. O. Moen has purchased the Gjestrum building which is one of the best email store buildings in the city having good ba.scment and second storey. The Hhineland<'r Nursery Co. has leased the building and will make their headquarters there. St. I-otns, Mo. — The St. Louis Poul- try Supply & Seed Co. of St. Louis has been incorporated with a capital stock of $2000. Incorporators are Frank B. Haller, Florence Smith, and Peter J. Meyers. To deal in poultry supplies, grains, and seeds of all kinds. Salem, Oke. — F'lorists in Oregon do mure than .$1,000,000 worth of business annually, according to data collected by O. P. Hoff, State Labor Commissioner. Dealing in cut flowers, bulbs, cuttings and plants to the public are 193 firms, who employ .3.30 persons throughout the year. Employees' wages total $257,000 annually. RiPON, Wis. — The greenhouse business heretofore conducted by H. I>. Clapp has been taken over by E. L. Parmenter, who comes here from Colorado. Arrange- ments are being made for an agency at a downtown store where plants and cut flowers will be on display and for sale. An auto delivery will be installed and other improvements added. Neosho, Mo. — The Stark Bros.' Nur- series & Orchard Co., of Louisiana, Mo., filed suit in the United States District Court against William P. Stark Nur- series of Neosho, Mo., alleging the de- fendant infringed on the plaintiff's trade- mark. A permanent injunction restrain- ing defendant from using the plaintiff's trademark is asked. The plaintiff com- pany is a million dollar corporation. The Neosho Company is also widely known throughout the State. RocKFOED. III. — Secretary of State Stephenson on Sept. 14 granted a license to inc<»rporate the R. V. D. Giddings Co., of Rockford, for a landscape gardening and general nursery business with a capi- tal stock of $.5000. The incorporators are R. V. Giddings. W. A. Brolin, G. J. Boehland, and Harry L. Green. Mr. Giddings, who will manage the new con- cern, is a graduate of the high school and took a course of landscape architecture at Harvard University and attended the Purdue University. For the past three years he has been employed by Georgia landscape architects. Wichita, Kans. — When it became known in Hutchinson that Joe CoUiatie and John Hondrous of that city were to build their new vegetable greenhouses in Wichita, a storm of protest arose in their home town. The protest came from private individuals and from the Cham- ber of Commerce as well. The fact that these two gentlemen, so long associated with the business of Hutchinson, were to give up their business interests there, in favor of Wichita, gave the salt city quite a jolt. Feemont, O. — At a hearing of the bankruptcy proceedings in the voluntary action of Joseph Wetzel and Nellie Bell Stout, known as the Clyde Floral Co., Ben Dewey, of Clyde, was named as trustee. The present action will facili- tate the disposal of the property of the bankrupt concern and the creditors will be paid pro rata, depending upon what the assets will bring. Trustee Dewey will proceed to dispose of the stock at once, and report sale to Referee Belford at Toledo. Des Moines. Ia. — Des Moines will in all probability have a flower show some time during the coming Winter. The matter was discussed at the convention of Iowa florists, which met recently at the Chamber of Commerce in this city and a committe was appointed to perfect plans for the show. The oflicers of the State Florists Society, elected at the re- cent meeting, were J. S. Wilson, Jr., Des Moines, president James Denmead, of Marshalltown. vice-president : Wesley Green, sec'y-treasurer : Dr. William Car- penter of Des Moines, trustee. Greenhouse Men on Strike AcooKDiNG to an article iu the Newark (N. J.) iVtirs. Sept. 21, 50 Italians cm- ployed in the greenhouses of L. B. Cod- dington, the well known Rose grower, struck work for an increase in pay. The police were placed in charge of the green- houses to prevent disorder and possible damage. An increase of 15 per cent, was granted recently. September 80, 1916. The Florists' Exchange r mm f A f Number one costs a piece Number two costs a piece Number three costs a piece Special Pipe Hooks and Spools For Concrete Beds or Benches *|p^ERE is a set of hooks and spools J * that fully answers every need that we have so far run up against, in installing heating where there are concrete beds and benches. They hook right over the edge, and are made in two fixed lengths, and also one that is adjustable to any length, for use between the two fixed ones. This makes grading the pipes a very simple sure matter. It satisfactorily solves one of the most perplexing of the concrete bed or bench problems in connection with your heating. Every one of the castings is made of high grade iron and of ample thickness to give the necessary strength; but not so heavy as to run up their cost needlessly. If at all in doubt just what ones, and how many hooks or spool hook-overs you need, tell us full particulars, and we will gladly and promptly help you out. None of these shown here are in our Handy Hand Book, so tear this page out and keep it. SpooU lor two pipes. One and three not adjustable. Number two is. Number one cosla a piece $0.20 .23 Number two costs a piece .24 .26 Number three costs a piece .22 .25 Single spool adjustable. I J^" 1 '-^" 2" Price complete a piece $0.14 .16 .16 ree pipe spools. Number one costs a piece $0.28 Number two costs a piece .32 Number three costs a piece .30 IJi" 2" .31 .32 M ,36 .32 .34 783 A r A mm f A r WlMB ordorlaci pleue meDtion Tti« Ikdiaaf e 784 The Florists' Exchange September 30, 1916. ^ 1 'i H M M M I I < r h ^ ^ ^ 1^1 ^m ^ — 1 1 gy^i^^^^^^^ii^^jag^ify^^^V^jjMM ' ' ' . ^3 V -** *^ * r- J. L. O'Quinn of Raleigh, N. C, says Our House is to Blame for His Big Crops \/0U, who know "J. L.," know he has a liberal way of giving everybody credit for what everybody does. Those of you who know Lord & Burnham houses, know that if perfection of crops can be grown in any houses, they can be grown in them. But to grow a good crop, no matter how good the house, you must first have a good grower. Which fact brings us right back to where we started — J. L. O'Quinn. Besides being a good grower, "J. L." is a long-looker- ahead. If he wasn't, he never would have put his money in one of our top notch iron frame houses. He saw far enough ahead, to know that when you cut out repair bills, you cut out one of the biggest greenhouse expenses. He has 1 2 wooden houses and is in a position to know. It looks as if his big, new iron frame house would be practically repair free, anywhere from a quarter to half a century. That is to say if kept even half painted. But that isn't all — the grade of the crop he grows is higher than from the other houses, and that means higher prices. When you have less money going out for repairs, and more money coming in for your crops, you are making money at both ends. What more could you ask? When you are ready to build, let's talk it over together. or^^gonihame Builders of Greenhouses and Conservatories SALES OPFICFS I ^EW YORK BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO i.rtl.i:.ourriv,r.3^ 42„d Street BIdg. Tremont BIdg. Widener dldg. Rookery BIdg. FACTORIES— Irvington. N. Y. De» Plaines, ROCHESTER CLEVELAND Granite BIdg. Swetland BIdg. II. St. Catharines, Canada TORONTO Royal Bank BIdg. MONTREAL Transportation Bl dg jjtt. jJ^ jA* lA Wben ordering, please mention The Elxcban^e A WEEKLY TRADE MEDIUM FOR FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN, NURSERYMEN AND THE ALLIED INDUSTRIES CHICAGO ,«,^o'r'trv?aSI?&Ve.[ Vol. XLII. No. 15 OCTOBER 7,1916 Per Annum $1.50 I 438 to 448 W. JT^fh St. NEW YORK Fin-jj Ferns FOR SUMMER AND FALL TRADE The fancy varieti ea of NEPHROLEPIS especially are very much in demand, and find a ready sale during the Summer and Fall months. Now is the time to lay in a stoclc. Owing to the great demand for Ferna in the late Spring, we became sold out, and were not able to fill all of our orders, but now we have an unusually fine stock of plants of exceedingly good value. You will find them the most salable plants that can be handled. NEPHROLEPIS elegantissima compacta. 2M-in. pots, $6 00 per 100; 3)^-in., $3.00 per do/.; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS elegantlssima. 2M-in. pots, $6.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12 00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Teddy Jr. 2M-in. pots. $6.00 per 100; 3H-in., $2,00 per doz., $15.00 per 100; 6-in,. $6.00 per doz.; 8-in., $12.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS Smithii. 2J4-in. pots, $8.00 per 100; 3K-in., $3.00 per doz.; 5-in., $6.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS muscosa. 3M-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. Lilium Harrisii FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY We offer a selected stock of the original true Harrisii for early forcing. This stock was grown from the original true type, and will be found splendid stock for early forcing, for which purpose Harrisii is so valuable. The crop is much shorter than usual this season, but we are in position to supply a nice lot of selected stock. 6- to 7-inch bulbs. $5.60 per 100. or $16.00 per case of 350 bulbs. 7- to 9-inch bulbs. 9.00 per 100, or 16.00 per case of 200 bulbs. Lilium FormosuiTi NOW READY We offer the black-stemmed variety, which is superior to the green, the cost of the bulbs being a trifle more, but they are well worth the difference in price. 7- to 9-inch bulbs. $8.00 per 100, or $17.50 per case of 250 bulbs. 9- to 10-inch bulbs. $12.00 per 100, or $19.00 permease of 180 bulbs. Chinese Sacred Lily r'^^ady Single basket (30 bulbs), $1.80; original bundle, containing four baskets (120 bulbs), $6.60. Freesias NOW READY Purity. H to ?i in. $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Azore. Pure white. H to % in,. $1.00 per 100, $8.50 per 1000. F. R. PIERSON CO. Seasonable Stock ARAUCARIA Excelsa Fine large plants. 6-in., 18 to 22 in. high, $1.00 each. 7-in., 22 to 34 in, high. 1.50 each. ADIANTUM Croweanum Ready now. Fine plants. 3-in., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. BOUVARDIA Double pink, single pink, single white (Humboldtii), 3-in., S8.00 per 100. GARDENIAS 2)i-in.. $7.00 per 100. $60.00 per 1000; 3-in., $12.00 per 100. $100.00 per 1000. 1000. BERBERIS THUNBERGII 24-30-in,, $12.00 "per 100, $100.00 per 1000. 18-24-in.. $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per HARDY PHLOX FOR IMMEDIATE SALES Strong field divisions or heavy one-year, 3-inch pot stock. 100 1000 B. Comte. Best crimson $4.00 $35.00 Bridesmaid. White, pink eye 3,50 30.00 Champs Elysees. Bright magenta 3.50 30.00 Coquelicot. Scarlet, deep eye > . , 3.50 30.00 Europa (New). White, carmine-crimson eye 5.00 45.00 Frau Anton Buchner. Best white 5.OO 45.no Goliath. Carmine crimson, red eye 4.00 ' ' • Le Mahdl. Reddish violet 3.50 Mad. Meuret. Flame 4. 00 Mi88 Llngard. Everblooming white 6,00 Pantheon. Salmon rose 4.OO Peachblow. Delicate pink, rose center 4.00 Rynstrom (New). Carmine rose; fine for massing ' Siebold. Vermilion red c, Sir Edwin Landseer. Bright crimson 3^ Sunset. Rosy pink 35.1 SPECIAL SURPLUS Of We offer good standard varieties in pure white, wtii -i- magenta, our selection and in quantities of not less thhu , <■ eye, pink, crimson and TARRYTOWN, N. Y. IN THIS ISSUE FREESIA Vg to 'A-in.. $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000 Boston Fern Runners $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000 Carnation Plants Per 100 Per 1000 3,200 Philadelphia $6.50 $60.00 1,250 White Perfection 6..50 60.00 10,000 Matchless 6.50 60.00 BULBS LILIUM FORMOSUM READY NOW Per 100 Per 1000 7-9 Case of 300 $17.50 $7.00 $56.00 8-10 Case of 200 17.00 8.50 80.00 LILIUM GIGANTEUM Ready for immediate delivery. Write for prices. DUTCH BULBS Full line ready for immediate delivery. Write for quotations. Floriculture at the Universities ■nlia Sat son The vegetable Growers Convention Health lour 'Sest Asset CHINESE LILIES 30 bulbs to the basket, 4 baskets to the bale, per bale, $7.00 $50.00 WM. F. KASTING CO. ^*"»«"'-'«»S' BUFFALO, N. Y. Strong divisions 82.50 per 100, $22,50 per 1000 Stron/i tivo-year clumps.. 4.00 per 100, 35.00 per 1000 A. N. PIERSON INC. CROMWELL, CONN. GERANIUMS Alphonse Rloard< Beaute Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, Gen'l Grant, Mad. Buchner, Mad. Recamler, Jean Vlaud, Jean Oberle, Abble Sohaefer. Mad. Landry, La Favorite and other good kinds, in 3-in. stock, at $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000; 2-in. at $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. We have a large stock ready for immediate shipment and are booking orders. BOSTON FERNS 18.50 4-inch, $15.00 per 100; 7-inch, $6.00 per doz ; 8-inch, $1.00 each, Large plants, in 11- and 12-inch pots, from $2.50 to $5.00 2-in. 2-in. 100 1000 ACALYPHA $2.00 $18.50 ALTERNANTHERA 2.00 18.60 AGERATUM 2.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. Extra strong BEGONIAS, Vernon 2.00 GOLEUS. 10 varieties 2.00 CUPHEA Platycentra 2.00 HARDY ENGLISH IVY 2.00 LEMON VERBENAS 2.00 LANTANAS. 10 varieties 2.00 MOONVINES. White and blue 2.00 PARLOR IVY, S. Soandens 2.00 PETUNIAS. Double and single, mixed 2.00 POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2.00 SALVIA, Bonfire and Znricli 2.00 SWAINSONA. White 2.00 $9.00 per doz. each. 3-in. 3-in. 100 1000 $3.00 $25.00 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 6.00 18.50 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.60 18.50 18.60 18.60 18.50 18.60 18.60 18.60 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 26.00 26.00 25.00 26 00 25.00 26.00 26.00 25.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 CELERY WHITE PLUME $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 and over, 85c. per 1000 Golden Self-Blanching, $2.50 per 1000 Cash with order. R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO., WHrrE MARSH MARYLAND Columbus Day, falling on Thursday, Oct. 12, will make THE EXCHANGE one day late getting into the mails 786 The Florists' Exchange i I I I I i I i I I I I i i i I Japan Bulbs The finest lily bulbs produced are offered below at most reasonable prices, considerinR the quality. Size 7x9 and 9x10 can still be delivered from various cities as advertised. Deliveries of Giganteum have already been made from New York, Chicago, Memphis, Vancouver, San Francisco and Seattle, and cars for the other cities are due now any day. Buy now — get a delivery near home and on time. It is important to you. GIGANTEUM Best white Lily for Easter. Get them planted in time — not too late. 6 X 8 in $5.00 per 100; $18.00 per ca.se of 400. 15.00 per case of .300. 18.00 per case of 280. 18.00 per case of 2.50. 19.00 per case of 200. 18.00 per case of 150. FRENCH BULBS PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA First Size $7.00 per 500; $15.00 per case of 1,250 bulbs. Extra size 10.00 per 500; 18.00 per case of 1,000 bulbs. GRAND SOLEIL D'OR (Yellow Paper Whites) First Size $13.00 per 500; $25.00 per case of 1,100 bulbs. ,\I1 the above are absolutely first class in every respect. Prices are f. o. b. Bound Brook, N. J. After November 1st, shipments should be made by express. Cases will be paper lined by request. HOLLAND BULBS HYACINTHS FIRST SIZE NAMED. Good 100 1000 viirieties $4.00 $38.00 SECOND SIZE NAMED. Good varieties 3.50 30.00 MINIATURE NAMED. Good varieties 2.00 15.00 SINGLE TULIPS Artus. Scarlet.' 1.00 8.00 La Reine. White 1.00 8.00 Keizerskroon. Red and yellow . . 1.50 12.00 Cottage Maid. Pink 1.00 8.00 Rose Gris de Lin. White, pink shade 1.00 7.00 Yellow Prince. Yellow 1.00 9.00 Belle Alliance. Scarlet 1.50 10.00 DOUBLE TULIPS Murillo. White, rose tinge 1.25 10.00 Couronne d'Or. Fine yellow ... . 2.00 18.00 Imperator rubrorum. Scarlet... 2.00 15.00 Tournesol. Red and yellow 2.00 18.00 MIXED TULIPS 7x 9 in 6.00 per 100; 8x 9 in 7.00 per 100; S X 10 in 8.00 per 100; 9 x 10 in 10.00 per 100; 10 X 11 in 13.00 per 100; Order now all you want for delivery from Cold Storage from the various cities we deliver from, during 1917. Prices including all expense for storage and shipping during 1917 are SI. 00 more per case for the cases of 100 each and S2.00 more per case for full boxes. You will pay more if you wait too long. 5jow is the time to order. They are packed especially for Cold Storage purposes. FORMOSUM Fine large bulbs for early flowering. 0 x 10 in $17.00 per case of 160 bulbs. 10 X 11 in 17.00 per case of 140 bulbs. 10 X 12 in 17.00 per case of 120 bulbs. LILIUM MAGNIFICUM ^„"eltroT;h Any size at $12.00 per case. Cases size 7x9 contain 220 bulhs : 8 X 9, 200 bulbs; 8 x 10, 170 bulbs; 9 x 10, 150 bulbs; 10x11, 120 bulbs and 11x13, SO bulbs. Larger sizes quoted upon application. For Cold Storage add .$2.00 per case for deliverv any time during 1917. This is one of the finest to plant in Julv for Xmas forcing. Now is the time to buy. LiUum Rubruni, Roseiun and Melpomene are the same price as Magnificum, but we do not consider them as good. LILIUM AURATUM The large Gold-banded Lilv. Any size at $10.00 per case. Cases size 7x9 contain 180 bulbs; 8x9, 170 bulbs; 9x10, 130 bulbs; 9x11, 100 bulbs; 10x11, 80 bulbs, and 11 X 13, 50 bulbs. Larger sizes quoted upon appUcation. LILIUM ALBUM Pure white, hardy Lily. For Xmas flowering must be planted in July. Any size, $10.00 per case. Cases have same contents as Lihum Magnificuiii . BAMBOO CANES always on hand at fair prices. Direct importations from our Rotterdam oflice of good quahty Dutch bulbs at prices consistent with costs at the time of exportation. Good Holland bulbs are scarce this year, reports to the contrary notwithstanding. NARCISSUS— Continued 100 1000 EMPEROR. Yellow trumpet, prim- rose perianth. Double Nosed Bulbs $2.00 $17.00 Single Nosed Bulbs 1.50 13.00 VICTORIA. White perianth, yel- low trumpet. Double Nosed Bulbs 2.50 20.00 DARWIN and COTTAGE TULIPS Single Superfine Mixture 75 6.50 Double Superfine Mixture 85 7.50 Inquire for prices on other bulbs such as GLADIOLUS, TUBEROSES, CALADIUMS, 100 Clara Butt. Delicate salmon pink.$1.00 Pride of Haarlem. Brilhant rose, blue base 2.00 Gretchen (Margaret). Flesh color. 1.00 Inglescombe. Large, yellow 2.50 Baron de la Tonnaye. Pink and blush 1.25 Madame Rrelage. Lilac rose ... . 1.50 Gesneriana spathulata. Fine] scarlet, blue base 1.25 NARCISSI Poeticus Elvira. Pure white, yel- low eye 1.50 VON SIONS (Daffodils). Double Nosed Bulbs 2.50 Princeps. Primrose, with yellow trumpet. Double Nosed Bulbs 1.25 Single Nosed Bulbs 1.00 GOLDEN SPUR. Yellow. Double Nosed Bulbs 2.50 Single Nosed Bulbs 1.50 1000 $9.00 15.00 9.00 20.00 10.00 12.00 10.00 12.00 20.00 10.00 8.00 22.50 13.00 MISCELLANEOUS GRAPE HYACINTHS (Muscari). Heavenly blue. Very fine for early Spring pot stuff. $4.50 per 1000. SPIR^A Gladstone. $5.00 per 50, $10.00 per 100. Improved Queen Alexandra. Pink. $8.00 per 50, $15.00 per 100. NEW PINK PRINCESS MARY. $13.00 per 50, $25.00 per 100. CHINESE SACRED LILY BULBS. $7.20 per bale of 120 bulbs. Mammoth Bulbs. $10.00 per bale of 120 bulbs. LILIUM Harrisii. $19.00 per case of 100 bulbs, 9x 11 in. FREESIAS, Refracta Alba. $12.00 per 1000. Purity. $12.00 per 1000. etc., quoted upon application. RALPH M. WARD & COMPANY •73 Murray Street THE LILY HOUSE New York City 3, BRANCH AT ROTTERDAM .1*^*""^ '^""erdnni (ifTice will he pleii-sed (i> receive illquirie.s from AnuTi,;m Iiii>tTs iiiu-resletl in aii.Mhin^ imimrleil from Kiirope. E*rice.v will be itroniptly .Mihniitted for Hiirdv Azuleas, Rhododendrons. Oeconitlve Plants. Herbaceous I'LiiKs, I-'Iowerintt Shriil>s. <:liii)tnnit Plants, Clematis. Pot-jjrown .Shrubs. Roses. Evergreens. Boxwood, and any Belgian stock permitted. Those wh throuch AniL'ricans abroad, win, will supernilend and inspect Ihcshiptllents before they leave Europe .\ddress Ralph M. Ward & Co.. Boumnies X2. Koiierdam. Holland, il'ostaile for letters .Sc for lirsl ounce and Rice Co.. M 804 Richards, G. H 797 Riley, Wm 798 Ritohy, F. W 809 River View Flower Farms 796 Robbinsville Nurs. . . 812 Robinson & Co., H.M.S32 Robinson Co., H. M.833 Robinson, L. D 820 Rochester Floral Co. .825 Rook Flower Co., W. .824 Roehrs Co., Julius. ... 800 Roesch, Lewis.. 811 Rolker&Sons, A 792 Rosemont Gardens. . . 824 Rosery Flower Shop. .822 Royal Glass Works. . . 84 1 Rupp, John F 796 Russln & HanSing.. . . 830 Salter Bros 826 Saltford Flower Shop 825 Sauter, A ,S35 Sceery, Ed 825 Schling. Max 825 Schmidt. J. C 799 Scholtz, the Florist. . .822 Schuiz Co., Jacob 824 Schwake & Co., C 792 Scollay, Inc., John A. .847 Sharp & Partridge Co.S42 Shendan, Walter F. . .835 Shrewsbury Nura 812 Sicbrecht, Geo. C 835 Skidelsky Co., S. S. 792-93 Slinn, B. S., Jr 835 Smith, E. D., & Co... 808 Smith & Fetters Co. .822 Smith & Hemenway. .842 Smith, Henry 824 SmithCo., W. iT...812 Smith, P.J 834 Smith, The Florist.. . . 822 Snyder Co.. B. A 836 Solomon & Son. L 841 Soltau. Fernery 806 Spear & McManus. . .824 Standard Thermometer ^ Co 804 .Stearns Lumber Co.. The A. T 842 Stecher Litho. Co 792 Steele's Pansy Gar- dens 794 Stoothofif Co., H. A. . . 840 Storrs & Harrison. , . ,800 Stumpp, Geo. E. M. .825 Stumpp &■ Walter Co.798 Sunnv.side Cnhs 808 Syracuse Pottery Co.. 839 Thompson 4Co..C.B.824 Thorburn & Co., J. M.796 Tornlinson Key Floral Co 824 Totty, Chas. H 808 Traendly & Sohenok..835 United Cut Flower Co.. Inc 833 Van Assche. Frank.. 841 Van Bochove, G. & Bro 824 VanGelderen, G. W. .811 Vaughan's Seed Store. 794-97 Vick's Sons, James. . .796 Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., R 785 Virgin. U. J 824 Walker Co., The F. . .824 Waller Seed Co 792 Ward & C:o., Ralph M.786 Warendorfl. A 825 Watkina & Simpson. .798 Wax Bros 822 Webster Floral Co. . .800 Western Hose Co 788 Weeber & Don 792 Weiss, Herman 833 Welch Bros. Co 836 Welch, Patrick 836 Welch, The Florist... 824 Wenk. Peter 79S Whilldin Pottery Co.. 839 White i Mullin 835 Whitted Floral Co.. . .824 Wietor Bros 838 WilUamsport Floral Co 826 Wilson Floral Co.J. S.822 Wilson, H. E 826 Wilson, R. G 822 Winterson's Seed Store838 Wolfinger, Florist 824 Wood Bros 806 Woodlane Nurseries . . 812 Woodrow & MarketosS35 Woodruff & Sons, S. D 796 Young & Co., A. L..833 Young & Co., John. .835 Young's Florist 826 Zvolanek, Ant. C ...796 f- :i)t= J ^. Handy direct Index to every- thing advertised In this week's display columns ^ INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED The Exchange Is the only paper with this special feature — in- valuable to advertiser and buyer AbutiU.n 804 .\cacias 79S Acal>T>ha 785 .Achillea 800 Adiantum 785-806-11 Ageratum 785 Agrostenmia 800 Alsophila 806 Alternanthera.. . .785-801 Ampelopsis 811-12 Anchusa 800 Anthemis 800 Aquilegia 798-800 Arabis 800 Araucarias. 785-806-10-12 Areca ,S0U-07 Asparagus. 7s,5-92-99-s00- 801-04-06-09-10-11-12 Aspidistra 804-11 Asters 797-800 .\ucuba8 811-12 Azaleas 786-800-11-12 Balsam 797 Bay Tree 812 Begonias 785-92-97- 798-800-01-04-10 Berberis 785-811-12 Bleeding Heart Sll Bocconia 800 Boltonia 800 Bougainvillcas 800-01 Bouvardias 78.5-801 Boxivood.. .786-805-11-12 Buddleia 800 Bulbs 785-86-92- 793-94-95-96-97-99-801 Bu.xus 811 Caladiums 786-96 Calceolaria. 796-801-04-37 Calendula 801-04-37 Callas 793-804 Calliopsis 800 Campanula 804 Cannas 796 Canterbury Bells 798- 799-800 Carnations 785-92-97- SOl-04-08-37 Car>'opteris 800 Chinese Sacred Lilies. 785-86-92 Chrysanthemums.785-808 Cibotium 806 Cinerarias 796-97 801-04-37 Clematis 786-811-12 Coleus 785-837 Columbines 799-804 Conifers 812 '■'oreopsis 799-800-04 I n.rus 792 < ri.lons 810 Cuichea 785 I 111 Flowers. . .833-34-35- 836-37-38 Cycas 798-810 Cyclamen . . . .792-9.5-96-98- 801-04-06-10 Dahlias 79ti-l)y Daisies. .790-98-99-800-01 Delphinium 799-800 Dianthus 800 Digitalis 804 Dracasnas 798-99-801- 804-06-10-11-37 Elm 812 Evergreens. .805-10-11-12 Ferns 785-98-99- 800-01-04-06-10-11 Fern Flats 792 Ficus 806 Forget-Me-Nots 799- 801-06 Foxgloves 799 Freesias 785- 786-92-94-96-801 Fruit Trees 812 Fuchsias 810 Funkia 800 Gaillardias 798-99-800 Gardenias 785-809 Genistas 798 Geraniums 785- 796-98-801-09-10-37 Gladioli 786-96-98 Gloxinias 797 Grass Seed 794 Grasses 800 Hardy Plants 799 Heather 798 Helianthus 800 Heliopsis 800 Hemerocallis 80O Hemlock 811-12 Hibiscus 800 Holly 811-12 Hollyhocks 798- 800-04-1 1 Hyacinths 7,86-92-81 1 Hybrids 809 Hydrangeas 798- 800-01-04-10-11-12 Iris 792-96-800-04-11 Ivy 785-98-99-810-11 Japanese Maples 812 Jerusalem Cherries. . . 800- 804-10 Kalmias 811 Kentias. .800-06-07-10-11 Lantanas 785 Larkspurs 797 Latania .'.807 Laurel 811 Lilac 811-12 Lilies 785- 786-92-94-96-97-,S01-ll Lily of the Valley 792 Lupinus 800 Lychnis 800 Lythrum 800 Magnolias 812 Marigolds 799 Marguerites 798 Mignonette.. . , 792-95-801 Monarda 800 Moonvines 785 :\Ioss S09 Narcissus. . . 786-92-94-96- 97-811 Nasturtiums 792-97 Norway Maples 812 Norway Spruce.. . .811-12 Nurserj- Stock 811-12 Onion Sets 792-94 Orchids 800-04-09 Oriental Planes 812 Palms 800-06-07 Pandanus 810 Pansies. . 792-94-96-97-98- 799-800-01-04 Pelargoniums 801-04 Pentstemon 800 Peonies 811-12 Peppers 804 Perennials 799-811-12 Petunias 785-97- 801-04-37 Phoenix 807 Phlox. . .785-96-97-800-12 Physostegia 800 Pin Oaks 812 Pines 811 Pinks 798-99 Poinsettias 792-806-10 Polyantha 809 Poppies 811 Primroses 796-99-800 Primulas 796- 797-99-801-04-06-10 Privet 811-12 Rhododendrons 786- 811-12 Roses 786-88-92- 802-03-06-08-09-1 1-12 Hose Bushes 788 Rubber Plants. . .799-810 Rudbeckia 804 Rugosa 809 Sago Palms 798-810 Salvias 785-800 Scabiosa 797 ,Schizanthus 795 Seeds 792-93-95- 796-97-98-801-08 Shamrock 796 Shasta Daisies.. . . 799-800 Shrubs 780-99-811-12 Smilax 801-04 Snapdragon. . .792-93-98- 799-801-04-08-10 Snowdrop 792 Species 809 .Spiraa 786-811-12 Star of Bethlehem. . . 800 Stevia 798 Stocks 797 Stokesia 799-800 Sunflowers 794 Swainsona 785-806 Sweet Peas 792- 793-95-96-98-801-37 Sweet William. 798-99-800 Trees 811-12 Tsuga 811 Editorial Amaryllis Bulbs Into Bloom in March, Brinj?ing 791 American Dahlia Society's Ezhibi- tion (lllus.) 816 American Rose Society 815 Arlington Rose Garden 815 Assistant Gardener's Essay Con- test . . .815 Azaleas From Belgium 846 Chrysanthemums, Crops to Fol- low 834 Clnbs and Societies: Northern Westchester Co. (N. Y.) Horticultural Society; Lancaster Co. (Pa.) Florists' Association 832 Colflesh, David E. (Portrait) .... 819 Dahlia, The Early Autumn Queen SI 6 Dahlias in California S16 Farenwald, Adolph (Portrait) .... 819 Floriculture At the Universities. .789 Florists' Club of Philadelphia 818 Florists, Missing 834 Florists' Telegraph Delivery 814 Flower Contest, An Amateur (ll- lus.) 830 General Trade XTotes 828 Greenhouse, A Little 841 Growers, Among the 829 Hardy Boses, A Demand for.... 81 8 Incorporations 841 Jackson & Perkins Buy Another Farm 811 Label, Utilizing the 814 Lycorus S.|imnii;^^era 810 Meetings and Events, The W^eck's 814 Middle Atlantic States 800 New Xing-land States 828 New York State Federation of Horticultural Societies and Floral Clubs 815 Contents Ninth Story 'Window, Prom A. ... 814 Nursery Dept. (lUus.) 813 Ohituray : Cook. Albert .7.; Grifflng, C. M. ; Mawley, Edw 816 Pachysandra for Shady Places... 811 Paulownia, Hardiness of the 829 Pot Makers' Credit .Association. .814 Propagating House, Shading 829 Retailer, The (lllus.) : 822-826 Rotary Florists 815 Seed Trade, The '793 Snippets 839 Soil Fertility in Relation to Mar- ket Gardening 795 Sons of Florists and Nurserymen To 818 Southern States 795 Sowbugs ' 831 Square Deal. Cultivating the... 814 Tales of a Traveler, by S. S. Ski- delsky 790 Trade Notes: Auburn 807 Boston 836 Bridgeport 828 Buffalo 800 Chicago 838 Cincinnati 846 Dansville 804 Ft. Wayne 839 Grand Rapids.. . .846 Hartford 828 Indianapolis 827 Kansas City 839 Lancaster 808 Louisville 797 Newport 828 New York 833 Paris 796 Philadelphia 837 Pittsburgh 810 Providence 828 Rochester 808 St. Louis 846 St. Paul 840 Salt Lake City.. .840 San Francisco. . . .840 Syracuse 807 Washington 798 Montgomery 797 Williamsport 810 New Orlean.-. 796 Worcester S2S Vegetable Growers' Association of America 817 irincent Dahlia Show 820 ■Week's 'Work, The 791 Welch, Patrick, Interview with.. 810 Tuberoses 78G Tulips 7S6-92-97-SU Valeriana 800 Vegetable Plants. . 785-99 Vegetable Seeds 792- 794-96-97-98 Verbenas 785-97 Veronica 800 Vincas 798- 799-801-04-06-37 Vines 811 Violets 799-801-04-37 Wallflowers 798-99 WeddelMana 800-10 Wichuraiana 809 Wistaria 812 Zinnias 797 MISCELLANEOUS Aphine 840 -Vreca 830 ,\3hes 840 ..\ucti0n3 799 Baskets 797-830 Benches 841 Bench Fittings 847 Birch Bark 830-31 Boilers 842-47 Bone Meal 792 Books 794-808-10 Bowls 830 Boses 830-32 Boxwood 831-32 Cabinets 797 Canes 786-97-811 Cedar Bark 831 Chamadorea Leaves. .830 Cold Storage 788 Cork Bark 831 Cycas Leaves 830-32 Cypress 842 Directory of Reliable Retail Houses... -..821- 822-23-24-25-26 Dagger Ferns 832 Evergreens 832 Fancy Ferns 830-32 Fern Leaves 830-31 Fertilizers. . 792-97-806-40 Fiber 792-830 Fittings 842-47 Florists' Accounts In- sured 830 Florists' Supplies 830- 831-32 Frieze 830 Fumigators.. 797 Galax Leaves 831-32 Glass 841-12 Glass Cutters 842 Glass Insurance 830 Glazing Points 841 Grasses 830 Greenhouse Construc- tion 841-42^7-48 Greenhouse Material 841-42^7-18 Greenhouse W'ood- work 841 Ground Pine 832 Gutters 842-47 Heating 842 Hemlock Boughs 792- 801-07-31 Hose 842 Huckleberry Branche8832 Humus 840 Immortelles 830 Insecticides 797-808 Ivy 831 Knives. (Budding and Pruning) 797 Laurel 831-32 Laurel Festooning 831-32 Leucothoe Sprays. 831-32 Lithographic Work. . .792 Lumber 842 Magnolia Leaves 831 Manure 840 Mastica 842 Moss 830-31-.32 Mushroom Spawn. 792-97 Nico-Fume 801-40 Nikoteen 840 Palmetto 831 Paper Pots 839 Pecky Clypress. . . .841-42 Pipe 842 Pipe Fittings 842 Plant Food 840 Posts 842 Pota 839 Princess Pine 832 Putty 841 Putty Machines 841 Raffia 797 Refrigerators 831-.32 Roping 830 Ruscus 830 Sash 841^2-87 Sash Operating De- vice 847 Schools 830 Secateurs 797 Shields 832 Smilax 830-31-32 Sphagnum Moss.. .831-32 Stakes 808-32 Staples 808 Supports 808-32-J7 Thermostats 804 Tobacco Products 840 Toothpicks 830 Tubes 842 Tubs 839 Valves 842 Ventilating Apparatus847 Wants 843-44-45-46 Weed Killer 840 Wheat Sheaves 830 Wholesale Florists. . . 833- 834-3.5-36-37-38 Wire 832 Wire Designs 830 Wreaths 832 788 The Florists' Exchange &km!)imM\Ma^ HEERMANCE'S Cold Storage for Bulbs Dry Separate Rooms Maintained at 33 to 35 Degrees. Temperatures Watched Day and Night. Prompt Service and Fair Rates. We are making a specialty of bulb storing and can refer to many of the leading New York houses now satisfied with our service. We solicit your business and feel that a trial will prove convincing. Heermance Storage & Refrigerating Co. Greenwich Street, Reade to Chambers New York City Special attention paid to out-of-town patrons storing in New York City I I I p I I ! i I i I i i i i I t 500,000 FIELD GROWN ROSES low price, DELIVERY commences in late December and continues to March. ORDER EARLY! it is much easier to fill nn rnmnlete. Hardy, vigorous, two years old, own root's stock, grown on land suitable for the development of fine roots, and our large stock enables us to make a DELIVERY commences in late December and continues to March. ORDER EARLY; it is much easier to fill up complete. If you have not tried our roses, send lor a sample order, and be convinced of satisfaction guaranteed. The following varieties offered are subject to being unsold on receipt of order. GRADE A— This is our regular stock. TEAS and HYBRID TEAS, IS inctics and up to 24 inches; CLIMBERS and HYBRID PERPETUAL. 24 inches and up to 30 inches. GRADE B — This is light stock; suitable for mailing or potting. Price per 100 A B .\merican Beauty. H.P $9.00 $5.00 Antoine Rlvolre, H.T 9.00 5.00 Arthur R. Goodwin, A.B 15.00 10.00 Baby Rambler, Pol S.OO 5.00 Baby Doll. Pol ,50c. each Betty, 11, T 10,00 Black Prince, H.P 9.00 Bride, T 9.00 Bridesmaid, T , , , 9,00 British Oueen. 11 T ' 9 00 Captain C:hristy, H i' .S.OO Cecile Brunner. P..!, , 8,00 Clara Watson, H,T 9.00 , H.T. II, P., IIT.. ('ountess Marie, C. pes Crimson Crown, H.T, . , Clrimson Queen, H.T. , Deutschland, H.P Dora Hansen, H.T.. Duchess of .Mbany, H,T Duchess do Brabant, T Duchess of Sutherland, Duchess of Wellington, Ecarlate, H.T Edward Mawley, H.T, , , Etoile de France, H,T, , , , Etolle de France, Jr., H.P Etoile de Lyon, T Ellzalieth, H.r Florence Hasewell Veltch Frau Karl Druschkl. II I' Frau Margaret te Moller, H,T (ieorge Ahrends i.piiik I'rmi K:irl Drvischkil, II,P 1,''),00 10.00 , H.P .10,00 ,10,00 ,12,00 12.00 10.00 .S.OO . S.OO 12,00 , 12,00 , SOO -10,00 , ,S.OO . 0.00 . 10.00 , 10,00 , 10,00 , 9,00 10.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 6,00 6,00 S,00 8,00 son 5.00 5.00 8.00 8,00 5,00 6.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 6,00 6,00 6.00 6.00 BUSH ROSES George Elgar, P., yellow Ce< Brunner George Dickson, H.P Gen. Jacqueminot, H.P. . . . Gen. MacArthur, H.T Gen. Sup. A. Janssen, H.T, Grange Colomb, H T Gruss an Teplitz, H,T Hadley, H,T Harry Kirk, H.T Helen Gould, HT Herzogin Marie Antoinette, Hoosier Beauty, HT Hugh Dickson, HP Irish Elcgans, >!,T,. single, Irish Fire Flame, H.T Jonkheer J. L. Mock, H.T. Juliet, H.P 20c Kaiserin, HT Killarney, H.T Klllarnev Brilliant, H.T. , . . Killarney Queen, H.T. .... . King George V, HP La Detroit, HT Lady Alice Stanley, H.T. . . Lady Battersea, H.T Lady De Bath. 11 T Lady Helen Vincent, H.T. . Ladv Down, 11 T Lady llilllngdon. H.T Lady Plrrle, H.T Lady Reay, H.T Price per 100 lie A B , , , $12,00 $8.00 12,00 8.00 8.00 9.00 . 10.00 10.00 8.00 5.00 6.00 6,00 6,00 5.00 , 15,00 10.00 .12.00 8.00 8.00 ,H.T.12.00 . 9.00 .10.00 5.00 8,00 12.00 6.00 6.00 ,15,00 10.00 , 10.00 6.00 , 9.00 . 9,00 ,12.00 10,00 . 12.00 , 9.00 ,10,00 , 9,00 ,10.00 ,10.00 .10.00 .12.00 9.00 ,10,00 6,00 5,00 8,00 6,00 8.00 5.00 fiOfl 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 S.OO 5.00 6.00 La France, H.T Price per 100 A B $8.00 $5,00 Mme. A. Chatenay, H.T 8.00 9.00 9.00 Mme. C. Testout, H.T, . Mme. Leon Pain, H.T Mme. Edward Herrlot, H.T 25c. each Mme. Segond Weber, H.T 10.00 Mme. Philip Revolr. H T 10.00 Mile. Blanche Martignot, T. . . 10.00 Mile. Francisco Kruger S.OO Madison, T 10.00 Maman Cochet, T 9.00 Maman Lily, HT 10.00 Marie Van Houtte, T 9,00 Marquis de Querhont, T 9,00 Mary Countess Illchester, H.T. , 10 00 Melody, T 12.00 Meteor, T S.OO Mevrow Dora Van Tets, H.T 12.00 Milady, H T 8,00 Mrs. Aaron Ward, H.T 12,00 Mrs, Ammy Hammond, H.T. , ,10.00 Mrs, Andrew Carnegie, H.T 10,00 Mrs, Arthur E,E,Coxhead, H T 10 00 Mrs, Charles Hunter, H T Mrs. Charles Russell, H.T. Mrs. George Shawyer, H.T, Mrs. Mulr MacKcan, H.T Mrs.Wm, R. Hearst, H,T. 2 Mrs, Wakefield Chrlstle-Mlllcr, II, T ,, 9,00 My Maryland, HT 9 00 Natalie Botannle, H T 9,00 5,00 5.00 5,00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 S.OO 5.00 8.00 5.00 8.00 6 00 6.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 .15.00 10.00 . 9.00 5.00 , 10,00 6,00 5.00 .5.00 5.00 Price per 100 A B CI, American Beauty, H.N $9,00 S5.00 CI, Belle Siehrecht, H.T 9 00 5 00 CI, Cecile Brunner. Pol 9 00 5.00 Crimson Rambler, P 9.00 6.00 Cherokee 9.00 5.00 Cherokee 9.00 5.00 CI, Etoile de France, H,T 10.00 6.00 t:l, Frau Karl Druschkl, HP 10 00 6.00 CI, Gruss an Teplitz, C S.OO 5 00 Price per 100 A U (iold Ophir $9.00 $5.00 CI. Helen Gould, H,T 9.00 <:i, Kaiserin, II T 10 00 CI. Killarney. H.T 9.00 CI. Killarney Queen, H.T. 30c. each CI. La France, H.T 9,00 Lamarque, .Voi 9,00 CI. libertj', HT 10 00 CLIMBING ROSES .Hepeioo A B CI. Mad. C. Testout, H.T $9,00 $5.00 CI. Mad. .\. Carrier 8.00 5.00 CI. My Maryland, H.T. .30c, each CI, Papa (iontier. T 9.00 5 00 CI, Perledes Jardin. T 10.00 6(10 Reine Marie Ilenriette, T 9.00 5.00 Relne Marie Henrlctte 9,00 5,00 Reine Olga Wur.temburg, H.T,,, 9,00 5,00 Reve d'Or, Noi lO.(X) 6,00 CI, Richmond, II T 10.00 6.00 .00 6.00 5.00 5.00 5,00 6,(X) Price per 100 A B Ophelia, HT 15.00 10.00 Papa Gontier, T 8.00 5.00 Paul Neylon, HP 8.00 5.00 Perle des Jardins, T 10.00 6.00 Perle d'Or, P , Bahy 8.00 5.00 Perle Von Godesburg, H.T 10,00 6,00 Prima Donna, H T 12,00 8,00 Prince de Bulgarle, H.T 9.00 5,00 Prince C. de Rohan, HP 9.00 5.00 Prince E. C. Arenburg, H.T 9.00 5.00 Radiance. H.T 9.00 5.00 Ragged Robin, T 8.00 5.00 Rainbow, T 8.00 5.00 Robin Hood. H.T 10.00 6.00 Red Radiance, H,T 35c, each Red Cochet, T 8,00 5.00 Richmond. H.T 9.00 5.00 Rodhatte, P 10.00 6 00 Rose Oueen, H.T 9.00 5 00 Safrano, T 9.00 ,5.00 Souv, de P. Carnot, H.T. 9,00 5.00 Sunburst, H.T 12,00 8.00 Sunset, T 10.00 6.00 Tlpperary, Pol 50c, each Ulrlch Brunner, H,P 9,00 6.00 Verna Mackey, HT 12.00 S.OO Viscountess Enfield, H.B 10.00 6.00 Welleslev, H.T 8.00 5.00 White Killarney. H.T 9.00 5.00 White La France, T 8.00 5.00 White Maman Cochet, H.T 9,00 5.00 Wlllowmere. ,\.B 25c. each Wm. Shean 10.00 6.00 Price per 100 A B Souy. de Wooton. H.T. . ■ $9.00 $5.00 CI. Sunburst . H ,T 40c, each Tausendschoen, or Thousand Beauty S,00 5 00 CI. White t:ochet. T 9.00 5 00 Wm, ,\llen Richardson. Noi 10,00 6,IH) W hite Banksia 9,00 5 00 Yellow Banksia 9,00 5.00 Veilchenblau (The Blue Rose). 9.00 ,5,00 TERMS;— 5% discount for cash with order, and 5% ofl for 591) plants or more; 10% oB for 5.000 plants or more, F, O, B. our city, free packing. WESTERN ROSE CO., Pasadena, Cal. When orderlug, please meutlon The Exchange The Florists' Exchange 789 IpPAV^ikM^llM/lkUiPikM^llUikUilUaLVJMML^^ 1 Floriculture At The Universities 1.— MASSACHUSETTS I i \mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm\mm\mmmm\mMrmmfmmfmmmmrmmmmrmmrmmmtmmfmmmm French Hall and new range of greenhouses Floricultural Teaching at Amherst, Mass. Class of students on observation trip to one of the greenhouse ranges in the vicinity Class of students constructing concrete frames ONCE in a while our readers will not object to turn aside from daily or weekly questions of debate on purely commercial subjects or cultivation articles, to glance at the floricultural education work that is being so assiduously carried on in the colleges of some of the Universities of our land. From what is outlined in the following article by Prof. A. S. Thurs- ton the reader can form an opinion upon the character, breadth, scope and value of this phase of college educa- tional work. It may be that many a reader will wish that he had liad some of the advantages of a college course. In three years at one of these colleges a young fellow can have his mind opened and trained to a great variety of questions, problems and vocational matters, and as the whole purpose of the institution is to teach, it follows that he makes much more rapid progress than the youth who starts in as an apprentice on the average private or commercial place. The practical side of floriculture is by no means forgotten or neglected in the teaching course. Prof. Thurston was formerly of the teaching staff of the department of floriculture at Amherst Agricultural College and lately received an appointment at the Iowa State College. He writes as follows: Floricultural education, as such, is one of the most recent developments in agricultural education. It is only within the short period of the last ten years that the growing importance of this phase of horticulture has been recognized. At first it was recognized by the offering of one or two courses, bearing more or less di- rectly on floriculture, in the general horticultural curri- culum. Gradually, through the demand of those States where floricultural interests were very important com- mercially, more attention was paid to this phase of horticulture and we find that separate departments of recognized standing were established. At the present day we have three colleges which have very strong de- partments of floriculture, IMassachusetts Agricultural College, Cornell University, and the University of Illinois. This Fall both Iowa and Ohio are installing departments. In addition to these, there are several other colleges which are offering one or more recognized courses in floriculture in their curriculum. It is quite right that floricultural education should receive more and more attention, and the rapid growth at the present time is logical, as it is an attempt to keep pace with the rapid development of the florists' busi- ness. People have been slow to realize the importance of this industry; it is now being brought to their atten- tion by the establishment of ranges and stores through- out the country, by the number of modern stores in our large cities, by the erection of greenhouses of large area, and by the publicity given through advertising, flower shows and various other means. The florist in his greenhouse is called upon to carry on his operations much more intensively than most other business men because of his large investment of capital, and in so doing many problems arise. And so we find today that the colleges with established departments of floriculture are endeavoring to aid the florists in one or more ways, by solving their problems through the experiment sta- tion, by causing the public to have a greater apprecia- tion of flowers through extension lectures and thereby increasing the demand for cut flowers and also tlie home-growing of flowers and by offering instruction to the young men who desire to know the truths and scien- tific principles of floricultural practice. In the past, and up to the present time, our florists received their knowledge and training through the ap- prentice system. Most of these men were trained abroad and the great value of this training has been evidenced by the evolution and subsequent development of floriculture and ornamental horticulture in this coun- try which has been brouglit about mainly through their efforts. We find that the great names in the past and at the present time are those of men who received their training in this way. Their influence will always be felt; it is upon their foundation that the present-day structure is being built. But these men are rapidly leaving us, a grim fact which is being brought rather forcefully to our attention this year, and we must carry on their work to a successful finish. We cannot look to Europe, now torn by a terrific world-war, to fill these places. Those men that are left at the close of the war will be needed at home. With the increased demand by the public for cut flowers and the growing custom of establishing private estates with tlieir greenhouses and gardens, there is an ever-increas- ing call for trained men to fill these new places. The vacancies caused by death, and the increased call for trained men in the new places must be filled by Ameri- can-trained men. Our modern civilization calls for a new system which will furnish trained men rapidly and we are now in the transition stage from the old appren- tice system to a new system, not yet clearly defined, m which we endeavor to train men broadly and rather completely in a short time, giving them scientific prin- ciples along with practice. Massachusetts is a State with large floricultural inter- ests, Boston being one of the oldest horticultural cen- ters in the United States. The question arises, what is Massachusetts doing in the line of floricultural edu- cation? {Continued on page 819) Features of the Floricultural Department, Amherst, Mass. Herbaceous Perennial Garden Students at work in the greenhouses 790 The Florists' Exchange I KMK KM » K KJJM: THE TALES OF A TRAVELER' Reminiscences and Reflections from Twenty-Eight Years on the Road By S. S. SKIDELSKY MMM The author continues Part II of his narrative, which recounts the early strug- gles of a traveling salesman of a quarter of a century ago. The first instahnent ap- peared in The Exchange of July 1, a/nd others have been published each week tince. Enchantress and Her Sports Like the Lavvson, the Enchantress soon began to show its sporting proclivities. A few years after its introduction, there appeared several white sports in various sections of the country. F. R. Pierson, of Tarrytown, N. Y., had one of a creamy shade. Mr. Benson, of Denver, Col., had one of a pure white. So did Thomas Browne, of Greenfield, Mich., and the late A. C. Canfield, of Springfield, 111. White Enchantress, like the original variety, was greatly in demand the first year, and for a few years thereafter; so much so that the demand was far in excess of the supply. About 1904 another sport of the Enchantress appeared. It was a beautiful shade of pink; and it was I who had the privilege of christening it Rose Pink Enchantress, a name by which it became known to the trade. The Rose Pink Enchantress first made its appearance upon B. Schroeter's place in Detroit, Mich. Mr. Schroeter spoke to me about it a year or two prior to its introduction. He was not quite sure whether or not he would put it on the market at all, but if he decided to disseminate it he would give me a chance at it. One day in December, 1904, I received a letter in Philadelphia from Mr. Schroeter to the effect that he had decided to put Rose Pink Enchantress on the market, that his stock was rather limited, and that if I intended to handle it to advise him immediately, as another house was after it. Certainly I wasn't going to let any such opportunity slip through my fingers. Acting on my first impulse, I wrote an advertisement for the trade papers, setting forth to the best of my ability the various good points about the variety, as well as the advantages of growing an Enchantress of a much deeper color than the original. Then a thought flashed through my mind which made me change my first intention. A sport of Enchantress in a limited quantity should sell readily without especial advertising. In fact, I calculated, it would be really a question whether Mr. Schroeter could supply enough cuttings to meet the demand. So instead of advertising it broadcast, I decided to write a few letters to growers who I knew would be interested, in view of the great success they had made with the original Enchantress. I enlisted the services of my daughter in making copies of the letter that I concocted. She had aspirations at the time toward a college education; and I told her half jestingly that Rose Pink Enchantress was going to send her to college. It did. I sent a number of these letters out, and the answers came promptly. To be sure, they wanted it. One grower, Thomas Joy of Nashville, wrote me to put lim down for one thousand, and that should I come across any other good sports of Enchantress to be sure to bear him in mind. "What a pity," I thought later, "that Mr. Schroeter has not worked up a stock tenfold what he has to offer ! We could have sold every cutting." About the beginning of March, orders came in so thick and fast that we were at our wits' end to fill them. Numerous checks and post-office money orders had to be returned. To the credit of Mr. Schroeter be it said, he grew the stock most carefully ; for not only did he have no complaints, but he had many compli- mentary letters, a thing so encouraging to every Carnation disseminator. Mr. B. Schroeter, whom I have known since my first visit to Detroit during the Fall of 1889, may be called the "grand old man" of Detroit. He is today seventy-six years of age, but years do not seem to count with him. His activity in his own business and his keen interest in things in general seem to have light- ened the burden of old age, in his case. Six years ago, upon his seventieth birth- day, the Detroit florists in a body tendered him a banquet, and presented him with a suitable token of their esteem and admiration. This incident goes to prove in what esteem Mr. Schroeter is held by his brother florists in Detroit. I have yet to meet a man who would speak of Mr. Schroeter in any but the highest terms ; and it is no surprise that it should be so. My own experience with him has been of the friendliest nature ; and it is always a source of great pleasure to me to call upon "the grand old man" and talk to him on all sorts of topics. For Mr. Schroe- ter is a well-posted man, and a voracious reader of the German classics, such as Goethe and Schiller, some of whose masterpieces he almost knows by heart. It is also an inspiration to a younger man to hear him plan things for the future. Here is a man of seventy-six living as if he had his whole life before him. You never hear him refer to the past as "the good old days." On the contrary, his general attitude is that of Robert Browning — "Grow old along with me — The best is yet to be." Rose Pink Enchantress proved a profitable undertaking, not only the year of its dissemination but the second year as well. My enthusiasm for the Carnation end of my business kept on growing in proportion with my faith in the future of floriculture in general. Among my friends I became known as a Carnation specialist, and although I never grew a Carnation in my life, many a grower often extended me a hearty welcome because he thought I could give him pointers that might be of value to him. I remember one case when a dispute arose between two rival disseminators as to the merits of two respective seedlings, both red. Along with the few prominent growers who were invited by one of these disputants to be his guests over Sunday, and see his •Copyright, 1916, A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co.. Ltd. seedling for themselves, I was asked to come. My reputation extended even be- yond our own borders, for I often had letters of inquiry and orders from Canada and England. Some of the most conservative growers in our own country would often consult me before investing in a variety. I was proud of this fact, because it proved to me that my sincerity of intention was not questioned and that I inspired these men with faith in my judgment. Unfortunately my judgment was not always correct ; but is there a man in any line of endeavor who is absolutely infallible? If I have erred at times in my judgments, I have never wilfully or with malice aforethought misrepresented any article. It is one of the most valued compliments I have ever received, that a certain grower remarked to my son : "There's one thing sure — if your father recommends a Carnation, I feel pretty safe in assuming it's a good thing. And if by any chance it isn't, I know he's been fooled about it himself." I think most of my friends in the trade are equally sure that if a thing doesn't turn out all I predict for it, it is as much of a disappointment and surprise to me as it is to them. This confidence which I think they have in my honesty of pur- pose is one of the great compensations which I feel my business career has had for me. I was in quest of other good things, spurred on anew by the success of Rose Pink Enchantress. John Murchie, of Sharon, Pa., had a white Carnation seedling, which he named Fred Burki. That seedling looked good and promising. Gro^'- ers in the immediate vicinity thought a great deal of it, more so in fact than did Mr. Murchie himself, and were ready to place large orders. Mr. Murchie thought I was the man to put it on the market, and so did I. At the Detroit Carnation Show it was given a certificate of merit. It was a clear road now toward launching another winner. I got ready for the occasion, and in due time I introduced it. Unfortunately, the Fred Burki, unlike the man after whom it was named, proved anything but popular. It seemed to be one of those varieties that while behaving admirably at the introducer's place manifest all sorts of unsuspected caprices when taken away from its first habitat. Fred Burki Carnation did not last very long, and like many another variety of its kind in the past it died a natural death, and was soon forgotten. Another variety which I undertook to introduce, conjointly with its hybridizer, the late William Murphy, of Cincinnati, was the red Carnation Delhi. I had often seen it during my visits to Cincinnati, and while it never impressed me as a great improvement on existing varieties, I nonetheless saw some merit in it. Its pro- ductiveness was one of its chief meritorious characteristics. It came into full crop for Christmas, and continued blooming throughout the season and late into the Spring and Summer, never losing its color. I thought, as did many growers in Cincinnati (among whom was the late Max Rudolph, in whose judgment I placed reliance), that there was room for Delhi. As the case proved in the end, quite a number of growers were delighted with its habit. In the South especially, it did well, and there are some who still consider it the best all around red Car- nation for their purposes. C. A. Ward, of Queens, L. I., is another Carnation enthusiast. He wrote a book, "The American Carnation and How to Grow It," tracing the evolution of the "Divine Flower" from its humble origin to its present stage of perfection. He did much in a practical way for the improvement of the Carnation. He in- troduced several varieties years ago, such as Maceo, Gomez, Harry Fenn, and a white one whose name I do not recall at this moment, and in later years Mrs. C. W. Ward, Alma Ward, and Matchless. These varieties were grown success- fully in various parts of the country, and Mr. Ward became known as a success- ful Carnation hybridizer. When the Carnation convention met at Washington in 190S, he had a particularly attractive white seedling. If I remember rightly, it was Alma Struss, although I am not sure. Its size, substance, and perfect form at- tracted the attention of every grower present. The Carnation convention of Washington was not so successful in certain ways as it might have been, though in others it proved to be a memorable one to every grower that attended. William Gude thought it would be interesting for the delegates to meet the strenuous Theodore Roosevelt, tlien still in the \Vhite House. The suggestion of course was hailed without a voice of dissent. So on the second day we departed in a body for the historic White House. A mag- nificent vase of Mr. Ward's new white seedling was already there. We were ushered into one of the large reception rooms, and arranged ourselves in a semi- circle. It was the intention of Mr. Ward to present these flowers to Mr. Roose- velt, and to tell him something of the history of the American Carnation. Mr. Roosevelt soon appeared. If anybody had any intention of addressing him, he soon learned that it was "no go." Mr. Roosevelt did all the talking. I cannot recall what he said, for my attention was riveted upon the man himself. I remember, however, that he turned to Master Herr, aged seven, who accom- panied his father, with the words: "I am pleased to see so young a delegate among you!" Then came our turn to shake hands. We passed along in line, each receiving a hearty handshake. I remember having formulated in my mind a suitable little speech, but when my turn came the speech vanished into thin air. William Craig, who preceded me, put a Carnation into Mr. Roosevelt's but- tonhole, remarking: "Mr. President, they didn't treat you right! They should have thought of putting a Carnation in your buttonhole. Permit me to do it." Mr. Roosevelt smiled, and thanked him for the courtesy, saying: "Yes, that was unpardonable, indeed !" When Peter Fisher approached him, I noticed that he lingered for a few moments, talking in his usual earnest manner to the President. I was interested in what he might have told him, and later asked Mr. Fisher what the conversation was about. "Nothing much," said Mr. Fisher, "except that I told him how much I ad- mired his backbone, whether or not 1 agreed with all his policies — that when I get home I'll try to cultivate some of that backbone myself." Note to Headers. — Orders for Mr. Skidelsky's narrative in book form {COc. paper cover, $1 in cloth) are nuw being received. October 7, 1916. The Florists^ Exchange W^ WEEK'S WORK Force a Fenr for Easter This is another useful plant for the retail grower during the early Spring months. It is rightly named Bleeding Heart. You can always dispose of a good number around Easter, but even if you don't, I think they pay for them- selves just as show plants in the store. This Fall, when you fill the eoldframe with good things to be used for the com- ing Winter and Spring season, include a few Dielytras in the list. Pot them up with the variegated Fuukias and treat about the ■ same. Left-over plants can also be planted out into the lield again. Geraniums stock Plants and 'Cuttings The ideal way of growing on stock plants and for the greatest amount of cuttings, is to plant them out on a sunny bench, where, with a temperature of about 50 deg. or a little over, and good care, one can obtain cuttings every week in the year. So if you have stock plants on hand of a certain sort you wish to propagate a lot of, plant them out ; that is ii you have room. If you should be short of space just now, but will have some later on, it might be well to pot up the plants you lift in the field and carry them along that way for a while. Take the cuttings off and cut the plants back to about Sin. or lOin. If you are plac- ing cuttings into the sand now, it is well to bear in mind that they may have to remain there for several months before you get time or space to pot them up and place on a bench. If once rooted and al- lowed to remain in a crowded condition Geraniums will soon become worthless. Many growers prefer potting up their cuttings at once without putting them into sand at all. If you have room on your benches and the cuttings are not too soft, this is every bit as well. Make use, of course, of a more sandy soil than you would for ordinary potting, and press the soil down around the cutting as firmly as possible. It is no trouble in rooting Geranium cuttings that way fully as successfully as in the sand bed if the cuttings were taken from plants grown under glass during the Winter months, but if you take them from field- grown stock, such as has been allowed to produce a rank, soft growth, such are very apt to damp off except in clean sharp sand. It is also well to let such cuttings lie and dry ofi; for a few hours before potting them up. Forcing Early Bulb Stock Must be Planted Early If ■ you have good stock to cut and just enough to supply your home demand, you needn't worry about what time of the year it is or whether stock in gen- eral happens to be scarce or plentiful on the open market. You will always be able to get rid of your own, and if busi- ness is unusually good and demands more than you can supply, you have no trou- ble in buying more. However, every one of us should try to have a good supply of bulb stock as early as possible. There is a demand for Golden Spur Narcissus, double and single Von Sions and Tulips in early January, and good prices can be obtained for these flowers. Everybody knows that heat plays an important l)art in getting flowers so early, and complete darkness is required in order to obtain a fair sized stem on the plants before the flowers begin to open, but what is of as much importance as anything is early planting. You can't plant a Due Van Thol Tulip in November and have it flower around Christmas, and so with the Narcissi ; any of them should be planted at the earliest possible date after the ar- rival. Get at it at once and give them a chance to become thoroughly rooted, for only such stock is fit for forcing. The man specializing in the forcing of bulbs realizes this fact and not a minute is lost in getting the bulbs busy. With the smaller grower often two-thirds of a flat of early Tulips come blind or with 3in. stems and crippled flowers. If you have to throw out 95 flowers from a flat con- taining 125 bulbs you are not much ahead. You can avoid this, to a large extent at least, by planting the bulbs early and then see to it that the flats are kept moist at all times so as to encourage root growth. By FRITZ BAHR Canterbury Bells Pot Up Nonr for Earljr Flow^eriug If you intend to flower some of the stock in the field for early Spring, the sooner you lift the plants and pot them the better. Good sized plants should have nothing less than 6in. pots aud rather than strip the roots of every bit of soil 1 should prefer giving them a Tin. or even Sin. pot. You might just as well remove a few of the lower leaves ; they come off later on anyway. The freshly potted stock, if placed into a deep frame and watered nicely, will soon be- come pot bound, which will help to get it into flower earlier than plants brought in next March with bare roots. Canter- berry Bells can stand quite a little frost and the plants to be overwintered just so to have them in good shape for plant- ing out next Spring do not need protec- tion of any kind for the next six or eight weeks. If you are too kind to them and cover too soon they will rot off. Narcissi and Kutch bulb stock one may force. Get away from the happy-go- lucky way of forcing bulbs and adapt a system to be followed. If you pay five or seven dollars per 1000 for your La Reine Tulips it doesn't amount to nearly as much loss or gain on the 5000 you are forcing as the money lost in having 1000 flowers to cut one week when you only have use for 300. You may strike it right, perchance, but as a retail grower you have no business taking such chances. No better time than the pres- ent to do a little figuring. See how many bulbs of Bach sort it takes to see you through the Winter season ; allow a fair amount above this ; order what you are short of now ; put everything you have planted down on paper and what amount of flats are to be brought into the forcing house each week, and later on see to it that this is carried out ac- cordingly. Keep a record or have some one else do it and find out by next Spring just how you come out. A well-flowered Dendrobium This plant (D. nobile'x splendidissimum) was shown at last New York Spring Flower Show in March by Clement Moore, Hackensack, N. J. D. nobile and ita varieties are among the most reliable and most easily grown orchids for blooming in Winter and Spring. Handling Dutch Bulbs To Get the Most Out of Them It surely will be of benefit to the be- ginner to suggest to him adapting a proper system with the forcing of his Dutch bulbs this coming Winter. To begin with, we have practically five months during which we offer to our patrons flowers like Narcissi, Tulips, Hyacinths and so forth. With the excep- tion, perhaps, of the early part of Janu- ary and the latter part of May, everyone conducting a retail establishment will have use for these flowers. They should be found in the cooler, and the man who can arrange it so as to have a steady supply coming along, week in week out, during these five months, is the one who gets the most money out of forcing them. To force or bring into bloom 3000 Daffo- dils doesn't mean much in itself, but to arrange it so that the smaller retail grower who handles them is able to cut 100 to 150 each week for five months, does mean something and is the only way to get anything out of the bulbs. This is true of the La Reine Tulips, the other Sand for Propagating Experience vith Fine and Coarse Material In old houses where the woodwork of the benches is partly decayed, and in the houses themselves, an excess of moisture exists and one is more troubled by fungus diseases of all descriptions than in new, modern, and well ventilated structures. Frequently the grower has more or less trouble with his propagating bench in old houses on that account. Wherever there is moisture and old wood, and the wood hardly ever gets a chance to dry out, the very decay of it means breeding of fungi of some kind, which, if near enough the cutting bench, is liable to af- fect the cuttings in it. My experience has been that the finer the sand in such cases the greater the percentage of cut- tings damping off before rooting or when partly rooted. I took Lake Michigan sand absolutely free from vegetable mat- ter but very fine, and in it lost 40 per cent, of Geranium cuttings, the tops of which were lightly touched by frost. Of the same lot of cuttings, but placed in what we here call torpedo sand, we 791 rooted almost 95 per cent. The same ex- perience was made during early Spring with hardy I'hlox cuttings. In spite of the fact that the utmost cleanliness pre- vailed we coudn't save 20 per cent, of these cuttings in the fine sand, while in the coarse sand we had no trouble what- ever. If you have ever trouble of this kind, besidi-s using the whitewash bru.sh and fungicidi's, try sharp coarse sand for your popagating bench. To my mind it is the best preventive against damping off. It might be well to bear in mind that your cuttings, to be rooted in coarse sand, should be made just a little longer, for they have to be placed somewhat deeper into this kind of sand and you .should take a little more care in press- ing them in more firmly. They also re- quire more water than in fine sand. Pentstemons Sow Now for Plants Next Spring We had an exceptionally good lot of Pentstemons the past Summer, some grown from cuttings, others from seed. The latter were by far the best and con- sited of plants of which the seed was sown about the middle of October, 1915. A later sown lot came along fine also, but the earlier sown ones were the best. As yet the florist doesn't pay enough at- tention to the Pentstemon. They are as easily grown as a Geranium and do well in the same house planted out about the end of May or early June. They flower during midsummer and early Fall, are excellent as cut flowers, but just as desir- able as bedders. Why not try a few? Sow out now and carry along in pots, shifting whenever necessary, and you will have bushy 4in. stock by next Spring. Funkia undulata variegata Fine Foliage Plant for Early Spring The variegated Funkias in certain parts of our country remain in fine shape all Summer and are on that account very desirable as foliage plants. When ex- posed to the burning sun all day long, and having to pass through a season as we had this year throughout the Middle West, they suffer like anything else and don't look very attractive. If you should have field plants on hand it might be well to take up a few dozen and store them away in a cold frame for potting up next February. They force very easily and will make most decorative and showy plants for Easter. By letting them come along slowly, any you don't sell as pot plants can be planted out again. If you are short of plants your uurseryman can help you out ; many are also imported each year, but home-growu stock is every bit as good and as rea- sonable. Bringing Amaryllis Bulbs Into Bloom in March I would be glad if you would teU me through The Exchange how to handle Amaryllis bulbs so as to have them in bloom by about the middle of March, 1917.— J. G. W., N. J. — If the Amaryllis are home grown, especially if they have been kept in pots during the Summer, start to dry them off now by laying the pots on their side and not giving any water. Before cold weather sets in move them inside on a shelf or under a bench where it is dry. A temperature of 45 or 50 deg. will suit ; don't allow them to get any water. The last of December or early in January is time enough to start them. Knock them out of the pots, shake off all the old soil, then pot, using the size of pot they are to flower in. A good bulb should fill a 5in. or 6in. pot. Employ a good loam with one-fourth well rotted cow manure. Place in a house at 60 deg. or 65 deg. and keep syringed. If the flowers are required for a particular date pick out the plants with the early spikes when they are 4in. or 5in. taU and put in a house at 50 deg. to 55 deg. The spikes of a batch of Amaryllis are generally irregular, so if you want the bulk of your flowers at one time watch your spikes before they get too far de- veloped. If the bulbs should be im- ported, pot in as small a pot as you think safe. Keep dry untU January, then start the same as the home grown stock, but don't expect as good a flower from your imported bulb the first year as you will get the second, for you should have far better root action from accli- mated bulbs than from those we usually receive from abroad. H. D. D. 792 The Florist's Exchange ••*******•****•* * • • • * * * • "ASteplnTheDark" lot) Lilium Candidum - 16.00 Lilium Harrisii, 9-11 30.00 Lilium Gi^anteum, loo loou 7-9 - - - - $5.50 50.00 Per bag Clay's Fertilizer, 112 lbs. 7.00 Cocoanut Fiber, 100 " 2.00 Fine Bone Meal, 200 " 5.00 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 42.Vesey Street, NEW YORK CITY •••••••••••••••••••••••^••* \Mieu iinli'rlng, pli-nse mcDllun Tbe Excbmige Sweet Peas Early or Winter Flowering Spencers Yarrawa Grown by the originator See Special Florist List dow being mailed If you have not received it, ask and we will mail it. F0TTLER,F1SKE,RAWS0N CO., rn^seedstore Paneuil Hali Square, Boston Rainbow Freesias- In pleaoant harmonizing mixture of yellow, orange, lavender and pink shades. The best and latest addition for florists* etorework. For closer description, see August 19th issue, pages 391-392. Regular price J5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Send us ten dollars tor a trial lot of 250 by mall. l-l'^«*^«r 1?r^c^c Two year New York State field-grown. Own roots and low M. ACM.K «^jr l.-vi_ro«^o. budded, in prime florist's grading. This Fall delivery. Per 100 $12.50. For list of sorts address AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, '' ^^?^S^Vx^^5f ^ New York T MEYER'S I BRAND Rubrums— G I G A N T E U M S— Magnif icums THE LILY WITHOUT A PEER ORDER NOW FOR DELIVERY LATER ON. CORP. OF CHAS. F. MEYER, 99 Warren Street, NEW YORK SEEDS and BULBS Beckert's Seed Store 101-103 Federal Street PITTSBURGH. PA. (North Sid.) Japan Iris Seedlings From home-grown and imported seed, insuring a splendid range of colors. 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000 Send for new catalogue JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc. FLOWERFIELD, L. I.. N. Y. FINE STOCK, 200,000 PANSIES Splendid Colors My Giant Panslcs. Finest mixture, in superb oolora, all grown from selected stook. For Winter- blooming or Spring sales they cannot bo excelled. Strong plantH. Finest mixture. Ilv express: 500, $2.00; 1000, $4.00; 2000. S7.00. Bv parcel post: 100. 60c. In bud and bloom. Ready Oct. ISch. $1.00 per 100, by express. Seed of above, $1.00 per pkt. of 5000 seeds; $4.00 per oz. SALVIA BONFIRE. New crop, $1.00 per oz. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Lock Boi 254, SOUTHPORT. CONN. Grower only of the Finest Pansies. When orderluf, please mention Tbe Exchaoga mm Giant Pansies Grown from Knest stock. Fine plants. SpltMidiil eoUirs. Kurc to jtive Hjitiyfnction. By expre-s.s: .'iOO, $2.00; 1000. $4.00. 2(M)0. $7 0(1. f'asli witli Older H. P. BEERS, Greens Farms, Conn. Pansy Grower. When order iiiK. ]ilensf nu'iitiun The Kxchange AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT Advertising copy and cuts must be in our hands by TUESDAY NIGHT to se- cure insertion in current week's issue. Now Is the Time to Place Orders for PANSY SEED. Special florists' mixture, extra fine strain, $5.00 per oz. MIGNONETTE SEED. Giant strain, greenhouse grown, $5.00 per ok. SNAPDRAGON KEYSTONE (New). Clear rose pink, Winter blooming variety, $1.00 per pkt. CYCLAMEN SEED, English. Separate colors, $8.50 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEED. Greenhouse grown, $3.50 per 1000, $30.00 per 10,000. ZVOLANEK'S SWEET PEA SEED. Complete list at his prices. RAINBOW FREESIAS. New and worth while. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 2!^-in., strong, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000, extra heavy 3-in., $8.00 per 100. POINSETTIAS. Strong, 2J^-in. (true Xmas type), $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. Strong, field-grown CARNATION PLANTS. Best varieties. Stock and prices right; write us for same. Write us regarding Fern Flats: Bostons, Scottii, Roosevelt, Whitman!, Teddy Jr., and other varieties for immediate or later planting. Have you placed your order for LILIUM Giganteum, Rubrum, For- mosum and Album? We aim to supply the best produced in Japan and invite correspondence regarding our stock. Having any trouble with your hose? The MAGIC Hose — best made — will do away with all your troubles. We handle that brand and no other. H-inch (2 ply), 17c. per ft.; ^-inch (2 ply), 18c. per ft. Couplings included. Catalogue for the asking. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO. 1004 Lincoln Building PHILADELPHIA, PA When (irderlag. pli'a»e mention Tbe Rxchange OUR MOTTO. **TIIB BEST THS MARKET AFFORDS" Valley CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK Orden taken now for 1916 crop of German, Swedish, Dutch Pips W. & D.'s Sure Crop English Mushroom Spawn Fresh shipment just arrived Ucts. per brick, $9.00 per 100 bricks WEEBER & DON ^rnd^V„'^err 114ChainbersSt.,NewYork When i>r(]trinK. please mention The Exchange BEANS, PEAS, RADISH and all GARDEN SEEDS Write for I' rice. LEONARDS^^CO WestKinzie_St,CHICAGO 226-230_ ONION SETS GROWERS FOR THE TR.\DE EXTRA FINE Dutch Flowering Bulbs In Stock Now. Top Size Bulbt. TULIPS, CROCUS, HYACINTHS NARCISSUS, SNOWDROP. Etc. Writ© for prices. CHINESE LILY BULBS. Mat of 120 bulbs, $7.00 per mat. PAPER WHITE GRANDI FLORA. $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. The Barclay Nursery M. Aronowitz, Prop. 60 Barclay St. and 14 West Broadwaj, New York Telephone Cortland t 1518 Seedsmen Write for samples and prices on Lithographed Envelopes, Folding Boxes, Catalog Covers, Plates for Seedsmen Stecher Lithographic Company D«pt. S ROCHESTER, N. Y. VN'beD ordering, please mentioD The Excbanf* RAINBOW FREESIAS QrowT) and hybridised for a number of years by Nlr. A. Frey. of Crown Point, Ind. The colors are varied and include aeTeral shades of yellow, orange, lavender and pink, all, however, hannonixins with each other, even when bunched together. Bulbs offered are of good blooming siae and in a mixture of oolors. Separate ootora oaoDOt be offered as yet. Delivery in July, as soon as bulbs are harvested and cured. Price: 15.00 per 100. $40.00 per lOOO, $187.50 for 9000. For sale by A. FREY Crown Point. Ind. A. HENDERSON A CO. 211 N. Stite St., CtucafO The L. D.WALLER SEED CO GUADALUPE. CALIFORNIA Wholesale Growers of FLOWER SEEDS, SWEET PEAS » AND NASTURTIUMS. ica SoUclUd October 7, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 793 ^ SEED TRADE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. President. Kirby B. White, Detroit. Mich.; fint vice-pres. F. W. Bolciano, Washington, D. C.; second vicc-pres , L. L. Olds, Madieon, Wis., •ecrctary-treasurer, C. E. Kendel, 2010 Ontario St.. Qeveland, O.: assistant secretary, S- F. WiLLARD, Jr.. Qeveland. O. m European Notes The leading feature ifl this weeli's notes is the easing of the tension in re- gard to what may justly be designated main crop Onion seed. By this term is meant such varieties as the Danvers, Wethersfield, Southport, Ohio and brown and yellow Strasburg. The European crops of these and their European coun- terparts, being practically nil this year, we naturally turned to California for our supplies. We were informed that the outlook was not very favorable, that un- der no circumstances could the crop be a very large one and that as there was such an abnormal demand, prices were bound to be very high. But once again we are face to face with the fact that Onion seed is the most speculative arti- cle handled by the seedsman and that fully 50 per cent, of our anxiety was quite unnecessary, and a good job too. The demand for Onions in the European markets is simply phenomenal ; highly remunerative prices are willingly paid and our gardeners cheerfully follow suit in their quest for the seed. The Italian Onions, as previously re- ported, are a minus quantity, and the result of all our searching only brings to light a very few pounds of new season's seed. Any one holding a supply of one or two year old seed is hardly likely to advertise the fact. Leek, if the acreage at present stand- ing were our only source of supply, would be worth a lot of money this com- ing season. It may be so even yet, for the cold and damp weather now prevail- ing is very prejudicial to the success of this crop. For the same reasons the later ripening Cauliflowers, which are mostly grown in northern Europe, are causing us considerable anxiety just now. Poor crops and restricted sources of supply for the past two seasons have effected an entire clearance and we are wholly depending on the new crop. Our friends must prepare themselves for higher prices for this article, for the com- ing season at any rate. The "One and AH" seed concern has come to an end. The good will was bought by a small syndicate for $2500 and included 4.000.000 colored pictorial seed pockets and the copyright of the "One and AH" publications. It is stated that the business will be started afresh at St. Albans on much less ambitious Unes. We don't sing very much these days, Mr. Editor, but if we did our most ap- propriate song would surely be Tosti's, "Good-bye Summer," with variations. Etjropean Seeds. Embargo on Danish Mangel Seed L. Daehnfeldt, Ltd., of Odense, Den- mark, cabled its American representa- tive. Axel Knudsen. 2207 Portland ave., Minneapolis, Minn., on Sept. 29, that the Danish Government has prohibited all export of Mangel seed. The embargo will prevent all deliveries of Mangels on the 1910 contracts. It is possible that the embargo may be lifted again this Fall in which case notice will promptly be sent out, but with the present outlook the prospect of delivery is very remote. Imports Sept. 27.— S. S. Toftwood— G. W. Sheldon & Co., 4 bags seed ; J. L. Van- diver, 22 bags seed : P. Henderson & Co., 98 bags seed ; H. F. Darrow & Co., 288 pkgs. seed ; Perry & Co., 155 pkgs. seed ; Lunham & Moore, 13 bags seed. Oct. 1.— S. S. Philadelphia— O. G. Hemp- stead & Son, 3 cases plants; Maltus & Ware, 7 cases plants; Hussa & Co., 22 cases plants ; Maltus & Ware, 6 cases bulbs; A. T. Boddington Co., 9 cases bulbs. S. S. Alaunia — Courteen Seed Co., 250 sks. seed ; T. W. Wood & Sons, 150 sks. seed. New York Seed Trade The most pronounced feature in the seed stores this week is the exceedingly large supply of Dutch bulbs. The stores are filled with them from the sub-cellar to the top floors. According to all re- ports the demand is very large, and it requires the best efforts of aU to receive the incoming stock and keep up with the shipping orders and counter trade. The MacNitf Horticultural Co., 52-5G Vesey St., reports that at the auction on last Tuesday there was the largest sale of bulbs in the history of this company, and a successful sale followed on Friday. Counter trade in bulbs and plants is re- ported to be excellent. Bulbs in large quantities will be offered next week. The window display at Weeber & Don's, 114 Chambers St., this week con- sists of ripe fruit of a number of the leading varieties of Tomatoes, including Weeber & Don's new Red Ideal, a large scarlet fruited smooth variety. Fibre for growing bulbs is also a feature this week. Arthur T. Boddington Co., Inc., 128 Chambers St., reports that it is so deluged with orders for Dutch bulbs that the whole force of employees is hardy able to keep up with the shipments. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay st., reports heavy arrivals of Dutch bulbs, which are meeting with a very active demand. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 42 Vesey St., held two very successful auction sales on Tuesday and Friday of last week. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82-84 Dey St., report exceedingly large arrivals of Maine grown seed Potatoes, which are being stored for Spring sales. W. E. Atwood, salesman for Arthur T. Boddington Co., Inc., is leaving on the 14th of October for France for service in the American Ambulance Corps. Mr. Atwood's brother has for some time be- longed to the Flying corps in France. A letter from Roman J. Irwin, 108 W. 2Sth St., to Mr. Fight, his manager, states that although he has only been in camp a week he has killed one big moose, one black bear, one caribou, and two deer, and the guides have already dubbed him "the mighty hunter." C. J. Speelman, Jr., and P. Krouwell, representing C. J. Speelman & Sons, Sassenheim, Holland, and Lagarde & Speelman, OUiules, France, have just ar- rived in this country, and will remain here for several months. McHutchison & Co., 95 Chambers' st., report that their shipments for the week of Oct. 2, include 500 bales of raffia, also 22.000 pieces of raffia cloth which was introduced by them for the manu- facture of men's hats. Chicago Seed Trade Dutch bulbs are arriving in large quantities and the dealers are beginning to enjoy a good retail trade. It is gen- erally conceded that the retail bulb trade does not start well before Oct. 15. Vaughan's Seed Store and the Leon- ard Seed Co. were the only seed houses that had an exhibition at the Vegetable Grower's Convention. There were many important discussions at this convention of interest to the seed trade. Winterson's Seed Store reports heavy orders from dealers for bulbs that have never before looked to this market for their supply. The indication is that there will be a greater shortage of many varieties this year than last. Arnold Ringier of the W. W. Barnard Co. was compelled by outside business matters to be absent from the city dur- ing the greater part of the past week and was unable to attend the Vegetable Growers' Convention. A. Miller, president of the American Bulb Company, who has been in New York and other eastern cities during the past two weeks, is looked for back in the city in a few days. Zvolanek's Well Known Winter- Flowering Orchid Sweet Pea Seed In original packages at his prices. We handle all of his varieties, including novelties introduced this year for the first time, and give the following list of the best of those already introduced: i oz. 4 oz. 1 lb. Mrs. A. A. Skach. Widely known shell pink $1.00 $3.50 $12.00 Mrs. Joseph Manda. A shade lighter 1.25 4.00 14.00 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Purest white 1.25 4.00 14.00 Venus. White ground. Edges pink blushed 1.50 5.00 15.00 Bohemian Girl. Darker shell pink 2.00 6.00 White Orchid. Dwarfer 1.00 3.50 12.00 Orchid Beauty. Dark rose, blushed with orange.. Very large 75 2.50 9.00 Pink and White Orchid. Blanche Ferry color and very large 75 2.50 9.00 Lavender Nora. The finest lavender 50 1.75 6.00 Lavender Orchid. Lavender pink; large 1.00 3.50 12.00 Christmas Pink Orchid. Improved bicolor 4.00 12.00 40.00 The Czar. Similar to above 4.00 12.00 40.00 Red Orchid. Large, free and very fine 1.00 3.50 12.00 Miss Flora Fabing. Pink, yellow and salmon 1.00 3.50 Bridal Veil. Frilled pure white 1.75 Apricot Orchid. Salmon and cream 2.00 6.00 15.00 For others, write us for complete list. Also Yarrawa, widely known rose pink 2.00 5.25 16.00 Rose Queen. The widely known clear pink we introduced. Strictly greenhouse grown seed; originator's strain. $5.00 per oz., $15.00 per ^ lb., $50.00 per lb. This is worth the difference from the outside seed. Keystone Snapdragon Undoubtedly the best Winter-blooming clear pink on the market. $1.00 per pkt., $5.00 for 6 pkts., $10.00 for 13 pkts. S. S. SKIDELSKY & COMPANY 1004 Lincoln Building Philadelphia, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange CALLA BULBS (.«:thiopica) 100 1000 Florist's Size, 1^ to 2 in. . .$8.50 $80.00 Mammoth Size,2in.and up.. $14.00 $120.00 These are selected, high-grade, healthy bulbs, and all have crown shoots. Anglin & Walsh Co. WILLIAMSBRIDGE, N. Y. Telephone Woodlawn 1470 When ordering, please mention The Exchange Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT I USE FOR RESULTS 7&4 The Florists' Exchange Vaughan's Seed Store Prices on these Two Big Leaders Will be found 1 0 to 20 per cent, below those of other jobbers Prices are low and we have the goods Some people quote low prices but do not deliver Narcissus French Paper White Grandiflora We offer two good grades. Write for prices. Our advance contracts are being filled in full with regular grades either 13 ctm. up or 14 ctm. up. French Trumpet Major Per 1000 $13.00 Chinese Narcissus Now Ready- Select Bulbs b.N.Y.- Pcr Mat (120 bulbs) f. o. b. N. Y.- - S5.00 8 Mats (960 bulbs) 40.00 F. O. B. Chicago $2.50 less Write for prices on larger lots Lilium Formosum (New Crop) 5-8 inch (350 bulbs to case) . per 1000, $35.00 True black stem 10% higher 7-9 Inch (250 bulbs to case) per 1000. 58.00 V-10 Inch (180 bulbs to case) per 1000, 80.00 10-12 inch (100 bulbs to case), per case, 12.00 Per 1000 100.00 NEW CROP GIGANTEUMS READY FREESIAS PURITY (TRUE) 100 1000 H-in. to M-in *'-25 $10.00 H-in. to H-in 100 7.00 VAUGHAN'S IMPROVED PURITY 100 1000 H-in. to H-in $1.75 $15.00 H-in. to H-in 1.50 12.00 Fall Book for Florists Now Ready CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE newyork When ordering, pl'nt^ The K^chniige Mastodon Pansy Seedlings A grand crop ready to ship now West of Mississippi Large, mostly 6 to S leaves, per 1000, $5.00; 2500, $9.00; 8000, $22.50. 4 to 6 leaves, per 1000. $3.00; 2500, $7.00; 5000, $13.50 MASTODON MIXED H oi. 85o., H oa. $2.25, 02. $4.00, 4 oz. $12.00 PRIVATE STOCK MIXED K oz- JlOO, H oz. $3.25, or. $6.00, 4 oj. $20.00 GREENHOUSElSPECIAL. (New) H oz. $1 00, H oz. $4.00, oz. $8 00 Catalog, Separate Colors, Seed 1916, Cut Prices. STEELE'S PANSY GARDENS, Portland, Oregon WATCH US GROW AMERICAN BULB CO. 172 North Waba.h Avenue CHICAGO, ILL. When orderlDg. please mention The E:ichHngp lJli|;l,'|illklJ;lildt^^ START CROWING MUSHROOMS Lfii Ft ill hii it nulhiiritativo way to miiki'. ofita than you ever UiouKht poBsiMf nr everniadeitrowinjr nushroomH. Add $10 to J75 • wMk to your Incflm*. r l.iriHtrt muko money uainK Bpaco under '■■■—'• ■'" ■■ - - Ui iTao flparo time muKuruomBcomriuinaniiinc "" ' " row. Stnrtnow. Dcmiindl I'lv. Send for bin fr^ b<«.K oi esi niithonty. "The Truth About Maehroom . : . ""niuriix. AQo iniu) AuoucMaEn^tMl^1Il.-- ««b^lMIl)llldaB.trr,U4|lU2^o,la4SlV.CU^kBU,ChlUlre TTben ordering, please mention The Exchange English Vegetable, Farm and Flower Seed Peas, Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Onion, etc. PERENNIAL AND ITALIAN RYE GRASS SEED Domestic Mammoth Sunflower Seed FOR IMMEl)r.\TE DELIVERY COLIN CAMPBELL N'^y^^SJ.'k'Sf^V iM PORTER When ordering, please mention The Exchange Burpee's Seeds PHILADELPHIA Blue list of Wholeaale Prices mailed only to these who plant for profit When ordetinff. please mention The Exchange Jap Lily Bulbs From one of the most conservative, dependable shippers in Japan, selected quality, liberal E^'ading F. O. B, DENVER, COLO. LILIUM Gidanteum,7-9, 8-10, 9-10 F. O. B. CHICAGO, ILL, LILIUM Gi^anteum, 7-9, 8-10, 9-10 C. I. F. LONDON, ONT. LILIUM Giganteuin, 7-9, 8-10, 9-10 F. O. B. NEW YORK LILIUM Giganfeum, 7-9, 8-10, 9-10, 10-1 1 " Multinoruni, 7-9, 8-10 " Formosum, 7-9, 9-10 " Auratum, 7-9, 8-10, 9-11 " Album, 8-10, 9-11 " Rubrum, 7-9, 8-10, 9-11 " Melpomene, 8-10, 9-11 Deliveries — as they arrive from Japan. Write for import prices — stating quantity McHUTCHISON & CO. THE IMPORT HOUSE 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK When ordering, please mention The Exchange 97lh YEAR J.BOLGIANO&SON Wholeiale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets. Seed Potatoes Growers of Pedigree Tomato Seeds BALTIMORE, MD. When ordering, please meatiog The Eschapge B. Elliott of Vaughan's Seed Store de- signed the exhibit of the house at the Vegetable Growers' Convention. Mr. El- liott is in the catalog department of this house and the taste displayed in the arrangement was a credit to his ability and taste. Kirby B. White, president, and C. E. Kendel, secretary of the American Seed Trade Association, were visitors the past week. Louisville (Ky.) Seed Trade According to the leading seed dealers of Kentucky, the Bluegrass seed crop is now getting out of the hands of the farmers, who had held since stripping time, but the seed is being taken up so readily that there is no break ju the market, which is quoted at $1.50 per bushel, for cleaned seed. The market is showing strength, and advances are said to be imminent. It is claimed that stocks of seed are excellent property un- der present market conditions. Red-top oinitinues firm at 9c. per lb., nearly all of the crop now being in the hands of the dealers. The market is not as high as that of last year, but the crop was fairly large. Orchard grass is very high, with the market rather quiet, this being the dull season. Good seed is quoted at J2..30 to ,$2.40 per bushel. One reason ashiigued for the high price is that there was a small foreign crop this season, and practically all of the seed is now in the dealer's hands. Heavy shipments of Onion sets to Southern points arc now being made, and while it is claimed that the crop was small and is nearly all in the dealers' hands, it is thought by some of the big operators that a large percentage of the crop is still being held by the farmer. The crop itself was about 75 per cent, of the average, and the quality is good. White sets are quoted at .$li a bushel ; vollows at $1.90 and all red sets are off the market. O. V. N. S. Idaho Seed Trade From reports from Moscow, the Pea crops are yielding rich returns. Elmer Nichols, living near Moscow, states that he got 170.000 lbs. of Peas from 72 acres. The selling price for these is 4c. a lb. The Twin Falls News of Sept. 7 pub- lishes an interesting table of seed crop reports giving growers' addresses, nature of crops and all data in connection with returns per acre and net profits. Profits so far this year surpass last season. The yield of Clover seed around Buhl and Castleford Counties is extremely gratifying this season. Tschan Bros, in this district are getting 10 bushels to the acre. A movement is on foot at present in Pocatello, Idaho, for the purchase of a park site for the city. The Civic Club and several ladies organizations have the matter in hand together with the Council and the site has been agreed upon. The growing of Alfalfa seed has. be- come established in Idaho, especially around Sterling and Springfield Counties. Seed is now being turned out 98 per cent, pure through the use of improved clean- ing machinery. E. N. Wells and A. J. Snyder of Aberdeen are pioneers in this business. G. A. Line, in this section, has recently installed a new seed house. 20ft. i 50ft., and has installed huge bins and gasoline machinery. The Alfalfa seed industry is at present reaching the magnitude of a small flour mill. Seed Crops in Rhode Island The past season has been one of the most serious to the seed interest in this section that I have ever experienced. The crop of Cabbage seed was fairly good ; Turnips yielded about GO per cent, of the crop ; Beet about 40 per cent. ; Onion, some varieties, did remarkabl.v well, the White and the Red, very poorly ; Carrot, at this time, is looking well. Parsnip is but little grown through this section but the crop of it was very good, in fact was the best that I have ever seen, yet the area was small. Spinach is prac- tically a total failure ; Peppers about ^ per cent, of the crop : all vine seeds, such as Squashes, Cucumbers, Pumpkins, and the Winter varieties of Squash were very poor indeed. Some varieties of Winter Squash were a total failure. Sugar Corn, or in other words called Sweet Corn, in this section, yielded a very light crop. I do not remember when the Corn crop was so poor. A. Import Decisions No. 40060.— Protest S01729 of ■William Larzelere & Co. (Phlladephia). Orchids. — The question here l9 whether orchids are dutiable under the specific provision therefor in paragraph 210, tariff act of 1913, or free of duty thereunder as mother flowering: bulbs. Opinion by Walte, G. A. The orchids In question are for a private greenhouse, and there is no evidence that they were Imported for propagating purposes. Fro- test overruled. October 7, 191C. The Florists' Exchange 705 TmmM i I I i I i I i Winter Spencer Sweet Peas Oz. 14 lb. Lb. APRICOT ORCHID. Apricot self.. $1.50 $4.50 $15.00 BELGIAN HERO. Rose color.. .. 3.00 10.00 35.00 BRIDAL VEIL. Pure white 1.00 3.50 12.00 CHRISTMAS PINK ORCHID. Fink and white 3.00 10.00 35.00 MRS. A. A. SKACH. Bright pink. .65 2.00 7.50 MRS. M. SPANOLIN. White 1.00 3.50 12.00 ORCHID BEAUTY. Dark rose pink, with orange blush 75 2.50 10.00 PINK-AND-WHITE ORCHID. Similar in color to Christmas Pink. .65 2.00 RED ORCHID. Bright cherry red. .75 2.50 7.50 10.00 SENSATION. Newman & Legg's Oz. )4 lb. Lb. Christmas Pink $3.00 $10.00 $35.00 SENSATION SCARLET 3.00 10.00 35.00 THE CZAR. Standard rose, wings white, mottled pink 3.00 10.00 35.00 YARRAWA. Bright rose pink. Australia-grown seed 2.00 7.00 24.00 California-grown seed 65 2.25 8.00 Mixed Winter-Floweriny Spencers '4 oz. 20c., oz. 65c., !4 lb. $2.00, lb. $7.50 Gigantic Cyclamen CHOICEST ENGLISH STRAINS Tr. pkt. CRIMSON $0.25 LILAC 25 PINK. Soft pink 25 ROSE. Light rose 25 WHITE BUTTERFLY 50 PEACH BLOSSOM. Rose 25 PHOENIX. Cherry crimson 50 PURPLE KENG 25 PRINCESS MAY. Pink, blotched crimson. .50 ROSE OF MARIENTHAL. Soft shell-pink .2"5 SALMON KING. The finest salmon 50 WONDER (Glory) OF WANDSBEK. Brilliant, intense salmon-red variety 50 MIXED 25 100 seeds $0.65 .65 .65 .65 1.00 .75 2.00 .80 1.00 .65 1.00 1.00 .60 1000 seeds $6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 9.00 7.00 18.50 7.50 9.00 6.00 9.00 9.00 5.50 Mignonette BODDINGTON'S MAJESTY. The best variety for florists. Tr. pkt. 60c., i^-oz, $1.00, oz. $7.50. ALLEN'S DEFIANCE. Very long spikes. Tr. pkt. 50o., 14,-oz. $1.75, oz. $6.00 NEW YORK MARKET. Spikes measure 18 to 20 inches in length. Very fragrant. Tr. pkt. 50c., }^-oz. $1.00, oz. $6.50. Schizanthus Boddington*8 Gigantic Cyclamen Boddington*s Re-selected Winter- flowering Spencers as grown by Wm. Sim, Cllftondale, Mass. GRANDIFLORUS BODDINGTONII. Selected Hybrids. This str&lz is superior to any of the Schizanthus in cultivation, the flowers are better shaped and the colors are more varied. Tr. pkt. 75 eta., 3 tr. pkts for $2.00. WISETONENSIS. The colors are varied, ranging from white with yellow center to pink with brown center. Tr. pkt., 50 cts., 3 tr. pkts. for $1.25. 5% discount, cash with order. Bulb Catalogue free on request ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON CO., Inc., 128IChambers Street NEW YORK CITY Soil Fertility in Relation to Market Gardening The yield of vegetables is cut short at least one-third on account of the lack of attention to the supply of plant food for the growing crops. Vegetable crops, both in the greenhouse and in the garden, more than any crop, require most thor- ough attention to soil tillage, and plant food management if they are to make maximum growth. In- these days of high priced and scarce vegetables and other food products, if the market gardener is going to make anything like adequate re- turns on his increasing investment, he must look out tor all that enters into the productiveness of the soil. Factors influencing productiveness might be classed under two heads : those influenc- ing the home of the plant ; and those in- fluencing the food. Kiiil drainage is absolutely essential to plant growth. Water-logged soil smoth- ers the growing plant and the soil bac- teria. There is great need for more attention to humus. Humus is decaying vegetable matter in the soil. It performs four great functions : first, it helps hold w.i- ter. catching it like a sponge ; second, it opens up heavy clay .soils and binds to- gether saildy soil ; third, it forms a home for the foiid of soil bacteria ; fourth, it catches and absorbs plant food that would otherwise leak out of the .soil and saves it for the growing crop. The mar- ket gardener has depended, up to this time, largely upon strawy barn manure. which is an excellent source of humus. With the great increase of gasoline trac- tion power, there is a corresponding de- crease in the manure supply. Humus can be kept up in the soil by cover crop- ping with such crops as vetch, cow peas, soy beans, crimson clover and the like. The market gardener cannot afford to let his land lie idle for a year in order to grow a crop of clover. Therefore, he must pay more attention to Winter cover cropping. His crops will miss the upkeep of a judicious supply of organic matter or humus equally as much as they will the supply of available plant food. A great deal of water is essential to successful plant growth, because the r)lant mvist have all of its food in soup- like form, with the exception of carbon, which it takes out of the air in a gase- ous form, but it obtains all the rest dis- solved in the soil water or root juices fri>m the soil. In order to control the water suppl.v of the soil, the gardener should aim to keep up the organic matter and deeply plow his soil in the Fall, so as to create a large reservoir for catch- ing and holding the precipitation of Fall, Winter and early Spring. His crops should be carefully tilled, so as to pre- serve a dust mulch which prevents the escape of soil water. The Potato crop requires upward of 450 lbs. of water for each pcnind of dry matter. The Corn crop requires almost 100 lbs. more than this : hence, the necessity of more atten- tion to the management of soil moisture. A great deal of stud.v is being given to the use of lime. Lime is not a plant food, but is a soil corrector. It cor- rects a condition that we call sourness in the soil. Sourness is deadly to soil bacteria, both those that grow free in the soil and those that grow on the roots of Peas, Beans and other legumes. The soil should be made sufficiently sweet, so that its own constituents of plant food may be able to serve the needs of the crops. The plant food question is one of the most serious that the market gardener has to face. In order to meet the situa- tion most successfully, he should inforna himself as fully as possible relative to the moisture of the soil, the duties of the constituents of plant food and the best method of obtaining and handling them. As said above, the former great so\irce of plant food was manure. The truck gardener finds that he has to supplement his failing suppl.v of manure with fer- tilizers, which are carriers of available plant food. They supply three essential constituents : nitrogen, which causes rapid stalk growth and lengthens the sea- son of the growth of the crop ; phosphoric acid, which hastens the ripening and as- sists in the filling out of the fruit ; and potash, which strengthens the stalk, in- fluences formation of starch in the fruit, and has a great deal to do with the healthy development of the plant. _ Fer- tilizers supply these three constituents of plant food, just as does barn manure. Fertilizers vary in analyses and hence should be chosen of an analysis to suit the special condition of the soil and to meet the special requirements of the crop on which the.v are to be used. For instance, a Bean crop which is harvested when the beans are ripe, under normal conditions should be fed with a plant food very high in phos- phoric acid, since it is this constituent of plant food as well as a medium amount of nitrogen anTl potash which the Bean plant requires. On the other hand, the Potato crop, under normal conditions, should be fed a liberal supply of available nitrogen and potash and a fair supply of phosphoric acid, since the nature of the crop de- mands that it receive a plant food which aids in depositing starch in the tuber. The market gardener is especially in- terested in the rapidity of availability of the plant food which he uses. For in- stance, on a quick growing crop, such as Lettuces, Radishes, or Tomatoes, he should supply a fertilizer whose plant food is rapidly available, so that the plant can take it up and make maximum growth in the short time. For longer growing crops, such as Potatoes, Beets, Carrots and the like, the fertilizer should contain forms of plant food which are less rapidlv available, so that the effect of the suppl.v^ of food will last through- out the growing season. With proper attention to the prepara- tion of the soil and balancing of plant food, coupled with the use of a high quality seed of suitable variety, the yields of many of the truck and garden crops can be increased very materially. The secret is that the grower must inform himself and must be carefully observant, benefiting by his yearsly experience. Henry G. Bell at Vegetable Growers' tV)nvention. 796 The Florists' Exchange Lilium Formosum Bulbs We have just received a late shipment of l)ulbs of this favorite type of Lilies, which are extra fine. You should be sure to try some of them. Our bulbs have been grown from the original true type, and none better can be obtained at any price. We advise immediate ordering as stock is limited. Green Stem Type (For Early Blooming) Dark Stem Type (For Easter Blooming) This type has proved very satisfactory the last few years for early forcing, for flowering in January, February and IVIareh. Bulbs in Doz. 100 1000 each case ;0.65 S4.75 t42,.'i0 1.00 6.60 6S.0O 1.00 6.50 62.50 1.30 8.75 82.50 1.60 10.00 92..50 2.00 14.00 130.00 2..50 17.50 165.00 6- 8 inches 400 7- 9 inches 300 8- 9 inches 250 8-10 inches 225 9-10 inches 200 10-12 inches 160 12-14 inches This strain for March and April bloom hiui given universal satisfaction for the past four years. liulbsifi Doz. 100 1000 each cane 6- 8 inclies 400 SO.SO $5.00 $45.00 7- 9 inches 300 1.15 7,0f) U5.00 8- 9 inches 250 115 7.25 70.00 8-lOinches 225 1.50 9.50 90.00 9-lOinches 200 1.80 12.50 10.5.00 10-12 inches 150 2.25 IS.W 142.50 12t14 inches 2 7.") Is.W 175.00 For full line of Bulbs, Plants. .Seasonable .Seeds and Supplies, write for our New Wholesale (^atalo^. LILIUM FORMOSUM HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. When orrierlng. please mention The Exchange Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora 13 cm. and up We have a few more cases on hand, and offer these extra quality bulbs, at $ 1 2.00 per 1000; $15.00 per case of 1 300. HOGEWONING & SONS RYNSBURG, HOLLAND 32 Broadway NEW YORK CITY When ordfTipg. ple«3P mention The Exchange Florists' Forcing Sweet Peas Riif npff Rrnc AU the new and standard varieties ^^ U A U^^LL ^JK ^#0^ Write for prices Fall Wholesale and Retail Catalogues ready w th In a few days. Send for copy. James Vick's Sons Rochester -t- -i- New York SEEDSMEN Catal<^ue on appUomtion 98 Chambers Street. NEW YORK CITY Lilium Harrisii GARDEN SEED Best stock, 7 to 9-in., per 100, $9.00; case of 200, $17.00. W. E. Marshall & Co. BULB IMPORTERS 166 West 23d Street, NEW YORK BEET. CARROT, PARSNIP, RADISH and GARDEN PEA SEED in variety; also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well aa a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS «J Dey St.. NEW YORK, and ORANGE. CONN Wb|.n (irderltip. iilpasi' niPTitlon Tlie Exchange FLORAL DESIGNS DE LUXE '^5'?^ A. T. De La Mare Pt^. & Pub. Co., 43S to 448 West 3Zth St., New York • ^"' — - ^— ^■. I Southern States | New Orleans, La. The weather conditions have been very favorable for the Chrysanthemum crops, and the outlook is very good for All Saints Day. The florists are all very busy with preparations for the coming flower show, which will be held Nov. 11 to 10. Spe- cial prizes will be offered for Chrysan- themums, palms, ferns, also for shrub- bery and other outdoor stock. Many prizes have been donated, among them a hundred dollar bill by Larence Fabacher. This bill is to be divided into four prizes, each to be given for different classes of exhibits. M. B. Paris, Texas Trade has been unusually quiet this Summer and will be till well into No- vember, as our city fire last March did such vast damage that all interest was centered in restoring the business dis- trict, which will be practically accom- plished by December 1. Lately a num- ber of new homes are being started, so that by Jan. 1 the old town will be al- most herself again, only much finer, as in the' regeneration modern construction has been followed by the more than mod- ern fitting of the stores which will carry stocks second to none for any city five times its size anywhere in the Union. The floral season, which should start this year about the middle of November, promises to be brisk, as for three seasons past this section has suffered keenly. But with the completion of new buildings and residences, a big Cotton crop at top prices, the mad whirl will run rampant through the Winter and with all the planting of trees and shrubbery to re- place that destroyed in the fire, the flo- rists and nurserymen should work some- where about 30 to 32 hours a day until May ! Being deprived of the shade of about 10,000 well developed trees with their moisture giving properties, it has made us think Hades was a cold storage con- cern by the side of Paris this Summer, and with no flowers .nnd fewer funerals it has indeed been rough. J. W. Goree has leased and fitted up a very pretty flower store on Lamar ave. midway between the post oflice and pub- lic square, where fully ,S.T per cent, of the people in and of Paris must pass several times a day and this should augur well for bis business. Out at the green- houses everything is looking fiiu', al- though on account of the extreme drought it has only recently been safe to plant inside, and seeds have shown poor germi- nation. :\rike Robinius has a fine lot of Car- nations coming on though they did not do much because of heat. His potted stock is looking fine, everything consid- ered, and business promises well for hira. There is much planning of window boxes going forward for next Spring. Many of the stores have inset en- trances and arc planning boxes, tubs and Lilium Harrisii BULBS Per 100 Per 1000 5- to 7-in $5.00 $40 00 7- to 9-in 9.00 80.00 9- to 11-in 22.00 FREESIA Refracta Alba Per 100 Per 1000 Mammoth size.. .$1.75 $12.00 For immediate delivery Paper White Narcissus Grandiflorus /^^Ij--, J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay St. , throngh to 54 Park Plate NEW YORK CITY When ordering: ni'Mitiou 'Vhe E-'icbapge XXX SEEDS CHINESE PRIMROSE. Finest grown. Many colors mixed. (J.iU seeds $1.00: l^ pkt. 50c. PRIMIT..^ Kewensls. Sweet Yellow. Dwf. 2oc. PRIMUL.\lMaIacoides. Giant Baby. 25c. CALCEOLARIA. Dwarf giant spotted. Pkt. 2oc. CINERARIA. Large fl. dwarf; 1000 seeds. 50 d DAISY (Bellis> Monstrosa. New monstrous, double, giant-flowering, mized. Pkt. 25e. CYCLAMEN. Giants. 250 seeds, $1.00, 'i pkt. 50c. SHAMROCK. True Irish green. Large pkt. 25c. PANSY'. Giants, mixed. Critically selected. 6000 seeds $1.00; U pkt. 50c. Cash. Liberal extra count. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. When ordering, please mentlop The Exchange My New Price List of WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED has been mailed. If you have not received a copy, send postal for it. Part of new crop will be ready early in July. ANT. C ZVOLANEK LOMPOC, CAL. When ordering, please oieotlon The Kich*nge CANNAS We grow over one million commercial kinds includ- ing all the new ones, ranging from $7 00 per 1000 up. Large lots of Caladlums, Dahlias. Gladiolus* Geraniums and Japanese Iris, Hardy Phlox* Etc. Write for special price list. River View Flower Farms, Grange, Baltimore, Md. When ordering, please mention The ^Exchange October 7, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 797 King Seed Cabinet 50 DRAWERS 3 inches wide, 2^ inches deep. 8 inches long. Oak case and partitions. Oak fronts and backs to drawers. Steel bottoms and sides to drawers. Just the thing for your potting shed. Price, $15.00 net f. o. b. factory. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. NORTH TONAWAhfDA, N. Y. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Money In Your Pocket By distributing among your cus- tomers our now justly famous CULTURAL DIRECTIONS These handy leaflets give the • amateur purchaser of plants, bulbs and seeds just the concise cultural directions required, saving the time and patience of your salesmen, and best of all — they are an enduring Al advertisement for you and your business as your name and address appears on each copy you purchase from us. As an instance of their popularity — our sales last Spring more than trebled those of any previous season. Our complete line of Cultural Directions is- being rewritten and reset in new type and will be placed on the market as soon as our present stock is exhausted. For prices and further particulars, address; The A. T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co., Ltd. Box 100, Times Square Station NEW YORK CITY 1^ |- We have a stock of several INOlC thousand Culturals on hand, printed from the old plates. We will 611 orders for these, while they last, at S3. 25 per thousand, imprinted, plus ten cents for each change. Thus an order for 1000, call- ing for 8 separate leaflets, would be $.3,95 The Uptown Seed Store Harry A. Bunyard Co,, inc 40 Wes< 28tfa Sl^ NEW YORK SOUTHERN STATES— Continued urns filled with plants for next season. Kiley — well the least said the better — he seems to be the original soldier of mis- fortune and the possessor of a full grown Jonah, but it begins to look as though he will come out of the kinks with flying colors. Mrs. Naumann is building a small house and is going to bid for popular favor and has a very nice outlook right from the start. Yelik. Montgomery, Ala. Cool Weather is AVelcomed With the mercury ranging from 70 deg. during the day to 48 deg. at night, there is some semblance of energy brought into the listless and wearied sys- tems of the poor overworked florists. Any kind of exertion when we have the hot enervating weather that has pre- vailed since July, is overwork in any other more favorable locality. Even the Carnations in the houses show wonder- ful vitality, and Roses begin to fill out, and live again. Business shows a marked improvement and good stock is cleaned up daily. Some shipping is done to outside territory. Weddings are showing up, and funeral work is normal. Enchantress Supreme is the best early Carnation in this market, followed by Gorgeous. Whites are not plentiful. Outside stock is good' and Roses improv- ing. Mock is in the lead ; as a reliable good keeping and quick selling Rose it has no equal here. The work of remodeling the store of Rosemont Gardens is progressing slowly. The exodus of negro laborers to the Northern cities is creating some appre- hension as to the future, but as there is no prospect of employment here there is no other course for them to pursue. W. C. Cook. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Louisville, Ky. Funeral work came in unusually strong during the final week of Septem- ber, and most of the retail stores were very busy. Stock is getting into fine shape, more plentiful, and according to the growers conditions are generally good. August Baumer, secretary of the Ken- tucky Society of Florists, is in receipt of a letter from O. B. Steinkamp, of In- dianapoHs, Ind., to the effect that about 40 of the Indianapolis florists are pre- paring to attend the convention of the Indiana and Kentucky societies to be held at Louisville and New Albany, on Oct. 17 to 18. A meeting of committees of the Kentucky Society of Florists, ar- ranging for the joint convention, was held at the Watterson Hotel, on Friday, Sept. 29. Arrangements were made to have the program printed. Several let- ters were received from jobbing houses of- fering various prizes for the bowling con- tests. Dave Weller, manager of the New Nanz & Neuner Co., accompanied by other officers of the company, recently toured Indiana, calling at some of the leading growing establishments and visit- ing at Indianapolis. F. Walker & Co., received many con- gratulations last week on the beauty and artistic effects produced by the company in decorating the big store of the Stewart Dry Goods Co. for the Fall opening. Fred Haupt, the Jefferson st. florist, has been busy during the past few weeks as a director of the Ten Broeck Tyre Co., a Louisville corporation. Henry Baumer has again taken over the bookkeeping department at the shop of August R. Baumer, having decided to return to the store after handling the outside or delivery end for some time. Eddie Ford, formerly in charge of de- liveries at the store of C. B. Thompson & Co., has taken charge of the delivery department at the Baumer store, being succeeded at Thompson's by Edward Luken. Louis Kirch, a local grower, has been ill for a few days and under the care of a physician. He has had hard luck re- cently, having recently fallen from a shed at the greenhouse and suffered a badly bruised arm. Death of a Grain Expert Joseph H. Kastle. seed and grain expert in charge of the Kentucky Experi- mental Station, Lexington, Ky., died on To Seedsmen and Florists Three Quick Sellers for your October Counter Trade Darwin Tulips Paper White Narcissus Joss Lilies Also FULL LINE OF DUTCH BULBS, personally selected by our own agent in Holland, and not to be compared with the commission stock consigned to the auction sales. Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO and NEW YORK When ordering, please mention The Exchange When You Want to Buy Horticultural Sundries From England You cannot do better than write for my Trade Price List and a quotation for just what you want from time to time Large stocks of the following are always on hand RAFFIA in 3 standard qualities and prices, extra prima long white broad Majunga, 1st quality Majunga and first quality Tamatave Samples Sent Post Free. Bamboo Garden Canes, Mottled and Tapering Canes. Best English and French Secateurs. XL ALL Budding and Pruning Knives. Garden Trug Baskets. Mushroom Spawn. AH kinds of Fertilizers, XL ALL Insecticides, Fumigators, etc., etc. Trade only supplied. G. H. RICHARDS, 234 Borough, London, S. E., ENGLAND Manufacturer and Shipper of all Sundries Cable Address : "VAPORIZING" LONDON Whi^n orfltTlng. r'lPnae ni'-ntlnn The Excli To the Trade... EstabUshed In 1787 HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany Grower and Exporter on the very largest scale of all Choice Vegetable, Flower and Farm Seeds QnAf^iakioe • Beans, Beets. Cabbagea, Cir- ^peCianieS , ^^^^^ Kohl Rabi. Ueks. Let- tuces, Oniona. Peas, Radiahea, Spinach, Tur- nips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Car- Dationo, Cinerarias, Gtoxioiaa, Larkspurs, Nasturtiums. Pansies, Petunias, Phlox, Prim- ula, Scabious, Stoekj, Verbenas, Zinnias, eto. Catalogs frtt on application. Henry Matte's Triumph of the Giant Pansies (mixed.) The most perfect and most beautiful in the world. $6.00 per oi., $1.75 per ^ os.. $1.00 per H oi. PottoQt paid. Cash inth order. All seeds offered are grown under my xwrsocal supervisioo on my own vast (rounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, &nest stocks and t>eat quality. I also grow largely seeds on contract. When ordering, please mention The Exchange 798 The Florists' Exchange YARRAWA The Finest Rose-Pink Winter-Flowering Spencer Sweet Pea The ideal florists' variety. Pkt. 15c., J'i oz. 35c., Yl 6z. 60c., 1 oz. $1.00, y^ lb. $3.25, lb. $12.00 WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS— Early Morning Star, Early Snowflake, pkt. 15 seeds 25c., K oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00. Early Spring Maid, Early Melody, Early Songbird, pkt. 25 seeds 25c., Vi oz. $1.25, oz. $4.00. Early Heather Bell, pkt. 25 seeds 25c., J^ oz. $1.50, oz. $5.00. Pkt. 18 seeds each of any of the following varieties 35c., 6 pkts. $1.50: Concord ,Pink, Concord Crimson, Concord Lavender, Concord White, Concord Salmon, Concord Blue. STUMPP & WALTER CO., 30-32 Barclay Street, NEW YORK CITY TAKE A LOOK at this picture and see whether you would not like upon your premiaes a duplicate of it. It is a picture of a bench of our famous Silver Pink Snapdragon SEEDLINGS at Memorial. Seed sown any time now will bloom before Memorial Day, but a second crop, auch aa seen in the ac- companying picture, will come on for May 30, the greateat flower day of the year. Sow Snapdragon Seed Today We have all of the good ones. Seed of our original Silver Pink, ?1.00 per pkt., 3 for $2.50, 7 for 85,00, Seed of Yellow. Garnet. Nelrose. Phelps' White and Fancy Mixed, at 35c. per pkt., 3 for $1.00. Free cultural directions. All orders cash. G. S. RAMSBURG, - Somersworth, N. H. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Xmas and Easter HEATHER An unusually fine lot of pot-grown plants in all sizes, well budded, for October delivery. ACACIAS Pot-grown. In all the best commercial sizes and varieties. Inspection invited at our nursery in Flushing, N. Y. // interested we will mail you our attractive Priced Fall 1916 Price List — ready now. KNIGHT & STRUCK The Home 0} Heather 258 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK CO. PEDIGREE SEEDS FLOWER & VEGETABLE WATKINS & SIMPSON, Ltd. 27, 28 & 29 DRURY LANE. COVENT GARDEN. LONDON. ENG. \\ lii'ii 'H'lliTiiig. pltjiise uR'titiuu The Kxcbimge HYDRANGEA Otaksa Field-grown, 5-12 branches, $12.00 per 100. English Ivy Field-grown, strong, bushy plants, 3-4 ft. long, $6.00 per 100. PETER WENK, Ozone Park.N.Y. 'Wlien orilorltiR. [ileape mpntlon The Exphange CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS (SAGO PALMS) Strong ftnd heftlthy bulb., siie H to 6 lb>. 2S lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. (9.00, 300 lbs. $25.00. 500 lbs. $40.00. THE MOORE SEED CO. 125 Markct'.Slreet, PhiUdelpiiia, Pt. Field-Grown IVY S7.U0 per KlU, Se.S (JU per KKIO. LARGE FLOWERING PARIS DAISIES. 4-in., ready for e-C.!2 in., ut $10.00 per 100. GENISTAS. 4H-in. pots, very bushy, $20.00 per 100, All the above Is first-class stock and grown especially for the critical trade. A. L. MILLER, JAMAICA. - LONG ISLAND PVfl AMFN Splendens.Gliante- V^ I \.
  • ^-in. poti. 100 $5.60, 1000 $iO.OO. DRACAENA Indlvlsa. From 6-ln. pott, $2.60 per doi., $20.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, Esst Slroudiburg, Pa. SOUTHERN STATES— Continued Sunday, Sept. 24, after an illness of two weeks. Mr. Kastle was a well known botanist. At Danville, Ky., Dr. H. G. Turner has been giving a great deal of attention to Dahlia culture during the past few years, and recently placed on display a large collection of perfect specimens. Dr. Turner is said to be the boss amateur horticulturist of the district. The florists of Lexington, Ky., will have to get their plants equipped with modern smoke prevention accessories, and endeavor to follow the regulations laid down in the new smoke ordinance which has just been passed by the city council. This ordinance goes into effect the first of the year. At Bowling Green, Ky., Miss Anna Masters has made arrangements with the Joy rioral Co., of Nashville, to carry a full selection of cut flowers and plants at the Princess Sweet Shop, the flowers to be received daily from Nashville. A big opening was held on Sept. 22. O. V. N. S. Washington, D. C. Business is about the same as last week. Saturday night there was a heavy frost in the suburbs which killed all of the Dahlias then in bloom. Miss Breuninger and her mother have returned from their trip in the Rocky Mountains. Mr. Bramm of the Bristol Floral Co., Bristol, Tenn., motored to Washington this week with his daughter, who has en- tered Fairmont seminary. The Florists' Club held its regular meeting Tuesday evening at 1214 F st. Charles Dudley of Paterson, N. J., was in town this week. Harry Ley, fern grower at Good Hope, D. C, has been missing ferns from his greenhouses for some time past ; he found where the thief had knocked the ferns out of the pots, nearly all Tin., and hid the pots in the shrubbery. He reported the theft to the police and at this writing a man has been arrested selling ferns in saloons in the Southeast section. O. A. C. O. Dahlias and Chrysanthemums rule the market and are exceptionally good, tak- ing into consideration climatic condi- tions. Unaka. October Frost, and Yel- low Frost 'Mums are in fine form and meet with a fairly good sale. Roses, Carnations and all otiiers of the week's oflcrings are being passed by in favor of these. In the market places Cosmos is offered in very large quantities. .'Vmong the Roses practically the only variety that brings a price and sells well is American Beauty. Where the other varieties were scarce a week or two ago they are now to be had in abundance. Carnations are not a feature. The Lily of the Valley situation re- mains grave. The price is very high. There are many wedding bouquets that call for A'alley and sometimes it is hard Grootendorst' Gladioli Our large-flowering Gladioli should be ordered now for late Fall or early Spring shipment. They will be ready to ship October 15. These flowers from our Gladioli are very large and bring good prices. Let us book your order now — we believe we can save you money. Send your order to our New York branch where it wijl be given prompt attention. F. J. GROOTENDORST & SONS Room 1101, 10 BROADWAY NEW YORK, N. Y. When ordering, please meptiog The Excbaage Pansy Seedling Our Pansy mixture produces giant flowera of excellent quality, all colors, with many light flowering sorts (pastel shade). Also Strong Seedlings of AOUILEGIA. CANTERBURY BELLS, GAILLARDIA grandiflora. H.\RDY PINKS. SWEET WILLIAM and WALLFLOWERS. 35c. per 100, $2.50 per 1000. Also strong field- grown, double HOLLYHOCKS. Plants of white, Newport pink, red, yellow and maroon. These plants are good quality. 60c. per doz., $4.00 per 100, or $30.00 per 1000. Cash with order. WILLIAM RILEY TORRESDALE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange PRELIMINARY INTRODUCTION i Robert Cameron The only Winter-flowering Yellow Mnrguerit- pot culture. Dwarf, compact, always in flo and a very easy propagator. Delivery comnv in December. From small pots, $1.00 each, $. per dozen. YOUR MONEY BACK IF NOT JUST .K^ REPRESENTED F.W.Flelcher&Co.,Inc.,B*oTo5:*Si^ When ordering, please roentlun Tbe Exchange A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT DRAC.«.NA IndlTlsa. 2-in., So.; 3-in., lOo.; 4-in., 15c.; 5-in., 25c. each. REX BEGONIAS. 2).i-in., $5 00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Nutt, PolteWne. Ricard, Per- kins and Buchner. 2-iD., $2.00 per 100; $-in., $5.00 per 100. BOSTON and WHITMAN! FERNS. 3-in., lOo.; 4-iD.. 15o.; 5-iD., 25e. VINCA Varieeata. 2-in., $2.00; 3-in.. $5.00 per 100 25 boxes of I61I6 and I61IS, Double B Glass, $3.00 per box. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Fine Field-Grown Stevia Plants $10.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa Readers will confer a favor upon us of inort than passing %-aiue if, when ordering stock o our advertisers, they wiUSmention seeing th- adv. in THE EXCHANGE. I October 7, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 799 Twro Steamer Loads JUST ARRIVED ^/HOLLAND-GROWN BULBS To be offered at Auction at 10 o'clock, A. M. on Tuesday, October 10th and Friday, October 13th Palms, Ferns, Dracaenas, Rubbers, Etc. To be offered in lots to suit the large and small buyer Also Local Consignments of SEND FOR WEEKLY CATALOGUE The MacNiff Horticultural Co 52 to 56 Vesey Street, New York THE LARGEST HORTICULTURAL SALESROOMS IN THE WORLD When ordering, please meptlop The Exchange Special Offer MARIGOLDS, Orange Prince; WALLFLOWERS, annual, fine for Winter flowering. Strong, out of 2i2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 300 for $5.00. VINCA Varicgata. Strong, field-grown, S5.00 per 100, S45.00 per 1000. HARDY IVY. From field; 3-4 ft.; strong. 85.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. DRACJENA Indivisa. From the field. Ready for 5 and 6-in. pots. SS.OO per 100, S75.00 per 1000. PANSY PLANTS. Extra strain, something better than anyone else has. $4.00 per 1000, $15.00 per 5000. Also strong, stocky plants of our well known stram. $2.50 per 1000, SIO.OO for 5000. DAISIES (BeUis); FORGET-ME-NOTS; WALLFLOWERS. Strong seed- lings. S2.50 per 1000; 5000 for $10.00. HARDY PERENNIALS. One of our specialties. Strong seedlings of COREOP- SIS, COLUMBINE, CANTERBtTRY BELLS, FOXGLOVES, HARDY PINKS, GAILLARDIAS, SHASTA DAISY, SWEET WILLIAMS, STOKE- SIA. $2.50 per 1000; 5000 for $10.00. DELPHINIUM, Belladonna and Formosum; HOLLYHOCKS, single and double. Strong seedlings, in pink, white and yellow. S5.00 per 1000. Strong plants, out of 2}^-in. pots, of all the above HARDY PLANTS $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengcri and Plumosus, Winter-flowering FORGET-ME- NOTS; PRIMULAS. Out of 2i2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; 300 for $5.00. LETTUCE PLANTS, Grand Rapids. SI. 00 per 1000; 10,000 for $8.50. J. C. SCHMIDT BRISTOL PENNSYLVANIA When ordering, pleaae mention The Exchange DAHLIAS Best new and standard Tarietiea. Write tor price* before ordering elsewhere. PEACOCK DAHLU FARMS BERLIN, N. J. When ordering, pleaM mention The Exchange Snapdragon Nelrose We have several thousand well rooted plants of NELROSE Snapdragon from rooted cuttings. 100 1000 Out of Thumb Pota $3.50 $35.00 Out of 3-inch pots 5.00 50.00 Fine, well rooted plants ready now W. & H. F. EVANS, phiudelphIaVpa. When ordering, please mention Th'e Exchange ain in Plants 10,000 Splendid Fringed Primroses $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. These are fine plants from 23-^-inch pots, ready to shift. They are now in a lath house, and must be sold at once, as we have no room for them in our heated houses. These plants are in fine condition and cannot fail to please tnose who buy. Only $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000, carefully packed and delivered at express or freight station here. 60,000 Fine Shrubs $1.50 per 100. $12.00 per 1000. These are all well-rooted. 10,000 California Privet 12 to 18 inches; 10.000 Berberis, 6 to 10 inches; 5000 Single AJthea mixed, 2 to 3 feet; 5000 Bienonia radi- cana, 2 years old; 2000 Aralia pentaphyUa, S to 10 inches, fine new hedge plant; 5000 Deutzia crenata fl. pi. 6 to 8 inches;'5000 Deutzia gracilis, 6 to S inches; 3000 Rose, Lady Gay (cUrabing). 2 years old, field-grown; 3000 Rose, Hiawatha (climbing), 2 years old, field-grown; Ligustrum Ibotum (Flowering Privet), 1 foot; 2000 Spirsea, Colosa alba (white ever-blooming A. Waterer), 6 inch; 2000 Spiraea tomentosa, piiik, 6 inch; 2000 Weigela fioribunda rosea, 6 inch; 2000 Weigela variegata; 2000 SpirBea Reevesii; 3000 Boxwood, 6 inch. (My price for Boxwood is double that of the other shrubs offered. 30,000 Hardy Plants IJs'So ^^JSH: Three thousand Campanula medium, blue, white, red; 5000 Funkia undulata variegata, 2-eye roots; 3000 Tricyrtus hirta (Toad Lily), 6 inch; 5000 Platycodon, blue, white, 1 year; 6000 Spiraa Queen Alexandra, new, fine pink, divided clumps; 3000 Yucca ^amentosa, seedlings, 4 inches; 5000 Hibiscus Meehanii. mixed, 6 inch. All shrubbery and plants carefully packed and delivered at express or freight office here. I am rareful not to allow the roots to dry before mossing and packing. Send money with order; no sub- stitution without authority, and money is returned if I cannot supply the plants. Address GEO.W. PARK, La Pzurk, Lancaster Co^ Pa. P. S. For more than 40 years I have been in the floral and publishing business. Park's Floral Magazine, a monthly devoted entirely to floriculture, is the oldest and most popular periodical of its kind in the world. Only 25 cents a year, and you may select any three of above plants as a remium. Park's Floral Establishment has in stock hundreds of thousands of plants, bulbs, shrubs ^nd trees, tender and hardy, in wonderful variety. If you can't get it elsewhere, write to Park. vioLETs-vioLETs ■ Agparagus Plumosus Mane Louise. Qean and healthy. ' * " 3-in. pots, with order. Our Advertising Columns READ FOR PROFIT I USE FOR RESULTS ,.00 per 100. Cas'h 1 2H-inch pou. $25.00 pe. looo. I 5,000 Moss Curled Parsley Roots WM. J. CHINNICK, $2 00 per 1000. TRENTON. N. J. W. B. GIRVIN :: Leola, Pa. WbeB oraerlns, pl«ue mention Tbt Bxctaangc When ordering, please mention The Exchange 800 The Florists' Exchange NO AZALEAS FROM BELGIUM? DON'T WORRY! WRITE TODAY! to OUR PARTNER WM.G.KONING^«P.C.Kuyper&Co. 12 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY Ask him for our Wholesale Catalogue, and get his Suggestions along with Quotations on the best Holland Grown Forcing Plants on the Market He is in this country permanently and in constant connection with us by mail and CABLE A splendid shipping system between him and us, prevents delay of goods He will cable your order to Holland FREE if urgent KLUIS & KONING 5gS \v bf u i-inch 2.50 STAR OF BKTHLEHEM, 2-inch 5.00 Any order, big or small, will receive prompt and careful attention. WEBSTER FLORAL COMPANY, WhoU.aU Plant Groa.r. WEBSTER, MASS. Whi'nl onli-rln I'll' m''ntlnn Thp Kxrlmncp CHINESE PRIMROSES 4-lnch, $8.00 per 100; 3-Inch, $4.00 per 100, strong plants. Pine. 2-lncb. $2.00 per 100. Beat, large flowerinu strain, in bright colore MALACOIDES 3-in . $4 OO per 100 OBCHNICA. 4-inch. $8.00 per 100. Cash. M. S. ETTER, The Home of PrimroMS SHIR EMANSrOWN, PA. Julius Roehrs Co. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ORCHIDS PALMS and PlanU of Every Variety lo find suilablc grades and quantities. Gardenias bring $.'i per dozen and there is hardl.v enouRli of these to fill all or- ders. The supply of orchids has in- creased, the price decreasing, and it is now possible to get these at from $6 to $7.50 per dozen. An addition to the mar- ket is a fine lot of white, pink and yel- low Snapdragon which are selling fairly well. Another new arrival is single Vio- lets from local growers. These are very good for the beginning of the season and are selling well. The mercury dropped to the forties on Sunday and this will probably have a noticeable effect both on the market and on the retail business conditions, no doubt accentuating the sale of cut flow- ers. j Middle Atlantic States | Buffalo, N. Y. The Market Demand continues active in all lines. The supply of outdoor stock will soon be at an end except Dahlias, which are coming in from the East. Severe frosts on Saturday ruined the late crops of Asters and there are but few Gladioli. Roses are coming in fine shape Shaw- yer, Ophelia, and Sunburst are the best, though Killarney, Maryland, Double White Killarney are good. Some choice Milady, Richmond, Hadley and others are seen. Roses have had an excellent sale throughout the past month. Am. Beauty Roses are also fine and sales are increa.sing. There are fine Lilium gi- ganteum but few speciosum and Callas. Golden Glow 'Mums are still scarce and only a few of Smith's Advance (in white) are in. There is a good supply of greens and sales on this have been good. E. C. B. W'hL-Q .Tderitiy. pli-uK,^ nipntloD The ffichange ' Wbeg ortierlng. pleawe mePtloD Tbe Eicbang* PRICES ADVERTISED ARE FOR THE TRADE ONLY Miss Mollie Smith has opened the Allen Flower Shop in Allen St., near N. Pearl. The store is centrally located in a thriving business district, a short dis- tance from Delaware ave., Buffalo's fam- ous thoroughfare. The proprietor was formerly employed by J. H. Rebstock. J. Benson Stafford. Buffalo florist, has written a one-act play, "For the People." which will be the feature of a benefit performance to be given at the Teck Theatre, Oct. 13. The proceeds will be added to a fund being collected for the families of the Buffalo soldiers stationed at the Mexican border. John M. Fiebelkorn has resigned from the staff of Galley Bros., florists at 161 E. Genesee st. Mr. Fiebelkorn reports that he is not ready to announce his plans. S. J. Rebstock, florist, is giving up his store at 117 Grant St., and is moving to a store in the next block of that street. The new shop will have a modern, well- lighted show window and other equip- ment. The next meeting of the Buffalo Flo- rists' Club wiU be held at the store of William F. Kasting Co. the first Tues- day evening in November, The business session may be followed by a smoker and refreshments. Fred W. Wise, who has greenhouses and a retail business at East Aurora, N. T., was a buyer in the Buffalo mar- ket. He says 80 per cent, of his busi- ness is done over the telephone. Among his patrons are visitors at the famous Roycroft shops of that village. He has been in the florist trade there for 25 years. He was formerly in partnership with his brother. H. J. Wise, who now manages Kasting's greenhouses in Erie, Pa. Mrs. L. Herrlich, who owns the Fill- more Conservatory, a flower shop at 810 Fillmore ave., has bought property at New Scranton, N. Y.. where she will erect greenhouses in the Spring. Her son. William Herrlich. has joined Kast- ing's sales force, so he can learn the wholesale business. August Doerner, manager of the Fillmore Conservatory, reports that he has an extra good trade on hair ornaments. Ri-ichert's. local florists, took care of the special decorations for the opening of Kleinhans* store in this city on Satur- day. Upward of $90,000 w-as spent in improving the place and the floral em- bellishments were in keeping with the {Continued on page 804) HARDY PERENNIALS Strong Field-Grown Stock Per 100 ACHILLEA, " The Pearl " $5.00 ACHILLEA Roseum 4.00 AGROSTEMMA Coronarla 5.00 ANCHUSA, Dropmore variety 8.00 ANTHEMIS Tinctoria 5.00 AQUILEGIA, Calilornia Hybrids. Verv fine 5.00 ARABIS Alpina 5.00 HARDY ASTER NoTse Angll». Violet purple 5.00 HARDY ASTER, St. Egwln. Bright pink; fine 7.00 BOCCONIA Cordata Japonlca 5.00 BOLTONIA Asteroides 4.00 BUDDLEIA Magninca 8.00 CARYOPTERIS Mastacanthus 7.00 COREOPSIS Lanceolata grandi- flora 4.00 DELPHINIUMS Formosum and Hybridum 6.00 DELPHINIUMS BeUadonna 8.00 GAILLARDLA Grandiflora 4.00 GRASSES: Eulalia GraciUima, Japonica, Japonica Variegata and Zebrina. .Strong 6.00 HEMEROCALLIS Flava 5.00 HELIOPSIS Pltchcriana 5.00 HELIANTHUS MaxtmiUlana and Orgyalis 5.00 HELIANTHUS SoleU d'Or 7.00 HOLLYHOCKS. Double Red, Ma- roon, Rose and Yellow 7.00 HOLLYHOCKS. Double mixed. . .s . 4.00 HOLLYHOCKS. Single Red, Pink, White and Mi.xed 6.00 HOLLYHOCKS Allegheny 6.00 IRIS Germanica. All colors mixed; strong 3.00 LUPINUS (Lupine). Blue and white.. 6.00 LYCHNIS Chalcedonica 5.00 LYTHRUM Roseum superbum 5.00 MON.^RDA Didyma rosea 4.00 FENTSTEMON Digitalis^andlPubes- cens 6.00 PHLOX Joan ol Arc. Pure white; fine; late 4.00 PHLOX. All colors mixed; strong, two-year-old 4.00 PHYSOSTEGIA Virglnlca 3.00 SALVIA Azurea Grandiflora . . . . . . . . 6.00 SHASTA DAISY King Edward VH . . 5.00 STOKESIA Cyanea (Cornflower Aster) 6.00 VALERIANA Alba, Coccinea and Officinalis 5.00 VERONICA Spicata and Subsessilis Longilolium 5.00 These prices are net. No charge for boxes or packing. Fifty plants at hundred rates. W. E. KING Box 362 LITTLE SILVER, N. J. Hardy Perennial Plants Strong Field-Grown Stock lOO ACHILLEA'Ptarmica iThe Pearl) $2.00 AGROSTEMMA Coronla 3.50 ANCHUSA Italica 4.00 BOLTONIA Asteroides 400 CALLIOPSIS Lanceolata 3.00 COREOPSIS Lanceolata 3.00 DI.-VNTHUS Barbatus. Scarlet 1.50 DI.V'^THUS Latlfolius Atro 3.00 DIANTHUS Plumarius. Single 3.00 HELI.\NTHUS Miied 1.50 HIBISCUS Golden Bowl 3.00 SWEET WILLIAM. Single, miied 3.00 Order either from the grower ELMER WE.\\TR, Ronks, Pa., or ALBERT M. KERR, Lancaster, Pa. WTii'n nrdPiing. pleawp mention T\i^ Eich»nc< FERNS From liencli. 1-in size, S12.00 per 100. Boston, Whltmani, Schol»ell, Elegantissima. Nice stock. D.%H»t«» Ciant strain of very 6ne assortment. ranSIeS. nae plama. t2.50 per 1000; 5000 for S 10.00. n.:.:.,.. Lonufellow and Snowball. »2.50 UaiSieS. per 1000; 5000 for »10.00. Jerusalem Cherries. piants^T^d'fuu "li berries. *1> 00 per 100. Cash. Byer Brothers Chambersburg - - Pa. October 7, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 801 WATCH THIS SPACE FOR SMALL PLANT STOCK THAT IS SEASONABLE ALTERNANTHERA. 2i^-'n., Green and White, S3. (Ill per 111 ). .*25.0n per lOlD. ASPARAGUS Plamosus Seedlings. $8.00 per 1000; in 5000 lot.,. .It .^7 .'ill p(.r 10011; in 2i,4~in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 pri lolKl. Sprengeri Seedlings. $6.00 per 1000; 2U-in.. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000; 3 in., $6.00 per 100; 4-in.. $10.00 per 100. Hatcheri SeedUngs. $1.00 per 100, SS.OO per 1000; 2i.o-in., $3.50 per IIIO. $30.00 per 1000. BEGONIAS, Chatelaine. 2i.<-in.. $5.00 per 100, $45.00 perlOOO; 3-111. ts.s.OO per 1011, .$75.00 per 1000. Mrs. J. A. Peterson. 2ii\n. $25.00 per 100, $200.00 per 1000. Best varielies, 3>^-in., $12.00 per 100. Lorraine. 2}^-in.. $11.(10 per lllii, 6-in., 60c. each; extra strong. Cincinnati. 214-in., 100 $15.00. 3-in., 100 $25.00. McUor. 3-in., $25.00 per 100. BOUGAINVILLEAS, Sanderiana. Fine, bushy plants, ready for 5-in. pots. $20.00 per 100. BOUVARDIAS. Red, Pink and White. 234'-in Excellent stock. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000' 1000 Field-grown Pink, large plants, $S.OO per lOO; CALCEOLARIA Hybrida, Carter's Prize Strain. Finest mixed, 2 '4-in., S7.00 per 100. CALENDULA, Orange King. Best variety for forcing. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. CINERARIA, Hybrida Grandiflora. Half dwarf, finest mixed, 214-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. SteUata. 2|4-in., $3.00 per 100. CYCLAMEN. Selected, 4-in., $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100. Strong, 4-in., $18.00 per 100. DAISIES. Best Winter cut flower varieties. 100 1000 Boston YeUow. 2}4'-in. Ready Oct. l..$fi. 00 Mrs. F. Sanders. Strong, 2-in. plants. . 3.00 .$25.00 DRACaiNA Indivisa. 2-in. Pot bound. 3.00 25.00 Transplanted SeedUngs 2.50 20.00 Strong 2}.-2-in 4.00 35.00 3-in 8.00 75.00 4-in 15.00 FERNS. 100 1000 Table Ferns. 2|i-in S3.OO Bostons 4.00 $35.00 Roosevelt 5.00 40.00 Seottu s.oo 40.00 Whitmani compacta 5. 00 40.00 Elegantissima Improved 6.00 50.0" Elegantissima compacta 6.00 50.00 Teddy, Jr 6.00 50.00 Verona. 2-in., strong plants 12.00 100.00 3-in., strong plants 15.00 140.00 Strong bench-grown Ferns in any of above varieties, $15.00 to $25.00 per 100. Fine stock; ask for list of prices. Table Ferii SeedUngs. In best varieties. 1 flat $2.00; 5 flats at $1.75 per flat; 10 flats at $1.60 per flat. Shipped in or out of flats. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS 100 1000 Enchantress Supreme. Fine, strong plants S7.00 $60.00 AUce 7.00 White Perfection 7.00 Matchless 7.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Philadelphia 7.OO 60.00 Comfort. Fine red 7.00 60.00 Harry Fenn 7.00 60.00 Pink Winsor 7.00 60.00 BeUe Washburn (New Red) 12.00 HYDRANGEAS. Best French varieties. 2Ji-in., $4.00 per 100. Field-grown, heavy plants, with 5 to 10 shoots: Otaksa, Bouquet Rose and Gen. de Vibraye. $20.00 per 100. 5-in. pots, 2-3 leads, $12.00 per 100; 6-in. pots, 3-5 leads, $18.00 per 100; 6-in. pots, 4-6 leads, $25.00 per 100; 6-in. pots, 5-7 leads, $30.00 and $40.00 per 100. PANSY PLANTS. From extra fine strain. 75c. per 100, $4.00 per 1000; 5000 at $3.50 per 1000. PELARGONIUMS, Easter Greeting, Lucy Becker, Wurtembergia, Swanbian Maid. Fine 2-in. pots, $7.50 per 100. PETUNIA CUTTINGS. Double, fine mixed. $8.00 per 100. Double, in about 18 different varieties. White, Pink, Rose, etc., 2],i-m pots $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. PRIMULAS. Chinensis Malacoides. 21^-in., giant flowering, finest strain, 100 1000 in separate colors or mixed $3.00 $27.50 Chinensis, Giant Flowering, Fringed. 3-in 6.00 50.0 Kewensis. 2(e3 at Zvolanek prices- His catalogue on application. NEW CROP SEEDS-To Sow At Once ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus, greenhouse grown. $2.50 per 1000. Sprengeri. 75c. per 1000. Hatcheri. $3.50 per 1000; 500 seeds, $2.00. CALCEOLARIA Hybrida, Carter's Prize Strain. 50c. per tr. pkt. CALENDULA, Orange King. Selected for forcing. 3^ oz. 35c., oz. 50c. CINERARIA. Giant flowering, half dwarf. Finest Mixed, 75c. per tr. pkt., 6 tr. pkts. $3.50. .<«k«i-in., $3.50 per 100; 3-in., $6.00; 3H-in . $7.00; 4-in., $15.00; 5-in., $25.00. Seedlings. $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000. Field-grown plants. 18 to 24 in. high, well formed, good color, $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000, When ordeTigg. ple«ft» mwitlOD Th* Exchange Diameter 6 inches Price, $7.00 You Insure Your Life Why not the MEANS by which you live? Why run the risk of losing the work of months, the crop of plants on which depends, nt least . a part of your family's bread and butter? Frost ia here. Firemen are human, anl, v . 4-in. at 6c. 300 RUDBECKIA Purpurea. 4-ii>. at 7c. 200 HOLLYHOCK. Single and double miied, everblooniing, 4-in , at 7c. 250 CALENDULA Orange King (Select strain). 3-in. at 3c. 100 COREOPSIS Grandiflora. 4-in. at 5c. 200 GERMAN IRIS Royal Purple. Large clumps, at oc. 100 DIGITALIS GIoiiniiEflora. White and rose, 4-in. at 6c. 300 ASP.\R.\Gl'S Sprengerl. 3-in. at 5c. ,iO ASPIDISTRA Var. o-in , 4-S leaves, at 20c. 100 ABITILON Savltzli. 4-in. at 7c. 1.50 COLUMBINE. .Mixed. 4-in. at 5c. 100 VINCA. Green. Heavy field clumps at 8c. X\\ first-clairs stork, fa.sh. plco-sc. J. H. FREDERICK, Johr>»town. N. Y. V in c as VINCA Variefiaca. Ficld-nroun. llxtra stronjrand bushv. Can be divided, $o,W [ht 100, $45.00 per 1000. .\SPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 3-in. pote. Extra hea\->-. Can soon be cut. $4.00 per 100. Good bargain. Need the bench. THEO. KISSLING East 17th St. and Ave. Y. BROOKLYN. N.Y. When orderltig. please nicntlnn The E^cbapgo ORCHIDS Collector Jobn De Buck 8 still collecting in South America the best com* raercial Orchids. Just arrived, in splendid condition, C Schroders. Vest best type. Will receive during September, C. Lablata and C. Trianae. Fine flowering tj-pe, from a new district. For prices write to E. De BUCK. 719 Cheatnut St. , SECAUCUS, N.J. Wlien orderinc. please mention The Ezcbaiii;e October 7, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 805 PLACE Hill's Hardy Evergreens ON DISPLAY NOW THEY'LL SELL THEMSELVES BEST FOR Winter Window Boxes AND OUTDOOR DECORATION Oin.' of the Many Uses of Hill's Hardy Kverj^reciis Progressive Florists WiH Appreciate the Big Sales Possibilities of Hill's Hardy Evergreens Now's the time to have them on display — when soft stocks are being thrown out. Push Hill's Hardy Evergreens now and during the coming months. Hill's stock is grown for high-class trade and will please your most exacting customers. Talk Winter Evergreen window boxes to the people who have had the Summer decorations. Boxwoods, Bays, etc., will soon have to be taken inside — these Ccin all be replaced with hardy outdoor tubbed Evergreens. Both are as easy to sell as Summer stocks and give complete satisfaction. Try out this line now and see for yourself. Prices include careful packing and crating, F. 0. B. Dundee. Place your orders now. We will ship at once or reserve them and ship whenever wanted. HilFs Complete Assortment of Hardy Evergreens for Window Boxes, Urns, Etc. Hardy Evergreens. Especially grown bushy stock. Assorted va- rieties (our selection) $8.oo per 50 Picea Excelsa (Norway Spruce).. . Pinus Austriaca (Austrian Pine). Pinus Mugho (Dwarf Mugho Pine) Each $15.00 12-18 in. $0.20 I1.80 10.00 12-18 in. .30 2.15 16.00 .35 2.40 18.00 _. _ , ,,,,,■ . ^'^'' Each Doz. 100 Pinus Strobus (White Pine) 12-18 in. $0.30 $1.95 $15.00 Thuya Occidentalis (American Arborvitc-e) 12-18 in. .30 2.15 16.00 BUSH BOXWOOD FOR WINDOW BOXES Boxwood, Bush Shaped 10-12 in. Boxwood Sufifruticosa (Dwarf Edging) 4- 6 in. .10 i.oo 6.00 .30 3.00 22.50 6 of same variety and size at dozen rate; 50 of same variety and size at 100 rate. Hill's Hardy Tubbed Evergreens (Clipped Specimens) Each Abies Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock). 3 ft . Juniperus Giauca (Pyramid Shaped). 3 ft 3.50 4 ft 4.50 Juniperus Hibernica (Pyramid Shaped). 2 ft. . . . 1.75 21^2 ft 2.00 3 ft 2.50 3^ ft 3.00 Juniperus Schottii (Pyramid Shaped). 3 ft 3.75 4 ft...' '■ .-• ■ 4-75 Juniperus Vir. Globosa (Ball Shaped). 18x18 in.. 2.75 2 ft $2.75 $5.00 3.50 6.50 6.75 8.00 3.00 3-75 4.50 5-75 7.00 9.00 5.00 2 ft. Picea Pungen Kost. (Grafted Blue Spruce) 2j/^ ft Taxus Baccata (Ball Shaped). 18 x 18 in '.'. 21 X 21 in (Pyramid Shaped). 3 ft 4 ft Thuya Biota Orientahs (Pyramid Shaped). 2 ft. Thuya Occidentalis (Ball Shaped). 24 x 24 in. . 30 X 30 in 4.85 (Pyramid Shaped). 3 ft 2.75 4 ft 3.25 Each $3.00 3-75 6.00 9.50 5.00 7.00 2.00 3.85 Above come in good, cheap.J^serviceable containers as illustrated. Painted green Pair $5-5° 7.00 10. 50 18.00 9.00 12.00 3-75 7.50 9.50 5.00 6.00 TERMS: Net cash. First order from all firms not having an account with us should be accompanied with full cash remittance. To customers of approved credit or who supply satisfactory trade references, 30 days net. Complete Fall Wholesale Catalogue is Now Ready. Copy cheerfully sent upon request. L^Address The D. Hill Nursery Co. INC. Box 403 DUNDEE, ILL. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America -HILL'S MOTTO HIGH QUALITY REASONABLE PRICES PROMPT SERVICE COURTEOUS TREATMENT Give us a trial. We can save you money and please you as well. Our close proximity to Chicago, ths great railroad center, means quick service and low Chicago rates. Picea Pungen.s Thuya Juniperus When onlerinj;, plt'use meDtioD The Exchange 806 The Florists' Exchange Joseph Heacock Co/s PALMS and FERNS WHOLESALE PRICE LIST Areca Lutescens (J-in. pot. . . .3 plant* in pot Cocos Weddelllana 2!.^-in pot 5-.S" 2!j-in. pot 10-12" Kentla Belmoreana Leaves 2;H6pot 4 3-in. pot 5 4-in. pot 5-6 5-in. pot 6-7 6-in. pot 6-7 6-in. pot 6-7 6-in. pot 6-7 7-in. cedar tub 6-7 7-in. cedar tub 6-7 9-in. cedar tub ' 6-7 9-in. cedar tub 6-7 9-in. cedar tub 6-7 High 24-30". 8-10" 12" 15" 18-20" 22-24" 26-28" 30" 34-36" 38-40" 40-42" 48-54" 5-5H' Per doz. . ...»1.50 2.25 Each }0.45 .75 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 7.50 10.00 HOME GROWN WELL ESTABLISHED STRONG AND HEALTHY Kentia Forsteriana 6-in. pot 5-6 24" fr-in. pot 6-6 30-32' Plants in tub Kentia Forsteriana, made up 7-in. cedar tub 4 7-in. cedar tub 4 1.00 1.50 9-in. cedar tub 9-in. cedar tub 9-in. cedar tub 12-in. cedar tub 12-in. cedar tub 12-in. cedar tub 12-in. cedar tub 12-in. cedar tub Cibotium Schiedei. 9-in 9-in, 30-36" 38-40" 40-42" 42-48" 4^H' Ready Oct. 5-5H ft- 5K-6 ft. 6-7 ft. 7-8 ft. Each ...$1.00 Per 100 J12.00 18.00 Per doz. S1.50 2.50 5.00 9.00 12.00 18.00 24.00 36.00 48.00 60.00 f Ready (Oct.l5 12.00 18.00 Each $3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.50 10.00 12.00 15.00 18.00 22.00 Ready September lat. tub. 4 ft. spread $4.00 tub. 5 ft. spread. 5.00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., RAILWAY STATION, JENKINTOWN WYNCOTE, PA. Wlien ftrtlfrlnir. p1>-asp mention The F-xrhanee Palms, Ferns and Araucarias Now is the time to stocli up your houses with foliage plants for the Fall trade. We ha»e a very fine stocli of plants for immediate delivery that you will be pleased with. NEPHROLEPIS Scottil. 6-in.. $5.00 per doz. KENTIA Forsteriana. 4-in. pots. 15 to 18 in. tall, 350. each ; 6-in pots, 5-6 leaves. 24-28 in. 75o.; 6-in. pots, 6 leaves, 28-30 in., $1.00; 7-in. pots, 7 leaves, 40-42 in., $2.50, extra heavy. Made-up plante. 7-in. poU. 36 in. tall, with 3 small palms on side. $2.50 each. Made-up plants. 36 to 42 in. tall, extra heavy, 9-in. cedar tubs, $5.00 each. KENTIA Belmoreana. 4-in. pots, 15-18 in. tall, 350. each; 7-in. pots, 6-6 leaves, 26-28 in. tall, $1.60 each. NEPHROLEPIS Teddy Jr. eiUa 6ne, in 6-in. poU, $6.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS John Wanamaker. 6-in. $6.00 per doz. 4-in. FERNS, ready to shift. $20.00 per 100. SMITHII FERNS. 4-in., $3.00 per doz. ARAUCARIA Excelsa. 6-in. pots, very fine, this Spring's importation, 60c., 75c. and $1.00 each. FICUS Elastica. 6-in. pots, 40o. and 50c. each, 7-in. pots, 75c. eacn. CYCLAMEN Giganteum. 4-in. pots, $20.00 per 100. DISI ISH FERNS. 2K-in. pots, $4.00 per 100. PRIMULA Obconica Grandiflora and Gigantea. The best strains. Rosea, Kermissina and Salmon (no white.) Extra large plants, in 4-in. pots, ready to shift. $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. ASCHMANN BROS., bISstI Philadelphia, Pa. When ordering, pleaae mention The Exchange Ferns Roses. 'TT^^^g^-mr I*. 8-in., $1.00 each. 7-in., 76o. each 1 eUUy) »»r. e-in., 60o. each. 4-in., 20c. eacli. 2H->n., $6.00 per 100, $50 00 per 1000 C^<-kf-i-i< ^H-'m.. $6 00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 »3*-*-'l«-l* 6-inoh, 50o. each. John Wanamaker 'j^%V°^^ ■-' '^ Madison. Own root, 3-in. $8.00 per 100 Campbell Bros., Penllyn, Peu When ordering, please mention The Eicliance Boston Ferns From bench, extra clean, shapely stock. Ready for 7-in. pots, $35.00 per 100; for 6-in. pots, $25.00 per 100. Fern Seedlings Now ready for potting. In leading v:iripfie8. Price: $1.00 per 100. Clumps, S'J.5U por IDOO" Kentia Belmoreana Thrifty. 2'j-in. stork, 3 leaves. $0.50 per 100; 2 leaves. $4.50 per lOO. AH express orders. Cash with order, please. B. SOLTAU, Fernery 251 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Whea ordering, please mentloa The Bzcbaof* Ferns for Dishes Fine, bushy ferns, in 6 to_S beat varieties, ready for immediate use. 9^ From 2J-4-in. pota, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. From 3-in. pots, $7.00 per 100, $6S.0U por 1000. From 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100. pgj. iqq. COCOS Weddelliana. From 2ii-\n. pots, $12.00 KENTIA Belmoreana. From 2>i-in. pots, 10.00 Thomas P. Christen$en,l Short HilU, N. J. 100 1000 Whitmani Improved - - $5.00 $40.00 Whitmani Compacta - 5.00 40.00 Roosevelts 5.00 40.00 Bostons 4.00 35.00 250 at 1000 rate HENRY H. BARROWS & SON WHITMAN, MASS. Wben ordering, pleas* mentlOD The Bxcfaanse ■ \^^\ \] ^ 1 1 You surely need High- 1 1 Grade Fertilizers to help 1 1 you produce the Most and B 1 Best Flowers and Vege- 1 1 tables at the least Cost 1 1 and Labor. ( 1 Many successful and B i practical Growers are using B 1 Magic Fertilizers, and en- | i thusiastically say: 3 S "Magic Fertilizers are H 1 are the best obtainable, eci- H 1 denced by their giving us H m the best results ice have ever H g had under glass." B 1 Take your Brother B 1 Growers' word for it. B 1 You'll get equally as good B 1 results. A trial will con- H 1 vince you. H = We will gladly send you our H = Famous Magic Feeding Charts B 1 and booklet " Fertilization and H 1 Methods Adaptable in the H 1 Modern Greenhouse. " They H = are yours for the asking. Write ^ ^ for them right now. H 1 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co. I i 810 EXCHANGE AVE. H g Union Stocli Yards CHICAGO H When ordering, please mention The Excbangfl FERNS FOR FERN DISHES. Splendid 2M-in. stock, in largest and best assortment. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000; 3-in., $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1000; 500 at 1000 rate. KENTIA Belmoreana and COCOS Weddelll- ana. Clean, thrifty. 2J^-in. stock; right size for center plants. $1.30 per doz., $10.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Farleyense (Queen of Maidenhair Fer^s). Extra strong, 3-io., $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100; 4-in., $6.50 per doz., $50.00 per 100. ADIANTUM Cuneatum. Splendid 2}<-in. stock. $3.60 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. Strong Seed- lings, $1.25 per 100. $11.00 per 1000. ADIANTUM Seedlings. In assortment of eight. Best, most desirable varieties for store purpose, strong, undivided clumps, ready for potting. $1.25 per 100, $11,00 per 1000. CIBOTIUM Schiedei. Well furnished, 6-in. plants, $18.00 per doz. ALSOPHILA Australis. Well grown, 2i^-in., $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100; 3-in., $3.00 per doz.. $20.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. In best con- dition. 2)-4'-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Strong seedlings, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri. Extra large, 3-in., $1.20 per doz., $8.00 per 100. J. F. Anderson FERN SPECIALIST SHORT HILLS, N. J. Wten ordering, please mention The Exchange Asparagus Sprengeri Only about ISO planU loft. Strong stock, in 3-in. pots, 5c. each, or the lot for 57. JO, R. G. HANFORD NORWALK CONN. Wtpn ordering, plfrase inePtlon Tb» Kicbang* VINCA VARIEGATA Strong plants, from 2-in. pots. $2 00 per 100. $20.00 per 1000. DRACAENA INDIVISA Good thrifty Btock, from 2-in. pot«, $2.00 per 100. $18.00 per 1000. Our Btock IS up to the standard, alao our p&ckiog, and we can guarantee satisfaction and safe arrival. ELMER RAWLINGS, Wholesale Grower, Allegany, New York W1i«n ordering, pLesse mentloa T%e ElzchaD^ When ordering, ple«sa mention "Hie Excbanss Pink Klllamey, White Riilamey, Klllamey Queen, Double Pink Klttarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. Mrs. Tafl (Antoioe Rivoire). My Maryland, Lady HllUngdon, Richmond. Grafted, from 3 and 3H-inch pota, $15.00 per 100. Own Root, 3-in., $8.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Bonsllene, Katserln. Own Root. 3-in. poto, $7.00 per 100. Sunrise, Sunset. • Own Root. 3-in. pota. $8.00 per 100. Hadley. Klllamey Queen, Sunburst. Own Root. 3-in. pots. $10 00 per 100. Raiserin A. Victoria. Grafted. 3-in. pots. $15.00 per 100. Own Root. 3-in. pots, $7.00 per 100. Miscellaneous Plants Ready for Immediate Sale Siie poU 100 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri 2,ti-in. $3.00 ASPAR.\GUS 3 -in. 6.00 ASPARAGUS Hatcheri 3 -in. 8.00 FORGET-ME-NOT 2K-u>. 3.00 POINSETTIAS 2K->n. e.OO SWAINSONA Alba.... 3 -in. «.00 SEND FOR CATALOGUE Wood Brothers FishkiU, N. Y. October 7, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 807 DREER'S PALMS We are, as usual, carrying a full line of sizes in the usual Dreer quality, and particularly call attention to the made-up plants of Kentias. which are heavy, bushy specimens made up of first-class material. We shall be pleased if you can call at our Nursery and inspect our stock. If you are not ready to accept immediate delivery, let us book your order and we will set aside and reserve the plants, making delivery at any time between now and October 15th. Kentia Forsteriana MADE-UP PLANTS Each 7 inch tubs, 3 plants in a tub, 30 to 36 in. high J3.00 Made-up Kentia 7 8 8 8 9 10 Pots 5 in. 6 in. 6 in. 7 in. 38 '• 4.00 40 to 42 " 5.00 42 to 45 " 6.00 4to4Hft.high 7.50 4Hto5 " 10.00 5to5H " 12.00 SINGLE PLANTS Leaves 6 to 6 6 6 6 to 7 Height Tubs 7 in. 6 to 7 8 in. 6 to 7 8 in. 6 to 7 Each _ 11.00 30 to 32 in 1-60 34 to 36 in 200 38 to40in 2.60 40 to 42 in 4.00 45 to 48 in 5.00 48 in 6.00 Kentia Belmoreana SINGLE PLANTS Pota 5 in. 6 in. 6 in. Tubs 7 in. 7 in. Sin. 6 to7 6 6 to 7 6 to 7 6.to 7 6lto7 Height 18 to 20 in. 24 to 28 in. 28 to 30 in. 30 to 36 in. 36 to 38 in. 38 to 42 in . Kentia Belmoreana MADE-UP PLANTS Each 7 in. tubs, 4 plants in a tub. 38 to 38 in. high $4.00 4 " " 38 to40 •' 6.00 4 •• " 40 to 42 " ........ 6.00 Phoenix Roebelenii Unquestionably one of the prettiest and most graceful Palms grown, which quickly made a place for itaelf among the popular standard varieties, particularly so for apart- ment oecorations. We have a splendid stock, and offer: Each 5 in, pots, 15 in. high, 18 in. spread $1,00 6 ■' IH ft. high, 2 ft. spread 2.00 7 in. tubs, 1 H to 2 ft, high, 2 ft. spread 2,50 8 ■' 2 •• 2>^ ■■ 3,00 10 •' 2to2H " 2H " 5 00 10 ■• 2H " 3 •• 7.50 Areca Lutescens 6^in. pots, bushy plants, 24 to 30 in. high Each $1 CO Latania Borbonica Doz. 100 in. pots S3,50 $25 00 •• 5,00 40,00 9,00 75,00 For a complete list of Palms and other Decorative Stock, as well as a full line of all other seasonable stock, see our Current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are Intended for the trade only When ordering. pK-ase mention The Exchange SaDDLE ATLANTIC STATES Continued Syracuse, N. Y. Dollar Day The looked-for frost came on the 30th ult., and contrary to the usual wish, is not a welcome visitor owing to the unusual shortage of flowers. All will be hard put to find flowers tor funeral work, for which the demand continues very heavy. The dollar day was held on Sept. 27 in which over 100 merchants took part. Those of the trade who advertised bar- gains were, Bultmann, Day, Morris, Zogg and Quinlan. The merchants are all greatly pleased with the result. Our Jewish friends celebrated their New Tear on a more elaborate scale than usual and patronized the florists freely. Hugh McCarthy, manager of the Quinlan stores, purchased the whole stock of ferns exhibited at the State Fair by F. R. Pierson and reports their sale as very satisfactory. The shortage of Gladiolus this season owing to the excessive heat and drought is well explained by the fact that out of 2000 bulbs of Chester Harris's, not more than 200 blooms were cut, and those far from the usual grade. In this vicinity hundreds of acres of Onions are grown and the growers this year are very hard hit, as not m"re than half a crop will be harvested. The long wet Spring with the dry Summer is given as the cause. H. Y. Auburn, N. Y. Your scribe received a most cordial greeting from his old friends here whom he has not been able to visit for more than a year, owing to illness. All are enjoying a full measure of prosperity, as is evinced by the many im- provements and additions made. All are installing concrete for benches and solid beds where repairs have to be made. An- other noticeable feature is that every one grows some Cochet Roses, which are con- tinuous bloomers and prov€ very valu- able for design work. Funeral work has been and is very heavy. Flowers of all kinds are very scarce. The Asters this year have been almost a complete failure, Gladioli the same.- The outlook for a very heavy Fall i trade is very bright. There is much complaint of the non- arrival of Dutch bulbs. Some have re- ceived part of their orders, others none at all. Things seem badly mixed up. W. J. M. Edmonds has his stock in very nice shape. The 'Mums very prom- ising. Smilax is quite an item with him and is very fine. The Carnations are a splendid lot and should give a grand lot of flowers. Large blocks of Begonia Chatelaine, Primula obconica, P. malacoides and sinensis were noted, together with a good assortment of ferns. Two of the old homes have been pulled down and replaced with a very nice up-to-date one. The many friends of Mrs. Job BUit- son, widow of that old pioneer, will be glad to know she still enjoys good health and holds her interest In flowers and everything beautiful. Alfred Patrick uses 50,000 Dutch bulbs and complained of the non-arrival of much of his stock. Cyclamen, Be- gonia, Primulas and Poinsettia are large- ly grown and are good. Hugh Morgan has made extensive al- terations and improvements. All the old houses have been removed and up-to- date ones built. Sweet Peas and Violets will be the specialties. Dobbs & Son have all their Carna- tions planted — about 20,000, and they have started off well. They include Rose Pink and White Enchantress, Supreme, Beacon, Herald and Alice. The 'Mums look good. Smilax and Asparagus are largely grown. G. T. Clark has remodeled all the old houses. A new Lord & Burnham, 25ft. X 75£t. is to be used for Sweet Peas, which are very good. Cochet Roses are largely grown and have proven very profitable. H. Y. Factory Sale of 5^?op,*?V^ "?SE •/ 54;-mcn I21/2C. a foot ^<-mch Rubber Hose STANDS HEAVY PRESSURE (-inch Ilea foot Special Cash Prices ^-inch lOj^c. a foot AH hose coupled in 50-foot pieces and delivered free of charge within 1000 miles of New York City. 25c. per set for extra couplings on shorter lengths. These special prices are for a limited time only as most all Rubber Hose Manufac- turers have advanced prices on garden hose from Oct. 1. HOLT'S, Gansevoort Market, NEW YORK CITY 808 The Florists' Exchange MILDEW ON ROSES ''"'^Oc-hM***'^ It was in the Summer of the year ISSG— .'tO years ago— there was 11 vineyard in the town of Fishkill that was sorely troubled with Mildew; and after a little practical experimenting, tho powder " GRAPE DUST " was found to be quite successful in controlling tlio Grape Mildew. Immediately following this, the Mildew on Koses, both indoors and out of doors, was attacked by using the GRAPE DUST with a bellows on outdoor garden Roses. It8 faithful use in this simple nmtiner was very successful in preserving the foliage of the Rose bushes, A florist of repute tried it against other remedies on the Rosea planted for an early crop of Commercial Flower8. The result was Mppreciation of the article which was called HAMMOND^S GRAPE DUST It is used from Long Island to California It is simply Dusted on the Plants Sold by Seedsmen Black Spot on the Leaves of Roses This (to. poi lUOU seed package. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Whon iTiliTlng. plcnso mention The Rx change PRICES ADVERTISED ARE FOR THE TRADE ONLY Early Frost Strong stock plants of this early CHRYSANTHEMUM ready now at $5.00 per lOO All other desirable sorts a little later FRANK McMAHON, Rumson, N. J. WTieg onlerlDg, ph-aee mepttop The Ejcchange MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES Continued Rochester, N. Y. Prospects are Good Busiuess is opening up in fine shape and the prospects look bright for au unusually good season. Stock of all kinds is very short in supply and prob- ably will continue to remain so for some time, judging from the present outlook. Roses are in good demand and there are still some Asters coming in. While the quality is not all that can be desired they sell readily in most cases on account of the general scarcity. Carnations are very slow in coming and the few that are in are eagerly sought for. It is very doubtful if there will be any large sup- ply for some time to come, the growers all complaining. Gladioli are in fair supply and usually move off. especially the lighter colors. The odd shades are not in much demand. Green stuff is gen- erally scarce and in good demand. On the whole, trade conditions are in a very satisfactory condition here, and it is to be hoped they will continue to remain so. J. B. Keller Sons report excellent busi- ness. A number of large weddings are booked for October, one of which, an out of town affair, will be one of the largest jobs ever undertaken by this firm. Arthur Beyers, for some time with W. J. Palmer of Buffalo, and who has just re- turned from the West, will take a posi- tion with J. B. Keller Sons. Wm. Galentine is commencing to cut his crop of Dahlias, which are in ex- cellent condition. A number of new varieties have been added to his already large collection, and if frost does not intervene he will have a large cut this year.. Otto Gross is contemplating puttiug in a system of irrigation on two acres of land for Asters. The sprinkling system will probably be the one adopted. Eber Holmes was a visitor this past week. Expressions of sympathy from the trade go out to James Martin of Fair- port, N. Y., for the loss of his wife last week. Chrysanthemums are very slow in com- ing in this season, some of the growers have discontinued the very early varieties for the reason that it does not pay, the later ones bringing better prices. H. B. S. Lancaster, Pa. Flowers Hard to Get The retail shops are all busy with an unusual amount of funeral work for this season of the year and this, in con- junction with the regular business at this time, makes the scarcity of flowers almost a calamity. Robert .T. Antes has some very fine stock on baud in limited quantity and a very dainty window. Walter Hammond has the knack of getting some high quality stock every day and has had bis .share of the extra demand. At the B. F. Barr store they were putting in a \vin00 people in his store one day this week paying taxes, and Miss Carrie Steckman, his able as- 4,000 Carnation Plants ENCHANTRESS and MRS. WARD Medium sized, well branched, $4.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Sunnyside Greenhouses DOVER, N. J. Carnation Plants Enchantress Mrs. Ward Beacon $50.00 per 1000 GEO. PETERS & SONS HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK When ordering, please mention The Excbaage Chrysanthemums Carnations and Roses Cheirles H. Totty MADISON ... NEW JERSEY WiTieo ordering, plpaup mention Tb» Bicbang* Own Root X°'iT°. 2}i- and 4-incb R OSES ''^"•^"•^ to pot 5- to 6-in. When onl^rlnc. please mention The Exchaoj* Carnations F. Dorner & Sons Co. LA FAYETTE, IND. SMITH'S Revised Chrysanthemuin Manoal (Third Edition.) By ELMER I). .SMITH. Who has made a specialty of (^brysanthemum Culture for the last tnenty-five yeare, The b«6t work on Chrysantheniurn Culture. Both amateur and florists have been provided with artidee for their special needs ONE HINDRED AND SIX PAGES. ONLY ."iOc., postpaid. ELMER D. SMITH & CO.. Atlriu, Micb. Split Carnations Quickly, easily and cheaply mended. No tools required Pillsbury Carnation Staple Patented 1?06 1000 35c.. 30(X1 $1 tX) postpaid I. L. PILLSBURY G&Ie»burg. III. SWEET PEAS FOR PROFIT J. OABRISON DICK $1.50 i. T. DcLaMabi Pro. ft Pvm. Co.. N T. October 7, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 809 Always at Your Command Never has any technical book been so heartily appreciated by florists and nurserymen. Not only is it always at your command for information desired but it is as well a splendid book to interest your customers in. // encourages them lo buy your products, for they feel they must emulate at least some of the good landscape features they see scattered so freely throughout its pages. CRIDLAND'S Practical Landscape Gardening Just fresh from our presses, magnificently illustrated with pictures which teach, will guide you in the making of a desir- able landscape plan for your place, and through force of example, your customers will be educated to the use of a greater variety of stock to your profit. Postpaid, by mail, $1.65. Discount on quantity orders. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING & PUBLISHING CO.. Ltd. Box 1 00 Times Square Station, New York [mmm^'tmmmfmmmmmmimmmmmmm^mmmmmmrtm GERANIUMS ^°'"' Cuttings Packed to Go Anywhere Guaranteed to any point in the United^Statea aa far west as Chicago. If they do not suit you, send them back and have your money refunded. You Run No Risk Everything sold until Nov. 6th, when Winter prices will go into effect. per looo S. A. Nutt and Buchner $13.50 ';Ricard and Poitevine 16.00 These cuttings are taken from stock that is not unduly forced in any way. They are rooted in a moderate temperature to stand shipment and packed to reach you in good growing condition. ASPARAGUS Plumosus, good value, at $25.00 per 1000; same rate per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. GERANIUMS Fine, 21-i-m. stock, strong plants S. A. Nutt Poitevine Ricard $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000 Cash, please RUDOLF NAGEL LANCASTER -:- -:- PA. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Rooted Cuttings Viaud and Buchner, SIO.OO per 1000. Price good untU Oct. 15. Ricard, Doyle, Poitevine, Castel- lane and Nutt. All booked till Nov. 1. Price then. $15.00 per 1000. S. &.. Nutt and Buchner, $12.50 per 1000. Cash with order. FRED. W. RITCHY, Lancaster. Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Geraniums 2}^-inch^pots. S. A. NUTT, BUCHNER. B. POITEVINE, $25.00 per 1000. Stock guaranteed. C. OUADLAND'S SONS 328 Houghton St., North Adams, Mass. When ordering, please mention The Exchange MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES Continued sistaat, keeps the store display up to the order-getting point, and gets the or- ders— as many as they can handle. Chrysanthemums are getting to be a feature and Carnations are fast coming into Winter quality with the unseason- able cool weather we are having. Chas. M. Weaver of Ronks, Pa., the Sweet Pea grower of Lancaster County, has his two large houses nicely started, one of them beginning to bloom and a third house just coming up nicely. This house is not under glass but a few more weeks and it will be ready for the Winter. He also has a very fine house of Mignon- ette just being glazed. Elmer Weaver of Ronks has extra fine Carnation plants, Sweet Peas and Calendula. He has gone into hardy plants quite extensively and has an ideal place to grow them. He is sprouting a lot of Sweet Peas in 2in. pots for future planting. County Fair At the County Fair we had a very fine display of Dahlias in great variety from Leonard & Weber of Trenton, N. J. Mr. Leonard had charge of the exhibit and booked quite a nice lot of orders for tubers. Adam B^elsinger, a local man who works in the Hamilton Watch Fac- tory and grows Dahlias as a side line, had an exhibit that was hard to beat for quality, although he did not have the as- sortment Mr. Leonard had. The latter was kind enough to tell Mr. Felsinger that his Dahlias were the fiuest he ever saw anywhere. Some of the varieties that he was accustomed to seeing in 4in. to 6in. flowers were at the Fair measur- ing 9in. and lOin. in diameter, and the quality corresponding to the size ; in *•*•**•****•**•****••*•***•*-*■*-¥■ Our Prices To You For Hardy Field- Grown Climbers EVERY one of the varieties listed below is grown right here in our own fields at West Grove from its own roots. Every one is vigorous, hardy and well-rooted. Every one notches right up to the Conard & Jones quality standard in every particular. Your order will receive our very promptest attention. MOS.S. Size Wichmoss, Clg., 2 yr. 18-24" RIICO.SA. Alice Aldrich, 2 yr. . 18-24" Xew Century, 2 yr. . . 18-24" lyr Sir Thomas Lipton, 2 yc 18-24" lyr SPECIES. Microphylla, Red, 1 yr POLYANTHA. Cecile Brunner, 1 yr. 10 100 »2.00 $15. 1.50 1.50 1.25 1.50 1.25 12. 12. 10. 12. 10. 12-ia 1.25 10. 1.25 10. Size Standards for following Roses. Grade Branches Wood XX 4 or more 3-5' No. 1 3 or more 2-3' No. 2 2 or more 18-24" Grade 10 100 POLYANTHA. Cecile Brunner, Clg.. No. 2 $1.25 $10. MULTIFLORA. American Pillar Countess Marie H. Cliotek Count Zeppelin Flower of Fairfield. . Miss Messman (E. B.) Philadelphia. Yellow Rambler (Ag- laia) Schiller Veilchenblau.. Wartbura XX No. 2 No. 2 XX No. 1 No. 2 XX No. 1 No. 2 No. 1 No. 2 No. 1 No. 2 No. 2 No. 1 No. 2 XX 1.75 15. 1.10 10. 1.00 9. 1.75 15. 1.40 12. 1.00 9. 1.75 15. 1.40 12. 1.10 10. 1.40 12. 1.10 10. 1.40 12. 1.00 9. 1.40 12. 1.10 10. .90 8. 1.60 15. WICIIURAIANA AND HYBRIDS Amer. Beauty, Clg. Grade . XX $1.75 $15. No. 2 1.10 10. Cassimer Moulle No. 1 1.40 12. No. 2 l.IO 10. Christine Wright No. 1 1.40 No. 2 1.10 10, Daybreak No. 1 1.10 10. No. 2 1.00 s. Dr. W. Van Fleet No. 1 2.25 No. 2 2.00 Dorothy Dennison. . . . XX 1.40 No. 1 1.10 10. No. 2 1.00 8. Dorothy Perkins, Pink. XX 1.40 No. 1 I.IS No. 2 1.00 8. Dorothy Perkins, White XX 1.40 12. No. 1 1.15 10. No. 2 1.00 8. Evangeline XX 1.40 No. 1 1.15 10. Excelsa (Florist) XXX 1.75 15. XX 1.40 No. 1 1.15 No. 2 1.00 8. Farquhar No. 1 1.15 10. No. 2 1.00 8. Juanita No. 1 1.40 No. 2 1.15 10. Lady Gay XX 1.40 12. No. 1 1.15 10. No. 2 1.00 8. Minnehaha XX 1.40 No. 1 1.15 10. No. 2 1.00 8. Prof . C. S. Sargent XX 1.75 15. No. 1 1.40 12. Ruby Queen No. 1 1.15 10. Silver Moon No. 1 2.50 20. No. 2 2.00 Universal Favorite XX 1.40 No. 1 1.15 No. 2 1.00 Wichuraiana XX 1.40 No. 1 1.15 No. 2 1.00 Wichuraiana, var No. 1 1.40 No. 2 1.15 THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Star-Brand Roses **•*••****•*****•***********•*'¥■ When ordering, please mention The E.xcbange Beechwood Heights Nurseries THOMAS YOUNG, JR., Proieprtor BOUND BROOK, N. J. Cut Flowers of all the leading varieties of Orchids in their Season also Gardenias and Roses Telephone, Bound Brook 74 When nrdprlpg, pifasp mpntl^-n Thf KxrhRtigp Geraniums READY FOR SHIPMENT GERANIUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS ROOTED CUTTINGS: Doyle, SIO.OO per 1000. [ f^ J ,-„ October. Write for prices All other varieties booked till Oct. 15th. »*-««», Price then, SIT) 00 per 1000. Cash with order. 'C^IWTCCT U A DDIG PETER BROWN ERNEST "ARRIS 124 Ruby Street, LANCASTER, PA. Delanson, N. Y. Wticn '.rrtfiinc. ploase mentlnn The Bichange Wben orderipg. please mention The Sschapge FLORAL DESIGNS DE LUXE J 2 'fj^. A. T. De La Mare Pl^. & Pub. Co., 438 to 448 West 3Zth St., New York 810 The Florists' Exchange Choice Stock at Reasonable Prices, Such as Araucarias, Kentias and Other Good Stock ARAU(;ARIA Excelsa. 3^ tiers. 12-14 iii. hi),-)i, i:lli:.; 3-4 tiers, 14-10 in. high, 75c:.; lS-'.;0 in. high. $1.00. ARAUCARIA Robusta Compacta. 6-in. pots, 12-14 in. high, II 25. ARAUCARIA Excelsa Glauca. 18-20 in. high, 81.50. KENTIA Belmoreana. 4-in. pots, 35c.; 5-in. pots, 16-18 in. high, 75o.; 6-in. pots. 22-24 in. high, 5-6 leaves, $1.00: 6-in. pots, 24-26 in. high, 6-7 leaves, $1.25. KENTIA Forsteriana. 4-in. pots, 35c.; 6-in. potB. 22-24 in. high, 5 leaves, 75c.; 6-in. pots, 5-6 leaves, 26-28 in. high, $1.00; 7-in. pots, 30-32 in. high, $1.25; 7-in. pots, 32-34 in. high, $1.50 each; 7-in. pots, 38-40 in. high, $2.00. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. 4-in. pots, 810.00. per 100; 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 2H-in. pots, 83.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS Spreneeri. 2H-in. pots, $3.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. HARDY ENGLISH IVY. 3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100; 4-in. pots. $15.00 per 100. COCOS Weddelliana. 3-in. pots, 15c. each. CROTONS. 4-in. pots, 25c. each. CYCLAMEN Glganteum. 4-in. pota, 15o.; 5-in. pots, 30c. DRAC^NA Indivisa. 6-in. pots, 30c. I FUCHSIAS, Stock plants. Best varieties- 4-in. pots, lOo. FERNS, such as Whitmanll. Scottll, Teddy Jr, and Boston. 5-in. pots, 30c.; 6-in. pots. 40c.; large plants, in 7-in. pots. 75c. PTERIS Wllsoni. 6-in. pans, 3 large plants in one pan. 25c. DRAC/BNA TermlnalU. 5-in. pots, SOc. DRAC/ENA Fragrans. 5-in. pots, 35c. RUBBER PLANTS. 6-in. pots, 50c. CYCAS Revoluta. Large plants, $1.00. $1.25 and $1.50 each. BEGONIA Chatelaine. 4-in. pots, ISo. BEGONIA Glolre de Lorraine. 6-in. poU. 50c,-75c. BEGONIA Luminosa. 4-in. pots. 10c. BEGONIA Vernon. 3-in. pots. 5o.; 4-in. pots, 7c. PRIMULA Chlnensls. 4-in. pots. 8c. POINSETTIAS. 4-in. pota. 15o. PRIMULA Obconlca. 4-in. pots, 10c. SMALL FERNS FOR DISHES. 2H-in. pota, assorted varieties, $4.00 per 100. BIRD'S NEST FERNS. 4-in. poU 25c. HYDRAiNGE.VS, both Otaksa and French varieties. 6-in., pot grown, 5-7 flowering shoots. 35c. PANDANUS Veitchii. 6-in. pots, 85c. SOLANUM, or JERUSALEM CHERRIES. 6-in. pots, 25c.-35c. Cash with order When ordering, please mention if plants are to be shipped in or ovit of pots. Godfrey Aschmann, Fol^-'pt^/ 1012 West Ontario Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. When ordering, plt-ase mention Thp Kxrhange EniptyGreenhouses Do Not Pay Fill them up. We have the stock. Liberal Extras for Early Order$ Sire of pots 100 1000 2M-in. ASPARAGUS Plumosus. Sprengerl and Hatcher! $3.00 $25.00 t-in. ASPARAGUS Plumosus and Sprengeri 7.00 65.00 2>i-in. ABUTILON. 8 varieties 2.25 20.00 3-in. BEGONIAS. 12 varieties 10.00 90.00 2J<-in. 12 varieties 6.00 50.00 3H-in. 20 kinds 7.50 70.00 CYCLAMEN. 8 separate varieties. 3.in 8.00 75.00 Jin; ; 20.00 175.00 10.000 DRACyENA Indivisa. 4-, 5-. 6-in. pots, $15.00, $20.00, $25.00 per 100. 2>i-in PRIMULA Malacoldes 2.50 22.50 23-in. SNAPDRAGONS. White, pink and yeUow 4.00 35.00 3K-in 7.00 65.00 4-. 6-. 6-in. FERNS. Five varieties. $16 00, $20.00, $26.00 per 100. 100,000 2- and 2>i-in. GERANIUMS, Poltevlnei Nutt. Rlcard. Grant. Castellane. Buchner. Montmort. etc. 28 varieties, $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000. Also abundance of other stock as the season advances. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington," n. r. When orderlnfi. please mention The Eschange The National Nurseryman The official organ of the American Association of Nurserymen. Circu- lated among the trade only. Published monthly. Subscription price, one dollar per year, in advance. Foreign subscriptions, one dollar and fifty cents per year, in advance. Sample copies free upon application from those in the trade enclosing their business card. THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, Inc. Hatboro, Pa. When ordering, please mention The Exchange Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Complete assortment in larfle and small sizes. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc.,Diu>dec,iii. Everftreen Specialists Largest Growers in America When orderlniT, please mention The Bxcban«« MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES Continued fact he wrote home to his wife saying he never saw Dahlias until he came to I^ancaster and that she never saw any. We who are accustomed to seeing these fine flowers do not properly appreciate them. A. F. Striekler captured a good proportion of the prizes in the floral dis- play. He grows flowers for market but knows how to grow them to perfection. Straight Business Talk Our trip to Vincent's, coming on the regular meeting night of the Lan- caster County Florists' Association, the meeting was deferred until Sept. 28. In the absence of our president, H. A. Schroyer, the vice-president, Elmer Weaver, presided. The flower show com- luitte reported gratifying progress. A. M. Herr gave a resume of the Vincent trip. Frank Kohr, Lemon Landis and A. K. Rohrer were appointed as an automobile committee to arrange for automobiles to be used on our visiting trips. Fred Spinner of Lititz had a very handsome vase of Smith's Advance on display. M. J. Brinton of Christiana read a paper which he called "Hash." Mr. Brinton is a little more than a florist ; he is a man of affairs and a student of political and economic conditions ; hence his "hash" was pretty rich food, the kind that creates both brain and brawn. He reviewed the unhealthy condition of busi- ness today with its immense war profits along certain lines, profits that are a detriment to our particular business in the way they affect the labor and supply market. This increase of cost was used to demonstrate the necessity of our get- ting higher prices for our products. He showed how the country at large was ripe for a good year in the florists' business and urged the production of high quality stock so that this demand might be met with the satisfaction to the buyer that creates future business. Co-operation be- tween all lines of our business was urged as a fundamental principle in the build- ing of success, and especially between the grower and the distributor. He advised florists to keep in constant touch with business conditions and especially so in the general readjustment that will fol- low the close of the war. His paper set us all to thinking, and a hearty vote of thanks was tendered him. The next meet- ing will be held Oct. 19: and we hope to have Otto Thilow of the H. A. Dreer Inc. give us one of his lectures. Mrs. Albert M. Herr, chairman of the Junior Garden Department of the Iris Club, has secured him for the afternoon. A trip will be made to the growers in the vi- cinity of Lancaster, starting from the Square at one o'clock via automobile, Albebt M. Hebb. Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture The most modern vv-ork in existence Volume V Now Ready The subscription price to this splendid six volume work is $36.00, payable per volume as ordered, with carriage paid to any point in the United States. Subscriptions taken by The Florists' Exchange, New York Williamsport, Pa. On the first of April last, the partner- ship of Evenden Bros. Co., florists, was dissolved, and W. J. Evenden, with his two sons, W- T. and Harry L., entered into a new business under the firm name of W. J. Evenden & Sons. They have just completed the erection of three modern greenhouses, each l!50ft. hing, erected by the King Construction Co.. No. Tonawanda, N. Y. They have also opened a most modern flower shop which is in charge of Harry Evenden, who is an expert floral designer. The greenhouses will be in charge of W. T. Evenden. who is fully competent, having had a wide and varied experience iu that line. W. J. Evenden, the father, is a veteran in the business, and his ex- perience will undoubtedly be of great service in this new venture. R. O. Pittsburgh, Pa. We have experienced a week of frosts and cool weather which has a tendency to improve the demand for cut flowers. Most all the outdoor stock is over, ex- cept Dahlias, which are still very good and hope they continue as long as there is a demand. Some fine Gladioli are to be had, also some short Asters which are not very good. Roses are moving well, including Am. Beauty, which show remarkable improvement over last week. Lilies are stiU scarce, but some few are seen in the wholesale houses. Nearly all the outdoor flowers have been afl:ected by the frost. The Florists' Club held its regular meeting last week with a large attend- ance. "Dahlias" was the subject of dis- cussion. Mr. Vincent of White Marsh, Md., had a very pleasing display. Mc- Callum Co. showed some new and speci- men blooms grown by Dahliadel Nursery, Vineland, N. J. Mrs. E. A. Williams had a very fine window display all week of fancy Dah- lias. Kautmanns show has drawn many visitors during the week. They have sold many roots to be delivered next Spring. N. McC. Lycorus Squamlgera A few years ago the writer planted a dozen bultis of the above named plant, also known as "The Magic Lily of Japan," in open ground for testing, as we like to try out at least a portion of the novelties in plants and in fruits also. The bulbs in question appear entirely hardy without any protection. The Lily- like "foliage appears early in Spring and dies away in July and then, about Aug. 20, the flower stems. 24in. to 30in. in height, rise Phoenix-like from the bare ground in a single day. and are crowned with from live to eight beautiful trumpet shaped flowers in varying shades of pink, lasting well as a cut flower. What ap- pears to be the same thing is also of- fered as Amaryllis Hallii, but under whatever name it may be known every florist should have a bed of them, not only for the striking effect in the open ground, but as a vase flower. M. J. Grahau. Adel, la. [ Interview with Patrick Welch Patrick Welch was asked by the rep- resentative of The Exchange why L.. did not attend the convention at Hous- ton and replied : "I am very sorry I I could not attend the Houston convention. . I realize I missed a good time as well as the good old Southern hospitality. [ which I understand was freely extendf-d to all visitors. Unfortunately, however. I could not get away owing to some very important business engagements." "I notice all the amendments sup- gested in your address at San Franci*. were passed without the slightest oppo- sition?" "Yes. I feel much pleased and gratified that these amendments to the constitu- tion are now made part of our by-laws. It gives to the society a much broader and more extended field for usefulness. I It shows that we are strongly entrenched in the progressive element." "Do you think the election of directors at the convention instead of appointment by the president is a move in the right direction?" "Yes, I think it is. No difliculty arose in the election of directors at Houston. I notice there were two selected from three candidates. This change will, n" doubt, cause a much greater interest ii the annual conventions and be fully a- effective in securing our best men for officers and heretofore appointed by tb>- president." "Do you think the Convention Gardeo will be a permanent fixture?" "Well, of course, we must wait and see; time will tell. A great deal wi. depend on the appointments made h\ future presidents to these standing com- mittees created by the amendments re- ferred to. If the selection is made of good, clever, aggressive and enterprisinK men who are willing to give part of their time at least to advancing the in- terest of floriculture, then upon th*- work of such men the ultimate progress of the society depends. With our vari- ous committees comprised of member.s fortified with such talent, satisfactory re- sults should he attained." "i'ou notice Mr. Kerr offered an amendment which gives the executive board the right to change the date of the convention?" "Yes. I was opposed to that at first, as I felt that it could defeat any prepara- tions for a Convention Garden two years ahead and a possibility of the date being changed after complete arrangements were made for the garden. However, I am not against it so much at this time. It may be feasible to hold a convention once in two years and at the same date we hold our National Flower Sliow." "Do you think the society will, at a future date, establish a Credit and Col- lection Bureau?" "Yes, I think that problem will be solved in due time. The amendments passed provide for a Standing Committee of nine from the large commercial cen- ters of the country. The idea to be fol- lowed works well in New York City and also in Chicago. It seems to me there ought to be no great difficulty in fonning a National scheme founded on = the principles adopted by these organi- t princ zations." R. 0. I October 7, 1916. The Florists' Exchange 811 Did you receive our new general price-list? assortments of It offers our usual Field-Grown Roses, Flowering Shrubs Perennial Plants, Climbing Vines, Ornamental Trees If not received write to be placed on our matting list. VERY SPECIAL. Use Printed Stationery. We sell to the trade only and do not knowingly compete with our customers by allowing our trade prices to go to private planters. J4CKS0N & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York When ordering, please tacntlun The E^tcbange New List Now Readf — Let us send it Not necessary for you to WTite._^Ju8t send your letter"" headand we will do the rest. P. Ouwerkerk 216 Jane Street WEEHAWEEN HEIGHTS, N. J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, AzaleaSgSpiraeas, Japonica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot- Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis, and H. P. Roses in the best sorts PRICES MODERATE When ordering, pleasp mention The Exchapge TO THE TRADE.— California Privet Hedg- ing, also Cuttings Barberry Thunbergil, Ampe- lopsls, Hollyhocks, for Fall and Spring 1916-17. California Privet. 2-yr. old, 2 to 3 ft., 6 branches, tie.OO; 18 to 24 in., 5 branches, $12.00; 12 to IS in , 4 branches, $8.00; 6 to 12 in., 3 branches, $8.00. l-yr. old, 2 to 3 ft., 3 branches, $9.00; 18 to 24 in,, 2 branches, $6.00; 6 to 12 in., 1 branch, $3-50. Barberry Thunbergil. l-yr., 8 to 12 in., $5 00; 2yr., 12 to 18 in., $15.00. Ampelopsls, 2-yr., 24 to .10 in., $30.00; 18 to 24 in., $20.00; 1 yr., 12 to 18 in., $10.00; 10 to 15 in., $5.00. Hollyhocks, l-yr. $20.00 and English Ivy, l-yr., 6 to 24 in., $5.00 per 100. California Privet Cuttings, 65o .per 1000. FRANK MARRA COMPANY, Little SUver, N. J. When ordering, please Tnentlon The ETehange For Fall, 1916, we offer a complete list of Shade Trees, Shrubs and Evergreens Will be pleased to submit prices. Andubon Nurseries, P.O. Box 731 Wilmington, N. C. ^\ beti .inleriiie. please mrntiun The Exchange Berberis Thunbergil Seedlings to 3 feet. Prices right Specimen TSUGA CANADENSIS Littlefield & \Vynian North Abington, Mass. UTipTi f>r<1erlng, plfam* mpntlnn The Exchange SPIREAS All strong clumps, ready for forcing. Queen Alexandra, Peach Blossom, Gladstone, Japonica and others. $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. The East End Nursery Co. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Care A. MORAIO, Florist, RYE, N. Y. When ordering, please mentton The Exchange SPIRAEA Van Houttei HYDRANGEA, P. G., etc. Iris, Or.[Poppies, Hollyhocks, etc. Big stock, splendid plants. Wholesale list free LEWIS ROESCH, BoxY, FREDONIA, N.Y. T:\oli:trm'' ^Pachysandra for Shady Places The constant inquiry of the estate owner — "What can I plant in those shady places where grass will not grow?" is satisfactorily answered by advising the use of Pachysandra terminalis. a beau- tiful evergreen plant growing Gin. high. |)erfectly hardy and enduring dense shade and dry locations as well as flourishing in direct sxinlight or moist positions. Although introduced into this country from Japan some years ago. its full value as a ground cover for shady places does not seem to have become known, pos- sibly owing to the difficulty of prn]i:ii::n- tion and the fact that the unusual method of planting and preparation of the soil are at fault. The writer, after numerous experi- ments, finds that the idanting of rooted cuttings directly into the permanent posi- tions is much the best method of obtain- ing quick and lasting effects, as the plants then grow to an even height and quickly fill up all open spaces with their beautiful green foliage, i)articularly if the top is pinched out the year follow- ing the planting, causing from four to six new shoots to break from the crown, whereas with an old field grown plant the tendency is to assume more of a scraggy effect. The ground should be first dug and properly manured and fertilized and the rooted cuttings planted about (lin. apart, given a good watering and then, if pos- sible, an inch deep mulch of leaf mold or humus. If this is done no further rare is required except the suggested lynching the following year, although oc- casional fertilization is beneficial. Plantings of Pachysandra made in this way have proven highly successful un- der Beech and other trees where such plants as Periwinkle and English Tvv were failuros. Particularly beautiful ef* fects may be obtained by bulb plantings made among the Pachysandra to remain year after year. This planting of such a ground cover adds not only to the beauty of an estate by covering the unsightly bare places with a sheet of deep green in strong con- trast to the green of the lawns and tree foliage, but is of extreme benefit to th'^ trees or shrubs undor which it is planted. a« the falling leaves of the trees and shrubs may remain among the Pachy- sandra providing a very beneficial mulch for both. Pachysandra is also very suitable bor- der for walks and flower beds, as it is of a low even growth at all times and may be easily kept within bounds. C. Jackson & Perkins Buy Another Farm An important real estate transaction was the sale of the D. P. Smith farm to the Jackson & Perkins Co. This is one of thf finest farms in this virinity and has been owned in the Smith family since pioneer days. It is located about three miles southwest of Newark in thn vicinity of another of the Jackson & Perkins Co. farms. It will be used in the propagation of Roses and nursery stock by the Jackson & Perkins Co. The farm consists of 170 acres. — From New- ark (N. T.) Courier, Sept. 28. Cottage Gardens Nurseries, inc. EUREKA, CALIFORNIA Largest Growers of Ornamental Nursery and Florist Stock in America -NOW READY- Preliminary Catalogue, containing full descriptions and suggestions for growing Rhododendrons, Indian Azalaeas, Boxwood, Hollies, Winter-Blooming and Berried Plants, fVom Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Asia, Chile and Califor- nia, suitable for use in the Commercial Florist Trade. Also Narcissus, Hyacinths, Tulips and Peonies. IF INTERESTED, Mail us j'our name and address, PLEASE When nrtk-ring. please meptiou The Exchange DRACAENA CANES FELIX & DYKHUIS Boskoop, Holland FLORIST STOCK for FORCING Rhododendrons, Hydrangeas, Roses, Lilacs, etc. NURSERY STOCK Aucubas, Buxus Bushes and Pyramids, Laurels, etc. COLIN CAMPBELL, Importer, 90 Nassau St., New York City VERY GOOD SSS OFFERED BY VAN GELDEREN & CO., Boskoop, Holland Wholesale only. Ask or catalogue. BULK & CO. Wholesale growers and exporters of select BOSKOOP, Holland Hardy Rhododendrons Headquarters for First-class Hardy Nursery Stock- ^^k for Caidogut. When onlerlntr. ph'ose mentloti The Eichange URGE P1NES.SPRUCES, HEMLOCK, RHODODENDRONS. KALMIAS, ETC. The F. E. Conine Nursery Co. Stratford, Conn. Reference : Dimn & Braditreet. Established 21 years When ordering, please mention Tbp Exchapge Fruits and Vegetables UnderGIass William Turner. Reduced to $3.50. A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. 438 to 448 West 37tli Street, IT. T. F<>m< f nr ni«h(>« Strong, healthy plants, best rernsioruisnes varieties, from 2Ji-m. pots. at $.3.50 per 100. $30.00 per 1000: 3-in., including Aspidium Tsussemense and Cyrtomlum Fal- catum. $7.00 per 100: AspidlumlTsussemense and Cyrtomlum Falcatiim.4-in.,at $15.00 per 100. ASP.\RAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 2i4-ui.: $3.00 per 100. Seedlings, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. KENTIA Belmoreana. 2}i-in.. $10.00. per 1100. BOSTON and H.\RR1SII FERNS. 6-in., at 50c.: 7-in., $1.00; 8-in., $1.50. Whitmanl and^Ele- gantlsslma. 6-in.. oOc. : 7-iD., $1.00 each.- |V ■ ADI ANTUM Cuneatum. 4-in.. SlS.OO.'per 100. FRANK N. ESKESEN Madison, N. J. When ordering, please mention The Bzcbance Tuesday night is closing time for classified advertisements. Mail your copy in good time and avoid disappointment. 812 The Florists' Exchange iicconnnnumiiiininnmiraiiiiitjinnmimtiiMnmnmmminiiminnnnmmnmiiinnmuniinnmiciiinniiiicinm lUiinnnnDraniiinniiciiii m* CALIFORNIA PRIVET Over two million plants of superior quality | All sizes from one foot to four feet Very low rates in carload lots | Also Polish Privet, Amoor Privet and Berberis Thunbergii in quantity | J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, New Jersey ^.juum a miiiiEiiiuiiiiiiJiiiimii ciiiuiiiiiimjiiiiui [iiiii iiiiiiiu iiiiviuiuiiiiciiiiiii ijriiiiiiiiiiiciituiinifiiciiiiiiuiiiiiiui nil [iiriiiiniinciiiim tiiiiiiii cuniiuwiiiiiiiii tiiiiimnniiiiiiiiiuiiuiiiiiiiiiiiinuiniiiinuitiinmiiiiniiiaiiinniitiinuiimiiK Hill's Choice Landscape, Decorative and Forcing Stock FOR FLORISTS' TRADE ramids, Standards, Dwarf — Stocked Boxwoods Globes. Bu3h, one of our leading epecialties. in enormous quantities. Ro« TrAAc Standards. Halt standards. Day 1 reCb pyramids. We can save you money and give better quality. Let us prove it. Hardy Tubbed Evergreens Clipped Specimens in Taxus. Thuyas. Juniperus Abies varieties in Pyramids, Globes , and natural-shaped, in large assortment. 1 • Best sorts, beat values, in iu allCariao both small and large sizes, for immediate effect and growing on. C^.^:«M CfrA^^lr Aaaleaa, Rhododen- rOrCing OtOCK drons. Aucubaa. Skimmia Japonica, Hydrangeas, Lilacs, Spirffiaa, Magnolias. Japanese Maples, Wistaria Chinensia. Japanese Flowering Cherry, Peonies, Roses, in large assort- ment. Choicest quality, best commercial aorta. Landscape Conifers Evergreens and New, rare and standard varieties. Small, medium and large sizes supplied in perfect ^specimens, with ball and burlap. Largest and most extensive collection in America. Window-Box Plants o^u'^tve^g^HnJ for winter use. All hardy and desirable sorts, best selection, lowest prices. Also Bush Box and Dwarf Edging. This line offers wide-awake florists a grand oppor- tunity to increase their sales and profits. Deciduous Trees and Shrubs Our leaders — Norway Maple, American White Elm, and Japanese Barberry. Young Stock for Lining Out OrDamental Evergreens and Deciduous Trees and Shrub seedlings, rooted cut- tings, grafts, etc., in large assortment at very low prices Annual output, 10,000- 000 plants. Wholeiate price lilt will be mailed promptly on reqoest. Write for informatioD aod price today. TU r* U-11 M. ._„„_., /^^..^^on.r I«^ EVERGREEN SPECIALISTS The U. Hill INursery Company, inc. largest WHOLESALE GROWERS and IMPORTERS GROWERS IN AMERICA Box 407. DUNDEE, ILL Nursery Stock t Florists Trade Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Small Fruits, Roses. Clematis. Phlox, Paeonies. Herbaceous Perennials Ampelopsis Veltchii California Privet Berberis Thunbergii Write For Our Wholesale Trade List W. © T. SMITH CO.. 70 YEARS Geneva. N. Y. 1000 ACRES . to 3 inch caliper 10,000 Oriental Planes ' IS^r^ 20,000 Norway Maples 1,000 Pin Oaks IJ^ to 3 inch caliper Also larger apeciraea trees of each variety named above. We grow a full line of ornamental stock. Write for prices. SHREWSBURY Geo. A. Steele, Prop. NURSERIES EATONTOWN, N. J. 1,000,000 BERBERIS THUNBERGII 1, 2, 3, and 4 years old. All sizes up to 3 feet. '■ Offered at Low Prices ■ RHODE ISLAND NURSERIES, NEWPORT, R.I. WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS OF ROSES-PORTLAND-ROSES Superior quality, choice varieties, sell better, grow better. Ask for catalogue. Place your order now. MOUNTAIN VIEW FLORAL COMPANY, Portland, Oregon WlieD ordering, ptfa.e mention Tb. BzcbaDf. For Fall Delivery AT RIGHT PRICES Berberis Thunbergii 3-year stock 100 1000 2-3 ft $10.00 $80.00 18-24 in 8.00 60.00 12-18 in 5.00 35.00 California Privet 2-year, heavy — cut back 100 1000 3-4 ft $4.00 $30.00 2-3 ft 2.50 20.00 18-24 in 2.00 17.50 12-18 in 1.50 12.50 Heavy on Ornamental Shrubs, H. P. Climbing Roses, Evergreens, Shade Trees, etc Send for Trade List today and C. R. BURR & CO., Manchester, Conn. Berberis Thunbergii YES WE DO NOT GROW ENORMOUS QUANTITY OF BERBERIS WE DO MAKE UP IN QUALITY WHAT WE LACK IN QUANTITY 100 1000 2- 3 ft., 3-yr. transplanted $10.00 $80.00 18-24 in., 3-jT. transplanted 7.00 55.00 12-18 in., 3-}T. transplanted 5.00 40.00 WM. P. HOWE, Pennington, Nev^r Jersey 5,000 NORWAY and SUGAR MAPLES. lH-5-in. cal. 25,000 ORIENTAL PLANES. 4-10 ft. for growing on. 500 AMERICAN HOLLY. 12-30 x 12-30. Shapely plants. 500 NORWAY SPRUCE. 5-7 ft. 500 HEMLOCKS. 2-2H ft. Send us list of your wants of the above for special prices Woodlane Nurseries MT. HOLLY, NEW JERSEY g^aSi TREES argest aSBortment in «■ England. Kver- 3, decliluoui* iri*e8. poiiinion and rHret lelles Stiirtly, rlioire hat can be de|ifiid- n. Seint for ratalog folftl iradf prices. ksfiua^-riin:; '?52E ^^o^ SHRUBS Finest oftShrutiB. Hpeolal .rt»— CO trade prices. By the ACSrC^ lhoii«and». Imrdv Native and Hybrid Khock-den- drons— trftniplHiite